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Tibetan Tales Derived from Indian Sources by Anton Schiefner Book Resume:
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Tibetan Tales Derived from Indian Sources by F. Anton von Schiefner Book Resume:
Tibetan tales, derived from Indian sources, tr. from the Kah-Gyur by F.A. von Schiefner, done into Engl. from the Germ. by W.R.S. Ralston
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Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources
Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources by Anton Schiefner Book Resume:
This book is a collection of Tibetan tales derived from the language of Kah-Gyur.
On the Cusp of an Era
On the Cusp of an Era by Doris Srinivasan Book Resume:
South Asian religious art became codified during the Ku a Period (ca. beginning of the 2nd to the mid 3rd century). Yet, to date, neither the chronology nor nature of Ku a Art, marked by great diversity, is well understood. The Ku a Empire was huge, stretching from Uzbekistan through northern India, and its multicultural artistic expressions became the fountainhead for much of South Asian Art. The premise of this book is that Ku a Art achieves greater clarity through analyses of the arts and cultures of the Pre- Ku a World, those lands becoming the Empire. Fourteen papers in this book by leading experts on regional topography and connective pathways; interregional, multicultural comparisons; art historical, archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic and textual studies represent the first coordinated effort having this focus.
The Folktale
The Folktale by Stith Thompson Book Resume:
As interest in folklore increases, the folktale acquires greater significance for students and teachers of literature. The material is massive and scattered; thus, few students or teachers have accessibility to other than small segments or singular tales or material they find buried in archives. Stith Thompson has divided his book into four sections which permit both the novice and the teacher to examine oral tradition and its manifestation in folklore. The introductory section discusses the nature and forms of the folktale. A comprehensive second part traces the folktale geographically from Ireland to India, giving culturally diverse examples of the forms presented in the first part. The examples are followed by the analysis of several themes in such tales from North American Indian cultures. The concluding section treats theories of the folktale, the collection and classification of folk narrative, and then analyzes the living folklore process. This work will appeal to students of the sociology of literature, professors of comparative literature, and general readers interested in folklore.
Folktales of India
Folktales of India by Brenda E. F. Beck,Peter J. Claus,Praphulladatta Goswami,Jawaharlal Handoo Book Resume:
Presents approximately one hundred Indian folktales, translated from fourteen languages.
Pausanias's Description of Greece
Pausanias's Description of Greece by Pausanias,James George Frazer Book Resume:
Sir James Frazer's 1898 six-volume translation of and commentary on Pausanias, the second-century CE traveller and antiquarian.
Leaves from My Chinese Scrapbook
Leaves from My Chinese Scrapbook by Frederic Henry Balfour Book Resume:
An eminent writer of the present century has hazarded the conjecture that in the unwritten history of the globe might be found the names of many great and distinguished men of whom the world knows nothing; that in bygone ages and in distant lands there have been Ciceros and Caesars, Hannibals and Homers,--may we suggest, in all seriousness, Beaconfields and Bismarcks?--whose fame has never reached the shores of Europe, and whose memories have perished with their lives. Strange to say, we have heard this striking notion characterised as shallow. The criticism seems ungracious: profound it may not be, but there can be no question of its truth, nor of the fact that it is very little realised or thought of. -- Pg. [1].
Trübner's American and oriental literary record
Trübner's American and oriental literary record by N.A Book Resume:
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The Lusiads of Camoens
The Lusiads of Camoens by Luís de Camões Book Resume:
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Zeitschrift des Vereins für Volkskunde
Zeitschrift des Vereins für Volkskunde by N.A Book Resume:
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Idylls, Legends and Lyrics
Idylls, Legends and Lyrics by Amelia Garland Mears Book Resume:
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Folk Tales from Tibet
Folk Tales from Tibet by William Frederick Travers O'Connor Book Resume:
The Great Indian Novel
The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor Book Resume:
In this award-winning novel, Tharoor has masterfully recast the two-thousand-year-old epic, The Mahabharata, with fictional but highly recognizable events and characters from twentieth-century Indian politics. Nothing is sacred in this deliciously irreverent, witty, and deeply intelligent retelling of modern Indian history and the ancient Indian epic The Mahabharata. Alternately outrageous and instructive, hilarious and moving, it is a dazzling tapestry of prose and verse that satirically, but also poignantly, chronicles the struggle for Indian freedom and independence.
Hitopadesa
Hitopadesa by Narayana (tr. Haskar,A. N. D.) Book Resume:
The Ever-Popular Book Of Good Counsels From Ancient India. One Of The Best-Known Sanskrit Classics, Narayana&Rsquo;S Hitopadesa Is A Fascinating Collection Of Animal And Human Fables Augmented With Polished Verse Epigrams And Gnomic Stanzas, Many Of Which Have Become Proverbial. This Satirical, Often Irreverent And Sometimes Ribald Text Has Been Popular For Centuries As A Compendium Of Worldly Advice On Matters Ranging From Statesmanship And Detailed Battle Plans To Personal Conduct And Marital Fidelity. It Has Also Served Generations Of Students As A Model Of Grammatical And Metaphorical Excellence. In This &Lsquo;Garden Of Pleasing Stories&Rsquo;, As Narayan Himself Describes It, Birds, Beasts, Men And Women Scheme, Suffer, Lust, Err, Grieve And Rejoice, Acting As Perceptive Social Critics And Astute Commentators On The Absurd Nature Of Human Folly. Combining His Own Literary Genius With Skilful Selections And Modifications Of Material From The Panchatantra And A Host Of Other Traditional Sources, Narayan Has Created A Refreshingly Original Masterpiece. This Excellent New Translation Faithfully Renders The Wit And Wisdom Of The Original. &Nbsp;
An Eleventh-Century Egyptian Guide to the Universe
An Eleventh-Century Egyptian Guide to the Universe by N.A Book Resume:
The Book of Curiosities is an eleventh-century Arabic account of the heavens and the Earth, illustrated by remarkable maps and astronomical diagrams. This authoritative edition and translation opens a unique window onto the geographical and astrological knowledge of medieval Islam.
Perspectives on Free and Open Source Software
Perspectives on Free and Open Source Software by Joseph Feller,Brian Fitzgerald,Lecturer Program on History and Literature Brian Fitzgerald,Scott A. Hissam,Karim R. Lakhani,Assistant Professor of Business Administration Karim R Lakhani Book Resume:
Leading Free and Open Source software researchers and analysts consider the status of the open source revolution and its effect on industry and society.
Phishing Exposed
Phishing Exposed by Lance James Book Resume:
Phishing Exposed unveils the techniques phishers employ that enable them to successfully commit fraudulent acts against the global financial industry. Also highlights the motivation, psychology and legal aspects encircling this deceptive art of exploitation. The External Threat Assessment Team will outline innovative forensic techniques employed in order to unveil the identities of these organized individuals, and does not hesitate to remain candid about the legal complications that make prevention and apprehension so difficult today. This title provides an in-depth, high-tech view from both sides of the playing field, and is a real eye-opener for the average internet user, the advanced security engineer, on up through the senior executive management of a financial institution. This is the book to provide the intelligence necessary to stay one step ahead of the enemy, and to successfully employ a pro-active and confident strategy against the evolving attacks against e-commerce and its customers. * Unveils the techniques phishers employ that enable them to successfully commit fraudulent acts * Offers an in-depth, high-tech view from both sides of the playing field to this current epidemic * Stay one step ahead of the enemy with all the latest information
Reconciling Work and Family Responsibilities
Reconciling Work and Family Responsibilities by Catherine Hein Book Resume:
This practical book presents concrete examples of what is being done in countries, communities, and enterprises around the world to help adults better reconcile work and family responsibilities. The book argues that conflicts between work and family responsibilities are increasing because of changes in family structures and the work environment. Looking at evidence from a variety of countries, the volume first considers the reasons why intervention to reduce work-family conflict is in the interests of governments and the social partners. It then considers the wide range of policies at national and community levels that can help reduce work-family conflict, highlighting the role of government in setting the legislative and policy framework and stimulating dialogue. A separate chapter is devoted to policies and practices for a family-friendly workplace. Reconciling Work and Family Responsibilities provides extensive information on different kinds of care arrangements for those responsible for children, the elderly, the sick, and the handicapped. It also considers how working conditions can make work more compatible with family, in particular various types of leave entitlements (such as maternity, paternity, and parental leave) as well as flexible work schedules, part-time work, and teleworking.
The Man Who Would Be King (Webster's German Thesaurus Edition)
The Man Who Would Be King (Webster's German Thesaurus Edition) by Rudyard Kipling Book Resume:
Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in German, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.
The Story of the Gadsby (Webster's French Thesaurus Edition)
The Story of the Gadsby (Webster's French Thesaurus Edition) by Rudyard Kipling Book Resume:
Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in French, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.
The Story of the Gadsby (Webster's Spanish Thesaurus Edition)
The Story of the Gadsby (Webster's Spanish Thesaurus Edition) by Rudyard Kipling Book Resume:
Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Spanish, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.
World Report 2020
World Report 2020 by Human Rights Watch Book Resume:
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
An Era of Darkness
An Era of Darkness by Shashi Tharoor Book Resume:
