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Mayo Clinic On Healthy Aging: Answers to Help You Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life
by Edward T. CreaganHealthy aging doesn't occur by accident. This book provides information you can use to successfully manage the aging process and maintain or improve the quality of your living. Inside you'll discover: *How to approach the aging process *How to deal with changes in the way your body looks and works *How to exercise safely and effectively *How to maintain a positive outlook on life *How to nurture your mind and spirit *How to manage your finances *How to secure high-quality health care *How to stay connected with family and friends *How to maintain your independence *How to know when you need help *How to secure help if you need it *Where to go for additional assistance.
Mayor 1%
by Kari LydersenHow did a city long dominated by a notorious Democratic Machine become a national battleground in the right-wing war against the public sector? In Mayor 1%, veteran journalist Kari Lydersen takes a close look at Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and his true agenda.With deep Wall Street ties from his investment banking years and a combative political style honed in Congress and the Clinton and Obama administrations, Emanuel is among a rising class of rock-star mayors promising to remake American cities.But his private-sector approach has sidelined and alienated many who feel they are not part of Emanuel's vision for a new Chicago-and it has inspired a powerful group of activists and community members to unite in defense of their beloved city.Kari Lydersen is a Chicago-based journalist, author and journalism instructor who has written for the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Progressive, In These Times, and other publications. She is the author of four books, including The Revolt on Goose Island: The Chicago Factory Takeover and What it Says About the Economic Crisis. She specializes in coverage of labor, energy and the environment. She has taught at Columbia College Chicago and Northwestern University and also works with youth from low-income communities through the program We the People Media. karilydersen dot com.
Mayor Helen Boosalis: My Mother's Life in Politics
by Beth Boosalis DavisAs a 1950s housewife and League of Women Voters volunteer who spearheaded the city of Lincoln&’s switch to a &“strong mayor&” form of government, Helen Boosalis (1919–2009) never anticipated that she herself would one day be that strong mayor and chief executive of Nebraska&’s capital city.Helen Boosalis&’s story, told by her daughter, Beth Boosalis Davis, is that of a true pioneer of women in politics. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Boosalis achieved national prominence as the first woman president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as an outspoken advocate for economically distressed cities facing President Reagan&’s &“new federalism.&” Winning the Democratic nomination for governor of Nebraska in 1986, Helen Boosalis ran against Kay Orr in the first gubernatorial contest between two women in U.S. history. The interwoven tales of conflict and challenge, from the mayor&’s office to the campaign trail, combine personal insight into one woman&’s trailblazing political history with a compelling memoir of a half century of public service and private devotion shared by two remarkable women, mother and daughter.Listen to an interview with Helen Boosalis and Beth Boosalis Davis on AARP's Radio Prime Time show.
Mayor Victor H. Schiro: New Orleans in Transition, 1961–1970
by Edward F. HaasDuring the turbulent 1960s, the city of New Orleans experienced unprecedented economic growth, racial tensions and desegregation, political realignment, and natural disaster. Presiding over this period of sweeping change was Mayor Victor H. Schiro (1904-1992), an unassuming, moderate Democrat who sought the best for his city and adhered strictly to the rule of law in a region where laissez faire was standard practice and hardened defiance was a social norm. Schiro sought fairness for all and navigated a gauntlet of conflicting pressures. African Americans sought their civil rights, and whites resisted the new racial environment. Despite vigorous opposition and an unfriendly press, Schiro won election twice. Under his direction, the city experienced numerous municipal reforms, the inclusion of African Americans in executive positions, and the broad extension of city services. The mayor, a businessman, recruited new corporations for his city, heralded the development of New Orleans East, and brought major professional sports to the Crescent City. He also initiated the plans for the construction of the Superdome. At the height of this activity, Hurricane Betsy devastated New Orleans. In response, Schiro coordinated with the federal government to initiate rescue and recovery at a rapid pace. In the aftermath, he lobbied Congress for relief funds that set the precedent for National Federal flood insurance.
Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco
by Alison OwingsThe unforgettable account of Del Seymour, who overcame 18 years of homelessness and addiction to become one of the most respected advocates in San FranciscoIn Mayor of the Tenderloin, journalist Alison Owings slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism surrounding San Francisco&’s Tenderloin to reveal a harrowing and life-affirming account of Del Seymour—whose addiction led him into eighteen years of homelessness, pimping, and drug dealing. Once sober, he started Tenderloin Walking Tours and later Code Tenderloin, the remarkable organization teaching homeless, recovering addicts, sex workers, dealers, ex-felons, and other marginalized people how to get and keep a job.Owings traces Del&’s story and those in his orbit: from his daughters, sobriety buddy, and ex-girlfriend, to a police captain and a psychiatric social worker, housing activists and corporate philanthropists, and Del&’s Code Tenderloin students. In the Tenderloin, in a city known for its beauty and currently infamous for its divide between haves and have-nots, Owings highlights how Del gives back to people struggling with the same daunting setbacks—including a criminal record—he once faced.Honest and compelling, Mayor of the Tenderloin follows homelessness in one of America&’s toughest neighborhoods as it was lived—in the words of someone who lived it and is now fighting to solve it.
Mañana o pasado
by Jorge G. CastañedaJorge Castañeda nos ofrece el análisis más profundo que se ha hecho en los últimos años sobre el carácter de México. Jorge G. Castañeda devela el rostro enigmático de México, con hondas cicatrices y un gesto que va del escepticismo a la ironía, del resentimiento al desprecio. El autor nos ofrece aquí el análisis más profundo que se ha hecho en los últimos años sobre el carácter de México. Sustentado por un estudio riguroso de filósofos, historiadores, economistas y demás intelectuales que han expresado su fervor o contrariedad por México, así como por las reflexiones de extranjeros que han visto en ese país a una nación marcada por la hospitalidad o la barbarie, Castañeda nos advierte sobre las idiosincrasias de los mexicanos. Por las deducciones implacables sobre la realidad moderna mexicana, afiladas por la ironía en la crítica y el reconocimiento de sus zonas más oscuras y dolorosas, Mañana o pasado es, sin duda, la obra imprescindible para entender el México contemporáneo.
McDougal Littell The Americans Grades 9-12
by J. Jorge Klor de Alva Larry S. Krieger Gerald A. DanzerHigh School social studies textbook
McGillivray of the Creeks
by John Walton Caughey"McGillivray of the Creeks" by John Walton Caughey is a meticulously researched biography that brings to life the extraordinary story of Alexander McGillivray, a key figure in the history of the Creek Nation and early American frontier diplomacy. Caughey, a distinguished historian, presents a comprehensive and engaging portrait of McGillivray, whose leadership and diplomacy significantly influenced the interactions between Native American tribes and the emerging United States.Alexander McGillivray, born to a Scottish trader and a Creek mother, navigated the complex cultural and political landscapes of his time with remarkable skill. Caughey delves into McGillivray's unique heritage and upbringing, illustrating how his bicultural background enabled him to become a powerful intermediary between the Creek Nation and European-American settlers. Through detailed narrative and analysis, Caughey explores McGillivray's rise to power as the principal chief of the Creeks and his efforts to protect his people's land and sovereignty amidst the encroaching pressures of colonial expansion.The book provides a vivid account of McGillivray's diplomatic endeavors, including his strategic alliances with Spanish, British, and American officials. Caughey highlights McGillivray's role in negotiating the Treaty of New York in 1790, which marked a significant moment in U.S.-Native American relations. Despite the treaty's mixed outcomes, McGillivray's ability to secure concessions from a fledgling United States government showcased his adeptness as a leader and negotiator."McGillivray of the Creeks" is more than just a biography; it is a rich historical narrative that offers insights into the broader geopolitical dynamics of the 18th-century American frontier. Caughey's rigorous scholarship and engaging prose make this book an essential resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the complex history of Native American-European relations.John Walton Caughey's work stands as a significant contribution to our understanding of a pivotal era in American history, illuminating the legacy of Alexander McGillivray and his enduring impact on the Creek Nation and beyond.
McGraw-Hill Education TASC - Test Accessing Secondary Completion
by Kathy A. ZahlerIt's packed with everything you need to succeed on the test---and get the high school credential you want. Only this guide can show you exactly what to expect on the test, tell you how the test is scored, and give you authentic TASC questions for practice. That makes this bestselling guide your most reliable and accurate source for everything you need to know about the TASC.
McIlhenny's Gold: How a Louisiana Family Built the Tabasco Empire
by Jeffrey RothfederIn this fascinating history, Jeffrey Rothfeder tells how, from a simple idea—the outgrowth of a handful of peppers planted on an isolated island on the Gulf of Mexico—a secretive family business emerged that would produce one of the best-known products in the world. A delectable and satisfying read for both Tabasco fans and business buffs, McIlhenny's Gold is the untold story of the continuing success of an eccentric, private company; a lively history of one of the most popular consumer products of all times; and an exploration of our desire to test the limits of human tolerance for fiery foods.
