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World Cup Women: Megan, Alex, and the Team USA Soccer Champs
by Meg WaltersThis is the illustrated story of 23 soccer players who worked together to become World Cup champions and heroes to millions of men, women, boys, and girls across America and around the world. In July 2019, a record number of people all around the world tuned in to watch the Women's World Cup, which took place in France. Fifty-two games, twenty-four teams, four weeks . . . one winner. Megan Rapinoe had waited for this day since she attended a World Cup game as a teenager, and Alex Morgan had set her sights on a World Cup victory of her own as she watched Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, and Team USA win in 1999. Years of hard work, determination, and practice put Megan, Alex, and their teammates in the perfect position, and they took full advantage. Rose Lavelle, Tobin Heath, Alyssa Naeher, Crystal Dunn, Ali Krieger, Julie Ertz, Carli Lloyd, and the rest of the US Women's National Team returned home from France with the title, the trophy, and their nation's pride, becoming the first team in history to win four Women's World Cup titles! New York City threw a parade in their honor, and fans lined the streets, clapping and cheering and chanting their names. These women were on top of the world—they'd come so far. They'd achieved their dreams!World Cup Women highlights Team USA's tournament experience and provides a glimpse into what shot them to the top . . . and what may keep them there a little longer.
World Made of Glass
by Ami PolonskyIris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she’ll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that’s off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she’ll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange? <P><P> In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS—and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself. <P><P> Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
World Vegan Feast: 200 Fabulous Recipes From Over 50 Countries
by Bryanna Clark Grogan“A culinary trip around the word that will introduce you to exciting dishes you never heard of and offer new twists on old favorites.” —Susan Voisin, founder of the Fat Free Vegan Kitchen blogLeading vegan cooking expert Bryanna Clark Grogan shares her vast knowledge of international cooking with over 200 stellar recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Developed over many years of travel, study, and research, these global recipes feature exciting dishes that you won’t find anywhere else. They include universal comfort foods: appetizers; grain, bean, and vegetable main dishes; “meats of the field,” brunches; and more, including hearty sandwiches, soups, salads, irresistible desserts, and an international bread sampler.World Vegan Feast includes tantalizing recipes such as:Greek-Style LasagnaPeruvian Sweet Potato ChowderSingapore NoodlesNepalese Green Beans with CoconutRose-Scented BaklavaMaple-Chocolate-Pecan Shoofly PieThis instructive book provides icons to indicate gluten - and soy-free recipes, as well as many dishes that can be ready in less than thirty minutes. The book also contains helpful sidebars and tips, and menu suggestions that can transform any meal into an extraordinary treat.“World Vegan Feast is destined to become a classic, with flavorful, inspired and satisfying meals from around the globe. It’s an extraordinary collection of delicious homestyle recipes, perfect for everyday meals to special occasions. This is the cookbook that you will reach for again and again!” —Julie Hasson, author of Vegan Casseroles
World War C: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One
by Dr Sanjay GuptaCNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, offers an accessible, data-packed answer to our biggest questions about Covid-19: What have we learned about this pandemic and how can we prepare for - or prevent - the next one?Frontline Covid-19 health journalist, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has barely left his primetime seat in his makeshift studio basement since the pandemic began (other than to perform brain surgery). He's had the insider of insider access to the drama's unfolding, including exclusive conversations with the world's top public health experts and behind-the-scenes scientists racing to find treatments and cures. And now he's sharing what he's learned in an audiobook that will answer not only all our questions about what happened, but also about how our world will change in the years ahead, even once we're back to "normal."As the doctor who's been holding America's hand through the crisis with compassion, clarity, and well-earned wisdom, he gives you the unvarnished story behind the pandemic, including insights about the novel virus's behavior, and offers practical tools to ready ourselves for what lies ahead. He answers critical questions: Can we stamp out the virus for good (and if not, how do we live with it)? Should we put our parents in a nursing home? Does it make sense to spend more on health insurance to deal with any long-term effects? How do you decide when it's safe to go to a public pool or schedule elective surgery? What should Covid survivors know about protecting their future health? What if you become a long-hauler with chronic health challenges stemming?World War C will give you hope for the future along with real information that leaves you more resilient and secure.(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One
