Best Selling Books by Heather Brown

This, the first book-length study devoted exclusively to Marx’s perspectives on gender and the family, offers a fresh look at this topic in light of twenty-first century concerns.

A robot is made of many parts but what is on the inside?

Includes treatment issues not covered elsewhere This one-of-a-kind resource for mental health professionals in multiple settings is a comprehensive guide to treatment issues unique to children and families who have a relationship with the foster care system. With a focus on understanding how to negotiate the child welfare system, the book identifies and addresses mental health and behavioral issues specific to this population and provides proven, effective treatment interventions. It brings together in one place the myriad of current resources available to help such children and families, and addresses situations that span removal from the home to kin or foster care, to reunification, adoption, or other permanent family connections. Broad in scope and depth, the text includes treatment issues not discussed elsewhere, such as how to cope with acting out in the foster home, how to draft a behavior modification plan, and how to maneuver through the court process. It delivers evidence-based guidelines for engaging and collaborating with multiple parties including other professionals, addressing crises, and assisting with transitions. The book covers assessment from the perspectives of the client, caseworker, and therapist, and discusses the use of medications, complications, and barriers to effective treatment. Strategies are also directed at such specific issues as sexual abuse, physical abuse, substance abuse, neglect, trauma, and attachment. Of special interest is a focus on the worldview of the parties involved in the child welfare system, including the child, the family, the birth parent, and the foster parent. Additionally, the text provides behavior modification plans that work and social skills training. Chapters weave case studies, ethical issues, multicultural concerns, and current research into a highly accessible guide. Key Features: Provides core information about the child welfare system for mental health professionals who work with this population Includes treatments that really work Illustrates, through case studies, how to combat common issues for the child welfare population and their families Describes strategies for engagement, collaboration, addressing crises, and assisting with transitions Addresses specific treatment issues not covered elsewhere

In Big Chomp, richly drawn illustrations of wild animals pair with simple text to introduce toddlers to all the different things they (and their favorite critters) can do with their mouths. From yawns to roars and everything in between, all of these tot-friendly, toothy grins are sure to appeal to your favorite preschooler.

Non-communicable diseases have surpassed infectious diseases as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Prevention and treatment of the causes and consequences of lifestyle-related diseases forms an important part of health policy in the twenty-first century. Public health economics – from quantifying the problem, to evaluating interventions and developing toolkits to assist decision makers – is an essential area for any postgraduate student and researcher with an interest in applied economics to understand. There are a wide range of techniques from mainstream economics and health economics that can be applied to the evaluation of public health policy and public health issues. In this book, Brown presents examples from developed countries to illustrate how economic tools can be applied to public health. Further, cross-country comparisons illustrate how contextual factors related to healthcare systems, demographics and environmental factors may impact on outcomes and the cost-effectiveness of public health policies, in order to aid understanding and help students apply theory into practice.

The glittering court of the Persian Empire serves as the backdrop for one of the most poignant tales of courage in the Bible, brought vividly to life in the pages of bestselling author H.B. Moore''s sweeping saga. And it begins on a dusty road in the Jewish Quarter. An unexpected meeting between Esther and King Xerxes results in an immediate and unmistakable connection. When Esther is summoned to enter the king''s harem--the first step toward becoming his wife--Esther is torn between her desire to be with Xerxes and the knowledge that they will forever be divided by the secret of her Jewish heritage. Encouraged by her family to do what she must to help her people, she deftly navigates her new position in the palace, quickly becoming beloved by all--including Xerxes. But when a treacherous plan threatens to engulf the kingdom in violence, Esther must choose between love and duty. Is she prepared to sacrifice all that she holds dear in order to save her people from certain annihilation? -- Back cover.

