| Citizenship Social Work with Older People Malcolm Payne, St. Christopher's Hospice, London Older people play a central role in our society. Malcolm Payne outlines a new approach to social work practice with the elderly emphasizing the services that professionals can provide to guarantee the human rights of their clients and to empower them to achieve personal fulfillment throughout their lives. Details |
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| NASA Collection Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, NASA exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. NTIS features a collection of books from the NASA History Division. Details |
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| The Armenians in the Medieval Islamic World: The Arab Period of Arminyah—Seventh to Eleventh Centuries Seta B. Dadoyan In this first of a massive three-volume work, Seta B. Dadoyan studies the Armenian experience in the medieval Islamic world and takes the reader through hitherto undiscovered paradigmatic cases of interaction with other populations in the region. Dadoyan's work creates an open, dynamic continuity to Armenian history that is intellectually intriguing, aesthetically appealing, and close to lived experiences. Details |
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| That’s a GREAT Answer: Teaching Literature Response Strategies to Elementary, ELL, and Struggling Readers Nancy N. Boyles Complete, ready-to-go support to elicit great answers to open-ended comprehension questions from students who need it the most: K-5, struggling older readers, and ELLs. Second edition includes all Common Core State Standards-based objectives, step-by-step lesson sequences, templates, annotated bibliography, and CD with extensive additional resources. Details |
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| My Girls: A Story of Survival and Togetherness in the Inner City Graham Danzer My Girls: A Story of Survival and Togetherness in the Inner City explores the real, emotional, and raw experience of working with at-risk African American teenage girls. The book is based on Graham Danzer’s clinical study of counseling six teenage girls in a group setting at an inner-city public school. It explains what the author learned from the girls’ struggles and how he was able to penetrate through cultural, gender, and racial barriers. It tells a tale of reciprocal enrichment and enlightenment. Details |
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| Youth Xchange: Climate Change and Lifestyles Guidebook United Nations Youth Xchange Guidebook on Climate Change and Lifestyles aims to answer the questions that young people aged from 15 to 24 may have, and to inspire them in their daily lives. It explores the interrelationship between climate change and lifestyles through a scientific, political, economic, social, ethical and cultural angle and identifies actions young people might take towards more sustainable lifestyles. It channels the relevant information related to climate change in a less abstract and frightening manner, helping young people develop alternate visions and set goals towards improving their future. This guidebook provides information, case studies and useful tips around topics relevant to young people and their everyday lives, such as food and drink, travel and transport, leisure and entertainment. Details |
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| The Iron Knight Julie Kagawa Book four in the New York Times bestselling series, The Iron Fey. To Winter prince Ash, love was a weakness for mortals and fools. Then Meghan Chase, half human, half fey, smashed through his defenses, binding him with his oath to be her knight. Meghan is now ruler of the Iron Realm, where Ash cannot survive. And so he begins his quest to honor his vow to stand by Meghan's side. To survive in the Iron Realm, Ash must have a soul and a mortal body. But the tests to earn these things seem impossible. And along the way Ash learns that, sometimes, it takes more than courage to make the ultimate sacrifice. Details
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| Congressional Directory, 2011-2012 - 112th Congress Joint Committee on Printing The Official Congressional Directory, published by the United States Congress, is the official source for making the right connections to Members of Congress, their key staff, and important contacts throughout the Federal Government. This authoritative and comprehensive reference source, designed for quick, easy access, is organized alphabetically by State Congressional Districts, Committee, and Federal agency. In addition to complete contact information for all U.S. Senators and Representatives and key staff, including addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and Web addresses, the Directory contains: * Brief biographies of Senators, members of Congress, and the Judiciary * All committee assignments * Handy maps of Congressional districts * A comprehensive listing of officials of executive agencies, the Federal Judiciary, international organizations, foreign diplomatic offices * Complete name index Details |
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| Take Five! For Language Arts: 180 Bell-ringers That Build Critical-thinking Skills Kaye Hagler Unique bell-ringers for language arts help teachers in grades 6-12 transform the first chaotic minutes of class into authentic opportunities to practice critical-thinking skills. Ready-to -use, diverse and creative prompts include standards-alignment, supply lists, language arts links, assessment options, rubrics, and digital connections. Details |
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| The Ultimate Betrayal: A Renewed Look at Intimate Partner Violence Tricia B. Bent-Goodley The Ultimate Betrayal: A Renewed Look at Intimate Partner Violence is a complex problem that has devastating effects on every socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic group. In this groundbreaking resource, Tricia B. Bent-Goodley explores the cultural, historical, psychological, social, familial, and legal issues surrounding intimate partner violence. Listed at the end of each chapter are additional resources that readers can use to further their understanding, self- exploration, and knowledge. Details |
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| Saving June Hannah Harrington An intense and romantic debut novel. When Harper Scott’s sister, June, commits suicide and Harper’s divorcing parents decide to split the ashes, Harper steals June’s urn and embarks on a journey with her best friend and a mysterious and aggravating boy to take her sister to the one place she always wanted to go: California. Details
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| Lesbian and Gay Couples: Lives, Issues, and Practice Ski Hunter, University of Texas at Arlington Lesbian and Gay Couples provides counselors with the depth of research necessary to best support healthy same-sex relationships. This inclusive guide covers dating, non-monogamy, marriage, parenting, identifying intimate partner violence, and the importance of recognizing heterosexism in society and in oneself. Details |
