Author: Dan Keding
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313096066
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Traditional folktales from around the world celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders, presenting them as crones, wise men, sages, magic helpers, and fools. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies. It is also a fine resource for storytellers performing in senior centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Think folk and fairy tales are all about mischievous animals, beautiful princesses, and handsome princes? Think again. One of the most prominent themes in folklore is that of the strength and role of the elders, a theme that deserves revisiting today. This collection gathers traditional folktales from around the world to celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies.
Elder Tales
Author: Dan Keding
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313096066
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Traditional folktales from around the world celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders, presenting them as crones, wise men, sages, magic helpers, and fools. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies. It is also a fine resource for storytellers performing in senior centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Think folk and fairy tales are all about mischievous animals, beautiful princesses, and handsome princes? Think again. One of the most prominent themes in folklore is that of the strength and role of the elders, a theme that deserves revisiting today. This collection gathers traditional folktales from around the world to celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313096066
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Traditional folktales from around the world celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders, presenting them as crones, wise men, sages, magic helpers, and fools. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies. It is also a fine resource for storytellers performing in senior centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Think folk and fairy tales are all about mischievous animals, beautiful princesses, and handsome princes? Think again. One of the most prominent themes in folklore is that of the strength and role of the elders, a theme that deserves revisiting today. This collection gathers traditional folktales from around the world to celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies.
The Elder Tales
Author: M. B. Barry
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1035803984
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Maddie Scribble is a young girl with a problem: her best friend has disappeared without a trace, and no one else has even noticed. The worst part is that the only person that can help her is the one person that wants absolutely nothing to do with her, her older sister Lyla. Meanwhile, fairy tale creatures and other mythological beings that really shouldn’t exist have started showing up everywhere and attacking people. Now it seems that the only hope the city has is a fairy that has lost her magic, a goblin with no concept of personal hygiene and two young sisters that can’t stand to be in the same room together.
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1035803984
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Maddie Scribble is a young girl with a problem: her best friend has disappeared without a trace, and no one else has even noticed. The worst part is that the only person that can help her is the one person that wants absolutely nothing to do with her, her older sister Lyla. Meanwhile, fairy tale creatures and other mythological beings that really shouldn’t exist have started showing up everywhere and attacking people. Now it seems that the only hope the city has is a fairy that has lost her magic, a goblin with no concept of personal hygiene and two young sisters that can’t stand to be in the same room together.
Tales of the Elder Statesman
Author: Edward Faith
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663207097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
In and around Rough Edge (The western side of the village of St. Stephens, Alabama) several crusty old gentlemen lived. In his young days Edward was often enthralled by the tales these old men told. Over the years many tales accumulated in his repertory. Edward often regaled gatherings of the good people of St. Stephens with those stories. He was told by many, “you should write a book containing these stories.” In considering writing a book of anecdotes Edward chose, “Tales of the Elder Statesman,” as the title. One of the old men who spun many of the stories considered himself to be an authority on Washington County politics. In reality just the opposite was true. If you wanted to vote for a winning candidate, vote against the person Rufus was backing. In jest Edward began calling him the Elder Statesman. In the book the stories of several crabby old men are recorded and the term, “The Elder Statesman” is used to refer to each of these old men. Thus, The Elder Statesman,” applies to a number of different men. It became a compilation of all those different personalities. Most of the stories are humorous, some are heartwarming morality revelations, while a few are pure fiction. The real beauty of, “Tales of the Elder Statesman”, lies in the fact that the reader does not have to keep up with a complicated plot. He can read a few tales, put the book down for a week then read some more tales without missing a beat. This book is dedicated to preserving the memory of those wonderful old men
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663207097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
In and around Rough Edge (The western side of the village of St. Stephens, Alabama) several crusty old gentlemen lived. In his young days Edward was often enthralled by the tales these old men told. Over the years many tales accumulated in his repertory. Edward often regaled gatherings of the good people of St. Stephens with those stories. He was told by many, “you should write a book containing these stories.” In considering writing a book of anecdotes Edward chose, “Tales of the Elder Statesman,” as the title. One of the old men who spun many of the stories considered himself to be an authority on Washington County politics. In reality just the opposite was true. If you wanted to vote for a winning candidate, vote against the person Rufus was backing. In jest Edward began calling him the Elder Statesman. In the book the stories of several crabby old men are recorded and the term, “The Elder Statesman” is used to refer to each of these old men. Thus, The Elder Statesman,” applies to a number of different men. It became a compilation of all those different personalities. Most of the stories are humorous, some are heartwarming morality revelations, while a few are pure fiction. The real beauty of, “Tales of the Elder Statesman”, lies in the fact that the reader does not have to keep up with a complicated plot. He can read a few tales, put the book down for a week then read some more tales without missing a beat. This book is dedicated to preserving the memory of those wonderful old men
Earth Elder Stories
Author: Alexander Wolfe
Publisher: Fifth House Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
These stories presented in English by a Saulteaux Indian story teller describe the events involving the family of Pinayzitt and one of his sons, Earth Elder along the Canada-United States border on the Prairies in the 1800s.
Publisher: Fifth House Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
These stories presented in English by a Saulteaux Indian story teller describe the events involving the family of Pinayzitt and one of his sons, Earth Elder along the Canada-United States border on the Prairies in the 1800s.
