Winner of the VanCity Book Prize, Unruly Women: The Politics of Confinement & Resistance is the seminal book about women’s imprisonment that helped spark examinations around the world into the special circumstances women face in prison, as well as the sex and gender crimes that get them there. Most women who are incarcerated do not pose a danger to society but transgress patriarchal, capitalist norms that seek to control their bodies and choices, as seen in the case of prostitution and prosecutions of pregnant women for risky behaviors. Further, the majority of women who enter the criminal justice system have been victims of violence, which raises questions about the continuum from victimization to criminalization. Unruly Women explores patterns of female crimes and punishments, from the witch hunts to the present; institutionalized violence and sexual abuse against incarcerated women; women loving women in prison; motherhood inside prison; battered woman syndrome; Hollywood’s formulaic women-in-prison films; political education in prisons; and acts of resistance, inside and out. Karlene Faith challenges misconceptions of "deviant" women, and celebrates the unruly woman: the unmanageable woman who claims her own body, and who cannot be silenced. As the "drug war" wages on, riddled with excessive and inequitable prison sentences; the incarcerated population skyrockets toward 2.5 million (up from less than 200,000 nationwide in 1970); and private prisons burgeon around the coasts, now is a critical moment to educate ourselves about what is at stake with our prison system. Faith’s incisive work causes us to question the usefulness of the forced confinement and surveillance of mostly nonviolent people.
Winner of the VanCity Book Prize, Unruly Women: The Politics of Confinement & Resistance is the seminal book about women’s imprisonment that helped spark examinations around the world into the special circumstances women face in prison, as well as the sex and gender crimes that get them there. Most women who are incarcerated do not pose a danger to society but transgress patriarchal, capitalist norms that seek to control their bodies and choices, as seen in the case of prostitution and prosecutions of pregnant women for risky behaviors. Further, the majority of women who enter the criminal justice system have been victims of violence, which raises questions about the continuum from victimization to criminalization. Unruly Women explores patterns of female crimes and punishments, from the witch hunts to the present; institutionalized violence and sexual abuse against incarcerated women; women loving women in prison; motherhood inside prison; battered woman syndrome; Hollywood’s formulaic women-in-prison films; political education in prisons; and acts of resistance, inside and out. Karlene Faith challenges misconceptions of "deviant" women, and celebrates the unruly woman: the unmanageable woman who claims her own body, and who cannot be silenced. As the "drug war" wages on, riddled with excessive and inequitable prison sentences; the incarcerated population skyrockets toward 2.5 million (up from less than 200,000 nationwide in 1970); and private prisons burgeon around the coasts, now is a critical moment to educate ourselves about what is at stake with our prison system. Faith’s incisive work causes us to question the usefulness of the forced confinement and surveillance of mostly nonviolent people.
In todays increasingly busy world, it is more important than ever for women to find quiet time to reflect on a higher power, draw inspiration and wisdom for daily living, and use spiritual principles to overcome challenges and struggles. Karlene Millwood, who has drawn spiritual inferences from every facet of her life, shares inspirational wisdom based on experiences and meditations journaled over a six-year period. As she leads women through specific examples when she needed to rely on her faith to make difficult decisions or conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Millwood encourages a deeper relationship with a divine and supreme God and proves that no matter what happens, He is always in control. Included are thoughtful questions that prompt deep reflection and meditation on His word, as well as personal growth in faith. Quiet Moments: Encouragement for Daily Living shares lessons and meditations that guide Christian women to carve out time every day to tap into divine power and strengthen their walk of faith.
Beloved Companions, Kindred Spirits Karlene Stange’s spiritual journey began as she drove her pickup loaded with medical supplies to attend to animals throughout southwestern Colorado, where the Animas River carves the landscape. As an ambulatory veterinarian, she has experienced the challenges, sorrows, and joys of working with creatures great and small and feels a powerful kinship with these beautiful beings, a bond that goes beyond flesh and fur and feathers. The Spiritual Nature of Animals chronicles her amazing exploration through the teachings of various religious and cultural traditions, as well as her encounters with the magnificent Rocky Mountain terrain and the quirky characters — both animal and human — who inhabit it.
Karlene Logan’s debut collection of romantic poetry reflects the deep feelings and emotions of hearts in love at every age. Strong, beautiful, and heartfelt, her poems will leave a hopeful mark on your mind and heart long after the last page is turned.
Words touch the core of our souls. They heal the broken hearted and uplift the downtroddened. Chocolate Flavored is an excellent collection of poems and short stories. Through its honest expression of words pretense is nonexistent. A word of encouragement is all that is needed to revive our hearts. Chocolate Flavored, through its poems and short stories, revives. Journey to the island of Jamaica through its collection of poems. Travel to Tobago and Africa. Hear the words hidden in the hearts of men. Be encouraged by spiritual poems. Allow its words to express the thoughts of your mind. Fall in love again. Find yourself again. Begin your journey with Chocolate Flavored-A collection of Poems and Short Stories.
