In everyday life we actively react to the emotional expressions of others, responding by showing matching, or sometimes contrasting, expressions. Emotional mimicry has important social functions such as signalling affiliative intent and fostering rapport, and is considered one of the cornerstones of successful interactions. This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of research into emotional mimicry and empathy, and explores when, how and why emotional mimicry occurs. Focusing on rec...

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 Research Agenda situates gender at the centre of critical debates about the future of work. Leading experts provide a thorough survey of contemporary research around employment, gender and inclusivity issues, proposing future directions for p...

Above Lapland, two satellites collide.The American and Swedish intelligence agencies attempt to bury the incident, but Manuel, an engineer by day and a hacker by night, uncovers an international conspiracy. His friend Charleen, who works at NASA, is unwittingly drawn into an investigation that will leave her forever changed.In a hellish chase through the darkest corners of the DARKNET and cyber terrorism, she discovers a parallel world where hackers hold all the power....

This collection argues that being aware of and reflecting on language form and language use is a powerful tool, not only in language learning, but also in wider society. It adopts an interdisciplinary stance: one chapter argues the need for Language Awareness in business contexts, while another examines the role of critical cultural awareness and Language Awareness in education as ‘bildung’. Others report on research studies in language classrooms and in teacher education. Language Awarene...

If you have a choice between knitting socks on 3 or 4 needles vs a crochet hook, would you take the challenge? How to knook your socks will give you that. It is easy to learn, easy to do and the result is the same as if you knitted it on straight knitting needles. Learn the art of how to knook your own socks and WOW your friends.Why should do anything else today besides crocheting!Thinking this just keeps me smiling, as I crochet round after round after round . . .A...

The Nordic countries have long been seen as pioneers in promoting gender equality. The book brings together scholars from the global South and post-socialist economies to reflect on Nordic approaches to gender equality. The contributors to the book seek to explore from a comparative perspective the vision, values, policies, mechanisms, coalitions of interests and political processes that help to explain Nordic achievements on gender equality. While some contributors explore the Nordic expe...

The Ripe Pawpaw is a fascinating collection of African short stories. The stories are told on a lighter note yet they are pertinent issues Affecting most African young people and families. Some are real experiences of the writers and some are creative brainchild used to bring to life issues we say are behind the curtains. These stories emit mixed reactions and attachments. Some may make you conclude with sobs while others are heartwarming and wisdom inspiring.

In the vast expanse of human history, migration has been an ever-present phenomenon. People have sought new lands and opportunities, driven by diverse factors ranging from political turmoil and war to economic struggles, famine, and even the impact of climate change. However, our contemporary world is marked by a new era of globalization, where international institutions and organizations foster increased cooperation, leading to transformations in the capitalistic system and influencing mi...

Giving voice to the lived experiences of people with dementia across the globe, including Australia, Canada, Sweden and the UK, this critical and evidence-based collection engages with the realities of life for people living with dementia at home and within their neighbourhoods.This insightful text addresses the fundamental social aspects of environment, including place attachment, belonging and connectivity. The chapters reveal the potential and expose the challenges for practitio...

In this historical narrative, Swedish novelist Agneta Pleijel follows the lives of two ancestors, a sister and brother, each of whom played a role in the cultural life of Stockholm in the 19th century. Using old letters, records, and stories passed down through her family, Pleijel imagines the lives of her great-grandfather, Albert Berg (1832–1916), and his younger sister, Helena Berg Petre (1834–1880), who were born into a prominent musical family. Albert was born deaf, dashing his father...

Practicing Western astrologer Agneta Borstein uses an East-West astrological approach to the lunar nodes, their role in synastry, and their importance in the process of the evolving soul. In addition, her familiarity with the Vedic system and its mythology brings a unique perspective to her interpretation of the nodes.This is a revised and expanded edition of The Moon's Nodes. A Churning Process of the Soul first published in 2004 expands on the nodes in synastry and their...

Agneta Pleijel writes a painful yet humorous autobiographical novel about childhood in the aftermath of World War II.A prophecy is received by a beloved aunt, a prophecy that her young niece eagerly waits to see fulfilled.The story takes place in the 1950s in the suburbs of Stockholm, in the university town of Lund, and in the United States. Neta’s childhood is in disarray. She reads—words give form to the vagueness of existence—and is busy thinkin...