by Dr Sanjay Gupta'If there is any "must read" book about COVID-19, this is, without a doubt, the one.'Peter Jay Hotez, MD, PhD, National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine'Drawing on his brilliant reporting from the front lines of the fight against COVID, Gupta has produced a book filled with hope and optimism that draws on the lessons of the recent past to give people a grounded sense of how to navigate the future.' Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code BreakerFrontline Covid-19 health journalist, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has had insider access to the unfolding pandemic, including exclusive conversations with the world's top public health experts and behind-the-scenes scientists racing to find treatments and cures. And now he's sharing what he's learned in a book that will answer not only all our questions about what happened, but also about how our world will change in the years ahead, even once we're back to 'normal'.As the doctor who's been guiding us through the crisis with compassion, clarity, and well-earned wisdom, he gives you the unvarnished story behind the pandemic, including insights about the novel virus's behavior, and offers practical tools to ready ourselves for what lies ahead. He answers critical questions: Can we stamp out the virus for good (and if not, how do we live with it)? Should we put our parents in a nursing home? How do you decide when it's safe to go to a public pool or schedule elective surgery? What should Covid survivors know about protecting their future health? What if you become a long-hauler with chronic health challenges stemming?World War C will give you hope for the future along with real information that leaves you more resilient and secure.'Part murder mystery, part practical how-to-survive guide, Dr Sanjay Gupta's World War C is a tour de force. In this riveting book, Sanjay divulges, as few others can, what you didn't hear about in the news during the pandemic, and equips us with the everyday tools to stay safe and chase life like never before.' Andy Slavitt, former senior advisor of COVID-19 response, Biden White House'With his characteristic curiosity, compassion, and humility, combined with unparalleled talent as a master-storyteller, Dr Gupta presents the defining history of the greatest public health catastrophe of our lifetimes. This is a must-read for how we can emerge stronger as individuals and as a society.' Leana Wen, Washington Post contributing columnist, former Baltimore health commissioner and author of Lifelines
World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One
by Sanjay GuptaCNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, MD, offers an accessible, data-packed answer to our biggest questions about Covid-19: What have we learned about this pandemic and how can we prepare for—or prevent—the next one?As America&’s favorite frontline Covid-19 health journalist, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has barely left his primetime seat in his makeshift studio basement since the pandemic began (other than to perform brain surgery). He&’s had the insider of insider access to the drama&’s unfolding, including exclusive conversations with the world&’s top public health experts and behind-the-scenes scientists racing to find treatments and cures. And now he&’s sharing what he&’s learned in a book that will answer not only all our questions about what happened, but also about how our world will change in the years ahead, even once we&’re back to &“normal.&” Gupta argues that we need to prepare for a new era where pandemics will be more frequent, and possibly even more deadly. As the doctor who&’s been holding America&’s hand through the crisis with compassion, clarity, and well-earned wisdom, he gives you the unvarnished story behind the pandemic, including insights about the novel virus&’s behavior, and offers practical tools to ready ourselves for what lies ahead. He answers critical questions: Can we stamp out the virus for good (and if not, how do we live with it)? Should we put our parents in a nursing home? Where should we live? What should we stockpile? What should we know before taking a trip? Does it make sense to spend more on health insurance to deal with any long-term effects? How do you decide when it&’s safe to go to a public pool or schedule elective surgery? What should Covid survivors know about protecting their future health? What if you become a long-hauler with chronic health challenges stemming? World War C will give you hope for the future along with real information that leaves you more resilient and secure.
World Without Cancer
by G. Edward GriffinDedicated to the millions of cancer victims and their loved ones whose suffering has been the tragic cost of scientific arrogance and political vested interest. May the story presented in this book help to arouse an indignant public awareness which alone can break the hold of these deadly forces.
World as Lover, World as Self: Courage for Global Justice and Planetary Renewal
by Joanna MacyThis overview of Joanna Macy's innovative work combines deep ecology, general systems theory, and the Buddha's teachings on interdependent co-arising. A blueprint for social change, World as Lover, World as Self shows how we can reverse the destructive attitudes that threaten our world, with concrete suggestions on how to address "An Inconvenient Truth".The essays are based on the Buddha's teachings of "Paticca samuppada" (interdependent co-arising). Reduced to deceptively simple terms this says that everything in the world- every object, feeling, emotion, and action is influenced by a huge, all-inclusive web of factors. Any change in the condition of any one thing in this web affects everything else by virtue of interconnectedness. It makes World as Lover World as Self a quintessential guide for those readers who want to integrate their Buddhist practice with concerns for social issues like global warming. It also breaches the dualities that have haunted much of both Eastern and Western thought, namely the dichotomies between mind/body, humanity/nature, reason/emotion, self/world, science/spirituality.The premise is that self-centeredness, and modern individualisms are ultimately destructive for the environment. We are not individuals separate from the world. Instead we are always "co-arising" or co-creating the world, and we cannot escape the consequence of what we do to the environment. Joanna Macy presents a re-focusing on the beauty of the natural world as personally nourishing and replenishment as one way to move away from our self-centeredness. For this revised edition the author will be adding some chapters as well as removing others. The new ones will deal largely with her new work around the "Great Turning" that will add a somewhat more visionary, future-oriented, and strategic dimension to the book. World as Lover, World as Self shows us how to realize that the earth is an extension of ourselves and how to discover the knowledge, authority and courage to respond creatively to the crises of our time. Foreword Thich Nhat Hanh
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Blame It on the Rain (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! In this Level 1 reader, Alma's stuffed cow, Moo Moo, gets soaked when she is left outside in the rain. Alma is sad and Moo Moo is mooo-serable! Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out how Doc can help.