Marksizmi öğrenmek için öncelikle hangi eserlerden başlamalı? Doğru anlayıp yorumlamak için Marksist klasikleri nasıl okumalı? Merakla sorulan, daima tartışılan bir konudur bu. Ne soru yersizdir, ne de bu konuda yapılan tartışmalar. Zira Marksizm, hayatın tüm alanlarını kucaklayan, devrimci pratikle tamamlanan, sınırsız, çok yönlü, karmaşık bir zenginliktir. Bu devasa Marksizm edebiyatı içinde, okurların yollarını bulabilmesi kolay değildir. Marksist Klasikleri Okuma Kılavuzu, bu soruları gündemine alan özgün bir çalışma olarak, her düzeyde Marksizm okuru için bir başucu kitabı olmayı hedefliyor. Türkiye’den ve dünyadan yetkin Marksist kuramcıları bir araya getiren bu kitapta, Marksizmin kurucu ve geliştirici teorisyenleri Marx, Engels ve Lenin’in yirmi yapıtı, yirmi farklı yazar tarafından tanıtılıp değerlendiriliyor. Bu yazılarda, Marksist klasiklerin doğum iklimi, içeriği, öteki klasiklerle ilişkisi, etkileri, bugün için önemi parlak şekilde değerlendiriliyor. Böylece, okura öncelikli bir okuma listesi önerilirken, bu eserlerin nasıl okunacağına dair bir rehber de verilmiş oluyor. Yazarların bu kitap için kaleme aldıkları yazılar, Türkiye’nin önde gelen Marksist yazarlarından Taner Timur’un giriş yazısıyla sunuluyor. Kitaba makaleleriyle katkıda bulunanlar: Aijaz Ahmad, August H. Nimtz, Cem Eroğul, David McNally, E. Ahmet Tonak, Ellen M. Wood, Erkin Özalp, Haluk Gerger, Haluk Yurtsever, Heather Brown, Korkut Boratav, Metin Çulhaoğlu, Michael A. Lebowitz, Nail Satlıgan, Neil Faulkner, Prabhat Patnaik, Sungur Savran, Taner Timur, Vijay Prashad, Yeşim Dinçer

Alma the Elder, who begins his life in debauchery, becomes the respected adviser to a king and the leader of his church, only to face the almost herculean challenges of leading a colony of believers to safety.

The story of Alma the Younger who fought to destroy the Church of God, the Church his father served. But in an encounter with an angel, Alma the Younger is transformed by the Savior''s amazing grace.

Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Old West Collection. Readers will love this collection of six historical western novellas, all with one thing in common: Romance. In BREAK A LEG, a charming story by two-time Rita Award winner Carla Kelly, hospital steward Colm Callahan is ready to move away from army life at Fort Laramie. His only regret is leaving behind exotic Ozzie Washington, easily the prettiest woman on the post. As a maid to the lieutenant colonel''s wife, Ozzie is no wilting flower when it comes to hard work. When the post surgeon leaves for an extended week, Colm must handle several medical emergencies on his own. He pleads for Ozzie''s help at the hospital. While they spend long days and nights working together, Colm, a shy man, realizes he can''t hide the truth of his feelings for Ozzie. He needs a little help, though. Enter from stage left, Lysander Locke, Shakespeare tragedian on his way to Deadwood. THE SOLDIER''S HEART, an enchanting novella by Sarah M. Eden, follows Gregory Reeves has fallen in love with a woman he''s never met. Her brother''s dying wish is that Gregory checks on his family, and after the war, Gregory is only too happy to meet the woman he''s been dreaming about. Helene mistakes him for a hired hand and sets him to work immediately. As time passes, Gregory finds it more and more difficult to reveal his true connection to her family, fearing that a woman who loathes liars will turn her disapproval on him. HIDDEN SPRING is an enthralling novella by Liz Adair, in which Susannah Brown is just getting her life back together after becoming a widow. She still misses Wesley with a fierce longing, but when she meets his half-brother, Douglas, she learns her heart is not completely dormant. Over the next several weeks, Douglas helps Susannah with repairs on her small ranch in exchange for supper. The exchange becomes more and more meaningful as Susannah realizes that Douglas might be the one to finally heal her heart. THE SILVER MINE BACHELOR, by Heather B. Moore, is a sweet romance between an unlikely pair. Lydia Stone has a checklist for men who qualify as the eligible bachelors in the mining town of Leadville, Colorado. Her new boss, Mr. Erik Dawson, is about to be struck off the list when she sees him coming out of the town brothel. Lydia doesn''t know that Erik Dawson''s sister has been living the brothel lifestyle for years, and he''s set on redeeming her soul. When Lydia discovers Erik''s secrets, she learns that life is not as black and white as she thinks. In Annette Lyon''s delightful story, THE SWEETEST TASTE, Della Stafford hates being a farm girl in the tiny town of Shelley, Idaho. She''ll do anything to live in a big city and experience real city life. Her only regret is that she''d have to leave Joseph behind, the young man who makes her heart flutter. But she''s convinced that moving away is for the best; her dreams and Joseph''s dreams are too dissimilar. Then Della takes a job as a maid in Los Angeles and must face the truth that what she thought would make her happy and what really will are totally different things. In the captivating novella, FAITH AND THE FOREMAN by Marsha Ward, Faith Bannister is forced to travel west to earn a living as a school mistress in Arizona Territory. Faith soon learns that living the frontier lifestyle of a single woman has many harsh challenges. But when she meets Slim McHenry, she discovers that life doesn''t have to be so lonely. Unfortunately the dangerous Rance Hunter stands between her and Slim, and she must act with courage before everything is lost.

