January 2010
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Children's & YAThe Bogey In Mommy's Tummy
by Sahar Hadigheh
My God! There is a Bogey in mommy’s tummy. Does it eat everything that goes into mom’s belly? I know it’s going to eat me as well! But I’m ready! I will put on my Zorro cape and call out: “Get Ready Bogey!” The Bogey in Mommy’s Tummy helps children cope with the fear of a new sibling. It aims to explore the point of view of a little child regarding her mother’s pregnancy and how this affects her life.
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Children's & YA2019Darling
by Jessica Bosworth Smith
From the illustrator of The Straw Giant & The Crow comes a new picture book, Liefie. Explore the wonders and worries of having a surprise new child with this heart-melting family of otters! 'Liefie' by Jessica Bosworth Smith is an incredibly heart-warming and humorous take on a family of otters, who have a surprise laat-lammetjie (Afrikaans term — "the late lamb" — which is a South African phrase for a surprise child born long after their siblings).
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Children's & YA2019Saurus and His Younger Brother
by Myroslav Laiuk (Author), Katerina Sad (Illustrator)
Saurus and His Younger Brother is a fairy tale about the changing life of little Saurus from the Stegosaurus family. Saurus' life undergoes a transformation when he learns that a younger brother will soon join his family. Alongside Saurus, young readers will explore emotions such as jealousy toward a younger sibling, self-awareness, and the value of all children, whether older or younger. Through Saurus's story, children will come to understand that younger siblings are not merely trouble-makers but true friends who help you grow stronger, more confident, and more mature. From 3 to 6 years, 2880 words Rightsholders: Ivan Fedechko, ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua
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Mind, Body, SpiritMay the Loveforce Be With You
Kali-Ki Reiki: Healing Through Divine Mother & Yogic Wisdom
by Rajashree Maa
May the Loveforce Be With introduces a new lineage in energy healing, Kali-Ki ReikiTM, that was revealed to the author, Joni Dittrich, Ph.D. (Rajashree Maa), in a series of mystical encounters with the Divine Mother appearing as the goddess Kali Maa. The book brilliantly tells the stories of these encounters and presents the healing symbols that She revealed, explaining how these symbols can be used both for mind-body healing and spiritual awakening, or what Rajashree Maa calls "wisening." While traditional reiki systems also use symbols to transmit healing energy, the symbols introduced in Kali-Ki Reiki are seen as unique, three-dimensional, active, intelligent forms of light that tap into certain universal energy frequencies that are particularly attuned to the evolving conscious awareness as well as the personal and societal dilemmas of our current times. The fact that these symbols were revealed by Divine Mother to a woman in this era points to a need in today's world to re-establish our connection with the feminine forces of nature and spirit. The healing energy transmitted through these symbols is called Loveforce, which is considered to be the manifesting, creative, and healing power of the Limitless Love that is the Source of all that is.
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Mind, Body, SpiritScience, Being, & Becoming
The Spiritual Lives of Scientists
by Paul J. Mills, Ph.D.
Spirituality is the Final Frontier for ScienceContrary to popular belief, not all scientists are materialists fervently discounting the spiritual. Science, Being, & Becoming is about the spiritual lives of scientists, their actual transpersonal, metaphysical and mystical experiences. The book's material is derived from intimate interviews with over 30 scientists as they describe the circumstances under which they had the experiences and how those experiences changed their consciousness, transformed their belief systems about the nature of the world, and changed their scientific work.
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Business, Economics & LawOctober 2004Qualities of food
by Mark Harvey, Andrew McMeekin, Alan Warde
In this book, the complexity and the significance of the foods we eat are analysed from a variety of perspectives, by sociologists, economists, geographers and anthropologists. Chapters address a number of intriguing questions: how do people make judgments about taste? How do such judgments come to be shared by groups of people?; what social and organisational processes result in foods being certified as of decent or proper quality? How has dissatisfaction with the food system been expressed? What alternatives are thought to be possible? The multi-disciplinary analysis of this book explores many different answers to such questions. The first part of the book focuses on theoretical and conceptual issues, the second part considers processes of formal and informal regulation, while the third part examines social and political responses to industrialised food production and mass consumption. Qualities of food will be of interest to researchers and students in all the social science disciplines that are concerned with food, whether marketing, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, human nutrition or economics.