In 1930, the American historian and philosopher Will Durant wrote that Britain's 'conscious and deliberate bleeding of India... [was the] greatest crime in all history'. He was not the only one to denounce the rapacity and cruelty of British rule, and his assessment was not exaggerated. Almost thirty-five million Indians died because of acts of commission and omission by the British-in famines, epidemics, communal riots and wholesale slaughter like the reprisal killings after the 1857 War of Independence and the Amritsar massacre of 1919. Besides the deaths of Indians, British rule impoverished India in a manner that beggars belief. When the East India Company took control of the country, in the chaos that ensued after the collapse of the Mughal empire, India's share of world GDP was 23 per cent. When the British left it was just above 3 per cent. The British empire in India began with the East India Company, incorporated in 1600, by royal charter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, to trade in silk, spices and other profitable Indian commodities. Within a century and a half, the Company had become a power to reckon with in India. In 1757, under the command of Robert Clive, Company forces defeated the ruling Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal at Plassey, through a combination of superior artillery and even more superior chicanery. A few years later, the young and weakened Mughal emperor, Shah Alam II, was browbeaten into issuing an edict that replaced his own revenue officials with the Company's representatives. Over the next several decades, the East India Company, backed by the British government, extended its control over most of India, ruling with a combination of extortion, double-dealing, and outright corruption backed by violence and superior force. This state of affairs continued until 1857, when large numbers of the Company's Indian soldiers spearheaded the first major rebellion against colonial rule. After the rebels were defeated, the British Crown took over power and ruled the country ostensibly more benignly until 1947, when India won independence. In this explosive book, bestselling author Shashi Tharoor reveals with acuity, impeccable research, and trademark wit, just how disastrous British rule was for India. Besides examining the many ways in which the colonizers exploited India, ranging from the drain of national resources to Britain, the destruction of the Indian textile, steel-making and shipping industries, and the negative transformation of agriculture, he demolishes the arguments of Western and Indian apologists for Empire on the supposed benefits of British rule, including democracy and political freedom, the rule of law, and the railways. The few unarguable benefits-the English language, tea, and cricket-were never actually intended for the benefit of the colonized but introduced to serve the interests of the colonizers. Brilliantly narrated and passionately argued, An Era of Darkness will serve to correct many misconceptions about one of the most contested periods of Indian history.
An English-Cornish Dictionary
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Ramón María Del Valle-Inclán
Ramón María Del Valle-Inclán by Carol Maier,Roberta L. Salper Book Resume:
"This book is a collection of eleven essays devoted to the work of Ramon del Valle-Inclan (1866-1936). Long the recipient of critical analyses from various perspectives, Valle-Inclan's writing has nevertheless been virtually neglected in the gender-based criticism that has given rise to important studies of his contemporaries in other European literatures. This means that his diverse female characters have not been fully examined, that many scholars continue to consider him an unqualified misogynist, and that a marked effort to surmount gender constraints, present throughout his work, has not been acknowledged, much less explicated. This lack of study is intimately related to a much broader lacuna in Hispanic literature and scholarship, for the working of gender norms and their interaction with economic, religious, and political institutions inscribed in the literature of turn-of-the-century Spain have only recently begun to receive detailed study." "The essays in this volume identify, explore, and interrogate issues of gender with respect to Valle-Inclan's writing. The results offer an altered portrait of Valle-Inclan in which attitudes attributed to him are questioned and reevaluated. In particular, studies of several strong female characters indicate that he envisioned a far more complex role for women than has formerly been recognized." "Three previously published essays were chosen to provide a grounding in work on gender and Valle-Inclan. The remaining essays were written for this volume. As an orientation for the reader and in order to assure that the collection will be of use and interest to non-Hispanists as well as specialized readers, an introduction to the collection defines the intentions of the editors, discusses the essays with respect to current criticism, and places Valle-Inclan and his writing in turn-of-the-century Spanish history and aesthetics. As a whole, the collection reads as far more than the sum of its individual essays, prompting a fuller appreciation of both Valle-Inclan and the social and cultural system to which he belongs."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Sculpture of India, 3000 B.C.-1300 A.D.
The Sculpture of India, 3000 B.C.-1300 A.D. by Pramod Chandra,National Gallery of Art (U.S.) Book Resume:
Examines Indian sculptures in color photographs and detailed explanations.
Medieval Technology and Social Change
Medieval Technology and Social Change by Lynn Townsend White,Lynn White (Jr.) Book Resume:
Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadatta
Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadatta by Viśākhadatta Book Resume:
Thye Mudrarakshasa, unlike the majority of sanskrit plays, is purely a political drama. It has for its theme, besides elevation of Chandragupta to the throne of Magadha, wining over of Rakashsa, the hostile minister of the Nanda dynasty to the side of Chandragupta and adoption of measures to strenghen the rule by Chankaya, the renowned politician of his times. In the words of H.H.Wilson; It is a historical or political drama, and represents a curious staste of public morals, in wich fraud and assassination are the simple means by which inconvenient obligations are open enemies removed. It is not howere , that such acts are not held in themselves as crimies, orthat their perpetrators, if instigated by vugar vice or ferocity, are not condemned as culprits; it is only when the commission of the crime proposes a poliotical end that it is represented as venial, and is compatible with an amiable. it includes the commentary of Dhundiaja, English translation, critical and explanatory notes, Introduction and verious readings .
Critical Race Theory in Education
Critical Race Theory in Education by Adrienne D. Dixson,Celia K. Rousseau Book Resume:
Although Critical Race Theory (CRT) has been used to analyze difficult issues of race and racism in education for over ten years, the function of CRT in educational research is still not entirely clear. By bringing together the voices of various CRT scholars and education experts, this volume presents a comprehensive chorus of answers to the question of how and why CRT should be applied to educational scholarship. The collected chapters address CRT's foundations in legal theory, current applications of CRT, and possible new directions for CRT in education. Appropriate for both students curious about CRT and established CRT scholars, Critical Race Theory in Education is a valuable guide to how CRT can help us better understand and seek solutions to educational inequity.
T. S. Eliot, Anti-Semitism, and Literary Form
T. S. Eliot, Anti-Semitism, and Literary Form by Anthony Julius Book Resume:
Julius's critically acclaimed study (looking both at the detail of Eliot's deployment of anti-Semitic discourse and at the role it played in his greater literary undertaking) has provoked a reassessment of Eliot's work among poets, scholars, critics and readers, which will invigorate debate for some time to come.
The History of the Assassins (1835)
The History of the Assassins (1835) by Joseph Von Hammer Book Resume:
BOOK I. Introduction - Mohammed, founder of Islamism - Account of his doctrines - Sects - Ismailites - The Assassins a branch of the latter BOOK II. Foundation of the Order of the Assassins, and Reign of the first Grand-Master, Hassan Sabah BOOK III. Reign of Kia Busurgomid, and of his son, Mohammed BOOK IV. Reign of Hassan II., son of Mohammed, son of Busurgomid, surnamed Ala sikrihi es-selam, and his son, Mohammed II. BOOK V. Reign of Jelaleddin Hassan III Ben Mohammed Hassan, - and of his son, Alaeddin Mohammed III. BOOK VI. Reign of Rokneddin Kharshah, the last Grand-Master of the Assassins BOOK VII. Conquest of Bagdad - Fall of the Assassins-Remnant of them
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I have a confession to make: Even though I was super pumped to have scored an ARC of Brigid Kemmerer's A Curse So Dark And Lonely, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I'd fallen off the fairy tale retelling hype train, I don't know the author's previous work well, and I was convinced deep down that despite the mountains of praise I've seen online, maybe this one wasn't for me.
Man, do I love it when I'm wrong!
Harper is a teen with Cerebral Palsy who's not had it easy in life besides. Her father has disappeared, leaving the rest of the family to deal with the serious debt to a loan shark he accrued while trying to cover her dying mother's medical bills. Her brother has been forced into the loan shark's employment and Harper is serving as his lookout on the night she sees it: A young man trying to kidnap a woman on the streets of DC. When she intervenes, she finds herself taken instead. And she can't believe where she ends up.
Rhen is the crown prince of Emberfall, cursed on his eighteenth birthday. Each season, his loyal Commander Grey brings a new young woman from an alternate dimension to the castle. Each season, Rhen tries and fails to make the young woman in question fall in love with him… and in his failure, he transforms into a bloodthirsty monster and kills his own people in droves. When he's still his true self, he hides in the castle, neglecting his people and wallowing in shame. But this season is different. The sorceress Lilith, who cursed him long ago, has declared it his last. When Rhen turns into a monster at the end of the season, he'll stay that way permanently. With a neighboring army practically knocking down Emberfall's front door, failing means dooming his kingdom.
If you're suspecting that A Curse So Dark And Lonely is a take on Beauty and the Beast, you're 100 percent right. Thankfully though, the novel doesn't lean super heavily on the story we grew up with. For instance, while there are some eerie patterns from day to day, you won't find any talking candlesticks, clocks, or dishware at this castle. Grey is stuck in the curse alongside Rhen and while he's definitely a likable character, he's not there for comic relief. There are also other characters folded into the storyline and outside forces at play, meaning things don't feel quite so isolated. But mainly, it's the characters. They have so much more depth!
Harper and Rhen's relationship is interesting because it's not necessarily hate-to-love. There's anger and escape attempts, of course, but once Harper realizes there's no going home, their chemistry is rooted in skepticism more than anything. Harper can't bring herself to trust him after what's happened. Rhen understands this– he's already resigned himself to the idea of becoming a monster forever. There's only one thing they seem to agree upon: That the people of Emberfall shouldn't suffer simply because they can't break the curse. Together with Grey, they hatch a plan to rally the people of Emberfall and scare away foreign armies, but the damage done during previous seasons of Rhen's curse may be too vast to overcome.
A Curse So Dark And Lonely stood out for me not only because the plot was interesting and well-paced, but because there are several little moments of charm, like friendly advice sessions between Rhen and Grey, Harper's fumbled attempts to play the part of a foreign princess, and the vulnerable moments between Harper and Rhen when all seems lost. Switching between the two characters' perspectives really helps flesh things out and keep them moving. Despite being almost 500 pages, there's something intensely readable about this novel. I breezed through– I could read it in long chunks and when I had to put it down, picking it up again never felt like a chore.
While this book has a satisfying conclusion and could stand alone, there's still more story that can be told and I can't wait to check out the sequel!
A Curse So Dark And Lonely hits bookshelves on January 29th. You can preorder it now via Amazon!


