Nothing But Nets

Author : Kirsten Moore-Sheeley
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781421447582

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Nothing But Nets by Kirsten Moore-Sheeley Pdf

How insecticide-treated bed nets became a staple of global public health initiatives and reshaped health practices in Africa and beyond. Distributed to millions of people annually across Africa and the global south, insecticide-treated bed nets have become a cornerstone of malaria control and twenty-first-century global health initiatives. Despite their seemingly obvious public health utility, however, these chemically infused nets and their rise to prominence were anything but inevitable. In Nothing But Nets, Kirsten Moore-Sheeley untangles the complicated history of insecticide-treated nets as it unfolded transnationally and in Kenya specifically—a key site of insecticide-treated net research—to reveal how the development of this intervention was deeply enmeshed with the emergence of the contemporary global health enterprise. While public health workers initially conceived of nets as a stopgap measure that could be tailored to impoverished, rural health systems in the early 1980s, nets became standardized market goods with the potential to save lives and promote economic development globally. This shift attracted donor resources for malaria control amid the rise of neoliberal regimes in international development, but it also perpetuated a paradigm of fighting malaria and poverty at the level of individual consumers. Africans' experiences with insecticide-treated nets illustrate the limitations of this paradigm and provide a warning for the precariousness of malaria control efforts today. Drawing on archival, published, and oral historical evidence from three continents, Moore-Sheeley reveals the important role Africans have played in shaping global health science and technology. In placing both insecticide-treated nets and Africa at the center of global health history, this book sheds new light on how and why commodity-based health interventions have become so entrenched as solutions to global disease control as well as the challenges these interventions pose for at-risk populations.

Author : Mark Mahaney
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781264274970

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Nothing But Net: 10 Timeless Stock-Picking Lessons from One of Wall Street’s Top Tech Analysts by Mark Mahaney Pdf

Find the winners, avoid the losers, and build a solid Tech portfolio for the long run—with proven methods from legendary analyst Mark Mahaney The Tech industry is the stock market’s hottest, most profitable sector, but it can be a roller coaster ride. Companies with great ideas can end up going nowhere, and some that dominate today will be sold at fire-sale prices in five years. “Sure things” can become “sore things” very rapidly. Nothing But Net provides the knowledge and insights you need to understand what’s really hot, to know what’s not, and to outperform other investors consistently and decisively. Famous for his smart, savvy and unique approach to Tech stock investing, Mark Mahaney provides his 10 proven rules for succeeding as a long-term Tech stock investor—explaining everything he’s learned during almost 25 years of analyzing internet stocks, including: Why revenue growth and customer metrics―not earnings―are what matter most to Tech investors How to invest―not trade―in the great growth opportunities that lie ahead How to determine when high valuations are a warning sign and when they signal an opportunity “I’ve watched the rise of some of the leading companies of today–Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google–and the fall of some of the leading companies of yesterday–Yahoo!, eBay, and AOL...,” Mahaney writes. “[F]iguring out which companies really are going to be dominant franchises is an extremely hard thing to do. But those who accomplished this were arguably able to generate some of the best portfolio returns in the stock market over the past generation.” Nothing But Net provides powerful advice for the next two decades―lessons you can start applying today and use for years to come.

Author : Kirsten Moore-Sheeley
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781421447575

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Nothing But Nets by Kirsten Moore-Sheeley Pdf

"This book tracks the life history of insecticide-treated nets to explain how and why this technology became a cornerstone of global malaria control in the twenty first century"--

Author : Peter Singer
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812981568

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The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer Pdf

Argues that for the first time in history we're in a position to end extreme poverty throughout the world, both because of our unprecedented wealth and advances in technology, therefore we can no longer consider ourselves good people unless we give more to the poor. Reprint.

Author : Bill Walton
Publisher : Hyperion
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1995-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0786880783

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Nothing But Net by Bill Walton Pdf

For more than 20 years, Bill Walton has been one of the National Basketball Association's greatest and most outspoken players and commentators. Now, the NBA Showtime host sounds off on his own turbulent career, other players, and the cutthroat world of the NBA.

