When Poppy was a puppy, he was dropped off at the animal shelter. While he still had his baby teeth and puppy breath, a nice man adopted him. Poppy, a Yorkshire terrier, feels very fortunate to live with his new dad and his mom. He has a lot of toys, including his favorite purple bear. He travels on a lot of trips and see special places, like the mountains and the beach. Poppy gets to ride on a boat and learn to fish. He even acts in a Broadway musical. Through his many experiences, Poppy feels the deep love of his dad and mom, and he is indeed a very happy and lucky dog.
For many years, philosophers and other scholars have commented on the remarkable similarity between Spinoza and the Stoics, with some even going so far as to speak of 'Spinoza the Stoic'. Until now, however, no one has systematically examined the relationship between the two systems. In Spinoza and the Stoics Jon Miller takes on this task, showing how key elements of Spinoza's metaphysics, epistemology, philosophical psychology, and ethics relate to their Stoic counterparts. Drawing on a wide range of secondary literature including the most up-to-date scholarship and a close examination of the textual evidence, Jon Miller not only reveals the sense in which Spinoza was, and was not, a Stoic, but also offers new insights into how each system should be understood in itself. His book will be of great interest to scholars and students of ancient philosophy, early modern philosophy, Spinoza, and the philosophy of the Stoics.
Three people, strangers, meet. On the surface they have little in common, but they will change each other's lives. Pete Vogelsong, 38, breaking from a cult, returns to his old college to start a new career. Natalie Neff, 36, takes a menial job on her way back from horrendous grief. Then there is Vivien McBride, 22, who masks her pain from a past love affair in flamboyant promiscuity. In a time before laptops and cellphones, before H.I.V. and the War on Terror, three strangers meet, wrangle and grow. Thanks to Miller's careful hand, we share their voyage through confession, friction, and resolution, through humor, self-reflection, anguish, mutual concern and personal evolution. We laugh with them, worry about them, wring our hands at their decisions, feel their sorrows and joys, and finally come to know them simply as unforgettable. What more do we ask from a work of fiction? This novel is supremely satisfying. Indeed, Miller has given us a masterpiece.
It had happened again. On July 12 2012, nine climbers were killed on Mont Maudit, one of the mountains that make up the Mont Blanc range in Chamonix, France. Freelance writer Jon Miller and his wife, Ana, travel on assignment to cover the disaster and write about those who dare to ascend the highest peak in Western Europe. Grieving the recent loss of their son in a freak accident, Jon begins to notice profound changes in Ana soon after they arrive in Chamonix. As he studies the accounts of the early mountaineers, Jon discovers that they encountered supernatural forces, altered states and strange desires while attempting to ascend the peak. Will Jon succumb to those same irresistible forces or can he resist surrendering to the greatest power he has ever encountered? Mountain Lust: The Allure of Mont Blanc contains written accounts by the early climbers, discoverers and writers of the mountain: Jules Michelet, Jacques Balmat, Ed Whympher, John Auldjo, Edmund Clark, Capt. Markham Sherwill, Martin Barry, Paul Verne and have been edited, adapted or altered for the purposes of this book. "The most sensual tale about mountain climbing ever written."- Dundee Press
Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional football player Von Miller, including how he stays fit, his life off the field, and his MVP performance in Super Bowl 50.
Thrown Together" is a love story set in the turmoil of the late sixties. Two Ohio State grad students--Matthew Boyer just back from the Viet Nam war and Amy St. Claire disenchanted with her traditional marriage--meet, share a friendship and fall in love amid the sixties millieu. In a back story, Matt tries to adopt a child he rescued during a Vietnam firefight. She is struggling to survive in a Saigon orphanage. Amy and Matthew's relationship takes them from quiet campus life, Woodstock, across the country to San Francisco and back to the Ohio campus, closed by protests during the Kent State shootings. They grow and change, groping for and finally discovering their life paths. They are thrown together with other characters: Molly Sparks and Fred Burleson, fellow grad students; Richard St. Claire, Amy's husband; A confused little Yorkie named Oz; Amy's parents, Matthew's also; Professor Dietrich, Matthew's mentor; Laura, Matthew's ex, whose photo he cherishes; Mick, a greaser pursuer of Amy; Gina, Amy's best friend, a dancer in California; Eric, a freewheeling Sausalito hedonist, and Megan Vandermoor, an avid campus idealist. Thrown together by their times, they all search for the answers to the era's overwhelming questions.
