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After ten years of reporting from central Africa for The New York Times, Associated Press, and others, Anjan Sundaram finds himself living a quiet life in Shippagan, Canada, with his wife and newborn. But when word arrives of preparations for ethnic cleansing in the Central African Republic, he is suddenly torn between his duty as a husband and father, and his moral responsibility to report on a conflict unseen by the world. Soon he is traveling through the CAR, with a driver who may be a spy, bearing witness to ransacked villages and locals fleeing imminent massacre, fielding offers of mined gold and hearing stories of soldiers who steal schoolbooks for rolling paper. When he refuses to return home, journeying instead into a rebel stronghold, he learns that there is no going back to the life he left behind.Breakup illuminates the personal price that war correspondents pay as they bear witness on the frontlines of humanitarian crimes across the world. This brilliantly introspective, grounded account of one man's inner turmoil in the context of a dangerous journey through a warzone is sure to become a modern classic.

This graphic memoir looks at intergenerational experiences of domestic and gender-based violence through a maternal gaze. The book's 13 chapters document a mother's attempts to reconcile violent incidents through visual representation, psychically reordering them in the context of her changing temporal body. The unexpected return of trauma memories captured in mixed media reveals an intricate balance between remembering and forgetting. Snippets of memory collide on the page, illustrating in bold graphics and fragmented text how maternal bodies react to claim or reject the stories memory brings. At question is how violence interacts with mental health, addiction, disability, gender, and language, and where or if accountability for transgressions exists except in the author's mind. While pushing the boundaries of ethical storytelling, this research-creation text explores trauma memory in a textured overlay of images and text. The textured hand-made paper cradles a constant search for identity, opening up the body surgically and metaphorically while pieces are changed, damaged, and removed. Violent acts entrenched in the social fabrics of domestic life disrupt mothering practices rendered in circular frames to symbolize mothers'resilience and their life-giving wombs.

Uncover the spiritual strength of your family story. We all have a desire to learn more about where we've come from, and technology has made this more possible than ever. But our family stories are more than a list of DNA results on a piece of paper or a bunch of fading Kodachrome images filling old photo albums. In an era often marked by both fragmentation in family and culture and a hunger to discover our genetic roots, our family stories—including the difficult, complex ones—can carry great spiritual strength. The desire to trace, interpret, and pass on our family's history is embedded in Scripture from beginning to end—there are nine genealogies found in the book of Genesis alone. When we bring together the various threads of our family stories with Scripture's insights, they can provide the key to decoding our identity and helping us discover our place in family, church, and world. ​ In Translating Your Past, author Michelle Van Loon helps readers uncover how patterns and gaps in family histories, generational trauma, adoption, genetic clues and surprises, spiritual history, and the church help us translate our own pasts and understand why these stories matter. Each chapter includes questions designed for individual reflection or small group discussion, as well as an appendix of helpful tools readers can use to translate their own pasts and create meaning in order to transform their unique family history into living, faith-filled heritage.

In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications – extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions. Marc H. Bornstein has published widely in experimental, methodological, comparative, developmental, and cultural science as well as neuroscience, pediatrics, and aesthetics. In this volume, he has collected an integrated series of his papers on parenting. Many disciplines over many centuries have expounded on parenting, but theory and opinion have prevailed. Bornstein initiated efforts to make parenting an evidence-based field of study through his journal Parenting: Science and Practice, the Handbook of Parenting, and two monograph series, Monographs in Parenting and Studies in Parenting. In addition, Bornstein has undertaken empirical studies that address the determinants, nature, scope, and consequences of parenting. The writings selected for this collection symbolize the development of an empirical parenting science and the meaning and importance of parenting for the lives and well-being of children, parents, and society. Including a specially written introduction, in which Marc Bornstein reflects on the importance of parenting and contextualizes both the field and the evolution of his wide-ranging career, this collection will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers of parenting, developmental science, and all disciplines from anthropology to zoology concerned with nurturing, socializing, and educating the next generation.

A bracing spotlight on the avoidable causes of the COVID-19 Eldercide in the United States. Twenty percent of the Americans who have died of COVID since 2020 have been older and disabled adults residing in nursing homes—even though they make up fewer than one percent of the US population. Something about this catastrophic loss of life in government-monitored facilities has never added up. Until now. In American Eldercide, activist and scholar Margaret Morganroth Gullette investigates this tragic public health crisis with a passionate voice and razor-sharp attention to detail, showing us that nothing about it was inevitable. By unpacking the decisions that led to discrimination against nursing home residents, revealing how governments, doctors, and media reinforced ageist or ableist biases, and collecting the previously little-heard voices of the residents who survived, Gullette helps us understand the workings of what she persuasively calls an eldercide. Gullette argues that it was our collective indifference, fueled by the heightened ageism of the COVID-19 era, that prematurely killed this vulnerable population. Compounding that deadly indifference is our own panic about aging and a social bias in favor of youth-based decisions about lifesaving care. The compassion this country failed to muster for the residents of our nursing facilities motivated Gullette to pen an act of remembrance, issuing a call for pro-aging changes in policy and culture that would improve long-term care for everyone.

In diesem packenden historischen Werk entführt Diego de Colon die Leser in die faszinierende Welt der Freimaurerei und des Papsttums.'Freimaurerei und Papsttum: Die Geschichte eines jahrhundertealten Konflikts'beleuchtet die komplexe und oft turbulente Beziehung zwischen zwei der einflussreichsten Institutionen der westlichen Welt. Von den geheimen Ursprüngen der Freimaurerei im Mittelalter über ihre Verwandlung zu einer globalen Bruderschaft bis hin zu den zahlreichen päpstlichen Bullen und Enzykliken, die sie verurteilten – dieses Buch bietet eine tiefgehende Analyse und einen spannenden Einblick in die ideologischen und politischen Kämpfe, die beide Seiten über Jahrhunderte hinweg führten. Diego de Colon zeichnet ein lebendiges Bild der historischen Ereignisse und der Persönlichkeiten, die diesen Konflikt geprägt haben. Er zeigt, wie die Freimaurerei mit ihren Idealen von Freiheit, Gleichheit und Brüderlichkeit oft im Widerspruch zu den dogmatischen Ansprüchen der katholischen Kirche stand. Doch es sind nicht nur die großen politischen und religiösen Strömungen, die dieses Buch lebendig machen – auch die geheimen Riten, die symbolträchtigen Orte und die menschlichen Schicksale werden eindrucksvoll dargestellt.'Freimaurerei und Papsttum'ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich für Geschichte, Religion und die Machtkämpfe hinter den Kulissen interessieren. Es lädt ein zu einer Reise durch Jahrhunderte der Rivalität und öffnet die Augen für die tief verwurzelten Spannungen, die unsere moderne Welt mitgeformt haben. Entdecken Sie die spannende Geschichte eines Konflikts, der weit über die Grenzen von Logen und Kirchen hinausgeht und bis heute nachwirkt.

