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| blurred limits: Blurred Boundaries Bill Nichols, 1994 How non-fiction film practice has always blurred the boundaries between itself, fiction, and experimental film and video? This book explores decisive moments when the traditional boundaries of fiction/nonfiction, truth and falsehood blur. -- Publisher. |
| blurred limits: Blurred Boundaries Rainer Bauböck, John Rundell, 2018-08-20 First published in 1999, this volume examines new forms of cultural diversity which result from migration and globalization. Historically, most liberal democracies have developed on the basis of national cultures – either a single one, or a dominant one, or a federation of several ones. However, political and economic developments have upset traditional patterns and have blurred established boundaries. Ongoing immigration from diverse origins has inserted new ethnic minorities into formerly homogenous populations. Democratic liberties and rights provided opportunities for old and new marginalized minorities to resist assimilation and to assert identities. The resulting pattern of multiculturalism is different from earlier ones. Often cultural boundaries are neither clearly defined nor do they simply dissolve by assimilation into a dominant group – they have become fuzzy and a constant source of real or imagined hostility and anxiety. A proliferation of mixed identities goes together with stronger claims for cultural rights and escalating hostilities between ethnic minorities and national majorities. In many countries multiculturalism is today perceived as a challenge rather than as an enrichment. The book focuses on the question how institution and policies of liberal democracies can cope with these trends. The book addresses two tasks: 1) To compare different national contexts and types of ethnic groups (immigrant and indigenous, linguistic and religious minorities) and to discuss how policies of multicultural integration have to be adapted in order to cope with such differences. 2) To evaluate the impact of common rends of globalization which link societies and encourage convergence between national models of multicultural integration. |
| blurred limits: Blurred Boundaries and Deceptive Dichotomies in Pre-Modern Texts and Images Dafna Nissim, Vered Tohar, 2023-12-18 This collection of essays focuses on the way blurred boundaries are represented in pre-modern texts and visual art and how they were received and perceived by their audiences: readers, listeners, and viewers. According to the current understanding that opposing cognitive categories that are so common in modern thinking do not apply to pre-modern mentalities, we argue that individuals in medieval and pre-modern societies did not necessarily consider sacred and secular, male and female, real and fictional, and opposing emotions as absolute dichotomies. The contributors to the present collection examine a wide range of cultural artifacts – literary texts, wall paintings, sculptures, jewelry, manuscript illustrations, and various objects as to what they reflect regarding the dominant perceptual system – the network of beliefs, worldviews, presumptions, values, and norms of viewing/reading/hearing different from modern epistemology strongly predicated on the binary nature of things and people. The essays suggest that analyzing pre-modern cultural works of art or literature in light of reception theory can lead to a better understanding of how those cultural products influenced individuals and impacted their thoughts and actions. |
| blurred limits: Blurring Boundaries Sandra Lapage, 2013-03-25 This book is about the fundamental meaning of my practice: the impossibility of defining boundaries in contemporary times in terms of language as idiom or artistic media, or in terms of nationality or identity, which remain especially relevant issues for those who migrate for family, work, religious, ethnic or political reasons.My work deals with the construction of heteroclite figures, residues of diverse personal experiences, represented on one hand by appropriation -- which I do not treat as a conceptual practice, but instead as a sort of safe way to work between the diverse environments in which I am a foreigner -- and, on the other hand, by a syncretic coexistence of diverse lines of thought and practices with which I build my identity and culture. |
| blurred limits: David Lynch Anne Jerslev, 2021-11-03 This book distinguishes itself from earlier books on David Lynch by taking in-depth consideration of his entire oeuvre. Besides his films and the Twin Peaks series, David Lynch: Blurred Boundaries includes discussions of Lynch’s paintings and drawings, music videos, commercials, short experimental works, digital projects on the YouTube channel David Lynch Theater and the Internet documentary The Interview Project, as well as the exhibition The Air is on Fire, which Jerslev regards as one of Lynch’s main works. David Lynch: Blurred Boundaries offers a view of Lynch’s total work, in which one medium or genre is no more important than the other. It discusses the ways in which Lynch has worked throughout his career with different art forms and has right from the start experimented with the blurring of boundaries between media and genres. And it discusses ways Lynch creates atmospheres by different audio-visual and visual means. |
| blurred limits: Boundaries and Relationships Charles Whitfield, 2010-01-01 More than personal boundaries, this book is really about relationships--healthy and unhealthy ones. Here bestselling author and psychotherapist Charles Whitfield blends theories and dynamics from several disciplines into practical knowledge and actions that your can use in your relationships right now. This comprehensive book opens with clear definitions and descriptions of boundaries, a self-assessment survey and a history of our accumulated knowledge. Going deeper, it describes the 10 essential areas of human interaction wherein you can improve your relationships. These include age regression, giving and receiving (projection and projective identification), triangles, core recovery issues, basic dynamics, unfinished business and spirituality. It shows in countless practical ways how knowledge of each of these is most useful in your recovery and everyday life. |
