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The United States and the European Union: The Political Economy of A Relationship (Contemporary European Studies Ser. #Vol. 8)
by Terrence R. GuayFirst Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Reading and Writing Cancer: How Words Heal
by Susan GubarAn important addition to the literature of cancer by an award-winning scholar and memoirist. Elaborating upon her "Living with Cancer" column in the New York Times, Susan Gubar helps patients, caregivers, and the specialists who seek to serve them. In a book both enlightening and practical, she describes how the activities of reading and writing can right some of cancer's wrongs. To stimulate the writing process, she proposes specific exercises, prompts, and models. In discussions of the diary of Fanny Burney, the stories of Leo Tolstoy and Alice Munro, numerous memoirs, novels, paintings, photographs, and blogs, Gubar shows how readers can learn from art that deepens our comprehension of what it means to live or die with the disease. From a writer whose own memoir, Memoir of a Debulked Woman: Enduring Ovarian Cancer, was described by the New York Times Book Review as "moving and instructive...and incredibly brave," this volume opens a path to healing.
How To Win Your 1st Election
by Susan GuberWhen this book was first published in 1987, many first-time candidates unabashedly referred to it as "the Bible." Now in a new, updated edition, How to Win Your 1st Election is a step-by-step guide to the entire campaign process, from raising funds right through handling election-day jitters. Want to know where to put up signs? What to say at a candidates' forum? How to dress to make the best possible impression? Let Susan Guber, who beat out seven other candidates in her first election, show you the way. How to Win Your 1st Election is an ideal book for aspiring candidates, campaign managers, public relations consultants and students of political science and U.S. government. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, it devotes entire chapters to topics such as hiring staff, managing the media, creating a public image, writing and delivering speeches, and campaign ethics. What's more, it's one of the few books out there that offers a full, comprehensive look at our country's unique electoral system-as seen through the eyes of an experienced insider. Susan Guber put this information to work for herself in three successful campaigns. Won't you try the same?
Reimagining the Human Service Relationship
by Jaber Gubrium Per Solvang Tone AndreassenThe traditional lines of demarcation between service providers and service users are shifting. Professionals in managed service organizations are working to incorporate the voices of service users into their missions and the way they function, and service users, with growing access to knowledge, have taken on the semblances of professional expertise. Additionally, the human services environment has been transformed by administrative imperatives. The drive toward greater efficiency and accountability has weakened the bond between users and providers.Reimagining the Human Service Relationship is informed by the premise that the helping relationship should be seen as developing in the interactive space between those who provide human services and those who receive them. The contributors to this volume redefine the contours, roles, institutional divisions, means, and aims of providing and receiving services in a range of settings, including child welfare, addiction treatment, social enterprise, doctoring, mental health, and palliative care. Though they advocate an experience-near approach, they remain sensitive to the ambiguities and competing rationalities of the service relationship. Taken together, these chapters reimagine the service relationship by making visible the working relevancies of service delivery.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organic Chemistry: Make the Grade with Simplified Explanations and Dozens of Practice Problems
by Ian Guch Kjirsten WaymanAn easy formula for success. With topics such as stereochemistry, carboxylic acids, and unsaturated hydrocarbons, it&’s no wonder so many students have a bad reaction to organic chemistry class. Fortunately, this guide gives college students who are required to take organic chemistry an accessible, easy–to–follow companion to their textbooks. • With the tremendous growth in the health-care job market, many students are pursuing college degrees that require organic chemistry • Ian Guch is an award-winning chemistry teacher who has taught at both the high school and college levels
Essential English Grammar
by Philip GuckerThis English grammar has been specially designed for readers with limited learning time, who wish to gain command of all the important points of grammar needed for everyday speech and comprehension, yet who do not wish to be unnecessarily burdened with archaic, highly literary, or seldom used forms. Summarizing all the major constructions, principles, and basic terminology, this book will provide readers with a firm foundation in essential English grammar.The text proceeds in easy, natural steps, beginning with simple sentence structure and advancing logically to more difficult constructions. More than 600 practice exercises and solutions make this an excellent home-study text. Organized with clarity and emphasizing explanation rather than rote memorization, this selective grammar can be used effectively as a course supplement, as an introduction for beginners, or as a reference for students and teachers.
