Care of Children Exposed to the Traumatic Effects of Disaster

by Jon A. Shaw, Zelde Espinel, James M. Shultz

2012 · American Psychiatric Pub

The psychological consequences of disasters for children are often slighted in disaster management. Children are uniquely vulnerable, as they are still maturing physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially. Mental health and psychosocial support services are typically overlooked, delayed, and/or haphazard during response and recovery efforts. All too often children and families usually have limited access to mental health treatment services once the emergency is past. Care of Children Exposed to the Traumatic Effects of Disaster is designed to provide professional and volunteer disaster responders, including community members, who routinely interact with children with the tools they need to support, intervene, and identify children who need additional help overcoming the traumatic effects of extreme events. The authors are experts in psychiatry and public health, and not only understand the psychological responses to trauma and disaster, but know what to do to mitigate them. The book is eloquently and compassionately written, and the authors succeed in both communicating their vision and teaching the practical techniques readers need to realize it. This is an indispensable book for an unpredictable world.

The Encyclopedia of Film

by James Monaco

1991 · Perigee Trade

An alphabetical reference on the major film figures (stars, producers, directors, writers, et al.), past and present. Each entry provides a substantial career biography and a complete listing of all films the individual has been involved with. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Did You Get the Vibe?

by Kelly James-Enger

2003 · Kensington Books

A rollicking romp through the often perilous world of dating follows two best friends in Chicago as they search for the perfect man who gives off The Vibe, in a hilarious novel of love and friendship. Original.