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'Honour' Killing and Violence: Theory, Policy and Practice

by Aisha K. Gill Carolyn Strange Karl Roberts

In this interdisciplinary collection leading experts and scholars from criminology, psychology, law and history provide a compelling analysis of practices and beliefs that lead to violence against women, men and children in the name 'honour'.

Honour Killings and Criminal Justice: Social and Legal Challenges in Turkey

by Ferya Taş-Çifçi

Despite recent reforms to the Turkish Penal Code, the country retains a high level of honour-based violence. This book analyses the motives behind honour-based violence in Turkey and examines the criminal justice system’s approach to this type of crime. The work takes a socio-legal approach to explore the concepts of honour, patriarchy, and hierarchy, along with the roles of culture and tradition. It also examines how the legal system deals with this phenomenon, focusing on the decisions of the criminal courts in honour killing cases and drawing on prisoner interviews. These analyses show the extent to which the State follows a patriarchal approach when dealing with honour killings and inform recommendations for improving the legal and criminal justice system so as to deter crimes of this nature.

Hoodwinked: Ten Myths Moms Believe and Why We All Need To Knock It Off

by Candace Cameron Bure Karen Ehman Ruth Schwenk

Moms have been hoodwinked—tricked into believing lies that keep them from not only enjoying motherhood, but forging friendships with other moms who might tackle the tasks of motherhood differently. Myths such as “Mothering is natural, easy, and instinctive” cause moms to feel like failures if they have questions or apprehensions in raising their kids. Operating from the premise that “The way I mother is the right (and only) way” puts up fences between moms instead of building bridges of encouragement between them. Lies such as “I am my child’s choices” tempt moms to mistakenly believe that if their child makes a wrong choice then they, in turn, must be a bad mom. In their encouraging “we’ve been there” style, Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk enable mothers to:Identify the ten myths of motherhood our current culture perpetuatesReplace the lies with the truth of what God says in the Bible about motheringAcquire practical tools to help them form new and improved thought patterns and healthy behaviorsForge healthy, supportive relationships with other moms of all ages and stagesConfidently embrace the calling of motherhood as they care for their families in their own unique way A six-session video Bible study for group or individual use is also available.

Hoofbeats: Margret and Flynn, 1875

by Kathleen Duey

Margret and her sister Libby are living with Mrs. Fredriksen. Margret wants to stay forever, but not Libby. A sweeping tornado brings an injured horse. Margret lays claim to the horse, naming him Flynn, nursing him back to health, and teaching to ride. She has to convince Libby to stay so she can make Flynn hers.

Hooked

by Catherine Greenman

Thea Galehouse has always known how to take care of herself. With a flighty club-owner mom and a standoffish, recovering-alcoholic dad, Thea has made her own way in her hometown of New York, attending the prestigious and competitive Stuyvesant High School. But one chat with Will, a handsome and witty senior, and she's a goner--completely hooked on him and unable to concentrate on anything else.Always worried that she loves Will more than he loves her, Thea is pleasantly surprised when their romance weathers his move to college and Will goes out of his way to involve her in his life. But then, Thea misses a period. And that starts Thea and Will on a wild ride that neither of them could have possibly prepared for. When they decide to keep the baby, their concerned parents chip in what they can to keep Will in school and give both teenagers a comfortable place to raise their child. But when a freak accident leaves Thea shaken and threatens to upend their little family altogether, Thea is forced to turn to the last place she would have chosen for comfort: her stiff, uncompromising father.This smart, touching first novel brims with realistic, beautifully drawn characters, and reminds us that love is never as easy or predictable as we might like it to be.From the Hardcover edition.

Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development

by Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr. Freda McKissic Bush

How sex is rewiring your brain—for good and for badWhat does a three-pound brain have to do with one&’s sex life? A lot, actually.Hooked is about what&’s happening to your brain when you&’re having sex. With scientific data put in layman&’s terms, this book demonstrates that:Sexual activity releases chemicals in the brain, creating emotional bonds between partners. This is great news for marriages!Once formed, however, breaking these bonds can have damaging effects on the brain such as depression and difficulty bonding with someone else in the future.The continual forming and breaking of these bonds can have permanent effects on a person&’s brain. PLUS! This updated edition also includes a brand new chapter about the effects of pornography on the brain.All this data about bonding, sex, and pornography has important implications in a casual sex culture. Regardless of what we wish were true, the facts tell us &“safe sex&” isn't as safe as it seems. Learn about your brain, the positive effects of sex within permanently committed relationships, and how you can protect yourself (especially your brain) from the dangers of casual sex.

Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development

by Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr. Freda McKissic Bush

How sex is rewiring your brain—for good and for badWhat does a three-pound brain have to do with one&’s sex life? A lot, actually.Hooked is about what&’s happening to your brain when you&’re having sex. With scientific data put in layman&’s terms, this book demonstrates that:Sexual activity releases chemicals in the brain, creating emotional bonds between partners. This is great news for marriages!Once formed, however, breaking these bonds can have damaging effects on the brain such as depression and difficulty bonding with someone else in the future.The continual forming and breaking of these bonds can have permanent effects on a person&’s brain. PLUS! This updated edition also includes a brand new chapter about the effects of pornography on the brain.All this data about bonding, sex, and pornography has important implications in a casual sex culture. Regardless of what we wish were true, the facts tell us &“safe sex&” isn't as safe as it seems. Learn about your brain, the positive effects of sex within permanently committed relationships, and how you can protect yourself (especially your brain) from the dangers of casual sex.

Hook's Revenge

by Heidi Schulz

Twelve-year-old Heidi dreams of becoming every bit as feisty as her infamous father, Captain James Hook. Her grandfather, on the other hand, intends to see her constrained into the role of the perfect society lady. When Jocelyn recieves a letter from her father challenging her to avenge his untimely demise at the jaws of the Neverland crocodile, she sets off for the high seas with not a thought for the consequences.

Hook's Revenge (Hook's Revenge #1)

by Heidi Schulz

Twelve-year-old Jocelyn dreams of becoming every bit as daring as her infamous father, Captain James Hook. Her grandfather, on the other hand, intends to see her starched and pressed into a fine society lady. When she's sent to Miss Eliza Crumb-Biddlecomb's Finishing School for Young Ladies, Jocelyn's hopes of following in her father's fearsome footsteps are lost in a heap of dance lessons, white gloves, and way too much pink. So when Jocelyn receives a letter from her father challenging her to avenge his untimely demise at the jaws of the Neverland crocodile, she doesn't hesitate-here at last is the adventure she has been waiting for. But Jocelyn finds that being a pirate is a bit more difficult than she'd bargained for. As if attempting to defeat the Neverland's most fearsome beast isn't enough to deal with, she's tasked with captaining a crew of woefully untrained pirates, outwitting cannibals wild for English cuisine, and rescuing her best friend from a certain pack of lost children, not to mention that pesky Peter Pan who keeps barging in uninvited. The crocodile's clock is always ticking in Heidi Schulz's debut novel, a story told by an irascible narrator who is both dazzlingly witty and sharp as a sword. Will Jocelyn find the courage to beat the incessant monster before time runs out?

Ho'onani: Hula Warrior

by Heather Gale

An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane (boy). She's happy to be in the middle. But not everyone sees it that way.When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try . . .Based on a true story, Ho'onani: Hula Warrior is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering story of a girl who learns to lead and learns to accept who she really is--and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her. Ho'onani's story first appeared in the documentary A Place in the Middle by filmmakers Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson.

Hoop Crazy (Orca Young Readers)

by Eric Walters

When Nick and his pals suddenly find themselves short a man for the NBA-sponsored three-on-three tournament they plan to enter during the summer holidays, the solution seems simple enough. Nick, Kia and Mark are the key players on the team, so the fourth, though mandatory according to the rules, doesn't really have to be good at the game. A surprise visit from Nick's mother's cousin brings Ned, who is exactly Nick's age but not exactly an athlete, into the picture and onto the team. The other three teammates figure that as long as they don't actually have to use Ned in a game they will be fine. Then Mark sprains his ankle and can't play in the tournament. Suddenly Nick and Kia must find a way to make Ned an integral part of the team. This turns out to be no small task!

Hooper

by Geoff Herbach

From Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice, privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew Smith, and Matt de la Peña. For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport. Adam’s basketball skills have taken him from an orphanage in Poland to a loving adoptive mother in Minnesota. When he’s tapped to play on a select AAU team along with some of the best players in the state, it just confirms that basketball is his ticket to the good life: to new friendships, to the girl of his dreams, to a better future.But life is more complicated off the court. When an incident with the police threatens to break apart the bonds Adam’s finally formed after a lifetime of struggle, he must make an impossible choice between his new family and the sport that’s given him everything.

