David Farrell

Bringing together ten leading researchers in the field of deliberative democracy, this important book examines the features of a Deliberative Mini-Public (DMP) and considers how DMPs link into democratic systems. It examines the core design features of DMPs and their role in the broader policy process and takes stock of the characteristics that distinguish them from other forms of citizen participation. In doing so, the book offers valuable insights into the contributions that DMPs can make not only to the policy process, but also to the broader agenda of revitalising democracy in contemporary times.

Insanely creative, laugh-out-loud funny, Insults May Vary is one of the finest collections of humor writing available today: a brain-on-fire romp through the craggy landscape of Western culture. Author David Ferrell combines eloquence with irreverence -- and vice versa -- as he answers questions no one has ever asked. What are the high-desert raconteurs jabbering about in Jerome, Arizona? Who started the alleged celebrity food fight at Spago, if it happened, and what was George Clooney wearing, anyway? Why did Ernest Hemingway abandon plans for his ambitious novel sequel, For Whom the Phone Rings? Ferrell's artistic audacity takes us from the bright lights of the spoken-word circuit to the forbidden realms of America's secret societies -- including, not least of all, an inside look at The Covert Anonymous Hush-Hush League. Ferrell's dark-comedy baseball novel, Screwball, was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection optioned by Universal Pictures. The author is a multi-award-winning former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, where he was a member of two Pulitzer Prize-winning news teams. Known for his sharp, lyrical writing style, he roamed the roiling polyglot metropolis from the teeming streets of Skid Row to the palm-shrouded mansions of Beverly Hills, breathing life into tales about homelessness, wealth, jailhouse violence, and extreme sports. Ferrell's gripping account of the Badwater Ultramarathon was featured in the anthology Best American Sports Writing. He and his family live in Long Beach, California.

A story of resilience, belonging, and the quest for acceptance.The Wilde family leave Africa in search of a home in this fictional memoir set during a time of global prejudice and intolerance. Shedding light on the struggles migrants endure while rebuilding their lives.The story focuses on the family's isolation and challenges to adapt to a new culture. They grasp the significance of acceptance and see it as necessary to gain approval.In New Zealand, they become friends with the Ncube household from Zimbabwe, who share the difficulties of raising a child there.A strong bond forms between Rorke and his colleague Tāne Williams. They uncover a common history of colonisation and explore the impact of immigration on indigenous communities.Their boss, Fran White, and regional manager, Hugh Biggete, intimidate employees who dare question the status quo.Despite encountering bias and mockery, the Wildes' remain undeterred in their journey. They stay away from fellow immigrants who resist change and continue to be rooted in their past.With the world's highest number of flightless bird species, will this foreign country, Aotearoa, offer them a comparable refuge?Where the Birds Don't Fly.

Heart disease, cancer, diabetes metabolic syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity - the diseases of western civilisation. What’s gone wrong? The Industrial Revolution and our staggering technological and economic development have provided us with unprecedented amounts of food, but is it any good? Renowned nutrition specialist David Farrell is convinced that much of it is not. Evolutionary, we are much the same hominid as our ancestors who first strode the plains of Africa, spear in hand. Our abundant but deficient diet (insufficient roughage, omega-3 fats, too much salt) is inconsistent with our evolutionary heritage. In this common sense and easy-to-ready treatise, David explains where we have gone wrong, and how we can get back on the right track. We have developed marvellously efficient agricultural techniques, such as factory farming of animals and genetically-engineered crops, but do they produce unhealthful, deficient food? Using a few simple dietary changes suggested by David Farrell, we can adapt our modern diet to reclaim the good health benefits enjoyed by our fit forebears.

A fictional biography that challenges the norms of history. Of apartheid, colonialism, heartbreak, love, and compassion.