15 Balcony Furniture Ideas So You Can Rock Your Tiny Terrace!
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With the right inspiration, you can do big things with every small space in your home, including your tiny balcony. So we've gleaned some balcony furniture ideas especially designed for small spaces to help you turn your tiny terrace into the retreat of your dreams!
Whether you're looking for balcony furniture ideas for dining or just relaxing, there's a range of decor styles here to appeal to every taste.
Imagine having a little bistro vibe on your balcony. Some throw pillows, some twinkle lights, a little greenery – it could be the perfect place to enjoy breakfast coffee or dinner wine. Heck, it could be an awesome outdoor work space too!
Here's a diverse mix of table and chair sets to help you get the ambiance you want for your balcony retreat.
My favorite balcony furniture idea is simple, affordable little bistro set. It folds up and tucks out of the way when you're not using it, making it just right for even the tiniest of balconies. Here's some more reasons to love this little balcony dining set.
The Grand Patio Bistro set looks great in a variety of decors and comes highly rated!
If you like this easy foldaway style but want a little more flair, check out the two cute sets below, with cutout designs. The first one also comes in orange.
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This iron bistro set with crackle finish lends a sort of modern Tuscan vibe to a small balcony. I love the oval shape and the way the chairs fit tightly into it to save space. It would work well right up against a balcony railing – all the better to enjoy the view, if you have one.
Here's a few more features of this balcony furniture set.
This bistro set also comes in coral and teal. It's a great little set with a unique look. The larger table area is plenty of room for two and you could even squeeze in an additional folding chair to accommodate a third.
Next up in our balcony furniture ideas for dining is this steel wicker folding bistro set with a wicker finish. This set is a little more traditional than the prior two, with its glass and resin wicker combination.
Here's some more details about this small balcony bistro set.
This little set looks great with just about any decor and I really love the warm brown color of it.
How about this clever furniture idea for a small balcony? The Bryant Faux Wood Bistro Set is a half table that sits flush against the wall. Here's a little more info on this smart set from Target.
This little half-table set is the perfect way to make the most of the space on your tiny terrace!
I love the cheery yellow and blue mosaic of this Classic Iron Bistro Set! It adds charm to a small balcony, don't you think? Here's a few more details about this balcony bistro set.
If you want to add a little whimsy to your tiny terrace, this is the perfect set for you! You may also want to check out the set below, which is priced a bit higher, but has more mosaic in it and is just beautiful!
I love this little compact Giantex Patio Set. The chairs tuck completely into it – what an awesome balcony furniture idea! With its glass top and wicker combo, it's traditional, but the shape of it fits into a modern patio decor.
One thing to be aware of with this set is that one chair is slightly smaller than the other. This is so that the smaller chair fits under the larger one when they're pushed in.
Here's the deets on this small balcony furniture set.
This set got great reviews for look, comfort and durability, but a few consumers felt the chairs were too small for a larger adult to be comfortable. Just something to keep in mind.
If you're looking for a small space patio set that's a little roomier, you should check out the Tangkula compact set below. The seats are a little wider and they have arms, so they might be a bit more comfortable. The table is a little longer too, but the chairs slide right up under it, similar to the Giantex set.
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This classic french cafe style patio bistro set is the perfect size for a small balcony. I love the scrolly, floral look! Here's some details about this pretty little set.
The reviews on this set are fabulous, as is the price! If you like this style, but want a counter-height (especially nice if you have a solid balcony wall to see over), check out the set below.
If you like the look of wood, you'll love this next balcony furniture idea. The Best Choice Products Wood Bistro Set is absolutely charming and would look fabulous with a rustic, country or farmhouse decor.
Here's a few more features of this beautiful balcony set.
Acacia wood is naturally resistant to weather and rotting, but you may want to rub it down with some teak oil to keep it looking nice. Unless you like the weathered look, in which case eventually it will weather to a grayish color.
Despite the bit of upkeep, this is a beautiful bistro set for the price!
Before we get to the last dining set on our list of balcony furniture ideas, I wanted to show you how cute a bistro set like this is with added textures, like soft throws and colorful pillows.
Whatever table and chair set you choose for your balcony, don't forget to add textural elements.
Those small touches make a big difference in your balcony decor and really make the space so much more warm and inviting, don't they?
Our last balcony dining set is one of my favorites! The stylish Cassie Wood Balcony Bar Set adds sophistication to your outdoor dining experience. If you have a great view, this balcony furniture idea is perfect for you!
There's even a lower shelf on it so you can rest your feet or display some pretty greenery. Here's some details of this outdoor balcony dining set.
This balcony set doesn't have many reviews yet, but the ones it does have are excellent. It's also a fantastic price! This balcony bar set is also very nice, but the Cassie is less expensive. I mean ALOT less.
For how great it looks and the price, I think the Cassie Balcony Bar Set is definitely worth a try.
Imagine having your before dinner cocktail sitting at this beautiful Riviera Patio Bar Set. It gives a cool island-bar vibe to your balcony and makes a surprisingly small footprint too. There's lots to love about this balcony furniture idea!
These patio dining sets are a diverse mix of ideas that would work on a tiny balcony. For more balcony furniture ideas for dining, check out this large selection of small patio sets here.
Bistro and bar sets are great balcony furniture ideas, but maybe you'd prefer some more casual seating options for your small balcony.
Small couches, poufs and chairs add comfort and style to a small balcony and below we have some cool pieces that are just right for small outdoor spaces!
Pallet seating is low to the ground and when stacked with cushions, is very comfortable. I love the laid-back vibe it gives to an outdoor space.
If you're up for a project, pallet seating is pretty darn easy to make.
Check out this short video to see how to make a patio couch from a pallet. You can simplify it further by not building the back part and just lean back on cushions, like in the picture above.
The Tangkula Infinite Combo pieces are a great balcony furniture idea because you can buy the pieces separately and arrange them any way you like. If you check out the reviews, you'll see consumer photos of the pieces on their balconies and they really look terrific!
Here's some more nice features of this small patio furniture collection.
Here are the Tangkula ottoman and coffee table pieces.
These pieces have a sophisticated modern look with a comfortable feel, so they work well in just about any decor style. Add some accent pillows for pops of color and you'll have a beautiful, stylish balcony that will make your neighbors envious!
Speaking of outdoor accent pillows, The ones below have fantastic reviews and come in a whole bunch of colors and patterns.
This Halsted 5pc Small Space Patio Furniture set is one of my favorites! Each chair comes with a slide-out ottoman, and the round table has a removable lid for hidden storage. It's both beautiful and compact – perfect for a small balcony or patio. Here's a little more info about this set.
This one had me at "slide-out ottomans"! It's a lovely set to cozy up a small outdoor space.
This little Corfu Patio Loveseat is perfect for a small patio or balcony. It's actually a bit narrower than the Tangkula pieces I mentioned above. It's made from durable resin with a woven appearance, like wicker. Super easy to clean and maintain.
Check out these details for this balcony furniture idea.
This is a nice piece for some affordable and comfortable seating on your balcony.
You may want to also check out below, this similar piece from Tangkula that includes a built in drink table. It's a great price and a sharp addition to a small balcony or terrace.
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Oh, I love, love this balcony furniture idea! The Keter Urban Knit Pouf Set is casual seating and surfaces all in one. It's a hard resin material with a knit-looking texture, hence they call it a "pouf". But make no mistake, these things are durable and made to weather the outdoors!
Here's a few more reasons I'm obsessed with this little balcony furniture set.
Table piece is also storage!
They fit inside each other when not in use.
If you want a versatile, fun, stylish furniture set for a small balcony, this is it!
Once you've figure out the best balcony furniture to put your keister on, it's time to find a side table for your cocktail. Or your coffee, Cosmo magazine, Kindle or all of the above.
The point is, you need a place to put stuff that isn't the ground. So below are some ideas for that.
