The Pacific Northwest is green to the extreme. Yet a day trip can go from pristine wilderness to downtown Seattle, Portland, or Vancouver. How are these commercial and cultural hot spots keeping nature and growth in balance - and what's coming next? Trace the path from forests and fish to bikes and brews as Planning the Pacific Northwest continues the APA Planners Press series on how planning shapes major American cities.
The Pacific Northwest is green to the extreme. Yet a day trip can go from pristine wilderness to downtown Seattle, Portland, or Vancouver. How are these commercial and cultural hot spots keeping nature and growth in balance - and what's coming next? Trace the path from forests and fish to bikes and brews as Planning the Pacific Northwest continues the APA Planners Press series on how planning shapes major American cities.
“Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . [Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.” –The Washington Post “Character is destiny,” wrote Heraclitus–and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In “Accountant,” a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. “Batorsag and Szerelem” tells the story of a boy’s fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In “City of Broken Hearts,” a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in “The Palace Thief,” a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America’s finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. “Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.” –The Boston Sunday Globe “A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.” –Chicago Tribune
A clear and comprehensive framework for bridging the widening gap between theorists and empiricists in social science The credibility revolution, with its emphasis on empirical methods for causal inference, has led to concerns among scholars that the canonical questions about politics and society are being neglected because they are no longer deemed answerable. Theory and Credibility stakes out an opposing view—presenting a new vision of how, working together, the credibility revolution and formal theory can advance social scientific inquiry. This authoritative book covers the conceptual foundations and practicalities of both model building and research design, providing a new framework to link theory and empirics. Drawing on diverse examples from political science, it presents a typology of the rich set of interactions that are possible between theory and empirics. This typology opens up new ways for scholars to make progress on substantive questions, and enables researchers from disparate traditions to gain a deeper appreciation for each other's work and why it matters. Theory and Credibility shows theorists how to create models that are genuinely useful to empirical inquiry, and helps empiricists better understand how to structure their research in ways that speak to theoretically meaningful questions.
Jack is an intern for the university's flood study. Transcribing interviews with people who live along a threatened and threatening river, he listens to their answers to questions about environmental change and their emotional investment in the waterway. Lately, Jack has questions for Cynthia. They've become close, reuniting years after high school, but now she's distancing herself again, sinking into depression. Her parents have noticed, too, calling on the only professional they know: Henry, a psychology professor who was once a student in her father's middle school shop class. Henry wants to help, but he is also dealing with a household in jeopardy: there's a stubborn wedge between him and his pregnant wife. By turns sweeping and intimate, The Measures Between Us is about the shifting covenants we make with ourselves and with the ones we love, about the distances we keep and those we're bent on erasing.
From the author of A Little Hope—a Read with Jenna Bonus Pick—comes another “heartwarming, character-driven” (Booklist) life-affirming novel about three individuals whose lives intersect in unforeseen ways. Set in a close-knit suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief. Chuck Ayers used to look forward to nothing so much as his annual trip to Hilton Head with his wife, Cat—that yearly taste of relaxation they’d become accustomed to after a lifetime of working and raising two children. Now, just months after Cat’s death, Chuck finds that he can’t let go of her belongings—her favorite towel, the sketchbooks in her desk drawer—as he struggles to pack for a trip he can’t imagine taking without her. Ella Burke delivers morning newspapers and works at a bridal shop to fill her days while she anxiously awaits news—any piece of information—about her missing daughter. Ella adjusts to life in a new apartment and answers every call on her phone, hoping her daughter will reach out. After the sudden death of her father, Kirsten Bonato set aside her veterinary school aspirations, finding comfort in the steady routine of working at an animal shelter. But as time passes, old dreams and new romantic interests begin to surface—and Kirsten finds herself at another crossroads. In this beautiful and profoundly moving novel, three parallel narratives converge in poignant and unexpected ways, as each character bravely presses onward, trying to recover something they have lost. Emotionally riveting and infused with hope, “the soothing tone and warm worldview of this grown-up bedtime story will be good for what ails you” (Kirkus Reviews).
