Böcker av Oliver Bennett

"Tides of Madeira" is a captivating tale of love, discovery, and the complexities of marriage, set against the stunning backdrop of the enchanting island of Madeira. This heartwarming shortbstory follows two expatriate couples, Alex and Sarah Williams, and Miguel and Ana Costa, as they navigate the joys and challenges of their new life on this picturesque island. Alex and Sarah, escaping the hustle of London for Alex's career opportunity, find themselves enamored yet overwhelmed by the island's beauty and cultural richness. Their journey is one of adapting to a new culture, rediscovering each other, and facing the inevitable hurdles that come with uprooting their lives. Miguel and Ana, returning to their homeland, face their own set of challenges. Reintegrating into the Madeiran way of life brings unexpected adjustments, as they reconcile the nostalgia of their heritage with changes brought on by years abroad. Their story is a beautiful blend of rediscovery and the realization that home is not just a place, but a sense of belonging and identity. As the couples' paths intertwine, "Tides of Madeira" weaves a rich tapestry of friendship, love, and expatriate life. From scenic views of lush hills and azure seas to the vibrant streets of Funchal alive with the sounds of Fado music, the novel immerses readers in the essence of Madeiran life. The couples' experiences are a testament to the strength found in love and friendship, the beauty of embracing change, and the power of finding home in a new land. Perfect for fans of romance and travel narratives, "Tides of Madeira" is not just a story of moving abroad; it's a journey of the heart, a celebration of culture, and a toast to the resilience and richness of the human experience. Join Alex, Sarah, Miguel, and Ana as they discover that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and every sunset promises a new dawn in the enchanting Madeira.

Are you or your partner struggling with ADHD? Do you feel like it's the invisible elephant in the room, affecting your communication, emotional intimacy, and even your daily chores? You're not alone, and there's a way to navigate these challenges. Introducing "The ADHD Couple's Toolkit," a comprehensive guide designed to help couples understand and manage ADHD in their relationships.This book is not just another self-help guide; it's a deep dive into the complexities of ADHD in marriages. Here's what you'll find inside: The ADHD Paradox: Understand the unique challenges and opportunities ADHD presents in relationships.Real-life Case Studies: Meet couples like Sarah and Tom, who went from pre-diagnosis struggles to a journey of acceptance and adaptation.The Communication Abyss: Learn how ADHD affects communication and how to bridge the gap.The Chore War: Strategies for fair division of household responsibilities.The Intimacy Imbalance: Navigate the complexities of emotional and physical intimacy when ADHD is in the mix.The Power of Hyperfocus: Discover how to channel this often misunderstood trait into shared interests and quality time.Expert Advice and Tips: Gain insights from interviews with psychologists and the latest research findings.Imagine a life where ADHD doesn't control your relationship but becomes a point of mutual understanding and growth. Picture a relationship where communication flows freely, emotional intimacy is restored, and household chores are no longer a battlefield. This book offers practical strategies and solutions, from medication and alternative treatments to time management and emotional regulation techniques.Don't let ADHD continue to be the invisible elephant in your relationship. Take action now. Equip yourself with "The ADHD Couple's Toolkit" and start building a stronger, more understanding, and fulfilling relationship today.

What are the functions of optimism in modern societies? How is hope culturally transmitted? What values and attitudes does it reflect? This book explores how and why powerful institutions propagate 'cultures of optimism' in different domains, such as politics, work, the family, religion and psychotherapy.

Cultural pessimism arises with the conviction that the culture of a nation, a civilisation or of humanity itself is in a process of irreversible decline. In an incisive and wide-ranging analysis, Cultural Pessimism: Narratives of Decline in the Postmodern World charts the growth of pessimism in the West during the last decades of the twentieth century. Drawing on studies from within a very broad range of fields, which include ecology, human rights, military history, international relations, criminology, history of science, cultural criticism and political economy, the author shows how cultural pessimism in the postmodern world can be related to the cumulative effect of four key narratives of decline:*Environmental decline*Moral decline*Intellectual decline*Political declineAfter a review of pessimism in other historical periods, each of these narratives is explored in depth. The book attempts to answer a number of questions: how are the narratives constituted and what are the conditions to which they refer? To what extent are those conditions historically unprecedented? To which cultures do the narratives relate? What values do they reflect? To what extent are the identified processes of decline seen as irreversible? Concluding that cultural pessimism is as much a matter of psychological and biological disposition as of intellectual judgement, Oliver Bennett's challenging book offers valuable new insights into how we view the prospects of the twenty-first century.Features:*Provides an authoritative account of how the postmodern world has been represented as one of decline. *Brings together different perspectives kept apart by professional and academic specialisation*Views culture in its broadest sense as 'a whole way of life'*Provides an historical overview of cultural pessimism, tracing its various manifestations from the modern period back to its existence in early religions*Examines the biological, psychological and sociolog