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All in the Downs

Reflections on Life, Landscape, and Song

By: Shirley Collins

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All in the Downs

Reflections on Life, Landscape, and Song

By: Shirley Collins

A memoir from one of Britain's legendary singers, folklorists, and music historians. A legendary singer, folklorist, and music historian, Shirley Collins has been an integral part of the folk-music revival for more than sixty years. In her new memoir, All in the Downs, Collins tells the story of that lifelong relationship with English folksong—a dedication to artistic integrity that has guided her through the triumphs and tragedies of her life. All in the Downs combines elements of memoir—from her working-class origins in wartime Hastings to the bright lights of the 1950s folk revival in London—alongside reflections on the role traditional music and the English landscape have played in shaping her vision. From formative field recordings made with Alan Lomax in the United States to the “crowning glories” recorded with her sister Dolly on the Sussex Downs, she writes of the obstacles that led to her withdrawal from the spotlight and the redemption of a new artistic flourishing that continues today with her unexpected return to recording in 2016. Through it all, Shirley Collins has been guided and supported by three vital and inseparable loves: traditional English song, the people and landscape of her native Sussex, and an unwavering sense of artistic integrity. All in the Downs pays tribute to these passions, and in doing so, illustrates a way of life as old as England, that has all but vanished from this land. Generously illustrated with rare archival material.

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MIT Press

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1907222413

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Sophia Jex-Blake

A Woman Pioneer in Nineteenth Century Medical Reform

By: Shirley Roberts

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Sophia Jex-Blake

A Woman Pioneer in Nineteenth Century Medical Reform

By: Shirley Roberts

In this first modern biography of Sophia Jex-Blake, Shirley Roberts charts the career of the woman who led the campaign for British women to enter the medical profession. A fascinating account of one woman's struggle for equality.

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Routledge

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113488267X

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9781134882670

Trails and Trailblazers

Public Education and School Desegregation in Lunenburg County, Virginia 1870 - 1970

By: Shirley Robertson Lee

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Trails and Trailblazers

Public Education and School Desegregation in Lunenburg County, Virginia 1870 - 1970

By: Shirley Robertson Lee

Trails and Trailblazers By: Shirley Robertson Lee Following the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, this book provides a story of how Lunenburg County, a rural school district, in Southside Virginia transitioned - in the span of one hundred years - from a segregated to an integrated, unified system. The Lunenburg story is as important as that of its neighbor, Prince Edward County, although its transition is less dramatic. This story is part of what occurred in public education during this important chapter. As a life-long resident of Lunenburg County and former student attending segregated schools from the first to eleventh grade and an integrated school during her senior year, Shirley Robertson Lee offers a thoroughly researched and passionate study of public education and school desegregation. By the time segregated schools ended in Lunenburg County in the fall of 1969, it had been nearly fifteen years since America’s racially segregated school systems were found to be unconstitutional in the case of Brown v. Board of Education on May 1, 1954. The first totally integrated Lunenburg senior class graduated in spring of 1970. Shirley Robertson Lee is a member of that class. “Many people remember Brown v. Board of Education and think of that as the end of segregated schools in our country. The truth is, of course, infinitely more complicated. This book meticulously documents that transition and all that led up to it in one Virginia County. It is both scholarly and personal and will be of interest to educators and local government, but also to anyone who wants to understand the important history of mid-twentieth century America.” -STEPHANIE DEUTSCH, Author, You Need a Schoolhouse- “The telling of this story is important to Lunenburg County’s history; and I know that those who live here now, others who have journeyed from the County but stay connected, and others into the future will enjoy and learn from it. Shirley’s research was both thorough and very interesting in both the written word as well as her historical photograph collection. Well done and many thanks!” -STEPHEN S. ISRAEL, President, Lunenburg County Historical Society-

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Dorrance Publishing

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1480912182

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Fabulous After 50

Finding Fulfillment for Tomorrow

By: Shirley W. Mitchell

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Fabulous After 50

Finding Fulfillment for Tomorrow

By: Shirley W. Mitchell

Faced with the constant barrage of a youth-oriented culture, many women today have developed a negative attitude toward the unpleasant reality of aging. Author Shirley W. Mitchell challenges women approaching fifty not to fear their futures but to embrace them. Realize that going through physical, emotional, and spiritual changes can take you into a realm of amazing possibilities. Among the topics Shirley covers are: Overcoming midlife fears Coping with loss Creating and fulfilling dreams Shaping spiritual life Improving fitness and diet The quantity of years in your life does not need to decrease the quality of your life. Here’s dynamic proof that living longer can also mean living better!

