Grandparents Houses

Author : Laura Tropp
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781498575799

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Grandparents in a Digital Age by Laura Tropp Pdf

This book investigates the changing culture of grandparenting. Depending on the group, the period, and the family, grandparents have been powerful patriarchs and matriarchs, reliable second parents, dependents, burdens, or community figures. The book examines the history of grandparenting and the changing depiction of grandparent culture from “old” to “hip,” including the development of the celebrity grandparent, the emergence of media technologies that allow for new communication and relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren, new rituals associated with grandparenting, the growth of the marketing of grandparenting as a new stage of life, and the impact on our culture of the commodification of grandparenting. Prior to the twentieth century, within the United States the idea of the modern grandparent likely did not even exist. Many people did not live long enough to reach the grandparent stage of life. Today, people are living longer, and grandparenting is occupying a longer phase in one’s life. Grandparenting is becoming its own life stage, where new rituals exclusive to grandparents are emerging. Newer technologies, such as Skype, Google Hangout and FaceTime, allow grandparents who are far away to establish relationships with their children. Many grandparents also use social media and blogs to chronicle their experiences. Some grandparents have turned their grandparent lifestyle into a business. The representation of grandparenting in popular culture is shifting as well. Grandparents are becoming their own figures on television and film programs, including reality shows. Others have been thrust into the public eye across social media. Marketers have realized the power of this new consumer subgroup and have begun to direct marketing campaigns to grandparents. Yet, despite the pervasive images of grandparents, some of which present empowered figures, grandparent representation in popular media continues to mimic many of the stereotypes commonly associated with aging, encouraging people to laugh at versus laugh with these figures. The Third Act: Grandparenting in a Digital Age examines grandparenting through history, interviews, and popular culture to study the changing image of grandparents in society.

Author : Pauline Eisenstadt
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780826350244

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A Woman in Both Houses by Pauline Eisenstadt Pdf

The first woman to serve in both houses of the New Mexico legislature, Pauline Eisenstadt has witnessed many exciting moments in the state's political history and made much of that history herself. Her memoir takes readers to the floors of the House and Senate, offering an insider's view of how New Mexico's government operates--or doesn't. "I always had great respect for [Pauline's] integrity, honesty, and leadership, and A Woman in Both Houses does a great job of conveying her character, her concerns, and her profound affection for our state and its citizens."--Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico "This colorful book offers a unique view from a seat in both the House and the Senate. It is a poignant memoir of one of New Mexico's woman legislator pioneers. Pauline is a true role model for aspiring women leaders in our state and beyond and this book shows us why."--Diane Denish, former lieutenant governor of New Mexico "I recommend A Woman in Both Houses to anyone who enjoys viewing New Mexico politics from an insider's perspective."--Senator Jeff Bingaman

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Human Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : LOC:00018771172

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Grandparents Rights by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Human Services Pdf

Author : Carole Johnstone
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781668013601

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Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone Pdf

“Unnerving.” —People “Unsettling...unlocks its mysteries slowly.” —The New York Times Book Review “A dark, twisty, and richly atmospheric exploration of the power of imagination” —Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10 “Beautifully written and told with a watchmaker’s precision” (Stephen King), Mirrorland is a thrilling psychological suspense novel about twin sisters, the man they both love, the house that has always haunted them, and the childhood stories they can’t leave behind. Cat lives in Los Angeles, far from 36 Westeryk Road, the imposing gothic house in Edinburgh where she and her estranged twin sister, El, grew up. As kids, they invented Mirrorland, a dark, imaginary place under the pantry stairs, full of pirates, witches, and clowns. These days, Cat rarely thinks about their childhood home, or the fact that El now lives there with her husband, Ross. But when El mysteriously disappears after going out on her sailboat, Cat is forced to return to 36 Westeryk Road, which hasn’t changed in twenty years. The grand old house is still full of shadowy corners, and at every turn Cat finds herself stumbling on long-held secrets and terrifying ghosts from the past. Because someone—El?—has left Cat clues: a treasure hunt that leads them back to Mirrorland, where the truth lies waiting... A brilliantly crafted story that “feels like the love child of Gillian Flynn and Stephen King” (Greer Hendricks, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Mirrorland is a propulsive, page-turning debut about love, betrayal, revenge—and the price of freedom.

