Surviving Lockdown

Surviving Lockdown
Author: David Cohen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000225666

2020 has been the year of the virus, and it will not be a mere footnote in history. This book reflects on the unprecedented changes to our lives and the impact on our behaviour as we lived through social isolation during the global COVID-19 pandemic. From sociable creatures of habit, we were forced into a period of uncertainty, restriction and risk, physically separated from families and friends. Packed with guidance and coping strategies for lockdown, this book, authored by top psychologist David Cohen, explores the impact of this widespread quarantine on our relationships, our children, our mental health and our daily lives. Benedictine monks, hermit popes, Dorothy Sayers, Daniel Defoe (who made the isolated Robinson Crusoe a hero), Sigmund Freud and a rabbi’s angry dog are all among the cast of characters as we are taken on a whistle-stop tour through plagues in history and brain science, to the importance of introspection and how to make meaning from lockdown. In his trademark entertaining style, Cohen examines the psychology behind our behaviour during this unusual time to discover what we can learn about human nature, what lessons we can learn for the future – and whether we will apply them.

Just drink the bleach; surviving one year of Covid, Lockdown and False-news

Just drink the bleach; surviving one year of Covid, Lockdown and False-news
Author: tudor lomas
Publisher: tudor lomas, Jemstone Books
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1919620907

Millions died, health-care systems were overwhelmed and our deepest values challenged. The pandemic of 2020-21 took us to the edge, it destroyed our way of life and it undermined trust. On 8th March 2020 I shut myself away (a Brit in Amsterdam) before anyone else we know (we had co-morbidities and didn't want to die!) I searched for help from the victims of Spanish flu. I didn’t find much so I wrote this warts-and-all 'lived experience' for my young grandson, so he'd know what we went through and how the world changed -- the chaos, the confusion, the fear and the frequent stupidities. The chapter titles summarise the shifting story of surviving the virus, the lockdown and the destabilising torrent of false-news. It’s a day by day running journal of what happened, what we got wrong and what it means to us now, written with the author's young grandson in mind! Thirty-one chapters covering the key 15 months to mid-summer 2021. . . . "vivid, gripping first-hand account; essential reading" -- Jonathan Burton . . . . "upbeat, lively; philosophical reflection of a pivotal year!" -- Dr Kit Byatt . . . . "The structure and chapter outline are brilliant and enticing" -- Steve Richards . . . . "extremely readable and profound" -- Joanna Czechowska . .

Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever
Author: Paul Crawford
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2021-03-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1800713541

Cabin fever occurs at sea, on land, in the air, in space. Principally, it occurs in our minds. This book examines ‘cabin fever’ in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the greatest confinement of people to their homes in history. It provides a timely account of the threat of cabin fever during lockdown.

Unlocking The Lockdown Stories

Unlocking The Lockdown Stories
Author: Juhi Jaisinghani
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1649516541

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” is what the author Juhi Jaisinghani believes in. When everybody is talking about the uncertainties happening during the lockdown 2020, she tries to show you another side of it. A software engineer losing his job with no clue about his passion, a couple trying to revamp their almost broken marriage, a police officer on the verge of forgetting his old dream, a girl cheated on by the love of her life still looking out for love, a couple about to get married with everything planned, an orphan guy desiring solace, a girl waiting for her childhood sweetheart, a high-profile journalist considering love for granted, an airhostess in hope of the biggest opportunity of her life, a struggling actor almost always making the wrong choices and regretting about it—life indeed gave them lemons they would be able to make lemonade of, or they would give up against time.

Surviving Incarceration

Surviving Incarceration
Author: Rose Ricciardelli
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 177112055X

Is prison a humane form of punishment and an effective means of rehabilitation? Are current prison policies, such as shifting resources away from rehabilitation toward housing more offenders, improving the safety and lives of incarcerated populations? Considering that many Canadians have served time, are currently incarcerated, or may one day be incarcerated–and will be released back into society–it is essential for the functioning and betterment of communities that we understand the realities that shape the prison experience for adult male offenders. Surviving Incarceration reveals the unnecessary and omnipresent violence in prisons, the heterogeneity of the prisoner population, and the realities that different prisoners navigate in order to survive. Ricciardelli draws on interviews with almost sixty former federal prisoners to show how their criminal convictions, masculinity, and sexuality determined their social status in prison and, in consequence, their potential for victimization. The book outlines the modern "inmate code" that governs prisoner behaviours, the formal controls put forth by the administration, the dynamics that shape sex-offender experiences of incarceration, and the personal growth experiences of many prisoners as they cope with incarceration.

Surviving God

Surviving God
Author: Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2024
Genre: Sex crimes
ISBN: 1506495788

The first book to center the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Readers will discover new ways of thinking about God that are surprising, challenging, inspiring, and empowering, leading to deep healing for individuals and a transformed church that no longer contributes to the devastation of sexual abuse.

