Evaluating Economic Liberalization: Case-Studies in Economic Development, Volume 4 (Case-Studies in Economic Development)

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Liberalization, economics policy reforms to render economies more market-oriented, is a central issue in most countries of the world. This volume contributes to the literature on liberalization. The first five chapters are concerned with general issues. Existing approaches to evaluating the effects of reform are reviewed, difficulties of measuring liberalization are discussed, the complex ways in which reforms can impact on individuals and groups are illustrated, and the importance of political concerns are addressed. The final four chapters offer case studies.

Evaluating Economic Liberalization : Case-Studies in Economic Development, Volume 4 (Case-Studies in Economic Development)

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Evaluating Economic Liberalization : Case-Studies in Economic Development, Volume 4 (Case-Studies in Economic Development)
Mark McGillivray Oliver Morrissey
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTHYUQ

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Options for the Stock Investor thoroughly explains how to use stock options safely and effectively. James Bittman demonstrates how to integrate options into a long-term investment program explaining in a clear and simple language time-proven strategies that will add value to any investor's portfolio. He recommends specific strategies for investors with various risk tolerances and investment goals. Authoritative and enlightening, this book is complete with tests and a graphic summary of option strategies.

For individual investors seeking to profit with options, Options for the Stock Investor is an invaluable resource. Specific topics include:

The mechanics of basic option strategies
Understanding option price behavior
Selling options on the stocks you own
Using options to achieve your long-term investment goals
Option strategies for both newcomers and veterans

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A Must Read for Option Traders.......2002-04-05

From the beginning pages, the explanations are flowing and account for all levels of competency in options. When you finish the very readable book, you will no longer need to depend on others for advice; you become your own advisor. The graphs are excellent while the mathematical concepts are carefully explained. I now have confidence in my knowledge and my decisions. Hats off to Mr. Bittman! Only downside is that the software is out dated, but it was written in 97.

Best options book I've read.......2001-09-17

Despite being an author, I do not buy many books, but I snatched this one up. The book clearly describes options, how they work, how to use them, and includes software I find invaluable for evaluating them. In my mind, this is the best book I've read on options and it is well worth considering.

Thomas N. Bulkowski, author, "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns," (Wiley, 2000) and "Trading Classic Chart Patterns" (Wiley, due in spring 2002)

The Key word is Enhance.......1999-06-08

There are things you can do with options that you can not do with any other investment tool. This book, and most of the others, do a good job of explaining the theory behind options and their math. This book is no exception, and neither is the software.

Same info at www.cboe.com.......1999-05-31

I picked up the book this morning and found it contained the same info you can get for free at the Chicago Board Options Exchange website. Furthermore, you can download the options calculator (Windows version), along with a slew of other training material, for free. I gave it two stars because it's in bound form, while the 300+ pages I printed off the cboe website aren't.

options lite.......1999-03-16

"reads great, and it's less filling" Basic option theory is presented in a clear, concise way; however, because it lacks the theory, a novice investor would probably have his lunch eaten if he entered the fray with this book as his only background. And, good lord, do not be swayed into buying the book for its accompanying software: it's @#$%^. The book was published in 1997, and the software is a @#$%^ DOS program. ???

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Success, as it is currently defined, usually depends on winning—beating out the competition—which often places incredible pressures on business professionals. Street-Smart Ethics is divided into three sections: an action-packed primer on ethics, a collection of Proverbs-based guidelines for staying out of trouble, and a self-test that contains true-false questions as well as ethical brainteasers. With engaging writing and a lack of jargon, this book navigates executives, managers, and supervisors through the ethical decisions they must make every day. An indispensable resource for your briefcase!

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An excellent ethics guidebook to stay out of troubles.......2004-04-15

Street-Smart Ethics by Clinton W. Mclemore is a book that should be read not only by people who aspire to be involved in business, but also by anyone who wants to make ethical decisions in the gray and complex areas where we function in everyday life. The book is divided into three parts, part one is "A non-Nonsense Premier on Ethics," part two is "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Time," and part three is "Testing Your Mettle." Each part is divided into several subsections with a lot of real life example, making it easy to grasp the author's point.