McLuhan and Baudrillard: Masters of Implosion
by Gary GenoskoGary Genosko's timely study traces McLuhan's influence on the work of Jean Baudrillard, arguing that McLuhan's ideas have been far more influential than hitherto imagined in the development of postmodern theory. Genosko explores how McLuhan's ideas persist and are distorted through Baudrillard's work. He argues that it is through Baudrillard's influence that McLuhanism has had its greatest impact on contemporary cultural thought and practice.
McLuhan's Global Village Today: Transatlantic Perspectives (Studies for the International Society for Cultural History #6)
by Angela KrewaniMarshall McLuhan was one of the leading media theorists of the twentieth century. This collection of essays explores the many facets of McLuhan’s work from a transatlantic perspective, balancing applied case studies with theoretical discussions.
McLuhan’s Children: The Greenpeace Message and the Media
by Stephen DaleMcLuhan’s Children is an inside look at Greenpeace’s rise to global prominence through its savvy use of mass media imagery. From the flamboyant, guerilla-theatre approach to the emergence of environmentalism as a dominant international issue.
McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld
by Misha GlennyNow a major television series starring James Norton (War & Peace, Happy Valley) and created by Oscar-nominated screenwriter and film director Hossein Amini (Drive) and James Watkins (The Woman in Black), co-produced by BBC, AMC, and Cuba Pictures. In this powerful and groundbreaking work, award-winning author and journalist Misha Glenny takes us on a journey through the new world of international organized crime. Tracing the history of the shadow economy, Glenny exposes the nexus of crime, politics, and money that has come to shape and inform the post–Cold War era. From gun runners in the Ukraine to money launderers in Dubai, cyber criminals in Brazil, and racketeers in Japan, McMafia builds a breathtaking picture of a secret and bloody business. This edition features a new chapter reflecting on the expansion of McMafia culture in the past decade and its infiltration of major institutions of the global elite — including the most powerful centres of government — brought to light by revelations such as WikiLeaks and the Panama Papers.
McMafia: Seriously Organised Crime
by Misha GlennyIn this powerful account, Misha Glenny takes us on a journey through the new world of international organised crime. He has travelled throughout the world - from Japan to China to Brazil to the USA and has spoken to countless gangsters, policemen and victims of organised crime while also exploring the ferocious consumer demand for drugs, trafficked women, illegal labour and arms across five continents. McMafia Brain Shot focuses on cybercrime in Brazil and people trafficking from China to Brazil, the UK and Europe and unpicks the nexus of crime, politics and money worldwide which have become entangled and interdependent in entirely novel forms since the 1980s. It argues that conventional policing methods are no longer appropriate to deal with a problem whose roots lie in global poverty and the ever widening divisions between rich and poor. BRAIN SHOTS: The byte-sized account of international crime and globalisation's dark side
McQuail's Mass Communication Theory: Mcquail: Mcquail's Mass Communication Theory 6e + Berger: Media And Communication Research Methods 2e
by Denis McquailDenis McQuail is Emeritus Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of a number of seminal works in the field, including Media Performance, (1992), and Audience Analysis, (1997). Some reviews of the previous editions `This book is the most comprehensive to date in its description and evaluation of the proliferating philosophies of how the mass media do or should function in open and closed, developed and developing societies' - Media Development `An excellent, comprehensive survey of the whole range of thinking on mass media, including definitions, approaches, functions in society, production organizations and analyses of media content' - Intermedia `… Let's stress that for people who want to read a single intelligent work on mass communication. . . this is the work. Of course there must be many criticisms but the answer ' where would you find so much, so well done, so clearly done and still at an affordable price in any other single work' will be the proper one in most cases. The first work to look at as text and general survey' - Media Information Australia The Fourth Edition of this best-selling textbook provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to the range of approaches to understanding mass communication. Now fully revised McQuail's Mass Communication Theory: Offers an integrated treatment of the major components of mass communication: the sender, the message, and the audience; encompasses the diverse forms of mass communication in contemporary societies: television, radio, newspapers, film, music, the internet and other forms of new media; demonstrates how theories of mass communication relate to the broader understanding of society and culture; provides a glossary of nearly a hundred key terms in media and communication. Now thoroughly updated, this new edition of has been rewritten to take account of recent theory and research particularly as it relates to new media, globalisation, and topics in respect of cultural production, such as advertising, marketing, fashion, and merchandising. Retaining all the strengths of the previous editions, McQuail's Mass Communication Theory remains the most integrated and comprehensive introduction to the field.
