No other book offers this inside look at the strategies of the Soviet leadership. John F. Kennedy did not live to write his memoirs; Fidel Castro will not reveal what he knows; and the records of the Soviet Union have long been sealed from public view: Of the most frightening episode of the Cold War--the Cuban Missile Crisis--we have had an incomplete picture. When did Castro embrace the Soviet Union? What proposals were put before the Kremlin through Kennedy's back-channel diplomacy? How close did we come to nuclear war? These questions have now been answered for the first time. This important and controversial book draws the missing half of the story from secret Soviet archives revealed exclusively by the authors, including the files of Nikita Khrushchev and his leadership circle. Contained in these remarkable documents are the details of over forty secret meetings between Robert Kennedy and his Soviet contact, records of Castro's first solicitation of Soviet favor, and the plans, suspicions, and strategies of Khrushchev. This unique research opportunity has allowed the authors to tell the complete, fascinating, and terrifying story of the most dangerous days of the last half-century.
This book fills an important gap in the existing literature on economic liberalization and globalisation in India by providing much needed ethnographic data from those affected by neoliberal globalisation. Based on ethnographic fieldwork and interviews, it reveals the complexity of the globalisation process and describes and accounts for the contradictory attitudes of the lower middle classes. The authors challenge the notion of a homogeneous Indian middle class as being the undoubted beneficiaries of recent neoliberal economic reforms, showing that while the lower middle classes are generally supportive of the recent economic reforms, they remain doubtful about the long term benefits of the country's New Economic Policy and liberalisation. Significantly, this book discusses and analyzes both the economic and cultural sides to globalisation in India, providing much-needed data in relation to several dimensions including the changing costs of living; household expenditure, debt and consumerism; employment and workplace restructuring; gender relations and girls’ education; global media and satellite television; and the significance of English in a globalising India.Globalisation and the Middle Classes in India will be of interest to scholars and students working in the fields of Sociology, Social Anthropology and Development Studies, as well as Asian Studies - in particular studies of South Asia and India - and Globalisation Studies.
This book fills an important gap in the existing literature on economic liberalization and globalisation in India by providing much needed ethnographic data from those affected by neoliberal globalisation. Based on ethnographic fieldwork and interviews, it reveals the complexity of the globalisation process and describes and accounts for the contradictory attitudes of the lower middle classes. The authors challenge the notion of a homogeneous Indian middle class as being the undoubted beneficiaries of recent neoliberal economic reforms, showing that while the lower middle classes are generally supportive of the recent economic reforms, they remain doubtful about the long term benefits of the country's New Economic Policy and liberalisation. Significantly, this book discusses and analyzes both the economic and cultural sides to globalisation in India, providing much-needed data in relation to several dimensions including the changing costs of living; household expenditure, debt and consumerism; employment and workplace restructuring; gender relations and girls’ education; global media and satellite television; and the significance of English in a globalising India.Globalisation and the Middle Classes in India will be of interest to scholars and students working in the fields of Sociology, Social Anthropology and Development Studies, as well as Asian Studies - in particular studies of South Asia and India - and Globalisation Studies.
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Recent developments in computer technology are providing historians with new ways to see—and seek to hear, touch, or smell—traces of the past. Place-based augmented reality applications are an increasingly common feature at heritage sites and museums, allowing historians to create immersive, multifaceted learning experiences. Now that computer vision can be directed at the past, research involving thousands of images can recreate lost or destroyed objects or environments, and discern patterns in vast datasets that could not be perceived by the naked eye.Seeing the Past with Computers is a collection of twelve thought-pieces on the current and potential uses of augmented reality and computer vision in historical research, teaching, and presentation. The experts gathered here reflect upon their experiences working with new technologies, share their ideas for best practices, and assess the implications of—and imagine future possibilities for—new methods of historical study. Among the experimental topics they explore are the use of augmented reality that empowers students to challenge the presentation of historical material in their textbooks; the application of seeing computers to unlock unusual cultural knowledge, such as the secrets of vaudevillian stage magic; hacking facial recognition technology to reveal victims of racism in a century-old Australian archive; and rebuilding the soundscape of an Iron Age village with aural augmented reality. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars and students of history and the digital humanities more broadly. It will inspire them to apply innovative methods to open new paths for conducting and sharing their own research.