Curiosity takes Li'l Lilli Lamb on adventures that leave her seeking, needing, wanting, and finding the hand of the Shepherd. This picture book shows an act of faith that children can relate to-the Shepherd caring for His lamb. It is a loving image of the Shepherd's faithfulness and care for Li'l Lilli.
The Truth About Dating an Unsaved Man and the Consequences. How ready are you for God to bless you with a man of his own heart? Are you ready to become a Proverbial wife? Do you yearn to be Mrs.-? Then what is hindering you? Are you representing yourself accordingly to become someone's wife? But most importantly is your heart ready for the change necessary that will take you to the next level to become a christian wife? Or will you 'settle' for anyone-Even an unsaved man? Discover the truth of dating an unsaved man. Find out what it takes for God to bless you with the other half of you. Then empower yourself to become a Proverbial wife * Know God: What does God expect from you-A Woman of God * Know Yourself: What is the barrier preventing the blessing of becoming the wife of a true man of God? * Know the Word: What does the Bible says a woman should possess in preparation for the role of a wife? Are you ready? Then put on your gospel shoes and begin the journey "Beyond The Veil Towards The Mercy Seat is for women who feel they have to 'settle' for less than what God has in store for them." -Karlene Hamilton, Reporter, Queens Tribune/Press.
Explores mythological, legendary, archaeological, and historical evidence of women in a military setting. Women and Warfare in the Ancient World presents a broad view of women and female figures involved in war in the ancient world, incorporating mythological, legendary, archaeological, and historical evidence for women in a military setting. Within this context are found not only fighters but also strategists, trainers, and leaders who may not have been on the actual battlefield. Exploring women and war within the Indo-European and Near Eastern worlds, this title seeks to challenge the view that women do not fight and that war is completely a male occupation – a view expressed as early as Xenophon and as late as the end of the 20th century. Karlene Jones-Bley begins her study by defining Virgins, Viragos, and Amazons, going on to explore war goddesses, legendary, and historical women giving insights into different cultures, their attitudes towards women and how these have developed over time. Recent archaeological evidence supports her conclusions that women have always been a part of warfare.
With more universities facing financial difficulty and academic libraries being asked to do more with less, fundraising has been transformed from a luxury to a necessity. Now, more than ever, academic libraries need to know how to effectively obtain and steward donors. Most fundraising books are written from perspectives that are not always relevant to the complex environment that academic libraries must navigate. Fundraising for Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide for Librarian is written just for academic libraries. The authors demystify fundraising to enable those to work in an academic library to feel confident in their ability to obtain contributions, sponsorships, and grants for their libraries. From major gifts to events to special collections, this book looks at academic library fundraising holistically. Not a one-size-fits-all approach, chapters explore multiple methods that an academic library can use to identify potential donors, ask for gifts, and retain existing contributors. This book also connects readers with extensive fundraising resources so they can readily apply the book’s tips and techniques to their own library environment. Whether they are interested in approaching a local business to provide a prize for a silent auction or asking for an established donor for an estate gift, novice academic library fundraisers will find step-by-step instructions that help them navigate a variety of situations. By providing readers with practical fundraising tools including flow charts, simple proposal and gift templates as well as sample donor correspondence, this book enables academic libraries to be able to start and advance their own development programs.
Parenting is one of the most joyous jobs in the world but is definitely not for the faint hearted. Tears, tantrums, adolescent anxiety and potty training are but a few slices from life's rich cake of parenting - so why not feast on The A to Z of Parenting, an essential guide to being a successful parent. Nourish your parenting skills with this invaluable pocket-sized easy to digest, guide to happy parenting. The recipes include emotions, the critical areas of communication and relationships. Also included are the ingredients for effective listening skills, praising and quality time which are outlined in clear and simple practical 'What to do' terms.
The Use of Alternative Funding in Today's Market is Crucial Our current national financial situation makes it even harder for small businesses to qualify for bank financing. Balancing the scale in this arena is vital, but will it even out for you? This handy book >is here to guide you through the maze of options that might be of benefit to your company. You'll better understand the various financial options available, and how to access them, including tips on: Personal Financing Peer-to-Peer Lending Microloans Asset-Based Loans Factoring and Accounts Receivable Financing Merchant Cash Advance Purchase Order Financing Equipment Lease Financing Commercial Real Estate Financing Venture Capital Financing You'll also find valuable information on getting your small business started and the basic principles every owner should know. Help make your business a success and know your options!