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Blame It on the Rain (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! In this Level 1 reader, Alma's stuffed cow, Moo Moo, gets soaked when she is left outside in the rain. Alma is sad and Moo Moo is mooo-serable! Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out how Doc can help.
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Caught Blue-Handed (World of Reading)
by Disney PressDoc's little brother Donny loves to finger paint. And his six-handed toy monster Glo-Bo makes finger painting even more fun! So when Chilly arrives in Doc's clinic covered with blue spots, Doc tracks down the reason for this case of "Mystery Pox": Glo-Bo didn't wash his hands after painting! Kids learn the importance of washing their hands often to avoid spreading germs...and blue pox...to others in this Pre-Level 1 reader.
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Caught Blue-Handed (World of Reading)
by Sheila Sweeny HigginsonChilly arrives in Doc's clinic covered with blue spots! Doc has to track down the reason for this case of Mystery Pox and help her friend Chilly. Will this be the end of cuddles? Follow along with the word-for-word narration as Doc solves the puzzle!
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Loud Louie (World of Reading)
by Disney PressDoc finds her old toy cell phone, Louie, in the toy box, and discovers that his volume control is stuck in the "loud" position, which makes games like "Hide and Seek" and "Telephone" a little tricky. Doc fixes the volume button, but Louie is so used to using his loud voice, he can't seem to make it quieter! So Doc and the other toys find a way to cure his Superlouditis. Kids (along with Louie) learn the difference between using "indoor" voices and "outdoor" voices in this Pre-Level 1 reader.
World of Reading: Doc McStuffins: Brave Dragon (World of Reading)
by Chris NeeRead along with Disney! While playing with Doc and the other toys, Stuffy takes a spill in the park and gets covered in prickly burs. Doc fixes him up, but something is not right...Stuffy doesn't want to play! Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out of Doc can help Stuffy become a brave dragon once again?
World of Reading: Doc McStuffins: Take Your Pet to the Vet (World of Reading)
by Disney Book GroupRead along with Disney! Doc's hamster, Coleslaw, needs a checkup. But there's one problem...Coleslaw isn't a toy, so it's time to take this pet to the vet! Follow along with word-for-word narration as Doc helps Coleslaw feel better.
World's Worst Wedgie (George Brown, Class Clown Book #3)
by Nancy KrulikIn his continuing - but mainly disastrous - efforts to be an upstanding, responsible ten-year-old, George Brown decides it's time to earn some money. (There's also an expensive remote-controlled toy that he's been coveting.) But no matter what he tries - whether it's working at his mother's craft shop, opening a lemonade stand, or setting up a backyard circus for neighborhood kids - the magic burps erupt at exactly the wrong times and wreak havoc on George's entrepreneurial plans.
WorldShift 2012: Making Green Business, New Politics, and Higher Consciousness Work Together
by Deepak Chopra Ervin Laszlo Mikhail GorbachevA handbook for conscious change that could transform the current world crisis into planetary renewal • Outlines the problems that make today’s world prone to breakdown and suggests actions we must adopt in politics, business, and everyday life • Replaces the limited consciousness of our failing society with the holistic consciousness that is rooted in the Akashic field The deepening economic crisis and the threat posed by climate change and other social and ecological trends has caused many to despair. But with great danger comes great opportunity--the opportunity for fundamental change that will transform our societies from top to bottom. In WorldShift 2012, Ervin Laszlo brings together insights for creating sustainable positive change from spiritual leaders, scientists, and visionary businesspeople--people such as Albert Einstein, Mohammad Yunus, Václav Havel, Eckhart Tolle, Ken Wilber, David Korten, Paul Hawken, and Tomoyo Nonaka, former CEO of Sanyo Electronics. He shows how we can replace the limited consciousness of our failing society with the holistic consciousness that is reflected in the unified field of quantum physics: the Akashic field. We have an opportunity to move from the current political and business model of grow or die to a sustainable world respectful of human beings, nature, and the planet. Change on this level calls for a profound shift in consciousness and a clear understanding that--as cutting-edge physics shows--we are truly connected with each other and with the cosmos. This book presents clear evidence of this connectedness and describes the tools we need to make our world greener and our planet safer as we strive to realize the holistic consciousness of connection through the Akashic field.