Bree Fielding is starting her new job at Central Cinemas. She'll learn the ropes, meet people and watch movies for free. Mallory, a like-minded employee helps her see the truth about the people around her and challenges her world view. Set against a backdrop of domestic chaos 2 For 1 tracks the most formative year in the lives of the two teenagers as they navigate relationships, menacing managers, scandal, promotion, movie marathons and each other. Readers will love the behind the scenes world of Central Cinemas and the journey that Bree and Mallory take towards adulthood from Australian Author David Farrell.

It's Maree's 31st birthday and a grid of glowing green portals have appeared across the world. Is it a coincidence or something more sinister? Everyone on the planet has become obsessed with them, including her best friend Candice. Maree just wants everything to go back to normal... especially with her husband Leon. Why are the portals here? What could be waiting for them on the other side? This paperback is the combination of the three E-Books in the 'Portals' trilogy from Australian writer David Farrell.

'Twelve More' short stories about deception, infidelity and the supernatural from Australian Author David Farrell. It answers questions like: How do you steal a someones fingerprints? What is the formula for success? Why is Alan always in the bath? and many more. This collection includes stories of lost love, supernatural curses, murder, hypnosis, inspiration and things that happen in motels and public bathrooms. This collection of fictional tales is a sequel to his novel 'Twelve' which came out in January 2019.Twelve More features the following stories: Home Security, The Formula, Curse of the Werewolf-Zombie-Alien, Eavesdropping, Parking Queen, Daisy, Can I Buy You a Drink?, Party Favours, Inspiration, Parasite, Gaps and Two of a Kind. It is also available as a 6hr Audiobook

Just imagine: a never-ending supply of pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, turkey, appetizers, and ribs, all smoked to perfection by you. What better way to impress family and friends-not to mention your gullet-with your new culinary skills? Sound too good to be true? Indeed, for some people who are just beginning, merely choosing which type of smoker to use is intimidating enough, never mind learning how to use it. If that sounds familiar, The Old Fat Guy's Guide to Smoking Meat is the book for you.Crammed full of information, techniques, and tools gleaned from the author's years of experience, this guidebook provides beginning and intermediate smokers with everything they need to start producing classic versions of signature smoked dishes. Contrary to popular belief, smoking doesn't require special skills or expertise. The basic methods are easy, and anyone can learn them. This book covers everything from what type of smoker to purchase, to smoke many types of meat, and health and safety practices to follow. It also includes forty-eight classic recipes that you can follow note for note or adapt as you see fit. Even experienced smokers will appreciate the book's wealth of wisdom and simple step-by-step instructions. Learn the techniques in this guide and apply them, and even if you're the rawest beginner, you will quickly be transformed into a pit master or barbecue diva ...

Just imagine: a never-ending supply of pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, turkey, appetizers, and ribs, all smoked to perfection by you. What better way to impress family and friends-not to mention your gullet-with your new culinary skills? Sound too good to be true? Indeed, for some people who are just beginning, merely choosing which type of smoker to use is intimidating enough, never mind learning how to use it. If that sounds familiar, The Old Fat Guy's Guide to Smoking Meat is the book for you.Crammed full of information, techniques, and tools gleaned from the author's years of experience, this guidebook provides beginning and intermediate smokers with everything they need to start producing classic versions of signature smoked dishes. Contrary to popular belief, smoking doesn't require special skills or expertise. The basic methods are easy, and anyone can learn them. This book covers everything from what type of smoker to purchase, to smoke many types of meat, and health and safety practices to follow. It also includes forty-eight classic recipes that you can follow note for note or adapt as you see fit. Even experienced smokers will appreciate the book's wealth of wisdom and simple step-by-step instructions. Learn the techniques in this guide and apply them, and even if you're the rawest beginner, you will quickly be transformed into a pit master or barbecue diva ...

Twelve is a collection of unique short stories by Australian Author David Farrell.They focus on the themes of love, loss, passion and legacy. You'll never know what's coming next From the writer behind the time travel story 'The Glove' comes a collection you'll be thinking about long after you finish reading them. Have you even considered whether the outfit you'll die in is in your wardrobe right now? Did you ever wish you could experience a romantic evening from both points of view? Why is there a dead man in a flower shop? What would you do for fame? Was it a zebra crossing? What if your first love wanted to make a sex tape? And what's in those yellow pills Trudy is taking? Author David Farrell shares twelve rich and engaging stories in this one of a kind collection.

