Understanding Parental Alienation offers a clear, accessible starting point for anyone trying to make sense of parental alienation (PA): what it is, how it develops, and why it causes such profound harm. Opening with a grounded, user-friendly explanation of the phenomenon, the book demystifies PA without minimising its seriousness, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its emotional, psychological, and legal dimensions.From there, the book moves into a comprehensive examina...

This is the first comprehensive study by the world’s leading scholars about the political logic of the U.S.-China trade war that started during the Trump administration. The book is divided into three parts. The first part looks at changed leadership styles of the two countries in the last few years. It also examines the liberal international order since World War II in which the trade war emerged. It then explores the theoretical perspectives from both the United States and China that are...

This important book offers an accessible overview and timely examination of the unique challenges faced by men and boys in contemporary society.It covers a wide range of topics, including the male mental health crisis, the impact of media and popular culture on male identity, and issues related to body image, as well as education, work, sexual behaviour, relationships, and the evolving roles of fatherhood. Additionally, it addresses the prevalence of violence, homelessness, substan...

Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care ...

Being a superhero isn't easy. But surviving a middle school dance? That's when things get really hard…Amanda Price never dreamed she'd turn into Bug Girl, a hero with the powers of the insect kingdom. She also never dreamed it would be this difficult.Turns out superpowers aren't much help with Geri, the new bully terrorizing the seventh grade. Or with Emily. She's supposed to be Amanda's partner in crime-fighting, but she's too busy freaking out about the upc...

This middle-grade superhero adventure "tucks . . . fashion advice and insect facts into a tale that scuttles along to a wildly destructive climactic battle" ( Booklist).Sixth grader Amanda Price adores all things bug-related—from spiders to mantises. Unfortunately, her classmates are grossed out by her invertebrate obsession. Especially Amanda's ex-best friend, Emily, who thinks Amanda is creepy weird.But when mysterious invaders menace the town of O...

Privatdetektiv Frank Faust ist aufgeregt! Zum ersten Mal macht er Urlaub mit seinem Vater – in England. Dort wollen sie das große Rätsel lösen: Wer war Artus? Wo liegt die Burg Camelot? Gibt es die Tafelrunde, den heiligen Gral, Merlin und Excalibur wirklich? Doch nach einem Streit ist Fausts Vater auf einmal verschwunden und schwebt in größter Gefahr…