Me Sexy
by Drew Hayden TaylorIs Cree really the sexiest of all languages? Do Native people have less or more public hair? Does Inuit sex have a dark side? These are some of the questions answered in this witty, thoughtful collection.<><P> Twelve important voices in the Native culture - including Joseph Boyden, author of Three Day Road, and Marissa Crazytrain, a descendant of Chief Sitting Bull - tackle a variety of previously taboo subjects with humor and insight. Noted comic writer and editor Drew Hayden Taylor wraps it up with an original contribution of his own.
Me and My House: James Baldwin's Last Decade in France
by Magdalena J. ZaborowskaThe last sixteen years of James Baldwin's life (1971–87) unfolded in a village in the South of France, in a sprawling house nicknamed “Chez Baldwin.” In Me and My House Magdalena J. Zaborowska employs Baldwin’s home space as a lens through which to expand his biography and explore the politics and poetics of blackness, queerness, and domesticity in his complex and underappreciated later works. Zaborowska shows how the themes of dwelling and black queer male sexuality in The Welcome Table, Just above My Head, and If Beale Street Could Talk directly stem from Chez Baldwin's influence on the writer. The house was partially torn down in 2014. Accessible, heavily illustrated, and drawing on interviews with Baldwin's friends and lovers, unpublished letters, and manuscripts, Me and My House offers new insights into Baldwin's life, writing, and relationships, making it essential reading for all students, scholars, and fans of Baldwin.
Me and White Supremacy (YA Edition)
by Layla Saad'This book should be mandatory reading for all young people' - Pragya Agarwal'I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. . . If every child read it, the world would be transformed. This book will make the world a much better place for all of us' - Mikaela Loach'Full of knowledge, cultural reference points and practical guidance, I will absolutely be referring to this in my own anti-racism journey and encourage others to do so too' - Jeffrey Boakye_________________Me and White Supremacy has sold over 150,000 copies and was shortlisted for the Non-Fiction Book of the Year award at the British Book Awards. Now, with this YA edition, Layla will help younger readers to feel more confident talking about white supremacy and antiracism. Layla gives them the knowledge and practical tools they need to help change the world, now and for the generations that come after them.Me and White Supremacy became one of the most talked about books of 2020. It isn't just a book that you read, it is a book that you do, and it has the power to make you question the world you live in whilst giving you the tools to do something to change it. In this Young Adult edition, Layla has completely reworked the original to address readers of 11+ and of all races to help them explore and better understand racism. The book is based on the understanding that it is important for all young people to understand these topics, so they can grow into adults who know how to have conversations about race and racism as well as how to work together collectively to create an antiracist world.Like the original book, this edition guides readers through the different concepts that contribute to white supremacy and explores how they can help dismantle it to create a fairer world. It is written in such a way that it can be worked through together as a group, in class, or individually, and over any period of time.
