Unconventional Partners

In one of the great euphemisms of our time, an embattled President Clinton admitted to an "inappropriate relationship" with his White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. But what exactly is an "inappropriate relationship?" For that matter, what is an "appropriate relationship?" And how can an understanding of the rules of "appropriateness" help us understand personal relationships in our modern world? Contributors to this book discuss the personal boundaries and taboos of modern relationships. Together they examine the power struggles that can occur when individuals are involved in "inappropriate" relationships, and the ways individuals in such a relationship may attempt to buffer themselves against sanctions--or even embrace this relationship as an agent of social change. Representing work from a range of disciplines, this collection will appeal to scholars, researchers, students, and professionals working on relationships issues in areas across the social sciences, including those working in the fields of social psychology, family studies, social anthropology, cultural studies, and communication.

In "Tajaka Varshaphal Charts Made Easy," embark on an illuminating journey through the profound world of Vedic astrology and unveil the secrets of your yearly destiny. This comprehensive guide, written with clarity and precision, takes you by the hand and simplifies the complex art of Tajaka Varshaphal, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced astrologers alike. Chart Calculation Demystified: Dive into the intricacies of Tajaka Varshaphal chart calculation with step-by-step instructions and practical examples. You'll learn how to cast your own charts, making the process accessible to everyone interested in astrology. Interpreting the Tajaka Varshaphal Chart: Grasp the art of deciphering the Tajaka Varshaphal chart to uncover the cosmic influences shaping your year ahead. Explore the meanings of various planetary positions and aspects and how they relate to different aspects of your life. Personal Growth and Planning: Learn how to harness the wisdom of Tajaka Varshaphal to make informed decisions, set goals, and navigate the year ahead with confidence. "Tajaka Varshaphal Charts Made Easy" is your comprehensive guide to demystify the art of annual forecasting in Vedic astrology. Whether you're a novice seeking to embark on your astrological journey or an experienced practitioner looking to refine your skills, this book offers a valuable resource to unlock the secrets of your destiny and make the most of the year ahead. Prepare to embark on a transformative astrological adventure and gain profound insights into your life's unfolding story.

Join the movement that celebrates single living with Peter McGraw’s groundbreaking book, Solo. Amid the complexities of modern relationships, loneliness epidemics, and online dating burnout, there’s a refreshing alternative: going Solo. “Solos,” as coined by behavioral economist Peter McGraw, are people who choose to lead their lives authentically, purposefully, and passionately outside the confines of traditional relationship labels. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual—single and not. Meet the thriving “Just Mays,” who welcome romance if it comes their way, the determined “No Ways,” who prefer life unpartnered, and the bold “New Ways,” who redefine and redesign what relationships even mean. Which one are you? In contrast with the “Someday” singles who hang personal fulfilment on the success of a “serious” long-term relationship, McGraw reveals the secrets of happiness that Solos have already unlocked, offering readers a roadmap to reinventing sex, dating, romance, and beyond. Backed by scientific insights and McGraw’s experience as a lifelong bachelor, Solo offers a blueprint for cultivating fulfilling relationships and creating a rich remarkable life. Solo is your invitation to pursue a life uniquely your own.

Religion and politics are never far from the headlines, but their relationship remains complex and often confusing. This book offers an engaging, accessible, and balanced treatment of religion in American politics. It explores the historical, cultural, and legal contexts that motivate religious political engagement and assesses the pragmatic and strategic political realities that religious organizations and people face. Incorporating the best and most current scholarship, the authors examine the evolving politics of Roman Catholics; evangelical and mainline Protestants; African-American and Latino traditions; Jews, Muslims, and other religious minorities; recent immigrants and religious "nones"; and other conventional and not-so-conventional American religious movements. New to the Sixth Edition • Covers the 2016 election and assesses the role of religion from Obama to Trump. • Expands substantially on religion’s relationship to gender and sexuality, race, ethnicity, and class, and features the role of social media in religious mobilization. • Adds discussion questions at the end of every chapter, to help students gain deeper understanding of the subject. • Adds a new concluding chapter on the normative issues raised by religious political engagement, to stimulate lively discussions.

The author of Pioneering Portfolio Management shows individuals how to avoid the for-profit mutual fund industry and get better returns on their money. In Unconventional Success, investment legend and bestselling author David F. Swensen offers incontrovertible evidence that the for-profit mutual fund industry consistently fails the average investor. From excessive management fees to the frequent “churning” of portfolios, the relentless pursuit of profits by mutual fund management companies harms individual clients. Perhaps most destructive of all are the hidden schemes that limit investor choice and reduce returns, including pay-to-play product-placement fees, stale-price trading scams, soft-dollar kickbacks, and 12b-1 distribution charges. Even if investors manage to emerge unscathed from an encounter with the profit-seeking mutual fund industry, individuals face the likelihood of self-inflicted pain. The common practice of selling losers and buying winners (and doing both too often) damages portfolio returns and increases tax liabilities, delivering a one-two punch to investor aspirations. In short: Nearly insurmountable hurdles confront ordinary investors. Swensen’s solution: A contrarian investment alternative that promotes well-diversified, equity-oriented, market-mimicking portfolios that reward investors who exhibit the courage to stay the course. Swensen suggests implementing his nonconformist proposal with investor-friendly, not-for-profit investment companies such as Vanguard and TIAA-CREF. By avoiding actively managed funds and employing client-oriented mutual fund managers, investors create the preconditions for investment success. Bottom line? Unconventional Success provides the guidance and financial know-how for improving the personal investor’s financial future. “Reveals why the mutual fund industry as a whole does a disservice to the individual investor.” —Booklist “What he has to say is worth listening to.” —The New York Times

