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The privatization of everything : how the plunder of public goods transformed America and how we can fight back / by Cohen, Donald(Public interest advocate),author.; Mikaelian, Allen,author.(CARDINAL)540505;

Includes bibliographical references and index."America's leading defender of the public interest and a bestselling historian show us how to prevent the private takeover of our cherished public resources"--Part I. Understanding privatization. Public goods for the common good -- The roots and reasons of privatization: A very brief history -- Part II. Public goods for life: the dangers of privatizing public health, water, and food safety. Privatizing public health makes us sick: an epidemic of market failures -- "They just have to pay": privatizing the public's water supply -- The stuff of life: reclaiming public water -- Part III. The public gets us there: transportation, communication, and economies that work for all. Economic destiny and the pitfalls of the public-private partnership -- Toll roads at America's crossroads -- Who owns the journey? recentering the public -- Part IV. Privatization's slow coup: the undermining of democracy and justice. When the contract is king: how privatization trumps democracy -- Democracy in darkness: privatization's shadow over transparency -- Skin in the game: environmental and planning policy in privatization's grip -- Freedom has a price: privatization's assault on the justice system -- Part V. Every last dime: shredding the social safety net, generating inequality. Teaching them a lesson: privatization versus the poor -- Privatized Medicaid and the business of denying care -- What's in it for Wall Street: public assistance in the hands of big finance -- Privatizing pays us less -- Part VI. Things in common: privatization and the erosion of community. Public places: parks, presidents, and privatization -- School choice and resegregation -- Public libraries and apple pie -- Communities take care: how Social Secutity defines us -- Part VII. Privatization doesn't want you to know: the corruption of public education. School choice and competition: when creative destruction is just destruction -- Higher education: who fills the void? -- Part VIII. "The cash just pours out": the privatization of public science and research. Academic publishing: how to pay for knowledge three times over -- They even want to own the weather -- Drug prices and the pirates of the patent system -- Part IX. Becoming pro-public.As people reach for social justice and better lives, they create public goods-- free education, public health, open parks, clean water, and many others-- that must be kept out of the market. When private interests take over, they strip public goods of their power to lift people up, creating instead a tool to diminish democracy, further inequality, and separate us from each other. Cohen and Mikaelian chronicle the efforts to turn our public goods into private profit centers. They show how privatization has touched every aspect of our lives, from water and trash collection to the justice system and the military-- and how citizens can, and are, wresting back what is ours. -- adapted from jacket

Subjects: Informational works.; Contracting out; Privatization; Public goods.; Social justice;

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Fundamentals of government information : mining, finding, evaluating, and using government resources / by Forte, Eric J.,1967-author.(CARDINAL)783302; Hartnett, Cassandra J.,1964-author.(CARDINAL)783301; Sevetson, Andrea,author.(CARDINAL)312143;

