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  Sociology of Health and...

  Fred Grandsen

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  This collection of studies offers a nuanced understanding of how our social environments shape our physical and mental well-being. 
  The Sociology of Health and Illness investigates how health and illness are not only biological but deeply social phenomena. This book explores how society influences our understanding of health, illness, and the healthcare system. It covers topics like health disparities, the medicalization of society, and the social determinants of health, shedding light on the ways in which culture, politics, and economics intersect with our physical and mental health. 
  The Sociology of Happiness explores the social constructs of happiness, well-being, and quality of life. It investigates the sociocultural, economic, and political factors that contribute to an individual's sense of happiness and satisfaction. By examining topics such as income inequality, work-life balance, family dynamics, and social networks, this book provides a comprehensive look at how happiness is often shaped by external social forces and what individuals and communities can do to improve collective well-being. 
  The Sociology of Fear examines the societal impact of fear and anxiety, analyzing how fear is constructed and manipulated within society. This book discusses the role of fear in social control, the media's portrayal of fear, and how fear shapes political, economic, and social decisions. It also explores the impact of fear on mental health and behavior, as well as how different cultures experience and respond to fear. 
  Together, these three books provide an in-depth examination of how health, happiness, and fear are influenced by social structures and dynamics. Through the lens of sociology, they offer valuable insights into the role of society in shaping our perceptions of wellness and emotional states.

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  Global Cities - Comparative...

  Lyric Vale

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  Global urbanization is one of the defining phenomena of the 21st century, reshaping the landscape of human society in profound and often unpredictable ways. Urban areas have become epicenters of economic, cultural, and technological growth, drawing millions of people in search of better opportunities. As more than half of the world’s population now resides in cities, the rapid expansion of urban areas raises both exciting prospects and complex challenges. This shift is not just about the physical growth of cities, but also the transformation of how societies function, how people live, and how global systems interact with local realities. 
  At its core, global urbanization is driven by a multitude of factors. The movement of people from rural to urban areas, spurred by the promise of economic opportunity and improved living standards, has accelerated with globalization. As the world becomes more interconnected, cities are increasingly positioned as nodes in a vast, global network. These cities are not isolated entities but are linked by flows of capital, information, and labor, contributing to the spread of economic, cultural, and technological trends. This interconnectedness means that changes in one city can have ripple effects worldwide, making the study of urbanization crucial for understanding the broader dynamics of global society. 
  However, urbanization is not a uniform process. While some cities grow through industrialization and technological advancements, others are expanding due to rapid population growth driven by migration and high birth rates. The result is a global urban landscape marked by diversity in size, scale, economic power, and social complexity. While cities like New York, London, and Tokyo have long been at the forefront of global urbanization, emerging cities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are now gaining prominence.

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  The Sand Garden by the Sea -...

  Debra J Cohen

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  Title: The Sand Garden by the Sea 
  Author: Debra Cohen 
  Publisher: Mars&Bella Publishing 
  Narrator: Debra J. Cohen 
  Publication Year: 2025 
  Language: English (US) 
  Keywords/Subjects: Israel, Judaism, Torah, Shabbat, Middle East, peace, Jewish culture, glossary, lesson plans 
  Description:readers to walk through Israel’s past and present with new eyes. Author Debra Cohen weaves together personal reflection, Jewish tradition, and the struggles and hopes of the modern Middle East, creating a narrative that is both heartfelt and deeply informative. 
  This book is more than a history — it is also a guide to culture, worship, and resilience. Through its glossary of Jewish terms, biblical references, and accounts of contemporary events, readers gain a deeper understanding of Israel, Judaism, and the timeless desire for peace. 
  Whether read for spiritual growth, cultural insight, or classroom learning, The Sand Garden by the Sea offers a meaningful journey through memory, music, faith, and community. 
  ✨ Bonus for Teachers and Educators: Each copy of the book includes a QR code linking to a Teacher’s Manual, featuring lesson plans, student worksheets, and an answer key — making this a valuable resource for classrooms, study groups, and faith communities.

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  Teacher Man: Diaries of Life...

  George Pointon

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  I asked my Year 1 class, ‘What’s the best thing that’s ever happened to you?’ 
  George Pointon asks his class a lot of questions. What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you reckon your parents do while you’re at school? Can you put that down, please? JJ, the stapler – can you put it down? 
  He’s also got a few for himself: what is he doing here? Who was he kidding, thinking he could teach? 
  But the course of true professional fulfilment never did run smooth, and there’s no backing out now. 
  In this book, George takes us along on his first year inside the messy, magical world of primary school teaching. In the company of five-year-olds – who are somehow wisdom, innocence and chaos incarnate – there is always lots to be learned. 
  In Teacher Man, George Pointon masterfully combines elements of autobiography and non-fiction to provide a candid look at education and parenting. His essays delve into the complexities of behavioural management and relationships within the school environment, offering a unique perspective on the role of educators. 
  For fans of Lucy Mangan (Bookworm), Sam Leith (The Haunted Wood), and Annie Ernaux (A Woman's Story – WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Amazing Grandpa Tata

  Dhan Reddy

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  Many children are lucky enough to go fishing. The luckiest ones get to go fishing with their grandpas! Dinesh is one of the luckiest ones. In author Dhan Reddy’s How Grandpa Tata Caught a Ginormous Fish without a Hook, Grandpa is never happy with the size of fish he is given to eat. No matter how large, it’s just not big enough. So one night, he and his grandson, Dinesh, go in search of a really big fish. Unlike most of us, they don’t take a fishing pole and bait. No, Grandpa takes a piglet! So how does one catch a really big fish with a piglet? How Grandpa Tata Caught a Ginormous Fish without a Hook, based on a story the author’s grandfather often told when she was a child, is a funny tale of going out and getting what you want—if you’re willing to go beyond what others do.

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  Movies under the Influence

  Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece

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  Movies under the Influence charts the entangled histories of moviegoing and mind-altering substances from early cinema through the psychedelic 1970s. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece examines how the parallel trajectories of these two aspects of American culture resulted in them being treated and regulated in similar ways. Rather than looking at drug use within film, she regards cinema and intoxicants as kindred experiences of immersion that have been subject to corresponding forces of ideology and power. 
   
   
   
  Szczepaniak-Gillece demonstrates how American movie theaters sought to cultivate a dual identity, presenting themselves as both a place of wholesome entertainment and a zone of illicit behavior. Movies under the Influence highlights the legislative, legal, and corporate powers that held sway over theaters, locating the convergence of moviegoing and drug use as a site of mediation and social control. 
   
   
   
  As much as substances and cinema are points where power intervenes, they are also settings of potential transcendence, and Movies under the Influence maintains this paradox as a necessary component of American film history. This book examines the relationship intoxicants suggest between mass media, spectatorship, and governmental regulation and provides a new angle from which to understand cinema's lasting role in evolving American culture.

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