Debra Francis's Books

My Kennedy Family Roots

By: Debra Rush-Gerber,& A. Russell Gerber

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My Kennedy Family Roots

By: Debra Rush-Gerber,& A. Russell Gerber

Black & white paperback. From Irish Kings to indentured servants in Philadelphia, from pioneers in Minnesota to farmers on the plains of Kansas, my Kennedy family spread their name and their DNA throughout the world! Containing numerous photographs and graphics, this easy to read account of my family is of interest to the hundreds of Charles and Mary (Gillen) Kennedy descendants populating America and the globe as well as those interested in American history. The book begins with Kennedy Kings and castles in Ireland and continues with Charles and Mary in Philadelphia and then west to Cambria County, Pennsylvania with Catholic Russian Prince, Father Augustine Gallitzin. Oral accounts describe the 1862 Sioux massacre on their community in the Minnesota Territory. This ultimately drove them to Osage Mission, Kansas where my grandparents Lawrence and Elizabeth (Fager) Kennedy raised my mother Helen (Kennedy) Rush and their other 15 children through the depression and the dust bowl in Neosho County, Kansas.

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0557159598

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9780557159598

Democratic Repairman

The Political Life of J. Howard McGrath

By: Debra A. Mulligan

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Democratic Repairman

The Political Life of J. Howard McGrath

By: Debra A. Mulligan

As governor of Rhode Island, J. Howard McGrath oversaw the passage of social legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents during the dark days of World War II. As a Rhode Island senator he served as the Democratic National Committee Chairman during the contentious 1948 presidential election, when few believed Harry Truman could defeat New York governor Thomas R. Dewey. Following Truman's victory, McGrath could easily have written his own ticket to further political success--but his career was cut short in 1952 when he was forced to resign as Attorney General amid a cloud of scandal. This biography traces the rise and fall of a politician who achieved notable success yet ultimately fell victim to his appetite for power, fame and fortune.

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McFarland

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0786498277

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9780786498277

Glycolic Acid Peels

By: Ronald Moy,Debra Luftman,Lenore S. Kakita

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Glycolic Acid Peels

By: Ronald Moy,Debra Luftman,Lenore S. Kakita

Exploring the use of fruit acids in the restoration and maintenance of the epidermal layer, this reference details the latest cosmetic, therapeutic, and dermatologic applications of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to reverse the signs of aging, prevent acne, remove dryness and scaling, and correct disorders of the skin. Glycolic Acid Peels offer

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CRC Press

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0203909216

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9780203909218

Picturing the Wolf in Children's Literature

By: Debra Mitts-Smith

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Picturing the Wolf in Children's Literature

By: Debra Mitts-Smith

From the villainous beast of “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Three Little Pigs,” to the nurturing wolves of Romulus and Remus and Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the wolf has long been a part of the landscape of children’s literature. Meanwhile, since the 1960s and the popularization of scientific research on these animals, children’s books have begun to feature more nuanced views. In Picturing the Wolf in Children’s Literature, Mitts-Smith analyzes visual images of the wolf in children’s books published in Western Europe and North America from 1500 to the present. In particular, she considers how wolves are depicted in and across particular works, the values and attitudes that inform these depictions, and how the concept of the wolf has changed over time. What she discovers is that illustrations and photos in works for children impart social, cultural, and scientific information not only about wolves, but also about humans and human behavior. First encountered in childhood, picture books act as a training ground where the young learn both how to decode the “symbolic” wolf across various contexts and how to make sense of “real” wolves. Mitts-Smith studies sources including myths, legends, fables, folk and fairy tales, fractured tales, fictional stories, and nonfiction, highlighting those instances in which images play a major role, including illustrated anthologies, chapbooks, picture books, and informational books. This book will be of interest to children’s literature scholars, as well as those interested in the figure of the wolf and how it has been informed over time.

