What is a service dog, and why does Nana Jan have one? Dominique is a very special little dog who has the power to put a smile on anyone’s face. Nana’s trained service and therapy dog goes everywhere with her—even to yoga! She helps Nana Jan with her pain by snuggling up and comforting her and by spreading love and happiness. Dominique helps others, too, like children at the hospital who have cancer, and new moms about to give birth. But her favorite thing is chasing her ball! There are many types of service dogs and many different people who need service dogs. Dominique, Ambassador of Joy: Nana’s Service Dog introduces children to the important and diverse role service dogs play in helping others feel their best. Join Luella, Violet, and Georgi as they ask questions and learn all about Nana Jan’s service dog!
Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patients--as well as the people who care for them--with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and students--in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.
What is a service dog, and why does Nana Jan have one? Dominique is a very special little dog who has the power to put a smile on anyone’s face. Nana’s trained service and therapy dog goes everywhere with her—even to yoga! She helps Nana Jan with her pain by snuggling up and comforting her and by spreading love and happiness. Dominique helps others, too, like children at the hospital who have cancer, and new moms about to give birth. But her favorite thing is chasing her ball! There are many types of service dogs and many different people who need service dogs. Dominique, Ambassador of Joy: Nana’s Service Dog introduces children to the important and diverse role service dogs play in helping others feel their best. Join Luella, Violet, and Georgi as they ask questions and learn all about Nana Jan’s service dog!
The Joy of Flute and Guitar collection is geared for the flute and six string guitarist to enhance the repertoire for this combination for students and professional performers in ensemble. the works include: Greensleeves (Anonymous 16th c.); Mozart's Spring Etude in Bb Major (Fernando Sor and Janet Marlow); Minuet and Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Christoph Gluck); Sonata in F Major (Georg Philipp Telemann); Sonata in C Major BMV 1033 (Johann Sebastian Bach); Berceuse Op. 16 (Gabriel Faure).
Chaucer's Comic Providence presents readings of five of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales that dramatize sexual division and the lack of rapport between the sexes. These readings are founded on the psychoanalytic thinking of Jacques Lacan in his rereading of Freud and are motivated by Thormann's conviction that Chaucer understood what psychoanalysis would come to study as an unconscious operating in the subject that is independent of conscious control and desire. For psychoanalysis, the subject is interminably engaged with unconscious sexual difference and with what Lacan saw as the absence of sexual rapport. Chaucer's Comic Providence analyzes Chaucer's plots of sexual adventures, mishaps, and surprise to show how the five tales dramatize the lack of symmetry and absence of accord between the sexes. Ultimately, Thormann's interest here is in the ways these five narratives represent and deal with sexual division, in their means of handling what, in any case, cannot be avoided or mastered. Consequently, the resolutions of the narratives sponsor an ethics of desire: they affirm sexual pleasure and acknowledge misprision and limitation, but they do not compromise, close down, or finish with incompatibility, contraction, and limitation. Her reading, then, claims that Chaucer's poetry already reveals the unconscious that Freud is credited with discovering. As well, Chaucer not only anticipates Lacan's pronouncement that "the unconscious is structured like a language," but also his emphasis on unconscious sexual difference and the absence of rapport between the sexes. With few exceptions, while there has been much consideration of gender in Chaucer's stories, contemporary criticism of Chaucer has remained inimical or, at the least, largely indifferent, to psychoanalysis, yet because it considers both difference and continuity, change and perpetuation, and because it incorporates psychic processes, motives, functions, and dynamics operating outside of conscious awareness, psychoanalysis offers a wider range for analysis of Chaucer's tales than does gender theory alone. Chaucer's Comic Providence also addresses the unexpected, surprising, and providentially comic resolutions of Chaucer's tales, the concomitant abeyance of sexual conflicts, and the links between emergence and abeyance, which issue in the hope of a beneficent future.
In modern-day Cape Cod, Joy, a baby boomer and proud hippie, is holding a memorial concert for the other half of her popular musical duo, Jump & Joy. When her tightly wound, conservative daughter and her sweet, rebellious granddaughter arrive from Oklahoma, sparks fly as one family seeks to find the common ground in their different values, dreams, and goals. A heartfelt and hilarious story that celebrates diversity and acceptance, Unexpected Joy weaves folk-rock, pop, and blues in bringing together a family that hasn’t experienced true joy in decades.
