Inspired by the life of a real person, this is a story of brilliance and insanity and how one man’s fate impacts on three generations. A tale of love and loss set against the background of politics and the machinations of bureaucracy. Clara, a naïve young woman, leaves her native Amsterdam to live with Peter in Australia. They are happy, but slowly, imperceptibly, change creeps in. It builds up, their love turns to ruins. Separated and with a young daughter who adores her father, Clara is faced with agonizing choices. The contrast between her personal struggles and the concerns of the people around her – career bureaucrats who design services for the vulnerable – could not be more farcical. How does Clara navigate through her web of circumstance? What happens when her decisions escape from the personal and become wide-ranging?
Isabel is a natural witch with tremendous power, chosen to be the bride of Mordred, the illegitimate son of King Arthur. As the wife of the king's only son and the apprentice of the mysterious Merlin, Isabel finds herself constantly in the middle of everything, whether she wills it or not - from the death of the Lady of the Lake, to Lancelot and Guinevere's affair and Galahad's drawing of the sword from the stone. Through it all there are only two constants: her irrational and obsessive love for the unpredictable Mordred, and her resolute desire to keep and build upon her magic power, even at the expense of her own happiness"--Back cover
Come for the magic. Stay for the mystery. Ten exclusive, never-before-published stories of murder, mystery, and mayhem, wrapped in fantastical realms where private detectives, police consultants, and bounty hunters wrangle with elves, nephilim, and shifters...or use magic to solve a mystery!
How to use storytelling to move people to action In today's hyper-competitive business environment, leaders who can engage and inspire their teams and organisations have a distinct advantage. Using the art of effective storytelling, leaders can defeat information overload to inspire the emotion and effort needed to adopt new strategies, attract new clients, or win new business. Dry facts and data fade from memory over time, but an engaging story is difficult to forget. In Hooked, communication and business storytelling experts Gabrielle Dolan and Yamini Naidu use real-world examples and proven, effective techniques to teach the skill of great business storytelling. They explain what good storytelling is, why business leaders need to learn it, how to create effective stories, and how to practice for perfection. Offers proven advice on telling engaging, inspiring stories Includes real-world examples and case studies of what to do and not to do Features tips, lists, checklists, business models, worksheets, links to online quizzes, and other valuable resources For CEOs and other business leaders who need to communicate more effectively and persuasively, Hooked offers effective techniques and valuable guidance.
A Girls Guide to College is not only a resource for incoming and current college students, but is a book of personal stories and transparency from everyday young women. This book contains three sections for life, guys, and career that hold real-life stories, tips, and thoughts; wrapped up in Gods beautiful promises for ladies. Indulge in my personal journey through college. Take on the challenges and reflect on your own life in the privacy of your dorm room or with a group of friends.
Gabrielle’s desire to be loved and accepted brought her down many dark roads and into the hands of those who abused and led her into prostitution. She had to overcome eating disorders and learn to live with an illness she tried to hide. Gabrielle was overwhelmed by the day-to-day struggles she had to face just to stay alive. Understanding and insight into herself is what she needed, which is the heart of this important Book.
Takes a close look at the working lives and attitudes of domestic workers in modern Australia. The book examines a great diversity of experiences in the domestic services industry, mainly through interviews with many participants, both employers and employed.
