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Global epidemics / by Mari, Christopher.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Notable epidemics in human history -- Preventing, controlling, and eradicating epidemic outbreaks -- Is avian flu the next epidemic? -- The psychological and economic impact of epidemics -- Bioterrorism.
Subjects: Epidemics; Avian influenza.; Bioterrorism.;
© 2007., H.W. Wilson Company,
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Nursing's greatest leaders : a history of activism / by Forrester, David Anthony,editor.;
Exemplary nursing leadership / David Anthony Forrester -- Florence Nightingale : where most work is wanted / Frances Ward -- Mother Mary Aikenhead : a life of vision / Deborah Cleeter -- Clara Barton : angel of the battlefield / Karen Egenes, Frances Vlasses -- Margaret Higgins Sanger : the law shall be broken / Patricia Hindin -- Sister Elizabeth Kenny : conviction and controversy / Mary Kamienski -- Clara Louise Maass : servant leader undaunted / Carol Emerson Winters -- Dorothea Lynde Dix : privilege, passion, and reform / Barbara Caldwell -- Lillian D. Wald : pioneer of public health / Mary Ann Christopher, Regina Hawkey, Mary Christine Jared -- Mary Breckinridge : angel on horseback / Denise M. Tate -- Edith Louisa Cavell : courage in the face of duty / Barbara J. Patterson -- Nurses leading change : the time is now! / Susan W. Salmond, David Anthony Forrester.With an emphasis on the qualities that have fostered strong nursing leadership, this book provides a unique perspective on the lives and achievements ofthe most revered nurses throughout history. It is comprised of biographies of many of nursing's most important activist agents of change, with a focus on those characteristics that enabled them to accomplish their goals and implement changes that improved nursing, health, health care, and society. These biographies examine the evolution of nursing and society around the globe and underscore the resourcefulness and political savvy these nurses used to meetthe increasingly complex needs of society. Using Kouzes and Posner's five practices of exemplary leadership as a framework, the biographies demonstrate how the nurses used these processes to achieve their goals. Placed within the context and dynamics of each nurse leader's lifetime -- including gender roles, science and technology, religion, politics, and economics -- each biography includes a personal history, timeline, accomplishments, anecdotes, and legacy. The book honors such well-known nurse leaders asFlorence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Dorothea Dix, along with lesser known nurse leaders. By telling the stories of these luminaries, the book show cases nursing's rich history and its influence on society. Ultimately fostering an understanding of the very nature of leadership, it provides a strong foundation and inspiration for nurses to lead nursing, health care, and society into a better future.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Nurses; Nurses.; History of Nursing.; Leadership.;
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Sicko [videorecording] / by Moore, Michael,1954 Apr. 23-ausprodrtnrt; O'Hara, Meghan.pro; Dog Eat Dog Films.; Weinstein Company.; Genius Products, Inc.;
DVD, NTSC ; region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation.Director of photography, Christoph Vitt ; editors, Geoffrey Richman, Christopher Seward, Dan Swietlik ; music, Erin O'Hara ; narrator, Michael Moore.MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.Michael Moore interviews Americans who have been denied treatment by the United States health care insurance companies -- companies who sacrifice essential health services in order to maximize profits. Sheds light on the how complicated it can become for communities and individuals, and the sacrifices they have made when they are denied health care coverage.
