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Dare to See: Discovering God in the Everyday
by Katie BrownDiscover God in everything you do as "How-To Expert" Katie Brown teaches you to slow down, pay attention, and find your footing during tough times.Brown is known as a "Lifestyle Diva." Through her TV shows, books, blogs and social platforms she offers her 1+ million fans both inspiration and guidance on how to create a rich, abundant life decorating their homes, creating fabulous meals and hosting memorable events. However, these are the small things that decorate our lives. Brown believes that the real beauty, the real color, can only be achieved by tuning into the ultimate expert-God. Brown shares how she has found God outside the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. DARE TO SEE includes 30 personal essays that illuminate how Brown has found God's presence in her own real-life experiences from early childhood to the present. From being a victim of a drive-by shooting, experiencing incredible career success or searching for family fulfillment, Brown's stories will resonate with anyone whose life has been touched by doubt, hurt, defeat, understanding, love, abundance and hope. In DARE TO SEE, Brown shows us how to discover God everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to pay attention, slow down, live with purpose, and fully, joyfully see all we've been given. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}
Dare to See: Discovering God in the Everyday
by Katie BrownDiscover God in everything you do as "How-To Expert" Katie Brown teaches you to slow down, pay attention, and find your footing during tough times.Brown is known as a "Lifestyle Diva." Through her TV shows, books, blogs and social platforms she offers her 1+ million fans both inspiration and guidance on how to create a rich, abundant life decorating their homes, creating fabulous meals and hosting memorable events. However, these are the small things that decorate our lives. Brown believes that the real beauty, the real color, can only be achieved by tuning into the ultimate expert-God. Brown shares how she has found God outside the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. DARE TO SEE includes 30 personal essays that illuminate how Brown has found God's presence in her own real-life experiences from early childhood to the present. From being a victim of a drive-by shooting, experiencing incredible career success or searching for family fulfillment, Brown's stories will resonate with anyone whose life has been touched by doubt, hurt, defeat, understanding, love, abundance and hope. In DARE TO SEE, Brown shows us how to discover God everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to pay attention, slow down, live with purpose, and fully, joyfully see all we've been given.
Dare to Take Charge: How to Live Your Life on Purpose
by Glenda HatchettFor nearly ten years, Judge Glenda Hatchett has delighted TV audiences with a brand of justice that turns the everyday into something eminently watchable.Her message can be distilled into the following two words: Dare Yourself. Whatever obstacles or fears one faces, Judge Hatchett's prescription implores readers to write their own story in this life. With care and conviction, Judge Hatchett uses real life stories from the courtroom and her personal life to counsel readers. Shows them how to find their true purpose and gifts, to be real about their reality and its potential outside of challenging circumstances, and to always be true to themselves.Interactive as well as inspirational, DARE TO TAKE CHARGE challenges the reader to ask self-reflective questions that lead to moments of self-discovery and a defined pathway to healing. Daring her audience to study the positive with the same interest and intensity that they study the negative, Judge Hatchett uncovers the potential for grace and success in lives that are now punctuated with despair and unfaithfulness.
The Daring Female's Guide to Ecstatic Living: 30 Dares for a More Gutsy and Fulfilling Life
by Natasha KoganAn inspirational guide for women that dares them to live life to the fullest Natasha Kogan dares any woman to use this book as a springboard to launch herself into a life that is more rewarding, exciting, interesting, and fun. On every page of her lively guide you will find a shot of energy and inspiration encouraging you to escape your hectic schedules, endless errands, and growing to-do lists, and find the time to do the things that make life more fulfilling. In 30 short chapters containing practical and refreshing dares, checklists, and inspirational sidebars, The Daring Female's Guide to Ecstatic Living will turn any woman into a daring female. Dare to take life's detours. Dare to look forward more than you look back. Dare to have a life wish list and to check off one wish every year. Dare to find what makes you ecstatic and do it for at least ten minutes a day. So go ahead, open this book to any page, and start living your life with gusto, guts, and satisfaction.
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
by Brené BrownResearcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision in Daring Greatly that encourages us to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly and courageously.'It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly' -Theodore RooseveltEvery time we are introduced to someone new, try to be creative, or start a difficult conversation, we take a risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - we strive to appear perfect. Challenging everything we think we know about vulnerability, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the widely accepted myth that it's a weakness. She argues that vulnerability is in fact a strength, and when we shut ourselves off from revealing our true selves we grow distanced from the things that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across the home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees.This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly.'Brilliantly insightful. I can't stop thinking about this book' -Gretchen RubinBrené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her groundbreaking work was featured on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday, NPR, and CNN. Her TED talk is one of the most watched TED talks of all time. Brené is also the author of The Gifts of Imperfection and I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't).