I really get excited when I find furniture pieces that are multifunctional because that is exactly what compact furniture is all about! The Haste stool and side table is another great example of this. It's a modern little stand built for indoor or outdoor use.
The Modway would fit a modern or art deco style and can easily be wiped clean and used indoors too. It also comes in green and white.It's a cool little piece for the price!
I do love wrought iron on a patio. This little Dragonfly Mosaic Accent Table is so pretty and just the right size to hold a few outdoor necessities while you're relaxing on your balcony. Here's a few more details about it and the other designs that are also available.
You can check out the variety of patterns here. These tables are a lovely way to add some color and artistry to a small balcony or patio.
Here's another small balcony furniture idea that is compact and multipurpose. The Alston Side Table & Stool has a top piece that can be flipped over to make a cushioned seat, can be removed and used as a tray, or can be a raised shelf on the bottom. Talk about versatile! Here's a few more details about this fun balcony furniture piece.
Comfy seat or roomy side table, however you look at, this is a great little balcony furniture idea for the price!
Now this is one of the coolest small balcony furniture ideas yet! The Tangkula Hanging Deck Table attaches to your balcony railing and can be folded down when not in use. Imagine how handy this would be on a tiny balcony when you're entertaining!
Here's a few nifty features of this balcony table.
Holds up to 66 lbs.
This little thing would be an awesome addition to your teeny balcony! If you prefer a wood look, this folding deck table is very similar and is made of a beautiful Acacia hardwood.
To end our list of balcony furniture ideas, I want to share this last cool product. It's a half-umbrella, designed for small balconies and patios. What a great idea for an outdoor space that has no shade! It sits flush against the wall and comes in several colors.
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So how will you use your tiny balcony? Whether it's casual dining, entertaining or relaxing, I hope these balcony furniture ideas inspire you to create a rockin' outdoor space!
Need some more inspiration? Check out these 25 ways to turn your balcony or small patio into a fabulous retreat!
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Working on a new pair of trousers, we have come upon some ideas about the installment of the zipper within the fly of the pants. Although there are undoubtedly an ever-expanding multitude of ways that one could perform this operation, there are only a few ways that we have done so with the Brother. Taking a close look at various pairs of jeans and slacks exhumed from the closet, one thing is clear, there are no two pairs of pants with the zipper stitched into the fly in the same way. Even looking at two pairs of jeans that carry the same name and model number (albeit from different production runs most likely) reveals that the decisions made to install this crucial component as being a day-to-day, garment-to-garment, action. This would leave us to believe that the very finicky part of placing/stitching the zipper into the fly is left to intuition on the part of the master sewer at hand. While in the past, typically the whole zipper apparatus would have been assembled separate from the front panels of the given pants, this is now breaking away into a different method. The greatest problem of installing the zipper into the fly does not even lay responsibility on the zipper, but rather how this whole system integrates with the last few inches of what stitching is used to finish the front yoke (the area where the two front panels meet – forming the crotch just below the fly). This is perhaps the most peculiar intersection of all the garments, parcels, oddities, made with the B-r-o-t-h-e-r and it never ceases to baffle the mind. However, it will once in awhile become a little more transparent, showing a particular moment, or movement, that divulges its careful placement within the layers of fabric.
With ten pairs of jeans made over the last several years, and one pair of shorts, it is now time to commence an eleventh piece. This one will take the shape of simple trousers, utilizing remaining denim. This is the same denim used to build two other pairs of jeans, one pair which has not been displayed on this site and the other, These Jeans ARE Silk. This rich-black denim is quite versatile, so it is a good time to use the last of it for something; A) other than a standard 5 pocket jean B) something that can be worn like a dress-trouser, and C) to use this test to refine the pattern, which can later be folded back into a 5 pocket jean with a few alterations. Hence arriving at the pattern. However strange or unprofessional this may sound, all the previous pairs of pants/shorts built to this date have been based on the ripping of an elder pair of jeans. Simply put, the pattern is based on a pair of jeans that were carefully seam-ripped all the way down to the singular parts (!not including un-weaving the denim itself). As you may guess this has resulted in somewhat varied results as the factors have not been as concrete as they should be. Rather than taking measurements, the pattern has evolved through feel and intuition, and by carefully examining other pairs of pants that are still in-tact. With that said however, as these pants/shorts have been built the pattern has become more precise, and has become more measured and intrinsically aware of it's shape. The pattern is now an ethereal substance that has a fluid-like body traveling through all the garments at once, and never standing still in one place. It is thoughtful and flexible, and reaches out to all areas of the sewing-arena in the work that come into contact with the Brother DB2-B791-015.
To restate what was mentioned before, the pattern has called for an exact impression of how the zipper will be integrated into the fly and then on into the foundation of the crotch. Why this installment procedure has come to stand out so much is due to a few extraneous ideas, and because it is crucial to pant-construction. This fascination became even more consuming when we realized that in order to make a crisp pair of slacks, we would have to work through multiple tests, or drafts, in order to find the simplest way. And the most important aspect of that would be to devise a way to incorporate all the zipper – fly – crotch components together sanely, and continue to use this method for all the tests. Therefore creating a controlled variable, dissolving any unnecessary tom-foolery of this important step.
The initiating factor of the zipper placement within the fly, was the simple problem of where does the zipper lay into the components; is it dead-center, off to the right, or off to the left, of the two individual fabric pieces that house the zipper (one piece being the long rectangular shape, and the other being the scabbard, or sheath-like shape), etc., etc.? If, when one is drafting a pair of pants and will be making multiple prototypes, it is imperative that each time they sew the next iteration together, that they do so in the same way, especially when sewing the two front panels together – creating the fly and crotch. In the past, we would always lay the zipper down in the center of the long rectangular shape first, stitch that in place, and then turn-over and stitch the corresponding side of the zipper to the sheath-like shape. At this point the three separate pieces would become one, to be mated to the front panels by first stitching in on the right-front panel, and then stitching in on the left-front panel. All of this slowly working its way to the crotch; turning things in and out to make sure that nothing would be sewn shut, or left open. Thus in the recent prototypes, the first question of this paragraph has finally been addressed. After looking at many pairs of pants, it seems that the most consistent method of placing the zipper has to do with the initiating stitch (which in some cases acts as a basting stitch, as it is for construction only and does not become a top-stitch) binding the fly's inner-facing (the rectangular piece) with the front-right panel, along the center-front (CF) seam. The zipper is tucked into this seam allowance (built at 3/8″) and then re-opened to run top-stitching along the edge of the joint between the zipper tape and the face/right side of the fabric. So, to clarify, the zipper starts where the front-right panel is stitched to the inner fly-facing – and the zipper runs along this edge, therefore it is as far to the right as it can be within the fly apparatus. Everything else expands from there.
It is such a hands-on application, one that requires an ability to imagine abstracted space. Thus a text-tutorial is almost worthless, or possibly not. For obvious reasons this point in the process of making a pair of pants is hard to describe without imagery, and we hope to eventually post such imagery (just haven't yet) but until then – the idea of listing the steps seems a bit flawed. However, to our other point perhaps because it does indeed rely on exploration and abstraction of spatial concerns, maybe writing the procedural side of this action is best because one can only build from their own base, no text, or image-text can ever explain everything at once, clearly, and sufficiently. This comes down to tacit knowledge, something the needlefeed constantly leans back upon. The only sure method for relating this information is via physical contact. With that said, There is one other issue that has come about. Depending on wether or not you are building jeans with a double lap felled seam, or trousers with a simple seam also drastically alters the process, and how it incorporates or consumes that last little section between the fly and the point of intersection between the inner-leg seams.


