This book examines the perceptions of European travelling writers about southern Western Australia between 1850 and 1914. Theirs was a narrow vision of space and people in the region, shaped by their individual personalities, their position in society, and the prevailing discourses and ideologies of the age. Christian, Enlightenment, and Romantic philosophies had a major influence on their responses to the land – its cultivation and conservation, and its aesthetic qualities – and on their views of both indigenous and settler colonial society – their class and assumptions of race and ethnicity. The travelling men and women perpetuated an idealised view of a colonised landscape, and a “pioneer” community that eliminated class struggle and inequality, even though an analysis of their observations suggests otherwise. Nevertheless, although limited, their narratives are invaluable as a reflection of opinions, attitudes and knowledge prevalent during an age of imperialism. Their perspectives reveal unique viewpoints that differ from those of immigrants who wrote about their hopes and fears in making a new life for themselves. These travellers were economically secure, literate and educated; foundations which provide an insight into the way power and privilege, implicit in their writings, governed the way they imagined Western Australia in the colonial and immediate post-federation period. The tinted lenses through which European travelling writers narrowly observed space and people, presented a mythical, imagined sense of southern Western Australia.
A story about one lucky puppy and the love he brings to his owner. Actually story was written by one lucky owner as it shares the importance of adopting pets from shelters to young readers.Cindy Lu Books has been around since 1999 going to the eBook format and believing we can start a positive movement towards books that have purpose presenting in a very affordable format. Cindy Dennis has a Psychology degree from Drury University. www.cindylubooks.com
Written for caregivers of parents and spouses, this funny but brutally honest collection of essays from award-winning author Eastman challenges the romanticized notion of caregiving, portraying it as an elegant conflict that reshapes family dynamics. At first grateful to be able remodel the dining room of her family’s modest home in Connecticut to accommodate her eighty-six-year-old father for what everyone felt would be a short duration of care, Cindy Eastman ultimately experienced a whole gamut of feelings over the course of what turned out to be four years of caring for her dying dad. Caregiving impacts everyone, and this account—told in essays recorded before, during, and after the time Eastman’s father was with her—details that impact, not just on the primary caregiver but also the rest of the family. One of the reasons Eastman committed to writing down her experiences was because she predicted that once her dad died, there would be a tendency to soften or even deny any of the negative and challenging times—and there were many. As of 2020, more than 53 million adults provide homecare in this country, and the reality of that arrangement is different for every family. It is not, as some might suggest, a “noble gesture” but rather an elegant conflict—an intricate reassembling of the family dynamic that many people don’t ever see coming. In these candid, often poignant essays, Cindy Eastman brings all the emotions of taking on the challenging responsibility of caregiving a parent at the end of their life to the surface.
From the author of Suitors and Sabotage comes a swoonworthy Christmas adventure, perfect for fans of Jane Austen and Downton Abbey. 1817. The happy chaos of the Yuletide season has descended upon the country estate of Shackleford Park in full force, but lady's maid Kate Darby barely has the time to notice. Between her household duties, caring for her ailing mother, and saving up money to someday own a dress shop, her hands are quite full. Matt Harlow is also rather busy. He's performing double-duty, acting as valet for both of the Steeple brothers, two of the estate's holiday guests. Falling in love would be a disaster for either of them. But staving off their feelings for each other becomes the least of their problems when a devious counterfeiting scheme reaches the gates of Shackleford Park, and Kate and Matt are unwittingly swept up in the intrigue. Full of sweetness, charm, and holiday mischief, Carols and Chaos—a standalone companion novel to Suitors and Sabotage—is perfect for readers who like their historical fiction with a side of romance and danger. Praise for Carols and Chaos: "One part intriguing mystery, one part cozy romance. Jane Austen fans will enjoy the propriety and the Regency setting, while that dose of Christmas adds an extra bit of cheer.” —Booklist "A nod and a wink to the works of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. ... This book could serve as a stepping stone to classic read-alikes, such as Pride and Prejudice or Jane Eyre." —School Library Journal
Thrown together in a war-torn country, ex-convict-turned-physician Alex Peters and translator Katie McCloud are soon on the run and in each other's arms.
Christmas has always been special to cake decorator Mattie Eash, who was born on the wonderous holiday. Yet the season has lost its appeal in the three years since, her childhood sweetheart abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve.
Experience the holidays with the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania, in these touching novellas centered around love, romance, heartache, and restoration from bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall. The Sound of Sleigh Bells Beth Hertzler is unable to let go of a past tragedy, but when she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds. Determined that her niece meet the gifted artist, her aunt tracks him down, but it’s not that simple – will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love? The Christmas Singing Mattie thought her childhood sweetheart adored her until he abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Brokenhearted, Mattie moves away and pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator, and even finds a new beau. But when Mattie is forced to return home three years later, will learning the truth behind Gideon’s rejection restore her Christmas joy – or open the door to even deeper heartbreak? The Dawn of Christmas Sadie enjoys her freedom away from home and her mission trips to Peru, but after four years, her Old Order Amish family insists it’s time to come home and settle down. Levi, a bachelor who distrusts women after a family heartbreak, also has no desire for romance. To keep their families from meddling in their lives, Sadie and Levi devise a plan—but soon discover that the walls around their hearts are breaking down. Can they let go of their prejudices and learn to trust each other to embrace a future together?