¿Por qué estás triste?: Una historia sobre la depresión y su alivio
by Christel GuczkaVíctor espera ansioso las vacaciones para ir a la playa, pero en el mundo de los adultos las cosas no andan tan bien… los planes cambian. Luz, su nueva amiga, le enseña que los obstáculos se hacen pequeños cuando los enfrentamos. ¿De qué color te imaginas que son las emociones? Los días tienen muchas tonalidades. Quizá la tristeza llegue cierto día a tu vida y lo pinte todo de gris, pero recuerda que “tu mayor hazaña será la búsqueda de la alegría”.
Facets of Security in the United Arab Emirates (Europa Country Perspectives)
by William GuéraicheThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has elaborated its own philosophy of security. Driven by emergencies and increasing risks, both in the region and globally, Emirati authorities have developed a sense of anticipation as well as an agility to react promptly to new threats through the ability to assess the risks in any given situation. War and the avatars of conflict are a constant reality in the Middle East. Transnational threats, including the regional context, the war in Yemen, insecurity in the Levant and tensions with Iran affect the overall stability of the Peninsula and consequently that of the UAE. Owing to the inclusion of the UAE in the networks of globalization, non-traditional security issues are not relegated to the background. Issues such as COVID-19, immigration, cybersecurity and human trafficking need to be addressed domestically as well as globally. This volume offers a comprehensive and multifaceted examination of the traditional and non-traditional security measures present in the UAE that allow the country to remain politically stable in an otherwise volatile region, and aims to offer a comprehensive overview of all forms of security in the UAE.
Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations, The: A Step-By-Step Guide to Handling Employee Complaints & Problems
by Lisa GuerinThe Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations will help any manager, supervisor, or Human Resources professional sort out workplace problems, quickly and effectively. Use this affordable, step-by-step guide to investigate, document, and resolve every kind of workplace problem, from discrimination and harassment to employee theft and workplace violence. Get the facts on: deciding whether to investigate choosing an investigator interviewing and gathering evidence evaluating the evidence documenting the investigation taking action and following up This thorough guide provides all of the forms, sample policies, checklists, and sample documentation that employers need to conduct a successful investigation that will stand up in court. This edition also incorporates the latest legal developments in employment law, including updated 50-state charts on common workplace issues, Supreme Court decisions on discrimination and harassment, and more. Plus, you'll be able to download forms and listen to sample interviews and scenarios online.
Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations, The: A Step-By-Step Guide to Handling Employee Complaints & Problems
by Lisa GuerinThe Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations will help any manager, supervisor, or Human Resources professional sort out workplace problems, quickly and effectively. Use this affordable, step-by-step guide to investigate, document, and resolve every kind of workplace problem, from discrimination and harassment to employee theft and workplace violence. Get the facts on: deciding whether to investigate choosing an investigator interviewing and gathering evidence evaluating the evidence documenting the investigation taking action and following up This thorough guide provides the forms, sample policies, checklists, and sample documentation that employers need to conduct a successful investigation that will stand up in court. This edition also incorporates the latest legal developments in employment law, including updated 50-state charts on common workplace issues, Supreme Court decisions on discrimination and harassment, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to download forms online.
Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws
by Lisa Guerin Sachi BarreiroNavigating an employer's obligations under federal employments laws can be confusing and overwhelming. The FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA--it can be difficult just to keep the acronyms straight! With the The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, you'll learn the ins and outs of the 20 major federal employment laws, including: which businesses must comply with each law what each law allows and prohibits which federal agency enforces each law and practical tips to remain within the scope of the law Each chapter is dedicated to explaining and demystifying one federal employment law, including: the Americans with Disabilities Act the Family and Medical Leave Act the Fair Labor Standards Act the National Labor Relations Act the Equal Pay Act and much more Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself--get The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws.
Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, The
by Lisa Guerin Sachi BarreiroQuick answers to questions about 20 Key Employment Laws With the The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the most important national employment laws, including: which businesses must comply with each law what each law allows and prohibits which federal agency enforces each law and practical tips to avoid violations of the law Each chapter is dedicated to explaining and demystifying one federal employment law, including the: Americans with Disabilities Act Family and Medical Leave Act Fair Labor Standards Act Immigration Reform and Control Act National Labor Relations Act Pregnancy Discrimination Act Equal Pay Act and much more. Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself -- get The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws.
Slantwise Moves: Games, Literature, and Social Invention in Nineteenth-Century America (Material Texts)
by Douglas A. GuerraIn 1860, Milton Bradley invented The Checkered Game of Life. Having journeyed from Springfield, Massachusetts, to New York City to determine interest in this combination of bright red ink, brass dials, and character-driven decision-making, Bradley exhausted his entire supply of merchandise just two days after his arrival in the city; within a few months, he had sold forty thousand copies. That same year, Walt Whitman left Brooklyn to oversee the printing of the third edition of his Leaves of Grass in Massachusetts. In Slantwise Moves, Douglas A. Guerra sees more than mere coincidence in the contemporary popularity of these superficially different cultural productions. Instead, he argues, both the book and the game were materially resonant sites of social experimentation—places where modes of collectivity and selfhood could be enacted and performed.Then as now, Guerra observes, "game" was a malleable category, mediating play in various and inventive ways: through the material forms of pasteboard, paper, and india rubber; via settings like the parlor, lawn, or public hall; and by mutually agreed-upon measurements of success, ranging from point accumulation to the creation of humorous narratives. Recovering the lives of important game designers, anthologists, and codifiers—including Anne Abbot, William Simonds, Michael Phelan, and the aforementioned Bradley—Guerra brings his study of commercially produced games into dialogue with a reconsideration of iconic literary works. Through contrapuntal close readings of texts and gameplay, he finds multiple possibilities for self-fashioning reflected in Bradley's Life and Whitman's "Song of Myself," as well as utopian social spaces on billiard tables and the pages of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Blithedale Romance alike.Highlighting meaningful overlap in the production and reception of books and games, Slantwise Moves identifies what the two have in common as material texts and as critical models of the mundane pleasures and intimacies that defined agency and social belonging in nineteenth-century America.
Jahangir and the Jesuits: With an Account of the Benedict Goes and the Mission to Pegu
by From the GuerreiroFirst published in 1930. 'The book is full of splendour and strange scenes' NationThe Relations of Fernão Guerreiro, from which the three narratives in this volume have been taken, constitute a complete history of the missionary undertakings of the Society of Jesus in the East Indies, China, Japan and Africa during the first decade of the seventeenth century. The work was compiled from the annual letters and reports sent to Europe from the various missionary centres. The original work, which until this edition was published in 1930, had never been reprinted. The only complete copy exists in the British Museum Library, in London.
Post-Western Histories of Architecture (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Pilar Maria Guerrieri Marco BiraghiThis book seeks to provide an alternative post-Western perspective to the history of contemporary architecture. It puts forward detailed critical analyses of various areas of the world, including Europe, Latin America, Africa, China, Australia, India and Japan, where particular movements of architecture have developed as active ‘political acts’. The authors focus on a broad spectrum of countries, architectures and architects that have developed a design approach closely linked to the building context. The concept of context is broad and includes various economic, social, cultural, political and natural aspects. In all cases, the architects selected in this book have chosen to view context as an opportunity. However, each architect has considered certain specific aspects of context: some have been very attentive to the social context, others to material aspects or typological issues, and still others to aspects related to political visions or economic factors. The analysis critically highlights interesting, creative and respectful design approaches towards local conditions, such as sustainability in Nordic Europe, climate-conscious design in Africa, and the ‘bottom-up’ sensitivity of India. The book’s main aim is to retrace, through both theoretical arguments and case studies, the debate that focuses on politics and the environment. Thanks to its valuable examples, this book strives to make a conscious contribution to establishing a bulwark against the current ‘flattening-out’ processes that architecture is experiencing. This book will be of relevance to researchers, teachers and students interested in the history of architecture, architecture and planning, and postcolonial studies.
