Memories of Alveston 1940 to 1955Join Herbie on a guided tour of a small English village as he experienced it growing up in the 1940s and 50s. Travelling the streets and lanes, he recalls the events and people that formed the tapestry of daily life at the time.Alveston in South Gloucestershire is typical of many villages throughout England. This account provides a window into a way of life that would have been common to many rural communities. Things may have moved at a slo...

In this one-act play, the characters find themselves in a situation where communication fails because some individuals refuse to acknowledge or address certain truths, often with humorous consequences. The plot revolves around misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and characters who refuse to hear or accept things they do not want to confront.Typically, a comedic misunderstanding develops in which one or more characters avoid hearing key pieces of information, leading to a series of farci...

Born into affluence in high-society Boston, Herbert Pelham Curtis followed his father into the law and later entered military service. Along the way, he turned to literary pursuits as a hobby, first translating a number of works, and later penning his own original creations. The short play "None So Deaf As Those Who Won't Hear" is an uproarious parlor comedy that delves into the crossed wires and communication misfires that can often occur in families.

The content of this workbook flows from the practical wisdom of Zen Buddhism, Psychology, Philosophy, and Christian Spirituality. The most effective form of psychotherapy is cognitive-behavioral therapy – a combination of cognitive therapy and behavioral modification. This manual will help you to change some of your attitudes and help you to make beneficial behavioral changes. The effectiveness of this workbook will be measured by how you share with others what you learn from it. In living...