Using case studies to demonstrate core concepts of culture that can lead to misunderstanding and strife, "Mixed Blessings" is an indispensable guide to multicultural and multiethnic relationships of all sorts--from husband and wife, to extended family, to co-workers, and more. In today's multicultural world, "Mixed Blessings" is a must read.
In 1938 Anneros Valensi was only six years old when she was told to stand up, raise her right arm, and greet everyone with "Heil Hitler." Almost overnight her life changed completely; constant relocation, hunger, and uncertainty became her new reality. Despite the hardships, Valensi dreamed of a better life and transitioned from a childhood filled with fear to young adulthood filled with pride and achievement.
Many women today struggle with a work/life balance. Carolyn Leeper's book, "19 Remarkable Northwest Women" profiles women whose careers and advice are inspiring, diverse, and in sync with who they are.
"Waking Up Dying" is a blockbuster; a hit between the eyes. Duke challenges the reader to take those tortuous steps he has—feel his sorrow, elation and pain, walk his walk through the everyday rituals of care, and talk the talk of his analysis of much-needed system reform. This book is a must-read for caregivers. Be prepared for a mind-blowing, ultimately, illuminating and educational experience.
With its compassionate, yet no-nonsense, approach "Caregiving Our Loved Ones" by Dr. Nanette Davis will be appreciated by anyone who must navigate the turbulent waters of looking after an ill loved one. Dr. Davis reminds us that chronic diseases tend to have two victims—the patient and the caregiver—unless steps are taken by the caregiver to prevent losing herself and, ultimately, her health. Dr. Davis passes on her knowledge to caregivers for dealing with the ongoing emotional, financial and health toll of taking care of someone who will never get better.
Many readers will know that scientists from around the world come to Antarctica to study its unique environment, but we don’t often get to read about how they do that science and what the results mean. This engaging book delivers all that. You’ll learn about living on board research ships and the fear and frustration of being tossed about in ferocious katabatic winds.
This presentation will shine a spotlight on what Google+ is and why authors and aspiring writers need to embrace this fastest growing social media platform that exists in the Internet Universe. CBR will have more bite-sized information on Circles, Events and Hangouts. We also begin listing links to helpful sites and posts.
The adventure begins when Christine and Jeffrey Smith, searching for an old boat to transform into a small passenger vessel, examine a sixty-five foot 1929 work-boat, precariously moored on Lopez Island—the neglected wooden vessel that hovers near death is the David B. They race against time, money, and natural elements to save the David B—the vessel that they bet all of their resources on in hopes of making their dream of owning and operating a small expedition cruise boat in the Pacific Northwest come true.
Google + usage ranks significantly in Google’s SEO equations for getting your site or information to the top of the Google Search pages food chain. This is a step by step guide to how to get started with Google+
The memoir’s brave narrative, an inviting of mix diary excerpts and personal reflection along with some of her own very moving poetry, offers a clear view into the workings of the Asperger mind. One of the syndrome's hallmark symptoms is a lack of the ability to understand the subtleties of non-verbal communication. Social cues such as body language and facial expressions are opaque to its victims, whose resultant awkward and seemingly inappropriate behavior can leave them feeling isolated and misunderstood.