What unites us, all of us, surely is brotherhood, a sense that our friendships are historic, designed to hold Stonewall together," muses on character in Ethan Mordden's Buddies. This need for friendship, for nonerotic affection, for buddies, shines forth as an American obsession from Moby-Dick through Of Mice and Men to The Sting. And American gay life has built upon and cherished these relationships, even as it has dared-perhaps its most startling iconoclasm-to break new ground by combining romance and friendship: one's lover is one's buddy. This book is about those relationships-mostly gay but some straight and even a few between gays and straights. Here also are fathers and brothers and stories of men in their youth, when rivalry often develops more naturally than alliance. In Buddies Mordden continues to map the unstoried wilderness of gay life today.
Jews are a people of law, and law defines who the Jewish people are and what they believe. This anthology engages with the growing complexity of what it is to be Jewish — and, more problematically, what it means to be at once Jewish and participate in secular legal systems as lawyers, judges, legal thinkers, civil rights advocates, and teachers. The essays in this book trace the history and chart the sociology of the Jewish legal profession over time, revealing new stories and dimensions of this significant aspect of the American Jewish experience and at the same time exploring the impact of Jewish lawyers and law firms on American legal practice. “This superb collection reveals what an older focus on assimilation obscured. Jewish lawyers wanted to ‘make it,’ but they also wanted to make law and the legal profession different and better. These fascinating essays show how, despite considerable obstacles, they succeeded.” — Daniel R. Ernst Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center Author of Tocqueville’s Nightmare: The Administrative State Emerges in America, 1900-1940 “This fascinating collection of essays by distinguished scholars illuminates the distinctive and intricate relationship between Jews and law. Exploring the various roles of Jewish lawyers in the United States, Germany, and Israel, they reveal how the practice of law has variously expressed, reinforced, or muted Jewish identity as lawyers demonstrated their commitments to the public interest, social justice, Jewish tradition, or personal ambition. Any student of law, lawyers, or Jewish values will be engaged by the questions asked and answered.” — Jerold S. Auerbach Professor Emeritus of History, Wellesley College Author of Unequal Justice and Rabbis and Lawyers
The rise of mistrust is provoking a crisis for representative democracy—solutions lie in the endless creativity of social movements. From the Tea Party to Occupy Wall Street, and from cryptocurrency advocates to the #MeToo movement, Americans and citizens of democracies worldwide are losing confidence in what we once called the system. This loss of faith has spread beyond government to infect a broad swath of institutions—the press, corporations, digital platforms—none of which seem capable of holding us together. The dominant theme of contemporary civic life is mistrust in institutions—governments, big business, the health care system, the press. How should we encourage participation in public life when neither elections nor protests feel like paths to change? Drawing on work by political scientists, legal theorists, and activists in the streets, Ethan Zuckerman offers a lens for understanding civic engagement that focuses on efficacy, the power of seeing the change you make in the world. Mistrust introduces a set of "levers"—law, markets, code, and norms—that all provide ways to move the world. Zuckerman helps readers understand what relationships they want to have with existing institutions—Do they want to hold them responsible and make them better? Overthrow them and replace them with something entirely new? While some contemporary leaders weaponize mistrust to gain power, activists can use their mistrust to fuel something else. Today, many people are passionate about making positive change in the world, but they feel like the "right" ways to make change are disempowering and useless. Zuckerman argues that while it may be reasonable to dispense with politics as usual, we must not give up on changing the world. Often the best way to make that change is not to pass laws—it’s to change minds. Mistrust is a guidebook for those looking for new ways to participate in civic life, as well as a fascinating explanation of how we’ve arrived at a moment where old ways of engagement are failing us.
Mordden explores a tricky moral universe in which emotional loyalty is exalted but sexual fidelity is not assumed...There is a sense of real pain amid the zingers; Mordden's characters run their mouths to avoid baring their souls." -- New York Times Book Review on Some Men Are Lookers After a hiatus of eight years, Ethan Mordden returns to the fictional universe for which he is most beloved in this latest, possibly last, volume in his much lauded "Buddies" cycle. Following the exploits of his best-loved characters -- Dennis Savage, J. (who was once Little Kiwi), Carlo, the slowly maturing 'elf-child' Cosgrove, and narrator Bud -- as he lays bare the changed emotional landscape of the city within a city that is Gay Manhattan. Blending the comic, the sexy, the tragic, and the at once idealistic and realistic, these stories are Ethan Mordden at his very best.