His family thinks he's guilty of murder. She believes he's innocent. Will greed or love triumph? Story-line: When conscientious Nora Moretti offers to give a statement on behalf of a stranger who has been accused of killing his own grandfather, her life is suddenly in jeopardy. Pacifist Nick DeLuca is extremely honorable and studying to become an anesthesiologist. So, when his own family thinks he's guilty of murder, he's reliant on a stranger to save his good name and future. What everyone wants to know, including Nora's French Bulldog, Renoir, is: Does an inheritance really bring out the worst in everyone? This novella is a contemporary, clean and wholesome, action/adventure romance! If you like action and romance, then you will enjoy this book! Scroll up to the BUY NOW button to purchase today! "Cindy A. Christiansen's latest release, Last Will and Lethal is a can't-put-it-down heart-stopping murder mystery." - 5 out 5 Stars, Conger Books Reviews - JoEllen "Her books always have suspense and romance. What a great combination. Then add the dog, one in every book, and we have a great story." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Karla K., Amazon Reviewer "I really enjoyed this novella. The chemistry between the two main characters was very well written and fun to watch them discover their relationship. The greed and resentment that often comes out when there's a death in the family and money to be inherited was also really well described." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Wendy, Amazon Reviewer "...keeps you on your toes to help solve the murder, while following the attempts on Nora's life. Greed in families is so true and the author was able to bring this aspect to life." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer
Lenny & Puppy’s Wildlife Adventure follows the story of Lenny and Puppy, two adventurous alpacas, who move away from their farm to a new world full of exciting and different animals. There they meet Francine, a fancy, loud duck, Jerry, an informative fawn, and Gertrude, a shy box turtle, who teach them, about friendship, difference and acceptance. The story then takes them back to the farm for the spring shearing where they share the stories of their wildlife adventure and Lenny is reunited with his momma for a special visit.
Although historians have begun to recognize the accomplishments of Disney Studio’s female animators, the women who contributed to the early success of Disneyland remain, for the most part, unacknowledged. Indeed, in celebrating the park’s ten-year anniversary in 1965, Walt Disney thanked “all the boys . . . who’ve been a part of this thing,” even though hundreds of women had also been instrumental in designing, building and operating Disneyland since before its grand opening in July 1955. Seeking to reclaim women’s place in the early history of Disneyland, The Women Who Made Early Disneyland highlights the female Disney employees and contract workers who helped make the park one of the most popular U.S. destinations during its first ten years. Some, like artist Mary Blair, Imagineers Harriet Burns and Alice Davis, “Slue Foot Sue” Betty Taylor, and Disneyland’s first “ambassador,” Julie Reihm, eventually became Disney “legends.” Others remain less well known, including landscape architect Ruth Shellhorn, parade choreographer Miriam Nelson, Aunt Jemima’s Kitchen hostess Alyene Lewis, and Tiny Kline, who at age seventy-one became the first Tinker Bell to fly over Disneyland. This one-of-a-kind book examines the lives and achievements of the women who made early Disneyland.
The year 1957 brought change to Mooresville and southern Iredell County, and that change arrived in trucks. Big white ones flashed the logo of Burlington Industries, the new owners of the Mooresville Cotton Mills. Bright yellow ones from the Duke Power Company brought earth-moving machines to clear the Catawba River bottomland. That project, envisioned by James Buchanan Duke, Dr. Gill Wylie, and William States Lee Jr., had the end goal of harnessing the energy of the Catawba River to provide electricity for the textile industry in the Carolinas. Duke Power's plan for Cowans Ford Lake was the last piece of the network of hydroelectric stations, and the result was beautiful Lake Norman.
Moments away from finally becoming mortal, twelfth-century Welsh warrior Gawan discovers that the higher-ups have different plans for him when he meets his destiny in the form of a beautiful woman with a strange accent who needs his help in remembering her past. Original.
Connect students in grades 4 and up with conventions using Language Arts Tutor: Capitalization and Punctuation. This 48-page resource features innovative games, stories, riddles, and puzzles that improve grammatical skills and enrich the learning experience. A sidebar on each page states the concept or skills reinforced by the activity. The book includes answer keys and suggestions for use.
Nothing In Particular, Everything In General is a lifetime collection of poems, prose, spiritual writings, gospel and country song lyrics that are peppered with addiction, alcoholism, depression, love, relationships, dedications, gratitude, and spirituality. Some of these writings have won Literary Awards. It is basically a book layered with writings about living life on life s terms, and how that has been accomplished amidst a numerous amount of highs and lows that the author has experienced throughout her life. She touches on the solution, which was given to her and is available to anyone; an answer to some of the problems she has faced with alcoholism, depression and the seemingly unending misery of these common maladies. CINDY DANIELS holds an Associates Degree in Commercial Advertising and Graphic Design. She currently resides In Smithfield, North Carolina, where she has lived for the past 25 years. She has two children. Several of her poems have won Literary Awards and have been published on the Internet. Cindy currently writes a weekly column called Cooking wiht Cindy for the Robeson Journal in Lumberton, North Carolina. She hand paints hand carved Mahogany items shipped in from Indonesia for a company that is located on the east side of I-95 between exits 14 and 17, in Lumberton, North Carolina. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, ceramics and reading. You can visit her website, where her art work is available, at: www.cindywdaniels.com.
An ex-Soviet KGB agent details his primary mission to work undercover in the United States for over a decade and discusses his change of allegiance and defection from the KGB. --Publisher's description.
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