Sociology Books
Explore the depths of human society and social behaviour in our extensive Sociology section. From theories and structures, to issues of globalisation and inequality, our selection offers insightful reads for both casual learners and seasoned sociologists. Delve into pivotal works that examine the narratives shaping our societies today.
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Bill Fischer, William Bole, Andy Boynton |
Jossey-bass
The Idea Hunter - How to Find the Best Ideas and Make Them Happen
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If you're struggling to find innovative ideas in your professional life or feel like you've hit a creative roadblock, "The Idea Hunter" might be the game-changer you need. This book demystifies the process of idea generation, showing that it's more about your habits and where you look for inspiration rather than relying solely on spontaneous creativity or genius. It's filled with actionable strategies and inspiring stories that can help you transform your thinking and spot opportunities where others might not. Dive in, and you might just find yourself becoming an idea magnet in your field.
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Fari Amini, Thomas Lewis, Richard Lannon |
Vintage
A General Theory of Love
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This original and lucid account of the complexities of love and its essential role in human well-being draws on the latest scientific research. Three eminent psychiatrists tackle the difficult task of reconciling what artists and thinkers have known for thousands of years about the human heart with what has only recently been learned about the primitive functions of the human brain.A General Theory of Love demonstrates that our nervous systems are not self-contained: from earliest childhood, our brains actually link with those of the people close to us, in a silent rhythm that alters the very structure of our brains, establishes life-long emotional patterns, and makes us, in large part, who we are. Explaining how relationships function, how parents shape their child’s developing self, how psychotherapy really works, and how our society dangerously flouts essential emotional laws, this is a work of rare passion and eloquence that will forever change the way you think about human intimacy.
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Peter Abbs
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Routledge
Against the Flow : Education, the Art and Postmodern Culture
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This book is a powerful polemic argument that passionately urges for the incorporation of ethical and aesthetic energies to confront the emptiness of contemporary culture. Peter Abbs argues against the present education system, which he believes concentrates on the quantitative assessment of results and ignores the aesthetic and ethical dimensions. The book appeals to individuals interested in modern education and contemporary culture, using examples from modern poetry, literature, and visual arts.
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Don Shelby, Harry C. Boyte |
Minnesota
Historical
Society
Press
Citizen Solution : How You Can Make a Difference
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"Citizen Solution" is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a positive change in their community. The book empowers readers by demonstrating how ordinary citizens have come together to tackle tough social challenges and create lasting change. Boyte offers practical advice on how to identify potential leaders, build coalitions, and work across cultural differences. The book is filled with inspiring real-life examples of successful citizen-led initiatives, making it a great resource for anyone looking to get involved in their community.
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Patricia Ward Biederman, Warren Bennis |
Nicholas
Brealey
Organizing Genius The Secrets of Creative Collaboration
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This book is perfect for those interested in understanding how great ideas come to fruition through collaborative efforts. The authors showcase how different individuals with unique skills and perspectives came together to create some of the most innovative products and services that transformed industries. This book highlights the unique aspect of how collaboration can change our ways of lives and lead to revolutionary changes.
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William Wan
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Straits
Times
Press
Through the Valley: The Art of Living and Leaving Well
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"Through the Valley" might seem like a daunting journey, but William Wan's approach could change your perspective. It's an invitation to explore our final chapters with the same vigor and grace we hope to live by every day. Wan's multifaceted background enriches every page, making this more than just a guide to aging and death—it's a heartfelt conversation on embracing every part of our humanity, even the end.
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Sari Harrar, Rita DeMaria |
Readers
Digest
The 7 Stages of Marriage - Laughter, Intimacy and Passion Today, Tomorrow and Forever
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Considering how unpredictable life as a couple can be, "The 7 Stages Of Marriage" might just be the compass you've been looking for. Through its mix of relationship advice, simple yet impactful exercises, and contributions from those who've navigated these waters successfully, it's a guide that promises not only to enlighten but to equip you with the tools necessary for a resilient, joyful union. Whether you're in the honeymoon phase or navigating more complex waters, this book offers a fresh perspective that could help rekindle—or keep burning—the flame of love in your marriage.
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Robert Fulghum
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Villard
From Beginning to End : The Rituals of Our Lives
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This book is perfect for someone who values the importance of life's milestones and wants to find meaning in the everyday. Fulghum's anecdotes and insights remind us that even the smallest moments in life deserve recognition and respect. The book's unique feature is its ability to bring together both public and private rituals, showing how they all contribute to the fabric of our lives. Readers will be inspired to appreciate the inherent beauty in their own routines and learn to find joy and fulfillment in each day.
