Although the impact of the bicycle craze of the late nineteenth century on women’s lives has been well documented, rarely have writers considered the role of women’s rhetorical agency in the transformation of bicycle culture and the bicycle itself. In Claiming the Bicycle, Sarah Hallenbeck argues that through their collective rhetorical activities, women who were widely dispersed in space, genre, and intention negotiated what were considered socially acceptable uses of the bicycle...

Quantitative Risk Assessment for Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition features twice as many risk analysis models with complete examples as the previous edition. The book features new information in the following areas:Calculation of human dose rate and dose from experimental studies (animal and human)Quantitat

LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #10/11Double Issues – 172 pages, from 1990.The Making of Hammer's 1963 Vampire Classic – KISS OF THE VAMPIRE by Bruce G. Hallenbeck.How was Hammer to follow up on the success of BRIDES OF DRACULA with a new director and new performers? With the great crew at Bray, we soon had a new classic.Interviews with- Don Sharp- Anthony Hinds- Ian Scoones- James Bernard- Edward de Souze- Jennifer D...

This book is for leaders and managers looking to develop themselves and others. It is for training & development professionals, inside or working as independent consultants, who can use the book as a coaching tool, a blueprint for leader development plans, and in other ways .For leaders concerned with their development, dedicated to developing their people for more responsibilities, and committed to organizational sustainability, this book will help in those efforts.

At the turn of the last century, miner Joseph Lesher attempted to raise the price of silver by privately minting octagonal "Referendum souvenir medal" coins with values of $1.25 or $1. They were common in Victor, Cripple Creek, Denver and other places in Colorado in the days after William Jennings Bryan fought unsuccessfully for free silver. Surviving an initial dust-up with the Secret Service, Lesher found a loophole to place them in circulation in 1900 and 1901. Today, coin collectors pa...

Experience is vital for a leader's success, but merely having an experience (such as a challenging new job, a stretch assignment, or an unexpected hardship) isn't enough. The best leaders know not just how to seek out developmental experiences, but how to extract the essential lessons within each experience and apply them to future situations. This book will walk you through a four step process for making the most out of your experiences. You will learn how to seek out beneficial experienc...

Lead 4 Success sets your development as a leader on the right track, focusing on the four fundamental skills that fuel the thoughts and drive the actions of leaders who make a difference: SELF-AWARENESS-understanding who you are and what you have to offer, LEARNING AGILITY-the capability to absorb new information,process it, and use it to meet new challenges quickly and decisively, COMMUNICATION-the ability to establish shared understanding and convey a vision for the future INFLUENCE-the ...

Freddie Firefly and the Friendly Fufanagel is the first childrens book in a series of books with morals for kids in elementary-school age. Freddie learns not to judge by looks after he meets the strange-looking fufanagel who helps Freddie find his firefly light.

THE FALL IS COMING. BUT HOPE LIES IN THE PAST.As modern civilization crumbles under its own weight, a small band of travelers makes a fateful decision: go back. Back to the year 1604, to the land of the Mohawk. Armed with critical knowledge and carefully chosen technology, their mission is as daring as it is uncertain—empower Indigenous nations before European colonization takes root and offer a new path forward for humanity.But history is no tame beast.

Through vibrant, lively images in conjunction with clear, informational text, young readers learn the principles to saving and spending money. Readers are introduced to and encouraged to find the difference between what they need and what they want, and how to make wise choices based on those concepts.

Drawing from his extensive clinical experience and many years of teaching, Dr. Hallenbeck has written a guide to palliative care for clinicians. Topics addressed range from an overview of death and dying to specific approaches to symptom management. As an introduction to both the art and science of palliative care, this book reflects the perspectives of one physician who has dedicated his career to this rapidly evolving field. the book links real stories of illness with practical advice, t...

Palliative Care Perspectives is a guide to the art and science of palliative care that links real stories of illness with practical advice to delineate clinical practice in a way that reflects the daily concerns of clinicians. Clearly and compassionately written, this book emphasizes important topics often neglected in formal clinical training, including the history and evolution of palliative care in the United States, as well as how clinicians can better understand aging and dyi...