Author : Nancy Lublin
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781408146170

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Zilch by Nancy Lublin Pdf

Ideal for not-for-profit organisations but just as useful for start-ups and any business today looking to get more bang for their pound/euro/buck, Zilch features plenty of real-life stories and strategies for success. As well as offering advice on how to get the best from your staff, the author also explains how to: Work your brand harder, Do more for your customers/supporters and Stretch your finances but not your service. Each chapter concludes with 11 questions to inspire you and get you on the road to positive change. '...inspiring and practical, this book is a must-read for anyone running a business. Including me.' Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post

Author : Bob Graham,Chris Hand
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483324067

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America, the Owner's Manual by Bob Graham,Chris Hand Pdf

In 2016, Americans fed up with the political process vented that frustration with their votes. Republicans nominated for president a wealthy businessman and former reality show host best known on the campaign trail for his sharp rhetoric against immigration and foreign trade. Democrats nearly selected a self-described socialist who ran on a populist platform against the influence of big money in politics. While it is not surprising that Americans would channel their frustrations into votes for contenders who pledge to end business as usual, the truth is that we don’t have to pin our hopes for greater participation on any one candidate. All of us have a say—if we learn, master and practice the skills of effective citizenship. One of the biggest roadblocks to participation in democracy is the perception that privileged citizens and special interests command the levers of power and that everyday Americans can’t fight City Hall. That perception is undoubtedly why a 2015 Pew Charitable Trusts survey found that 74 percent of those Americans surveyed believed that most elected officials didn't care what people like them thought. Graham and Hand intend to change that conventional wisdom by showing citizens how to flex their citizenship muscles. They describe effective citizenship skills and provide tips from civic experts. Even more importantly, they offer numerous examples of everyday Americans who have used their skills to make democracy respond. The reader will see themselves in these examples of citizens who chose to be victorious participants rather than tranquil spectators in the arena of democracy. By the end of the book, you will have new confidence that citizen participation is the lifeblood of America -- and will be ready to make governments work for you, not the other way around.

Author : Michael C. Curtin, M.A.
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781649137579

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Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nations by Michael C. Curtin, M.A. Pdf

Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nations: Promoting a Greater Understanding One Blog at a Time By: Michael C. Curtin, M.A., A compilation of Michael C. Curtin's, M.A., blog posts over a ten-year period, Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nations seeks to alter the negative narrative surrounding the United Nations. Not only does Curtin address present-day issues, but he paints a picture of the post-World War II time period when delegates at a San Francisco conference came together to form what we now call the United Nations. While looking into the past progress the UN has made, Curtin examines the current stigma against it and how its dismantlement, as some in the current US political climate would like to see, could dramatically affect the welfare of millions worldwide. Curtin's message is powerful and addresses the importance of the world the UN assists, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to many vulnerable populations across the globe. While some would have us believe the UN is an outdated institution, with a global pandemic, climate change, global economic inequalities taking place in our current era, and refugees fleeing the violence of war, the United Nations holds an even greater necessity now to the millions around the world who depend on their aid.

Author : JCI Malaysia
Publisher : JCI Malaysia
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pemimpin 2015 (Issue 3) by JCI Malaysia Pdf

Author : Sonia Goodacre,Chrissy Collins,Carolyn Slattery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Health
ISBN : 9781107652866

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Cambridge VCE Health and Human Development Units 3 and 4 Pack by Sonia Goodacre,Chrissy Collins,Carolyn Slattery Pdf

Designed to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2014 study design, this second edition of the popular Cambridge VCE Health and Human Development Units 3&4 engages with recent data and debates that reflect current trends and ensure students have access to the most up-to-date material available. It also focuses on the key knowledge points of the new study design to ensure that students are able to successfully complete VCE assessment tasks and their VCE examinations.

Author : Kristie Bunton
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476643755

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Having Their Say by Kristie Bunton Pdf

After Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks expressed her opposition to the Iraq War and President Bush in a country music concert, she was told to "shut up and sing." When NFL player Colin Kaepernick protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem, he was applauded by some and demonized by others. Both had their careers irrevocably altered by speaking out for their beliefs. This book examines the ethical issues that arise when famous people speak out on issues often unrelated to the performances that brought those figures to public attention. It analyzes several celebrity speakers--singers Taylor Swift and the Chicks; satirist Jon Stewart; actor Tom Hanks; and athletes Serena Williams, Stephen Curry, Colin Kaepernick, and Naomi Osaka--and demonstrates that justifiable speaking requires celebrity speakers, journalists, and audiences to consider ethical issues regarding platform, intent, and harm. Celebrity speakers must exercise ethical care in a digital world where audiences equate celebrity status with authority and expertise about public issues. Finally, this book considers how people who are not famous can understand their ethical responsibilities for speaking out about public issues in their own spheres of influence.

