The Briar Patch Saga continues in the sequel Beneath the Flowering Flamboyants. Emily Bottomsley hires a new housemaid and strange things have started to happen not only in the Bottomsley home, but also at the Bertrands. A face from the past re-enters the picture throwing everything into chaos and forcing Sarah Bottomsley to take her life.
Privileged Presence is a collection of more than 50 stories that capture both the medical and emotional aspects of the health care experience through tales from those who have been there, and offers powerful messages about the essential ingredients of "good" health care: respect, compassion, collaboration, open and honest communication, family involvement, and flexibility and responsiveness to individuals and their needs. This updated second edition uses real-world experiences recounted by patients and their families, nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals to illustrate what works and what doesn't and what increases or diminishes people's sense of confidence and well-being.
There is a growing interest in, and acceptance of, qualitative research approaches in the health science disciplines, both as standalone methodologies and integrated with quantitative designs in mixed methods approaches. This comprehensive text provides deeper knowledge and application of a wide range of methodologies, methods and processes, enabling readers to develop their qualitative research skills. Divided into two parts, focusing first on methodologies and then on methods and processes, the text also includes revision of essential aspects of quantitative research as they apply to mixed methods research and a discussion of the uptake of qualitative research in the health sciences. The methodologies covered include: Grounded Theory; Historical Research; Ethnography; Phenomenology; Narrative Inquiry; Case Study Research; Critical Ethnography; Action Research and Mixed Methods. The methods and processes covered include: Interviewing and Analysis; Group Work and Analysis; Narrative Analysis; Discourse Analysis. Using accessible language to help extend readers’ practical research skills, this is a thorough and reliable text to guide advanced students and researchers from all health-related disciplines – including nursing, midwifery, public health and physiotherapy – to the best use of qualitative research.
Hitting the charts only once isn't just unfortunate...it's a crime. Over the decades, tons of musical artists and groups have had a hit song that has lived on long after the tune topped the charts and is often looked upon fondly for decades to come. For some musicians, this may be the only the song they're ever known for and they fade into obscurity soon thereafter. These are affectionately known as "one-hit wonders," and are much celebrated by fans and music publications, particularly on September 25th each year on One-Hit Wonder Day. 12 of today's best short story authors have taken their favorite one-hit wonders and reimagined them as the influence for some pretty heinous crimes. (I Just) Died in Your Arms features a decades-spanning collection of immediately recognizable hit songs turned into stories from the amazing talents of Vinnie Hansen, Jeanne DuBois, Josh Pachter, J.M. Taylor, Christine Verstraete, Sandra Murphy, Joseph S. Walker, Wendy Harrison, Bev Vincent, Leone Ciporin, Adam Gorgoni and Barb Goffman.
My main purpose in writing this account is to preserve a record of the experiences many Australian ‘expats’ like myself were privileged to have during their time in Papua New Guinea. These experiences formed us and shaped our future lives. Another reason for writing Lively Tales is to create a brief history of the country known as Papua New Guinea. With the availability of the internet this may seem redundant. However, I have woven into this small account some of the historical issues that were of interest to me while I lived in PNG and perhaps in their concise form they may prove useful to anyone wanting all the information in one place. I have used Wikipedia extensively to create a background for my own story. Where possible I have double-checked the information to make sure it is reliable. I have also corresponded with Wikimedia to request their policy on quoting from the various articles. Part of their reply is as follows: ‘In principle, all text in Wikipedia is subject to the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC-BY-SA) andmay be used free of charge for any purpose.’ My own story which seemed fairly ordinary at the time now appears, even to me, to illustrate an era of Australia’s history that was quite exemplary. True, we were colonists. We were not perfect either as individuals or as administrators, but on the whole we succeeded in bringing an end to our responsibilities in PNG in good time and with good will. It was an historic era and Australia played its part fairly well. We ‘expats’ gave our best for the country we grew to love. We left a part of our hearts there. So, I would like to dedicate this small book to the memory of the people I met in PNG and the country I learned to love.
Stephen King: His Life, Work, and Influences offers young Stephen King fans a thrilling journey through the writer’s personal story and its impact on his work.
Every successful achievement in life begins with a positive thought and a conscious decision" Entrepreneur and businesswoman Bev James uses coaching and profiling principles to inspire people to be single-minded, learn how to plan, prioritise, delegate and take action to get things done and get them done well in work and in life. To be successful you must have a passion for action and belief in your idea. You must recognise the right opportunity and take appropriate action to ensure follow through and drive the project to completion. But how do you decide which idea to run with and which action should become your top priority? In eight simple steps, Bev's down-to-earth Do It or Ditch It approach teaches you how to make clear decisions from the outset so that at every step along the way, you will be more likely to succeed.
