With a new preface that reflects personal finance today, New York Times bestselling author and leading financial expert Suze Orman shares a refreshed... version of The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, the revolutionary, groundbreaking classic that changed the way we think, feel, and act about money. Unlike traditional money management books, 9 Steps approaches money from an emotional and spiritual point of view, emphasizing that fear, shame, and anger are the main obstacles to wealth.    Now, in these turbulent economic times, Suze’s life-changing message from fifteen years ago is more important than ever. This reissued version of shows you: ·         That debt is bondage and how best to break free of it ·         Why the less you have, the more you need a revocable living trust ·         How to find the best financial adviser (look in the mirror!) ·         How to avoid being taken advantage of when buying life insurance ·         Which retirement accounts make sense and which do not In nine simple steps, you’ll learn all you need to know to be responsible with and respectful of the money you have and the money you don’t have. Embrace Suze’s groundbreaking philosophy—that you are worth more than your money—and understand the true meaning of wealth so you can live a life without regrets. If you do not have control over the money in your life right now, Suze’s nine steps to financial freedom are for you. 

Many years of counseling have enabled Dr. Henry Cloud to observe people trying to work out the most important issues of life: relationships, career,... fulfillment, meaning, pain, hurt, loss, despair, and addictions. If we sincerely want to "get life right" and quit repeating the same mistakes over and over again, 9 Things You Simply Must Do provides the practical guidance we need to live life to its fullest . . . every moment.

A 21st Century Ethical Toolbox offers a uniquely practical and hands-on introduction to ethics. Thoroughly optimistic, the book invites students to... approach ethical issues with a reconstructive intent--to "break out of the box" in order to make room for more and better options than the rigid "pro" and "con" positions that have developed around tough problems like abortion and environmental ethics. In this book, ethics is treated not as an invitation to issue summary moral judgments or to construct and evaluate moral theories, but as an ongoing set of real-life challenges that call for multiple, integrated, and open-ended kinds of intelligence. Anthony Weston covers the skills that are vital to making real progress in ethics, including critical thinking, creative problem-solving, moral vision, mindful speech, and many more. Readers will find refreshing examples of real people and communities who have made progress in reframing and resolving ethical dilemmas by thinking and acting in constructive and innovative ways. Instructors can readily use the experiential and applied activities inspired by this "toolbox" of skills to design an interactive and collaborative ethics course, and students will find the resources and the encouragement to carry those skills into practice. A 21st Century Ethical Toolbox addresses a broad spectrum of compelling ethical issues, including abortion, sexual choices, what and how we eat, crime and punishment, fair trade, environmental justice, and many others. Provocative selections from a wide range of philosophers, essayists, community activists, and students are interwoven with Weston's own discussions. The text is enhanced by an extensive "Exercises and Notes" section at the end of each chapter and a detailed appendix that offers instructors advice on how to use this book in the classroom.New to the Second Edition:* A reorganized structure that covers a wider range of topics, grouped into four parts: Getting Started; Moral Values; Ethical Practice; and Making a Difference* A more diverse selection of sources that pays more attention to multicultural representation and religious ethics* New and additional readings from moral philosophers, first-rate writers, community activists, and college students, including Alice Walker, Ursula LeGuin, Bertrand Russell, Kwasi Wiredu, Aldo Leopold, and many others* A new chapter on "Mindful Speech" by Spoma Jovanovic, a leading figure in Communication Ethics* An all-new Part IV on how to make a real ethical difference* Ten review questions in each chapter that can also be used as test questions* A second appendix, "Experiential Teaching in Ethics," by Sharon Hartline of Radford University

The AAA Handbooks assemble from Dispute Resolution Journal - the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association - and other sources, the... leading professional writing in areas in which arbitration and ADR are likely to apply. The Handbooks on Arbitration and ADR are succinct, comprehensive and practical introductions to the use of arbitration and ADR in various fields, written by leading practitioners and scholars. They provide essential orientation and are a must for anyone with an interest in the field of arbitration and ADR. The Handbooks also address various contemporary problems in arbitration and ADR law - such as the use of class action arbitration, the awarding of punitive damages in arbitration, and the selection of arbitrators and mediators. The Handbooks contain recent important articles written by authors who are recognized specialists in that area. Often the authors have both national and international reputations in the area. The contributions cover a wide array of topics that are of substantial interest in the field and provide analytically thorough, professional, and practical answers to problems that have emerged in the field. The articles were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and ADR practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed. The articles provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.

From AACN experts comes a resource dedicated to helping you oversee or care for critical care patients in any practice setting. This comprehensive... critical care nursing textbook addresses serious and potentially life-threatening patient conditions with a foundation rooted in the critical thinking process: the comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge.Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the largest specialty nursing organization in the United States, for the most authoritative coverage available.Thorough discussions of each body system emphasize advanced concepts, presenting physiology in an application format that examines the clinical implications of physiological science.Coverage of assessment focuses on interpreting abnormal findings and linking those findings to diagnosis and intervention.Appropriate interventions are discussed from an interdisciplinary, evidence-based perspective.Hundreds of new, full-color illustrations and design clarify important concepts and improve the book's usability.Complex, unfolding case studies are presented in all disease chapters, accompanied by review questions with a comprehensive answer key.Multidisciplinary Plans of Care provide at-a-glance information for common ICU conditions.Nutrition boxes appear in each relevant chapter, offering guidelines for patient needs with specific illnesses.Research-Based Practice Guidelines boxes and Promoting Evidence-Based Practice features appear throughout the text whenever applicable to present the latest research-supported nursing assessment and intervention practices.Drug boxes include common classifications of critical care drugs for specific disorders, including drug, actions, dosage, and special considerations.Applying the Technology features help you apply the latest technology to patient care.NIC Interventions boxes list NIC intervention labels appropriate for the conditions discussed in a chapter.

Essential Data Critical Care Nurses Must Know Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, this go-anywhere handbook features... tables and figures that encapsulate all the information required to give safe and effective care to critically ill patients. Contents include: Critical Care Drug Tables • Normal Values for Laboratory Tests and Physiologic Parameters • Lists of Assessment Components • Cardiac Rhythms: ECG Characteristics and Treatment Guides, Including Sample Rhythm Strips • 12-Lead ECG Changes in Acute Myocardial Ischemia and Infarct • Troubleshooting Guide for Hemodynamic Monitoring Equipment • Indications for Mechanical Ventilation • Weaning Assessment Tool • ACLS Algorithms.

The authoritative, evidence-based coverage you need to safely and competently care for adult, critically ill patients and their families – or prepare... for the critical care nursing certification exam A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book’s practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the critical care nursing CCRN certification examination. AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing is divided into four logical sections, which, taken as a whole, will give you complete understanding of this challenging area of nursing practice: The Essentials – provides fundamental information that new clinicians must understand to provide safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnosis. Pathological Conditions – covers pathologic conditions and management strategies commonly encountered in all adult critical care units. Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient – presents advanced critical care concepts or pathologic conditions that are less common or more specialized than those generally found in adult critical care units. Key Reference Information – includes reference information that you will find helpful in a clinical environment, such as normal laboratory and diagnostic values, algorithms for advanced cardiac life support, and summary tables of critical care drugs and cardiac rhythms Each chapter begins with Knowledge Competencies that can be used to gauge your progress. This edition is compatible with ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation), the online program offered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.