The first part begins with an analysis of what now have become the classical study cases in corporate ethics, Enron and WorldCom and the new ethical implications for people holding MBA and CPA degrees. In the next section, the author analyses the relationship between law and ethics and the implications for individuals. Breaking the law is clearly identified as being something "bad." However, there are other circumstances where "ethical dilemmas" are not clear (such as when an act or behavior may be accepted within the legal framework but may be unethical). According to the author this gray area is where many people fail to behave correctly. Ethics tell us what other members of society perceive to be our moral obligations. That is why many professions such as doctors and lawyers develop their own ethical codes that should guide them in their practices.

In this first part Mclemore also presents some suggestions as to how to avoid getting involved in unethical dilemmas. His recommendations include leaving a company one works for when one discovers that the values of the organizations are not as one expected. The author also presents some recommendations for those employees who decide to "blow the whistle," which include consulting an attorney before taking any action as well as making sure one will be able to withstand the hostile attacks that "blowing the whistle" often entails.

In the last section of part I, the author makes a good job in distinguishing simple versus complex ethical dilemmas and the way to approach them. Simple dilemmas involves straightforward question of right and wrong. The general approach suggested by the author to simple ethical dilemmas are to consult knowledgeable and wise colleagues who may have faced similar dilemmas in the past and to consult whatever codes of conduct that may apply. Complex moral dilemmas emerge when we have to choose between two or more evils or two or more goods. The author makes this comparison clear by using a series of examples both in business and personal context. However, at the end of this section, I think the author fell shortly in explaining two approaches or theories to solving ethical issues: duty-based (deontological) theories that focus on duties, and consequence-oriented (teleological) theories that focus on consequences. Although the author makes it clear that the purpose of this book was not to explain these theories in detail, he does not link this section of the book with the others. Then, he should have either explained these theories in detail or leave this section out of the book.

In part II of this book, Mclemore takes 50 proverbs from the Bible to develop a guideline for Christian people that could serve as a guide to staying out of troubles and to use it to enhance our wisdom, integrity, judgment, and many other "virtues" that are valuable to society. Every proverb is followed by a short explanation on how to apply it to everyday life, as well as provides questions for reflection. I found this to be a good technique in presenting the material because most of the questions for reflection are straightforward, making it easier to remember and apply the material presented in the book. Furthermore, the author uses his psychology background to make excellent recommendations as to how to learn the most from this section and from the entire book, which is something that many books lack.

In the last part of this book, the author provides a series of questions and problems that should help the reader to test the material learned from the book. He does a good job in breaking down the questions and problems into simple and complex ethical dilemmas. Simple ethical questions are presented to be answered as true and false, while complex ethical questions are presented in short cases.

I think Mclemore does a good job in expressing in simple words (160 pages) the challenges involved in ethical issues both in the business and personal arenas. This will be an excellent book for those students who have not been exposed to ethics readings before because it is a straight forward reading.

A Very Helpful Handbook.......2003-06-18

Dr. McLemore wrote a wonderful book to help people make good ethical choices in murky situations. This book will interest several types of readers. For those readers who need the occasional reality check, the two page summary on prudent conduct will fit the bill. I recommend business professionals read the summary at least once a week. For professionals wanting a practical course to improve their people skills, McLemore's 50 Guidelines with the accompanying Questions for Reflection will not disappoint. For graduate MBA students taking an ethics course, the provided case studies will stimulate lively discussions and challenge the most thoughtful reader. What pleased me most was how McLemore took King Solomon's 2,500-year-old Jewish leadership manual (the Book of Proverbs) and weaved it into a practical 21st Century business handbook. In whatever way you read this book, you won't regret your investment of time.

A timely selection.......2003-05-04

In this time of history repeating itself and major corporate scandals being splashed across the media again, Dr. McLemore's book is a refreshing primer on developing and maintaining personal integrity in the workplace. Whether or not the reader is a Christian, he or she will enjoy the engagingly-written Proverbs-based section in Part II of the book. This fine little tome is well worth the time investment!

A timely selection.......2003-05-04

Offering Proverbs-based guidelines.......2003-04-07

Street-Smart Ethics: Succeeding In Business Without Selling Your Soul is a meaningful guide written by psychologist and corporate consultant Clinton W. McLemore especially for those Christians seeking to prosper in the business world, but not at the expense and pain of others. Offering Proverbs-based guidelines to stay on an honorable path, true-false self-test questions, ethical brainteasers, a solid primer of professional principles for dealing well and fairly with others, Street-Smart Ethics is a practical, balanced, useful, Christian-based ethics instructional guide for doing business in the world.

