Bøker av Jennifer Edwards

Providing an indispensable resource for students and scholars studying the history of medieval women and gender, this book provides a comprehensive depiction of women's lives in the 14th and 15th centuries.The late medieval period in England was one rich with opportunities for women, who played fundamental roles in family businesses as well as in the peasant community and economy, and who wrote letters, created autobiographies, and documented their spiritual journeys. Their lives fit into a pattern of seasonal celebrations and rituals shaped, for the majority of women, by work, marriage, and motherhood. The text further considers status distinctions, then shifts to experiences that affected all women, such as the ritual year, disease, food and drink, sex or celibacy, and religion.By providing an overview of the history of English women and gender in the 14th and 15th centuries, the book provides a background suitable for students as well as for academics beginning work in this field.

Two coaches to Fortune 500 companies and social enterprises show how to use the social-psychology of human connection and curiosity to drive meaningful workplace communication and collaborationIn today's increasingly polarized world, we're struggling to fully understand and respect one other. As a result, we're losing sight of the importance of building and maintaining professional relationships; even forgetting to be curious and listen to each other. And that's bad for business. Bridge the Gap explores the intersection of how your biology and biography define, refine, and contribute to your presence and behavior in relationships where you struggle to connect. Focusing on personal responsibility and awareness, meta-cognition, and curiosity, the book provides you with a reliable and replicable framework to increase open communication and foster better relationships at work. The authors illuminate the raw power of the human brain and mind, and how they impact the way you connect, communicate, and collaborate with people. They offer a deep dive into how you can better cooperate with people at work, especially when you struggle with differences. Bridge the Gap helps you:. Master your biological reactions when pressure, stress, and anxiety hijack your efforts to connect. Understand how you and others can better communicate and collaborate. Lead with curiosity in all your communication strategies and learn how to give authentic feedback . Feel more comfortable working on diverse teams, embracing all cultural backgroundsWhether you're entry level staff or a C-Suite executive, you'll learn how to communicate clearly with a broad spectrum of people and navigate a wide range of emotions in virtually any situation. Rather than focus solely on the mechanics of "difficult" conversations, the authors illustrate how your presence, curiosity, and language can foster better interactions and outcomes with others. Filled with practical exercises, memorable analogies, and colorful stories, Bridge the Gap provides everything you need to build solid workplace relationships in nearly any situation.

In honor of any woman who has had heart disease, fibroids, obesity diagnosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, miscarriage, physical injuries, depression, anxiety, cancer, and the many other medical challenges that we aim to overcome with grace and clarity. Know exactly what to ask your doctors and plan your next steps. You've received a diagnosis, but it's not who you are. This power planner is a critical resource for your medical library. A companion on your night stand. Take your health into your hands. Every medical office needs this resource to offer patients. Every friend can give this as a gift. This power planner - a timeless resource - was inspired by Dr. Edwards' own patient experience, family experiences, and health professional expertise. It's hard cover, purse-sized, and packed with more content than you can imagine. Perfect for women, patients, provider offices, and hospitals.

Marriage: A Blessing and a Boot Camp by Dr. Jennifer J. Edwards is a timeless book for wives and wives-in-preparation. This book of marriage speaks to the independent woman who wants to be married or the woman who is newlywed. The message can also serve as a refresher for the seasoned wife. This book is for any woman who built a solid life of her own before meeting the love of her life. It's for the woman who was forced to be self-sufficient out of the need to survive. Then, love comes along. How does your husband fit in? Better yet, how do you fit into this new way of living? It's time to talk all about the transition - from the independent life to partnership as a wife. Cheers to becoming a lifelong bride.