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Humanities & Social SciencesLinn’s Light
Ein Mutmach-Buch für Kinder mit einer Depression
by Mira Rzany, Leonie Heindel, Lukas Maelger, Alina Senßfelder
Linn lives in the land of lights. Everyone who lives there carries a light within them that changes color depending on how he/she feels. Lately, Linn’s parents have been arguing a lot and her school grades are going down. Linn goes out less and less, and she spends a lot of time alone in her room. Her inner light is almost always only grey. She can also no longer see all the beautiful colors. With the help of her teacher, her parents, Mr. Fire-Eater and her friend, Linn gradually manages to take off the grey cloak. This means there are once again days when the light shines very brightly within her and she can feel all the colors clearly. This book aims to help children affected by depression understand their current situation. It shows them they are not alone and how they can overcome their depression. The book provides important information on this topic for children, their parents, siblings, and therapists as well as practical tasks and exercises. For:• children of elementary school age(between 6 and 12) who suffer fromdepression• parents• relatives• therapists
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Business, Economics & LawJuly 2018Market relations and the competitive process
by Stan Metcalfe, Stan Metcalfe, Alan Warde, Mark Harvey
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Die Mauer usw
by Hamutal Bar-Yosef
Die Mauer usw. von Hamutal Bar-Yosef, ist eine Sammlung von achtzehn Geschichten, von denen einige auf wahren Geschichten beruhen. Amos Oz nannte die Sammlung „eindrucksvoll und rührend“. Hamutal Bar-Yosef entwirft in Die Mauer usw., eine tragikomische, manchmal groteske Lebensabschnittserzählung, die die condition humaine als den gähnenden Abgrund zwischen Verlangen und Wirklichkeit darstellt. Sie beweist großes Einfühlungsvermögen und Respekt für die Figuren ihrer Erzählungen und breitet ihre inneren Welten mit großer Sensibilität vor unseren Augen aus. Hamutal Bar-Yosef ist eine bekannte israelische Schriftstellerin, Dichterin, Übersetzerin und Gelehrte. Sie wurde in einem Kibbuz als Tochter von Eltern geboren, die ihre Familie durch den Holocaust verloren hatten. Ihr einziger Bruder wurde 1948 im israelischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg getötet. Im Alter von zwanzig Jahren heiratete die Autorin den Dramatiker Josef Bar-Josef und hatte vier Kinder. Eines ihrer Kinder beging mit sechzehn Jahren Selbstmord. Sie versorgte ihre Familie zuerst als Gymnasiallehrerin und schrieb dann Leitfäden für Lehrer. Die Autorin schrieb ihre Doktorarbeit erst mit vierzig Jahren und wurde Professorin für hebräische Literatur an der Ben-Gurion-Universität. Sie hat acht wissenschaftliche Bücher und fünfzehn Gedichtbände veröffentlicht und zahlreiche Preise für ihre Gedichte gewonnen. Ihre Sammlung von Geschichten, Die Mauer usw., (ursprünglich betitelt Musik) gewann den ASI-Preis (Association of Israeli Writers). Bar-Yosef hat Gedichte und Prosa aus dem Englischen, Französischen und Russischen übersetzt. Eine englischsprachige nordamerikanische Ausgabe wurde Anfang 2019 von Samuel Wachtmans Sons, Inc., CA, veröffentlicht.184 Seiten. Eine französischsprachige Ausgabe ist zur Veröffentlichung im Sommer 2019 geplant.
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May 2024Human-Animal Interactions in Zoos
Integrating Science and Practice
by Eduardo J Fernandez, Sally L Sherwen, Samantha J. Chiew, Courtney Collins, Jon Coe, Neil D’Cruze, Angela J Dean, Polly Doodson, Lucy Dumbell, Ashley N. Edes, Kelly S Fielding, Georgina Groves, Lauren M. Hemsworth, Paul H. Hemsworth, Geoff Hosey, Julia Hoy, Violet Hunton, Mark J. Learmonth, Terry L. Maple, Emily M McLeod, Vicky Melfi, Georgia Oaten, Chris Pawson, Bonnie M. Perdue, David M. Powell, Samantha Ward, Amanda D. Webber, Sarah Webber, Ellen Williams
Human-Animal Interactions (HAI) are a primary welfare interest to both animal scientists and practitioners. In zoos and aquariums, the study of Animal-Visitor Interactions (AVI), including both the impact of visitors on animals (the visitor effect) and the impact of animals on visitors (the visitor experience), have become a focus for understanding HAIs in zoos. The study of HAIs in zoos has grown to consider a number of factors, including animal-staff interactions and bonds, modern exhibit design and technology, direct and indirect interactions, as well as positive and negative impacts on both animals and visitor alike. This thought-provoking book summarizes the latest research concerning the impacts of HAIs in zoos, including considerations for conducting research and managing HAIs. The book: Explores the interactions of animals with keepers, veterinary professionals, and other staff, and the effects of those interactions on the welfare of animals. Considers the impact of visitors on the well-being of animals. Covers the effects of interactions on education and the visitor experience. Outlines the use of technology to enhance experience, and improve animal welfare. Details theoretical, ethical, and practical considerations relevant to HAIs in zoos. An invaluable resource for animal behaviour and welfare scientists, students and practitioners, as well as anyone working with zoo animals.
