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Captive in Eden
by Karen van der Zee"You told me you didn't stay the night because you had designs on my body. So what else could it be?"Sky had to convince Chase Montana that falling asleep during his cocktail party had been accidental! But Chase wasn't exactly the sympathetic type, and he had a predatory glint in his eyes that Sky found unnerving. So why did she find herself agreeing to accompany him to a remote island? Perhaps she found the hint of wildness and danger about him exciting....
All the Things My Grandpa Has Done
by Noé Carlain Ronan BadelOther titles in the series have sold well: All the Things a Dad Will Always Say (789 copies), All the Things a Mom Will Never Say (456 copies), All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do (1,134 copies with review in SLJ), and All the Things a Teacher Will Never Say (455 copies) According to KidsHealth.org, "A good sense of humor is a tool that kids can rely on throughout life to help them: -see things from many perspectives other than the most obvious be spontaneous -grasp unconventional ideas or ways of thinking -see beyond the surface of things -enjoy and participate in the playful aspects of life -not take themselves too seriously"
Welcome to Woodworking: 20 Simple & Stylish Projects for Your Home & Garden
by Moa Brännström OttLearn the basic carpentry skills needed to furnish your home and garden with beautiful and useful wood items. Twenty accessible, step-by-step projects guide you through the essential techniques without large power tools. This book contains practical knowledge, including • how to choose good types of wood and the characteristics of the wood, • a tool review with an emphasis on hand tools, and • the methods used to measure, saw, plan, join, carve, and finish your wood creations. The projects feature clean, modern designs, including knife racks, cutting boards, shelves, stools, bookends, and benches. For those interested in gardening, there are flower tables, plant trellises, and more. The projects include easy-to-follow diagrams, and the levels of difficulty are adapted to readers who aren't used to working with wood, but who like its organic feel and expression. Explore the skills and techniques that make home carpentry a fun and rewarding craft.
DIO: The Complete Unofficial Chronicle of Ronnie James Dio’s Solo Canon
by Martin PopoffIn Dio: The Unholy Scriptures, embark on an electrifying journey through the tumultuous yet triumphant saga of one of heavy metal&’s most legendary bands: Dio. Told through gripping anecdotes and candid interviews conducted with the author over the decades, Dio: The Unholy Scriptures unveils the untold stories behind the Dio band&’s timeless anthems, revealing the passion, perseverance, and sheer audacity that defined the band&’s unparalleled sound and style. Formed in 1982 by iconic vocalist Ronnie James Dio after departing from Black Sabbath, Dio emerged as a pioneering force in the heavy-metal scene. From epic stage performances to backstage dramas, experience the full spectrum of Dio&’s rollercoaster ride through the annals of rock history, from the formation of the band through to Ronnie&’s death in 2010. A must-read for metal heads and music enthusiasts alike, Dio: The Unholy Scriptures celebrates the enduring legacy of Ronnie James Dio&’s namesake band, ensuring that their thunderous legacy reverberates through the ages.
Starting Your Floral Design Studio: A Creative Guide to Finding Your Style, Growing Your Business, and Nurturing Your Dream
by Justine BeaussartNo comps, for a wide-audience topic.
Programming Your Lucid Dreams
by Von BraschlerLucid dreams stand out from ordinary dreams in the meaning and clarity that they can bring us. Learn to control these dreams and access times, places, and information usually hidden from our senses. In Programming Your Lucid Dreams, discover accessible exercises and insights that will enable you to self-direct your lucid dreams to their fullest potential. Learn how to • Understand spontaneous lucid dreams, • Analyze your dreams and keep a dream journal, • Cultivate body and mind to prepare for lucid dreaming, • Map your dream destination and create dream guides through visualization, • Use lucid dreams to transcend space and time, • Ensure your safety while lucid dreaming, • Understand lucid dreams through the arc of the hero&’s journey, • Use lucid dreams to achieve goals, and • Share thought forms with others and join others in the dreamscape.Learn what to expect in the lucid dreamscape and how to use this liminal state of consciousness for transformative change and profound insight.
