"Patricia Farrell's latest collection engages in an extended thought experiment to test the philosophical veracity of language. Needless to say, language is found wanting, yet in these extraordinary enquiries something desirable is recovered." (Scott Thurston)

Illustrated By Al Zelver And Carmen Gilbert.

After losing her mother, Jessicah leaves for Nairobi in search of a father she has never known. In the city, she encounters Granny Zippo, a woman full of wisdom and friend to children who survive by living off a garbage dump. Jessicah joins in their adventures; and through her experiences, the author transits sad experiences with sensitivity. 1996 Zimbabwe Book Publishers' Association Literary Awards second prize Best Children's category.

Participation, Community, and Public Policy in a Virginia Suburb: Of Our Own Making challenges the conventional wisdom that we can diagnose the vitality of modern American communities using just the few participation trends routinely tracked in social research, such as voting or volunteering. Through the story of Pimmit Hills, Virginia, author Patricia Donahue shows that a community is really the sum of numerous types of participation, and that analyzing a greater variety of activities can help us better understand any community. Pimmit Hills was one of the first federally-financed subdivisions built for World War II veterans, and the residents' stories will be familiar to the millions who grew up in middle-class suburbs. At the same time, its proximity to Washington, D.C., gave these residents front-row seats to-and sometimes supporting roles in-the launch of national policies that continue to shape America today.

This unique book examines the physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that support or undermine healthy development in American Indian children, including economics, biology, and public policies. The reasons for mental health issues among American Indian and Alaska Native children have not been well understood by investigators outside of tribal communities. Developing appropriate methodological approaches and evidence-based programs for helping these youths is an urgent priority in developmental science. This work must be done in ways that are cognizant of how the negative consequences of colonization contribute to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal members' underutilization of mental health services, higher therapy dropout rates, and poor response to culturally insensitive treatment programs. This book examines the forces affecting psychological development and mental health in American Indian children today. Experts from leading universities discuss factors such as family conditions, economic status, and academic achievement, as well as political, social, national, and global influences, including racism. Specific attention is paid to topics such as the role of community in youth mental health issues, depression in American Indian parents, substance abuse and alcohol dependency, and the unique socioeconomic characteristics of this ethnic group. Includes both a subject and author index to facilitate further research

One of the greatest challenges people face when dealing with an unpredictable disease such as Multiple Sclerosis is learning to overcome the psychological burden of not knowing what each day will bring. MS is a true roller coaster of emotions and dealing with these feelings is a critical issue for people living with the disease. According to WebMD, symptoms of depression severe enough to warrant medical intervention affect up to half of all people living with MS.

"It's Not All in Your Head" is a cognitive-behavioral approach to overcoming the depression, anxiety, and stress that goes hand-in-hand with MS. Dr. Farrell helps individuals and their families develop a better understanding of the effects that MS has on mood levels and anxiety and offers a plan of simple remediation in a self-help format.

"It's Not All in Your Head" shows that:

• MS patients' depression and anxiety can be related to their medical condition
• Exercise can promote growth in brain connections and help alleviate depression
• Pain severity in MS can be lessenedthrough stemming anxiety
• Social involvement is key to maintaining mental and physical health

This book provides dynamic tools for challenge and change. 'Pat Farrell has helped hundreds of guests on my show. She is the best at what she does' - Maury Povich. This innovative, highly effective book is for anyone who wants to replace unhealthy behaviors with actions that bring satisfaction and success - quickly, permanently, and with or without the guidance of a professional therapist. Through her work with over 20,000 patients, Dr. Patricia Farrell has developed an approach that will enable you to manage your own life by reclaiming your power to overcome obstacles and influence outcome--even in the face of life's greatest challenges.Here are the proven techniques and exercises that Dr. Farrell uses to help her patients move into independent problem-solving action, including the ten "power tools" that will help you: open your eyes and face reality; grow from your mistakes; act like the person you want to be; fire your parents; accept yourself, warts and all; quit whining; challenge authority; stick up for yourself; live dangerously; and, accept that what others do is not your responsibility ...plus proven self-assessment tests, compelling case studies, symptom-identification sidebars, and much more to help you get unstuck from life's problems - and ready to embark on a happier, more well-adjusted future.