Written by a Queer woman of North African and Middle Eastern descent, Human(e) takes a radically non-pathology-based approach to grief and loss. In this intimate and reflective auto-ethnographic book, Bensoussan asserts that grief is a biological imperative; a life-sustaining necessity that is vital to our survival. Human(e) explores how our species has been living with, and metabolizing loss, well before there were licensed professionals and accredited institutions. Bensoussan examines the inadequacy of the idea that grief is normal, as grief goes well beyond the Western-colonial binary of normal and abnormal. Grief is human, and to grieve is to be human. Rachelle seamlessly and beautifully weaves together her vast professional expertise on grief with her own personal lived experiences of loss. Human(e) is a must read for anyone learning to live without.

Dr. Andrea O'Reilly is internationally recognized as the founder of Motherhood Studies (2006) and its subfield Maternal Theory (2007), and creator of the concept of Matricentric Feminism, a feminism for and about mothers (2016) and Matricritics, a literary theory and practice for a reading of mother-focused texts (2021). With this collection O'Reilly continues the conversation on the meaning and nature of motherhood initiated by Adrienne Rich in Of Woman Born close to fifty years ago. In In (M)other Words, O'Reilly shares 25 of her chapters and articles published between 2009-2024 to examine the oppressive and empowering dimensions of mothering and to explore motherhood as institution, experience, subjectivity, and empowerment. The collection considers the central themes and theories of motherhood studies including normative motherhood, feminist mothering, maternal regret, matricentric pedagogy, young mothers, academic motherhood, matricentric feminism, matricritics, motherhood and feminism, the motherhood memoir, the twenty-first-century motherhood movement, mothers and daughters, mothers and sons, pandemic mothering, and the motherline.

Research into the politics of family policy has expanded considerably in recent years. However, the family policy agenda of the Mainstream Right – i.e., Christian democratic and conservative parties – has largely been overlooked, at least until now. Establishing a unique contribution that closes this gap, Giovanni Amerigo Giuliani provides a thorough, comparative, and longitudinal analysis of the Mainstream Right's family policy agendas in 4 Western European countries. Anchored in a new theoretical framework that combines the insights of a variety of sociological and political science approaches, this study offers an understanding of the changes in the Mainstream Right's family policy preferences and their drivers over time and across countries. How have family policy agendas been configured in the post-Fordist age? Have they re-adapted over time or have they remained unchanged? What drivers have affected the Mainstream Right's family policy agendas in the post-industrial era? Furthermore, how can the various configurations of these drivers explain cross-country similarities and differences? Under what conditions have Mainstream Right parties gone beyond a purely familistic agenda? Delving into a topic that has scarcely been investigated in comparative welfare and family policy literature, this is an indispensable endeavour for scholars in these fields.

«Només soc una mare; la mare d'una noia amb síndrome alcohòlica fetal. I el que explico aquí és la nostra història. Crec que pot orientar molta gent i alleujar el seu patiment.» L'adopció de la Dària, una nena moguda i eixerida; una criança difícil, amb trastorns que es confonien amb dèficits d'atenció; i l'ingrés als vint-i-cinc anys en una residència per a persones amb discapacitat, són el periple vital i emocional que Núria Beltran exposa en aquestes pàgines. Entremig, desorientació, angoixa i esgotament, però també l'energia i la lluita per mantenir la família i per no renunciar a l'esperança i a la felicitat. El TEAF (trastorn de l'espectre alcohòlic fetal) i la versió més greu, la SAF (síndrome alcohòlica fetal), encara no es diagnostiquen prou bé. L'objectiu d'aquest llibre és fer prendre consciència dels danys que pot causar l'alcohol durant l'embaràs i ajudar les famílies afectades.

This important book considers how youth of color and other marginalized youth experience socio-cultural deprivation from the repetition of traumatic socio-historic experiences as well as from the institutions they interact with such as schools, mental health organizations, and social services agencies. Focusing on the importance of connection to cultural heritage, the book shows how young people's cognitive development can be mediated in educational settings through humanizing and culturally sustaining rituals that build rapport and facilitate learning and healing.The authors define socio-cultural deprivation and locate its origins for marginalized youth in post-traumatic slave syndrome, post-apocalyptic stress syndrome and similar socio-historic trauma, epigenetic trauma, and contemporary trauma. They weave theory and research, autobiography, and professional anecdotes to identify and elaborate upon socio-cultural deprivation and to provide rituals for rapport-building that can be applied to classrooms, group counselling, social work practices, and other human-centred work. Rituals include those acknowledging indigeneity; exploring personal ancestry and alternative forms for those who have no connection to their biological family; healing experiences through yoga, meditation, progressive relaxation, and visualization practices; and explicit relationship-building activities.From Cultural Deprivation to Cultural Security will be a crucial text for training and practising psychologists, educators, social workers, youth workers and counsellors, concerned with the positive development of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Over time and space, sociology has given varying importance to the study of the house. The house is often a locus of special attention when a couple is formed, and the investments made in a neolocal residence constitute a complex social fact. There is much to be known about the importance of and the relationships between home and family. Rooted in diverse theoretical approaches and multi-method research projects, this edited collection provides a broad understanding of the house as a plural, diverse and meaningful space. Paying attention to specific occupational, gender and age patterns in home spaces, chapters also consider how digital technologies, including the'smart home', as well as the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent'turn to home'have impacted family life on a micro level. Exploring relationships between the family and the material and symbolic dimensions of the home, authors discuss the trajectory and composition of the household, the gendered division of labor, work-family and education-family dynamics, care work and more. Considering the ways in which a family socially constructs a home, this is a much-needed investigation into how the house, its architecture, spatial arrangements and internal and external divisions shape and reshape family relationships in the face of constant challenges and change.

An eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to contraception, written by campaigner, journalist and documentary-maker Kate MuirEverything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask) is the thinking-woman's guide to contraception, bringing you answers to all those questions that have been hidden behind a veneer of misplaced shame, bad science and centuries of patriarchy. ​ What's happening to my body - and my mind? Which method of contraception is best for me? Do I really need to take a pill break every three weeks? What about men - where's their pill?! Muir draws on interviews with the leading medical experts in the field, interlaced with her own tumultuous journey with different types of contraception and the personal stories of women from all walks of life, sharing their varied experiences and hard-earned wisdom. Muir also questions why the current medical establishment is getting contraception so wrong, as she debunks the myths and exposes the sloppy science and hysterical headlines that have had a negative impact on women's health for the last twenty years. This ground-breaking guide is a social, cultural and scientific exploration into a criminally overlooked and under-discussed part of women's lives. It is a manifesto for change, calling for equality in healthcare and an entirely new - and long overdue - approach to women's health. _________________ •Praise for Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (But Were Too Afraid to Ask):• ‘I have huge respect for Kate. A forensic journalist and menopause warrior'- Davina McCall ‘The research Kate has done is phenomenal and so impressive. Everyone needs a copy of this book on their bookshelves!'- Dr Louise Newson

Adoption Memoirs tells inside stories of adoption that popular media miss. Marianne Novy shows how adoption memoirs and films recount not only happy moments, but also the lasting pain of relinquishing a child, the racism and trauma that adoptees such as Jackie Kay and Jane Jeong Trenka experienced, and the unexpected complexities of child-rearing adoptive parents Emily Prager and Jesse Green encountered. Novy considers 45 memoirs, mostly from the twenty-first century, by birthmothers, adoptees, and adoptive parents, about same-race and transracial adoption. These adoptees, she recounts, wanted to learn about their ancestry and appreciated adoptive parents who helped. Birthmother Amy Seek shows why open adoption is not simple, and many other memoirs tell stories that continue past reunion. Adoption Memoirs will enlighten readers who lack experience with adoption and help those looking for a shared experience to also understand adoption from a different standpoint.

Llegim en aquest llibre escenes que es va trobant l'autora mentre passeja, en les quals hi ha un mòbil implicat. L'escriptura és fluida i detallada. El lector forma part com a testimoni de l´abrupte trencament que es produeix en les converses que s´estan entrellaçant, en el moment en què sona un mòbil. Es trenca el que hi havia i es perd el fil. Domina el mòbil per sobre de tot allò que s´estava produint en les relacions entre persones. I difícilment es reprendrà tal i com anava. Una nova interacció amb un altre que no hi es, predomina sobre el que sí que hi és i que queda apartat. Una vegada i una altra, el que comença s'acaba indefinidament. Mentrestant, els ulls no es miren, no es mira l'entorn, tampoc es mira per on es passa mentre es camina. Es tracta d'un reclam sentit i convençut de la conversa, que estimula el compartir, el ser a prop, el mirar-se, el tocar-se i que ennobleix l'esperit i els vincles afectius.

The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family, and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment. With over forty years'worth of experience to her name, O'Dwyer writes about cancer with humanity and clarity, helping to combat the myths and misinformation surrounding the disease in an age of information overload. Adopting an integrated biological and psychological perspective, O'Dwyer highlights the person at the heart of every treatment, providing helpful advice and shared experiences that are able to destigmatize the shame, fear and denial faced by those affected by cancer. The Cancer Guide is an empowering and informative book for all those whose lives and loved ones have been touched by cancer.

This book was originally conceived as a feminist gift for baby showers. Feminist academics are familiar with the wealth of maternal feminist scholarship that has been produced over the past five decades, much of it by Demeter Press. However, new generations of mothers are born all the time. In the spirit of the Barbie movie, this book is intended to provide a gentle entry point for those new to feminist scholarship, and also an enjoyable and invigorating emotional experience for those who are more familiar with motherwork and maternal feminist thinking. This book invites readers to step lightly into a transformative realm where the conventional narratives of pregnancy, motherhood, and femininity are defied, reshaped, and celebrated. In response to decades of limited portrayals of pregnant women and mothers as merely ‘good,'‘bad,'or ‘monstrous,'this anthology intervenes with a diverse array of contributions from scholars, artists, activists, and those who have lived the journey of motherhood. It brings forth a colourful mosaic of perspectives that push beyond the confines of societal norms, presenting images, writings, and creative expressions bursting with authenticity and power. This anthology is an affirmation, a celebration, and a transformative journey that invites all to join in reframing the pregnant body and the lived experiences of motherhood, and in to deeper engagements with maternal feminist writing and thought.

Do you really know your parents? We all think we do but never consider them as persons before parenthood descended. And do they know you? In Talent Show an introverted father becomes talkative and lifts the curtain on who his wife was before she was a mother, who she became after, and who each of his children were in his eyes. He reveals a few secrets of his own and describes life in a household of ten children as a perpetual talent show. Everyone is always anxious to perform, to shine and to receive applause, even if they don't know what their talent is. Life is a rehearsal for the family talent shows, or is it the other way around? The children get their bit in as they reply with their own versions and reveal who they are. One thing is clear- there is no shared version of a family's life. Everyone has their own and pain is often hidden in the busyness of family life until family members speak honestly.

Life overseas is a peculiar state of life. It happens knowingly or unknowingly and often becomes a necessity. Mohammed Ali Mankadavu presents the life of Karunakaran Nambiar, an expatriate, in a way much different from the general run of expatriate novels. This book of love, care, and hope is one of the must-read types of exquisite expatriate novels.

