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The Love Crisis
By Carol Botwin, Jerome L. Fine. 1979
Are you one of the millions of single (and even sometimes married) women wondering, What is wrong with men today?…
If so, The Love Crisis is the field guide to contemporary males that you've been waiting for. The Love Crisis classifies men according to how they behave in a relationship. For example: Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexually Stingy Lovers, Bastards, Kinkies, and more--twenty-one categories in total. A chapter describing the "Normal Man" makes this rarity easier to discover when spotted in real life. This lighthearted yet serious guide will help both men and women identify and then defeat the increasing difficulties they face in finding love today.Queenship In The Mediterranean
By Elena Woodacre. 2013
This groundbreaking collection explores the key roles that Mediterranean queens played as wives, as mothers, and above all as political…
actors. Ranging from Byzantine empresses to regnants and consorts in the Italian peninsula, they offer a bracing new perspective queenship in the medieval and Early Modern eras.The Structure of Digital Partner Choice
By Andreas Schmitz. 2017
This work approaches the modern phenomenon of online dating, examining the ways people make use of its technical and social…
potential. In particular, the users' mate preferences, choices, strategies, and interactions are analyzed using the innovative method of click-stream observations and web-questionnaire data. For the purpose of these analyses, two major theories are used - an explicit theory of individual mate choice, and the more general relational theory developed by Pierre Bourdieu, which helps to highlight the social structures both underlying and resulting from mating online. Results show that online dating is not a partner marker free from social structure, but that the traditional social conditions found offline are also reproduced in this virtual setting. In contrast to the picture drawn by media discourse and advertising, online dating represents a partner market which fulfills the promise of happiness in a socially differential way.Everyday Friendships
By Harry Blatterer. 2015
Everyday Friendship conceptualises the lived experience of intimacy in a world in which the terms and conditions of love and…
friendship are increasingly unclear. Drawing on writing on friendship, love, and intimacy by such thinkers as Simmel and Kracauer, Elias, Goffman, Luhmann and Honneth, the book charts the modern meaning of intimacy and the freedoms it offers, as well as the continued challenges of entrenched gendered assumptions in everyday relations of affection, trust and respect. It shows that the analysis of the 'small world' of dyads can give important clues about society, and in this case about its gendered makeup. Everyday Friendship seeks to reintegrate into sociology the study of friendship and the analysis of dyads.La Prostituta del Papa
By Borja Loma Barrie, Charlotte Errera. 2017
A Matter of Time
By Ritu Menon, Shashi Deshpande. 1999
The New York Times Book Review called Shashi Deshpande's U.S. debut, "austere, philosophical, and rich; a work that . .…
. grows in moral force and pathos." Deshpande's critical acclaim in India--including three top literary prizes--prefigured the wide recognition abroad of this pivotal novel, now available in paperback.One morning, with no warning, Gopal, respected professor, devoted husband, and caring father, walks out on his family for reasons even he cannot articulate. His wife, Sumi, returns with their three daughters to the shelter of the Big House, where her parents live in oppressive silence: they have not spoken to each other in thirty-five years. As the mystery of this long silence is unraveled, a horrifying story of loss and pain is laid bare--a story that seems to be repeating itself in Sumi's life.Set in present-day Karnataka, A Matter of Time explores the intricate relationships within an extended family, encompassing three generations. Images from Hindu religion, myth, and local history intertwine delicately with images of contemporary India as the women face and accept the changes that have suddenly become part of their lives.As the women's secrets and strengths are revealed, so are the complications of family and culture, catching each in turn in the cycles of love, loss, and renewal that become essential to their identity. A Matter of Time reveals the hidden springs of character while painting a nuanced portrait of the difficulties and choices facing women--especially educated, independent women--in India today.Shashi Deshpande is the author of seven novels, including The Binding Vine, forthcoming from The Feminist Press and is one of India's most celebrated writers. Her work has been translated into many languages and broadly anthologized.Ritu Menon, a founder of Kali for Women, India's first feminist publisher, has co-edited three anthologies of writing by Indian women.Parent Engagement in Early Learning: Strategies for Working with Families
By Julie Powers. 2016
This second edition of Parent-Friendly Early Learning brings to life real scenarios that care providers face in today's world. We…
