With a fascinating new introduction on the proliferation and development of the field of whiteness studies and updated essays throughout, this much-anticipated second ddition continues to redefine our understanding of race and society. Also inlcludes three maps.
With a fascinating new introduction on the proliferation and development of the field of whiteness studies and updated essays throughout, this much-anticipated second ddition continues to redefine our understanding of race and society. Also inlcludes three maps.
This in-depth comparative study demonstrates that the hospital established in China - its planning and architecture, financing, and all aspects of day-to-day operation - differed from its counterpart at home. These differences were never due to a single, or even dominant cause. They were a result of a complex process involving accommodation, appreciation, negotiation, opportunism and pragmatism.
Chrétien de Troyes uses repeated references to Spain throughout his romances; despite past suggestions that they contain Mozarabic and Islamic themes and motifs, these references have never been commented upon. The book will demonstrate that these allusions to Spain occur at key moments in the romances, and are often coupled with linguistic riddles which serve as roadmaps to the manner in which the romances are to be read. These references and riddles seem to support the idea that some of their themes and motifs in Chrétien's romances are of Andalusi origin. The book also analyzes Chrétien's notion of conjointure and shows it to be the intentional elaboration of a sort of Mischliteratur , which integrates Islamic and Jewish themes and motifs, as well as mystical alchemical symbolism, into the standard religious and literary canons of his time. The contrast afforded by Chrétien's use of irony, and his subtle integration of this matière d'Orient into the standard canon, constitutes a carefully veiled criticism of the social and moral conduct, as well as spiritual beliefs, of twelfth-century Christian society, the crusading mentality, chivalric mores, and even the notion of courtly love . The primary interest of the book lies in the fact that it will be the first to comment upon and analyze Chrétien's references to Spain and the rich matière d'Orient in his romances, while suggesting channels for its transmission, through scholars, merchants, and religious houses, from northern Spain to Champagne.
After years of waiting, it is finally Libby Ryan's turn to shine at the Practical County Fair. Libby is filled with excitement as she and her granddad pick out two calves for her to raise on her family's cattle farm, in hopes of winning the annual steer competition. Against her father's advice, Libby gives the calves names, even though both steers will eventually be auctioned off. After a few months of preparing for the Practical County Fair, Libby finds that she is growing closer to her steers with each passing day, and the pressure to win Grand Champion is mounting. Luckily, Libby can count on her best friend to get her through most of the county fair chaos. Yet once reality sets in and she realizes that her steers will soon be sold to the highest bidder, the chaos in Libby's heart becomestoo much to bear. Michelle Houts lives on a grain and livestock farm in West Central Ohio with her husband and three children. This is her first novel.
Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions. NEW! Three new chapters address key topics: Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders; Drugs Used to Treat Headaches; and Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder NEW! Video and animation icons direct you to supplementary videos or animations on the companion Evolve website UPDATED! Accurate and current content ensures you are learning the most current drugs and treatment protocols EXPANDED! Additional coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model enhances The Nursing Process and Pharmacology chapter Medication Safety Alerts and Clinical Pitfall boxes, as well as Do-Not-Confuse and High Alert icons highlight the importance of safe drug handling and administration Nursing process application provides an overview of general principles of nursing care for each disorder, as well as specific nursing considerations for the drug treatment Medication Administration unit clearly and visually outlines assessment, techniques, procedures, and documentation for safe administration of percutaneous, enteral, and parenteral drugs Drug tables clearly outline generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications for each disorder Lifespan Considerations boxes for Children and for Older Adults draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to patients of those age groups Clinical Goldmine boxes focus on best practices in the clinical setting Extensive resources on the Evolve companion website, including math review, patient teaching guides, chapter review questions, video clips of medication administration, and animations of drug actions, help reinforce your understanding of key concepts
Medical and Educational Needs for Autism aims to provide understanding and assistance to clinicians interacting with ASD patients and their caregivers. This book is divided into two clear sections, first the medical coverage and second, an educational section. The first section includes chapters on sleep disorders, feeding/nutrition concerns, and medication. The second section focuses on the education component which includes IEP processes and activities for daily living.
Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology and prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review and practice the LPN/LVN’s role in drug therapy and patient care. Review questions make it easier to achieve the chapter objectives from the textbook, and patient scenarios help you develop clinical judgment skills. Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions ensure that you will be ready for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam. NEW! Three new chapters address key topics: Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders; Drugs Used to Treat Headaches; and Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder NEW! Updated exercises cover the new content in the text, including newly approved pharmaceutical drugs and treatments Case scenarios in clinical chapters allow you to review, practice, and apply clinical judgment skills Reader-friendly writing style and organization make it easier to review and practice nursing pharmacology concepts A variety of exercises, including matching, multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, and Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions help reinforce your understanding of key content
Michelle Au started medical school armed only with a surfeit of idealism, a handful of old 'ER' episodes to reference, and some vague notion about 'helping people'. This is the story of how she grew up and became a real doctor. Through her years in medical training, she also attempts to maintain a life outside the hospital as she and her resident husband decide to have a baby. A new mother struggling to balance long days and nights in the hospital with her 'real' life, Au finds herself in the classic struggle of working motherhood, trying to do two equally high-stress jobs without losing her sanity or sense of humour. THIS WON'T HURT A BIT is a story about the imperfect, occasionally ridiculous, never boring process of medical training and life outside it, where an ordinary person can learn the kind of doctor and mother she wants to be under the most extraordinary circumstances.
"How do you make love work?" Every single wants the answer to this pressing question, yet the answer eludes many of us as we search our personal experiences for the truth. Unfortunately, we too often get the same frustrating results in our relationships that we find when we don't check the owner's manual before assembling a piece of machinery. HOW TO MAKE LOVE WORK is the must-read owner's manual for anyone who doesn't have all the answers. This book provides comprehensive instruction on parts, accessories, and assembly for lasting love. Along with a complete guide to maintenance, trouble shooting, and tech support, HOW TO MAKE LOVE WORK offers readers practical, insightful love principles based on the love chapter in the Bible--1 Corinthians chapter thirteen. Michelle presents scriptural principles in a down-to-earth, easy-to-grasp manner, along with reflection questions that equip readers with new tools for transforming their relationships and challenge them to try new approaches to dealing with old problems. Those who are willing to do the work will find love working for them.
A lyrical coming-of-age story and an essential retelling of the colonial history of Jamaica. Originally published in 1984, this critically acclaimed novel is the story of Clare Savage, a light-skinned, middle-class twelve-year-old growing up in Jamaica in the 1950s. As Clare tries to find her own identity and place in her culture, she carries the burden of her mixed heritage. There are the Maroons, who used the conch shell--the abeng--to pass messages as they fought against their English enslavers. And there is her white great-great-grandfather, Judge Savage, who committed a terrible act of violence on the eve of emancipation. In Clare's struggle to reconcile the conflicting legacies of her own personal lineage, esteemed Caribbean author Michelle Cliff dramatically confronts the cultural and psychological brutality inflicted upon the island and its people by colonialism.
A brilliant Jamaican-American writer takes on the themes of colonialism, race, myth, and political awakening. Originally published in 1987, this critically acclaimed novel is the continuation of the story that began in Abeng following Clare Savage, a mixed-race woman who returns to her Jamaican homeland after years away. In this deeply poetic novel, Clare must make sense of her middle-class childhood memories in contrast with another side of Jamaica which she is only now beginning to see: one of extreme poverty. And Jamaica--almost a character in the book--comes to life with its extraordinary beauty, coexisting with deep human tragedy. Through the course of the book, Clare sees the violence that rises out of extreme oppression, the split loyalties of a colonized person, and what it means to be neither white nor Black in that environment. The result is a deeply moving, canonical work.
Michelle Singletary is a daughter, wife, mother, entrepreneur and most of all a Servant of most high king, our Savior Jesus. She has served in Ministry for many of years doing what was required and needed. Serving is from the heart no matter what the assignment is; one must be a willing vessel to fulfill it. This book is an assignment that was written to bring self-awareness, build relationship, enhance lives, give hope and compel many to come unto Christ "Jesus," our Lord & Savior. It's all about the way you live and your connection with God. What's your Spiritual Connection? Are you connected?
Michelle Singletary is a daughter, wife, mother, entrepreneur and most of all a Servant of most high king, our Savior Jesus. She has served in Ministry for many of years doing what was required and needed. Serving is from the heart no matter what the assignment is; one must be a willing vessel to fulfill it. This book is an assignment that was written to bring self-awareness, build relationship, enhance lives, give hope and compel many to come unto Christ "Jesus," our Lord & Savior. It's all about the way you live and your connection with God. What's your Spiritual Connection? Are you connected?