Learn the authentic leadership skills that drive today's workforce to excel Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results is an honest guide to achieving lasting business success by becoming a more authentic leader. Leaving behind the boring and mundane, this guide cuts to the chase with a frank and forthright style to provide insight that can radically transform your business. You'll learn how your communication style may be holding you back, and how a few simple changes can inspire your team, engage your customers, and remind you just how effective you can be. Storytelling is a powerful business tool, and this book shows how to find your own stories and dig deep to learn what's driving your leadership and motivating your diverse workforce. You'll successfully navigate the uncertain terrain brought about by mixed generational expectations, evolving technology, and a rapidly shifting culture as you learn to respond and adapt to become a more effective leader. Communication is everything, and leaders are expected to be "on message" at all times. Today's workers want to know the "why" behind the "what", and this guide shows you how to tailor your message and your entire communication style to have the biggest impact. Cut through the "boring" and "bull" and be real Communicate with impact across all platforms Ignite your teams, your customers, and yourself Level up, step out, and discover what you stand for The rapid rise of technology and social media has resulted in "information fatigue", and most leaders respond by communicating in logic and data. This approach has little impact on the shifting workforce demographics, and each new generation brings higher expectations from their employers and leaders. Ignite shows you how to exceed those expectations and become the authentic leader that drives today's business success.
This globe-trotting group promotes a mindfulness practice that continues off the mat and into the sonic realm' - Vogue 'Secret Yoga Club is a big deal, just don't tell anyone' - Huffington Post 'A wonderful experience' - Financial Times 'The Yoga Guru' - British Vogue Yoga is an intimate, alchemical process in which you discover your own physical, sensual and emotional landscape. Yoga is how you sing yourself back to life. It's in the moments that you witness the sublime wisdom of the body. It's when you find the ocean in your breath, the stillness in your mind and experience yourself as the force of life. In Secret Yoga Club, Gabrielle Hales introduces the yoga practices and rituals that she has found therapeutic, life-affirming and liberating over a decade of teaching yoga and co-creating unique, multi-dimensional experiences with a community of healers, artists and musicians. As Gabrielle has discovered, when you meet yourself on the mat, you have an opportunity to heal the trauma hidden within your body, release the tension in your overworked mind, experience emotion as energy, expand into pleasure and intimacy, and when needed - rest and restore. Chapters include: - Roots of yoga - Electric body - the life force - Practices - Stillness - Expanding with sensation - Coming together
I wrote these poems as a way to get away from the real world. These poems has mirrored emotions from the many good and bad times in my life. Even during the briefest moments, when my pen met the pages of my journals, I felt the weight of the world lift off my shoulders. My poetry has given me a way to speak my mind and share my story. I want to let others know that no matter how small you feel or how good your life is, there will always be hard times, but I hope that my book influences others to write.
Amidst the backdrop of a nineteenth century English country estate, two women struggle to find love--and the truth that could either bind them together or tear them apart. Despite the barriers of class and sensibity, Lady Bronte and her groundskeeper Addison find first friendship and then something far deeper on the sweeping estates of Markby.
“I was only seventeen when it happened... My family was ripped apart by Demons. I witness my parents’ murder, and watch helplessly as my two younger siblings are taken hostage...” After witnessing the unthinkable, Jessica Dale is forced into a world she never knew existed. A world where magic is real, and demons, mythical creatures and sorcerers roam the land. As the secrets of her ancestors are revealed, Jessica finds there is something unique about her. And when the balance of good and evil is placed in her hands, Jessica must trust her instincts to make the right choice in deciding the fate of the land.
