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Greatest Escape Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Five Unforgettable Tales (Greatest)
To reach freedom, the most famous escapers of all time have been willing to endure the most horrific conditions—and the direst consequences if caught. The collection of tales in The Greatest Escape Stories Ever Told is gripping as only true life-and-death struggles can be: Papillon fighting through the jungles of Guiana only to commit himself to the open ocean in a sixteen-foot boat rather than face a life in exile; Rocky Gause dodging bullets as he swims through shark-infested waters to escape the Japanese at Bataan, while those around him simply quit; Latude battling against the dreaded Bastille; Baron Trenck—with chains covering almost every inch of his body—digging and digging to free himself from wrongful imprisonment; Andre Devigny, so weak from starvation and poor treatment that he could barely lift himself, shimmying across a rope only yards above a German sentry during World War II on the eve of his execution. These are just a few of the twenty-five bold and ingenious tales of escape included in this collection. The Greatest Escape Stories Ever Told will hold readers captive for years to come!
Creative Therapy for Children with Autism, ADD, and Asperger's
by Janet TubbsIt is no easy task to find ateaching technique that can truly change the course of a child with specialneeds. Thirty years ago, when Janet Tubbs began working with children who hadlow self-esteem and behavioral problems, she developed a successful programusing art, music, and movement. Believing that unconventional children requiredunconventional therapies, she then took her program one step further—sheapplied it to children with autism,ADD/ADHD, and Asperger&’s Syndrome. Her innovative methods and strategies notonly worked, but they actually defied the experts. In this new book, JanetTubbs has put together a powerful teaching tool to help parents, therapists,and teachers work with their children.Creative Therapy for Children with Autism, ADD, and Asperger's is divided into two parts.Part One provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and introduces andexplains Janet&’s novel approach to teaching. Her goal is to balance the child&’sbody, mind, and spirit through proven techniques. Part Two provides a widevariety of exercises, activities, and games that are both fun and effective.Each is designed to reduce hyperactivity, increase and prolong focus, decreaseanger, develop fine motor skills, or improve social and verbal skills. All arepart of a program created to help these children relate to their environmentwithout fear, anxiety, or discomfort.A child may appear stubborn anddifficult, but that doesn&’t mean that the child isn&’t intelligent, curious, orcreative. With the right treatment, such a child can be reached, taught, andset on the road to improvement. The lessons provided in this book may be justwhat you and your child have been waiting for.
Moms with ADD: A Self-Help Manual
by Christine AdamecAgonize no more, frustrated moms! Moms with ADD is here to help. Rather than pathologize ADD or speculate on causes or medical rationales,Moms with ADD enables readers to recognize ADD and optimize their parenting skills. Filled with anecdotes, quotations, and examples, Christine A. Adamec, coauthor of Do You Have Attention Deficit Disorder?, offers practical coping strategies for family- and job-related concerns. This easy-to-read manual is guaranteed to make moms with ADD happier at home and in the office.
Bullspotting: Finding Facts in the Age of Misinformation
by Loren CollinsThis entertaining and educational book applies the tools of critical thinking to identify the common features and trends among misinformation campaigns. With illustrations drawn from conspiracy theorists and deniers of every stripe, the author teaches readers how rumors are started, and the rhetorical techniques and logical fallacies often found in misleading or outright false claims. What distinguishes real conspiracies from conspiracy theories, real science from pseudoscience, and actual history from bogus accounts purporting to be history? How does one evaluate the credibility of rumors and quotes or judge the soundness of legal arguments advanced by tax deniers? Readers will learn how to make these critical distinctions and also how to spot "evidence" that has been manufactured or manipulated in some way to create a false impression. At a time when average citizens are bombarded with false information every day, this entertaining book will prove to be not only a great read but also an indispensable resource.
Hitler: Beyond Evil and Tyranny (German Studies)
by R. H. StolfiThis fascinating and richly detailed new biography of Hitler reinterprets the known facts about the Nazi Fuehrer to construct a convincing, realistic portrait of the man. In place of the hollow shell others have made into an icon of evil, the author sees a complex, nuanced personality. Without in any way glorifying its subject, this unique revision of the historical Hitler brings us closer to understanding a pivotal personality of the twentieth century.