Ethan Mordden has been hailed as "a sharp-eared listener and a discerning critic," by Opera News, which compares his books to "dinner with a knowledgeable, garrulous companion." The "preeminent historian of the American musical" (New York Times), he "brings boundless energy and enthusiasm buttressed by an arsenal of smart anecdotes" (Wall Street Journal). Now Mordden offers an entirely fresh and infectiously delightful history of American musical theatre. Anything Goes stages a grand revue of the musical from the 1700s through to the present day, narrated in Mordden's famously witty, scholarly, and conversational style. He places us in a bare rehearsal room as the cast of Oklahoma! changes history by psychoanalyzing the plot in the greatest of the musical's many Dream Ballets. And he gives us tickets for orchestra seats on opening night-raising the curtain on the pleasures of Victor Herbert's The Red Mill and the thrill of Porgy and Bess. Mordden examines the music, of course, but also more neglected elements. Dance was once considered as crucial as song; he follows it from the nineteenth century's zany hoofing to tap "combinations" of the 1920s, from the injection of ballet and modern dance in the 1930s and '40s to the innovations of Bob Fosse. He also explores the changing structure of musical comedy and operetta, and the evolution of the role of the star. Fred Stone, the avuncular Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz, seldom varied his acting from part to part; but the versatile Ethel Merman turned the headlining role inside out in Gypsy, playing a character who was selfish, fierce, and destructive. From "ballad opera" to burlesque, from Fiddler on the Roof to Rent, the history and lore of the musical unfolds here in a performance worthy of a standing ovation.
In 1975, the Broadway musical Chicago brought together a host of memes and myths - the gleefully subversive character of American musical comedy, the reckless glamour of the big-city newspaper, the mad decade of the 1920s, the work of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon (two of the greatest talents in the musical's history), and the Wild West gangsterville that was the city of Chicago itself. The tale of a young woman who murders her departing lover and then tricks the jury into letting her off, Chicago seemed too blunt and cynical at first. Everyone agreed it was show biz at its brilliant best, yet the public still preferred A Chorus Line, with its cast of innocents and sentimental feeling. Nevertheless, the 1996 Chicago revival is now the longest-running American musical in history, and the movie version won the Best Picture Oscar. As author Ethan Mordden looks back at Chicago's various moving parts - including the original 1926 play that started it all, a sexy silent film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, a talkie remake with Ginger Rogers, the musical itself, and at last the movie of the musical - we see how the American theatre serves as a kind of alternative news medium, a town crier warning the public about the racy, devious interior contradictions of American society. Opinionated, witty, and rich in backstage anecdotes, All That Jazz brings the American Musical to life in all its artistry and excitement.
“One of our most important books on globalization.” —Steve O’Keefe, New York Journal of Books The enormous scope of the Internet can lead us to assume that as the online community grows, our world grows smaller and more cosmopolitan. In Digital Cosmopolitans, Ethan Zuckerman explains why the technological ability to communicate with someone does not guarantee human interaction or the healthy exchange of information and ideas. Combining the latest psychological and sociological research with current trends both online and off, Digital Cosmopolitans highlights the challenges we face and the headway being made in creating a world that is truly connected.
