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Jewish Pasts, German Fictions is the first comprehensive study of how German-Jewish writers used images from the Spanish-Jewish past to define their place in German culture and society. Jonathan Skolnik argues that Jewish historical fiction was a form of cultural memory that functioned as a parallel to the modern, demythologizing project of secular Jewish history writing. What did it imply for a minority to imagine its history in the majority language? Skolnik makes the case that the answer lies in the creation of a German-Jewish minority culture in which historical fiction played a central role. After Hitler's rise to power in 1933, Jewish writers and artists, both in Nazi Germany and in ex...
Incontinence Has Been An Underrated Medical Problem With Vast Social Implications. The Cost To Healthcare Systems That It Poses Is Now Known To Be Even Greater Than That Of Cardiovascular Disease. There Is Therefore, A Pressing Need For The Medical Community And Those Working In This Area To Have Access To The Latest Developments In The Management Of Incontinence.Incontinence Is A Symptom With Many Causes. It Can Create A Host Of Psychosocial Problems, Which Can Be Traumatic To The Sufferer And The Carer. Urinary And Fecal Incontinence Have Seriously Affected The Quality Of Life For These People. Besides The Traditional Causes Such As Birth Defects And Neurological Disorders, Incontinence To...
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Teens!! It isn't fair that you have depression or bipolar disorder. You can continue along the same path, but chances are, if someone gave you this workbook, that path isn't the best. Working through these pages will help you understand what the heck everyone is talking about. You might even see some of your behaviors and thoughts. It has practical suggestions to help you cope. What does it hurt to try? Ultimately, it is your choice to work through the issues. But, it's kinda nice to see that you aren't the only one to have these crazy thoughts.
On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain ended his long struggle with depression and chemical dependency by taking his own life. His suicide profoundly affected millions of fans around the world who identified with the music of Kurt and his band, Nirvana. Bev Cobain is Kurt's cousin, and this powerful book is her way of dealing with his death—and reaching out to teens with a life-saving message: You don't have to be sad, discouraged, or depressed. There is help and hope for you. Full of solid information and straight talk, When Nothing Matters Anymore defines and explains adolescent depression, reveals how common it is, describes the symptoms, and spreads the good news that depression is treatable. P...
Want to learn more about yourself? Boost your creativity? Build your self-esteem? You can start today. Making the Most of Today Daily Readings for Teens From January 1 through December 31, this book guides you through a whole year of positive thinking, practical life skills, feeling good about yourself, and having fun. Each day has its own reading and each reading begins with an inspiring quotation to start you thinking. A brief essay expands on the quotation with questions to consider, tips, or a story. A positive affirmation suggests an action you might take, or another way to use these ideas in your life - at home, at school, in the community, with your friends. The readings are short; they don't take more than a minute or two from start to finish. It's easy to form the habit of ''doing your reading'' every day. So it won't be long before you're making the most of every day.
Middle school is the ultimate transitional time in a young person's life. Amidst all the other changesphysical, emotional, academic, socialone's friendships are also growing, evolving, expanding, and sometimes ending. Students from several different elementary schools are suddenly thrown together and new peer and friendship groups form. During a period of such momentous change and flux, the shifting and expanding of friendships and acquaintanceships can be unsettling and disorienting. This book provides a wise and reassuring guide to the seeming chaos, offering insightful and gentle advice on how to make new friends, maintain old friendships, get along and work well with new classmates, and confront the end of friendships that no longer work with compassion and empathy. Full of useful strategies for spotting and dealing potentially toxic friendships, "bad crowds," and bullies, this book provides all the tools a young person needs to surround him or herself with kind, dynamic, engaged, and mutually supportive and nurturing friends-for-life.
All these things can stress you out. And stress can strain your mind and your body. What causes stress? What are some common symptoms of a stressed-out brain? And-most important-what can you do to cut down on the stress in your life? Explore the answers to these questions and learn how to deal the next time stress gets You down! Book jacket.