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Off-grid isn't a state of mind. It isn't about someone being out of touch, about a place that is hard to get to, or about a weekend spent offline. Off-grid is the property of a building (generally a home but sometimes even a whole...

This book explores how the relationship between child and parent develops in Japan, from the earliest point in a child's life, through the transition from family to the wider world, first to playschools and then schools. It shows how touch and physical contact are...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of EU-Japan relations from 1970 to the present. It charts developments over the period, analyses key specific areas of importance to the relationship, and concludes by assessing how the relationship is likely to develop going forward. Throughout, the...

This edited collection brings together international experts from the vibrant and growing field of geographies of children, youth and families. Designed as an introduction to the topic, this book provides an overview of current conceptual and theoretical debates surrounding geographies of children, youth and...

Maid in China is the first systematic, book-length investigation of internal rural migration in post-Mao China focused on the day-to-day production and consumption of popular media. Taking the rural maid in the urban home as its point of departure, the book weaves together three...

Brings together case studies from a wide range of societies with varying social expectations in order to examine how childhood differs from adulthood.Author: Leena AlanenISBN-10: 0415231582ISBN-13: 9780415231589Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2001Pages: 172Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.36w x 0.60d

Winner of British Sociological Association Philip Abrams Memorial Prize 1993 Within feminism incest has often been subsumed under a discussion of sexual violence and abuse. Yet, important as this is, there has been little account of how feminist work itself relates to other ways...

This important and timely book studies the non-military national service programs in nine countries: Canada, China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Israel, Mexico, Nigeria, the United States, and West Germany. The efforts of five contributing authors and the support of many individuals and organizations all over...

Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in...

An examination and defense of the concept of personality, long central to Western moral culture but now increasingly under attack, by a leading European philosopher. Persons takes issue with major contemporary philosophers, especially in the English-speaking world (such as Parfit and Singer), who have...

Don't Be Nice, Be Real! is a lively, light approach to a deadly serious subject-our lives. It combines humor, radical wisdom, and new culture spirituality to teach the mechanics and spirit of Nonviolent Compassionate Communication to cure "Niceitis," a hereditary disease. The author has...

Fast-paced life is removing us from meaningful connections with our families, neighbours, friends, and other people in society. By acknowledging her human traits, the author can see each individual for who they are-from the youngest humans to the eldest.Raising Me is a heartfelt exploration...

Liar's Paradise provides a panoramic view of survival during the Holocaust and under the inhumanity of the communist regime in Hungary, under Stalin's rule. The narrative is spiced with nearly fatal escape attempts from communist Hungary, as well as a vivid account of daily...

In Sarah's Journey: A Journey with God, young Sarah's life is upended by a sudden move from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., a shift that challenges her faith, family bonds, and hope. Amid new schools, friendships, and the innocent excitement of childhood crushes, Sarah's world...

I wrote this book because when my son was a little boy, he asked me if I would give him a dog. I refused to do so, because I knew it was a big responsibility. Dogs needed a lot of attentionand love. Being a...

Life seems to always provide the experiences and people we each need for our development and maturity, even happiness. Turtletoes is about one of those people, a daughter born with birth defects, whose influence helped raise the author, her father, to become a better...

Parents - Children - Grandchildren: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE!There was a time when the history of most families and individual members was passed primarily from generation to generation by word of mouth, photos, letters, and other memorabilia. Today, we are increasingly inundated with social...

In a world full of noise, confusion, and emotional wilderness seasons, wisdom becomes a lifeline. 31 Days in the Wilderness: "A Journey Through the Proverbs" invites readers to slow down, breathe and let God's truth reorient your life.Author: Anthony F. HalleyISBN-13: 9798218875046Publisher: Anthony Fabian...

This story is fundamentally about my father, Dr. Meyer Rassin, who, along with my mother, dedicated his life to the healthcare of his patients from the time he came to The Bahamas during World War ll, until he died. He overcame many barriers, from...

It's ABOUT TIME is a powerful anthology featuring the pivotal moments that changed everything for thirty-plus extraordinary women. In these raw, courageous, and deeply human stories, each author shares the moment time seemed to pause, the instant when life shifted, clarity arrived, and a...

It's ABOUT TIME is a powerful anthology featuring the pivotal moments that changed everything for thirty-plus extraordinary women. In these raw, courageous, and deeply human stories, each author shares the moment time seemed to pause, the instant when life shifted, clarity arrived, and a...

Renew and transition your mentality and mindset back to the original intent and to your Rightful Position so you are able to walk in the authority, dominion, and power that you were initially equipped with from the very beginning. The Enemy and the Opposition...

When attorney Monica Rivera returns to Silver Pine for a quick errand, she finds herself snowed in with her past, and the man she once loved.While working with craftsman Alex Monroe to save her family's inn, buried feelings resurface. As the town's winter festival...

Anthony John traces the formation of a determined spirit within the oppressive framework of poverty and familial conflict. Born into a struggling household in an industrial town, the central figure s early existence is marked by economic hardship and emotional turbulence. The household reflects...

Raising healthy, confident, and drug-free children, teens, and young people should be a priority for all parents. In today's world, where peer pressure, some friends, and social media normalize the glamorization of substances, and easy access to drugs are at an all-time high, the...

A guide to overcoming trauma and pain to find peace and lasting hope.If you've ever felt like the weight of your past is holding you back from fully living, Finding Hope offers a path forward. In this powerful and personal book, Hope Blankenship shares...

