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Change in arctic populations has not been a sudden phenomenon, but rather a gradual process that has occurred over a number of generations. In this longitudinal case study, McElroy introduces readers to four Baffin Island communities in the eastern Canadian Arctic and focuses on the challenges and hardships they face in transition from hunting-gathering lifestyles to wage employment and political participation in towns. Through long-term fieldwork, historical material, and life histories collected from elders, Nunavut Generations richly illustrates political and ecological change alongside native stability and self-determination.

In 1949 construction of the planned town of Nowa Huta began on the outskirts of Kraków, Poland. Its centerpiece, the Lenin Steelworks, promised a secure future for workers and their families. By the 1980s, however, the rise of the Solidarity movement and the ensuing shock therapy program of the early 1990s rapidly transitioned the country from socialism to a market-based economy, and Nowa Huta fell on hard times. Kinga Pozniak shows how the remarkable political, economic, and social upheavals since the end of the Second World War have profoundly shaped the historical memory of these events in the minds of the people who lived through them. Through extensive interviews, she finds three distinct, generationally based framings of the past. Those who built the town recall the might of local industry and plentiful jobs. The following generation experienced the uprisings of the 1980s and remembers the repression and dysfunction of the socialist system and their resistance to it. Today’s generation has no direct experience with either socialism or Solidarity, yet as residents of Nowa Huta they suffer the stigma of lower-class stereotyping and marginalization from other Poles. Pozniak examines the factors that lead to the rewriting of history and the formation of memory, and the use of history to sustain current political and economic agendas. She finds that despite attempts to create a single, hegemonic vision of the past and a path for the future, these discourses are always contested―a dynamic that, for the residents of Nowa Huta, allows them to adapt as their personal experience tells them.

Village MothersThree Generations of Change in Russia and TatariaDavid L. RanselThree generations of Russian and Tatar women speak out about how they coped with marriage, abortion, birthing, and child rearing over the course of the 20th century.As much of this study is based on oral histories from a spread of villages across central European Russia it provides fascinating insights into shifts in women’s perceptions and behaviors spanning much of the twentieth century. It is the scope of these personal histories and the detail they have generated which make this book particularly impressive.... a very accessible and colorful text." ―Susan BridgerVillage Mothers describes the reception of modern medical ideas and practices by three generations of Russian and Tatar village women in the 20th century. It first traces the entry of Western medical discourse on reproduction into Russia and its extension to the countryside during the Soviet period. Using the village mothers’ own words, as captured in 100 oral interviews collected by the author and his collaborators in the early 1990s, David L. Ransel shows how the women mediated the inherited beliefs of their families and communities, the claims of the state to control reproduction, and their personal desires for a better life. The interviews tell of willing acceptance of some changes and selective acceptance of or outright resistance to others. The women interviewed were subject to powerful forces beyond their control, ranging from patriarchal tyranny to civil war governmental coercion and violence, famine, and world war. Their testimonies, however, reveal the strategies by which they maintained a measure of personal control and choice that enabled them to build a sense of independence, endure hardship, and give meaning to their lives. These personal histories and the detailed information they convey about everyday life in rural Soviet communities provide an important and fascinating portrait

"Woodman and Wyn have produced a text that offers conceptual clarity and real depth on debates in youth studies.  The authors skilfully guide us through the main sociological theories on young people and furnish us with sophisticated critiques from which to rethink youth and generation in the contemporary moment." - Professor Anoop Nayak, Newcastle University The promise of youth studies is not in simply showing that class, gender and race continue to influence life chances, but to show how they shape young lives today. Dan Woodman and Johanna Wyn argue that understanding new forms of inequality in a context of increasing social change is a central challenge for youth researchers. Youth and Generation sets an agenda for youth studies building on the concepts of ‘social generation’ and ‘individualisation’ to suggest a framework for thinking about change and inequality in young lives in the emerging Asian Century.

The Wall Street Journal: "Engrossing...[Dychtwald]writes with an infectious energy."The Washington Post: "Enlightening...we learn that Chinese millennials, unlike their jaded American counterparts, are still dreamers and strivers, and have faith that they can achieve their dreams." Christian Science Monitor: "Fascinating... a remarkably revealing portrait of China's youngest generations."Randall Stross, author of Bulls in the China Shop and Other Sino-American Business Encounters: "A rarity among books about China: Young China is a fun read." Elizabeth Economy, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations: "An engaging read for anyone looking for an introduction to contemporary Chinese culture and society."The author, in his twenties, who is fluent in Chinese, examines the future of China through the lens of the Jiu Ling Hou―the generation born after 1990.A close up look at the Chinese generation born after 1990 exploring through personal encounters how young Chinese feel about everything from money and sex, to their government, the West, and China’s shifting role in the world--not to mention their love affair with food, karaoke, and travel. Set primarily in the Eastern 2nd tier city of Suzhou and the budding Western metropolis of Chengdu, the book charts the touchstone issues this young generation faces. From single-child pressure, to test taking madness and the frenzy to buy an apartment as a prerequisite to marriage, from one-night-stands to an evolving understanding of family, Young China offers a fascinating portrait of the generation who will define what it means to be Chinese in the modern era. Zak Dychtwald was twenty when he first landed in China. He spent years deeply immersed in the culture, learning the language and hanging out with his peers, in apartment shares and hostels, on long train rides and over endless restaurant meals.

