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Families (Key Concepts)
Par Vanessa May. 2023
In this accessible and engagingly written book, Vanessa May invites readers into the rich world of thought, research and study…
of the highly diverse phenomenon of families and family life. The book explores what is and has been understood by ‘family’ in different sociocultural contexts and how family life intersects with social spheres such as the state, the labour market and the economy. Alongside broad social developments such as (post)colonialism and austerity and their connections with changing family patterns, the book engages interdisciplinary work on time, embodiment and materiality in order to offer a multidimensional perspective on the day-to-day lives of families. Drawing from research in the Global North and the Global South, the text carefully considers how people approach the study of families and thus offers insight into the shape of mainstream family studies today. The book offers a timely intervention into current debates within family studies and suggests avenues of investigation that deserve further attention, and will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars alike.Mi buen amor: Cómo superar las relaciones tóxicas
Par Maria López. 2023
Conocer las emociones y cultivar el amor propio es crucial para salir de una relación tóxica. El amor no debe…
estresar, es la propuesta de la autora. La psicóloga Carolina López suma 13 mil seguidores en Instagram y propone, de manera sencilla y clara, un camino "hacia adentro", hacia el autoconocimiento, para así reconocer nuestras emociones, construir nuestros límites y aprender a pedirle al otro con quien armamos pareja lo que necesitamos. Un libro que entrega herramientas concretas y que permite, también, la interacción del lector, a través del journaling, los subrayados y las frases destacadas.How to Be Body Confident: A Toolkit to Help You Transform Your Relationship with Yourself
Par Olivia Roberts. 2023
This beautiful guided journal is here to help you shed body shame for good, so that you can feel confident…
in yourself every day. By engaging with the tips and activities inside, you'll learn how to see your body in a different light, quit negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with love and kindness.The Little Book of Sex Facts: Tantalizing Trivia to Blow Your Mind
Par Sadie Cayman. 2023
Show off your sexpertise with this little book of titillating truths Having sex is great, and learning about it is…
too! Discover everything you wished you knew about sex with this pocket-sized cum-pendium of mind-blowing facts. Whether you want to impress your friends or learn some new moves, this book equips you with everything you need to become a certified sexpert. Sex is often discussed in hushed tones, but this candid collection of facts pulls no punches. So prepare yourself for a wild ride as this no-holds-barred book answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask. Did you know...- Wearing socks can increase a woman's chances of having an orgasm.- A single sperm contains 37.5 MB of DNA information - this means that one ejaculation has the data capacity of 62 laptops!- Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill).Discover all this and much more! From funny to filthy, this book contains hundreds of jaw-dropping facts that will leave you shocked and amazed.I Love You: Romantic Dates and Meaningful Quotes for the One You Love
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2023
Show your one true love how much they mean to you with this heartfelt collection of creative date ideas and…
amorous quotes Spending time with the one you love makes every day special, and this little book of charming date ideas gives you new ways to sweep your partner off their feet. Filled with inspiration and romance, this book is a gorgeous gift for that special someone to show them how much you care. With novel suggestions such as whisking them away for a beach-front picnic, cooking a romantic three course meal or watching the stars from your back garden, this book is packed with many ways to light a spark in your love life. As well as dreamy date ideas, this book is also filled with thoughtful and profound quotes about love. Be inspired by the beautiful words of poets and writers, and explore the most passionate ways to tell your partner, "I Love You".Great British Dad-ventures: 101 maps for dads who like doing things
Par Mat Riley. 2023
WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: NATURE AND TRAVELWhen you're stuck for a great gift for Dad, look no…
further than GREAT BRITISH DADVENTURES: the ultimate guide to helping Dad discover adrenaline-inducing, mind-expanding or stomach-pleasing mini or big adventures around the British Isles - and families of all ages can join in the fun too!Using maps of all the Scottish and English counties and the Welsh principal areas, the book pinpoints almost 1,000 destinations and activities, including plenty of free and baby-friendly options (and a few that are for Dad's friends only). Whether he's looking for something interesting to do nearby at the weekend or heading off on holiday around our vast and varied British Isles, GREAT BRITISH DAD-VENTURES has all the inspiration Dad needs to get off his screen and do something exciting. Activities include: - walks, hikes, cycling and mountain biking - castles and museums - watersports, wild swimming and boat trips - nature reserves and safari parks - orienteering and bushcraft experiences - scenic driving routes and walking tours - climbing, coasteering and gorge walking - brewery and vineyard tours - and plenty of activities that are unique to the local areas.Stuart Broad: THE MUST-READ SPORTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF 2023
