The authors of this important little book, Dr. Sharon Hanks and her sister, Jennifer Snyder, have compiled and arranged a sensible and comprehensive list of all-important information anyone might need in the event of an accident, crisis or natural disaster. They've anticipated all the vital data you, your family members, friends and professionals will require to implement a quick and efficient response to any disruption, large or small. The authors suggest that The Plan Ahead Handbook be placed in a three-ring binder along with copies of all supporting documents and other pertinent information. This way, your Plan Ahead Handbook can expand and change over time. Be sure to provide up-to-date copies of your Handbook to all adult members of your family so that the information may be quickly and easily retrieved when necessary. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Sharon Hanks: Sharon Hanks retired as an emeritus full professor of the Biology Department of William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2004 after teaching for 29 years. After retirement, she began a second profession and is currently an instructor of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, teaching at various venues in the community and at a martial arts school in Nyack, New York. Helping others, through teaching, has always has been one of Sharon's life goals. While assisting her sister, via long-distance communications, in the planning and caring for their elderly mother, the need for a specific resource book was brought into focus. This book is the result of their joint efforts. She hopes that this book will help others as it has helped her and her family. . Sharon lives in Montvale, New Jersey with husband and five adopted stray cats. Jennifer Snyder: Neverknowing where life was going to lead her, Jennifer has taken many different paths. While raising her daughter, she owned a small candy business. Later, she shifted from candy to banking, where she was a vault teller for 9 years. Her last working path was in Southern California where she served as a school coordinator for a nonprofit company that exposed children to sea and astrocamp experiences. However, the most gratifying, yet heart-breaking event, in the winding road of her life, was the path that involving caring for her aging mother. With so many details to consider and so many emotions to balance in her care-giving, she found that having a "plan of attack" helped smooth the way for this rewarding but stressful and final journey. The guidance, love, and support of family and friends were essential in helping her making the plan work. Jennifer hopes that this book will provide a helping hand for others to deal with their own life journeys. However, this book is not just for dealing with the elderly, but to smooth the way for any life crisis that readers may encounter. Jennifer lives in Upland, California with her husband.
ABOUT THE BOOK: While this planning handbook has been designed for first-time gardeners, we think that part-time and experienced gardeners will also find it useful. The book includes information covering the entire process of planning a garden as well as handy worksheets for keeping track of and focusing on important elements of the overall execution and maintenance. These worksheets provide considerable flexibility for readers who may tailor them, as needed, to individual requirements. This handbook is an excellent place for gardeners to begin before buying any plants, digging any holes, or hiring any help. While basic information about plants and gardens, along with valuable pointers about how to garden, are covered, readers should note that this is not an all-inclusive textbook on gardening. The information is general and simple and is presented through a set of mini-lectures, each accompanied by a series of questions and worksheets to help focus readers on their gardens. Two appendices are also provided which include a list of books and miscellaneous sources to help readers get started or expand the current sources for experienced gardeners. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sharon retired as an emeritus full professor of the Biology Department of William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2004 after teaching for 29 years. After retiring from teaching botany, field biology, environmental science and ecology, she has begun a second profession. She does consultancy work on naturalized landscaping and is a black sash in T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Sharon is currently an instructor in T'ai Chi Ch'uan at a martial arts school in Nyack, New York, as well as at other venues in her community. Working with others to help plan their gardens brought into focus the need for a resource book that would help people approach this new area of their lives. Helping others through teaching has always has been one of Sharon's life goals. She hopes that this book will help others as they plan their outdoor living space. Sharon lives in Montvale, New Jersey, with her husband and with four adopted stray cats.
At the turn of the 20th century, Sharons very existence was threatened by the collapse of the local iron industry as the towns economy and population began to decline. However, the popularity of automobile transportation and Sharons accessible distance from New York attracted a class of wealthy visitors who fell in love with the rolling hills and quiet valleys. This new weekend population purchased land and built stately country homes, reigniting interest in the area. Steady growth in construction provided much-needed work, and commerce began to thrive again. Early businesses expanded, and new operations opened. Local residents could shop at stores run by the Gillette brothers and A.R. Woodward, fill their tanks at Herman Middlebrooks gas station, and have their health care needs attended to by doctors at the state-of-the-art Sharon Hospital, built in 1916. Eastern Europeans became the towns newest residents, taking advantage of the affordable, cleared land to fuel a large number of highly successful farms. Sharons residents thrived as they reshaped their town, welcoming newcomers and nurturing a community of inclusion that lasts to the present day.