Doing More With Teams
by Bruce PiaseckiSince the &“hunter-gatherer&” days ofold, human beings have instinctively worked in teams. But what have we reallylearned about what drives us to cooperate and collaborate with each other? Doesall of the selfishness and scandal in business and government today suggest wehave spilled the special sauce of teamwork?Doing More With Teams explores the waysto encourage a new form of competition, so that organizations complete thechallenges before them to drive growth and get results. It offers a new premisefor the concept of teamwork and challenges the perception that individualism isthe only way to wealth. Through real-life and historical examples of teams thathave inspired awe, this book lays out a solid set of principles that work forall kinds of teams, including:How aging teaches us the value of teams as a source of meaningfulness in life.How to establish clear principles that call for shared responsibilitythroughout an organization.How to avoid individual motivators that undermine the importance of teams.The costs of an excessive expectation of ceaseless victory.Why the best team captains are those who quickly and accurately assess teammembers&’ capabilities—and determine how they affect the group.Doing More With Teams enlightens theworld to a new, more ethical, and more collaborative way forward. It shows ushow best to tap into the magic of teamwork.
The Ghost Orchid Ghost: And Other Tales from the Swamp
by Doug AldersonFlorida's famous swamps—from the Everglades to Mosquito Lagoon to Tate's Hell—serve as fitting backdrops for these chilling original stories. Maybe it's because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Mysterious things just happen in swamps. Maybe it's because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Where else can you find a ghost baby, or an angry specter, or a lost soul? How about a ghost who is obsessed with the ghost orchid, or an alluring snake woman? Throw in a skunk ape or two and you've got the ingredients for many entertaining hours sharing these stories around a campfire or reading them to yourself or out loud. From the Author's Notes at the end of each story, you can learn a thing or two about Florida's swamps, creatures, and history, along with storytelling tips. Florida is rich in history, natural beauty, and ecological and cultural diversity. To protect what is special about our state it is important to educate the people who live here and our visitors. In this unique book you'll find tales of mystery and intrigue interwoven with important facts and lessons of natural history.Who but a naturalist can really scare you about what lurks in the swamp? Doug Alderson has been there and knows. In writing tales for this book, Doug Alderson drew upon many years of entertaining young people as a summer camp counselor and storyteller, and also from decades as a swamp explorer. He is a former associate editor of Florida Wildlife magazine. To learn more about his writing and photography, check out his website at www.dougalderson.net.
Behind Closed Doors: Talking with the Legends of Country Music
by Alanna NashInterviews with 27 country stars reveal the range of personalities and viewpoints that make up today's country music scene. Journalist Alanna Nash speaks in candid interviews with performers about Nashville's music industry, changes in the country audience over the past thirty years, and their own releationships to their music. Nash's interviews showcase the diversity of the performers (from college-educated professionals to ex-convicts) and their audiences. Interviewees include Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Brenda Lee, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, Naomi and Wynonna Judd, Bill Monroe, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Chet Atkins, and Willie Nelson.
It is Not Now: Tales of Maine
by John GouldIt is Not Now is collection of stories based upon real life, as well as a reflection on lost ways and changing values. It is a celebration of the eccentric people and lives of small towns all across Maine. Gould's wise, charming, and irreverent writing, honed by half a century of acute observation and practice of his craft, brings the American past to life even as it finds humor and hope in the American present.
Oklahoma Off the Beaten Path®: A Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Deborah BouzidenTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Oklahoma Off the Beaten Path shows you the Sooner State you never knew existed. Catch a reenactment of an historic Wild West show at Pawnee Bill Buffalo Ranch, stroll through the collection of bonsai trees and Japanese-style cascading pools at Lendonwood Gardens, or admire the rose-colored fossilized crystals at the Timberlake Rose Rock Museum. So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
My Beautiful Life
by Mina DobicAs a top academician, Mina Dobic led a privileged life, but that changed when she was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer that had metastasized to her liver, bones, and lymph system. Given two months to live by her physicians, Mina rejected conventional treatments and decided to adopt macrobiotics. Six months later, Mina Dobic was cancer free. My Beautiful Life both explains how Mina recovered from cancer and details how cancer can be prevented through diet and a philosophy of living in balance with nature.
