Dr Maxwell Jones, known worldwide as one of the founders of the therapeutic community movement, recounts his seven years at Dingleton Hospital in The Process of Change (originally published in 1982) in an autobiographical style. He describes how a mental hospital, which began with a traditional hierarchical authority structure, was transformed into a democratic social system.He believes that his experience constitutes a model relevant to other organizations, as diverse as ...

This book critically analyzes the portrayals of Black women in current reality television. Audiences are presented with a multitude of images of Black women fighting, arguing, and cursing at one another in this manufactured world of reality television. This perpetuation of negative, insidious racial and gender stereotypes influences how the U.S. views Black women. This stereotyping disrupts the process in which people are able to appreciate cultural and gender difference. Instead of celebr...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences.This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of disc...

Self-discipline makes a completely decisive difference between people who only have desires or dreams and those who take action to get what they want.There are many people who possess great natural talent, but without applying self-discipline those skills alone will not achieve anything. We often justify ourselves by saying "When I feel ready, I'll do it" "I lose interest quickly" or "I can't find motivation anywhere" and therefore, we can't carry out tasks. Do...

Habits have the power to control the course and direction of our lives.We are formed by habits which determine what kind of person we are and how we act day by day, adopting good habits leads us to be better in all aspects of our lives.With this book you will be able to determine the habits that you need to adopt at this time, with the ease of knowing how to start implementing them into your routine, it is aimed at increasing your productivity, creating healthy habits and el...

Habits have the power to control the course and direction of our lives.We are formed by habits which determine what kind of person we are and how we act day by day, adopting good habits leads us to be better in all aspects of our lives.With this book you will be able to determine the habits that you need to adopt at this time, with the ease of knowing how to start implementing them into your routine, it is aimed at increasing your productivity, creating...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is more than history it’s a tapestry of faith, resilience, and survival, where gods, warriors, and storms collide. Whether you are a lover of mythology, a student of history, or simply someone who craves an epic story, this book offers a window into the origins of a nation that still fascinates the world today. Few people know the hidden truth behind Himiko’s sorcery, the grandeur of the Great Buddha at Tōdaiji, or...

Since the collapse of the housing market in 2008, demand for housing has consistently outpaced supply in many US communities. The failure to construct sufficient housing—especially affordable housing—in desirable communities and neighborhoods comes with significant social, economic, and environmental costs. This book examines how local participatory land use institutions amplify the power of entrenched interests and privileged homeowners. The book draws on sweeping data to examine the domi...

This book brings together an extensive and varied collection of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies's written and spoken-word items for the first time. Spanning the composer's entire career, this compendium offers a balanced selection of Davies's articles and essays, speeches and lectures, interviews, radio broadcasts, programme notes, tributes and letters to newspapers. A number of items are published for the first time, including a new article from Davies himself (commissioned specially for this bo...

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences.This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You want to be confident, capable, and truly connected to your child from day one. But the endless advice from books, family, and the internet is overwhelming, often focused solely on Mom and the baby. What about you?The First-Time Dad's Manual is your answer. This isn't a clinical medical textbook or a touchy-feely memoir. It’s a practical, from-the-trenches field guide written specifically for you—the man who ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by routine tasks, endless emails, and repetitive work that drain your energy and slow your career growth? AI Prompts for Productivity shows you how to reclaim hours in your week and focus on high-impact work that truly matters.This beginner-friendly guide teaches professionals, entrepreneurs, and students how to work smarter with AI by mastering effective prompting, the most valuable professional ski...