| blurred limits: Blurred Boundaries Klaus H. Schmidt, 1996 Paradoxically, the only definite evaluation that can be made about the state of American Studies in the middle of the 1990s is that «blurred boundaries» prevail in academic discourse and the subjects of research in the field. According to the editors, this new interest in boundaries is a reflection of a) global, social and cultural developments, b) recent trends in general cultural and literary theory, and c) the current reexamination of research methods within the discipline of American Studies itself. In this volume, contributors from Canada, Germany and the United States creatively respond to the phenomenon of «blurred boundaries, » reassessing authors such as Thoreau, Cooper, Melville, Jacobs, Stoddard, Whitney, Eastman, Mackenzie, McCarthy, Redbird, Walker, Carver and Holzer. |
| blurred limits: Blurring the Boundaries B.J. Hollars, 2013-03-01 Contemporary discussions on nonfiction are often riddled with questions about the boundaries between truth and memory, honesty and artifice, facts and lies. Just how much truth is in nonfiction? How much is a lie? Blurring the Boundaries sets out to answer such questions while simultaneously exploring the limits of the form. This collection features twenty genre-bending essays from today’s most renowned teachers and writers—including original work from Michael Martone, Marcia Aldrich, Dinty W. Moore, Lia Purpura, and Robin Hemley, among others. These essays experiment with structure, style, and subject matter, and each is accompanied by the writer’s personal reflection on the work itself, illuminating his or her struggles along the way. As these innovative writers stretch the limits of genre, they take us with them, offering readers a front-row seat to an ever-evolving form. Readers also receive a practical approach to craft thanks to the unique writing exercises provided by the writers themselves. Part groundbreaking nonfiction collection, part writing reference, Blurring the Boundaries serves as the ideal book for literary lovers and practitioners of the craft. |
| blurred limits: Treatment of Child and Adult Survivors Byrgen P. Finkelman, 2013-08-06 First published in 1995. This is Volume five of a series that looks at the developmental stages in addressing the complex and social problem of child abuse. The articles in this volume address the treatment of child victims and adult survivors of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect. Where physical abuse is concerned treatment of victims and survivors lagged far behind the treatment of sexual abuse victims and survivors. This may be due in part to the fact that in cases of physical abuse—with its physical manifestations that heal—more attention is paid to the immediate physical safety of children than to their short- and long-term emotional needs. Thereafter, the focus of treatment tended to be on parents—in hopes of preventing further abuse—rather than on the abused children. |
| blurred limits: The Psychology and Law of Workplace Violence Irvin H. Perline, Jona Goldschmidt, 2004 The Psychology and Law of Workplace Violence examines the causes, risk factors, prevention and legal issues associated with workplace violence. Previous attempts to explain these crimes are often only descriptive and do not identify the basic underlying psychological mechanisms and yet, from the largest violent acts, such as the September 11th Attack on America, to the smallest violent workplace crime, the psychological mechanisms are the same. This landmark text offers a different perspective to the current concepts of workplace violence and will likely change the way people conceptualize violent crime. Part One of the text identifies eight underlying factors responsible for these crimes, identifies two necessary conditions for their occurrence, and develops several significant, new concepts related to the field. Part Two discusses state and federal legal issues surrounding workplace violence. Workers' compensation, employer liability and employer duties under negligence law, hiring, supervision and firing, the legal aspects surrounding premises security, employee privacy issues, the ADA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and criminal history inquiries are but a few of the many legal topics discussed. This section is written in a practical, easy-to-understand manner and contains materials that are often available only in law libraries. The final Part Three of the text is a compendium of workplace violence case histories and includes numerous nationally recognizable incidents along with many others that have not been widely publicized. An interesting description of details surrounding each crime and its aftermath is included. What happened to the perpetrator? What happened to the victims? In addition, for many cases, how the case relates to other cases and issues that have arisen from the case are discussed. In this section, which is the largest published compilation of case history material on workplace violence to date, covers over |
| blurred limits: Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - E-Book Cheryl L. Pollard, Sonya L. Jakubec, 2022-05-07 Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide psychiatric mental health nursing care in Canada! Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition uses a practical clinical perspective to provide a clear understanding of this often-intimidating subject. It provides a foundation in nursing techniques and a guide to psychobiological disorders such as bipolar and depressive disorders, trauma interventions, and interventions for distinct populations such as children and older adults. Adapted to meet the needs of Canadian nurses by Cheryl L. Pollard and Sonya L. Jakubec, this market-leading text prepares you for practice with real-world examples presented within a Canadian legal, ethical, and cultural context. - Canadian focus throughout includes key considerations such as our nation's cultural and social diversity with federal/provincial/territorial distinctions. - Canadian research and statistics reflect mental health and mental health practice in Canada. - Research Highlight boxes are updated with examples of Indigenous research methodologies