Most Holocaust scholars and survivors contend that the event was so catastrophic and unprecedented that it defies authentic representation in feature films. Yet it is precisely the extremity of "the Final Solution" and the issues it raised that have fueled the cinematic imagination since the end of World War II. Recognizing that movies reach a greater audience than eyewitness, historical, or literary accounts, Lawrence Baron argues that they mirror changing public perceptions of the Holoca...

Since Polish Catholics embraced some anti-Jewish notions and actions prior to WWII, many intertwined the Nazi death camps in Poland with Polish anti-Semitism. As a result, more so than local non-Jewish population in other Nazi-occupied countries, Polish Catholics were considered active collaborators in the destruction of European Jewry. Through the presentation of these negative images in Holocaust literature, documentaries, and teaching, these stereotypes have been sustained and infect at...

Welcome to the lesser-known country of The Kingdom of Moldavia, known for its overgrown jungles, giant pineapples, venomous bronze-fanged adders, and the finest butterfly silk in the world. It’s home to tigers so ferocious and so vain that the only way to survive an attack is to dangle your pocket mirror in front of their trembling fish-gut whiskers. It’s a place where firebugs will put on a pyrotechnic show for you and, while you are watching, the satin-smooth hands of vervet monkeys will...

In "Maud, and Other Poems," Alfred Lord Tennyson presents a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the tumultuous nature of human emotion. The collection showcases Tennyson's characteristic lyrical style, marked by rich imagery and musicality, while also reflecting the Victorian era's preoccupation with psychological depth. Central to the eponymous poem "Maud" is a profound examination of grief and madness, framed within the context of the speaker's intense love for Maud, juxtaposed with ...

A lively dictionary of topics related to slumber designed to help people help themselves by improving their sleep and, therefore, their health and happiness.The Story of Sleep is a lively annotated dictionary of topics related to slumber, designed to help people help themselves get a better night’s rest and improve their overall physical and mental health. Incorporating up-to-date data, each entry reflects the fact that the world-in-general has changed and ...

Alfred Tennyson's "The Princess" is a pioneering poetic exploration that deftly blends narrative with lyrical expression, addressing themes of gender, education, and social reform during the Victorian era. Written in verse, the poem recounts the story of a secluded princess who seeks to challenge the conventions of a patriarchal society by establishing a women's university. Tennyson employs a rich tapestry of imagery and classical allusions, engaging with the socio-political discourse of h...

Combining contemporary research with practice findings, this book shows how we can improve the mental health of children in care.Expert contributors highlight the challenges that children face and propose innovative models of practice which have been proven to improve outcomes. The book describes the difficulties children in care commonly encounter, such as vulnerability to self-harm, substance misuse or inappropriate sexual behaviour. It goes on to explore therapeutic intervention...

You are about to visit a wonderful land, a merry old kingdom called The Land Of Bubble! And as your guide, meet a joyous old soul whose name is Sir Sydney Soapington, The Baron Of Bubble! He makes bubbles morning, noon, and night as does just about everybody in this wondrous land. Your adventure begins right here, my friends! With a bucket of soap and a wave of his bubble-making wand, Sir Sydney invites you to a special place of laughter and joy, thrills, and bubble hills! Discover a land ...

News about sleep is everywhere we turn, and the statistics are numbing: Some 50-70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems; an estimated 30-35% of adults complain of insomnia; one in every 25 Americans takes a prescription sleep medication; more than a third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis; sleep disorders account for an estimated $16 billion in medical costs each year, plus indirect costs due to missed days of ...

Diese Sammlung zollt den Helden des Ersten Weltkriegs Tribut. Die Memoiren gewähren einen intimen Blick auf die brutale Realität des Krieges, die enormen Opfer, die für das Überleben gebracht wurden, und die unerschütterliche Courage angesichts überwältigender Gefahren. Diese Sammlung enthält die Lebensgeschichten von: Manfred von Richthofen: Der rote Kampfflieger Ernst Udet: Mein Fliegerleben Lawrence von Arabien: Die sieben Säulen der Weisheit Henri Barbusse: Das Feuer - Tagebuch einer K...

Diese Sammlung ist den Helden des Ersten Weltkriegs gewidmet. Durch die Memoiren erhalten Sie einen tiefen Einblick in die erschütternde Grausamkeit des Krieges, den hohen Preis des Überlebens und die aufrichtige Tapferkeit im Angesicht extremer Gefahren. Diese Sammlung enthält die Lebensgeschichten von: Manfred von Richthofen: Der rote Kampfflieger Ernst Udet: Mein Fliegerleben Lawrence von Arabien: Die sieben Säulen der Weisheit Henri Barbusse: Das Feuer - Tagebuch einer Korporalschaft M...

All but buried for most of the twentieth century, the concept of altruism has re-emerged in this last quarter as a focus of intense scholarly inquiry and general public interest. In the wake of increased consciousness of the human potential for destructiveness, both scholars and the general public are seeking interventions which will not only inhibit the process, but may in fact chart a new creative path toward a global community. Largely initiated by a group of pioneering social psycholog...