Real life inspiring stories on love, relationships, fun, lifestyle, goals, overcoming grief and challenges, staying true to ourselves and our purpose as a Work in Progress.
This book is the account of a Democrat insider; one who was both a woman and a Queensland President. Its focus on Queensland makes very interesting reading for those of us who shared the experiences.
Black Cat Weekly #18 is another great lineup of novels and short stories this time, so without further ado—on to the stories! Mysteries / Suspense: “Rediscovery,” by James Holding [short story] “Staying Cool,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “The Ghost Who Read the Newspaper,” by Vicki Weisfeld [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Mr. Clackworthy and the Auto Rim,” by Christopher B. Booth [short story] “Kane and Averill,” by Bev Vincent [short story] The Merchant of Murder, by Spencer Dean [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Deeps of the Sky,” by Elizabeth Bear [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Spanish Vampire,” by E. Hoffmann Price [short story] “The Potable Zombie,” by Larry Tritten [short story] The Giant Atom, by Malcolm Jameson [novel]
Passing It On: Moving Stories of Activists--1960 to 2000 gathers in one volume the accounts of individuals from government, education, business, publishing, the arts, law, community groups, and activists organizations whose stories span the decades from the days of the civil rights movement to the turn of the millennium. The editor and curator of this collection, Bev Jenai-Myers, recruited and encouraged this assembly of people, encompassing various ethnicities, cultures, philosophies, and economic standings, to reflect upon their personal experiences. Included in this listing are Dorothy Pitman-Hughes, the co-founder with Gloria Steinem of Ms. Magazine, Iris Gordy, the former VP of Motown, and International sculptor, John Soderberg, PhD. As diverse as the individuals contributing to this collection, the chapters reveal the many facets of the work accomplished in the four decades beginning in 1960, work that advanced civil rights, womens rights, the peace movement, equal rights, senior concerns, LGBT acceptance, and mentoring. Touching upon both the personal and communal aspects of these efforts, the reflections, taken together, comprise a mosaic that illustrates the strides made in the period. You may feel tempted to succumb to frustration over the difficulties facing the movements to advance civil rights and to foster better human relations. The look back that Passing It On offers will give you hope by reminding you of the pervasive presence and the power of many acts, both small and large, to change the course of a culture, given time and individuals courage to contribute their efforts.
Trust, my child. Why would I give you this guidance if it were not to be followed? Trust that all is in place for you, trust that I want only the best for you, and trust that you have many more years on this planet to spread your wisdom. But I would also like you to teach others about trust and believing. How can you teach what you do not do? Move forward, my child, giving thanks each day for all you have been blessed with, and trust the guidance I have put in place for you. Trust, my child, and teach others to do the same. Your Loving God
The dream of York College involved hundreds of peopleits reality has touched the lives of thousands. Born in a small town on the rolling plains of Nebraska in 1890, the United Brethren Church and citizens of York established York College on an empty expanse of prairie called East Hill. Its earliest classes, offered in rented rooms above a dry goods store on the town square, established the foundations of a Christian college. The institution grew as buildings arrived with each passing decade. These brick-and-mortar symbols of the colleges progress include Old Main, Hulitt Conservatory of Music, Alumni Library, and Middlebrook Hall. When a tragic fire engulfed the schools venerable Old Main in 1951, York College was pulled from the ashes as a second group of believers took the institution's reins. The Churches of Christ determined to continue the dream, standing on the shoulders of those who had come before them.
Gendered Universities in Globalized Economies combines the best in theoretical analysis and practical research in an insightful survey of the organizational culture of the university in today's globalized world. Currie, Thiele, and Harris's qualitative research--narrating the views of academics, general staff, and managers of American and Australian universities--examines the gendered power structure of university life. Gendered Universities describes the corporatized university from the inside, showing how neoliberal globalization has forced it to become more competitive, aggressive, and entrepreneurial. The authors consider why universities seem to preserve patriarchal cultures despite pervasive equal opportunity legislation and feminist activism on campus. This important study is a must read for education, gender, and policy studies scholars seeking a deeper understanding of globalization and the impact of the "new managerialism" on equity issues.