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Grémecey és un municipi francès, situat al departament del Mosel·la i a la regió del Gran Est. L'any 2007 tenia 103 habitants.

Demografia

Població
El 2007 la població de fet de Grémecey era de 103 persones. Hi havia 40 famílies, de les quals 12 eren unipersonals (4 homes vivint sols i 8 dones vivint soles), 16 parelles sense fills i 12 parelles amb fills.

La població ha evolucionat segons el següent gràfic:

Habitants censats

Habitatges
El 2007 hi havia 41 habitatges, 38 eren l'habitatge principal de la família, 1 era una segona residència i 2 estaven desocupats. 39 eren cases i 2 eren apartaments. Dels 38 habitatges principals, 31 estaven ocupats pels seus propietaris, 6 estaven llogats i ocupats pels llogaters i 1 estava cedit a títol gratuït; 1 tenia una cambra, 2 en tenien tres, 7 en tenien quatre i 28 en tenien cinc o més. 31 habitatges disposaven pel capbaix d'una plaça de pàrquing. A 9 habitatges hi havia un automòbil i a 24 n'hi havia dos o més.

Piràmide de població
La piràmide de població per edats i sexe el 2009 era:

Economia
El 2007 la població en edat de treballar era de 71 persones, 55 eren actives i 16 eren inactives. De les 55 persones actives 52 estaven ocupades (28 homes i 24 dones) i 3 estaven aturades (2 homes i 1 dona). De les 16 persones inactives 6 estaven jubilades, 3 estaven estudiant i 7 estaven classificades com a «altres inactius».

Activitats econòmiques
Dels 3 establiments que hi havia el 2007, 1 era d'una empresa de construcció, 1 d'una empresa de transport i 1 d'una empresa de serveis.

L'any 2000 a Grémecey hi havia 4 explotacions agrícoles que ocupaven un total de 420 hectàrees.

Equipaments sanitaris i escolars
El 2009 hi havia una escola maternal integrada dins d'un grup escolar amb les comunes properes formant una escola dispersa.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

Referències

 Résumé statistique Fitxa resum de dades estadístiques de Grémecey a l'INSEE.
 Évolution et structure de la population Fitxa amb el detall de dades de Grémecey a l'INSEE
 France par commune  Dades detallades de tots els municipis de França accessibles a partir del mapa.

Municipis del Mosel·la

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RT Las Vegas, Plus New Formats!
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The week-long countdown for the RT Booklovers Convention in Las Vegas has begun, and I am super psyched to meet you there. This will be my first, big reader event, so I hope I get to meet a lot of you.
I'll have a limited number of copies available at the Giant Book Fair, so don't fret if you don't get a chance to order ahead of time. I'm also bringing some pretty cool swag with me, so make sure to stop by my table, swing by the FAN-tastic Day Party, or just tap me on the shoulder as I wander the halls of the Rio.
While I'm on the subject of available formats, don't forget to check out the audio versions of my books on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. All three titles are available, and production for La Promesse is underway.


Today's shoot is full of so much romance and softness, it has to be one of the sweetest photo sessions we've ever featured. Coordinated by Sarah Crawford of Valentine to coordinate with her new branding launch, this session is full of light pinks, mint green, gold, and grapefruit shades. Thanks to White Loft Studio and Petal Floral Design for helping pull it all together!
From the event designer, Sarah Crawford of Lil Hoot: This inspirational shoot was inspired by a launch party for my new style blog, valentine, which celebrates love via daily hand-written notes and aims to marry both vintage and modern design. The bow and arrow, wings, and french bulldog were the key design elements with an ivory, mint, grapefruit, pink, and pops of black and gold color scheme.
The shoot was at my favorite chic neighborhood french bistro, 5 corners kitchen. The tablescape was focused on an intimate affair. Handwritten notes sat at each place setting, which would be an amazing touch at a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. A golden mailbox with luscious blooms spilling out among candlelight served as the centerpiece. The walls were adorned with some of my most meaningful framed pieces from my home. As well as the restaurant's custom wine cork wall. Vintage jadeite plates sat upon gold rimmed scallop chargers set against the gorgeous feathered tablecloth. Ghost chairs, gold flatware and stemware also used to complete the look.
Some favorite style books with french bulldog bookends decorated the bar, as well as wedding pictures of the original Valentine (my grandmother), and mom, and me and my mom. Sweets were kept simple with a V bow and arrow cake and truffles, to be served alongside the two signature cocktails, a greyhound, and St. Germaine and pink Veuve Cliquot. A winged french bulldog sat upon the cocktails trays… And an actual winged french bulldog sat upon a pink chair with a flower collar. Champagne cocktails were served in vintage pink flutes and lattes were served in my heirloom wedding china tea cups with winged sugar cubes.
I agree with Charmaine, the black shoes definitely set the stage for this beautiful inspiration shoot! Very dreamy and fun!
Beautiful shoot. Could you tell me where the rocks glass with the gold overlay is from?
I found some on ebay via this link!
What brand are those gorgeous black shoes?
Ok, where do I find a white feather tablecloth?? Amazing!
Hi Bethany! That fab feather tablecloth is from Wildflower Linens. The link to their site can be found in the vendor info. Hope you can use it for something fun!
We love anything vintage! Unique table set-up with the feather table cloth overlay 🙂 We also love the handwritten notes at each place setting, fun touch! Thank you for sharing.
I always love working with sarah….thank you for including me in something so fun and thank you ruffled for the great post! xo, h.


