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Romancing the Roads: A Driving Diva's Firsthand Guide, West of the Mississippi
by Gerry Hempel DavisThis updated compendium of facts, observations, discoveries, reviews, serendipities, humor, experiences, and more is not only for the road traveler, but the armchair traveler as well. Unlike typical guides, which read more like phone directories, Romancing the Roads is a shared diary of discoveries along America's highways and byways. Join Gerry on a tour of hotels, B & B's, restaurants, national parks, antique stores, consignment shops, boutiques, and little-known places that make America such a great place for road-tripping. Unless otherwise noted, the author has visited every place mentioned, from the ostrich farm along Interstate 10 in Arizona to the Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles. Even if you never get in the car and discover such wonders for yourself, you will enjoy this vicarious journey to places both sublime and ordinary as the author makes her way from Washington to California and east to the Mississippi River.
Stop Me If You've Heard It!: Soupy Sales Favorite Jokes
by Soupy SalesSoupy Sales was a longtime host of an event at Friars Club called &“Stop Me If You&’ve Heard It&” where a group of comics all seated on bar stools attempt to top each other by telling a joke. By the end of the evening it&’s not all that clear who actually topped who since the audience is too busy brushing tears away, doubling over in laughter, and praying their bladders remain intact before making a beeline to the bathrooms. Hilarious doesn&’t even begin to describe these evenings. This event with Soupy as top banana was as highly anticipated as The Friars&’ infamous Roasts, and his comic legacy endures in this book of his favorite jokes.&“There is never a dull moment when Soupy is in the room. The Friars are lucky—we just have to turn around and listen to Soupy tell his hilarious jokes. Thanks to this book, though, you&’ve got the next best thing—if you can&’t join him, read him. The Soup is on and he&’s boiling over with laughs.&” - Barry Dougherty of The Friars Club
Halfhyde at the Bight of Benin
by Philip McCutchanIt's the 1890s and Royal Navy Lieutenant St. Vincent Halfhyde finds himself out of favor with the Navy and on half-pay ashore when he is summoned to the Admiralty. His mission: to sail to the Bight of Benin in West Africa and spy on the not-so-secret Russian presence there. As a Russian speaker who is familiar with Benin, Halfhyde is confident he's the man for the job—until he runs into Admiral Prince Gorsinski, cousin of the Czar and Halfhyde's former jailer.
Characteristics of Tasks in the Domain of Accounting
by Simone Reindl-StützThis book explores the characteristics of tasks in the domain of accounting from. Therefore, the current state of didactic discourse in accounting education was reviewed, and based on this, a comprehensive category system was developed for analyzing and evaluating accounting tasks. This category system can also be used to design new accounting tasks and to improve existing ones. Furthermore, 2,000 accounting tasks from 15 different textbooks published by three Austrian publishers were analyzed and evaluated using the category system. This significantly expands the knowledge base regarding the characteristics of tasks in the accounting domain. The results of the comprehensive evaluations show that there is potential for improvement in the tasks, and that the standards formulated within the category system are currently not being fully met. In addition, it is concluded that both a change in task culture and curricular reforms and further developments are necessary in current accounting education.
Machine Learning Methods in Biomedical Field: Computer-Aided Diagnostics, Healthcare and Biology Applications (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1218)
by Jorge Brieva Hiram Ponce Ernesto Moya-Albor Sandra L. Gomez-Coronel Diego Renza TorresThis book provides an in-depth exploration of machine learning techniques and their biomedical applications, particularly in developing intelligent computer-aided diagnostic systems, creating groundbreaking healthcare technologies, uncovering novel biological applications, and fostering sustainable health solutions.Integrating artificial intelligence, mathematical modeling, and emergent systems, this book highlights the profound impact of these advanced tools in not only enhancing problem-solving within the biomedical field but also in catalyzing the development of novel solutions.This book is a valuable resource for readers interested in understanding the revolutionary impact of novel machine learning methodologies on the biomedical landscape. Furthermore, it offers a blend of theory and practical applications for those interested in biomedical education and training, biology, medicine, and sustainable health development.