Includes bibliographical references and index.13. Scientific and technical information / Kathryn Tallman -- Open government initiatives and scientific and technical information -- Access to scientific and technical information -- Standards -- Patents -- 14. Environment and energy information / Jesse Silva and Lucia Orlando -- Energy information sources -- Brief history of the Department of Energy (DOE) -- Energy.gov -- Statistics -- Renewable energy / energy efficiency / consumer information -- Environmental information sources -- EPA and NOAA -- Weather, climate, and climate change -- Public lands -- Recreation -- 15. Business, economic, and consumer information / Jessica Jerrit and Eric Forte -- Types of business and economic information -- Economic indicators -- Business and industry data -- Market research -- Labor -- Support for business -- Laws and regulations -- Support for consumers -- Exports and international and foreign business information -- State and local business and economic information -- 16. Census / Eric Forte, Kelly Smith, and Annelise Sklar -- The census in the Constitution -- Census privacy -- Conducting the census -- Census content -- Statistical sampling -- Census controversies -- Census geography -- Census publications -- 17. Patents, trademarks, and intellectual property / Martin Wallace -- Granted patents and pending patent applications -- Patent families -- Trademark registration certificates and applications -- 18. Historical and archival information / Cassandra Hartnett -- Archives, museums, libraries : distinctions are fading -- Historical biographical information -- Genealogy -- Directories -- Requesting government records using FOIA and the Privacy Act -- More FOIA agencies, projects, and products.6. Regulations / Cassandra Hartnett -- Unified Regulatory Agenda and Reginfo.gov -- The regulatory process -- The Federal Register and Regulations.gov -- The Code of Federal Regulations -- e-CFR -- The List of CFR Sections Affected, or LSA -- E-rulemaking : the perennial hope for efficiency and transparency -- Exploring agency websites for regulatory content -- State and local codes -- Recommended sources of additional information -- Regulatory awareness projects -- 7. Case law and the Judicial Branch / Peggy Roebuck Jarrett -- The court system -- Publication of opinions -- Print reporters -- Case citations -- Elements of a case -- Updating -- Finding case law -- Free Case Law Online -- USCOURTS on FDsys -- The United States Supreme Court online -- Finding case law by subject -- Briefs, oral arguments, and PACER -- Statistics, sentencing and more -- 8. The President / Andrea Sevetson -- Presidential documents -- Public papers and speeches -- Executively controlled documents -- Official papers-- Personal papers -- Controversies -- Ownership of presidential documents -- (Weekly) Compilation of presidential documents -- Immigration -- Presidential libraries -- Sources for speeches and publications from the Executive Office -- State of the Union, Inaugural Address, vetoes, and more -- Treaties --Preface / Cassandra Hartnett and Andrea Sevetson -- pt. I. Overview of key government information resources -- 1. The people's information / Eric Forte -- Issues in government information -- History of government information -- Depository libraries and 20th-century government information before the Web -- State depository libraries and international government information -- Classification of government documents -- Government information in the Web era -- 2, How to think like a government documents librarian / Andrea Sevetson -- Reference interview strategies -- Research strategies -- Search engines -- Catalogs and collections -- Agency websites and publication lists -- Depository library programs -- Other help -- Citation and style manuals -- 3. Congressional publications / Cassandra Hartnett -- Congress and its structure -- Legislative process and publications -- Bills and resolutions -- Records of committee meetings : hearings -- Research reports -- Committee reports -- The US Congressional Serial Set : reports, documents, etc. -- The Congressional Record -- C-SPAN and video proceedings -- Calendars, journals, and statistics -- Guides and indexes -- 4. Introduction to law / Eric Forte and Peggy Roebuck Jarrett -- The kinds of law -- Law of states and other jurisdictions -- Primary versus secondary legal resources -- Law libraries -- 5. Public laws and the U.S. code / Peggy Roebuck Jarrett -- Public laws -- Compilation of statutory law : United States statutes at large -- Codification of statutory law : The United States Code -- State laws and codes -- Digital authentication --pt. II. Government information in focus -- 9. The Executive Branch / Cassandra Hartnett -- Publications of Executive Branch agencies -- How to find Executive Branch documents -- CIS Index to U.s. Executive Branch documents and other resources -- Spotlight on selected federal agencies and departments -- Executive Office of the President, OMB, and the budget -- Commerce Department -- Defense Department -- State Department -- Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) and the Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) -- 10. Statistical information / Amy West and Eric Forte -- Who collects data? -- How statistics are gathered -- How statistical data is compiled : microdata -- Statistical programs of the United States Government -- The 13 primary statistical agencies -- Bureau of Justice Statistics -- Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Bureau of Transportation Statistics -- Census Bureau -- Economic Research Service -- National Agricultural Statistic Service -- Bureau of Economic Analysis -- Energy Information Administration -- National Center for Education Statistics -- National Center for Health Statistics -- Internal Revenue Service -- Office of Research, Evaluation and Statistics -- National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics -- Recommended strategies for finding US Government statistical information -- 11. Health information / Ann Glusker -- The National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine : centuries of progress -- Where does health information come from? -- Federal resources and organizations -- State, local tribal, and international resources -- Indicator websites and additional sources -- A word on consumer health and health literacy -- Health information case study : The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- 12. Education information / Susan Edwards -- Government involvement in education -- State sources -- Federal collection and dissemination of information -- Congress and higher education -- The Supreme Court and education -- Federal education legislation -- Education resources -- ED.gov -- ERIC -- Statistics -- Statistical sources -- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- Digest of Education Statistics -- American FactFinder -- Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates (EDGE) -- Public School system finances -- National Assessment of Educational Progress -- State Education Date Profiles -- Common Core of Data (CCD) -- State Contacts and Information -- IPEDS : Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System -- Historical Statistics -- Emerging trends in education research -- Open Access --"Government data and resources are uniquely useful to researchers and other library users. But without a road map, sifting through the sheer quantity of information to find the right answers is foolhardy. The first edition of this text is well established as an essential navigational tool for both LIS students and professionals; now this newly revised, peer-reviewed update is even more attuned to new sources and types of government information and how best to locate them. Unmatched in its scope, this book covers such key topics as the history of government information, from its colorful beginnings to the era of Wikileaks, Edward Snowden, and data breaches; how to think like a government documents librarian in order to find information efficiently, plus other research tips; all types of law resources and information, including public laws and the U.S. Code, Case Law and the judicial branch, and regulations; Congressional literature, from bills and committee hearings to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set; patents, trademarks, and intellectual property; census data, educational information, and other statistical resources; health information, with an in-depth look at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the trend toward and impact of online medical records; and science, environmental, and energy resources from agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Exercises throughout the text support instruction, while the approachable and well-organized style make it ideal for day-to-day reference use"--