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National Accounts of Oecd Countries: Main Aggregates 1991-2002 (National Accounts of Oecd Countries/Comptes Nationaux Des Pays De L'ocde)
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Manufacturer: Organization for Economic
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9264106006

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Nonprofits and other organizations seeking grants and funding opportunities to support general operating expenses will find over 1,000 current operating grants--organized by state--each with contact and requirement information. Three user-friendly indexes (subject, sponsors, and geographic restrictions) help you to quickly find the right grants for your needs.

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Miami Mediterranean Diet

Exellent

Should not be labeled "diet"

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Miami Mediterranean Diet is a Must-Read for Optimal Health

The Miami Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
Michael D., M.D. Ozner
Manufacturer: Cambridge House Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health

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ASIN: 0976508400

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Wake up, America! Low-carb diets are potentially danggerous and there are no long-term studies proving their safety or efficacy. The Mediterranean diet has been around for thousands of years. It is safe and clinically proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Moreover, the Mediterranean cuisine is delicious and the ingredients needed to prepare the recipes can be found in any grocery store. Isn't this the type of diet that you want for yourself and your family?

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Miami Mediterranean Diet.......2007-03-20

....highly recommended by my husband's cardiologist. Good advice that is reasonable, with a nice selection of recipes to get one started on the right track.

Exellent .......2007-02-19

Ever since my huusband purchased the book we have made our meals straight from the recipes. We feel better and the food taste great.

Should not be labeled "diet".......2006-08-19

This is a great book for a person with any type of heart problems or who wants to lower their risk of heart problems. It is not really geared to losing weight, but to being healthier. It was recommended by my husband's doctor and is great for heart disease.

Good Book.......2006-02-28

I love books and am always looking at new and healthy diets. This book is a good book if you are looking for a sensible diet and good recipes.

Miami Mediterranean Diet is a Must-Read for Optimal Health.......2005-12-13

Think of this: Greek men have 90% less heart attacks than American men. Yes, I said 90% less. Statistics like this have led scientists to spend more than 20 years studying the Mediterranean diet, Dr. Ozner, a cardiologist based in Miami, summarizes the enormous benefits of this lifestyle in his book. He offers many patient tested (& patient suggested) recipes, all delicious. The basic foods in this diet are pasta, fresh vegetables, beans, whole grains, cold-water fish, nuts, olives, tomatoes, olive oil and red wine. Simple, but rarely followed in America. The Mediterranean diet is rich in benefits, inexpensive and there's an added benefit: weight loss. The book is a winner, easy to read and highly recommended.

Shoulder Injuries & Weight Training: Reducing Your Risk

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Nice Little Introduction to The Subject
Good but short
Qiuck Shoulder Survey

Shoulder Injuries & Weight Training: Reducing Your Risk
Cynthia Humphreys
Manufacturer: Muscle Magazine Int'l
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1552100138

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This book takes the mystery out of training-related shoulder pain. You will learn how the shoulder joint works and why it is so vulnerable to injury, what causes shoulder pain, how to modify or eliminate many common weight training movements that put the shoulder at risk.

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Nice Little Introduction to The Subject.......2007-07-17

Very thin little book, but fairly informative, considering its concise treatment of the subject. The diagrams are clear, though drawn by an amateur. Many of the B&W photos seem to be stock photos from Robert Kennedy's MuscleMag International magazine and haven't anything to do with the topic: just famous physiques in various poses unrelated to the matter being discussed by the book. Other photos demonstrate the correct way to do some popular shoulder exercises. The text is generally clear, except in a very few spots where awkward wording requires a second or third pass. In some ways it goes into too much detail, and in other ways it doesn't elaborate enough -- things can get a bit technical sometimes, but generally the text is in the "introductory mode" of a survey course (like Philosophy 101 in college, say) and proceeds quickly through the topic of shoulder injuries. It's like a two-part feature article in a magazine, say, spread out over two issues.

$6.95 is a fair price for this slim introductory volume. Highly recommended.

Good but short.......2003-04-09

I've been plagued with injuries in both my shoulders the last couple of years. I've seen a few physiotherapists but haven't been given enough info to go by. (ie what caused the injury, what to avoid when working out, should i quit weights altogether or just avoid certain exercises?) So I didn't expect too much from this book when i purchased it. I was hoping that it would at least answer some questions i had about shoulder injuries (common causes and remendies).

