Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture: Advances in Assisted Living

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With the aging of the population, increasing numbers of people will need some type of assistance to maintain their independence. One of the fastest-growing options in long-term care is assisted living, a residential model of living arrangements that strives to combine housing and supportive services in a less-institutional facility. Assisted living arrangements usually offer individuals or couples private units that consist of a bedroom with bathing facilities and small cooking area. Residents also have access to a full-service dining room, a health clinic, and a variety of other spaces for recreational and social activities.

In Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture, Benyamin Schwarz and Ruth Brent bring together many of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field to examine various aspects of the design and function of assisted living facilities. Concentrating on those characteristics that foster autonomy, the contributors offer case examples that bridge the gap between theory and practice. They comment on issues that include health care, the special needs of assisted living for persons with dementia, the importance of marketing and management, and the design of culturally sensitive facilities. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers, designers, and policy makers, as well as for students in gerontology and in architecture.

Contributors: Janice E. Barnes, Ruth Brent, Pamela Z. Cacchione, Margaret P. Calkins, Daniel J. Cinelli, Uriel Cohen, Jacquelyn Frank, Stephen M. Golant, J. David Hoglund, Rachel Kaplan, Carol L. Kershner, Stefani D. Ledewitz, John P. Marsden, Keith Diaz Moore, John E. Morley, Leon A. Pastalan, Victor Regnier, Carmel Roques, Benyamin Schwarz, Gregory J. Scott, Cynthia D. Steele, Ronald K. Tinsley, Martin S. Valins, Kenneth E. Warren, Gerald D. Weisman, and John Zeisel

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The title is on the mark.......2003-02-11

I ordered this book to learn more about all aspects of assisted living facilities and independent living facilities for the aging. This book covers it all--more than I really thought I needed!

The Draw 50 Way: How to Draw Cats, Puppies, Horses, Buildings, Birds, Aliens, Boats, Trains and Everything Else Under the Sun (Draw 50)
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The Draw 50 Way: How to Draw Cats, Puppies, Horses, Buildings, Birds, Aliens, Boats, Trains and Everything Else Under the Sun (Draw 50)
Lee J. Ames
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ASIN: 0767920767
Release Date: 2005-06-14

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For more than thirty years, the bestselling Draw 50 series has shown children how to create everything from puppies to ships, horses to skyscrapers, and aliens to racing cars. In this new addition to the beloved series, Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw sixty of his popular sketches step-by-step. His clear instructions help budding artists learn the basic movements and procedures of drawing, allowing you to explore your interests in a fun, familiar, and easy-to-master way.

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Fantastic!.......2007-01-15

My son received this book for Christmas and LOVES it. It's a great book for anyone that loves to draw - it breaks everything down for you and has a step by step illustration for every picture in the book.

Draw 50 Birds: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Chickadees, Peacocks, Toucans, Mallards, and Many More of Our Feathered Friends (Draw 50 Series , No 25)

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Draw 50 Birds: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Chickadees, Peacocks, Toucans, Mallards, and Many More of Our Feathered Friends (Draw 50 Series , No 25)
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Most Useful.......2005-10-28

This was the most useful book for learning to draw birds that I have found to date. It was easy to follow, the drawings were accurate without being overly ornate, and the diversity of birds was perfect. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to learn to draw, and especially for those who want to draw birds.

Very good.......2003-02-05

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For more than 100 years since its inception, the United States struggled through a variety of financial problems, crises, and would-be solutions to the problems of currency, credit and financial stability. On December 23, 1913, Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Federal Reserve Act, creating a "monster" patterned after the central banks of Europe yet still uniquely American. Throughout the years, this system has served the nation well. This is the first complete discussion of the workings of the system to date-the early history, organization, leadership, evolution and development, and major figures. Appendices include the original Federal Act (not readily available elsewhere) and numerous reference tables covering 1914-1989.

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The First 75 Years.......2006-03-21

The Federal Reserve System, by Carl H. Moore

Moore uses coded language when saying "the market setting interest rates and prices" (p.3). The "market" is a code word for the power of Big Banks whose self-interest seldom corresponds to "the greatest good for the greatest number". The old problem of free-market banking is that there was "no lender of last resort" (p.4). This created the many money panics during the 19th and early 20th century in America. But the Federal Reserve System created, or did not prevent, the Great Depression (1929-1949) that was worse than anything in the 19th century! People disliked the idea of Big Banks having control of the money supply and the economy; their practical experience taught them this (p.6).

