Whether you're trying to lose less than 20 pounds or you're the constant dieter struggling to drop anywhere from 50 to 100+ pounds, Healthy You! will help you ditch your unhealthy eating habits and build a foundation for wholesome eating that will lead to permanent weight loss. Healthy You! provides an easy-to-follow 14-day program that can jump-start your new lifestyle and allow you to elevate your quality of living to a whole new level. The Healthy You! program can help you:* Lose weight quickly and easily* Increase your energy* Sleep better* Reduce stress and anxiety* Alleviate cravings and mood swings* Increase self-esteem* Improve digestion* Clarify your complexion* Look and feel younger Dawna Stone's Healthy You! program is divided into two one-week segments-the Elimination Phase and the Clean Phase. Each phase includes detailed and easy-to-follow meal plans and accompanying recipes. Dawna designed the two weeks to help you reevaluate your food choices and get you started on a cleaner, healthier diet.
Even while competing on (and eventually winning) The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Dawna Stone always knew that her first passion was health and fitness. She has gone on to gather thousands of loyal fans through her Healthy You Facebook group who are eager to follow her diet plan and cook from her clean eating program. The Healthy You Diet is a twofold program that starts with a 14-day elimination plan that gradually (and easily!) helps readers kick sugar, wheat, dairy, processed foods, soda, red meat, and alcohol to the curb. Moving into the clean phase, Stone guides readers through a diet free of these foods in order to focus on nourishment and rejuvenation of the body. This clean phase will lead to successful and sustained weight loss and a resurgence of energy that keeps Stone's fans coming back for more long after they've achieved their weight-loss goals. Stone provides more than 100 deliciously motivating recipes to keep the weight off in a healthy way. This book is everything fans need to jumpstart clean habits for life. With her motivating text and positive you-can-do-it attitude, Dawna Stone will get everyone up out of their weight-loss rut and excited to be in the kitchen.
Radio show host and founder of Her Sports + Fitness magazine, Dawna Stone shares her recipe for personal and professional success. A successful executive, entrepreneur, athlete, and public speaker, Dawna Stone credits her incrediblesuccess to a simple formula: be niceand treat people with respect. Her refreshing, straightforward approachand insights inspire and motivatewomen to be themselves while succeedingin business and in life. Usingreal-life anecdotes and actionabletips from her personal experiences, Stone presents 10 steps to developinginterpersonal skills. WINNINGNICE demonstrates how to build anempowered team, how to both leadand follow, and how to handle the toughest situations--including firing employees, sexual harassment, and negativecoworkers. Readers will reap exponential rewardsas they progress through their business career just bybeing nice.
Learning should be fun! Share Splat Animals with the little ones you love! This fun, vibrant and interactive book will excite your child and help them learn. It may even teach us adults a thing or two!
Radio show host and founder of Her Sports + Fitness magazine, Dawna Stone shares her recipe for personal and professional success. A successful executive, entrepreneur, athlete, and public speaker, Dawna Stone credits her incredible success to a simple formula: be nice and treat people with respect. Her refreshing, straightforward approach and insights inspire and motivate women to be themselves while succeeding in business and in life. Using real-life anecdotes and actionable tips from her personal experiences, Stone presents 10 steps to developing interpersonal skills. WINNING NICE demonstrates how to build an empowered team, how to both lead and follow, and how to handle the toughest situations-- including firing employees, sexual harassment, and negative coworkers. Readers will reap exponential rewards as they progress through their business career just by being nice.
Diet Stacking is the silver bullet in the quest to find a long-term solution to weight loss. Diet Stacking allows for a continued burst of motivation (motivation that often fades when a single diet is used alone). By stacking the best scientifically proven weight loss diets, you can reap the reward of each diet-weight loss, better health, disease prevention, and more-without the motivational struggle to adhere to the same strict dietary rules for weeks, months or years.The choice to use the term "stacking" in the name Diet Stacking is an important one. In essence, you "stack" diets one after another no different than you would stack building blocks. One serves as a foundation for the next, and in the process, you achieve better results than you would using a single diet alone. Diet Stacking: -Disrupts the normal dieting process-Increases motivation-Delivers quick weight loss that lastsTake the First Step and Find Your Stack!
