Political and public stories about class and food rarely scrutinize how socio-economic and cultural resources enable access to certain foods.Tracing the symbolic links between everyday eating at home and broader social frameworks, this book examines how classed relations play out in middle-class homes to show why class is relevant to all understandings of food in Great Britain.The author illuminates how ‘good’ food, and the identities configured through its consumption, is ...

Illegitimacy, Family, and Stigma is the first full-length exploration of what it was like to be illegitimate in eighteenth-century England, a period of 'sexual revolution', unprecedented increase in illegitimate births, and intense debate over children's rights to state support. Using the words of illegitimate individuals and their families preserved in letters, diaries, poor relief, and court documents, this study reveals the impact of illegitimacy across the life cycle. How did ...

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read on the Oxford Academic platform and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Across eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century northern England, religious faith continued to affect the lives of men, women, and children in profound ways. Rather than abandoning their faith in the face of increasing urbanisation and industrialisation - as is of...

Rebellion and Escape from Oppressive Marriage - 3 Classic Literary Fiction Novels delves into the profound themes of defiance against societal norms and the quest for personal freedom. This anthology artfully pieces together timeless narratives that explore women's resilience against the constraints of matrimonial conventions. Through a medley of romanticism, realism, and proto-feminism, the collection encapsulates the diversity of literary styles prevalent in the late 18th to 19th centuri...

Bringing together the latest research and understanding on selective mutism, this edited book gives essential information on the various treatment and therapy options. Experts in the fields of speech and language therapy, psychology, music therapy education and communication offer a wide range of professional perspectives on the condition, while case studies from people with selective mutism, past sufferers and parents reveal the personal impact. The book also clarifies what support a pers...

A ideia deste livro surgiu a partir de um trecho do Sermão do Monte ("Bem-aventurados os que têm fome e sede de justiça porque serão saciados") e da música "Comida", do grupo de rock Titãs ("A gente não quer só comida. A gente quer comida, diversão, balé..."). Não temos somente fome de comida. Temos fome de tanta coisa, seja material, psicológica, espiritual... Como somos famintos! No intuito de saber do que temos fome e como saciá-la tendo como prato principal os ensinamentos de Jesus à l...

A resource for arts therapists and other clinicians on working with people who have committed sexual offences.There is a strong focus on the value of establishing a therapeutic relationship involving non-verbal media as a cornerstone, drawing upon current research and practice. Emphasis is placed on working with transference and counter-transference, being trauma-informed, and making use of effective supervision.This group of offenders can benefit hugely fr...

Southern Life Through the Eyes of 4 Women Writers - 4 Classic Regional Fiction captures the essence of the Southern United States through the collected works of four pioneering women authors. This anthology deftly explores themes of identity, class, and race, offering a rich tapestry of narratives set against the backdrop of an often turbulent region. The collection stands out for its ability to weave together a diverse array of literary styles, from introspective narratives to vivid regio...

Known for novels featuring “great pacing and true surprises” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) and “nerve-shattering suspense” (Heather Gudenkauf, New York Time bestselling author), New York Times bestselling author Kate Moretti’s latest is the story of a scandal-torn Pennsylvania town and the aftermath of a troubled girl gone missing.“Where did they come from? Why did they fall? The question would be asked a thousand times…

New York Times best-selling author Kate White, editorin- chief at Cosmopolitan, knows the glossy magazine world like the back of her hand. Her Bailey Weggins mystery series serves head-scratching whodunits with healthy dollops of dishy dirt. Fired from her job at Gloss, Bailey lands a new gig at celebrity gossip mag Buzz. When her slave-driving boss is murdered, Bailey investigates. Her friend and co-worker Robby is the chief suspect-but there's a long list behind him.

What's it like to live in a world where humor is banned or to work on a deep-space lighthouse?If you're lucky, you might even discover how to escape the Yawning Men!Curl up in your favorite rocket ship and set your coordinates for adventure in Volume Five of the Young Explorer's Adventure Guide!Don't miss this stellar anthology of 24 science fiction short stories for girls, boys and robots of all ages!

Examining recent research and practice on reminiscence, life review and life story work, this book offers critical accounts of the rapidly growing and extensive global literature, and highlights the continuing relevance and effectiveness of these therapeutic methods.The book includes examples of international practical projects, involving people of all ages, life circumstances, and levels of physical and cognitive functioning. Contributions from contemporary practitioners and resea...