I'll Mature When I'm Dead is the New York Times bestseller from "the funniest man in America" (New York Times). Let Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and nationally unrecognized voice of maturity Dave Barry make the journey to adulthood a little easier—and a lot funnier. Not everyone has to be dragged kicking and screaming through adulthood. Dave Barry will help through this process—with his hilarious takes on parenting, changing self-image, the battle of the sexes, technology, health care, celebrityhood, and even vampires!
Who's Dave? Dave Trout was a family man, musician, actor, tinkerer, motorcycle-riding minister with a passion for clocks, trains, God, and all His people. Somebody said there are only two kinds of people in the world: those who wake up and say, "Good morning, Lord," and those who wake up and say, "Good Lord, morning!" Well, I'm still saying, "Good morning, Lord." Who's Dave? Dave Trout was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in August of 2011. Throughout his chemo and radiation therapies, he sent out email updates to friends and family. In many of these, he relates humorous stories to express both his emotions during his ordeal and his immense gratitude for the support he received. Invariably, his upbeat and positive tone served to uplift recipients as well as the sender. For the past nine weeks, this old body of mine has been zapped, punctured, weighed, measured, tested, probed, prodded, shot, and given toxic chemicals. But still, "It is well with my soul." Who's Dave? Dave Trout was possessed of an unshakeable faith. He inspired and encouraged through his communications to his circle of loved ones, and he cherished every lesson God taught him along his difficult journey. Mercies to me are grace-gifts: friendships that help sustain me through hard times, gracious care given to me by one who loves me, miracles which continue to happen even though I may not notice right away . . . . I'm working at keeping my priorities straight, and the things in this life in proper perspective. Who's Dave? Dave Trout died of esophageal cancer on September 18, 2013, a day that dawned with a spectacular sunrise. Dave's Updates was composed not because Dave died but because Dave lived. He inspired everyone who knew him, and he will inspire everyone who continues to read his words.
From battling ADHD and other mental matters like Psychotic Depression, for years, Dave has struggled with mental illness and addiction. He has built his world with his decisions and actions, pushing away everything he wants to hold close. Let Dave Monroe teach you how he built his house with no doors. Boxing himself into a corner of the world that many don't even know exists. Monroe's memoirs; traversing fact and fiction with an occasional voyage between reality and illusions are full of highs and lows that run through hospitals, jails and the not so occasional liquor store. It is an honest look at a hard life. Monroe holds nothing back and the emotion shines through. Compelling as it is, you will find this book hard to put down.
No book can guarantee you a long and happy relationship, even if the author didn't know about your secret hygiene problem. But the cover of a book is no place to discuss that. In Dave Barry's Guide to Marriage and/or Sex, one of America's most beloved writers turns his keen, if somewhat rheumy, eye to the institution of marriage. Dating. "These are nonstereotypical times we live in, by which I mean that it is the responsibility of the woman to think up excuses that get progressively more obvious until the man figures out that the woman would rather chew on a rat pancreas." Sex. "I'm afraid that we must talk here about sex in a very explicit manner, because we want to expand the Frontiers of Human Understanding, and also we want to sell as many books as possible to adolescent boys." Marriage. "Most squabbles start with money. For example, you want to buy food, while your spouse wants to buy a thoroughbred racehorse. It's important, in these situations, for both of you to be willing to sit down and try to achieve a workable compromise. In this case, you could buy a thoroughbred racehorse and eat it.
Lose It For Ever offers a science-based, no nonsense approach to permanent weight loss and improved health. Discover many new proven yet effective lifestyle strategies that work!
Wildly provocative, darkly humorous, and entertaining tales full of fancy talk and big words. A one-armed ice cream man, clueless underground celebrities, an avant-garde sax player-each characterized with no regard for politically correct notions or a personal agenda.