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Routledge

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1135765715

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9781135765712

Border Women

Writing from la Frontera

By: Debra A. Castillo,María Socorro Tabuenca Córdoba

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Border Women

Writing from la Frontera

By: Debra A. Castillo,María Socorro Tabuenca Córdoba

A transnational analysis with an emphasis on gender examines the work of women writers from both sides of the border writing in Spanish, English, or a mixture of the two languages whose work questions the accepted notions of border identities.

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816639574

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9780816639571

Living Faith Day by Day

How the Sacred Rules of Monastic Traditions Can Help You Live Spiritually in the Modern World

By: Debra K. Farrington

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Living Faith Day by Day

How the Sacred Rules of Monastic Traditions Can Help You Live Spiritually in the Modern World

By: Debra K. Farrington

A full spiritual life goes beyond Sunday mornings and bedtime prayers, encompassing the way we work and play, eat and breathe, love and learn. Since ancient times monastic communities have recognized this and used guidelines to focus on the sacred in all aspects of life and to strengthen their love of God. Today many people continue to find inspiration-and clear, concrete guidance-in these ancient "rules." This book is designed to help you discern your spiritual path by drawing on the traditions of ancient and contemporary religious orders to form your personal rule of life. With fascinating historical details and modern-day examples, Debra Farrington shows us how to discern and express our spirituality through prayer, work, and spiritual community, care of our bodies, service, and hospitality.

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iUniverse

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1475920563

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9781475920567

The Star Spangled Banner

By: Debra Hess

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The Star Spangled Banner

By: Debra Hess

Looks at the events leading up to the War of 1812 and the battle of Fort McHenry, and describes the story of the "Star Spangled Banner", and how the poem became the national anthem of the United States.

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Marshall Cavendish

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0761417109

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9780761417101

Cultural Encounters in Contemporary Spain

The Poetry of Clara Janés

By: Debra Faszer-McMahon

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Cultural Encounters in Contemporary Spain

The Poetry of Clara Janés

By: Debra Faszer-McMahon

Previous critical studies have focused on feminist approaches to Janes's oeuvre. This study seeks to expand those discussions through an analysis of the aesthetics of cultural otherness (rather than simply gendered otherness) within Janes's prolific literary production.

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Bucknell University Press

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0838757685

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9780838757680

Complete Guide to Security and Privacy Metrics

Measuring Regulatory Compliance, Operational Resilience, and ROI

By: Debra S. Herrmann

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Complete Guide to Security and Privacy Metrics

Measuring Regulatory Compliance, Operational Resilience, and ROI

By: Debra S. Herrmann

This bookdefines more than 900 metrics measuring compliance with current legislation, resiliency of security controls, and return on investment. It explains what needs to be measured, why and how to measure it, and how to tie security and privacy metrics to business goals and objectives. The metrics are scaled by information sensitivity, asset criticality, and risk; aligned to correspond with different lateral and hierarchical functions; designed with flexible measurement boundaries; and can be implemented individually or in combination. The text includes numerous examples and sample reports and stresses a complete assessment by evaluating physical, personnel, IT, and operational security controls.

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CRC Press

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1420013289

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9781420013283

Fresh Meadows

By: Fred Cantor,Debra L. Davidson

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Fresh Meadows

By: Fred Cantor,Debra L. Davidson

Located in northeast Queens, Fresh Meadows grew up around a housing development of the same name, built for World War II veterans. The site plan for the development not only provided an array of green open space, but it also enabled residents to enjoy a variety of services within walking distance. The development became the centerpiece of a brand-new neighborhood, which had been the site of a country club and farmland. In 1949, renowned urban and architecture critic Lewis Mumford hailed the Fresh Meadows housing development as "perhaps the most positive and exhilarating example of large-scale community planning in this country." Fresh Meadows captures the optimism of the postwar era by illustrating how middle-class families thrived in an environment that combined the best aspects of urban and suburban living.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738575720

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9780738575728

Journalism in the Fallen Confederacy

By: Debra Reddin van Tuyll

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Journalism in the Fallen Confederacy

By: Debra Reddin van Tuyll

During the American Civil War, several newspapers remained Confederate sympathizers despite their locations being occupied by Union troops. Examining these papers, the authors explore what methods of suppression occupiers used, how occupation influenced the editorial and business sides of the press, and how occupation impacted freedom of the press.

