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Health Promotion in Long-Term Care Facilities: The Present Scenario and Future Demands
by Kallol Kumar BhattacharyyaThis book discusses biopsychosocial barriers and facilitators of long-term care services, focusing on health promotional activities targeted to maximize quality of life. This knowledge of meaningful activities helps to identify and improve strategies for supporting people living in long-term care facilities with various chronic disorders at a deeper level. Although no all-encompassing theory of caregiving has yet been developed, this book explores various theoretical formulations as central aspects of promoting health in long-term care practices. The current culture change in long-term care controls the well-being of the concerned person physically, psychologically, socially, and economically. In later life, these issues profoundly impact individuals' morbidity and lifespan. Further, it has been evidenced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' five-star rating system that provides long-term care facilities&’ quality information to the public does not fully represent what matters to the residents from their perspectives. Resident satisfaction is an integral part of the quality of care; instead of clinical quality measures only, it is influenced by residents, their family members, staff, and administration. Person-centered care not only requires a 'culture change' in how residents and caregivers work together, but it also requires facilities to ensure staff deliver care with the highest possible level of empathy and adopt meaningful care practices. Among the topics covered in this contributed volume: Are Quality of Care and Quality of Life Synonymous in Long-Term Care? Aging-in-Place or Long-Term Care? Changing the Narrative to Promote Aging in Place in Long-Term Care Person-Centered Care and Culture Change Movement in Long-Term Care <span style="mso-farea
Logic and Argumentation: 6th International Conference, CLAR 2025, Taiyuan, China, June 14–16, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15712)
by Thomas Ågotnes Dragan DoderThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2025, held in Taiyuan, China, during June 14–16, 2025. The 22 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers focus on the recent advancements in the field of logic and argumentation, as well as their applications in various areas of Artificial intelligence (AI), such as explainable AI, ethical dilemmas, reasoning about uncertainty and knowledge representation.
Advances in Debris-flow Science and Practice (Geoenvironmental Disaster Reduction)
by Matthias Jakob Scott McDougall Paul SantiThis book provides a summary of the state of the art of all facets of debris-flow science and practice and is designed to be a comprehensive technical reference for practitioners and a state-of-the-art research overview for scientists. It is richly illustrated with equations, graphs, photos, and tables. The book allows students, practitioners, and regulators to get a sense of the current state of the art in this science. Currently, there are 2 to 3 papers published every week on some aspects of debris-flow science. This creates a bewildering amount of literature that cannot be captured by a single individual. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all facets to date, including initial hazard assessments, detailed quantitative risk assessments, debris-flow warning systems, debris-flow mitigation structure designs, and failures of mitigation works, as well as new topics such as climate change effects on debris flows.
Gesundheitliche Ungleichheit im Lebensverlauf und im Kohortenvergleich: Multivariate autoregressive Wachstumskurvenmodellierungen und deren mikrosimulative Implikationen
by Christoph FrohnWie verändert sich der Zusammenhang zwischen sozialer Ungleichheit und Gesundheit im Lebensverlauf und im Kohortenvergleich? Diese Frage wird vor dem Hintergrund demografischer Wandlungsprozesse in Deutschland zunehmend relevant, um Veränderungen im Morbiditätsgeschehen in einer älter werdenden Gesellschaft nachvollziehen und antizipieren zu können. Obwohl Dynamiken gesundheitlicher Ungleichheiten wohl bekannt sind, ist die darauf bezogene soziologische Grundlagenforschung noch immer geprägt von Forschungslücken, die in dieser Studie aus einer strukturell-individualistischen Perspektive theoretisch und empirisch aufgearbeitet werden. Dadurch angeleitet werfen latente Wachstumskurvenmodelle, welche Querschnitts- und Längsschnitteffekte eindeutig trennen, in den hier vorgenommenen statistischen Modellierungen ein neues Licht auf das Phänomen der gesundheitlichen Ungleichheit. Ausgehend von einem mehrdimensionalen Verständnis von Gesundheit und sozialer Ungleichheit wird gezeigt, inwiefern gesundheitliche Ungleichheiten durch Dynamiken in individuellen Lebensverläufen geprägt sind und sich insbesondere aus dem Vergleich zwischen typischen Lebensverläufen konstituieren. Dabei macht die Implementation der Analyseergebnisse in eine dynamische Mikrosimulation die zunehmende Relevanz des Phänomens in jüngeren Kohorten greifbar und liefert neue Impulse zur Modellierung komplexer theoretischer Zusammenhangsstrukturen.
