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Venture back to the Boston of the 1800s, when Back Bay was just a
wide expanse of water to the west of the Shawmut Peninsula and
merchants peddled their wares to sailors along the docks. Witness
the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution; learn how a
series of cultural movements made Boston the focal point of
abolitionism in America, with leaders like William Lloyd Garrison;
and see the golden age of the arts ushered in with notables
Longfellow, Holmes, Copley, Sargent and Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Travel with local historian Ted Clarke down the cobbled streets of
Boston to discover its history in the golden age.
Take an expertly guided tour of Boston's historic landmarks and
epic past. Follow the history of the Boston Marathon and the
architectural gems that grace the Copley Square/Back Bay area where
the race ends. Take a deep dive into the subway dig. Learn how
fabled landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted figured out how to
put a salt marsh inside the city to prevent flooding, paving the
way for today's green ribbon of parks. Interwoven with anecdotes
about landmarks such as the Boston Common, the Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park, and the Esplanade are observations about the character
of a city that took the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing in stride.
Perfect for both armchair reading and for use as a unique visitors'
guide.
In September 1969, Ted Clark, Dennis Jaffe, and Yvonne Durchfort
(now Yvonne Jaffe) started "Number Nine", a crisis telephone line.
Initially this was an attempt to discover from young people
themselves exactly what the needs of young people were, in order
that a program relevant to those needs might be developed. The
crisis line program, in itself, proved useful and meaningful to
young people as they began calling in increasing numbers. Since
many community agencies - through their insistence that young
people cooperate with a value system that does not engender trust -
alienated themselves from these young people, it became
increasingly imperative that the crisis line expand its resources
to include counseling, a crash pad, a residential program, and a
drop-in center. As an alternative to those agencies who insist on
viewing drug use as a problem per se and who do not focus their
attentions on family, school, and personal relationships in
general, "Number Nine" offered realistic and reachable solutions.
Originally published in 1973, Toward a Radical Therapy is a
collection of essays concerning numerous issues which the authors
encountered during the development of an alternative service - an
organization which reflects the values and experiences of young
people (the counter-culture), rather than the values of the
established social order, as a necessary step toward helping people
cope with their problems. The ideas expounded in these working
papers are the outcome of experiences and experiments in attempting
to effect personal and organizational changes basic to creating an
alternative culture. Concurrent with the writing of this book, the
authors discovered numerous conflicts occurring at all levels of
program and institutional development, as well as within
themselves. Personal changes become necessarily interrelated with
social change and organizational structuring. Counseling had to be
redefined as existing theories and methodologies were limited in
their ability to comprehend the constant changes that youth were
undergoing at the time.
In its 400 years of recorded history, the Charles River has run
from Hopkinton to Boston just as marathoners do every April. In
that time it has served as the route of settlement for places like
Charlestown, Cambridge, Watertown, and Waltham. This book shows the
Charles' historic role as a major source of waterpower,
transportation, and recreation for the 23 towns and cities along
its route. The story of the Charles includes many notable American
figures including John Smith, Frederick Law Olmsted, and the
inventors of the Stanley Steamer automobile. There are even
accounts of the river's more recent transition from a poster child
for the conflict between man and nature to one of the world's
environmental preservation successes. Illustrated with historic
maps and more than 100 color photos, this history of one of Greater
Boston's greatest living landmarks is ideal for residents and
visitors alike.
In September 1969, Ted Clark, Dennis Jaffe, and Yvonne Durchfort
(now Yvonne Jaffe) started "Number Nine", a crisis telephone line.
Initially this was an attempt to discover from young people
themselves exactly what the needs of young people were, in order
that a program relevant to those needs might be developed. The
crisis line program, in itself, proved useful and meaningful to
young people as they began calling in increasing numbers. Since
many community agencies - through their insistence that young
people cooperate with a value system that does not engender trust -
alienated themselves from these young people, it became
increasingly imperative that the crisis line expand its resources
to include counseling, a crash pad, a residential program, and a
drop-in center. As an alternative to those agencies who insist on
viewing drug use as a problem per se and who do not focus their
attentions on family, school, and personal relationships in
general, "Number Nine" offered realistic and reachable solutions.
