The United States spends more money on health care than any other country in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD consists of 30 democracies, most of which are considered the most economically advanced countries in the world. The OECD data and other research provide some insight as to why health care spending is higher in the United States than in other countries, although many difficult research issues remain. This book presents some of the available data and research and concludes with a summary of study findings.
To save her people, she must steal the face of a god. For two hundred years, Jala's people have survived by raiding the mainland. By shaping the reefs around the Five-and-One Islands into magical ships, they can cross the ocean, take what they want, and disappear. Or so they have always believed. On the night after Jala becomes queen, a tide of magical fog sweeps over the islands, carrying ships form the mainland. Inside are a desperate people, driven half-mad by sorcery and looking for revenge. Now Jala--caught between her family's unending ambitions, the politics of the islands thrown into turmoil, and her unexpected love for the king--must find a way to save them all if she can. But there are greater powers at work, and the politics of gods are more terrifying than she could have imagined. To save the Five-and-One Islands she may have to leave them behind.
Germany has the largest population of any nation in Western Europe, and is the ancestral home of the single largest ethnic group in America. To do justice to this major nation, we have called upon the talents and research abilities of six long-experienced journalists, most of them living full time in Germany. The resulting book is up-to-date, printed in large, easy-to-read fonts and contains: - Dozens of spectacular photos - Full-color maps throughout including a helpful, pull-out map - Compelling and fun-to-read discussions of Germany's history, art history and current culture - Sample itineraries so you can make the most of your time in country - Savvy tips on how to avoid the crowds and save money, whether you're a luxury lover or a backpacker - Opinionated advice on historic sights, nature areas, museums and other attractions, with star ratings to help you quickly decide what to see and what to skip. The book also contains dozens of no-holds-barred reviews of hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues and shops, from authors who have visited them all, and so have the ability to compare.
Many women are just like Rachel Flemming, with no confidence, low self-esteem, and little encouragement. In the midst of her anguish, God transformed her life from one of sadness and pain to unspeakable joy. She was able to leave behind a life of shame and emotional nakedness to live her days fulfilling her God-given purpose. From Nakedness to Purpose is Rachel's collection of rhymes, poetry, and Scripture verses, all designed to help other women find what Rachel discovered in Jesus.
A life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options, from two top doctors in the field--Rachel Brem, a breast radiologist, and Christy Teal, a breast surgeon--who have also made the personal decisions to have mastectomies. No Longer Radical is an essential read for everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Leaders in the field of breast cancer treatment at George Washington University--Dr. Rachel Brem is director of breast imaging and Dr. Christy Teal is the surgical director of the breast care center--have created a life-saving guide for detecting, preventing, and treating this devastating disease. No Longer Radical puts control of your healthcare into your own hands. The book covers essential topics that women must be prepared to think about when their medical history puts them at risk for breast cancer, including: -Deciding whether mastectomy is right for you -Evaluating treatment options for every age -Understanding what recovery really looks like -What it means to take control of cancer care It is exceptional to have two women with their decades of professional expertise who have both been in the shoes of the patient--both women have a family history of breast cancer, with Dr. Brem having undergone treatment and Dr. Teal having preventative mastectomies. Written for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, received treatment, or have a history of breast cancer in the family, this invaluable book is the first of its kind to put knowledge and power in the hands of the patient.
A life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options, from two top doctors in the field--Rachel Brem, a breast radiologist, and Christy Teal, a breast surgeon--who have also made the personal decisions to have mastectomies. No Longer Radical is an essential read for everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Leaders in the field of breast cancer treatment at George Washington University--Dr. Rachel Brem is director of breast imaging and Dr. Christy Teal is the surgical director of the breast care center--have created a life-saving guide for detecting, preventing, and treating this devastating disease. No Longer Radical puts control of your healthcare into your own hands. The book covers essential topics that women must be prepared to think about when their medical history puts them at risk for breast cancer, including: -Deciding whether mastectomy is right for you -Evaluating treatment options for every age -Understanding what recovery really looks like -What it means to take control of cancer care It is exceptional to have two women with their decades of professional expertise who have both been in the shoes of the patient--both women have a family history of breast cancer, with Dr. Brem having undergone treatment and Dr. Teal having preventative mastectomies. Written for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, received treatment, or have a history of breast cancer in the family, this invaluable book is the first of its kind to put knowledge and power in the hands of the patient.