by Indigenous researchers and settler allies. - DSM-5 boxes provide criteria for disorders covered by the American Psychological Association. - Learning features include key terms and concepts, learning objectives, key points to remember, critical thinking, and chapter reviews, reinforcing important information and helping to apply textbook content to the clinical setting. - Assessment Guidelines boxes summarize the steps of patient assessment for various disorders. - Drug Treatment boxes feature the most current generic and trade names for drugs used in Canada. - Patient and Family Teaching boxes provide important details that should be discussed with patients and care givers. - Integrative Therapy boxes highlight the different types of therapy may be used to enhance treatment. - Considering Culture boxes discuss the importance of cultural safety in providing competent care to diverse populations within various clinical situations. - NEW! Safety Tip boxes highlight important issues of safety for psychiatric mental health care, patient experiences, and nursing interventions. - NEW! Added mental health content covers Indigenous populations, migrant populations, and gender differences with a focus on cultural safety, equity-informed approaches, relational and trauma-informed practices. - Updated Chapter 29 covers recovery, survivorship, and public mental health approaches. - Enhanced topics include substance use disorders, harm reduction, and support among nurses; changes related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation; and mental health in view of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| blurred limits: Blurring Boundaries of Journalism in Digital Media María-Cruz Negreira-Rey, Jorge Vázquez-Herrero, José Sixto-García, Xosé López-García, 2023-12-06 What changes have affected the definition of the boundaries of journalism in the last decade? How do technologies influence the boundaries of journalism? Are threats and opportunities identified in those blurred areas of journalism? The aim of this book is to answer these questions and to address, from different perspectives, the redefinition of the boundaries of journalism according to the most recent changes in digital media concerning actors, models, and practices. More than 40 authors from eleven countries contribute to this book, which is structured into six sections to analyze the principles of journalism today, sustainability strategies in the digital context, old and new actors, formats and narratives, adaptation to the mobile scenario and to social platforms, and the changes introduced by artificial intelligence. Undoubtedly, this book is of interest to both academics and professionals, as well as a crucial reference for scholars and students of media and journalism. Chapter 7 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. |
| blurred limits: Boundaries: A Guide to Protecting Your Energy and Well-being Kristen Potter, Welcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In this book, we embark on an exploration of personal boundaries—the invisible yet crucial lines that define our limits and protect our well-being. We often underestimate the power of boundaries, mistaking them for selfishness or rudeness. In reality, strong boundaries are not about isolating ourselves; they’re about protecting our energy, nurturing our mental health, and fostering healthier relationships. This book will guide you through a comprehensive understanding of boundaries, helping you identify your own needs and limitations. We will explore practical techniques for recognizing when boundaries are being crossed, both subtly and overtly. You will learn assertive communication strategies—essential tools for expressing your needs and limits confidently and respectfully. We’ll delve into real-world scenarios and provide practical exercises, equipping you to navigate difficult conversations and manage challenging relationships without sacrificing your self-respect. Through relatable examples and insightful explanations, you'll learn how to say no effectively, set healthy boundaries with family, friends, colleagues, and romantic partners, and manage your digital well-being. By the end of this book, you will be empowered to take control of your life, protect your energy, and cultivate more fulfilling and balanced relationships. Prepare to reclaim your power and build a life where your well-being is a priority. |
| blurred limits: Girls Without Limits Lisa Hinkelman, 2020-12-10 Be the caring and positive force that girls need Social media, friendships, dating culture, academic pressures, bullying, self-concept, fear of failure... These are just a few of the complex challenges facing adolescent girls. In a world that is changing rapidly, it can be difficult to know how to foster effective communication and provide authentic support for the girls that we teach, parent, mentor, and coach. The newly updated edition of Girls Without Limits offers relevant insights and concrete strategies that will help you: Understand the unique challenges girls face, including relationship troubles, social and academic pressures, disrespect and harassment, body image, academic and career choices, and becoming leaders Teach girls the skills they need to safely and confidently navigate social media and other evolving technologies Empower girls with the skills they need to establish healthy and supportive relationships, build a strong sense of self, and develop the confidence they need to confront negative societal expectations and make healthy, positive decisions Combining relevant research, findings from a large-scale national survey of more than 10,000 girls, and the voices and experiences of today’s adolescents, Girls Without Limits equips educators, parents, school counselors, mentors, and coaches with the skills and strategies they need to build solid relationships, handle difficult conversations, and cultivate a generation of girls who are strong, capable, confident, and successful. What your colleagues have to say: Girls Without Limits is the first book I recommend to anyone I know who has daughters or works with girls. It’s timely, relevant, and contains eye-opening insights for understanding their world, and is packed with practical tools and tips for engaging