Across the political spectrum, unwed fatherhood is denounced as one of the leading social problems of today. "Doing the Best I Can" is a strikingly rich, paradigm-shifting look at fatherhood among inner-city men often dismissed as "deadbeat dads." Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson examine how couples in challenging straits come together and get pregnant so quickly - without planning. The authors chronicle the high hopes for forging lasting family bonds that pregnancy inspires, and pinpoint the fatal flaws that often lead to the relationship's demise. They offer keen insight into a radical redefinition of family life where the father-child bond is central and parental ties are peripheral. Drawing on years of fieldwork, "Doing the Best I Can" shows how mammoth economic and cultural changes have transformed the meaning of fatherhood among the urban poor. Intimate interviews with more than 100 fathers make real the significant obstacles faced by low-income men at every step in the familial process: from the difficulties of romantic relationships, to decision-making dilemmas at conception, to the often celebratory moment of birth, and finally to the hardships that accompany the early years of the child's life, and beyond.
Across the political spectrum, unwed fatherhood is denounced as one of the leading social problems of today. Doing the Best I Can is a strikingly rich, paradigm-shifting look at fatherhood among inner-city men often dismissed as "deadbeat dads." Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson examine how couples in challenging straits come together and get pregnant so quickly - without planning. The authors chronicle the high hopes for forging lasting family bonds that pregnancy inspires and pinpoint the fatal flaws that often lead to the demise of the couple's romance. They offer keen insight into a radical redefinition of family life, where ties between parents are peripheral and the father-child bond is central. Drawing on years of fieldwork, Doing the Best I Can shows how mammoth economic and cultural changes have transformed the meaning of fatherhood among the urban poor. Intimate interviews with more than one hundred fathers make real the significant obstacles that low-income men face at every step in the familial process: from the difficulties of romantic relationships to decision-making dilemmas at conception, the often celebratory moment of birth, the hardships that accompany the early years of the child's life, and beyond.
Disaster Nursing: A Handbook for Practice covers all aspects of disaster nursing ncluding being a first responder, disaster volunteering, disaster management on site and in a hospital, disaster preparedness, and hospital and community nursing response in a disaster. The only text of its kind, this Handbook covers all topics pertinent to disaster nursing from a leadership standpoint.
The generational wars are about to begin: competing for entitlements, wrestling over taxes, dancing around the deficit. Today's children and grandchildren are tomorrow's taxpayers and social fabric. The authors of Payment Due contend that we are setting those children up for economic disaster.Former Representative Tim Penny (D-Minn.) knows how volatile the politics of the situation are he retired because he couldn't locate in Congress at large the institutional will (or stomach) to deal with the issues squarely. Political scientist Steven Schier understands the way in which the politics work against economics to solve the problem. Together, they take us inside the Capitol corridors to show us the lobbying, arm twisting, and pork barreling that goes on to derail policies designed to reduce the federal deficit. We get to play the Washington Monument game" along with the worst of the offenders and to see firsthand how three schools of deficit thought,the wolves, pussycats, and termites,each approach the prospect of cutting back federal outlays and weaning the great middle class from its own welfare dependency.A hallmark of the book is its three-tiered set of long-term entitlement reform proposals, complete with careful documentation of the contribution each recommended item makes toward reducing the federal deficit (or at least slowing its increase). Along with suggested short-term plans, these proposals give students the opportunity to try to solve both short- and long-term problems. Students will appreciate the timeliness and relevance of the book's argument to their generation's future plight, and all readers will benefit from the clear presentation of complex economic concepts and arguments essential to understanding the federal deficit debate,and to confronting the political, social, and moral payments now coming due.
