This book helps students master the key learning skills they need to become successful learners throughout their degree and beyond. It clearly explains the core skills they will need right from the start of the course, such as writing and numeracy skills and how to organise studies. It also introduces more advanced skills that students will need as the course progresses, such as research and evidence based practice. It shows how to use these important skills to succeed both at university and as a registered nurse.
This is a fictional memoir of a boy growing up in rural Ohio between 1930 and 1940, a time of social and historic importance that still resonates in American political life today.
Everyone needs some simple wisdom in their lives especially teens, pre-teens, and children who are figuring out who they are and who they want to be. CAROLINE's life lessons is a perfect non-fiction book that provides "get to the point" wisdom. The book includes life lessons organized alphabetically. Author CAROLINE is pop singer, songwriter, CEO, model, and dancer, she has over 300k engaged followers on social media and 50 million views. She is giving the tips and wisdom that have gotten her where she is, the book encourages young girls and boys to choose the good, honest path in life. The book also has a message of confidence and knowing your worth. Not only is the book filled with a beautiful message and heartfelt lessons but it is also embraced by beautiful images that would look great on anyone's coffee table!
What is a hotel? As Caroline Field Levander and Matthew Pratt Guterl show us in this thought-provoking book, even though hotels are everywhere around us, we rarely consider their essential role in our modern existence and how they help frame our sense of who and what we are. They are, in fact, as centrally important as other powerful places like prisons, hospitals, or universities. More than simply structures made of steel, concrete, and glass, hotels are social and political institutions that we invest with overlapping and contradictory meaning. These alluring places uniquely capture the realities of our world, where the lines between public and private, labor and leisure, fortune and failure, desire and despair are regularly blurred. Guiding readers through the story of hotels as places of troublesome possibility, as mazelike physical buildings, as inspirational touchstones for art and literature, and as unsettling, even disturbing, backdrops for the drama of everyday life, Levander and Guterl ensure that we will never think about this seemingly ordinary place in the same way again.
More women are studying science at university and they consistently outperform men. Yet, still, significantly fewer women than men hold prestigious jobs in science. Why should this occur? What prevents women from achieving as highly as men in science? And why are so few women positioned as ‘creative genius’ research scientists? Drawing upon the views of 47 (female and male) scientists, Bevan and Gatrell explore why women are less likely than men to become eminent in their profession. They observe three mechanisms which perpetuate women’s lowered ‘place’ in science: subtle masculinities (whereby certain forms of masculinity are valued over womanhood); (m)otherhood (in which women’s potential for maternity positions them as ‘other’), and the image of creative genius which is associated with male bodies, excluding women from research roles.
In 1933 at a summer holiday camp in Dymchurch, Kent organized for children in Church-run orphanages, destiny deemed a ten-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl would meet under the most bizarre circumstances. What the camp leader was to divulge to the children, would change their lives forever. Pointing one finger at the girl, then at the boy, she said simply, 'You two are brother and sister.' This bizarre isolated meeting of author Caroline Whitehead and her brother William Marshall in their childhood years would develop, in time to come, into a tight-knit relationship that spanned decades. UNDER THE OLD RAILWAY CLOCK deftly illuminates for readers a time and place - England from the 1930s through to 2007. William was a sailor, hero, husband, father, gambler, coin collector, cook, flirt with the ladies - and a very dear brother.
Written by experts from various fields, this edited collection explores a wide range of issues pertaining to how computers evoke human social expectations. The book illustrates how socially acceptable conventions can strongly impact the effectiveness of human-computer interactions and how to consider such norms in the design of human-computer inter
Charlie Leathers was not the most popular man in the charming English village of Ferne Basset, but few people seemed to hate him enough to murder him. Still, that was his fate one night, and it brings Inspector Barnaby to the scene to investigate. What Barnaby doesn't know is that before his death, Charlie witnessed what might have been the suicide--or murder--of a young woman whose troubles with the law have landed her in the home of a local retired minister and his none-too-pleased wife. Now a man is dead, a girl is missing, and a town is in chaos as long-kept secrets begin to unravel, with deadly repercussions.
The whole world was about to change, and no one would be affected more deeply than Dorothea and Iris Crosby, sisters—identical twins—born to the wealth and social standing of New York City's Park Avenue. It was 1914, and while life in Manhattan seemed to center on grand balls and exotic parties, in Europe everything was coming undone. World War I was about to explode, and when it did it would involve many thousands of young Americans already heading overseas. Aroused by the perils of the rest of the world, Dorothea and Iris decided to join the American Red Cross in France. Sent immediately to the battlefront, they became immersed in a daily struggle to help save lives, and when that wasn't possible, to at least make death less terrifying for the young French soldiers in their care. Beautiful and mysterious, the twin sisters were dubbed les anges, the angels, by the wounded men. They charmed the Americans as well, among them a fighter pilot with whom Iris fell in love—the first threat to the singular bond that held the sisters together. As the losses mounted, however, the link between the sisters grew stronger. Finally, when the battles ended, they awoke to the reality that the world they had known was forever gone, and home seemed a distant and alien place. A powerful story of spiritual awakening, of innocence lost, and of the emotional toll of war, The Innocents is sure to appeal to readers of such outstanding historical novels as Regeneration by Pat Barker, Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, and Rebecca West's classic The Return of the Soldier.
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This is the fifth book in a series that I have written about the enlightenment journey and the things that affect us as we transition from the function of the mind to the flow of the universal field. It is really the nuances of time that has allowed this book to become a reality. As you read this book be gentle with yourself and understand that it is written with love and simplicity as it is translated to become more effective in the future. Resentment simple falls into the category of anger and hate. It cannot be easily understood by those who are suffering from the piercing guilt trip that fluctuate in space and time. As we traverse through life, we must be willing to relinquish the things that cause us to feel like we must always be right and have the last say when others are bringing wisdom. The journey to self-discovery really needs to be injected into the correct patterns in the mind and body. It is a simple process called the individuated self as a reflection of what the pure essence of a person really represents. This means that each of us is really a reflection of what the real self signifies. It is the reflection in the mirror that stifles the right projection of what the real self looks like. The reality is that we are more insured in the cellular structure than is really actualized in the process called life. There are many levels to the real self, and this can be distinguished as the boundaries of what someone can surpass in their lifetime. This means that I was able to supersede the individuated self to actualize myself as the embodied person who has attained enlightenment. In this regard, I am someone who can access the wisdom of the universal field and be granted the personhood of the Devine Feminine. This does not make me better than anyone else on this earth, but it allows me the gifts of healing, speaking, singing, writing, and many others to be revealed. I urge you to be gentle and kind to yourself and you get emersed in the wisdom that flows here. --- This book presents some simple techniques to help us to soften the feelings of resentment and anger that can boil over and affect our lives in many ways. We must also become more useful in the things that are flowing to us so that we are able to transcend the feelings which are associated with resentment. This book offers you some concrete yet beautifully illustrated topics to help you become more focused on the things that are really going well in your life. In this regard, you are guided to become more focused on the positive and negate the things that affect your mental stability. Millions of people in the world today are suffering from feelings associated with discounted personality and resentment. These feelings stem from a place of deep despair in the systems around them, which are not functioning at optimum. It means that somewhere along the pathway of life, the real wisdom of the universal field gets diluted with lies and deceit. This then filters down through the education, health, and religious systems, to name a few, and this, in turn, spreads out to people who do not understand the true purpose of their lives. When there is disfunction in society we tend to become too complacent with our own feelings and allow whatever is presented to us to become the norm. It means that we cannot shape a future for mankind that is full of hope and fulfillment when the fundamentals are in a state of imbalance. The imbalances are called the densities of the planetary alignment, and this can cause a shift in the collective consciousness. It is also the place where millions of people can become offended by each other’s patterns of behaviour. One of the main causes of suffering today is the lack of purpose which people are feeling today. The discontent also stems from feelings of inadequacy and disillusionment. It is a growing concern we see happening all over the world. In this regard, even though the systems of the universal field are getting upgraded with more intelligence, the density is also getting distilled in the pathways of the body. It is this recognition that causes people to become more lucid in their thought patterns and then feel lost and empty. We should never become too resentful towards our own dignity so that it stifles our sense of self. Our true self is just waiting to be envelope in love when we realize that it is never too late to come into the light of truth and dignity. As many people aspire to do better in life, millions more are falling by the wayside with feelings of hopelessness and shame. This scourge is also causing people to have deep feelings of resentment toward themselves. This can essentially destroy the fabric of society and lead to more death and decay. This is because places like social media do not provide the real solutions which are needed to change the fabric of society. It is also stifling the things that are real in the natural world because much less people are taking time to enjoy the outdoors. In fact, more people are drawn to the wrong patterns of doing things with the mind and body and this causes more discomfort and distilled feelings of shame and guilt. When we consider that the parks and pathways are free and easy we must use more time to go for walks. We can especially benefit from going to places that have waterways like the riverfront and ocean. It is free of cost and can easily be translated into progressive thinking and feelings of hope and gratefulness. This further intensifies the crack in the system that is causing people to die by the millions from the many afflictions of life. This includes natural and man-made disasters like war and famine. The real concern is that there are others in the system who completely understand the way to empower people with the truth but are not doing this due to the need to control the population of the world with illogical teaching of what the goodness of life really means for them. If more of the wisdom of the universal field is infused into the fabric of society, then many more of the injustices of the world will cease. This also means that as the density of life is enveloped in the body things in the stratosphere are more likely to become more easily distorted and fractured. This means that in the summer heat millions of people can get ill due to excessive heat and even die of heatstroke. It is incumbent upon us to use our time wisely and become more loving towards ourselves and others so that we can share in the dignity. I am a gifted healer and speaker. I bring wisdom through the Language of Light and can clear pathways in life for your so that the karmic field of your body will be drawn to the richness of life, and you will attract more abundance and prosperity. As you read my books, know that you are infinitely guided to call me or connect with me on social media. I am available to speak and heal the things that are burdensome to you and your loved ones. Just be calm and trust that goodness is flowing always.
Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived, worked, travelled and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities, and discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region, Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales and ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England.
This book helps students master the key learning skills they need to become successful learners throughout their degree and beyond. It clearly explains the core skills they will need right from the start of the course, such as writing and numeracy skills and how to organise studies. It also introduces more advanced skills that students will need as the course progresses, such as research and evidence based practice. It shows how to use these important skills to succeed both at university and as a registered nurse.
Drawing on recent media portrayals and her own experience, author and dancer Caroline Joan S. Picart explores ballroom dancing and its more "sporty" equivalent, DanceSport, suggesting that they are reflective of larger social, political, and cultural tensions. The past several years have seen a resurgence in the popularity of ballroom dance as well as an increasing international anxiety over how and whether to transform ballroom into an Olympic sport. Writing as a participant-critic, Picart suggests that both are crucial sites where bodies are packaged as racialized, sexualized, nationalized, and classed objects. In addition, Picart argues, as the choreography, costuming, and genre of ballroom and DanceSport continue to evolve, these theatrical productions are aestheticized and constructed to encourage commercial appeal, using the narrative frame of the competitive melodrama to heighten audience interest.
Ever wondered if Cheapside really is cheap, what you do in Threadneedle Street, or who the knights of Knightsbridge were? Did you know that Piccadilly is actually an insult? And that Euston Road was built because there were too many cows on Oxford Street? Or that the River Fleet was covered over partly because of a drunken butcher? Take a trip down narrow lanes, through cobbled streets and crowded markets to discover the meanings behind the city’s place names. Meet forgotten residents whose names survive in the places where they lived, such as Sir George Downing of Downing Street, and uncover tales from London’s murky past that have shaped the modern city. From famous landmarks to forgotten rivers, grand thoroughfares to lost palaces, and ancient villages swallowed up as the city grew, Caroline Taggart explains the hidden meanings behind familiar places. If you have ever wanted to learn more about the history of London and discover the people, events and stories that shaped our capital city, then come on a journey that will show you London in a new light...
Grow closer as a family through mealtime bonding. Explore more than 80 recipes plus essays, tips, and activities for the whole family that show how cooking together and sharing family meals can help build healthy relationships with food and with each other. With unique insights from a New York Times–starred chef dad and an award-winning psychologist mom, Eating Together, Being Together is much more than a cookbook. It teaches parents and children from toddlerhood through the teen years how to engage around cooking and mealtime. Each chapter offers easy-to-make recipes using fresh ingredients accompanied by thoughts and tips on using mindfulness to deal with picky eating, listening skills, academic stress, and more. This structure allows preparing and eating meals together to be meaningful, where kids and their parents, guardians, and caregivers can learn from one another and grow closer. Recipes include a range of food options to accommodate varying tastes with accessible step-by-step instructions for parents and kids. Activities for each chapter tie in key themes for cooking and for life and are presented in a developmentally thoughtful way for young children, preteens, teens, and grown-ups. From eating mindfulness and having honest food conversations to building rituals that support togetherness, this book explores how the family meal, whether cooking or eating, can bring families closer together. Whether it's kids sharing their feelings while they mix batter, or adults telling stories of their childhood while enjoying a favorite recipe, a special kind of bonding happens around food. Eating Together, Being Together gives you the recipes and activities for that bonding experience and helps set the table for connection.
The vacation of a lifetime awaits you in Paris—City of Light—with fun-filled days and romantic nights. Now, in this informative guide, Caroline O’Connell reveals the intimate secrets and pleasures of one of the world's most exciting and beautiful cities. Caroline tells you where to look, what to do, and how to do it. She gives you an insider's view of the romantic side of Paris--the Paris that dreamers dream about, writers write about, and French lovers know. Most important, she guides you in sharing the city with that special someone. First, Caroline helps you plan your romantic venture, from booking a flight to packing your suitcase. She then fills you in on hotels and hideaways; restaurants and bistros; antique stores and flea markets; museums, historic sites, bookstores, and concerts; street markets and gourmet stores; hot jazz clubs; and so much more. From intimate cafés to romantic country chateaus, this guide steers you to the very best that Paris and its environs have to offer, including Caroline’s “A” list of romantic spots. She even offers French phrases that you can use when conversing with your chéri. Unique "Save Some Money" boxes help you experience Paris to the max without maxing out your credit cards, and specially designed metro (subway) charts not only assist you in reaching places of interest, but also allow you to fully enjoy those Paris neighborhoods that offer the greatest wealth of cultural sights, exceptional shops, and wonderful restaurants and cafes. If you’re looking for an experience to cherish, welcome to Every Woman’s Guide to Romance in Paris.
Between 2000 and 2010, many contemporary US-American women writers were returning to the private space of the kitchen, writing about their experiences in that space and then publishing their memoirs for the larger public to consume. Season to Taste: Rewriting Kitchen Space in Contemporary Women’s Food Memoirs explores women’s food memoirs with recipes in order to consider the ways in which these women are rewriting this kitchen space and renegotiating their relationships with food. Caroline J. Smith begins the book with a historical overview of how the space of the kitchen, and the expectations of women associated with it, have shifted considerably since the 1960s. Better Homes and Gardens, as well as the discourse of the second-wave feminist movement, tended to depict the space as a place of imprisonment. The contemporary popular writers examined in Season to Taste, such as Ruth Reichl, Kim Sunée, Jocelyn Delk Adams, Julie Powell, and Molly Wizenberg, respond to this characterization by instead presenting the kitchen as a place of transformation. In their memoirs and recipes, these authors reinterpret their roles within the private sphere of the home as well as the public sphere of the world of publishing (whether print or digital publication). The authors examined here explode the divide of private/feminine and public/masculine in both content and form and complicate the genres of recipe writing, diary writing, and memoir. These women writers, through the act of preparing and consuming food, encourage readers to reconsider the changing gender politics of the kitchen.
The Caregiver is Caroline Johnson's first full-length publication. It includes 50 poems that were inspired by the 15 years she devoted to taking care of her aging parents. The gathering includes free verse, lyrical poems, prose poetry and some formal verse. Many of the poems won contests and have been previously published in online print journals and anthologies. The poems touch on the topic of grieving but go beyond and focus on the many difficulties a caregiver experiences—both emotional and physical—yet also recognize the spiritual gifts that come with helping a loved one. Caregiving is a significant issue for our times and will only become more important as our population ages.
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