Retired couple John and Kate Bosley had a dream: to cycle all the way around France on their tandem bicycle. In the summer of 2023, they made that dream a reality, setting out on an epic 12-week, 7,500 kilometre journey that would test their endurance, strengthen their bond, and open their eyes to the wonders of France. Pedalling at a comfortable ‘snail's pace,'John and Kate wind their way around the perimeter of France, sticking as close to the borders as possible. From the Channel to the Atlantic to the Mediterranean to the Alps, they experience France's diverse beauty and culture up close. Along the way, they battle broken spokes, torrential rains, wrong turns, and leg-burning ascents. Through it all, the Bosleys maintain their sense of humour, curiosity and ‘joie de vivre.'With self-deprecating wit and keen observations, John chronicles their highs, lows, and serendipitous encounters. Kate, visually impaired from a past accident, provides inspiration through her courage and determination. Equal parts travelogue, cycling memoir, and love letter to France, Snails Around France proves it's never too late to take on a crazy quest and Savor the rewards of traveling slow. Vive la France – and the intrepid snails who encircled it!

Get the Summary of Mira Kirshenbaum's Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book.'Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay'provides a nuanced exploration of the difficult decision to stay in or leave a relationship. The book presents a series of diagnostic questions designed to help individuals understand the health of their relationship beyond the balance of pros and cons. These questions delve into various aspects of the relationship, such as respect, communication, intimacy, personal growth, and shared values...

Lisa M. Oakes, Vanessa Lobue, and Marianella Casasola′s Infancy: The Development of the Whole Child unites historically important and cutting-edge theories and research to illustrate the development of the whole child from birth to age three. Topically organized and written in a conversational tone, the text illustrates the interconnected nature of development through links within its bio-psycho-social coverage. Through its inclusive approach, students see individual similarities and differences in development as a function of factors such as culture, language experience, parenting style, and socioeconomic status. Stories from the authors′ own experiences with infants highlight connections between research and parenting, social policy, and everyday contexts, effectively bringing the topics to life for students. Included with this title: LMS Cartridge: Import this title's instructor resources into your school's learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don't use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Select the Resources tab on this page to learn more.

Give and Take: Motherhood and Creative Practice explores the diverse ways contemporary artists navigate the unique tensions of motherhood in all its varied stages. Becoming a mother is a life-changing event that can give mothers greater perspective, drive, and inspiration for making art. But motherhood also takes time and energy from pursuing creative work. This fundamental challenge, this give and take, is explored through this book as it forefronts the art and lives of dancers, playwrights, musicians, visual artists, and creative writers. The book contains thirty-three first person narratives from practicing artists along with written analyses that place these artists'essays within the broader context of arts writing and scholarship about motherhood. The concluding section of the book includes overarching thoughts about how artist mothers can move forward despite structural inequality and cultural bias and includes a resource guide for practical support.

The ancient traditions of Japan hold profound lessons that continue to shape its culture today. This comprehensive work delves deeply into the folklore that has informed Japanese spirituality, values, and way of life for centuries. Within these pages, you will encounter a pantheon of kami spirits, shape-shifting foxes, and fearsome yokai monsters. Explore the rich tapestry of regional folktales, legends, and creation myths that have been passed down through oral tradition. Discover how festivals, rituals, and performing arts both celebrated and appeased the natural world. See how the Japanese people developed a unique relationship with their environment, one deeply rooted in respect, gratitude, and stewardship. This authoritative guide to Japanese folk belief systems offers new insight into the psychological roots of industriousness, community, and duty to one's ancestors so characteristic of Japanese society. Walk the path of understanding traditional wisdom that has guided the Japanese people since ancient times. An illuminating journey for those seeking to comprehend both modern Japan and ourselves.

From the author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, a celebration of the women at the heart of Latine families Born into a large, close-knit family in Nicaragua, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez grew up surrounded by strong, kind, funny, sensitive, resilient, judgmental, messy, beautiful women. Whether blood relatives or chosen family, these tías and primas fundamentally shaped her view of the world—and so did the labels that were used to talk about them. The tía loca who is shunned for defying gender roles. The pretty prima put on a pedestal for her European features. The matriarch who is the core of her community but hides all her pain. In Tías and Primas, the follow-up to her acclaimed debut For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, Mojica Rodríguez explores these archetypes. Fearlessly grappling with the effects of intergenerational trauma, centuries of colonization, and sexism, she attempts to heal the pain that is so often embodied in female family lines. Tías and Primas is a deeply felt love letter to family, community, and Latinas everywhere.

Matricentric feminism seeks to make motherhood the business of feminism by positioning mothers'needs and concerns as the starting point for a theory and politic on and for the empowerment of women as mothers. Based on the conviction that mothering is a verb, it understands that becoming and being a mother is not limited to biological mothers or cisgender women but rather to anyone who does the work of mothering as a central part of their life. The Mother Wave, the first-ever book on the topic, compellingly explores how mothers need a matricentric mode of feminism organized from and for their particular identity and work as mothers, and because mothers remain disempowered despite sixty years of feminism. The anthology makes visible the power of matricentric feminism as it is theorized, enacted, and represented to realize and achieve the subversive potential of mothers and their contributions to feminist theory and activism. Contributors share the impact and influence of matricentric feminism on families and children, culture, art/literature, education, public policy, social media, and workplace practices through personal reflections, scholarly essays, memoir, creative non-fiction, poetry, and photography. The mother wave of matricentric feminism invites conversations with others and offers a praxis of feminism that aims to coexist, overlap, and intersect with others.

Vampire faszinieren seit Jahrhunderten die Menschheit. Von den düsteren Legenden osteuropäischer Dörfer bis hin zu den glitzernden Untoten der modernen Popkultur – der Vampirmythos hat viele Gesichter und bleibt doch immer faszinierend. Doch woher stammt die Idee des Vampirs, und wie hat sie sich über die Jahrhunderte entwickelt? In ›Die Erfindung des Vampirs‹ lädt Sie der Autor auf einen spannenden Trip durch die Geschichte und Kultur der blutsaugenden Wesen ein. Dieses umfassende Sachbuch beleuchtet die Ursprünge des Vampirglaubens in verschiedenen Kulturen, untersucht die historischen, sozialen und psychologischen Hintergründe und zeigt, wie Vampire zu einem festen Bestandteil unserer kollektiven Vorstellungskraft wurden. Entdecken Sie die geheimnisvollen Anfänge der Vampirlegenden in den Mythen und Volksmärchen der Antike. Verfolgen Sie, wie der Vampir in der Literatur des 19. Jahrhunderts mit Werken wie Bram Stokers ›Dracula‹ eine neue Form annahm und in den Künsten und Medien des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts eine schillernde Renaissance erlebte. Mit einem kritischen Blick analysiert der Autor die vielschichtigen Bedeutungen des Vampirs als Symbol für Angst, Macht, Sexualität und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen. Interviews mit Experten und spannende Exkurse in die Welt der modernen Vampirfans bieten dabei zusätzliche Einblicke und Perspektiven. ›Die Erfindung des Vampirs‹ ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für die geheimnisvolle Welt der Vampire interessieren und die Hintergründe dieses faszinierenden Phänomens verstehen möchten. Tauchen Sie ein in die düstere Romantik, die spannungsgeladene Historie und die kulturelle Bedeutung eines der langlebigsten und wandelbarsten Mythen unserer Zeit. Lassen Sie sich von diesem Buch fesseln und entdecken Sie die wahre Geschichte hinter den Legenden, die die Menschheit seit Jahrhunderten in ihren Bann ziehen.

