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Mediating Cultures

Parenting in Intercultural Contexts

by Carlos Aleman, Melissa Aleman, Nicole Blau, Chin-Chung Chao, Ali E. Erol, May H. Gao, Joris Gjata, Souhad Kahil, Kimberly Moffitt, Natalia Rybas, Suchitra Shenoy-Packer, Dexin Tian, Candice Thomas-Maddox, Deanna Womack, Tara Shenoy Kulkarni, Jennifer Willis-Rivera ...

This book explores the communication challenges faced by parents as they raise children who are bi-cultural, multi-cultural, or are adopted from a heritage other than the parents. Each contributor views the family as a site of intercultural dialogue and mediation, and uses compelling studies throughout to examine the parents who creatively balance cultural influences within their families. Using ... Read more

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This book explores the communication challenges faced by parents as they raise children who are bi-cultural, multi-cultural, or are adopted from a heritage other than the parents. Each contributor views the family as a site of intercultural dialogue and mediation, and uses compelling studies throughout to examine the parents who creatively balance cultural influences within their families. Using
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Pelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman

A Professional Guide

by Cheri Dostal Ryba ...

Focusing on women's pelvic health through yoga therapy, this evidence-based resource covers the intersections of biomechanics, self-study through yoga philosophy, emotional resilience, pain science and dynamic strategies for pelvic embodiment.Integrating pedagogical frameworks that differentiate yoga therapy from pelvic floor physical therapy, the book demonstrates how they can work together by ... Read more

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Focusing on women's pelvic health through yoga therapy, this evidence-based resource covers the intersections of biomechanics, self-study through yoga philosophy, emotional resilience, pain science and dynamic strategies for pelvic embodiment.Integrating pedagogical frameworks that differentiate yoga therapy from pelvic floor physical therapy, the book demonstrates how they can work together by
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Trash fish

Navigating the shoals of gender, species, and meaning in an oppressive world

by Ren Ryba ...

In this poignant collection, Dr Ren Ryba—a transgender woman and social justice advocate—grapples with the complexities of identity, fear, and hope in a world often hostile to those who are different.With a melancholic yet constructive voice, these essays explore the complexities of discrimination against trans people, sexuality and neurodivergence, and the paradoxes of spirituality and faith for ... Read more

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In this poignant collection, Dr Ren Ryba—a transgender woman and social justice advocate—grapples with the complexities of identity, fear, and hope in a world often hostile to those who are different.With a melancholic yet constructive voice, these essays explore the complexities of discrimination against trans people, sexuality and neurodivergence, and the paradoxes of spirituality and faith for
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How to Stop Scrolling

A clear path from phone dependency to digital empowerment

by Ruby Ryba ...

Narrated by Ruby Ryba ...

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2 hours 37 min

You're on track to spend 13 years of your life staring at a phone.And that's only the current national average; for you it might be even longer.Unless you make a change.By following Ruby Ryba’s proven approach, you’ll learn to:Reduce your screen time without relying on willpowerIdentify the patterns keeping you stuck in the scrollMake simple, high-impact changes to your phone and environment</li.. ... Read more

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You're on track to spend 13 years of your life staring at a phone.And that's only the current national average; for you it might be even longer.Unless you make a change.By following Ruby Ryba’s proven approach, you’ll learn to:Reduce your screen time without relying on willpowerIdentify the patterns keeping you stuck in the scrollMake simple, high-impact changes to your phone and environment</li..
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For René Girard

Essays in Friendship and in Truth

by James Williams, Sandor Goodhart, Jørgen Jørgensen ...

Series series Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture
In his explorations of the relations between the sacred and violence, René Girard has hit upon the origin of culture—the way culture began, the way it continues to organize itself. The way communities of human beings structure themselves in a manner that is different from that of other species on the planet.Like Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Émile Durkheim, Martin Buber, or others who have ... Read more

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In his explorations of the relations between the sacred and violence, René Girard has hit upon the origin of culture—the way culture began, the way it continues to organize itself. The way communities of human beings structure themselves in a manner that is different from that of other species on the planet.Like Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Émile Durkheim, Martin Buber, or others who have
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Desiring Machines

Mimetic Theory and Artificial Intelligence in Technology, Philosophy, Film, and Fiction

Edited by Thomas Ryba, Professor Sandor Goodhart ...

Series series Violence, Desire, and the Sacred
As artificial intelligence assumes increasing prominence in our lives, a host of questions arise, particularly if one holds a view of humans as inherently social or mimetic, such as René Girard. Does the potential for self-awareness in artificial intelligence come with mimetic desire in the way Girard claims it does for human beings?Thomas Ryba and Sandor Goodhart bring together a team of renowned ... Read more

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As artificial intelligence assumes increasing prominence in our lives, a host of questions arise, particularly if one holds a view of humans as inherently social or mimetic, such as René Girard. Does the potential for self-awareness in artificial intelligence come with mimetic desire in the way Girard claims it does for human beings?Thomas Ryba and Sandor Goodhart bring together a team of renowned
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Shrimp and Prawn Welfare in the Wild-Caught Fishing Industry

Global Review and Recommendations for Research and Policy

by Ren Ryba, Shannon M Davis, Tse Yip Fai, Peter Singer ...