American Denim: The Supposed Final Days and Resurgence of a Manufacturing Icon
by Matt SharkeyAmerican Denim aims to preserve a unique property and a unique time in the history of American textiles. At one time the world&’s largest denim mill, occupying more than a million square feet, you almost couldn&’t see where the looms ended at the White Oak mill in Greensboro, North Carolina. Between 1915 and 1970, the lion&’s share of denim produced for Levi Strauss & Co. was made there. Photographer Matt Sharkey was the only person granted access to all three recent stages of the White Oak mill&’s life: • the last week of commercial production in December 2017 • empty and vacated in February 2018 • brought back to life in a small but mighty way in September 2022 Here is a layered history told through beautifully honest "portraits" that were captured with film, an analog process to honor analog manufacturing and those who worked, and work, at the mill.
Go Where the Bugs Are: Essays Dedicated to Wolfgang Reif on the Occasion of His 65th Birthday (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15765)
by Alexander Knapp Frank Ortmeier Matthias Güdemann Gidon Ernst Florian Nafz Hella Ponsar Gerhard Schellhorn Alexander SchiendorferThis Festschrift, dedicated to Wolfgang Reif on the occasion of his 65th birthday, collects contributions written by many of his closest research colleagues and many of his former students. After obtaining his PhD in Karlsruhe in 1991, Wolfgang was appointed professor in Ulm in 1994 and then moved on to a chair in Augsburg in 2000. He was the founding dean of the Faculty for Applied Computer Science where he established an Elite Master programme on Software Engineering together with TU Munich and LMU Munich and the study programme on Computer Science in Engineering. In 2008 he founded the Institute for Software & Systems Engineering and became its scientific director. He has coauthored more than 280 academic publications, led about 30 third-party-funded research projects, and supervised about 40 PhD students. The volume reflects two particularly prominent aspects of Wolfgang's outstanding academic career: the breadth of topics covered by him that range from formal methods, safety, and security over self-organizing systems to robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence methods; and the constant goal of applying innovative theoretical methods to practical applications in competitive, realistic, and large case studies.
Human-Computer Interaction: Thematic Area, HCI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15769)
by Masaaki Kurosu Ayako HashizumeThis seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory, methodology and practice, including, for example, novel theoretical approaches to interaction, novel user interface concepts and technologies, novel interaction devices, UI development methods, environments and tools, multimodal user interfaces, emotions in HCI, aesthetic issues, HCI and children, evaluation methods and tools, and many others.
Proceedings of the 2024 Eurasian OpenSees Days (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #638)
by Giorgio Monti Xinzheng Lu Cristoforo Demartino Fabio Di Trapani Kaiqi LinThis book encapsulates the state-of-the-art advancements and methodological innovations in structural and geotechnical engineering using OpenSees, as detailed by esteemed international scholars and practitioners at the 6th Eurasian Conference on OpenSees (EOSD), held in Beijing, China, on June 24-25, 2024. The event, following a two-day course with more than 100 attendees, was dedicated to examining recent progress and applications within the OpenSees framework. The book delves into a spectrum of topics, such as the deployment of OpenSees in structural and geotechnical projects, the development of novel computational elements and materials models, and enhancements in the software&’s pre and post-processing capabilities that improve simulation accuracy and user interaction. Each paper is rigorously vetted through a comprehensive international peer-review process, ensuring the inclusion of high-quality, impactful research. The technical content presented extends beyond mere applications, offering detailed discussions on the integration of new numerical modeling techniques, the validation of complex material models under seismic loading, and the optimization of simulation workflows for enhanced scalability and efficiency. Moreover, this book serves as a critical resource for identifying emerging research trajectories and facilitating partnerships among experts in OpenSees.
Applications of Nanomaterials in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Towards Sustainable Development and Environment Remediation (Smart Nanomaterials Technology)
by Mohammad Asif Raja Md Daniyal Mohammad Parwez Akhtar Behrouz GordanThis book explores the transformative use of nanomaterials in civil engineering, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in addressing enduring challenges. It covers the enhancement of construction materials, including cementitious composites, coatings, and structural components with nanomaterials to improve corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and cement performance. The integration of nanotechnology with Industry 4.0 and digital twins is also discussed, promoting smarter engineering practices. Additionally, it details the applications of nanomaterials in pavement construction and soil property enhancement for seismic resilience. It addresses soil stabilization, slope stability, ground improvement, and scour protection for waterfront infrastructure. Furthermore, it delves into environmental engineering applications such as advanced wastewater treatment, soil remediation, and air quality improvement through nanotechnology. This book features seventeen chapters by leading experts, offering research insights and practical guidance for sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions.
