Ob Rechthaberei beim Kollegen und Überempfindlichkeit beim Partner – jeder von uns macht sich und seiner Umwelt mit festgefahrenen Verhaltensweisen das Leben schwerer als nötig. Doch was tun? Die Lösung: Die schädlichen durch positive Reaktionen ersetzen. Wie geht das? Erfolgscoach Mary Jane Ryan hat aus der Arbeit mit ihren Klienten insgesamt 81 Mantras entwickelt. Es sind einprägsame Einzeiler, die in bestimmten Situationen immer wieder wiederholt werden und helfen, sich neue Verhaltensw...

A deeper look at an old-fashioned quality. We've all heard the phrase, "Patience is a virtue," and doubtless responded with a sigh, as usually it's spoken with a tone of reproach. But this virtue carries with it a wealth of wisdom that can actually help us find happiness in our day-to-day. Author Mary Jane Ryan details just what living with patience can bring to our lives and how it can change us for the better.Slow the rush. Things move at a quick...

Sexual and Reproductive Justice: From the Margins to the Centre offers new insights and perspectives on sexual and reproductive justice. The thought-provoking and diverse contributions in this volume — which range from indigenous approaches to sexual violence to gender-affirming primary and mental healthcare — extend sexual and reproductive justice scholarship, and spark critical questions, novel thinking, and ongoing dialogue in this field.

Friends, Lovers, Co-Workers, and Community analyzes how television narratives form the first decade of the twenty-first century are powerful socializing agents which both define and limit the types of acceptable interpersonal relationships between co-workers, friends, romantic partners, family members, communities, and nations. This book is written by a diverse group of scholars who used a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches to interrogate the ways through which television...

Composer-performer Julius Eastman (1940-90) was an enigma, both comfortable and uncomfortable in the many worlds he inhabited: black, white, gay, straight, classical music, disco, academia, and downtown New York. His music, insistent and straightforward, resists labels and seethes with a tension that resonates with musicians, scholars, and audiences today. Eastman's provocative titles, including Gay Guerrilla, Evil Nigger, Crazy Nigger, and others, assault us wit...

Step into the culinary world of the early 20th century with "The Mary Frances Cook Book (Unabridged)" by Jane Eayre Fryer. This timeless classic, first published in 1910, offers a glimpse into the kitchens of yesteryear, providing a treasure trove of recipes, household tips, and culinary wisdom. From classic dishes like roast chicken and apple pie to forgotten gems like oyster soup and mock turtle soup, this book is a culinary time capsule that will transport you to a bygone era.