This piece ofl itera ture is a haunting and ruthlessly honest memoir that contains tales of triumph over adversi ties. -Prof. Dayo Alao, Babco ck University. Fashioned in graphic and urbane diction, Facing the Dragon hold s the reader with a compelling force to pore through every page and crave formore. -Samuel Okere, GMICEO Bab cock University Press The book, Facing the Dragon, is an apt, insightfu l, experiential and historic al account of the unrelenting threats of the Dragon (Satan) to humanity and the certainty of his defeat through the worthy death ofJesus Christ. -Pastor Sampson M. Nwaomah, Ph.D. Professor of Biblical Studies, Mission andReligion & Society, Babcock University, Pastor Nyekwere's Book, Facing the Dragon, is quite an interes ting work. It gives faith building insights to works of God in our lives and aids us to face life's challenges without fear. -Pastor Bassey E.O. Udoh Ph.D, President, Eastern Nigeria Union Mission ofSeventh-dayAdventists. The astonishing, almost incredible, life stories originally experienced, and now narrated in this inspirin g book, Facing the Dragon will convince and convert even the most stubborn atheis t somewhere, and at the same time strengthen the faith of believers everywhere. -Friday M. Mbon, Ph.D, form er Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) & Professor OfComparative Religion, University ofCalabar, Nigeria. The book, Facing the Dragon, is insightful and engagi ng, a must-read for every child of God . Pastor Dave as a master story teller has used histo ry and practical testimony to prove that ourGod is able to fight our seen and unseen battles. -Arc Dike, Emmanuel ChiefOperating Officer, Dike and PhilAssoc. Ltd. Architects,planners andDevelopers. TheAuthor, in his Facing the Dragon, chronicles both past and contemporary events to buttress the fulfillment of most prophetic pron ouncements of yesteryea r. Citing personal experiences, he indisputably recognizes the sustained war the Dragon wages on God's people and recommends uncompromising faith in the Almighty as a des ideratum in the fierce war, if they must win. -GabrielA. Okwandu, Ph.D Assoc. Professor
Maximize your presence in the China market To drive the next round of global growth, companies will need to transition their operations and focus to one that serves the Chinese consumer. China Catalyst examines in-depth the transition currently underway in China from an export-led economic machine to a consumer-driven market. It outlines the economic imperative proving that greater consumer reach in China is a requirement in today's globally competitive market. China Catalyst also provides analysis that segments the market, helping you understand the hotbeds of emerging consumer demand helping prioritize your company's growth expansion in the market. Provides a current view of the growth and channels of modern retail now growing across the entire market Considers the importance of understanding China's 'Digital World,' the unique online universe that is critical to reaching new consumers Explores the current distribution as well as the supply chain trends and challenges that will help form the basis of a distribution strategy fundamental to market expansion Leaders of Fortune 500 companies are beginning to realize that tapping the full growth opportunity in the China market is a requirement. Those companies that successfully make this transition will be among the winners in the next era of global competition. China Catalyst will enable you to be at the forefront in understanding this transition and capitalize on this historic shift.
Redundant employees. Storerooms full of extra stock "in case we need it." Marketing money sprayed in all directions in the vain hope it will create customers. Duplicate IT systems. HR policies that fatten the corporate waistline rather than keeping it trim. Budgeting exercises that result in "more of the same, plus 2%." Nearly every corner of most established businesses harbors waste—wasted money, time, effort, or all three. As any runner can tell you, a lean body runs faster and wins races. The same goes when it comes to the competitive race all businesses engage in. Lean companies innovate faster, market more effectively, operate more smoothly, and achieve greater profitability. Eliminating Waste in Business: Run Lean, Boost Profitability highlights common ways that businesses across all industries waste money without realizing it. Taking an analytical, hands-on view, this book challenges universally accepted business practices—some even taught in business schools—by pointing out how these practices drive waste, and then showing how to eliminate it and reap the benefits. In eight meaty chapters, operations expert Dave J. Orr, and sales and marketing authority Linda M. Orr, tackle some of the obvious and easy-to-get-rid-of organizational fat and time wasters (meetings, anyone?) that for whatever reason many managers are blind to. They'll also show you how to employ lean six sigma and other methods to improve operational processes, inventory management, and more. But this book goes beyond these things and covers such areas as marketing and advertising spending, headcount and personnel administration, finance, and the many categories that make up what is in many companies a bloated monster: overhead. With an emphasis on employing technology and smart management to drive down costs, this book will take a comprehensive view of the broad spectrum of money and time wasters and show you how to get rid of them once and for all.
