“An expansive and witty examination of the usefulness of criticism” from the realm of professional tastemakers to the vast landscape of social media (Times Literary Supplement, UK). Far from an elite practice reserved for the highly educated, criticism is all around us. We turn to the Yelp reviewers to help us pick restaurants, to Rotten Tomatoes to guide our movie choices, and to voices on social media for critiques on everything from political candidates to beach resorts. Yet even amid this sea of opinions, professional critics still hold considerable power in guiding how we make aesthetic judgements. In Two Thumbs Up, philosopher Stephanie Ross examines how critics influence our decisions, and why that’s a good thing. Starting from David Hume’s conception of ideal critics, Ross refines his position and makes the case that review-based journalistic or consumer reporting criticism proves the best model for helping us find and appreciate quality. Ross demonstrates how aesthetic and philosophical concerns permeate our lives, choices, and culture. Ultimately, whether we’re searching for the right wine or the best concert, Ross encourages us all to find and follow critics whose taste we share.

Since he is growing up little Brown Bear decides that it is time to give up sucking his thumb.

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Purpose defines you. What you do with that purpose redefines the world. Joey Reiman was told he might never move his hand again after a horrible, paralyzing accident in 1975. Refusing to accept this prognosis and give in to negative thoughts, all he wanted to do was move his thumb. "If I could just raise my thumb," Reiman thought, "the rest will follow." With this seed of what he now calls optimalism—believing that optimism creates optimal outcomes—Reiman did it. He gave himself a thumbs up. Now Reiman, the world's leading purpose branding expert and motivational speaker, will share his belief system with you. In Thumbs Up!, Reiman shows how five simple pointers will ultimately help you activate your dreams into actions. The secret to success is right at your fingertips. Your digits will guide you to: Give the world a thumbs up Point to your purpose in life Give your middle finger to fear March forth to take action Remember the little things that matter Thumbs Up! is a how-to that focuses on looking up and rising up to all you imagined you could be and determining that a life of purpose begins in the palm of your hand. Start your journey of life to deeper love, more meaningful work, better health, greater wealth, and richer faith.

Thumbs Up, V for Victory, I Love You chronicles a special time, from the early 1940s through the mid-50s. It reveals how people moved forward in a world in tumult, and the payoff they received having survived it. Its about a handful of kids who because they were in the right place at the right time were provided an education well above the norms of the day. It reflects the melodrama that is real life, when young and old lived each day to the fullest while making the most of what they had. Its an oral history that tells how the wonders of discovery, communication, education and the opposite sex changed an impressionable boy into a determined young man. A period that has not been afforded the coverage it deserves, Thumbs Up, V for Victory, I Love You reveals a softer time, but one no less significant or singular than any other.

Two Thumbs Up is an accumulation of Christine's experiences and orofacial myology expertise comprised of forty years in private practice, eighteen years teaching at University of Detroit Mercy orthodontic department, and teaching COM(R) (Certified Orofacial Myologist) Certification Track Courses. Two Thumbs Up understanding and treatment of thumb sucking a Guide for Parents and Professionals by Christine Stevens Mills takes an in-depth look at the complexity of thumb sucking, complications and ramifications related to the oro-facial structures and beyond. Connections are made between chronic sucking patterns and possible changes in structures and functions, breathing patterns, rest postures, speech, and unrealized educational, social, emotional, and family dynamic complications that develop.Thumb sucking is more than Just a Simple Habit. It is a multi-faceted complex pattern that can affect mind and body. Chronic thumb sucking can cause more than misalignment of the teeth. Every body part is connected, when chronic thumb sucking persists dysfunctions may develop due to other body parts adapting and compensating when normal functions are disrupted. Parents, Patients (thumb suckers) and Professionals all have key roles in thumb sucking elimination. When parents have thumb sucking concerns. Two Thumbs Up provides a guide to discuss, interpret, process possibilities, expanding insight and decision making. Professionals; the health care specialist and allied health care professionals are sought out by parents looking for answers, guidance and help. The Professional Connection chapter provides detailed information regarding the structural, functional and chemical changes that occur from chronic sucking patterns and how these changes affect your patients when not addressed. Two established thumb sucking elimination techniques are presented describing and comparing, a habit breaking appliance and behavior modification, their pros and cons. A sample step by step program is also presented including therapeutic protocols, strategies, helpful hints and pitfalls to avoid that may help therapists beginning their allied health care career. When parents/patients/professionals connect information, recognition and treatment the result is what she likes to call, Total Patient Care. Desire + Awareness + Education = SUCCESS!

The Emoji Code sheds light on emoji's vital role in the expression of emotion in digital communication and more, pointing the way for the future of international communication in a provocative and entertaining way.