We cannot solve the problem of plastics simply by recycling more. The plastic in the oceans, the soil, and our bodies is a symptom of the broader problem of disposable culture. We are not just treating objects as disposable--we are treating ourselves and each other as disposable, too. The story of plastics parallels the story of my life, from my childhood living aboard a sailboat to graduate work on plastics and endocrine disruption, and ultimately teaching about plastics, not only as a complex set of chemicals, but as a spiritual poison.
We cannot solve the problem of plastics simply by recycling more. The plastic in the oceans, the soil, and our bodies is a symptom of the broader problem of disposable culture. We are not just treating objects as disposable--we are treating ourselves and each other as disposable, too. The story of plastics parallels the story of my life, from my childhood living aboard a sailboat to graduate work on plastics and endocrine disruption, and ultimately teaching about plastics, not only as a complex set of chemicals, but as a spiritual poison.
When Sasha discovers her two-and-a-half-year old son is being physically abused by his childminder, she assumes the child protection authorities will spring into action and have this woman brought to justice or at least bar her from working with children. She was wrong. No go to Sallys is the true story of one mothers fight against the system to have her childs voice heard. With actual letters and interview transcripts, the story of this familys ordeal is essential reading for every parent and anyone who works with children. It shows how easy it is to become a childminder and how hard it is to expose a bad one. It is an insight of value to all parents into the challenges of making an allegation of child abuse. It is a guide to the practicalities of taking on the child-protection authorities when they fail in their duties. It is an overview of the people and organizations parents need to know about when making a complaint. It is written by a journalist applying all her skills and forensic approach to detail. No go to Sallys wont just make you cry; it will make you angry and determined that this never happens to you and your child.
Practising Identities is a collection of papers about how identities - gender, bodily, racial, ethnic and national - are practised in the contemporary world. Identities are actively constructed, chosen, created and performed by people in their daily lives, and this book focuses on a variety of identity practices, in a range of different settings, from the gym and the piercing studio, to the further education college and the National Health Service. Drawing on detailed empirical studies and recent social and cultural theory about identity this book makes an important intervention in current debates about identity, reflexivity, and cultural difference.
A study of the production, circulation and consumption of English ghost stories during the Age of Reason. This work examines a variety of mediums: ballads and chapbooks, newspapers, sermons, medical treatises and scientific journals, novels and plays. It relates the telling of ghost stories to changes associated with the Enlightenment.
You Can Change Your Relationship to Food Eating with Fierce Kindness is not a diet, but a way to revolutionize how you think about yourself and about food. Eating with fierce kindness and compassion toward yourself, instead of shame and self-blame, will empower you to change your relationship to food and see yourself in a whole new light. This book will guide you toward an understanding of why and how you are eating so you can successfully change your eating patterns. As you learn to reduce the stress and impulsivity that often drives emotional eating, you'll also practice new ways to savor food and finally nourish your body the way it deserves.
Will Lilacwell works its magic once more? Times are changing in Lilacwell. Not only have Jasper and Adira settled into The Laurels manor, newly engaged and firmly casting off the shackles of their respective city lives, but Adira’s friend and ex-colleague, Rory, is now also looking to leave London for the quiet beauty of the Forest of Bowland. Sparks flew when he and Lilacwell’s innkeeper, Cassie, met at the summer party a few months ago, but Cassie has been loved and left before and is reluctant to put all her trust in Rory, who might return to his promising law career for the right offer. With Jasper and Adira’s wedding just around the corner, love is in the air for Lilacwell, and some big changes are coming to the sleepy village... A beautifully cosy romance for fans of Holly Martin and Jessica Redland. Praise for Return to Lilacwell ‘The perfect romance.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A truly stunning book from Sasha; her books get better and better. Beautifully written with lovely descriptions.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘The perfect antidote to a bad day – just curl up with this book and a warm drink of choice. It had everything you want in a good book. I really couldn’t sing this book’s praises enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘What a lovely book... each chapter made me smile. A truly uplifting happy read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Love the setting and the storyline was very enjoyable. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next instalment of the series. Ten out of ten again for Sasha.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This book gave me all those warm, fuzzy feelings. It was sweet, loving and swoon worthy and I enjoyed every single second of it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Another fantastic visit to Lilacwell... it was great to catch up with the characters! Extremely well written. Sasha Morgan is becoming one of my favourite authors to read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A sweet book... very enjoyable characters and setting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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