Dream For Belladonna Rivers, reality is a bit too grim. Her relationship with her ex-husband had been hell, and going through a divorce wasnt much better. The abuse, both mental and physical, continues to linger in the back of her mind. The fairytale life in New York City has faded long ago, and now all she can think of is a better life in a better place. As a psychologist, she believes that she can overcome anything and everything that life throws her way. But all of her training fails he...

The external indebtedness of non-oil developing countries has been of growing concern in recent years. Several factors have brought the debt issue to the forefront of the problems facing a number of countries, including the rapid rise in extenal debt in the recent past, changes in the composition of debt (toward a greater proportion owed to commercial banks) and the attendant deterioration in the terms of debt, and the rise in debt service resulting from these developments.

A story about a young girl of 17, her innocence and her leap into maturity by extremely painful circumstances. You will experience, through the eyes of a young wife and mother, the wonder, beauty and culture of a faraway exotic location. The happiness and wonder she experienced while discovering what she believed to be true love, and all the agony of betrayal by the one person she trusted the most. Redemption comes soon enough . . . After having her young son taken away as a toddler, devas...

Love and its attendant emotions not only spur migration—they forge our response to the people who leave their homes in search of new lives. Emotional Landscapes looks at the power of love, and the words we use to express it, to explore the immigration experience. The authors focus on intimate emotional language and how languages of love shape the ways human beings migrate but also create meaning for migrants, their families, and their societies. Looking at sources ranging from let...

Sozial-emotionale Kompetenzen sind die Basis für eine glückliches, gesundes und erfolgreiches Leben. Das Buch geht unter anderem folgenden Leitfragen nach: Wie entwickeln sich soziale und emotionale Kompetenzen in der Kindheit? Welche Rolle spielen unterschiedliche Kontexte (Familie, Kita, Schule, Krisensituationen etc.) für die Entwicklungsprozesse? Und wie lässt sich die emotionale und soziale Entwicklung wirksam fördern? Renommierte Forscherinnen und Forscher aus dem deutschsprachigen R...

Interpersonal Violence Against Children and Youth uses empirical research to provide an overview of the risk factors, different types of violence against children and youth, their victimizations (online and offline), as well as prevention practices and strategies. Pulling together researchers, practitioners, and educators from around the world, this book addresses the various practices and efforts different countries use to protect children and prevent interpersonal violence. These forms o...

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all.While much progress in race relations has been made in recent years-including the election of Barack Obama as President of the United State-it's clear that our journey t...

A story about a young girl of 17, her innocence and her leap into maturity by extremely painful circumstances. You will experience, through the eyes of a young wife and mother, the wonder, beauty and culture of a faraway exotic location. The happiness and wonder she experienced while discovering what she believed to be true love, and all the agony of betrayal by the one person she trusted the most. Redemption comes soon enough. After having her young son taken away as a toddler, devastatin...

“Since our exile from Eden,” Blanski writes, “God has been using ‘boring dads’ to save the world.”What if the life you’re living—the diapers, deadlines, and dog walks—is exactly where your greatness is meant to unfold? As a younger man, Tyler Blanski lived by the bold American proverb “If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.” He chased adventure, dreamed big, and lived passionately. But after marriage, kids, and settling into suburban life, he found himself won...

A child redefines identity and belonging in post-Soviet Hungary. A girl blossoming to adult awareness exchanges life for death in rural Canada. A college student chooses between the magic of ancient spirits and the magic of daily happiness in modern Japan. In futuristic India, a mother finds joy in the balance between family and career. Under the Andalusian sun, a mathematician consults his older self in affairs of love. In alternate Tanzania, a husband and wife discover wisdom in memory l...

Comprehensive review of the effectiveness of particular agroforestry practices, from riparian forest buffers and filter strips, windbreaks and contour buffers to alley cropping, silvopasture and forest farmingSummarises current research on ecosystem services delivered by agroforestry, from promoting biodiversity and soil health to water quality and managementAssesses research on best practice in tree planting and management as well as optimising agroforestry produ...

Wieder einmal sorgt Denny für Aufruhr: ein kurzer Anruf bei den Eltern, »ich bin schwul« in den Hörer murmeln, gleich wieder auflegen und nicht mehr erreichbar sein. Die Eltern sind ratlos – müssen sie seine drei Geschwister informieren? Doch schon bald darauf verkündet Denny, demnächst Vater zu werden und zu heiraten.Anne Tyler zeichnet ihre Figuren mit feinem Witz und sehr berührend – und so nahe am Leben, dass sich jeder im geschilderten Familienleben wiedererkennen kann.