At the age of sixty-nine, author Bev Arnold realized a long-secreted childhood dream. She released her debut country music CD, Never too Late. Just months later, she found herself sitting in a doctor’s office receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. In A Patchwork of Pink, Arnold narrates her life story, focusing on her cancer journey. At first, the diagnosis was a bothersome intrusion into her current excitingly fulfilling life. But throughout the ensuing months, this initial response was replaced by a deepening pernicious despondency, as she felt her life changing. She watched her evaporating dreams, hopes, and musical aspirations being replaced by visions of a desolate, obfuscate future. Arnold tells how it was an experience that intruded on and disrupted every aspect of the world she had taken for granted. With her emotional response to cancer treatment infinitely more harmful than the physical, A Patchwork of Pink illustrates how her love for, and involvement with, the local wildlife provided her with often hilarious, sometimes tragic interactions, offering a stabilizing anchor to her emotional turmoil.
Enjoy reading this treasure box filled with entertaining and inspiring stories on living life, loving and having fun times. From Australian Authors, Bev Dowdell’s stories will make you laugh and Graham Dowdell’s a "moment in time" photos capture an inside view of life through his “lens” of the beauty and magic around us every day which makes life worth living. A sequel to A Work in Progress Life Love Living in Australia, read about snorkelling in early morning high tides flying in azure blue water; David's story ... the life of a wealthy and famous man; Secrets to being ageless; Running down a dream ... lift your head up, take a breath; Don't try climbing Mount Everest when you are having a "pausal" moment; Throw off the limits ... all things are possible; Never give up ... timing is everything and dreams can come true; Are you having conflict ... maybe someone is trying to give you their problems? Bev out feeding the cows being "manually deficient" plunging a Ute down the hill; Vineyard Days a city girl marries a farmer & standing in gum boots freezing getting slapped by grape stems or how to you are not a good grape snipper at Vintage time until you have snipped yourself instead of the grape stalks; Christmas duo of stories; How do you stop a man in his tracks bridging the gap between men and women.
New Ideas for Crafting Heritage Albums picks up where Crafting Your Own Heritage Album left off, showcasing the many new archival products that have been developed and illuminating new trends in scrapbooking. Readers will also discover new ideas for preserving and presenting more family heirlooms and relics than ever before, including: * cassette and video tapes * the latest computer software for generating genealogical entries * using a scanner to restore faded or damaged photographic images * an entire chapter on saving family recipes * suggestions for turning heritage scrapbooking into a family activity * Internet resources Bev Kirschner Braun teaches classes on genealogy and making heritage albums. She is the author of Crafting Your Own Heritage Album. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Your complete guide to scrapbooking ideas! Capture priceless memories in fabulous scrapbook pages you'll cherish for a lifetime! Sensational Page Ideas for Scrapbooks features literally hundreds of inspiring ideas and cutting-edge techniques to help you create spectacular scrapbook pages. Inside this complete guide you'll discover: * Quick and easy page layouts that can be made in an hour or less * Cutting-edge scrapbook pages showcasing memorable photos, journaling and embellishments * Endless ideas for capturing the events and feeling of each season * Advice and ideas for well-preserved, beautifully displayed family photos, documents and heirlooms using the latest archival products and newest scrapbooking trends Uncover a wealth of new ideas to celebrate your family and friends with Sensational Page Ideas for Scrapbooks-a must-have for every scrapbooker's library!
The Briar Patch Saga continues in the sequel Beneath the Flowering Flamboyants. Emily Bottomsley hires a new housemaid and strange things have started to happen not only in the Bottomsley home, but also at the Bertrands. A face from the past re-enters the picture throwing everything into chaos and forcing Sarah Bottomsley to take her life.
Fully aware of the explosive political situation in Southern Rhodesia, Karl Hofmeister leaves behind a failed marriage in Germany and travels to Africa to fulfil a five year teaching contract. There he marries the native teacher Margaret Nagatali, but despite this has an affair with her friend Beauty Makoni. Discriminatory practices and repressive laws force Beauty to leave Southern Rhodesia and settle in Zambia. When Karl learns that she is pregnant, he is convinced she is carrying his child, and afraid the news would reach his wife, he accepts a headmaster's position in Kenya, leaving his heart behind with another lover, a young political radical named Joy Padzani. When she joins The Underground Liberation Movement and disappears, a disillusioned Karl convinces his wife to return to Germany with him. Years later Margaret receives an anonymous letter which shatters their already fragile marriage.
Since Canadian immigration had not yet opened its doors to people of colour from the developing world, Colleen Applewhite and Selma Prescott, two middle-class ladies and teachers by profession from the island of Barbados, take the only route possible and enter Canada as domestic servants. They both find themselves working in the city of Toronto where they must make drastic adjustments to their lifestyles since working conditions were much more difficult than they had anticipated. However, fate intervenes when two men enter their lives bringing with them lots of new challenges.
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