This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The stories in this work describe depth psychological experiences of persons who often ended up in psychiatric hospitals. Beyond suffering and pain, these person's stories show a spirit and courage which led them to become advocates or artists. Many of the authors are well known and part of a national and international movement, advocating for rights of those in the psychiatric system. This work also includes a handful of professionals ...

Dogs bring tremendous love and affection to children and adults.Join A.J. and Brooklyn as they search for a puppy with the help of their grandparents. A.J. and Brooklyn are given a puppy rescued from the shelter by their grandparents. Over time, both children learn to love and take care of their new pet, Teddy.

On Saturday night 22 April 1916, a tense meeting in Dublin went on into the small hours to decide whether or not the Easter Rising would go ahead. Present at that meeting were Pádraig Pearse, Tomás MacDonagh, Joseph Plunkett and Seán MacDiarmada. The fifth man present at the all-night session, Diarmuid Lynch, was the only one still alive a month later. It is difficult to understand how Lynch, a member of the Supreme Council of the IRB, has been forgotten so completely. Lynch was at the hea...

Deirdre Collins has a driving passion: to be a published writer. When she is unable to publish her first novel, depression lands her on suicide watch in a psych hospital. There she meets Max Fletcher, a handsome young man with drive and genius who is battling demons of his own.After discharge, they move to different parts of the country and lose track of each other. Max becomes a successful entertainment producer in New York City. Deirdre teaches behaviorally challenged children in...

Financial Abuse Recovery: Financial Healing and Empowerment after Surviving an Abusive Relationship offers survivors of abusive relationships tools, information, and encouragement to move toward financial freedom. This book takes a holistic approach to promoting financial well-being for survivors who faced direct financial abuse, as well as those who faced other types of abuse—such as physical or emotional abuse—and who are facing economic challenges as a result.With a com...

This compelling volume considers three significant modern developments: the ever-changing role of women in society; a significant and growing dissatisfaction with current dominant understandings of corporate governance, corporate law and corporate theory; and the increasing concern to establish sustainable business models globally. A range of female scholars from across the globe and from different disciplines interconnect these ideas in this unique collection of new and thought-provoking ...

Despite being abused, Angelique kept going back because she mistook abuse for love. Sound familiar?Abusive relationships have not been relegated to the past. They are still prevalent today among the rich and poor, male and female, old and young, people from every country, every race, and every walk of life.Angelique Castor falls for a dashing singer, which becomes her first mistake. He has good looks but no backbone. She then realizes he is no knight in shining armor, and t...

The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States.The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural histo...

En este libro, nos adentramos en la historia de Chorrogondona, una niña que experimentó en carne propia las consecuencias del acoso escolar. Conoceremos su vida antes del acoso, cómo y por qué comenzó el acoso escolar hacia ella. A lo largo de esta historia, nos enfrentamos a una realidad que a menudo ignoramos o minimizamos. El acoso escolar no es un juego, ni una broma de mal gusto. Es un problema serio que PUEDE TENER CONSECUENCIAS A LARGO PLAZO EN LA VIDA DE LOS NIÑOS. Es por eso, que ...

A educação e a amizade como solução para a agressividade. O fenômeno bullying é "uma das formas de violência que mais cresce no mundo", afirma Cléo Fante, educadora especialista no assunto. Mascarado como indisciplina e confundido com desentendimento ou brincadeira, visto até como banalidade ou vantagem, os efeitos do bullying são raramente evidentes. Por ocorrer fora da visão dos adultos e por grande parte das vítimas não reagir ou falar sobre a agressão sofrida, o comportamento acaba ban...

Since 1989 Kidpower has prepared thousands of kids to take charge of their safety with confidence in the face of bullying. As the nonprofit leader in "People Safety" education Kidpower has a knowledge base and track record for success unlike any other organization. Bullying: What Adults Need to Know and Do to Keep Kids Safe puts Kidpower's expertise at your fingertips.

The impact of child maltreatment on victims, families, and society—from immediate medical care and legal services to long-term mental health care and law enforcement—cannot be understated. And it remains a severe problem in spite of increasing public awareness and stricter laws. To keep up with growing body of professionals staying informed on this subject, the third edition of A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect assists the reader in recognizin...