This book is a great quick reference. The book was written with a clear purpose ... to save life. I am tired of seeing first aid manuals that spend most of the time being unreasonably verbose to avoid lawsuits. Emergency Medic is a breath of fresh air. I am an engineer, I am not in medicine, but this book makes a lot of sense to me.
How old are you? Do you ever think about what life will be like if you reach seventy, eighty, or ninety? In "Nasty, Brutish, and Long," psychologist Ira Rosofsky offers his personal and professional perspective about "old age and the world of eldercare." Rosofsky is an outside contractor who is paid to treat clients in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. For confidentiality reasons, the men and women he describes are not actual patients. However, it is a fair assumption that the doctor bases his characters on people he has met during his long experience in the trenches.
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Since finishing this book I find myself recommending it over and over to people with aging parents. If you are middle aged, you are like to be one of these or know many of these so I recommend it to you as well. The book provides invaluable insight into the (nasty and brutish) process and system of aging that few of us are likely to escape (if we are lucky). Dr Rosofsky addresses this irony in a thought provoking and humorous way -by openly sharing his own professional and personal experiences. Also, as a teacher who is always preaching about good writing, I give Dr. Rosofky high marks. His writing is clear, descriptive, fast moving and accessible. You will enjoy reading this book inspite of the subject matter.Read Best Reviews of Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Eldercare Here
This is a well-written, informative and humorous portrayal of every aspect of nursing homes in the U.S. today. It's also grim, depressing, morbid and horrific but that's because nursing homes are like that. I'm considering the necessity of my 92-year-old mother going to a nursing home, and I'm glad I read this because now I'll do everything I can to keep her out of there. Read this if you want the real story and not the sugar-glazed version.Want Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Eldercare Discount?
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As a survivor of the High Park fire one of the largest fires in the history of Colorado and a 30 year veteran on the local VFD, I was anxious to see this book because I have so many friends & neighbors struggling with these issues in the wake of the fire. I was not disappointed. My first copy arrived in the mail last week. Before the evening was out, I had read enough to decide to buy several more copies. One of those copies was for my dad who lives in the WUI west of Denver & is trying to educate his neighbors about being Firewise. The others were for friends who lost their homes in the High Park fire all of them are in the midst of some version of the insurance nightmare. Since Linda lost her home in the Crystal fire a year in advance of the High Park fire she is much further down the learning curve and her book is very helpful to those of us who haven't figured it all out yet. This book covers the spectrum from how to improve your odds of your home surviving a wildfire to how to pick up the pieces if your home is destroyed. Linda does a great job of putting lots of information in a small book that is easy to read. I would recommend that anyone living in or thinking about living in the WUI should read this book (and give a copy to all your neighbors).
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Surviving Wildfire is a must-read for people who are considering moving to the WUI and also those who are already living in their dream homes in the woods. This comprehensive book not only covers what you can do to reduce risk of losing your home to wildfire, but also how to recover if disaster strikes.
Ellen Sandbeck's book, Organic Housekeeping, has joined The Joy of Cooking on my bookshelf as a reference standard. It is packed full of practical ideas, written concisely and with humor. When it comes to housecleaning, I need all three.
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Ellen Sandbeck's latest is a truly practical guide to getting things clean without killing yourself. Some of the tips are oldies, but goodies that our grandparents used, but there's plenty of new, and quite clever, suggestions as well. I also really appreciate that she encourages the reader to find their own comfort level with what they think is "clean." Instead of dropping twenty or thirty bucks on cleaning products that really do more harm than good, buy this book and leave the world a better place!Want Green Housekeeping Discount?
Growing up using chemical cleaners, and not growing up with anyone who is chemically sensitive, I never thought about going through life without needing the stuff. This book was a real eye-opener. I picked it up as I am about to embark on owning a new home and trying to maintain it in an eco-friendly (and inexpensive) manner. I found the book thorough, entertaining, and reasonable. It covers a myriad of topics besides household cleaning; eco-conscious fabric/material/building choices, natural personal hygiene, safe lawncare/gardening, home safety, etc. I was not a big fan on how each chapter was set up though. For instance, while the theme may be "laundry," all the laundry info just seemed tossed in without any organization. It also would've been nice to have had a key with all the supplies recommended for each chapter. In order to get an idea of the supplies you would need in order to upkeep your home, you basically need to read through each chapter and just write down the supplies she frequently refers to (there's only a handful of products she refers to throughout the book so she could've even annotated them at the beginning of it). It's not that big a deal, it just would've made it more handy. Even though the chapters seem disorganized, its saving grace is a decent index, so you can get the info you need. While the book alerts the reader of all the toxins chemical cleaners provide, it offers them in an informative manner, not in a way that would make you feel guilty if you used them. I didn't feel like this book was preachy, which is something alternative living books tend to do. All in all, this is an approachable, helpful guide that just may change your life and make you think about your choices in the future. This would make an awesome housewarming gift.
Style yourself over 40, 50 and beyond has taught me not only how to identify my own unique style and how that style reflects my personality, but why it's important to convey a consistent style that authentically communicates who I am . But it doesn't stop there. The author tells me where to shop to get the garments that reflect my style. I had no idea how relieving it would be just to know my style, where to shop for my style, and to know that my closet could be filled with garments that would allow me to dress in my style every single day. I no longer worry when I have to go shopping.
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Style Yourself Over 40, 50 & Beyond is a MUST READ! I knew the basics about style but it always took me forever to put together outfits. Whether I was dressing for work or a night out, the process was painful and painfully long! I'd try on a million different combinations of things. I'd end up with the right outfit (maybe) but I'd also end up with a big pile of clothes on the bed. This book takes the guess work out of looking your best. It's so much more fun to shop now since "Style Yourself..." has taught me how to do it right. I take more style chances because I know what I'm doing now and co-workers/friends have started to notice. Some people have asked if I've lost weight or what I'm doing differently. I tell them, "Buy the book!" Added bonus: I'm not wasting money buying things I'll never wear; I buy the right clothes for my style and body type.Read Best Reviews of Style Yourself Over 40, 50 & Beyond Here
Based on the title and table of contents, I was expecting this book to be so much more useful than it was. There was actually nothing in it that was specific to women over 40, and there was nothing in it that was helpful in trying to define a personal style, unless you happen to fit into the ridiculously few categories that the author tries to lump all women into: Chic, glam, sporty, classic, etc. Even to these, she devotes only a couple of pages each, with no practical suggestions. The advice on finding clothes to flatter your body shape boiled down to a few pages, with a lot of white space, and was nothing that I hadn't seen better done before. This book was all promise and no actual delivery. As I said, it was such a disappointment. (A much, much better book on style and appearance for older women is "Staging Your Comeback," by Christopher Hopkins.)Want Style Yourself Over 40, 50 & Beyond Discount?
Well, I am happy to report that I finally received the answer to style that I so desired. What is the first thing that came to mind after my excitement to this revelation? I must share this: "Sybil Henry", of "The Style Concierge" .
Just about everything you ever wanted to know about dumbbells. The book is divided up into three parts. The first part, the truth about dumbbells, explains all about the different types of dumbbells. The second part, the master moves, shows you the exercises you can do with a dumbbell which includes many pictures and instructions. This part makes up about 80% of the book. And finally, part three, a million moves for your muscles, essentially provides the reader with tips and suggested routines.