Matthew Ross Smith is an author, teacher, and musician. He is also the Founder of The Spaces Between Your Fingers Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free biographers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Social psychiatry was a mid-twentieth-century approach to mental health that stressed the prevention of mental illness rather than its treatment. Matthew Smith offers a history of the rise and fall of social psychiatry that also explores the lessons this largely forgotten movement has to offer today.
At the close of the Age of Harmony, began the Age of Division...
When Grant Falloon's dreams of winning the Babblemoney Games are hindered by his parents' alternative lifestyle, he creates his own Internet country to get back into the competition. --
Jim Henson's The Storyteller is a beloved celebration of fairy tales and folklore.
Set in rural Maine, Bjarki, Not Bjarki is an expansive book. It is a standard work of journalism, describing with nuance and humanity the people and processes that transform the forest into your floor. It is also a meditation on what it means to know another person and to connect with them, especially in an increasingly polarized America.
It's not the stories you tell, but how they are told.
The popular all-ages reimagining of 2000 AD's classic characters returns! Cadet Dredd stars in three action packed adventures! Judge Anderson restores mayhem to the streets of Mega-City One! Johnny Alpha the teenage mutant bounty hunter goes undercover! All this and more in the second volume of 2000 AD's celebrated all-ages series!
Set in Mega-City One in 2080, the story follows Judge Joe Dredd during his inaugural year as a full-eagle Judge. Although he is well-prepared and trained in law, Dredd is still finding his footing in the role. The narrative unfolds through three distinct tales that showcase his early adventures and challenges as he upholds justice in a chaotic future. An introduction by the Mighty Tharg adds an extra layer of insight into this iconic character's journey.
Waking from thirty years of cryogenic sleep, John Parker finds himself on an alien planet, guided by a robotic AI. Stripped of his memories, he embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries surrounding his arrival and the strange world he now inhabits. As he navigates this unfamiliar terrain, he must piece together the truth of his past and the purpose of his awakening.
In the divided world of Dastross, the Nepharia tribe has long battled The Darkness, led by Drogoth. After two years of lurking in the shadows, a new conflict looms. A prophecy reveals the existence of five Pariahs, the Elementals of Nepharia, who possess the power to manipulate Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. United, these Elementals hold the key to halting Drogoth and restoring peace to their fractured land.
The book explores how British cinema over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries has shaped perceptions of childhood, reflecting broader societal issues such as national culture, race, class, and gender. Through case studies spanning early cinema to contemporary films, it analyzes the portrayal of children, particularly focusing on the differences in representation between boys and girls, as well as the experiences of migrant and refugee children. The study culminates in an examination of British blockbuster cinema, highlighting the child as a versatile symbol across various genres and discourses.
How Millennials (and anyone else for that matter) can achieve True Financial Freedom in 10 years or less
A life-threatening allergic reaction during his honeymoon in Las Vegas leads Matthew Smith to reevaluate his priorities while recovering in a hospital. Facing a staggering medical bill, he realizes the importance of financial security and the role of travel insurance. This harrowing experience inspires him to pursue financial freedom with renewed determination, setting the stage for a transformative journey in personal finance.
Exploring the social dynamics of nineteenth-century Cincinnati, this book examines how the city became a battleground for nativism, toleration, and freedom. It delves into the conflicts and interactions among various ethnic groups, highlighting the struggles over identity and belonging. Through vivid historical accounts, the narrative reveals how these tensions shaped the community and influenced broader American societal changes, ultimately testing the limits of acceptance and prejudice in a rapidly evolving urban landscape.
The story follows rookie beat cop Jack Darring as he confronts the shocking murder of his father, a homicide detective, found gruesomely killed in an alley. Determined to uncover the truth, Jack teams up with his supernatural friend Stake, who harbors a mysterious connection to Jack and his father's death. As they delve into the investigation, secrets from the past intertwine with the present, raising questions about Stake's return and the motives behind the murder.
Children will love colouring in page after page of trucks, tractors and cars!
A comprehensive guide to growing tulips from bulbs, with expert advice on the most rewarding varieties. A Gardener's Guide to Tulips is a practical guide helping growers understand the tulip's lifecycle and ensure success in its cultivation. Alongside practical advice, the book also includes wider information for interested growers and admirers of tulips. With over 300 photos, a wealth of varieties and planting situations are considered, as well as case studies of gardens where tulips have been used to great effect. It will interest experienced gardeners and inspire those who may not have attempted to grow these beautiful plants before. Readers will find information on: Taxonomy and types, Cultivating and caring for tulips, Propagation and breeding, Designing with tulips in the garden, Tulip varieties, both current and past selections, Gardens and places of interest for tulips, What can be learnt from commercial growing, The fascinating history of tulips.
Have a blast bringing tons of spooky characters to life! In this super cool coloring book for kids ages 8-12, you'll walk among zombies, mummies, jack-o'-lanterns, goblins, ghosts, and so much more. Featuring 32 line art designs of haunted houses, werewolves, sugar skulls, talking trees, and other scary scenes and characters.
In this interactive and awesome colouring book, kids will have a blast colouring and learning about insects and arachnids from around the world - from the mighty Hercules beetle and dangerous black widow spider to venomous scorpions, speedy millipedes, behemoth tarantula spiders, and more!
Ihr Tod schockierte die Welt - er bleibt bis heute mysteriös. Was geschah in der Nacht zum 5. August 1962 wirklich? Minutiös widerlegt der Autor die Selbstmordtheorie. Sein schlagkräftigster Beweis sind ihre geheimen Tonbandaufzeichnungen. Sein Fazit: Alle Indizien sprechen für Mord!
Po prostudování tisíců dokumentů z nichž některé nebyly nikdy publikované, Matthew Smith přesvědčivě obhajuje novou, překvapivou verzi událostí. Jeho argumentace je založena nejen na těchto dokumentech a na celém soudním řízení, ale také na tajných, důvěrných páscích, které Marilyn natočila pro svého psychiatra ve dnech před svou smrtí – páscích, které představují ženu zodpovědnou za svůj život a osud, ženu očekávající rušnou, jasnou budoucnost, Tady, ve vlastních slovech přepsaných z pásků jsou nejsoukromější, nejtajnější myšlenky Marilyn Monroe. Čtyřicet let po své smrti zůstává Marilyn ikonou a záhadou. Nové pátrání Matthewa Smitha kolem její smrti povede k novému chápání toho, co se skutečně stalo oné srpnové noci roku 1962 a během týdnů předtím.
