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This digital document is a journal article from Library and Information Science Research, published by Elsevier in 2007. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: Humans exhibit a fundamental reliance on interpersonal relations for the acquisition of information. Gatekeepers, who help link people with unknown information, are the ''humans'' in this human information-seeking process. The gatekeeping phenomenon has been studied in diverse disciplines and this article examines these research literatures to reveal that gatekeepers arise in discourse communities by different means, including cultural certification, informal nomination, or by virtue of their social positions. This multidisciplinary analysis of gatekeeping reveals that information practices are immensely contextual and contingent on the social environment. It enables and substantiates a collectivist perspective of library and information science (LIS). Moreover, this theoretical orientation also prompts us to apply social network analysis (SNA) to LIS in

This digital document is a journal article from Children and Youth Services Review, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description: Since the end of 1990's, Korea has faced significant family break-ups and institutionalization of children due to nationwide economical crisis and dramatic increase of divorce. The long-term effects of institutionalization to adolescents' psychological trait have become important theme in developmental studies. This study examines loneliness and attributional styles in interpersonal relations of the two groups: 97 institutionalized adolescents who live in welfare facilities and 105 of their age-mates from middle class backgrounds. Our results demonstrate that the institutionalized adolescents tend to show higher levels of loneliness than the home-reared group. In addition, the former group displays a non-self-serving cognitive style of attributing failures in social situations to more stable and global causes than the latter. Non-self-serving attributions about interpersonal relations are more closely related with higher levels of loneliness. Among the three dimensions of attribution (that is, 'internal/external', 'stable/unstable', and 'global/specific'), the 'internal/external' attribution is the least related to loneliness. A regression analysis shows that the institutionalized adolescents' attribution of failure to global reasons and the home-reared adolescents' attribution of success to unstable reasons can predict loneliness. The implications of these findings on the development of attribution-retraining program for institutionalized adolescents are discussed below.

Somewhere in D.C., a vast computer complex churns through quintillions of data bytes about every American, living or dead. And one of them is you! Satellites circle in space, prying into your intimate family secrets, while underground groups plot how to clone your DNA. Your phone may be tapped, your office burglarized, your identity stolen. They're bugging your clothing and hacking your e-mail.There's no place to hide. Or is thereIn this book, you'll learn about real, little-known secret programs run by both the public and private sectors. And once you're armed with that knowledge, you'll learn practical steps you can--and must--take to keep your private life private and lose Big Brother for good!

The uniqueness of human dignity must remain at the centre of all efforts to achieve this goal. They have to be maximised to serve members of society throughout their lives, both for cure and prevention. However, preventive medicine can only be practised in partnership with individuals acting responsibly. A healthcare system on a European scale is an enormous endeavour. Currently, there are severe differences evident in the national provisions. The dichotomy has to be addressed where individual national structures are oriented toward European standards, while the care to the individual is delivered locally. The Strategic Vision aims to address the need for an overall strategy that can be adapted and implemented on the local bases. It puts a specific emphasis upon cost containment. New mechanisms have to be implemented to control the cost of healthcare. Clear rules for delivery are needed to prevent the advent of multi-class healthcare. This requires the development of a new underlying philosophic paradigm.

INGLES EN UN MES es un curso acelerado de ingles organizado de forma practica y entretenida para que puedas aprender ingles en poco tiempo y por tu cuenta, descubriendo todo lo que debes saber para defenderte en este idioma, de forma rapida y eficaz. Cada una de las 24 unidades en que esta estructurada la obra contiene: Una pagina inicial con el nombre de la unidad y los principales temas que se ensenaran en ella, presentado cada vez por uno de nuestros maestros. La primera seccion, Let's talk! Conversemos!, en la que leeras un dialogo que introduce un tema especifico en cada unidad, con su traduccion al espanol. Las palabras o temas gramaticales que se ensenen estaran destacados con letra negrita. La segunda seccion, Say it in English! - Dilo en Ingles!-, en la que estudiaras en detalle como se usan algunas de las expresiones que acabas de leer en el dialogo. La tercera seccion, Grammar Notes Apuntes sobre Gramatica-, en la que te explicaremos de manera clara y breve los temas gramaticales que aparecen en el dialogo. El curso INGLES EN UN MES se presenta en un comodo formato para que siempre puedas llevar tu curso contigo, y asi poder aprovechar todos los momentos libres de los que dispongas para estudiar y aprender ingles divirtiendote, por lo ameno y entretenido de los contenidos de este curso de ingl©s. Los 3 Audio CD que acompnan el curso INGLES EN UN MES te mostraran las 24 clases explicadas muy claramente por los mejores maestros de nuestra editorial. Llevaras el aula de clase contigo, con excelentes maestros, siempre a tu alcance, escuchandolo tantas veces como desees, a un precio espectacular! Y por si fuera poco, te damos acceso ilimitado a nuestra pagina web wwwinglesradiocom para que aprendas online todo aquello que queiras saber del idioma ingles. En poco tiempo te encontraras hablando y entendiendo el ingles, tanto oral como escrito!

