I could not ignore the tiny spark of hope that whispered to me that there might be someone with whom I could be vulnerable and real, and that this time they might just not let me down... This is the story of Alexia and her therapist Kim, and their three-year therapy journey to begin Alexia's path to recovery. Written from both perspectives, it is a powerful and revealing account of a therapist-client relationship. Together, the authors show the manifold challenges that adult survivors of childhood abuse have to overcome, and offer insight to all therapists on how relational interventions can pave a way to healing.
Take a journey through the long and exciting history of North Carolina grapes and vines. The state's native grapes grew with a wild abandon that uniformly impressed early explorers. Wine production, however, is another story--one with peaks and valleys and switchbacks. Alexia Jones Helsley recounts a tale of promise that was long unfulfilled, of disappointments and success and of competing visions and grapes. These pages speak to those intrigued by the romance of the native muscadines, appreciative of the complex varieties of North Carolina wine and fascinated by the enduring drama of human beings and their dreams. In the Old North State, the highly acclaimed vineyards of today have deep roots in the state's past.
Beaufort's long history of wickedness stretches back to 1562, when Captain Jean Ribaut built the ill-fated French outpost Charlesfort on Parris Island, eventually destroyed by mutiny and starvation. Colonial Beaufortonians were no strangers to thwarting the law, from the murder of Charles Purry to the priestly misbehavior of Reverend William Peaseley. The Revolutionary War brought civil strife to the area in the form of bands of outlaws, and the early Federal years were times for the "gentlemanly"? pursuits of drinking, gambling and fighting. Reconstruction brought violence of several varieties as freedmen, carpetbaggers, scalawags and others sought to develop a new order. Join local author Alexia Jones Helsley as she delves into the history of these misbegotten times in Beaufort's history, from the earliest instances of illicit activity through the infamous Beaufort banking scandal of 1926.
For many, Edisto is a little slice of heaven--live oaks festooned with Spanish moss, winding waterways and crashing surf. Yet the waterways were pathways for privateers, smugglers and gunboats. Marauders terrorized residents. Privateers made life uncertain during the War of 1812. John Wilson and Andrew Gillon dueled to the death on the sands of Edingsville. The Civil War brought repeated skirmishes between Union and Confederate scouting parties. Join historian Alexia Jones Helsley as she recounts lost lives, early widows, dashed dreams, unseen secrets--the dark side of Eden.
Touted as one of America's most livable cities, Columbia has a history of independence and triumph. But that history also has a darker side, one that isn't told quite as often. The capital city's past is filled with salacious tales of debauchery, including a notorious pickpocket bold enough to victimize a mayor and a tradition of dueling that ruined lives over petty insults. From triple hangings at Potter's Field to the lure of ladies of the evening, Columbia has a history as famously hot as its weather. Join author and historian Alexia Helsley as she examines the devilish details of Soda Town.
From a home to the fierce Westo tribe to a hub of the equestrian industry, Aiken County has had a huge influence on South Carolina. And some of the structures that mark that history have disappeared. More than two hundred years ago, the Horse Creek Chickasaw Squirrel King held couty near North Augusta. The first locomotive built for public transportation, the "Best Friend" from Charleston to Hamburg, first ran in the area. The home of noted businessman Richard Flint Howe hosted both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and students of the University of South Carolina Aiken. William Gregg and the Graniteville Mill helped shape the textile industry in the state. Author Alexia Jones Helsley details the lost history of Aiken County.
Columbia sits on hills overlooking the Congaree, Saluda and Broad Rivers. The name evokes sanctuary and the American spirit. Its central location in the state makes it the meeting place of the Upstate and the Lowcountry. The all-American city sprang from wilderness, frame buildings and unpaved streets and valiantly responded to the challenges of change. The city was created by the legislature to be the capital and reflects the "ambitions and fortunes" of South Carolina. Columbia is a diverse city that serves as an educational incubator, a magnet for immigrants, a military center and a place to celebrate the arts. Follow author Alexia Jones Helsley as she weaves together the strands of Columbia's long and eventful past.
Touted as one of America's most livable cities, Columbia has a history of independence and triumph. But that history also has a darker side, one that isn't told quite as often. The capital city's past is filled with salacious tales of debauchery, including a notorious pickpocket bold enough to victimize a mayor and a tradition of dueling that ruined lives over petty insults. From triple hangings at Potter's Field to the lure of ladies of the evening, Columbia has a history as famously hot as its weather. Join author and historian Alexia Helsley as she examines the devilish details of Soda Town.
