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New Children's Picture Book Helps Families Discuss Pregnancy Loss
A new Dutch picture book, 'You Live in Our Hearts', created by author Hester Lentz and illustrator Martine de Soet, aids parents in explaining pregnancy loss to young children through story and emotion cards.
Camille Drouet Chades Destroys Taboos Around Spontaneous Pregnancy Loss with New Graphic Novel
Journalist Camille Drouet Chades publishes 'Une grossesse sur quatre' (One in Four Pregnancies), a graphic novel based on her experience with five spontaneous abortions, aiming to break the silence surrounding the subject in France.
Arturo Pérez-Reverte on Youth, Culture, and Critical Thinking: Recommended Books and Views on Education
Spanish writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte shares insights on education, recommends 'The Coral Island' and 'Lord of the Flies' for understanding human nature, and discusses the role of culture in navigating an uncertain world during a BBVA event.
Marcel Proust: 'Happiness is healthy for the body, but pain develops the spirit'
Marcel Proust's philosophy of emotion emphasizes that suffering is the engine of introspection and deep knowledge, in contrast to the stability offered by happiness.
Writer Rosa Montero on Aging: 'Growing Old Has No Appeal' as Horizon of Possibilities Shrinks
In a candid interview, Spanish writer Rosa Montero describes aging as terrifying not because of physical decline, but because it brings the painful realization that the future is limited. She also discusses the disconnect between her internal youthfulness and her chronological age.
Amanda Castillo: 'A Great Deal of Money Is Needed to Pretend Time Does Not Pass'
Swiss writer Amanda Castillo explores the gendered double standards of aging, arguing that the social and economic costs of growing old for women transform it into a privilege rather than a private choice, and advocating for a life lived outside the male gaze.
Post-style donuts from the Danube Delta: a recipe inherited from grandma, sprinkled with sugar
The traditional post-style donut recipe provided by Marianti Antoanela Conțolencu from Caraorman, Tulcea, made with soft dough and fried by spoonful.
Uncertainty in AI Translation: A Challenge for Automated Systems
Recent studies highlight significant difficulties in maintaining factual accuracy and contextual consistency when translating technical and financial content between languages.
On Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel: How to organize the festive table and Romanian traditions for November 8
Complete guide for the celebration on November 8: traditional Romanian dishes, names celebrated, and folk customs related to the Synaxis of Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
Fernando Savater and Picasso's Paradox: The Desire for Peace of Poverty
The Spanish philosopher Fernando Savater stated in a recent reflection that he dreams of having the financial freedom of the artist Pablo Picasso, to live with the calm characteristic of a simple life.
Zakia: 'Baking sourdough is close to my roots'
Presenter Zakia Bouhaulin shares her journey into baking sourdough, linking the ancient practice to her family history and finding joy in a previously intimidating skill.