Street Mental Health Handbook: Care Delivery Across the Spectrum of Homelessness
by Simon Hatcher Liz Frye Kim Van HerkThis book grounds the work of street mental health within the lived realities of the people it serves, emphasizing the importance of trauma and context of care, and how these factors shape the experience of homelessness and engagement with mental health care. With the rise in homelessness has come a growing movement of street medicine—healthcare delivered directly to individuals who live on the streets, in encampments, or within emergency shelters. While physical health services are relatively well-integrated into street medicine models, mental health care remains underdeveloped and poorly resourced. There is a pressing need for guidance, reflection, and solidarity in this space. The authors have nearly fifty years of combined experience working in street-based mental health services across North America. Much in this field has not yet been formally researched or codified; many insights have been gained through trial, error, and the wisdom of those served. The authors&’ goal is to share what they have learned in a way that is honest, grounded, and helpful. The opening chapters discuss the individual, collective, historical, and structural traumas that are common in the vulnerably housed population and how these should inform engagement, diagnosis, and treatment. Subsequent chapters explore the complexities of and practical strategies for conducting mental health assessments and prescribing medications on the street. The authors discuss the importance of building and working in teams to adapt to the chaos that street medicine clinicians and their patients frequently encounter. The book closes with a discussion of psychosocial interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness, emphasizing their potential effectiveness despite implementation challenges. Chapters emphasize harm reduction and include case studies and dialogues to aid understanding. The primary audience of Street Mental Health Handbook is front-line clinicians—physicians, nurses, outreach workers, social workers, and others—who are new to the field of street mental health or are seeking to deepen their understanding of it. For those already embedded in this work, the authors hope it will serve as a practical and reflective guide that acknowledges the unique challenges and rewards of working with people who are homeless and living with mental illness.
BIM auf der Baustelle: Chancen und Herausforderungen digitaler Bauprozesse
by Sebastian Hollermann Jürgen Melzner Robert HartungDie Bauindustrie ist durch ihre dezentrale Struktur geprägt und bietet noch erhebliches Potenzial für digitale Innovationen. Diese sind dringend notwendig um aus Branchensicht zu einer Produktivitätssteigerung sowie zur Erreichung der Klimaschutzziele maßgeblich beizutragen. Dieses Kompendium fasst aktuelle Sichtweisen und Herangehensweise zum Thema Digitalisierung, BIM und Nachhaltigkeit führender deutscher Bauunternehmen aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz zusammen. Das Ziel ist die Aufklärung und Dokumentation des aktuellen Status quo in der Bauindustrie in Bezug auf die innovativen Themenfelder, um die Durchdringung weiter zu steigern und die technologischen Ansätze für andere Bauunternehmen und Projektbeteiligte nutzbar zu machen sowie beständig weiterzuentwickeln. Es werden Grundlagen der Digitalisierung im Bauwesen, aktuelle Herausforderungen sowie intelligente Lösungsansätze nach dem Motto „von der Praxis – für die Praxis&“ dargestellt.
The Himalaya Dilemma: Navigating Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Geohazard-Prone Regions (Springer Natural Hazards)
by Sandipan GhoshThe Himalaya Dilemma: Navigating Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Geohazard-Prone Regions is a collaborative effort to explore and understand the multiple dangers the Himalayas face, including landslides, earthquakes, glacial lake outburst floods, terrain instability, anthropogenic landscape alterations, and ecosystem fragility. Often called the "Roof of the World" and the "Third Pole," the Himalayas are among Earth's most breathtaking yet geologically active mountain ranges. While these majestic peaks inspire awe, they also conceal a complex interplay of geological risks, environmental challenges, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. At the heart of the volume lies the theme The Himalaya at Risk, emphasizing the urgent need to bridge the gap between hazard management, community action, policy development, and scientific research. Integrating insights from geology, geomorphology, geography, environmental science, disaster management, and sustainable development, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the region's risk environment. The Himalaya Dilemma is intended for a diverse readership, including academics and researchers in the fields of geology, environmental science, disaster risk management, and climate studies, policymakers and development practitioners involved in building disaster resilience and promoting sustainable development in mountain regions, as well as students seeking a deeper understanding of Himalayan geohazards and the broader consequences of environmental change.
Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners
by Karen Fenstermacher Barbara Toni HudsonAmerican Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2023 <BR> American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Adult Primary Care, 2023 <P><P> The latest evidence-based guidelines keep you up to date for FNP practice! With updated content and full-color illustrations, Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners, 6th Edition provides essential information on the most current national and international guidelines and evidence-based protocols for primary care patients of all ages. Key details are easy to find with the book's full-color format, concise outline-style guidelines, and abundant summary tables and charts. In addition to coverage of the most common conditions seen in outpatient settings, this edition includes the latest information on topics such as COVID-19 and STDs. <P><P> Plus, the popular Practice Pearls boxes have been expanded throughout the book. <BR> Current, evidence-based guidelines for patients of all ages provide the latest guidance for managing disorders commonly seen by FNPs in primary care settings. <BR> Concise outline format makes it easy to quickly locate essential information. <BR> Quick-reference tables and charts include pediatric conditions charts, comparative charts for similar disorders, and health maintenance guidelines charts. <BR> Need-to-know coverage of the most common disorders helps familiarize practitioners with situations frequently encountered in clinical practice. <BR> Content highlights include "not-to-be-missed" content, non-urgent/non-emergent interprofessional referrals, and urgent/emergent interprofessional referrals. <BR> Practice Pearls highlight practical clinical wisdom gleaned from the authors' extensive practice knowledge base. <BR> NEW! Updated content reflects the most common conditions and the latest national and international guidelines and evidence-based protocols, including guidelines for COVID-19 and new CDC guidelines for STDs. <BR> NEW! Full-color illustrations and design with high-visibility Not-to-be-Missed points and referral information aid learning and comprehension. <BR> NEW! Expanded Practice Pearls emphasize the variety in appearance of certain findings depending on skin tone. <BR> NEW! Combined cardiac and vascular chapters make information more intuitive and easier to reference. <BR> NEW! Expanded dermatology content reflects conditions commonly seen in family practice. <BR> NEW! Topics and conditions presented in alphabetical order within each chapter improve reference value, and a new alphabetical list of conditions is located on the inside the front cover of the print edition. <BR> NEW! Focused physical examinations are integrated into each body systems chapter as appropriate. <BR> NEW! Two additional appendices provide quick access to an acetaminophen dosing chart and an ibuprofen dosing chart.
Hybrid Lives of Teaching Artists in Dance and Theatre Arts
by Mary KahlichThe role of the hybrid artist-educator in schools and communities over the past fifty years has evolved significantly. Although education reform and political pressures during the last five decades have frequently interrupted steady and sustained arts education programming in the United States-especially in theatre and dance-the teaching artist today performs an important role in numerous educational contexts. <P><P> Over the past fifteen years, the work of teaching artists has received growing professional attention and research: the Association of Teaching Artists (ATA) was founded in 1998 to support, advocate for, strengthen and serve the teaching artist profession. This volume, focused on teaching artists in dance and theatre disciplines, expands this developing area of inquiry and reveals topographies for teaching in and through these arts disciplines that have, until this text, been examined separately. <P><P> Directed toward the last decade's growth and professionalization, the book asks: where and how is teaching artistry in dance and theatre happening? What is guiding, supporting, or complicating the work of teaching artists in dance and theatre arts today? What training and preparation do teaching artists receive? How do teaching artists effectively address the cultural diversity of the communities they serve? What are the political and economic influences that impact the work and delivery of teaching artistry? What has been learned on a large scale about the hybrid lives and work of teaching artists in dance and theatre arts? In sum, what is the status of the teaching artist today? <P><P> This book examines pedagogical, artistic, and professional issues for two performing arts disciplines by using the voices and experiences of each form's practitioners and those who prepare them.
Come, Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth
by Elizabeth A. Johnson CsjShort meditations that combine scriptural references to creation, theology, reflections on nature, and threats to the natural world.