Originally published in 1973, Toward a Radical Therapy is a
collection of essays concerning numerous issues which the authors
encountered during the development of an alternative service - an
organization which reflects the values and experiences of young
people (the counter-culture), rather than the values of the
established social order, as a necessary step toward helping people
cope with their problems. The ideas expounded in these working
papers are the outcome of experiences and experiments in attempting
to effect personal and organizational changes basic to creating an
alternative culture. Concurrent with the writing of this book, the
authors discovered numerous conflicts occurring at all levels of
program and institutional development, as well as within
themselves. Personal changes become necessarily interrelated with
social change and organizational structuring. Counseling had to be
redefined as existing theories and methodologies were limited in
their ability to comprehend the constant changes that youth were
undergoing at the time.
The history, geography, and people of the North Shore come to life
in this easy-reading book of over 35 stories about the region
northeast of Boston and south of New Hampshire, including many
lesser-known, but charming, inlets, placid pools, and stirring
basins. Read about one of the strongest earthquakes on the East
Coast, centered just off Cape Ann, which few people know about.
Join a British nobleman and a Marblehead barmaid on their
extraordinary life adventure after being united during an
earthquake. Learn about "Brown's Folly" in Danvers as written by
Nathaniel Hawthorne. Meet the Derby family, important in the
shipping industry, and Eleo Sears, the Gold Coast's golden
sportswoman and far ahead of her time. Also find Salem's witchcraft
trials, the East India Trade, the retreat of the British when they
came to search for arms, the contributions of Thomas Watson, and
more. These are the stories that make the North Shore fascinating!
The Lost Child series is a gripping crime drama set in the
Nantahala Gorge region of western North Carolina. It was inspired
by a particularly dynamic little girl. Volume One of the series,
Anguish in the Nantahala, is a tragedy that any family could
suddenly be confronted with. The story will take you through the
grief the girl's family experiences when she goes missing, through
various levels of anguish and turmoil affecting each family member
in a different way, challenge you with the dilemma of how far would
you be prepared to go to save your child? - and puts you through a
dramatic conclusion. For those who want more, Volume Two, Lost
Child - Retribution in the Nantahala, fulfils your need for justice
while at the same time putting you into a position where you have
to come to terms with how being the agent of retribution changes
you. Not for the feint of heart, the Lost Child saga may make you
weep while making you capable of murder - and of coming to terms
with all that that entails.
In Gene Skellig's terrifyingly plausible military techno-thriller,
Winter Kill - War With China Has Already Begun, you will be
immediately drawn into the strong characters of this richly
detailed adventure. As the pace accelerates, you will become
wrapped up in the action at the local level. At the same time, your
thirst for the economic, geopolitical and military context of the
war will be thoroughly satisfied. With unexpected developments and
twists, this story will confront you with the daunting challenge of
surviving in the Winter Kill world, just as it confronted the
people of the Sunshine Coast communities of the Pacific Northwest
and numerous strategic locations around the world. When the Nuclear
Extinction War (NEW) begins, it comes as a complete surprise to
just about everybody. But for retired military planner, Casey
Callaghan, it represents the culmination of the worst case scenario
which he had feared was inevitable - and one for which he had made
extensive preparations. His motivation is the security of his wife
and five small children, his extended family and as many of his
friends and neighbors as he can save. The world is faced with the
unimaginable devastation of a global nuclear winter which kills off
95% of humankind like the winter kill of a crop in nature. Survival
has suddenly become very personal. To make matters worse, a rogue
police officer is out to get Casey. While Casey and Constable
Walker wage war on a very personal scale, the global war grinds
towards its inevitable outcome. After reading Winter Kill, you just
might look at China differently and see, as Casey Callaghan does,
that we are blindly rushing towards catastrophe. All it will take
to set off a devastating cascade of events is one repugnant
conclusion in the mind of an evil genius.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are
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YOU READY? GET RESIDENT READY.Resident Readiness: Emergency
Medicine prepares you for success during your emergency medicine
internship. Inside is a full range of clinical scenarios you may
experience during your emergency medicine residency, supported by
comprehension questions with detailed answer explanations and tips
to remember. You will also learn the clinical problem-solving
process so you can think quickly on your feet, especially when time
is critical. With this book's step-by-step guidance, you will gain
the confidence you need to perform at your best on Day One of your
residency. Beyond treating your patient, Resident Readiness
prepares you to: Build a framework for an efficient approach to ED
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