Since President John F. Kennedy's 1963 murder in Dallas, medical examiner and lawyer Dr. Cyril Wecht was initially inclined to accept the official theory that one person alone was responsible for the crime. But as Wecht delved into the evidence with boundless curiosity and unprecedented access, he came to understand that America had, instead, suffered a coup d'etat at the hands of rogue elements within our own government. Nobody else has Wecht's up-close and personal experience in uncovering the facts behind this assassination--and now he is sharing it with the world. Co-authored by investigative journalist Dawna Kaufmann, this comprehensive book reveals Wecht's analyses of the case's forensic and medical evidence. With his keen eye and sharp tongue, Wecht wields his scalpel on JFK's dubious autopsy report, the inept Warren Commission Report, the mishandling of crucial materials, all of the key players, and the media malpractice that has allowed the truth to remain hidden for nearly six decades.
From crime scene to morgue to courtroom, and finally the court of public opinion, this riveting narrative is essential reading for true-crime enthusiasts. If you think the media has told you everything there is to know about Michael Jackson and Casey Anthony, think again! This engrossing, almost cinematic page-turner, offers never-before-published information on the mysterious deaths of Michael Jackson and Caylee Anthony, plus five other ripped-from-the-headlines criminal cases. Based on the authors' long investigative experience, these two insiders offer revealing insights into the following high-profile cases: -Casey Anthony: An assessment of the Trial of this Century, during which a Florida mother stood accused of killing her young daughter, Caylee. At stake were issues that included accuracy of air sampling and cadaver dogs, post-mortem hair banding, chloroform, duct tape identification, computer clues, and deep family secrets. -Michael Jackson: The authors provide never-disclosed data on the autopsies of Jackson’s body and a microscopic view of the singer’s life and career, plus analysis of the cardiologist charged with his death: Was Dr. Conrad Murphy recklessly negligent or a fall guy for a hopelessly addicted celebrity? -Drew Peterson: Heroic Illinois SWAT team cop or wife killer? Did his third wife slip and fall in the bathtub, or was she beaten and drowned? The controversy over her death led to an exhumation and the filing of homicide charges against him, but can prosecutors prove their case? And what happened to his fourth wife, who remains missing? -Rolling Stone Brian Jones: Was the rock musician’s death an accident or something more sinister? And was he impaired by drugs or alcohol when he died? After more than forty years, there is finally an answer. In addition, the authors examine the tragic death of twelve-year-old Gabrielle Bechen, whose rape-murder changed her community; Col. Philip Shue, whose demise was a battle of suicide versus homicide until Dr. Wecht solved the case; and Carol Ann Gotbaum, a respected Manhattan mother who died in police custody in Phoenix.
Daniel, a young Jewish man taken by the Babylonians as they overrun Jerusalem, is brought to Babylon to serve the great King Nebuchadnezzar. Once there, Daniel begins an incredible journey as he becomes ruler over the province of Babylon, receives visits from archangels, and ultimately, stands in the presence of God. This is all brought about because Daniel chooses to worship God, and because of this, God blesses Daniel with incredible wisdom and insight to interpret "visions and dreams of all kinds." On two occasions Daniel and his friends are faced with the command to worship false gods or be killed. But, in some of the most miraculous events of the entire Bible, God intervenes and keeps them from sure death. Because of the blessing from God, Daniel is able to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar's troubling dream about the future of four powerful kingdoms from the time of King Nebuchadnezzar right up until the time of Jesus Christ's return when God's everlasting kingdom will finally be ushered in. God reveals three powerful kingdoms that will succeed Babylon and carry on their traditions of religion and worship. As you read this book you'll be surprised to learn what kingdom we're now in, how the Babylonian religious system is all around us, and what God says is in store in the future for the nations. Just as in the time of Daniel, those who make the choice to worship the true God today will be blessed with understanding during this turbulent time at the end of the age.
