A History of Courtship
A History of Courtship

Author: Tania O'Donnell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1510708707

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Tania O’Donnell takes the reader on a journey from medieval Courtly Love, through to the sexual license of the Restoration, and Victorian propriety. Pick up historical ‘dating tips,’ from how to court (or be courted), write romantic love letters, give and receive gifts, propose and pose as a sighing swain. The book takes a historical approach to the problem of finding a mate, with case studies of classic romantic mistakes and plenty of unusual tales. In the 14th century young men tried to impress the ladies with their footwear, donning shoes with pointed toes so long that they had to be secured with whalebone—presumably because size mattered! A History of Courtship is an entertaining and enlightening look at seduction over the centuries.

From Front Porch to Back Seat
From Front Porch to Back Seat

Author: Beth L. Bailey

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 1989-08-01

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1421412470

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From gentleman callers to big men on campus, from Coke dates to "parking," From Front Porch to Back Seat is the vivid history of dating in America. In chronicling a dramatic shift in patterns of courtship between the 1920s and the 1960s, Beth Bailey offers a provocative view of how we sought out mates-and of what accounted for our behavior. More than a quarter-century has passed since the dating system Bailey describes here lost its coherence and dominance. Yet the legacy of the system remains a strong part of our culture's attempt to define female and male roles alike.

Courtship in Crisis
Courtship in Crisis

Author: Thomas Umstattd Jr

Publisher: Stone Castle Publishing

Published: 2015-07-21

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9781943745005

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In the 1990s, a huge movement swept through America. Millions of young people stopped dating and embraced something new called "courtship" which promised to usher singles into marriage while avoiding the dangers of dating. It sounded wonderful. The problem? It didn't work. The resulting singleness epidemic left a generation with broken hearts and little hope. In Courtship In Crisis, Thomas Umstattd Jr. explains where the courtship crisis came from, and why it failed. More importantly, he lays out an alternative model that works.

Courting Death
Courting Death

Author: Carol S. Steiker

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2016-11-07

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0674737423

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Before constitutional regulation -- The Supreme Court steps in -- The invisibility of race in the constitutional revolution -- Between the Supreme Court and the states -- The failures of regulation -- An unsustainable system? -- Recurring patterns in constitutional regulation -- The future of the American death penalty -- Life after death

Courting Equality
Courting Equality

Author: Karen Kahn

Publisher: Beacon Press

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780807066218

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Through engaging storytelling and powerful photographs, Courting Equality takes readers through the volatile public debate following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts-from the court cases to the protests and, finally, the weddings!

Labor of Love
Labor of Love

Author: Moira Weigel

Publisher: Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3pl

Published: 2017-08-22

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0374536953

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A brilliant and surprising investigation into why we date the way we do

Welsh Courting Customs
Welsh Courting Customs

Author: Catrin Stevens

Publisher: Gomer Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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A volume examining the rich tapestry of customs and traditions found in a predominantly rural Wales before the First World War. Bla ck-and-white photographs and illustrations.

Courting Miss Adelaide
Courting Miss Adelaide

Author: Janet Dean

Publisher: Steeple Hill

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1426822359

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The "orphan train" seemed like small-town spinster Adelaide Crum's last chance to know the simple joys of family life. So many lost children, every one of them dreaming only of a caring home—the home she longed to offer. And yet the narrow-minded town elders refused to entrust even the most desperate child to a woman alone…. Newspaperman Charles Graves believed his heart was closed forever, but he swore to stand by this lovely, lonely woman who was fighting for the right to take some motherless child into her heart. And her gentle soul and unwavering faith made him wonder if even he could overcome the bitter lessons of the past, and somehow find the courage to love….

Courtship After Marriage
Courtship After Marriage

Author: Zig Ziglar

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2004-09-14

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1418514810

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Whether you have been married two years, fifty years, or anywhere in between, this book offers couples commonsense advice on how to keep romance alive in their relationships. To those who wonder, Can I still rekindle that spark? Ziglar says, "Yes, you can!" This how-to guide to happily-ever-after combines convincing statistics, advice from experts, and humorous anecdotes from Ziglar's own experience. Inside you'll find: Six steps for starting over – no matter how long you've been married Tips for improving communication Ways to keep sexual intimacy satisfying and exciting Rules for a fair fight A frank discussion of the importance of trust Ziglar also includes a sixty-six-question survey to evaluate the state of your marriage. Take it before and after you read this book – you’ll see the difference!