In this volume of the Little Honey's Little Adventures, follow Little Honey and her family in this Japanese language edition. In The Fish Story, the furnace has stopped working in the little white house where Little Honey lives. Little Honey and Angel cuddle to keep each other warm. But what will happen to poor Goldie, the little goldfish?
Lockets 3D Anatomy Cutouts provides a practical approach to learning human anatomy. It contains a series of paper cutouts that isolate various functional components and anatomical regions. In this authoritative resource, every student can label, colour in, cut out and join parts together to create in-depth, three-dimensional anatomical diagrams. This unique book encourages students to become active, hands-on learners away from the dissecting room. It is ideal for all students in health and medical-related subjects where an understanding of human anatomy is essential. Full instructions for each cutout, as well as questions highlighting important points, allow students to build a strong understanding of anatomical relationships and functions while simultaneously building a model that can be used for future reference.
Nanuq is so excited when she finds out she is going to be a big sister She thinks about all the fun things she will do with her new sibling. But when her baby brother is born, he cries all the time. Her parents are so busy with the baby, they don't have time for her anymore. Nanuq feels lonely. Is this really what being a big sister is like? See how Nanuq's friends help her understand that there are good things about being a big sister, too.
Learn all about traditional Inuit sports and games in this action-packed interactive board book, filled with adorable Northern animals Get ready to play Inuit games Join Tuktu and his friends as they show you how to play games like the one-foot high kick, muskox push, owl hop, and more. Start practising, grab a friend, and play along in this fun interactive book.
This is a legend, which is an old story that has been told for many years to tell how something happened. It was once believed to be true, but there is no way to know if the story is true or not. You just have to think about that Focus Skills: ck, e, u, r
In this story, Dad had two problems. First he made a mistake because he was thinking hard about his work. Then a big noise stopped him from hearing an important message. He was very sorry Focus Skills: ck, e, r, u, r, blends: (dr, tr)
Everyone knew that Grace loved cats and kittens. The only present she wanted was a real kitten. She was hoping that somebody would give her a pet kitten. She had presents of all different shapes and sizes. What do you think she got for her presents?Focus Skills: h, b, -ft, -tt, -pp
Have you ever had an invitation? What was written on it? Where did you go? Who was there, and what did you do? There was a surprise visitor at the party in this story.Focus Skills: ch, th, wh
Have you ever moved from one home to another? Sometimes animals get frightened when they move to a new house. They don't understand what is happening. How did Cleo the Cat get to her new home? Focus Skill: wh
Have you ever changed to a new school? Do you know somebody like Sanjay, who comes from a country far away? How would you feel if you went to a new school in a new country? What would be different there?Focus skills: long a (ay), long e (ea)
Go down the rabbit hole and create your own adventures in Wonderland with this curiouser and curiouser 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. From the Mad Hatter's tea party to croquet with the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat and Tweedledum and Tweedledee, rediscover all the best characters, memorable scenes and cultural references from the Alice stories with this beautifully surreal and surprising jigsaw. Alice fans young and old will delight in the fun facts and interesting insights behind the stories with the accompanying fold-out poster.
Written for 5 to 7 year-old this atlas is ideal for teaching Key Stage 1, helping to cover geography, history, science, citizenship and literacy requirements- Written by experts Professor David Wright and Rachel Noonan- Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society- 50 pages of clear, child-friendly maps showing our world today- Countries of the world brought to life with flags, illustrations and photos- Bold text, simple words and short sentences to encourage reading skills- Starts with the Earth as a Planet then zooms into each of the world's regions with maps and illustrations- Numbered balloons on each map link to photos of a real placeFully revised and updated, the atlas is for children aged 5-7 in the early stages of reading, with simple text to explain what is happening on the maps and illustrations - all compatible with National Curriculum Key Stage 1.Clear, child-friendly maps are combined with vibrant photographs and facts about the world. Guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps, encouraging the early development of map skills. Each colourful spread is illustrated with photographs and packed with fact boxes, curiosities, flags, stamps and simple quiz questions. Philip's RGS Infant School Atlas is both fun to use and easy to understand. The text is simple and uncomplicated to encourage early reading skills.
