This book examines the changing digital geographies of the Anthropocene. It analyses how technologies are providing new opportunities for communication and connection, while simultaneously deepening existing problems associated with isolation, global inequity and environmental harm. By offering a reading of digital technologies as ‘more-than-real’, the author argues that the productive and destructive possibilities of digital geographies are changing important aspects of human and non-huma...

There are countless ways of thinking, feeling, and acting like an ecofeminist. Ecofeminism includes a plurality of perspectives, thriving in dialogue between diverse theories and practices involving ecological and feminist matters of concern. Deepening the dialogue, the contributors in this anthology explore critical and complementary interactions between ecofeminism and other areas of inquiry, including ecocriticism, postcolonialism, geography, environmental law, religion, geoengineering,...

Tianna was adopted at birth and has been searching for her birth mother for eighteen years and finds love on the way. Rhys is the love that Tianna thought she'd never find, but loving Rhys isn't easy, as he strolls into her life, carrying unpacked baggage, and drowning in love for his ex. And this is where trouble walks uninvited into Tianna and Rhys' life, and trouble has a name: his ex-girlfriend's husband, Alex Roberts. Falling head over heels with her new lover brings joy, deceit, betr...

Being a PhD student is not easy. Navigating the highly competitive world of academia while working hard for little or no pay would be stressful for anyone—but it’s especially challenging for graduate students who are also parents.Featuring contributions from more than forty current and former graduate students raising children, Parenting While PhDing offers valuable advice for students and administrators. Parents will get practical recommendations on both child care and se...

Los museos existen desde siempre, y por eso algunas personas creen que allá es a donde tienen que ir a parar las cosas viejas, que ya no sirven y que nadie quiere. Este libro nos ayuda a entender que los museos de ciencias son lugares para el goce y también son herramientas fundamentales para construir una sociedad democrática. Aquí han coincidido profesionales de los museos de ciencias de distintas partes del mundo para compartir sus historias, revisando qué decisiones tomarían al diseñar...

The "San Francisco Relief Survey" provides a comprehensive analysis of the organizational efforts and relief methods employed in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and fire that struck San Francisco. The work, authored by a team of notable figures including Helen Swett Artieda and Mary Roberts Coolidge, delves into the challenges faced by relief organizations and the innovative strategies they implemented to address the urgent needs of the affected population. The survey highlight...

By providing an overview of key yoga postures and basic breathing techniques, this book demonstrates how people with Multiple Sclerosis can manage symptoms, and create a regular yoga practice in order to enhance physical and mental wellbeing.The book includes photos to demonstrate the yoga poses, as well as case studies and testimonials that depict the benefits and impact of a regular practice that can be carried out at home with minimal equipment or household objects. There is als...

Children who have encountered trauma early in life can experience real differences in their social and cognitive development. This comprehensive guide introduces what such developmental difference means, how it affects a child, and offers strategies to help support or alleviate problems that commonly arise.Dr. McLean explains how children with developmental differences understand the world around them and offers easy to use techniques to help children with sensory and emotional reg...

Based on the award-winning animated short film, this poignant, touching, and uplifting picture book about grief reminds us that loved ones never truly leave our side, and that they can even take shape as tiny, little dragonflies.When Celine's best friend dies, she decides to wear a dragonfly bracelet to keep her close. After Celine and her family escape a car accident unharmed, she realizes she has lost the dragonfly bracelet. Rattled by the scary and unexpected se...

Adolescents with developmental disabilities are a complex population who require specialised treatment and care. This interdisciplinary text examines the processes involved in working with this client group in forensic settings, and explores the ways in which their needs differ from those of other young people who engage in high risk behaviour or offending.The book covers assessment, intervention and treatment options for adolescents with a wide range of developmental disabilities,...

Examining and exploring new approaches to therapeutic observation in health and social care, this multidisciplinary guide discusses and analyses its uses in a range of practical contexts with children, families and adults.Developing good observation skills is paramount to sustaining relationships in the challenging settings that health and social care professionals find themselves in. This guide shows how observation is taught, applied in practice, and how it will be returned to th...

An anthology of heartfelt, real-life stories about allyship authored by multiple, diverse voices. It will inspire young readers to inform themselves and further their knowledge to help, show respect, and champion the rights of people from all walks of lifeAllyship is not a trend.Allyship is a journey, but it's not always easy to know where to start. See things from a different perspective with heartfelt real-life stories by writers from diverse backgrounds,...