Now in its eleventh edition, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change continues to provide students with a foundational, accessible, and inclusive overview of the family communication field.The eleventh edition represents the plurality of today's families, helping students see themselves and think through how the up-to-date research and theory apply to their lives. It features a more concise narrative with streamlined key concepts that are more straightforward and engaging for students. Now presented in three sections, Communication and Family Lenses, Communication and Family Cohesion, and Communication and Family Adaptability, this edition's new features include learning objectives for each chapter, Family Portrait interviews with top scholars, a glossary of key definitions, and expanded Family Reflections discussion questions interspersed in the text.This book is ideal for undergraduate courses in family communication, allied subjects in communication studies, family studies, nursing, and social work programs.The accompanying Instructor and Student Resources provide free digital materials designed to test students'knowledge and save instructor time when preparing lessons. Please visit www.routledgelearning.com/familycommunication for interactive activities, practice quizzes, and more.

'Here in this unique book is the inside story of a supreme storyteller. Here you can discover how the magic of storytelling is made.'Michael Morpurgo, Foreword The tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling. When Darinka and Adam Dale meet Dorothy unexpectedly by an old windmill, they embark on a roller coaster journey that transforms their family through the power of spontaneous storytelling. Dorothy's seven storytelling secrets are the tools they need for connecting more deeply in everyday life - from playing to shopping, tidying, mealtimes, bedtimes and resolving conflict. There are fifteen simple, fun games for making up stories with children. These games, tips and tricks will encourage the telling of spontaneous tales with children and friends - any time, any season and anywhere.

Sindh: Where Time Whispers and Legends Linger Let the echoes of ancient civilizations guide you through Sindh, Pakistan's captivating heart. This isn't just a journey; it's a dance with time, a waltz through a kaleidoscope of vibrant cultures and landscapes that will steal your breath away. Mohenjo-daro, a ghost town frozen in time, whispers stories of a sophisticated society that thrived millennia ago. Stroll through its well-planned streets, imagining the lives that once filled these now-silent spaces. Feel the weight of history at the Great Bath, a marvel of engineering that still echoes with the laughter of a forgotten era. In the sprawling Makli Necropolis, time itself seems to bow before the artistry of intricate tombs. Each carving, each inscription, is a love letter to the past, a testament to the lives of rulers, saints, and scholars who shaped Sindh's destiny. Lose yourself in the geometric symphony of the Shah Jahan Mosque, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture that stands as a monument to faith and artistry. Its domes reach towards the heavens, while its cool, echoing chambers offer respite from the sun-drenched streets. Feel the thrill of adventure as you explore the legendary Ranikot Fort, a serpentine structure that winds through the rugged landscape like a mythical dragon. Let your imagination run wild as you gaze out over the vast expanse, feeling the echoes of battles fought and legends born. Find solace in the serene embrace of Keenjhar Lake, a tranquil oasis where time slows to a gentle rhythm. Watch as migratory birds paint the sky with their graceful flight, and let the worries of the world melt away in the soothing whispers of the water. Escape the heat in the cool embrace of Gorakh Hill Station, where pine-scented air and panoramic views await. Hike through lush forests, breathe in the crisp mountain breeze, and let the majesty of nature rejuvenate your soul. Embrace the wild spirit of Kirthar National Park, a haven for diverse wildlife. Seek out elusive leopards, marvel at the dramatic canyons and cliffs, and let the untamed beauty of this land ignite your sense of adventure. Witness the ingenuity of the Sukkur Barrage, a testament to human resilience and the power of harnessing nature's resources. Walk across this engineering marvel, marveling at the intricate network of canals that bring life to the arid landscape. Delve into the mysteries of the Chaukhandi Tombs, where sandstone carvings whisper stories of the past. Each tomb, with its unique shape and intricate details, is a window into the lives and beliefs of a long-gone people. Stroll through the historic streets of Thatta and Hyderabad, where bustling bazaars beckon with their vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas. Savor the flavors of Sindhi cuisine, explore ancient forts and palaces, and let the spirit of these cities transport you to another era. Seek spiritual enlightenment in Sehwan Sharif, a place of pilgrimage and reverence. Pay homage to the Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, whose teachings of love and tolerance continue to inspire. Unravel the secrets of Mohenjo-daro in Larkana, where archaeologists continue to unearth clues to the Indus Valley Civilization's enigmatic past. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the ruins, piecing together fragments of a lost world. Step into the realm of legends in Umerkot, the birthplace of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Explore the historic Umerkot Fort, where tales of power and destiny echo through the centuries. Honor the legacy of the Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai in Bhit Shah, a town that reverberates with his spiritual essence. Visit his shrine, delve into his poetry, and let his words touch your heart. Conclude your journey in Nagarparkar, a land of natural wonders and ancient Jain temples. Explore the intricate carvings of the temples, marvel at the unique geological formations, and find peace in the serenity of this remote corner of Sindh.

