"A lucid and moving debut novel on the interconnection between work and life, loneliness and kinship, and the projects that occupy our time. How do we take stock of a life-by what means, and by what measure? This is the question that preoccupies Alice, a Taiwanese immigrant in her late thirties. In the off-hours from her day job, Alice struggles to create a project about the enigmatic downtown performance artist Tehching Hsieh and his monumental,...

Helping the client/resident achieve a maximum level of independence used to be a responsibility soley for occupational therapists, but more and more health care professionals are finding themselves assisting the patients with activities of daily living. The program provides information on the rehabilitation process and explains how to utlilize adaptive devices for functional activities, as well as for leisure.

The healthcare staff in a long term care facility plays a major role in encouraging self care, which is an important aspect of holistic and over-all care. Helping to maintain or improve a resident's ability to function is an important part of nursing care. This is accomplished by improving the resident's ability to participate in activities of daily living. This program will teach you and your staff how to effectively encourage self esteem and independence...

"From choosing the perfect cart to navigating the produce section, expert extraordinaire Max explains all there is to know about going to the grocery store"--

Churki and Burki, two sisters living in a village in India go about their daily chores and activities, including picking fruits from the garden, playing on their see-saw, and singing silly rhymes the whole day long.

"Illustrated with rare and exclusive images from the official company archives, an authoritative and entertaining guide to the wildly popular, beautifully designed luxury recreational vehicle that has become a cultural icon, embodying the American spirit of freedom and adventure--and the ideal in mobile living. With its distinctive silver-bullet shaped profile, the Airstream has been an integral part of the American recreational landscape for more...

The daily life of the average ancient Athenian family wasn't dominated by the gods who lived on Mt. Olympus, but by the gods who protected their front door and hearth and blessed the marriage bed. Discover the many ways in which these household gods were woven into the fabric of daily life and who was responsible for the household religious activities.

BELFAST, MAINE is a film about ordinary experience in a beautiful old New England port city. It is a portrait of daily life with particular emphasis on the work and the cultural life of the community.. Among the activities shown in the film are the work of lobstermen, tug-boat operators, factory workers, shop owners, city counselors, doctors, judges, policemen, teachers, social workers, nurses and ministers. Cultural activities include choir rehearsal,...

Most of us like to keep possessions that bring us comfort or have value to us. But when daily activities and quality of are compromised by an accumulation of these things, then a person might have a challenge with hoarding and cluttering issues. These issues can become serious when they prevent the use and enjoyment of living spaces; cause significant distress; affect relationships or the ability to function; or pose a risk to health, safety and housing....

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a fascinating case study of a large city in the developing world. With around 10 million people as the city enters the 21st century, this is a mega city with a mix of traditional and Western land uses. The program covers the main activities and problems. Despite the difficulties, the Thai residents go about their daily lives with a minimum stress, which reflects on their culture. A visit to some major tourist attractions...