Matthew Johnson, Dave Stuart Jr., and Matthew R. Kay have written a book to help navigate the burning questions early career teachers long to understand. From ways to build a community of learners to motivational instruction to feedback that works for students and teachers alike, these inspirational teachers share what it takes to craft a career for the long haul." - Andy Schoenborn, co-author of Creating Confident Writers: For High School, College, and Life Your guide to grow and learn as an ELA teacher! Let’s face it, major shifts over the past decade, including pandemic-related challenges, have rapidly changed our ELA classrooms. New and experienced teachers can benefit from guidance on the fundamentals of what excellent teaching and learning of writing can look like. Friendly and practical, this book is a reminder of the things that matter most. Part of the Five to Thrive series for early-career educators, Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Middle & High School ELA offers solutions for any teacher who wishes to refresh their practice. Questions and answers are organized into five areas that will help you thrive in your classroom: How do I build a brave, supportive reading and writing community? How do I cultivate motivation? How can I ensure that my feedback and assessment are efficient, effective, and equitable? What does strong ELA instruction look like? How can I keep doing this for my whole career? The authors, all practicing ELA educators, provide solutions to the most urgent challenges teachers face in providing student-centered and efficient instruction. With an emphasis on equity, culturally responsive practice, and intrinsic motivation, the book focuses on the wellbeing of both students and teachers. You’ll find accessible tips for immediate use woven throughout. Strive to be the best ELA educator you can; your students are counting on it!
Get expert advice on becoming a successful online auction buyer and seller! This book tells you all about eBay, Amazon, FairMarket, and other popular auction sites and explains how to bid on items, offer your own merchandise for auction, get the best price, and close the deal.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become in their 25-year history one of the fastest growing segments of the investment management business. These funds provide liquid access to virtually every financial market and allow large and small investors to build institutional-caliber portfolios. Yet, their management fees are significantly lower than those typical of mutual funds. High levels of transparency in ETFs for holdings and investment strategy help investors evaluate an ETF’s potential returns and risks. This book covers the evolution of ETFs as products and in their uses in investment strategies. It details how ETFs work, their unique investment and trading features, their regulatory structure, how they are used in tactical and strategic portfolio management in a broad range of asset classes, and how to evaluate them individually.
These are poems I've created and finished in a short time period. My Booklet of Poetry was a compilation of poems written over 20 years. This Booklet of Poetry 11 took 20 days! Feel like Jimi Hendrix creating Purple Haze! Most were started from the top, some were incomplete works from different time periods. Regardless I was obviously inspired by the results of my first book. I feel very comfortable expressing myself in the poem format and believe me I'm not an ordinary doormat. I've been doing this for years and now I have to say cheers! I write about personal things that brings truth and happiness with a minimum of sappiness. Relationships;women and men; then again it's also about drink and loneliness and of emptiness. All are life struggles for a man in his fifties living in New York City. That's my palate and it's easy for me to sell it. Everyone is interested in Manhattan and to have that as my backdrop in unlikely for me to have a flop atop the Empire State Building. Ha, Ha! That was off the grid so you can call me Sid the Kid. Not really but Malik Sealey played for St. Johns and that's in Queens so by no means do I confine this to one borough. I worked in the Bronx and now I do the same in Queens and by any means I wouldn't forget Brooklyn and Staten Island where I've been over and over again; albeit years apart. But this is a good start to say everything is in play as I go on hiatus until May. Strike that, it just sounded good and that's an important quality when writing prose. I have a nose for rhythm because I'm also an actor and that's a factor when I go over and act which is a fact in making it right. This is very contemporary, it's exemplary and in the norm of this day and age I do think I'm a sage and I can go page and page with a certain rage making you understand that I'm the man for this book. Otherwise a crook could be a giant rook in a bad chess game who could put the blame on me and declare this a catastrophe! Anything goes and my poetry shows this aspect. Finishing this abstract forget about what I lack and attack this book with vim and vinegar and swear to her or him that one of my poems did you in. It may have burst your gut or got you out of a rut or gave you the feeling to strut with your mutt on the icy streets of the Big Apple bypassing the Snapple because it contains too much sugar. Remember, you may start in one place but give yourself space to let this take you on a groove and move if necessary. This is a history of me, can't you see? Answer my plea by buying this menagerie of words and stories all told on one page. This one happens to have twenty two so be cool, grab that proverbial stool and enjoy this mental toy that was created for the little boy or girl inside of you.