Agent 355: A Novella
by Marie BenedictA fictional portrayal of a real-life Revolutionary spy and her daring deeds, from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room.Agent 355 is a result of author Marie Benedict&’s quest to bring history&’s most fascinating and courageous women to life for contemporary readers. Known to history only by her alias, this mysterious female spy, able to move freely and unobtrusively in Loyalist circles, became a member of George Washington&’s New York–based Culper Ring. This thrilling novella depicts who Marie Benedict thinks Agent 355 could have been, though her true identity remains unknown. During the sweltering summer of 1779, eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Morris attends the social events of the British-occupied city, but the forced merriment holds no charm for her. She finds herself in the company of enemy soldiers, who think nothing of discussing matters of government and war in front of mere women. This invisibility becomes Elizabeth&’s greatest asset as she offers her services to Robert Townsend, a Continental sympathizer. Her bravery will bring down one of the most notorious traitors in American history and ultimately seal her fate as a woman willing to sacrifice everything for love and country.
Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner
by Jim DowdallsA traditional drawing class in a book to help you master basic skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more.California State University art professor Jim Dowdalls starts new students out by demonstrating how to use the different types of drawing tools, including how to hold a pencil, how to use supports, and how to make a variety of marks and strokes. Artists will discover helpful information for understanding value and learning to create a value scale, as well as how to build value in their drawings using various techniques.Throughout this educational book, myriad step-by-step exercises and drawing projects encourage artists to put their newfound knowledge to use and practice the concepts and techniques demonstrated. With the skills and techniques they acquire in this comprehensive yet affordable drawing course, beginning artists will be ready to take their artwork to the next level. Filled with beautiful artwork that will inspire budding artists to continue to build and grow their craft, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner is the perfect place to start a mastery of fine art.
Jack Reacher: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #11)
by Lee ChildThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author reveals the story behind “one of this century’s most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes” (The Washington Post).In this short piece, the creator of Jack Reacher shares the origins of the ex-military cop who now makes use of his skills in the civilian world—a place where he never feels quite at home. In addition, Lee Child reflects on writing and his own life story: the importance of character; making the transition from a television career to a literary career; how his famous character was almost named Franklin—and how he wound up being called Reacher instead. “Jack Reacher is today’s James Bond, a thriller hero we can’t get enough of. I read every one as soon as it appears.” —Ken Follett, international-bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth“Every Reacher novel delivers a jolt to the nervous system.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Faithful Executioner: Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century
by Joel F. HarringtonThe extraordinary story of a renaissance-era executioner and his world, based on a rare and overlooked journal.In a dusty German bookshop, the noted historian Joel F. Harrington stumbled upon a remarkable document: the journal of a sixteenth-century executioner. The journal gave an account of the 394 people Meister Frantz Schmidt executed, and the hundreds more he tortured, flogged, or disfigured for more than forty-five years in the city of Nuremberg. But the portrait of Schmidt that gradually emerged was not that of a monster. Could a man who practiced such cruelty also be insightful, compassionate—even progressive?In The Faithful Executioner, Harrington teases out the hidden meanings and drama of Schmidt’s journal. Deemed an official outcast, Meister Frantz sought to prove himself worthy of honor and free his children from the stigma of his profession. Harrington uncovers details of Schmidt’s life and work: the shocking, but often familiar, crimes of the day; the medical practice that he felt was his true calling; and his lifelong struggle to reconcile his craft with his religious faith.In this groundbreaking and intimate portrait, Harrington shows us that our thinking about justice and punishment, and our sense of our own humanity, are not so remote from the world of The Faithful Executioner.
Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs
by Amanda LambA suburban housewife&’s picture-perfect life is shattered in this riveting true crime book from the author of Evil Next Door. When Nancy Cooper moved from Canada to Cary, North Carolina, with her new husband Brad, their future was bright. Living in one of the most picturesque towns in the United States, the couple mingled with neighbors, attended parties, and raised two daughters. Then, on July 14, 2008, the façade came crashing down when Nancy&’s strangled body was found in a storm pond. Nancy&’s husband claimed she had gone for a jog and never came back. But as the police investigation deepened, a complex web of affairs and lies involving multiple residents of Cary&’s idyllic neighborhoods was uncovered, and Brad was brought to trial for the murder of his wife. At the heart of it stood the Coopers&’ soured marriage, Nancy&’s threat to leave with the children, and her own cold-blooded murder. It would take a mountain of damning evidence before justice was served.