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Springer

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1137513314

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9781137513311

Grafton

By: Debra Krueger and the Grafton Historical Society

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Grafton

By: Debra Krueger and the Grafton Historical Society

In 1838, Timothy Wooden purchased land on the banks of the Milwaukee River and began the settlement that would become Grafton, Wisconsin. Grafton soon became an agricultural and industrial community as the rich "yellow" earth attracted settlers from Germany, Ireland, and England to raise wheat, grazing grasses, and garden crops. Those early settlers discovered vast limestone deposits throughout the region, and by 1890, there were nine kilns operated by the Milwaukee Falls Lime Company. Industries were also created along the banks of the river, and in 1902, William Roebken opened the Badger Worsted Mills, the only worsted wool mill west of Philadelphia. By the early 20th century, Grafton became a music industry center when New York Recording Studios moved into the previous Wisconsin Chair Factory building on the Milwaukee River. Blues greats from all over the country made the trip to Grafton to record their music. Today's Grafton carries on the traditions of its founders by preserving historic buildings and creating new residential and recreational spaces for its residents. With a revitalized downtown, Grafton has become a commercial center for Ozaukee County.

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1467105511

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9781467105514

South Carolina

Third Edition

By: Debra Hess,William McGeveran,Laura Sullivan

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South Carolina

Third Edition

By: Debra Hess,William McGeveran,Laura Sullivan

The third edition of this popular series is updated with a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of South Carolina. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact boxes and quotes, provide easily accessible information that is supplemented by activities such as crafts, recipes, and a map quiz. Historic photos, artwork, and other images enhance the text.

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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

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1627131752

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9781627131759

Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession

By: Debra J. Allen

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Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession

By: Debra J. Allen

Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession covers the period from 1776, when the nation declared its independence from Great Britain, through 1861, when the Civil War presented the biggest challenge to the continuation of the “republican experiment.” Probably the most common misconception about the diplomatic history of this period is that American leaders tried to stay isolated from world events, when in fact the early United States was part of “one grand, interwoven tapestry” of nations. The Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession relates the events of this crucial period in American history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on key persons, places, events, institutions, and organizations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about American diplomacy.

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Scarecrow Press

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081087895X

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9780810878952

On the Outskirts of Normal

A Memoir

By: Debra Monroe

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On the Outskirts of Normal

A Memoir

By: Debra Monroe

A white single mother adopts a black child in south Texas and learns what it means to build a family.

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University of Georgia Press

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0820349119

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9780820349114

Learning GNU Emacs

By: Debra Cameron,Bill Rosenblatt,Eric S. Raymond

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Learning GNU Emacs

By: Debra Cameron,Bill Rosenblatt,Eric S. Raymond

Describes all of the new features of GNU Emacs 19.30, including fonts and colors, pull-down menus, scrollbars, enhanced X Window System support, and correct bindings for most standard keys. Gnus, a Usenet newsreader, and ange-ftp mode, a transparent interface to the file transfer protocol, are also described.

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1565921526

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9781565921528

All God's Creatures: The Blessing of Animal Companions

The Blessing of Animal Companions

By: Debra Farrington

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All God's Creatures: The Blessing of Animal Companions