Dark Blue: The Despair Behind the Glory – My Journey Back from the Edge
by Shane CarthyShane Carthy writes frankly and eloquently about his journey over the last five years. He details, without overdramatising, the downward spiral which, days after producing a man-of-the-match display in Dublin’s 2014 Leinster under-21 final win over Meath, saw him wake up in St Patrick’s Mental Hospital. Carthy also explains what ultimately brought him back to where he is now, discovering a path where life is worth living. He hopes that through his words and actions he can show people that there is a way out of the suffering they may be experiencing and the path, although difficult, is worth travelling.
A Dark Muse: A History of the Occult
by Gary LachmanThe occult was a crucial influence on the Renaissance, and it obsessed the popular thinkers of the day. But with the Age of Reason, occultism was sidelined; only charlatans found any use for it. Occult ideas did not disappear, however, but rather went underground. It developed into a fruitful source of inspiration for many important artists. Works of brilliance, sometimes even of genius, were produced under its influence. In A Dark Muse, Lachman discusses the Enlightenment obsession with occult politics, the Romantic explosion, the futuristic occultism of the fin de siècle, and the deep occult roots of the modernist movement. Some of the writers and thinkers featured in this hidden history of western thought and sensibility are Emanuel Swedenborg, Charles Baudelaire, J. K. Huysmans, August Strindberg, William Blake, Goethe, Madame Blavatsky, H. G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe, and Malcolm Lowry.
A Dark Muse: A History of the Occult
by Gary LachmanThe occult was a crucial influence on the Renaissance, and it obsessed the popular thinkers of the day. But with the Age of Reason, occultism was sidelined; only charlatans found any use for it. Occult ideas did not disappear, however, but rather went underground. It developed into a fruitful source of inspiration for many important artists. Works of brilliance, sometimes even of genius, were produced under its influence. In A Dark Muse, Lachman discusses the Enlightenment obsession with occult politics, the Romantic explosion, the futuristic occultism of the fin de sièe, and the deep occult roots of the modernist movement. Some of the writers and thinkers featured in this hidden history of western thought and sensibility are Emanuel Swedenborg, Charles Baudelaire, J. K. Huysmans, August Strindberg, William Blake, Goethe, Madame Blavatsky, H. G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe, and Malcolm Lowry.
The Dark Night of the Shed: Men, the midlife crisis, spirituality - and sheds (Not A Series)
by Nick PageMen, the midlife crisis, spirituality - and shedsA new bike - running the marathon - splashing out on a sports car - having an affair - taking up triathlon - upping sticks and moving to the country - getting divorced - even going into the church...There's a point in a man's life where he looks around him and asks whether this is really where he wants to be - what he wanted to do with his life. And even if he's achieved all his childhood dreams, maybe that's not enough any more.Nick Page has been there, and he decided to build a shed. Not to answer the question, but so that he'd at least be able to get some peace to think about it properly. Join him on a journey of discovery, into what the midlife crisis really is, and whether there's a better way to go at it than frittering away time and money trying to pretend you're really younger than you are.
Dark Nights Of The Soul: A guide to finding your way through life's ordeals (Tom Thorne Novels #408)
by Thomas MooreA 'dark night of the soul' is not a psychological syndrome, but a quest for meaning during life's darkest hours: the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, ageing and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing dissatisfaction with life. Thomas Moore's extensive experience as a psychologist and theologian has taught him that the dark night is a challenge to restore ourselves and to become someone of substance, depth and soul. By using these trying times as an opportunity to reflect and delve into the soul's deepest needs, we can find a new understanding of life's meaning. Dark Nights of the Soul has its roots in a favourite chapter in Thomas Moore's million copy bestseller, Care of the Soul. In this beautifully-written and thought-provoking work he explores our contemporary anxieties and insecurities and shows how these metaphoric dark nights can become transforming rites of passage.
