"Making Both Ends Meet: The Income and Outlay of New York Working Girls" is a pioneering work that delves into the financial lives of young women in New York City during the early 20th century. Authored by Sue Ainslie Clark and Edith Wyatt, the book provides a detailed analysis of the economic challenges faced by working girls, highlighting their earnings, expenses, and the societal pressures they encountered. Through interviews and case studies, the authors paint a vivid picture of the st...

In "Making Both Ends Meet: The income and outlay of New York working girls," readers are invited into a compelling exploration of early 20th-century economic realities faced by working women in New York City. The anthology encapsulates diverse narratives illustrating both the triumphs and tribulations of navigating urban life on meager wages. The collection not only details the struggles for financial independence and personal agency but also chronicles the emotional and psychological land...

Workers' Reality: 5 Classic Books on Life, Labor, and Survival provides an illuminating insight into the struggles and triumphs of workers navigating the complexities of labor and existence during significant periods of transformation. This collection brings together a range of literary styles, from poignant narratives to investigative accounts, each unraveling the intricate tapestry of life and survival. The anthology explores themes of perseverance, socio-economic struggles, and the unyi...

Atlantic Narratives: Modern Short Stories; Second Series offers a compendium of diverse literary expressions, capturing the essence of early 20th-century storytelling. This anthology traverses an expansive range of themes from human resilience to the nuances of social identity, encapsulated in modern short story form. Its works are rich in stylistic variety, featuring contemplative prose, keen observations of everyday life, and poignant explorations of the human condition. Whether delving ...

Spanning a rich tapestry of narrative styles and emotional depths, 'The Whole Family' collaboratively weaves stories that explore the complex dynamics of familial relationships. This anthology, composed by a diverse group of esteemed authors, delves into the multifaceted nature of family life, capturing the tensions and bonds that define kinship. With each narrative thread, readers are treated to profound insights, whether through the introspective monologues of resilience or the nuanced d...

Dal dicembre 1907 al novembre 1908, presso la nota rivista femminile americana Harper’s Bazar esce, in dodici puntate-capitoli, il romanzo "The Whole Family" (La grande famiglia), storia-ritratto di una numerosa famiglia della piccola borghesia americana del primo Novecento alle prese con un evento - il fidanzamento di una figlia - che, osservato e commentato dai diversi componenti della famiglia stessa, ne mette in discussione modelli e aspettative, ruoli e consuetudini, grandi e piccole ...

Using the successful implementation achieved at Yeading Junior School, this book provides strategies and advice about how to widely implement character education in schools. This helpful guide answers the following questions schools and teachers have when considering how to develop character education:· What character virtues are important in primary education?· How can these be cultivated within the formal and informal curricula?· How do we know if strategies are wor...

Hope and resilience are essential throughout therapeutic practice as clinicians encounter a number of challenges that can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. Through a collection of reflective practitioner accounts, this book explores how practitioners can achieve their best work through a framework of compassion.Combining a number of examples from a variety of practices, including clinical psychology, consultancy, and nursing, each chapter explores how compassion can influence...

Over the last half century, historic preservation has been on the rise in American cities and towns, from urban renewal and gentrification projects to painstaking restoration of Victorian homes and architectural landmarks. In this book, Nancy R. Hiller brings together individuals with distinctive styles and perspectives, to talk about their passion for preservation. They consider the meaning of place and what motivates those who work to save and care for places; the role of place in the fo...

The Railway Children is Edith Nesbit’s most well-known and well-loved book for young readers. Since its first book publication in 1906, it has been made into movies, radio plays and television series several times, dramatised in the theatre, performed in actual railway stations and has even been turned into a musical.It tells the story of three children: Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, who with their mother are forced to leave their comfortable suburban home and go to live in a small c...