Par Stuart Broad. 2023
Out now: the must-read sports autobiography of 2023THE SWING. THE SEAM. THE STORY. __________ Stuart Broad is the ultimate competitor…
- someone addicted to the pressures of Test cricket, the big occasions and being thrust into the heat of battle. For over seventeen years, he's left it all on the field. A multiple Ashes winner and World Champion, Broad was integral to some of the greatest England teams of all time. His awards and achievements, however, don't tell the whole story. He has always been a cricketer of more than mere numbers. Broad's passionate and spontaneous behaviour has made him a fan favourite. No other player feeds off the crowd quite like he does. In his autobiography, Broad shares the moments from the game which have made him and those that almost broke him. What's clear, however, is his unwavering belief in his own ability to become one of the best ever. Candid, entertaining, and refreshingly honest, this book reveals the personal side of a true cricketing great. __________ 'The longevity of his career, and what he has achieved, should never be forgotten' Ben Stokes 'He loves the big moments, the pressure situations. That's a true sign of a champion, I think. He's been incredible for England for a long, long time' Glen McGrath 'Stuart Broad is the ultimate Ashes warrior' Ricky Ponting 'One of England's greatest players of all time' Joe RootSÍ SEÑOR: My Liverpool Years - THE LONG-AWAITED MEMOIR FROM A LIVERPOOL LEGEND
Par Roberto Firmino. 2023
A revelatory memoir from Liverpool legend and global football star Bobby Firmino.Master of the no-look goal and Anfield favourite, Roberto…
'Bobby' Firmino, signed for Liverpool in July 2015. Over the next eight years - and seven winners' medals - he established himself as one of the club's most important players in recent years for his audacious skill, impressive goal scoring, and beaming smile.Jürgen Klopp saw Firmino as the on-pitch 'engine' that drove the club's counter-pressing strategy and together with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, Firmino formed a formidable attacking trio. The Kop rewarded Roberto with the ultimate accolade - his own song: 'Sí, Señor, give the ball to Bobby and he will score.' Sí, Señor celebrates Firmino's cherished years in a red shirt and will remind fans why they fell in love with him in the first place.The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back
Par John Purkiss. 2020
THE ACCOMPANYING JOURNAL - LEARN TO LET GO - OUT NOW 'Life-changing' - Sara Makin, Founder & CEO of Makin…
Wellness If you learn to let go,your life will take off.When you let go, you live intuitively. Everything flows, because you are no longer attached to things being a certain way, to being a certain person or always being right. What a relief. The irony is that when you feel stuck in any area of your life - career, relationships, purpose, health or money - letting go can seem very hard. You cling on for dear life just at the moment you need to take the leap.In The Power of Letting Go, John Purkiss explains why we should let go and how we can do it, using proven techniques to make things happen.The stages of letting go:-Be Present and Enjoy Each Moment-Let Go of the Thoughts that Keep You Stuck-Let Go of the Pain that Runs Your Life-Surrender and Tune into Something Far More Intelligent than Your BrainHow to Be Body Confident: A Toolkit to Help You Transform Your Relationship with Yourself
Par Olivia Roberts. 2023
This beautiful guided journal is here to help you shed body shame for good, so that you can feel confident…
in yourself every day. By engaging with the tips and activities inside, you'll learn how to see your body in a different light, quit negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with love and kindness.The Tour de France, Updated with a New Preface: A Cultural History
Par Christopher S. Thompson. 2023
In this highly original history of the world's most famous bicycle race, Christopher S. Thompson, mining previously neglected sources and…
writing with infectious enthusiasm for his subject, tells the compelling story of the Tour de France from its creation in 1903 to the present. Weaving the words of racers, politicians, Tour organizers, and a host of other commentators together with a wide-ranging analysis of the culture surrounding the event—including posters, songs, novels, films, and media coverage—Thompson links the history of the Tour to key moments and themes in French history. Examining the enduring popularity of Tour racers, Thompson explores how their public images have changed over the past century. A new preface explores the long-standing problem of doping in light of recent scandals.An Italian Girl in Brooklyn: A spellbinding story of buried secrets and new beginnings
Par Santa Montefiore. 2022
Dark secrets and hidden sorrows abound in Santa Montefiore&’s spellbinding new novel set in war-torn Italy and the streets of…