The Dark Side of Love: The Positive Role of Negative Feelings
by Jane GoldbergMany mothers have disturbing fantasies of killing their children. Husbands imagine, with guilt, cheating on their wives. Parents stand on the brink of hitting their teenage children, or may actually do so, while the teens fabricate elaborate strategies of revenge. Hurt, pain, uncontrollable rage, and other forms of abuse also make up the dark side of love. This landmark book has a bold thesis: The denied dark side of love that can show us love's true nature. By acknowledging our "negative" feelings, we can come into the full spectrum of emotion and hear the message of our darker feelings, without acting them out. Through this, we can increase our capacity for love.To explain her perspective, Jane Goldberg traces the development of love and hate from infancy. She debunks simplistic myths about mother love and portrays the mother/child bond in all its facets. She explores the hidden recesses of family love and romantic love and shows how the acceptance of constructive expressions of anger, jealousy, and competition can enhance intimacy. Drawing on case histories from her psychoanalytic practice, as well as mythic stories, Goldberg offers insights into the troubling but universal nature of the dark side of love.In a highly accessible style she explores how to develop a "psychological immune system" to protect against the potentially destructive elements in relationships and allow for a constructive expression of love's dark side. Her debate-provoking book should be read by psychoanalysts and psychotherapists, individuals who have suffered from the pains and hurts of love, and indeed, by those who are interested in human motivation and behavior.
The Dark Side of Love: The Positive Role of Negative Feelings
by Jane GoldbergMany mothers have disturbing fantasies of killing their children. Husbands imagine, with guilt, cheating on their wives. Parents stand on the brink of hitting their teenage children, or may actually do so, while the teens fabricate elaborate strategies of revenge. Hurt, pain, uncontrollable rage, and other forms of abuse also make up the dark side of love. This landmark book has a bold thesis: The denied dark side of love that can show us love's true nature. By acknowledging our "negative" feelings, we can come into the full spectrum of emotion and hear the message of our darker feelings, without acting them out. Through this, we can increase our capacity for love.To explain her perspective, Jane Goldberg traces the development of love and hate from infancy. She debunks simplistic myths about mother love and portrays the mother/child bond in all its facets. She explores the hidden recesses of family love and romantic love and shows how the acceptance of constructive expressions of anger, jealousy, and competition can enhance intimacy. Drawing on case histories from her psychoanalytic practice, as well as mythic stories, Goldberg offers insights into the troubling but universal nature of the dark side of love.In a highly accessible style she explores how to develop a "psychological immune system" to protect against the potentially destructive elements in relationships and allow for a constructive expression of love's dark side. Her debate-provoking book should be read by psychoanalysts and psychotherapists, individuals who have suffered from the pains and hurts of love, and indeed, by those who are interested in human motivation and behavior.
Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming your power, creativity, brilliance, and dreams
by Debbie FordIn this enlightening guide, Debbie Ford explains that the dark side of our personality should not be hidden. By denying our dark side, we reject these aspects of our true natures rather than giving ourselves the freedom to live authentically. Here she shows that it is possible to acknowledge and accept our so-called weaknesses, proving that these qualities may be important, hidden strengths. For example, perhaps some 'selfishness' can save us from exhaustion and resentment. Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, Debbie Ford shows us how to reconcile our darker impulses and find the gifts they offer. Your life will be transformed when you unconceal, own, and embrace your shadow.
The Darkened Room: Women, Power, and Spiritualism in Late Victorian England (New Cultural Studies)
by Alex OwenA highly original study that examines the central role played by women as mediums, healers, and believers during the golden age of spiritualism in the late Victorian era, The Darkened Room is more than a meditation on women mediums—it's an exploration of the era's gender relations. The hugely popular spiritualist movement, which maintained that women were uniquely qualified to commune with spirits of the dead, offered female mediums a new independence, authority, and potential to undermine conventional class and gender relations in the home and in society. Using previously unexamined sources and an innovative approach, Alex Owen invokes the Victorian world of darkened séance rooms, theatrical apparitions, and moving episodes of happiness lost and regained. She charts the struggles between spiritualists and the medical and legal establishments over the issue of female mediumship, and provides new insights into the gendered dynamics of Victorian society.
