Cet ouvrage rassemble des histoires et légendes liées à la vie monastique. Alors que ce genre de récits servait à l'édification des novices, Lady Edwards nous fait pénétrer à l'intérieur des couvents aux côtés de ces moines et moniales si peu nombreux, si peu connus, si peu visibles dans notre société contemporaine, pour lesquels elle engage, selon le langage moderne, une campagne de communication, dans l'espoir qu'un jour le monde réfléchira avant que la prière ne devienne un moulin infor...

Climate Change and Coastal Tourism includes case studies on climate change and coastal tourism that explore current threats to, and consequences of, climate change on existing tourism coastal destinations. It assesses management and policy options for the future sustainability of threatened tourism coastal destinations. The cases discussed are from all regions of the world - Europe - The Americas - Asia - Africa -Australasia and synthesise findings to make recommendations that can be used ...

Whether you are reading your favorite author or getting to know a new author nothing is more important than reading order. You will spoil the story and your own enjoyment if you read a series in the wrong order and you will miss the development of an author’s writing if you read their books in a helter-skelter fashion.With our original reading list you get the perfect tool to enjoy Danielle Steel’s books the way they where meant to be enjoyed.You can also use the reading li...

The field of social research is characterized by its broad scope and interdisciplinary nature, encompassing the examination of human behaviour, societies, and various facets of social existence; however, it is influenced by numerous factors, including technological advancements. It is therefore no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a driving force, bringing about substantial transformations within the field. The use of AI-assisted tools and programmes for the col...

This book is a unique primer for school professionals, educators and policymakers to develop a solid understanding of the domains essential to cultivating and sustaining successful schools. It also provides essential reading for researchers interested in these issues more broadly.In response to various sensationalist discourses around schooling that dominate both mainstream and social media, the authors draw upon both long-standing and up-to-date research from around the world to p...

In "A Short History of Wales," Owen Morgan Sir Edwards presents a concise yet comprehensive exploration of Welsh history that deftly intertwines narrative and analysis. The book is distinguished by its accessible prose and rich contextualization, spanning from prehistoric times through the medieval period and into modernity. Sir Edwards employs a chronological approach, punctuated with thematic essays, to illuminate the cultural, political, and social dynamics that have shaped Wales. His l...

He is one of the most reviled English kings in history. He drove his kingdom to the brink of civil war a dozen times in less than twenty years. He allowed his male lovers to rule the kingdom. He led a great army to the most ignominious military defeat in English history. His wife took a lover and invaded his kingdom, and he ended his reign wandering around Wales with a handful of followers, pursued by an army. He was the first king of England forced to abdicate his throne. Popular legend h...

Comme Aristote, M. Barrel pensait que le plus important dans la vie, c’était les loisirs, privilège du gentleman et de l’Anglais authentique. Il n’avait qu’une ambition : devenir millionnaire. Etre millionnaire, c’était le bonheur parfait. Dans ses moments de réflexion profonde, enfoncé dans son fauteuil, après un bon repas, il tournait dans sa bouche comme un bonbon, et en général avec un bonbon ou deux, sa devise : «L’oisiveté, c’est la santé». Le repos était son occupation première. Ne ...

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This forward-looking book examines emotional geographies as both a subdiscipline and a practice. Written collaboratively, the authors demonstrate the diverse ways in which emotions influence research, knowledge and everyday life, inviting readers ...

NEVERTHELESS WE PERSISTED is a special audio-first anthology of poems, essays, and stories that explores themes of loss, love, and finding your own power. It's an astonishing collection filled with heart, tears, laughter, and ultimately hope. This collection was created from writers across the United States and also in Australia, England, India, and New Zealand. Each piece is performed by a talented narrator. Music by Jennie Knaggs and Nick Shillace of Lac La Belle.Writers include:...

This celebration of Black resistance, from protests to art to sermons to joy, offers a blueprint for the fight for freedom and justice -- and ideas for how each of us can contributeMany of us are facing unprecedented attacks on our democracy, our privacy, and our hard-won civil rights. If you're Black in the US, this is not new. As Colorlines editors Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin show, Black Americans subvert and resist life-threatening forces as a matte...

Over the last half of the twentieth century, television has become the predominant medium through which the public accesses information about the world. Through the news, situation comedies, police dramas, and commercials, we learn about the world around us, and our role within it. These genres, narratives, and cultural forms are not simply entertainment, but powerful socializing agents that show the world as we might never see it in real life. How Television Shapes Our Worldview brings to...