In the Ever After
Author: Allan Chinen
Publisher: Chiron Publications
ISBN: 1888602570
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
'A wonderful book that can engage the wise person and the child within every adult who reads it. Wisdom and truth are present in each carefully and delightfully chosen fairy tale, recognizable in some inarticulated intuitive way.'?Jean Shinoda Bolen, author of Goddesses in Everywoman Do adults ever live happily ever after? Interpreted in light of contemporary research on mid-life and aging, these rare fairy tales reveal a deep folk wisdom about the psychological tasks encountered in the second half of life. Collected from around the world, these stories offer an engaging exploration into the problems of adulthood and aging. Allan B. Chinen, M.D., is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco and the author of numerous papers on adult development and aging. He received his medical degree at Stanford University, and his psychiatric training at the University of California, San Francisco, where is presently on the clinical faculty.
Publisher: Chiron Publications
ISBN: 1888602570
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
'A wonderful book that can engage the wise person and the child within every adult who reads it. Wisdom and truth are present in each carefully and delightfully chosen fairy tale, recognizable in some inarticulated intuitive way.'?Jean Shinoda Bolen, author of Goddesses in Everywoman Do adults ever live happily ever after? Interpreted in light of contemporary research on mid-life and aging, these rare fairy tales reveal a deep folk wisdom about the psychological tasks encountered in the second half of life. Collected from around the world, these stories offer an engaging exploration into the problems of adulthood and aging. Allan B. Chinen, M.D., is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco and the author of numerous papers on adult development and aging. He received his medical degree at Stanford University, and his psychiatric training at the University of California, San Francisco, where is presently on the clinical faculty.
Caring Connections
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Aging and the Religious Dimension
Author: Susan A. Eisenhandler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313037728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Aging and religion has been badly neglected in the field of Gerontology. This book, containing 13 chapters of original theory and research, is devoted to understanding the place that religion and spirituality hold in the lives of elderly persons. The authors, each experts in their own field, approach this issue from their backgrounds in the social sciences and the humanities. Overall this is a ground-breaking collection: It is one of the first attempts to seek to understand the role that religion plays in the lives of elderly persons. Based on their various multi-disciplinary perspectives, the authors make use of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methodologies as well as personal narrative and literature to grapple with this issue. Finally, the book is unique in that it addresses scholars and students, including the educated layman, rather than the professional alone.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313037728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Aging and religion has been badly neglected in the field of Gerontology. This book, containing 13 chapters of original theory and research, is devoted to understanding the place that religion and spirituality hold in the lives of elderly persons. The authors, each experts in their own field, approach this issue from their backgrounds in the social sciences and the humanities. Overall this is a ground-breaking collection: It is one of the first attempts to seek to understand the role that religion plays in the lives of elderly persons. Based on their various multi-disciplinary perspectives, the authors make use of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methodologies as well as personal narrative and literature to grapple with this issue. Finally, the book is unique in that it addresses scholars and students, including the educated layman, rather than the professional alone.
Textbook Of Transpersonal Psychiatry And Psychology
Author: Bruce W Scotton
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786748656
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This important new book brings together the work of top scholars and clinicians at leading universities and medical centers on the benefits and risks of transpersonal therapy. After comparing a variety of multicultural approaches -- Zen Buddhism, existential phenomenology, and Christian mysticism, among many others -- the book offers a wealth of information on specific disorders and the application of transpersonal psychology techniques such as visualization, breathwork, and "past lives" regression. With solid scholarship, wide scope, and accessible style, Textbook of Transpersonal Psychiatry and Psychology will become the standard work for students, researchers, clinicians, and lay readers interested in extending psychiatry and psychology into sciences that describe the functioning of the human mind, thereby building bridges between those disciplines and spirituality.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786748656
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This important new book brings together the work of top scholars and clinicians at leading universities and medical centers on the benefits and risks of transpersonal therapy. After comparing a variety of multicultural approaches -- Zen Buddhism, existential phenomenology, and Christian mysticism, among many others -- the book offers a wealth of information on specific disorders and the application of transpersonal psychology techniques such as visualization, breathwork, and "past lives" regression. With solid scholarship, wide scope, and accessible style, Textbook of Transpersonal Psychiatry and Psychology will become the standard work for students, researchers, clinicians, and lay readers interested in extending psychiatry and psychology into sciences that describe the functioning of the human mind, thereby building bridges between those disciplines and spirituality.
Log Horizon, Vol. 8 (light novel)
Author: Mamare Touno
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 197530991X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
To obtain their very own Magic Bags, Touya, Minori, Serara, Isuzu, and Rundelhaus set off on their very first journey as a five-member party! Their quest to find the materials soon becomes a cross-country musical tour, as Isuzu further explores what music means both to her and to the People of the Earth. But no ordinary gig awaits them, because the kids are on their first real adventure without aid. Will they really be safe in this world that's more dangerous than it seems?
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 197530991X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
To obtain their very own Magic Bags, Touya, Minori, Serara, Isuzu, and Rundelhaus set off on their very first journey as a five-member party! Their quest to find the materials soon becomes a cross-country musical tour, as Isuzu further explores what music means both to her and to the People of the Earth. But no ordinary gig awaits them, because the kids are on their first real adventure without aid. Will they really be safe in this world that's more dangerous than it seems?
Log Horizon, Vol. 3 (light novel)
Author: Mamare Touno
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975309863
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
A message has reached the Round Table, and in response, Shiroe and his comrades leave Akiba on a quest to establish exchange with the Continental Alliance. Meanwhile, the summer training camp where rookie players from every guild will hone their skills begins. Minori and Touya (along with others at their level) face failure after failure as they challenge the dungeons. Without Shiroe to rely on, their abilities will now be tested!
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975309863
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
A message has reached the Round Table, and in response, Shiroe and his comrades leave Akiba on a quest to establish exchange with the Continental Alliance. Meanwhile, the summer training camp where rookie players from every guild will hone their skills begins. Minori and Touya (along with others at their level) face failure after failure as they challenge the dungeons. Without Shiroe to rely on, their abilities will now be tested!