The Blessing of Animal Companions

By: Debra Farrington

All God's Creatures provides a complete Blessing of the Animals liturgy, as well as other prayers and rituals, for use in church or anywhere that animals are blessed! If you live with a dog, cat, or some other domestic animal, you already know that these treasured creatures are not just pets, but members of the family. Debra K. Farrington, who has lived with animals most of her life, explores the spiritual aspects of our relationships with these beloved friends--from everyday caring for their needs, to marking the extraordinary moments of birth, illness and death. Full of warmth and wisdom, this essential resource includes chapters on: Training and Compassion-and how to balance the two Caring for the Sick--ethical concerns Rest in Peace--rituals, blessings, and more Tell Me Your Name--discerning the personality of your companion “By viewing companion animals as a gift from God rather than objects that do the will of humans, Debra Farrington helps owners realize a greater sense of responsibility toward their own pets, and shows how the humane care and training of their animals leads to a more fulfilling experience for both.” - Barbara Demarest, canine and feline behavior consultant A percentage of the author’s profits on this book will be donated to PAWS of Central Pennsylvania, a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group.

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Paraclete Press

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1612611745

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9781612611747

Leadership and Nursing

Contemporary perspectives

By: John Daly,Sandra Speedy,Debra Jackson

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Leadership and Nursing

Contemporary perspectives

By: John Daly,Sandra Speedy,Debra Jackson

Leadership is fundamental to the nature of nursing to ensure the development of safe practice, interdisciplinary relationships, education, research and ultimately, the delivery of quality healthcare. Leadership and Nursing: Contemporary Perspectives 2e presents a global perspective of leadership issues within the Australian context. It builds on the premise that nursing leadership is for all nurses — not just those who are authorised to hold a position within an organisation. In addition, this book explores how leadership is not possible until one has an understanding of self and what motivates others. The text is aimed at senior undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students making the transition to practice as well as professional nurses seeking to strengthen their clinical practice and governance. Nine entirely new chapters exploring the most up-to-date leadership issues and themes including: • Leadership and its influence on patient outcomes • Leadership: Developing and sustaining self • Indigenous leadership in nursing: speaking life into each other’s spirits • Leadership and empowerment in nursing • Leadership in the era of Inter-professional education in healthcare • Leading development of health policy • Leadership and the role of Professional Organisations • Leading nursing in the Academy • Avoiding derailment: Leadership strategies for identity, reputation and legacy management

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0729581535

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9780729581530

Reading Desire

In Pursuit of Ernest Hemingway

By: Debra A. Moddelmog

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In Pursuit of Ernest Hemingway

By: Debra A. Moddelmog

Whether revered for his masculinity, condemned as an icon of machismo, or perceived as possessing complex androgynous characteristics, Ernest Hemingway is acknowledged to be one of the most important twentieth-century American novelists. For Debra A. Moddelmog, the intense debate about the nature of his identity reveals how critics' desires give shape to an author's many guises. In her provocative book, Moddelmog interrogates Hemingway's persona and work to show how our perception of the writer is influenced by society's views on knowledge, power, and sexuality. She believes that recent attempts to reinvent Hemingway as man and as artist have been circumscribed by their authors' investment in heterosexist ideology; she seeks instead to situate Hemingway's sexual identity in the interface between homosexuality and heterosexuality. Moddelmog looks at how sexual orientation, gender, race, nationality, able-bodiedness—and the intersections of these elements—contribute to the formation of desire. Ultimately, she makes a far-reaching and suggestive argument about multiculturalism and the canons of American letters, asserting that those who teach literature must be aware of the politics and ethics of the authorial constructions they promote.

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Cornell University Press

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1501728903

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9781501728907

Common Whores, Vertuous Women, and Loveing Wives

Free Will Christian Women in Colonial Maryland

By: Debra A. Meyers

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Common Whores, Vertuous Women, and Loveing Wives

Free Will Christian Women in Colonial Maryland

By: Debra A. Meyers

Religious conflicts had a pronounced effect on women and their families in early modern England, but our understanding of that impact is limited by the restrictions that prevented the open expression of religious beliefs in the post-Reformation years. More can be gleaned by shifting our focus to the New World, where gender relations and family formations were largely unhampered by the unsettling political and religious climate of England. In Maryland, English Arminian Catholics, Particular Baptists, Presbyterians, Puritans, Quakers, and Roman Catholics lived and worked together for most of the 17th century. By closely examining thousands of wills and other personal documents, as well as early Maryland's material culture, this transatlantic study depicts women's place in society and the ways religious values and social arrangements shaped their lives. Common Whores, Vertuous Women, and Loveing Wives takes a revisionist approach to the study of women and religion in colonial Maryland and adds considerably to our understanding of the social and cultural importance of religion in early America.

