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Book It s Not Unusual

Download or read book It s Not Unusual written by Alkarim Jivani and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an anecdotal account of lesbian and gay Britain as told by those who lived through it all.

Book Soon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Andrew Santella
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2018-03-13
  • ISBN : 0062491601
  • Pages : 147 pages

Download or read book Soon written by Andrew Santella and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Well-researched…[Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process.” — Wall Street Journal A fun and erudite celebration of procrastination An entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on the stories of history’s greatest delayers, and on the work of psychologists, philosophers, and behavioral economists to explain why we put off what we’re supposed to be doing and why we shouldn’t feel so bad about it. Like so many of us, including most of America’s workforce, and nearly two-thirds of all university students, Andrew Santella procrastinates. Concerned about his habit, but not quite ready to give it up, he set out to learn all he could about the human tendency to delay. He studied history’s greatest procrastinators to gain insights into human behavior, and also, he writes, to kill time, “research being the best way to avoid real work.” He talked with psychologists, philosophers, and priests. He visited New Orleans’ French Quarter, home to a shrine to the patron saint of procrastinators. And at the home of Charles Darwin outside London, he learned why the great naturalist delayed writing his masterwork for more than two decades. Drawing on an eclectic mix of historical case studies in procrastination—from Leonardo da Vinci to Frank Lloyd Wright, and from Old Testament prophets to Civil War generals—Santella offers a sympathetic take on habitual postponement. He questions our devotion to “the cult of efficiency” and suggests that delay and deferral can help us understand what truly matters to us. Being attentive to our procrastination, Santella writes, means asking, “whether the things the world wants us to do are really worth doing.”

Book Over the Top and Back

Download or read book Over the Top and Back written by Sir Tom Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited autobiography of legendary singer Tom Jones, following six decades of unparalleled experiences in the spotlight to coincide with his 75th birthday. Across six decades, Sir Tom Jones has maintained a vital career in a risky, unstable business notorious for the short lives of its artists. With a drive that comes from nothing but the love for what he does, he breaks through and then wrestles with the vagaries of the music industry, the nature of success and its inevitable consequences. Having recorded an expansive body of work and performed with fellow artists from across the spectrum and across every popular music genre, from rock, pop and dance to country, blues and soul, the one constant throughout has been his unique musical gifts and unmistakable voice. But how did a boy from a Welsh coal-mining family attain success across the globe? And how has he survived the twists and turns of fame and fortune to not only stay exciting, but actually become more credible and interesting with age? In this, his first ever autobiography, Tom revisits his past and tells the tale of his journey from wartime Pontypridd to LA and beyond. He reveals the stories behind the ups and downs of his fascinating and remarkable life, from the early heydays to the subsequent fallow years to his later period of artistic renaissance. It's the story nobody else knows or understands, told by the man who lived it, and written the only way he knows how: simply and from the heart. Raw, honest, funny and powerful, this is a memoir like no other from one of the world's greatest ever singing talents. This is Tom Jones and Over the Top and Back is his story.

Book Cruel but Not Unusual

Download or read book Cruel but Not Unusual written by Ramona Alaggia and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence in families and intimate relationships affects a significant proportion of the population—from very young children to the elderly—with far-reaching and often devastating consequences. Cruel but Not Unusual draws on the expertise of scholars and practitioners to present readers with the latest research and thinking about the history, conditions, and impact of violence in these contexts. For this new edition, chapters have been updated to reflect changes in data and legislation. New chapters include an examination of trauma from a neurobiological perspective; a critical analysis of the “gender symmetry debate,” a debate that questions the gendered nature of intimate violence; and an essay on the history and evolution of the women’s movement dedicated to addressing violence against women, which advances theoretical developments that remind readers of the breadth of inclusivity that should be at the heart of working in this field.

Book Still Rockin    Tom Jones  A Biography

Download or read book Still Rockin Tom Jones A Biography written by Aubrey Malone and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2012-08-09 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short biography of Tom Jones's rags to riches story - his journey from a Welsh mining village to superstardom. The author explores his musical career, his special relationship with his wife and Wales, and also gives an insight into his phenomenal womanizing. This is a balanced and sympathetic account of Jones's personal and professional life.