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Techniques for Teaching Young Children : choices for theory & practice
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Techniques for Teaching Young Children is an ideal read for anyone who wishes to become an early childhood practitioner or is looking to improve their teaching skills. Packed with practical advice and examples, this book offers a comprehensive guide on how to teach young children. The book's unique blend of theory and practice makes it an essential resource for every teacher's bookshelf.
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Brenda Miller Power, Ruth Shagoury Hubbard |
Routledge
Living the Questions : A Guide for Teacher-Researchers
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"Living the Questions" is an essential resource for teachers who want to transform their teaching through classroom inquiry. This book provides practical strategies and ethical considerations for conducting research projects in the classroom. It also includes contributions from 28 experienced teachers in K-12 and college levels, which offer innovative ideas for enlisting students and colleagues as co-researchers. Whether you're a novice or veteran teacher, "Living the Questions" challenges and inspires educators to see the potential for inquiry in their lives and make positive changes in teaching and learning.
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Seth Godin
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Piatkus
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Meatball Sundae - How New Marketing Is Transforming The Business World (And How To Thrive In It)
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A meatball sundae is the unfortunate result of mixing two good ideas. The meatballs are the foundation, the things we need (and sometimes want). These are the commodities that so many businesses are built on. The sundae toppings (hot fudge and the like) are the New Marketing, the social networks, Google, blogs and fancy stuff that make people all excited. The challenge most organizations they try to mix them. They attempt to slap new marketing onto old and end up with nothing but a failed website. This book explores the 14 trends that are changing our world and how organizations can either embrace them or be punished by them.
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Shobhaa Dé
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Penguin
India
Spouse : The Truth About Marriage
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How marriages work and why they fail ... Marriage is an adventure, says Shobhaa D, celebrity writer, devoted wife and mother of six. It's about trust, companionship, affection and sharing. It's also about learning to cope with your partner's moods and eccentricities. Not to mention the delicate balancing act between parents, children, friends and a career, and the sometimes overpowering need to get away from it all.In this delightful book on society's most debated institution, Shobhaa D writes about how and why marriages work-or don't. With her usual disregard for rules, she reinvents tradition and challenges old stereotypes, addressing all the issues that are central to most Indian the saas-bahu conundrum (how to escape the role-trap and enjoy each other), the need for honesty (aren't some secrets better left secret), the importance of romance (no, expressions of love are not unmanly!), and not any less important, how to recognize the warning signs in a hopeless relationship and run before it's too late.Fun, savvy and, above all, pragmatic, this is the ultimate relationship book for all those who want to make the adventure of marriage last a lifetime.
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Jennifer Aaker, Dan Ariely, Andy Smith |
September
28,
2010
The Dragonfly Effect: Quick, Effective, and Powerful Ways to Use Social Media to Drive Social Change
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If you're someone looking to make a real difference in the world using the tools at your fingertips, then "The Dragonfly Effect" is right up your alley. It goes beyond just the technical how-tos of social platforms and dives deep into influencing positive change by aligning your mission with strategic, creative, and audience-engaging approaches. The diverse case studies included in the book—from global giants to innovative startups—provide inspiring and practical blueprints for effecting powerful social good.
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Paul Tough
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Mariner
Books
How Children Succeed : Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
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Highly recommended for parents and educators seeking insights into promoting child success through character-building activities. Through engaging stories, the author highlights how perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control can help children overcome adversity and flourish.
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Sol Gordon
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Adams
Media
How Can You Tell If You're Really in Love?
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If you find yourself pondering the true nature of love, this book might offer some clarity. Sol Gordon dives deep into uncovering the misconceptions that often surround romantic relationships. By reading it, you've got the chance to reflect on your own patterns in love and potentially reshape your understanding of what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling connection with someone.
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Vivek Iyyani
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Penguin
Random
House
Sea
Engaging Millennials: 7 Fundamentals to Recruit, Reward & Retain the Largest Generation in the Workforce
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By 2025, Millennials will form 75% of the global workforce and more than half of them (58% of global Millennials) are living in Asia! As this huge demographic surges towards becoming a substantial contributor to Asia’s workforce, organisations continue to face engagement and retention challenges while balancing the need to stay relevant in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. Archaic methods of management do not deliver success with the new breed of employees. Instead, the outdated model leaves Millennials uninspired and unmotivated to produce results. Like any generation of workers, performance lies in management—if you're not getting what you need from your Millennials, it's time to learn how to lead them the way they need to be led. To get the best out of Millennials, it is imperative for leaders to modify their current management style. While the pop culture narrative would have us believe that Millennials are entitled, lazy, spoiled brats— Millennials are the generation of highly adaptive, bright, and quick to take on a challenge. If the different generations can learn how to collaborate in a way that capitalises on their strengths and compensates for their weaknesses, it will inspire a knowledge sharing inevitably encourages the crosspollination of ideas which can spark major innovation. Best practices and proven strategies from Google, Netflix, LinkedIn, and other top employers provide real-world models for effective management, and new research on first-wave versus second-wave Millennials helps you parse the difference between your new hires and more experienced workers. You'll learn why flex time, social media, dress code, and organizational structure are shifting, and answer the allimportant How do we engage Millennials? Millennials are the product of a different time, with different values, different motivations, and different wants. This book shows you how to bring out their best and discover just how much they're really capable of.