Granny Root Grows Fruit (Follow My Food)
by Deborah ChancellorFollow Granny Root as she spreads compost, plants seedlings, and picks fruit in this stylish and fact-filled picture book, part of the Follow My Food series that looks at the ways different foods are produced.Blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pears—they all come to the table after months of hard work growing them in the ground, on bushes, or in trees. Granny Root Grows Fruit is a simple but effective way to teach children (and adults!) about the process of growing berries and fruit. Featuring attractive collage-style art, the book also includes a matching game, a display of different types of fruits, berries, and nuts, and a recipe using fruits and berries.
You Make Me Sneeze! (Duck and Cat)
by Sharon G. FlakePerfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen, award-winning author Sharon G. Flake&’s story about a very serious cat and a very silly duck will inspire giggles with every reading.Best friends Duck and Cat have a problem—Cat makes Duck sneeze! &“I think—achoo!—I&’m allergic to you,&” Duck declares. Hilarity ensues as Cat keeps trying to solve the problem—but Duck keeps sneezing! Is Duck really allergic to Cat or is something else going on? Written completely in dialogue, this text is fun to read aloud and easy enough for newly independent readers to enjoy on their own. Humorous illustrations highlight the characters' personalities, emphasizing Duck's quirky humor and Cat's earnestness. This dynamic duo will charm readers as the sly friendship tale keeps them laughing.
The Magical Wheel of the Year: A Tale of the Pagan Festivals with Activities & Rituals
by Bérengère Demoncy Victoria Ruiz y LopezJoin sisters Selene and Gaia on a magical adventure to celebrate the 8 festivals of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Party with ghosts at SAMHAIN, decorate a tree with forest animals at YULE, dance with elves and fairies on BELTANE, and enjoy some midsummer fun at LITHA! Bursting with beautiful illustrations and 40 engaging activities, this book invites young readers to experience nature&’s magic all year long. Families can enjoy crafting, baking and celebrating together, from carving pumpkins and making wish trees to baking bread and making leaf prints. This is the perfect way to make every pagan festival feel extra special!
The Magical Wheel of the Year: A Tale of the Pagan Festivals with Activities & Rituals
by Bérengère Demoncy Victoria Ruiz y LopezJoin sisters Selene and Gaia on a magical adventure to celebrate the 8 festivals of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Party with ghosts at SAMHAIN, decorate a tree with forest animals at YULE, dance with elves and fairies on BELTANE, and enjoy some midsummer fun at LITHA! Bursting with beautiful illustrations and 40 engaging activities, this book invites young readers to experience nature&’s magic all year long. Families can enjoy crafting, baking and celebrating together, from carving pumpkins and making wish trees to baking bread and making leaf prints. This is the perfect way to make every pagan festival feel extra special!
Jump for Joy
by Karen Gray RuelleKid seeks dog. Dog seeks kid. In this charming and imaginative tale of friendship, picture book readers will delight in what it means to have a furry best friend.For as long as she can remember, Joy has wanted a dog. It doesn&’t matter what kind: big, little, spotted, curly. She wants one so fiercely, she makes dogs out of snow, seashells, or whatever&’s at hand! However, none of the dogs Joy makes are quite what she yearns for. The seashell dog washes away, and the snow dog melts into a puddle. Little does Joy know that her perfect dog friend is just around the corner—wishing just as fiercely for a kid—and waiting to be discovered.Award-winning artist Hadley Hooper creates a world that is both timeless and magical as she weaves ink, paint, and collages made from vintage etchings together in a style that perfectly complements the classic feel of Jump for Joy. Readers will rejoice in this satisfying kid-meets-dog story, and will savor returning to this world again and again.Featured in New York Times' "Valentine&’s Day Children&’s Books That Won&’t Make You Cringe"
The Declutter Challenge: A Guided Journal for Getting your Home Organized in 30 Quick Steps
by Cassandra AarssenFifty ways to make your home a sustainable and eco-friendly environment. Every decision you make, large and small, has an impact on the environment. This concise guide shows how you can make your daily impact planet-positive. With sections progressing from simple tips to deeper commitments, you can start with baby steps and move on to advanced eco-warrior! Discover dozens of inspired ideas that show how to: Reduce your waste Eat organic Keep toxins out of your home Compost leftover food Shop wisely, and much more
Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants
by Melissa WashburnAn invaluable visual reference for student artists, botanical illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills.This comprehensive book features 600-plus step-by-step sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful botanicals, florals, plant structures, and more. Each begins with simple shapes and lines and builds on those forms, adding details like flower centers, leaf veins, and petal shading, and ending with a finished drawing. Helpful drawing tips are also included.Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants shows flower blossoms, leaves, and plants from a variety of perspectives. By following the guides, artists will become more skilled and confident in their ability to draw any flower or greenery. Among the botanicals featured are:Tropical florals such as plumeria, protea, and African violetHanging and vine blooms, including wisteria and morning gloryBirch, white oak, gingko, and maple leavesPlants with interesting shapes, such as cactus, zebra grass, and bamboo
The 5 Minute Clean Routine: Tips and Tricks for a Happy Home
by Anna Louisa'A cleaning guru' - Daily Mail'A cleaning bible of ingenious advice and practical guidance' - MirrorTake the stress out of your home cleaning routine with the easy-to-use guide and planner, featuring over 100 cleaning techniques, plus tried and tested hacks and list pages to tick off as you go! In The Five Minute Clean Routine, Anna Louisa (also known as @anna_louisa_at_home) shares her secrets to a fresh, shining home. Breaking down household cleaning tasks into 5-minute chunks, Anna Louisa shows how you can create a satisfying routine that works for you for every room - from kitchen to bathroom and everywhere in between. Written in Anna’s trademark warm style, this book is bursting with ideas to make both everyday and deep clean tasks totally hassle free, whether it's getting rid of grease from your air fryer, vanishing limescale in an instant or using store cupboard ingredients to keep your home smelling fresh. Including: Over 100 cleaning techniques for the homeTried and tested cleaning product combinationsPlanner pages and lists to tick off as you goThe Five Minute Clean Routine promises to show how your household and cleaning routines can become easy and efficient. __________________________________________________________________________Reader reviews'Highly recommend for anyone looking for quick and effective cleaning tips!''Lots of practical tips to keep on top of the housework and make it more manageable. It also looks beautiful on my coffee table!''Perfect to help with organizing your own cleaning routine''Makes cleaning a lot more enjoyable'
The Six-Minute Entrepreneur: The inspirational business book and Sunday Times bestseller from the Dragon’s Den star
by Sara DaviesThe inspirational new business book and Sunday Times bestseller from the star of Dragons' Den, teaching you the lessons, habits, and strategies needed to start, run, and grow a business in just six minutes each week.‘Sara cuts through the noise to show that just six minutes is enough, if you have the drive, passion and consistency to achieve your dream’ Steven Bartlett, podcaster, entrepreneur and bestselling author of Diary of a CEOHave you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way?Sara Davies, founder of the global craft business Crafter’s Companion and star of Dragons' Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship. This book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week.Filled with stories from Sara's own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business.From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practise over the coming week.No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.
Celeste Express: The War of The Wurms (Celeste Express)
by Alexander SlaterIn the kingdom of Galaxandria, Princess Celeste Starwing is in BIG trouble. After one bratty incident too many, her father decides she needs to learn a lesson – and so she’s packed off to the Intergalactic Post Office, and given a mission to whip it into shape. Otherwise it’s goodbye to being a princess forever – gulp!But Celeste and her new assistant, Podge, soon find they’re up against a more than just towering piles of unsent letters. Mysterious portal magic known as wurms are putting them out of business – and it looks like the wurms are more sinister than anyone could know. In fact, they might have something to do with Celeste’s mother, who she’s never known . . .Now it’s up to Celeste and Podge – and their adorable collection of Stardust Bunnies – to stop the wurms, uncover what happened to Celeste’s mother – and maybe save the galaxy while they’re at it.This out-of-this world story is stuffed full of incredible adventure, brilliant intergalactic worlds, and amazing cartoon-style artwork – perfect for fans of Super Mario Bros, Amelia Fang, Peanut Jones and Adventures on Trains.