With her older sister planning a wedding and her younger sister preparing to launch a career on the stage, Lulu can't help but feel like the failure of the Atwater family. Lulu loves her sisters dearly and wants nothing but the best for them, but she finds herself stuck in a rut. When her mother sends her to look for some old family recipes in the attic, she stumbles across a collection of letters written by her great-great-grandmother Josephine March. Jo writes in detail about every aspect of her life: her older sister Meg's new home and family; her younger sister Amy's many admirers; the family's shared grief over losing Beth; and her own feelings towards a handsome young German. As Lulu delves deeper into the lives of the March sisters, she finds solace and guidance, but can her great-great-grandmother help Lulu find a place in a world so different from the one Jo knew?--From publisher description.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author K.M. Scott writing as Gabrielle Bisset, lose yourself in a world that turns on nothing less than fate! Tormented by his past, former police officer Varek Leale merely exists now since he lost his wife and daughter, barely alive in Nil when the Aeveren Council summons him to catch a serial murderer in New Hope, New York. Little does he know in exchange for his freedom, he’ll be given a gift he was sure he’d never have again in his life, but if he isn’t careful, it may slip right through his hands. Callia Reynolds has spent seven of her fifty Aeveren lifetimes without a destined one and wants nothing more than the happiness of love she sees all around her, but she’s resigned herself to yet another lifetime alone. Her world will be turned upside down by the killings of her fellow Aeveren and the two men fate brings to her. In the Aeveren world, few are more powerful than Amon Kalins. Born with his powers, he can travel through time and manipulate it like no other of his kind. But with great power comes temptation, and when Amon has the chance to use his gifts for good to help catch the New Hope serial killer, the desire to have what he shouldn’t may prove his undoing for while Varek possesses no powers, he isn’t going to let anyone take away his second chance at happiness. Not even one of the most powerful beings in the Aeveren world. reincarnation, soul mates, fate, paranormal romance
This book is a bridge into a magic world that you will see manifest before your eyes. The books power is real." Lost, Depressed, Traumatized, Ill or Down on your Luck? A Course in Miracle Healing includes four progressive courses all in this one book. Each Course is 30 days long. Real change is slow and progressive. The Course provides a magical path that you will see and day-to-day your life will change. You will work on yourself (the only one you can control and change) and you will begin to attract the GOOD FORTUNE that YOU DESERVE- despite the chaos. But do not be deceived, sometimes what we think is bad is actually a blessing in disguise. A Course in Miracle Healing is a personal transformational healing journey that provides an understanding of life's purpose, life after death, and guidance to access divine help that is guiding us here on earth as well as true change. Guided by Gifted Psychic Spiritual Healer Raven Gabrielle, someone who knows what it is like to battle PTSD, Depression, Physical Illness and so much more with loving grace will teach you how to *Heal yourself even in your darkest times *Use your intuition to receive divine guidance *Interpret visions and dreams to visit with loved ones and gain important insights from your divine team. *Gain the tools that you need to use a Divine World to Heal Mind, Body & Soul. And so much More! On this journey you will no longer feel alone or misunderstood. Raven understands the process and has created and lived out the solution. Beyond all of that, this book was tested by Raven, a skeptic herself, for three years to prove the promise that had been made to her by the divine. This book is a bridge into a magic world that you will see manifest before your eyes. Time and time again A Course in Miracle Healing has opened a beautiful world that only you will know how to see-Unless, you choose to share it! Additional Notes: A Course in Miracle Healing originated as an e-course and due to its popularity Raven Gabrielle was asked by students of the course to put it into a print form for further studying. The book includes Course 1-4. Each Course is 30 days long. The recommended tools to start the course are a journal and a notebook New Course Member Forum Visit: www.acourseinmiraclehealing.com to sign up Softcover link: Highly Recommended https://www.amazon.com/Course-Miracle-Healing-Spiritual-Self-Healing/dp/1790984459/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
2020 Brendan Gill Prize finalist For forty years, as New York’s Lower East Side went from disinvested to gentrified, residents lived with a wound at the heart of the neighborhood, a wasteland of vacant lots known as the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (SPURA). Most of the buildings on the fourteen-square-block area were condemned in 1967, displacing thousands of low-income people of color with the promise that they would soon return to new housing—housing that never came. Over decades, efforts to keep out affordable housing sparked deep-rooted enmity and stalled development, making SPURA a dramatic study of failed urban renewal, as well as a microcosm epitomizing the greatest challenges faced by American cities since World War II. Artist and urban scholar Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani was invited to enter this tense community to support a new approach to planning, which she accepted using collaboration, community organizing, public history, and public art. Having engaged her students at The New School in a multi-year collaboration with community activists, the exhibitions and guided tours of her Layered SPURA project provided crucial new opportunities for dialogue about the past, present, and future of the neighborhood. Simultaneously revealing the incredible stories of community and activism at SPURA, and shedding light on the importance of collaborative creative public projects, Contested City bridges art, design, community activism, and urban history. This is a book for artists, planners, scholars, teachers, cultural institutions, and all those who seek to collaborate in new ways with communities.