Darkness Falls
by David MarkRead the prequel to the Sunday Times bestseller Dark Winter, where DS Aector McAvoy's journey began... A city united in grief. A journalist ready to kill to keep his secrets. A copper capable of darker deeds than murderers. An unworldly detective fighting to save an innocent man.Welcome to Hull Newly appointed DS McAvoy is an outsider to his new force and must confront his darkest fears, while hunting a killer that nobody else believes in. In a landscape at once tender and brutal, McAvoy must tread the path between the darkness and the light, before facing an enemy who will brand him for life.Reviewers on David Mark: 'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' Daily Mail 'Brilliantly written – a cracking story' Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy Book Club 'Breathtaking' Peter May 'Truly exhilarating and inventive. Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' Peter James 'Exceptional... Mark is writing at the top of his game' Publishers Weekly starred review 'A master of the dark psychological thriller' Kirkus
Darkness Was My Candle: An Odyssey of Survival and Grace
by Ms Lora DeVoreBorn into poverty and violence, Lora’s early life was one of extreme vulnerability. She was prostituted for the first time at the age of nine and suffered unspeakable treatment from those who should have protected her. Early trauma led to her institutionalization soon after she started college, an incarceration she would not have survived but for a courageous nurse who fought for her release. Fifty years later, with an advanced degree in clinical psychology, a long career as a successful mental health professional, a leading educator and sought-after public speaker, Lora revisited the grounds of the Illinois state mental hospital where she was once kept in inhumane, degrading, and life-threatening circumstances. This profound and compelling memoir traces her life as a survivor of child abuse, sex trafficking, illegal pharmacological drug research, and institutional abuse. Lora’s experiences illuminate and validate the power of love and the strength of the indomitable human spirit that lives within each one of us. This is her story.
Das kleine Handbuch für den grenzenlosen Erfolg: 10 Strategien, um global erfolgreich zu arbeiten
by Susan Bloch Philip WhiteleyDie Welt wird immer globaler. Mittlerweile arbeitet man längst nicht mehr nur mit den USA zusammen, sondern streckt die Fühler in Richtung Asien, Lateinamerika und Afrika aus. Diese Entwicklung zeigt: "Arbeiten ohne Grenzen" ist kein kurzfristiger Trend, sondern wird sich in Zukunft noch stärker in der täglichen Arbeit niederschlagen. Doch sind wir darauf tatsächlich vorbereitet oder hätte man nicht doch manchmal gerne ein kleines Buch zum Nachschlagen oder zur Vorbereitung auf die nächste geschäftliche Reise ins Ausland? Das kleine Handbuch für den grenzenlosen Erfolg bietet 10 Strategien, um international erfolgreich zu arbeiten. Die Autoren haben dafür zahlreiche Interviews mit global operierenden Unternehmen und Managern geführt, die sowohl über Ihre Best Practices erzählen als auch höchst amüsant über diverse Fettnäpfchen berichten, in die sie auf dem Weg zum Global Worker gestolpert sind. Dabei beschränkt sich das Buch nicht auf die Betrachtung von Unterschieden zwischen Amerika und dem Rest der Welt, sondern geht gezielt auf alle Kontinente ein. Letztendlich gilt es, dem Leser den Sinn und die Logik nationaler Besonderheiten und Verhaltensweisen zu vermitteln, um die globale Zusammenarbeit zu optimieren, Risiken zu minimieren und Synergien zu ermöglichen.
Das letzte Geheimnis von "Zero Limits": Auf der Suche nach Wundern mit der Ho'oponopono-Methode
by Joe VitaleDieses neue Buch beginnt dort, wo das vorherige Buch, "Zero Limits", endete. "Zero Limits" präsentierte einen einmaligen Selbsthilferatgeber, welcher gestressten, überarbeiteten Menschen half, Hindernisse in ihrem Leben zu überwinden und ihre Ziele zu erreichen. Es war das erste Buch, welches die uralte hawaiianische Heilmethode Ho'oponopono erklärte, und lehrt, Verantwortung für uns und andere zu übernehmen. Es weist jedem Leser den Weg zur Vollkommenheit. "Das letzte Geheimnis von 'Zero Limits'" führt Ho'oponopono weiter, erzählt neue Geschichten, offenbart neue Prozesse, zeigt neue Erlebnisse auf und enthüllt die vierte Stufe des Erwachens. Es lehrt die spirituelle Reinigung, um den Geist von unwichtigen Gedanken zu befreien, und wie man durch die im ersten Buch gelehrten Mantras "Es tut mir leid", "Bitte verzeih mir", "Ich liebe dich" und "Ich danke dir" jede Herausforderung des Lebens meistern kann. Ergänzt ist "Das letzte Geheimnis von 'Zero Limits'" durch zahlreiche Bonusanhänge, wie Fragen und Antworten zu Ho'oponopono, einem ausführlichen Interview mit Joe Vitale und Antworten auf Fragen, die das erste Buch aufgeworfen hat.
