Posted on December 7th, 2011 by Insurance Product Reviews
The Conscience of a Liberal
“The most consistent and courageous—and unapologetic—liberal partisan in American journalism.” —Michael Tomasky, New York Review of Books
In this “clear, provocative” (Boston Globe) New York Times bestseller, Paul Krugman, today’s most widely read economist, examines the past eighty years of American history, from the reforms that tamed the harsh inequality of the Gilded Age and the 1920s to the unraveling of that achievement and the reemergence of immense economic and political inequality since the 1970s. Seeking to understand both what happened to middle-class America and what it will take to achieve a “new New Deal,” Krugman has created his finest book to date, a “stimulating manifesto” offering “a compelling historical defense of liberalism and a clarion call for Americans to retake control of their economic destiny” (Publishers Weekly).
“As Democrats seek a rationale not merely for returning to power, but for fundamentally changing—or changing back—the relationship between America’s government and its citizens, Mr. Krugman’s arguments will prove vital in the months and years ahead.” —Peter Beinart, New York Times
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Posted on December 6th, 2011 by Insurance Product Reviews
The Essential Guide to Living in Merida 2011: Including Tons of Visitor Information
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO LIVING IN MÉRIDA: INCLUDING TONS OF VISITOR INFORMATION” is indispensable for anyone even thinking of moving to or visiting Mérida, the marvelous capital city of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula. The most comprehensive book ever compiled about Mérida, this well-organized guide will help you answer most any question - from how to buy or rent a house to where’s a good Italian restaurant. While helping the reader decide how best to go about making the move to the city rated by International Living Magazine as the best area to retire to in the whole of North America, this trove of information and advice will also assist the newly relocated as well as those with established residence. Topics include information about Mérida’s neighborhoods; amenities (churches, schools, expat communities, helpful Websites, etc.); Spanish language classes; museums and galleries; making the move to Mérida; driving in Mexico; cost of living; hiring household help; banking; real estate; architects and designers; furnishings; the local artistic community; social customs and holidays; finding a lawyer, hospital or doctor; insurance matters; gay and lesbian communities; taxes; voting; embassies and consulates; as well as consumer advice and warnings. With more than one million Americans and Canadians now living in Mexico, Mérida is the center of increasing attention. Often described as a “tropical paradise,” a “colonial gem,” and a “bastion of tranquility,” Mérida is undoubtedly Mexico’s best kept secret. But is Mérida a match for you? Are you ready to become an expatriate? Are you prepared to be a “minority” - a native English‐speaker in a Spanish‐speaking country? Are you ready to make a second or retirement home in an exotic and exciting foreign city for that is a ninety-minute flight from the U.S.? Are you thinking about embarking on an adventure of a lifetime? This book will help answer these questions!
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Posted on December 6th, 2011 by Insurance Product Reviews
Reshaping the Female Body: The Dilemma of Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is the fastest growing medical speciality in both the U.S. and western Europe. The surgical fix’ belongs to the growing arsenal of practices and technologies which are aimed at transforming the female body for the sake of beauty.’ Despite its increasing popularity, cosmetic surgery is controversial. It raises the question of why women are willing to put themselves under the knife for operations which are painful, expensive, risky and often leave them in worse shape than they were before. Reshaping the Female Body attempts to make sense of women’s involvement in cosmetic surgery. Whereas traditional explanations have tended to look to female narcissism, lack of self-esteem and susceptibility to the lures of consumer capitalism and myths of eternal youth or perfect beauty, Kathy Davis situates cosmetic surgery in a feminist analysis of the cultural constraints of femininity. At the same time, however, she argues against the notion that women who have cosmetic surgery are victims of ideological manipulation, blindly complying with cultural definitions of feminine beauty. Cosmetic surgery is less about beauty than about being ordinary. Davis argues that, paradoxically, cosmetic surgery can be a way for some women to become embodied subjects who by reshaping their bodies can remake their lives. She cautions against condemning cosmetic surgery as inherently repressive and, therefore, politically incorrect,’ arguing instead for an approach which accepts the unease which cosmetic surgery invokes, while taking seriously the reasons of women who see it as their only option under the circumstances. Reshaping the Female Body sees cosmetic surgery as a dilemma: both symptom and solution, oppression and liberation, all in one.
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Posted on December 5th, 2011 by Insurance Product Reviews
Social Security: The Inside Story, 2011 Edition: An Expert Explains Your Rights and Benefits
Social Security and Medicare form the bedrock of your future financial security. You paid for them-now learn how they work for you! SOCIAL SECURITY: THE INSIDE STORY is detailed. Comprehensive. User-friendly. Previous editions were hailed as the best resource on Social Security and Medicare. This new 2011 edition is completely updated and expanded with web links, Reform Notes, and Tips For Success, plus a new chapter on maximizing your benefits. The author’s expertise is unmatched, with over 30 years’ experience as a consultant, speaker, and former SSA representative. Learn from dozens of examples how Social Security works for you and your family. Gain insight from charts, figures, and tables that clarify key provisions. Discover the hidden “Inside Story” of the program. Get the facts about Social Security’s future sustainability. This is the proven resource for taxpayers, retirees, financial advisors and HR professionals-the essential guide for everyone with a stake in Social Security. “Landis does for Social Security what J.K. Lasser and others have done for taxes–provide reliable, understandable, and comprehensive guidance.” –BOOKLIST
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Posted on December 4th, 2011 by Insurance Product Reviews
My Bout with Multiple Myeloma
In 2008, the author was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, which is a blood plasma cancer. This book chronicles the author’s battle - to include the times prior to diagnosis, the diagnosis itself, the treatments (four cycles of chemotherapy followed by one high dose cycle and an autologous stem cell transplant), and the recuperation period following all treatments. Since 2009, the cancer has been in complete remission. In this book, the author includes descriptions of most of the procedures to which he was subject, and he gives helpful hints and suggestions to others who may have to deal with this or other cancers. The book was written for those who have been similarly diagnosed, as well as for their family members and friends who may be called upon to support their loved ones through similar battles.
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