the girls in your life. A pivotal read, it forever put me on the path of empowering our girls to change the world around them! Kaishauna Johnson, School Counselor Chino High School, CA In this second edition, the data from Dr. Hinkelman’s research on the experiences, opinions, and behaviors of girls is combined with practical ways of engaging them on a variety of topics, from body image and confidence to healthy relationships and leadership. Readers will gain tangible ways of actually relating to girls and teaching them the skills needed to live in a world that is saturated with technology. Girls Without Limits is a must-read for anyone who works with, educates, or parents girls! Sibyl West, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counselor Education and co-director of the Frederick Douglass Institute on Intercultural Research Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| blurred limits: How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty: Protect Your Time and Energy The Teaching Collective, 2025-01-28 Feel like you’re always saying yes when you mean no? It’s time to reclaim your time and energy. In How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty: Protect Your Time and Energy, you’ll discover actionable strategies to communicate assertively, say no without guilt, and build relationships that respect your needs. Whether at work, home, or in social circles, setting boundaries can help you live a more balanced, fulfilling life. What You’ll Learn: The Science of Boundaries: Understand the role of boundaries in protecting your mental, emotional, and physical health. Practical Communication Skills: Gain confidence in saying no and setting limits without feeling selfish. Time and Energy Management: Learn how to stop overcommitting and start focusing on what truly matters. Navigate Pushback with Ease: Handle guilt, criticism, and resistance while staying firm in your decisions. Create Healthier Relationships: Foster mutual respect and balance in personal and professional settings. Who This Is For: Individuals who struggle with people-pleasing or overcommitting. Professionals seeking to establish boundaries in high-demand workplaces. Anyone ready to prioritize self-care and build a more balanced life. Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re essential. |
| blurred limits: Reality TV Annette Hill, 2005 Drawing on quantitative and qualitative audience research to understand how viewers categorize the reality genre. From Animal Hospital to Big Brother, this book examines the voices of people who watch reality programmes. |
| blurred limits: Ritual Boundaries Joseph E. Sanzo, 2024-04-02 A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In Ritual Boundaries, Joseph E. Sanzo transforms our understanding of how early Christians experienced religion in lived practice through the study of magical objects, such as amulets and grimoires. Against the prevailing view of late antiquity as a time when only so-called elites were interested in religious and ritual differentiation, the evidence presented here reveals that the desire to distinguish between religious and ritual insiders and outsiders cut across diverse social strata. The magical evidence also offers unique insight into early biblical reception, exposing a textual world in which scriptural reading was multisensory and multitraditional. As they addressed sickness, demonic struggle, and interpersonal conflicts, Mediterranean people thus acted in ways that challenge our conceptual boundaries between Christians and non-Christians; elites and non-elites; and words, materials, and images. Sanzo helps us rethink how early Christians imagined similarity and difference among texts, traditions, groups, and rituals as they went about their daily lives. |
| blurred limits: Handbook of Counseling Boys and Adolescent Males Arthur M. Horne, Mark S. Kiselica, 1999-08-09 This comprehensive, practical resource provides specific strategies for counsellors working with boys and male adolescents from different cultural backgrounds. The first part examines how psychological, career and athletic development of boys is shaped by a complex interaction of biological, social, cultural and economic forces. TheSecond Part covers cultural considerations when counselling particular North American client groups, such as Hispanic-Americans. The final part focuses on special populations such as gay, sexually abused and developmentally disabled boys. |
| blurred limits: Architecture's Afterlife Michela Barosio, Dag Boutsen, Andrea Čeko, Haydée De Loof, Johan De Walsche, Santiago Gomes, Harriet Harriss, Roberta Marcaccio, Mia Roth-Čerina, Carla Sentieri, Neal Sashore, Federica Vannucchi, Hanne Van Reusel, 2024-05-16 Almost 40% of architecture graduates choose not to practise as architects. Instead, by ‘leaving’ their chosen profession, this surprisingly large but vastly overlooked cohort are making significant contributions to a wide range of other sectors, from politics to videogame design, demonstrating that architectural training can be a pathway to roles, and even leadership opportunities, across a variety of other professions. Architecture’s Afterlife is the first book to examine the sectors into which these graduates migrate, and to identify the transferable skills that are learned, but not always taught, in their degree programmes, and that prove most useful in their new careers. The book – a result of a three-year pan-European study funded by Erasmus+ – provides a roadmap for increasing graduate employment, addressing skills shortages across all sectors and adapting curricula to changing professional landscapes. It is therefore essential reading for all those responsible for curriculum design and delivery in architecture and other disciplines, including deans, professors, postgraduate researchers and policy makers, as well as students and professionals seeking to expand their career prospects. |
| blurred limits: Hegemony and Heteronormativity María do Mar Castro Varela, 2016-04-22 This book reflects on 'the political' in queer theory and politics by revisiting two of its key categories: hegemony and heteronormativity. It explores the specific insights offered by these categories and the ways in which they augment the analysis of power and domination from a queer perspective, whilst also examining the possibilities for political analysis and strategy-building provided by theories of hegemony and heteronormativity. Moreover, in addressing these issues the book strives to rethink the understanding of the term queer, so as to avoid narrowing queer politics to a critique of normative heterosexuality and the rigid gender binary. By looking at the interplay between hegemony and heteronormativity, this ground-breaking volume presents new possibilities of reconceptualizing 'the political' from a queer perspective. Investigating the effects of queer politics not only on subjectivities and intimate personal relations, but also on institutions, socio-cultural processes and global politics, this book will be of interest to those working in the fields of critical theory, gender and sexuality, queer theory, postcolonial studies, and feminist political theory. |
| blurred limits: The Oxford Handbook of Governance and Limited Statehood Thomas Risse, Tanja A. Börzel, Anke Draude, 2018 Unpacking the major debates, this Oxford Handbook brings together leading authors of the field to provide a state-of-the-art guide to governance in areas of limited statehood where state authorities lack the capacity to implement and enforce central decision and/or to uphold the monopoly over the means of violence. While areas of limited statehood can be found everywhere - not just in the global South -, they are neither ungoverned nor ungovernable. Rather, a variety of actors maintain public order and safety, as well as provide public goods and services. While external state 'governors' and their interventions in the global South have received special scholarly attention, various non-state actors - from NGOs to business to violent armed groups - have emerged that also engage in governance. This evidence holds for diverse policy fields and historical cases. The Handbook gives a comprehensive picture of the varieties of governance in areas of limited statehood from interdisciplinary perspectives including political science, geography, history, law, and economics. 29 chapters review the academic scholarship and explore the conditions of effective and legitimate governance in areas of limited statehood, as well as its implications for world politics in the twenty-first century. The authors examine theoretical and methodological approaches as well as historical and spatial dimensions of areas of limited statehood, and deal with the various governors as well as their modes of governance. They cover a variety of issue areas and explore the implications for the international legal order, for normative theory, and for policies toward areas of limited statehood. |
| blurred limits: Rebuilding Shattered Lives James A. Chu, 2011-04-26 Praise for Rebuilding Shattered Lives, Second Edition In this new edition of Rebuilding Shattered Lives, Dr. Chu distills the wisdom he has gained from many years spent building and directing an extraordinary therapeutic community in a major teaching hospital. Both beginners and experienced clinicians will benefit from this book's unfailing clarity, balance, and pragmatism. An invaluable resource.—Judith L. Herman, MD, Director of Training for the Victims of Violence Program, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA The need for this work is immense, as is the reward. Thank you, Dr. Chu, for continuing to share your sustaining insight and wisdom in this updated edition.— Christine A. Courtois, founder and principal, Christine A. Courtois PhD & Associates, PLC, Washington, DC; author of Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy and Recollections of Sexual Abuse Praise for the first edition: Dr. James Chu charts a deliberate and thoughtful approach to the treatment of severely traumatized patients. Written in a straightforward style and richly illustrated with clinical vignettes, Rebuilding Shattered Lives is filled with practical advice on therapeutic technique and clinical management. This is a reassuring book that moves beyond the confusion and controversies to address the critical underlying issues and integrate traditional psychotherapy with more recent understanding of the effects of trauma and pathological dissociation. —Frank W. Putnam, MD A fully revised, proven approach to the assessment andtreatment of post-traumatic and dissociative disorders—reflecting treatment advances since 1998 Rebuilding Shattered Lives presents valuable insights into the rebuilding of adult psyches shattered in childhood, drawing on the author's extensive research and clinical experience specializing in treating survivors of severe abuse. The new edition includes: Developments in the treatment of complex PTSD More on neurobiology, crisis management, and psychopharmacology for trauma-related disorders Examination of early attachment relationships and their impact on overall development The impact of disorganized attachment on a child's vulnerability to various forms of victimization An update on the management of special issues This is an essential guide for every therapist working with clients who have suffered severe trauma. |
| blurred limits: Healing From Toxic Relationships Alicia Robbins, 2024-12-01 Are you stuck in a toxic cycle? Do you feel drained, manipulated, or unworthy after interactions with someone in your life? Are you second-guessing your emotions, instincts, or reality because of subtle gaslighting? Do you keep attracting relationships that end up hurting more than they help? Are you walking on eggshells, afraid to upset someone for fear of their reactions? Do you struggle to set boundaries, only to find yourself compromising time and again? If these questions hit close to home, know that you're not alone. I've been there too—and I’m here to tell you there’s a way out. It’s time to reclaim your sense of self and take back control of your life. Does any of this sound familiar? Feeling constantly drained because someone keeps crossing your boundaries. Believing you’re the problem because someone always shifts the blame to you. Overthinking every interaction, fearing you’ve done something wrong. Losing your confidence after being undermined repeatedly. Getting pulled back into a relationship you know isn’t good for you. Struggling to trust