“Cooking shouldn’t just be about making a delicious dish—owning the process and enjoying the experience ought to be just as important as the meal itself. The new Joy of Cooking is a reminder that nothing can compare to gathering around the table for a home cooked meal with the people who matter most.” —Joanna Gaines, author of Magnolia Table “Generation after generation, Joy has been a warm, encouraging presence in American kitchens, teaching us to cook with grace and humor. This luminous new edition continues on that important tradition while seamlessly weaving in modern touches, making it all the more indispensable for generations to come.” —Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat In the nearly ninety years since Irma S. Rombauer self-published the first three thousand copies of Joy of Cooking in 1931, it has become the kitchen bible, with more than 20 million copies in print. This new edition of Joy has been thoroughly revised and expanded by Irma’s great-grandson John Becker and his wife, Megan Scott. John and Megan developed more than six hundred new recipes for this edition, tested and tweaked thousands of classic recipes, and updated every section of every chapter to reflect the latest ingredients and techniques available to today’s home cooks. Their strategy for revising this edition was the same one Irma and Marion employed: Vet, research, and improve Joy’s coverage of legacy recipes while introducing new dishes, modern cooking techniques, and comprehensive information on ingredients now available at farmers’ markets and grocery stores. You will find tried-and-true favorites like Banana Bread Cockaigne, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Southern Corn Bread—all retested and faithfully improved—as well as new favorites like Chana Masala, Beef Rendang, Megan’s Seeded Olive Oil Granola, and Smoked Pork Shoulder. In addition to a thoroughly modernized vegetable chapter, there are many more vegan and vegetarian recipes, including Caramelized Tamarind Tempeh, Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu, Spicy Chickpea Soup, and Roasted Mushroom Burgers. Joy’s baking chapters now include gram weights for accuracy, along with a refreshed lineup of baked goods like Cannelés de Bordeaux, Rustic No-Knead Sourdough, Ciabatta, Chocolate-Walnut Babka, and Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza, as well as gluten-free recipes for pizza dough and yeast breads. A new chapter on streamlined cooking explains how to economize time, money, and ingredients and avoid waste. You will learn how to use a diverse array of ingredients, from amaranth to za’atar. New techniques include low-temperature and sous vide cooking, fermentation, and cooking with both traditional and electric pressure cookers. Barbecuing, smoking, and other outdoor cooking methods are covered in even greater detail. This new edition of Joy is the perfect combination of classic recipes, new dishes, and indispensable reference information for today’s home cooks. Whether it is the only cookbook on your shelf or one of many, Joy is and has been the essential and trusted guide for home cooks for almost a century. This new edition continues that legacy.
Ten years from now, what do you want or expect your students to remember from your course? We realized that in ten years what matters will be how students approach a problem using the tools they carry with them—common sense and common knowledge—not the particular mathematics we chose for the curriculum. Using our text, students work regularly with real data in moderately complex everyday contexts, using mathematics as a tool and common sense as a guide. The focus is on problems suggested by the news of the day and topics that matter to students, like inflation, credit card debt, and loans. We use search engines, calculators, and spreadsheet programs as tools to reduce drudgery, explore patterns, and get information. Technology is an integral part of today's world—this text helps students use it thoughtfully and wisely. This second edition contains revised chapters and additional sections, updated examples and exercises, and complete rewrites of critical material based on feedback from students and teachers who have used this text. Our focus remains the same: to help students to think carefully—and critically—about numerical information in everyday contexts.
Acid Reflux: Everything You Need To Know To Prepare For Live with and Treat GERD And Heartburn is the ultimate guide for anyone who suffers from acid reflux and wants to learn everything about the condition. This book is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of acid reflux, from its causes and symptoms to the most effective treatments and how to live with the condition. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of acid reflux, their causes and symptoms, and the various treatment options available. Readers will learn about lifestyle changes that can help manage acid reflux, such as dietary modifications, exercise, and stress reduction techniques. The book also explores more advanced treatments, such as medications and surgical procedures, for those who require additional support. Written in an easy-to-read and understandable format, Acid Reflux: Everything You Need To Know To Prepare For Live with and Treat GERD And Heartburn is packed with useful information, valuable tips, and advice. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the condition and manage it effectively. If you suffer from acid reflux or know someone who does, then this book is a must-read. It will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage your condition and improve your quality of life. With practical advice and expert guidance, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone living with acid reflux. Table of Contents Introduction What is Acid Reflux? The different types of Acid Reflux Occasional acid reflux Silent reflux / Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Gerd / Gastroesophageal Reflux Reflux esophagitis Barrett's esophagus Precancer or cancer Who’s at risk for Acid Reflux How do you get Acid Reflux What are the symptoms of Acid Reflux What causes Acid Reflux? How can Acid Reflux be prevented? How is Acid Reflux diagnosed? How do you treat Acid Reflux? Alternative treatments for Acid Reflux What is the prognosis for Acid Reflux The role of diet in Acid Reflux The role of stress in Acid Reflux What are the risks and complications associated with Acid Reflux? Living with Acid Reflux Frequently Asked Questions. acid reflux gastroesophageal reflux ger heartburn How do I get rid of my acid reflux? What triggers acid reflux? How do you feel when you have acid reflux? What are the 4 types of acid reflux? Does water help with acid reflux? How quickly does acid reflux go away? How do you know if your acid is high? Is Milk good for acid reflux? Why am I getting acid reflux every day? What is the difference between heartburn and reflux? How do I test for acid reflux? What are the red flags for acid reflux? How do you know if your acid reflux is serious? Can acid reflux be something serious? What drinks are good for acid reflux? Is Coke good for acid reflux? Is Yogurt good for acid reflux? When should I go to the doctor for acid reflux? Can acid reflux heal itself? Does burping make acid reflux worse? How can I test my stomach acid at home? Does stress cause acid reflux? Are bananas good for acid reflux? What foods to avoid if you have acid reflux? Is Bread good for acid reflux? Does empty stomach cause acid reflux? Can acid reflux make you feel sick? What are the 6 symptoms of heartburn? How do I know if I have indigestion or acid reflux? Which tablet is good for acidity? What causes gastroesophageal reflux disease? What are the 8 symptoms of GERD? What are the warning signs of GERD? How serious is gastroesophageal reflux disease? How do you get GERD to go away? What is the fastest way to cure GERD? Where do you hurt when you have GERD? Does stress cause GERD? When is GERD an emergency? What can happen if GERD is left untreated? Can GERD go away on its own? Can you get rid of gastroesophageal reflux disease? Can I drink coffee with GERD? Can lack of sleep cause acid reflux? What to do when GERD attacks? When should you get checked for acid reflux? Why do I have acid reflux everyday? How do I know if my esophagus is damaged? How is GERD diagnosed? What are the 4 types of GERD? What helps acid reflux at night? Does drinking water help heartburn? What fruit is good for acid reflux? Is GER the same as acid reflux? Can GER go away? How do u get rid of heartburn? When should I be worried about heartburn? What are three symptoms of heartburn? What drink helps heartburn fast? Will heartburn go away on its own? Is heartburn a red flag? Is heartburn a symptom of something serious? Does heartburn mean heart trouble? What triggers heartburn? What causes sudden heartburn? What's the difference between heartburn and indigestion? Does milk help with heartburn? What gets rid of heartburn at night? What foods get rid of heartburn? Does Gaviscon help with heartburn? How long is too long for heartburn to last? Where does it hurt when you have heartburn? When should you not ignore heartburn? Does Covid 19 feel like heartburn? How do I know if it's just heartburn? Can Gaviscon make reflux worse? Why wont my heartburn go away? Can stress cause heartburn? What does severe heartburn feel like? Does heartburn cause heart attacks? What does trapped gas in chest feel like? Do bananas help heartburn? Is yoghurt good for acid reflux? Why am I having so much heartburn at night? Why is heartburn worse at night? How do you fix silent reflux? Will silent reflux ever go away? What is the difference between acid reflux and silent reflux? What is the main cause of silent reflux? What are the signs of silent reflux? What are the dangers of silent reflux? Does Gaviscon help with silent reflux? What is the best medicine for silent reflux? How do you test for silent reflux? What should you avoid with silent reflux? Can you feel sick with silent reflux? Can anxiety cause silent reflux? Can stress cause silent reflux? Can probiotics help silent acid reflux? Does magnesium help with silent reflux? Why do I have LPR all of a sudden? Do you burp a lot with silent reflux? What is similar to silent reflux? Can neck problems cause acid reflux? What does GERD anxiety feel like? How long does LPR take to heal? What exercise strengthens the esophageal sphincter? What happens if LPR goes untreated? What are the symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux? Does laryngopharyngeal reflux ever go away? How long does it take to heal laryngopharyngeal reflux? What is the fastest way to cure LPR? Why is LPR so hard to treat? What makes LPR worse? What foods to avoid with LPR? How do you heal a LPR throat? Can LPR damage lungs? What is considered severe LPR? Does Gaviscon help laryngopharyngeal reflux? How do you get Laryngopharyngeal reflux? Does probiotics help LPR? When should I be concerned about LPR? What happens if you dont treat LPR? Is yogurt good for LPR reflux? Do