Subjects: Bibliographies.; Government information; Government publications; Electronic government information; Libraries; Government publications;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Transparent : love, family, and living the T with transgender teenagers / by Beam, Cris.(CARDINAL)479230;

MARCIVE 5/02/11Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-320).School -- Eduardo/Geri/Christina -- Mothers -- Arriving -- Body -- Boyfriends -- Lockdown -- Skidmarks -- Violence -- Change -- Commencement.A Los Angeles transgender school volunteer traces her work with four students whose otherwise typical teen experiences were uniquely shaped by their circumstances, in an account that describes their efforts to resolve identity challenges.Lambda Literary Award, 2008

Subjects: Biographies.; Transgender youth; Transgender youth; Transgender youth; Gender nonconformity; Gender-nonconforming children; Transsexual youth; Transsexualism; Transgender youth.; Transsexualism.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4

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50 fantastic things to do with preschoolers / by Featherstone, Sally.(CARDINAL)806188; Featherstone, Phill.(CARDINAL)806187;

Stretchy, scrunchy : fun with wrists and ankles -- Index.Introduction -- Bedtime Teddy! : practicing routines -- Mine and yours : naming and recognizing objects -- Stamp and clap : wrist bells -- Bare feet : textures and feet -- Fingers and thumbs : finger painting -- Pat-a-cake : making pastry -- Color spray : using hand sprays -- Through the tunnel : enjoying play tunnels and tents -- Stickers and stars : fun with fingers -- Transparent colors : a color-changing treasure basket -- Veggies and dips : snack time choices -- My baby : baby doll play -- Just like me : an action game -- Everything in its place : clearing up -- Snip snap : early cutting -- Rocking Teddy : a rocking snuggle song -- Little peas : popping and placing -- Let's eat : making a simple snack -- Making faces : a book of expressions -- Fetch it for me : under a blanket -- My bath crayons : more mark making -- Can you find? : animal sounds -- Fingers and thumbs : mark making in shaving foam -- Snap, crackle, pop : making sounds with feet and hands -- A basket of markers : exploring colors -- Get the big picture : make a really big picture -- Falling feathers : clap and catch -- Wet and dry : sand play -- Bouncing balls : fun with elastic -- Up and down stairs : climbing and looking -- The hat dance : a stopping and starting game -- Spongy feet : squidgy feelings -- I wonder? : collections in a feely bag -- My turn, your turn : -a turn taking game -- Who am i? : simple dressing up with a mirror -- Touch your nose : -learning body parts -- After you! : taking turns and sharing -- Sticker fun : following instructions -- Bubble and blow-fun with bubbles -- Noodle heads : playing with textures -- Poking, poking : finger play with dough -- Giant feet! : getting an idea of size -- Sort it out : sorting natural objects -- Who is that? : recognizing faces -- Splatters and dots : early painting -- Up in the air : tossing ted in a blanket -- Lost! : caring for a lost toy -- Jelly on the plate : play with familiar substances -- Inside! : make a den --

Subjects: Child development.; Children's plays.; Education, Preschool; Education, Preschool;

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Artist's watercolor techniques / by Henderson, Dawn,editor.; DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)317714;

Includes index.The basics -- Techniques. Introduction ; Beginner techniques ; Intermediate techniques ; Advanced techniques -- Subjects. Introduction ; Subjects introduction ; Landscapes and townscapes ; Patterns, still lifes, and flowers ; Portraits, figures, and animals.Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color mixes, this book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolor technique--from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter--from landscapes to botanical illustration, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction--which examines the practical considerations of each topic and showcases numerous different approaches to try, with tutorials on achieving particular effects.

Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Matériel d'éducation et de formation.; Watercolor painting; Watercolor painting.; Transparent watercolor painting.;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6

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Chinese medicine and healing : an illustrated history / by Hinrichs, TJ.(CARDINAL)469387; Barnes, Linda L.(CARDINAL)368156;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-433) and index.