“I’ve been dancing steadily since that Valentine’s Day. I have taken countless lessons and classes, passed a professional certification exam, done several shows and a competition—yes, dressed in those outrageous gowns and false eyelashes—and then gone back home to the kids, the soccer, the housework, and to work the next day. It hasn’t been easy to make room in the schedule for my passion, but I have done it, because I’m certain now that it is necessary for life. This new period is rich—as rich in some ways as having my two children because it has been a kind of birth—but it has also been extraordinarily painful thanks to the self-examination that dancing has provoked in me. And so, because of dance, I can say, unequivocally and gratefully, that I am alive at last.” – From Quick, Before the Music Stops “There is no time for regret in dance. You have only now, this moment, for your performance, your glorious movement. Whatever you’re going to do, do it now, quick, before the music stops.” – Janet Carlson In her twenties, Janet Carlson was a successful competitive ballroom dancer, but she abandoned dancing to raise a family and pursue a more conventional profession as an editor for a luxury lifestyle magazine. Twenty years later, she seemed to have it all: two beautiful daughters, a glamorous job, and a handsome, talented husband. Despite all of her successes, she felt a terrible void - her marriage was deeply troubled, and she was somehow withdrawn in the very midst of her own life and the lives of her children. Then, one Valentine’s Day, her husband gave her ballroom dancing lessons as a gift, and everything changed. She discovered the joy, passion, and confidence she hadn’t realized had gone missing for so long. Over time, Janet discovers that ballroom dancing also contains the secrets to life and love: the give-and-take of dance, two bodies in rhythm and harmony, mirrors the reciprocity of human relationships. Total trust between partners is as vital on the dance floor as it is within a marriage. And yet, both partners - in dance and in life - must stand on their own two feet. The unadulterated joy Janet feels as she intuitively moves to the music speaks to the kind of absolute, whole-body happiness we were born to have. On the dance floor, she finds resolve in the waltz, self-confidence in the tango, and passion in nearly everything. Embracing dance once more allows her to let go of a marriage that was completely out of sync; put more heart and emotion into her work; find more time to truly be with her children; and ultimately rejoice in her intrinsic balance and poise. Told with precision, grace, and painstaking honesty, Quick, Before the Music Stops is the tale of one woman’s midlife renewal through dance, and how her newfound empowerment transcends the dance floor and becomes immediate and relevant in every aspect of her life. It shows us how to recognize and celebrate both our strengths and our flaws, reignite passion for the everyday, and how to step from the periphery into the light and surrender to the music.
Forever entwined with Hurricane Katrina in the wake of a slow recovery, locals have returned to consider their dark fate. A powerful State Senator is running for a third term, though immersed in criminal elements beyond the borders of Louisiana. While a new black president, challenging the motives and interests of government’s framework, is calling for social cohesion. Wynton Ellery is a security officer working customs in the port of New Orleans. Others presume they live in a world that makes sense. Wynton knows too vividly, that the rug gets pulled out from under long-held assumptions, and the narrative of a life can lose meaning. What starts out as a sunny, October day, ends with a saturation of vile smells endemic to the back seat of a police car, when he and his brother, Raymond, are innocently embroiled in a shocking murder case. The New Orleans detectives are at odds with mounting evidence and a slate of suspects, when authorization is given to pin a homicide on an innocent man. An only witness comes forward, but who can safeguard the witness and at what cost? This inspiring novel peers into the culturally unique southern city, four years after America’s worst national disaster. It offers a glimpse into the human conditions of class and race, as two diametrically opposed families struggle to come together. Ultimately, The Ray of Hope is a story of healing, as readers discover despite personal setback and heartbreak, despite community loss and division, hope shines through.
This third edition of a popular textbook has been completely revised by the joint editors, Janet Moscrop and Joy Robbins. As in previous editions, the focus is on the person dying at home, in residential care or in hospital and the emphasis is on teamwork in caring for the individual and their relatives and friends. Experts in all aspects of care have contributed to this complete revision of the previous text and each chapter is written by a different member of the multiprofessional team. The chapter on the terminal care of people suffering from AIDS has been enlarged and consideration is also given to care of those in the term inal stages of other non-malignant diseases. Other new material includes chapters on complementary therapy, the use of the day centre, the value of volunteers, diversional therapy and respite care. The chapter on bereavement covers many aspects of grief and loss and there is a sensitive approach to the need for supporting staff in this spe cialized work. Consideration is also given to the needs of dying and griev ing people from differing ethnic backgrounds with varying cultural expectations in a pluralistic society. The third edition offers a broad overview of the support given to the dying person and the carers by medical and nursing staff, physiothera pists, pharmacists, social workers, the chaplaincy and members of the pastoral care team. Students of all these disciplines should find this book both readable and informative.