Led Zeppelin All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track (All The Songs Ser.)
by Jean-Michel Guesdon Philippe MargotinTake a deep dive into the innovative recording history of Led Zeppelin, in this newest addition to the fan-favorite All the Songs series.Fifty years after their first practice in a Soho basement, Led Zeppelin continues to fascinate new generations of listeners. While their legendary back-stage debauchery has been written about extensively in other books, All the Songs is all about the music, detailing the studio magic and inspiration that made all nine albums go platinum, including Led Zeppelin IV which was certified x23 platinum and has sold more than 37 million copies worldwide. Studio stories will include their productive time at Headley Grange in Wales, a poorly-heated former poorhouse where they recorded parts of Led Zeppelin III, Led Zeppelin IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti. And how the first album was recorded in three weeks but their second took six months, done while the band was on a world tour. They carried the masters of the recording session in a steamer trunk wherever they went. Out of these chaotic sessions came the "Whole Lotta Love," which was finished in New York with Hendrix engineer Eddie Kramer helping create the psychedelic middle part, as well as "The Lemon Song," which was cut live in the studio. Page worked feverishly with Kramer to mix the LP on a primitive 12-channel Altec board in a two-day span. Fans will also learn the genesis of their lyrics, the inspiration for their album covers, the instruments used, and the contributions of engineers such as Andy Johns, who helped create the iconic drum sound on "When the Levee Breaks" by recording Bonham at the bottom of a stairwell.
The Politics of United States Foreign Aid (Routledge Library Editions: Development)
by George M. GuessFirst published in 1987, this reissue explores contemporary United States foreign aid policies and thinking in the Reagan era. The author argues that aid policy is often confused as a result of bureaucratic decision-making processes. The book contrasts the experience of the many countries where aid-giving has produced unwished-for effects with the few countries where the desired results have occurred. The author concludes by arguing for a new approach to aid-giving by the United States.
Cultural Anthropology Fieldwork Journal
by Kenneth J. GuestEthnographic fieldwork is one of the most fundamental tools for anthropological study. The step-by-step exercises in Ken Guest's Cultural Anthropology Fieldwork Journal encourage students to apply the concepts they are learning in class and observe, question, and generate their data about the places, relationships, and networks that they may take for granted in everyday life: from friendships, family dynamics, and consumption habits to classrooms, places of worship, smartphones, and their own homes.
Women Rulers Throughout the Ages: An Illustrated Guide
by Guida M. Jackson-LauferAlphabetically from Absh Khatun, 13th century Queen of Persia, to Dr. Sibongile Zungu, chief in 1993 of the South African Madlebe Tribe, independent scholar Jackson updates her book Women Who Ruled by adding those who have served in the last decade. The volume includes entries running from a paragraph to three pages a useful geographical chronology by century and b&w representations of rulers from Carthage's legendary founder Dido to Jenny Shipley, New Zealand's Prime Minister since 1997. Includes some powers behind the throne like Diane de Poitiers but not Marie Antoinette or Eva Peron.
A Handbook for the Prospective Guide Dog Handler
by Guide Dog Users Inc.A handbook full of information for those considering getting a guide dog.
