二十一世纪以来，伴随着中国经济的迅速崛起，国内财经媒体迅猛发展、日臻成熟，财经新闻行业吸引了越来越多的高校学子投身其中。如何成为一名卓越的财经媒体人？如何理解中国经济的运行轨迹？中国财经媒体面临怎样的发展机遇和挑战？类似问题并不能在象牙塔中、在学院教育中找到完整的答案。本书收录了一线财经媒体人的切身经验和体悟，并在第一版基础上进行调整和更新，为新闻理想主义者们，点燃梦想之光。
作者考察了中国的小脚部落――云南通海六一村的历史，采访了几十位小脚妇女，发掘了她们的缠足史，叙述了她们的生命历程并探索了世代缠足者的心理及其欣赏缠足者的变态心理。
二十一世纪以来，伴随着中国经济的迅速崛起，国内财经媒体迅猛发展、日臻成熟，财经新闻行业吸引了越来越多的高校学子投身其中。如何成为一名卓越的财经媒体人？如何理解中国经济的运行轨迹？中国财经媒体面临怎样的发展机遇和挑战？类似问题并不能在象牙塔中、在学院教育中找到完整的答案。本书收录了一线财经媒体人的切身经验和体悟，并在第一版基础上进行调整和更新，为新闻理想主义者们，点燃梦想之光。
Cosmic Coupling is a fun, fast-paced exploration of every?possible relationship between star signs, both straight and gay,from the authors’ unique sextrological perspective. With richknowledge, expert wordsmithing, and signature wry humor, celebritycosmic consultants Stella Starsky + Quinn Cox delve into thespecific rules of attraction inherent in each bond and the perksand pitfalls particular to each partnership. Whether addressingenduring alliances or fleeting dalliances, Starsky + Cox don’t shyaway from the juicier bits in profiling the romantic and sexualnature of each star-sign combination on the astrological block.Smart, sexy, and sophisticated, with a wink, Cosmic Coupling?profiles couples in a threefold manner: ? Chemistry—describes the sparks, clashes, andunderlying motivations of the couple’s mutual attraction ? Compatibility—depicts the relationship needs ofeach sign and explains how the pair best meshes ? Carnality—details the sexual dynamics of thebond, right on down to the
In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnistJames Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groupsof people are smarter than an elite few, no matter howbrilliant–better at solving problems, fostering innovation, comingto wise decisions, even predicting the future. With boundless erudition and in delightfully clear prose,Surowiecki ranges across fields as diverse as popular culture,psychology, ant biology, behavioral economics, artificialintelligence, military history, and politics to show how thissimple idea offers important lessons for how we live our lives,select our leaders, run our companies, and think about ourworld.
Through her bestselling books, groundbreaking PBS specials,and up-to-the-minute clinical knowledge, Dr. Christiane Northruphas earned a place as one of America’s most trusted medicaladvisors. In The Wisdom of Menopause, she once again challenges conventionwith this inspiring look at one of the most commonly misunderstoodfemale health issues. The “change” is not simply a collection ofphysical symptoms to be “fixed,” Dr. Northrup claims, but amind/body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity forgrowth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now–from thequality of her relationships to the quality of her diet–have thepower to secure her health and well-being for the rest of her life.Through her personal story and many fascinating case histories, Dr.Northrup shows: ? How menopause jump-starts changes in the brain, issuing adramatic wake-up call to body, mind, and emotions ? How to ensure the long-term health of breasts, bones, andheart ? How the body adjust
Every spring thousands of middle-class and lower-incomehigh-school seniors learn that they have been rejected by America’smost exclusive colleges. What they may never learn is how manycandidates like themselves have been passed over in favor ofwealthy white students with lesser credentials—children of alumni,big donors, or celebrities. In this explosive book, the Pulitzer Prize–winning reporterDaniel Golden argues that America, the so-called land ofopportunity, is rapidly becoming an aristocracy in which America’srichest families receive special access to elite highereducation—enabling them to give their children even more of a headstart. Based on two years of investigative reporting and hundredsof interviews with students, parents, school administrators, andadmissions personnel—some of whom risked their jobs to speak to theauthor—The Price of Admission exposes the corrupt admissionspractices that favor the wealthy, the powerful, and thefamous. In The Price of Admission, Golde
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Discover Exciting New Treatments for Borderline PersonalityDisorder Now you can overcome the symptoms of borderline personalitydisorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life,starting today. Inside is a compassionate and complete look at themost up-to-date information on managing the symptoms of BPD as wellas coping strategies for you, your friends, and your loved ones.This thoughtful book will teach you how to manage your moods,develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and create afulfilling, happier state of mind. Your new world of hope startsnow as you uncover: ·Effective methods for building self-esteem and minimizing negativethoughts ·Early intervention for children with BPD symptoms ·Information on how psychotherapy can help modify and enhancecoping abilities ·Cutting-edge alternative and complementary therapies ·And much more!
Designed to help parents avoid the miseducation of youngchildren. Dr. Elkind shows us the very real difference between themind of a pre-school child and that of a school age child.