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Whitaker House

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1603747389

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The Clinton Years

By: Shirley Anne Warshaw

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The Clinton Years

By: Shirley Anne Warshaw

Comprehensive and easy to navigate, "The Clinton Years" gives readers a full perspective of Bill Clinton's presidency, from his successful economic policies to his relations with Monica Lewinsky. This comprehensive A-to-Z reference contains more than 250 biographical entries examining the main politicians and foreign leaders during the administration, and includes a number of primary source documents such as presidential speeches and executive decisions.

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Infobase Publishing

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0816074593

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Toby and the Pirates

By: Shirley Coughlin

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Toby and the Pirates

By: Shirley Coughlin

Each year, twelve-year-old Toby and his family holiday in Cornwall with Toby’s rather eccentric Aunty Sandra. Toby is obsessed with pirates! This year, Toby’s best friend, Thomas, accompanies the family on their holiday, and strange things begin to happen.The boys suddenly find themselves transported back 300 years in time, where they meet up with the notorious Captain Jonas Black and his evil boatswain, Billhook, as well as a creepy little man who seems to shadow the boys’ every move in the present day.Your whole family will enjoy Toby and the Pirates, featuring a pirate ship, scary caves, and Spanish doubloons. The story is fast moving with lots of twists and turns. Ahoy, matey!

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Strategic Book Publishing

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1622127307

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450 More Story Stretchers for the Primary Grades

Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books

By: Shirley C. Raines

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450 More Story Stretchers for the Primary Grades

Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books

By: Shirley C. Raines

Activities to expand children's favorite books. Primary grades.

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Gryphon House, Inc.

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0876591675

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9780876591673

Climbing The Bookshelves

The autobiography of Shirley Williams

By: Shirley Williams

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Climbing The Bookshelves

The autobiography of Shirley Williams

By: Shirley Williams

That politics was the most exciting of all the exciting things in the world I never doubted' Shirley Williams was born to politics. As well as being influenced by her mother, Vera Brittan, her father George Catlin, a leading political scientist, encouraged his daughter to have high ambitions for herself - including daring to climb the bookshelves in his library. Elected as MP for Hitchin in 1964, she was a member of the Wilson and Callaghan governments and was also the Secretary of State for Education. As one of the 'Gang of Four' Shirley Williams famously broke away from the Labour Party to found the SDP in 1981 and later supported its merger with the Liberal Party to form the Liberal Democrats. This is her story. Praise for Climbing the Bookshelves 'Very few politicians are loved, but Shirley Williams was one' Independent 'She speaks human, which is a surprisingly rare political talent' Guardian 'Decent, sensible, honest and endearing, this book is Shirley Williams to a T' The Times

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Virago

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0748116125

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9780748116126

The Enchanted Land Eighth Hill

By: Shirley M. Denmon

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The Enchanted Land Eighth Hill

By: Shirley M. Denmon

Shirley M. Denmon is a native of Rome, Georgia. She is a great writer and has written other books of great quality and value. However, this most recent book, Rome, Georgia: The Enchanted Land Eighth Hill, express and exemplifies her deep passion and desire to expose to the world contributions and accomplishments made by residents that lived and yet live on the Enchanted Land Eighth Hill. She recognizes that for many years Americans of Africa descent has not received proper recognition for their positive abilities in many aspects of life, and, therefore wishes to provide through her writings, a reason and desire for readers to continue to read about their accomplishments. Readers will be interested in her voice as a writer because of her unique ability to illustrate through her God given talent and ability, a clear and specific style of writing. She received her secondary education in the Rome City Schools and received an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science from Georgia Highland College.

