A context of aging populations and urbanization has sparked a global movement to make urban spaces age-friendly. The Age-Friendly City program, developed by the World Health Organization, aims to improve local environments for all population groups, promote a positive aging identity, and empower local policy actors to support senior citizens.Despite growing enthusiasm and policy work by local governments worldwide, considerable gaps remain. These lacunae have led scholars and activ...

This collection of original essays explores the myriad expressions of austerity since the 2008 financial crisis.Case studies drawn from Canada, Australia and the European Union provide extensive comparative analysis of fiscal consolidation and the varied political responses against austerity. Contributions examine such themes as privatization, class mobilization and resistance, the crisis of liberal democracy and the rise of the far right.The potential impact of the COVID-1...

Raising Joyful Toddlers Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Strong-Willed Toddlers and The Happiest ToddlerNurture a happy, confident, and well-adjusted toddler with the Raising Joyful Toddlers Bundle, a must-have audiobook collection for parents and caregivers. This bundle offers expert guidance and practical strategies to help you navigate the joys and challenges of raising a toddler, ensuring that your little one grows up in a loving and positive environment.Included Audiobooks:...

Whether it's a speedy note-to-self, a simple shopping list or a carefully penned thank-you note, putting words on paper is a daily habit - and can also bring us great joy and calm.In this book you'll discover practical ways to turn the ordinary ritual of jotting things down into a remarkable source of peace, focus and confidence. Learn to take pleasure in your correspondence, find fresh delight in your diary writing and put renewed heart in your humble to-do list.

This is a practical book exploring how to conduct animal assisted intervention (AAI) in ways that protect and prioritize animal and human welfare. This resource is for social scientists (e.g., psychology, social work, human development and family studies, etc.), as well as ethologists and animal behaviour and welfare students and practitioners. The book is a series of short chapters that depict a wide array of AAIs and their potential welfare concerns. The chapters include descriptions of ...

This collection is filled with a rare, honest truth that expresses the beauty and emotion of passionate hearts longing for an authentic relationship with the Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit. It's a delightful banquet of poems, stories, and personal reflections originating from Sanctioned Love's vulnerable journey to uncover the truth about God’s perspective. It includes twelve different individuals' perspectives as they communicate a wide range of topics including gratitude, grief, ac...

If you're waiting to live abundantly until the house is tidy, your kids are clean and well behaved, and you have plenty of free time to pursue a glamorous hobby, you may be waiting awhile. However, you don't have to wait for things to settle down to live the good life, because motherhood--with all its chaos--is the abundance God promisedIn Chaotic Joy, you will discover how to experience abundant life in the midst of the madness and mess. Find out what's keeping you from t...

This collection examines the topic of time in the life and works of Augustine of Hippo. Adopting a global perspective on time as a philosophical and theological problem, the volume includes reflections on the meaning of history, the mortality of human bodies, and the relationship between temporal experience and linguistic expression. As Augustine himself once observed, time is both familiar and surprisingly strange. Everyone’s days are structured by temporal rhythms and routines, from watc...

'A treasure trove of uplifting and accessible practices, to organise your mind and give shape to your day.' Suzy Reading, author of The Little Book of Self-Care'Easy to read, deeply inspiring and oh so wise, it was the perfect antidote to my in-box overwhelm.' Susannah Conway, author of This I Know: Notes on Unraveling the Heart---Whether it's a speedy note-to-self, a simple shopping list ...

In "The Joys of Being a Woman, and Other Papers," Winifred Margaretta Kirkland explores the multifaceted experiences of women in early 20th-century America, intricately weaving together essays that reflect both the personal and the societal. Through a blend of autobiographical reflections and cultural critique, Kirkland employs a clear yet evocative prose style, demonstrating her keen observational skills and a deep understanding of her era's gender norms. The collection captures a transit...

There are a lot of books out there for parents of disabled, medically complex, and/or neurodivergent children. What isn't out there, however, is a book about how loved ones can support those caregivers, until now!In Show Up and Bring Coffee, author Megan Amrich shares nine ways people can best step in and help when a friend's life is altered by a child's diagnosis. She illustrates these concepts with a mix of personal anecdotes, sitcom references, and more....

Savor your food, soothe difficult emotions, and enjoy every moment with powerful mindfulness practices!Do you turn to food when you're feeling bored, depressed, or anxious? Do you judge your body for not fitting into some ideal shape or size? If so, you aren't alone. Diet culture has sabotaged our relationship with food and our bodies. As a result, many of us are confused—attaching shame to our food choices and judging our bodies. It's time to break free!