Author : Signe Howell,Stephen Sparkes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136824456

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The House in Southeast Asia by Signe Howell,Stephen Sparkes Pdf

Explores the concept of 'house' in the context of Levi-Strauss' idea of the house as a link between kinship-based societies and class societies, developing this further into an examination of a conjuncture of architecture, people and symbolism.

Author : Donuelle Iman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781665544405

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The Glass House by Donuelle Iman Pdf

Angel Chanel Edmonds has had to deal with her own misfortunes throughout her young life. She's young and beautiful, but beneath the surface there's more than meets the eyes. Having never had a real relationship with her father, and watching her mother struggle through intense relationships leaving her only the shell of the woman she once was, Angel vows to never be like either of her parents. All she wants is love and to have the family she's never had, but her dreams seem more difficult to obtain than she thought. When she meets Jabari "Junior" Allen, the fine up and coming rapper rising from the Bay Area streets it seems that her dreams have come true! In him she finds her soulmate. One who would love her through and through. For the first time in her young life, Jabari makes Angel feel seen! He makes her feel beautiful and loved! She believes he's her soul mate and throughout their relationship she is determined to make their love a lasting one. However, Jabari is deeply invested in his rock star lifestyle as a rapstar. Drugs money and sex rule in his world, and having come from a broken home himself, he doesn't know the first thing about love. Yet Angel's loving nature keeps him on his toes and he's not willing to give that up! It's not long before their love affair takes a turn for the worse and things end up in all kinds of controversy throughout the media. The two soon become prey to the world who aggressively ravishes their shortcomings and flaws in love. It isn't long before the relationship starts to seem too much to handle for the young couple. Angel however, is determined to stick by her boyfriend’s side as his ride or die, no matter what! Abuse, lies, and scandal are the name of the game, and it is at this moment where this Oakland girls’ strength will be put to the test! Remember that pressure creates diamonds!

Author : Laura Lamas-Abraira
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000508437

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Chinese Transnational Families by Laura Lamas-Abraira Pdf

The research presented in this book explores care and its circulation in Chinese transnational families that are split between China and Spain, and the paths these families’ children have taken through their lives so far: from their early years to their current position as young adults, with care, in its multiple dimensions and timescales – past, present and future – as the unifying thread. In doing so, it provides a contribution to the emerging body of research about care and transnational families and it posits the need to question hegemonic models of family, childhood and care, and to give voice and visibility to other actors, moving beyond the adult-centred perspective that dominates migration research. The ethnographic approach together with the focus on the day-to-day lives of these families, in which care is the core concept, as it permeates people’s lives and traverses society generationally, makes this book appealing to both scholars and general public.

Author : Lata Vishwanath
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788179935323

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Autumn Showers by Lata Vishwanath Pdf

While growing up in northern India, away from her native place, the author was often intrigued by her agriculturist grandfather’s constant letters to the Indian government. More than a decade after his death, she delves deep into the letters he left behind and unravels a fascinating saga of her agriculturist family in her ancestral village in the southern state of Karnataka. In an evocative narrative that spans over a century, the author takes the readers on a journey to her ancestral land and depicts her grandfather’s life through the various anecdotes she has collected over time. A dedicated farmer, he passionately fought for farmers’ rights till the end of his life. Part memoir, part history and part reportage bordering on fiction, Autumn Showers narrates the dynamic tale of the quintessential Indian society woven closely around agriculture and also details the challenges agriculture today faces in India and the world.

