scholarly journals Alison's Asthma by W. J. Hall

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline C. Crichton
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Asthma Diagnosis ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Normal Airway ◽  
The Common ◽  
The One ◽  
The Masses

Hall, Wendy J. Alison's Asthma. Mediwonderland, 2018. Part of the Mediwonderland series of works by author Wendy J. Hall, Alison’s Asthma tackles the common inflammatory disease, asthma.  Beginning with listing some of the symptoms of asthma, as faced by the protagonist Alison, the book details the tests required in the process of asthma diagnosis, as well as the available treatments.  Focusing also on positive aspects of the journey, such as Alison’s opportunity to choose a style of medical alert bracelet, as well her continued ability to run and play with her friends, Alison’s story comforts and informs readers who may be facing similar circumstances. The telling of Alison’s story is aided by the brightly coloured drawings, which accompany each page of text. Although these illustrations are simple, they establish flow within the text from one page to the next. These illustrations are also educational, such as the one comparing a normal airway to an asthmatic one.  Highly educational and written in accessible language, this book is intended to educate the masses, and breaks down a medical journey faced by many into simple, undaunting steps. However, because of its educational intent, the book tends to be less engaging. While Alison’s journey is realistic, it lacks the details required to engage the audience, instead presenting facts. With that being said, Alison’s Asthma is a perfect read for young children, who, with the help of an adult, will learn the ins and outs of the medical world.  Therefore, Alison’s Asthma is a worthwhile read, which will leave its audience comforted and informed! Recommended: 3 out of 4 stars     Reviewer: Madeline C. Crichton Madeline Crichton is a University of Alberta undergraduate student with a lifelong passion for reading. When she is not preoccupied with her studies, Madeline is busy volunteering in a variety of roles in her community.

scholarly journals I'm Sad by M.I. Black and D.R. Ohi

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Borle
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Ice Cream ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Young Readers ◽  
The One ◽  
Whipped Cream

Black, Michael I, and Debbie R. Ohi. I'm Sad. Simon & Shuster Books for Young Readers, 2018. This book is about a sad flamingo and his friends, a girl and a potato, who try to cheer him up. This absurd collection of characters talk about whether or not flamingo will always feel sad and what makes them feel less sad. Much of the dialog is silly.  When the potato says that he knows what cheers him up, the picture is of a happy potato and the word “DIRT!!!” in giant letters.  Coming after a discussion of ice cream as a “cheer me up”, “dirt” is unexpected and funny. At the end of the book the flamingo asks, “Will you still like me if I’m sad again tomorrow?” The potato responds with an almost nasty, “I don’t even like you now.”  This response is meant as a joke and the next two pages show uproarious laughter.  However, young children may not understand that it is not usually an appropriate response and some people would find it hurtful.   Debi Ridpath Ohi’s simple illustrations do a good job of presenting expressions and emotions. There are often broken black lines around the images, which, strangely, make the characters, particularly the flamingo, look like they are constantly trembling. Apart from that, the images are fun. The most amusing is the one showing the potato as a fourth scoop of ice cream on a cone, with whipped cream and a cherry on top.  This book might give a sad young child a few moments of laughter and in the end delivers the message that it’s OK to feel a little bit sad. With these two thoughts in mind, this book is recommended for libraries for young children: daycares, schools, and public libraries.   Recommended:  3 out of 4 starsReviewer:  Sean Borle Sean Borle is a University of Alberta undergraduate student who is an advocate for child health and safety.

Ceteris Paribus—The Danger of the Increment

Philosophy ◽  
1941 ◽  
Vol 16 (62) ◽  
pp. 151-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lord Stamp
Keyword(s):  
Ceteris Paribus ◽  
Rational Mind ◽  
The Common ◽  
Freedom Of Thought ◽  
Common Man ◽  
The Many ◽  
The One ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Masses

The final persistence of democracy depends upon whether its right decisions outweigh the wrong ones in number and value, though conceivably one really bad decision might ruin the structure built on all the right ones. It is passing from the stage where a few reasoning leaders govern the masses through their emotions, to the next perilous stage in which every man's thoughts matter. Right decisions depend upon access to relevant facts and doing the right thinking about them. It is of the essence of Nazi philosophy that general liberty of thought is self-destructive, the common man not being rational; it is of the essence of Nazi practice to flatter the many by the pretence that their thinking does matter, but to control and modify the whole supply of factual material upon which they must reason. One declared to me once that he favoured freedom of thought and was not afraid of it, for if he was allowed to supply the “facts” any ordinary rational mind could come to only one conclusion, viz. the one he intended. And in the process the ordinary man might remain proud of his reasoning power, so long as he could be sheltered from seeing the falsity of his conclusions. Control of facts must be perpetual, and cats must never be allowed to get out of bags. But in a democracy, where facts are all born free (and much too equal), it is the thinking about them that really matters.