The Chilean Body Politic: Gender and Political Philosophy in the Early Chilean Working Class
by Joaquín Montalva ArmanetThis monograph explores how Chilean urban workers translated nineteenth-century European political philosophy according to their conditions, locality, and colonial history. The research is grounded on a systematic analysis of local archival material—primarily, newspapers aimed at the working class from 1870 to the 1920s—from a theoretical perspective informed by contemporary feminist critiques and inspired by Jacques Derrida&’s deconstruction. This provides a new understanding of late-nineteenth-century Chilean popular culture which shows that the origin of capitalism was commonly interpreted as a loss of virility on the part of Chilean men, who emerged into a modern European like city as degenerative people dispossessed of their traditional &“dominion&” over Chilean women, land, and culture. The book proposes that the experience of early industrial modernity was posited by Chilean men as equivalent to the loss of an essential masculinity rooted in an economy of patriarchal sexual difference. Consequently, it also reveals that the notion of &“revolution&” was translated in Chilean culture as the return of an ideal male subject who would re-establish the &“natural&” distribution of the sexes displaced by a foreign form of capitalist modernity. This research shows the centrality of questions of gender to working-class political thought and criticizes the points of complicity between politics, philosophy, and patriarchy in the Chilean political tradition. It will appeal to students and researchers in political theory, gender studies, feminism, and Latin American studies.
Dynamics of Power in Dutch Integration Politics: From Accommodation to Confrontation (Solidarity and Identity)
by Justus UitermarkIntegration politics in the Netherlands has changed dramatically between 1990 and 2005. Whereas ethnic and religious differences were hitherto pacified through accommodation, a new and increasingly powerful current in Dutch politics problematized the presence of minorities. This development represents a challenge to sociologists and political scientists: how to map and explain drastic changes? Arguing that extant approaches are better at explaining continuity than change, this book develops a relational discourse analysis to understand dynamic power relations in national as well as local politics.
Honorable Mention (Honor Series)
by Robert N. MacomberRobert Macomber's Honor series of naval fiction follows the life and career of Peter Wake in the U.S. Navy during the tumultuous years from 1863 to 1901. Honorable Mention is the third in the series.It's the fall of 1864. The Age of Sail is passing, and Lt. Peter Wake finds himself again in Key West, but this time in command of the steamer USS Hunt. He quickly plunges into action as he chases a mystery ship during a tropical storm off Cuba, deals with a seductively dangerous woman during a mission in enemy territory ashore, confronts death to liberate an escaping slave ship, and comes face to face with the enemy's most powerful warship in Havana's harbor. Wake is no longer alone in this dangerous world. His wife Linda, hiding in a pro-Union camp on Useppa Island, gives him a future to look forward to as the war nears its end. But then in January 1866, as most Union soldiers are preparing to go home, a powerful ocean raider shows up in a remote corner of the Caribbean, and Wake finds that for some the war is not over yet.The first book in the series, At the Edge of Honor, received the 2003 Patrick D. Smith Literary Award for Best Historical Novel of Florida, and the second, Point of Honor, was named the 2003 recipient of the John Esten Cook Literary Award for Best Work in Southern Fiction.His sixth novel, A Different Kind of Honor, won the highest national honor in his genre: the American Library Association's 2008 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction.
Guide to the Perfect Latin American Idiot
by Plinio Apuleyo Mendoza Carlos Alberto Montaner Alvaro Vargas LlosaBy opening the ever-escalating debate regarding Latin America's "underdeveloped" status and cloaking the seriousness of the situation with wit and humor, the Guide to the Perfect Latin American Idiot reached number one status on the nonfiction bestseller lists in many countries in Latin America. It reveals the connection between economic success and cultural values—attitudes toward work, education, health care and community—and the consequence of the Latin American people retaining or evolving these values.
