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Teenage Wasteland
Teenage Wasteland provides memorable portraits of "rock and roll kids" and shrewd analyses of their interests in heavy metal music and Satanism. A powerful indictment of the often manipulative media coverage of youth crises and so-called alternative programs designed to help "troubled" teens, Teenage Wasteland draws new conclusions and presents solid reasons to admire the resilience of suburbia's dead end kids. "A powerful book."—Samuel G. Freedman, New York Times Book Review "[Gaines] sheds light on a poorly understood world and raises compelling questions about what society might do to help this alienated group of young people."—Ann Grimes, Washington Post Book World "There is no comparable study of teenage suburban culture . . . and very few ethnographic inquiries written with anything like Gaines's native gusto or her luminous eye for detail."—Andrew Ross, Transition "An outstanding case study. . . . Gaines shows how teens engage in cultural production and how such social agency is affected by economic transformations and institutional interventions."—Richard Lachman, Contemporary Sociology "The best book on contemporary youth culture."—Rolling Stone
Mad Seasons
As the popularity of women?s basketball burgeons, Karra Porter reminds us in Mad Seasons that today?s Women?s National Basketball Association, or WNBA had its origins in a ragtag league twenty years earlier. Porter tells the story of the Women?s Professional Basketball League WBL, which pioneered a new era of women?s sports. ø Formed in 1978, the league included the not-so-storied Dallas Diamonds, Chicago Hustle, and Minnesota Fillies. Porter?s book takes us into the heart of the WBL as teams struggled with nervous sponsors, an uncertain fan base, and indifferent sportswriters. Despite bouncing paychecks, having to sleep on floors, and being stranded on road games, the players endured and t...
Smoke and Mirrors
Many of our countryOs children face daily a threat to their personal safety and well-being. As school boards, law enforcement officials, and policymakers continue to look for ways to stop youth violence in urban and suburban schools, not enough attention is paid to eradicating the socioeconomic and cultural conditions that give rise to these acts. In this timely and thought-provoking collection, seasoned educators and cultural theorists emphasize this connection between youth violence and the realities faced by many children--poverty, racism, unequal opportunity, and the mediaOs glorification of violence.
Journey Through Hell
Journey Through Hell: The Logan Nighthawk Story By: LS Jordan Based partially on the author’s real life experience, Journey Through Hell: The Logan Nighthawk Story is tender portrait of the life of Logan Nighthawk, a boy growing up in rural Tennessee with his Cherokee grandfather. Having been all but abandoned by his birth parents, Logan finds solace in his grandfather’s house, where he learns what it means to be a good man and an important member of his community. As Logan gets older, he realizes he cannot remain under his grandfather’s wing forever, so he enters the world in order to make his own way, and finds purpose when enlists in the military service. Through his hard work, dedication, and talent, Logan is recruited to become a member of the Black Ops Special Forces, and despite Logan’s excitement at serving his country, he understands that this line of duty will force him to distance those he loves most so no danger will ever come to them. Despite all of life’s hardships, all the isolation and disappointment Logan must feel, he ultimately finds a family that loves and supports him—a family worth fighting for.
Live Generously
Based on the idea that there are simple, even downright easy, ways to give back to the world around us, Live Generously is comprised of 50 ways to connect to your community. Ideas range from the effortless to the more ambitious: become an organ donor, give thanks before a meal, buy gifts that make a difference, plant a vegetable garden, make your own greeting cards, commit random acts of generosity, give something away (and declutter your life in the process). The book was inspired by the U.K. project ?A Year of Living Generously.' The online community began in 2004 with 100 people and has grown to over 1,200 people doing over 7,300 generous actions'and an immeasurable amount of goodwill.
Preventing Adolescent Suicide
First published in 1988. Many people absolutely reject suicide under any circumstances. However. most of us can sympathize with the suicidal motives. let's say. of an elderly person afflicted with terminal cancer. But it disturbs the core of our being that a child would find this life so empty of hope that death would be preferable. Teenagers are so full of pain. pleasure. sexuality. energy. curiosity. idealism. bravado. vulnerability. rebellion. and promise! This book comes to grips with the reality of adolescent suicide. In the book are fifteen chapters organized under five major parts.
Rhodes and Rhodesia
This volume deals with the conquest and colonization of Zimbabwe and the establishment of Southern Rhodesia, from the beginnings of British involvement in Bechuanaland to the death of Cecil Rhodes. Its emphasis is on the white invaders and its chief concern is white individuals, their motives, actions, and influence on events. The British South Africa Company and the irregularity of its financial and political operations are dealt with in detail. Keppel-Jones also discusses the development in the midst of the indigenous population of an alien white society and state, from their crude beginnings to their emergence in a form still recognizable today. The reader is led to conclude that by 1902 ...
Promoting Continence
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The 3rd edition of this popular text covers all aspects of continence, focusing on continence promotion and measurement of outcomes. The core chapters follow a standard structure for ease of use, and case studies are used throughout to link theory to practice. contains the latest developments in continence treatment incorporates the most recent NHS guidelines on continence management and current legislation includes international perspectives provides a resource for practitioners caring for all client groups in the community and hospital environments a website providing practical documentation along with downloadable charts and examples of continuing professional development activities a new chapter on vulnerable groups, including the frail elderly, and mental health and neurological problems points for continuing professional development at end of every chapter research evidence to guide practice