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2012Aristocratic families in republican France, 1870–1940
by Maire Cross, Elizabeth C. Macknight, David Hopkin
This is a study of the daily life, concerns, and dynamics of aristocratic families in the France of the Third Republic. Elizabeth Macknight draws on a vast range of material from private archives to contest assumptions about the irrelevancy of the nobility under the republican regime. Within a challenging political and economic environment nobles were determined to protect their interests and conserve the integrity of the aristocratic way of life. The convictions that underpinned nobles' responses to government initiatives emerge from the sources with freshness and clarity. Macknight interweaves male and female perspectives to provide a very full account of familial activities and decision-making with attention to all stages of the human lifecycle. Nobles' experiences of parenting and grandparenting, sibling and cousin relations, marriage, property negotiations, and interaction with servants are brought to light in a vivid and engaging narrative. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2017Aristocratic families in republican France, 1870–1940
by Maire Cross, Elizabeth Chalmers MacKnight, David Hopkin
This is a study of the daily life, concerns, and dynamics of aristocratic families in the France of the Third Republic. Elizabeth Macknight draws on a vast range of material from private archives to contest assumptions about the irrelevancy of the nobility under the republican regime. Within a challenging political and economic environment nobles were determined to protect their interests and conserve the integrity of the aristocratic way of life. The convictions that underpinned nobles' responses to government initiatives emerge from the sources with freshness and clarity. Macknight interweaves male and female perspectives to provide a very full account of familial activities and decision-making with attention to all stages of the human lifecycle. Nobles' experiences of parenting and grandparenting, sibling and cousin relations, marriage, property negotiations, and interaction with servants are brought to light in a vivid and engaging narrative.
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PsychologyYay, I’m Having a Baby Brother or Sister!
by Stefanie Rietzler, Fabian Grolimund
A sibling? Duck Merle is about to haveeight! No wonder she’s so excited!She happily makes a mobile with Dad.When the chicks finally hatch, Merle isenchanted. In the hustle and bustle ofeveryday family life, Merle discovershow nice it is to cuddle with the littleones, help mum and dad with nappychanging and feeding, make her siblingslaugh and take good care of them.And luckily, there’s enough room forthem all in mummy and daddy’s heartsand on their laps!A sensitive read-aloud story about theadventure of becoming a big sibling,the happiness of still being allowed tobe small when you’re big, and all thebeautiful aspects of a strong sibling relationship– from the very beginning.
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MedicineLosing Weight and Keeping it off
A Method With Lasting Results
by Tatjana van Strien
In this book Tatjana van Strien, the author of the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), presents a scientific alternative for all the ‘miracle solutions’ to lose weight. Based on more than 25 years of scientific research, she offers a self-test-method which enables readers to explore what is the cause of their eating problem, what they can do about it, and ultimately lose weight and keep it off. Target Group: people who want to lose weight, dieticians, doctors, psychologists.
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Children's & YAJuly 2021Die Wolkenponys - Das Geheimnis der Edelsteine (Band 1)
by Barbara Rose
The Magic Cloud Ponies - The Secret of the Diamonds (Vol.1) Four Hooves full of Magic Lotti, her parents and her sister have just moved to Wetterstein, because they have inherited Grandma Luna's big beautiful house. When Lotti moves into her new room, she finds a thick book on the shelf - the book of magical ponies. And just as she is about to open it, a dainty little bracelet with four precious stones on it falls out. Shortly thereafter, an unknown pony appears at the horse farm to which Lotti's older sister Paula has dragged her. It won't let anyone touch it - except Lotti. And then the pony starts talking to her! The pony is called Whirlwind because it comes from a magical land, the land of Light Blue. And this land is in great danger. Only Lotti, who is magically connected to Whirlwind and his three siblings by the bracelet, can help now.
