This book explores and debates the urban transformations that have taken place in Vienna over the past 30 years and their consequences in policy fields such as labour and housing, political and social participation and the environment. Historically, European cities have been characterised by a strong association between social cohesion, quality of life, economic ambition and a robust State. Vienna is an excellent example for that. In more recent years, however, cities were pressured to change policy principles and mechanisms in the context of demographic shifts, post-industrial transformations and welfare recalibration which have led to worsened social conditions in many cities. Each chapter in this volume discusses Vienna’s responses to these pressures in key policy arenas, looking at outcomes from the context-specific local arrangements. Against a theoretical framework debating the European city as a model of inclusion and social justice, authors explore the local capacity to innovate urban policies and to address new social risks, while paying attention to potential trade-offs. The book questions and assesses the city’s resilience using time series and an institutional analysis of four key dimensions that characterise the European city model within the context of post-industrial transition: redistribution, recognition, representation and sustainability. It offers a multiscalar perspective of urban governance through labour, housing, participatory and environmental policies, bringing together different levels and public policy types. Vienna: Still a Just City? is aimed at academics, researchers and policy-makers in urban studies, including urban sociology, ecology, geography and welfare. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. Read more

This open access book outlines new concepts, development models, governance and implementation processes capable of addressing the challenges of transformative urban regeneration of cities at precinct scale. Read more

Royal Yarns 202-215-2300 presents Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dye Yarn Knitting Pattern F336 Openwork Textured Wrap. This pattern includes design images, sizing, yarn requirements, knitting needles, crochet hooks and other tools necessary to make this garment. Also included are “Where to Buy” links for supplies and a money saving coupon. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: – This pattern is presented by Royal Yarns with full acknowledgement and copyright approval from the Plymouth Yarn Company, Inc. – The content of this pattern may already be FREE in whole, or in part, on the manufacturer’s website or on social media sites. – Our digital pattern offers the convenience of giving you full access on Amazon Kindle devices and on wide variety of other mobile devices and ebook readers via the Kindle Reader including iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android devices. You can easily download this pattern and store it in your digital library for future reference and mobile access. Feel free to share this pattern with family and friends. – If you are dissatisfied with the purchase, you can return the digital pattern for a full refund as detailed in the book store’s refund policies. Read more

Have you ever looked deep into the eyes of an animal and felt entirely known? Often, the connections we share with non-human animals represent our safest and most reliable relationships, offering unique and profound opportunities for healing in periods of hardship. This book focuses on research developments, models, and practical applications of human-animal connection and animal-assisted intervention for diverse populations who have experienced trauma. Physiological and psychological trauma are explored across three broad and interconnected domains: 1) child maltreatment and family violence; 2) acute and post-traumatic stress, including military service, war, and developmental trauma; and 3) times of crisis, such as the ever-increasing occurrence of natural disasters, community violence, terrorism, and anticipated or actual grief and loss. Contributing authors, who include international experts in the fields of trauma and human-animal connection, examine how our relationships with animals can help build resiliency and foster healing to transform trauma. A myriad of animal species and roles, including companion, therapy, and service animals are discussed. Authors also consider how animals are included in a variety of formal and informal models of trauma recovery across the human lifespan, with special attention paid to canine- and equine-assisted interventions and psychotherapy. In addition, authors emphasize the potential impacts to animals who provide trauma-informed services, and discuss how we can respect their participation and implement best practices and ethical standards to ensure their well-being. The reader is offered a comprehensive understanding of the history of research in this field, as well as the latest advancements and areas in need of further or refined investigation. Likewise, authors explore, in depth, emerging practices and methodologies for helping people and communities thrive in the face of traumatic events and their long-term impacts. As animals are important in cultures all over the world, cross-cultural and often overlooked animal-assisted and animal welfare applications are also highlighted throughout the text. Read more

Stop struggling with the ironing. Do it the easier way. I used to find ironing hard. I hated it. I particularly hated ironing leggings as new creases used to form on the other side from the iron itself. They were a real pain. Over time I discovered what worked better. The main thing is the lifting method. Combined with the other things I do, ironing is now a lot easier and faster. Even though this is still not my most favorite thing, I find it a breeze compared to what it used to be like. Find out what I know… Read more