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Annotation Using a thematic approach, backed up by a variety of evidence and multidisciplinary interpretations, this text provides a dynamic framework for the study of vast reaches of our common past.

George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy-most would agree their presidencies were among the most successful in American history. But what made these very different men such effective leaders? According to presidential historian Gil Troy, these presidents succeeded not because of their bold political visions, but because of their moderation. Although many of the presidential hopefuls for 2008 will claim to be moderates, the word cannot conceal a political climate defined by extreme rhetoric and virulent partisanship. InLeading From the Center, Gil Troy argues that this is a distinctlyun-American state of affairs. The great presidents of American history have always sought a golden mean-from Washington, who brilliantly mediated between the competing visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, to Lincoln, who rescued the Union with his principled pragmatism, to the two Roosevelts, who united millions of Americans with their powerful, affirmative, nationalist visions. As America lines up to select a president for the future, Gil Troy astutely reminds us of the finest traditions of presidential leadership from our nation''s past.

This guide examines the scientific world behind medical technologies and proves to be a thought-provoking introductory treatise on stem cell technology, pharmacogenomics and nanotechnology.

The Distant Voices Listening to the Leadership Lessons of the Past series is an invaluable resource to anyone who is a student of Military History or wants to learn more about the fundamentals of leadership. Author Mike Colegrove brings over 30 years of experience in higher education and military service to compile and edit the works of some of history''s greatest military and political leaders. The Distant Voices series is a real treasure for the serious student of leadership and the art of war. This collection is a worthwhile addition to any library and will retain their value as long as nations engage in conflict. The Distant Voices series covers a diverse field of topics including: Military Planning Strategy Tactics Discipline Motivation Developing vision Power and its effective use Distant Voices Listening to the Leadership Lessons of the Past is a useful resource for those seeking to understand the fundamentals of good leadership through the writings of those who practiced it.

With the publication in 1996 of The Harvard Guide to Women''s Health, women seeking answers to questions about their health had access to the combined expertise of physicians from three of the world''s most prestigious medical institutions: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women''s Hospital. With complete information on women''s health concerns, physical and behavioral, this A to Z reference quickly became a definitive resource, praised especially for its coverage of topics not previously considered under the umbrella of women''s health. The New Harvard Guide to Women''s Health reunites the authors to bring a valued health reference up to date for a new generation--and for those women who have come to rely on the Harvard Guide and are now wondering what to do about their health as they enter a new stage of life, asking questions like the following: I''ve been on hormone replacement therapy. Should I stop? How? Could this rash be lupus? I''ve been on the Pill. What is my risk for stroke? Fat is bad, fat is good: What should I believe? And what''s left to eat? When does ordinary worry become chronic anxiety? What screening tests do I need now? In addition to revised recommendations reflecting the current medical thinking on menopause and hormone replacement therapy, the New Harvard Guide includes updated recommendations about cardiac health and heart disease--the #1 killer of women in the United States entries reflecting recent advances in the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases better coverage of health concerns throughout a woman''s life span, from her first period to menopause and beyond, with a new entry on perimenopause expanded nutritional recommendations, including a unique chart of the U.S. government''s Daily Reference Intakes for micronutrients, broken down for teens and women whose needs may differ because they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postmenopausal updated information on over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, procedures, screenings, and diagnostic tests

A groundbreaking parenting guidebook addressing the trait of “high sensitivity” in children, from the psychologist and bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person whose books have sold more than 1 million copies With the publication of The Highly Sensitive Person, pioneering psychotherapist Dr. Elaine Aron became the first person to identify the inborn trait of “high sensitivity” and to show how it affects the lives of those who possess it. In The Highly Sensitive Child, Dr. Aron shifts her focus to the 15 to 20 percent of children who are born highly sensitive—deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily overwhelmed. These qualities can make for smart, conscientious, creative children, but also may result in shyness, fussiness, or acting out. As Dr. Aron shows in The Highly Sensitive Child, if your child seems overly inhibited, particular, or you worry that they may have a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as ADHD or autism, they may simply be highly sensitive. And raised with proper understanding and care, highly sensitive children can grow up to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults. Rooted in Dr. Aron’s years of experience working with highly sensitive children and their families, as well as in her original research on child temperament, The Highly Sensitive Child explores the challenges of raising an HSC; the four keys to successfully parenting an HSC; how to help HSCs thrive in a not-so-sensitive world; and how to make school and friendships enjoyable. With chapters addressing the needs of specific age groups, from newborns to teens, The Highly Sensitive Child is the ultimate resource for parents, teachers, and the sensitive children in their lives.