Tevul Yom and the Red Heifer: Pharisaic and Sadducean Halakah

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-273
Author(s):  
Hannan Birenboim
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Common People ◽  
The Common ◽  
The One ◽  
The Masses

AbstractBoth the Qumran scrolls and the rabbinic sources teach of a controversy between the Pharisees, on the one hand, and the Sadducees and the Qumran sect, on the other, concerning the standing of the red heifer: The Sadducees, considering the red heifer as a sacrifice, held that a tevul yom was not permitted to deal with the heifer, whereas the Pharisees, not considering the red heifer as a sacrifice, held that a tevul yom was permitted to deal with it. This controversy derived from the Pharisees' desire to enable the common people to participate as much as possible in divine worship: by not considering the red heifer as a sacrifice, they made it possible for the masses to participate in the preparation of the ashes and even to sprinkle it upon the impure; this was opposed by the Sadducees and the Qumran sectarians.

scholarly journals Bears in a Band by S. Parenteau

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Borle
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Picture Book ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Brown Bear ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Musical Activities

Parenteau, Shirley.  Bears in a Band.  Candlewick Press, 2016.This is a great little book.  Children will love the rhymes, which tell the story of four brightly coloured teddy bears, who pick up instruments and begin to play.  They make a joyful noise that eventually wakes “Big Brown Bear." Instead of being angry, Big Bear joins as a conductor and the music becomes even better.There are two music messages in this book.  First, parents should celebrate their children’s musical activities and accept that there will be noise.  Second, everyone should attempt to find the music in themselves, and share that with everyone.The text is simple.  Young children will quickly memorize it.  “The bears all play a noisy song/They don’t care if the notes are wrong." The images are happy, uplifting and full of warm fuzzies. This would be a good bedtime picture book for young children.   I highly recommend this book for libraries. Highly recommended:  4 stars out of 4 Reviewer:  Sean BorleSean Borle is a University of Alberta undergraduate student who is an advocate for child health and safety.

scholarly journals Dentists and What They Do by L. Slegers

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline C. Crichton
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Older Children ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Mask Making

Slegers, Liesbet. Dentists and What They Do. Clavis Publishing Inc., 2017. Intended to be read by parents with their toddlers, Dentists and What They Do is a fun, highly informative guide to a first visit to the dentist's office. Brightly-coloured images and diagrams occupy portions of every page of the story. These minimalist drawings are annotated with rhythmic phrases such as “shine, shine” for a mirror or “how funny!” for a dentist’s mask, making the book entertaining to read. Whereas the text of the story itself is small, the images are labelled in a larger font, and are therefore intended to be read by young children, introducing a variety of vocabulary. Further, Slegers accommodates for any fears that young children may have before their first visit to the dentist by demonstrating ways in which medical professionals act to entertain and accommodate children. For example, the dentist checks the teeth of a stuffed animal.  Overall, Dentist’s and What They Do is delightful, easy to read, and likely to be enjoyed even by older children because of its engaging format. In its demystification of the first trips to the dentist, the book is an excellent way to introduce normal checkups and appointments to young children and is effective in making the process entertaining.   Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4Reviewer: Madeline C. Crichton Madeline Crichton is a University of Alberta undergraduate student with a lifelong passion for reading. When she is not preoccupied with her studies, Madeline is busy volunteering in a variety of roles in her community.

scholarly journals My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story) by B. E. Cortez

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline C. Crichton
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
True Story ◽  
Young Readers ◽  
Living Organ Donation ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Right

Cortez, Brenda E. My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story). Donate Life, 2015. Based on the true story of author Brenda E. Cortez’s kidney transplant, My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story) describes the process of donating a kidney and offers encouragement for others to take steps and donate. In targeting her book at young readers, those who are just beginning to read independently, Cortez offers an educational overview of the process in the hopes of normalizing lifesaving procedures such as living organ donation. From reassuring her children, to explaining in detail why donating a kidney is the right choice, to the process of surgery, recovery, and returning home, My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story) offers a realistic look at the many stages of this procedure. Aimed at audiences who are skilled and capable of reading independently, My Mom is Having Surgery is written in paragraph format with a medium sized font. By following the mother's surgery through the eyes of her daughter, the book engages with children and shows them how to be both encouraging and how to cope with the difficulties faced by a parent undergoing this procedure. Each page of the book is accompanied by colour images which represent the activities described in the text. These images are aesthetically pleasing and would help solidify the message of the book for young readers. As a tool designed to change attitudes in an engaging way, this book is a must read for young children.    Highly Recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Madeline C. Crichton Madeline Crichton is a University of Alberta undergraduate student with a lifelong passion for reading. When she is not preoccupied with her studies, Madeline is busy volunteering in a variety of roles in her community.