antihistamines help LPR? What supplements are good for LPR? How do you treat LPR naturally? Can LPR lead to COPD? Should I see an ENT or gastroenterologist for LPR? What is the best antacid for LPR? Will omeprazole cure LPR? How long does omeprazole take to work for LPR? Are bananas good for acid reflux? Are blueberries good for acid reflux? What snacks help reflux? What is the root cause of silent reflux? Is magnesium good for silent reflux? What are five vitamins to stop acid reflux? What are the 8 symptoms of GERD? How can I get rid of GERD? How do you know if you have a GERD? Is GERD that serious? What does a GERD flare up feel like? What is the fastest way to cure GERD? How do you fix GERD naturally? Can I cure GERD on my own? What foods should I avoid if I have GERD? What is the main cause of GERD? What does untreated GERD feel like? How do people get GERD? Does stress cause GERD? Do people with GERD live long? What are the 4 types of GERD? How sick can GERD make you feel? How do you test for GERD? How long does GERD take to heal? What is the best GERD medicine? Does drinking water help GERD? What is the difference between GERD and acid reflux? Is banana good for acid reflux? Is Milk good for acid reflux? Can GERD cause anxiety? What foods heal GERD? What things make GERD worse? What can I drink at night for acid reflux? What are red flags for GERD? What happens if you have GERD for too long? How do I know if my esophagus is damaged? What causes gastroesophageal reflux disease? What are the warning signs of GERD? How do you fix gastroesophageal reflux disease? What happens if GERD is left untreated? What foods should you avoid with GERD? Will GERD go away? How long does Gastroesophageal reflux last? When should I see a doctor for GERD? How do you know if your acid is high? Can Gaviscon help with GERD? Are bananas OK for GERD? What are the best snacks for acid reflux? Can I drink coffee with GERD? Is GERD a symptom of anxiety? Can lack of sleep cause acid reflux? Can silent reflux cause panic attacks? Is yogurt good for acid reflux? What is the best probiotic for silent reflux? Is Yakult drink good for acid reflux? What vitamin deficiencies cause acid reflux? Does Gaviscon Advance work for LPR? Why am I getting reflux all of a sudden? How do I know what stage of GERD I have? Can you be hospitalized for GERD? How can I test my stomach acid at home? How long does it take for stomach acid to return to normal? What foods heal the esophagus? How can I repair my esophagus naturally? How do I know if I have an ulcer in my esophagus? What are the 10 most acidic foods? What foods absorb stomach acid? What foods help with acid reflux at night? What drinks should I avoid with acid reflux? Does honey and hot water help acid reflux? Does ice cream help acid reflux? Do sweets help with acid reflux? What is the symptoms of reflux esophagitis? How do you fix reflux esophagitis? How serious is reflux esophagitis? Does reflux esophagitis go away? What is the most likely cause of the reflux esophagitis? What is the difference between acid reflux and esophagitis? What happens if esophagitis is left untreated? How long does reflux esophagitis last? What foods soothe esophagitis? What naturally heals esophagitis? What does esophagitis pain feel like? What foods should be avoided with esophagitis? Can you fully recover from esophagitis? Can stress cause esophagitis? What are the stages of esophagitis? When should I be concerned about esophagitis? Is banana good for esophagitis? How did I get esophagitis? Does esophagitis come on suddenly? Why do I keep getting esophagitis? How do you confirm esophagitis? Do you feel sick with esophagitis? Is esophagitis cancerous? Do I need an endoscopy for acid reflux? What can make esophagitis worse? Does milk help esophagitis? How do you treat esophagitis at home? What is the best drink for esophagitis? What drinks help heal the esophagus? Does esophagitis go away without treatment? How long can you live if you have Barrett's esophagus? Can Barrett's esophagus be cured? How long does it take for Barrett's esophagus to turn to cancer? What is the main cause of Barrett's esophagus? Should I worry if I have Barrett's esophagus? What are the four stages of Barrett's esophagus? What foods to avoid with barretts? What is the best drink for Barrett's esophagus? What is the best treatment for Barrett's esophagus? What is the average age for Barrett's esophagus? Can you stop Barrett's esophagus from progressing? What is the new treatment for Barrett's esophagus? How does Barrett's esophagus feel? Is Barrett's esophagus fatal? What foods help heal the esophagus? Where do you feel pain with Barrett's esophagus? How fast does Barrett's esophagus progress? Can damage from Barrett's esophagus be reversed? How often should you have an endoscopy if you have Barrett's esophagus? How painful is Barrett's esophagus? Can I drink milk with Barrett's esophagus? Does Vitamin D Help Barrett's esophagus? Is Magnesium good for Barrett's esophagus? What vitamins are good for Barrett's esophagus? What is the death rate of Barrett's esophagus? Is Barrett's esophagus a tumor? Do you lose weight with Barrett's esophagus? How do you get Barrett's esophagus? Can omeprazole reverse Barrett's esophagus? How do you know if you have Barrett's Oesophagus? Occasional acid reflux Silent reflux / Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Gerd / Gastroesophageal Reflux Reflux esophagitis Barrett's esophagus Precancer or cancer Who’s at risk for Acid Reflux What tea is good for acid reflux?