Hooper Finds a Family

by Jane Paley

He's endearing.He's funny.He's a survivor.Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home.

Hooper Finds a Family

by Jane Paley

He's endearing. He's funny. He's a survivor. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home.

Hooray for Babies!

by Susan Meyers

From the author of the bestselling Everywhere Babies comes a sweet and bouncy rhyming picture book that celebrates all the joys and wonders of being a baby.

Hooray for Grandparents: Ideas for Keeping Close, Building Traditions, and Creating Lasting Memories

by Jay Payleitner

A celebration of the importance of grandparents. Packed with 50 ways to be a fun, meaningful, and beloved presence in grandchildren's lives. Hooray for Grandparents celebrates the special role grandparents play in children's lives and collects 50 ways to build a strong relationship between grandparent and grandchild. It's filled with fun activities to do together, ways to create your own special traditions, advice on how to support your grandchild in difficult times, and ideas for building a legacy that lives beyond your years. Packaged in a fun and engaging format, with simple, fun, and heartwarming ways to deepen connections across generations, this is full of useful and meaningful ways for grandparents to bond with grandchildren. BREEZY BOOK FOR GRANDPARENTS: This book captures the celebratory and grandchild-focused aspects of the special relationship in a format that works for grandparents who looking for something simple but meaningful. GREAT GIFT: There are countless gifting moments for grandparents throughout the year and this book is the perfect gift for all of them, whether it's for new grandparents-to-be or grandparents who have been enjoying their status for years. With plenty of ideas for enjoying a strong relationship for the long haul, it's a wonderful way to celebrate a special grandparent any time of year. Perfect for:Grandparents; grandmothers; and grandfathersFriends and family of grandparents and grandparents-to-beNew parents looking to share the news or celebrate with grandparents-to-be

Hooray for the Golly Sisters (I Can Read Book)

by Betsy Byars

In continued adventures, May-May and Rose take their traveling road show to more audiences.

Hooray Parade

by Barbara Joosse

Hooray!Someone's coming to play with you.Can you guess who?In this wonderful read-aloudfor very young children,Gramma comes to visitand brings a surprise . . . or two. . . or three.And a lot of the fun is guessingwhich surprise is next!Part thoughtful play,part playful imagination,this tongue tickling taleof funny animals and loving familywill entertain and involve childrenwith each turn of the page!

Hoot and Peep (Hoot and Peep)

by Lita Judge

In the night skies above Paris, an adorable young owl teaches her older brother about the power of imagination—and the unconditional love between siblings Hoot the owl is very excited for his little sister, Peep, to join him on the cathedral rooftops. She's finally old enough to learn all his big brother owly wisdom: First, owls say hooo. Second, they always say hooo. Lastly, they ONLY say hooo! But why would Peep say hooo when she could say schweeepty peep or dingity dong? Why would she speak when she could sing? As she explores the breathtaking Parisian cityscape, Peep discovers so many inspiring sights and sounds—the ring of cathedral bells, the slap of waves on stone—that she can&’t help but be swept up in the magic of it all. Hoot doesn&’t understand Peep&’s awe, until he takes a pause to listen . . . and realizes that you're never too old to learn a little something new.From the beloved author/illustrator of the classic picture book Red Sled, this gorgeous read aloud celebrates the wonder found in little things—and in the hearts of dreamers, young and old.

Hop on Pop (Beginner Books(R))

by Dr. Seuss

Join Dr. Seuss in this classic rhyming picture book–"the simplest Seuss for youngest use." Full of short, simple words and silly rhymes, this book is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud with Dad! The rollicking rythym will keep kids entertained on every page, and it's an especially good way to show Pop some love on Father&’s Day! HOP POP We like to Hop. We like to hop on top of Pop. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You&’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

Hop Up! Wriggle Over!

by Elizabeth Honey

“Hop up! Wriggle over! Wakey-wakey: hungry!” Thus starts a full and busy day for an appealing animal family. Simple onomatopoeic words and irresistible illustrations capture familiar routines in a young read-aloud containing a warm and subtle reminder that families come in all shapes and sizes.

