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Thaddeus Stevens
A “powerful” (The Wall Street Journal) biography of one of the 19th century’s greatest statesmen, encompassing his decades-long fight against slavery and his postwar struggle to bring racial justice to America. Thaddeus Stevens was among the first to see the Civil War as an opportunity for a second American revolution—a chance to remake the country as a genuine multiracial democracy. As one of the foremost abolitionists in Congress in the years leading up to the war, he was a leader of the young Republican Party’s radical wing, fighting for anti-slavery and anti-racist policies long before party colleagues like Abraham Lincoln endorsed them. These policies—including welcoming bla...
Redeeming Dementia
Dementia: a specter that haunts many, either as a fear for the future or as lived reality with a loved one. It has been called the “theological disease” because it affects so much of how we define our humanity: language, long-term memory, and ability to plan the future. The church has a role in bringing hope and shepherding the spiritual journeys of people with dementia and their families. Beginning with current theological models of personhood, concepts about the self and spirituality are explored through the latest research in medicine and neuroscience as well as from work on spirituality and aging. The final chapter focuses on narratives of successful programs in churches and retirement communities designed to minister to people with dementia alongside their families and caregivers.
Breaking Negative Relationship Patterns
Schema Therapy (ST) was developed to treat patients with complex disorders, especially personality disorders, with a powerful new set of interventions. Personality disorders, as well as more general problems stemming from early experience and addressed by schema therapy, are a key factor in many disturbed relationships, and as a result ST is now increasingly used for couples work. By dealing effectively with the past, ST offers a unique way to approach and address present difficulties in relationships, Couples who understand their individual patterns of thinking and behavior tend to find that their relationships make much more sense. Breaking Negative Relationship Patterns is a readable, pra...
Our Man from Earth
Tom Glennon, a brilliant Irish astrophysicist, is TOMÁS Ó CUIRC catapulted from Earth to Omnos, a distant planet inhabited by enigmatic aliens known as Omnians. As Earth’s first and only ambassador, Tom is tasked with bringing our planet’s creativity to Omnos, where the Omnians seek to establish a fusion of Earth genetics. Amidst the interstellar drama, Tom grapples with isolation and loss, making his journey both poignant and exhilarating. Tom’s exemplary ambassadorship takes a compelling turn when the Omnians, anticipating his loneliness, present a mysterious partner from their Our Man From Earth. The question pulsates: who is she? Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the cosmos, where science, emotion, and the unknown collide in Tomás Ó Cuirc’s, “Our Man From Earth,” a gripping tale that pushes the boundaries of human connection and interstellar intrigue.
An Uncommon Woman
Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813–1884) was a prominent African American businesswoman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the longtime housekeeper, life companion, and collaborator of the state’s abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens. In his biography of this remarkable woman, Mark Kelley reveals how Smith served the cause of abolition, managed Stevens’s household, acquired property, and crossed racialized social boundaries. Born a free woman near Gettysburg, Smith began working for Stevens in 1844. Her relationship with Stevens fascinated and infuriated many, and it made Smith a highly recognizable figure both locally and nationally. The two walked side by side in Lancaster and in Washingto...
Supply Chain Management
Like no other text on the subject, Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective provides a balanced and integrated perspective of both the foundational principles and pragmatic, business-oriented functions of SCM. Highlighting the holistic and interconnected nature of SCM, this comprehensive volume addresses supply chain strategy, design, planning, controlling, management and more. The text features numerous real-world business examples that illustrate SCM best practices while helping students understand the complexities of SCM decision making. Now in its third edition, this well-respected text provides a global focus, cross-functional approach, and strong pedagogy. Clear, student-friendly chapters contain discussion questions, case studies, and examples designed to develop managerial thinking, explore key managerial issues, and bring difficult concepts to life. Detailed yet accessible coverage of topics including operations management, sourcing, logistics, forecasting, demand planning, and sustainable supply chain management offers a realistic practitioner’s view of SCM in the contemporary business landscape.
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School of Music, Theatre & Dance (University of Michigan) Publications
Includes miscellaneous newsletters (Music at Michigan, Michigan Muse), bulletins, catalogs, programs, brochures, articles, calendars, histories, and posters.
