Ecosystem management has gained widespread visibility as an approach to the management of land to achieve sustainable natural resource use. Despite widespread interest in this emerging management paradigm, Ecosystems: Balancing Science with Management is the first book to directly propose approaches for implementing ecosystem management, give examples of viable tools, and discuss the potential implications of implementing an ecosystem approach. These ideas are framed in a historical context that examines the disjunction between ecological theory, environmental legislation and natural resources management.
The Aesthetics of Kinship intervenes critically into rigidified discourses about the emergence of the nuclear family and the corresponding interior subject in the eighteenth century. By focusing on kinship constellations instead of “family plots” in seminal literary works of the period, this book presents an alternative view of the eighteenth-century literary social world and its concomitant ideologies. Whereas Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment philosophy and political theory posit the nuclear family as a microcosm for the ideal modern nation-state, literature of the period offers a far more heterogeneous image of kinship structures, one that includes members of various classes and is not defined by blood. Through a radical re-reading of the multifarious kinship structures represented in literature of the long eighteenth century, The Aesthetics of Kinship questions the inevitability of the dialectic of the Enlightenment and invokes alternative futures for conceptions of social and political life.
Growing older can be a time of great joy and satisfaction for men as they look back on their accomplishments and gain more free time, but it can also be a challenging and distressing experience, especially for those men raised with the very traditional notions of what it means to be a "real man." This book will help practitioners working with older and aging men understand the eras in which these men were raised, how they view the world, the gender role conflicts they experience, and the physical, mental, and emotional challenges and problems they face during the later stages of their lives. The authors discuss theories of masculinity and aging and therapeutic considerations for working with this special population. Making use of many detailed case studies, they explore the psychological issues that are commonly faced by older men, such as depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and substance use and abuse, as well as effective screening and assessment techniques, and treatment approaches. They then conclude with a look at the future directions of psychotherapy with older men.
This unique text explores health disparities in the United States and their implications from the perspective of a health care administration The book begins with a broad overview of health disparities including definitions from local, state, and federal legislation, as well as alternative definitions. The authors examine current and past frameworks of analysis regarding the causes of disparities and provide a statistical overview of death rates and their implications for health care administrators. In the final section of the book, each chapter looks at health disparities within each type of health care environment such as physician practices, hospitals, pharmaceutical products, Medicare/Medicaid, long-term care, insurance markets, and more.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Women in Clothes is a book unlike any other. It is essentially a conversation among hundreds of women of all nationalities—famous, anonymous, religious, secular, married, single, young, old—on the subject of clothing, and how the garments we put on every day define and shape our lives. It began with a survey. The editors composed a list of more than fifty questions designed to prompt women to think more deeply about their personal style. Writers, activists, and artists including Cindy Sherman, Kim Gordon, Kalpona Akter, Sarah Nicole Prickett, Tavi Gevinson, Miranda July, Roxane Gay, Lena Dunham, and Molly Ringwald answered these questions with photographs, interviews, personal testimonies, and illustrations. Even our most basic clothing choices can give us confidence, show the connection between our appearance and our habits of mind, express our values and our politics, bond us with our friends, or function as armor or disguise. They are the tools we use to reinvent ourselves and to transform how others see us. Women in Clothes embraces the complexity of women’s style decisions, revealing the sometimes funny, sometimes strange, always thoughtful impulses that influence our daily ritual of getting dressed.
Book Description: This Medicaid book is a step-by-step guie for applying for Medicaid for nursing home payment. Who's going to pay for those nursing home expenses? The parent/spouse is sick, too sick to stay at home, has to be placed in a nursing home, yet there are no funds to pay for it. Also, an issue, which compounds the problem, is most nursing homes want a source of payment before admitting a patient. Medicaid Made Easy has a listing by state of all the Medicaid offices. If your parent lives in Florida and you live in California, Medicaid Made Easy will explain what is required to apply for Medicaid, and direct you to the appropriate Medicaid office in the state where your parents live. Medicaid Made Easy specifically speaks to the patient and their families in understandable terms. Medicaid Made Easy will explain in detail how to apply and complete a Medicaid application. It will tell what documentation is needed, give an explanation of income and resources, and discuss rights and responsibilities. It will give a description of penalties if assets have been given away, and explain how much must be contributed to pay for their cost of care each month, etc. Authors Bio: Beverly H. Albanese has spent the last 8 1/2 years determining Medicaid eligibility for nursing home payment. She lives with her husband and son in Canandaigua, NY. Heidi L. Macomber worked for the Department of Social Services for 5 years. She has an AAS degree in Business Administration. She is married and has three children.
Leading the High-Performing Company demystifies performance. This transformational guide provides the crucial tools and insights to grow your business and outperform peers. It pinpoints how successful leaders and companies position themselves to lead in their industries. Explore the symbiotic nature of leaders and the businesses they lead. Learn why life is better for everyone when the business is performing at its best. Discover the actions necessary to leverage your organization to new heights and grow as a leader. This book is based on the author’s professional career—leading at an executive level and working with high-performing organizations through the good and bad times. Real-world examples bring the concepts to life based on the experiences of the author, as well as accomplished leaders. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to accelerate your business today.
The Diamond Collection Series I contains selected stories from two of Tales2Inspire's most popular gift books, the Emerald and the Topaz Collections, a double header that combines two book under one cover. Each of these stories was a winner in a Tales2Inspire annual, international contest. Now the best-of-the-best, the most popular and diverse set of stories from these two books are included in this one collection.The Emerald, the gemstone symbolizing psychic powers and self-knowledge, was a perfect fit for the original Tales2Inspire book subtitled, 'Beyond Coincidence'. These are the stories that often make even the most skeptical among us question: “Could there be an unknown force, a stronger power taking charge?” Although each of these stories is a true account, don't be surprised if you find yourself gasping “unbelievable” as you finish reading some, or simply getting a feel good rush from others.The second set of stories come from the Topaz Collection, a book subtitled Awakenings & Aha Moments. Moments such as these happen every day, but the most powerful ones are those that suddenly bring us clarity of vision, fresh new perspectives, possibly even revelations on how to lead more meaningful lives. I do think the Topaz the gemstone, which symbolizes self-realization, truth and forgiveness, is a perfect match for this set of stories. Each of the non-fiction stories filling the pages of this anthology is a joy to read. Some might even awaken you to some fresh new ideas to embrace into your life.
Did you ever experience something that you felt couldn't have happened simply by coincidence - that perhaps an unknown force entered your life to take charge? These are the true 'Beyond Coincidence' inspiring stories written by everyday people just like you. Here you will read Heidi DuPree's story of the lost dog who landed in her Garden of Miracles at the very same moment her husband had met up with its distraught owner, frantically searching for her beloved Aussie, many miles from home. Here you will read Tina Chippas' remarkable story of how, through meeting a stranger in a German cemetery, she uncovered the history of her heroic grandfather, who saved the lives of thousands of people while sacrificing his own. This collection of inspiring stories will warm your heart, uplift your spirits, and sometimes leave you gasping the single word, "unbelievable ".
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