More than Gold in California: The Life and Work of Dr. Mary Bennett Ritter
by Mary Bennett RitterMary Bennett Ritter was a farmer&’s daughter who in the 1880s defied all conventions to pursue her passion: to receive medical training and become a physician. Ritter&’s memoir is a riveting account of her accomplishments and a revealing peek into an earlier era through her keen sense of observation, humor, savvy, and her courage to challenge gender norms. It is filled with adventures— house calls via horse and buggy rides through the dark streets of Berkeley; a spurned lover&’s suicide; a near drowning at Pacific Grove Beach; one of the first automobile rides across rugged California dirt roads; intercontinental rail travel; and voyages to the Far East. As the story unfolds, readers encounter the movers and shakers of their times—University of California presidents and families of wealth and influence, including the Scrippses, and the Hearsts, and the Rockefellers.
Fluff: The Sticky Sweet Story of an American Icon
by Mimi GraneyAt the turn of the twentieth century, Boston was a booming candy town. Of all the tantalizing treats, nothing has stuck around like Marshmallow Fluff. Since that time, the small, family-run company Durkee-Mower has churned out a century of Fluff with the secretive air of Willy Wonka. Little has been made of this extraordinary legacy—until now.To author Mimi Graney, Fluff is more than a retro ingredient. It is a story about the merits and pitfalls of adaptation and innovation. Graney deftly brings the factory floor alive, weaving a fascinating narrative about New England's forgotten candy industry, changing social roles for women, the advent of commercial radio and modern advertising, and the supermarket revolution. Fluff has survived two world wars, corporate attacks, nutrition battles, and the rise and fall of manufacturing towns. The world has changed around it, yet this icon remains the same.
Remember This Titan: The Bill Yoast Story: Lessons Learned from a Celebrated Coach's Journey As Told to Steve Sullivan
by Steve SullivanBill Yoast is the real-life hero of Remember the Titans, the inspirational hit movie that chronicled the struggles of black and white high school football athletes to create a championship season in racially charged Alexandria, Virginia, in 1972. Will Patton played Yoast's role and Denzel Washington played the role of Head Coach Herman Boone. Uniting in a common effort, Yoast and Boone led T.C. Williams High School to an undefeated season, and in the process brought the school and polarized community together. The real-life Yoast is even more compelling than his film version. At one time, the former World War II veteran considered going into the ministry. Fortunately, for the hundreds of young men and women whose lives he helped mold, he found his calling in coaching. To him, the title "coach" always meant more than wins and losses; coaching was a vehicle through which he could help young people. One of Yoast's greatest victories came with Gerry Bertier, his star lineman whose tragic auto accident and resulting paralysis was seen in Remember the Titans. What the film did not include was the fact that, for years after the accident, Yoast worked with Bertier, coaching him to win gold medals in shotput and discus at the Wheel Chair Olympics.
Best Easy Day Hikes Ventura (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Monique RiedelBest Easy Day Hikes Ventura features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty easily manageable hikes.
It's All About the Guest: Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life, the Davio's Way
by Steve DifillippoWhen&’s the last time you picked up a business book that was so engaging you couldn&’t put it down? Steve Difillippo was only 24 when he opened his first Davio&’s restaurant. Since then, he&’s wowed Julia Child with his pomodoro, overlooked some triple-X rated shenanigans at Table 7, taken on American Express, gotten himself into Time and Newsweek (for taking on American Express), cooked a rabbit for Stevie Ray Vaughn, inadvertently gotten a guest divorced, whipped up some tasty eats at the Super Bowl--and that&’s just the beginning. The money hasn&’t been bad, either: that first restaurant is now the hub of a rapidly growing $50 million restaurant brand group and a $10 million Davio&’s brand food line. With guests constantly asking how he did it, Steve has written the ultimate guide to starting a restaurant, running a successful business, enjoying food, and living life. The 5.9 million restaurant workers who say they want to open their own restaurant will go nuts over this book, but so will anybody who loves food and the restaurant world--heck, anybody who wants to make money and have a blast doing it. As a special bonus, Steve includes twelve classic Davio&’s recipes.
Breaking the Argument Cycle: How to Stop Fighting Without Therapy
by Sharon RivkinRevealing where the real conflict lies in a relationship—and resolving it* Breaking the Argument Cycle is a book for all those who&’ve ever found themselves arguing with their significant other, again and again, about money, sex, or even a seemingly trivial topic—when, at its core, the conflict is about something completely different. A longtime marriage and family therapist, Sharon Rivkin has helped hundreds of couples fix their relationships by understanding why they fight. Here, she shows how anyone can use the tools of therapy to break the cycle of destructive fighting—namely, by resolving the core issues of early arguments, which have their roots in childhood and get repeated over time. Presenting real-life stories and easy exercises, Rivkin sets forth a simple, three-step process—Peel, Reveal, Heal—to empower couples to identify and then resolve their core issues themselves, shedding light on what they&’re really arguing about. This is then followed up with healing exercises. By thus breaking the argument cycle, confusion and chaos turn into clarity and healing—and everyone can learn how and why they get hooked into an argument, how to unhook, and how to develop lasting tools to turn conflict into intimacy . . . even after years of fighting.
How to Start a Home-Based Senior Care Business (Home-Based Business Series)
by James L. FerryEverything you need to know to start and run a profitable, ethical, and satisfying home-based business in the field of senior care. This book covers the range of senior care businesses that are increasingly in demand. It discusses the businesses that can be set up by those with special qualifications, such as nursing, social work, or other health and human services degrees, as well as those that can be run by individuals with no special training but an interest in caring for others. Topics included are: driving and errand-running businesses, geriatric or elder care management, day care, and insurance-coverage advocacy.The senior population is increasing and aging issues are everywhere—this is a timely book from an expert author that will help new business owners fill a growing market need.
Dance with the Devil: The Saga of Doc Holliday
by Victoria WilcoxYou&’ve heard Doc Holliday&’s history, but do you know his story?Dance with the Devil is the story of a how a gentleman becomes an outlaw, how an outlaw becomes a lawman, and how a Southern son named John Henry becomes a legend called Doc Holliday. The year is 1873, and the West is wild. Jesse James and his gang are robbing trains, the Sioux Indians are on the warpath, and Dr. John Henry Holliday arrives in Texas as a young man with a troubled past hoping to regain his place as a Southern gentleman and win back the love of the girl he left behind. But his life in the West doesn&’t turn out the way he&’s planned, and soon he&’s in trouble with the law and facing a terrifying truth as desperation drives him toward the frontier and leads to deadly action. And as the story races from the gambling halls of Dallas to the saloons of Dodge City and the dangers of the Santa Fe Trail, John Henry finds a new love affair and a new hero to follow—and an old enemy eager for a reckoning. Dance with the Devil is the second book in the award-winning Saga of Doc Holliday, an epic American tale of heroes and villains, dreams lost and found, families broken and reconciled, of sin and recompense and the redeeming power of love.
Innovative Digital-Based International Large-Scale Assessments: Foundations, Methodologies, and Quality Assurance (Methodology of Educational Measurement and Assessment)
by Matthias Von Davier Kentaro Yamamoto Lale KhorramdelThis edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the technology-driven innovations that have transformed National and International Large-Scale Assessments over the past decade, along with the research and considerations that have accompanied these changes. It documents the groundwork for ongoing innovations and explores future directions as these assessments continue to evolve. While the impact of technology on education and assessments is difficult to predict, best practices and emerging principles for transitioning from paper-based to digital formats can be described. The volume offers guidelines and examples from experts who have transitioned assessments like PISA, PIAAC, TIMSS, PIRLS, and NAEP into the digital era. It also highlights research on digital-based assessments, showcasing new insights from log file and process data, as well as innovative domains.
Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management: 18th International Conference, KSEM 2025, Macao, China, August 4–7, 2025, Proceedings, Part VI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15924)
by Wanlei Zhou Tianqing Zhu Congcong ZhuThe six-volume proceedings set LNAI 15919, 15920, 15921, 15922, 15923 and 15924 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2025, held in Macao, China during August 4–7, 2025. The 106 papers and 66 short papers are included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 354 submissions. They focus on all aspects of the exchange of research in artificial intelligence, data science, knowledge engineering, AI safety, large language models, and related frontier areas.