Subsistence Whaling: Past History and Contemporary Issues
by Gregory G. Monks Nobuhiro Kishigami James M. SavelleThis book examines the past history, and contemporary status of subsistence whaling. The papers derive from a symposium ‘Aboriginal Whaling and Identity in the 21st Century’ held at the Eleventh Conference on Hunting and Gathering Societies in Vienna, Austria in September 2015. Whales, especially large baleen whales, are the largest animals targeted by many societies, prehistoric or modern, and major facets of subsistence, social structure and ideology are still deeply embedded in past and current whaling lifeways. Yet there is probably no other environmental/political issue that has attracted as much attention in the late 20th and early 21st century as whaling practices and policies. Accordingly, the papers address two major themes: 1) the extent and characteristics of major prehistoric and early historic whaling activities, and 2) case studies amongst modern whaling societies, and how these societies are impacted by current political and economic realities and by the anti-whaling movement.
The Geometry of Accounting: From Debits and Credits to Cartesian Coordinates (Springer Texts in Business and Economics)
by Byung T. RoThis book demonstrates how geometry along with linear algebra can be used to learn and study accounting. It explains how to present (record) economic transactions (accounting transactions or events) and explores the features and principles of double entry accounting based on geometric concepts and theories in multidimensional Cartesian geometric and vector spaces. The geometric approach in this book is concerned with the production of accounting numbers and the entry rather than exit side of accounting. It is markedly different from the traditional approach to learning, studying, and teaching accounting. This book is intended for graduate accounting students, accounting educators, and accounting scholars alike, who are interested in accounting beyond the basics and have some knowledge of geometry and linear algebra.
Computer Vision and Robotics: Proceedings of CVR 2024 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Andries Engelbrecht Praveen Kumar Shukla Himanshu Mittal Abhishek BhattThis book consists of a collection of the high-quality research articles in the field of computer vision and robotics which are presented at the International Conference on Computer Vision and Robotics (CVR 2024), organized by Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, during 25–26 May 2024. The book discusses applications of computer vision and robotics in the fields like medical science, defence, and smart city planning. The book presents recent works from researchers, academicians, industry, and policy makers.
Digital Literacy im Projektmanagement: Entwicklung eines Kompetenzstrukturmodells für das digital strukturierte Projektmanagement
by Jessica NagelUnternehmen und Branchen sehen sich zunehmend mit den Herausforderungen steigender Marktkomplexität, Zeitdruck und wachsender Kundenansprüche konfrontiert. In Reaktion darauf setzen sie verstärkt auf die Implementierung, Erweiterung oder Vertiefung des Projektmanagements, um am Markt wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben und qualitativ hochwertige Lösungen zeitnah anzubieten. Effizientes Projektmanagement ist dabei maßgeblich von den Kompetenzen der Projektmanager*innen abhängig. Dieses Buch widmet sich der Frage, welche Kompetenzen im Kontext des digital strukturierten Projektmanagements in der externen IT- und Unternehmensberatung vonnöten sind. Die Studie ist explorativ, qualitativ und empirisch ausgerichtet. Mithilfe einer umfassenden Literaturrecherche sowie der Durchführung von Fokusgruppen mit Expert*innen und einer kommunikativen Validierung werden die Handlungssituationen und Kompetenzfacetten im Projektmanagement sowie potenzielle Zukunftstrends eruiert. Ziel ist es, Rückschlüsse auf die Auswirkungen der digitalen Transformation auf die notwendigen Kompetenzen im digital strukturierten Projektmanagement zu ziehen. Die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse wurden mittels qualitativer Inhaltsanalyse ausgewertet.
