For Rudolf Steiner, life can be truly understood only if it is experienced as art is experienced, as inner activities expressed through physical materials. On this ground of the union of inner experience and sensory life, he developed his unique, holistic approach to education. Richards views Steiner schools as expressing a new educational consciousness appropriate for our time, a "grammar of interconnections" among scientific observational, artistic imagination, religious reverence, and practical activity in which every part bears a deep connection.

The Complete Short Stories of Elizabeth Gaskell offers readers a glimpse into the life and society of Victorian England through a collection of engaging and thought-provoking tales. Gaskell's writing style is characterized by its keen observations of human nature and social issues, often interwoven with elements of romance and mystery. Her stories are reflective of the literary context of her time, drawing upon themes of class struggle, gender roles, and the changing landscape of industrial England. The anthology showcases Gaskell's versatility as a writer, with each story presenting a unique narrative and moral lesson for readers to ponder. As a prominent figure in the Victorian literary scene, Gaskell's short stories provide valuable insights into the complexities of her era, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction. Elizabeth Gaskell's keen insights into human nature and society make The Complete Short Stories of Elizabeth Gaskell a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the nuances of Victorian literature.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Grey Woman and other Tales" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Lesbian women who partner with female-to-male transsexuals (FTMs) are all but invisible in the literature. They have been scarcely depicted in published work, very few research studies have considered them an interesting population, and there are few support organizations dedicated to their aid. My work is about these women. I conducted research and wrote an evocative novella as a way to convey my findings. The main theme is the challenge of invisibility and marginalization experienced by lesbian women who find themselves partnered with trans men and must decide how to navigate a new identity while living with a mate who is experiencing the biggest life change possible and often has little energy left to support her. A secondary theme is the depiction of the experience of conducting such research in a cautious academic climate. The outstanding difference, other than the rarity of the subject matter, is the readability of the work. I used autoethnography as a methodology and wrote in an engaging way, using poetry, narration, and imaginative fictionalized accounts of true experiences.