In this collection of poems, winner of the Hollis Summers Poetry Prize, Jennifer Rose writes primarily of places and displacement. Using the postcard's conventions of brevity, immediacy, and, in some instances, humor, these poems are greetings from destinations as disparate as Cape Cod, Kentuckiana, and Croatia. Rich in imagery, deftly crafted, and imbued with a lightness of voice these poems are also postmarked from poetry's more familiar provinces of love, nature and loss. Chosen from hundreds of submissions, Hometown for an Hour, is the winner of the ninth Summers Poetry Prize. As final judge David Yezzi wrote:“Jennifer Rose's “postcards” arrive with news of a world receding-but for her evocative communiquésˆrapidly into the past. The poems serve to fix in time her transient locals, revealing not remote tourist destinations but the very places where the poet has been most alive. Rose's odd assortment of places, she tells us, have seduced her, just as reading her poems, with their elegant and muscular formal excellence, will most certainly seduce readers. Tempering nostalgia with wit and emotional immediacy with consummate musicianship and craft, these poems reconstruct a world that, in Rose's fine imagining of it, becomes not only hers but ours as well.” Poet and city planner Jennifer Rose has been a “Discovery”/ The Nation winner and the recipient of awards and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Society of America, among others. Her previous collection, The Old Direction of Heaven, was published in 2000. She lives in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Jennifer Rose is autistic. She’s also a college student who loves reading, writes fan fiction, and wants to be on TV someday. She sees the world a little differently than most people around her. She’s had trouble coping with school and she’s struggled with bullies, mean girls, and her own feelings of bitterness and inferiority. Through it all, with the help of her parents, she’s learned a few lessons: #5: There are many ways to make a difference. #20: You won’t be perfect at everything, not even the things you do best. #22: Down times will be bouncing up soon . . . #23: . . . but meanwhile, try to enjoy what you have. #44: Talk about your feelings, even when it’s hard. #45: Learn to take jokes, even your dad’s. It's Not a Perfect World but I’ll Take It is an uplifting ode to being different. Told with irresistible honesty and humor, Rose’s fifty bite-sized stories will have teens and adults nodding in recognition and discovering new things about themselves.
This book is a report of the findings of many years of research and experimentation from various communities worldwide working with natural, drug detox methods. From October 2014 through April 2016, the members of the Facebook group 'Welcome to Heantos' conducted a public, nonclinical trial in which organic detox products from around the world were tested on addicts. Participants were detoxing from a range of substances such as heroin, prescription pain medication, prescription anxiety medication, methadone, suboxone, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, crack, alcohol, and nicotine. Social media created a communication platform for people across the globe to share information and experiences, the good and the bad. This book is an accumulation of the findings from the experimentation, designed to be a guide for learning how to detox yourself or someone else naturally. There are a range of products and methods used, so it is important to read the entire book before designing your detox. This book is meant to be a resource for which you can plan and execute your detox, doing it as quickly or as slowly as you need to meet your specific needs. These methods are discreet, manageable, affordable, and designed to meet the needs of a modern-day addict. They can be used short- or long-term and can also be used for preventing and coping with relapse and cravings. In this book, I will be sharing the successful components of this eighteen-month nonclinical trial where more than seventy-five people detoxed themselves naturally, most with severe, long-term addictions. I will walk you through the process of preparation, detox, and designing an aftercare plan. My hope for this book is to help lead people out of the darkness of addiction and into the light of reconnecting with the world around them.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act came into existence at a time when the president’s ability to lead the public was in question, political polarization had intensified, and the media environment appeared ever more fragmented, fast-moving, and resistant to control. Under such circumstances, how can contemporary American presidents such as Barack Obama build and maintain support for themselves and their policies, particularly as controversies arise? Using case studies of major contests over how key elements of the Affordable Care Act would be framed, and analysis of how those frames fared in influential and popular U.S. news sources, Hopper examines the conditions under which the president can effectively shape public debates today. She argues that despite the difficult political and communications context, the president retains substantial advantages in framing major controversial issues for the media and the public. These presidential framing advantages are conditional, however, and Hopper explores the factors that help make presidential frames more or less likely to gain hold in the news today. More so than in the past, an element of unpredictability in this news environment means that in pursuing favorable messaging, the president and his surrogates may also generate some unintentional consequences in how issues are portrayed to the public. Presidential frames can evolve with unfolding events to take on new meanings and applications, a process facilitated alternately by supporters, opponents, and media actors. Still, media figures and political opponents remain largely reactive to presidential communications, even as some seek to publicize and exploit weaknesses in the administration’s narratives. A close look at these recent cases casts new light on the scholarly debate surrounding the president’s ability to persuasively communicate and challenges conventional wisdom that the 21st century media largely present an unmanageable news environment for the White House. Presidential Framing in the 21st Century News Media engages with current events in American politics, focusing on the Obama Administration and the Affordable Care Act, while also reflecting upon the state of the American presidency, the news media, and the public in ways that have substantial implications for all of these actors, not merely in the present, but into the future, making it a compelling read for scholars of Political Science, Media Studies, Communication Studies, and Public Policy.
