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The remarkable growth in religious tourism across the world has generated considerable interest in the impacts of this type of tourism. Focusing here on environmental issues, this book moves beyond the documentation of environmental impacts to examine in greater depth the intersections between religious tourism and the environment. Beginning with an in-depth introduction that highlights the intersections between religion, tourism, and the environment, the book then focuses on the environment as a resource or generator for religious tourism and as a recipient of the impacts of religious tourism. Chapters included discuss such important areas as theological views, environmental responsibility, and host perspectives.
Covering as many cultural and environmental regions as possible, this book provides:
–An in-depth yet holistic view of the relationships between religious tourism and the environment; –A conceptual framework that goes beyond listing potential environment impacts; –A strong focus on explaining the universality of the deeper environmental issues surrounding sacredness and sacred places; –A discussion of the role of disease and health-related issues at mass religious gatherings.
From a global writing team and featuring case studies spanning Europe and Asia, this book will be of great interest to researchers and students of tourism and religious studies, as well as those studying environmental issues.

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The book provides a broad overview of what we currently know about the Origin and Evolution of the Universe. The goal is to be scientifically comprehensive but concise. We trace the origins from the Big Bang and cosmic expansion, to the formation of galaxies, heavy elements, stars and planets as abodes for life. This field has made stunning progress since the first edition of this book. At that time, there were no known planets outside of our own Solar System (compared with the many thousands currently being studied). The origin of massive black holes was pure speculation (compared with the very recent detection of the first gravitational waves from space, produced by the cataclysmic merger of two surprisingly large black holes). And the most important energy in the Universe, now known as the Dark Energy which is accelerating the expansion, had not been discovered. We aim to bring lay readers with an interest in science 'up to speed' on all of these key discoveries that are part of the panorama of cosmic evolution, which has ultimately lead to our existence on Earth.<b>Contents:</b> <ul><li>The Origin of the Universe <i>(Edward L Wright)</i></li><li>The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies <i>(Alan Dressler)</i></li><li>The Origin and Evolution of the Chemical Elements <i>(Virginia Trimble)</i></li><li>Stellar Explosions, Netutron Stars, and Black Holes <i>(Alexei V Filippenko)</i></li><li>The Origin of Stars and Planets <i>(Fred C Adams)</i></li><li>The Origin and Evolution of Life in the Universe <i>(Christopher P McKay)</i></li></ul><br><b>Readership:</b> Science students, professionals and general public interested in astronomy.Astronomy;Big Bang;Cosmology;Galaxies;Stars;Supernovae;Planets;Extraterrestrial Life0<b>Key Features:</b><ul><li>Up-to-date coverage of many crucial scientific advances in the last few years</li><li>Written by leading researchers who have contributed in their specialties to our understanding of cosmic evolution</li><li>Compact treatments of key concepts of cosmic origins and evolution, accessible to a wide range of interested readers who do not necessarily hold college degrees in physical sciences</li></ul>

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&bull; <i>Kimiko Does Cancer</i> is another title in the growing genre of “Graphic Medicine”: graphic novels or nonfiction that deal with health issues. Last year we had great success with <i>Dear Scarlet</i>, the graphic memoir about postpartum depression that was widely acclaimed (including a <i>New York Times</i> rave); in 2020 it was longlisted for the highly visible Canada Reads competition on CBC.<br> &bull; When the author Kimiko Tobimatsu was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found herself thrust into a world she wasn’t familiar with. In her own words: “I kept having these interactions with doctors and fellow cancer patients that reflected such a different world view than the bubble than I typically occupied – queer, lefty-types. For example, doctors who just assumed I would want breast reconstruction if I got a mastectomy or cancer patients who had the same disease but had different political views than mine.” <br> &bull; For Filippinx illustrator Keet Geniza, the subject matter was also personal: “I was drawn towards this project because at the time Mika approached me for it, my father was sick (and dying) of cancer and it was perhaps (selfishly) a way of mitigating grief, to give me something else to think about. And I also believe that a queer woman of color’s story is always worth telling, especially that illness narratives (especially cancer/chronic illness) need more QPOC representation.”<br> &bull; <i>Kimiko Does Cancer</i> upends the traditional cancer narrative by telling it from a young, queer, and BIPOC perspective. <br> &bull; The book is also interesting for not ending with Kimiko’s cancer going into remission; we also witness her struggles with PTSD as she attempts to return to a semblance of a normal life after having gone through the trauma of cancer.<br> &bull; The book will appeal to cancer patients and survivors, and their families, especially queer and BIPOC.<br> &bull; Publicity by Beth Parker PR in New York.

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Meet Ari, a young person who doesn’t like to be called by their birth name Edward: “When I think of the name Edward, I imagine old kings who snore a lot.” Throughout this beautiful and engaging picture book, we watch Ari grow up before our very eyes as they navigate the ins and outs of their gender identity; we see how, as a child, they prefer dolls and princess movies, and want to grow out their hair, though their father insists on cutting it short, “because that’s what boys look like.” At nine, they play hockey but wish they could try on their mother’s dresses; at fifteen, they shave their face, hoping to have smooth skin like girls. At sixteen, they want to run away, especially from their father who insists, “You’re a boy, so you have to act like one.” Who will Ari become?
Moving from age six to adolescence, <i>The Name I Call Myself</i> touchingly depicts Edward’s tender, solitary gender journey to Ari: a new life distinguished and made meaningful by self-acceptance and unconditional love.
Ages 5 to 12.

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Families &amp; Change: Coping With Stressful Events and Transitions presents current literature detailing families&rsquo; responses to varied transitions and stressful life events over the life span. Integrating research, theory, and application, this bestselling text implements interdisciplinary content to address a multitude of both predictable and unpredictable problems and stressors as they relate to family sciences. Editors Kevin R. Bush and Christine A. Price bring together cutting-edge research and scholarship to examine issues across the life span and how these factors can be applied across diverse family situations.

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