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Linda Darling-Hammond
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Jossey-bass
Teaching as the Learning Profession : Handbook of Policy and Practice
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This book is a must-read for educators who are looking to enhance their teaching skills and raise the quality of education in their schools. It provides in-depth research on the issues and challenges of the teaching profession and explores promising approaches to both policy and practice in teacher learning. With practical advice on recruitment, staff development, diversity, and leadership, "Teaching as the Learning Profession" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve as an educator and contribute to the betterment of the education system.
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Millicent M. Isherwood
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Chambers
Harrap
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Coping with Disability
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This book is a great read for individuals with disabilities who are seeking ways to overcome their physical limitations and embrace life to its fullest potential. Millicent Isherwood provides helpful insights on coping with disability, including practical advice and motivational stories on how to attain your aspirations despite physical challenges.
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Dan Rather
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William
Morrow
Abandon Ship! : The Death of the U.S.S. "Indianapolis"
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This book is a collection of inspiring stories of ordinary Americans who persevered with determination and hard work to achieve their American Dream. It shows that the American Dream is still alive and well, and accessible to anyone who is willing to work for it. The book emphasizes the inclusive nature of the American Dream, highlighting the wide range of aspirations and ambitions that it encompasses. It is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration to follow their dreams and realizing their fullest potential.
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Thomas G. Gunning
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Allyn
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Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students
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This book is a practical guide for teachers to teach reading and writing to all students, and includes sample lessons for major literacy skills. It also provides teaching tips and materials that are practical and effective. The author's direct experiences in schools and insights have led to better ways to teach phonics, screening, monitoring, and fostering higher-level literacy skills. It includes suggestions for preparing students for high-stakes tests and intriguing teaching techniques. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for literacy instruction for students in grades pre-k through grade 8.
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Nigel Shadbolt
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Scribe
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Digital Ape
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You seem curious about the ever-growing presence of AI in our daily lives. "Digital Ape" by Nigel Shadbolt is a grounded guide that navigates through this complex topic with clarity. It balances dispelling fears and acknowledging challenges, putting control back into human hands. Ideal for those seeking an insightful perspective on how to coexist with, and benefit from, smart technology.
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Naomi Wolf
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Vintage
Books
The Beauty Myth : How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women
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In the struggle for women's equality, there is one subject still shrouded in silence - women's compulsive pursuit of beauty. The myth of female beauty challenges every woman, every day of her life. The author exposes the tyranny of the beauty myth through the ages and its oppressive function today, in the home and at work, in literature and the media, in relationships between men and women, between women and women. With examples, she confronts the beauty industry and its advertising and uncovers the reasons why women are consumed by this destructive obsession.
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Integrity by Stephen Carter is an insightful book that explores the importance of integrity in American politics and everyday life. Carter weaves together philosophy, theology, history, and law to present a compelling vision of integrity that has implications for marriage, politics, and even professional football. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of integrity in society and the difficulties involved in trying to legislate it. The personal experiences and real-life examples make the book engaging and applicable in everyday life.
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Elizabeth P. Quintero, Mary Kay Rummel |
Peter
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Academic
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Becoming a Teacher in the New Society : Bringing Communities and Classrooms Together
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"Becoming a Teacher in the New Society" provides a refreshing perspective on teaching and learning by advocating for community involvement in education. With its emphasis on global perspectives, this book is perfect for educators who seek to expand their understanding of the role of teachers in society. Featuring essays, poetry, and fiction, this book is an interactive and engaging way to enhance one's knowledge and understanding of education.
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Lim Wee Kiat, Hyowon Lee, Poon King Wang |
World
Scientific
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Living Digital 2040: Future Of Work, Education And Healthcare
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay ahead in the digital era. Living Digital 2040 offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of work, education, and healthcare, exploring how technology will revolutionize our lives. King Wang Poon presents a comprehensive vision of smart cities and digital economies, providing valuable insights and practical advice. Get ready to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow with this illuminating read!