'The Brothers Karamazov: Illustrated'is a monumental work by Fyodor Dostoyevsky that delves into the complexities of family, faith, and morality. Set in 19th-century Russia, the novel follows the lives of the Karamazov brothers: Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha, as well as their father Fyodor Pavlovich. As the brothers grapple with their relationships with each other and their father, they become embroiled in a web of jealousy, rivalry, and moral dilemmas. Dmitri, the eldest brother, is consumed by his passion for Grushenka and his bitter disputes with his father. Ivan, the intellectual, wrestles with questions of God, morality, and the nature of evil. Alyosha, the youngest brother and novice monk, seeks to reconcile his faith with the complexities of the world around him. Against the backdrop of their personal struggles, the brothers become entangled in a scandalous murder trial that tests their loyalties and forces them to confront the consequences of their actions. Illustrated with evocative artwork that captures the mood and atmosphere of Dostoyevsky's Russia, this edition brings the sprawling narrative to life in vivid detail. From the bustling streets of the town to the quiet solitude of the monastery, readers are transported to a world of intrigue, passion, and moral complexity.'The Brothers Karamazov: Illustrated'is a timeless masterpiece of literature that continues to resonate with readers around the world. With its richly drawn characters, profound philosophical insights, and gripping narrative, this edition is sure to captivate both longtime fans of Dostoyevsky's work and newcomers to the world of classic literature.

India has an intricate cultural history that extends over thousands of years. Over the past century, however, increasing modernization, along with its associated demographic shifts, has led to substantial changes in its family structures and norms. Coupled with tremendous variations across regions, ethnic groups, and religions, Indian families are complex, unique, and ever adapting. Establishing a more thorough understanding of these changes and complexities, this volume of Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research stretches across disciplines to feature a wide array of topics, including changing forms of dating and mate selection, divorce and remarriage, cohabitation, rural-urban variations in family structures, fertility aspirations, spousal relationships and marital quality, domestic violence, filial piety, inter-generational relations, and parent-child relationships. Demonstrating the tremendous diversity of families in India, as well as their ongoing evolution, Indian Families answers a clear call to dive deeper into the intimacy of the domestic sphere in one of the world's largest and fastest growing societies.

Helps early years students and practitioners to get to grips with the key issues, through a critical and thematic approach which focuses on reflective practice. Theories and research into the nature of reflection are examined, how they can be used, and how they can improve practice, producing a more responsive and thoughtful, research-based workforce for young children and their families. In this third edition there is greater emphasis on issues related to inclusion and diversity, mental health and communication with parents. New pedagogic features include Team Talk designed to get all members of a work-based team to pool their expertise and knowledge, and to think critically and reflectively upon aspects that may directly affect their settings. There is also a new Evidence Informed Research Practice and Reflection feature which offers questions that emphasise the importance of up-to-date research material informing practice within a setting.

Winner of the Rubery Book Award for 2024 Nonfiction Book of the Year A daughter's quest for truth. A soldier's fight for survival. Their shared search for understanding.Little Avalanches is a gorgeously written memoir of breathtaking scope that propels readers from the beaches of California in the early ‘70s to the battlefields of World War II. As a young girl, Becky is forced to hide from phantom Nazis, subjected to dental procedures without pain medication, and torn from her mother again and again. Growing up in the shadow of her father's PTSD, she wants to know what is wrong but knows not to ask. Her father won't talk about being a Timberwolf, a unit of specially trained night fighters that went into combat first and experienced a 300 percent casualty rate. He returns home with thirteen medals, including a Silver Star, and becomes a doctor and well-respected member of the community, but is haunted by his past. Seeing only his explosive and often dangerous personality, Becky distances herself from the man she wants to love. Yet on the eve of his ninetieth birthday, when Becky looks at the vulnerable man he's become, something shifts, and she asks about the war. He breaks seventy years of silence, offering an unfiltered account of war without glory and revealing the extent of the trauma he's endured. She spends the next several years interviewing, researching, and ultimately understanding the demons she inherited. Because his story is incomplete without hers, and hers is inconceivable without his, Ellis offers both, as well as their year-long aching conversation marked by moments of redeeming grace. With compassionate, unflinching writing, Little Avalanches reminds us that we are profoundly shaped by the secrets we keep and forever changed by the stories we share.

A warm, inviting celebration of beloved keepsakes and the stories they hold.A set of old apartment keys, a pair of worn running shoes, a declaration of love scribbled on a restaurant receipt. Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. The 100 objects featured here range from the everyday to the extraordinary. Treasured heirlooms to their owners, ordinary folks and cultural figures alike, they hold remarkable stories such as:Nora McInerny on the fork that began her relationship with her late husband.The sculpture that inspired Christy Turlington to fight for maternal healthcare.The charm bracelet Nate Berkus gifted his daughter in stylish family tradition.Rosanne Cash's love for her children represented by baby shoes.Andrew Zimmern's inherited steel carving set that began a storied career in food.Big or small, expensive or humble, we all have meaningful items with powerful messages behind them. Celebratory, sentimental, and bursting with heart, The Heirloomist offers a glimpse into the treasures we hold dear and how they inform the stories of our lives.HEARTWARMING GIFT: The stories attached to these heirlooms range from funny to moving and everything in between. An artful and touching memory book, it makes a sentimental gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, housewarming, or any special occasion. Also perfect for anyone looking for unique stories.FOR FANS ART BOOKS LIKE HUMANS OF NEW YORK: The Heirloomist contains dozens of striking portraits of seemingly ordinary objects along with fascinating stories that will resonate with readers long after they've been read. The ultimate coffee table book, it is at once visually engaging and warmly entertaining.BASED ON A BELOVED BRAND: Through her business and popular Instagram account of the same name, photographer Shana Novak turns treasured keepsakes into uniquely meaningful works of art. As @theheirloomist, Shana has become a living receptacle for her clients'stories, absorbing them as she strives to capture the essence of what makes each keepsake special to its owner in her photographs, and sharing them with her strong audience of devoted followers.Perfect for:Fans of The Heirloomist project and @theheirloomist social media accountsLovers of found objects and the stories behind themPhotography enthusiasts and photography book collectorsAnyone seeking unique Mother's Day or Father's Day giftsReaders of the New Yorker and story collections such as Humans of New York, Advanced Style, and Worn Stories

In societies around the globe, couples are increasingly opting to live together without going through the formal and legal complications of marriage. Given the tremendous diversity in cohabiting couples, as well as the increasing prominence of this form of intimate relationships, Cohabitation and the Evolving Nature of Intimate and Family Relationships provides a more thorough comprehension of the structures, effects, and intimate practice of cohabitation around the world. As a richly edited collection, the chapters delve into a wide array of topics including transitions into cohabitation, parenting and parental roles, division of domestic labor among cohabitors, sharing of economic resources, elderly cohabitors, legal complications of cohabitation, intimate partner violence, interconnections between cohabitation and marriage, sex and sexuality, assortative mating among cohabiting partners, premarital cohabitation and its consequences, relationship dissolution, gender ideologies, changing patterns of cohabitation, cohabitation and remarriage, and parental cohabitation and child development, among others. This is compelling reading for scholars of family research for better comprehending the structural, affectional, and other characteristics of cohabitation around the world.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author and delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays about family, life, and love.Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey. With his signature “seasoned finesse” (Booklist), he offers the insightful lessons he's learned and engaging advice about everything from marriage to parenthood and even facing near-death experiences. Warmhearted and genuine, Sharing Too Much makes a perfect gift for parents, new graduates, or anyone who could use a little hope and inspiration.