Author : Randall M. Packard
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781421441795

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The Making of a Tropical Disease by Randall M. Packard Pdf

A global history of malaria that traces the natural and social forces that have shaped its spread and made it deadly, while limiting efforts to eliminate it. Malaria sickens hundreds of millions of people—and kills nearly a half a million—each year. Despite massive efforts to eradicate the disease, it remains a major public health problem in poorer tropical regions. But malaria has not always been concentrated in tropical areas. How did malaria disappear from other regions, and why does it persist in the tropics? From Russia to Bengal to Palm Beach, Randall M. Packard's far-ranging narrative shows how the history of malaria has been driven by the interplay of social, biological, economic, and environmental forces. The shifting alignment of these forces has largely determined the social and geographical distribution of the disease, including its initial global expansion, its subsequent retreat to the tropics, and its current persistence. Packard argues that efforts to control and eliminate malaria have often ignored this reality, relying on the use of biotechnologies to fight the disease. Failure to address the forces driving malaria transmission have undermined past control efforts. Describing major changes in both the epidemiology of malaria and efforts to control the disease, the revised edition of this acclaimed history, which was chosen as the 2008 End Malaria Awards Book of the Year in its original printing, • examines recent efforts to eradicate malaria following massive increases in funding and political commitment; • discusses the development of new malaria-fighting biotechnologies, including long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, rapid diagnostic tests, combination artemisinin therapies, and genetically modified mosquitoes; • explores the efficacy of newly developed vaccines; and • explains why eliminating malaria will also require addressing the social forces that drive the disease and building health infrastructures that can identify and treat the last cases of malaria. Authoritative, fascinating, and eye-opening, this short history of malaria concludes with policy recommendations for improving control strategies and saving lives.

Author : Katherine Miller
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781642832372

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At the Table by Katherine Miller Pdf

When Katherine Miller was first asked to train chefs to be advocates, she thought the idea was ludicrous. This was a group known for short tempers and tattoos, not for saving the world. But she quickly learned that chefs and other leaders in the restaurant industry are some of the most powerful forces for change in our troubled food system. Chefs are leading hunger relief efforts, supporting local farmers, fighting food waste, confronting racism and sexism in the industry, and much more. In At the Table, Miller shares the essential techniques she developed for the James Beard Foundation's Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change. Readers will learn how to focus their philanthropic efforts; pinpoint their audience and develop their argument; recruit allies and support action; and maybe most importantly, grab people's attention in a crowded media landscape. Miller also shares the moving stories of chefs who used these skills to create lasting change. Tom Colicchio became one of the word's most respected voices on ending hunger. Bakers Against Racism recruited more than 3,000 people to participate in their global bake sales. Chefs from around the country pushed Congress to provide financial relief to the restaurant industry at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the Table is filled with inspiration for anyone who has ever wanted to make a difference outside the four walls of their restaurant. And most importantly, it offers proven methods to become a successful advocate. You don't have to be a celebrity chef to change the food system; you just need the will and the tools in this unique guide.

Author : Matthew Daniels JD PhD
Publisher : Post Hill Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781642931013

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Human Liberty 2.0 by Matthew Daniels JD PhD Pdf

Human Liberty 2.0 showcases the inspiring stories of teens and adults channeling the power of digital and social media in order to make the world a better place. Rather than perpetuating negative online practices like trolling or bullying, ordinary individuals have found creative ways to use the internet to shine the light of hope, compassion, and freedom into some of the darkest recesses of our society and world. These largely unsung heroes and heroines of the Digital Age are advancing the cause of universal rights in new ways at home and abroad. Both young and old, these digital Good Samaritans exemplify the internet at its best—as a tool for engaging us all in the promotion of our common human dignity, even across boundaries of geography and culture. Like Chicken Soup for the Soul but with a modern, digital twist, this book includes over two dozen true stories guaranteed to uplift and inspire. Readers will discover how they can participate in the Human Liberty 2.0 revolution and follow in the footsteps of these inspiring adults, teens, and children who are truly the best of humanity…both online and off.

Author : Stacy Landreth Grau
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780190615444

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Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations by Stacy Landreth Grau Pdf

Successful nonprofit marketing will help organizations capture the attention of donors, volunteers, legislators, and service consumers so that they can control the future of their organization. This book provides an indispensable overview of marketing for nonprofits from a strategic standpoint. Readers will learn how to integrate the most important aspects of marketing-including branding, social media, market research, and outcome measurements-into the very fabric of an organization's mission. Landreth Grau integrates research-based insights, and practice-based innovations with a comprehensive introduction to the basics of marketing for the benefit of small- and medium-sized organizations. It is an ideal resource for courses in both business schools and social work programs, as well as nonprofit managers who are ready to explore new and innovative ways to support their organization.