Escape the cycle of narcissistic mothering and childhood trauma with actionable strategies for setting firm boundaries. Perfect for a reflective mental health walk, this empathetic guide validates the silent struggles of emotional neglect. Finally put words to the exhausting guilt, anxiety, and people-pleasing behaviors that stem from never feeling like you were enough.Stop wondering if you are simply too sensitive and start dismantling the toxic dynamics of gaslighting and manipul...

This book asks, if and how international human rights law can offer a legal basis for the protection of cultural heritage. Against the backdrop of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ General Comment No. 21 in 2009 and the 2011 thematic report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights on access and enjoyment of cultural heritage, this book examines one possible answer – through international human rights bodies. To this end, the research reviews the pronou...

Healthcare costs in the form of premiums, hospital bills, and drug co-pays have all gone up dramatically over the past ten years and will continue to increase. So, what can you—as a financially conscious healthcare consumer—do to protect yourself? This book will help you understand the resources available to help you pay for care. It will also look at options for minimizing costs and advocating for yourself in the event that billing errors are made. Being an educated, proactive customer of...

If you have been diagnosed with dementia or are providing care to someone with dementia, you are not alone, although you often may feel that way when confronting this terrible illness. But don't give up hope. The resources in this book can help you cope with the diagnosis and prepare emotionally for the changes that will follow. They will also help you identify and treat the anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotional effects of caregiving and tailor strategies to your loved one's emo...

There are many small and not-so-small considerations to be made when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any terminal illness. This book will help you learn what decisions are necessary and when you should start making those decisions. With the emotional weight of dealing with terminal disease, these decisions can seem like too much to bear. The checklists and easy-to-follow instructions in this book will start you on the path to tackling these issues one by one. Yo...

Things you need to do now!Learn how to:Collect the information you need about your finances.Transfer wealth without delaying Medicaid.Sort through and choose from the different types of insurance.Draft a power of attorney and healthcare proxy.Create a living will and advance directives.Learn what decisions are necessary when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any terminal illness. With the...

Older adults require living arrangements tailored to their personal needs and wishes, which often change over time. This poses ongoing challenges to you as a caregiver. To help you face these head-on, this book provides information about services and facilities that may prove beneficial to your aging loved one. We explore independence, comfort, and safety issues to help you make an informed decision that balances your loved one's best interest with your abilities and resources. Being prepa...

Love Outpoured focuses on portions of the apostle Paul's letter to the Romans. In words that continue to speak to us today:Paul lays out foundational beliefs for a life of faith in Christian community. The daily devotions for each day:from Ash Wednesday to the Resurrection of Our Lord / Vigil of Easter:begin with evocative images and brief scripture texts. The writers then bring their diverse voices and pastoral wisdom to the texts with quotations to ponder:reflections:and prayers...

The Good Life and the Greater Good in a Global Context offers a timely contribution to the debates about the good life that surround us every day in the media, politics, the humanities, and social sciences. The authors’ examine the relationship between the good life and the greater good as represented across different genres, media, cultures, and disciplines. This enables them to develop a framework of values that transcends the overly rational and individualistic model of the good life ad...

In 1927, American entrepreneur Juan T. Trippe founded what would later become Pan American World Airways, one of the world's most prominent airlines of the 20th century. From the very first airmail flight flown from Key West to Cuba, Trippe provided leadership and innovation that put Pan Am at the top of the commercial airline industry. His global pioneering spirit expanded the world's reach for the masses while at the same time provided the most glamorous of air-travel experiences. The ri...

Coney Island is famous for so much more than just hot dogs and wild rides. At the turn of the 20th century, it was known as the 'Playground of the World.' In the beginning, this upscale resort area catered to the rich. Between 1897 and 1904, three lavish amusements parks opened in Coney Island. By 1920, the subway extended to Stillwell Avenue, which made Coney Island more accessible for everyone. The abundant history is remarkable, and its peaks and valleys closely resemble one of its most...

Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners explores how to introduce young audiences to art conservation. Conservators and educators from around the world share their approach to creating engaging, hands-on programs for children aged three to eight and their caregivers.Drawing on their experiences as conservators and educators, the authors provide an in-depth look at the Smithsonian Institution’s popular “Art & Me” family workshops. Readers will gain practical insig...