(ages 9 - 12) This collection of stories and interviews is the result of a simple question: "Why won't you start smoking?" Readers won't feel like they are being preached to, because the anti-tobacco message is being delivered by kids just like them. The stories, based on life experiences and observations, are diverse, personal, and smart – sometimes painful, sometimes funny. The ten reasons include the poor health of parents who smoke, addiction, self-image, the environment, and relationships. Our young contributors also bring up issues that kids might not consider, such as how cigarettes affect one's personal appearance, athletic performance, and bank account. The media's portrayal of smoking and the unscrupulous marketing tactics used by tobacco companies are also discussed. The stories are complemented by edgy illustrations, examples of anti-tobacco activism, quotes from nonsmoking celebrities, a foreword by Christy Turlington, important health facts, "instant history facts," and other sidebars which present the ugly truth about cigarettes.
From the few tickets that were sold by Alaska Airlines and former British Midland in December 1995 via the industry’s first airline booking engine websites, global online travel has grown to generate today more than half a trillion dollars in annual revenue. This development has brought significant changes to the airline business, travel markets, and consumers. Today, airlines worldwide not only use e-commerce for online marketing and selling but also as a platform to offer unique services and capabilities that have no counterpart in the physical world. This book is an in-depth introduction to airline e-commerce. It covers a broad scope of areas that are essential to an airline’s ongoing digital transformation. Digital properties & features E-marketing E-sales & distribution Web customer service E-commerce organization E-commerce strategy Written by an airline e-commerce expert and illustrated with numerous examples of leading airlines in this area, Dr. Hanke provides for comprehensive "behind-the-scenes" details of how airline e-commerce works. This book is a crucial companion for students and practitioners alike because it allows the reader to acquire a thorough foundation of airline e-commerce. Furthermore, the book enables the reader to appreciate the ramifications of airline e-commerce in certain corporate areas and to take effective action for a successful e-commerce strategy.
In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editor Jill A. Poole brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Environmental Issues and Allergy. - Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in Environmental Issues and Allergy, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
What's one more secret between strangers... Kent Joy has been to this town before. Last year, the same night Danny started the stupid dating bet, Kent fell fast and hard for the help. If he'd been in Vegas, he'd have woken up with a ring on his finger. In Melbourne, they kissed, he promised not to tell, and they went their separate ways. Ten months on, he still can't get her out of his head, and when their paths unexpectedly cross, his daydreams of them travelling the world in consciously coupled bliss reignite. Ashley Harris has had a hell of a year. After the best New Year's Eve of her life, she's lost her job, had a falling out with her family, and welcomed the love of her life. The only reason she's still in this town is because of Zeke's daddy. With a landlord aching to kick her out so he can put up the rent on the next sucker, and a bank account approaching zero, she's out of quality options. This is no time to get emotional. Sometimes you have to make a new job work, no matter the cost to your pride. Can a sexy Halloween costume hide Ashley's secret? Will Kent and Ashley reconnect, or will they be too scared to commit? The Secret Billionaire's Club Books: The Billionaire's Heart The Billionaire's Luck The Billionaire's Treat The Billionaire's Duty The Billionaire's Spark The Billionaire's Club The Billionaire's Scare The Billionaire's Feast The Billionaire's Gift The Billionaire's Surprise
Poetry from the mind of Poetic. Poetry that can help the healing process and meet you where you are on this journey called life. Inspiration comes from many places, I hope this book inspires you as it has inspired me.
“A harsh, visceral, novel of conspiracy and betrayal . . . a distrubing mix that plays on our sense of history while at the same time it appeals to our darkest fantasies of rough justice.”—Chicago Tribune The inspiration for the USA Network series Shooter He was one the best Marine snipers in Vietnam. Today, twenty years later, disgruntled hero of an unheroic war, all Bob Lee Swagger wants to be left alone and to leave the killing behind. But with consummate psychological skill, a shadowy military organization seduces Bob into leaving his beloved Arkansas hills for one last mission for his country, unaware until too late that the game is rigged. The assassination plot is executed to perfection—until Bob Lee Swagger, alleged lone gunman, comes out of the operation alive, the target of a nationwide manhunt, his only allies a woman he just met and a discredited FBI agent. Now Bob Lee Swagger is on the run, using his lethal skills once more—but this time to track down the men who set him up and to break a dark conspiracy aimed at the very heart of America.