Im not into the human anatomy and i was hoping the book wouldnt go in to that much detail. Out of fairness it didnt, however it probably should have in some areas of the book.

This book does talk about the make up of the shoulder and some of the problems that weight training will cause to the shoulder joints. It doesn't really detail the causes of shoulder injuries and how to possibly cure them. The book does end with a few pointers on how to lessen the risk of injury to the shoulders when training and how to improve your technique in regards to the shoulders.

Good for your general info but thats it.

Qiuck Shoulder Survey.......2001-07-08

If you are looking for a booklet that gives you an overview about some of the problems that occur at the shoulder, then you need to read this information. This booklet provides an insight into some of the shoulder's weaknesses inherent in its design. It also suggests exercises that are appropriate to keep the shoulder strong and decrease the risk of injury. This booklet is not geared for someone with an advanced knowledge of shoulder anatomy and pathology.

Breast Fitness: An Optimal Exercise and Health Plan for Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer

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A must read for all women
A Must Read

Breast Fitness: An Optimal Exercise and Health Plan for Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Anne McTiernan , Julie Gralow , and Lisa Talbott
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312262981

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Lifestyle changes--especially exercise--can have a profound impact on a woman's risk of developing breast cancer and her chances of survival, say the authors of Breast Fitness, all of whom are breast-cancer specialists. Obese women have almost twice the risk of getting breast cancer after menopause as thin women. At any age, overweight women are at twice the risk compared to thinner women of not surviving for 5 or 10 years after diagnosis. After breast surgery, exercise helps women rehabilitate physically and emotionally.

The authors give the facts about breast cancer, argue the merits of exercise and dietary changes, and suggest exercise and nutrition guidelines to fit various needs. For example, Breast Fitness illustrates some gentle exercises to help you regain motion and strength in your arm and shoulder after breast surgery, and tips for safe exercising during cancer treatment. A motivating section of this book is the description of Team Survivor--a triathlon conditioning program for women with a past or present diagnosis of breast cancer--with stories from 21 of the participants. Weekly supervised exercise sessions, educational forums, and activities from walking to mountain climbing help women "benefit and develop both physically and emotionally, while proceeding at an individual pace." The 21 women's stories are always inspiring (38-year-old Vibeke: "I am a true believer that keeping up my exercise with healthy eating habits will allow me to see my grandchildren one day") and sometimes humorous (Bonnie's prosthesis developed a hole during a long-distance bike ride, so she patched it with her tire patch kit!). The reader starts out admiring the women in the stories, and gradually realizes, "I can do this, too!" The last section of the book presents specific, detailed recommendations for starting your own exercise program, including figuring out the right intensity, choosing activities, setting goals, and overcoming roadblocks.

The aim of Breast Fitness is to help motivate and educate women to fight breast cancer with exercise, nutrition, and other lifestyle changes. The authors cite many studies that support their advice. If you have breast cancer, this book will help you take control of your life and health. --Joan Price

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Never before has a book so clearly detailed how exercise can reduce the risk for and recurrence of breast cancer, and how women can incorporate a safe and effective exercise program into their lives to fight against the disease. In clear, accessible language, the expert authors explain:*How to ascertain your breast cancer risk factors *What you can do NOW to prevent Breast Cancer*Detailed diet and exercise programs that will keep you healthy and can save your life*How to detect breast cancer early*Your best lifestyle choices for surviving--and thriving--after diagnosis, and practical steps to maximize your chances of the cancer never coming back.

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A must read for all women.......2001-02-01

My name is Sherry Lebed Davis and I am a Dance Movement Specialits for breast cancer survivors and travel all over the country teaching,training and presenting to breast cancer surviovrs and the healthcare community . I am also a breast cancer survivor who is always reading and trying to find answers to the many questions I am asked. This book has answered so many questions that surviors around the country ask me. Every survivor should read this book to answer questions they have now, and preventative steps they should know about to prevent reoccurrence. This book would be a wonderful guide for the Allied Health Professional. It would enable them to help their patients have a better quality of life, a true understanding of the wonderful studies that are cited in this book, get their life back on track and educate them about breast cancer. It is a must read for all women as an educational tool to learn as much as they can on how to try to prevent breast cancer. It is truely the best book on breast cancer I have read!

