The Binding Tie

Author : Max Allan Collins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416506799

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Binding Ties by Max Allan Collins Pdf

Based on the Emmy Award-winning TV series, this edge-of-your-seat thriller follows the savvy and remarkable team of forensic investigators led by veteran Gil Grissom as they use the latest cutting-edge technology to track down a mysterious killer from the past. Ten years ago, Las Vegas was terrorized by a vicious and bloodthirsty serial killer responsible for nearly half a dozen brutal murders. But after two years of keeping the city in a panic, the killer mysteriously vanished and has not been heard from…until now. Gil Grissom and his CSI team are called in to investigate a homicide that perfectly fits the notorious criminal’s modus operandi. But all hell breaks loose when a reporter made famous by the original cases receives a letter from someone claiming to be the very same killer—but he insists that he had nothing to do with the latest slaying. Now the CSI team must stop someone who may be a copycat killer from striking again, even as a murderer from the past continues to evade capture, and isn’t taking too kindly to rivals.

Author : Kristina Göransson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780824864620

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The Binding Tie by Kristina Göransson Pdf

Since gaining independence in 1965, Singapore has become the most trade-intensive economy in the world and the richest country in Southeast Asia. This transformation has been accompanied by the emergence of a deep generational divide. More complex than simple disparities of education or changes in income and consumption patterns, this growing gulf encompasses language, religion, and social memory. The Binding Tie explores how expectations and obligations between generations are being challenged, reworked, and reaffirmed in the face of far-reaching societal change. The family remains a pivotal feature of Singaporean society and the primary unit of support. The author focuses on the middle generation, caught between elderly parents who grew up speaking dialect and their own children who speak English and Mandarin. In analyzing the forces that bind these generations together, she deploys the idea of an intergenerational "contract," which serves as a metaphor for customary obligations and expectations. She convincingly examines the many different levels at which the contract operates within Singaporean families and offers striking examples of the meaningful ways in which intergenerational support and transactions are performed, resisted, and renegotiated. Her rich material, drawn from ethnographic fieldwork among middle-class Chinese, provides insights into the complex interplay of fragmenting and integrating forces. The Binding Tie makes a critical contribution to the study of intergenerational relations in modern, rapidly changing societies and conveys a vivid and nuanced picture of the challenges Singaporean families face in today’s hypermodern world. It will be of interest to researchers and students in a range of fields, including anthropology, sociology, Asian studies, demography, development studies, and family studies.

Author : Kristina Göransson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780824832599

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The Binding Tie by Kristina Göransson Pdf

Since gaining independence in 1965, Singapore has become the most trade-intensive economy in the world and the richest country in Southeast Asia. This transformation has been accompanied by the emergence of a deep generational divide. More complex than simple disparities of education or changes in income and consumption patterns, this growing gulf encompasses language, religion, and social memory. The Binding Tie explores how expectations and obligations between generations are being challenged, reworked, and reaffirmed in the face of far-reaching societal change. The family remains a pivotal feature of Singaporean society and the primary unit of support. The author focuses on the middle generation, caught between elderly parents who grew up speaking dialect and their own children who speak English and Mandarin. In analyzing the forces that bind these generations together, she deploys the idea of an intergenerational "contract," which serves as a metaphor for customary obligations and expectations. She convincingly examines the many different levels at which the contract operates within Singaporean families and offers striking examples of the meaningful ways in which intergenerational support and transactions are performed, resisted, and renegotiated. Her rich material, drawn from ethnographic fieldwork among middle-class Chinese, provides insights into the complex interplay of fragmenting and integrating forces. The Binding Tie makes a critical contribution to the study of intergenerational relations in modern, rapidly changing societies and conveys a vivid and nuanced picture of the challenges Singaporean families face in today’s hypermodern world. It will be of interest to researchers and students in a range of fields, including anthropology, sociology, Asian studies, demography, development studies, and family studies.

Author : Kristina Göransson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Chinese
ISBN : 0824870190

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The Binding Tie by Kristina Göransson Pdf

Since gaining independence in 1965, Singapore has become the most trade-intensive economy in the world and the richest country in Southeast Asia. This transformation has been accompanied by the emergence of a deep generational divide. More complex than simple disparities of education or changes in income and consumption patterns, this growing gulf encompasses language, religion, and social memory. This work explores how expectations and obligations between generations are being challenged, reworked, and reaffirmed in the face of far-reaching societal change.

Author : Lensey Namioka
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307434067

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Ties That Bind, Ties That Break by Lensey Namioka Pdf

Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all the women of good families follow this ancient tradition. But Ailin loves to run away from her governess and play games with her male cousins. Knowing she will never run again once her feet are bound, Ailin rebels and refuses to follow this torturous tradition. As a result, however, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement. And as she enters adolescence, Ailin finds that her family is no longer willing to support her. Chinese society leaves few options for a single woman of good family, but with a bold conviction and an indomitable spirit, Ailin is determined to forge her own destiny. Her story is a tribute to all those women whose courage created new options for the generations who came after them.