Entrepreneur's Guide To Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets
by Gilbert GuideToday, virtually all companies, artists, and innovators run the risk of losing their competititve edge-and big money-by not adequately safeguarding their intellectual property. Written by an expert in intellectual property law, this is the first book to address the full range of legal protections available-patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing-with innovative information you won't find elsewhere, including: Legal landmines every successful entrepreneur must avoid Business practices that can be protected-but are often overlooked Protecting your intellectual property on the Internet What are your ideas and the rights to them really worth? Why trade secrets are a powerful and under-utilized protection Lessons learned from Amazon.com, Microsoft, and other elite entrepreneurs How even smart, savvy AOL lost exclusive trademarks, including "YOU'VE GOT MAIL!" The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Licensing is the definitive guide for the entrepreneur and innovator who is ready to protect what he or she has created-a
Moon Amsterdam Walks (Travel Guide)
by Moon Travel GuidesExperience Amsterdam like a local: on foot! Wander along Amsterdam's sparkling canals and bask in the diversity of its village vibes and cosmopolitan culture with Moon Amsterdam Walks. This full-color guide features: Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including the Center, Westerpark, the Jordaan, De Pijp, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions; Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guide; Curated "Top Ten" lists for restaurants, nightlife, museums, and Sunday activities; The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Stroll the canals and admire postmodern architecture, or discover unique boutiques and emerging designers in the buzzing central district. Make like the locals and rent a bike, ride along busy boulevards, and break for a picnic or movie screening at a public park. Explore the city's history in its myriad museums, or peruse contemporary art exhibits in industrial-style galleries. Sip craft beer at a traditional brewery, or artisanal coffee at an outdoor café. Sample seasonal dishes at a trendy farm-to-table restaurant, and dance the night away to DJ sets at the city's hippest nightclubs; Public transportation options, including bike rentals, tram or metro, and ferry; Practical tips for first-time visitors, including average costs, where you'll need to make a reservation, public holidays, and getting to and from the airport. With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore Amsterdam at your own pace, without missing a beat.
Moon Amsterdam Walks (Travel Guide)
by Moon Travel GuidesWander along Amsterdam's sparkling canals, soak up the village vibes and cosmopolitan culture, and experience Amsterdam like a local: on foot!Walk through the city's coolest neighborhoods like the Center, Westerpark, the Jordaan, De Pijp, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directionsFind your scene with top ten lists for restaurants, nightlife, museums, and moreGet to know the real Amsterdam: Stroll the canals and admire postmodern architecture or peruse unique boutiques in the buzzing central district. Make like a local and rent a bike, ride along busy boulevards, and break for a picnic at a public park. Sip a tripel or witbier at a traditional brewery or artisanal coffee at an outdoor café. Uncover the city's history in its many museums or check out contemporary art exhibits in industrial-style galleries. Feast on a farm-to-table spread at a trendy restaurant and dance the night away to DJ sets at the city's popular nightclubsEscape the crowds at locally-loved spots and under-the-radar favoritesExplore on the go with foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, all in a handy guide that fits in your pocketWith creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can experience Amsterdam at your own pace without missing a beat.Hit the ground running with more Walks guides, like Moon Barcelona Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon New York City Walks, Moon London Walks, Moon Paris Walks, and Moon Rome Walks.
Moon Barcelona Walks (Travel Guide)
by Moon Travel GuidesExperience Barcelona like a local: on foot! Wander "Barça's" ancient alleys and beachfront boulevards, savor the sunshine and sangria, and discover the city's hip hot spots and bohemian hangouts with Moon Barcelona Walks. This full-color guide features:Six customizable walks through the city's liveliest neighborhoods, including El Born, Gràcia, Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions; Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map in a handy, portable guide; Curated "Top Ten" lists for architecture, restaurants, Sunday activities, and nightlife, for visitors looking to hit the highlights; The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Browse designer boutiques and pop in to a trendy coffee shop, or stroll the beaches of Barceloneta to bask in the culture of an authentic fishing neighborhood. Marvel at the Sagrada Familia, or admire gothic architecture as you stroll the medieval streets of the historic barri. Walk through an old Olympic village, wander through Park Güell, and see the famed works of Picasso and Gaudi. Sip sangria by the beach, sample classic and modern tapas, and discover the hippest bars and clubs for a night on the town; Public transportation options, including the metro, bus, or bike rental; Tips for first-time visitors, including national holidays, where you'll need to make a reservation, and getting to and from the airport; With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore Barcelona at your own pace, without missing a beat.
Moon Berlin Walks (Travel Guide)
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