This document contains a brief bibliography of peer-reviewed literature, with abstracts, on pets and the elderly. It is one of 12 bibliographies on aging prepared by the National Agricultural Library for its "Pathfinders" series of publications. Topics covered by the other 11 bibliographies include aging parents, adult children, dementia and…

Presents listings covering history and practice of argumentation, theory of argumentation, scholastic forensics, experimental studies, interpersonal conflicts, political campaign communication, and articles of general interest. (JMF)

An annotated bibliography of 20 documents from the ERIC database, representing a spectrum of persuaders--men and women who employ strategies to change minds and modify behaviors. (JMF)

Discusses poetry books that highlight "the power of language to invite new relationships, to cast familiar experiences in a new light, to fill our minds with the richness of the people around us, and the world around us." Presents several poetry books addressing relationships with written words in a unique format, concepts in language learning,…

Invites readers to extend the metaphor of roots and flowers to include all relationships--from those we are born into to those we choose. Considers that all relationships involve give and take, with some resulting in warm feelings and understanding, and others ending up frayed and worn thin. Presents annotations of 30 works of children's…

This annotated bibliography attempts to expand the meaning of sexuality to include not only conception and intercourse, but concepts such as feelings, friendships, and relationships. The books listed can be read to preschool youngsters or elementary school children, although teenagers might find several of them informative. The books are…

Offers brief annotations of 26 picture books and chapter books that all deal with special relationships between and among people, or connecting people to nature and/or animals. (SR)

Explores fiction for adolescents and young adults published by Longacre Press, New Zealand, a small independent publishing house founded in 1994. Notes teenage fiction is a specialist area of this publisher although they also publish general nonfiction, historical, and art books. Discusses works published in the themes of clashes and coping,…

This paper describes factors which influence the development of relationships between individuals with disabilities and "typical" people. People with disabilities are often separated from their families and communities, cast into roles of dependency and passivity, and kept at a social distance from other community members. Typical…

Presents an annotated bibliography of works published between 1977 and 1978 covering seven topics: (1) history and practice of argumentation; (2) theory of argumentation; (3) scholastic forensics; (4) experimental studies; (5) interpersonal conflicts; (6) political campaign communication; and (7) general interest articles. (JMF)

Reports research on the nature of enduring sexual liaisons among homosexual men. Such relationships vary widely and may be subinstitutional adaptions to lack of community support. Gay men committed to the heterosexual world were less likely to enter enduring relationships. Open marriage is the more enduring form of gay male liaisons. (Author)

This document contains a brief bibliography of peer-reviewed literature, with abstracts, on intergenerational relationships. It is one of 12 bibliographies on aging prepared by the National Agricultural Library for its "Pathfinders" series of publications. Topics covered by the other 11 bibliographies include aging parents, adult…

The report reviews 159 documents (1953-1982) on the role of the family in rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The documents represent a cross section of ages as well as types and severity of disabilities and include journal articles, books, monographs, and other papers. In content, the documents fall into three major categories:…

This bibliography attempts to bring together references from the behavioral sciences which focus on the Vietnam veteran experience. Of special importance are manuscripts which deal with (1) the development and maintenance of intimate relationships during and after military service, (2) the relationship between combat experience and interpersonal…

Reviews the alternative forms of Fritz Perls' Gestalt Prayer, which was highly influential in the 1970s when individuality and personal rights were being explored. The prayer is subject to interpretation. Counselors should clarify for clients that ongoing relationships require a great deal of work. (JAC)