Embrace romance

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Features Author Steven Law Publisher Goldminds Publishing Release date 20141115 Pages 174 ISBN 1-930584-74-1 ISBN 13 978-1-930584-74-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days The complex relationships between altruists, beneficiaries, and brokers in the global effort to fight AIDS in Africa In the wake of the AIDS pandemic, legions of organizations and compassionate individuals descended on Africa from faraway places to offer their help and save lives. A Fraught Embrace shows how the dreams of these altruists became entangled with complex institutional and human relationships. Ann Swidler and Susan Cotts Watkins vividly describe the often mismatched expectations and fantasies of those who seek to help, of the villagers who desperately seek help, and of the brokers on whom both Western altruists and impoverished villagers must rely. Based on years of fieldwork in the heavily AIDS-affected country of Malawi, this powerful book digs into the sprawling AIDS enterprise and unravels the paradoxes of AIDS policy and practice. All who want to do good--from idealistic volunteers to world-weary development professionals--depend on brokers as guides, fixers, and cultural translators. These irreplaceable but frequently unseen local middlemen are the human connection between altruists' dreams and the realities of global philanthropy. The mutual misunderstandings among donors, brokers, and villagers--each with their own desires and moral imaginations--create all the drama of a romance: longing, exhilaration, disappointment, heartache, and sometimes an enduring connection. Personal stories, public scandals, and intersecting, sometimes clashing fantasies bring the lofty intentions of AIDS altruism firmly down to earth. Swidler and Watkins ultimately argue that altruists could accomplish more good, not by seeking to transform African lives but by helping Africans achieve their own goals. A Fraught Embrace unveils the tangled relations of those involved in the collective struggle to contain an epidemic. Features Summary The description for this book, A Fraught Embrace: The Romance and Reality of AIDS Altruism in Africa, will be forthcoming. Author Ann Swidler (Author), Susan Cotts Watkins (Author) Publisher Princeton University Press Release date 20170325 Pages 304 ISBN 0-691-17392-3 ISBN 13 978-0-691-17392-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Terra may not be the best at magic, but she is the best at loving Athene Werth, her lover and best friend. They don't ever want to part, but a threat to their romance is right on the horizon - a magical quest for Athene's hand in marriage. So Terra goes undercover, disguised as a man, and she joins the quest. What other choice does she have? Once the quest begins, there are many surprises along the way, including an enchanted stone that allows Terra to visit Athene, because neither woman wants to be away from the other's lips for very long. Back on the quest, a man with flaming horns is hot on Terra's trail, and he will stop at nothing to end her quest - and end her life. But Terra will also stop at nothing to win the quest, because Athene's loving embrace lies at its end. Features Summary Terra may not be the best at magic, but she is the best at loving Athene Werth, her lover and best friend. They don't ever want to part, but a threat to their romance is right on the horizon - a magical quest for Athene's hand in marriage... Author Maggie Morton Publisher Bold Strokes Books Release date 20131128 Pages 264 ISBN 1-60282-973-X ISBN 13 978-1-60282-973-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Learn to simplify that most complex of relationships--love Whether you're falling in love, saying "I do," or married with children, that crazy little thing called "love" can be awfully complicated. But it doesn't have to be that way. This delightful book shows you how to strip away the clutter in your life--the stress, strain, and day-to-day strife--so you can focus on your relationship and the love in your heart. How to Simplify Your Love guides you through the five basic stages of relationships--the five "dwellings" of love--with charming illustrations, insightful fables, and real-life lessons. You'll learn how to: Meet people, flirt, and determine if he or she might be the oneBuild your lives together and stay strong through tough timesGrow closer, love deeper, and live happier Filled with warm, witty advice--and wonderful ways to bring romance back into your life--this guide simplifies every step of your heart's journey, from that magical first kiss to the lasting joys of mature love. Along the way, you'll learn how to share feelings, express needs, and grow stronger as a couple--while still respecting each other's individuality. It's just that simple. Features Summary A relationship guide that will help you simplify your love life. It filled with simple suggestions on how to remove the complications of your everyday life and embrace the little things that matter.. Author Werner Tiki Kustenmacher (Author), Marion Kustenmacher (Author) Publisher McGraw-Hill Professional Release date 20080714 Pages 304 ISBN 0-07-149917-2 ISBN 13 978-0-07-149917-0