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Indiana University Press

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0253109744

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9780253109743

European Business

Policy Challenges for the New Commercial Environment

By: Debra Johnson,Colin Turner

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European Business

Policy Challenges for the New Commercial Environment

By: Debra Johnson,Colin Turner

In addition to dealing with conventional EU policy areas, the book also covers important issues such as small and medium sized enterprises and the information society which are often excluded from books on EU policy and business.

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Routledge

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1134600143

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9781134600144

Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals

By: Patricia Barkway,Debra O'Kane

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Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals

By: Patricia Barkway,Debra O'Kane

Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals will appeal to the undergraduate nursing and health science student seeking to understand patient responses and behaviours to various diagnoses, interventions and health outcomes. Written by Patricia Barkway and Deb O'Kane, the text is divided into two sections. The first introduces essential concepts and theories of psychology in the context of human development across the lifespan. The second focuses on applying these concepts and theories to healthcare issues and practice. - Critical thinking questions encourage reflection on clinical practice - Case studies provide clinical relevance - Chapter 14 Psychology in Practice features discipline-specific case studies across 11 health disciplines - Research focus examples in each chapter assist students to link research to clinical practice - An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Instructor Resources - Image collection - PowerPoint slides - Test bank - Answer Key—critical thinking questions Student resources: - Glossary - Student practice questions - Discipline-specific case studies

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0729587142

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9780729587143

Brittan

By: Debra White Smith

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Brittan

By: Debra White Smith

Award-winning author Smith wraps up her exciting mystery-romance trilogy about three Southern amateur sleuths whose faith, intelligence, and skills help them solve crimes . . . and get out of trouble.

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736919317

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9780736919319

No Place for a Woman

The Spiritual and Political Power Abuse of Women within Catholicism

By: Debra Maria Flint

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No Place for a Woman

The Spiritual and Political Power Abuse of Women within Catholicism

By: Debra Maria Flint

This radical book examines the historical formation of Catholic theology from the perspective of the spiritual abuse of women. Debra Maria Flint defines spiritual and political power abuse before considering female influence in the Church from New Testament times to date. She clearly demonstrates how women, who were respected by Jesus and authoritative in the early Church, were gradually eliminated from positions of influence by patriarchy and the growing development of misogyny. In No Place for a Woman, Flint examines the hierarchical structure of the Church today and notes that in recent years there have been some attempts to involve women more fully, but these have been mere tinkering at the edges. What is really needed is a complete change of culture and a new feminist theology for which Flint seeks to lay the ground.

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Lantern Books

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1590567234

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9781590567234

Watercolor Lighthouse

By: Debra Kay Gundy

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Watercolor Lighthouse

By: Debra Kay Gundy

This is the first book by author Debra Kay Gundy. A collection of poetry and prose by a very special lady

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Lulu.com

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1326883631

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Farmington and Farmington Hills

By: Debra Ann Pawlak

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Farmington and Farmington Hills

By: Debra Ann Pawlak

Farmington, one of Detroit's oldest suburbs, was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and was ceded to the government for sale to settlers beginning in 1820. Established as Quakertown and incorporated as Farmington, this "Crossroads Community" developed around a literal railroad stop, flourishing from an agricultural center to a thriving business district. A sense of community, family, and home inspired residents to overcome natural and social obstacles to carve a substantial and influential niche in the Michigan landscape.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439613990

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9781439613993

Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage

By: Debra Myhill,Annabel Watson,Ruth Newman,Clare Dowdall

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Understanding Literacy and Disadvantage