Worldmaking: Psychology and the Ideology of Creativity (Palgrave Studies in the Theory and History of Psychology)
by Michael Hanchett HansonMichael Hanchett Hanson weaves together the history of the development of the psychological concepts of creativity with social constructivist views of power dynamics and pragmatic insights. He provides an engaging, thought-provoking analysis to interest anyone involved with creativity, from psychologists and educators to artists and philosophers.
Worlds of Autism: Across the Spectrum of Neurological Difference
by Joyce Davidson and Michael OrsiniSince first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger&’s syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their families. Bringing together innovative work on autism by international scholars in the social sciences and humanities, Worlds of Autism boldly challenges the deficit narrative prevalent in both popular and scientific accounts of autism spectrum disorders, instead situating autism within an abilities framework that respects the complex personhood of individuals with autism. A major contribution to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of critical autism studies, this book is methodologically and conceptually broad. Its authors explore the philosophical questions raised by autism, such as how it complicates neurotypical understandings of personhood; grapple with the politics that inform autism research, treatment, and care; investigate the diagnosis of autism and the recognition of difference; and assess representations of autism and stories told by and about those with autism.From empathy, social circles, and Internet communities to biopolitics, genetics, and diagnoses, Worlds of Autism features a range of perspectives on autistic subjectivities and the politics of cognitive difference, confronting society&’s assumptions about those with autism and the characterization of autism as a disability. Contributors: Dana Lee Baker, Washington State U; Beatrice Bonniau, Paris Descartes U; Charlotte Brownlow, U of Southern Queensland, Australia; Kristin Bumiller, Amherst College; Brigitte Chamak, Paris Descartes U; Kristina Chew, Saint Peter&’s U, New Jersey; Patrick McDonagh, Concordia U, Montreal; Stuart Murray, U of Leeds; Majia Holmer Nadesan, Arizona State U; Christina Nicolaidis, Portland State U; Lindsay O'Dell, Open U, London; Francisco Ortega, State U of Rio de Janeiro; Mark Osteen, Loyola U, Maryland; Dawn Eddings Prince; Dora Raymaker; Sara Ryan, U of Oxford; Lila Walsh.
Worlds of Illness: Biographical and Cultural Perspectives on Health and Disease
by Alan RadleyIn recent years the study of illness as experienced by patients has emerged as an approach to understanding sickness. Descriptions of the everyday situations of people with particular diseases, provide a commentary upon the nature of symptoms and upon the relation of the body to society. This approach stresses the biographical and cultural contexts in which illness arises and is borne by individuals and those who care for them. It emphasises the need to understand illness in terms of the patients own interpretation, of its onset, the course of its progress and the potential of the treatment for the condition. Worlds of Illness examines people's experience of illness and their understanding of what it means to be healthy. The contributors are the first to offer this biographic and cultural approach in one volume, redefining the perspective further and drawing attention to its potential for questioning theoretical assumptions about health and illness.
Worried Sick
by Nortin M. HadlerNortin Hadler's clearly reasoned argument surmounts the cacophony of the health care debate. Hadler urges everyone to ask health care providers how likely it is that proposed treatments will afford meaningful benefits and he teaches how to actively listen to the answer. Each chapter of Worried Sick is an object lesson on the uses and abuses of common offerings, from screening tests to medical and surgical interventions. By learning to distinguish good medical advice from persuasive medical marketing, consumers can make better decisions about their personal health care and use that wisdom to inform their perspectives on health-policy issues.
