Author: Gemma M. Geisman Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 145004512X Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 246
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It all began when the Geismans son, Mike, was born with numerous fractures, some of which had occurred in the womb before birth. The cause was osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic disorder that, at the time, was thought to be so rare that the only information the delivering physician could provide was a brief description in a medical textbook. Wanting to share their story about living with this rare disorder, Gemma recounts Mikes life experiences, from his birth to his growing up years, describing with candid detail how caring for Mike was like handling an extremely fragile china doll. She illustrates the difficulties of the lonely, early years, the ambivalent and upsetting feelings and the reluctance to let go as Mike struggled to live a normal and independent life. Believing that her familys experiences with the disease were too valuable not to be shared, Gemma tells of her attempts to get her story published, breaking through finally with a story and two follow-up pieces in Redbook magazine. Gemma also shares how she established, together with other parents, the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (OIF), the only national organization that sponsors research and serves families affected by OI. From the Seeds of Sadness is a poignant story of unconditional love, of joys and sorrows, and of lessons learned. It recounts the Geisman familys journey through the complexities of raising a breakable baby, how they conquered fear and anguish and turned what they thought to be an agonizing burden into a gift of hope for generations to come. Heart wrenching but inspiring, this memoir is a symbol of courage and hope for others who are facing the difficult challenges of raising a child with an incurable illness
Author: Clarence R. Geier Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781541023482 Category : Languages : en Pages : 232
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The book includes six chapters that cover Virginia history from initial settlement through the 20th century plus one that deals with the important role of underwater archaeology. Written by prominent archaeologists with research experience in their respective topic areas, the chapters consider important issues of Virginia history and consider how the discipline of historic archaeology has addressed them and needs to address them . Changes in research strategy over time are discussed , and recommendations are made concerning the need to recognize the diverse and often differing roles and impacts that characterized the different regions of Virginia over the course of its historic past. Significant issues in Virginia history needing greater study are identified.
Author: United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General Publisher: ISBN: Category : Government publications Languages : en Pages : 728
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This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.
Author: Lisa D. Delpit Publisher: The New Press ISBN: 1595580743 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 258
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An updated edition of the award-winning analysis of the role of race in the classroom features a new author introduction and framing essays by Herbert Kohl and Charles Payne, in an account that shares ideas about how teachers can function as "cultural transmitters" in contemporary schools and communicate more effectively to overcome race-related academic challenges. Original.
Author: Tonya L. Arnold Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1638678545 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 114
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Tragedy in a Small Town By: Tonya L. Arnold Lynn is a teacher’s aide living by herself in a new town where she has started her life over after losing her husband in a tragic traffic accident. One day, she literally runs into the physical education teacher, Mr. John. That fateful day is the start to a new, beautiful relationship. When John saves Lynn’s life and meets her family for the first time in the hospital, he has to explain to them what happened to Lynn, that he found her bloody and she was clinging to life after a man attacked her. But he never planned to fall in love with Lynn and her family. But what John and Lynn do not realize is that Kasey Moon is the one who saved both of their lives. If it was not for Ms. Moon putting her two cents in where it didn’t belong, these two may not have ever found true love.
Author: Gwen Allen Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262015196 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 377
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How artists' magazines, in all their ephemerality, materiality, and temporary intensity, challenged mainstream art criticism and the gallery system.
Author: John Braithwaite Publisher: State University of New York Press ISBN: 0791497372 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 226
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In To Punish or Persuade, John Braithwaite declares that coal mine disasters are usually the result of corporate crime. He surveys 39 coal mine disasters from around the world, including 19 in the United States since 1960, and concludes that mine fatalities are usually not caused by human error or the unstoppable forces of nature. He shows that a combination of punitive and educative measures taken against offenders can have substantial effects in reducing injuries to miners. Braithwaite not only develops a model for determining the optimal mix of punishment and persuasion to maximize mine safety, but provides regulatory agencies in general with a model for mixing the two strategies to ensure compliance with the law. To Punish or Persuade looks at coal mine safety in the United States, Great Britain, Australia, France, Belgium, and Japan. It examines closely the five American coal mining companies with the best safety performance in the industry: U.S. Steel, Bethlehem Steel, Consolidation Coal Company, Island Creek Coal Company, and Old Ben Coal Company. It also takes a look at the safety record of unionized versus non-unionized mines and how safety regulation enforcement impacts productivity.
Author: National Research Council Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 030915233X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 465
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This book is the eighth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and reviews AEGLs for acrolein, carbon monoxide, 1,2-dichloroethene, ethylenimine, fluorine, hydrazine, peracetic acid, propylenimine, and sulfur dioxide for scientific accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the NRC guideline reports.
Author: David Freedberg Publisher: Getty Publications ISBN: 0892362014 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 458
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Historians and art historians provide a critique of existing methodologies and an interdisciplinary inquiry into seventeenth-century Dutch art and culture.
Author: Gemma M. Geisman
Author: Clarence R. Geier
Author: United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General
Author: Marjorie Corrine Smith
Author: Lisa D. Delpit
Author: Tonya L. Arnold
Author: Gwen Allen
Author: John Braithwaite
Author: National Research Council
Author: David Freedberg