Dred Scott exemplies neither originalism nor aspirationalism gone wrong, as many modern critics now argue. Rather, the Dred Scott Court erred chiefly because the majority gave in to the still-relevant temptation to subordinate honest legal reasoning to the pursuit of what the majority regarded as a noble and crucial political agenda_in this case, to protect slavery and the political power of the slave-holding South, and thereby preserve the Union.
Neelix, chef to the 140 crew of the USS Voyager, doesn't have an easy task. He's had to learn to satisfy the appetites of a dozen different alien races, in the course of which he's amassed a vast collection of recipes and tricks of interstellar haute cuisine. Now he reveals for the first time the secret preparation techniques behind all those exotic dishes - not to mention those intergalactic drinks . . . THE STAR TREK COOKBOOK includes dozens of easy and fun-filled recipes from Klingons, Vulcans, Ferengi, Cardassians - and, of course, spacefaring humans. All the favourite dishes of characters from every Star Trek series and movie are here, all adapted to make use of available Earth ingredients and suitable for preparation in twentieth-century kitchens. PLUS there's a complete guide to all the delicious concoctions that Quark serves in his bar!
Conrad Voort's family members have enforced the law in New York City for three centuries, since Manhattan was a Dutch colony. Raised from childhood to be a detective, he heads a vast cop clan, with its own code of honor and obligation. But now he faces his most dangerous adversary yet -- a man who has the power to destroy the family and will stop at nothing to prevent Voort from uncovering a terrible new kind of crime. Detective Voort and his beautiful fiancée, Camilla, are kayaking New York City's Hell's Gate, a treacherous section of the East River and graveyard for several centuries' worth of ships, when they spot a body floating in the water. The death seems related to a tragedy that happened in Hell's Gate over two hundred years ago. But could it also involve something more modern, menacing, and international in scope? With the help of TV producer Camilla and his partner, Mickie, Voort pursues the clues. But something doesn't feel right about the trail the dead man left behind. What starts out to be a complex investigation takes a sinister turn when Voort falls into the clutches of a man whose bloodless methods of persuasion have Voort stricken with real terror, for his family, his fiancée, and himself. But the man with the dead voice leaves Voort with few choices. Psychologically crippled, he can no longer confide in his fiancée or his partner. He must ignore the long-standing law of the clan -- and his brother officers -- and take action alone. Breathlessly paced and filled with Ethan Black's trademark explosive action, At Hell's Gate is a spellbinding new thriller that follows a man fighting to find the truth, save his family, and redeem himself.
A media expert draws on contemporary research in psychology, sociology, and his own work on how humans "flock together" to explain why the technological ability to reach someone does not inevitably lead to increased human connection.
Is there one food that humans, Klingons, Bajorans, and Vulcans would like? If so, what would it taste like? How would you prepare it? Could you find all the ingredients locally? This is the task that faces Neelix, chef for the U.S.S. Voyager™, every time he takes on the challenge of trying to feed its crew of 140 food critics. But over the course of their journey, Neelix's learned a few tricks of the trade. He had to, just as a matter of self-preservation. Ethan Phillips, in the persona of Neelix, and William J. Birnes, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Day After Roswell, throw wide the vaults of interstellar haute cuisine, revealing for the first time the secret preparation techniques behind all those exotic dishes and drinks. The favorite foods of characters from every Star Trek series and movie are here, all adapted for easy use in twentieth-century kitchens. The Star Trek Cookbook also features a complete guide for whipping up the all the drinks served at Quark's. Fun, and easy to use, the Star Trek Cookbook is your indispensable guide to the food of the stars!
