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  Gidget - Origins of a Teen Girl...

  Pamela Robertson Wojcik

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  Gidget: Origins of a Teen Girl Transmedia Franchise examines the multiplicity of books, films, TV shows, and merchandise that make up the transmedia Gidget universe from the late 1950s to the 1980s. 
   
   
   
  The book examines the Gidget phenomenon as an early and unique teen girl franchise that expands understanding of both teen girlhood and transmedia storytelling. It locates the film as existing at the historical intersection of numerous discourses and events, including the emergence of surf culture and surf films; the rise of California as signifier of modernity and as the epicenter of white American middle-class teen culture; the annexation of Hawaii; the invention of Barbie; and Hollywood's reluctant acceptance of teen culture and teen audiences. Each chapter places the Gidget text in context, looking at production and reception circumstances and intertexts such as the novels of Françoise Sagan, the Tammy series, La Dolce Vita, and the Patty Duke Show, to better understand Gidget's meaning at different points in time. 
   
   
   
  This book explores many aspects of Gidget, providing an invaluable insight into this iconic franchise for students and researchers in film studies, feminist media studies, and youth culture.

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  Urban Legends - Exploring the...

  John Harpoon

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  This book contains the following titles: 
  - A City Within One Building: The origins of this vision can be traced to the pressures of urbanization and the relentless march of technological innovation. As cities expanded horizontally, they encountered spatial limitations, environmental challenges, and infrastructural strain. The solution lay not outward, but upward. Vertical urbanism emerged as a response to these challenges, combining architectural ingenuity with a commitment to sustainability. The result is a new typology of buildings that integrate residential, commercial, recreational, and even cultural spaces into a cohesive, self-contained ecosystem. 
  - Culinary Jailbreak: In the depths of confinement, where the walls are more than just bricks and mortar but a constant reminder of lost opportunities, an unexpected force emerged: food. This story is not just about escape in the traditional sense, but about breaking free from the psychological and emotional prisons that can often be more suffocating than physical ones. It is a testament to the unyielding human spirit, its capacity for creativity and resilience even in the most stifling of conditions. 
  Incarceration is a test of endurance. Every day is marked by repetition, isolation, and the stripping away of autonomy. It’s easy to feel like hope is a distant dream, slipping further away with each passing hour. But in the midst of despair, something remarkable happened—a plan was forged in the most unlikely of places: the prison kitchen. It was here, in a space designed to merely nourish the body, that a group of individuals came to realize the power of food as a vehicle for something greater: freedom.

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  Classic Rock & Rock Radio...

  The Monkees

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  The Monkees were an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1970, with an original line-up of American actor/musicians Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork and English actor/singer Davy Jones. The group was conceived in 1965 by television producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider specifically for the sitcom tv show of the same name, which aired from 1966 to 1968. The Monkees have sold more than 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the biggest-selling groups of all time including hits, "Last Train to Clarksville", "I'm a Believer", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", and "Daydream Believer", and four chart-topping albums. This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for the band.

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  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -...

  Freda McManus

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  Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological therapy. It is not a unitary approach, but instead has evolved through a range of approaches that share a common underpinning model of cognition and behaviour being important in understanding and alleviating psychological distress. While the earliest approaches focused on modifying observable behaviour, later versions emphasized cognitive processes. The third wave approaches in CBT have moved the focus away from the content of an individual's thoughts to their relationship with their thoughts, and the processes underlying thinking. 
   
   
   
  This Very Short Introduction gives an overview of what CBT is, where it came from, what it does, and when it can be used. It explores how one of the driving forces behind CBT's success and continued adaptation has been its basis in empiricism, and analyses how it must continue to evolve to meet future challenges. Freda McManus also discusses how the scale of mental health problems and relative costs of traditional therapy formats have prompted investigations into alternative formats of CBT that have the potential to reach broader audiences, globally. She also considers the challenges of scale in training the workforce required to roll out such interventions, as well as those of determining the best ways of monitoring their competence and effectiveness.

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  Digital Insights - Exploring...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  In an increasingly connected world, the digital landscape is constantly evolving, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. This eye-opening book pulls back the curtain on four key areas where technology has the most profound influence: digital currency, privacy, online security, and its overall impact on society. 
  Discover the shocking truth behind digital currency—its risks, rewards, and the truth about its growing role in our financial systems. Learn about the hidden dangers and implications of digital privacy, both for individuals and businesses, and how our personal information is being tracked and used in ways we may not fully understand. 
  This book contains these titles: 
  - The Shocking Truth About Digital Currency  
  - The Shocking Truth About Digital Privacy  
  - The Shocking Truth About Online Privacy  
  - The Shocking Truth About Technology's Impact on Society  
  Dive into the complexities of online privacy, exploring how much of our data is exposed, the risks of surveillance, and the ways we can protect ourselves in an increasingly invasive digital world. Finally, uncover how technology’s rapid development is changing the fabric of society, from communication to labor markets, and how it’s impacting our daily lives in ways you may not have considered. 
  With expert analysis, real-world examples, and thought-provoking insights, **Digital Insights** provides a deeper understanding of the digital world, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate it safely, securely, and responsibly.

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  The Sacred Canopy - Elements of...

  Peter L. Berger

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  "The most important contribution to the sociology of religion since Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" (Commonweal). 
   
   
   
  Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building upon the author's previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger's case that human societies build a "sacred canopy" to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their worldview.

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