Astonishing. Luminous. A book about being human. She I Dare Not Name is a compelling collection of fiercely intelligent, deeply intimate, lyrical reflections on the life of a woman who stands on the threshold between two millennia. Both manifesto and confession, this moving memoir explores the meaning and purpose Donna Ward discovered in a life lived entirely without a partner and children. The book describes what it is like to live on the edge of a world built in the shape of couples and families. Rippling through these pages is the way a spinster - or a bachelor, or any of us for that matter - contends with the prejudice and stigma of being different. With courage and astounding honesty Donna uncovers the challenge of living with more solitude than anticipated and what it is like to walk the road through midlife and beyond alone. And she reveals how she found home and discovered herself within it. Funny, sharp, wise and wry, She I Dare Not Name shows how reading saved this spinster's life, and how friends and writing and walking brought a contentment and sense of achievement she never thought possible. 'With a devastatingly clear-eyed honesty, the word Ward dares to name is "spinster", and this meditative collection of essays spin their own spell, making a deep dive into the world of female solitude in all its guises. She lays it out like a calm tarot reading: feminism, courage, silence, loneliness, grief, recovery and the power of the generative idea, as well as all the labels that come with carving out your own path of self-definition and self-determination.' - Cate Kennedy, author of The World Beneath
When Nelson and Patrica Whitdown retired to Hadaway Island from the Poconos they never dreamed they would be surrounded by convicted felons who plea bargained themselves out of their own identities, and now have nothing to lose but their lives. F.B.I. Special Agent Mark Oberlin, an organized crime expert finds himself hunting down an elusive enemy who has begun to murder these protected witnesses on the splendid ocean beaches and championship golf courses of what the guys back at HQ have nick named Alias Island.
Transforming the unexpected into a legacy of love We all have a story, and underneath it lies a universal story. Donna Shin-Ward, counselor and wellness coach, shares her life journey as a guide to moving through grief and trauma, especially related to narcissistic emotional abuse. Through vibrant storytelling and poignant reflections, Donna explores how she navigated the storms—from cancer as a teenager to the turmoil of love and divorce, twice. Through many awakenings, she relied on her relationship with Jesus, who called her to a spiritual path at age nineteen and opened her heart to many facets of Divine Love. This Love is deeply invested in every pain and challenge that leads us into our wholeness; without this suffering, we cannot transcend to our next level of growth. Donna’s insights from both a personal and psychological perspective can help you flow through and with your suffering, whatever the cause, and move into a state of graceful healing. Embrace vibrant health and wholeness by speaking your hard truth to yourself first and surrendering to the opportunities for growth that come. May the offerings from Donna's life and those teachers’ whose wisdom she shares bring you to your own mystical moments of emancipation and grace.
Specially designed to parallel the material in Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition, this user-friendly study guide provides valuable review of essential concepts and skills. Hands-on learning exercises and practical activities allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. Learning exercises include key terms, multiple-choice questions, case studies, and critical thinking activities.Perforated pages offer flexibility and ease of use.Answers for review questions and learning activities at the back of the guide allow you to assess your mastery of the material. Completely updated content matches the textbook and provides a comprehensive review of essential pediatric nursing concepts and skills.
When Lieutenant Matt Ryan quits the San Francisco police force to take a job in the sleepy Northern California town of Abbottsville, he finds himself with too much time on his hands. That is, until a Mormon bishop is shot dead at the local LDS church. Energized by "a rush from the old days," Ryan and his partner, Sergeant Stella Romano, quickly determine that the killers are four LDS high school girls. But what on earth could be their motive? The explanation begins five years earlier, when four of Abbottsville Fourth Ward's most prodigious young women set their hearts and minds on attending Brigham Young University.
This book was written for people with an interest in psychiatry. This tells how people with a psychiatric illness can be misunderstood. How psychiatry has advanced from thirty years ago. Due to patient's privacy, no names or correct initials were used. It is important to understand that mental illness is a reality. Most people dont think about someone with a mental lillness, until they read the news and someone has been shot. If people would seek help before their anger gets out of hand, they could get help. It is important to realize if a family member is abusive. There are things you can do. Leave before it is too late. There are shelters for men and women who are victims of abuse. If you know of someone in danger contact your local police agency.
Proceeding from basic to more complex procedures, this complete, hands-on clinical manual enables practicing medical assistants and students to develop total patient care and enhance skills. Fully compliant with CLIA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines, it covers everything from physical examination to surgical preparations to diagnostic tests for blood and urine. 316 illus.
A hands-on, activity based approach to learning telephone Triage techniques. Each 5" x 7" card includes instruction, sample dialogue, and a template to guide students through scenarios that progress from simple to complex. (Triage techniques, medical assisting) ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor¦s Guide 0-8273-5642-0
These short reading selections contain a strictly controlled vocabulary and are followed by easy-to-follow comprehension exercises. The five progressive levels accomodate students working at a second through sixth-grade reading level.
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