Ingrid Wood

A German Childhood—In the Shadows of World War II is the story of a family in post-war Germany. The author, Ingrid Wood, immigrated to the United States of America at age twenty but kept in close contact with her German family members. More than forty years after moving to America, Ingrid read two books published in her old homeland and had long conversations with a German aunt about the war years. She learned unexpected and surprising facts related to that time. The knowledge shed new light on her childhood in a defeated country. A German Childhood is a testament to the multigenerational resilience, strength, and courage of an ordinary family during extraordinary times in history.

In the Shadows of World War Ii

A German Childhood

Denis Wood

Robert J. Beck

Randall Wood

Chandler Wood

The authors use their varied backgrounds in design, environmental psychology and child development to explore one family's relationship to the built environment. By investigating the living room of a couple and their two children, they search for an understanding of every room as a cultural institution. Each object in the room is photographed in black and white, usually from a child's-eye view, and the rules surrounding its use are listed. No bibliography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Home Rules

Skin, the body's largest organ, is crucial to our wellbeing. It not only serves as a protective barrier between the outside world and our vulnerable insides, but also keeps us in touch with the world. But it's the appearance of our skin that receives so much attention - and is most important to a vast number of people out there. What keeps skin healthy and glowing? Is there such a thing as perfect skin and can you have it? This book is intended to serve not only as a useful reference guide on skin, its composition and disorders, but is also jam-packed with tips and advice on skincare, cosmetics, the sunscreen debate, organic versus natural treatments and anti-ageing advice. In a nutshell, it's a must-have if you're at all concerned about keeping your skin at its best for as long as possible.

Ingrid Wood

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