At 37 trillion individuals per year, wild-caught shrimp and prawns appear to be the single most numerous group of animals directly killed for human food consumption on the planet. Recent scientific developments suggest that at least some species of shrimp are sentient beings, and, should that be the case, there is a need for policies that could improve shrimp welfare.This book delves into the ... Read more

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At 37 trillion individuals per year, wild-caught shrimp and prawns appear to be the single most numerous group of animals directly killed for human food consumption on the planet. Recent scientific developments suggest that at least some species of shrimp are sentient beings, and, should that be the case, there is a need for policies that could improve shrimp welfare.This book delves into the
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Sustainable Supply Chains in the Digital Age

Navigating Complexity, Technology and Finance

Edited by Kateryna Lysenko-Ryba, Sabina Kauf ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Production and Operations Management
Modern supply chains operate in conditions of increasing complexity and uncertainty, resulting from both dynamic technological changes and increasing regulatory requirements. Companies must simultaneously optimise their processes for efficiency and costs, minimise risk, and adapt to new ESG standards that are changing the way supply chains operate. This requires modern management tools, strategic ... Read more

$61.99 USD

Modern supply chains operate in conditions of increasing complexity and uncertainty, resulting from both dynamic technological changes and increasing regulatory requirements. Companies must simultaneously optimise their processes for efficiency and costs, minimise risk, and adapt to new ESG standards that are changing the way supply chains operate. This requires modern management tools, strategic
... Read more
Athletes' Careers Across Cultures

Edited by Natalia B. Stambulova, Tatiana V. Ryba ...

Series series ISSP Key Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Athletes’ Careers Across Cultures is the first book of its kind to bring together a truly global spread of leading sports psychology career researchers and practitioners into one comprehensive resource. This extensive volume traces the evolution of athlete career research through a cultural lens and maps the complex topography of athletes’ careers across national boundaries exploring how social ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Athletes’ Careers Across Cultures is the first book of its kind to bring together a truly global spread of leading sports psychology career researchers and practitioners into one comprehensive resource. This extensive volume traces the evolution of athlete career research through a cultural lens and maps the complex topography of athletes’ careers across national boundaries exploring how social
... Read more
René Girard and Creative Reconciliation

by Cameron Thomson, Nadia Delicata, Jon Pahl, Sue-Anne Hess, Eugene Webb, Frank Richardson, Kathryn Frost, Leonhard Praeg, Steve Moore, Rupa Menon, Duncan Morrow, Cynthia Stirbys, Angela Kiraly, Nikolaus Wandinger, Miguel de Las Casas Rolland, Pete Smith, Sandor Goodhart, Dr. Joel Hodge ...

The contribution of this book to the field of reconciliation is both theoretical and practical, recognizing that good theory guides effective practice and practice is the ground for compelling theory. Using a Girardian hermeneutic as a starting point, a new conceptual Gestalt emerges in these essays, one not fully integrated in a formal way but showing a clear understanding of some of the ... Read more

$141.79 USD

The contribution of this book to the field of reconciliation is both theoretical and practical, recognizing that good theory guides effective practice and practice is the ground for compelling theory. Using a Girardian hermeneutic as a starting point, a new conceptual Gestalt emerges in these essays, one not fully integrated in a formal way but showing a clear understanding of some of the
... Read more
Culture and Inclusion in Sport and Physical Activity

Selected Writings from the ISSP Academy of Science

Edited by Robert J. Schinke, Alessandro Quartiroli, Tatiana V. Ryba ...

Series series ISSP Key Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Bringing together the most prestigious writings on culture and inclusion in sport and physical activity from the International Society of Sport Psychology’s flagship journal, the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, this volume provides an essential reference for the field.Beginning with a global position stand from the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) that ... Read more

$72.99 USD

Bringing together the most prestigious writings on culture and inclusion in sport and physical activity from the International Society of Sport Psychology’s flagship journal, the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, this volume provides an essential reference for the field.Beginning with a global position stand from the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) that
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Education, Democracy and Development

An International Perspective

Edited by Raymond Ryba ...

This book contains a selected number of papers which were fIrst presented at the VIllth World Congress of Comparative Education in Prague, July 8--14, 1992. The Executive Committee of the World Council of Comparative and Education Societies had gladly accepted the bid made by the (at that time still united) Czech and Slovak Comparative Education Society to organise this congress in their beautiful ... Read more

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This book contains a selected number of papers which were fIrst presented at the VIllth World Congress of Comparative Education in Prague, July 8--14, 1992. The Executive Committee of the World Council of Comparative and Education Societies had gladly accepted the bid made by the (at that time still united) Czech and Slovak Comparative Education Society to organise this congress in their beautiful
... Read more

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