Midlife Action Figure

Author : Chris Banks
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781773054094

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Midlife Action Figure by Chris Banks Pdf

Banks’s stunning new collection, exploring bold frontiers “Poetry is an act of mischief,” Theodore Roethke famously once said, and Chris Banks takes this as his credo in Midlife Action Figure. His subject matter ranges from the familiar to the surreal, taking readers through poems that are both wondrous and strange, heartfelt and humorous, controlled and impatient. Whether calling a tree “an anthology of leaves” or describing time as “a Fisher-Price View-Master of ‘first kisses’ and ‘no return’ policies,” Banks approaches writing as if anything might make for alarming, strange, and dizzying verse. Banks knits together wit with wildly inventive imagery as he follows his poems outside convention where they play with stolen matches. Capable of both deep introspection and the quick turn of phrase, he places his tongue firmly in his cheek as he looks for a measure of human wonder in this intermission between TED Talks and the apocalypse. Midlife Action Figure is a tour de force for anyone looking for that rare book that is as exciting as it is provocative, showcasing both pathos and humor, while it explores what it means to be alive in the early 21st century.

Author : Patricia Cohen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Aging
ISBN : 9781416572893

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In Our Prime by Patricia Cohen Pdf

Author : Margie E. Lachman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780471189190

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Handbook of Midlife Development by Margie E. Lachman Pdf

THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON MIDLIFE DEVELOPMENT Edited by Margie Lachman, a leader in the field, Handbook ofMidlife Development provides an up-to-date portrayal of humandevelopment during the middle years of the life span. Featuringcontributions from well-established, highly regarded experts, thisexhaustive reference fills the gap for a compilation of research onthis increasingly important topic. Divided into four comprehensive sections, the book addresses thetheoretical, biomedical, psychological, and social aspects ofmidlife development. Each chapter includes coverage of unifyingthemes such as gender differences, ethnic and cultural diversity,historical changes, and socioeconomic differences from a life-spandevelopmental perspective. Readers will discover what can belearned from individuals' subjective conceptions of midlife;explore various "cultural" fictions of middle age; examine theresources individuals have at their disposal to negotiate midlife;consider mechanisms for balancing work and family; and other topicsas presented in the latest research from the social, behavioral,and medical sciences. Handbook of Midlife Development is an indispensable resource forprofessionals and practitioners who work with adults and forresearchers and students who study adult development and relatedtopics. Some of the midlife topics discussed: * Cultural perspectives * Physical changes * Stress, coping, and health * Intellectual functioning * Memory * Personality and the self * Adaptation and resilience * Emotional development * Families and intergenerational relationships * Social relationships * The role of work * Planning for retirement

Author : Jill Corrine Kroll
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical care
ISBN : MSU:31293010515389

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Impact of a Decision Support Intervention for Midlife Women on Health Care Self-efficacy by Jill Corrine Kroll Pdf

Author : Peter Brigg
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0786480297

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The Span of Mainstream and Science Fiction by Peter Brigg Pdf

From the 1960s (when the advent of what many call the postmodern style made establishing genres more difficult) to the present day, writers have been incorporating science—not only the commonly thought of science and technology but also the “soft” sciences such as psychology and sociology—into what was previously considered mainstream fiction. This book examines works by Thomas Pynchon, Doris Lessing, and others who incorporate science in fiction and exemplify the movement of mainstream fiction writers toward a new genre termed “span.” It also examines works by some science fiction writers who are edging closer to the border of science fiction and slowly over into span. This book maps the boundaries of the new span genre of fiction and thus helps define texts that fall outside the realms of mainstream and science fiction. Diagrams are included and a bibliography and index.

Author : Jana Prikryl
Publisher : Crown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781984825117

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No Matter by Jana Prikryl Pdf

An urgent, visionary collection of poems from the author of The After Party “One of the most original voices of her generation.”—James Wood NAMED ONE OF THE BEST POETRY BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE PARIS REVIEW Jana Prikryl’s No Matter guides the reader through cities—remembered and imagined—toppling past the point of decline and fall. Conjured by voices alternately ardent, caustic, grieving, but always watchful, these soliloquies move from free verse through sonnets and invented forms, insisting that every demolition builds something new and unforeseen. In reactionary times, these poems say, we each have a responsibility to use our imagination. No Matter is an elegy for our ongoing moment, when what seemed permanent suddenly appears to be on the brink of disappearing.

Author : M. Gallagher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781403977236

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Action Figures by M. Gallagher Pdf

What accounts for the massive global popularity of action films and adventure literature? How do men and women respond to iconic screen stars such as Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve McQueen, and Charlton Heston? Action genres have been Hollywood's most profitable global exports for most of its history, their male heroes the subject of much fascination and derision. Bestselling literary thrillers, from The Hunt for Red October to Into Thin Air , have also contributed markedly to popular understandings of male activity. Action Figures takes stock of action narratives' many appeals and recognizes how contemporary crises of gender identity manifest themselves in popular commercial texts.

Author : Jeffrey Hammond
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781587299438

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Little Big World by Jeffrey Hammond Pdf

"Collections are more about who one is than about what is collected. In Little Big World, Jeffrey Hammond's resonant 1950Æs inner child speaks through the reflective sixty-something man about the culture and magic of a spectrum of action figure playsets through a lifetime."ùMarilynn Gelfman Karp, author, In Flagrante Collecto

Author : Len Sperry,Harry Prosen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781317945567

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Aging in the Twenty-first Century by Len Sperry,Harry Prosen Pdf

Covering a wide range of topics, this collection of original essays deals with the consequences and challenges of our growing aging population on society. It emphasizes aging as a developmental process while addressing the future of the practice of geropsychiatry and geriatric psychotherapy. This book serves as a valuable resource to guide clinical training, practice, and research on aging into the next century and beyond.