Historically, Greenville County owes much to its natural advantages of scenery, location and abundant water, but it has also benefited from its colorful characters, such as Richard Pearis, Vardry McBee, Richard Furman and the Earle family. Hidden History of Greenville County details the personalities, places and events that have given Greenville its progressive, diverse environment. Join archivist and history professor Alexia Helsley as she explores some of these individuals and their contributions, as well as little-known events in the area and the ever-fascinating "Dark Corner." From mansions to murders, learn things about Greenville County history that you've never encountered before.
Beaufort's long history of wickedness stretches back to 1562, when Captain Jean Ribaut built the ill-fated French outpost Charlesfort on Parris Island, eventually destroyed by mutiny and starvation. Colonial Beaufortonians were no strangers to thwarting the law, from the murder of Charles Purry to the priestly misbehavior of Reverend William Peaseley. The Revolutionary War brought civil strife to the area in the form of bands of outlaws, and the early Federal years were times for the "gentlemanly"? pursuits of drinking, gambling and fighting. Reconstruction brought violence of several varieties as freedmen, carpetbaggers, scalawags and others sought to develop a new order. Join local author Alexia Jones Helsley as she delves into the history of these misbegotten times in Beaufort's history, from the earliest instances of illicit activity through the infamous Beaufort banking scandal of 1926.
For many, Edisto is a little slice of heaven--live oaks festooned with Spanish moss, winding waterways and crashing surf. Yet the waterways were pathways for privateers, smugglers and gunboats. Marauders terrorized residents. Privateers made life uncertain during the War of 1812. John Wilson and Andrew Gillon dueled to the death on the sands of Edingsville. The Civil War brought repeated skirmishes between Union and Confederate scouting parties. Join historian Alexia Jones Helsley as she recounts lost lives, early widows, dashed dreams, unseen secrets--the dark side of Eden.
I could not ignore the tiny spark of hope that whispered to me that there might be someone with whom I could be vulnerable and real, and that this time they might just not let me down... This is the story of Alexia and her therapist Kim, and their three-year therapy journey to begin Alexia's path to recovery. Written from both perspectives, it is a powerful and revealing account of a therapist-client relationship. Together, the authors show the manifold challenges that adult survivors of childhood abuse have to overcome, and offer insight to all therapists on how relational interventions can pave a way to healing.
Take a journey through the long and exciting history of North Carolina grapes and vines. The state's native grapes grew with a wild abandon that uniformly impressed early explorers. Wine production, however, is another story--one with peaks and valleys and switchbacks. Alexia Jones Helsley recounts a tale of promise that was long unfulfilled, of disappointments and success and of competing visions and grapes. These pages speak to those intrigued by the romance of the native muscadines, appreciative of the complex varieties of North Carolina wine and fascinated by the enduring drama of human beings and their dreams. In the Old North State, the highly acclaimed vineyards of today have deep roots in the state's past.
A fully illustrated study of healing pilgrimage in the Roman empire during the second century AD. The focus is upon one particular pilgrim, the famous orator Aelius Aristides, whose Sacred Tales is examined in the context of the sanctuary of Asklepios at Pergamon, where the author spent two years in search of healing.
Elle est flic. Il est le président des Red Python. Tout les oppose et pourtant… Saul est le nouveau Président des Red Python. Entre leur trafic d’armes, les différents commerces légaux et la protection de la communauté, il n’a pas besoin que les Tigers, un gang tout droit venu de Détroit, en rajoutent… Romy, policière de la ville de Riverside, sait qu’ici, quand il y a un problème, on n’appelle pas la police, mais le club de bikers du coin. Et ça la fait enrager ! À chaque fois que les deux se rencontrent, c’est explosif ! Saul ne résiste pas à l’envie de se rapprocher du lieutenant Romy… Elle n’est pas comme tous les flics de cette ville, elle a ce feu en elle qui la distingue des autres et donne envie à