The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Five years after the storm, its profound impact continues to be felt. This new edition explores emerging themes, as well as ongoing issues that continue to besiege survivors. The book has been updated and revised throughout—from data about recovery efforts and environmental conditions, to discussions of major social issues in education, health care, the economy, and crime. The authors thoroughly review the important topic of recovery, both in New Orleans and in the wider area of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This new edition features a new chapter focused on the Katrina experience for people in the primary impact area, or "ground zero," five years after the storm. This chapter uncovers many challenges in overcoming the critical problems caused by the storm of the century. From this important update of the acclaimed first edition, it is apparent that "the storm is not over," as Katrina continues to generate political, economic, community, and personal controversy.
The first major autobiography by a Texas poet, this noteworthy account traces the life and times of a poet, publisher, critic, and teacher from his childhood to the present day. This remarkable life is examined through the works it produced--25 books in the fields of poetry, fiction, translation, jazz history, and book reviewing. Proving that the literary and intellectual life in Texas far surpasses the state's stereotypes, this record shows how the poet was instrumental in connecting Texas with many Latin American writers as well as with a wide world of music.
Buzz Buzzard comes to the rescue when his new friend Redi Fox ignores Mama Fox's instructions and causes an uproar in Farmer John's barnyard. Includes nonfiction information on vultures.
Geared to physiatrists and sports medicine physicians, this book is a practical guide to the rehabilitation of sport injuries. It focuses on specific sports and describes a variety of popular sports in sufficient depth so that physicians can confidently diagnose and treat patients injured during each sport. The authors focus on conservative management of injuries, so that physicians can maximize nonsurgical options before resorting to surgery. The book explains the mechanism of each injury and offers strategies for evaluating patients and preparing them to return to play. Numerous illustrations complement the text.
“Beautifully crafted stories [that] move effortlessly between worlds where people misstep into tragic loss and end up in a circus act, or maybe even in love.” —Jonis Agee, author of The Bones of Paradise This outstanding collection of short stories tells the tale of a different kind of difference—one not set in the glittering lights of New York or Los Angeles, but in the grand and wide American Midwest. For Dave Madden’s characters, their queerness is part of the environment, like the soil, the sky, and the supermarket: an HIV-positive chemist uses football to connect with his brothers; a seventeen-year-old girl tussles with a cartoon cobra to avoid thinking about the mother who abandoned her; and a hotel concierge starts attending Mass even though his partner was molested by a priest. In seeking out the ordinary struggles of extraordinary people trying to figure out their place within families and communities, Madden masterfully explores what it means to be an outsider always looking in.
The ultimate goal of every emergency management professional is to help citizens and communities prepare for natural, technological, or terrorist threats in order to mitigate damage and save lives. Providing an insider’s glimpse into this rewarding career, Introduction to Emergency Management engages readers in real-life case studies, integrating scientific findings with practitioner viewpoints to reveal the challenge of a field in service of communities and people at risk from disasters. An overview of the field Beginning with a history of emergency management, the book defines core concepts to help readers understand the field, explore the relevance and types of disaster research, and examine trends behind disasters and new and emerging hazards. From there, it goes on to outline various career tracks within emergency management with a focus on core competencies, ethical practice standards, certification issues, and the responsibilities of the emergency manager. Boxed features written by graduates of emergency management programs and expert practitioners from around the world provide real world insights. All stages of emergency management The book discusses in detail the various phases of the disaster cycle—including preparedness and planning, the response phase, short- and long-term recovery, and structural and non-structural mitigation. Core chapters conclude with guidance on working and volunteering in each of these phases. Final chapters explore the role of public and private sector partnerships and non-governmental organizations in emergency management. A concluding chapter offers guidance to students seeking careers and further study in the field. Case studies and learning tools Throughout the book, contributors from around the world offer their insight and experience on a host of disasters. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and includes discussion questions, references, and additional resources at the end of each chapter. Expert authors The writing team combines its collective experience of teaching and research in the field to offer classroom-tested content. Brenda D. Phillips has conducted research on disasters, specializing in social vulnerability, since 1982. David M. Neal, who has organized classes on the subject since 1979, brings the most extensive teaching experience on the topic to any existing text. Gary R. Webb, a well known disaster sociologist specializing in organizational response, has been involved in the field since 1994. Their collective years of experience bring authoritative expertise to this volume.
Vera and Mary search frantically for their missing ball and with a little help from another dog, Buffy, they finally discover it in an unexpected place.
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