Subjects: Medicine, Chinese.; Medicine, Chinese; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Spiritual healing;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Unaccountable : what hospitals won't tell you and how transparency can revolutionize health care / by Makary, Marty.(CARDINAL)400397;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-234) and index.Some random doctor. Dr. Hodad and the raptor ; Danger zones ; The New York experiment ; The supersurgeon and the Shah ; "How I like to do it" ; Navigating the system ; Tap the power of patient outcomes -- The Wild West. Impaired physicians ; Medical mistakes ; Ask before you give ; Eat what you kill ; The all-American robot -- Transparency time. Drivers of culture ; Healthonomics ; Candid cameras ; A new generation for honest medicine ; What accountability looks like."Dr. Marty Makary is co-developer of the life-saving checklist outlined in Atul Gawande's bestselling The Checklist Manifesto. As a busy surgeon who has worked in many of the best hospitals in the nation, he can testify to the amazing power of modern medicine to cure. But he's also been a witness to a medical culture that routinely leaves surgical sponges inside patients, amputates the wrong limbs, and overdoses children because of sloppy handwriting. Over the last ten years, neither error rates nor costs have come down, despite scientific progress and efforts to curb expenses. Why?To patients, the healthcare system is a black box. Doctors and hospitals are unaccountable, and the lack of transparency leaves both bad doctors and systemic flaws unchecked. Patients need to know more of what healthcare workers know, so they can make informed choices. Accountability in healthcare would expose dangerous doctors, reward good performance, and force positive change nationally, using the power of the free market. Unaccountable is a powerful, no-nonsense, non-partisan diagnosis for healing our hospitals and reforming our broken healthcare system"--

Subjects: Medical personnel and patient.; Patient education.; Health facilities; Medical errors.; Medical care; Medical care.;

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Watercolor / by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.(CARDINAL)349878; Parramón Ediciones.Editorial Team.(CARDINAL)319490;

Subjects: Watercolor painting;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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The mental cost of entrepreneurship volume II: Overcoming adversity to manifest your vision by Jefferson, Shanna A. Author; Jefferson, Shanna A. Author;

Collaboratively written by Annette J. Morris, Jessica S. Jefferson, Brent Johnson, LeKeshia Lynch, Marvin McQueen II, Demarcus Holloway, Alicia Williams, Nyesha Robinson, and Shanna A. Jefferson; this anthology provides profound insight into the life of entrepreneurs.If you are an entrepreneur ready to create harmony in life and business through personal development, mental wellness, and sustainable business practices; then this book is for you!The Mental Cost of Entrepreneurship was coined by Award-Winning Psychotherapist, Business Coach, and Entrepreneur Shanna A. Jefferson to raise awareness of the importance of mental health for entrepreneurs and challenging them to take a holistic approach to entrepreneurship. According to a research study conducted by the University of California-Berkeley, nearly 72% of entrepreneurs reported mental health concerns. If left unaddressed, these concerns can have adverse implications on entrepreneurial well-being as well as business sustainability.Through transparency and practical advice, the trailblazing authors in Volume II of The Mental Cost of Entrepreneurship share their respective heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity in life and business to manifest a vision greater than themselves. The authors are from all walks of life but share many commonalities building businesses from the ground up. A single mother being rushed to the ER and later experiencing life without penny pinching. A former Educator turned successful multi-six figure full-time entrepreneur. A black male born in an impoverished community experiencing poverty and racism first-hand. The stories will inspire, encourage, and motivate you on your entrepreneurial journey.

Subjects: Entrepreneurship; Mental Health; Personal Development;

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Big pharma and drug pricing / by Schauer, Pete,editor.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Why are prescription drugs so expensive? -- The truth behind the high costs of prescription drugs / Julie Appleby -- Higher education plays an important role in the pharma industry / Annie Waldman -- There's no immediate cure for high drug prices / Consumer Reports -- The real reason it takes so long to bring generics to market / Zachary Brennan -- There may be legitimate reasons why your drugs are so high / Michael Rosenblatt -- Why don't insurance companies cover all prescription drugs? -- Government-protected monopolies drive drug prices higher / Sydney Lupkin -- Your prescription meds may not be covered next year / Alison Kodjak -- Lowering drug prices may mean switching medications / Alison Kodjak -- Employers have the power to cut drug prices / Robert Galvin, MD, Roger Longman -- "Medically necessary" drugs are increasing prices / Marcelle Arak and Sheila Tschinkel.What are the ethics behind charging astronomical prices for prescription drugs? -- The ethics of pharmaceutical benefit management are blurry / Stephan L. Burton, Lauren Randel, Karen Titlow, and Ezekiel J. Emanuel -- Americans spend more on prescriptions than most other countries / Steve Morgan and Jae Kennedy -- Demand makes your drug prices higher / AARP Bulletin -- Medicare Part D has its own agenda / James Ridgeway -- Prescription demand is why Americans pay so much for drugs / Valerie Paris -- Will we see legislative changes to the way drugs are priced? -- There's an unbalanced relationship between big pharma and politicians / Mike Ludwig -- Transparency bills are the key to lowering drug prices / Michael Ollove -- Government policy promotes high drug prices / Alfred Engelberg -- It's time to rein in exorbitant pharmaceutical prices / Rafi Mohammed -- The government doesn't deserve the blame for high drug prices / David Blumenthal, M.D. and David Squires -- Pharma companies game the system to keep drugs expensive / Erin Fox.Grade 9 to 12.

Subjects: Young adult literature.; Drugs; Prescription pricing; Pharmaceutical industry; Drugs; Medication.;

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