"Nature deficit disorder" has become an increasingly challenging problem in our hyper modern world. In "Awake in the Wild," Mark Coleman shows seekers how to remedy this widespread malady by reconnecting with nature through Buddhism. Each short (two to three pages) chapter includes a concrete nature meditation relating to such topics as Attuning to the Natural World, Reflecting the Rhythms of Nature, Walking with Compassion, Releasing the Inner Noise, Freeing the Animal Within, Coming into the Peace of Wild Things, Weathering the Storms of Life, and more. Incorporating anecdotes from the author's many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself, the book invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature; develop a loving connection with the earth as a form of environmental activism; decrease urban alienation through experiencing nature; embody nature's peaceful presence; and connect with ancient spiritual wisdom through nature meditations.

  Life on Earth is increasingly at risk. What to do about rescuing our planet, and ourselves, is a growing concern for people of all ages and all walks of life. Mark C. Coleman's groundbreaking book, The Sustainability Generation: The Politics of Change & Why Personal Accountability is Essential NOW! takes a cold, hard look at the facts about where we stand and how to move forward. The Sustainability Generation is beyond simply another green book in that it focuses on the poisonous influence of our acquisitive culture and its root cause -entitlement. Our culture of entitlement encourages the belief that instant gratification is our right; this in turn erodes our sense of duty toward anything outside of these immediate desires. Our consumption habits are out of control and they are sabotaging our destiny. In response to this, Mr. Coleman argues that nurturing our sense of personal responsibility, and squashing our hunger for more stuff is the single most important step toward saving our world for future generations. The Baby Boomer generation is retiring and the so-called Generation Y will soon receive the largest transfer of wealth in history.  It is vital to emphasize the need for replacing our entitlement culture with sustainable growth through redefining our core values.  The Sustainability Generation provides a clear roadmap of how individuals can empower and enlighten themselves and their peers. A new Sustainability Generation that is committed to environmental and social change will offer the promise of the greatest legacy possible-a future!

This unique reference in laparoscopic colorectal surgery starts by looking at the establishment of the Lapco training programme in the UK. It then goes on to provide a comprehensive technical manual of operative and patient care for laparoscopic colorectal surgery, offers insight into training and assessment methodology and finally looks to the future and where we may be going. It shares knowledge of a unique training programme which healthcare systems worldwide are trying to emulate, and provides an up-to-date manual of know-how from some of the world's most experienced laparoscopic colorectal trainers.

This book is designed to cover Medicare as we know it today, but it was a different animal when it was created in 1965. We are going to take a journey back in time to learn why Congress passed this controversial health insurance law and what role this federal mandate plays for older and younger Americans. As this book unfolds the truth about Medicare and its' many mysteries, you just might discover something about yourself that is more important than how you feel about this program and the controversies surrounding it.

This book covers what you need to know about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Both individuals and small business owners will discover (1) how easy it will be to purchase health insurance over the internet, by way of the Public Exchange (2) how to get subsidies from the federal government to help reduce their premium costs (3) and how to get free assistance completing the application from Navigators. The real surprise will be when you discover that all health plans sold on the Public Exchanges are comprehensive plans that contain ten essential benefits including: prescription drugs, maternity and newborn care, and preventive care services. Often when our leaders have made major decisions that drastically affects our nation, the impact of those decisions may not be known for many months or even years. During those periods of uncertainty, we as a nation vacillate in a pool of darkness and fear. However, as the darkness slowly clears and the path of hope and bright sunlight appear, we rejoice in jubilation, for the truth has been revealed and our anxieties and worry have now passed - Obamacare.

Playback is the first book to place the fascinating history of sound reproduction within its larger social, economic, and cultural context-and includes appearances by everyone from Thomas Edison to Enrico Caruso to Dick Clark to Grandmaster Flash to Napster CEO Shawn Fanning. In a narrative that begins with Edison's cylinder and ends with digital music, the ubiquitous iPod, and the file-sharing wars, this is a history we have all experienced in one way or another. From the Victrola, the 78, the 45, and the 33 1/3 to the 8-track, cassette, compact disc, DAT, and MP3, the story of Playback is also the story of music, and the music business in the twentieth century and beyond.