Decarbonizing German Family Firms (Familienunternehmen und KMU)
by Gunther FriedlIn this Open Access Publication, we present four chapters that provide a holistic view of the critical steps in a family firm&’s decarbonization journey. Achieving the EU's climate targets relies heavily on German family firms, given their pivotal role in the economy and substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. First, we explore the measurement and accounting mechanisms of GHG emissions, leveraging data from German family firms across various industries. Second, we examine the management of goal tensions between environmental and economic objectives, focusing on how family firms can derive value from their emissions data. Third, with the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the importance of communicating decarbonization efforts to stakeholders, we analyze the implications of this reporting mandate for family firms. Fourth, given the high investment demands of decarbonization measures, profitability remains a critical concern. Therefore, we also delve into the relationship between corporate environmental performance and corporate financial performance, highlighting the intersection of sustainability and long-term financial viability.
Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and the New World Order
by Jason C. RobinsonThis thought-provoking book explores the most promising and threatening technology imaginable—artificial intelligence (AI) or thinking-machines. Following the shocking release of generative AI (ChatGPT) in 2022, questions about the future of humanity and our role as apex minds have exploded with great urgency. The book contributes uniquely to AI conversations in three main ways. First, it broaches questions often ignored by AI developers and tech-enthusiasts, including corporate responsibility and the role technology plays in the widespread manipulation of cultures for profit and power. Second, it asks big and unanswered questions about the nature of thinking, consciousness, morality, purpose, and the good life, as a means of laying the foundation needed to create a better AI. Third, by framing AI evolution in three unique stages of development—Oz, Feallan, and Adouren—it takes readers far beyond the present horizon of large language models. While being accessible to a wide audience, this book offers a thought-provoking examination of the most pressing questions and risks of AI.
Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend
by Michael WallisIn this definitive biography of the most infamous female outlaw of the nineteenth century, best-selling historian Michael Wallis challenges a notorious legacy. In the annals of legendary Wild West desperadoes, Belle Starr is remembered to this day as the Bandit Queen. Shortly after her murder in 1889, a highly romanticized, sensational book titled Bella Starr ... The Bandit Queen, or the Female Jesse James was published—the first in a series of high-profile portraits to brand Starr as a villain. Now, celebrated author Michael Wallis parses over a century of mythmaking to reveal the woman behind the renegade legend. Wielding compelling research, including correspondence, official records, and contemporary newspaper accounts, Wallis traces Starr’s beginnings to Carthage, Missouri, where she was born Myra Maibelle Shirley in 1848 and was classically educated to be a Southern belle. Myra’s early years were characterized by the chaotic violence of the Civil War—she was traumatized by the death of her brother, who was killed riding with “bushwhackers,” one of the many insurgent guerilla groups supporting the Confederate Army. From then on, she swore revenge against all Yankees and became a willing “friend to any brave and gallant outlaw.” The crimes committed by Starr’s innermost circle—stagecoach stickups, bank robbery, horse theft—would take her from war-torn Carthage to rollicking Scyene, Texas, until she finally settled in Indian Territory (present Oklahoma). And although Starr indeed ran in the same circles as notorious outlaws Jesse James and the Younger brothers, the crimes ascribed to her were greatly embellished—including the fact that the allegedly bloodthirsty Starr more than likely never killed a single person. Turning a redemptive eye to Belle Starr’s tarnished legacy, Wallis crafts an illuminating portrait of a woman demonized for refusing to accept the genteel Victorian ideals expected of her, a woman who chose instead to live her life outside the law, riding sidesaddle with a pearl-handled Colt .45 strapped to her hip.