This is a story about a beautiful girl from a small Mississippi town and her adventures through life. She was a caring, fun loving, and charismatic person who enjoyed life to its fullest. This book chronicles her many pursuits and adventures. She was a true joy and I had the pleasure of being with her for 20 years. She was my companion and friend. I hope by reading this book you can enjoy her as much as I did. This book was written in her final years of her life as she fought a courageous battle with cancer. This book is a tribute to her life. With all my love Kirk A. Stanley.
“They went home to Heaven to be with Jesus,” is what my Mother always told us, after a loved family member or friend died. I was just a child then and believed her. Their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior was what enabled them to enter Heaven. How do we know this to be true? In the Bible, Romans 10:9 states, “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Also, Romans 10:13 states, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Come along with me, on my journey. As I share, how as a child I did believe my Mother and shared her faith. As I grew older, I learned that although my parents had a strong faith in Christ; I needed to have my own. From the moment we are created, we have an eternal soul. We are all God’s children, created in the image of God. We will live forever in the presence of God or be separated. Our choice to live with God has eternal consequences. I have said many “goodbyes,” to those I love and look forward to seeing them again in Heaven. Learn how I found my joy and my hope of Heaven and how you can too!
My Children’s Children is a collection of Janet LaPlante’s personal stories that tell how we grow in our spirituality through our relationships and experiences, how other people reflect God’s love back to us, and how ultimately, we need to find the balance between the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives. With a tender mix of humor, insight, and compassion, Janet takes readers on a journey through her relationships with friends and family that reveal how she learned to enjoy living in the moment and overcame struggles to find and create her life’s spiritual work. She folds their stories into her own, making this much more than a memoir. The stories tell of love and romance, betrayal and heartbreak, mothering and letting go, faith and growth, stress and depression, balance and wellness. Ultimately, she shows how a life of faith eventually grows into faith in one’s self. We learn who Janet is today and how important her relationship with God has become. This, in turn, can guide others who are struggling on their own path to turn to God and their own inner strengths. Enjoy the imagery in this beautifully worded manuscript, as you find inspiration and faith.
The idea of my book is to be a blessing to someone who is going through the worst storm of their life. Mine was my devastating divorce and how I maintained my joy and happiness and didn’t allow that person to steal or rob my happy spirit and joy. As I experienced the ultimate betrayal, I boldly said to myself, “No one will ever rape me of my joy!” Friends, peers, family, and besties would wonder how in the world I could keep my chin up and be so beautiful and full of joy. I feel it is time for me to share and be transparent and open my heart if I can be a dear blessing to someone.
Uplifting and often humorous, Finding Joy in Healing is a glimpse into the life of a chronic pain patient via the journal she kept before, during and after spinal cord stimulator surgery. Journey with her as she candidly shares the emotional and physical struggles of recovery.
Light Technology Publishing proudly presents the previously unpublished (except as transcriptions sold by the Tibetan Foundation) work of Janet McClure. Ranging from her channeling of the Tibetan through the final epochal new material delivered before she left her body, this information is of immense value and timeliness. Vywamus through Janet McClure and Lillian Harben of the worldwide Tibetan Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on these three points: New information to help us understand the new reality and our expanded potential Clearing techniques to release false belief systems to allow the soul more room to begin to function in the third dimension Channeling techniques -- the process and practice of channeling, which allows a deeper connection to the channeler's soul/god-self, thus is an extremely powerful tool for personal transformation and for helping others.
Your freedom is Gods will! Have you ever seen a woman who was full of the Lords joy and secretly wished that you too could live life with that kind of confidence? Janet McGee set out with her husband, Scott, in 2005 to plant a church in Santa Maria, California. They were certain in the leading they felt from the Lord and believed they would watch Him quickly gather precious people together to form a beloved church family. She learned that yes, this is Gods plan, but He had a much bigger one, and it was to capture her heart and change the whole way she lived. Through her story, you will learn that the freedom she found is available to everyone, even you. Although this account of Janets life is based from a pastors wifes perspective, the truths learned and the freedom gained from Christ are available to anyone who loves the Lord. Read this warm, honest, and compelling glimpse into her life and learn from her example of how exploring Gods Word leads us into true freedom. Share in her discovery that when choosing to live life from His truths and promises, it becomes filled with peace and joy. Hidden in the midst of the stories of her adventure with God are precious insights of how God views us and how He encourages us to live. This book is a feast for your soul. Study guide included.
This gift book of poetry is a collection of "pearls" of God's truths and promises. These poems and prayers were written in Janet's journal during her quiet times with God each morning. As she read and meditated on various scriptures from the bible, she was inspired to write about joy, hope, comfort, and thanksgiving. God spoke to her heart through His written word, and she wishes to speak to the reader's heart of her Heavenly Father's love for all.
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