This author focuses on children's mental health within a preventive model, drawing from over two decades of pediatric practice. Their work centers on early childhood mental health, exploring ways to support children from their earliest stages. Through their books and regular contributions to Psychology Today and the Child in Mind blog, they share insights with both parents and professionals. The author also contributes to academic programs and engages in frequent public speaking.
The narrative explores the life of Henry II, the English medieval king who established a vast empire, while highlighting the influential figures surrounding him. Key characters include his formidable wife Eleanor, the valiant son Richard the Lionheart, and the tragic martyr Thomas Becket. The book delves into the complexities of Henry's reign, offering insights into his relationships and the political intrigue of the time, appealing to fans of historical fiction and dramatic storytelling.
The number of women who have ruled as queens or empresses, or governed as presidents or prime ministers, remains but a small subset of the total of those who have attained ultimate political power. But this elite group of women, who - through dynastic succession, democratic election or other means - have reached the heights of political and ceremonial leadership, includes some of the most influential and charismatic figures of world history.Queen, Empress, Concubine paints vivid portraits of the lives of 50 extraordinary women who have held positions of executive or ceremonial power throughout history, from the Queen of Sheba to Margaret Thatcher. Each biographical profile sets its subject clearly in the culture and context of its time, enabling author Claudia Gold not only to tell the stories of 50 courageous and fiercely independent women, but also to provide a fascinating and informative alternative social history of the last 3500 years.
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Sie beherrschten Königreiche, sie führten Armeen in die Schlacht, sie einten ihre Nationen, sie regierten mit gütiger oder harter Hand. Der illustrierte Bildband "Frauen, die Geschichte schrieben" stellt die 50 bedeutendsten Königinnen, Kaiserinnen, Mätressen und Politikerinnen der letzten 3500 Jahre vor - von Kleopatra bis Margaret Thatcher. Diese Frauen, ob durch Geburt, Erbfolge oder demokratische Wahl an die Spitze ihrer Staaten gekommen, gehören zu den einflussreichsten und charismatischsten Persönlichkeiten der Weltgeschichte. Manche von ihnen prägten ihr Land bis heute. Inklusive zahlreicher Zeitachsen, Bilder und Illustrationen zur historischen Einordnung und Bedeutung der verschiedenen Persönlichkeiten.