Lisa Baker – författare

Offers the most current, evidence-based information for helping specific populations affected by disastersVulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by large-scale disasters. This hands-on resource for students and professionals in social work, counseling, nursing, and mental health encompasses the best and most current evidence-based interventions for effectively responding to the needs of vulnerable populations following disasters. Using an all-hazards perspective, the book also provides a dedicated section containing population-specific personal preparedness considerations and discusses the role of preparedness in mitigating negative consequences. The resource is unique in its provision of vital information for locating requisite assessment tools, preparedness checklists, and forms. It also provides a list of mobile applications offered through national organizations.The resource addresses the specific psychosocial needs of vulnerable populations after a disaster. It delivers best practices for crisis intervention with specific populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, and people with substance abuse issues. The authors present a theoretical foundation for understanding disasters, response systems, common guidelines for preparedness, and basic crisis theory. This is a resource that will be valuable not only to practitioners in a great variety of health disciplines, but also to volunteer professionals and paraprofessionals involved in disaster preparedness and response. Case vignettes are included in each chapter to illustrate issues particular to each populationKey Features:Offers the highest quality, best available evidence for choosing appropriate interventionsFocuses on vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and people with disabilities, mental health issues and substance abuse issuesComprises a practical, hands-on manual for mental health and medical professionals and volunteers regarding disaster preparedness and responseProvides assessment tools and preparedness checklists and formsIncludes case vignettes to illustrate issues specific to each population

Mother, Are You Sitting Down? is the true story of a mother and daughter''s journey after facing life-changing news-an unplanned pregnancy-and the miraculous path God revealed to them. With one incredible turn of events after another, the Lord guides them perfectly with love and comfort, hope and joy, making the seemingly impossible not only possible, but far beyond anything they could have dreamed or imagined.This story will:·Give you confidence to trust God with your life and loved ones.·Encourage you to dream bigger than you ever have before.·Help you be aware of the ways God speaks to you.·Bring hope to your difficult situation.Although focused on this family''s circumstances, God''s supernatural solutions can help if you are experiencing financial problems, a troubled marriage, an eating disorder, sexual abuse, drug addiction-or anything that is holding you back from living a healthy, enjoyable life. Be encouraged to trust God with your life and let Him be the author of your miracle!

This story has everything. It chronicles the life of a meth addict from childhood to post-addiction. There is physical and sexual abuse, drug addiction, adoption, a criminal enterprise, and incarceration. More importantly, there is joy, hope, sobriety, how I regained custody of my children, fell in love with myself and my soulmate. This is the story of how one woman hung on when the entire world told her to give up and came back from a suicide attempt to the happiness she never dreamed of. This is the story of how one woman lived knowing that her story was meant to encourage other women.

What's more Canadian than this?A beaver that's lost its tail, dancing moose and canoe trips are just the beginning. There are also haunted islands, mystical ferry crossings, giant mosquitos, shifters, lake monsters, aliens, super heroes, and icons of the past.Come drive vast distances, drink coffee at Tims, laugh at the Leafs, and celebrate the joys of new Canadians.This collection of new Canadian tall tales is sometimes nostalgic, often funny, and occasionally spooky. Improbable, but not quite impossible, these stories stretch the truth to reveal what makes Canada delightfully unforgettable from coast to coast.Come celebrate Canada with authors Ace Baker, Lisa Baker, Antoinette Bekker, Shawn L. Bird, Sandra Bunting, Lenore Butcher, Deborah Dimshaw, J. L. G. Dufort, Jenna Greene, Emily Groot, Anita Joldersma, Jennifer Korpela, Shirlee Smith Matheson, Murgatroyd Monaghan, Lee F. Patrick, Mary Tortosa, Sheila Webster, and Janet Whitehead.

Courtyards are among the most versatile elements of architectural design. With their wide range of sizes and shapes, they are integral components of every conceivable type of constructional project. Some are reserved for private use while others serve the general public. Their main function consists of structuring a building and providing illumination and ventilation to dense spatial depths. Beyond that, they provide a defined and protected outdoor space that in itself is part of the architectural or landscape design. Based on selected case studies, this volume presents the design diversity of courtyards, focusing in particular on their expedient multifaceted use.

Since the London “Metropolitan Railway” was opened in 1863 the subway has become a symbol of urban life. Tun - nel systems are the lifelines of the big cities, transporting millions of passengers every day. The success story con - tinues to this day, with existing networks being continu - ally expanded and completely new systems being planned and built especially in the Asia and the Arabian world. Beginning with Hector Guimard’s Jugendstil entrances for the Métro in Paris, the design quality of the stations has always been an important aspect. With design, light - ing, furnishings and frequently with artistic interventions, the underground complexes made of tracks, platforms and accesses have become the subject of great spatial creations. This volume provides an overview of the highly interesting and manifold current trends in underground construction around the world.