As a human in a world full of supernaturals, I’ll be lucky if I survive. Attending Merrymont University has been my dream since second grade. Little did I know that my college career would be snuffed out before ever starting. A side effect of being the rare human exception in a school of supernaturals. I wish I could say my infatuation with the stunning Keela wasn’t the catalyst for ruining my life, but I’m way past ruin and heading straight for utter destruction. Her boyfriend is dead, his blood something the voice in my head was begging for, and her brothers are holding me captive in a world where elves, dragons, and beyond are real. And this is only the beginning…
Discover the different kinds of natural intelligence in yourself and others with this groundbreaking new approach to effective learning. Too often, adults close themselves off from their own intelligence with comments like “I’m not great with words” or “I’m no good at math.” In truth, every one of us has a special genius capable of mastering virtually any subject we choose. Discovering the nature of your genius is the key to faster learning and better communication. As Dr. Dawna Markova explains, true learning is a matter of discovering who you really are. Each of us fits into one of six basic learning patterns. In Open Mind, Dr. Markova guides us through detailed descriptions of each and teaches us how to recognize them in ourselves and others. Full of invaluable information, this practical guide can revolutionize the way you approach learning, communication, work, and love.
A breakthrough book on the transformative power of collaborative thinking Collaborative intelligence, or CQ, is a measure of our ability to think with others on behalf of what matters to us all. It is emerging as a new professional currency at a time when the way we think, interact, and innovate is shifting. In the past, “market share” companies ruled by hierarchy and topdown leadership. Today, the new market leaders are “mind share” companies, where influence is more important than power, and success relies on collaboration and the ability to inspire. Collaborative Intelligence is the culmination of more than fifty years of original research that draws on Dawna Markova’s background in cognitive neuroscience and her most recent work, with Angie McArthur, as a “Professional Thinking Partner” to some of the world’s top CEOs and creative professionals. Markova and McArthur are experts at getting brilliant yet difficult people to think together. They have been brought in to troubleshoot for Fortune 500 leaders in crisis and managers struggling to inspire their teams. When asked about their biggest challenges at work, Markova and McArthur’s clients all cite a common problem: other people. This response reflects the way we have been taught to focus on the gulfs between us rather than valuing our intellectual diversity—that is, the ways in which each of us is uniquely gifted, how we process information and frame questions, what kind of things deplete us, and what engages and inspires us. Through a series of practices and strategies, the authors teach us how to recognize our own mind patterns and map the talents of our teams, with the goal of embarking together on an aligned course of action and influence. In Markova and McArthur’s experience, managers who appreciate intellectual diversity will lead their teams to innovation; employees who understand it will thrive because they are in touch with their strengths; and an entire team who understands it will come together to do their best work in a symphony of collaboration, their individual strengths working in harmony like an orchestra or a high-performing sports team. Praise for Collaborative Intelligence “Rooted in the latest neuroscience on the nature of collaboration, Collaborative Intelligence celebrates the power of working and thinking together at the highest levels of business and politics, and in the smallest aspects of our everyday lives. Dawna Markova and Angie McArthur show us that our ability to collaborate is not only a measure of intelligence, but essential to solving the world’s problems and seeing the possibilities in ourselves and others.”—Arianna Huffington “This inspiring book teaches you how to align your intention with the intention of others, and how, through shared strengths and talents, you have every right to expect greatness and set the highest goals and expectations.”—Deepak Chopra “Everyone talks about collaboration today, but the rhetoric typically outweighs the reality. Collaborative Intelligence offers tangible tools for those serious about becoming ‘system leaders’ who can close the gap and make collaboration real.”—Peter M. Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline “I have worked with Markova and McArthur for several years, focusing on achieving better results through intellectual diversity. Their approach has encouraged more candid debate and collaborative behavior within the team. The team, not individuals, becomes the hero.”—Al Carey, CEO, PepsiCo