City in Sight: Dutch Dealings with Urban Change (NICIS Publications on Urban Research)
by Jan Willem Duyvendak Frank Hendriks Mies Van NiekerkHuge social transformations and turbulent political events – 9/11 and the political murders of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh – have put urban issues high on the political agenda of the Netherlands. Against this background, the contributors to this volume bring the city in sight from various disciplinary perspectives and relate their research findings to both national and international debates on urban problems. In this way, City in Sight not only provides insight into the most urgent questions of contemporary cities in the Netherlands, but also how these relate to similar problems in other countries as well. This timely and enlightening volume highlights the latest urban research in the Netherlands.
Find Your Sweet Spot: A Guide To Personal And Professional Excellence
by Karen ElizagaThis smart, stylish motivational guide helps readers discover their dreams and true potential via an action plan based on the coaching strategies of an executive coach. Finding one&’s "sweet spot" means digging deep for new levels of self-understanding and re-prioritizing one&’s life to align with one&’s inner excellence. Written to make readers feel they have access to their own personal coach, the book leads them through a series of inspiring stories, practical steps, and "sweet spot checks" designed to spur personal and professional growth. Find Your Sweet Spot consists of four parts--The Sweet Spot Strategy, The Sweet Spot Inside, The Sweet Spot Outside, Integrate Your Sweet Spot--and offers practical tips and exercises that explore everything from self-love to the power of gratitude and a productive mindset. Find Your Sweet Spot is geared for modern adults who find themselves yearning for more in their daily lives. As a chic, jet-setting businesswoman with many high-powered clients, Karen Elizaga boasts a distinctly modern edge among self-help authors.
East Branch: Six Years on a Catskill Trout Stream
by Mitch KellerIn this creative nonfiction narrative, Mitch Keller chronicles his move from New York City to live as a hand-to-mouth trout bum upstate and shares what it is really like to move to trout country to try to build a life around fly fishing—a dream of so many anglers. All the joys and rewards of the angling life are here in abundance, but so are the chronic financial hardship, the menial jobs, the interminable winters, the moments of doubt—everything that comes with that life and the decision to live it.This compelling story of life living along and fishing a classic trout stream of the Catskills is sure to not only interest those that fish the area but also captivate anyone who has dreamed of leaving the hustle of the city behind to live a more deliberate life.
Rules for Whistleblowers: A Handbook for Doing What's Right
by Stephen M. KohnLearn how whistleblowers have saved lives, stopped frauds, protected their jobs, and earned million-dollar rewards for doing the right thing in Rules for Whistleblowers, Stephen Martin Kohn&’s seventh book on whistleblowing. This book is a fully updated and expanded revision of The Whistleblower&’s Handbook,the first-ever comprehensive consumer guide to exposing workplace wrongdoing. Kohn&’s thirty-seven rules highlight the &“traps&” facing whistleblowers today and address how to file anonymous cases and qualify for multi-million-dollar rewards. Kohn carefully explains complex rules and laws governing whistleblowing including the Dodd-Frank, IRS, and False Claims Acts, as well as detailed strategies for fighting retaliation. He also covers controversial issues such as taping, removing documents, and ignoring nondisclosure agreements.Modernized laws have revolutionized the rights of employees both in the United States and internationally, enabling whistleblowers to be paid over $10 billion in rewards for doing the right thing. No employee should blow the whistle without knowing their rights. Too much is at stake.
Translator Self-Training--Spanish: A Practical Course in Technical Translation
by Morry SoferThe translator-in-training is guided through various areas of technical translation, from business and finance to law, medicine, and the media. This series offers the next and final step toward becoming a successful professional translator.