Subjects: Feature films.; Documentary films.; Documentary; Films for the hearing impaired.; Videodiscs.; DVD-Video discs.; Medical care; Health care reform; Medical care; Medical economics; Medical policy; Medical care; Health care reform; Medical care; Medical economics; Medical policy;
© c2007., Weinstein Co. : Distributed by Genius Products,
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The personal librarian / by Benedict, Marie,author.; Murray, Victoria Christopher,author.;
"The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan's personal librarian-who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. Pierpont Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture on the New York society scene and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps build a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white-her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go-for the protection of her family and her legacy-to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Greene, Belle da Costa; African American women librarians; Passing (Identity);
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One nation under God : the history of prayer in America / by Moore, James P.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [469]-503) and index.The inhabitants, explorers, and settlers -- The preachers -- The visionaries -- The developers -- The dreamers -- The pathfinders -- The soldiers -- The healers -- The opportunists -- The idealists -- The innovators -- The defenders -- The rebuilders -- The new pioneers -- The contemporaries -- The innocents.In this chronicle of the spiritual life of a nation, educator Moore focuses on the role that prayer has played in every area of American life. He shows how the faith of Americans--from founding fathers to corporate tycoons, from composers to social reformers, from generals to slaves--was an essential ingredient in the formation of American culture, character, commerce and creed. He probes the approach to prayer by such diverse individuals as Benjamin Franklin, Elvis Presley, Frank Lloyd Wright, Martha Graham, J.C. Penney, Mary Pickford, Cesar Chavez, P.T. Barnum, Jackie Robinson, and Christopher Columbus. He engages in a thoughtful, timely examination of the modern debate over public prayer and how the current approach to prayer bears deep roots in the philosophies of the country's founding fathers, a subject which remains distinct from the debate over church and state.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Prayer;
© c2005., Doubleday,
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The personal librarian / [electronic resource]. by Benedict, Marie.; Miles, Robin.;
Narrator: Robin Miles.The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America * Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a Notable Book of the Year by the Washington Post ! “Historical fiction at its best!” *   A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 348418 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; African American Fiction.; Historical Fiction.; Literature.;
© 2021., Penguin Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=5716018 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Community colleges as incubators of innovation : unleashing opportunities for communities and students / by Corbin, Rebecca A.,editor.; Thomas, Ron(Ronald E.),editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Leading with an entrepreneurial mindset / Bree Langemo -- An entrepreneurial approach to entrepreneurial education / Andrew Gold and Mary Beth Kerly -- Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem : innovate and flourish / Eugene Giovannini -- Entrepreneurial and workforce development makings of a new entrepreneurial leadership at community colleges : unleashing opportunities / Christopher Mullin, Doan Winkel, and John J. Kahl -- Invisible opportunities : how collaboration supports the growth of an urban entrepreneurial ecosystem / Steven Tello -- The ecosystem that thrives / Deborah Hoover -- Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem in rural Appalachia / Charles Terrell and Joe Kapp -- Community colleges as entrepreneurial catalysts / Madeline Pumariega and Carrie Henderson -- The power of collective action : a five-year journey / Van Ton-Quinlivan."This book addresses the urgent need for community colleges to prioritize entrepreneurship education both to remain relevant in a changing economy and to give graduate students the flexible and interdisciplinary mindsets needed for the future of society. It argues that entrepreneurial education should be offered broadly to a wide range of students, and across all disciplines; defines the key constructs for achieving this objective; and describes how to create entrepreneurial learning environments." -- From publisher.
Subjects: Community colleges; Community colleges; Entrepreneurship; Community and college;
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Nixon / by Stone, Oliver,direction,production,writing.; Vajna, Andrew G.,1944-production.; Rivele, Stephen J.,1949-writing.; Wilkinson, Christopher,1950-writing.; Hopkins, Anthony,1937-cast.; Allen, Joan,1956-cast.; Harris, Ed,1950-cast.; Woods, James,1947-cast.; Marshall, E. G.,1914-1998,cast.; Hagman, Larry,cast.; Steenburgen, Mary,cast.; Hoskins, Bob,cast.; Kahn, Madeline,cast.; Hollywood Pictures.; Cinergi Pictures Entertainment Inc.; Mill Creek Entertainment.; Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.;
Director of photography, Robert Richardson ; music, John Williams ; editor, Brian Berdan, Hank Corwin.Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris, James Woods, E.G. Marshall, Annabeth Gish, Larry Hagman, Mary Steenburgen, Bob Hoskins, Tony Lo Bianco, David Hyde Pierce, Madeline Kahn.Takes a riveting look at the complex man whose chance at greatness was ultimately destroyed by his passion for power. His involvement in conspiracy jeopardized the nation's security and the presidency of the United States.