others—or even yourself—because of past manipulation. Staying silent to avoid conflict but feeling unheard and invisible. Yearning for a healthy connection but feeling trapped in toxic patterns. Imagine for a second, what if you could... Stand firm in your boundaries without guilt or second-guessing yourself. Wake up every morning feeling emotionally free and in control of your life. Trust your instincts and recognize manipulation the moment it happens. Build relationships that nurture and uplift instead of drain and deplete. Feel confident, empowered, and whole—free from emotional abuse. Say “no” without fear, standing tall in your worth and dignity. Finally let go of past pain and move forward with clarity and peace. Create a life surrounded by genuine love, respect, and mutual support. But first, a word of caution... This isn’t a magical quick fix or a surface-level feel-good guide. Healing from toxic relationships takes work, introspection, and honesty. If you’re ready to face uncomfortable truths and commit to lasting change, this book will be your lifeline. But if you’re looking for instant relief or a way to “fix” others without addressing yourself, this might not be the book for you. Ready to take back your life? Your journey to freedom, self-respect, and genuine happiness starts here. Stop letting toxic relationships dictate your self-worth. Click ADD TO CART now and discover the tools to break free, heal, and build the life you deserve. |
| blurred limits: Arab Regionalism Silvia Ferabolli, 2014-09-25 Arab regionalism details and examines the power relations involved in the making of an Arab region. On an empirical level, this book concentrates on the drawing of topographic and ideational boundaries in the Arab region, on Arab regional organizations, on the functional cooperation among Arab states and institutions, and on the socio-cultural infra-structure that supports the Arab region making process, with a strong focus on post-1990 dynamics. On a theoretical level, this work makes a case for the analytical autonomy of Arab regionalism (as opposed to regionalism in the Middle East or in the Mediterranean) and for the necessity of approaching it as an actual process instead of a failed project. The attitude of debasement and erasure towards Arab regionalism that is common-place in the field of regional studies is replaced in this book for the acknowledgment that there is much more political coordination, economic cooperation and social integration in the Arab region than has previously been assumed. Providing a fresh perspective on Arab regionalism, this book will be an essential resource for scholars and researchers with an interest in Regionalism, Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations. |
| blurred limits: Key Concepts in the Study of Religions in Contact Knut Martin Stünkel, 2024-12-19 There is no religion lest there are two religions. Therefore, it is only possible to examine the history of religions by taking the crucial situations of contact into account. Contact needs concepts. Not only scholars but also participants in situations of contact are forced to conceptualize themselves and the other. Taking its point of departure from the contact-based approach to the study of religion, the present volume examines and reassesses a selection of concepts and models (attraction, dynamics and stability, tradition, transcendence/immanence, senses, secret, space) used to come to terms with the phenomenon of contact as the dynamizing element of the history of religions. |
| blurred limits: Wittgenstein's Form of Life David Kishik, 2008-08-01 Wittgenstein's Form of Life reveals the intricate relationship between language and life throughout Ludwig Wittgenstein's work. Drawing on the entire corpus of his writings, David Kishik offers a synoptic view of Wittgenstein's evolving thought by considering the notion of form of life as its vanishing center. The book takes its cue from the idea that 'to imagine a language means to imagine a form of life', in order to present the first holistic account of Wittgenstein's philosophy in the spirit of a new wave of interpretations, pioneered by Stanley Cavell, Cora Diamond and James Conant. It is also an enticing contribution to the rising discourse revolving around the subject of life, led by the recent work of Giorgio Agamben. Standing on the threshold between the Analytic and the Continental philosophical traditions, Kishik shows how Wittgenstein's philosophy of language points toward a new philosophy of life, thereby making a unique contribution to our ethical and political thought. |
| blurred limits: The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD Jonathan S. Abramowitz, 2021-03-16 When a loved one has OCD, it's a constant struggle. It hurts to see your spouse so anxious or your teen spending so much time alone. You've tried logic, reassurance, even accommodating endless rituals--but, too often, these well-meaning attempts actually make OCD worse. Psychologist Jonathan Abramowitz has worked with countless families affected by OCD, and he understands the strain. He also knows you can turn things around. Grounded in state-of-the-art treatment research, this compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery. By gently but firmly encouraging the person you care about to face their fears, you can stop being controlled by the disorder, disentangle yourself from unhealthy patterns, and see your whole family grow more confident and hopeful. Vivid stories, dos and don'ts, and practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you follow the step-by-step strategies in this life-changing book. |
