How do the elderly manage to give meaning to their daily lives? Fontana has spent three years watching and talking to an enormous variety of old people: those who can afford to "grow old gracefully", the elderly poor who scrape by in urban ghettos, and those who age behind the walls of nursing homes. He lets them speak for themselves, and what they say is often surprising: it destroys many of our most cherished assumptions about aging. This book provides fundamental insights into ways to age with dignity and sense. -- Publisher description.
An undercover mission beyond the Iron Curtain to recover a defected scientist goes disastrously wrong – a classic early Cold War thriller from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.
See Ian Lawton's website www.ianlawton.com/cp 13.htm, “The Past Life Memories of James Leininger.” See Ian Stevenson's works: Tweng/ Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation (1966); Cases ofthe Reincarnation Type, 4 vols.
In this book, discover how the chilled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and native traditions influence life in our nationÕs northernmost state.
Describes the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Last Frontier.
This classic work is being republished now in a new edition with specially curated introductory material.
Short warm summers, in winter, a frozen terrain. On the same page, older students can read the sidebar text to gain a richer understanding of the same topic. About the Author: Carol Crane advocates education through reading.
Follows the wildlife conservationist and bear expert's travels across Alaska in search of bears.
Interviews with ordinary Alaskans reveal their views on preservation versus exploitation of the environment, the role of women, resentment towards outsiders, racism, drug addiction, and regional rivalries
Historical tidbits are sprinkled throughout this riveting tale where adventure arrived on the Cook's doorstep daily for 20 years in this world of few luxuries or conveniences. This tale is sure to delight Alaska adventure fans.
The Brain: The Last Frontier