know parent engagement is important for a child's success, but how do you turn parent-provider relationships into partnerships? Learn how to improve parent-teacher communication, deal with family issues and special complications, and how to work with the modern family. Julie Powers has worked with children, families, educators, and communities for over forty years. She started preschool programs at the Dodge Nature Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, an inclusion-based program for Catalina Foothills School District in Tucson, Arizona, and was a consultant for the Air Force Child Development Centers. She has taught at colleges across the country and is currently an associate professor of early childhood education at University of Hawaii Maui College.How We Met
By Michele Bowers, Melissa Steinfeld. 2000
For everyone who loves a real-life happy ending, here are forty-five funny, romantic, and above all true tales of modern…
coupling. In their own words, men and women recount the surprising and serendipitous ways they came together, from jury duty encounters and sidewalk pickup lines to dramatic stories of dogged determination that paid off big in the end. For anyone who's carried a torch for a colleague or friend, looked for love on-line, or wondered if it's really true that love comes when you least expect it, How We Met offers insights into that mysterious process of finding The One. For those who've already said "I do," the book offers a rare peek into the lives of other married couples, and how they found each other.Come-Ons, Comebacks, and Kiss-Offs
By Jeanne Martinet. 1997
Whoever said "First comes love, then comes marriage" was forgetting a slice of living hell we call dating. Happily, women…
everywhere can now rely on Jeanne Martinet, the mingling maven who's already helped transform hordes of ungainly souls into social swans.In this uniquely useful and funny book, she delivers anecdotes, dead-on insights, and men-tested, ready-to-use lines for every dating situation, no matter how awkward, exciting, unusual, or just plain mortifying.The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling
By Jon Carlson, Shannon B. Dermer. 2017
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage Family and Couples Counseling is a new all-encompassing landmark work for researchers…
seeking to broaden their knowledge of this vast and diffuse field Marriage and family counseling programs are established at institutions worldwide yet there is no current work focused specifically on family therapy While other works have discussed various methodologies cases niche aspects of the field and some broader views of counseling in general this authoritative Encyclopedia provides readers with a fully comprehensive and accessible reference to aid in understanding the full scope and diversity of theories approaches and techniques and how they address various life events within the unique dynamics of families couples and related interpersonal relationships Key topics include Assessment Communication Coping Diversity Interventions and Techniques Life Events Transitions Sexuality Work Life Issues and more Key features include More than 500 signed articles written by key figures in the field span four comprehensive volumes Front matter includes a Reader s Guide that groups related entries thematically Back matter includes a history of the development of the field a Resource Guide to key associations websites and journals a selected Bibliography of classic publications and a detailed Index All entries conclude with Further Readings and Cross References to related entries to aid the reader in their research journeyDynasties
By Jeroen Duindam. 2016
For thousands of years, societies have fallen under the reign of a single leader, ruling as chief, king, or emperor.…
In this fascinating global history of medieval and early modern dynastic power, Jeroen Duindam charts the rise and fall of dynasties, the rituals of rulership, and the contested presence of women on the throne. From European, African, Mughal, Ming-Qing and Safavid dynasties to the Ottoman Empire, Tokugawa Japan and Chosŏn Korea, he reveals the tension between the ideals of kingship and the lives of actual rulers, the rich variety of arrangements for succession, the households or courts which catered to rulers' daily needs, and the relationship between the court and the territories under its control. The book integrates numerous African examples, sets dynasties within longer-term developments such as the rise of the state, and examines whether the tensions inherent in dynastic power led inexorably to cycles of ascent and decline.After the Crisis: Using Storybooks to Help Children Cope
By Elizabeth Shores, Cathy Grace. 2010
When a crisis shakes a child's life, it is often up to teachers to recognize and identify signs that the…
child is suffering from continuing stress, and to help parents make appropriate decisions regarding next steps. Although most teachers cannot provide therapy to children under traumatic stress, they already have the tools they need to help children cope: storybooks.The literature-based activities in After the Crisis help children who have been through a trauma. With activities and exercises that can be used in conjunction with 50 children's books, teachers can use the discussion starters, writing activities, and art activities in After the Crisis to promote children's ability to cope and heal.After the Crisis addresses numerous crises that can affect a child: * Earthquakes * Epidemics and mass casualty incidents * Floods * Hurricanes * Tornadoes and major storms * Shelter experiences * Volcano eruptions * Death of a loved one After the Crisis is the companion book to Preparing for Disaster: What Every Early Childhood Director Needs to Know.Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
