The popular imagination of marriage migration has been influenced by stories of marriage of convenience, of forced marriage, trafficking and of so-called mail-order brides. This book presents a uniquely global view of an expanding field that challenges these and other stereotypes of cross-border marriage.

Global Marriage: Cross-Border Marriage Migration in Global Context (Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship)

Politics & Social Sciences

Williams, Lucy

Social Sciences

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

The corset has evolved remarkably through the centuries, and is simultaneously considered a timeless yet antiquated garment in the fashion industry. While corsets are well-known to accentuate the wearer's waist, embracing curves and flattering figures, there’s more to a corset than meets the eye.Solaced: 101 True Stories about Corsets, Well-Being, and Hope sheds light on firsthand experiences of individuals who defied life's hurdles and wore their corsets as armor—both in a literal and figurative sense—rather than wearing them as shackles. In Lucy's inspiring anthology, every heartrending story is a retelling of strength and determination.This eye-opening read gives a fresh perspective on corsetry as it addresses the controversial hype that has since swept the media. With one testimony at a time, Solaced breaks down the persisting myths and stigmas that have labeled this otherwise effective therapeutic method to be outdated, eccentric, or inhumane.Discover for yourself how the unassuming corset proved to be the long-awaited answer for many: relieving pain for those who suffer from chronic illness and pain disorders; providing physical protection during frightening mugging attempts and shielding blows from abusive ex-partners; soothing those suffering from deep grief, social disorders, anxiety and PTSD; as well as playing a crucial role toward recovery for survivors of vehicle collisions, stroke, and cancer patients alike.Chosen among thousands of entries, Lucy has carefully compiled these 101 enlightening and uplifting verified stories from real, living corset wearers in the 21st century who have transformed their lives and shown that the corset is a versatile tool—not merely for vanity, but for those seeking alleviation and restoration."Therapeutic support and bracing, when combined with a corset’s aesthetic customizability, comfort, luxuriousness, and elegant appeal, may improve patient compliance and encourage faster rehabilitation overall."Put simply, good health shouldn't be a last resort. Therapeutic corsetry brings together fashion and function; treatment and tailoring; corrective care and couture. The corset wearers herein choose to throw taboo to the wind, and lace themselves in solace.

Solaced: 101 True Stories About Corsets, Well-Being, and Hope

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Middlow Publishing

We most often think of the Victorian female offender in her most archetypal and stereotypical roles; the polite lady shoplifter, stowing all manner of valuables beneath her voluminous crinolines, the tragic street waif of Dickensian fiction or the vicious femme fatale who wreaked her terrible revenge with copious poison. Yet the stories in popular novels and the ‘Penny Dreadfuls’ of the day have passed down to us only half the story of these women and their crimes. From the everyday street scuffles and pocket pickings of crowded slums, to the sensational trials that dominated national headlines; the women of Victorian England were responsible for a diverse and at times completely unexpected level of deviance. This book takes a closer look at women and crime in the Victorian period. With vivid real-life stories, powerful photos, eye-opening cases and wider discussions that give us an insightful illustration of the lives of the women responsible for them. This history of brawlers, thieves, traffickers and sneaks shows individuals navigating a world where life was hard and resources were scarce. Their tales are of poverty, opportunism, violence, hope and despair; but perhaps most importantly, the story of survival in the ruthless world of the past.

Wayward Women: Female Offending in Victorian England

History

Europe

Pen and Sword History

In the eighty years between 1787 and 1868 more than 160,000 men, women and children convicted of everything from picking pockets to murder were sentenced to be transported ‘beyond the seas’. These convicts were destined to serve out their sentences in the empire’s most remote colony: Australia. Through vivid real-life case studies and famous tales of the exceptional and extraordinary, Convicts in the Colonies narrates the history of convict transportation to Australia – from the first to the final fleet. Using the latest original research, Convicts in the Colonies reveals a fascinating century-long history of British convicts unlike any other. Covering everything from crime and sentencing in Britain and the perilous voyage to Australia, to life in each of the three main penal colonies – New South Wales, Van Diemen’s Land, and Western Australia – this book charts the lives and experiences of the men and women who crossed the world and underwent one of the most extraordinary punishment in history.

