Based on many years of research into ancient history and prehistory, this insightful tome argues that three million years of peace—a period when women's status in society was much higher than it is now—preceded the last 6,000 years of war during which men have come to hold power over women. The book challenges the idea accepted in academia that history is a linear development in which society is steadily moving out of a violent and patriarchal past to a more equitable and peaceful future, ...

Positive and practical, this guide is designed to offer a route to recovery from grief and loss after adoption or long-term foster care.Children growing up in adoptive families or foster care often have complicated feelings about the loss of their birth parents - feelings which become all the more complex as they gain independence and become young adults, and which can endure throughout their lives. Common life events such as entering new relationships, building a family or losing ...

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary literary journey with "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 052." This captivating anthology, meticulously curated by Arthur Elmore Bostwick and a team of esteemed scholars, presents a diverse array of nonfiction masterpieces. From thought-provoking essays to captivating narratives, this volume offers a treasure trove of insights, perspectives, and literary brilliance. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of renowned authors and discover the transformative powe...