Author : Steven F. Walker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136581540

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Midlife Transformation in Literature and Film by Steven F. Walker Pdf

In this book, Steven F. Walker considers the midlife transition from a Jungian and Eriksonian perspective, by providing vivid and powerful literary and cinematic examples that illustrate the psychological theories in a clear and entertaining way. For C.G. Jung, midlife is a time for personal transformation, when the values of youth are replaced by a different set of values, and when the need to succeed in the world gives place to the desire to participate more in the culture of one’s age and to further its development in all kinds of different ways. Erik Erikson saw "generativity," an expanded concern for others beyond one's immediate circle of family and friends, as the hallmark of this stage of life. Both psychologists saw it as a time for growth and renewal. Literary texts such Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway, Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, or Sophocles' Oedipus the King, and films such as Fellini's 8 1⁄2 and Campion's The Piano, have the capacity to represent, sometimes more vividly and with greater dramatic concentration than actual life histories or case studies, the archetypal nature of the drama and in-depth transformation associated with the midlife transition. Midlife Transformation in Literature and Film focuses on the specific male and female archetypal paradigms and presents them within the general context of midlife transformation. For men, the theme of death of the young hero presides over the crisis and the transformative ordeal, whereas for women the theme of tragic abandonment acts as the prelude to further growth and independence. This book is essential reading for anyone studying Jung, Erikson, or the midlife transition. It will interest those who have already been through a midlife transition, those who are in the midst of one, as well as those who are yet to experience this challenging period.

Author : Horton Knight
Publisher : Self Publisher
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9788835887843

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Midlife Crisis by Horton Knight Pdf

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo: Book 1: This book is focused on the many aspects that pertain to a midlife crisis, including the definition, the despair, the drama, and the effects of it. For example, in this guide, you will find more information about what you should do if you are in a midlife crisis to minimize negative impacts on your life. Another hot topic is what happens specifically to many women if they are in a midlife crisis. Furthermore, we’ll talk about handling a partner who is that stage of life and various tips you can use to improve your life. Book 2: Many people worry about their finances, their lost opportunities, their health, and age at a certain time in life. But many of these worries can be turned into positive changes and adaptations. In this book, golden tips will be given you to look at life in an optimistic light to beat the downsides of a midlife crisis. Factors that can contribute to your mindset are finding new opportunities, digging into philosophy, reassessing your finances, reverse aging, dealing with grief, seeing the good in this important life stage, etc. I encourage you to invest a few bucks into turning your life into something more positive. This stage in life can be a great thing for you if you let it.

Author : Nancy Anderson
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781577316947

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Work with Passion in Midlife and Beyond by Nancy Anderson Pdf

'Work With Passion in Midlife and Beyond' demonstrates through stories that it is never too late to pursue your life's dreams - and succeed.

Author : Jeanne Bamberger
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780191663314

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Discovering the musical mind by Jeanne Bamberger Pdf

Following her distinguished earlier career as a concert pianist and later as a music theorist, Jeanne Bamberger conducted countless case studies analysing musical development and creativity the results of which were published in important scientific journals. Discovering musical mind draws together in one source these classic studies, offering the chance to revisit and reconsider some of her conclusions. Reviewing the data in light of current theories of cognitive development, she discusses how some of the conclusions she drew stand up to scrutiny, whilst in other cases, anomalies turn out to have greater significance than expected. The book is a collection of Bamberger's papers from 1975 to 2011. It includes her first study of Beethoven's original fingerings, her beginning work with children's invented notations, close observations and analysis of children in the Laboratory for Making Things, studies of musically gifted children, and the emergent musical development of students in elementary-secondary school and university undergraduate and graduate studies. The observations and research lead to the development of an interactive, computer-based music environment that uses her pragmatic theory of musical development as the basis for a project-oriented program for teaching and learning. Unlike other collections, the book is both interdisciplinary and strongly practical. It brings together and integrates Bamberger's background in music theory, research in music perception and music education, performance, cognitive development, artificial intelligence, and procedural music composition. Her multi-faceted approach to music theory and music pedagogy is guided throughout by her commitment to an understanding and respect for an individual's natural, creative musical intelligence. This natural competence becomes the formative ground on which to help people of all ages build an ever growing understanding and engagement with the evolving structures of the world's music. Bringing together a body of research currently scattered across a range of journals, or simply no longer available, the book will make fascinating reading for those in the fields of musical developmental and educational psychology.

Author : Alisha Gaddis
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781495035395

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Teen Boys' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny by Alisha Gaddis Pdf

(Applause Acting Series). You wanna be funny for your audition? This book of monologues, written by people who are actually funny for a living, has your back. This incredibly hysterical, cutting-edge monologue book will give the teen actor the extra bang he needs to land the perfect comedic role! Teen Boys' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny features monologues by writers and comics who have written for and/or performed on Saturday Night Live , The Tonight Show , Last Comic Standing , E! Entertainment, Comedy Central Stage, and many, many more. This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of teen actors everywhere!

Author : Gay Courter,Pat Gaudette
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0399528822

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How to Survive Your Husband's Midlife Crisis by Gay Courter,Pat Gaudette Pdf

Explains how to deal with a husband's mid-life crisis, covering topics including infidelity, thrill-seeking behavior, and financial irresponsibility, and deciding whether or not to continue with the relationship.