Families in market economies have long been confronted by the demands of participating in paid work and providing care. Across Europe the social, economic and political environment within which families do so has been subject to substantial change in the post-World War II era and governments have come under increasing pressure to engage with this important area of public policy. In the UK, as elsewhere, the tensions which lie at the heart of the paid work/unpaid care conflict remain unreso...

A young Pacific Island woman's true coming-of-age story takes the reader from a vanishing small island state to rural Philippine villages and ends in an American jail.She and other detainees share a life inside walls few have ever entered. Narratives of survival, rooted faiths stronger than the concrete that incarcerates them, will shock, awe, and inspire the reader as the women wait for their cases to be heard.Icons for all domestic violence survivors, faith followers, and...

"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Grace James presents a captivating collection of traditional stories rooted in Japanese literature and folklore. Grace James masterfully brings to life a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, weaving together enchanting fairy tales, mythical creatures, and age-old legends. Within the pages of this anthology, readers embark on a journey through the depths of Japanese mythology, encountering supernatural creatures and exploring moral lessons embedded within each narra...

Grace James was an English writer of children's literature, known as the collectors and retellers of stories from the Japanese folk tradition. “The Matsuyama Mirror” is a tale, entered in the collection of Japanese Fairy Tales, published in 1910. The sentimental story is about a kind young man, who lives with his wife and little daughter in a quiet place called Matsuyama. Once the man goes to the great city upon some business, promised to the wife and lovely daughter to bring some pretty p...

Dr Rickard is known for two things; being mind-numbingly boring, and, for eating his students. They're just rumours of course. After all, when a subject is as dull as his, you can't blame people for trying to make the days a bit more exciting. When Taylor Jones is asked to meet Dr Rickard after lecture one particularly dull day, Taylor discovers there is a truth to what people are saying.This is a Soft Vore story, for open-minded adults, interested in the Vore fetish.

Long ago, as I’ve heard tell, there dwelt at the temple of Morinji, in the Province of Kotsuke, a holy priest. Now there were three things about this reverend man. First, he was wrapped up in meditations and observances and forms and doctrines. He was a great one for the Sacred Sutras, and knew strange and mystical things. Then he had a fine exquisite taste of his own, and nothing pleased him so much as the ancient tea ceremony of the Cha-no-yu; and for the third thing about him, he knew b...

After an awful week at work, Lewis finds himself at his oldest friends door. When Melissa answers, however, something seems off, something strange about her. To his surprise, she admits she's just eaten a postman and offers him a chance to be consumed. Intrigued, Lewis enters her home and discovers just what being Melissa's friend entails.This is a Soft Vore story, for open minded adults, interested in the Vore Fetish.

Grace James was an English writer, who is best known as the author of adventure stories for children. Grown up in Japan, Grace James was considered in her time and still remains nowadays as one of the most famous collectors and retellers of stories from the Japanese folk tradition. “The Fire Quest” is a tale, entered in the collection of Japanese Fairy Tales, published in 1910. The story is about the wise poet, who sits reading by the light of his taper at night and observes the moths, coc...

Long ago, as I’ve heard tell, there dwelt at the temple of Morinji, in the Province of Kotsuke, a holy priest. Now there were three things about this reverend man. First, he was wrapped up in meditations and observances and forms and doctrines. He was a great one for the Sacred Sutras, and knew strange and mystical things. Then he had a fine exquisite taste of his own, and nothing pleased him so much as the ancient tea ceremony of the Cha-no-yu; and for the third thing about him, he knew b...

Life has been challenging for Rosie. Her mother has a long-standing illness, and work has been tough, she's had no time at all to focus on her friends, let alone find a romantic partner! So when she returns home one day to find Cupid, the Greek God of attraction and affection standing in her house with an offer, Rosie doesn't refuse - but it's not a lover Cupid is offering.This is a Soft Vore story, for open-minded adults interested in the Vore fetish.

Grace James was an English writer of children's literature and a Japanese folklorist. Best known for collecting and retelling Japanese stories from folk tradition. The storyline focuses on two main characters, brothers who were princes in the land. One of them was a brave hunter, another one was a dreamer. One day brothers took their way deep into the forest where they found a holy shrine. This was a holy place full of some Gods and spirits but they didn't have any idea how to find the way...

Grace James was an English writer of children's literature and a Japanese folklorist. Best known for collecting and retelling Japanese stories from folk tradition. Hana-Saka-JiJi by Grace James describes the story of good old couple living in peace and honesty. They have never complained, more over they had even a dog which they were fond of. Briefly saying family was faithful, good and clever. But one day they fortune suddenly gave them a hidden treasure, silver and gold and jewels stuffs...