Hope (Wish Series #3)

by Matthew Cordell

As a family grows, so does its capacity for love, for dreams, and for hope. Two lions celebrate their grandchild and express all the ways this new life has expanded their world, and the hope they hold for his future.A companion to Matthew Cordell's stunning Wish and Dream, this picturebook picks up with a new animal family celebrating their little one.

Hope: La historia de una niña que no podía escuchar las palabras

by Wendy Davies

Wendy Davies regresa al panorama de la literatura inspiracional con una novela que narra la historia de una niña diferente, un trasunto de Momo, una Matilda adolescente que tiene como cómplices a una marioneta, al dueño de un pequeño teatro y a sus palabras como escudos frente a una pérdida irreparable, pero también como peldaños de una escalera de esperanza hacia el futuro. Imagina un caserón de piedra parda en una calle cualquiera de una ciudad sin nombre. Acércate más. ¿Ves el nombre tallado en piedra? El teatro Serendipity te da la bienvenida. Si has llegado tan lejos imaginando, no te costará entrar. Nada más hacerlo verás a Joseph tras el mostrador. Fíjate en la vieja estantería que hay justo detrás de él. Hay algo que llama tu atención. Entre una corona envejecida que ya ha perdido todo su brillo y una figura horripilante de una bailarina, me ves a mí. Y, justo en este momento, Hope, una niña incapaz de escuchar las palabras, acaba de entrar. Puedes seguir imaginando o dejar que te cuente qué ocurrió.

Hope: A Novel

by Andrew Ridker

A New York Times Editors' ChoiceA Boston Globe, Forward, and Times of Israel Best Book of the Year&“Riotous. . . . Hilarious . . . impeccably written . . . . Intelligent, bighearted, spew-your-gefilte-fish-funny.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“A writer with this much talent can take his readers anywhere.&” —The Washington Post&“Painfully funny. . . . This rivals Taffy Brodesser-Akner&’s Fleishman is in Trouble in its pitch-perfect portrayal of Jewish American life.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)&“A comedy of (bad) manners. . . . Engaging.&” —The Boston GlobeA hilarious and heartfelt novel about a seemingly perfect family in an era of waning American optimism, from the acclaimed author of The AltruistsThe year is 2013 and the Greenspans are the envy of Brookline, Massachusetts, an idyllic (and idealistic) suburb west of Boston. Scott Greenspan is a successful physician with his own cardiology practice. His wife, Deb, is a pillar of the community who spends her free time helping resettle refugees. Their daughter, Maya, works at a distinguished New York publishing house and their son, Gideon, is preparing to follow in his father&’s footsteps. They are an exceptional family from an exceptional place, living in exceptional times.But when Scott is caught falsifying blood samples at work, he sets in motion a series of scandals that threatens to shatter his family. Deb leaves him for a female power broker; Maya rekindles a hazardous affair from her youth; and Gideon drops out of college to go on a dangerous journey that will put his principles to the test.From Brookline to Berlin to the battlefields of Syria, Hope follows the Greenspans over the course of one tumultuous year as they question, and compromise, the values that have shaped their lives. But in the midst of their disillusionment, they&’ll discover their own capacity for resilience, connection, and, ultimately, hope.

Hope and Despair in Narrative and Family Therapy: Adversity, Forgiveness and Reconciliation

by Jim Sheehan Carmel Flaskas Imelda McCarthy

How do experiences of hope and despair impact upon our capacity to meet life's challenges in narrative and family therapy? Clients' experiences of hope and despair can be complex, reflecting individual and family histories, current patterns and dynamics, the stresses of everyday life, and the social contexts of families' lives. This book analyses how therapists meet and engage with these dichotomous aspects of human experience. The editors place the themes of hope and despair at the centre of a series of reflections on practice and theory. Contributors from all over the world are brought together, incorporating a range of perspectives from narrative, systemic and social constructionist frameworks. The book is divided into three sections, covering: reflections on hope and despair facing adversity: practices of hope reflections on reconciliation and forgiveness. Hope and Despair in Narrative and Family Therapy looks at the importance of hope in bringing about positive therapeutic change. This book will be of great use to family therapists, psychotherapists, counsellors, and students on therapeutic training courses.

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