| blurred limits: Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage - E-Book Sandy Fritz, Luke Allen Fritz, 2020-02-13 Success in massage therapy begins with a solid foundation in the fundamentals! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition helps you build the skills you need, from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage techniques and protocols. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies bring concepts to life. 'How-to' videos on the Evolve companion website show manipulation techniques, body mechanics, positioning and draping, and more. If you want to prepare for licensing and certification exams and succeed in practice, this resource from massage therapy expert Sandy Fritz is your text of choice. - Comprehensive coverage includes all of the fundamentals of therapeutic massage, including massage techniques, equipment and supplies, wellness, working with special populations, and business considerations; it also prepares you for success on licensing and certification exams. - Step-by-step, full-color photographs demonstrate massage techniques and protocols by body area. - Three hours of video on the Evolve website demonstrate techniques and body mechanics — each clip is narrated and performed by author Sandy Fritz — as well as review activities for licensing exams. - Proficiency exercises provide opportunities to practice and apply what you are learning. - Case studies offer practice with clinical reasoning and prepare you to address conditions commonly encountered in professional practice. - Coverage of body mechanics helps you to create an ergonomically effective massage environment and to determine appropriate pressure, drag, and duration application while applying massage methods. - Coverage of multiple charting methods helps you develop record-keeping and documentation skills, including SOAP and computer charting with simulation on Evolve. - Learning features include chapter outlines, objectives, summaries, key terms, practical applications, activities and exercises, and workbook-type practice. - Review tools include matching exercises, short answer questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, drawing exercises, and critical thinking questions, all available on Evolve. - Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice chapter includes new research findings and explains how research is done, and how to read and understand it. - Adaptive Massage chapter explains how to address the needs of specific populations, from pregnant women and infants to hospice patients and people with physical impairments. - Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings chapter covers massage therapy services offered at spas, and looks at the spa as a possible massage career. - In-depth coverage of HIPAA shows how to store records in a HIPAA-compliant manner and explains HIPAA requirements and training. - Foot in the Door boxes outline the professional skills expected by prospective employers. - Updated Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist appendix provides up-to-date information on common medications. |
| blurred limits: The Oxford Handbook of the European Union Erik Jones, Anand Menon, 2012-08-30 This is an authoritative, one-volume, and independent treatment of the history, functioning and nature of the European integration. Written by a selection of leading scholars. It covers the major institutions, policies, and events in the history of integration, whilst also providing a guide to the major theoretical approaches that have been used to study it over time. By bringing together such a distinguished cast covering such a wide array of themes, the Handbook is intended as a one stop shop for all those interested in the European Union and its predecessors. Written in an accessible style, the volume is intended to shape the discipline of EU studies, and to establish itself as the essential point of reference for all those interested in European integration, both in universities and more broadly. It represents a timely guide to an institution that is much discussed but often only imperfectly understood. |
| blurred limits: Rulers, Peasants and the Use of the Written Word in Medieval Japan Judith Fröhlich, 2007 This book provides new insights into the creation and use of written texts in medieval Japan. Drawing upon lawsuits from Ategawa no shō in central Japan between the early eleventh and early fourteenth centuries, the author analyses the use of writing by various social groups - temple priests, warriors and peasants. Though these social groups had different levels of literacy and accordingly followed different communicative traditions, their use of writing had common features. In the semi-literate society of medieval Japan the dissemination and reception of written texts took place primarily through speaking and hearing. Documents of the medieval period therefore had a distinctly oral characteristic. Priests, warriors and peasants all alluded to motifs in their legal pleas that were in essence given by the oral world of tales, legends and gossip. By showing that literacy was not in conflict but interacted with orality, the author uncovers an important aspect of the use of the written word in medieval Japan. |
| blurred limits: Business Law Nickolas James, 2024-10-28 Designed specifically for business students, James' Business Law, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of business law. Tailored to accommodate the initial encounter with legal principles for business students, this textbook offers a clear and accessible pathway into the realm of law. Unlike traditional texts from leading legal publishers, Business Law, 7th Edition prioritizes a practical approach, emphasizing real-world applications over doctrinal intricacies. By demystifying complex legal concepts and presenting them within a business-oriented framework, this textbook equips students with the necessary foundation to navigate the legal landscape with confidence. |
| blurred limits: Floating Bones Cynthia Roses-Thema, 2020-11-29 Floating Bones charts the author’s journey into tensegrity, which begins in ballet and culminates in a model for addressing one’s body as a teacher. Tensegrity flips traditional biomechanical models such that instead of support coming from the bones, the bones float, and it is the muscles and other soft connective tissue that provide support for the moving body. Using the model of tensegretic experience, Roses-Thema connects somatics, cognition, rhetoric, and reflective practices detailing the means that constructed approaching the body as a teacher. This study presents the argument for extending the models of thinking to include bodily thinking, by citing how the experiential perspective of tensegrity constructs physical evidence of the rhetorical concept, metis, where the body thinks as it moves. This book will be of great interest to students, scholars, and practitioners of dance, theater, and sociology. |