By Laura Davis, Janis Keyser. 1997
Informative, inspiring, and enlightening, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be provides parents with the building blocks they need to…
discover their own parenting philosophy and develop effective parenting strategies. Through in-depth information, practical suggestions, and many lively first-person stories, the authors address the many dilemmas and joys that the parent of young children encounter and demonstrate a range of solutions to the major issues that arise in the raising of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Full of warmth, clarity, humor, and respect, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be gives parents permission to be human: to question, to learn, to make mistakes, to struggle and to grow, and, most of all, to have fun with their children.Marriage Boot Camp: Defeat the Top 10 Marriage Killers and Build a Rock-Solid Relationship
By Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll. 2016
From the stars of WE tv's Marriage Boot Camp, a definitive guide to creating and maintaining a healthy marriage. Marriage…
is hard work. After the fairy-tale "I Dos" come chores, bills, fights, and plain weariness. Many couples are unsure how to fix their problems and wonder if their relationships really have what it takes to go the distance. (Hint: They do!) Luckily, relationship experts Elizabeth and Jim Carroll have created a program proven to mend marriages, revive relationships, and make the happily-ever-afters come true. After twenty years of resuscitating thousands of marriages, the Carrolls bring their wisdom directly to readers through this do-it-yourself relationship bible. Filled with advice, exercises, quizzes, and games, Marriage Boot Camp will teach couples to fight the Top Ten Marriage Killers by: *Keeping the heat in the bedroom *Arguing effectively instead of fighting dirty *Managing money *Creating--or rebuilding--trust *And much more! Through each time-tested exercise, couples will discover what matters to them as individuals and as part of a pair, and learn why marriage is not 50/50 but 100/100 at all times. With the right skills, any couple can create the marriage they've always dreamed of.From the Trade Paperback edition.Family Resilience in the Military
By Lisa Meredith, Megan Beckett, Sarah Meadows, Michael Fisher, Laurie Martin, Karen Osilla, Kirby Bowling, Daniela Golinelli. 2015
Most leaders in the Department of Defense (DoD) agree that family resilience is an important construct, yet DoD does not…
have a standard definition. The authors of this report review existing definitions of family resilience and offer a candidate definition for DoD use. They also review models of family resilience, identify key family resilience factors, and make recommendations for how DoD can manage family-resilience programs and policies.Family Resilience in the Military
By Lisa S. Meredith, Megan K. Beckett, Sarah O. Meadows, Michael P. Fisher, Laurie T. Martin, Karen Chan Osilla, Kirby Bowling, Daniela Golinelli. 2015
Most leaders in the Department of Defense (DoD) agree that family resilience is an important construct, yet DoD does not…
have a standard definition. The authors of this report review existing definitions of family resilience and offer a candidate definition for DoD use. They also review models of family resilience, identify key family resilience factors, and make recommendations for how DoD can manage family-resilience programs and policies.Damage Control
By Sergei Boissier. 2014
A powerful blazingly honest memoir told with humor and panache about a mother and son finding each other again after…
years of estrangement. A coming-of-age story of outrageous excess, glamour, entitlement and grand delusion, lived above the fray and over the top. A gay man's journey through the joys and perils of his generation, coming out in the early eighties in the shadow of a terrifying of disease that would devastate so many, surviving tremendous loss and culminating in his decision to adopt a child as a single parent.When Sergei, a psychotherapist who has been living in Paris for the past decade, discovers that his mother is terminally ill, he decides to leave his practice and his life to be by her side, in the hope of healing the bitterness and discord before it is too late. Alternating between a narrative of Dollsie's last months as she battles cancer, interwoven with poignant and hilarious and at times shocking scenes from their outlandishly privileged lives, DAMAGE CONTROL is a story about exile and loss, searching and escape. From the mountain villages of Gstaad, Switzerland, to New York and Miami and Cuba, the narrator revisits the chateaux and chalets of his childhood, exploring the emotional and geographical landscapes of a mother and son whose lives are revealed to be poignant parallels of each other. After avoiding his mother for a lifetime, seeking shelter