The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop. This book introduces the many different options available to a scenic charge artist, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities of planning and running a shop. From the pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, and sealing, to practical lessons in efficiency and shop maintenance, this text provides options to organize a paint shop no matter the size of the shop, show, or company. Filled with templates for labor and time estimation; tips on leadership and collaboration; techniques for painting and planning textures efficiently; and sustainable practices in health, safety, and wellness, this book provides guidance and practices to successfully manage the inevitable changes in theatre planning and production. It also offers tips and reference material on employment options, gaining employment, and excelling in this profession. Written for early career scenic artists in theatre and students of Scenic Art courses, The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit fills in the gaps of knowledge for scenic artists in the budgeting, planning, and running of shops at summer stock, educational institutions, or freelance working environments. The text includes access to additional online resources such as extended interviews, downloadable informational posters and templates for budgeting and organizing, and videos walking through the use of templates and the budgeting process.
From the woman behind the blog Neurotic Mommy, a collection of creative plant-based recipes that the entire family can enjoy making and eating—together. Life is crazy busy these days, and it’s tough to squeeze in a few minutes between soccer practice and dance class to teach kids about healthy eating, much less healthy cooking. “Neurotic Mommy” Jennifer Rose Rossano saves the day with easy, fun plant-based recipes that the whole family can enjoy preparing and eating together, like Carrots in a Blanket, Nacho Mac and Cheese, Vegan Alfredo Bow Ties, One Skillet Vegan Helper, Almond Butter Banana Bread Blondies, and so much more! The ingredients are simple and easily found in local grocery stores, so it’s a breeze to throw together a last-minute meal. Plant-based eating has never been easier, or more fun.
A young woman travels to the magical past and present of Ireland in this complete fantasy romance series from a USA Today–bestselling author. Bohermore (Book 1) – Eighteen-year-old Maeve O’Malley is a recent high school graduate who should be thinking about college. Instead she’s stalked in her dreams by the very pirate queen who killed her mother years ago. She decides to ditch college and head to Ireland to search for answers. Soon she finds help from an attractive, Irish history professor as she sets off on a medieval treasure hunt. Inish Clare (Book 2) –Maeve returns to Ireland with relics in hand to restore balance to her cland and prove her clan’s rights to their land and its treasures. With murderous rival clans and warrior chieftains challenging her and her romantic life complicating her mission, she races to the pirate queen’s final resting place before it’s too late… Ballycroy (Book 3) – To save the future of her clan and break an ancient family curse, Maeve must travel back in time to medieval Ireland where her actions can have greater consequence than she realizes. Threats of clan battles clash with the burden to make things right when Maeve realizes the danger of becoming trapped in the past forever and is forced to make the boldest decision of her life. Grab it now with the added special excerpt to Legend Hunter. “McMahon’s excellent debut makes a contemporary paranormal mystery feel cozy and romantic... The slowly unfurling romance doesn’t go in obvious directions, which adds to the story’s allure. Teen and adult readers alike will be clamoring for the sequel.”— Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
Maddy and Clark never had much—just each other, the kids, and a never-sink spirit. When Maddy enters a jingle contest and wins a trip for two to Venice and half a million dollars, they’re singing for joy. But sudden change can be a mixed blessing . . .
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute floral watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 dot grid pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it a perfect gift for your loved one. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, jotting lists, doodling or brainstorming. It also makes a great Christmas or birthday gift. Be sure to check the Rose's Journals page (next to author information above) for more styles, designs and other options. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute pink winged unicorn over a rainbow and some clouds. Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 dot grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes. Makes a great gift for your loved one
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 dot grid pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it a perfect gift for your loved one. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, jotting lists, doodling or brainstorming. It also makes a great Christmas or birthday gift. Be sure to check the Rose's Journals page (next to author information above) for more styles, designs and other options. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute pink winged unicorn over a rainbow and some clouds. Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 dot grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes. Makes a great gift for your loved one
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 dot grid pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it a perfect gift for your loved one. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, jotting lists, doodling or brainstorming. It also makes a great Christmas or birthday gift. Be sure to check the Rose's Journals page (next to author information above) for more styles, designs and other options. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute pink winged unicorn over a rainbow and some clouds. Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 dot grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes. Makes a great gift for your loved one
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute floral watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute cactus succulent watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute cactus succulent watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose Isabella Paterson gave birth to a boy, Barty, in 1864. That child became the famous balladeer, Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson. Barty was the first of seven children who lived on Illalong station, a property near the New South Wales township of Binalong, where Rose spent most of her married life. In this book, we enter into the rustic world of late nineteenth-century pioneers, where women endured continuous cycles of pregnancy, childbirth and recovery, and the constraints of strict social codes. Rose faced the isolation of Illalong - 'this poor old prison of a habitation' - with resolute determination and an incisive wit. Her candid letters, written throughout the 1870s and 1880s, to her younger sister, Nora Murray-Prior, reveal a woman who found comfort in the shared confidences of correspondence and who did not lack for opinions on women's rights, health and education. Here we see a devoted sister, a loyal wife battling domestic drudgery with scarce resources, and an affectionate mother whose parenting approach embraced 'a little judicious neglect & occasional scrubbing'. 'Looking for Rose' recreates the world of Rose Paterson and, within the rhythm of her life, the bush childhood of 'Banjo' Paterson, which ultimately found a place in some of Australia's best-known verses.
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute floral watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals Coding Journal - This fun, stylish and feminine writing journal has 100 Dot Grid Pages measuring 6" x 9" in size (close to A4 in size), making a perfect gift for women who love Coding. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel. This notebook is perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, everything you need to improve your Coding skills. It makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for your mom, sister, cousin, grandmother or girlfriend. This journal is great for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a Cute Colorful Tropical Fruit Watermelon Strawberry theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages Dot Grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals INCLUDES: 1 beach themed journal. The high quality matte finish cover features a beautiful sunset, a palm tree and a flock of birds illustration to inspire you in your daily chores; inner pages are printed on high quality durable paper. Perfect bound to secure pages for the upcoming year. CONTENT: 100 Blank Dot Grid Pages GREAT FOR: Note keeping, daily inspiration, scheduling of appointments and events, anniversaries, holiday planning, travel logging, family appointments, planning ahead, medical visits, work schedules, business planning, booking entertainment. SIZE: 6 X 9 inches; fits in most purses, backpacks, and totes.
Leaving her best friend (and secret love) Lindsay, seventeen-year-old Koda Rose moves with her mother to New York City, where Koda grows close to the ex-girlfriend of her late father, a famous rock musician who neglected his daughter.