This is a definitive introductory text to modern sociolinguistics that looks at the study of language and society through the concept of identity. It uses these sociolinguistic constructs of identity to tie together current concepts and methods in the field, offering a full overview of the discipline, both past and present. Deckert and Vickers adopt an interdisciplinary approach, introducing work from a variety of fields that examine sociolinguistic data, from linguistics to anthropology, sociology, psychology and education. The book moves from looking at language varieties and globalization to a close examination of language in social interaction, covering the concepts of ideology and power. Throughout, the authors offer keen insight into all of the topics, issues and methods that students of language and society will need to understand. The chapters contain a range of pedagogical features, including key terms, study questions, chapter summaries and further reading. This is an essential new text for all those studying contemporary sociolinguistics, suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates alike.
In Full Bloom is a celebration of mature women. Sharon Creeden draws on folktales to illuminate female heroism and life issues women face. Each folktale is paired with a vignette about a notable American woman.
This groundbreaking reference — created by an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts — provides quick access to concise summaries of the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Each nursing care guideline classifies specific nursing activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, or Possibly Harmful, providing a bridge between research and clinical practice. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this evidence-based reference is your key to confidently evaluating the latest research findings and effectively applying best practices in the clinical setting. Synthesizing the current state of research evidence, each nursing care guideline classifies specific activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, Not Effective, or Possibly Harmful. Easy-to-recognize icons for each cited study help you differentiate between findings that are based on nursing research (NR), multidisciplinary research (MR), or expert opinion (EO), or those activities that represent established standards of practice (SP). Each nursing activity is rated by level of evidence, allowing you to gauge the validity of the research and weigh additional evidence you may encounter. Guidelines are identified by NIC intervention labels wherever appropriate, and NOC outcome measurements are incorporated throughout. An Evolve website provides additional evidence-based nursing resources.
As the Baby Boomer Generation enters old age, they have the expectation that they will remain useful and will continue to contribute to their communities. This book discusses how local communities can embrace and benefit from their participation.
Do you feel like your relationship with God is growing Stagnant? Do you feel that your spiritual development has been arrested? Do you want to kindle or rekindle the fire of your passion for God? Worship Factors: 30 Days To True Worship is a Devotional designed to help you focus more on what you can give to God than what you can get. It is also the companion workbook for Global Growth Bible College’s Introduction To True Worship online course. Each devotion contains a passage of Scripture that enables you to tap into God’s treasure trove of blessings through the vehicle of abounding love and praise. While there are things you may need to seek God for, this guide will usher you into His presence and, in return, an attentive ear. This book promotes an atmosphere charged with God’s manifest presence. This environment produces spirit-led intercession along with a godly lifestyle through worship. In it, you will have the opportunity to * Rest in God’s goodness and give Him your best praise. * Transform your worship from ritual to habit to lifestyle. * Align your soul with the Spirit of God. * Love Jesus more profoundly. Now is the time to put your ear to God’s heart. It is your season to invite God’s presence to permeate your being. Foster deeper intimacy that invokes vulnerability and transparency as your true worship grows.
From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. In So You Want to Sing A Cappella, Deke Sharon combines historical context and a comprehensive look at the a cappella community with a detailed discussion of vocal techniques, rehearsal practices, and live audio support needed to sing great a cappella. Additional contributed chapters discuss singing and voice science, vocal health, vocal percussion, and audio technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and each book features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
Learn to treat a variety of diagnostic disorders through various psychospiritual treatment models! Increasing numbers of people are moving beyond psychological therapy to seek alternative spiritual perspectives to medical and mental health care such as yoga and meditation. The Psychospiritual Clinician’s Handbook: Alternative Methods for Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders provides the latest theoretical perspectives and practical applications by recognized experts in positive and integrative psychotherapy. Leading clinicians examine and re-examine their therapeutic worldviews and attitudes to focus on the right problems to solve—for the whole person. This essential Handbook is a window on the quiet revolution now sweeping the field of psychology, that of locating the whole human being in the center of the therapeutic process. The Psychospiritual Clinician’s Handbook: Alternative Methods for Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders helps you effectively treat the whole person by providing a practical introduction to some of the worldviews and most effective practices like yoga, meditation, and humanological therapy used by psychospiritually oriented therapists. Helpful illustrations of body positions used in yoga and meditation plus photographs, tables, figures, and detailed case studies illustrate the process. The Psychospiritual Clinician’s Handbook: Alternative Methods for Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders will show you: the importance of a therapist’s worldview for effective therapeutic outcome new perspectives on alternative treatments for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and sexual dysfunction how yoga and mindfulness meditation can be used in psychotherapy the use and integration of meditation therapies in emergency situations the therapeutic integration of other alternative treatments, such as Kundalini yoga each contributor’s case studies as illustration of effective treatment The Psychospiritual Clinician’s Handbook: Alternative Methods for Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders is an invaluable resource for those interested in treating patients with a therapeutic process that is effective, adaptable, and wholly transformational.