The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology
by Katherine Brown Martin Hagger Stephen Sutton Kyra Hamilton Cecilia ChengThe field of health psychology has undergone transformative growth and development over the past 20 years This two-volume set captures the evolution of the field, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for researchers, practitioners, and students. Each volume delves into critical aspects of health psychology, from foundational theories and methods to practical applications and interventions. This set is essential reading for those seeking to understand and apply health psychology principles to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. Volume One: Contexts, Theory, and Methods in Health Psychology The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume One: Contexts, Theory and Methods in Health Psychology is focused on the foundational contexts, theories, and methods that underpin health psychology today. The Handbook covers diverse perspectives, including socio-political, cultural, and ethical issues, and provides an in-depth exploration of biological health psychology, theories of health-related behavior, and advanced research methodologies. Essential for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and knowledge in health psychology. Section One: Contexts and Perspectives Section Two: Theories of Health-Related Behavior Section Three: Biological Health Psychology: Theories and Approaches Section Four: Methods and Measurement in Health Psychology Volume Two: Issues, Debates and Applications of Health Psychology The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume Two: Issues, Debates andApplications of Health Psychology covers the practical applications of health psychology, addressing intervention development, health improvement strategies, mental health and wellbeing, health protection, and the integration of health psychology into policy and professional practice. With contributions from leading experts, this is an indispensable resource for those looking to apply health psychology principles to real-world challenges. This Handbooks is a must-read for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners aiming to improve health and wellbeing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Section One: Issues and Debates in Health Psychology Section Two: Intervention Development Approaches Section Three: Health Improvement Interventions and Preventive Behaviors Section Four: Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Section Five: Health Protection Interventions and Long-term Conditions Section Six: Health Psychology in Practice
The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology
by Katherine Brown Martin Hagger Stephen Sutton Kyra Hamilton Cecilia ChengThe field of health psychology has undergone transformative growth and development over the past 20 years This two-volume set captures the evolution of the field, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for researchers, practitioners, and students. Each volume delves into critical aspects of health psychology, from foundational theories and methods to practical applications and interventions. This set is essential reading for those seeking to understand and apply health psychology principles to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. Volume One: Contexts, Theory, and Methods in Health Psychology The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume One: Contexts, Theory and Methods in Health Psychology is focused on the foundational contexts, theories, and methods that underpin health psychology today. The Handbook covers diverse perspectives, including socio-political, cultural, and ethical issues, and provides an in-depth exploration of biological health psychology, theories of health-related behavior, and advanced research methodologies. Essential for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and knowledge in health psychology. Section One: Contexts and Perspectives Section Two: Theories of Health-Related Behavior Section Three: Biological Health Psychology: Theories and Approaches Section Four: Methods and Measurement in Health Psychology Volume Two: Issues, Debates and Applications of Health Psychology The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume Two: Issues, Debates andApplications of Health Psychology covers the practical applications of health psychology, addressing intervention development, health improvement strategies, mental health and wellbeing, health protection, and the integration of health psychology into policy and professional practice. With contributions from leading experts, this is an indispensable resource for those looking to apply health psychology principles to real-world challenges. This Handbooks is a must-read for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners aiming to improve health and wellbeing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Section One: Issues and Debates in Health Psychology Section Two: Intervention Development Approaches Section Three: Health Improvement Interventions and Preventive Behaviors Section Four: Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Section Five: Health Protection Interventions and Long-term Conditions Section Six: Health Psychology in Practice
The Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies
by Maia Carter Hallward Zubairu Wai Timothy Seidel Cécile Mouly Ji Eun KimThe Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of violence, conflict, and peace from a global, interdisciplinary perspective. The handbook addresses the traditional Western-centric approach while emphasizing the need to integrate Global South perspectives to create a more inclusive and transformative understanding of peace and conflict. While important voices in peace and conflict studies have long stressed the need to not only address direct violence but also structural and cultural one, certain strands of the field have upheld conservative knowledge production and reinforced unequal power structures. This volume seeks to challenge these biasesby foregrounding critical and decolonial approaches that emphasize gender, race, culture, global history, and political economy. Its diverse chapters invite us to question mainstream assumptions and promote a broader, more inclusive analysis of peace and conflict. The handbook explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the impact of historical events and the role of oppositional knowledge in political change. It offers a critical overview of theoretical approaches, emphasizing reflexivity, inclusivity, and the importance of local actors in peace and conflict dynamics. Additionally, it examines how cultural and disciplinary assumptions shape peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and it critiques traditional global narratives on issues like governance, climate change, and human rights. Finally, the handbook presents real-world case studies that integrate themes of decoloniality, race, gender, and power inequalities across diverse global contexts. By centering the Global South and integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, this handbook provides valuable insights for scholars and practitioners committed to fostering a more equitable and just world. Section 1: History, Knowledge, and Power in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 2: Theory and Analysis in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 3: Practices and Approaches in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 4: Global Issues, Institutions, and Change in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 5: Case Studies in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies
by Maia Carter Hallward Zubairu Wai Timothy Seidel Cécile Mouly Ji Eun KimThe Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of violence, conflict, and peace from a global, interdisciplinary perspective. The handbook addresses the traditional Western-centric approach while emphasizing the need to integrate Global South perspectives to create a more inclusive and transformative understanding of peace and conflict. While important voices in peace and conflict studies have long stressed the need to not only address direct violence but also structural and cultural one, certain strands of the field have upheld conservative knowledge production and reinforced unequal power structures. This volume seeks to challenge these biasesby foregrounding critical and decolonial approaches that emphasize gender, race, culture, global history, and political economy. Its diverse chapters invite us to question mainstream assumptions and promote a broader, more inclusive analysis of peace and conflict. The handbook explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the impact of historical events and the role of oppositional knowledge in political change. It offers a critical overview of theoretical approaches, emphasizing reflexivity, inclusivity, and the importance of local actors in peace and conflict dynamics. Additionally, it examines how cultural and disciplinary assumptions shape peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and it critiques traditional global narratives on issues like governance, climate change, and human rights. Finally, the handbook presents real-world case studies that integrate themes of decoloniality, race, gender, and power inequalities across diverse global contexts. By centering the Global South and integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, this handbook provides valuable insights for scholars and practitioners committed to fostering a more equitable and just world. Section 1: History, Knowledge, and Power in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 2: Theory and Analysis in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 3: Practices and Approaches in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 4: Global Issues, Institutions, and Change in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 5: Case Studies in Peace and Conflict Studies
Masculinities in Schools
by Lewis WedlockTeachers are struggling with issues and conversations around masculinities in schools. How do we discuss problem areas associated with masculinities, without demonising the young men we are engaging with? How do we create safe spaces for young people to discuss and challenge their masculinities together? It has never been harder to engage young men in conversations about masculinity, and it has never been more confusing to know where to start. Educator and social scientist Lewis Wedlock enables schools and teachers to grow their confidence in exploring masculinities with young people. He challenges limiting ideas of masculinity and takes a compassionate, restorative approach. Through this book, Lewis supports teachers to deepen their understanding of how masculinities are shaped, to explore the many complexities and to get comfortable with the uncertainties. He offers practical guidance for the classroom and for transformative, community centred interventions. He empowers teachers to feel confident in implementing sustainable, flexible, and constantly mendable models of masculinity. The subject of masculinities is often approached through a lens of ‘toxicity’, prompting disengagement and disconnection. This book takes a different approach. It is not about polarizing, demonizing, or standardizing masculinities. It supports and advocates for schools to be open to the wide diversity of masculinities and to develop cultures of accountability, integrity, authenticity, and pride.
Masculinities in Schools
by Lewis WedlockTeachers are struggling with issues and conversations around masculinities in schools. How do we discuss problem areas associated with masculinities, without demonising the young men we are engaging with? How do we create safe spaces for young people to discuss and challenge their masculinities together? It has never been harder to engage young men in conversations about masculinity, and it has never been more confusing to know where to start. Educator and social scientist Lewis Wedlock enables schools and teachers to grow their confidence in exploring masculinities with young people. He challenges limiting ideas of masculinity and takes a compassionate, restorative approach. Through this book, Lewis supports teachers to deepen their understanding of how masculinities are shaped, to explore the many complexities and to get comfortable with the uncertainties. He offers practical guidance for the classroom and for transformative, community centred interventions. He empowers teachers to feel confident in implementing sustainable, flexible, and constantly mendable models of masculinity. The subject of masculinities is often approached through a lens of ‘toxicity’, prompting disengagement and disconnection. This book takes a different approach. It is not about polarizing, demonizing, or standardizing masculinities. It supports and advocates for schools to be open to the wide diversity of masculinities and to develop cultures of accountability, integrity, authenticity, and pride.
The Handbook of Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy: An Evidence-based Approach
by Joel Vos Biljana van RijnThis book is a comprehensive introduction to Transactional Analysis theory, evidence-base and practice. It provides a step by step manual to the competencies and skills needed across the therapy process, and a guide to working with a variety of client issues. Supported by case studies, reflective questions, boxed summaries, and process questionnaires, this is the ideal book to support you in your training and practice. It is an essential companion whether you’re studying on a specialist TA courses, studying TA as part of a wider training or integrating TA into your practice.