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Description Our largest hairstreak and one of the most abundant, it can be elusive as it spends most of its time in the canopy of oak trees. At a distance the butterfly looks either grey if resting with wings closed (underwings) or dark if basking and you see the upperwings. These fast-flying butterflies look silvery against the canopy.


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Duke agrees to cut North Carolina grid modernization plan by $5.3B
Duke Energy has reached an agreement with North Carolina stakeholders, scaling back the scope of its Power/Forward Carolinas grid modernization initiative and cutting out two thirds of the utility's planned expenditures in an initial 3-year pilot phase. But the agreement does not limit the longer-term scope of future investments under the initiative.
Duke and environmental groups filed the settlement June 1. The utility will spend $2.5 billion over four years, including $25 million on electric vehicle charging — a steep cut from the $7.8 billion it had proposed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
As part of its plans, Duke agreed to deploy at least 300 MW of total energy storage projects on its system in North Carolina by May 2026. Two-thirds of that capacity is expected online in 2023.
When Duke first announced the Power/Forward initiative in April, 2017, it drew concern from a variety of groups. Vote Solar opposed the plan, calling it a "play to sink customer funds into unsubstantiated investments to the sole benefit of shareholders."
Last week, the utility and environmental groups filed a settlement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission that would authorize $2.5 billion in spending. Parties to the agreement include Duke, Environmental Defense Fund, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Foundation and Sierra Club.
Commenting on the $5.3 billion price reduction from Duke's initial proposal, EDF said the spending for the three-year pilot program "will be more targeted, focusing on new integrated technologies."
The agreement includes grid modernization, battery storage, data access and vehicle electrification components, which the groups say will result in substantial environmental benefits. Voltage optimization upgrades alone, advocates say, could reduce emissions equivalent to taking approximately 30,000 cars off the road.
EDF's Southeast Director Dionne Delli-Gatti said Duke's "unprecedented investment in a grid modernization program will put North Carolina on a path toward a clean energy future."
The proposal must still be approved by North Carolina regulators, but supporters say it will improve grid efficiency, lower emissions and give customers more control over their demand.
While the settlement does change Duke Energy's grid improvements that would be allowed under the grid rider, company spokesman Jeff Brooks clarified that the agreement does not limit the scope or scale of future investments that can be made under the Power/Forward Carolinas plan.
While it was not a party to the settlement, VoteSolar urged Duke to be more transparent and inclusive as it launches similar programs in South Carolina, Florida and elsewhere.
Duke Energy reaches compromise on grid modernization Greensboro News & Record
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Music Industry Wants Another Run At Acquitted Bit Torrent Tracker 'Oink'
Tim Difford
A leading innovator in the IT Outsourcing industry, Tim is often on the move but can be regularly found in Manchester and London, UK. His f (show all) A leading innovator in the IT Outsourcing industry, Tim is often on the move but can be regularly found in Manchester and London, UK. His focus is on social and mobile technologies but given half a chance he'll try to sneak music or football into his blog-posts. Tim can be found at One Greener Day and you can also follow @timdifford on Twitter.
The music industry has vowed to pursue a man cleared of criminal fraud charges relating to his BitTorrent tracker service through the UK's civil courts.
Last week The Next Web reported that the founder of music tracking service Oink had walked free from a UK court cleared of conspiracy to defraud the music industry. Now the music industry has vowed to continue its pursuit of the man through other legal means.
Alan Ellis, founder of the file-sharing service and the first UK citizen to be charged with music piracy, walked free last week following a unanimous jury decision to clear him of fraud charges.
Now, John Kennedy of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has confirmed that his organisation is considering a civil action and, as reported in The Guardian, may even consider asking the Musician's Benevolent Fund charity to write to Ellis requesting a return of the £200,000 he allegedly accrued from 'donations' to the service prior to its closure in 2007.
Whilst Oink did not itself host unlawfully copied material it acted as signpost for its members looking for sources of free 'pirated' material.
Kennedy claims that "the law is so out of touch with where life is these days", adding that he "cannot sleep at night when that man has £200,000 sitting in his bank account," suggesting that Oink story is not over yet.
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Occupy Holds Small Anniversary Protest at Berkeley
By Steven Finacom
Friday November 16, 2012 - 10:24:00 AM
Steven Finacom
Occupy Cal visibly resurfaced on the UC Berkeley campus on Thursday, November 15, 2012 with a small encampment intended to mark the one year anniversary of the mass rally and protest that marked the high point of the campus Occupy Movement.
Occupiers had also rallied at the Regents meeting at UC San Francisco earlier on Thursday. On Thursday evening there were two tents on Sproul Plaza--one on the main plaza, and the other on the steps of Sproul Hall--as well as a number of banners--including a large "Welcome to the Open University" banner--signs, and protesters. The signs Thursday night were incongreuously juxtaposed with "Cal Philanthropy Day" banners and signs that had been put in place to encourage students to become alumni donors to the University.
On Friday morning before 8:00 am, as I headed for work, there were three tents in a cluster and two protesters visible, one holding a heart shaped sign in the periodic rain. They said that the University police had given them the "usual admonishments" last night about overnight lodging on University grounds, and protesters had taken down most of the banners and signs.
They expressed disappointment that that large numbers of people hadn't turned out but determination to continue with Occupy Cal actions during this academic year. The current tents will not remain up, but one further symbolic protest may be organized this semester, they said. Next semester, the focus will be on educating the campus community about "continued privatization" of the institution, including the agreement that brought money to the University from BP (formerly British Petroleum) to fund biofuel research.
By 9:45, when I passed through Sproul Plaza on a brief break, the three tents and the Occupy protestors were gone. I don't know if they had been asked to leave, or had voluntarily packed up the encampment after the one year anniversary commemoration.
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CBT for substance misuse in young people
Posted on June 26, 2015 June 16, 2015 by meryemgrabski
According to 2011 figures for the UK, over 11% of people seeking treatment for substance use were aged between 15-19 years old (Emcdda.europa.eu, 2015).
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a treatment that uses cognitive and behavioural techniques to target drug-related beliefs and to alter how these beliefs impact on actions. The individualised nature of CBT may especially be beneficial for young people whose needs differ from those of an adult due to the developmental stage of adolescence.
The factors that moderate the success of CBT treatment among young people are not well-defined. The authors of the current review aimed "to assess the effectiveness of CBT for young people in outpatient non-opioid drug use and to explore any factors that may moderate outcomes" (Filges et al 2015). Non-opioid drugs refers to cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines.
Numerous online databases were searched and studies were included if:
The study design was either a randomised, quasi-randomised or non-randomised controlled trial (RCT, QRCT or NRCT)
Participants were aged 13-20 years old
Participants were enrolled in outpatient treatment for non-opioid drug treatment
CBT was the primary intervention, although CBT interventions with an add-on component, such as motivational interviewing, were included
The primary outcome measure was abstinence or reduction of drug use as measured by biochemical test, self-report estimates or psychometric scales. Secondary outcomes of interest were social and family functioning; education or vocational involvement; retention; risk behaviour such as crime rates.
Two separate meta-analyses were conducted.
Seven studies, reported in seventeen papers, were included in the review. All seven studies were RCTs; six were conducted in the US and one was carried out in The Netherlands. The seven studies were quite different; sample sizes ranged from 43 to 320 participants and the gender of participants enrolled ranged from 54% to 81% male.