Author : Gerald Massey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600043731

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The natural genesis: or second part of A book of the beginnings by Gerald Massey Pdf

Author : Christine Copenhaver
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607059592

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Necktie Quilts Reinvented by Christine Copenhaver Pdf

“New ideas for quilting with ties . . .projects include covers, wall-hangings, runners, and pillows.” —Publishers Weekly As life gets less formal, neckties don’t get worn like they used to, leaving us with a stash of unused ties. Recycle those lonely ties into 16 spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Showcase the rich colors, patterns, and textures found in ties with striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. Learn how to wash ties, cut them, create appealing color combinations, and tame slippery fabric for quilting. Tie quilts make uniquely personal Father's Day, birthday, or any-occasion gifts for the tie-wearers (or former tie wearers) in your life—and this book is filled with projects for both beginners and experienced quiltmakers.

Author : Judith Pella,Tracie Peterson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780764220739

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Ties that Bind by Judith Pella,Tracie Peterson Pdf

When Jordana Baldwin meets Rich O'Brian again, romantic sparks fly; but will the past--and their competing interests-keep them apart or bring them together?

Author : Kent Haruf
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307560643

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The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf Pdf

From the bestselling author of Eventide, The Tie That Binds is a powerfully eloquent tribute to the arduous demands of rural America, and of the tenacity of the human spirit. Colorado, January 1977. Eighty-year-old Edith Goodnough lies in a hospital bed, IV taped to the back of her hand, police officer at her door. She is charged with murder. The clues: a sack of chicken feed slit with a knife, a milky-eyed dog tied outdoors one cold afternoon. The motives: the brutal business of farming and a family code of ethics as unforgiving as the winter prairie itself. Here, Kent Haruf delivers the sweeping tale of a woman of the American High Plains, as told by her neighbor, Sanders Roscoe. As Roscoe shares what he knows, Edith's tragedies unfold: a childhood of pre-dawn chores, a mother's death, a violence that leaves a father dependent on his children, forever enraged. Here is the story of a woman who sacrifices her happiness in the name of family--and then, in one gesture, reclaims her freedom.

Author : Shannon K. Butcher
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101635353

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Binding Ties by Shannon K. Butcher Pdf

They are the Sentinels. Three races descended from ancient guardians of mankind, each possessing unique abilities in their battle to protect humanity against their eternal foes: the Synestryn. Now a warrior must protect his onetime enemy—without succumbing to his darkest desires. Lyka Phelan is a Slayer, sent to live among her enemy to guarantee lasting peace with the Theronai. Yet she has a secret—and it could make her a slave to their power. But when a pack of Synestryn destroys her home and captures her packmates, Lyka realizes her freedom is a small price to pay for the safety of her people. So she strikes a bargain with the leader of the Theronai—one that reveals her true identity and binds her to him forever. Joseph thought he knew better than to tangle with the beautiful, hot-blooded Lyka. One misstep could send their races straight back to war. But now he has no choice other than to help her. Forced to protect her with his life, Joseph finds himself increasingly drawn to Lyka. As they risk everything in their fight against the demons, he realizes he must convince her to surrender to him completely—otherwise she will never truly be his.

Author : William Dougal Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000173299

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John Stuart Mill and Mr. Abraham Hayward, Q. C. by William Dougal Christie Pdf

Author : Julie Cole,Sharon Czachor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781609018375

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Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers by Julie Cole,Sharon Czachor Pdf

It is impossible to have good designs without having accurate quality construction skills. Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers is an up-to-date sewing guide that teaches fashion design students the skills they will need to execute their original designs in a professional environment. Each chapter covers a particular theme, such as collars, and reflects the order of assembly of any garment. More than 1,000 detailed and annotated sketches provide visual support to the techniques covered. New to this Edition: New Chapter 5 "Stitching Knits: Working with Stretch" and Chapter 7 "Fitting: Developing an 'Eye' for Good Fit" New chapter order reflects the stitching order of garments

Author : Lynette Jensen
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0875969631

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The Thimbleberries Book of Quilts by Lynette Jensen Pdf

Quilters love Lynette Jensen's designs for their strong sense of color and their folk art appeal. This book includes clear, step-by-step directions that allow even beginning crafters to learn how to make gorgeous quilted projects. Full-color layouts & how-to diagrams.

Author : United States. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1610 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Patents
ISBN : WISC:89048454805

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office by United States. Patent Office Pdf

Author : Cassandra Eason
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738752341

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Everyday Psychic Defense by Cassandra Eason Pdf

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones with Easy and Effective Magic Discover how to detect and deflect free-floating negativity, send deliberate malice back to its source, and cast protections around your home, family, workspace, and valuables—all without damaging your karma. Everyday Psychic Defense provides everything you need to feel more confident and secure against negative influences, including curses, evil or restless spirits, and emotionally draining people or situations. Providing helpful spells, methods to devise your own spells, and techniques for using household items, this accessible book shows how you can push back with the powers of the mind and spirit. Each chapter explains how a particular form of defensive magic works and suggests simple but powerful harm-repelling spells and daily defenses. Psychic protection can also be a springboard that opens new opportunities for spiritual growth and improved relationships.