Subjects: Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; Presidents; Watergate Affair, 1972-1974;
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Books under fire : a hit list of banned and challenged children's books / by Scales, Pat.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The absolutely true diary of a part time Indian / by Sherman Alexie -- The fighting ground / by Avi -- Uncle Bobby's wedding / by Sarah S. Brannen -- Blubber / by Judy Blume -- My mom's having a baby / by Dori Hillestad Butler and illustrated by Carol Thompson -- Mommy laid an egg! or, Where do babies come from / by Babette Cole -- My brother Sam is dead / by James Lincoln and Christopher Collier -- The hunger games / by Suzanne Collins -- The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963 / by Christopher Paul Curtis -- Julie of the wolves / by Jean Craighead George -- Summer of my German soldier / by Bette Greene -- Dead man in Indian Creek / by Mary Downing Hahn -- It's perfectly normal : a book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health / by Robie H. Harris and illustrated by Michael Emberley -- Diary of a wimpy kid series / by Jeff Kinney -- Anastasia Krupnik series / by Lois Lowry -- The giver / by Lois Lowry -- Shiloh / by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor -- The Alice series / by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor -- Junie B. Jones series / by Barbara Park -- The family book / by Todd Parr -- Bridge to Terabithia / by Katherine Paterson -- The higher power of lucky / by Susan Patron -- Harris and me : a summer remembered / by Gary Paulsen -- Mexican white boy / by Matt de la Peña -- Captain Underpants series / by Dav Pilkey -- In our mother's house / by Patricia Polacco -- And Tango makes three / by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell and illustrated by Henry Cole -- Harry Potter series / by J. K. Rowling -- Scary stories series / by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Brett Helquist -- How to get suspended and influence people / by Adam Selzer -- Bone series / by Jeff Smith -- Roll of thunder, hear my cry / by Mildred D. Taylor -- The dirty cowboy / by Amy Timberlake and illustrated by Adam Rex -- Stuck in neutral / by Terry Trueman -- Appendix 1. Resources for teaching young readers about the First Amendment -- Appendix 2. Bibliography professional resources -- Appendix 3. Ranking of children's books in top 100 most challenged books list -- Appendix 4. Children's classics and why they have been challenged -- Appendix 5. Caldecott Medal books and honor books : why they have been challenged -- Appendix 6. John Newbery Medal and honor books : why they have been challenged.Challenges or questions regarding the content in children's books are very common, but rarely do they result in book banning. No public or school library is immune to those who want to deny children's access to certain books and materials. Scales has compiled a tool to help librarians, teachers, and young readers become aware of the social issues that are most often at the center of the majority of book challenges for children.
Subjects: Challenged books; Prohibited books; Children's literature; School libraries; Children;
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Integrative men's health / by Spar, Myles D.,editor.; Muñoz, George E.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction to integrative health and medicine for men / Jose Luis Mosquera -- Nutritional therapies for men's health / Joel S. Edman and Myles D. Spar -- Dietary supplements and men's health / Tieraona Low Dog and David Kiefer -- Mind-body medicine and men's health / Brad S. Lichtenstein -- Spirituality / Frederic C. Craigie, Jr -- Physical activity and men's health / Bruce B. Campbell and Myles D. Spar -- Traditional Chinese medicine / Janet Konefal, Eduard Tiozzo, and John E. Lewis -- Ayurveda and men's health / Walter W. Mills and Rachel Freidman -- Homeopathy for men's health / Ronald Boyer -- Men's integrative cardiology / Christopher J. Suhar and Christina Adams -- Urology / Eric Yarnell -- Integrative men's sexual health / Joel J. Heidelbaugh -- Testosterone deficiency and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) / Martin M. Miner -- Bone health / George E. Muñoz -- Gastrointestinal disease in men / Ajay Narola, Myles D. Spar, and S. Devi Rampertab -- Integrative treatment of common cancers in men / Mary L. Hardy -- Dermatologic conditions / Philip D. Shenefelt and Robert A. Norman -- Healthy aging / Neal Rouzier and George E. Muñoz -- Environmental toxins and men's health / Alexandra Muñoz -- The future of men's health / Myles D. Spar and George E. Muñoz.
Subjects: Men; Integrative Medicine.; Men's Health.; Complementary Therapies.;
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