One of Scotland's finest singing exports has re-recorded and brought up-to-date many of the standards in his repertoire, previously only available on cassette or LP. Produced and played on by Rich Brotherton of the Robert Earl Keen band, this is as fine a selection of Scots songs, old and new, as you'll find...all sung by a man with a voice 'as smooth and satisfying as a good single malt.' Accompanying musicians include Rich Brotherton, Brian McNeill, E.J.Jones, Cathie Ryan and Joel Guzman. Ed M

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There have been two critical leadership approaches. First Generation Leadership (command and control) was the dominant model until the 1940s. Second Generation Leadership (compliance coupled with rewards and punishments) is still dominant today. This approach is being rejected by 'Generation Y ', threatening the longevity of traditional organisations. In Third Generation Leadership and the Locus of Control, Douglas Long acknowledges the need for a leadership approach that elicits engagement, commitment, and enhanced personal, group, and organisational accountability. This is Third Generation Leadership. At its core lies the issue of where we centre our brain's locus of control and how this impacts on our understanding of and approach to leadership. With examples from everyday situations, underpinned by research, this book is about understanding and applying aspects of neuroscience critical for tomorrow's world. It provides a framework for addressing problems through insights into how the way we use our brains affects values, worldviews and behaviours. The author introduces the concept of 'red zone - blue zone' to explain the differences between a brain controlled by its stem-limbic areas (red zone) and the limbic-cortical cortex areas (blue zone). This becomes a short hand for describing and applying knowledge from neuroscience to encourage practitioners in leadership and management roles to achieve desired outcomes through becoming acquainted with different areas of their brain. Anyone grappling with what is required to deal with Generation Y people in a networked and mobile age will welcome this introduction to the world of third generation leadership.

Creating Change Through Family Philanthropy explains how privilege works in our society, and how young people can use it to better society. Based on the authors’ experiences with Resource Generation, a national nonprofit working with wealthy young progressives, the book makes the case for addressing urgent social and economic needs financially. It frames controversial topics from power dynamics to grants payout in an accessible way, offering next-generation readers the tools they need to transform their funds. Drawing on over 40 interviews, this is an essential guide for both young philanthropists and anyone working with wealthy families interested in ethical giving.

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Entering Into the Promise will give readers a strategic view of the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and 1-2 Samuel and will show how the Lord faithfully brought His people into the Promised Land and into all His promises for them. Readers will discover how God shows faithfulness to each follower of Christ who trusts and obeys Him that He will bring us into the promises He has for our lives. The What the Bible Is All About Study Guides for small group and individual study give readers the big picture of God’s plan of the ages laid out from Genesis to Revelation and show how Jesus is revealed on every page of Scripture. Through 12 sessions of study, they offer trustworthy, proven biblical content, including background commentary, lesson aims for groups, leader’s guide and tips, and much more.

The newly improved 2nd generation Ozeri WeightMaster (440 lbs / 200 kg) Bath Scale with BMI, BMR and 50 gram Weight Change Detection was designed and engineered in the USA to provide a comprehensive yet simple weight management solution. Featuring Auto Recognition Technology for up to 5 unique users, the Ozeri WeightMaster weighs up to 440 lbs to the nearest 50 grams (0.1 lbs / 0.05 kg) - a 100% improvement from the first generation. The new WeightMaster now displays both your BMI (Body Mass Index) - a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight, and your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) - a measurement that indicates the amount of calories you need while at rest to maintain your current weight. Embedded with Ozeri's innovative Weight Change Detection, the WeightMaster displays your "net weight change" from your last weigh-in, the average of your last 3 weigh-ins, and last 7 weigh-ins. For users who would rather just focus on their weight trend, the WeightMaster features Color Alert Technology, which simply displays your weight change in a GREEN illumination for weight loss and RED for weight gain, providing visual feedback. Precision engineered and durably made, WeightMaster auto-calibrates with StepOn technology and auto-powers off to preserve battery life. The Ozeri WeightMaster is made out of impact-resistant tempered glass and equipped with non-slip scratch-resistant feet. Ships with 3 AAA batteries and is backed by Ozeri's 100% Hassle-Free Satisfaction Guarantee. Color: Black.

A study of geometric forms created as a combination of a cylindrical bar captured by a triangular back plate. The Loring sconces take advantage of advances in LED technology to evenly light their tubular glass shades with no openings needed to change a bulb. As such, these sculptural lights are a seamless intersection of geometric forms -modern in expression yet versatile in application. Size: small.

A study of geometric forms created as a combination of a cylindrical bar captured by a triangular back plate. The Loring sconces take advantage of advances in LED technology to evenly light their tubular glass shades with no openings needed to change a bulb. As such, these sculptural lights are a seamless intersection of geometric forms -modern in expression yet versatile in application. Size: small.

A study of geometric forms created as a combination of a cylindrical bar captured by a triangular back plate. The Loring sconces take advantage of advances in LED technology to evenly light their tubular glass shades with no openings needed to change a bulb. As such, these sculptural lights are a seamless intersection of geometric forms -modern in expression yet versatile in application. Size: large.

A study of geometric forms created as a combination of a cylindrical bar captured by a triangular back plate. The Loring sconces take advantage of advances in LED technology to evenly light their tubular glass shades with no openings needed to change a bulb. As such, these sculptural lights are a seamless intersection of geometric forms -modern in expression yet versatile in application. Size: medium.