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AuthorHouse

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145208954X

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9781452089546

Nostalgically Yours, Shirley

By: Shirley Bragg Farley

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Nostalgically Yours, Shirley

By: Shirley Bragg Farley

This story of an American family needs to be told. It reveals the love they held for each other, along with the pain, neglect, and wrong decisions parents sometimes make in trying to raise a family. Their disappointing choices often reflected on the nine children, the feelings of abandonment and rejection, which they fought hard to overcome. Many obstacles arose; alcohol prevailed; so did the anguish of sexual abuse and the loss of loved ones, (to early in their lives), which took dynamic courage from the remaining to survive the odds. Those that succeeded have accomplished more than deemed possible, capturing happiness with their own families. Those who did not survive will always be alive in their memories, leaving behind a powerful impact upon their lives. A captivating book, easy to read that will leave readers with a better understanding of the desires and hardships some people have to endure, when growing up.

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iUniverse

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149174555X

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A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics

By: Shirley V. Hodgson,William D. Foulkes,Charis Eng,Eamonn R. Maher

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A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics

By: Shirley V. Hodgson,William D. Foulkes,Charis Eng,Eamonn R. Maher

This is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the diagnosis, clinical features and management of inherited disorders conferring cancer susceptibility. It is fully updated with much molecular, screening and management information. It covers risk analysis and genetic counselling for individuals with a family history of cancer. It also discusses predictive testing and the organisation of the cancer genetics service. There is information about the genes causing Mendelian cancer predisposing conditions and their mechanism of action. It aims to provide such details in a practical format for geneticists and clinicians in all disciplines.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1447123751

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9781447123750

West of Hell's Fringe

Crime, Criminals, and the Federal Peace Officer in Oklahoma Territory, 1889-1907

By: Glenn Shirley

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West of Hell's Fringe

Crime, Criminals, and the Federal Peace Officer in Oklahoma Territory, 1889-1907

By: Glenn Shirley

Presents an account of crime in Oklahoma Territority from 1889 to 1907.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806122641

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9780806122649

More Story Stretchers

More Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books

By: Shirley C. Raines,Robert J. Canady

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More Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books

By: Shirley C. Raines,Robert J. Canady

Includes 450 lesson plans for use with 90 titles.

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Gryphon House, Inc.

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0876591535

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9780876591536

Story Stretchers

Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books

By: Shirley C. Raines,Robert J. Canady

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Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books

By: Shirley C. Raines,Robert J. Canady

Activities for 90 different children's books, covering time, art, cooking and snack time, creative dramatics, housekeeping and dress-up, music, movement, block building, science fun, nature study, library, mathematics (math fun).

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0876591195

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9780876591192

Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care

By: Sat Bir Khalsa,Lorenzo Cohen,Timothy McCall,Shirley Telles

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Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care

By: Sat Bir Khalsa,Lorenzo Cohen,Timothy McCall,Shirley Telles

The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care is a professional-level textbook with contributions by multiple expert researchers and therapists in the field. This book brings together the science and the practice of yoga therapysupports the emergence of yoga therapy as a credible professioncomprehensively summarizes research findings and their practical implications for professionals who use yoga or refer patients for yoga practiceincludes chapter contributions by leading biomedical researchers of yogareviews the scientific evidence base for yoga for a wide variety of medical conditionsProvides brief contributions by expert yoga therapists describing practical implementation issues relevant to yoga for specific conditions.The editors include three eminent yoga therapy researchers and one renowned practitioner in the field. They have brought together an experienced team of researchers and yoga therapist contributors. Contents: Section 1: Introduction to Yoga and Yoga Therapy 1. Introduction to yoga in health care 2. History, philosophy and practice of yoga 3. History, philosophy and practice of yoga therapy 4. Research on the psychophysiology of yoga Section 2: Mental Health Conditions 5. Yoga therapy for depression 6. Yoga therapy for anxiety 7. Yoga therapy for other mental health conditions Section 3: Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions 8. Yoga therapy for back conditions 9. Yoga therapy for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions 10. Yoga therapy for neurological and immune conditions Section 4: Endocrine Conditions 11. Yoga therapy for diabetes 12. Yoga therapy for metabolic syndrome and weight control Section 5: Cardiorespiratory Conditions 13. Yoga therapy for heart disease 14. Yoga therapy for hypertension 15. Yoga therapy for respiratory conditions Section 6: Cancer 16. Yoga therapy during cancer treatment 17. Yoga therapy for cancer survivors Section 7: Special Populations 18. Yoga therapy for pediatrics 19. Yoga therapy for geriatrics 20. Yoga therapy for obstetrics and gynaecology 21. Yoga as prevention and wellness Section 8: Practical and Future Considerations 22. Implementation of yoga therapy 23. Future directions in research and clinical care

