Bøger af Tracy Thompson

"Timeless Diplomacy: Exposing Students to Historical Negotiations" offers an enthralling journey through pivotal moments of historical negotiations. This Special Report expertly bridges past and present, theory and practice, academia and the real world, inviting students and curious minds alike to explore endlessly fascinating diplomatic events.With vivid details that transport readers straight into the heart of the diplomatic chambers, "Timeless Diplomacy" brings history back to life. By unearthing the nuances and tactical decisions involved in major negotiations, it reveals a captivating side to history often left untouched by standard curricula. From the Concert of Europe to the Camp David Accords and beyond, it provides a crystal-clear view of diplomacy's changing face and enduring tenets.Whether you're seeking to enrich your knowledge, ignite passion in your students, or simply delve into the chapters of history, this Special Report is an invaluable trove of diplomatic wisdom. Authored by Tracy Thompson, a seasoned diplomat herself, "Timeless Diplomacy" invites you to explore the lessons of the past to shape a better tomorrow. So why wait? Dive in, and let history enlighten your path!About the AuthorTracy Thompson is a seasoned diplomat and powerful narrator who simplifies complex diplomatic concepts with ease. She worked at the Department of State before taking her expertise and passion to classrooms across the United States. Her love for history and classical literature often finds its way into her relatable narratives, making the world of historical diplomacy accessible and enthralling.

Thompson, a Georgia native, asserts that the South has drawn on its oldest tradition: an ability to adapt and transform itself. She spent years traveling through the region and discovered a South both amazingly similar and radically different from the land she knew as a child. The new South is ahead of others in absorbing waves of Latino immigrants, in rediscovering its agrarian traditions, in seeking racial reconciliation, and in reinventing what it means to have roots in an increasingly rootless global culture.

An award-winning reporter for the Washington Post, Tracy Thompson was thirty-four when she was hospitalized and put on suicide watch during a major depressive episode. This event, the culmination of more than twenty years of silent suffering, became the point of departure for an in-depth, groundbreaking book on depression and her struggle with the disease. The Beast shattered stereotypes and inspired countless readers to confront their own battles with mental illness. Having written that book, and having found the security of a happy marriage, Thompson assumed that she had learned to manage her illness. But when she took on one of the most emotionally demanding jobs of all—being a mother—depression returned with fresh vengeance.Very quickly Thompson realized that virtually everything she had learned up to then about dealing with depression was now either inadequate or useless. In fact, maternal depression was a different beast altogether. She tackled her problem head-on, meticulously investigating the latest scientific research and collecting the stories of nearly 400 mothers with depression. What she found was startling: a problem more widespread than she or any other mother struggling alone with this affliction could have imagined. Women make up nearly 12 million of the 19 million Americans affected by depression every year, experiencing episodes at nearly twice the rate that men do. Women suffer most frequently between the ages of twenty-five and forty-four—not coincidentally, the primary childbearing years.The Ghost in the House, the result of Thompson's extensive studies, is the first book to address maternal depression as a lifelong illness that can have profound ramifications for mother and child. A striking blend of memoir and journalism, here is an invaluable resource for the millions of women who are white-knuckling their way through what should be the most satisfying years of their lives. Thompson offers her readers a concise summary of the cutting-edge research in this field, deftly written prose, and, above all, hope.