Mansfield Park (First Impressions)
by Jane AustenWith a foreword by Krystal Marquis, author of The Davenports and The Davenports: More Than ThisWhen Fanny Price is taken in by wealthy relatives, she finds herself abused, overlooked and thoroughly unloved. Her only solace is her friendship with their youngest son, Edmund. But they are just friends. At least for now.Soon, the arrival of Henry and Mary Crawford sets off a flurry of matchmaking and Fanny must decide who she loves and how they might all end up living happily-ever-after.Fall head over heels for First Impressions, Penguin's boldly designed new Jane Austen collection for young-adult readers featuring the complete and unabridged texts. Full of meet-cutes, missed connections and drama, this eye-catching six-book series is an open invitation to embrace your inner romantic.
With Promises to Keep: The irresistible new historical novel in the bestselling Cliffehaven series (The Cliffehaven Series)
by Ellie DeanThe year of 1947 is almost upon them, and the community of Cliffehaven is still reeling from the tragic loss of Gracie, who left behind two young orphans.Polish refugee and nurse Danuta made Gracie a promise: to love and cherish her children as her own. But with her husband’s health failing, can Danuta’s promise be fulfilled?Then a bitter winter storm cuts the town off. Peggy Reilly and the rest of Cliffehaven must pull together to survive.Keeping a promise in the face of adversity is never easy. With the support of those around her, can Danuta find a way?__________________________READERS LOVE THE CLIFFEHAVEN SERIES:‘Fantastic… So heartfelt and… told in an easy manner, with real life and emotions throughout. Absolutely love.’‘Like tucking into your favorite comfort food, curling up by warm fire on a snowy evening. I… feel like these people are a part of my family… my “home away from home”.’‘Perfection!! I really feel like all the characters are my best friends… I just cannot wait for the next book!!’‘I've read all of the series. I just can't get enough of the tales of the people of Cliffehaven.’
Emma (First Impressions)
by Jane AustenWith a foreword by Tessa Bailey, author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line and SinkerSelf-appointed matchmaker Emma Woodhouse is convinced that she’ll never marry. ‘Handsome, clever and rich’, the headstrong Emma has lived a charmed life and has no need for love.But, when her meddling ends a friend’s relationship and upsets the romantic social order, Emma discovers that her actions have consequences – and that love might have been waiting for her all along.Fall head over heels for First Impressions, Penguin's boldly designed new Jane Austen collection for young-adult readers featuring the complete and unabridged texts. Full of meet-cutes, missed connections and drama, this eye-catching six-book series is an open invitation to embrace your inner romantic.
Tiny Dogs: The perfect chapter book for young readers (Tiny Dogs)
by Rose LihouTiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in the third chapter book from debut author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout.'Ridiculously delightful' - Guardian It's Bea's birthday. She would be happy spending it playing in the garden with the tiny dogs, but her mum thinks they should have a party. Bea is excited and a little bit nervous. . .There is so much that could go wrong! Will everyone have a good time at her party? Will her granny put strange ingredients in her birthday cake? And what IF someone spots the tiny dogs? You're invited to Bea's birthday party! Can you help the tiny dogs make Bea's party the best birthday party ever? A colour chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from picture books. Tiny Dogs: Bea's Secret FriendsTiny Dogs: The Lost School PetTiny Dogs: The Best Birthday Party
Breakthrough: What can we learn about the world and ourselves if we think like scientists?
by Camilla PangFROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF EXPLAINING HUMANS'A wondrous hymn to the scientific method, and some of its most profound discoveries, and what it can teach us all about how to live better and richer lives' Prof. Lewis Dartnell, author of BEING HUMAN: How our Biology shaped World HistoryA scientist’s journey from observation to discovery is anything but straightforward.It is littered with failure, unexpected diversions and joyous realizations. Science helps us to understand ourselves – but what we know about the world around us, what has already been explored and discovered, is only half of science’s story.Dr Camilla Pang will look at some of the biggest mysteries facing science today and how some of the best, most cutting-edge scientists can illuminate our own approaches to observation, hypothesis, exploration, troubleshooting and discovery in our own lives.
Swifter than Starlight: A Wilder than Midnight Story (Wilder Than Midnight)
by Cerrie BurnellFrom celebrated children's author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight.Long ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . .The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.Until a prince goes missing.Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what's been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.Together, they will unite the realm.Praise for Wilder than Midnight:'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs'Pure fairytale magic with so many twists' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird'[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. But mostly, it's a story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance' - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant