This book demonstrates how creative research methods can be used to better understand the experiences of children, particularly in the context of sport, physical activity and health. Extending recent developments in arts-based methods, mobile digital ethnographic methods, participatory visual methods and autoethnography in research with children, the book focuses on British Chinese children – an often-neglected group in research studies – providing new perspectives on diversity and inclusion, innovative research methods and the Chinese diaspora. The book draws on concepts from health and physical education, sport, sociology, and psycho-social studies to shed new light on social dynamics, cultural diversities and contextual changes in British Chinese children’s health-related experiences. It shows how globalisation and international mobility has complicated diversity and difference in the Chinese diaspora, and how creative research methods and reflexivity can be powerful tools for unlocking our understanding of children’s everyday lives. This is fascinating and useful reading for any researcher or advanced student with an interest in innovative research methods, sport, physical activity, health, migration and diaspora studies, childhood and youth studies.
Globalisation and migration have created a vibrant yet dysphoric world fraught with different, and sometimes competing, practices and discourses. The emergent properties of the modern world inevitably complicate the being, doing, and thinking of Chinese diasporic populations living in predominantly white, English-speaking societies. This raises questions of what 'Chineseness' is. The gradual transfer of power from the West to the East shuffles the relative cultural weights within these societies. How do the global power shifts and local cultural vibrancies come to shape the social dispositions and positions of the Chinese diaspora, and how does the Chinese diaspora respond to these changes? How does primary pedagogic work through family upbringing and secondary pedagogic work through educational socialisation complicate, obfuscate, and enrich Chineseness? Drawing on Pierre Bourdieu’s reflexive sociology on relative and relational sociocultural positions, Mu and Pang assess how historical, contemporary, and ongoing changes across social spaces of family, school, and community come to shape the intergenerational educational, cultural, and social reproduction of Chinese diasporic populations. The two authors engage in an in-depth analysis of the identity work, educational socialisation, and resilience building of young Chinese Australians and Chinese Canadians in the ever-changing lived world. The authors look particularly at the tensions and dynamics around the participants’ life and educational choices; the meaning making out of their Chinese bodies in relation to gender, race, and language; and the sociological process of resilience that enculturates them into a system of dispositions and positions required to bounce back from structural constraints.
This book presents a detailed analysis of the experiences of (minority ethnic) physical education (PE) teachers in both schools and higher education contexts. It examines and questions the lack of ethnic diversity in PE teacher education in high-income developed countries and suggests important new directions for transformative pedagogy to address the ‘whiteness’ of PE. The book draws on auto-ethnographical research conducted in Sydney, Australia—one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities—and in cities of the United Kingdom. The study is rooted in the concept of ‘trans-locality’, the networks that extend beyond the immediate community. It explores the challenges faced by PE teachers in culturally diverse workplaces, and the interconnections between place, institutions, and the parallel processes of mobility and globalisation. To understand and theorise the myriad of interactions and practice around diversity, differences, and social justice among lecturers, teachers, and students across the two locations, the book offers an emerging area of scholarship that focuses on a trans-local perspective in diversity and inclusion in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE). Diversity, Difference and Social Justice in Physical Education will be of significance to those who manage, teach, and research issues associated with diversity and advocate for diversifying the teaching workforce in PETE.
A successful career. A charismatic new husband. A bright, limitless future. Philadelphia lawyer Campbell Smith seems to have it all. But in Bonnie MacDougal's powerful novel of suspense, beneath the thin surface of tranquility and realized dreams, dark events threaten to throw Cam Smith's neatly arranged life profoundly―and perilously―Out of Order. On the night of a lavish party celebrating newlyweds Doug and Campbell Smith, tragedy strikes when the thirteen-year-old son of an influential senator is kidnapped. The senator―Doug's mentor―urges Cam to track the boy down. It is an offer she cannot refuse, despite her own unsettling suspicion that the statesman seems less concerned about his child than about keeping the scandal out of the headlines. But as Cam soon discovers, everyone has something to hide. With a circle of wealth and ambition closing in tightly around her, Cam penetrates layer upon layer of lies and invention. For the abduction is not what it seems. After using all her investigative skills to find the missing boy, she begins to uncover the shocking story that links him to his captor. Surprised at her deepening attachment to them both, struggling between her duty and what is best for the child, Cam starts to question her loyalties, her marriage, her priorities, even the man she thought she loved. As she pieces together an intricate pattern of abuse and cover-up; as a series of brutal murders looms ever closer, Cam is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life―to reveal the devastating secret of her own past . . . and the shattering lie she has lived for years. The Philadelphia Inquirer called Bonnie MacDougal's last searing novel "one hot read." The San Francisco Chronicle declared it "captivating." With Out of Order, MacDougal raises the stakes―and the heat―creating a gripping, passionate thriller.