Title: Beyond Monogamy: Navigating Unconventional Relationship Models Beyond Monogamy offers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of non-traditional relationship models, delving into the intricate dynamics of polyamory, open relationships, and relationship anarchy. This thought provoking guide navigates the reader through a rich tapestry of diverse relationships, offering practical insights, strategies, and nuanced discussions about the principles, challenges, and possibilities within these unconventional relationship structures. From redefining the notions of love and commitment to examining the ethical considerations of non-monogamy, this book invites readers on a journey that transcends societal norms, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the complexities of human connections. Each chapter dives into essential topics such as communication strategies, navigating emotions like jealousy and envy, legal and social challenges, and the future horizons of relationship models. Whether you're seeking to understand the foundations of polyamory, explore the intricacies of open relationships, or embrace the principles of relationship anarchy, Beyond Monogamy provides a roadmap to navigate the diverse landscape of non-traditional relationships with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth. This book is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to understand, navigate, or thrive within non-traditional relationship structures, offering guidance, empathy, and empowerment to create fulfilling and authentic connections beyond the confines of monogamy.

Soulmates. Are these the people were meant to be with forever, or are these the people destined to change our lives forever? Kara Edwards and Liam Sundry each moved to San Diego from very different places for very different reasons. Kara, a pretty girl in her twenties from Canada who moved to San Diego for school, and Liam, a handsome and charming Navy SEAL candidate from Tennessee, would have seemed like an unlikely couple on paper. But in reality, they found each other to be exactly the partner they didnt know they were looking for. What started out as a fairytale romance soon became tumultuous as Liam struggled to suppress some long-buried, and increasingly strong, thoughts and desires. Despite his attempts to ignore the storm brewing within him, Liam and, consequently, Kara are forced to make decisions that thrust them into situations they never imagined. Promising to never leave the others side, the depths of the couples love undergoes test after test as Liam reveals his oldest secretone that he never expected to tell anyone. Unsealedis a story about love and loss, true friendship, the constant process of self-discovery and, ultimately, acceptance. Inspired by true events, it looks at the value of empathy and reminds readers that there are two sides to every story.

Has the United States become more pluribus than unum? In terms of the nation's political beliefs, Robert Booth Fowler answers both yes and no. While his study affirms significant diversity among an elite cadre of public intellectuals, it vigorously denies it in a general public that collectively adheres to the same set of liberal core values. Enduring Liberalism pursues two objectives. One, it explores the political thought of public intellectuals and the general public since the 1960s. Two, it assesses contemporary and classic interpretations of American political thought in light of the study's findings. Fowler interprets the writings of public intellectuals like Robert Bellah, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Michael Walzer, William Bennett, Seymour Martin Lipset, William Galston, and others, as well as survey data of American political attitudes, to spotlight this oft-ignored divide between citizens and high-profile commentators, whose contentious debates are mistakenly assumed to reflect countrywide rifts. Fowler's argument is straightforward, but the interpretation is controversial. He recounts how the consensus liberal view in post-World War II American political thought collapsed among public intellectuals during the tumult of the 1960s and remains so to this day. His book examines the resultant diversity among contemporary public intellectuals, focusing on three predominant themes: concern for community, worry about the environment, and interest in civil society. In marked contrast to these disputatious commentators, Fowler finds the realm of popular opinion to be characterized by much greater consensus. Indeed, there seems to be a trend toward an even more general embrace of the liberal values that characterize our attitudes toward the individual, individual liberty, political equality, economic opportunity, and consent of the governed. Liberal values-above all the celebration of the individual and individual rights-have revolutionized the so-called private realms of life like family and religious communities to an extent unimagined in the 1950s. From these conclusions, Fowler demonstrates that most interpretations of American political thinking have exaggerated the extent of conflict and diversity in our nation's often raucous policy disputes. But he also cautions us not to overstate the public's widely shared liberal values and, by doing so, miss opportunities to facilitate problem solving or to recognize the ways in which our reform efforts may be constrained.

Amazon - one of the world's most valuable companies - is worth more than Walmart, Netflix, Target, Nike and Costco combined. What are the secrets to its success? How can these insights be applied to other businesses in the e-commerce sector? The retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Across all sectors and markets, retailers are shifting their business models and customer engagement strategies to ensure they survive. Amazon offers unique insight into the company's persistent dissatisfaction with the status quo and innovation and how it has fundamentally changed the ways in which we shop. This fully updated second edition explores Amazon's response to the coronavirus pandemic, the convergence of physical and digital retail, e-commerce economics and sustainability, as well as future policy implications. Written by industry-leading retail analysts and with the first edition now translated into more than a dozen languages, Amazon is an invaluable resource for discovering the lessons that can be learned from the company's unprecedented rise to dominance.