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Stuttering, caused by a disorder in the brain’s righthemisphere, can limit one’s life in a variety of ways, from jobchoices and advancement to social and romantic opportunities.Typical remedies emphasizing antidepressants and electronic deviceshave had mixed results at best. Yoga for Stuttering takes a fresh approach based on ancientmethods. Author J.M. Balakrishnan combines an understanding of theneurological aspects of stuttering with yoga methods long used inIndia for remediation to form a new, natural method for improvingvocal fluency. The book presents three related branches of yoga andtheir accompanying practices, nada yoga (chanting andvocalization), hatha yoga (yoga poses), and raja yoga (guidedmeditations), providing the reader with sets of voice, breathing,and physical exercises to help relax the body and mind, relievechronic tension, and achieve fluent speech. The book featuresphotos and illustrations to make the method easy to follow, and noprior knowledge of yoga is required. Yog
Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Teen ?Create unlimited learning on a limited budget ?Discover teaching methods for teens with different learningstyles ?Utilize the best resources and technology ?Prepare your teen for college, career, and adult life The teen years can be the most exciting time in your child'slife. He or she is becoming an independent young adult andbeginning to make decisions for the future. Yet growing concernabout the negative social pressures, safety, and efficiency of ourtraditional high schools has prompted many parents just like you toteach their teenagers at home. With Homeschooling: The Teen Yearsas your guide, you'll discover it's not as daunting a task asyou've been led to believe. Using real-life stories from dozens offamilies, this book reveals the secrets of making homeschoolingwork for you and your teen. You'll discover how to: ?Work with your teen to create a unique, individual learningexperience ?Make coursework intere
The Toughest Show on Earth is the ultimate behind-the-sceneschronicle of the divas and the dramas of New York’s MetropolitanOpera House, by the remarkable man who rose from apprenticecarpenter to general manager. Joseph Volpe gives us an anecdote-filled tour of more than fourdecades at the Met, an institution full of vast egos andcomplicated politics. With stunning candor, he writes about thegeneral managers he worked under, his embattled rise to the top,the maneuverings of the blue-chip board, and his masterful approachto making a family of such artist-stars as Luciano Pavarotti,Placido Domingo, Teresa Stratas, and Renee Fleming, and suchvisionary directors as Franco Zeffirelli, Robert Wilson, and JulieTaymor. Intimate and frank, The Toughest Show on Earth is not onlyessential for music lovers, but for anyone who wants to understandthe inner workings of the culture business.
An excellent,reassuring book for women and their partners. It carries the womanalong step-by-step in the rediscovery of her own sexuality and thepleasure it will bring her. Liberated or not, single or married,young or old, all women will find this book accessible andsupportive.
The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine.The tragedy is that my story could have been his. Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year ofeach other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimoreneighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both hung out on streetcorners with their crews; both ran into trouble with the police.How, then, did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decoratedveteran, White House Fellow, and business leader, while the otherended up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence? Wes Moore,the author of this fascinating book, sets out to answer thisprofound question. In alternating narratives that take readers fromheart-wrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, TheOther Wes Moore tells the story of a generation of boys tryingto find their way in a hostile world.
Everything you need to know to make breastfeeding a joyful,natural, and richly fulfilling experience for both you and yourbaby Drawing on her decades of experience in caring forpregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores thehealth and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives youinvaluable practical advice that will help you nurse your baby inthe most fulfilling way possible. Inside you’ll find answers tovirtually every question you have on breastfeeding, includingtopics such as ?the benefits of breastfeeding ?nursing challenges ?pumps and other nursing products ?sleeping arrangements ?nursing and work ?medications ?nursing multiples ?weaning ?sick babies ?nipplephobia, and much more Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding is filled with helpful advice,medical facts, and real-life stories that will help you understandhow and why breastfeeding works and how you can use it to moredeeply connect with your baby and your own body. Whether you’replanning to nurse for the first time or a
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Louis Eguaras, a renowned chef at the Le Cordon Bleu Programat the California School of Culinary Arts, provides readers with aterrific overview of what is truly involved in the preparation,cooking, and presentation of meals. He also provides invaluableinsights into just what is involved in making this one's chosenprofession. The book will feature a wide range of illustrated lessons, fromhow to properly hold a knife... to the history of food... from foodpreparation and presentation... to restaurant hospitality andmanagement, and much more. The book will be presented in the distinctive andhighly-attractive packaged style of 101 THINGS I LEARNED INARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, and will be the perfect gift for anyone who isthinking about entering culinary school, is already enrolled, oreven just the casual chef.
The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychologymovement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of"client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, butthat influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychologythat the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. Anew introduction by Peter Kramer sheds light on the significance ofDr. Rogers's work today. New discoveries in the field ofpsychopharmacology, especially that of the antidepressant Prozac,have spawned a quick-fix drug revolution that has obscured thepsychotherapeutic relationship. As the pendulum slowly swings backtoward an appreciation of the therapeutic encounter, Dr. Rogers's"client-centered therapy" becomes particularly timely andimportant.