It's time to the fruit to fall but Adam the apple has other ideas 'You can't get rid of me that easily' is the story of an apple tree named Roger and a cheeky apple that refuses to do what he's supposed to. A cheeky and fun children's book by Australian Author David Farrell.

Relationships always need nurturing but sometimes couples can find themselves in a rut. For Rob and Celeste the honeymoon is over. In an effort to rekindle the romance in their relationship they take a trip to an isolated mountain resort.The weekend getaway takes a turn when Celeste's ex-boyfriend Gordon shows up, ready to execute a diabolical plan to win her back - no matter the cost. There are three sides to every story. The Last Resort is a thrilling new story from Australian writer David Farrell.

Having children will change your life in the most unexpected ways.After Ben Stanley's son is born he suddenly finds himself on a time travelling journey into his own past. For a man whose life hasn't turned out the way he thought it would Ben now has the chance to change everything for the better.Will Ben be corrupted by this newfound power? Or will he use it for good?This mind-bending journey through the best and worst times of his life will force him to re-evaluate what's important and ultimately what makes him happy.The Glove is an exciting science fiction adventure from Australian Author David Farrell.

From the authors of the award-winning Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care, this book provides a blueprint for success in today’s performance-based healthcare system. It presents a tested approach to delivering optimal care to each resident using a proven, coordinated bundle of key practices that include: Leadership that brings out the best in staffA communication infrastructure to support teamwork throughout an organizationA high-involvement performance improvement process that delivers quality person-centered care and prevents avoidable declines This practical resource takes long-term care leaders through the critical steps to achieve staff stability, strengthen coordination of care, and maintain the highest practicable well-being for each resident. It demonstrates how engaging staff in continuous quality improvement produces consistently high-quality care. Whether care communities are excelling or struggling, leaders can benefit from these performance-improving practices. Filled with candid, impactful personal accounts about implementing quality improvement in nursing homes, A Long-Term Care Leader’s Guide reveals precisely how leaders and their staff can do better, together.

What you do really does matter! This book is a must read for nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, and others in leadership positions in long-term care. It offers practical, commonsense, easy-to-implement approaches that will yield immediate positive results. It also serves as a wake-up call to leaders who doubt their impact and as an affirmation to leaders who struggle daily to do a good job. Let Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care open the door to new possibilities and set your organisation on a better course. Too often long-term care leaders feel overwhelmed by regulatory, financial, and corporate constraints and succumb to the myth that staff turnover is an inevitable cost of doing business. This book debunks this myth, revealing the powerful link between staff satisfaction and successful organisational performance that delivers high quality, high census, good surveys, and a healthy bottom line. Based on extensive on-the-ground experience with implementing and guiding hundreds of nursing homes through successful organisational transformations, the authors offer advice and wisdom that can make your organisation more successful, efficient and stable, whether it is currently struggling or thriving. Just a few of the take-home lessons from your this constructive guide include how toGet and keep the right staff, including how to identify ""triple crown winners""Reduce staff stress and promote solid teamworkBuild a positive chain of leadership that brings out the best in the staffConvert money now spent on turnover into resources to support stabilityImprove corporate support with an instructive ""Stop Doing List""Use quality improvement and culture change practices to achieve high performanceIncrease staff, family, and resident satisfactionMake a meaningful impact as a leader Watch these benefits unfold right before your eyes in one of the most unique features of this book: a journal documenting administrator David Farrell’s experience turning around a nursing home that was by all measures doing poorly. Through his difficulties, triumphs, tragedies, and everyday experiences, see how better outcomes are attainable by focusing on leadership practices that make a difference. Widely recognised as experts in the long-term care field, the authors of Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care combine their years of experience in nursing home leadership and management to create a resource that can transform how long-term care facilities are run.2012 National Mature Media Award (Bronze Award Winner)