A Year S Life

Author : Suzanne Bohan
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610918015

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Twenty Years of Life by Suzanne Bohan Pdf

In Twenty Years of Life, Suzanne Bohan exposes the ugly truth that health is largely determined by zip code. Life expectancies in wealthy versus poor neighborhoods can vary by as much as twenty years. Bohan chronicles a bold experiment to challenge that inequity. The California Endowment, one of the nation's largest health foundations, is upending the old-school, top-down charity model and investing $1 billion over ten years to help distressed communities advocate for their own interests. With compassion and insight, Bohan shares stories of students and parents, former street shooters, urban farmers, and a Native American tribe who are tapping into their latent political power to make their neighborhoods healthier. Their stories will fundamentally change how we think about the root causes of disease and the prospects for healing.

Author : Gary Paulsen
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307538796

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My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen Pdf

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs, and here are his favorites--one to a chapter. Among them are Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Electric Fred and his best friend, Pig; Dirk, the grim protector; and Josh, one of the remarkable border collies working on Paulsen's ranch today. My Life in Dog Years is a book for every dog lover and every Paulsen fan--a perfect combination that shows vividly the joy and wisdom that come from growing up with man's best friend.

Author : Anne Bokma
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-26
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781771622349

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My Year of Living Spiritually by Anne Bokma Pdf

In 2017, Anne Bokma embarked on a quest to become a more spiritual person. After leaving the fundamentalist religion of her youth, she became one of the eighty million North Americans who consider themselves spiritual-but-not-religious, the fastest growing “faith” category. In mid-life she found herself addicted to busyness, drinking too much, hooked on social media, dreading the empty nest and still struggling with alienation from her ultra-religious family. In response, she set out on a year-long whirlwind adventure to immerse herself in a variety of sacred practices—each of which proved to be illuminating in unexpected ways—to try to develop her own definition of what it means to be spiritual. In My Year of Living Spiritually, Bokma documents a diverse range of soulful first-person experiences—from taking a dip in Thoreau’s Walden Pond, to trying magic mushrooms for the first time, booking herself into a remote treehouse as an experiment in solitude, singing in a deathbed choir and enrolling in a week-long witch camp—in an entertaining and enlightening way that will compel readers (non-believers and believers alike) to try a few spiritual practices of their own. Along the way, she reconsiders key relationships in her life and begins to experience the greater depth of meaning, connection, gratitude, simplicity and inner peace that we all long for. Readers will find it an inspiring roadmap for their own spiritual journeys.

Author : Lynda Gratton,Andrew J. Scott
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781526622846

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The 100-Year Life by Lynda Gratton,Andrew J. Scott Pdf

What will your 100-year life look like? A new edition of the international bestseller, featuring a new preface 'Brilliant, timely, original, well written and utterly terrifying' Niall Ferguson Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the potential for a more stimulating future as a result of having so much extra time? Many of us have been raised on the traditional notion of a three-stage approach to our working lives: education, followed by work and then retirement. But this well-established pathway is already beginning to collapse – life expectancy is rising, final-salary pensions are vanishing, and increasing numbers of people are juggling multiple careers. Whether you are 18, 45 or 60, you will need to do things very differently from previous generations and learn to structure your life in completely new ways. The 100-Year Life is here to help. Drawing on the unique pairing of their experience in psychology and economics, Lynda Gratton and Andrew J. Scott offer a broad-ranging analysis as well as a raft of solutions, showing how to rethink your finances, your education, your career and your relationships and create a fulfilling 100-year life. · How can you fashion a career and life path that defines you and your values and creates a shifting balance between work and leisure? · What are the most effective ways of boosting your physical and mental health over a longer and more dynamic lifespan? · How can you make the most of your intangible assets – such as family and friends – as you build a productive, longer life? · In a multiple-stage life how can you learn to make the transitions that will be so crucial and experiment with new ways of living, working and learning? Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award and featuring a new preface, The 100-Year Life is a wake-up call that describes what to expect and considers the choices and options that you will face. It is also fundamentally a call to action for individuals, politicians, firms and governments and offers the clearest demonstration that a 100-year life can be a wonderful and inspiring one.

