Making Women's Medicine Masculine challenges the common belief that prior to the eighteenth century men were never involved in any aspect of women's healthcare in Europe. Using sources ranging from the writings of the famous twelfth-century female practitioner, Trota of Salerno, all the way to the great tomes of Renaissance male physicians, and covering both medicine and surgery, this study demonstrates that men slowly established more and more authority in diagnosing and prescribing treatments for women's gynaecological conditions (especially infertility) and even certain obstetrical conditions. Even if their 'hands-on' knowledge of women's bodies was limited by contemporary mores, men were able to establish their increasing authority in this and all branches of medicine due to their greater access to literacy and the knowledge contained in books, whether in Latin or the vernacular. As Monica Green shows, while works written in French, Dutch, English, and Italian were sometimes addressed to women, nevertheless even these were often re-appropriated by men, both by practitioners who treated women and by laymen interested to learn about the 'secrets' of generation. While early in the period women were considered to have authoritative knowledge on women's conditions (hence the widespread influence of the alleged authoress 'Trotula'), by the end of the period to be a woman was no longer an automatic qualification for either understanding or treating the conditions that most commonly afflicted the female sex - with implications of women's exclusion from production of knowledge on their own bodies extending to the present day.
When Gabby and Grandma get together, "Green Day" means "Fun Day." From sewing their own cloth bags and buying vegetables at the Farmers' Market to recycling their bottles, these two know how to have a good time while doing good things for the earth. The illustrations in Monica Wellington's popsicle-bright palette-enhanced with myriad shades of green-result in a perfectly "green" addition to her books for the very young.
Not just for fashion-impaired superheroes anymore, everyone everywhere wants to save the world, and Monica Sheehan will show them how while breaking into smiles instead of sweats. Building on Monica's achievements, Be Green combines a great format, platform, and illustrations with what is-literally-one of the hottest topics in current affairs. Everyone will love this refreshing, fun look into how we can do our part for the world. Printed on recycled paper, Be Green will be irresistible to the environment-savvy consumer.
Journey alongside poet Monica Sorina Mesesan and photographer Aaron Cryderman as you travel on a unique and naturalistic journey into the depths of the human soul. Experience the power of poetry like never before. Monica's extraordinary works stem from the seeds of her past sorrows and bloom into life when combined with her love for nature and the spirit of the human soul. Monica reflects upon the mysticism of Greek and Roman mythology, delicately balanced with the serenity and passion of the human spirit.
Through focusing on children's sustainability learning this book examines how school education can address the current environmental problems. It explores children's responses in literacy and language, arts-based approaches, and indigenous studies as well as scientific pedagogies to provide a unique insight into how children learn.
Green was a popular color for glassware made during the Depression and its popularity among collectors is very evident today. This book includes examples of forty-six patterns and brief histories of the glass companies, along with a chapter of incidental pieces from such firms as Anchor Hocking, Bartlett-Collins, Federal, Hazel-Atlas, Imperial, L. E. Smith, U. S. Glass and others. An indispensable guide for all who collect Depression Era glass and enjoy the beauty of green glassware.
This book analyses the effectiveness of climate finance as political instrument to reduce the effect of anthropogenic activities on climate change and promote the green growth in developing countries. The book highlights that close attention should also be paid to the analysis of political contexts in a broad sense. Particularly focusing on the international negotiations process that enables the direction of funds toward specific needs and priorities and the issue of access to electricity. For example, the difficulties that developing countries face when trying to improve their green economic development without access to carbon remains a matter of the utmost importance and urgency for many developing countries that lack significant aid from developed countries. This book will be of interest to a wide body of academics and practitioners in climate change and energy policies. Moreover, this project is a valid instrument for students in energy policies and climate programs.
What is the quality of your relationship with God? Does it seem close, personal, relevant, and deep? Would you describe it as loving? Or do you operate at a distance from God, unsure about how He really feels about you, or uncertain if you want Him intimately involved in your life? Do You Love Me? is an invitation to explore your relationship with God and how it affects your life. Debbie Swindoll draws out God's heart for reconciliation and candidly offers examples from her own spiritual journey. This updated edition is designed for individual or group use. It is organized to support your weekly discipleship to Christ with scriptural meditations, discussion questions, and experiential activities.
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