Saul de la découvrir sous toutes les coutures ! Mais quand Romy se décide à lui laisser sa chance, il trouve ça louche… Décidé à la démasquer de la plus sensuelle des façons, il ne s’attend pas à être pris à son propre jeu ! Tous les deux bourrés de préjugés, ils vont apprendre à s’apprivoiser, mais les fantômes de leur passé planent toujours au-dessus de leur tête… Alors Saul réussira-t-il à se détourner du passé pour envisager un avenir ? Et Romy se laissera-t-elle entraîner vers l’interdit ? *** – Et comme par hasard, reprend Smith, mon collègue, les bandes de vidéosurveillance sont vierges. De la rue comme de l’établissement. Un comble, conclut-il avec dédain. – Ne me regardez pas comme ça, claque une voix rauque dans mon dos, je n’y suis pour rien. Je me retourne pour faire face au charmeur de la bande de motards. – Bonjour jeune demoiselle. Si vous avez bes… – Lieutenant Williams, le coupé-je, déjà agacée. Son sourire arrogant ne le quitte pas et il me répond simplement : – Je sais, Miss Riverside. – Lieutenant suffira. – À vos ordres, beauté. Je le fusille du regard. Une lueur de défi brille dans ses prunelles d’un vert clair fascinant. Je me reprends rapidement pour ne pas me laisser attendrir, ce que je fais uniquement en regardant des vidéos de chatons tout mignons sur YouTube. Ce qu’il ne s’imagine pas, c’est qu’en étant la seule fille de la promo à l’école de police fédérale, j’ai dû tenir tête à des bonshommes bien plus costauds, rarement aussi beaux, certes, mais il ne fait pas le poids. – Et donc vous vouliez ? lui demandé-je avec toute la suffisance que je peux exprimer. – Vous aider, répond-il en laissant son visage jovial se fermer. Mais vous êtes probablement la meilleure, donc… Il recule de quelques pas mais, avant qu’il fasse demi-tour, je ne peux m’empêcher d’enfoncer le clou. – Donc je n’ai aucunement besoin de vous. Vous pouvez disposer avec vos petits copains. Je me retourne pour faire face à mes deux camarades, bouche bée. J’ignore s’il a quitté les lieux, mais la chaleur que je ressens sur ma nuque m’indique qu’il m’observe intensément. Je suis convaincue que je l’ai mis en colère mais il ne peut rien faire en présence de tous mes collègues, en pleine journée, sur la voie publique. J’exulte. Reste à ta place, Saul Adams ! Nous sommes l’autorité, nous décidons, tu exécutes. Red Python. Trust Me d’Alexia Clemens, histoire intégrale.
Il est un redoutable biker des Red Python, elle n’est qu’une gamine de 19 ans. Tout les sépare, et pourtant… Mason est l’homme de main des Red Python. Son rôle ? Maintenir l’ordre et le respect dans son club de bikers. Il assoit son autorité et celle de son club par le sang. Quand Fallon débarque en leur réclamant de l’aide alors qu’elle a des ennemis invisibles à ses trousses, il voit rouge ! Hors de question de mettre en danger le club pour cette gamine sortie de nulle part ! Mais quand il comprend qui la menace, les cauchemars du passé ressurgissent et il décide de tout faire pour la protéger. Et il va vite se rendre compte que celle qu’il surnomme « baby » n’a rien d’un bébé ! *** Je ne sais pas qui a bougé, je ne m’en suis pas rendu compte, mais nous sommes désormais si proches qu’à chacune de mes respirations, ma poitrine rencontre son torse. Il plante son regard dans le mien, je ne parviens pas à déchiffrer la lueur que j’y lis, mais ses yeux sont brûlants, comme si des flammes y dansaient. – Arrête de faire ça, murmure-t-il d’une voix sourde. Je hausse un sourcil interrogateur, ne comprenant pas où il souhaite en venir. Mason lève une main et pose son pouce sur ma lèvre inférieure coincée entre mes dents. Je me fige, incapable ne serait-ce que de remplir mes poumons d’air. – Ça. (Il plante de nouveau son regard dans le mien.) Et arrête de me regarder ainsi. – Comment ? demandé-je d’une petite voix. – Comme si ce n’était pas mon doigt que tu voulais sur tes lèvres, marmonne-t-il d’une voix rauque affreusement sexy. Je bascule davantage la tête en arrière pour ne pas quitter son regard. Je me sens comme dans une bulle, loin de la réalité et de la peur qui me suit à la trace depuis quatre ans. – Pourquoi ? Tu as peur de craquer ? *** Red Python, Save Me, d’Alexia Clemens, histoire intégrale.
This book uses psychological theories and learning processes, such as Problem Based Learning (PBL), to provide a new approach for teaching psychology at an undergraduate level and prevent diminishing motivation. It creates a detailed example of a psychology degree using the PBL method and suggests how a week of the course could be planned.