By: Debra Myhill,Annabel Watson,Ruth Newman,Clare Dowdall

Addressing literacy and disadvantage requires high-quality teaching, first and foremost: there are no quick fixes, simplistic solutions or silver bullets. Both research and professional evidence from schools have revealed a strong association between social disadvantage and achievement in literacy: in fact, it has been a concern for over 70 years. Yet, many trainee teachers, and teachers in general, feel ill-equipped to deal with the issue. This book supports trainee teachers to explore the complex relationships between literacy achievement and social background. It offers practical strategies for teaching and supports trainee teachers to understand that: *children’s individual backgrounds need to be valued and drawn upon; *deficit descriptions of disadvantaged children and low expectations must be avoided and challenged; *schools, teachers and classrooms must provider rich literacy environments for learning.

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Learning Matters

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1529785685

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9781529785685

Race Mixture in Nineteenth-Century U.S. and Spanish American Fictions

Gender, Culture, and Nation Building

By: Debra J. Rosenthal

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Race Mixture in Nineteenth-Century U.S. and Spanish American Fictions

Gender, Culture, and Nation Building

By: Debra J. Rosenthal

Race mixture has played a formative role in the history of the Americas, from the western expansion of the United States to the political consolidation of emerging nations in Latin America. Debra J. Rosenthal examines nineteenth-century authors in the United States and Spanish America who struggled to give voice to these contemporary dilemmas about interracial sexual and cultural mixing. Rosenthal argues that many literary representations of intimacy or sex took on political dimensions, whether advocating assimilation or miscegenation or defending the status quo. She also examines the degree to which novelists reacted to beliefs about skin differences, blood taboos, incest, desire, or inheritance laws. Rosenthal discusses U.S. authors such as James Fenimore Cooper, Catharine Maria Sedgwick, Walt Whitman, William Dean Howells, and Lydia Maria Child as well as contemporary novelists from Cuba, Peru, and Ecuador, such as Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, Clorinda Matto de Turner, and Juan Leon Mera. With her multinational approach, Rosenthal explores the significance of racial hybridity to national and literary identity and participates in the wider scholarly effort to broaden critical discussions about America to include the Americas.

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807875953

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9780807875957

Sam Francis

The Artist's Materials

By: Debra Burchett-Lere,Aneta Zebala

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Sam Francis

The Artist's Materials

By: Debra Burchett-Lere,Aneta Zebala

The next title in the respected Artist’s Materials series offers groundbreaking analysis of Sam Francis’s working methods and materials American artist Sam Francis (1923–1994) brought vivid color and emotional intensity to Abstract Expressionism. He was described as the “most sensuous and sensitive painter of his generation” by former Guggenheim Museum director James Johnson Sweeney, and curator Howard Fox called him “one of the acknowledged masters of late-modern art.” Francis’s works, whether intimate or monumental in scale, make indelible impressions; the intention of the artist was to make them felt as much as seen. At the age of twenty, Francis was hospitalized for spinal tuberculosis and spent three years virtually immobilized in a body cast. For physical therapy he was given a set of watercolors, and, as he described it, he painted his way back to life. The exuberant color and expression in his paintings celebrated his survival; his five-decade career was an energetic visual and theoretical exploration that took him around the world. Francis’s idiosyncratic painting practices have long been the subject of speculation and debate among conservators and art historians. Presented here for the first time in this volume are the results of an in-depth scientific study of more than forty paintings from the late 1940s to early 1990s, which reveal new discoveries about his creative process, inventive techniques, and specially formulated paints and binders. The data provides a key to the complicated evolution of the artist’s work and informs original art historical interpretations.