A workbook for people who want more than general information, it explains specific concepts. In detail. Each chapter includes a project for the reader to complete. Equipping yourself with the tools and resources you need is the key to success. Setting yourself up with a game plan is essential to reaching your goals. Where are you now? Do you you know? Where are you going? Do you know? Maybe you should start there. Are you serious about succeeding? When you finish the book and complete all of the projects, you'll know exactly where you are, specifically where you're going, and precisely how to get there. All that's left? Doing the work. You will know if you're truly ready and willing to do it.
Cognitive Neuroscience Foundations for School Psychologists provides a comprehensive overview of brain-behavior relationships relevant to the support of students at all ability levels. Carefully attuned to the shared language between neuroscience, psychology, and education, this book covers basic neuroanatomy, brain development in student academic performance, and general assessment and pedagogical implications and interventions in the classroom. School psychologists will be prepared to apply judicious neuroscientific findings to the initial stages of instruction through assessment and intervention, clearly linking best practices for classroom instruction, formative and summative assessment, and evidence-based intervention.
Named as a Next Big Idea Club Must Read! Is it possible to get along better? Yes, with 3 simple steps for conflict resolution! Conflict is everywhere—in our homes, at work, on our social media feeds. But conflict isn't inherently bad... in fact, it's a normal and healthy part of human relationships, but many of us aren't good at managing conflict in our everyday lives. In The Secret to Getting Along (And Why it's Easier Than You Think!), attorney Gabrielle Hartley brings more than two decades of divorce mediation experience to helping you learn how to resolve conflict in ways that strengthen your relationships, reflect your values, and lead to positive outcomes for everyone involved. This practical and accessible guide to everyday conflict resolution will help you: Reframe your approach to conflict Find your way to more harmony and less discord Create better outcomes even in your most difficult relationships Experience more peace even when relationships don't go well Strengthen your skills in resolving conflicts of all shapes and sizes Feel more connected to the important people in your life Whether you're fighting with your partner about housework, struggling to set boundaries with a difficult family member, or dealing with a toxic coworker, The Secret to Getting Along (And Why It's Easier Than You Think!) is a necessary resource for navigating difficult conversations and situations—and finding the solutions that will help you create a peaceful, less stressful, and more fulfilling life.
How will she choose, knowing all she must sacrifice? Libby has been given a powerful gift: to live one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg and the other in 1914 Gilded Age New York City. When she falls asleep in one life, she wakes up in the other. While she's the same person at her core in both times, she's leading two vastly different lives. In Colonial Williamsburg, Libby is a public printer for the House of Burgesses and the Royal Governor, trying to provide for her family and support the Patriot cause. The man she loves, Henry Montgomery, has his own secrets. As the revolution draws near, both their lives--and any hope of love--are put in jeopardy. Libby's life in 1914 New York is filled with wealth, drawing room conversations, and bachelors. But the only work she cares about--women's suffrage--is discouraged, and her mother is intent on marrying her off to an English marquess. The growing talk of war in Europe only complicates matters. But Libby knows she's not destined to live two lives forever. On her twenty-first birthday, she must choose one path and forfeit the other--but how can she choose when she has so much to lose in each life?