Known as the "voice" of the San Francisco Giants, Miller takes readers on a journey into the heart of baseball as he's seen it from the best seat in the house--as a commentator for "ESPN Sunday Night Baseball." "Crammed with great stories, candid observations, and a genuine affection for the game."--"San Francisco Chronicle.
This book is about the Basel Mission in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) before the First World War. Miller reconstructs the backgrounds and motivations of the mission's participants and describes the organizational structure that shaped their activities at home and abroad. He then traces some serious and recurrent internal problems to the commitment to difficult Pietist beliefs about authority and obedience. The organization survived those troubles and its impact on Ghana continued to grow, because the same biblical worldview that demanded extreme discipline also prepared the members of the mission community to sustain their efforts.
With data from the United States and Europe, Jon Miller and Linda Kimmel examine the public's understanding of and attitude toward biotechnology and biomedicine while they present methods of introducing cutting edge science to thenonscientist. Biomedical Communications illustrates how vital it is for researchers, journalists, and policy makers to clearly communicate their findings in a way that avoids general misconception or confusion. The authors explore how to acquire information about biomedical policy, discuss strategies for informing consumers, and present tactics for improving biomedical communication with the public. Using Research to Improve Biomedical Communications The Public Understanding of Biomedical Science Strategies for Communications to Consumers Public Attitudes Toward Biotechnology Issues
Photo Sessions" is a novel, a fictional version of a real case, set at Penn State University in 2002. It explores the issues of sexual innocence, middle-age madness, the legal boundaries of consent, and prosecutorial excess. It also presents the social dynamics of University professional life. T. Douglas Mullin is a university employee who out of boredom and an effort to recapture the joy of his youth, decides to develop his expertise in photography. His hobby begins a series of events that results in his expulsion from a community he holds dear. His journey takes the reader through a series of romances and erotic encounters that realize the fantasy of many middle-age men. The prose reflects a wry wit, an ironic point of view, an investigation of sexual attitudes and an insight into police and prosecutorial methodology. It also shows the inner workings of an area in central Pennsylvania that has become known as Happy Valley. The novel presents these issues in one man's journey to understand the role of women in his life.
Critics and general readers highly regarded the poetry and prose of Nathaniel Parker Willis (1806"1867) during the American Renaissance of creative literature in the decades before the Civil War. As an editor and frequent contributor to one of the young nation's most successful and elegant literary magazines, The New-York Mirror, Willis achieved an international reputation for his witty and worldly tales and letters. This new edition collects outstanding examples of Willis's short fiction written at the peak of his abilities. This scholarly edition of important short fiction by N. P. Willis includes a general introduction and many short essays describing literary and historical contexts that provide information for the modern reader. This is the first in the University of Akron Press's Critical Editions in Early American Literature series.
Maharishi, TM, Mallory & Me--The Memoir of a Once TM Superstar" records the personal history of Jon Michael Miller's experience in the Transcendental Meditation Movement developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Miller rose to the upper ranks of the organization when it reached the height of its worldwide popularty in the seventies and eighties. The memoir presents his early years as a formative backdrop to his later receptiveness to Eastern philosophy. His evolution in the Movement was greatly influenced by issues arising from his love of a beautiful, enigmatic woman to whom he gives the name Mallory Turner. Thus, the account is a love story as well as a document of spiritual growth and questioning. The author writes with wit, irony and an impressive candor about not only his successes but also his failures. He answers the questions of why he got into the TM movement and of why he got out.