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Getty Publications

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1606065831

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9781606065839

Marketing the 21st Century Library

The Time Is Now

By: Debra Lucas-Alfieri

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Marketing the 21st Century Library

The Time Is Now

By: Debra Lucas-Alfieri

Although the 21st century library is competing with numerous web-based resources, its clients can benefit from using its research assistance, physical and online holdings, and physical space, so they need to understand what the library offers. Marketing the 21st Century Library systematically and concisely teaches students and practitioners how to and why they should market and promote academic libraries. Librarians need to use marketing not only to advertise and promote resources, but also to boost the profession and the role we play. The book introduces key marketing concepts, followed by the history of library marketing. Subsequent chapters guide readers through a series of tools and resources so they can create their own marketing plans, concluding with an exploration of resources, services and further readings. - Includes web extras, tables, problem and solution exercises - Contains extensive references to real-world examples of good practice - Details practical examples and case summaries from leading libraries - Explores the importance of marketing and promoting academic libraries - Provides resources for readers to help create marketing plans

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Chandos Publishing

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1780634544

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9781780634548

Converging Grammars

Constructions in Singapore English

By: Debra Ziegeler

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Converging Grammars

Constructions in Singapore English

By: Debra Ziegeler

This volume provides a much-needed, critical overview of the field of constructions and construction grammar in the context of Singapore English, and poses the question of identifying a construction in contact when the lexicon is derived from one language and the syntax from another. Case studies are illustrated in which the possibility of a 'merger'-construction is offered to resolve such problems. The book is intended for students of construction theories, variation studies, or any researcher of contact grammars

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308

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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1614514097

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9781614514091

Poughkeepsie - Extended Edition

By: Debra Anastasia

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Poughkeepsie - Extended Edition

By: Debra Anastasia

Immerse yourself in the world of Debra Anastasia’s Poughkeepsie. Experience this bestselling novel for the first time…again as you break all the rules about books with Omnific Publishing and Debra Anastasia. In this extended edition of the novel, you’ll delve deeper into the world of Poughkeepsie through nearly 50,000 words of added scenes (more love, more drama, more romance!) and informative insights into how this marvelous story and its characters came to be.

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Simon and Schuster

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1623422345

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9781623422349

The People of Plato

A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics

By: Debra Nails

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The People of Plato

A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics

By: Debra Nails

The People of Plato is the first study since 1823 devoted exclusively to the identification of, and relationships among, the individuals represented in the complete Platonic corpus. It provides details of their lives, and it enables one to consider the persons of Plato's works, and those of other Socratics, within a nexus of important political, social, and familial relationships. Debra Nails makes a broad spectrum of scholarship accessible to the non-specialist. She distinguishes what can be stated confidently from what remains controversial and--with full references to ancient and contemporary sources--advances our knowledge of the men and women of the Socratic milieu. Bringing the results of modern epigraphical and papyrological research to bear on long-standing questions, The People of Plato is a fascinating resource and valuable research tool for the field of ancient Greek philosophy and for literary, political, and historical studies more generally. In discrete sections, Nails discusses systems of Athenian affiliation, significant historical episodes that link lives and careers of the late fifth century, and their implications for the dramatic dates of the dialogues. The volume includes a rich array of maps, stemmata, and diagrams, plus a glossary, chronology, plan of the agora in 399 B.C.E., bibliography, and indices.

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463

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Hackett Publishing

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1603840273

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9781603840279

Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance

By: Bob Gates,Debra Fearns,Jo Welch

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Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance

By: Bob Gates,Debra Fearns,Jo Welch

Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This visual, dynamic and user-friendly resource addresses the key principles underpinning contemporary learning disability nursing practice, relates them to key clinical practice issues, and explores them in the context of maintaining health and well-being. Exploring the full spectrum of care, this textbook addresses the needs of people with learning disabilities across the life span, from children through to adolescents and on to adults and older people. Aimed at nursing, health and social care students, as well as registered nurses, this is an invaluable resource for all those looking to consolidate and expand their knowledge, in order to provide safe, effective and compassionate care to people with learning disabilities. The perfect revision and consolidation textbook Highly visual colour presentation, with full colour illustrations throughout Includes expert contributions from learning disability academic staff as well as clinicians Embraces both primary and secondary care perspectives Supported by a companion website featuring case studies to further test your knowledge Available in a range of digital formats- perfect for ‘on the go’ study and revision This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118506111

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9781118506110

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