The narrator of this novel is a Norwegian writer living in Milan. A year has passed since the premature death of her Italian husband. She falls in love. M is fifteen years younger than her, but the connection between them is intense and of a kind she has never felt before. Then, as his vulnerability starts showing, so does his troubling rage. She knows this rage. It was always present in her childhood, and it created an all-encompassing fear in her. In Stay with Me, Hanne Ørstavik returns to her theme of love, this time exploring how it can be intertwined with insecurity, fear and violence. How do you recognize love? What if your deeply rooted need to protect yourself also means shutting love out?

How Qualitative Data Analysis Happens: Moving Beyond “Themes Emerged”, offers an in-depth look into how qualitative social science researchers studying a wide range of human experiences and dynamics approach their data analyses. This expanded edition consists of 13 new chapters from a broad range of disciplines (and an added conclusion) that document the stories about how qualitative data analysis occurred.Chapters for this expanded edition represent a diversity of disciplines (e.g., criminology, family science, education, health, nutrition, sociology, sport psychology) that focus on the human experience and describe a diversity of methodological approaches. These chapters may be used to introduce readers to newer or innovative ways of analysing data. It moves beyond the usual vague statement of “themes emerged from the data” to show readers how researchers actively and consciously arrive at their themes and conclusions, revealing the complexity and time involved in making sense of thousands of pages of interview data, multiple data sources, and diverse types of data. The various authors provide detailed narratives into how they analysed their data from previous publications. The methodologies range from arts-based research, autoethnography, community-based participatory research, ethnography, grounded theory, to narrative analysis. The volume allows readers to be seemingly “in the room” with these international scholars (representing Canada, the US, Austria, Germany, the UK, and the Philippines) and getting their own hands vicariously dirty with the data.This expanded edition also includes a conclusion chapter, in which the authors reflect on commonalities across the chapters. Supplemental figures, images, and screenshots, which are referred to in the chapters, are included in an accompanying eResource (that can be accessed at www.routledge.com/ 9781032183213), as well as links to the previously published work on which the chapters are based. This book is an invaluable resource for experienced and novice qualitative researchers throughout the social sciences, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field.

Tired of relationship advice that falls flat? Boxes Ticked? So It Begins, offers a fresh, honest perspective that will transform your love life. This book dives deep into the complexities of modern relationships, uncovering hidden truths behind common pitfalls and providing actionable strategies to keep the spark alive. Building a strong, enduring bond takes more than just finding ‘the one.'Relationships require ongoing effort and dedication. Boxes Ticked? So It Begins shatters the misconception that love should come easy, offering a roadmap for navigating challenges that arise over time. Learn how to keep your partner addicted to you, safeguard your relationship from outside threats, and reignite the passion that brought you together. Uncover the root causes of common relationship complaints and discover practical solutions for bridging the gap between you and your loved one. Don't let complacency ruin your relationship. Take control of your love life and unlock the secrets to lasting happiness. Boxes Ticked? So It Begins is your essential handbook for creating the relationship you've always dreamed of. Get ready to fall in love all over again.

Comunicarse correctamente es un elemento fundamental a la hora de relacionarse con los demás: la primera impresión es de hecho decisiva para la evolución de la relación interpersonal. Pero ¿qué importancia tiene conocer y dominar los componentes que entran en juego en el primer encuentro? En este ensayo, Stefano Bartoli y Lara Ventisette nos guían para comprender los mecanismos psicológicos detrás de una sonrisa o de un apretón de manos; mecanismos que conciernen tanto a quienes sonríen o extienden la mano como a quienes observan la sonrisa o el apretón de manos. Nos hacen comprender lo necesario que es guiar el encuentro, controlando el tono de voz, las expresiones faciales, la postura y la vestimenta. Pero también preparando el escenario en el que pueda tener lugar este primer contacto. A través de la comunicación empática podemos aprender a gestionar la historia que enviamos al mundo, en lugar de sufrirla, estructurándola en función de las situaciones e interlocutores, y también de nuestros objetivos.

Including never-before-seen photos and handwritten letters from Bundy, Dark Tide's message is as gut-wrenching as it is clear, asking the question: how well do we know those we trust most?Edna's world turned upside down when her close cousin, Ted Bundy, was linked to the gruesome murders that had plagued her hometown of Seattle. Both devastating and dangerous, she reveals her journey of discovering the truth about her cousin who was more like a sibling, a man she loved, admired, and thought she knew so well. Edna delves into the unbelievable and chilling episodes she experienced, from confronting Ted and discovering a side of him she never suspected to waking to the FBI at her door after he escaped jail. Whether searching memories for signs she'd missed or detailing scenes of life under the radar in a world still fixated on her cousin, Edna's account tells the Ted Bundy story from a critical, new perspective: someone who called him family.