The Roles & Motivations of Key Players in Labor Law Situations is an authoritative, insider's perspective on understanding the positions of each major player involved in various labor and employment matters. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the hierarchy of players in a labor and employment dispute, discussing the importance of understanding the motivations and goals of each player and effectively communicating to obtain the best results for one's client and ultimately resolving the dispute. These top lawyers give tips on recognizing unrealistic motivations, working through the emotional aspects of a case, determining the best course of action, and deciding when to settle versus litigate. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies for establishing proper workplace policies, handling union disputes, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author washand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. Chapters Include: 1. David V. Kornreich, Shareholder, Akerman Senterfitt ? ?Union Negotiations? 2. Aimee Florin, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - ?Developing Best Practices in the Workplace? 3. Jon Miller, Principal, Berger Kahn ? ?The Role of a Labor and Employment Lawyer? 4. Jeremy P. Sherman, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP ? ?Striving for Excellence in Labor and Employment Law? 5. Jeffrey I. Pasek, Esq., Member, Cozen O?Connor ? ?Addressing the Needs of Clients? 6. Scott A. Carroll, Partner, Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP - ?Understanding the Major Components of Labor Law? 7. Roger T. Brice, Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP - ?Seeing the Bigger Picture in Labor Disputes? 8. Richard Voigt, Partner, McCarter & English LLP - ?A Breakdown of the Major Issues and Key Players in Labor Matters?
The American People and Science Policy: The Role of Public Attitudes in the Policy Process examines and evaluates the structure and efficacy of public participation in the formulation of science policy in the United States. Organized into 10 chapters, this book first reviews major science policy issues in the 20th century. This text then introduces a stratified model of public policy formulation that appears to fit science policy. The public participation in science policy is also explained. Other chapters explore the science policy agenda; attitudes of both policy leaders and the attentive public on resource and independence issues; and the future of public participation in science policy. Lastly, the formulation of science policy in a democratic society is addressed. This book will be useful for professional students engaged in this field of interest.
This novel chronicles not only the step-by-step increase of tension that culminated in the infamous events at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, but it also traces the romantic, professional, and spiritual development of Jake Ernst, a more or less typical young adult of the late sixties. Ironically, he leaves his home town as a fugitive for his antiwar activities, seeking refuge in the obscure outpost of Kent State. Love and War at Kent State meticulously traces events beginning the fall of 1967 to the tragedy that occurred on that glorious spring afternoon. Those events have been investigated and recorded, but this book places their development in profoundly intimate terms as our protagonist grows and learns about love, about the turbulent world surrounding him, and about what he comes to believe as a man.
Sometimes it seems as if business exists purely to enrich a small elite. While the world is facing unprecedented challenges, it appears that businesses are only interested in making profits or paying bonuses. Big businesses are powerful machines. We all know they have the potential to cause enormous social and environmental harm; but with their resources and expertise they can also be great engines of positive change. Rather than fighting the power of business, should we be seeking to harness it? Everybody's Business is a journey through the business world. We meet the companies that are driving business forward by mobilising to tackle the challenges we all face. At its heart, this is a story of businesses doing what they do best: delivering products and services that people need, creating jobs and finding new ways to solve old problems. It's a story of people taking the initiative, and finding inspiration in the positive impact of their actions. We see how some of today's leading companies are realising that lasting success comes from having a purpose broader than making a profit. They know that business should benefit customers, employees, suppliers, neighbours and the wider world, as well as shareholders. Enduring value comes from making business work for everybody.
The longleaf pine ecosystem, once one of the most extensive ecosystems in North America, is now among the most threatened. Over the past few centuries, land clearing, logging, fire suppression, and the encroachment of more aggressive plants have led to an overwhelming decrease in the ecosystem’s size, to approximately 2.2% of its original coverage. Despite this devastation, the range of the longleaf still extends from Virginia to Texas. Through the combined efforts of organizations such as the USDA Forest Service, the Longleaf Alliance, and the Nature Conservancy, extensive programs to conserve, restore, and manage the ecosystem are currently underway. The longleaf pine ecosystem is valued not only for its aesthetic appeal, but also for its outstanding biodiversity, habitat value, and for the quality of the longleaf pine lumber. It has a natural resistance to fire and insects, and supports more than thirty threatened or endangered plant and animal species, including the red-cockaded woodpecker and the gopher tortoise. The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem unites a wealth of current information on the ecology, silviculture, and restoration of this ecosystem. The book also includes a discussion of the significant historical, social, and political aspects of ecosystem management, making it a valuable resource for students, land managers, ecologists, private landowners, government agencies, consultants, and the forest products industry. About the Editors: Dr. Shibu Jose is Associate Professor of Forest Ecology and Dr. Eric J. Jokela is Professor of Silviculture at the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Deborah L. Miller is Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida in Milton.