This discounted four-book box set includes the highly praised Dawn Of Devotion romantic thriller! Beller Ties is a thrilling romantic suspense set featuring four different members of the illustrious – and wealthy – Beller Family. This collection includes all four books in the set: Something So Beautiful, Now And Always, Dawn Of Devotion, & Marked By Forever Something So Beautiful – When green-eyed charmer John Beller breaks through the chaos of her life, offering all the fruits of lust and love, thirty-two-year-old Mary Williams desperately wants to partake. On the verge of a mental break where footsteps echo from empty rooms and constant phone calls have no one on the other end, she craves the peaceful embrace of John’s arms. But the confident man is demanding, and he’s digging into secrets she has no intention of letting anyone find out about. When an insane driver intentionally forces her car off the road and leaves her for dead at the bottom of a ravine, she wakes to find herself hospitalized, then forced into confinement at John’s house. And in his house, it’s his rules. But is he isolating her for her protection? Or using her injuries against her? One thing is certain—her nightmares are real. And the more John kisses her, the closer the threat looms. Love isn’t only blind, it’s dangerous. ~ Now And Always – Avery Kingwood’s marriage crashed and burned…on his honeymoon. After finding out his wife Cassie’s devastating truth, she forces him to sign a separation agreement—more like a gag order. Unable to say what happened to his marriage, Cassie expertly manipulates Avery’s entire family against him. All he’s got left is his father’s business, but even that tie to his family is troubled. Broken, Avery unexpectedly finds something that gives his life renewed meaning and hope: Sheila Beller. Perfect, well-respected, charming—and untouchable. She wants nothing to do with divorced men and he’s worse than divorced, he’s married. While convincing Sheila he is a man she can count on, Avery keeps his secrets close and his lies relegated to omissions. But Cassie is out for blood and Avery’s only hope for love is slipping farther away by the second. One thing is certain—The only thing worse than lying is finding out the secrets you’re protecting aren’t the truth at all. And the more Sheila clashes with the Kingwoods, the more unfathomable the truth becomes. Deceit runs deep in this suspenseful romance! ~ Dawn Of Devotion – Danielle Madison has spent the eight years since her ninth birthday channeling the devastation of her best friend’s murder into catching pedophiles online. Being the one to have found Kira’s body, she can’t forget the brutality of the crime. Worse, she’s sure Kira wasn’t the murderer’s first victim. Since he was never caught, she’s also sure Kira wasn’t his last, and she’s dead set on figuring out his identity. Months away from her eighteenth birthday, the course of Danielle’s life is altered once again when her father forces her to move across the country to live with her estranged mother––a wealth-obsessed narcissist with nothing but complaints when it comes to her daughter. Complaints that send Danielle’s self-esteem spiraling, and put her at odds with Michael Beller, the one person she’s finally found a connection with. But Michael has no idea how far Danielle has taken her obsession with catching child killers, or that she’s caught the attention of the very one she’s been looking for all along. As the ninth anniversary of Kira’s death approaches, Danielle is unraveling. Michael wants every drop of her attention, but so does Kira’s murderer––and he gets it every time he baits her. While she keeps secrets to protect those she cares about, one thing is certain––she’s putting everyone at risk, most of all herself. There’s a thin line between devotion and obsession, and crossing it is deadly. ~ Marked By Forever - A nurse who may be a murderer—and she’s the love of his life. Despite their twelve-year age difference, and all his efforts to forget her, green-eyed Lily Beller has imprisoned Dr. Darren Mansfield’s heart for the last five years. He left his father’s medical practice to avoid the too-young temptation, but now she’s inexplicably working at the same hospital as him. For the sake of his career and his sanity, he needs Lily gone. He also needs answers about the plague of horrific events that have started to further upend his life with all too coincidental timing. He doesn’t want to believe Lily is behind them, but all the evidence points to her. To complicate matters further, while his mind is focused on Lily, her roommate Jill becomes determined to win him. And if he was smart, he’d let her. Because Lily has a boyfriend—one who might be helping her punish Darren over a past he can’t atone for. Secrets, gaslighting, murder, obsessive love—everything is about to explode, and the damage may be irreversible.