CBT was compared to a range of interventions, namely adolescent community reinforcement approach; multidimensional family therapy; chestnut's Bloomington outpatient program; interactional treatment; psychoeducational substance abuse treatment and functional family therapy. Three evaluated CBT only, while four studies looked at CBT with an add-on component including Assertive Continuing Care, Motivational Enhancement Intervention or Integrated Family therapy.
The studies also differed in terms of CBT delivery; one study provided individual CBT, two had group CBT session, one study included family sessions alongside peer-group therapy, another study had family sessions at the beginning and end of the treatment period, while another study provided a home-based continuing care approach.
Separate meta-analyses were conducted on the four studies that looked at CBT with an add-on component and on the three studies that evaluated CBT without an add-on component. Analyses had differing numbers of included studies depending on the variable in question.
Outcome measures were evaluated in three different intervals: short term (beginning of treatment to < 6 months later); medium term (6 months to < 12 months after beginning treatment) and long term (12 months + after the beginning of treatment).
Overall, studies that reported on the effects of CBT with an add-on component did not show a reduction of drug use relative to the comparison treatment in the:
Short term (SMD 0.14 95% CI -0.64 to 0.36);
Medium term (SMD -0.06 95% CI -0.44 to 0.32) or
Long term (SMD -0.15 95% CI -0.36 to 0.06)
The studies that evaluated CBT without an add-on component were not found to be significantly more effective than their respective comparison treatment in the
Short term (SMD -0.13 95% CI -0.68 to 0.42);
Medium term (SMD 0.08 95% CI -0.48 to 0.31) or
Long term (SMD 0.02 95% CI -0.48 to 0.52)
Studies that reported on CBT with an add-on component showed a statistically significant relative effect on recovery status in the long term (OR = 0.63 (95% CI 0.39 to 1.00)
Only one study with CBT without an add-on component reported recovery status, this was not statistically significant (OR = 2.89 (95% CI 0.72 to 11.56)
CBT with an add-on component was not found to have a significant relative effect on retention or risk behaviour
CBT without an add-on component also did not have a significant relative effect on psychological problems, family problems, school problems, retention or risk behaviour
The review had some strengths. A large number of databases were searched and there were no language restrictions on the literature included. Additionally, all included studies were RCTs with none of the studies classified as having a very high risk of bias.
The small number of studies included in this review is not problematic by itself, however, the choice to carry out separate meta-analyses based on the inclusion of an add-on component to the CBT, reduced the power of the analyses even further.
Additionally, caution must be taken when interpreting the findings of the meta-analyses as the studies were all very different. There was significant heterogeneity between the studies in all but one analysis and also many of the analyses were conducted on only two studies.
The qualitative review of the paper was weak, it was merely a description of the included studies without an evaluation of the differences between them.
The review is inconclusive in terms of CBT being more or less effective than other therapies, as the authors themselves note. No qualitative comparisons were drawn between the studies, this may have been more beneficial given the array of differences between all seven studies.
The review did not consider any factors that may moderate the efficacy of CBT as a treatment for non-opioid drug use and the authors suggest that future studies should include more information about the heterogeneity of treatment effects so that this can be explored.
Given the differences between the included studies, a meta-analysis was probably not appropriate and a good quality systematic review may have been more useful.
Filges T, Knudsen ASD, Svendsen MM, Kowalski K, Benjaminsen L, Jørgensen AMK. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies for Young People in Outpatient Treatment for Non-Opioid Drug Use: A Systematic Review. Campbell Systematic Reviews 2015:3 10.4073/csr.2015.3
Emcdda.europa.eu, (2015). EMCDDA | European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction — information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe. [online] Available at: http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/ [Accessed 15 May 2015].
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The effect of smoking-free psychiatric hospitals on smoking behaviour: more evidence needed
Posted on June 18, 2015 May 21, 2015 by meryemgrabski
By Olivia Maynard @OliviaMaynard17
One in three people with mental health illnesses in the UK smoke, as compared with one in five of the general population. In addition, smokers with mental illnesses smoke more heavily, are more dependent on nicotine and are less likely to be given help to quit smoking. As a result, they are more likely to suffer from smoking-related diseases, and on average die 12-15 years earlier than the general population.
Since July 2008, mental health facilities in England have had indoor smoking bans. However, NICE guidelines recommend that all NHS sites, including psychiatric hospitals become completely smoke-free, a recommendation previously examined by the Mental Elf.
This NICE recommendation has been criticised by those who argue that:
Tobacco provides necessary self-medication for the mentally ill;
Smoking cessation interferes with recovery from mental illness;
Smoking cessation is the lowest priority for those with mental illnesses;
People with mental illnesses are not interested in quitting;
People with mental illness cannot quit smoking.
Judith Prochaska, a researcher at Stanford University, has previously addressed each of these arguments (she calls them 'myths') (Prochaska, 2011). The abridged summary of the evidence surrounding myths 1, 2 and 3 is that:
Smoking actually worsens mental health outcomes; in fact, the argument that nicotine provides self-medication is one which has been promoted by the tobacco industry itself;
Smoking cessation does not exacerbate mental health outcomes;
Smoking cessation should be a high priority, given that mental health patients are much more likely to die from tobacco-related disease than mental illness.
These are interesting and important arguments and more evidence surrounding them is also available here (Prochaska, 2010).
However, in this blog post I focus on 'myths' 4 and 5, drawing on a recent systematic review investigating the impact of a smoke-free psychiatric hospitalisation on patients' motivations to quit (myth 4) and smoking behavior (myth 5) (Stockings et al., 2014).
Methods and results
Stockings and colleagues searched for studies examining changes in patients' smoking-related behaviours, motivation and beliefs either during or following an admission to an adult inpatient psychiatric facility.
Fourteen studies matched these inclusion criteria, two of which were conducted in the UK. The majority of the studies used a cross-sectional design and none were randomised controlled trials. The studies were all quite different, with the number of participants ranging from 15-467 and the length of admission ranging from 1-990 days. Crucially, the type of smoking ban varied considerably between the studies, so I'll consider these separately.
Facilities with complete smoking bans
Six studies were conducted in facilities with complete bans. All of these offered nicotine dependence treatment, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or brief advice.
Only one of these statistically assessed smoking behaviour, finding that cigarette consumption was lower during admission compared with prior to admission.
Three studies assessed smoking behaviour after discharge, finding that the majority of patients resumed smoking within five days. However, there was some evidence from the two larger studies that smoking prevalence was still lower at two weeks and three months post-discharge compared with prior to admission.
The one study to statistically assess smoking-related beliefs and motivations found that patients expected to be more successful at quitting following discharge compared with at admission. Higher doses of NRT were related to higher expectations of success.
Facilities with incomplete bans
Eight studies were conducted in facilities with incomplete bans.
Four banned smoking indoors and all of these offered nicotine dependence treatment:
Only one of these statistically assessed smoking behaviour, finding that quit attempts increased from 2.2% when smoking was permitted in specific rooms, to 18.4% after the ban.
One study that assessed smoking prevalence post-discharge found that all participants (n = 15) resumed smoking.
One study found that participants expected to be more successful in smoking cessation post-discharge as compared with at admission.
Three allowed smoking in designated rooms, with no nicotine dependence treatment:
There were mixed results among the two studies which assessed smoking prevalence during admission.
Compared with at admission, there was some evidence of increased motivation to quit smoking.