AIR POLLUTION, CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE Anthropogenic climate change is a globally recognized threat multiplier. Yet, decades of intergovernmental negotiations have failed to curb toxic levels of fossil fuel energy-related air pollution which the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified as the world's largest, single environmental health risk. Lying in plain view are the troubling truths about the morbidity and ill-health burdens associated with anthropogenic climate change that are borne by those who have done the least to contribute to per capita emissions of greenhouse gas emissions. Ignoring the nexus between air pollution, lack of access to clean energy and climate adversities represents a collective failure of the UN's ambitious, universally agreed upon 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda (SDA) which pledged 'to leave no one behind'. This book highlights the air pollution crisis that emanates from the heavy reliance on polluting forms of energy and the urbanization of poverty in developing countries. It provides a framework for understanding why the broader sustainable development community needs to address the more neglected intersection between adverse climatic impacts and energy-related air pollution which devastates the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable amongst us, especially young children, women and the elderly. It focuses on the importance of breaking down persistent global silos and goals on sustainable energy for all, and climate change reflected in the UNs 2030 SDA, and the 2015 Paris Agreement. Integrating clean air and climate mitigation measures that specifically include curbing short lived climate pollutants such as black carbon via innovative partnerships/modalities are seen as vital to clean energy and climate responsive action. This book argues that linked actions by non-nation state actors aimed at reducing air pollution and ameliorating short term climate pollutants in the most populous cities, particularly in countries like India where annual average particulate matter pollution levels consistently exceed WHO guidelines are essential in reducing grave health costs and disease burdens. Air Pollution, Clean Energy and Climate Change will be of particular interest to policy makers, researchers, environmental advocates, civil society stakeholders and practitioners who want to understand the urgency of addressing linkages between climate change, fossil fuel energy, air pollution and public health risks. The cover image is an oil painting by Anilla Cherian, which incorporates tree bark and twigs, and serves as a reminder of the daily energy sources used by millions who lack access to clean energy and are exposed to high levels of household air pollution. It is the second-part of a series, with the first one serving as the cover image to Energy and Global Climate Change (Cherian, 2015). Photograph of painting by Alison Sheehy Photography.
Daddy's Girl....Dangerously in love has already received massive buzz. Kimmi invites readers to her website at 5starrliterally.com to enjoy a sneak peek. On that website the reviews are in and they are all great. Kimmi Illuminati is taking the urban fiction literary world by storm and she is someone to watch. Great urban novels are expected from this young author and CEO. "OMG! I got a chance to read a few chapters of "Daddy's Girl...Dangerously In Love". It is GREAT! With my heavy work load with school and work, I usually don't read unless it's for school. It was well worth it! Can I pre-order the book?!" - Chantel Anderson (Bridgeport, CT) "I could NOT stop reading the sneak peek chapters! Can't wait to buy the book. I hope Kimmi has a book signing in Connecticut. I would love to meet her in person and get her autograph!" - Shawn Gelin (Norwalk, CT) WOW! Two Thumbs Up! Daddy's Girl...Dangerously In Love is definitely gonna be a best seller! The 1st few chapters caught my attention from the start. Can't wait to read the rest! - Vanity Davis (Goldsboro, NC) "Wow! Kimmi's bio has me in aww! Her star tattoos are CRAZY...I love 'em! Can't wait to get the book!" - Janella Joyner (Stamford, CT) "Daddy's Girl...should be made into a movie! Boy, that Kimmi can write! Please let me know when I can buy the book" - Travis Walker (Columbia, SC) "It's a winner! Love the sneak peak chapters she shared! Please stop in Tampa on your Book Tour!" - Kenneth Jones (Tampa, FL)