Book Failure of Bevill  Bresler   Schulman  a New Jersey Government Securities Dealer

Download or read book Failure of Bevill Bresler Schulman a New Jersey Government Securities Dealer written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Commerce, Consumer, and Monetary Affairs Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book What If It s Not Alzheimer s

Download or read book What If It s Not Alzheimer s written by Gary Radin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-10-15 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the public most often associates dementia with Alzheimer’s disease, the medical profession continues to advance distinctions of various types of “other” dementias. What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s? is the first and remains the only comprehensive guide dealing with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), the most common form of dementia for people under 60 years of age. The contributors are either specialists in their fields or have exceptional hands-on experience with FTD sufferers. Beginning with a focus on the medical facts, the first part defines and explores FTD as an illness distinct from Alzheimer's disease. Also considered are clinical and medical care issues and practices, as well as such topics as finding a medical team, palliative approaches to managing care and rehabilitation interventions. The next section on managing care examines the daily care routine including exercise, socialization, adapting the home environment, and behavioral issues along with end-of-life concerns. In the following section on caregiver resources, the contributors identify professional and government assistance programs along with private and community resources and legal options. The final section focuses on the caregiver, in particular the need for respite, holistic health practices and the challenge of managing emotions. This new, completely revised edition continues to follow worldwide collaboration in research and provides the most current medical information available including understanding of the different classifications of FTD, and more clarity regarding the role of genetics. Additionally, essays written by people living with the disease provide moving, first-hand experiences. The wealth of information offered in these pages will help both healthcare professionals and caregivers of someone suffering from frontotemporal degeneration.

Book It s Not Over Until You Win

Download or read book It s Not Over Until You Win written by Les Brown and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-01-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step plan offers examples and exercises on how to determine and live by a set of values, experiment with failure as a formula for success, and take life beyond set limits.

Book It s Not Your Fault  KoKo Bear

Download or read book It s Not Your Fault KoKo Bear written by Vicki Lansky and published by Book Peddlers. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-understand children's story and parenting guide is intended for families where both parents plan to stay active and involved in their child's life. "It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear" revolves around a lovable bear who doesn't want to have two homes. KoKo's experience will help children learn what divorce means, how family life will change, and understand that the divorce is not their fault.

Book What If It s Not Alzheimer s   Updated and Revised

Download or read book What If It s Not Alzheimer s Updated and Revised written by Lisa Radin and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Vital Information on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)Foreword by John Q. Trojanowski, MD, PhD, Director, Alzheimer's Disease Center, University of Pennsylvania HospitalAlthough the public most often associates dementia with Alzheimer's disease, the medical profession now distinguishes various types of other dementias. This book is the first comprehensive guide dealing with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), one of the largest groups of non-Alzheimer's dementias. The contributors are either specialists in their fields or have exceptional hands-on experience with FTD sufferers.Beginning with a focus on the medical facts, the first part defines and explores FTD as an illness distinct from Alzheimer's disease. Also considered are clinical and medical care issues and practices, as well as such topics as finding a medical team and rehabilitation interventions. The next section on managing care examines the daily care routine including exercise, socialization, adapting the home environment, and behavioral issues. In the following section on caregiver resources, the contributors identify professional and government assistance programs along with private resources and legal options.This newly revised edition follows recent worldwide collaboration in research and provides the most current medical information available, a better understanding of the different classifications of FTD, and more clarity regarding the role of genetics. A completely new chapter 5 enlightens the reader about the various drugs that are now being used with FTD patients and also delves into a number of nonmedical options. The wealth of information offered in these pages will help both healthcare professionals and caregivers of someone suffering from frontotemporal dementia.Lisa Radin and her son, Gary Radin, provided complete care for father and husband Neil Radin over a four-year period. Based on this firsthand experience with a devastating illness, they compiled this collection of expert articles on FTD by medical specialists, healthcare professionals, and fellow caregivers. Gary and Lisa founded in 1998 the Neil L. Radin Caregivers Relief Foundation and were both involved in planning and coordinating the Multidisciplinary Conference on Picks Disease & Frontotemporal Dementia held in May 1999 in Philadelphia; the proceedings of this conference were published in Neurology. Lisa also provided organizational support for the Frontotemporal Dementia and Pick's Disease Criteria Conference held at the National Institutes of Health in July 2000 in Bethesda, MD.

Book It s Not My Head  It s My Hormones

Download or read book It s Not My Head It s My Hormones written by Marion Gluck and published by Orion Spring. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Knowledge is power! We can't all be doctors, but we can all understand our hormone health. This is a practical and inspirational book dedicated to helping women be their mental and physical best at any age." Jeanette Winterson What if you're not actually going crazy? What if you don't need antidepressants after all? What if it's not your head, but your hormones? When your hormones are out of control, you lose control, and it can feel like you've turned into someone else entirely. Women's hormonal issues are routinely misdiagnosed and misunderstood by their doctors, but the lucky ones find their way to Dr Marion Gluck's clinic where she empowers them with her unique knowledge on how to take back control of their bodies and minds. With her expert advice from puberty to post-menopause, let Dr Gluck show you how hormones can become your allies in optimising your mental health and physical wellbeing. It's time to feel like yourself again. Dr Marion Gluck is world-renowned as a pioneer in the use of bio-identical hormones for women. She has over 30 years' experience working as a medical doctor with women all around the world. Based in London, she now trains doctors internationally on this life-changing treatment.

Book Allah does not have an Exit Visa

Download or read book Allah does not have an Exit Visa written by Allan M. Jack and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a personal look at one life, lived by an ordinary guy, who has visited some extraordinary places. From Scotland to Saudi Arabia, Allan M. Jack’s autobiography takes you on a journey through education, marriage, geology, apartheid, travel and everything in between. Allan sets the scene with stories of his parents and grandparents, including descriptions of his Scottish home village, Gartmore. This is followed by a chronicle of his schooldays and a somewhat chequered and chaotic career at Glasgow University and the University of Cape Town in South Africa, with asides including love and marriage, youth organisations and various sporting activities! Journey with Allan, his wife and their three children as they face the reality of apartheid in South Africa for eleven years and, after a particularly close-to-home bombing experience, are driven back home to the UK for sixteen years. Engage in an ongoing family history, into which Allan weaves stories of his travels around Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the USA, Chile, Baku, Kazakhstan and Singapore, and finally ending up in Saudi Arabia where he joins a small junior mining company. Written to give his descendants an idea of what he did with his life, Allan’s book will appeal to those interested in travelling, exotic lands, history and biographies.

Book Army Purchase of Specially Designed Overcoats

Download or read book Army Purchase of Specially Designed Overcoats written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Survival Is Not Enough

Download or read book Survival Is Not Enough written by Seth Godin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can't embrace change any faster...can't make time for the synergy training workshop...can't deal with one more change management seminar. So stop changing. Evolve. Evolution can be unleashed in your organization, effortlessly and gradually changing everything in its path. By teaching your company to "zoom" -- embrace change without pain -- you'll have a company that evolves and ultimately attracts people who drive it to evolve even faster. In up or down markets, for companies in any industry, embrace the organic approach detailed in Survival Is Not Enough and you will always outperform the competition. Here's practical advice on how to make the chaos we all must deal with an asset, not a threat.

Book The Psychology of Thinking

Download or read book The Psychology of Thinking written by John Paul Minda and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-09-26 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we define thinking? Is it simply memory, perception and motor activity or perhaps something more complex such as reasoning and decision making? This book argues that thinking is an intricate mix of all these things and a very specific coordination of cognitive resources. Divided into three key sections, there are chapters on the organization of human thought, general reasoning and thinking and behavioural outcomes of thinking. These three overarching themes provide a broad theoretical framework with which to explore wider issues in cognition and cognitive psychology and there are chapters on motivation and language plus a strong focus on problem solving, reasoning and decision making – all of which are central to a solid understanding of this field. The book also explores the cognitive processes behind perception and memory, how we might differentiate expertise from skilled, competent performance and the interaction between language, culture and thought.

Book Being Together Is Not Enough  strikethrough  vol 2

Download or read book Being Together Is Not Enough strikethrough vol 2 written by Five Years and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Terrorism Detention Powers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
  • Publisher : The Stationery Office
  • Release : 2006-07-03
  • ISBN : 9780215029539
  • Pages : 136 pages

Download or read book Terrorism Detention Powers written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2006-07-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrorism detention Powers : Fourth report of session 2005-06, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence