Coastal historian Jeanette Taylor unveils the unique past of Twin Islands. Twin Islands form part of the lacey fringe at the southern edge of the Discovery Islands archipelago, where it meets the north Salish Sea. This is the interface between wilderness and urban settlement. To the north, heavily treed slopes rise vertically from the sea and fast tides churn through the constricted passages of a maze of islands and inlets. Navigating these waters is a white-knuckle challenge many recreational boaters avoid, ending their travels to the east in Desolation Sound Marine Park. To the south, the topography relaxes into a more habitable environment of open waters, villages, towns and highways. Those who do find their way to Twin are richly rewarded by a beautiful and tranquil destination—with a fascinating past. Discovery of a trove of sepia-toned pictures of Twin Islands from the late 1930s drew Jeanette Taylor to research and document the history of the islands. She found a live-wire cast of characters typical of remote places, including a one-legged sheep farmer; an aristocratic Irish priest who was the victim of an unsolved murder; American tycoons fleeing Japan on the cusp of World War II; German royalty; and an anonymous heiress who rescued the islands from logging. Through it all, Taylor found a thread among Twin’s people, passed from one generation to the next—like an invisible torch handed over with the deed: a love of nature and the place. Illustrated with historical photos and engagingly written, Sheltering in the Back Rush is an important addition to Harbour Publishing’s catalogue of coastal BC history.
Currently, blame for the difficulties facing youth is too often laid on one particular segment of the community - whether parents, school personnel or the children themselves. However, the problems of today's young people are problems for all generations. In response, the past decade has seen unparalleled proliferation of planned mentoring initiatives. Across Ages, the multi-faceted and multigenerational intervention described in this volume, uses older adult volunteers as mentors for young people. By acting as advocates, challengers, nurturers, role models and friends, older mentors help children develop the awareness, self-confidence, and skills they need to overcome overwhelming obstacles. Across Ages is cost-effective and feasible even where resources are fairly limited. Although designed as a school-based model, this program can easily be adopted to other settings. Each of the four major program components - mentoring, community service, `life skills' instruction, and family support - is described in step-by-step detail.
Religion and Film: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the history, diverse approaches, and ideas associated within the study of religion and film. Referencing films from around the world from the early 20th century to the present day, this unique introduction includes the following topics: the history and dynamics of religion and film various methods to approach religion and film the evolution of religion and film scholarship film genre and theory world religions and film unique themes—from race and gender roles to karma and redemption A fascinating range of films are discussed, from early silent films such as Hypocrites to recent releases such as Minari. Five genres are explored, including horror in The Wicker Man (UK) and Let the Right One In (Sweden), and world religions are analyzed in films such as OMG, The Big Lebowski, and Malcolm X. Tropes examined include gender in Water, karma in It’s a Wonderful Life, death in Biutiful, redemption in Magnolia, and evil in Get Out. With helpful features including recommendations for further study and key films to view, this book is an ideal starting point for students approaching religion and film for the first time as well as those interested in learning more about the field while broadening their methods, knowledge of film, and their film canon.
This is Jeanette Michelle’s 3rd published novel (2nd fiction novel). The story is centered on an Attorney out of Chicago where a paralegal, Lisa decides to go searching for the perfect case for her colleague Ethel to take in order to obtain fame and recognition. Lisa stumbles across what she calls the perfect case, which is in a town her colleague, Ethel despises. Trusting Lisa’s judgment, Ethel accepts although she is unaware of the specific details of the case. This suspense novel not only depicts the life of an attorney in the court room, but her personal life and calamities that evolves her.
Dr. Emily McKiernan, Queen of Gunderic, stared daggers at her niece Frankie from across the judge's office. Emily had been summoned to the courthouse to pick up her wayward niece. Emily thought, "Great, this is the last thing my sister needs to deal with, a juvenile delinquent!" Her sister, Mackenzie, had fallen ill with cancer, and Emily was shocked at how fast she had spiraled downhill. Was Mackenzie going to suffer the same fate as their mother? Was Frankie suffering through the same emotions as Emily had in her teenage years? Emily's heart softened toward her niece, as she thought to herself, "Who dyed her hair black and purple? She's wearing eye makeup that makes her look like a raccoon! I don't even know this girl anymore. When did Frankie mature? I couldn’t have been gone that long." Frankie was shocked to see her Aunt Emily in the judge's room. How dare her righteous aunt appear out of nowhere and swoop in, like Frankie was a project to fix! Where had Emily been the last ten years? Frankie noticed the shock on Aunt Emily’s face as she glared at her across the judge's desk. Frankie thought, "Good! She should be shocked! My mom is dying and life is never going to be the same! Frankie stubbornly held back the tears that threatened to fall, the same tears she had been holding on to since her mother was diagnosed. Frankie's mom's sickness hung around her like a hangman's noose, and watching her slip away has taken its toll. Emily knew the only recourse was to sweep Mackenzie and Frankie off to the colonies. Up until now, Emily had no idea Frankie was dealing with a burden that she, too, had shouldered as a child. Emily squared her shoulders for what was to come next. It was time she stepped in and took over. She knew Frankie wouldn’t be happy with another major upheaval in her life. Glancing at Frankie across the room, her arms crossed in defiance, she looked like a big ball of bad attitude. Emily took a deep breath and hoped the colonies were ready for Frankie. From cramming for her placement exams in a new school to learning unicorns really do exist, Frankie’s story takes you on a wild adventure of lifelong friendships and otherworldly excitement. Come along with Frankie and her friends on a unique journey filled with strange looking giants, little gnomes and forests full of dangerous creatures." --Amazon description.
Quadra Island, the largest and most populated of the Discovery Islands at the top end of Georgia Strait, has a history loaded with adventure. From the We Wai Kai warriors of the 19th century to the loggers, gold miners, prostitutes and ranchers who followed, its people have provided the stuff of legend. Taylor draws us into the story of her island home with tales of people like WeKai, the ancestor of the We Wai Kai First Nation, Reginald Heber Pidcock, the crusty potlatch-busting Indian Agent and Helen Bull, the notorious mistress of the Heriot Bay Hotel, who survived a point blank pistol shot. The Quadra Story: A History of Quadra Island is the product of decades of research that dates back to Taylor's years with the BC Archives and the Museum at Campbell River. The end result is as engaging as a novel while affording a deep understanding of the turmoil European settlement brought for the First Nations people and the adventure and privation settlers experienced in their search for a better life. Taylor's recent book, Tidal Passages: A History of the Discovery Islands a companion title to The Quadra Story, hit the BC Bestseller List in 2009 and was praised by reviewers as well as long-time residents of the Discovery Islands.
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