Venice has just graduated from high school and ponders her own purpose as her mother becomes ultra-busy with work, her brother moves away from home, and her best friend continues on to university. Events from her past stifle Venice''s brewing wish to become a world-famous photographer.Raizel, a young woman from some other place, has just emerged from yet another failed summer relationship. Family secrets allow Raizel to fall under her parents'' radar. Raizel wants nothing more than to skip town, attend hair school, and fall in love.Two young woman from two different places--one dream for the future. Will a chance encounter revive their co-desire to become something better than suggested by the lives lain out before them?

Chomp! Zoo puts kids in the driver’s seat as they pull a tab to activate a working mouth, making their favorite zoo animals munch, bark, and chomp! With a pull tab-activated working mouth, Chomp! Zoo is one board book that''s anything but ordinary. Each die-cut page reveals a favorite zoo animal that kids can make munch, bark, and of course chomp with the pull of a single tab. Putting little readers in control of the jaws will make this a book they''ll come back to again and again. A bold color palette and beautifully detailed illustrations round out a package we think is a roaring good time.

Scriptural history is replete with reports of strong women from all walks of life: from the humble handmaiden to the mighty priestess, each demonstrates the eternal truth of our divine worth. A thought-provoking celebration of the potential of womanhood, Divinity of Women explores scriptural accounts of women from each of the standard works--both those who allowed themselves to be refined by the challenges of life and those who chose not to turn to Christ in their moments of need. By linking scriptural women''s experiences with modern applications, this powerful volume will inspire women to boldly confront life''s challenges on the path to divinity. -- publisher

Liz, Gemma, Arie, Jess, and Drew have been best friends since creating the "Five" at Aliso Creek High School. But that was over ten years ago, and each is still trying to find that perfect someone . . . if perfect is even possible.

"For prosperous landowner Lazarus, hard work and extensive travel are a means to comfortably support his family, including his two sisters, Mary and Martha. Following a journey to sell his wares, Lazarus stumbles upon an opportunity to assist a stranger in need, delaying his return home. Through Lazarus''s selfless act of service, he, Mary, and Martha find themselves standing witness to miracles they never dreamed possible in the presence of a man who will forever change them and those they love--a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Experience as never before the accounts of those who knew Christ, not only as the Savior of the World but also as a friend."--

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a calorie-restricted diet versus one with restricted food groups. To accomplish this, a survey with 19 participants, age ranging from 25 to 74 years, was taken for people who attempted Weight Watchers, a calorie-restricted diet, and Atkins, a low-carbohydrate diet. The success rates of each of these diets will be compared and analyzed in this study. Participants reported short-term and long-term weight loss results. For the data analysis, descriptive statistics and two independent t-tests were performed. For short-term weight loss on Atkins, M = 20.25, and on Weight Watchers, M = 44.33. With net weight loss, Atkins averaged 11.25 pounds and Weight Watchers group averaged 44.33 pounds. Although the independent t-tests did not show a significant difference, research suggests that calorie restriction is more effective for long-term maintenance.

"Journey back in time to the dusty roads of Shiloh and witness anew the story of Hannah and her son, Samuel. Hannah is no longer a young woman. In the twilight of her life, she holds her memories close to her heart. Above all, she treasures the miracle of conceiving Samuel after years of barrenness and the promise she made to the Lord to release her child to the high priest Eli''s care to train and serve in the temple. But Samuel''s story does not end at the gates of the temple and neither does his family''s enduring legacy of faith, patience, and deliverance. In this richly detailed and sweeping fictional account of Samuel''s life as a prophet in the making, discover how his mother, Hannah, made impossible decisions guided by her deep and abiding love of God."--