This book is an in-depth exploration of four fascinating true crime cases from the files of Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D. Coauthored by crime writer Dawna Kaufmann, it explores both the technical and the human sides of murder--and includes new and shocking revelations for each case. Presented first is the puzzling death of a wealthy self-help guru at the hands of "The Harlem Kevorkian" and the case's latest legal ramifications. Next is the abduction of a little girl, held captive within shouting distance of her loved ones, and her killer's bizarre trial. The third case is the story of a relative who refused to give up on solving the vicious murder of a popular dentist when law enforcement tried to cover up the crime. Last is an unimaginable tale of two heroic grandparents who worked to save a baby from the depths of evil.
The combined expertise of one of the leading forensic pathologists in the world and an accomplished true-crime journalist come together in this riveting page-turner filled with many details about notable cases available nowhere else.
You can’t hide from evil. Especially in a small town. Raised by an abusive father, twenty-two-year-old Tessa understands fear, and the lengths to which predators will go to cripple the minds of their victims. Most of all, she recognizes the liberation she gained when her cousin rode back into their quiet riverside town with a charter of the notorious Leidolf biker club at his back. For the last five years, she’s been under the protection of the rumored assassins, and in their midst, she thrives. The only thing missing in Tessa’s life is love, and she has her eye on the wholesome insurance salesman next door. Matt has his eye on her, too. And all it takes to bring them together is murder. When her cousin’s girlfriend is slaughtered and dumped in the river, a pulse of terror beats through Tessa’s town, growing stronger with each mutilated body until not even Tessa herself is safe. In fact, if her childhood sweetheart is right, Tessa is the reason the murders are happening. If the evidence is right, her cousin isn’t a vigilante, he’s a serial killer. If Matt is right, the Leidolf didn’t free Tessa, they only shackled her with new chains––and those chains are going to get her killed. As the town descends into darkness, Tessa ignites a new love, fights against her old one, and defends not only Gary but the entire Leidolf club––and she has the bruises to prove it. Will she also have to give her life? Or is there something much worse than death in store for Tessa? Sometimes, death is a mercy.
This discounted box set includes all THREE books in the trilogy. Descend, Smother, and Rise. You can’t hide from evil. Especially in a small town. When her cousin rode back into Hinton with a charter of the notorious Leidolf biker club at his back, Tessa fell into the embrace of the rumored assassins and spent five liberating years under their protection. Then her cousin’s girlfriend is slaughtered and dumped in the river, setting a pulse of terror beating through town. One that grows stronger with each mutilated body until not even Tessa herself is safe. If her childhood sweetheart is right, Tessa is the reason the murders are happening. If the evidence is right, her cousin isn’t a vigilante, he’s a serial killer. If the wholesome insurance salesman next door is right, the Leidolf didn’t liberate Tessa, they shackled her with new chains—and those chains are going to get her killed. As her small town descends into darkness, Tessa’s own explosive secrets rock the Hinton charter and set in motion a deadly blaze of events no one is prepared for. Broken trust, shocking betrayals, and murder. Hinton is brought to its knees and the club is at war. Can Tessa give her life to save them? Or is there something much worse than death in store for Tessa? When there is no one left to turn to, revenge is the only answer.
Death is coming for us all. Some sooner than others. In the haze of a war that’s still blazing around her, Tessa’s past rises up with nightmarish clarity, forcing her to cling to the only option she has left. Revenge. Now knowing that her sister is the brutal scourge that has been plaguing Hinton, Tessa vows to put an end to the death and destruction. This time around, she’ll be the one to mete out justice. For her club, her town, and the man she loves. Still being hunted by a rival charter and unsure if her own will let her live after her unwitting string of betrayals, Tessa turns to the one man in town with a vested interest she can capitalize on. Police Chief Dunbar comes to her aid, but he has his own demons to battle, and dragging them into the open sets off a charge poised to bring down every man, woman, and child in Hinton. Townspeople want to flee, but those they trust most turn out to be their greatest threat. From fire to flood, Tessa has been at the center of all the death in the once sleepy riverside town, and she’s determined to stand for Hinton one final time. But will the law stand with her? Will the Leidolf? Or is Tessa standing in the center of a bullseye no one will let her escape? It’s an eye for an eye, and Tessa intends to take those of all her enemies.