From a childhood marked by instability, addiction, and generational trauma to surviving teen motherhood, homelessness, and abuse-I Am Me is the raw and unfiltered journey of a woman who refused to be defined by her circumstances.Sharron Taylor recounts her life with unflinching honesty, weaving...

There are so many things that leave scars. Some scars are completely invisible but significant none the less. There are also so many people that play a part in the shaping of who we become, including parents; siblings; relatives; teachers; preachers; friends; enemies; classmates;...

T.U.R.N. Mentoring Program Workbook: Helping Youth Make the Right Turn Before It's Too LateThis workbook is designed to guide youth and young adults through the process of making better choices, building self-awareness, and creating positive change in their lives.Also, the T.U.R.N. Mentoring Program Workbook...

After all the years, all those miles logged, and all those footraces completed, the author believes that her past accomplishments still offer little evidence that she is a runner. What Cathy does admit is the one thing she says she's got going for her-she...

Blackbeard Buccaneer follows a young boy drawn into the dangerous world of piracy as he becomes entangled with infamous seafarers in an era of lawlessness and adventure. With the bustling port city as a backdrop, he finds himself fascinated by the exploits of a...

Her father was institutionalized when she was just an infant. Her mother was an alcoholic. The only real parent she ever knew was her older brother."They say kids are resilient, But I think that's a lie.We just wait till we're alone to cry..."The heartbreakingly...

Jim, a coloured man is adopted as a baby into a childless white family during WW2. His adoptive mother gives birth to a baby girl when he is five years old. He overcomes many challenges as he grows up. He joins the aircraft branch...

The Conscious Parenting Handbook provides a Conscious Parenting post for every day of the year. This makes it perfect for the family on the go, or for adults who want to go deeper into the subject. But The Handbook is not just a one-year...

Do your relationships feel lifeless, burdened by misunderstandings, or lacking connection? Are you searching for ways to bring them back to life? Larry Garfield Ginn, MA, MFT, combines timeless Christian principles with proven, evidence-based techniques to offer a powerful guide for transforming your relationships...

Better Sex, Better Life, Better Man: The Good Guy's Guide to Unleashing Your Inner Bad Boy in the Bedroom has been described by one leading sexual health expert as "a book that every man, and particularly every young man, should read." It offers men...

Folake, a thirty-nine-year-old interior designer who has reached the pinnacle of her career but finds herself increasingly isolated by societal expectations. With her 40th birthday approaching, Folake secures a coveted government contract, marking a high point in her professional life. However, her achievements are...

Do you enjoy humorous stories that also tug at your heartstrings?On an August day so hot the dandelions have wilted, a young boy, seeking relief from the heat and boredom, goes on a scavenger hunt in his house. While searching in a hall closet,...

There's nothing worse than feeling like you're not good enough. Everyone has had a bad day at some point in their life. But what if your bad days are more than just a bad experience? What if they have followed you around for as...

In The Power of Play, pediatric occupational therapist Haley Hodge explores how play is much more than just fun-it's essential for a child's brain development, emotional well-being, and lifelong learning. Drawing on over 14 years of experience in the Occupational Therapy field, Haley combines...

Inspired by real events, this book is a celebration of everyday life, as it is: with challenges, with joy and sometimes with aha moments.The adventures Cristi & Violeta went through with Trust, their Labrador, take readers on a journey across seas and countries, giving...

This study examined the effects of perceived parental rejectioningay men and romantic relationshipquality during the 2020 COVID-19 global pandemic. Meyer (2003) noted several dimensions of minority stress that LGBTQIA+ individualsare at risk of experiencing, including discriminationbased on their sexual orientation, internalizing negative societal attitudes...

This is the first book of three in The Creating Personal Safety Series. This series was designed to help parents have the tough, but necessary conversations needed to help prevent child sexual abuse. It is designed to educate parents, children and youth about the...

It's been a long first quarter of school. Stormy, Cassie, and Gabriella are looking forward to enjoying a two week long camp excursion. With crisp fall weather already coming to northern Arizona, the girls feel Halloween is on its way. They even meet three...

After Viv's Desert Doula agency goes bottom up, she's eager to put the work into rebuilding. Unfortunately, Rex Redondo keeps getting in the way. Ever since the pair solved a mystery together, Viv is convinced his only interest in her is as a partner...

The pain from years ago up until this very publication fills this published journal. A woman that had to hide so much, is imploding on the inside, so much pain, anger, fear, heartache and she is now penning her truth. Her truth must be...

The Road from Kharkiv: A Journey of Pain in Pursuit of Love, God and Sense is a story of the author's spiritual development as she dealt with a life-threatening situation of extreme adversity.At first hand, Katheryna Fedorova and her family faced the terrifying experience...

How many times, up until this point, have you wished you could stop yourself from getting angry and yelling at the people you care about? How often have you daydreamed about remaining level-headed and objective in the face of a challenging situation at work...

This dating guide is for anyone looking for love and can't seem to get it right! Have you noticed that you repeat the same unhelpful patterns? Ending up in the same helpless love life situations? This book will help you notice your patterns and...

Meredith Gardner is a busy wife, mother and homemaker who volunteers her time on food drives, as Scout den mother, Avon saleswoman and as a classroom assistant at the local elementary school. She's got a curious mind and instinct for what's happening in her...