The contents of this book was written over a long period of time. It is the thoughts about life that is seen through the eyes of the average person. The celebrations and disappointments of life, the joy and the irony of relationships, and the obvious need we have for each other.

The contents of this book was written over a long period of time, It is the thoughts about life as seen through the eyes of the average person. The celebrations and disappointments of life, the joy and the irony of relationships, and the obvious need that we have for each other.

"People from foreign countries shall not be welcomed" is carved into a black stone containing Bhutan's founding document, which may help to explain why this reclusive Himalayan kingdom, sometimes called the Last Shangri-La, is so little understood.Janet Schofield felt like she jumped off a cliff when, in her mid-sixties, she left her position as a professor of psychology in the US to help start a new college in the remote Himalayan kingdom, where gods live on mountain tops, mermaids...

Major changes have occurred in the last few years in the methods of cutting and manufacturing outerwear. Light clothing companies are now manufacturing these heavy garments because of the development of fusible interlinings and new manufacturing techniques which have resulted in the deskilling of traditional tailoring methods. Outerwear has consquently assumed much greater importance in light clothing courses and this book - the first of its kind - has been written to reflect these industr...

Has fascism arrived in America? In this pioneering book, Gavriel D. Rosenfeld and Janet Ward have gathered experts to survey the history of fascism in the United States. Although the US established a staunch anti-fascist reputation by defeating the Axis powers in World War II, the unsettling truth is that fascist ideas have long been present within American society. Since the election of Donald Trump as President in 2016, scholars have debated whether Trumpism should be seen as an outgrowt...

"The Life of Mrs. Humphry Ward" is a compelling biography that delves into the life of Janet Penrose Trevelyan, a prominent figure in the literary world. The book explores her journey as a novelist, social reformer, and a key influencer in the early 20th century. Through rich narratives and detailed accounts, it highlights her relationships with notable contemporaries and her contributions to literature and society. The biography paints a vivid picture of her struggles and triumphs, showca...

The most pressing question facing the small and mid-sized cities of America's industrial heartland is how to reinvent themselves. Once-thriving communities in the Northeastern and Midwestern U. S. have decayed sharply as the high-wage manufacturing jobs that provided the foundation for their prosperity disappeared. A few larger cities had the resources to adjust, but most smaller places that relied on factory work have struggled to do so. Unless and until they find new economic roles for t...

If your life has been affected by addiction (yours or someone else's), abuse, trauma or toxic shaming, you may also be struggling with another invisible problem—codependency. Without your even being aware of the connection to the above issues, it has created additional life-long challenges such as endless guilt, anxiety, perfectionism, need to control, depression, a history of dysfunctional relationships and much more.This easy to understand, interactive book will reveal how codepe...

Els congressos d'EURALEX són fidels al caràcter "internacional" del seu títol: els contribuents d'aquestes actes procedeixen d'arreu del món i el nombre de llengües utilitzades és abundant. En aquestes actes es poden llegir contribucions escrites a sis llengües: català, anglès, francès, alemany, italià i espanyol. Aquesta presència significativa de llengües sembla ajustar-se a una associació europea concentrada en l'estudi i representació de la paraula, i indica l'interès en la investigaci...

En aquest volum es recullen disset treballs en honor a Paz Battaner, escrits per amics, companys i deixebles. Els estudis que aquí es presenten corresponen als tres eixos d'actuació durant la seva carrera: la lexicologia i la lexicografia, la didàctica de la llengua espanyola i la dedicació a la docència i investigació a la Universitat Pompeu Fabra.\n

La lexicografia exigeix rigor, amplitud, complexitat i laboriositat. L'interès actual és tenir diccionaris variats i idonis des de perspectives diverses i per a tot tipus d'usuaris variats. El I Symposium Internacional de Lexicografia va convidar a considerar l'activitat lexicogràfica des d'un horitzó obert, que enllaci, uneixi i travi les nostres llengües amb unes altres i els productes de les quals representin realment una ajuda, ja que el gènere comú o descriptor de tot tipus de diccion...

Residential Child Care draws on the latest research to offer guidance for developing best practice, policy and improved outcomes for children and young people.Contributors examine important aspects of residential care work, and address the concerns about the poor outcomes for young people leaving care and the role of residential child care as a positive choice within the range of care services. Key issues addressed include promoting well-being and development for young people; tack...