from her destructiveness and her drinking and her rage, Sergei comes face-to-face with this narcissistic woman confronting mortality for the first time, and through his own experiences as an activist and a therapist and a man who has faced his own mortality at young age, he helps her to come to terms with all her guilt and regrets and fear of dying.This memoir offers a fascinating and disturbing portrayal of a glamorous woman whose life has been one of great elegance and luxury, along with disillusionment, grandiosity, seduction and self-destruction: her childhood in pre-Castro Cuba, a mythical island paradise; her marriage at the age of eighteen to a dashing young Swiss man and their subsequent exile; her frantic and desperate resolve to create a mythical life of her own and pass on the traditions of aristocracy to her children, all the while leading a double life and suffering feelings of intense longing and frustration and guilt which eventually cause her to destroy and walk away from everything that she has been raised to want and expect out of life.DAMAGE CONTROL is ultimately a rendering of the cycle of life, saying goodbye to a parent so you can say hello to a child, and finding grace and redemption through a mother's love.The Light Side of the Moon
By Ditta M. Oliker. 2012
Learn about the unconscious survival systems developed in childhood to protect ourselves. Ditta M. Oliker shows us how to recognize…
and dismantle these systems now that they have outlived their usefulness and how to achieve personal fulfillment in the present.Ditta M. Oliker, PhD, is a founding member of Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum. Her PhD in Clinical Psychology is from CSPP, Los Angeles, and she has been in private practice for more than thirty years. She is a frequent lecturer at universities and mental health facilities.Partners In Passion
By Patricia Johnson, Mark A. Michaels, Tammy Nelson. 2014
Most of us long for intimate relationships, and though texting and emailing may keep us superficially connected, it ultimately cannot…
create the kind of intimacy necessary to sustain a deep, fulfilling, and lasting partnership. With the divorce rate reaching a staggering 50 percent in 2013 and the breakup rate among unmarried long-term couples even higher, it appears that the more we tweet, the more disconnected we become. So many of us believe that new is better, hotter, and more intense, but love at first sight isn't really love, it's chemistry. Developing the connections and intimacy that everyone craves takes time and skill. In Partners in Passion, Michaels and Johnson provide readers with a fun, step-by-step guide to discovering true, loving, and romantically sexual relationships that will last for decades. Comprehensive and inclusive, Partners in Passion is original and provocative, drawing on a variety of sources: cutting-edge science, psychology, the authors' background in tantra, and personal experiences as teachers and as a couple. Partners in Passion invites couples to design their relationships and to choose consciously, and is replete with how-to suggestions and exercises, including interviews with couples from diverse backgrounds, relationship styles, and orientations who are enjoying erotically vibrant partnerships.Cultures of Transnational Adoption
By Toby Alice Volkman. 2005
During the 1990s, the number of children adopted from poorer countries to the more affluent West grew exponentially. Close to…
140,000 transnational adoptions occurred in the United States alone. While in an earlier era, adoption across borders was assumed to be straightforward--a child traveled to a new country and stayed there--by the late twentieth century, adoptees were expected to acquaint themselves with the countries of their birth and explore their multiple identities. Listservs, Web sites, and organizations creating international communities of adoptive parents and adoptees proliferated. With contributors including several adoptive parents, this unique collection looks at how transnational adoption creates and transforms cultures. The cultural experiences considered in this volume raise important questions about race and nation; about kinship, biology, and belonging; and about the politics of the sending and receiving nations. Several essayists explore the images and narratives related to transnational adoption. Others examine the recent preoccupation with "roots" and "birth cultures. " They describe a trip during which a group of Chilean adoptees and their Swedish parents traveled "home" to Chile, the "culture camps" attended by thousands of young-adult Korean adoptees whom South Korea is now eager to reclaim as "overseas Koreans," and adopted children from China and their North American parents grappling with the question of what "Chinese" or "Chinese American" identity might mean. Essays on Korean birth mothers, Chinese parents who adopt children within China, and the circulation of children in Brazilian families reveal the complexities surrounding adoption within the so-called sending countries. Together, the contributors trace the new geographies of kinship and belonging created by transnational adoption. Contributors. Lisa Cartwright, Claudia Fonseca, Elizabeth Alice Honig, Kay Johnson, Laurel Kendall, Eleana Kim, Toby Alice Volkman, Barbara Yngvesson