This book contributes substantially to urban affairs and public policy literature by presenting an introduction to the complex politics and public policy issues of Washington, D.C. The uniqueness of the city, as elaborated in this volume, provides background for understanding the non-traditional congressional relationship with the city and the way in which this establishes and perpetuates the continuing fight for congressional representation, real home rule and equitable federal benefits f...

Since the early twentieth century, politically engaged and socially committed U.S. health professionals have worked in solidarity with progressive movements around the world. Often with roots in social medicine, political activism, and international socialism, these doctors, nurses, and other health workers became comrades who joined forces with people struggling for social justice, equity, and the right to health.Anne-Emanuelle Birn and Theodore M. Brown bring together a group of ...

Why are some genocides prominently remembered while others are ignored, hidden, or denied? Consider the Turkish campaign denying the Armenian genocide, followed by the Armenian movement to recognize the violence. Similar movements are building to acknowledge other genocides that have long remained out of sight in the media, such as those against the Circassians, Greeks, Assyrians, the indigenous peoples in the Americas and Australia, and the violence that was the precursor to and the after...

Alyssa Reed has always been a problem solver and a fan of the long con. So, when the justice system fails her best friend, Alyssa takes it upon herself to set things right. And as far as Alyssa is concerned, setting things right means killing the hockey players who assaulted her friend.There’s just a minor problem, and it’s not means or motive. It’s opportunity and access. But when Alyssa snags a date with the team’s head coach, Mark Eriksson—after stalking him for weeks, shh!—acce...

Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Pathology is the choice of medical students......I am very impressed ...These answers and explanations waste no time getting right to the point and hit the high-yield points a student must know... for the USMLE® Step 1 exam. - Nicholas T. Gamboa, MS-II (Second-year medical student, University of Utah School of Medicine)These path questions really tested the concepts succinctly and directly. - Amy Leshner (Fourth-ye...

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce make an incredible duo on the football field, bringing unmatched talent and chemistry to the game. Mahomes' exceptional quarterback skills combined with Kelce's agility and receiving abilities create a formidable force that keeps opposing defenses on their toes. Their partnership is a key factor in the success of the Kansas City Chiefs.

One day Travis Scholl discovered a labyrinth in his neighborhood. As he began to walk it, he found this ancient practice offered a much-needed path away from life's demands, allowing him to encounter God in quiet solitude.In this meditative guide, Travis Scholl takes readers on a journey:"The path is always new, because, as a spiritual discipline, the labyrinth is a tool for contemplation, for reflection, for prayer. Underneath the surface, walking the labyrinth is a profou...

In the labyrinth of social graces, Marion Harland's Complete Etiquette (Unabridged) emerges as an indispensable guide. This timeless masterpiece unveils the intricacies of etiquette, from the art of polite conversation to the nuances of dining decorum. With wit and wisdom, Harland navigates the complexities of social interactions, offering invaluable advice on everything from proper introductions to the etiquette of weddings and funerals. This comprehensive volume empowers readers to navig...

Compete in the digital world with pragmatic strategies for successDigital Sense provides a complete playbook for organizations seeking a more engaged customer experience strategy. By reorganizing sales and marketing to compete in today's digital-first, omni-channel environment, you gain newfound talent and knowledge from the resources already at hand. This audiobook provides two pragmatic frameworks for implementing and customizing a new marketing operating system at any size organi...