New York. 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO MOYES New York, 1979. It is Thanksgiving and Evelina has her close family and beloved friends gathered around, her heart weighted with gratitude for what she has and regret for what she has given up. She has lived in America for over thirty years, but she is still Italian in her soul. Northern Italy, 1934. Evelina leads a sheltered life with her parents and siblings in a villa of fading grandeur. When her elder sister Benedetta marries a banker, to suit her father&’s wishes rather than her own, Evelina swears that she will never marry out of duty. She knows nothing of romantic love, but when she meets Ezra, son of the local dressmaker, her heart recognises it like an old friend. Evelina wants these carefree days to last forever. She wants to bask in sunshine, beauty and love and pay no heed to the grey clouds gathering on the horizon. But nothing lasts forever. The shadows of war are darkening over Europe and precious lives are under threat…Big Witch Energy: Power Spells for Modern Witches
Par Semra Haksever. 2023
If you've ever felt oppressed, angry at the patriarchy, been ghosted or experienced a bad case of imposter syndrome, this…
book is just the magical elixir you've been waiting for.Join expert witch Semra Haksever as she invites you to summon your Big Witch Energy and awaken the abundance of power within.Filled with spells and rituals that are perfect for novice witches and seasoned spellcasters alike, Semra encourages you to practise radical self-acceptance, be comfortable and confident in your skin and to question society's expectations. There's a spell to help stop people-pleasing, a 'protective shield' body lotion and a foot scrub that will encourage you to walk your own path. As well as this, there are practical spells to call in money and good luck, banish negativity and much more.This collection of spells will enable you connect with the best version of yourself and truly feel your power. So, step into the magic and embrace your Big Witch Energy.The Science of Esports
Par Matthew Watson, Craig McNulty, Remco Polman, Kabir Bubna. 2024
The Science of Esports draws from contemporary research and coach expertise to examine esports athlete health and performance from a…
range of disciplinary perspectives, including physiology, psychology, sociology, and nutrition. The rapid expansion of the esports industry has elevated competitive video gaming into the realm of high performance, requiring players, coaches, and practitioners to implement interdisciplinary approaches to performance support. The book covers key topic areas such as: What esports is and similarities and differences to sport Game-specific training Physiological and psychological consideration for esports athletes Social aspects of player performance and the social environment of esports Esports coaching and structure of esports performance environments Technology and its use in esports Safeguarding, cheating, and gambling This book includes worked examples and case studies to allow immediate implementation into practice for esports athletes and coaches. It summarises the current state of research to inform researchers and identify gaps in knowledge. This book is critical reading for students of esports and related courses. It serves as the first scientific resource designed to provide athletes, coaches, and practitioners with interdisciplinary insights into esports health and performance.LGBT Football Fans: Authenticity, Belonging and Visibility (Critical Research in Football)
Par Rory Magrath. 2024
While recent years have seen the emergence of a significant body of research on LGBT inclusion in sport, little is…
known about LGBT fans. This book provides the first in-depth examination of LGBT football fans’ experiences and sense of place in the contemporary English game. Drawing on almost 100 semi-structured interviews with LGBT fans, it explores several important findings, including how these fans represent ‘authentic’ notions of fandom, the emergence of LGBT Fan Groups, improved stadium environment for LGBT fans, LGBT-themed chanting and the role of governing bodies and professional football clubs. The research presented in this book extends current theorising of under-represented groups of sports fans. This is fascinating and important reading for those with an interest in the sociology of sport, sports fandom, gender and sexuality.Developing Sport Expertise: Researchers and Coaches Put Theory into Practice
Par Joseph Baker, Damian Farrow, Clare MacMahon. 2024
The athlete development process spans from initial sport engagement to elite-level performance to effective career transition out of sport. This…
is a long and complicated process. Identifying and nurturing talent, fine-tuning sport skills, and maintaining high levels of performance over the course of a career requires many thousands of hours of training and, increasingly, the input and support of expert coaches and sport scientists. In this fully revised and updated new edition of the leading student and researcher overview of the development of sport expertise, a team of world-class sport scientists and professional coaches examine the fundamental science of skill acquisition and explore the methods by which science can be applied in the real-world context of sport performance. This book surveys the very latest research in skill acquisition, provides a comprehensive and accessible review of core theory and key concepts, and includes an innovative "Coach’s Corner" feature in each chapter, in which leading coaches offer insights from elite sport and critique contemporary practice in sport skill development. The third edition of Developing Sport Expertise will be invaluable reading for all researchers and students in the areas of expertise in sport, skill acquisition, motor control and development, sport psychology, or coaching theory and practice.Digital Marketing in Sports: Global Perspectives (World Association for Sport Management Series)