Buckular Dystrophy: A Woods Cop Mystery
by Joseph HeywoodThe 10th installment of the beloved Woods Cop Mystery series! The traditional firearm deer season in Michigan lasts two weeks, a time in which the most hunters are afield during the year and the time when most things happen. Game wardens cannot count on having any life but work during this period, and in this case Grady Service, who takes longtime violator and archrival Limpy Allerdyce on as his partner for deer season runs into the most bizarre string of big cases involving deer that he has ever encountered. Buckular Dystrophy is the term coined by Conservation Officers to describe the condition whereby people cannot help killing deer, not for sport or food, but for other reasons – an addiction of sorts, and unlike other addictions, one not medically organized, but just as real.
Ramage at Trafalgar
by Dudley PopeRamage, finally reunited with his beloved Sarah, hopes to spend at least a few quiet weeks with her. Instead, he is summoned by Admiral Nelson himself. His orders: Ramage is to join Nelson's fleet blockading the combined French and Spanish navies in the port of Cadiz. But Nelson's plan is not merely to blockade the enemy's fleet. He intends to confront it head-on in the biggest naval battle the world has ever seen.
Circle Of Friends Cookbook: 25 Slow-Cooker Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchSlow-cookers are perfect for our busy lives. Enjoy Easy Chili Rellenos, Vickie's Shredded Chicken Sandwiches, JoAnn's Country Corn Pudding, Triple Chocolate Cake and more!
Path to Manhood: Encouragement and Advice for Young Men
by Paul CumboIn a world where young men are seeking direction, veteran educator Paul Cumbo offers a transformative roadmap to authentic manhood that bridges traditional values with modern understanding. Based on more than two decades of experience teaching and mentoring, Cumbo delivers an essential guide that speaks directly to today's teenage boys and young men with both warmth and challenge. This is not another shallow &“man up&” manifesto – it is a nuanced, apolitical exploration of what it truly means to grow into a man of strength, wisdom, and purpose. Through practical wisdom and engaging storytelling, A Path to Manhood addresses core issues young men face: Building genuine self-knowledge and emotional intelligence Developing healthy relationships and true friendship Making smart decisions about education, technology, finance, and vocation Understanding love, marriage, faith, and fatherhood Breaking negative patterns and building positive habits that last a lifetime Endorsed by leading experts in psychology, education, and spirituality including Leonard Sax, Michael Reichert, Michael Gurian, and Fr. James Martin, SJ, this compact guide speaks to both the head and heart of a young man navigating his journey to adulthood. Whether you are a young man seeking direction or someone who cares about one, this book provides the perfect balance of encouragement and challenge needed for today&’s generation.
African-American Healthy
by Richard W. Walker, Jr.Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Health TitleIt's no secret that African-Americans top the list of groups afflicted by hypertension, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, renal failure, and cancer. What the statistics do not show is the pain, misery, and despair that these conditions create, not only for the individual, but also for family and friends. As an African-American doctor, Dr. Richard Walker has studied these conditions among his patients for many years. Now, for the first time, Dr. Walker believes that research has found a commonsense way to prevent, reduce, and possibly eliminate these killers, turning the tide of African-American health.Dr. Walker begins by looking at the black community's lifestyle, which has radically changed over the centuries, shifting people from hours spent under a blazing sun to a life of minimum sunlight exposure. From there, it is clear that the missing puzzle piece of African-American health is a chronic lack of Vitamin D3. Most important, Dr. Walker explains how this crucial factor can be added to a daily routine along with components such as nutritional supplements, diet, and exercise. He then focuses on each major illness affecting the black community and explores what it is, what its symptoms are, and how the reader can avoid or treat the problem.A concise yet critical guide, African-American Healthy offers an important first step towards achieving a healthier, longer life for millions of people.