Das letzte Geheimnis von "Zero Limits": Auf der Suche nach Wundern mit der Ho'oponopono-Methode
by Joe VitaleDieses neue Buch beginnt dort, wo das vorherige Buch, "Zero Limits", endete. "Zero Limits" präsentierte einen einmaligen Selbsthilferatgeber, welcher gestressten, überarbeiteten Menschen half, Hindernisse in ihrem Leben zu überwinden und ihre Ziele zu erreichen. Es war das erste Buch, welches die uralte hawaiianische Heilmethode Ho'oponopono erklärte, und lehrt, Verantwortung für uns und andere zu übernehmen. Es weist jedem Leser den Weg zur Vollkommenheit. "Das letzte Geheimnis von 'Zero Limits'" führt Ho'oponopono weiter, erzählt neue Geschichten, offenbart neue Prozesse, zeigt neue Erlebnisse auf und enthüllt die vierte Stufe des Erwachens. Es lehrt die spirituelle Reinigung, um den Geist von unwichtigen Gedanken zu befreien, und wie man durch die im ersten Buch gelehrten Mantras "Es tut mir leid", "Bitte verzeih mir", "Ich liebe dich" und "Ich danke dir" jede Herausforderung des Lebens meistern kann. Ergänzt ist "Das letzte Geheimnis von 'Zero Limits'" durch zahlreiche Bonusanhänge, wie Fragen und Antworten zu Ho'oponopono, einem ausführlichen Interview mit Joe Vitale und Antworten auf Fragen, die das erste Buch aufgeworfen hat.
Das Little Black Book der Schlagfertigkeit: Treffsicher, pfiffig und charmant auf Partys, in Beruf und Co. (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Carolin LüdemannLady Astor war eine britische Politikerin, die für ihre Wortgefechte mit Sir Winston Churchill bekannt war. Sie schleuderte eines Tages wutentbrannt dem damaligen Premierminister entgegen: "Sir Winston, wenn ich Ihre Frau wäre, würde ich Ihnen Gift in den Tee schütten." Winston Churchill antwortete daraufhin trocken: "Wenn ich Ihr Mann wäre, würde ich ihn trinken." Geht es Ihnen auch oft so: Sie befinden sich in einem Gespräch und Ihr Gegenüber verpasst Ihnen eine verbale Ohrfeige. Und Sie? Sie bleiben stumm, weil Ihnen keine passende Erwiderung einfällt. Erst Minuten oder Stunden später, kommt die zündende Idee: "Das hätte ich doch darauf sagen können! Mist!" Damit sind Sie nicht allein. Den wenigsten Menschen fällt immer dann, wenn sie eine schlagfertige Antwort am nötigsten hätten, ein intelligenter Konter ein. Mit diesem Little Black Book herrscht in Ihrem Gehirn nie wieder gähnende Leere. Mit einfachen Strategien zeigt Carolin Lüdemann, wie Sie auf unerwartete Situationen und dumme Sprüche angemessen, höflich, souverän und schnell reagieren können - bestenfalls noch witzig und charmant.
Das Little Black Book vom Smalltalk: Die Kunst der lockeren Plauderei (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Carolin Lüdemann"Reden Sie ein bisschen über Wetter, Kultur, Sport und tagesaktuelle Ereignisse - der Rest ergibt sich!" ist eine gern gehörte Devise, wenn es um Small Talk geht. Doch nun einmal Hand aufs Herz: Wir alle haben bereits die Erfahrung machen müssen, dass es sich irgendwie nicht so ergibt, wie es sich angeblich ergeben soll. Entweder uns fehlen die Worte oder wir beherzigen den Fahrplan "Wetter - Kultur - Sport" so genau, dass wir nur nichtssagende Floskeln verwenden - mit dem Ergebnis, dass sich die Gesprächspartner austauschbar und keineswegs individuell wahrgenommen fühlen. Es ist also an der Zeit, andere Ansätze im Small Talk zu wählen. Dabei möchte dieser kleine Ratgeber von Carolin Lüdemann behilflich sein. Er zeigt auf, wie man Gespräche sympathisch initiiert, welche Themen wirklich am besten funktionieren und beschreibt die unverrückbaren Prinzipien der Small-Talk-Kommunikation. Er skizziert ebenso die Tücken nonverbaler Kommunikation und gibt Aufschluss, worüber die Menschen am liebsten reden würden, wenn wir sie nur reden lassen könnten.