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| North American Industry Classification System, 2012 (Hardbound) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has officially replaced the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The NAICS provides a consistent system for economic analysis across the three North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada, Mexico and the United States. The 2007 edition includes all of the Economic Classification Policy Committee recommendations for revision (presented in a March 11, 2005 Federal Register notice FR 70 12390-12399), with the exception of treatment of real estate investment trusts. NAICS provides a consistent framework for the collection, analysis and dissemination of industrial statistics used by: * government policy analysts * academics and researchers * business community * public. Details |
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| The Ethics of Cosmology: Natural Right and the Rediscovery of Design John C. Caiazza The universe can be viewed in two ways. One can admire the intricacy of the cosmological process on the physical, chemical, and astronomical levels. Or, one can look at this process as a result of design or providence. These two options should not preclude each other, Caiazza asserts; we should instead look closely at what science reveals about design. This volume offers an opportunity to reconcile the thinking of those who hold to traditional religious views on the origins of the universe and those who look to scientific explanations. Details |
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| Mental Health Atlas 2011 World Health Organization WHO's Project Atlas is aimed at collecting, compiling, and disseminating information on global mental health resources. Atlas 2011 presents updated information from 184 WHO Member States on available resources for treatment and prevention of neuropsychiatric disorders globally, by WHO region, and by income group. Mental Health Atlas 2011 shows that mental health resources within most countries remain inadequate. Moreover, resources across regions and different income levels are substantially uneven, and in many countries resources for mental health are extremely scarce. In comparing Atlas 2005 and 2011 there is some evidence of a small gain in mental health human resources. However, these gains are largely in high and middle income countries and not in low income countries. Results from Mental Health Atlas 2011 reinforce the urgent need to scale up resources for mental health care within countries. Details |
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| The Costs of Courage: Combat Stress, Warriors, and Family Survival Josephine G. Pryce, University of Alabama; Colonel David H. Pryce; Kimberly K. Shackelford, University of Mississippi The Costs of Courage introduces helping professionals to the warrior culture of the US military. This first-of-its-kind book is a call to serve active members of the military, veterans, and military families. The authors cover vital topics including combat stress, suicide, women in the military, and higher education for veterans. Details |
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| Student Engagement is FUNdamental: Building a Learning Community with Hands-on Activities Jane Feber Because students in grades 4-8 often learn best through hands-on activities, this innovative resource transforms commonly found supplies into engaging projects and activities that build student rapport and academic rigor at the same time! Flexible, easy to do and ready to go! Details |
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| Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers, 4th Edition Nancy Keene Childhood Leukemia is the most comprehensive resource available for parents of children with leukemia. The accurate medical information, practical advice, and comforting vignettes provide a roadmap for parents and caregivers from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. This book is beloved by parents and widely praised by physicians. Details |
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| If I Die Rachel Vincent Book five in the bestselling Soul Screamers series. Teen banshee Kaylee screams when someone is about to die. And when her scream is triggered at school, she must pair up with her arch-rival to face down a new threat—an incubus posing as a teacher, come to prey on students’ desires. Then Kaylee discovers a more personal danger—soon she may be screaming for herself… Details |
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| Capitalist Solutions: A Philosophy of American Moral Dilemmas Andrew Bernstein Looking to Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism, Bernstein identifies solutions to America’s problems that are both moral and rational - and that will work. This stimulating volume applies Ayn Rand's ideas to some of the most challenging issues of the day. In the process, Bernstein makes the case for the moral and practical superiority of capitalist solutions to contemporary social problems. Details |
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| Supplement to the 2009 Food Code The Food Code is an important part of the strategy for achieving uniform national food safety standards and for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our nation's food safety system. This Supplement, updates the 2009 Food Code, to address several recommendations made at the 2010 Meeting of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) with which the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) concur. The changes contained in the Supplement reflect the current science and emerging food safety issues, and imminent health hazards related to food safety. From 1993 through 2001, the complete Food Code was issued every two years. With the support of the CFP, FDA currently issues a new Food Code every 4 years. The next complete revision of the Food Code will be published in 2013. Until that time, this Supplement provides a means of incorporating into the Food Code several changes with which there is substantial concurrence among the federal agencies and the other stakeholders. The Supplement ensures that the most current food safety provisions are available to agencies planning to initiate rule-making activities prior to 2013. This Supplement provides other users of the Food Code, such as educators, trainers, and the food service, retail food, and vending industries, with up-to-date information of how to best mitigate risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness. Details |
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| NASW LAW Note: Client Confidentiality and Privileged Communications NASW General Counsel Client Confidentiality and Privileged Communications covers federal health privacy laws and regulations, state law standards, and practitioners’ ethical obligations in the following areas, confidentiality requirements, situations in which disclosure of confidential information is required or permitted, and privilege and the release of client information in legal proceedings. Details |
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| Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future, 2nd Edition Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie, and Kathy Ruccione More than 300,000 children, teens, and adults in the United States are survivors of childhood cancer. The treatments used to cure children often damage growing bodies and developing minds. This book, written by experts in the field, provides essential information about late effects, follow-up care, and navigating the system. Details |
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