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist, a loving husband and father, an enthusiastic teacher, a surprisingly accomplished bongo player, and a genius of the highest caliber- -Richard P. Feynman was all these and more. Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From the Beaten Track - collecting over forty years' worth of Feynman's letters- offers an unprecedented look at the writer and thinker whose scientific mind and lust for life made him a legend in his own time. Containing missives to and from such scientific luminaries as Victor Weisskopf, Stephen Wolfram, James Watson, and Edward Teller, as well as a remarkable selection of letters to and from fans, students, family, and people from around the world eager for Feynman's advice and counsel, Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From the Beaten Track not only illuminates the personal relationships that underwrote the key developments in modern science, but also forms the most intimate look at Feynman yet available. Feynman was a man many felt close to but few really knew, and this collection reveals the full wisdom and private passion of a personality that captivated everyone it touched. Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From the Beaten Track is an eloquent testimony to the virtue of approaching the world with an inquiring eye it demonstrates the full extent of the Feynman legacy like never before. Edited and with additional commentary by his daughter Michelle, it's a must-read for Feynman fans everywhere, and for anyone seeking to better understand one of the towering figures- and defining personalities- of the twentieth century.
This is the third book in the series “Children’s Speech and Literacy Difficulties” and is based on research and practice with school-age children with persisting speech and associated difficulties. It focuses on the psycholinguistic nature of their difficulties, how to design intervention programmes, and how intervention outcomes might be measured. It will serve as a practical handbook and will contain usefuls word lists, tips and photocopiable sheets in the appendix. Each chapter will summarise recent research findings and close with a bulleted summary of the main points in the chapter.Provides an explanation of the psycholinguistic approach and how to implement it, and integrate it with other approaches.Includes case studies
Proven Strategies for Getting a Project LEED® Certified Here is the ideal guide for architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, facility managers, and building owners for understanding the project certification process for the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC), LEED for Core & Shell (LEED CS), and LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) rating systems of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC®). Written by an expert who is the President of Design Management Services, a LEED consulting firm?Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process engages readers by outlining the steps, roles, and responsibilities of the team members in a straightforward, chronological manner that helps streamline the certification process. With the release of the LEED v3 rating systems and a new version of LEED–Online, the Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process helps project teams to streamline the project team efforts and outlines the role of the LEED consultant and project administrator. Written for LEED AP professionals and building owners that need guidance navigating a project through the process, this book outlines each step in the design and construction phases including programming and post–occupancy. Serving as a valuable resource for anyone seeking information on how to get a project LEED certified, Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process features: An overview of the integrative design process.Understanding the role of a LEED consultant.How to build a successful team for a project pursuing LEED certification.How to register a project with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).Common pitfalls to avoid during the LEED certification process.Checklists to use during design and construction to keep the team on track.
Here is the ideal guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED AP O+M exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services—a premier LEED exam preparation provider— Guide to the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (O+M) Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process. Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance green building rating system, this book is an all–inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP O+M exam.
Expert advice on growing your professional service firm or individual practice through social media Showing professionals and their marketers how to accomplish familiar marketing tactics in newer, ways, Social Media for Professionals and Their Firms takes you step by step in putting social media to work for your professional practice. Whether you want to build your own on-line reputation, or are ready to explore new media for corporate marketing and communications, this book is the definitive guide for your strategic approach. Explores why the fastest and most leveragable way to expand relationships today is through the Internet Provides step-by-step approaches to successful professional blogging Discusses high-level strategies for effectively using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and bookmarking sites Includes pitfalls and success stories featuring notable social media trailblazers Timely and practical, this book shows you why new media is rapidly becoming the core way for professionals to reach their audiences. Whether your firm provides legal, accounting, financial planning, architecture, consultancy, or other services, Social Media Strategies for Professionals and Their Firms will show you ways to better reach and communicate with your customers.
The essential guidelines for leading effective change in your school From an education expert comes a much-needed resource that gives teacher leaders the strategies and tools they need to improve their practice and assume new leadership roles in their schools. The author outlines the everyday acts of teacher leadership and shows how to lead effectively through collaboration. The book also contains suggestions for leading change beyond the classroom. Discusses what works when taking on the role of teacher leader in a schoolContains proven strategies and tools for implementing school changeIncludes activities in each chapter that are teacher-tested and can be used by individuals, teams, or larger groups This important resource offers school leaders a much-needed guide for learning how to lead and implement school change.