Light, airy pieces crocheted in fine yarns show off the beauty of your crochet stitches and are a dream to wear! The shawls, cardigans, tops, and other designs in this collection are light as a feather, super soft, and made to drape beautifully across your body. These lacy pieces are fun to crochet and very versatile. Change up the yarns to create looks for day or night, work or play, city or suburbs. Pattern contributors include Kristin Omdahl, Robyn Chachula, Marty Miller, Amy Solovay, Vashti Braha, and others known for their innovative, gorgeous crochet designs. Each of the 23 patterns includes full written instructions and charts as needed. All special stitches are fully explained and skill levels range from easy to advanced.
The Transformation of Plantation Politics explores the effects of black political exclusion, the sharecropping system, and white resistance on the Mississippi Delta's current economic and political situation. Sharon D. Wright Austin's extensive interviews with residents of the region shed light on the transformations and legacies of the Delta's political and economic institutions. While African Americans now hold most of the major political offices in the region and are no longer formally excluded from political participation, educational opportunities, or lucrative jobs, Wright Austin shows that white wealth and black poverty continue to be the norm partly because of the deeply entrenched legacies of the Delta's history. Contributing to a greater theoretical understanding of black political efforts, this book demonstrates a need for a strong level of black social capital, intergroup capital, financial capital, political capital, and a human capital of educated and skilled workers.
This book will be about various aspects related to applications and use of knowledge of nanotechnology in promoting defense activities. The area in which scientists are focusing includes (i) nano-devices such as sensors, GPS & computers, chemical & biological weapons, nano-fabrics, bulletproof materials, nano-stealth coating, use of nanotechnology in various areas of aerospace. It is intended to cover available methodologies and understanding of technologies for these applications. Not only for destructive but also to improve medical and casualty, safety care for soldiers, and to produce lightweight, strong and multi-functional materials for use in body armour, both for protection and to provide enhanced connectivity will be covered.
This book contains poems that are very meaningful to me. You may not understand them, or even like them, and that’s okay. They are just thoughts I put on paper for my own pleasure and, hopefully, yours too. They all tell a story of “happenings” in my and my husband’s, life. Whether it be a birthday, holiday, wedding, anniversary, illness, death or just life itself, they represent my true feelings for that instant and/or person at the time. I count myself very blessed to have so many wonderful things to draw upon for the basis of my poetry, and also blessed to have this god-given talent. Even though you may not understand the meaning behind some of these simple poems, I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed penning them. Thank you and god bless.
If you feel an intense pressure to be perfect, this evidence-based workbook offers real strategies based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you develop a more balanced and healthy perspective. Do you hold yourself—and perhaps others—to extremely high standards? Do you procrastinate certain tasks because you’re afraid you won’t carry them out perfectly? If you’ve answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, chances are you’re a perfectionist. And while there’s nothing wrong with hard work and high standards, perfectionism can also take over your life if you let it. So, how can you find balance? With this workbook, you’ll identify the causes of your perfectionism and the ways it is negatively impacting your life. Rather than measuring your self-worth by productivity and accomplishments, you’ll learn to exercise self-compassion, and extend that compassion to others. You’ll also learn ways to prioritize the things that really matter to you, without focusing on attaining fixed goals. Life isn’t perfect, and neither are we. If you’re ready to break free from out-of-control perfectionism and start living a richer, fuller life, this workbook will help you get started.
This multi-authored scholarly volume explores the divide between men and women in their consumption of news media, looking at how the sexes read and use news, historically and currently, how they use technology to access their news, and how today’s news pertains to and is used by women. The volume also addresses diversity issues among women’s use of news, considering racial, ethnic, international and feminist perspectives. The volume is intended to help readers understand adult news use behavior--a critical and timely issue considering the state of newspapers and television news in today’s multi-media news environment.
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