“…This lively and ground-breaking collection brings together work on forms of popular television within the authoritarian regimes of Europe after World War Two. …”

“…Their relationship lies stagnant and silent; neither is willing to acknowledge the hole Terry’s mother left in their lives when she killed herself only months after Terry’s birth. …”
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“…We end with a glimpse into the future, discussing issues of longer life spans, more integrated lives, and the roles of families, organizations, and self-advocates. …”

“…The age of marriage has increased, and the lives of many young people are characterized by instabilities in both their careers and their romantic lives. …”

“…Despite great odds, advances in assistive technology are making a difference in these individuals’ lives. Advances in microswitches, voice outcome communication aids, and computer-based systems are creating new opportunities for living independently, improving basic life skills, and reducing problem behaviors among individuals with combined motor, sensory, and intellectual disabilities. …”

“…First Lessons, Lasting Insights Nearly all of us have stories of advice given by the mom or mother figure in our lives. Mom is our first teacher and coach. For those of us who become leaders, teachers, and coaches, her guidance has a special value. …”

“…“This book offers a fascinating insight into the everyday lives of women who use drugs in Sweden. Adopting a queer phenomenological perspective, Dr Eleonorasdotter brings a fresh perspective to debates about drug use and notions of ‘harm’. …”

“…Immigrant Faith examines trends and patterns relating to religion in the lives ofimmigrants. The volume moves beyond specific studies of particular faiths inparticular immigrant destinations to present the religious lives of immigrantsin the United States, Canada, and Europe on a broad scale. …”

“…Brilliant masterpiece of 18th-century realism, written in the form of an autobiographical memoir, recounts the dreadful facts of Moll's adventurous life — her years in prison, as a prostitute and thief, as a "transported felon" in the American colonies and her final years, lived honestly in comfort and wealth…”

“…"Through a series of over 160 interviews, Keogh provides unprecedented access into the lives of game producers, exposing the limits of the concept of the "videogame industry" and challenging core assumptions in videogame research around creativity, professionalism, labor, diversity, education, and community" Provided by publisher…”

“…Therefore, this work presents a user-oriented energy data management system which does not only comply with technical requirements but also lives up to users' demands in terms of privacy and data protection…”

“…Explores the realities that Viennese Jews' faced while reestablishing their lives upon returning home after the Holocaust…”

“…Written by insiders sharing their lived experience, this collection provides an authentic look at the multiple roles humanities specialists play, as well as offering strategies for professional growth, sustenance, and satisfaction…”

“…We present the essential features of the life and work of one of the greatest living musicians, Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt,. An artist who is appreciated for his unusual human qualities, for a lifestyle that resembles that of a monk, for music with essential elements, with scores of great charm and suggestion. …”