Improving health in populations in which health is poor is a complex process. This book argues that the traditional government approach of exhorting individuals to live healthier lifestyles is not enough - action to promote public health needs to take place not just through public agencies, but also by engaging community assets and resources in their broadest sense. The book reports lessons from the experience of planning, establishing and delivering such action by the five-year Sustainable Health Action Research Programme (SHARP) in Wales. It critically examines the experience of SHARP in relation to current literature on policy; community health and health inequalities; and action research. The authors make clear how this regional development has produced opportunities for developing general concepts and theory about community-based policy developments that are relevant across national boundaries and show that complex and sustained community action, and effective local partnership, are fundamental components of the mix of factors required to address health inequalities successfully. The book concludes by indicating the connections between SHARP and earlier traditions of community-based action, and by arguing that we need to be bolder in our approaches to community-based health improvement and more flexible in our understanding of the ways in which knowledge and inform developments in health policy. The book will be of interest to practitioners and activists working in community-based projects; students in community development, health studies and medical sociology; professionals working in health promotion, community nursing and allied areas; and policy makers working at local, regional and national levels.

A much-needed book for the modern readership, providing support and guidance for every stage of the breast cancer journey, written by a breast-cancer survivor. Welcome to your breast cancer self-care bible. Stronger Than Before is the book Alison Porter went looking for when she first learned she had breast cancer. It's a practical handbook to guide you - and your friends and family - through every stage of the illness, from early diagnosis to treatment choices, and ultimately to a life beyond cancer. In this book, you'll discover: the different types of breast cancer, what to ask your doctor and how to make the choices that are right for you self-help techniques on every level - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - to support you through treatment and recovery how to view your illness as a catalyst for post-traumatic growth, and move on with your life with greater meaning and purpose your options for reconstruction and how to maintain a cancer-preventative lifestyle advice for friends and family, so they can be truly helpful in how they offer you support Written by a breast cancer survivor and thriver, Stronger Than Before contains invaluable information, guidance and tips, as well as tools and techniques to help you emerge from this life-changing experience healthier, more purposeful and stronger than before. From TI 9781788171601 TR.

This book is designed as a simple guide to organizing and equipping a kitchen. Many people do not know where to start when creating a culinary environment. This book will help ease them into the process by covering what appliances, utensils, cookware and bakeware to consider. The book gives general ideas on supplying and organizing the pantry, refrigerator and freezer while offering tips, ideas and recipes which are versatile and fun. The goal is to empower the reader and enable them to embrace the art of cooking and entertaining without the dread that is sometimes associated with it. When approached in the right manner, cooking can be an art, a joy and a very fulfilling means of self expression. My hope is to enrich the cooking experience of each reader.

Lisa Alison Porter began writing poetry and short stories in high school. Through the years she kept a journal of all the special events in the lives of her family; Ryan, a junior in college, and her twin 14-year-old high schoolers, Scott and Zac. Her husband Jamie has shared in these wonderful events. Lisa is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, majoring in dietetics. She is an active member of her church involved in numerous ministries and also has her own part-time Face Painting business, "Flutterby Faces." Somehow she finds the time to write. She hopes you will enjoy reading these poems and stories from "This Heart."