Par James J. Zhang, Brandon Mastromartino. 2024
This book examines how the sport industry is adapting to the needs of the digital-first global economy. Focusing on digital…
techniques in sport marketing, this volume explores new and emerging technologies and considers how they can help to build commercially successful and sustainable sport business. Featuring the work of sport business and management researchers from around the world, the book shines new light on key aspects of sport marketing such as brand development, consumer behavior and marketing communications. Illustrated with informative figures throughout, it presents cutting-edge case studies and new research on digital marketing covering topics including the metaverse and video games; esports; athlete endorsement; digital immersion; social media; equity crowdfunding; digital fandom and dark market brands. Global in scope, this book is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or industry professional looking to deepen their understanding of digital marketing in the context of the global sport industry.The End of Autumn: Reflections on My Life in Football
Par Michael Oriard. 2009
Much of Michael Oriard's education took place outside the schoolroom of his native Spokane, Washington, during "slaughter practices" on high…
school football fields. He was taught to "punish" and "dominate," to rouse his school spirit with religion, and to "tough it" through injuries, even serious ones. At the age of eighteen he entered Notre Dame and walked onto the football team, where studying hard was never harder. By his senior year, playing for Ara Parseghian's Fighting Irish, he was the starting center and co-captain of the team. After graduating, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and head coach Hank Stram. There he learned what it meant to be "owned." He rediscovered the game as it was played by grown men with families who were still treated like children and who dreaded nothing more than the end of their football careers. And without their fully realizing the consequences, every hard tackle inflicted its injury, some gradually growing into chronic conditions, some suddenly cutting a player's career short and ushering him off the field to be soon forgotten. In this thoughtful narrative, Oriard describes the dreams of glory, the game day anxieties, the brutal training camps and harsh practices, his starry-eyed experience at Notre Dame, and the cold-blooded business of professional football. Told from the inside, the book leaves aside the hype and the pathos of the game to present a direct and honest account of the personal rewards but also the costs players paid to make others rich and entertained. Originally published in 1982, The End of Autumn recounts the experiences of an ordinary player in a bygone era--before ESPN, before the Bowl Championship Series, before free agency and million-dollar salaries for NFL players. In a new afterword, Oriard reflects on the process of writing the book and how the game has changed in the thirty years since his "retirement" from football at the age of twenty-six.Maia Toll&’s Wild Wisdom series—The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary—introduced readers to the mystical energy of…
the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms. In this capstone to the Wild Wisdom series, Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion guides readers in developing a personalized earth-based spiritual practice using rituals, writing prompts, recipes, symbols, and reflections tied to each season. Organized into 12 chapters—Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, plus early and late stages of each of the four seasons — the book features seasonal practices; exercises for the body and for writing and reflection; plant, animal, and mineral medicine; and symbolic explorations of the gifts and challenges that arise with seasonal change. Original illustrations by Kate O&’Hara illuminate the symbolic richness of the text, and 28 pop-out oracle cards plus four bound-in pocket pages enhance the invitation for readers to use this interactive guide as an ongoing tool for cultivating the sacred in their own lives.Nonmonogamy and Happiness: A More Than Two Essentials Guide (More Than Two Essentials)
Par Carrie Jenkins. 2023
The love story we' re all familiar with ends with “ ... and they lived happily ever after.” But how…
often do we hear a nonmonogamous love story with that ending? In all kinds of contexts, nonmonogamous happiness is erased. From the ubiquitous “ friend who tried it once and it didn' t end well” to Dan Savage' s jokes about never being invited to a polyamorous third wedding anniversary, we are repeatedly assured that nonmonogamy leads to misery. In “ real” love, we are taught to expect the opposite: happiness. But what does love have to do with happiness? Doesn' t love have space to accommodate the full range of emotional experience? Carrie Jenkins thinks it does, or at least it can. She draws connections between the expectation that love will make us happy and the undue focus on positive emotions to the exclusion of “ negative” ones. She argues that love— monogamous or otherwise— might better aim at being eudaimonic than at being happy, and that we have a better chance of achieving this if we are able to make relationship choices free from the prejudices and distortions that lead to an unduly rosy view of monogamy and an unduly miserable picture of the alternatives.