Big Belly? High Body Mass Index? High Blood Pressure? If this sounds like you, you may be one of the millions of North Americans with Metabolic Syndrome. Predicted by medical experts as the likely number one risk factor for heart disease-Metabolic Syndrome, or MSX, describes a constellation of conditions, including those mentioned above, of which the body' resistance to insulin is a primary feature. A byproduct of obesity, 25 percent of the adult U.S. population is now estimated to have MSX. The Metabolic Syndrome Program offers readers a sensible lifestyle-based approach to treating MSX. One of the first books to name and address this condition, The Metabolic Syndrome Program outlines a realistic plan of treatment-without magic pills or quick-fixes to a growing and little-known threat to public health. The Metabolic Syndrome Program includes: Facts about MSX, the risk factors associated with it and its impact on your overall health The role of nutrition in combating MSX The truth about fats, carbs and proteins and the balance needed to maintain optimal health All the latest research on insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension and Cardiovascular disease-the worst outcomes of metabolic syndrome Detailed information on natural supplements that can be used to combat the risk factors of MSX Recipes and meal plans that will help you make the immediate lifestyle changes required if you are one of the millions at risk for MSX "Karlene Karst has done an excellent job outlining the seriousness of obesity and insulin resistance, and their ensuing complications,while providing a nutrition and lifestyle action plan to help you get back to the basics of good health." --Sam Graci, author of the Path to Phenomenal Health and The Food Connection "The Metabolic Syndrome Program provides an effective comprehensive solution by detailing a clear, rational approach to a complex topic." --Michael T. Murray, N.D., co-author of the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
Many of us strive for healing and release in our lives. We want to be more fulfilled and at peace. We want to rise up above struggles and pain and become a better person! Get an insight into how this may be possible, in this Christian fiction novel from Karlene Stewart called You Can Rise Up. In this fictional autobiography, learn how a young, beautiful, strong-willed girl named Carla Henderson falls to the guile and charm of a misguided young man who is four years her senior. While Carla is clearly tricked by her seducer, the author conveys how Carla's reckless behavior and disregard for authority is what steers her into the hands of her villain and along a self-destructive path. As we read how Carla's life unfolds, get insight into the dramatic benefits of doing what is right and turning to God as a source of guidance. This book is built around two very clear concepts: choose the safer, more righteous path in life; and Release your negative past and find peace again. As we journey through Carla Henderson's life, we also see ways in which we can improve our own life, starting with self-analysis and being honest with ourselves about what works well and what areas need to change. This book also highlights the importance of forgiving yourself, releasing the past and seeking guidance through a higher power. If you or someone you know have been through many bad circumstances, low after low, and you wonder how can anyone come back from all that, read You Can Rise Up and learn how it is possible to start the process of healing and start life afresh. Forgive yourself and overcome past pains.
This new edition of Aspen's bestselling book, The Nurse as Executive, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the significant cha nges in nursing management. The nurse executive's role as a member of the executive team is examined, as well as the nurse executive's role in health care issues, such as quality, outcomes, team building, and c ost containment. Organizing the book around the new resource-driven ma nagement model rather than the goal-driven management model makes this book unique and distinguishes it from other management texts.
You CAN eat fat and be healthy! For years we have been told that "fat" is bad for us. But the low-fat and no-fat-diets designed to improve our health have instead created an overweight society with skyrocketing rates of heart disease and diabetes. Recent scientific research has shown that certain types of essential fatty acids (EFAs) — healthy fats — improve immune and hormone functions, and play a vital role in treating all forms of degenerative disease, including cancer. Healthy Fats for Life will help you to understand the difference between "good" fats and "bad" fats, while providing a simple plan for obtaining essential fats to reach optimum health. Learn how to: reduce your weight lower your cholesterol control your diabetes prevent heart disease reduce the risk of cancer improve brain function develop stronger bones increase your longevity eliminate arthritis symptoms protect the prostate improve fertility give birth to a healthier baby You'll discover the important role of essential fatty acids for health and learn how to easily incorporate them into your diet to reduce the risks of disease.
In todays increasingly busy world, it is more important than ever for women to find quiet time to reflect on a higher power, draw inspiration and wisdom for daily living, and use spiritual principles to overcome challenges and struggles. Karlene Millwood, who has drawn spiritual inferences from every facet of her life, shares inspirational wisdom based on experiences and meditations journaled over a six-year period. As she leads women through specific examples when she needed to rely on her faith to make difficult decisions or conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Millwood encourages a deeper relationship with a divine and supreme God and proves that no matter what happens, He is always in control. Included are thoughtful questions that prompt deep reflection and meditation on His word, as well as personal growth in faith. Quiet Moments: Encouragement for Daily Living shares lessons and meditations that guide Christian women to carve out time every day to tap into divine power and strengthen their walk of faith.
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