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Wie, Was?
by Gideon Bar-Sinai
Wie, Was? Bildrätsel für junge Leser von Gideon Bar-Sinai Kinder sind, ebenso wie viele Erwachsene, von Natur aus wissbegierig. Sie erkennen mit Leichtigkeit Prinzipien und nehmen Herausforderungen freudig an. Doch wie können wir ihre natürliche Neugier fördern und vertiefen? Wenn man ein solches originelles Buch entdeckt, ist es, als würde man eine Schatzkiste voller Überraschungen finden; farbig, intelligent und faszinierend. Dies ist ein einzigartiges Konzept, in erster Linie zur Unterhaltung junger und erwachsener Leser. Die Nutzung und Ermunterung ihrer natürlichen Neugier trägt zur Faszination des Buches bei. Die gesamte Serie enthält 82 vielfarbige Bilderrätsel, die eine reichhaltige und diverse Welt von Ereignissen abdeckt. Jeder Teaser enthält ein Rätsel, dessen Entdeckung allein bereits eine Herausforderung darstellt. Beim Versuch, das Rätsel zu entziffern, entwickelt der Leser Fertigkeiten des kreativen und forschenden Denkens sowie Abstraktion, räumliche Wahrnehmung und Anregung der Phantasie. Der Autor Gieden Bar-Sinai dazu: „Mein Buch will mehr als Neugier und Forschungsdrang anregen. Es will gelichzeitig auf die Vielfalt und Komplexität unserer Welt verweisen. Es erklärt, dass die Welt nicht so einfach strukturiert, so einseitig und dogmatisch ist, wie die meisten psychometrischen Testbücher suggerieren wollen.“ Diese brillante Serie erweitert die Vorstellungskraft des Lesers durch seine Farbigkeit und seinen Humor. Obwohl es nur wenige Worte enthält, bietet es dem jungen Leser – und seinen Eltern, die noch nicht ihre natürliche Neugier verloren haben – Unterhaltung, Lernen, Einsichten und Freude. Als universales Buch ohne Worte überschreitet es die Grenzen von Alter, Sprache und Kultur und ist ein ideales Geschenk. Ein Folgeband mit 27 weiteren Bilderrätseln wird in Kürze erscheinen. Gideon Bar-Sinai, 49, verheiratet und Vater dreier Kinder, ist Ex-Pilot mit einem B.Sc. in Computerwissenschaften. Er arbeitete viele Jahre in der Softwareentwicklung und hatte höhere Managementpositionen in mehreren Hi-Tech-Firmen inne. Wie, Was? ist der erste Band in seiner Originalserie von Bilderrätselbüchern.
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LE MUR, ETC. (French Edition)
by Hamutal Bar -Yosef
LE MUR, ETC. par Hamutal Bar-YosefLe mur est un recueil de dix-huit nouvelles merveilleusement écrites et dont certaines sont fondées sur des faits véridiques. Le célèbre écrivain israélien Amos Oz a qualifié ce recueil de « particulièrement puissant et émouvant »Hamutal Bar-Yosef a créé dans Le mur, etc. un récit composé de « tranches de vie » tragi-comique, quelquefois grotesque et qui décrit la condition humaine comme l’abîme béant qui sépare les désirs de la réalité. Elle y exprime une grande empathie et un respect considérable pour les personnages qu’elle décrit et elle pénètre leur monde intérieur avec une sensibilité stupéfiante.Hamutal Bar-Yosef est bien connue en Israël comme écrivain, poète, traductrice et universitaire. Elle est née dans un Kibboutz de parents qui ont perdu leur famille dans la Shoa. Son seul frère a été tué en 1948 pendant la guerre d’Indépendance d’Israël. À l’âge de vingt ans, l’auteur a épousé le dramaturge p Words Yosef Bar-Yosef dont elle a eu quatre enfants; l’un d’entre eux s’est suicidé à l’âge de seize ans. Elle a subvenu aux besoins de sa famille en travaillant comme professeur dans une école secondaire et, par la suite, en rédigeant des guides pédagogiques. L’auteur n’a soutenu sa thèse de doctorat qu’après l’âge de quarante ans, devenant alors professeur de littérature hébraïque à l’Université Ben-Gourion. Elle a écrit huit ouvrages d’érudition mais également quinze livres de poésie et ces derniers lui ont valu de nombreux prix prestigieux. Son recueil de nouvelles Le mur (intitulé à l'origine Musique) a remporté le prix ASI (Association des Ecrivains Israéliens).Le professeur Bar-Yosef a traduit des œuvres de poésie et des romans depuis l’anglais, le français et le russe.