Set in the Australian outback, the captivating conclusion to the Queensland Chronicles is a compelling tale of hope, prayer, and learning to trust in a loving God.
Kate Evans is an adventurous and independent young woman with a pioneering spirit. She pilots a mail-delivery plane in the forbidding Alaskan wilderness, the lone woman in a male profession. But even that seems easy compared to finding true love. She likes a fellow pilot and would even consider marrying him--if it weren't for Paul, a mysterious man on her mail route with a gentle spirit and a past to hide. Can Kate break through the walls Paul has put up around his heart? And will her quest for adventure be her demise? Book 1 in the Alaskan Skies series, Touching the Clouds will draw readers in with raw emotion and suspense, all against the stunning backdrop of the Alaskan wilds.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON 911: FAMILY DEFENDER Colton 911: Grand Rapids by Tara Taylor Quinn After a one-night stand with Riley Colton, Charlize Kent is pregnant. She may be reluctant to have her baby’s father in her life, but with someone threatening her little family, she knows she needs Riley’s help to keep their baby safe. EXPOSING COLTON SECRETS The Coltons of Kansas by Marie Ferrarella When Gwen Harrison’s controlling boyfriend hires PI Brooks Colton to “check up on her,” she makes the most of it and recruits him to help find her missing mother. But when a body is found on a Colton Construction demolition site, the stakes on this cold case get exponentially higher! IN THE RANCHER’S PROTECTION The McCall Adventure Ranch by Beth Cornelison Carrie French is escaping an abusive husband when she seeks refuge at the Double M Ranch—and forms a friendship with ranch hand Luke Wright. When they end up stranded in the Rocky Mountains, Carrie’s past threatens their future—and Luke must ensure they make it out alive. RESCUE FROM DARKNESS by Bonnie Vanak Belle North, a doctor, must team up with the suspicious and emotionally wounded Kyle Anderson to find the child missing from a clinic funded by her family, without losing her heart in the process. But danger awaits both of them, for the person who kidnapped Anna will stop at nothing to keep her from being found.
A no-nonsense company man and a beautiful small-business owner learn to embrace second chances in this classic romance by Bonnie Pega. Max Shore thrives on routine, but a message from mysterious Love, Inc.—and the silky voice that leaves it—certainly piques his interest. What kind of improper services might such an outfit offer? And what can it possibly want from Shore Efficiency Consultants? Max is in for a delightful surprise: The voice in question is from a petite beauty with the face of an angel and a body made for sin—though Max, still recovering from a nasty divorce, isn’t sure he’s ready for temptation. For all of Caitlin Love’s expertise on thyme and willow bark, her organic herb business needs an organizational overhaul after a run-in with the IRS. But when the stuffy efficiency guru she envisioned turns out to be sexier than expected, Caitlin’s guard goes up. A history of tragedy has made her wary of getting close to someone new. Yet something in Max’s piercing blue eyes compels her to trust him. He’s willing to help Caitlin fight her demons—if only she’s willing to let him.
Jane Jensen has spent years building a successful errand business. To meet her clients' growing demands, Jane needs staff. Applicants prove scarce, and she visits a local high school to hang "Help Wanted" posters and inadvertently steps into a labor crisis. When she is mistaken for a substitute teacher, Jane is too intrigued to object and finds herself standing in front of a class of skeptical teenagers. A deer in the headlights at first, she soon discovers she didn't learn all there was to know as a student and can't wait to start each new day. Jane is surprised to find that teaching Sex Education is not so intimidating with an eccentric octogenarian by her side and that gym class just isn't what it used to be. In a few short days, she finds a new niche for herself, but she's constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering when someone will realize she doesn't belong there. In this clever story, an accidental teacher dips her toes back into high school culture and discovers unexpected possibilities.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! CAVANAUGH IN THE ROUGH Cavanaugh Justice by Marie Ferrarella CSI Susannah Quinn has a secret that’s made her build mile-high walls around her heart. Sexy homicide detective Christian Cavanaugh O’Bannon is determined to climb those walls and, at the same time, bring down the serial killer who is determined to make Suzy his next victim… HER ALPHA MARINE To Protect and Serve by Karen Anders When Neve Michaels is threatened by an international arms dealer out for revenge, she’s set on handling it herself. But her brother’s best friend, Russell Kaczewski, refuses to butt out, and now Neve is stuck with him. As they team up to bring down her enemies, their arguing takes a decidedly sexy turn. And yet they still need to get out with their lives intact. THE KILLER YOU KNOW by Kimberly Van Meter FBI agent Silas Kelly has dedicated his life to finding his brother’s killer, even when it means being forced to team up with ambitious reporter Quinn Jackson. As they close in on the truth, both of them begin to realize the killer might be someone very close, and more than their passionate attraction is at stake! SHIELDED BY THE COWBOY SEAL SOS Agency by Bonnie Vanak Cooper Johnson is on leave at his family’s farm when he’s asked to protect Meg Taylor from her abusive ex-husband. What he doesn’t know is that the woman he’s begininng to fall for is the CEO of the company responsible for his sister’s death. Can they learn to trust each other long enough to bring down the man truly responsible?
Part heartfelt memoir, part practical guide, Damaged Angels recounts Bonnie Buxton's struggles to raise an adopted daughter whom she didn't realize was afflicted with fetal alcohol disorder. Her book also offers guidance to parents who have children with FASD. By the time Bonnie's daughter Colette hit first grade, her parents were coping with her frequent stealing and lying, and the necessity of special education. At fourteen, she discovered drugs and sex; by eighteen, she was a crack addict living on the streets. After many frustrating years consulting numerous therapists, a TV news story gave Bonnie the answer she was looking for — and sent her on a quest for a diagnosis and help for Colette. Damaged Angels can aid and comfort all those affected by FASD — the most common cause of intellectual impairments in most industrialized nations — and reduce the number of babies born with this disorder in the future. The most important book on fetal alcohol disorder since Michael Dorris's The Broken Cord, Damaged Angels is a book for every parent, practitioner, and teacher working with a child with FASD.
Tessa and Veronica are best friends? That's the way it looks. Instead of hanging out with the Saddle Club, Tessa is spending all her time with Veronica. They talk together, shop together, and even ride together! Veronica is thrilled and can already see herself invited back to England to meet the Royals. Stevie, Carole, and Lisa are confused. Have they lost one of their best friends to their worst enemy? Could it be that Veronica and Tessa have managed to bury the hatchet? Or is there something else going on?
Ready or not, it’s time to forge ahead Carole’s making great headway with a green horse, Pine Hollow is growing, and her relationship with Ben is blooming. Everything’s perfect, right? Stevie is stretching herself to the limit with her eventing, Callie doesn’t have to be afraid of George anymore, and Lisa is crushing on a guy who feels the same way about her. Things finally seems to be falling into place for the Pine Hollow riders. But then, a tragic night brings a world of uncertainty. Are the girls ready to face real challenges? It’s time to hit the trail at a full gallop.
It's the early 1800s and the wondrous land of Australia is full of possibilities as settlers stake their claims. Hannah and John are settling some land in New South Wales and hoping to start a family. But their bright hopes for the future are clouded with trouble. As they try unsuccessfully to have a baby, Hannah suffers from guilt over her past. Now this haunts her and her relationship with John--she's never told her husband about this chapter of her life. Full of the kind of emotional longings romance readers crave, Longings of the Heart is the heart-rending second book in the Sydney Cove series. Established and new Leon fans alike will finish this story wanting more.
In a world where Vampires rule, humans are treated as animals to be kept and fed upon. But when one Dunpeal (half human, half vampire), kept secluded from the world and ignorant of its politics, begins her Quest to find her estranged parents, her Quest shakes the very foundation of the monarchy. Joined by a guard from a nearby town that protects her from the sunlight, they discover that ignorance is a danger in this world, but sometimes the pursuit of a truth is just as deadly.
Gifted journalist Cass Roberts enjoys her well-ordered life in San Francisco, yet the recent departure of her fickle lover has left her yearning for a man to be her life partner, one who will complement her zest for adventure and her creative spirit. When she leaves her San Francisco coterie of would-be partners and travels to her childhood home in Oregon, she enjoys long afternoons taping her family's stories as recalled by her Aunt Gin and unexpectedly meets Phil, a local man of many talents who arouses Cass's romantic interest. In the lush Oregon woods, Cass reluctantly begins to open herself to new experiences and to romance. Yet her dreams become ever more disturbing, especially as she learns about a distant relative named Emmeline, who married against her parents' wishes and whose body was never found after the massive earthquake of 1906. This mystery pervades Cass's violent dreams and leads her to challenging adventures and entirely new ways of envisioning her life, her dreams, and her love. By combining romance and an intriguing mystery, Magnitude 8.3 shares the thrilling tale of one woman's relentless pursuit of self-discovery and of a love to last through the ages.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON'S ROGUE INVESTIGATION (A The Coltons of Colorado novel) by Jennifer D. Bokal Wildlife biologist Jacqui Reyes is determined to find out who's trying to steal the wild mustangs of western Colorado. She enlists the help of true-crime podcaster, Gavin Colton. He's working on a series about his notorious father but he can't help but be drawn into Jacqui's case—or toward Jacqui herself! CAVANAUGH JUSTICE: DEADLIEST MISSION (A Cavanaugh Justice novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella When his sister goes missing, small-town sheriff Cody Cassidy races to her home in Aurora. All he finds is heartbreak…and the steady grace of Detective Skylar Cavanaugh. Once firmly on the track of a killer, Cody and Skylar discover they have more in common than crime. But a murderer is on a killing spree that threatens their budding relationship. PROTECTED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER by Karen Whiddon Rancher Trace Adkins is wary when Emma McBride shows up on his doorstep. How could he let a woman convicted of murdering her husband into his home? But he's never believed in her guilt, and the simmering attraction he's always felt toward her remains. Despite his misgivings, he agrees to let her stay until she gets on her feet, unaware that someone is after her. REUNION AT GREYSTONE MANOR by New York Times bestselling author Bonnie Vanak Going back to his hometown is painful, but FBI agent Roarke Calhoun has inherited a mansion, which will help save a life in crisis. But returning means facing Megan Robinson, the woman he's always loved. She also has a claim on the mansion, which puts them together in a place full of secret dangers…and a love meant to burn hot.
Women’s reproduction, including conception, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and other physical acts of motherhood (as well as the rejection of those roles), played a critical role in the evolution and management of Cuba’s population. While existing scholarship has approached Cuba’s demographic history through the lens of migration, both forced and voluntary, Race and Reproduction in Cuba challenges this male-normative perspective by centering women in the first book-length history of reproduction in Cuba. Bonnie A. Lucero traces women’s reproductive lives, as well as key medical, legal, and institutional interventions influencing them, over four centuries. Her study begins in the early colonial period with the emergence of the island’s first charitable institutions dedicated to relieving poor women and abandoned white infants. The book’s centerpiece is the long nineteenth century, when elite interventions in women’s reproduction hinged not only on race but also legal status. It ends in 1965 when Cuba’s nascent revolutionary government shifted away from enforcing antiabortion laws that had historically targeted impoverished women of color. Questioning how elite demographic desires—specifically white population growth and nonwhite population management—shaped women’s reproduction, Lucero argues that elite men, including judges, physicians, philanthropists, and public officials, intervened in women’s reproductive lives in racially specific ways. Lucero examines how white supremacy shaped tangible differences in the treatment of women and their infants across racial lines and outlines how those reproductive outcomes were crucial in sustaining racial hierarchies through moments of tremendous political, economic, and social change.
From the BC doctor who has become a household name for leading the response to the pandemic, a personal account of the first weeks of COVID, for readers of Sam Nutt's Damned Nations and James Maskayk's Life on the Ground Floor. Dr. Bonnie Henry has been called "one of the most effective public health figures in the world" by The New York Times. She has been called "a calming voice in a sea of coronavirus madness," and "our hero" in national newspapers. But in the waning days of 2019, when the first rumours of a strange respiratory ailment in Wuhan, China began to trickle into her office in British Colombia, these accolades lay in a barely imaginable future. Only weeks later, the whole world would look back on the previous year with the kind of nostalgia usually reserved for the distant past. With a staggering suddenness, our livelihoods, our closest relationships, our habits and our homes had all been transformed. In a moment when half-truths threatened to drown out the truth, when recklessness all too often exposed those around us to very real danger, and when it was difficult to tell paranoia from healthy respect for an invisible threat, Dr. Henry's transparency, humility, and humanity became a beacon for millions of Canadians. And her trademark enjoinder to be kind, be calm, and be safe became words for us all to live by. Coincidentally, Dr. Henry's sister, Lynn, arrived in BC for a long-planned visit on March 12, just as the virus revealed itself as a pandemic. For the four ensuing weeks, Lynn had rare insight into the whirlwind of Bonnie's daily life, with its moments of agony and gravity as well as its occasional episodes of levity and grace. Both a global story and a family story, Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe combines Lynn's observations and knowledge of Bonnie's personal and professional background with Bonnie's recollections of how and why decisions were made, to tell in a vivid way the dramatic tale of the four weeks that changed all our lives. Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe is about communication, leadership, and public trust; about the balance between politics and policy; and, at heart, about what and who we value, as individuals and a society. The authors' advance from the publisher has been donated to charities with a focus on alleviating communities hit particularly hard by the pandemic: True North Aid with its Covid-19 response in Northern Indigenous communities, and First Book Canada, with its focus on reading and literacy for underserved, marginalized youth.
Was the poet, William Wordsworth, right when he wrote “the child is the father of the man”? That is the question Jane Meyer asks Ruth Lucas in a letter. Best friends since high school, and now in their early thirties, Ruth and Jane keep in close touch through letters, phone calls, and when they can, visits. When Ruth gets Jane’s letter with this question about Wordsworth’s line, she decides to review what stood out in her childhood and ask herself if those times informed and shaped the woman she became. This process takes her weeks and traverses early family memories, her college years, a job in Washington, her first lover, and other experiences on her way to becoming her own woman. Her answer to Jane’s question is Love, Ruthie.
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