Some of us die long before our hearts stop beating. Tessa believes she’s the reason a serial killer is targeting the residents of her small town. All of Hinton’s victims have some connection to her and if that’s not enough, her cousin Gary, leader of the local charter of the notorious Leidolf biker club, has assigned the man she hates most to be her bodyguard—her ex-boyfriend, Warren. Adding to the tension of the already stressed town is the presence of a rival bike charter. They may be in town to help root out the killer before the next gruesome murder, but values are clashing and control of Hinton’s club is at stake. No one can be trusted. A charter war is on the horizon and it will only take an ember to set it ablaze. Gary’s right-hand man, the sadistic Chopper, has a close relationship with Tessa that makes him more protective of her than ever. When he metes out brutal revenge on her behalf in front of the entire town and media, the spark of war is lit. But it’s Tessa’s own explosive secrets that are the catalyst that blows everything up, setting in motion a deadly blaze of events no one is prepared for. Broken trust, shocking betrayals, and volatile secrets rock the Hinton charter as their small town is brought to its knees. When there is no one left to turn to, revenge is the only answer.
The author shares her secret to breaking the habitual patterns that keep people prisoner as she describes her own path of discovering the fundamental meaning of life. Original.
Fear, anxiety, and stress motivate us more than we realize. Our need to control situations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But God has given us a biblical strategy to battle anxiety, stress, and panic. With practical and activating steps, Dawna De Silva, founder and coleader of the International Bethel Sozo Ministry, shows you how to · identify the fears, patterns, and lies that harm your connection with God · resist fear by taking ownership over its influence · find healing and liberation through the Word and the Spirit When you master power, love, and self-discipline, you will elevate yourself above the enemy's attacks and be released from fear into abundant, healthy living. You will experience the true healing that can come only from God.
A collection of uplifting stories meant to show readers the potential they possess and to inspire them to live a better life. Instead of hugs, Dawna Markova’s grandmother used to kiss the unique marks at the very end of her fingertips, calling them “promise prints.” She said that the moment each of us are born, life makes a promise to the world that only we can fulfill. If you are convinced you really can’t and don’t make a difference, this is the book for you. Dawna Markova has been a teacher, psychotherapist, researcher, executive advisor, and organizational fairy godmother. She has given empowerment, creativity, and spirituality presentations around the world to various corporate and non-corporate audiences. Living A Loved life is an uplifting collection of stories woven from Dr. Markova’s own experience as well as those of her clients. These stories can help you find an untapped reservoir of capacity within—a connective force, a steady light in the depth of darkness. Living A Loved Life will leave you committed to never again diminish your mind or limit the capacity of your heart. If you liked I’ve Been Thinking . . . by Maria Shriver, On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer or Becoming Wise by Krista Tippet, you’ll love reading Living A Loved Life. “[Markova] insightfully shares how . . . to braid our strengths from even our most difficult life lessons. Her teachings guide us to reclaim our voice, redefine our story and create the life of our dreams . . . A rare jewel and a life-affirming literary masterpiece.” —Robyn Spizman, New York Times–bestselling author of Loving Out Loud: The Power of a Kind Word
When I ran out of Poca eleven years ago, I never planned on seeing the confines of this small town again. Now, it’s mocking me. The very thing that drove me to run away at seventeen is what’s pulling me right back into Poca’s prickly embrace: my abusive, alcoholic mother. Mom doesn’t want me here any more than I want to be here, but her failing health has me trapped. Making matters worse is the rage my high school boyfriend, the love of my life, has built up over the years since I fled Poca. I couldn’t handle telling Conner goodbye or letting him know where I’d gone. Now he thinks that after I returned, I murdered the local bar owner, Mom’s unyielding alcohol dealer, by burning Rusty alive inside his own home. Luke is the only other true friend I ever had in Poca and he’s followed in his stepdad’s footprints, becoming a member of the police force. A position he can use to help me. Or frame me. Conner took Luke’s wife and now Luke might be using me to get even. The only clue I have to go on to find Rusty’s murderer and clear my name is the mysterious diary I found hidden away. But the unknown author is a twisted self-professed arsonist with ties to Rusty, my mother…and me. My head and heart are aching, and long-buried secrets are coming to light. Poca has a murderer in its midst. One hiding just below the surface. You know what they say—if you want the truth, dig for it. That’s exactly what I plan to do.