Author : Hershel Marise
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781662471407

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Mr. Gabe by Hershel Marise Pdf

This book, I pray, expresses that the suffering a child endures because of a traumatic childhood does not have to be the determining factor in deciding the outcome of our lives. The kind of life trauma a child or anyone goes through should not, in any way, determine their ability to overcome these traumas and have a productive adult life. It is my belief that with a great Creator, God, and his divine intervention in our lives, we, as his children, will be carried through life’s traumatic experiences. It is my belief that I and all of humankind were created for a great purpose. The writing of this book, or its purpose, is not to gather sympathy, but the opposite, to explain that an individual does not have to allow their childhood or economic environment to set the standard for the rest of their lives. In my childhood, I attempted to subconsciously close myself off, mentally or emotionally, from what was occurring. This denial allowed me a way of surviving through early life. I called out to God, the great Creator, for help and guidance many times. Without the help and the great love of God, these traumas would probably have killed me from the shock. From an early age and throughout my adult life, I’ve had to find ways to deal with my traumatic past. With God and a drifter named Mr. Gabe who showed up at all the right times like a guardian angel who seemed to know a lot about the same God my grandmother talked about, I did survive throughout these traumas and have lived a relatively good life and achieved challenges that could only have been possible with God’s love.

Author : Eli Leyton
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781524683221

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My Grandparents' Journeys from Safed and Vienna by Eli Leyton Pdf

My brother recorded my parents lives more than thirty years ago.

Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119564812

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Strong Towns by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Pdf

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Author : Hazel Dixon-Cooper,Bridgett Walther
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781476735498

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Harness Astrology's Bad Boy by Hazel Dixon-Cooper,Bridgett Walther Pdf

Don’t let your life be bullied by Pluto. Discover how to domesticate astrology’s bad boy and master the transition into the Pluto era. Pluto, the planet of transformation, is in transit in Capricorn through 2024, awakening a tidal force of change. The last time we saw this combination, the world felt the impact in the Revolutionary War that birthed America. In this wickedly funny guidebook, world-renowned astrologers Hazel Dixon-Cooper and Cathleen Bridgett Walther are here to show you how to use this unique time to overcome fear, guilt, regret, and self-punishment, and find your place in the cosmos. Their in-your-face advice and step-by-step instructions will help you unlock the heroic part of your soul and flourish in every aspect of your life. Pluto’s transit in Capricorn presents all of us with a series of cosmic wakeup calls—bringing a unique opportunity to overcome our most difficult and ingrained traits. Begin now with Harness Astrology's Bad Boy, and you will emerge this Pluto transit stronger, wiser, and more in control of your life than ever before.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : United States
ISBN : LOC:00186291839

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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1997 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Pdf

Author : Emily K Graham,Angel Vargas,John Graham
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781632997609

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Under One Roof by Emily K Graham,Angel Vargas,John Graham Pdf

Explore the enormous opportunities and benefits of multigenerational living in this essential guide to the modern American family. This inventive guide to multigenerational living arrives at a crucial time, as families cope with the stresses of a changing society and the tidal wave of baby boomer retirement. This book about the American family of today offers solutions, guidance, and assistance from three authors who bring their different experiences and expertise to this presentation of the challenges, realities, and benefits of multigenerational living. Under One Roof explores the current state of the American family, including fast-rising life expectancies, the growing costs of elder care, the increasing need for childcare, the frustrating lack of affordable housing, and the new familial disconnectedness. In response, this timely book also examines • designing communities and homes to accommodate a fast-graying America, • the positives of elders providing childcare, • handling relationships with aging parents, • privacy, space, and communication issues within multigenerational living situations, • the evolution of the American healthcare system, hiring home caregivers, increasing the ability to comfort in hospice, and • dealing with the death of a loved one. Under One Roof will bring you inspiration and exciting opportunities for invention as you and your modern American family tackle the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Author : Bill Bryson
Publisher : VNR AG
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0060161582

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The Lost Continent by Bill Bryson Pdf

"I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to." And, as soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left. Des Moines couldn't hold him, but it did lure him back. After ten years in England he returned to the land of his youth, and drove almost 14,000 miles in search of a mythical small town called Amalgam, the kind of smiling village where the movies from his youth were set. Instead he drove through a series of horrific burgs, which he renamed Smellville, Fartville, Coleslaw, Coma, and Doldrum. At best his search led him to Anywhere, USA, a lookalike strip of gas stations, motels and hamburger outlets populated by obese and slow-witted hicks with a partiality for synthetic fibres. He discovered a continent that was doubly lost: lost to itself because he found it blighted by greed, pollution, mobile homes and television; lost to him because he had become a foreigner in his own country.