How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy
Inequality is skyrocketing. In this world of vast riches, millions of people live in extreme poverty, barely surviving from day to day. All over the world, the wealthys increasing political power is biasing policy away from the public interest and toward the financial interests of the rich.
Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are:
John Ford, John Wayne, and the Making of Three Classic Westerns
Like other filmmakers in post-WWII Hollywood, John Ford (already a three-time Best Directing Oscar winner), longed for the freedom and independence to make his own films, away from the dictates of studio executives. Then, in 1946, Ford and producer Merian C. Cooper (King Kong) decided to form their own production company, Argosy Productions. ......
A History of American Animation from Gertie to Pixar and Beyond
A deep dive into the history of cinematic animation in the United States. Animated films started with simple sequential drawings photographed one at a time--little bits of comedic fluff to make amateur title scenes or surreal escapist sequences. Today, animation is a worldwide industry valued at nearly $300 billion and still growing in scope and ......
Shirley - The Life of a Botanical Adventurer is the story of Dr Shirley Sherwood, a remarkable woman who, after studying biology at Oxford, spent twelve years working as a research scientist and key member of the Nobel Prize-winning team which developed Tagamet, the first block-buster drug (sales of over $1 billion a year) and one the most ......
How to Become Powerful, Masterful, & in Control of Your Life in a World
Success is a daily decision for pursuing your dreams. When coupled with persistence it's a formula for obtaining higher and higher levels of success, tapping into your limitless potential and maintaining the life you truly desire. The Secret to Knowing It's Already Done may not be the key to overnight riches, but it will definitely help you lay ......
This holistic guide provides an integrative toolbox on how healthcare and fitness professionals can promote lifestyle medicine with their clients. Its clinical and evidence-informed approach focuses on the six primary lifestyle medicine factors: nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management, risky substance use, and social connectedness. ......
A Workbook for Occupational Therapists and Students
This is an essential and accessible guide for occupational therapists looking to develop key skills in housing adaptations and assessments. Packed with evidence-based research, practical activities, case studies, and digital resources, this is a must-have resource for OTs looking to develop a key area of practice.
The Extracellular Matrix and Cells Revealed Through Endoscopy
This unique book illustrates the structure of the fascia in the living human being. Dr Guimberteaus photographs provide a detailed account of fascial architecture. The accompanying text explains what the photographs mean, clarifies the importance of the fascia, and sets out the implications of these findings for everyday therapeutic practice.