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1912085194

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9781912085194

Modern Foreign Languages

Teaching School Subjects 11-19

By: Norbert Pachler,Michael Evans,Shirley Lawes

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Modern Foreign Languages

Teaching School Subjects 11-19

By: Norbert Pachler,Michael Evans,Shirley Lawes

This book is for newly qualified teachers and PGCE students of modern foreign languages. It covers the training standards for NQTS but goes beyond this with a focus on the subject expertise they bring into teaching.

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Routledge

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1134190654

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9781134190652

A Gallery of Her Own

An Annotated Bibliography of Women in Victorian Painting

By: Elree I. Harris,Shirley R. Scott

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A Gallery of Her Own

An Annotated Bibliography of Women in Victorian Painting

By: Elree I. Harris,Shirley R. Scott

First Published in 1997. This book is intended as a resource for anyone interested in the artistic contributions and activities of women in nineteenth-century Britain. It is an index as well as an annotated bibliography and provides sources for information about women well known in their own time and about women who were little known then and are forgotten now

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1135494347

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Rendezvous with Destiny

Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America

By: Craig Shirley

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Rendezvous with Destiny

Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America

By: Craig Shirley

“A first-rate work of insider history . . . A monumental accomplishment.” —National Review The election that changed everything: Craig Shirley’s masterful account of the 1980 presidential campaign reveals how a race judged “too close to call” as late as Election Day became a Reagan landslide—and altered the course of history. To write Rendezvous with Destiny, Shirley gained unprecedented access to 1980 campaign files and interviewed more than 150 insiders—from Reagan’s closest advisers and family members to Jimmy Carter himself. His gripping account follows Reagan’s unlikely path from his bitter defeat on the floor of the 1976 Republican convention, through his underreported “wilderness years,” through grueling primary fights in which he knocked out several Republican heavyweights, through an often-nasty general election campaign complicated by the presence of a third-party candidate (not to mention the looming shadow of Ted Kennedy), to Reagan’s astounding victory on Election Night in 1980. Shirley’s years of intensive research have enabled him to relate countless untold stories—including, at long last, the solution to one of the most enduring mysteries in politics: just how Reagan’s campaign got hold of Carter’s debate briefing books.

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Open Road Media

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1497636388

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Middleton

By: Shirley Paul Raynard,Middleton Historical Society

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Middleton

By: Shirley Paul Raynard,Middleton Historical Society

Middleton was first settled in 1651. The town derives its name from its location midway between Danvers and Andover, on a road well traveled in early times. It was once known as Wills Hill, an outlying part of Salem Village. In 1692, Middleton lost one of its residents to a witch hunt. The town grew as a farming community, yet it also had an important ironworks industry in the 1700s. Though a largely bucolic and agrarian community, two railroad lines and one trolley line ran through town, serving bustling industries and people looking for recreational activities. Middleton includes in its quaint history an ancient white oak tree reputed to be over 400 years old; an innovative seed farm, J. H. Gregorys; and an old domicile some say still smells of baked beans. Middleton captures the history of this communitys pleasant and social people.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439638608

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9781439638606

Sweet Spot

125 Years of Baseball and the Louisville Slugger

By: David Magee,Philip Shirley,Ken Griffey, Jr.