Author : Katarzyna Chawarska,Fred R. Volkmar
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462543250

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Autism Spectrum Disorder in the First Years of Life by Katarzyna Chawarska,Fred R. Volkmar Pdf

Synthesizing an explosion of recent research, this book presents dramatic advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in very young children. Leading authorities describe the innovative tools and methods that are enabling clinicians to more effectively identify 0- to 5-year-olds with the disorder and those at risk for related problems. Chapters discuss the early core symptoms and co-occurring characteristics of ASD, the best diagnostic instruments, and lessons learned from large-scale screening and surveillance, including sibling studies. The book reviews evidence-based interventions and explores practical issues in treatment of young children and their families.

Author : Lucy Leonelli
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781800180512

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A Year in the Life by Lucy Leonelli Pdf

After nearly a decade of dutifully climbing the corporate ladder to become a partner in a headhunting firm, Lucy Leonelli was feeling restless in a life that was seemingly mapped out for her, and she could not shake the sense that she was missing out on something... something out there. Realising that the answer was right in front of her – in a country so full of clandestine communities and colourful, eccentric characters – Lucy made the daring decision to hit the pause button on her career and hang up her suit in favour of a year exploring twenty-six wildly different subcultures. Over the next twelve months, she lived with battle re-enactors, circus performers, hill baggers, Morris dancers, naturists, trainspotters, yogis, zeitgeist political activists and more, experiencing first-hand their social rituals and customs in the hope that, somewhere along the way, she might just uncover the most authentic version of herself. A Year in the Life charts Lucy’s adventure as she sang naked karaoke with naturists, jumped from one very high place to another with parkour daredevils, partied in tight latex with self-proclaimed vampires and fought the undead in an epic LARP battle. It tells of the importance of community in an increasingly isolating society; of the unquenchable human thirst for a sense of belonging; of how misguided our own prejudices can be; and of how when we open the door to others, we might just learn something about ourselves.

Author : Frederick L Malphurs
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781483645636

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A Year in the Life of Dr. Fox by Frederick L Malphurs Pdf

During the years of Mexican President Calderone, drug cartels fought pitched battles against other cartels, the police, the army, and the good citizens of Mexico. Kidnappings, murder, threats, and intimidation by drug cartels impinged on every facet of Mexican life. This story of the de la Vega family in Culiacan, the state capital of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, tells of their struggles with the death of their beloved sister and the courageous brothers who become a force exacting revenge on the Pacific cartel. The family ancestors moved away from Southern California during the 1840's as the influx of white settlers changed the culture and created certain discriminations against Mexican-Americans. The family legend is the de la Vegas sold out and relocated to Culiacan, Mexico where they quickly established prominence socially and financially. In Culiacan, the whispers are frequently heard of their great wealth and of being descendents of the great Zorro. Eduardo de la Vega, known for his dedication to his community and his patients as a noted benefactor and surgeon, and Teodoro de la Vega, a Jesuit priest, beloved by all who know him, vow to protect their city from the cartel. The de la Vegas act with extraordinary stealth, boldly striking at the cartel. Eduardo de la Vega leads a secret life of retribution abetted by his adopted brother, the business wizard, Flaco' Salas. This is a tale of adventure, action love, honor, and strength of family despite constant danger and threat.

Author : Prof. Somraj Arya M. A., Ph. D.
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490719597

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100 YEARS LIFE SKETCH by Prof. Somraj Arya M. A., Ph. D. Pdf

Each year's poem describes the physical growth, emotions, feelings and action of human and its impact on our society. The poetry focus on family and cultural values that leads human to true welfare, supreme good, and lasting happiness. Another aspect of the poetry evolve around behavior of mutual love, honoring each other's individual freedom in such a way that our social atmosphere may become an ideal ground for nurturing the new generations. In the end of each year's poem, there is a spiritual message and I hope that this book may bring more people towards the God.