advice, training plans, and encouragement to help anyone become a fitter, faster, safer, and healthier rider and racer. As with The Cyclists Training Manual, tried and tested practical guidance is given alongside stunning action and how-to photography. In addition, there are tips, interviews, and training logs from some of the worlds best pro riders.

The revised and updated edition of the bestselling natural health bible-more than 500,000 copies sold to date!Hundreds of thousands of readers have relied on Prescription for Natural Cures as the source for accurate, easy-to-understand information on natural treatments and remedies for a host of common ailments. The new edition of this invaluable guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research and recommendations. This revised edition prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including new entries such gluten sensitivity and MRSA. You'll find easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms and root causes of each health problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription that may include supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork, natural hormones, and other natural cures in addition to nutritional advice.Comprehensive reference of natural remedies for almost 200 common health ailments organized by problem from A to Z This revised edition features scores of new supplements and many new conditions Up-to-date information reflecting the latest natural health research and treatment recommendations Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, nutritional supplements, and recommended tests Down-to-earth descriptions of each health problem and natural remedy If you and your family want to get better naturally, Prescription for Natural Cures is an essential health resource you can't afford to be without.

Cosmetic surgery is no longer the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous: millions of people seek surgery every year to remove scars and blemishes, streamline the body shape and slow down the ageing process. But unbiased information about the realities of cosmetic surgery and whether it is necessary can be hard to come by. An essential resource for those in search of the body beautiful, this book tackles every question the layman might have and also considers alternative options to surgery. The Cosmetic Surgery Companion describes the surgical options available for improving each body zone, providing detailed information and clear illustrations explaining the surgery itself as well as the necessary before- and aftercare. The important thing is to make an informed choice - and with this book by your side, that won't be a problem.

Is it possible that oils extracted from aromatic plants can change your life Yes, say David Schiller and Carol Schiller, authors of the highly regarded Aromatherapy Encyclopedia, who have spent decades discovering the secrets of essential oils. The many virtues of aromatherapy can be traced back to ancient civilizations and, fortunately, essential oils are abundantly available today to help us improve the quality of our lives. Based on extensive research and hands-on use, this practical, inspiring guide promotes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through aromatherapy. The book provides a wide variety of formulas for everyday use. Some are designed to enhance different types of soothing massage, while others help the body by reducing stress and promoting restful sleep. Recognizing that people are trying to minimize their exposure to chemicals in personal care products, the authors offer pure, natural formulas for face and body care crèmes, bath oils and salts, and hair rinses. Essential oils can also be used to transcend the physical body and engage the mind as they enhance the quality of life within and without. Human beings were born with the potential for greatness and a meaningful life. Using natural oils can help us achieve that potential through the honorable intentions we manifest, the principled actions we take, and the harmonious relationships we develop with everyone around us. But let's not stop there. The book provides formulas that help us strive to unlock our spiritual potential by promoting such aspirations as positive thoughts, intuition, and higher consciousness. The perfect book for those who aspire to live life in accord with nature's bounty, Aromatherapy for Life Empowerment provides a wealth of ways to experience the positive impact of essential oils in all aspects of life.

"Life Strategies", published to coincide with the start of Phillip McGraw's role on Oprah's "Change Your Life TV", gave powerful, straightforward advice on shaping your life and then making dramatic changes. In "Relationship Rescue" McGraw applies this expertise to relationships, explaining how to repair and maintain them using his unique 7-step relationship rescue plan. He can help you to diagnose what is wrong in a relationship, take personal responsibility, escape wrong thinking, embrace relationship truths, learn the formula for success, renegotiate a relationship and learn to live with love and harmony