It's always sexy when he runs the company...but she commands his heart. These 10 couples know exactly what suits them and where to draw the line between business and pleasure. Find out who's boss on these perfect lunchtime breaks! An Inconvenient Love: To expand his real estate business, Luca Castellioni needs an English-speaking secretary and a wife, so he strikes a bargain with pretty stranger Sophia Stevens. She's fascinating, and soon enough he wants more marriage and not so much convenience in their agreement. Too bad his new wife has reconstructed her own life without him. Can love overcome the obstacles between them? Urgent: One Nanny Required: Rania George is offered a sweet gig babysitting a boy she adores. Only catch? She has to fly to Hollywood--a place she loathes--and spend three weeks with his devastatingly handsome and arrogant father. Slow Ride: Mechanic Cooper Moretto rolls up on trouble with a capital T when he spots Kyla O'Grady's '67 Mustang Coupe by the side of the road. The new gal in Aston Falls is out of cash and he's short-handed, so an employment trade makes sense. But there's danger following Kyla. Can their love vanquish the threat? Bride by the Book: Small-town Arkansas attorney Garner Holt badly needs an assistant to sort out his cluttered office, but he didn't expect a super-secretary like Miss Angelina Brownwood. She's perfect until an online search reveals a flaw: Angelina isn't a secretary. But does her secret mean she's not the girl for him? Looking for Prince Charming: Glory agrees to pose as her boss's girlfriend while he campaigns for Lord Mayor of Melbourne--which might not be the best idea since she's already in love with him!Battling the Best Man: Now a Chicago resident, Dr. Kory Flemming can't say no to returning home for her best friend's wedding. Trouble is, Will Mitchell, the only man smart enough to keep pace with Kory in high school, is the best man, and he's up to his usual flirtatious tricks. Can they set aside their rocky past to make a new future together? A Man for All Seasons: There are crazier ways to spend a holiday. At least that's what journalist Janey Turner keeps telling herself when she agrees to spend Thanksgiving with the editor she's never met in person before. But the chemistry that flares between her and Joe Argenti is as hot and unexpected as the lightning strike that soon ignites Casper Mountain. Will her professional dreams cost her a merry Christmas? Act of Love: When you're young and passionate about your first theatre job, you do everything your director tells you, right? Not if you're Marigold Aubrey, who can't seem to resist speaking her mind around charismatic Tor Douglas. But is she trying for the part, or his heart? Edie and the CEO: Edie Rowan is passionate about workers' rights, but when her protests backfire, championing the little guy gets her in trouble with sexy CEO Everett Kirk. He sends her to attend management camp--and even drives her there himself. When they let down their professional guard, sparks fly and secrets are revealed. The Meatball Mistress: Ryan Garridy is a diehard commitment phobe, struggling to keep his Italian restaurant afloat. The last thing he needs is to hire Cara Manzoni, a woman who skipped out on paying for her meal. Unless, that is, this secretive stunner can save more than just his livelihood. Sensuality Level: Sensual
This book demonstrates how two overlooked ministry models--base ecclesial communities of the Global South in the late 20th century and hush harbors of the US Deep South during antebellum times--offer proven strategies for the 21st-century church and contemporary social movements. These ministry models provide insight into the creation and sustenance of vital Christian community, particularly for those seeking indigenous culturally-rooted models, and show how to and show how to integrate vibrant Christ-centered faith and mission with world-changing social justice and political action. The book includes on-the-ground stories from multiethnic communities, a foreword by Robert Chao Romero, and an afterword by Willie James Jennings.
Variety is the spice of life, so check out these ten diverse romances featuring multicultural heroes and heroines that you'll adore. With a wide array of cultures and heritages reflected in these emotional love stories, this collection offers passion and pleasure in vibrant, living color. Making It Real: After five years in prison, Kareem Henderson is starting his life over and his barbershop is thriving. But the road back is rough, and he never expected his second chance to come from sexy female barber Neecie Baldwin. Hiding Places: Mona Smith is on the run to avoid getting mixed up in some dirty business with a drug kingpin. Will she find escape or more trouble in unexpected savior Linc Dray's arms? My Nora: Matthew Vogel considers painter Manora Frederickson the perfect neighbor--unfortunately, she only has eyes for her artwork. How can he convince her to take a chance on love? Acute Reactions: The man with allergies never gets the girl, but that may change for Ian Zamora when he makes an appointment with allergist Petra Lale. A little romance might be just what the doctor orders. Nothing's Sweeter than Candy: Brice Coleman is proud to be a player until he meets Candace Brown, who doesn't believe in Prince Charming. What's a fellow got to do to heal his woman's broken heart? Final Mend: Jake Inman needs a private investigator to track down his kidnapped goddaughter. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself she must team up with Jake--and avoid love at all costs. California Sunrise: Dr. Raul Mendez finds himself drawn to single mother Alicia Fuentes, but their blossoming relationship must withstand the political and personal battles that lie in wait. Running Interference: An offensive linewoman for the Cleveland Clash, Tanya Martin is determined to save her father's gym, even if it means calling in a favor from her former friend, Super Bowl MVP Cam Simmons. Singapore Fling: Lalita Evans has three weeks to jet across eight countries and prove her worth as the next CEO in the family business. The problem is, she also has to take along Jeremy Lakewood, the new director of marketing. Which comes first: love or career? Island Pursuits: Former U.S. Marine Adrian Mendez returns to his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago only to run into a feisty island goddess with one flaw--she has no love of anything military. Sensuality Level: Sensual
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