| blurred limits: Brick Architecture Craft in Nineteenth-Century South India Priya Joseph, 2025-03-18 This book explores brick architecture of the nineteenth century in South India, through the lens of tectonics and materiality. The book is a diachronically elaborated history of brick architecture, especially analysing the hybridity due to the indigenous and colonial intersections of nineteenth-century India. It offers a decolonial reading of architecture through meticulous measured drawings as a tool and presents an argument for reading buildings as archives. South India has thousands of dilapidated buildings, which may be erased due to neglect, laxed laws and ignorance. The book exposes the tectonics, fixing, material choices, socio-political circumstances of this architecture in brick. This method of analysing the dilapidated buildings as an archive of construction, forefronts the ‘makers’ and the agency of the local craftspeople rather than an Anglo-centric gaze. Brick buildings such as the extravagantly ornamental and structurally rich Chatrams of Thanjavur, Rosary Church, Hassan and Fort School, Bengaluru, are some of the many cases elaborated in the book. The book connects the history of brick to its many contemporary challenges and manifestations. The book is intended for students and scholars of architecture, history, material-culture, colonial studies and the Global South as well as anyone interested in brick as material for architecture. |
| blurred limits: Build Your Inner Sanctuary Robert Smith, 2025-05-14 “Build Your Inner Sanctuary: A Mindful Life Series Book” is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking tranquility and resilience amidst the chaos of modern living. With clarity and compassion, this book introduces the concept of an inner sanctuary—a peaceful refuge within, accessible to all regardless of circumstance. Through insightful discussion of the world’s ever-increasing stresses, compelling real-life stories, and an exploration of the science behind mindfulness, it inspires readers to set meaningful intentions for their personal journey toward lasting inner peace. Structured in thoughtfully progressive chapters, the book offers foundational guidance in mindfulness, practical exercises for present-moment awareness, and approachable strategies for navigating thoughts and emotions with patience and non-judgment. Readers learn to design their own sanctuaries—both physical and mental—using everyday rituals, nurturing environments, and the healing power of nature. Further, it addresses the importance of emotional resilience, self-compassion, and healthy expression, equipping readers with tools to move through life’s difficulties with grace and strength. Build Your Inner Sanctuary stands out as a holistic resource, embracing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and relationships. Throughout, the book emphasizes the value of mindful communication, supportive connections, and balanced boundaries. With practical advice for integrating sanctuary into daily routines, celebrating growth, and renewing personal commitment, it empowers readers to not only sustain their own well-being but to inspire peace in others. This is an invitation to embark on an ongoing, transformative journey—creating a mindful legacy for yourself and those around you. |
| blurred limits: Informal Empire in Latin America Matthew Brown, 2009-04-20 This volume is an interdisciplinary interrogation of the concept of British 'informal empire' in Latin America. It builds upon recent advances in the historiography of imperialism and studies of the nineteenth-century modern world, most obviously the work of Ann Stoler, Catherine Hall and C.A. Bayly. Combining a comparative perspective with the juxtaposition of political economy, cultural history, gendered and postcolonial approaches, and by proposing and debating alternative explanatory models, the book breathes new life into the flagging concept of 'informal empire'. It illuminates the study of British imperialism, from which Latin America is usually conspicuous only by its absence, and provides a broad and sound basis for interpreting the complex processes of nation-building and state-formation in Latin America. The book includes essays by scholars who have been shaping the debate for several decades, alongside work by a younger generation of researchers keen to re-conceptualise and re-assess the roles of capital, commerce and culture in shaping informal empire. |
| blurred limits: Technological Economy Don Slater, Andrew Barry, 2005-07-15 In this major new collection, leading experts explore the multidisciplinary connections between technology and economy, drawing on new convergences between economic sociology and science and technology studies. Through theoretical and empirical studies, the authors investigate: * economics and economic knowledges as technologies * the economies as socio-technical arrangements * the nature of innovation * the role of technological mediations in representing and performing economies. This revealing book, ideal for those with an interest in contemporary social theory, interrogates the evidence for the contemporary claims about the emergence of the ‘new economy’ and ‘knowledge-based economies’ and sheds new light on the relationship between economy and culture. |
| blurred limits: Counseling Couples in Conflict James N. Sells, Mark A. Yarhouse, 2011-01-28 How do you counsel a couple that is heading for divorce by the time they seek help? Building on the research presented in their previous book Family Therapies, Mark Yarhouse and James Sells have developed a resource to train pastors and counselors in restoring high conflict relationships. |
| blurred limits: Conquering Codependency Paula M. Potter, 2007 |
| blurred limits: The Principles of Classification and a Classification of Mammals George Gaylord Simpson, 1945 |
| blurred limits: Future as God's Gift David Fergusson, Marcel Sarot, 2005-03-01 This collection of writings by an international group of theologians is focused on the importance of Christian eschatology, both to the life, authority and hope of the Church and to contemporary life and thought in general. |
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