Book Shelter

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December 11, 2024 Child Health in America: Making a Difference through Advocacy
A Book on child health advocacy in America, exploring its history and various approaches. It examines advocacy strategies at the clinical, group, legislative, and professional levels, highlighting successful initiatives and influential figures. The text analyzes key child health issues, including poverty, racial disparities, and chronic illnesses, emphasizing the need for multi-faceted interventions. It also underscores the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers, families, communities, and policymakers to improve children's well-being. Data and statistics on child health outcomes are presented, illustrating the need for continued advocacy efforts. Finally, the societal implications of child well-being are discussed, highlighting the need for structural changes to better support children and families.

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43min
December 11, 2024 Children and Childhood in Classical Athens
Mark Golden's Children and Childhood in Classical Athens is a scholarly book examining ancient Athenian views on children and their place in society. The Book provides excerpts exploring various aspects, including Athenian conceptions of childhood characteristics, the roles of children in households and communities, their participation in festivals, and the dynamics of family relationships, such as sibling bonds and parent-child interactions. Specific topics covered include naming conventions, legal status, educational practices, and the social lives of children. The book draws heavily upon literary and artistic sources, like the works of Plato and Aristotle, and vase paintings to reconstruct the lives of children. The author's analysis considers the biases present in the source materials, such as the lack of female perspectives, and aims to offer a nuanced picture of the complexities of childhood in ancient Athens.

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47min
December 11, 2024 Children's Medicines: What Every Parent, Grandparent, and Teacher Needs to Know
This Book titled "Children's Medicines," written by a pediatric pharmacist. It provides comprehensive guidance for parents and caregivers on the safe and effective use of medications for children. The book covers topics ranging from understanding the science behind pediatric drug therapy to practical advice on administering medicines, including dealing with missed doses and medication errors. Specific attention is given to over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and vaccines, emphasizing the importance of accurate dosing, potential risks, and reliable information sources. Finally, the book addresses the treatment of depression and ADHD in children, discussing common medications, potential side effects, and strategies for effective management.

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26min
December 11, 2024 China's Rising Research Universities: A New Era of Global Ambition
This book uses case studies of four leading Chinese universities—Tsinghua, Peking, Renmin, and Minzu—to examine the impact of globalization and national policies on their development. The authors analyze the universities' efforts to achieve world-class status, focusing on faculty life, research, internationalization, and the challenges of balancing national priorities with global standards. The research methodology employed combines semistructured interviews, observations, and document analysis to provide detailed institutional portraits. The study reveals both achievements and ongoing challenges, including issues of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the tension between marketization and serving societal needs, particularly in relation to ethnic diversity. The book ultimately argues that China's top universities are undergoing a period of rapid transformation driven by a new era of global ambition.

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14min
December 11, 2024 Christian Clergy in American Politics
This Book examines the political activities of American clergy across various denominations. It explores the factors influencing clergy involvement in politics, including theological beliefs, personal resources, and contextual factors like neighborhood socioeconomic status. The research also investigates how clergy influence their congregations' political views and actions, focusing on diverse mobilization strategies and the consequences of clergy's political choices. Several case studies illustrate the complexities of clergy political engagement, such as the roles of Catholic bishops, Southern Baptist ministers, and African American clergy. The book concludes by considering the broader impact of clergy on American political culture.

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17min
December 10, 2024 A Storm of Swords
A Storm of Swords excerpt offers a multifaceted narrative, weaving together several plotlines. One strand follows a group of Night's Watch deserters plotting regicide and their subsequent perilous escape. Another centers on Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth, their journey fraught with danger and shifting loyalties. Further threads explore the complex political machinations of King's Landing, including Sansa Stark's forced marriage and Daenerys Targaryen's campaign to liberate slaves. Finally, the excerpt features Bran Stark's ongoing adventures beyond the Wall, encountering both fantastical creatures and the ever-present threat of the Others.

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20min
December 10, 2024 Chronic Disease in the Twentieth Century: A History
This Book examines the historical development of the concept of "chronic disease" in the 20th century, exploring its evolution from a vaguely defined term to a central focus of healthcare policy. The author traces how the understanding and management of chronic disease varied across the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, highlighting the roles of different actors (e.g., public health officials, physicians, welfare agencies). The study analyzes the impact of significant events, such as the Great Depression and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, on chronic disease policies. Furthermore, it contrasts the American emphasis on individual behavior modification with the European focus on social factors and healthcare system reform. Finally, the book concludes by considering how the 21st century has inherited and adapted the legacy of 20th-century chronic disease management.

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35min
December 10, 2024 City Building on the Eastern Frontier: Sorting the New Nineteenth-Century City (Creating the North American Landscape
Diane Shaw's book, City Building on the Eastern Frontier: Sorting the New Nineteenth-Century City, examines the development of Rochester and Syracuse, New York, during the early 19th century. Shaw argues that these cities weren't haphazardly built but were deliberately planned by entrepreneurs, who prioritized commercial interests over civic ones, resulting in a distinct spatial organization of commercial, industrial, and civic districts. The book analyzes the urban planning, architecture, and social dynamics of these cities, revealing how they reflected broader cultural values and economic forces of the era. Particular attention is paid to the roles of transportation, social class, and gender in shaping the urban landscape.

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15min
December 10, 2024 Civil-Military Relations and Shared Responsibility: A Four-Nation Study
This is an excerpt from a book examining civil-military relations and shared responsibility across four nations—the United States, Russia, Germany, and Canada. The author uses a comparative framework to analyze the interactions between civilian leadership and the military in each country, focusing on factors like presidential leadership style, military culture, and the impact of political decisions on military morale and effectiveness. The analysis spans different historical periods in each nation, highlighting key events and examining how varying levels of shared responsibility affected military operations and policy outcomes. The study utilizes a variety of sources from each country to support its analysis and conclusions, covering issues such as military reforms, budget allocation, and inter-service cooperation. Ultimately, the excerpt explores the complexities of the relationship between civilian authority and the military.

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22min
December 10, 2024 Civil War Ironclads: The U.S. Navy and Industrial Mobilization
This Book analyzes the Union Navy's ironclad shipbuilding program during the Civil War, focusing on the challenges of rapid production and technological innovation. It examines the program's management, the relationships between the Navy and its contractors, and the impact of wartime inflation and labor shortages, particularly in the West. The text also explores the resulting cost overruns, delays, and the long-term consequences for involved shipyards and the Navy's procurement practices. Significant figures like Gustavus Fox, Alban Stimers, and John Ericsson are highlighted for their roles in shaping the program's successes and failures. Finally, the account details the protracted legal battles that followed the war to resolve financial disputes between the government and contractors.

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17min

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