Red Jacket: A Lute Bapcat Mystery
by Joseph HeywoodWoods Cop mystery author Joseph Heywood takes readers to an era when people had to be as hard as the lives they lived. Meet Lute Bapcat, orphan, loner, former cowboy, Rough Rider, beaver trapper, a man who in 1913, with the enthusiastic recommendation by Theodore Roosevelt, himself, becomes one of the Michigan’s first civil service game wardens. His territory: The Keweenaw Peninsula, the state’s industrial center. Featuring a stunning array of characters, fascinating historical detail, and Heywood’s trademark writing about life and work in Michigan’s wild, Red Jacket asks Lute to confront an explosive, bloody labor strike; a siege-like sabotage, including a sudden rash of decapitated, spoiled deer; poisoned trout streams and well water; and unusual deforestation-all apparently designed by mine owners to deny nature’s bounty to the strikers, and thereby to break the union. The strike’s violence culminates in the Italian Hall disaster, during which a man allegedly yells fire in a small building with several hundred people inside. In the panic, 73 people are crushed or die of suffocation, the majority of them the children and wives of striking miners at the hall for a Christmas party.Even with good people dying, the Michigan governor refuses to take sides. Should Lute Bapcat?
Strategies to Fight Online Health Misinformation: Health Information Quality Assurance, Digital Literacy and Fact-Checking (SpringerBriefs in Public Health)
by André Pereira NetoThis book offers a brief introduction to the three main tools available to fight online health misinformation: health information quality assurance, digital literacy and fact-checking. These are the resources public institutions and civil society can use to deal with the current health infodemic. We are immersed in a huge flow of information that is multiplying rapidly worldwide in a short period of time on different topics. Health is one of the areas in which there is an increasing amount of information available and shared on digital media for a growing number of interested parties. If the information is reliable, up-to-date, scientifically sound and understandable, it can play a fundamental role in self-care practices, in reducing service costs, in disease prevention and in health promotion. On the other hand, if the information is incomprehensible, outdated, incomplete or incorrect, it can interfere with well-being, induce harm to individuals and to the society, and, in extreme situations, promote disease and facilitate death. Many health professionals and health services users and managers are unaware of the existing strategies to address this problem, so this book intends to help them. Strategies to Fight Online Health Misinformation: Health Information Quality Assurance, Digital Literacy and Fact-Checking will serve as a quick guide for health professionals and health services users and managers to the tools available to combat online health misinformation and how they work. Institutions must provide health information quality assurance with reliable sources and scientifically updated information written in simple language. The development of educational practices focused on the critical and creative use of information and communication technologies promote digital literacy. And journalists and public and private communications companies have developed fact-checking strategies to verify whether the information disclosed was obtained through reliable sources and assess whether it is true or false.
Advances in Signal Processing and Communication Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICASPACE 2021 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #929)
by S. P. Singh Pradip Kumar Jain Yatindra Nath Singh Ravi Paul GollapalliThis book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Signal Processing and Communication Engineering (ICASPACE 2021). The book covers several theoretical and mathematical approaches addressing day-to-day challenges in signal, image, and speech processing and advanced communication systems. It primarily focuses on effective mathematical methods, algorithms, and models that enhance the performance of existing systems. The topics covered in the book are advances in signal processing (radar and biomedical), image processing, speech processing, technical and environmental challenges in 5G technology, and strategies for optimal utilization of resources to improve the efficacy of the communication systems in terms of bandwidth and radiating power, etc. The works published in the book will remarkably be helpful to prospective scholars, academicians, and students seeking knowledge in signal processing and communication engineering.
The Public Child: Media Power, Strategic Silencing, and Children's Rights in Australia (Studies in Childhood and Youth)
by Camilla Nelson Jodi Death Denise BuitenThis edited book examines the cultural construction of the &“public child&” and its impact on children&’s rights in Australia. The &“public child&” refers to a real child or groups of children whose lives have attracted media attention— either because concerns have been raised about their safety or because they have been identified as threats to others. Positioned at the intersection of media, politics, and policymaking, this collection explores how, in an increasingly mediatized political landscape, discursive constructions of the &“public child&” shape state responses, exerting a logic of control and silencing. Amid international debates on child social media bans and increasingly punitive justice systems, this timely work will appeal to scholars of family and youth sociology, criminology, media and gender studies, and education, as well as journalists and legal practitioners specializing in children&’s rights. The book includes five sections: Media and Regulatory Theatre, Domestic Family and Sexual Violence, Justice Systems, Sex and Gender, and Speaking Out and Listening In. The final section focuses on how children exercise agency and express their perspectives, and how adults can serve as allies to them.