Me and White Supremacy (YA Edition)
by Layla SaadMe and White Supremacy has sold over 150,000 copies and was shortlisted for the Non-Fiction Book of the Year award at the British Book Awards. Now, with this YA edition, Layla will help younger listeners to feel more confident talking about white supremacy and antiracism. Layla gives them the knowledge and practical tools they need to help change the world, now and for the generations that come after them.Me and White Supremacy became one of the most talked about books of 2020. It isn't just an audiobook that you listen to, it is an audiobook that you do, and it has the power to make you question the world you live in whilst giving you the tools to do something to change it. In this Young Adult edition, Layla has completely reworked the original to address listeners of 11+ and of all races to help them explore and better understand racism. The audiobook is based on the understanding that it is important for all young people to understand these topics, so they can grow into adults who know how to have conversations about race and racism as well as how to work together collectively to create an antiracist world.Like the original audiobook, this edition guides listeners through the different concepts that contribute to white supremacy and explores how they can help dismantle it to create a fairer world. It is written in such a way that it can be worked through together as a group, in class, or individually, and over any period of time.(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
by Layla SaadBased on the viral Instagram challenge that captivated participants worldwide, Me and White Supremacy takes readers on a 28-day journey of how to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too. <P><P>When Layla Saad began an Instagram challenge called #meandwhitesupremacy, she never predicted it would spread as widely as it did. She encouraged people to own up and share their racist behaviors, big and small. She was looking for truth, and she got it. Thousands of people participated in the challenge, and nearly 100,000 people downloaded the Me and White Supremacy Workbook. <P><P>Updated and expanded from the original workbook, Me and White Supremacy,takes the work deeper by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and including expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. The numbers show that readers are ready to do this work—let's give it to them. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Me and White Supremacy: How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World
by Layla Saad'An indispensable resource for white people who want to challenge white supremacy but don't know where to begin' Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times bestseller WHITE FRAGILITY'It should be mandatory reading ... Buy the book, do the work and then push more copies into the hands of everyone you know' Emma Gannon'Confrontational and much-needed' Stylist'She is no-joke changing the world and, for what it's worth, the way I live my life.'Anne Hathaway___________Me and White Supremacy shows readers how to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of colour, and in turn, help other white people do better, too.When Layla Saad began an Instagram challenge called #MeAndWhiteSupremacy, she never predicted it would spread as widely as it did. She encouraged people to own up and share their racist behaviours, big and small. She was looking for truth, and she got it. Thousands of people participated, and over 90,000 people downloaded the book.The updated and expanded Me and White Supremacy takes the work deeper by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and including expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. The numbers show that readers are ready to do this work - let's give it to them.
Me and White Supremacy: How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World
by Layla SaadWhite supremacy is a violent system of oppression that harms Black, Indigenous and People of Colour and if you are a person who holds white privilege, then you are complicit in upholding that harm, whether you realise it or not. And if you are person who holds white privilege, the question you should be asking isn't whether or not this is true, but rather, what are you going to do about it?Between June and July 2018, Layla Saad ran a 28-day Instagram challenge under the hashtag #MeAndWhiteSupremacy, for people with white privilege to unflinchingly examine the ways that they are complicit in upholding the oppressive system of white supremacy.The challenge quickly went viral, with thousands of people from all over the world (including USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Russia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Qatar, among others) diving deep for 28 consecutive days to examine and take responsibility for the ways in which they uphold white supremacy. The challenge catalyzed a worldwide awakening for thousands of white-privileged people to begin to take ownership of their personal anti-racism work.The updated and expanded Me and White Supremacy takes the work deeper by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and including expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. The numbers show that readers are ready to do this work - let's give it to them.This workbook was born out of that challenge and the results have been life-changing. (P) 2020 Quercus Editions Limited
Me dicen la narcosatánica
by Sara AldreteLa fascinante historia atrás de los homicidios de la secta santera contada por Sara Aldrete, La Narcosatánica. Sara Aldrete, por primera vez tras varios años de encierro en el reclusorio Femenil Oriente, ha decidido contar la historia de los narcosatánicos y su propia historia. Con una prosa ágil, incisiva e inteligente, no desprovista de humor aunque lacerada por el dolor y la angustia, Aldrete narra cómo conoció al cubano Adolfo de Jasús Constanzo El Padrino y a los demás miembros de la secta santera, acusada de 13 homicidios, descuartizamiento de cadáveres, brujería y una larga lista de delitos que dieron lugar a uno de los casos má célebres y extraños del crimen en México.
Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World
by Craig Kielburger Marc KielburgerImagine waking up every morning believing that your actions can make a significant change in the world. For everyone who has ever yearned for a better life and a better world, Craig and Marc Kielburger share a blueprint for personal and social change that has the power to transform lives one act at a time. Through inspirational contributions from people from all walks of life and moving stories drawn from more than a decade of their experience as international change-makers, the Kielburgers reveal that a more fulfilling path is ours for the taking when we find the courage to reach out. Me to We is an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable, make new decisions about the way we want to live, and redefine the goals we set for ourselves and the legacy we want to leave. Above all, it creates new ways of measuring meaning, happiness, and success in our lives, and makes these elusive goals attainable at last. After you've absorbed the ideas presented in this book, your life may not end up as you had envisioned. You may not acquire a house on a beach in the Caymans, but you may find your toes grounded in the sand. You may not see an enormous change in your social life, but in your life you may very well see enormous social change. You may not find the person of your dreams, but you will help people young and old go beyond their's. This book will open your eyes and change the way you look at life. Treat it as an invitation: an invitation to discover the power of the Me to We philosophy and to join the growing community of people around the world who are embracing this way of life.