Have you ever felt like there is something wrong with your relationship but couldn’t identify the problem? Have you ever tried to tell someone about a problem, only to be told that you were just complaining? Have you ever walked away from an interaction feeling beaten up emotionally even though there wasn’t any physical contact? Do you know someone who has expressed such a struggle but doesn’t understand why? Have you ever worked constantly to improve yourself, only to be told that the problems in your relationship are all your fault? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you will want to join Dawna on her journey to understand the nature of her toxic relationship.
The purpose of this book is twofold. First, it lays out the forces that shaped the international aviation industry and that changed all the rules in the drive for liberalization. Second, it looks at the many interesting and difficult choices ahead that the airline industry in general and the international aviation industry in particular face. These choices include many dichotomies: pulling back from the trend toward liberalization or embracing the liberalization trend, merging in search of profitability or fragmenting the industry in search of economies. These possible futures are explored including the pros and cons of each future from a national, consumer, employer, and employee perspective. As with the previous two editions, Evolution of International Aviation reviews the historical development of the international aviation system. From this foundation it then provides an updated and expanded account of the current state of the aviation and aerospace industry including profitability, consolidation, and merger activity. New to this edition, the book broadens the coverage of the industry segments - airlines, air cargo, and manufacturing - to include the emerging commercial space sector. It also emphasizes the relationship between aviation and the political process, exploring the sustainability of this mode of transportation in a world of climate change, high oil prices, and political instability. Because this book is intended for both the interested amateur and the more serious student, references are provided in the text and at the end of each chapter to allow for further in-depth study. The third edition also adds to each chapter a set of learning objectives and a concluding series of questions for discussion.
Including all of the information necessary for safe, competent practice, this is a practical, hands-on educational and training resource for nurses working in telephonic health care settings. It delivers the requisite tools and instruction for optimizing patient communication, performing assessments, and providing effective care of chronic conditions. Moving step-by-step from simple to complex information, the resource de-mystifies the process of telephonic nursing care and describes numerous tools such as learning outcomes, algorithms, exercises to reinforce learning, case studies, and critical thinking questions that help readers develop and hone telehealth nursing skills. The text instructs nurses on how to actively listen to the patient "between the lines" in the absence of an in-person examination and discern the right questions to ask and tone to adopt. Chapters provide enhanced communication techniques to perform comprehensive health assessments with only the sense of hearing and resources available through the telephone. Clinical pearls are scattered throughout the text from those who have been “in the trenches” and cared for a wide variety of patients using the telehealth nursing techniques illustrated in this book. Key Features: Helps nurses understand the keys to successful telehealth nursing Teaches enhanced, specialized communication techniques including "active listening" Guides nurses in assessing patients using only sense of hearing/active listening Includes case studies, algorithms, patient teaching resources and more Reviews body systems and disease processes with application exercises
I have suffered from Fibromyalgia all my life. The last few years have been the worst. After talking with many people who are just like me, I realized how great it felt to know I wasn't alone. I also realized that if it helped me to talk to them, then maybe it whould help others as well. So I wrote this book to help others know they are not alone. The World does care. Your Fibromite Friend Dawna
The author of I Will Not Die an Unlived Life shares inspiring thoughts to help you awaken to blessing of your life in this gorgeously photographed volume. A Ph.D. educator, Dawna Markova travels the world working with individuals, schools, and Fortune 500 companies. While coaching people on systems thinking and how to revolutionize the way children are taught, she also teaches people the most important lesson anyone can learn: how to live with heart and mind wide open to all of life’s possibilities. Twenty years ago, Dawna Markova discovered these eternal truths when she faced a life-threatening illness and began a journey of rediscovery. This book follows her path to finding deeper meaning in life. In thirty luminous lessons and passages, Markova encourages us to learn from our wounds, find our gifts, celebrate our values, and live our dreams — to live on purpose and with passion.
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