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Tim Harford
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Abacus
Dear Undercover Economist : The very best letters from the Dear Economist column
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This book would be a good read for those who enjoy an unconventional approach to problem-solving. Tim Harford uses the tools of economics to provide rational explanations and practical advice for various everyday situations. From family conflicts to stock market decisions, Harford's wit and insights will help you understand the underlying principles behind these dilemmas and make more informed choices in your own life. Get ready for a unique and thought-provoking read that will challenge your perspectives and leave you with a fresh outlook on the world.
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Gerry Spence
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St.
Martin's
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Give Me Liberty - Freeing Ourselves In The Twenty-First Century
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'Give Me Liberty' could be a good read for individuals who are interested in understanding the current state of American society and government. The book offers a radical insight into how we can claim our freedom back as citizens and create a more ethical and just society. The most distinctive feature of the book is the author's unwavering commitment to advocating for the power of the people and holding the government accountable. Readers can expect to gain a new perspective on the political process and the impact grassroots movements can have on shaping the future of the nation.
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Mark Victor Hansen, Stephanie H. Meyer, John Meyer |
Hci
Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul : Real-life Stories by Real Teens
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Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul is a great read for teenagers facing emotional challenges. The book is filled with honest and authentic real-life stories of other teenagers, struggling with numerous issues such as loss, divorce, anxiety, and more. Through these stories, the book uncovers that life is never perfect, but there is always hope. The book is a perfect companion for teenagers who are dealing with the daily rigours of life and would like to read inspirational stories from other teenagers who have succeeded in overcoming similar obstacles.
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Morgan Spurlock
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Penguin
Don't Eat This Book
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If you've ever wondered about the fast food that seems so convenient and tasty, this is your wake-up call in book form. Morgan Spurlock doesn't just tell you—it's as though he grabs a seat next to you and spills his harrowing and witty adventure inside the fast-food world. You'll never look at a value meal the same way again.
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Esther Menon
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Cambridge
University
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In The Mix - A Collection Of Writing From Around The World
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"In The Mix" is a captivating and diverse anthology that offers a range of texts from different parts of the world. It is perfect for readers who are interested in exploring unique perspectives, experiences, and cultures. The book's most distinctive feature is the way it highlights the commonalities and differences within humanity. Through its moving and varied stories, "In The Mix" reflects who we are as a global community. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the world.
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Bénito Duchâteau-Arminjon
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Didier
Millet
Healing Cambodia One Child at a Time : The Story of Krousar Thmey, a New Family
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This book is recommended for those who are interested in reading inspiring stories of human resilience and the power of individual action in helping a community overcome adversity. In this book, the author, Benoit Duchateau-Arminjon, takes the readers on a journey of his experiences setting up a welfare center for abandoned children in Cambodia, and how he created the foundation Krousar Thmey, or new family, to support these children. The book offers a unique insight into the humanitarian world and the challenges faced by communities dealing with the aftermath of wars and conflict. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiring stories of people making a positive impact in the world.
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Gary Smalley, John Trent |
Living
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The Two Sides Of Love
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"The Two Sides of Love" could be a good read for individuals looking to build and maintain healthy relationships. The book offers practical advice on how to balance the different aspects of love, such as intimacy and forgiveness, to create dynamics that last. Readers will appreciate how the authors use their expert knowledge and life experiences to provide guidance that feels realistic and achievable.
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Patty Cogen
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Harvard
Common
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Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child : From Your First Hours Together Through the Teen Years
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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for parents who have internationally adopted a child, as it covers the journey from the first hours of arrival to the teenage years. It provides valuable insights and strategies for common parenting hurdles unique to international adoption, such as attachment difficulties and cultural identity. The author combines personal experiences with expert advice to create a comprehensive guide that helps parents give their children the support they need to thrive.
Understanding Social Dynamics
At Thryft, our Sociology section serves as a gateway to understanding complex social structures and behaviours. We offer a wide range of titles covering key sociological theories, modern societal challenges, by influential thinkers. Sociology engages with real world issues, functioning as a lens to view personal and collective social identities. Whether you’re pursuing personal growth or specific academic interests, our collection has something for everyone. Connect with these enlightening works today.
Absolutely! Find at Thryft a variety of titles that tackle current social challenges. Explore works related to environmental sociology, or the impact of digital media on society, among other relevant, contemporary social issues.
Yes, our collection includes works by local thinkers, delving into Singapore’s unique social landscape. These provide valuable perspectives on ethnicity, social policies, and urbanisation.
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