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Sweet Spot

125 Years of Baseball and the Louisville Slugger

By: David Magee,Philip Shirley,Ken Griffey, Jr.

Away from the game and the players for which it was crafted, the baseball bat is a sleek but humble creation. Yet in the hands of batters both young and old who have been stepping to the plate on diamonds around the world for more than a century, the bat is a powerful tool, capable of yielding lasting memories or making legends of a lifetime. And no bat has had more impact on baseball and the players of the game than Louisville Slugger, the tool of the trade used by millions-from the major leagues to college and youth leagues. In accordance with Louisville Slugger's 125th anniversary, the complete history of the bat, its impact on the game, and the ongoing story of Hillerich and Bradsby's family business is told in these pages. Blending firsthand stories from former and current major leaguers with details from more than 100 years of craftsmanship and contribution, this comprehensive history of baseball's bat and its impact on America's game is a must-have and must-read for anyone who has ever stood at the plate waiting on a pitch-or watched as a fan-hoping for a miracle.

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Triumph Books

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1600781764

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Inequality and African-American Health

How Racial Disparities Create Sickness

By: Hill, Shirley A.

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Inequality and African-American Health

How Racial Disparities Create Sickness

By: Hill, Shirley A.

This book shows how living in a highly racialized society affects health through multiple social contexts, including neighborhoods, personal and family relationships, and the medical system. Black-white disparities in health, illness, and mortality have been widely documented, but most research has focused on single factors that produce and perpetuate those disparities, such as individual health behaviors and access to medical care. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive perspective on health and sickness among African Americans, starting with an examination of how race has been historically constructed in the US and in the medical system and the resilience of racial ideologies and practices. Racial disparities in health reflect racial inequalities in living conditions, incarceration rates, family systems, and opportunities. These racial disparities often cut across social class boundaries and have gender-specific consequences. Bringing together data from existing quantitative and qualitative research with new archival and interview data, this book advances research in the fields of families, race-ethnicity, and medical sociology.

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Policy Press

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1447322835

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9781447322832

Citizen Newt

The Making of a Reagan Conservative

By: Craig Shirley

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Citizen Newt

The Making of a Reagan Conservative

By: Craig Shirley

The definitive, authorized biography of one of the most important, provocative, and visionary political figures of our time. In one way or another Newt Gingrich has been leading a revolution for most of his life. Citizen Newt is the definitive account of that struggle. Writing with the full cooperation of Speaker Gingrich and the players around him, New York Times bestselling author Craig Shirley captures the events, ideas, failures, and successes of Newton Leroy Gingrich—one of the most complex, influential, and durable political figures of our time. Returning to Gingrich’s childhood in Pennsylvania and his formative years as a young history professor, Citizen Newt moves through Gingrich’s first forays into politics and takes readers behind the scenes of the Congressman’s crucial role in the Reagan Revolution, his battles with George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and his masterly orchestration of 1994s “Gingrich Revolution” and the Contract with America, which catapulted him to national prominence and forever changed congressional and national politics. Drawing upon untold stories from Gingrich and those who know him best—political allies and opponents, Washington insiders and political iconoclasts, Capitol Hill staffers and colleagues—Shirley has crafted a fascinating, humorous, humanizing, and insightful account of a true American original.

