The Ruining of Lemus Daniel
The Ruining of Lemus Daniel

Author: Larry Daniel

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781950385218

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The early sixties in Springdale, Arkansas, were colorful to young Larry Daniel in spite of the all-white upbringing the town had provided him. He'd thought he was rich growing up. He had his own pool table, his dad flew him around in his personal airplane to resort locations, a ski boat, tickets on the fifty yard line at Razorback Stadium, and a membership at the country club were some of the benefits of his childhood.His father, Lemus Daniel, was a successful businessman, and famous musicians were a part of his inner circle. He was fun-loving, popular, and generous, but deeply lacking in impulse control and far too trusting for his own good. For the son, turning eleven brought an introduction to women that weren't his mother, and alcohol, a coming-of-age ritual. The fast lane and his growing ego blinded his father which set him up for a big fall from someone that he'd considered a friend.When everything went down it was without a soft landing. People didn't like to talk about their problems back then, so they didn't. After word had been passed down from the top, Lemus had suddenly drawn the ire of a rogue cop with a grudge. His reputation was smeared and he was eventually run out of town. Set adrift, the boy was doomed to fail.At fifteen, Larry was kicked out of school, roughed up by his dad , and ran away from home. Walking the streets of a neighboring town among other runaways and returning war veterans, he experimented with substances and panhandled for spare change. Months later, he was retrieved by his notorious father and brought home. After father and son had reunited, a life of crime followed. It would be another decade before Larry Daniel took an honest breath and began the road to redemption. Ugly truths reveal a young man who struggles greatly, but survives and contributes to society in a big way. Meanwhile, the father writes a tell-all about his downfall and the Feds get involved. Parts of his manuscript are included in this memoir.

One of These Is Not Like the Others
One of These Is Not Like the Others

Author: Barney Saltzberg

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0823445607

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One of these is not like that other--and that's great! This gently subversive picture book points out-- and celebrates!-- the differences between subjects. Barney Saltzberg's hilarious and delightfully direct text and simple illustrations introduce children to the concept and splendor of inclusiveness, through recognizing who or what's different on each spread and celebrating the unity as it is. For example, the reader sees three cows and an elephant accompanied by the text "One of these is not like the other," turn the page... and all four animals take part in an exuberant conga line and say "that's just fine with us"! In a series of similar examples children are encouraged to notice both the similarities and differences between characters and celebrate both. Barney Saltzberg's picture book is a pointed and timely tribute to the power of inclusivity and as well as a riotous read-aloud.

War Songs
War Songs

Author: Sade Andria Zabala

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781329181373

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Zabala is back, and this time with a punch. War Songs is honest, invigorating, and shameless. With elegant watercolor illustrations, this collection of poetry manages to be both empowering yet fragile as it weaves through the delicate journey of a young woman's self-discovery. On your darkest days, this book will crack the spine and leave you singing.

The Making and Circulation of Nordic Models, Ideas and Images
The Making and Circulation of Nordic Models, Ideas and Images

Author: Haldor Byrkjeflot

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1000504034

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This critical and empirically based volume examines the multiple existing Nordic models, providing analytically innovative attention to the multitude of circulating ideas, images and experiences referred to as "Nordic". It addresses related paradoxes as well as patterns of circulation, claims about the exceptionality of Nordic models, and the diffusion and impact of Nordic experiences and ideas. Providing original case studies, the book further examines how the Nordic models have been constructed, transformed and circulated in time and in space. It investigates the actors and channels that have been involved in circulating models: journalists and media, bureaucrats and policy-makers, international organizations, national politicians and institutions, scholars, public diplomats and analyses where and why models have travelled. Finally, the book shows that Nordic models, perspectives, or ideas do not always originate in the Nordic region, nor do they always develop as deliberate efforts to promote Nordic interests. This book will be of key interest to Nordic and Scandinavian studies, European studies, and more broadly to history, sociology, political science, marketing, social policy, organizational theory and public management. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Green Materials for Wastewater Treatment
Green Materials for Wastewater Treatment

Author: Mu. Naushad

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-07-03

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 3030177246

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This book reviews health hazards associated with wastewater use and water pollutants. Chapters present applications of green materials made of agricultural waste, activated carbon and magnetic materials for wastewater treatment. The removal of toxic metals using algal biomass and the removal of toxic dyes using chitosan composite materials are also discussed. The book includes reviews on the removal of phenols, pesticides, and on the use of ionic liquid-modified activated carbon for the treatment of textile wastewater.

Galicia
Galicia

Author: Annette M. B. Meakin

Publisher: Heritage Books

Published: 1909

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13:

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"Galicia is the least known and the least written about of all the little kingdoms that go to the making of Spain. Her boundaries have been greatly reduced since the days when the Romans divided the Peninsula into five provinces and called one of them Galicia".The irruption of the Saracens in 713 again changed the aspect of the Peninsula, and the limits of Galicia were contracted; but Spanish geographers to this day call her a reino, or kingdom, and divide her into four little provinces 'Coru'a, Pontevedra, Orense, and Lugo." The history of this little known Spanish kingdom examines geography, early history, architecture, emigration, farming, monasteries and other topics. Chapters include: Ancient Galicia; The Geography of Galicia; The First Golden Age; The Salve Regina; The Language of Galicia; Pilgrims to Santiago; The Architecture of Galicia; The Cathedral of Santiago; The Portico de Gloria; Sculptured Capitals; The Royal Hospital; The Colegiata de Sar; La Coru'a; Emigration; Rosalia Castro; Santiago de Compostela; Galicia's Livestock; Padron; La Bellisima Noya; Pontevedra; Vigo and Tuy; Orense; Monforte and Lugo; Betanzos and Ferrol; The Great Monasteries of Galicia; Trees, Fruits, and Flowers; and Dives Callaecia. A map of Galicia, 105 illustrations (mostly photographs), a bibliography, and an index to full names, places and subjects add to the value of this work.

Prolonged Wars
Prolonged Wars

Author: Karl P. Magyar

Publisher:

Published: 2002-04-01

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9780898758344

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The authors of the articles in this anthology examine the underlying impact of the cold war on protracted conflict in Africa and Asia. These area specialists examine the factors that produced prolonged conflict and what each side in them considered the cause(s) of these struggles. They analyze the reasons for "success" and "failure" in each of these regional conflicts.

Power and Purpose
Power and Purpose

Author: James M. Goldgeier

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2003-10-29

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 081579617X

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Russia, once seen as America's greatest adversary, is now viewed by the United States as a potential partner. This book traces the evolution of American foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, and later Russia, during the tumultuous and uncertain period following the end of the cold war. It examines how American policymakers—particularly in the executive branch—coped with the opportunities and challenges presented by the new Russia. Drawing on extensive interviews with senior U.S. and Russian officials, the authors explain George H. W. Bush's response to the dramatic coup of August 1991 and the Soviet breakup several months later, examine Bill Clinton's efforts to assist Russia's transformation and integration, and analyze George W. Bush's policy toward Russia as September 11 and the war in Iraq transformed international politics. Throughout, the book focuses on the benefits and perils of America's efforts to promote democracy and markets in Russia as well as reorient Russia from security threat to security ally. Understanding how three U.S. administrations dealt with these critical policy questions is vital in assessing not only America's Russia policy, but also efforts that might help to transform and integrate other former adversaries in the future.