Let's make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners! Grammar is the forgotten foundational skill! It plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar, through drills and memorization, no longer resonate with students. In today's fast-paced world, students need a more engaging and meaningful way to learn grammar that connects to their real-world experiences. That's where Not Your Granny's Grammar comes in—offering an innovative approach to teaching grammar that is both efficient and effective. In this book, authors Patty McGee and Tim Donohue introduce Grammar Study, their classroom-tested approach that blends explicit instruction and inquiry to address the challenges and gaps in traditional grammar lessons. The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized in flexible lesson progressions to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students in Grades 2-8. Guiding educators step-by-step in nurturing grammar knowledge and usage for both themselves and their students, this book Offers lessons and strategies that allow students to study grammar in the context of everyday reading and writing Emphasizes that grammar is not a static set of rules but an ever-evolving system that differs from community to community Provides time management principles for teachers to creatively integrate meaningful grammar instruction into their literacy or ELA block Highlights the importance of grammar in writing and clarifies the difference between spoken and written grammar Includes a robust grammar refresher to help teachers feel more confident in their grammar knowledge as well as an appendix showing alignment with Common Core Standards Drawing from the science of writing, Not Your Granny's Grammar revolutionizes grammar instruction so teachers can help students build actionable and detailed grammar knowledge and skills that enrich their academic writing for years to come.
Disorder erupted in Ukraine in 2014, involving the overthrow of a sitting government, the Russian annexation of the Crimean peninsula, and a violent insurrection, supported by Moscow, in the east of the country.This Adelphi book argues that the crisis has yielded a ruinous outcome, in which all the parties are worse off and international security has deteriorated. This negative-sum scenario resulted from years of zero-sum behaviour on the part of Russia and the West in post-Soviet Eurasia, which the authors rigorously analyse. The rivalry was manageable in the early period after the Cold War, only to become entrenched and bitter a decade later. The upshot has been systematic losses for Russia, the West and the countries caught in between.All the governments involved must recognise that long-standing policies aimed at achieving one-sided advantage have reached a dead end, Charap and Colton argue, and commit to finding mutually acceptable alternatives through patient negotiation.
From frontline experts on the topic—everything you need to know about COVID-19 and how it affects the heartCOVID-19’s effect on the cardiovascular system continues to drive increases in morbidity and mortality. Building a solid understanding of the disease spectrum is critical for accurately diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with heart issues in the time of COVID.Written by a team of experts who worked on the frontlines in New York City throughout the worst of the pandemic, COVID-19 and the Heart: A Case-Based Pocket Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource for providing safe, effective care for COVID-19-related heart conditions. Designed for quick and easy learning and on-the-spot clinical decision making, this practical guide is organized into chapters based on genuine clinical cases and provides the best approach for each one. The authors highlight key points throughout the clinical content for easy review, and provide up-to-date information on clinical trials/vaccines, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, therapeutics, monitoring, and patient education.Ideal for healthcare workers actively engaged in the ongoing pandemic and students seeking to build their expertise, COVID-19 and the Heart is the go-to guide to making the right clinical judgments with respect to the cardiac manifestations of COVID-19.COVID-19 and the Heart starts with the physiology of COVID-related heart disease, and walks you through COVID’s effect on:ACSValvular heart diseaseArrythmiaPericardial diseaseHeart failureShockThromboembolismHypertension
Everything you need to know about the latest cardiac devices and how to use them to diagnose and treat patients safely and effectivelyIn a critical care setting, time is often of the essence and there is no room for confusion about different cardiac devices-which are evolving at a rapid-pace. Understanding how to choose and use each of these devices correctly is crucial. Devices in Cardiac Critical Care addresses this important issue by providing thorough coverage of all the devices you are likely to encounter. Written in an engaging, conversational style, this accessible book will assist you in making effective clinical judgements.The book is divided into chapters based on genuine clinical cases and features a proposed approach for each case. In addition to the cases, each chapter covers indications, contraindications, mechanism of working, complications, troubleshooting, and includes figures and tables. Key points highlight important information for convenient, quick review. Devices in Cardiac Critical Care covers: • Resuscitation devices (airway, hypothermia and CPR)• Mechanical circulatory devices (right and left heart support devices)• Valvular devices• Arrythmia devices• Fluid management/hemodynamic assessment devices (including renal devices)• Respiratory support devices• Remote monitoring devices (Tele CCU)
The 80 rules you need to prepare for action in a medical disaster Here are 80 disaster management rules to reflect on, remember and follow in the immediate aftermath of an incident involving mass casualties. Each rule is a single-page long, providing the essential information to inform the most common critical decisions you will have to make in either a civilian or military environment. Written by clinicians with deep clinical and operational experience, these rules are concise evidence-based guidelines for all medical personnel dealing with disasters at the scene or in hospital. Based on the Major Incident Medical Management and Support system widely adopted in the UK, mainland Europe, Australasia and NATO, they are both authoritative and effective.
Whether you are a new member on the board of a nonprofit or a veteran member looking for a quick reference to the fundamentals, this book models best board practices in a straightforward way.A Guide to Nonprofit Board Success is a complete resource for the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your board position. Each chapter leads you to achievement in all aspects of your expected duties. You will learn how to read financial statements, understand various investment strategies, and fundraise and plan events. From your first meeting with your new colleagues to planning long-term goals, this book also offers descriptions of common scenarios in the boardroom to epitomize real situations and desired outcomes. Author Cynthia Jarboe has decades of experience partnering with and working for nonprofits, and has firsthand knowledge of how integral a collaborative board can be to the management and prosperity of a nonprofit.It can be overwhelming to understand board governance or to make a crucial investment without previous experience. Here you will learn the essentials of holding a board position as you prepare yourself for the role.
The job market is showing signs of a rebound. Are you prepared? As the economy begins to climb out of recession, job seekers who are prepared will be in the best position to land their dream job. How Hard Are You Knocking has been named in the "Top 100 best career books of all time" and has helped thousands of job seekers navigate this turbulent economy. A complete job search guide for those looking for an internship, a first job out of school, or a new career, Augustine takes readers from developing a job search strategy to landing their dream job. This book will guide you through the entire job search process in a comprehensive, yet concise and straightforward manner to provide you with proven techniques and critical knowledge to prepare you for your job search. Discussions such as how to target specific industries and companies, how to discover internships and job opportunities by leveraging your network, and utilizing social media, will allow the reader to get started in the right direction. In addition, techniques on how to make a good first impression, create a targeted results-oriented resume, and polish your interview skills will prepare the reader for personal interaction with the hiring company. Finally, dialogues on negotiation skills and what to do once you have the job, will allow the reader to maintain success throughout his or her career. In the face of a weak economy, corporate downsizing and global outsourcing, job seekers are facing a very competitive job market. The scarcity of jobs, coupled with an unusually high number of qualified candidates, means that job seekers today must be vigilant about setting themselves apart. It is not unusual for employers to receive hundreds or thousands of resumes for one open Position. With that in mind, it is exceedingly important that job seekers know how to approach their job strategy and utilize creative resources to differentiate themselves and show how they can make an immediate impact in a company or organization. To share insider secrets on finding - and landing - the job, Augustine created How Hard Are You Knocking: Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy which is the third edition of this acclaimed series. "For the last five years, we have been researching the job market, growth areas, and the industries that have been significantly impacted by the economic downturn. We have studied growth markets and industries projected to expand in the next ten years. We have conducted extensive research with hiring executives in order to understand their hiring criteria, candidate expectations, and growth plans for the future. We have led focus groups consisting of college students, entry-level candidates, and experienced job seekers and have conducted seminars and workshops for job seekers around the country. Finally, as business owners, we have interviewed thousands and hired hundreds of candidates at all levels in various geographic regions throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Through this extensive research and market intelligence, we have developed a thorough yet-concise guide that will help you land the perfect job."One of the country's leading career and employment experts, authors Tim Augustine and Lisa Mangigian draw on their experience as hiring executives with nearly 20 years of proven best practices for finding a new job, successfully entering the workforce, and taking a proactive role in your career. How Hard Are You Knocking will be one of the most important tools you leverage in your career. An essential roadmap to everything from: - Effectively building a job search strategy - Uncovering the rebounding firms and growing industries - Finding and utilizing job search resources - Leveraging the power of social media and your network - Managing your first impression with a powerful resume, online image and attire - Preparing for the interview - Negotiating your starting salary and continuously improving your professional skills throughou