Worried Sick: How Stress Hurts Us and How to Bounce Back
by Deborah CarrComments like "I'm worried sick" convey the conventional wisdom that being "stressed out" will harm our health. Thousands of academic studies reveal that stressful life events (like a job loss), ongoing strains (like burdensome caregiving duties), and even daily hassles (like traffic jams on the commute to work) affect every aspect of our physical and emotional well-being. Cutting through a sea of scientific research and theories, Worried Sick answers many questions about how stress gets under our skin, makes us sick, and how and why people cope with stress differently. Included are several standard stress and coping checklists, allowing readers to gauge their own stress levels.We have all experienced stressful times--maybe a major work deadline or relocating cross-country for a new job--when we came out unscathed, feeling not only emotionally and physically healthy, but better than we did prior to the crisis. Why do some people withstand adversity without a scratch, while others fall ill or become emotionally despondent when faced with even a seemingly minor hassle? Without oversimplifying the discussion, Deborah Carr succinctly provides readers with key themes and contemporary research on the concept of stress. Understanding individuals' own sources of strength and vulnerability is an important step toward developing personal strategies to minimize stress and its unhealthy consequences. Yet Carr also challenges the notion that merely reducing stress in our lives will help us to stay healthy. Many of the stressors that we face in everyday life are not our problems alone; rather, they are symptoms of much larger, sweeping problems in contemporary U.S. society.To readers interested in the broad range of chronic, acute, and daily life stressors facing Americans in the twenty-first century, as well as those with interest in the many ways that our physical and emotional health is shaped by our experiences, this brief book will be an immediate and quick look at these significant issues.View a three minute video of Deborah Carr speaking about Worried Sick.
Worry Workbook for Kids: 50+ Fun Activities to Reduce Stress, Change Your Mindset, and Embrace Your Life (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids)
by Lauren Mosback LPC, NCCHelp kids ages 8 to 12 show their worries who's boss! Everyone worries sometimes—including kids. But if your child worries too much, it can be harder for them to learn, grow, and have fun. This workbook for kids is full of exercises that teach them how to stop their worries from taking over their thoughts so they can approach each day with a sense of confidence and adventure. What does it mean to worry?—Kids will learn what's happening to their brain and body when they feel worried, with kid-friendly language and examples that are easy for them to understand. 50+ ways to feel better—Equip kids to navigate their feelings with activities like writing down what they're worried about, identifying how different situations make them feel, speaking kindly to themselves, and more. Skills for every situation—This hands-on workbook helps kids practice lifelong skills like resilience, self-care, empathy, and positive thinking. Give kids the tools to feel calmer and happier in every situation with the Worry Workbook for Kids!
Worst Pills, Best Pills
by Sidney M. Wolfe"More than 100,000 people a year die in American hospitals from adverse reactions to medication, making drug reactions one of the leading causes of death in this country, researchers are reporting today...." -- Journal of the American Medical Association study, as quoted in The New York Times It is no longer a secret that adverse drug reactions can be dangerous or even fatal, or that doctors often prescribe two relatively safe drugs -- which may cause a life-threatening interaction if taken together. THIS IS THE BOOK THAT TELLS YOU WHAT OTHER PILL BOOKS WON'T ABOUT YOUR MEDICATION! Top-selling drugs that are among the 160 Do Not Use Drugs discussed inside: Ultram Darvoset-N Lopid Desogen & OrthoCept Elavil Ativan Restoril Flexeril Valium Bentyl Entex LA Glucophage Macrobid Patients fill more than 80 million prescriptions a year for these drugs! Consumer advocate Sidney M. Wolfe, M.D., director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, has thoroughly revised and updated this accessible, indispensable bestseller that alerts you to the potential risks of hundreds of medications available today. Worst Pills, Best Pills gives you the information you need to become actively involved in caring for yourself -- by asking your doctor smart questions about the drugs prescribed for you. Arranged by disease/condition, it offers chapters on adverse drug reactions, alphabetical indexes listing pills by their brand and generic names, new information about commonly used drugs, guidelines for helping you to say "no" if your doctor prescribes a drug you should not take, and safer alternative choices. Worst Pills, Best Pills also includes startling information about certain drugs that can actually cause depression, hallucinations or psychoses, sexual dysfunction, dementia, auto accidents, insomnia, parkinsonism, and more. Caution: Call your doctor before stopping the use of any drug.
Worst Week Ever! Friday (Worst Week Ever! #5)
by Matt Cosgrove Eva AmoresHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He&’s fallen down a giant hole, he&’s plummeted down to the very depths, he&’s TRAPPED underground in the darkest, dingiest, most abysmal abyss. Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! There&’s no bright side this time as Justin must blindly face what lies below, be it friend, foe or fatberg... Against all odds, he survived the trials and torments of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday, but now it's ... FRIDAY!The fifth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.