Psychologists know that eating meals together is an important factor to deeper relationships and better success in all areas of life. When you apply the principles of The Table Experience, table get-togethers will become times when bonds are deepened, and hearts are healed, often in ways we don't realize.Set Your Table, Keep It Simple. Make It Special

Le avversità ci causano sofferenza, ma ci danno anche una grande opportunità di crescere. Se le affrontiamo con resilienza possiamo emergere più forti, con una conoscenza di noi stessi e delle nostre capacità che ci permetterà di essere più maturi psicologicamente. In questo libro, la rinomata psicologa Marisa Salanova invita a comprendere in modo approfondito cos'è la resilienza, quali sono i fattori psicosociali che facilitano il suo sviluppo e l'enorme potenziale che può portare nelle nostre vite. Risorse molto preziose come l'autoregolamentazione emotiva, l'uso dei punti di forza del carattere, l'autoefficacia e le convinzioni di ottimismo, nonché la creazione di una fitta rete di supporto sociale. Una guida basata sull'evidenza scientifica con le chiavi per progettare il proprio paracadute di sicurezza e riempire, poco a poco, il proprio zaino psicologico di risorse con cui gestire positivamente gli intoppi che immancabilmente incontriamo nella nostra vita. Questo libro fa parte della collana'Psico'scritta da specialisti di altissimo livello – docenti universitari, ricercatori e divulgatori di riconosciuto prestigio – che spiegano e affrontano i più grandi temi della psicologia con un approccio divulgativo, chiaro ed esaustivo per aiutarci a capire la nostra mente e migliorare la nostra vita.

What does love demand of us, and who must pay the price?'Absorbing...haunting.'Meg Woltizer, author of The Wife High school sweethearts, Sarah and Warren, have grand plans for an adventurous future together, but when a misunderstanding causes them to part ways, they end up marrying other people. When they meet again at sixty, their lives have been carved into very different shapes. Sarah lives outside New York; Warren lives in Boston. Sarah is divorced, Warren still married, and both have grown up children. When they reconnect, they feel the rekindled spark of love and desire - a spark that has been dead for so long. But are they willing to risk destroying all that they have built separately for the chance of a future together? ‘Classic... I'd read any story she has to tell.'Amity Gage, New York Times ‘Smart, seductive.'Daily Mail

What do we actually mean by ‘attachment'? How do different caregiving styles impact attachment in children? How do early caregiving experiences impact later development? The Psychology of Attachment is an essential introduction to attachment, offering an accessible explanation of the theory, unpicking common misunderstandings, and providing a balanced overview of key research findings. Topics covered include the following: The development of attachment during the first few years of life The impact of different caregiving behaviours on children's attachment relationships The influence of attachment relationships on children's behaviour and development The development of attachment relationships from infancy to adulthood Attachment in romantic relationships and religion Attachment-based interventions This unique book introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about the role of relationships, caregiving, and child development, and the way in which they shape our lives.

‘Shits and Giggles – diaries of a solo mom ‘ is a compelling narrative that delves into the personal journey of Monya Maxwell as a single mother. Through a series of candid and heartfelt stories, Monya Maxwell paints a vivid picture of the challenges, triumphs, and profound moments that define her experience. From societal stereotypes to financial struggles, she tackles each topic with honesty and humour, inviting readers to see beyond the misconceptions of single motherhood. With each chapter, she weaves in valuable lessons learned, offering practical advice and a sense of solidarity to single mothers everywhere. “Single Mom, Stronger Mom” is not just a book; it's a beacon of hope and empowerment for those walking a similar path.

In June 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its Final Report titled Reclaiming Power and Place. The report documented 231 “Calls for Justice” demanding immediate action against racialized, sexualized and gender-based violence. The report condemned Canadian society for its inaction and described the violence as “a national tragedy of epic proportion.” It has been eight years since the release of Forever Loved: Exposing the Hidden Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada (2016) and four years since the release of Reclaiming Power and Place and we continue to witness racialized, sexualized and gender-based violences across Turtle Island. This book contributes to these Calls for Justice by demanding accountability and policy change. The book centres the voices of Indigenous women, families and communities by offering essays, testimonies, and reflections that honour collective calls to rematriate justice for our Indigenous sisters.

Um guia prático para aprender a identificar os sinais de alerta sobre todas as situações das relações humanas, sejam positivas ou negativas. Está numa relação romântica indefinida (situationship) da qual não consegue sair? Gostava de conseguir detetar amizades tóxicas à distância? Fartou-se de algumas pessoas, mas tem dificuldade em estabelecer limites? Analisando dezenas de situações de vida — das relações de trabalho ao namoro, passando pelas amizades e pelos relacionamentos amorosos —, Red Flags, Green Flags irá transformar a forma como interpreta e lida com qualquer circunstância, conduzindo-o a uma existência tranquila e imune às pequenas tragédias do quotidiano. O Dr. Ali Fenwick, psicólogo especialista em comportamento, vai guiá-lo através das bandeiras vermelhas (comportamentos nocivos) e verdes (comportamentos saudáveis) das relações humanas e equipá-lo com as explicações científicas por detrás de cada uma delas. Melhore a sua inteligência emocional e aprenda a compreender as suas necessidades e expectativas quando se trata de construir e manter relações. Os elogios da crítica: «Quer adore o drama ou o evite a todo o custo, este livro é para si. Um manual moderno para dominar todas as interações sociais que o ensinará a lidar com as pessoas e as situações mais complicadas. Uma enorme bandeira verde.» Thomas Erikson, autor bestseller de Rodeado de Idiotas «Este é um excelente guia para a vida - ajuda-nos a ver o mundo de uma forma que já conhecíamos, mas que não sabíamos que conhecíamos tão pouco!» David JP Phillips, autor e orador

Possiamo differenziare due tipologie di affetto: quello sociale, di cui fanno parte l'attaccamento, l'amicizia e l'insieme delle cure e dell'assistenza, che ha una grande importanza sin dall'infanzia e fino alla morte; e quello sessuale, che include il desiderio, l'attrazione e l'innamoramento, che si può manifestare in certa misura già nell'infanzia, ma che irrompe con tutta la sua forza nella pubertà e nell'adolescenza, rimanendo presente per il resto dell'esistenza. Questo libro analizza fino a che punto l'affetto sia necessario: ne abbiamo tutti bisogno per sopravvivere. Si occupa anche delle modalità in cui le diverse relazioni affettive possono svilupparsi nel corso della vita umana e dell'importanza che questi processi hanno nelle nostre relazioni. Questo libro fa parte della collana'Psico'scritta da specialisti di altissimo livello – docenti universitari, ricercatori e divulgatori di riconosciuto prestigio – che spiegano e affrontano i più grandi temi della psicologia con un approccio divulgativo, chiaro ed esaustivo per aiutarci a capire la nostra mente e migliorare la nostra vita.