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The F. A. N. Ys-first anywhere
The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry was a female organisation formed in
1907. Its aim was not only to provide competent first aid on the
battlefield put also to train its members to effectively operate
and live independently and be able to transport the wounded to
field hospitals. So F. A. N. Y nurses were skilled drivers or
horsewomen and were often more than usually skilled in outdoor
pursuits-such as camping-something that differentiated them from
normal nursing staff. When the First World War began the
organisation immediately volunteered itself for service on the
continent, but was initially rebuffed by the British military
establishment who, in the spirit of the times, believed a woman's
place was at home and not at war. However, the Belgian and French
authorities welcomed them with enthusiasm and the F. A. N. Ys
became essential to allied servicemen both as medical carers and as
ambulance drivers. Before long the resourceful women of the
organisation, as well as providing their first aid and ambulance
services, were running hospitals, soup kitchens and canteens and
couriering food and clothing to the front lines. By 1915 the
British army command came to recognise the value of these
indomitable woman and began to work more closely with the
organisation and by 1916 F. A. N. Ys were working in the field as
mechanics. Old prejudices had been broken down as a matter of
necessity and there can be little doubt that the activities of the
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry-and similar women's organisations-them
did much to erode prejudices and contribute towards the cause of
women's suffrage. This special Leonaur edition, released to mark
the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in 1914,
combines two remarkable books for reader interest and good value.
Each contains a first hand account by a F. A. N. Y serving on the
Western Front, and both illustrate not only the incredible work
these women did under the most dangerous circumstances, but also
provide testimony to the resolution and courage of those who would
change the status of women in western society forever.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
When Melissa's gynecologist recommends she get a test specifically
for women with a history of cancer in their families, she agrees.
With seventeen immediate family members having had the disease, she
knows she might not be happy with the results. But nothing can
prepare Melissa for the outcome: She tests eighty-seven percent
positive for breast cancer and forty-four percent positive for
ovarian cancer, both by the age of forty. She faces a twenty
percent chance of the cancer recurring in less than four years if
she opts for chemotherapy and radiation. Those aren't good odds,
and Melissa makes a brave decision: She has both breasts removed
and goes through the process of breast reconstruction. In "Perky
Mutant, " she shares how she made tough decisions, how surgeries
affected her body, and what helped her get through the recovery
process. She also includes week-by-week progressive photos to help
other women going through the breast reconstruction process. With a
cast of characters by her side that includes her husband, "Studly,"
Melissa somehow maintains her humor, wit, and hope. An
inspirational story, "Perky Mutant" will help patients, their
friends and family members learn, cope and laugh.
Alzheimer's hijacked their plans, required their full attention,
and forced them to change their daily habits-their very lives-in
order to accommodate its merciless, unrelenting demands. In "My Mom
Inez," author Bob Miller shares the story of his family's life
against the backdrop of Alzheimer's disease.
In this deeply personal and powerful account, Miller tells of
his role as an only son who unexpectedly found himself in the
position of having to care for his beloved mother, Inez, once it
became clear she had been stricken with Alzheimer's disease. In
this memoir, he narrates his struggles to understand what was
happening and how he then coped with the emotional, medical,
social, and economic issues her condition brings to their
lives.
With the family's history interwoven, My Mom Inez demonstrates
the strength of the human spirit as Miller remains dedicated to
providing the same loving care for his mother that she delivered to
him throughout his life.
This book reiterates the need for all stake holders involved in
transfusion service delivery in Africa; from patients to the
transfusion scientist, requesting clinicians, blood collection
staff and distribution staff to work collaboratively to demonstrate
judicious, world-class stewardship and use of the precious gifts of
human blood as well as help people understand the limitations of
blood supply. It is designed to emphasize the evidenced -based best
practices in transfusion medicine in the developed world to enable
countries in Africa optimise their transfusion service delivery to
their patients.
"As Normal as Possible" is the story of breast cancer from a
caregiver's perspective. Ray Hall was the caregiver to his wife,
Brenda, from her first diagnosis in 1996 to her passing in 2008. It
tells of their journey through treatments, the effects of those
treatments on their lives and the many medical evaluations she
encountered through their ordeal with this dreaded disease. The
story of the cancer and its issues is intertwined with the story of
her life during their years together.
Ray wanted to tell this story because it helped him with the
devastation of her being gone and often when a celebrity is
diagnosed with this disease it becomes a huge story and is splashed
all over the headlines, which is as it should be. Brenda Hall was
not a celebrity known by the public by any stretch of the
imagination; as a matter of fact she avoided the spotlight at all
costs. She was a celebrity to her family and friends, the people
who were part of their everyday lives. But, she was one of the
thousands of ordinary women living ordinary lives who are diagnosed
with this disease.
"As Normal as Possible" is Ray's loving tribute to his wife and
their life together
A portion of the proceeds from all sales will go to fund breast
cancer research.
In 1973, Dr. Boer created the Solar One house, the first house to
convert sunlight into electricity and heat. His leadership made a
lasting impact on science, engineering, and the solar industry.
"The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang Boer" describes the
life of one of the most influential and recognized solar energy
pioneers. It is a must read for anyone interested in the modern
development of solar energy, Boer's dynamic life as one of the key
movers in the field, and his world authority in CdS (Cadmium
sulfide).
It provides rare insight into the personal life of a scientist
growing up in turbulent postwar Berlin. After his emigration to the
USA and his transformation as a leader in solar energy, he set the
direction for the future in significant ways:
Bridged the divide between academia and industry
Wrote over 350 science publications, dozens of books, and
patents
Created the most successful international solid state physics
journal
Promoted worldwide implementation of solar energy
NASA SP-4113. The NASA History Series. Provides a biography of Dr.
William H. Pickering. The dust jacket states: "More than any other
individual Bill Pickering was responsible for America's success in
exploring the planets, an endeavor that demanded vision, courage,
dedication, expertise, and the ability to inspire two generations
of scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory," a
quote from Thomas P. Everhart.
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