When talking about the Enlightenment, ornithology is seldom the first topic of conversation. Still, Enlightenment and ornithology converge in one important respect, that of abundance. In our time, new-wave ornithologists have renewed their faith in eighteenth-century expectations for the discovery of a gigantic number of bird species. It is at this intersection between abundant modern science and ambitious Enlightenment ideology that this remarkable collection of five essays on Alexander W...

Körpersprache und Stimme entscheiden darüber, wie das, was wir sagen, beim Gegenüber ankommt. Nur wenn Gesagtes und körpersprachliche Signale zusammenpassen, ist die Botschaft wirklich überzeugend. Diese Hör-CD hilft Ihnen beim Training Ihrer Selbstwahrnehmung und Ihrem persönlichen Auftreten. Sie lernen, körpersprachliche Signale bei sich und anderen bewusst wahrzunehmen und zu verstehen. • Der Ton macht die Musik: Stimme, Stimmhöhe und Resonanzräume effektiv nutzen • Körpersprachliche Si...

More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity.This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No o...

Hilarious and colorful episodes in the lives of families... many depicted from a kid's-eye-view... are the theme for this compilation. Being part of a family is often trying, and stranger than any fiction, but never dull and always worth it in the end. Join these very different families as they face the shrinking of parents, the preemptive guilt of First Confession, the secret worlds of children, and more!Included are:Shirley Jackson's CharlesRead by L...

Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects when you have a copy of Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living! Featuring contributions from a veritable all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill Hylton, this collection of 20 home woodworking and backyard makeover ideas is an instant cure for cabin fever. Inside, you'll find plans for smaller builds--think herb boxes and birdhouses--a...

Imagine, if you will:The last real cop in a changing world.A bottom-feeder fighting rumors.A meticulous P.I. battling story tropes.A revenge story involving a hamburger.The bittersweet nostalgia of a mob enforcer.A street racer trying to escape a small town.The confusing last words of a rich man.A surprise at the shooting range.A familiar robber.An untimely traf...

In kürzester Zeit hat das neue Coronavirus die Welt auf den Kopf gestellt. Zur Eindämmung der Infektionen werden seit mehr als einem Jahr rund um den Globus bisher ungekannte restriktive Maßnahmen angeordnet, die Gewohnheiten und Bedürfnisse massiv einschränken. Die 2. Auflage bündelt die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse, wie sich die Pandemie und die einhergehenden Maßnahmen auf unsere Psyche auswirken und wie mit der außergewöhnlichen Situation umgegangen werden kann. Dabei wird ...

Established psychoanalytic/psychodynamic researchers and theorists bring the exploration of prejudice to a new level by examining how psychoanalysis might elucidate strategies that will eliminate prejudice.

In June 2017, a woman picnicking in the Wicklow Mountains stumbled upon something in a ditch that would set in motion a chain of events that horrified the nation. It was the first of fifteen dismembered body parts belonging to retired hospital worker Patricia O'Connor.Kieran Greene, the father of three of Patricia's grandchildren, later handed himself in, confessing to beating her to death in the home they shared in what he said was an act of self-defence. He also confessed to dism...

In "The Galleon's Gold; or, Frank Reade, Jr.'s Deep Sea Search," Luis Senarens crafts a thrilling adventure that draws readers into the depths of underwater exploration and treasure hunting during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds with an intricate combination of adventure fiction and science fiction, reflecting the era's fascination with technological innovation and exploration. Senarens employs vibrant descriptions and fast-paced storytelling, inviting readers to experience th...

In "Frank Reade, Jr., with his new steam horse in the great American desert or, The sandy trail of death," Luis Senarens crafts an exhilarating narrative that epitomizes the adventure tales of the late 19th century. This novel features the imaginative exploits of Frank Reade, Jr., a young inventor who commandeers a steam-powered vehicle across the treacherous, yet enchanting landscapes of the American desert. Senarens immerses readers in a rich tapestry of technological innovation and expl...

Developments in Social Work with Offenders explains the organisational and legislative changes that have occurred in social work and probation across the UK in the past 10 years, in the context of the accumulating body of knowledge about what constitutes effective practice in the assessment, supervision and management of offenders in the community.Three different aspects of working with offenders are covered: developments in policy; assessment, supervision and intervention; and iss...