Building an Ark: 101 Solutions to Animal Suffering is a first-of-its-kind, inspiring look at practical solutions for the humane treatment of animals and animal liberation. Animal cruelty has many forms: factory farms, habitat destruction, animal product testing, the abuse and neglect of companion animals, the illegal trade in endangered species, unsustainable fishing, and climate change. All these create unnecessary suffering for animals and destroy animal rights. For several decades there has been a global movement building, an ever-increasing consciousness that will soon affect animal welfare and the future of life on Earth—if it’s given time to do so. Building an Ark is the story of this movement. Extensively researched and drawing on practical examples from around the world, it provides a voice for both the animals and the humans who have dedicated their lives to building a sustainable future for all species. The ark is ready for all to board. Individuals, action groups, schools, businesses, governments, farmers, fishers, developing nations—there’s a role for everyone on this journey. Building an Ark offers a host of solutions that, if adopted, will ensure that animals will suffer less today, and that humans and animals will share a more sustainable planet tomorrow. Ethan Smith is a writer, animal welfare advocate, and author/editor of the anthology Softly On This Earth: Joining Those Who Are Healing Our Planet. Guy Dauncey founded the Solutions Project and is author of several books, including Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change.
Study the latest research findings by international experts! This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential features fair, equitable discussion of this emerging and controversial medical topic by the world’s foremost researchers. Cannabis and Cannabinoids examines the benefits, drawbacks, and side effects of medical marijuana as a treatment for various conditions and diseases. This book discusses the scientific basis for marijuana’s use in cases of pain, nausea, anorexia, and cachexia. It also explores its possible benefits in glaucoma, ischemia, spastic disorders, and migraine. Cannabis and Cannabinoids examines all facets of the medical use of marijuana, including: botany history biochemistry pharmacology clinical use toxicology side effects Cannabis and Cannabinoids is a reference work that will become indispensable to physicians, psychologists, researchers, biochemists, graduate students, and interested members of the public. No other book available offers this comprehensive, even-handed look at a deeply divisive subject.
Make New York City’s iconic foods—like Reuben sandwiches, pizza, and bagels—at home with this collection of easy plant-based recipes. NYC Vegan brings New York’s fabulous foods to the plant-based table. The book was written by native New Yorkers as a tribute to the city they love. From the diners and delis of Brooklyn to the traditions of Little Italy and Chinatown, the foods of New York are the foods of the world. Old New York: Manhattan clam chowder, Waldorf salad, eggs Benedict, New York-style pizza, and New York-style cheesecake. Street foods and festivals: Soft pretzels, churros, falafel, Italian ice, caramel corn, and zeppoles. Delis and diners: Reuben sandwich, bagels, pot pie, and Brooklyn egg creams. Bakeries: Knishes, cinnamon rolls, black-and-white cookies, and Irish soda bread. Jewish specialties: Blintzes, brisket, mandelbroit, and “chicken” soup. Neighborhoods: Polish pierogis, Italian lasagna, Dominican arroz con maíz, Greek avgolemono soup, and Puerto Rican mofongo. These recipes are simple and delicious and bring the city vibe to your own kitchen. As self-trained cooks, Michael and Ethan are food lovers who show how vegan food can taste just as good as nonvegan dishes and how eliminating animal products from your diet does not mean you can’t enjoy New York City’s iconic foods. This book includes full-color photography by Jackie Sobon and a list of current New York City vegan restaurants.
This book provides beginners with a sense of the questions and methods that make up the philosophy of language. The first four chapters develop the idea that language is a system that allows us to exchange information with each other, and the second four chapters explore the idea that language is a tool we can use to perform actions, like promising, insulting, and socially positioning ourselves. The first part of the book traces an arc connecting questions like: What is language? Where does meaning come from? How do we use meanings to send messages to each other? The second part of the book takes up questions like: Does pornography silence women? What is offensive about slurs? What do we lose when languages go extinct? With a glossary of key terms, questions for reflection, and suggestions for further reading, Philosophy of Language: The Basics is the place to start for anyone who is curious about how high the seas of language rise.
From the author of Irresistible and The Broken Hearts Club comes the third gripping thriller featuring NYPD detective Conrad Voort, who now must tackle his most challenging case--and the most terrifying killer--of his career.
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