“Sometimes a lie is the best thing.” Francesca Valentine is a successful, beautiful, world-renowned violinist. But when her perfect life is shattered, she must confess to a history of carefully calculated deception. Claudine Jenkins was a musical prodigy who clung to her one true love—a violin given to her by her aunt Hattie Mae. Claudine grew up protecting herself from the tauntings of her father and her twin brother by eating herself into obesity. Her mother was an alcoholic who was indifferent to her, at best. But all that would soon change. Feared by most, yet adored for her exotic beauty, Hattie Mae Jones remained a mystery even to those who thought they knew her best. But when her dark past threatened to destroy her perfectly laid plans for the future, she became determined to have her way. Would she have gone as far as committing murder? What happens when three generations of lies come to the surface? Power, deceit, greed, and lust collide—leaving you with sheer Bliss.
After defeating the Selador Sorceresses in the first volume of the Pelarian Multiverse Chronicle, 'Situation Vacant', Ruth Watson has now established herself as the Mage Prime of the Multiverse and is growing into her powers. She is driven to find a cure for her emotionally damaged son after the final battle with the Selador Sorceresses. But below the surface of the seemingly peaceful Multiverse a new threat is emerging. The Purity Movement, a fundamentalist sect dedicated to the removal and segregation of Talents is growing at an alarming rate throughout the Multiverse. When the movement gains access to the powers of Dreamwood they are ready to launch a form of evil into the parallels that threatens the survival of the Multiverse itself. Ruth and the Talents have to find new ways to deal with this threat. Magic alone is not enough.
Enrich your wedding with your own creative use of Jewish ritual and tradition. Wedding planning can be a stressful experience. Keeping track of all the details—deciding who to invite, choosing a caterer, arranging the reception—can sometimes lead to a couple forgetting about the bigger picture and the significance of this day in their lives: a joyous occasion that should reflect not only your personality, but your values, as well. Updated and expanded, The Creative Jewish Wedding Book, 2nd Edition, brings your complete wedding planning into focus. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer helps you express your individuality and spirituality on your wedding day. Whether your plans are traditional or alternative, whether you are planning your first or second marriage, she provides the tools you need to look at and think about ritual and tradition in new and innovative ways including: Insights and reflections from a broad range of couples who have created their own distinctive weddings Practical hands-on techniques and ideas for creating many of the ritual objects connected to a Jewish wedding—from designing your own ketubah, to making paper for invitations, to fashioning the chuppah How to express your spiritual life and values through your ceremony—now updated with more eco-friendly tips and suggestions An up-to-date guide to wedding resources in the Jewish world Inspiring and useful, The Creative Jewish Wedding Book, 2nd Edition, can help you reclaim your wedding day from the whirlwind of details and bring out the honesty and integrity you desire in your wedding experience.
Welcome to Strange Hollow. Beware the Grimwood. Poppy Sunshine isn’t like everyone else in Strange Hollow. She’s not afraid of the Grimwood, home to magical creatures like shape-shifters, fairies, witches, and even a three-headed dog. Banned from the wood by her parents, Poppy longs to learn everything about it and imagines joining her mother and father as they hunt the forest’s cursed magical objects. So when her only family disappears on a routine expedition, she and her friends must break every rule to save them. But Poppy soon discovers that things in the Grimwood are rarely what they seem... And the monsters who took her parents may not be monsters at all. An Imprint Book
In a world governed by speed, the Internet plays a growing role in many of today's innovations, and the resolution of disputes using electronic means of communication may soon be part of everyday legal practice. This book offers a survey of the current state of play in online dispute resolution, from the methods and information technology currently in use to the range of regulatory solutions proposed by shareholders. Taking their analysis a step further, the authors also address this new field's most pressing issues, including possible amendments of existing legislation, treaties, and arbitration and other ADR rules. Online Dispute Resolution: Challenges for Contemporary Justice is an in-depth study of online dispute resolution today, discussing among other topics: the different methods of ODR; fields of use; ways to bring parties to online dispute resolution; validity and effects of clauses entered into online and providing for online mediation or arbitration; issues surrounding electronic communications and evidence in arbitration; and, enforcement of online dispute resolution outcomes, both through court proceedings and built-in enforcement mechanisms. This book also covers issues related to security and e-commerce in general. As a special feature, it contains a section on existing online dispute resolution providers, complete with interviews and statistics. Online Dispute Resolution: Challenges for Contemporary Justice is a significant resource for legal counsel, to arbitral institutions, ODR and ADR service providers, governments and governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as to those with a more academic interest. This book will provide a greater understanding of online dispute resolution to persons in the fields of arbitration and ADR, e-commerce, intellectual property, civil procedure, international law, international trade and commerce, and information technology.