Jon Michael Miller was a superstar in the TM Movement at the height of its popularity in the seventies. It attracted celebrities such as the Beatles, Clint Eastwood, Jim Hensen, and the Beach Boys. Miller's memoir traces his spiritual development as it evolved in a complicated love affair with a beautiful, enigmatic woman. It explores his childhood, his youth, and his intellectual progress. He was a devotee of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and of his teachings as he searched for answers to the difficult questions of love and betrayal in his life. The answers he found have sustained him. This is his story.
FOSTER AND SUSTAIN A "KAIZEN" CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONFOREWORD BY JOHN TOUSSANT, CEO OF THEDACARETransforming a culture is far more about emotional growth than technical maturity. Co-written by leaders at the Kaizen Institute, "Creating a Kaizen Culture" explains how to enable an adaptive, excellent, and sustainable organization by leveraging core "kaizen" values and the behaviors they generate. The proven methods presented in this book will dramatically increase your chances of success in implementing a "kaizen" culture by closing the biggest gaps in the correct understanding of: WHAT KAIZEN CULTURE IS AND WHY WE NEED IT HOW EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE CAN PRACTICE "KAIZEN" EVERY DAY THE LEADER'S ROLE IN TURNING KAIZEN CULTURE INTO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGEBased on more than 50 years of combined experience from experts who have successfully used "kaizen" to lead real transformation in a wide variety of industries, "Creating a Kaizen Culture" reveals how to propel rapid and sustainable performance improvement. It provides a detailed and illustrated road map to organized "kaizen" implementation through kaizen events. Real-world examples demonstrate "kaizen" culture in action at Toyota, Zappos, Wiremold, and many other companies. Featuring valuable insights from Kaizen Institute leaders, this practical resource covers: WHY WE NEED A "KAIZEN" CULTURE THE TRUE MEANING OF "KAIZEN" THE ORIGIN OF THE "KAIZEN" EVENT "KAIZEN" AS A STRATEGY IN PRACTICE DAILY "KAIZEN" SUSTAINING A "KAIZEN" CULTURE ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS FOR "KAIZEN" TRANSFORMATION FACING UP TO THE CULTURE MONSTER CASE STUDIES OF REAL-WORLD "KAIZEN" IMPLEMENTATION IN ORGANIZATIONS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND INDUSTRIES.
This is not a 'how to' book about branding. Instead it outlines approaches that will increase the accountability of marketing spending and provide tools to support investment decisions. Drawing on the world's largest database of brand research, The Business of Brands outlines the ways in which brands are a source of value for both businesses and consumers. For businesses, it shows how brands contribute to shareholder value, both through revenue generation and by acting as a management tool. And for consumers, it shows how brands can fulfil various valuable functions - such as acting as a source of trust or a predictor of quality.
In the historical literature on mission, this book stands out for its detailed examination of the organizational dynamics that gave shape and brought enduring success: to the Evangelical Missionary Society at Basel. A first-rate account of the early Basel Mission on the Gold Coast of West Africa (present-day Ghana), this volume takes readers inside the mission itself, revealing its dynamic, though sometimes contradictory, methods of motivation and discipline and how they impacted effective evangelism both at home and abroad. Working from archival records, Jon Miller details the collaboration across class lines that made the mission possible, and he shows how basic pietist beliefs about authority and obedience were the source of both the mission's strengths and its most serious internal weaknesses. Also included are two dozen photographs, a foreword by Richard V. Pierard, and an afterword by Paul Jenkins.
Cooking in 1800 -- The early to late 1800s -- The late 1800s through 1945 -- 1945 to the early 1970s -- The early 1970s through today -- The future of home cooking
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