Rose's Journals INCLUDES: 1 beach themed journal. The high quality matte finish cover features a beautiful red hibiscus flower and a surboard illustration to inspire you in your daily chores; inner pages are printed on high quality durable paper. Perfect bound to secure pages for the upcoming year. CONTENT: 100 Blank Dot Grid Pages GREAT FOR: Note keeping, daily inspiration, scheduling of appointments and events, anniversaries, holiday planning, travel logging, family appointments, planning ahead, medical visits, work schedules, business planning, booking entertainment. SIZE: 6 X 9 inches; fits in most purses, backpacks, and totes.
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute cactus succulent watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals Coin collecting Journal - This fun, stylish and feminine writing journal has 100 Dot Grid Pages measuring 6" x 9" in size (close to A4 in size), making a perfect gift for women who love Coin collecting. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel. This notebook is perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, everything you need to improve your Coin collecting skills. It makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for your mom, sister, cousin, grandmother or girlfriend. This journal is great for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a Cute Colorful Tropical Fruit Watermelon Strawberry theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages Dot Grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
In this dark fairy tale adaptation of a medieval French legend, Issylte must flee the wicked queen, finding shelter with a fairy witch who teaches her the verdant magic of the forest. Fate leads her to the otherworldly realm of the Lady of the Lake and the Elves of Avalon, where she must choose between her life as a healer or fight to save her ravaged kingdom. Tristan of Lyonesse is a Knight of the Round Table who must overcome the horrors of his past and defend his king or lose everything. When he becomes a warrior of the Tribe of Dana, a gift of Druidic magic might hold the key he seeks. Haunted and hunted. Entwined by fate. Can their passion and power prevail?
Since arriving home from working overseas, Jennifer Cooper and her husband, Ted, had been searching for an exciting, fulfilling initiation into what they believed to be their destiny. Discontented with city life, the couple eventually purchased a neglected old cabin on the coast without any idea that the fork in the path of their life would soon deviate from the predictable route and lead them into unknown territory. In a candid retelling, Jennifer reveals how fate guided them to seek refuge in a real estate agent’s office on a cold, windy day, ultimately changing the course of their lives forever. After disclosing how they spontaneously purchased a rundown, two-hundred-acre dairy farm with a spectacular view, Jennifer details how their poorly researched and impulsive “Sea Change” led them down an uncertain path filled with years of accidents, incidents, and downright disasters that would not only revealed their determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but also to live their lives with gratitude and purpose. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is the true story of a couple’s foray from seasoned city slickers to naïve farmers who eventually proved that positivity always leads us in the right direction, no matter how hard life becomes.
Rose's Journals Rock collecting Journal - This fun, stylish and feminine writing journal has 100 Dot Grid Pages measuring 6" x 9" in size (close to A4 in size), making a perfect gift for women who love Rock collecting. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel. This notebook is perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, everything you need to improve your Rock collecting skills. It makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for your mom, sister, cousin, grandmother or girlfriend. This journal is great for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute bright yellow fresh lemon theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages Dot Grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals Flower arranging Journal - This fun, stylish and feminine writing journal has 100 Dot Grid Pages measuring 6" x 9" in size (close to A4 in size), making a perfect gift for women who love Flower arranging. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel. This notebook is perfect for note taking, journaling, write down ideas, everything you need to improve your Flower arranging skills. It makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for your mom, sister, cousin, grandmother or girlfriend. This journal is great for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming. Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute floral watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages Dot Grid pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
Rose's Journals This fun and stylish writing journal contains 100 college ruled pages measuring 6" x 9" in size, making it perfect to express your gratitude towards life. This Composition Notebook has a beautiful sturdy cover, perfect bound, for a beautiful look and feel, making it great perfect for note taking, journaling or write down ideas Features: Soft sturdy beautiful softcover featuring a cute cactus succulent watercolor theme Measurements: 6"x9" (close to A4 in size) 100 numbered pages College Ruled pages perfect for writing, journaling or taking notes
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