Amelie is enjoying her busy life in Knightsbridge with Lars, her husband of three years. She owns a property consultancy firm in London, and Lars is the senior partner of his legal practice. Her idyllic life is filled with family, work, friends, and love, and Amelie has no desire to exchange it for anything. When Amelie and Lars are faced with new developments regarding the attempted heist of the family’s art collection, they unearth more uncertainty surrounding her late mother’s business dealings. As new leads take them down a shadowy path, an unexpected illness in the family causes more fear and challenges Amelie’s perspective on life. While she envisions a summer of galas, sporting events, and long walks, details emerge from an old case that haunt her happiness. After she is whisked away to an exclusive island, she finds comfort in Lars and her loved ones. But everything changes when an old, mysterious family acquaintance appears in London to assist in solving the case. Now Amelie must decide whether to continue relying on her dependable partner or turn to the unknown for solace. Easing Distractions is a story about trust, hope, and reconciliation as a young entrepreneur attempts to juggle and overcome her many professional and personal obstacles.
A Soul Forgotten is the second book in a series. This one digs into the questions and secrets of Alexia and her family. The darkness has taken a back seat to the passion that guides her. Things heat up as she tries to make sense of the world she has landed in. In a world where nothing is as it seems, Alexia must learn how to navigate some dangerous waters. She might be stronger for it in the end, but if it breaks her, will it matter? Alexia Kremer is back, and she is ready for things to make sense. She stumbles across her mother's journal and pieces start to come together, just not from her own memory. Blaise is still missing, and there are more questions than answers when it comes to him. More importantly, Alexia is getting the sense he doesn't want to be a part of her life, like she originally thought. That is, until someone else shows some interest. Her animal is starting to show her teeth and make things interesting. Her wild side is not taking no for an answer. She is angry and tired of waiting for things to make sense. One thing is for sure, nothing is quite what it seems.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHITE IN AMERICA? BREAKING THE WHITE CODE OF SILENCE, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL NARRATIVES, is a 680-page groundbreaking collection of 82 personal narratives that reflects a vibrant range of stories from white Americans who speak frankly and openly about race. In answering the question, some may offer viewpoints one may not necessarily agree with, but nevertheless, it is clear that each contributor is committed to answering it as honestly as possible. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHITE IN AMERICA? provides an invaluable starting point that includes numerous references and further readings for those who seek a deeper understanding of race in America.
Life is full of challenges that provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the choices that have brought us this far on our soul journey. Despite desiring answers to our deepest most introspective questions, we may hesitate to look inward for the answers, perhaps fearful of what we will hear within our soul. Yet even after we choose avoidance, our soul can be persistent, encouraging us to listen to the call of the Divine that urges us toward greater love. In an enlightening, uplifting presentation, Rebecca Gabrielle details her spiritual journey as she learned to acknowledge and accept the call of her soul to change the course of her life. While inviting others to walk with her on the path to true love, Rebecca reveals how her heart was opened to face her shadows and inner-truths, eventually compelling her to take a leap of faith towards a life of deeper love and spiritual awakening. The Power of Soul Loving is a spiritual guide for anyone ready to embrace personal transformation and soul growth. In sharing her story, Rebecca shines a light on how to face our fears, manage the discomfort of change, and shift towards compassion and self-love for a more fulfilling and purposeful life. One woman’s journey from despair to inner-freedom reveals the wisdom of our soul’s transformative power to unveil a life of true love.
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