Page 7 summarizes the Federal Reserve Act. Federal Reserve Banks receive deposits of current funds, etc. (the money deducted from your paycheck). The Fed then loans this money to the Government. The Fed earns interest also from their paper currency which they lend to the Government! National Banks have to give 6% of their funds to their Federal Reserve Bank (p.11). When the European war occurred, it affected finance in this country: loans were called, stocks sold, currency became tight, commodity exchanges closed (p.23). Would the Fed restrain lending to stop inflation if it reduced their income (p.30)? Federal Reserve Notes were meant to provide a currency that could be expanded or contracted to meet business needs (pp.35-36). Money panics are described on pages 37-38. Inflation is impossible as long as bank notes are issued only against actual commodities ('real bills'). But WW I created new financing for the Allies (pp.43-45). One victim of the war was the gold standard; we got "managed currencies" (p.48).

The 1920s saw great speculation in stocks and bonds, low farm prices and heavy debt for agriculture; the Fed did nothing (pp.57-58). Increased production and dropping demand couldn't be resolved (p.67). The New Deal saw more changes than in any other period in our history (p.75). The problems of the 1930s would have been prevented with more prosperity (p.89)! But monetary actions cannot create economic stability (p.98). The increased volume of checks led to machine processing with preprinted numbers (p.124). More people were affected by the Fed in the 1960s. Silver coins were devalued in the 1960s (p.135). Next came the gold standard in 1971 (excessive amount of paper currency). This was followed by a tripled discount rate, skyrocketing gasoline prices, and a doubled federal debt. Inflation would not go away, there was high unemployment and a stagnant economy (p.140). Congress now required quarterly reports and Senate confirmation (p.142). If the Fed announced future plans it could create conditions that would negate these plans. The 1970s saw other changed (pp.150-151). Inflation galloped without control (p.152).

The appointment of Paul Volcker led to a halting of inflation. This was followed by bank failures from insider deals and fraud (p.156). The Financial Deregulation Act of 1980 forced all banks to pay the Fed for its services. The United States shifted from a creditor to a debtor nation (p.163)! The 'Look Back' summarizes the first 75 years of the Fed. It could NOT eliminate the business cycle (which could arise from variables in the weather, or human error). Will the United States create such a huge national debt as to cause its destruction, as with other nations (p.169)? This book would be better if oriented to the general reader. The last 100 pages of statistics are meaningless, but known to insiders like the author.

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Bowditch refuses to see African nations as basketcases on a continent of despair; instead, he examines Ghana as a country of potential opportunity in an economically emerging continent. He explores a new generation of issues around the connection between cultural values and behavior to provide international investors, Ghanaians, and others with a better understanding of the Ghanaian--and African--business environment. Drawing upon some seven years of living and working in Ghana, Bowditch provides several different contemporary vantage points on sub-Saharan Africa's first independent nation. First examining the core cultural values of the Ghanaian people, he then looks at Ghanaian business practices. The result is an indepth look at how Ghanaians approach life, business, religion, and family, how that directly impacts the way they manage their institutions, and how that differs from prevailing international business behavior. Bowditch then probes these cultural differences and the frequently overlooked racial preconceptions that impede relations and collaboration between Ghanaians, other Africans, and Westerners. Through his unusually intimate exploration of Ghanaian life, values, business thinking, and management culture, Bowditch brings the reader full circle, answering the question: can Africa become an economic lion?

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Bowditch Is Bullish On Ghana.......2000-11-16

I balked at paying $55 but this book has proved to be a bargain at the price. Bowditch has successfully distilled--in highly readable and enjoyable fashion--seven years of experience as a publicly financed developer of Ghana's newest national park. His insights are informed, not only by his impressive academic training (Harvard A.B. 1966; Princeton M.P.A. 1974), but by the obstacles he faced as a white American newcomer and the comparisons he can draw to his earlier endeavors in a number of countries in Asia and, before that, as Maine's Secretary for Economic Development. Bowditch's enthusiasm for Ghana is heartfelt and contagious. He gives many good reasons why Ghana is likely to be every bit as competitive in the new Millenium as were the so-called Asian Tigers at the end of the last. Whether or not Ghana will prove to be an African Lion, Bowditch can be said to be bullish on its prospects. His famous ancestor and namesake was known as "The Practical Navigator" of the open seas. This generation's Bowditch may well become the practical navigator for the American investor/entrepreneur, or those just interested in Ghana. I therefore highly recommend this book!

Ghana and It's Future Opportunities.......2000-09-22

I found this book to be very interesting and well organized. The author's personal experiences keep your attention. They make it much easier to follow and understand the points the author is making as he examines Ghana as a country of potential opportunity in the economically emerging continent of Africa.

The Last Emerging Market: From Asian Tigers to African Lions? The Ghana File.(Book Review) : An article from: African Studies Quarterly

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The Last Emerging Market: From Asian Tigers to African Lions? The Ghana File.(Book Review) : An article from: African Studies Quarterly
David W. Lutz
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from African Studies Quarterly, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2004. The length of the article is 1007 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Last Emerging Market: From Asian Tigers to African Lions? The Ghana File.(Book Review)
Author: David W. Lutz
Publication: African Studies Quarterly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 7 Issue: 4 Page: 64(2)

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