The Demise of the French Constitution of 1875

1940 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 867-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Loewenstein
Keyword(s):  
Common Sense ◽  
Constitutional Theory ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
Coup D'etat ◽  
Form Of Government ◽  
The Common ◽  
The One ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Constitutional Tradition ◽  
National Experience

French constitutional theory, on the basis of extensive national experience, distinguishes between revolutions from below—elementary ground-swells among the masses which sweep irresistibly over the nation and destroy all constitutional obstacles—on the one hand, and revolutions from above, by coup d'état of a constituted organ, either a legislative body or a governmental agency, on the other hand. In the latter case, an effort is made to connect the new régime with the preceding order by what constitutional ropes, or even threads, are still available. This habit has created, in spite of frequent upheavals in the first half of French constitutional life since 1789, a strong sense of constitutional tradition and legal conservatism.The events of July, 1940, may amount to a full-fledged revolution, but not a revolution in the common sense of the word, that is, a ground-swell rising from below. When France adopted the authoritarian form of government, no fascist mass party, today the indispensable prerequisite of popular upheavals, was in existence. It was a coup d'état from above, a deliberate act of the defeated military leaders and their political advisers—in short, a skillfully engineered political stratagem. The politicians among the group must have been well aware of the character of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, capable of being abrogated only by a legislative act of equal rank.

Adults Are Not Big Children: Examining Surrogate Consent to Research Using Adults with Dementia

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARK YARBOROUGH
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Common Rule ◽  
The Common ◽  
The One ◽  
Surrogate Consent ◽  
Level Of Risk

Few early debates in bioethics invigorated the field to the same extent as the one concerning whether or not young children could be used in nontherapeutic research. Though some of the issues in the debate were never fully settled, a consensus emerged, reflected in the Common Rule—that surrogates could consent to use children in such research, although once the level of risk rises above minimal, additional stipulations are required. Nontherapeutic research on cognitively impaired elderly people raises equally complex ethical issues, but there has been a dearth of debate in the literature about whether such research is ethically permissible. Instead, there have been many published recommendations regarding the circumstances under which such research can occur.

scholarly journals Florette by A. Walker

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Petrunia
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
New World ◽  
Elementary Classrooms ◽  
Apple Trees ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
The World ◽  
New City ◽  
The One ◽  
Easy Solution

Walker, Anna. Florette. Illustrated by Anna Walker, Clarion Books, 2018. Written and illustrated by Anna Walker, this picture book’s fresh, beautiful watercolour images match the joyful feeling this story will leave you with. Follow Florette on her quest through a sterile city to find a garden in place of the one she left behind in her family’s move. Not only did she leave behind a garden filled with apple trees and butterflies but also all her friends and fun adventures. Find out how Florette navigates this new world and finds joy in her own way not only for herself, but for everyone around her. This book compels readers to consider the world surrounding them and what it might be missing. Its illustrations emphasize the stark difference in feeling between the man-made and natural worlds while suggesting a beautiful way to combine the two. The text is simple and expanded upon using emotive pictures, making this book an easy, satisfying read for young and old readers alike. Although Florette does not openly talk about her feelings, we can observe the loneliness that follows the character in this new city surrounded by packing boxes and concrete. This book would resonate with any child who has felt that loneliness in any sense of the word and offers an easy solution of seeking out those things that bring us joy. A beautiful fusion of friendship and nature, open this book and watch something meaningful grow.  Recommended: 3 out of 4 starsReviewer: Sara Petrunia Sara Petrunia is a University of Alberta undergraduate student excited to use literature in her future elementary classrooms. When she is not preoccupied with her studies, Sara is busy working as a hairdresser or enjoying a trip somewhere far away!

THE EU SUGAR MARKET PROFILE AND ITS MAIN DRIVERS

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lubos SMUTKA ◽  
Irena BENEŠOVÁ ◽  
Patrik ROVNÝ ◽  
Renata MATYSIK-PEJAS
Keyword(s):  
Market Failure ◽  
Current System ◽  
Quota System ◽  
Considerable Debate ◽  
Sugar Market ◽  
The Common ◽  
The One ◽  
Production Capacities ◽  
The Given ◽  
The Eu

Sugar is one of the most important elements in human nutrition. The Common Market Organisation for sugar has been a subject of considerable debate since its establishment in 1968. The European agricultural market has been criticized for its heavy regulations and subsidization. The sugar market is one of the most regulated ones; however, this will change radically in 2017 when the current system of production quotas will end. The current EU sugar market changed is structure during the last several decades. The significant number of companies left the market and EU internal sugar market became more concentrated. The aim of this paper is presentation characteristics of sugar market with respect to the supposed market failure – reduction in competition. The analysis also identifies the main drivers and determinants of the EU especially quota sugar market. In relation to paper’s aim the following results are important. The present conditions of the European sugar market have led to market failure when nearly 75 % (10 million tonnes) of the quota is controlled by five multinational companies only. These multinational alliances (especially German and French one) are also taking control over the production capacities of their subsidiaries. In most countries, this causes serious problems as the given quota is controlled by one or two producers only. This is a significant indicator of market imperfection. The quota system cannot overcome the problem of production quotas on the one hand and the demand on the other; furthermore, it also leads to economic inefficiency. The current EU sugar market is under the control of only Sudzucker, Nordzucker, Pfeifer and Langen, Tereos and ABF.

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