A World Out of Reach

A World Out of Reach
Author: Meghan O'Rourke
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0300257368

Selections from the "Pandemic Files" published by The Yale Review, the preeminent journal of literature and ideas “If only our response to the pandemic on other fronts could have been as speedy and potent as this literary one.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review In beautifully written and powerfully thought prose, A World Out of Reach offers a crucial record of COVID-19 and the cataclysmic spring of 2020—a record for us and for posterity—in the arresting voices of poets, essayists, scholars, and health care workers. Ranging from matters of policy and social justice to ancient history and personal stories of living under lockdown, this vivid compilation from The Yale Review presents a first draft of one of the most tumultuous periods in recent history. Contributors: Katie Kitamura • Laura Kolbe • Nitin Ahuja • Rena Xu • Alicia Christoff • Miranda Featherstone • Maya C. Popa • Major Jackson • John Witt • Octávio Luiz Motta Ferraz • Joan Naviyuk Kane • Nell Freudenberger • Briallen Hopper • Brandon Shimoda • Yusef Komunyakaa • Laren McClung • Eric O’Keefe-Krebs • Sean Lynch • Millicent Marcus • Meghana Mysore • Rachel Jamison Webster • Emily Ziff Griffin • Rowan Ricardo Philips • Kathryn Lofton • Monica Ferrell • Russell Morse • Randi Hutter Epstein • Noreen Khawaja • Victoria Chang • Joyelle McSweeney • Khameer Kidia • Emily Greenwood • Elisa Gabbert • Emily Bernard • Hafizah Geter • Emily Gogolak • Roger Reeves

The Wholesome Cook

The Wholesome Cook
Author: Martyna Angell
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1489251235

Real food to nourish you, no matter your age or stage in life. Have you noticed that as you moved from childhood through the teenage years and into adulthood your food tastes changed? How what used to work for you food–wise as a 30–something, no longer works for you as you near retirement? That you can't eat the same dishes as your friend and feel good? That your energy levels are lacking or your digestion is just not the same? Like the calendar year, the body has its seasons and no one understands this better than Martyna Angell, author of the bestselling book The Wholesome Cook and the popular and award–winning blog of the same name. In her new book The Wholesome Cook: Recipes for Life's Seasons, Martyna focuses on bio–individualism – the recognition that we are all a little different – and offers 180 endlessly flexible recipes that can be adapted to support your individual health and well–being, no matter your age or stage of life. All recipes emphasise seasonal wholefoods and the strong focus on fresh fruit and vegetables will inspire you to prepare them in new and exciting ways every meal time. All recipes are refined sugar–free and can easily be made gluten–free (perfect for coeliacs). Many cater to dairy–free, nut–free, egg–free, lactose–free, paleo, vegan and vegetarian diets. Every recipe is also tagged to show you the healthiest options for babies, children, teenagers, and men and women at various stages of life, so you know how to best nourish your body through the different seasons in life. These recipes offer delicious options that allow you to tune in to your body's needs quickly and effortlessly, making this book perfect for singles, families and people of older age, too. Twenty of Martyna's friends from the wellness world offer their favourite healthy recipes in this book as well. Recipes for Life's Seasons is not just a cookbook, it's a guide to a creative approach to food and offers you the healthy balanced nourishment and real enjoyment that sharing delicious food brings.

A Trip of One's Own

A Trip of One's Own
Author: Kate Wills
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1728255295

Are you ready to embark on a life-altering adventure that will redefine your perspectives and open your heart to boundless possibilities? In this compelling memoir, travel writer Kate Wills fearlessly delves into her personal experiences, weaving a captivating narrative of hope, healing, and self-discovery. With courage as her compass, she embarks on solo expeditions across the globe, unearthing profound insights along the way. Follow Kate on her adventures through bustling cities, awe-inspiring landscapes, and tranquil retreats. Feel the rush of adrenaline as she embraces thrilling escapades, and share in her moments of vulnerability as she navigates through heartbreak and loneliness. A Trip of One's Own not only showcases the sheer joy of independent travel but also delves into the empowering and life-changing effects it can have. As you turn each page, you'll find yourself irresistibly drawn into Kate's world, feeling the warmth of new friendships and experiencing the freedom that only solo travel can offer. Embrace her triumphs, share her laughter, and learn from her challenges as you embark on this remarkable voyage together. A Trip of One's Own is not just a travel memoir; it's a profound testament to the transformative power of traversing the world on your own terms. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a novice adventurer, this book will ignite your wanderlust and motivate you to chart your course towards self-discovery and personal growth.

Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything

Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything
Author: John Torres
Publisher:
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2021
Genre: MEDICAL
ISBN: 035849480X

"A practical, all-encompassing guide to disaster preparedness-from avalanches and blackouts to pandemics and wildfires-from NBC News senior medical correspondent and emergency medicine physician Dr. John Torres"--