A Must Read.......2000-10-25

Three experts have joined together to write the book that every woman and man should read to live a healthy, breast cancer-free life. For the past six years, I have worked with the authors asking them repeatedly to write this book to help prevent the spread of breast cancer. I am so appreciative of them for their work - it's excellent.

As an exercise scientist myself, I guarantee that the workouts and information in BREAST FITNESS is accurate and meaningful. If you have been looking for all of the information on using exercise and health techniques to live a higher energy and lower stressed life, read this one.

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Migraine: Beating the Odds : The Doctors Guide to Reducing Your Risk
Richard B., M.D. Lipton , Lawrence C., M.D. Newman , and Helene MacLean
Manufacturer: Perseus Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0201577852

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Very thorough!!!

Exercise Rx: The Lifetime Prescription for Reducing Your Medical Risks and Sports Injuries
Gary Yanker
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Abs Diet Get Fit Stay Fit Plan: The Exercise Program to Flatten Your Belly, Reshape Your Body, and Give You Abs for Life!

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Which exercises will help your heart? Which will help you age more slowly? Lose weight faster? Are any exercises more harmful than helpful? In this hefty how-to manual, author Gary Yanker presents exercise programs that prevent and rehabilitate illnesses and conditions. You fill out profiles that evaluate your age, gender, fitness level, activity preference, family health history, medical risk factors, and physical weaknesses or disabilities. Backed by a team of medical experts, Yanker presents programs that improve heart health, psychological state, the immune system, and more. "Prevention ExRx" shows you how to delay or prevent diseases and injuries through aerobic, strengthening, stretching, and postural exercises. "Rehabilitation ExRx" helps you manage pain and restore health after injuries, with an exercise prescription of strengthening and stretching based on your injury.

The amount of information may seem overwhelming, but it is presented clearly, with jaunty chapter titles and subtitles ("Why Thicker Bones Are Better than Thinner Thighs" and "Buns of Steel, but a Heart of Mush," for example) and plenty of self-tests and line drawings. Yanker, a long-recognized authority on walking and moderate exercise, is the also the author of ExerciseWalking. --Joan Price

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Very thorough!!!.......2000-09-03

This book is an excellent resource for those of us who have experienced some sort of medical or physical condition at some point. Yanker provides helpful exercises, of various degrees, for just about any condition you could possibly think of. Whether it be mental, physiological, physical, you name the condition, there's an "exercise" for it. Also included in the book are various charts and diagrams useful for "your" specific fitness goals.

Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in Your Church

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Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in Your Church
Richard R. Hammar
Manufacturer: Christian Ministry Resources
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1880562073

Good for You: Reducing Your Risk of Developing Cancer

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Good for You: Reducing Your Risk of Developing Cancer
American Cancer Society , and Edward T. Creagan
Manufacturer: American Cancer Society
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Binding: Paperback

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Your handbook for healthy living and reducing your cancer risk

This straightforward book of manageable tips provides you with strong motivation to stay focused on healthy habits for better living. Good For You! offers a practical and friendly approach for reducing your risk of developing cancer. It promotes simple yet thoughtful lifestyle choices that could dramatically lower your cancer risk--from the foods you eat to the screening tests you need. Although no book can prevent cancer, Good For You! provides research-based health and prevention recommendations from the experts at the American Cancer Society. Fun facts, quotes, tips, and quizzes throughout can help define the path that’s best for you.

"The information is available, right here, to help guide you in appropriate directions. I urge you to use this book as a …‘hands-on’ guide, compass, and lighthouse to help you navigate through the stormy waters of understanding your cancer risk."
--From the Foreword by Edward T. Creagan, M.D., Mayo Clinic Medical School

Beat Your Risk Factors: Woman's GT Reducing Her Risk for Cancer Heart Disease Stroke Diabetes Osteoporos

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loved the charts...

Beat Your Risk Factors: Woman's GT Reducing Her Risk for Cancer Heart Disease Stroke Diabetes Osteoporos
Charlotte Libov
Manufacturer: Plume
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ASIN: 0452278325

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We are bombarded by health scares and conflicting advice. How do we know what to believe? And more important, how do we know what to do to reduce our likelihood of contracting a major disease? Award-winning medical writer Charlotte Libov has a terrific concept here--a book telling us what we can do to prevent 10 major women's diseases: breast, cervical, colon, lung, ovarian, and skin cancer; diabetes; heart disease; osteoporosis; and stroke. You'll learn how to analyze your family medical history and your personal risk factors and which personal lifestyle habits you can change to lower your risk of cancer.

It would be nice if medical advice were always as simple as "quit smoking!" But unfortunately, in some areas, the water is murky. Does a low-fat diet prevent cancer? Will hormone replacement therapy decrease or increase your risk of disease? Libov tackles the tough, controversial questions by explaining the research and contradictory theories simply and clearly. What did the studies find, and what's your best bet for applying this information? She doesn't overwhelm you with more than you ever wanted to know or drown you in scientific terms--she just gives you enough to help you make a decision. This book is clear and practical, with specific advice you can put into action immediately. Anecdotes and a friendly style help make the information easy to swallow. --Joan Price

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loved the charts..........1999-07-16

The book's charts are fantastic! They give all the info women need to determine risk catagories and are the best part of the book. In very small print it says Rita Watson MPH designed them.

Bloodborne Diseases: Reducing Your Risks at Work and Standard Precautions Review

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Bloodborne Diseases: Reducing Your Risks at Work and Standard Precautions Review
Charles A. Illian
Manufacturer: Hartman Publishing Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: 188834301X

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Bloodborne pathogens violations are some of the most common OSHA violations in long term care facilities. This SourceBook can help prevent that from being the case at your facility. Choose from lesson plans for 10 learning objectives covering:
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
The importance of the exposure control plan
Standard Precatuions Review
Engineering and work practice controls
Proper handwashing method
Proper use of PPE
Housekeeping practices
Hepatitis B immunizations
HIV, AIDS, HBV, HCV

This in-service lesson plan is designed to offer flexibility to the instructor, both in what specific policies and procedures are included and how the material is presented. The lesson plan is based on the OSHA standard for teaching this material and provides a framework in which to structure your in-service.

Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer: Beating the Odds (Reducing Your Hereditary Risk)

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Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer: Beating the Odds (Reducing Your Hereditary Risk)
M. Margaret, M.D. Kemeny , Paula Dranov , and Mona Mark
Manufacturer: Perseus Books
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Binding: Paperback

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All of the musical examples in Sound Thinking are drawn from folk songs and art music encompassing a wide range of historical eras. The examples can be used for developing a variety of skills including sight-reading, dictation, musical memory, rhythmic reading, formal analysis, part singing, and improvisation.

Sound Thinking - Volume II: Developing Musical Literacy

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Excellent for Kodaly educators

Sound Thinking - Volume II: Developing Musical Literacy

Manufacturer: Boosey and Hawkes
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0913932558

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This volume has been designed as a resource book that serves as the central focus for a group of Kodaly-based materials.

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Excellent for Kodaly educators.......2006-07-17

I have used the suggested sequences in this book and had great success. The authors present the Kodaly philosophy: Prepare (Kinesthetic, Visual, Aural) Present, and Practice. They suggest that each teacher use the ideas and procedures from the program as they see fit. Includes many excellent American folksongs and games presented in sample lesson plans designed to introduce rhythmic and melodic concepts.

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Thinking Sound Music
Shere Charles
Manufacturer: Fallen Leaf Press
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ASIN: 0914913425

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Robert Erickson's music bristles with the quintessential virtues of modernist American composers: intelligence, good humor, lyricism, rich sonorities, inventive sound-colors. It is firmly rooted in a thorough understanding of all musics now available, from ancient Greece to John Cage, yet it speaks with a characteristically American voice, direct and good-natured, attuned to the vernacular, never condescending to its audiences.

Thinking Sound Music. The Life and Work of Robert Erickson. With a foreword by John Rockwell.

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Thinking Sound Music. The Life and Work of Robert Erickson. With a foreword by John Rockwell.
ROBERT). SHERE, CHARLES. (ERICKSON
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Carousel Corner: Thinking Inside the Box.: An article from: Sensible Sound

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Carousel Corner: Thinking Inside the Box.: An article from: Sensible Sound
Kevin East
Manufacturer: Sensible Sound
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Title: Carousel Corner: Thinking Inside the Box.
Author: Kevin East
Publication: Sensible Sound (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1999
Publisher: Sensible Sound
Page: 82

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