Das Little Black Book zum Gluck: 77-1/2 Tipps, die glücklich machen (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Bea EngelmannEin kleines Buch zum Glücklichsein - Bea Engelmann liefert 77 1/2 Tipps und Glücksstrategien für den täglichen Gebrauch. "Das Little Black Book zum Glück" ist ein ideales Geschenk zur Inspiration und für mehr Lebensfreude. Beispiele für die enthaltenen Tipps sind: Dankbarkeit leben, Hilfsbereitschaft praktizieren, mit Optimismus durchs Leben gehen, glückliche Beziehungen führen, Lebensfreude empfinden, Lebensträume verwirklichen, Vergebung üben, Glück im Alltag, Freizeit gestalten, die eigene Stadt entdecken, mal etwas Verrücktes tun etc. Außerdem erfährt der Leser Spannendes und Unterhaltsames zum Thema Glück: Was ist Glück? Warum ist es so wichtig für uns?
Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game
by Jon BirgerIt&’s not that he&’s just not that into you—it&’s that there aren&’t enough of him. And the numbers prove it. Using a combination of demographics, statistics, game theory, and number-crunching, Date-onomics tells what every single, college-educated, heterosexual, looking-for-a-partner woman needs to know: The &“man deficit&” is real. It&’s a fascinating, if sobering read, with two critical takeaways: One, it&’s not you. Two, knowledge is power, so here&’s what to do about it. The shortage of college-educated men is not just a big-city phenomenon frustrating women in New York and L.A. Among young college grads, there are four eligible women for every three men nationwide. This unequal ratio explains not only why it&’s so hard to find a date, but a host of social issues, from the college hookup culture to the reason Salt Lake City is becoming the breast implant capital of America. Then there&’s the math that says that a woman&’s good looks can keep men from approaching her—particularly if they feel the odds aren&’t in their favor. Fortunately, there are also solutions: what college to attend (any with strong sciences or math), where to hang out (in New York, try a fireman&’s bar), where to live (Colorado, Seattle, &“Man&” Jose), and why never to shy away from giving an ultimatum.
Dateable: Swiping Right, Hooking Up, and Settling Down While Chronically Ill and Disabled
by Jessica Slice Caroline CuppA much-needed guide for disabled and chronically ill people to dating - from apps to hooking up, sex, and more - from disabled essayist and author Jessica Slice and bioethicist Caroline Cupp. Disabled people date, have casual sex, marry, and parent. Yet our romantic lives are conspicuously absent from the media and cultural conversation. Sexual education does not typically address the specific information needed by disabled students. Mainstream dating apps fail to include disability as an aspect of one&’s identity alongside race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The few underutilized disability-focused apps are paternalistic and unappealing. Bestselling dating books do not address disability, and the few relationship books marketed to disabled people focus on the mechanics of sex rather than the complex interactions that create the conditions for it. In Dateable, disabled authors Jessica Slice Caroline Cupp team up to address the serious gap in the dating space. Dateable is the first book on disabled dating and relationships; it&’s a dating guide made especially for disabled and chronically ill people, that also calls in nondisabled readers. Jessica and Caroline take on everything from rom-com representation and dating apps to sex and breakups with a strong narrative underpinning and down-to-earth advice. The book is as much a practical tool as it is an empowering guide.
Dating Amy: 50 True Confessions of a Serial Dater
by Amy DeZellarWith "a voice that's a winning mix of Carrie Bradshaw and David Sedaris", Amy DeZellar hilariously recounts the trials and tribulations of her quest to fall in love (Seattle P-I).Dating today can seem like Alice's tumble down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. Whether starting out or starting again, women face the difficult task of sorting through the good (guy), the bad (boy) and the ugly (morning after) in their search for Mr. Right. Here, giving hope to smart single women everywhere is Amy DeZellar, who bravely dedicated two years of her life to debunking common dating myths and documenting 50 of her dates. She's gone wine-tasting with Indentured Cats, a blind date who also happened to be blind; been accosted in a cornfield by Glitter Ball, a lounge musician who grew up with the Beatles; and found her artistic sentiments at odds with her desire for financial security when she simultaneously got involved with a painter named Harry Potter and a NASA super-computer designer named Teflon, all in her quest to chronicle the dating life of a regular girl and maybe even find true love. Each of the 50 chapters is dedicated to a different date, and includes the kinds of tips and sharp observations that only someone on the front lines can offer. Get ready to laugh, cry, and commiserate with Amy--and learn, as she did, a few things about finding the perfect man.