Author : Stacey Matson
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781492620754

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A Year in the Life of a Complete and Total Genius by Stacey Matson Pdf

Arthur Bean is a genius-it's just that no one else realizes this quite yet. He's going to be a world-famous author, and the first step is to win this year's story-writing contest. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble too. Like with his English teacher. And the school newspaper advisor. And cool girl Kennedy. And Arthur's number one nemesis, Robbie Zack. But all great authors spark controversy, so Arthur's not too concerned. Through letters, email exchanges, "SEE ME" notes and doodles, enter the funny, touching, and often mixed-up mind of Arthur Bean, creative genius.

Author : Randolph Barnes Marcy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN : MINN:319510016846875

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Thirty Years of Army Life on the Border by Randolph Barnes Marcy Pdf

Author : Kelly Martinsen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780757320057

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A Year of Inspired Living by Kelly Martinsen Pdf

As publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island magazine, each month Kelly Martinsen writes a letter to readers that sets the tone of that issue's unique editorial theme. Four years ago, within two days of publishing her first letter, 'You Only Regret the Things You Don't Do,' a reader called to thank her for the thought-provoking piece that spoke deeply to her. Month after month, topic after topic, responses to Martinsen's editorial letters grew and readers were connecting with her words in life-changing ways. A Year of Inspired Living is a monthly chapter book with weekly sub-chapters, compiling and expanding on Martinsen's letters leaving the last page of each week for the reader to write their own letter. Chapter topics include: love, commitment, faith, challenges, death, freedom, middle age, children, cancer, dog poop and more. Written in a familiar voice, A Year of Inspired Living speaks with wisdom, tongue-in-cheek self-effacing humor, and raw honesty to help readers reach into the hidden corners of their lives and develop a greater awareness of their own personal relationships and journeys. To help them reap the maximum benefit of their experiences, a reflection question and blank page follows each weekly entry, guiding and inspiring them to record their own life-story.

Author : Sandra Reitz Wilson,John Clemans Flanagan,Julius E. Uhlaner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Psychology, Military
ISBN : MINN:31951D03425858B

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Quality of Life as Perceived by 30 Year Old Army Veterans by Sandra Reitz Wilson,John Clemans Flanagan,Julius E. Uhlaner Pdf

An intensive investigation of the impact Army service has had on the quality of life for a representative sample of young Americans is analyzed in terms of possible improvement in Army personnel procedures. A total of 166 men (of a potential 200) and 49 women (of a potential 50) were interviewed. The information from these interviews; a review of interviewee lives before, during, and after Army service to about the age of 30; and Project talent (a 1960 national survey of high school students) information have been analyzed. Background and purpose of the study, a definition of the information required, a description of the sample group, procedures for collecting the data and the results of its analysis, and the impact of Army service on present quality of life are discussed. A summary indicates that, for the group as a whole, Army service had a positive effect on their subsequent quality of life. Results imply that the Army could improve in its career guidance and training programs and thus have an opportunity to make a significant improvement in the life planning activities of many of the nation's young people. One table and five figures supplement the discussion.

Author : James Ebert
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307414403

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A Life in a Year by James Ebert Pdf

This provocative in-depth book focuses on the experiences of the infantry soldier in Vietnam. More than 60 Army and Marine Corps infantrymen speak of their experiences during their year-long tours of duty.

Author : Kate Humble
Publisher : Aster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Happiness
ISBN : 1783253428

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A Year of Living Simply by Kate Humble Pdf

If there is one thing that most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff The Latest, The Newest, The Best Yet is all too often peddled as the sure fire route to happiness. So why then, in our consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even, worryingly, the very young? Why is it, when we have so much, that many of us still feel we are missing something and the rush of pleasure when we buy something new turns so quickly into a feeling of emptiness, or purposelessness, or guilt? So what is the route to real, deep, long lasting happiness? Could it be that our lives have just become overly crowded, that we've lost sight of the things the simple things that give a sense of achievement, a feeling of joy or excitement? That make us happy. Do we need to take a step back, reprioritise? Do we need to make our lives more simple?

Author : Mrs. Colin Mackenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015011932756

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Life in the Mission, the Camp, and the Zenáná, Or, Six Years in India by Mrs. Colin Mackenzie Pdf