One restricted smoking to five pre-determined intervals per day, with no nicotine dependence treatment:
Motivation to quit was lower at discharge compared with at admission.
The authors concluded that:
Smoke-free psychiatric hospitalisation may have the potential to impact positively on patients' smoking behaviours and on smoking-related motivation and beliefs.
The fourteen studies included in this review were all quite different from each other and had a number of limitations including:
Small sample sizes;
Incomplete reporting of key outcomes;
Failure to use controlled, experimental research designs;
Differences in the types of smoking bans in place;
Inconsistent provision of nicotine dependence treatment.
These key differences and limitations prevented statistical examination of the results as a whole. This means that making firm conclusions is difficult. There is clearly a need for more research in this area.
There is evidence that people with mental illnesses are interested in quitting smoking (myth 4) and that they are able to (myth 5). However, we still need more studies to examine these questions with well-powered (i.e. large sample sizes), high-quality (i.e., experimental) research designs.
The evidence presented in this systematic review suggests that complete bans are the most effective at encouraging smoking cessation and that the provision of nicotine dependence treatment, such as NRT or brief advice, is also crucial.
Although a handful of the studies assessed smoking behaviour after discharge, none of the facilities viewed this as an important outcome. Given the high level of smoking-related disease among those with mental health illnesses, ensuring that individuals remain abstinent from smoking after discharge is important for the continuing good health of these individuals.
Importantly, none of the studies in this review explored the impact of smoke-free legislation on mental health outcomes. Although the evidence suggests that smoking cessation actually improves mental health outcomes, future research should continue to examine this relationship.
Do you have a mental health illness yourself, or support someone who does? Do you work with people with mental health illnesses? Should psychiatric hospitals become smoke-free?
Stockings EA. et al (2014) The impact of a smoke-free psychiatric hospitalization on patient smoking outcomes: a systematic review. Aust NZ J Psychiatry 2014 May 12;48(7):617-633. [PubMed abstract]
Prochaska, J. J. (2010). Failure to treat tobacco use in mental health and addiction treatment settings: A form of harm reduction? Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 110(3), 177-182. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.03.002
Prochaska, J. J. (2011). Smoking and Mental Illness — Breaking the Link. New England Journal of Medicine, 365(3), 196-198. doi: doi:10.1056/NEJMp1105248
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Promoting smoking cessation in people with schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia have a considerable reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population (Osborn et al 2007; Lawrence et al 2013). A number of factors lead to cardiovascular disease (Osborn et al 2007; Lawrence et al 2013; Nielsen et al, 2010) one of which is smoking.People with schizophrenia smoke at much higher rates and more heavily than the general population (Ruther et al 2014, Hartz et al 2014).Stubbs et al (2015) carried out a review to assess the current cessation interventions available for individuals with serious mental illnesses and establish if any disparities currently lie in the delivery of these interventions.
The authors searched several electronic databases (Embase, PubMed, and CINAHL) using the following keywords: "smoking cessation", "smoking", "mental illness", "serious mental illness" and "schizophrenia."
Studies were eligible if they included individuals with a DSM or ICD-10 diagnosis of schizophrenia and reported a cessation intervention.
The authors included both observational and intervention studies as well as systematic-reviews and meta-analyses.
Pharmacological interventions
The evidence suggests Bupropion (Zyban) is an appropriate aid for smoking cessation, and there has been no data supporting concerns of worsening in psychiatric symptoms or suicide risk.
Varenicline (Champix) studies appeared to support smoking cessation, although long-term RCTs are recommended. Additionally, one study noted suicidal feelings; therefore monitoring psychiatric symptoms is recommended. However, do also check out our recent blogs investigating the neuropsychiatric adverse events of varenicline:
Varenicline and the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse events and death (Thomas et al, 2015), Natasha Clarke, 15 Apr 2015
Varenicline, smoking cessation and neuropsychiatric adverse events (Gibbons and Mann, 2013), Meg Fluharty, 9 Jan 2014
Non-pharmacological interventions
The evidence for E-cigarettes was inconsistent, with the authors concluding more evidence was needed before clinicians consider e-cigarettes within mental health settings. Additionally, e-cigarette use in people with schizophrenia should have side effects monitored closely.
There was little research on exercise in schizophrenia, but one study found a reduction in tobacco consumption.
Behavioural approaches
Behavioural approaches such as offering smoking cessation advice alongside pharmacotherapy have been found successful with no harmful side effects.
Disparities in smoking cessation interventions
An investigation of GP practices found individuals with schizophrenia did not receive smoking cessation interventions proportional to their needs.
Support while quitting
People with serious mental illnesses experience more severe withdrawal symptoms compared to the general population, and therefore should be given extra support during cessation attempts (Ruther et al 2014).
Psychiatrists should re-evaluate choice and the dose of antipsychotic medicine being given after abstinence from smoking is achieved. This is because of nicotine's metabolic influence on antipsychotic medicine.
Alongside smoking cessation, exercise should be promoted among people with schizophrenia to combat weight gain and the increased metabolic risk.
In light of the findings, the authors suggest several steps for clinicians to help people with schizophrenia quit smoking:
Patients' current smoking status, nicotine dependency, and previous quit attempts should be assessed. Assessing nicotine dependency will help predict the level of withdrawal symptoms the patient is likely to experience upon quitting.
Cessation attempts are best timed when the patient is stable. Patients should be thoroughly advised on the process needed to give them the best chance of quitting smoking, Thus, allowing the patient to formulate their quit plan and take ownership of their own quit attempt.
Cessation counselling should be provided, particularly what to expect with withdrawal symptoms (e.g. depression and restlessness) and how to cope.
Pharmacological support should be provided (Bupropion recommended) when there is even mild tobacco dependence.
Clinicians should carefully monitor patients' medication and fluxions in weight for a minimum of 6 months after quitting smoking, and when needed recommended exercise to combat weight gain.
The authors provide a well laid out summary of their findings, alongside some excellent suggestions for clinicians to consider on how to best promote cessation in practice.
However, it should be stressed that Stubbs et al (2015) only searched for high qualities studies and provided an overview of them – this is not a systematic review or meta-analysis. They included several types of studies, set little inclusion criteria and listed no exclusion criteria. This is quite different from a systematic review with a meta-analysis, which would set stricter predefined search and eligibility criteria, which identify a set of studies all tackling the same question, thus allowing for the statistical pooling and comparison of these studies.
Stubbs B, Vancampfort D, Bobes J, De Hert M, Mitchell AJ. How can we promote smoking cessation in people with schizophrenia in practice? A clinical overview. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 2015: 1-9. [PubMed abstract]
Osborn DPJ, Levy G, Nazareth I, Petersen I, Islam A, King MB. Relative risk of cardiovascular and cancer mortality in people with severe mental illness from the United Kingdom's General Practice Research Database. Arch Gen Psychiatry 2007;64:242–249.
Lawrence D, Hancock KJ, Kisely S. The gap in life expectancy from preventable physical illness in psychi- atric patients in Western Australia: retrospective analysis of population based registers. BMJ 2013;346: f2539-f.
Nielsen RE, Uggerby AS, Jensen SOW, McGrath JJ. Increasing mortality gap for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia over the last three decades – a Danish nationwide study from 1980 to 2010. Schizophr Res 2013;146:22–27. [PubMed abstract]
Ruther T, Bobes J, de Hert M et al. EPA guidance on tobacco dependence and strategies for smoking cessation in people with mental illness. Eur Psychiatry 2014;29:65– 82. [PubMed abstract]
Hartz SM, Pato CN, Medeiros H et al. Comorbidity of severe psychotic disorders with measures of substance use. JAMA Psychiatry 2014;71:248–254.
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