A powerful response to a mysterious disorder, this compilation features dozens of writers from all walks of life speaking candidly about their experiences with autism—a disease that affects more than a half million Americans under the age of 21 at every level of society. Filled with true stories of the parents of autistic children, their caregivers, teachers, and friends, the stories presented both inspire and inform, providing a palpable sense of connection and community.
Love between man and woman: is it sacred or sinful? A Rhapsody of Love and Spirituality explores Platonic eros,
Christian mysticism, friendship, religious ritual, and love as people
experience it, turning up startling ironies and paradoxes and, along
the way, some traditions we may find worth reclaiming.
How
can different models of romance all be so compelling? This survey and
comparative analysis of the literary and artistic references that
underlie and inspire our notions of love and romance will be useful in
college courses on Western Civilization, and is accessible to the
educated general public interested in the spiritual ramifications of
love, how to live and love well.
The book presents an excellent overview of the field and will certainly serve as an important source of reference for speech perception and language acquisition researchers. At the same time, it contains many fascinating theoretical insights into the operation of basic principles of development that have the potential to inspire future research within and beyond the area of speech perception.
Love between man and woman: is it sacred or sinful? A Rhapsody of Love and Spirituality explores Platonic eros,
Christian mysticism, friendship, religious ritual, and love as people
experience it, turning up startling ironies and paradoxes and, along
the way, some traditions we may find worth reclaiming.