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Harper Collins

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1595554491

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Reagan Rising

The Decisive Years, 1976–1980

By: Craig Shirley

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Reagan Rising

The Decisive Years, 1976–1980

By: Craig Shirley

New York Times-Bestselling Author: This account of Ronald Reagan’s political comeback—and rescue of the GOP—is “an engrossing, richly detailed saga” (Booklist). Includes a foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham Charting Ronald Reagan’s astonishing rise from the ashes of his 1976 presidential bid to overwhelming victory in 1980, Reagan Rising shows how American conservatism—and the nation itself—would never be the same. In 1976, when Reagan lost his second bid for the GOP presidential nomination (the first was in 1968), most observers believed his political career was over. Yet one year later, at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, Reagan sounded like a new man. He introduced conservatives to a “New Republican Party”—one that looked beyond the traditional country club and corporate boardroom base to embrace “the man and woman in the factories . . . the farmer . . . the cop on the beat. Our party,” Reagan said, “must be the party of the individual. It must not sell out the individual to cater to the group.” Reagan’s movement quickly spread, championed by emerging conservative leaders and influential think tanks. Meanwhile, for the first time in modern history, Reagan also began drawing young people to American conservatism. But it was not only the former governor’s political philosophy that was changing. A new man was emerging as well: The angry anticommunist was evolving into a more reflective, hopeful, and spiritual leader. Championing the individual at home, rejecting containment and détente abroad, and advocating for the defeat of Soviet communism, his appeal crossed party lines. At a time when conservatives are seeking to redefine their identity in light of the Donald Trump phenomenon, Reagan Rising offers insight into the development of Reagan’s optimistic and unifying philosophy, and offers lessons for both established Republican leaders and emerging hopefuls. “Chronicles the Republicans’ emergence from the wilderness . . . [The author] is a sure-footed and entertaining observer of the hurly-burly of national politics.” —The New York Times “An insightful, thoughtful history that reminds us of the renewal that occurred the last time the Republican Party was near collapse. It is the story of the lifeguard Reagan rescuing a drowning party. If only . . . ” —Landon Parvin, former White House speechwriter for Ronald Reagan

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0062456563

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Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, Volume II

A Project of the International Reading Association

By: James Flood,Shirley Brice Heath,Diane Lapp

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Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, Volume II

A Project of the International Reading Association

By: James Flood,Shirley Brice Heath,Diane Lapp

The Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, Volume II brings together state-of-the-art research and practice on the evolving view of literacy as encompassing not only reading, writing, speaking, and listening, but also the multiple ways through which learners gain access to knowledge and skills. It forefronts as central to literacy education the visual, communicative, and performative arts, and the extent to which all of the technologies that have vastly expanded the meanings and uses of literacy originate and evolve through the skills and interests of the young. A project of the International Reading Association, published and distributed by Routledge/Taylor & Francis. Visit http://www.reading.org for more information about Internationl Reading Associationbooks, membership, and other services.

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Routledge

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1317639707

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The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care, Second Edition

By: Sat Bir Khalsa,Lorenzo Cohen,Timothy McCall,Shirley Telles,Holger Cramer

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The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care, Second Edition

By: Sat Bir Khalsa,Lorenzo Cohen,Timothy McCall,Shirley Telles,Holger Cramer

This fully updated compendium of research, history, scientific theory, and practice amalgamates various evidence-based research findings and their practical implications for professionals who use yoga or refer patients to yoga practice. Chapters cover the implementation of yoga for various illnesses and conditions from paediatrics to geriatrics. The expanded second edition includes updated contributions from leading biomedical researchers and therapists, brand new research on telemedicine, chronic pain, and mental health conditions, and a new chapter specifically on the implementation of yoga therapy in medical systems and healthcare with a focus on international perspectives and public perceptions. This second edition now includes a more narrative tone, a 'How to Read the Book' section, and a significantly expanded index to increase accessibility.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1839976616

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9781839976612

Womenfolks

Growing Up Down South

By: Shirley Abbott

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Womenfolks

Growing Up Down South

By: Shirley Abbott

A classic that has been in print since its first publication in 1983, Womenfolks is both a personal memoir and a meditation on the often pernicious mythologies of southern cultural history. Shirley Abbott gives us the gritty, independent women of the backwoods, the South’s true heroines, whose hardscrabble world is one of red dirt and hard work—a far cry from the hoopskirts and magnolias of southern lore. As honest, vibrant, and remarkable as the women whose stories illuminate these pages, Womenfolks draws a vivid portrait of a rural culture beset by poverty and sustained by deeply rooted traditions. In her new preface to this edition, Abbott assesses what has changed—and what may never change—about the burdens of southern history and expresses her hope that the better angels of our nature may prevail in our still-new century.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1610756053

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9781610756051

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