Author : Rose McGrath
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 38,31 MB
Release : 2001-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595178286
He has always searched for knowledge. It is the drive that has pushed him his whole life. Now an immortal coven has extended his life and given him his goal. All he has to do is defeat the Maker…
Author : Francesc Torres
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 38,80 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1426208332
A collection of photographs cataloging the contents of Hangar 17 at JFK International Airport, where artifacts from the World Trade Center were stored and preserved after the September 11, 2001, attacks, accompanied by essays reflecting on the events and the items.
Author : William E. Engel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 27,36 MB
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1316495418
This is the first critical anthology of writings about memory in Renaissance England. Drawing together excerpts from more than seventy writers, poets, physicians, philosophers and preachers, and with over twenty illustrations, the anthology offers the reader a guided exploration of the arts of memory. The introduction outlines the context for the tradition of the memory arts from classical times to the Renaissance and is followed by extracts from writers on the art of memory in general, then by thematically arranged sections on rhetoric and poetry, education and science, history and philosophy, religion, and literature, featuring texts from canonical, non-canonical and little-known sources. Each excerpt is supported with notes about the author and about the text's relationship to the memory arts, and includes suggestions for further reading. The book will appeal to students of the memory arts, Renaissance literature, the history of ideas, book history and art history.
Author : Johnson Major
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 11,14 MB
Release : 2014-10-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1482827565
This is a 98 percent true story as only the names have been changed to keep people involved safe from discrimination, for it is the story that counts, as I do believe names are not important with my journey through life, having the experience and the courage to share and educate, with a different perspective, from anothers point of view. Many events have been left out as every day was a struggle with abuse. Families are what generally make a person who they are as that's where we all come from. Sometimes for a short period of time, or the full length, either way we all have our own story within, for one day to speak for. My books nature consists of family and child abuse, with a journey living through the toughest of times, dealing with the deadliest of setbacks, continuing its toll toward the future, with the scars left behind, contributing further disorientation to a well-intended nature, being the number one destroyer to foundations. The cries could not be heard by one innocent child, who only ever wanted to live happy and be loved the way he did his family, though it wasn't a happy love, but he kept a smile on his face, always finding happiness through all the sadness placed upon him in order to make it through the day. I live my life simple and wish the best for everyone as life is worth living if youre afraid to leave, so I make the most of it. I never will give up again as I almost had, and living life has so much to offer, knowing I have so much to give. Love will set us free through understanding and following happiness, learning late to evade the past and the setbacks, as now I have a family of my own. God bless my wife and child, who are the reason I shine with passion and successful mission as being here is being a winner, though we are not finished yet as Im on a mission to live the longest of time possible. For now, love to live, learn, and continue my journey toward the unseen future of potential. I believe we need to keep strong, look ahead, not back.
Author : Andy Wood
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 15,68 MB
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 052189610X
The Memory of the People is a major study of popular memory in the early modern period.
Author : Susan Contratto
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 17,34 MB
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1317855108
First published in 1997, A Feminist Clinician's Guide to the Memory Debate accomplishes four goals: it publishes a range of chapters which are explicitly feminist to empower feminists, activists, practitioners, scholars, and advocates to be knowledgeable and do the most competent work possible; it helps feminist-friendly clinicians become alert as to how a feminist analysis can expand and contextualize their understanding of the recovered memory controversy; it makes proactive statements of what constitutes ethical, healing treatment for the profoundly deforming experience of child sexual abuse; and it empowers the clinician to be effectively political outside the therapy setting. A Feminist Clinician's Guide to the Memory Debate is an invaluable collection of articles that explores nearly every aspect of the controversy over recovered memories that has shaken public life, the courts, feminist psychotherapy, contemporary psychoanalysis, and cognitive science.
Author : S. K. Munt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 24,70 MB
Release : 2017-10-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781977960238
Perched on the edge of The Great Barrier Reef, the city of Mackay is often thought of as being a sweet, peaceful little place that is the perfect place to grow up and raise a family. We have beaches, we have rainforests, we have mountains and cane fields- and we have a very low crime rate compared to most other places.It is hard to imagine that somewhere this perfect and new that is usually drenched in sunlight could ave a dark history, but that's not true. like every other city in the world, unspeakable things have happened here and those dark spots in our past have cast cold shadows over our region- shadows that reach into the deepest corners of the oldest houses, and have forever stained the ground where blood has been shed or tears have fallen.And those shadows want you to know that they're there.Here are just some of their stories.
Author : Seán Street
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 34,75 MB
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 113468469X
This book explores the connections between sound and memory across all electronic media, with a particular focus on radio. Street explores our capacity to remember through sound and how we can help ourselves preserve a sense of self through the continuity of memory. In so doing, he analyzes how the brain is triggered by the memory of programs, songs, and individual sounds. He then examines the growing importance of sound archives, community radio and current research using GPS technology for the history of place, as well as the potential for developing strategies to aid Alzheimer's and dementia patients through audio memory.
Author : Tricia Goyer
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 16,16 MB
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0310335116
Every year, 30–40 young Amish men descend on the cozy little town of West Kootenai, Montana, arriving in the spring to live there for six months and receive “resident” status for the hunting season in the fall. They arrive as bachelors, but go home with brides! Sarah Shelter has lived in West Kootenai for the last ten years and wonders if she will ever fall in love. Since the tragic death of her best friend, she carries her memories in a jar along with the small items connected to them. For just as long, she’s also been carrying around her emotions instead of allowing them to penetrate deep into her heart. Now she’s met a kind and gentle man who may be able to break down the wall. But can Sarah risk her heart to finally achieve her dreams?
Author : Robin Dynes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 14,76 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1351698001
This is a handbook full of practical ideas to use with anyone who is experiencing mild to severe memory difficulties. The suggestions and activities can be used when working with individuals or groups. The strategies can, in fact, be used by anyone young or old, who has become worried about loss of memory. The handbook provides: information about how memory works and different types of memory; an outline of what can affect memory; strategies to aid memory; activities to practice using the strategies; and activities to keep the brain active and maintain memory. The resource is aimed at staff in care environments such as residential homes, day centres, social clubs, support groups, carers or anyone who might be concerned about loss of memory. It promotes understanding about memory difficulties and provides a wide range of strategies and activities to aid response to individual need. Approximately 200pp; A4 wire-o-bound.