Convicts in the Colonies: Transportation Tales from Britain to Australia

Women are among the hardest individuals to trace through the historical record and this is especially true of female offenders who had a vested interest in not wanting to be found. That is why this thought-provoking and accessible handbook by Lucy Williams and Barry Godfrey is of such value. It looks beyond the crimes and the newspaper reports of women criminals in the Victorian era in order to reveal the reality of their personal and penal journeys, and it provides a guide for researchers who are keen to explore this intriguing and neglected subject. The book is split into three sections. There is an introduction outlining the historical context for the study of female crime and punishment, then a series of real-life case studies which show in a vivid way the complexity of female offenders’ lives and follows them through the penal system. The third section is a detailed guide to archival and online sources that readers can consult in order to explore the life-histories of criminal women. The result is a rare combination of academic guide and how-to-do-it manual. It introduces readers to the latest research in the field and it gives them all the information they need to carry out their own research.

Criminal Women 1850-1920: Researching the Lives of Britain’s Female Offenders

Biographies & Memoirs

Godfrey, Barry

Community & Culture

Pen and Sword Family History

In the eighty years between 1787 and 1868 more than 160,000 men, women and children convicted of everything from picking pockets to murder were sentenced to be transported ‘beyond the seas’. These convicts were destined to serve out their sentences in the empire’s most remote colony: Australia. Through vivid real-life case studies and famous tales of the exceptional and extraordinary, Convicts in the Colonies narrates the history of convict transportation to Australia – from the first to the final fleet.\nUsing the latest original research, Lucy Williams reveals a fascinating century-long history of British convicts unlike any other. Covering everything from crime and sentencing in Britain and the perilous voyage to Australia, to life in each of the three main penal colonies – New South Wales, Van Diemen’s Land, and Western Australia – this book charts the lives and experiences of the men and women who crossed the world and underwent one of the most extraordinary punishment in history.

Puppy Training Guide for Beginners: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Kids and Adults, Following a Step-by-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 ... Eliminate Bad Behavior & Habits, and more.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Lucy Williams

Dog Training Guide for Beginners: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Kids and Adults, Following a Step-by-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 Dog ... Eliminate Bad Behaviour & Habits, and more.

LOOK HERE: Train Your Unruly Puppy While Bonding with Your Child Using this EXPERT-APPROVED Guide to Puppy Training!There's an old adage that goes, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." However, this couldn't be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, adult dogs have gone through some form of training at some point in their lives and learn faster than puppies do, as they have a much longer attention spans.So when dog training is involved, puppies can become a bit of a handful since they don't understand that your words have any meaning. It can also be challenging to housebreak, or tame a puppy as they always try to test the limits to see who is in charge.But don't let this scare you! In fact, you can use this as an opportunity to invite your kids and also teach them how to assert their leadership skills, without having to deal with too much resistance from your puppy.So, how do you get started?With Lucy William's book, "Puppy Training Guide for Beginners", you and your child will learn how to train your puppy with the help of practical, step-by-step instructions on how to potty train, eliminate bad behavior, and more!Over the course of this helpful book, you and your child will: Get a better understanding of your puppy, so you can effectively navigate their behaviors in proactive waysEasily learn the science of how puppies learn so you will know how to become their pack leader in no timeQuickly correct bad behaviors, such as biting, scratching, and barking, using proven behavioral training tipsEnsure that your training sticks with the help of evidence-based positive training techniques that you can bank onAnd so much more!"Puppy Training Guide for Beginners" is a surefire way to train your puppy to behave better and live in perfect harmony with you and your children!Using field-tested tips and techniques, you and your child will be able to foster a better relationship with your puppy, so you can avoid unruly (and even dangerous) behavior when your puppy grows up!So don't delay!Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now", and Get Started on Your Puppy Training Journey Today!

Puppy Training Guide for Kids: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Children, Following a Beginners Step-By-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 Dog Tricks, Socializing Skills, and More

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Global Marriage: Cross-Border Marriage Migration in Global Context (Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship)

Solaced: 101 True Stories About Corsets, Well-Being, and Hope

Wayward Women: Female Offending in Victorian England

Convicts in the Colonies: Transportation Tales from Britain to Australia

Criminal Women 1850-1920: Researching the Lives of Britain’s Female Offenders

Convicts in the Colonies: Transportation Tales from Britain to Australia

Puppy Training Guide for Beginners: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Kids and Adults, Following a Step-by-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 ... Eliminate Bad Behavior & Habits, and more.

Dog Training Guide for Beginners: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Kids and Adults, Following a Step-by-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 Dog ... Eliminate Bad Behaviour & Habits, and more.

Puppy Training Guide for Beginners: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Kids and Adults, Following a Step-by-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 ... Eliminate Bad Behavior & Habits, and more.

Puppy Training Guide for Kids: How to Train Your Dog or Puppy for Children, Following a Beginners Step-By-Step Guide: Includes Potty Training, 101 Dog Tricks, Socializing Skills, and More