Fresh and funny, this perfect gift for new mothers is a refreshingly different guide to breastfeeding. Packed with hilarious and stylish graphi, it will entertain the rest of us too: partners, friends and anyone who has ever wondered how it all works. A perennial favourite with breastfeeding counsellors and those working with new mothers, The Food of Love has the support of the professionals as well as of Kate's many fans.
The next in a thrilling new police procedural series set in Scarborough and following DC Donna Morris - middle-aged, seemingly ordinary - but hiding many secrets. . . Rape and organised crime sully even the pretty streets of the small Yorkshire town DC Donna Morris is beginning to think of as home. The National Crime Agency inevitably gets involved but their methods put more people in danger. Guns - though she used one once in anger and fear - are really not how Donna would prefer to nail the guilty. And there are some people who believe their actions are always justified. Then there are others who will never get justice. Can DC Donna Morris negotiate some kind of resolution while dealing with betrayal in her own life? Praise for Kate Evans 'Kate Evans delivers a gripping crime debut with a truly original policewoman as the central character. Highly recommended' Irish Independent 'Well written and without any flashiness, this believable police procedural deals with guilt, vengeance, love, a serial killer with a God complex and redemption. . . effective and moving' Literary Review 'Read this book' 5 Stars, Reader Review 'A rich and rewarding police procedural with a candidly portrayed and memorable central character' 5 Stars, Reader Review 'A brilliant read' 5 Stars, Reader Review
Kate Evans, celebrated author of the breastfeeding bestseller, The Food of Love, acclaimed cartoonist, and mother, turns her attention to the joys and pains of growing a baby. Evans deftly handles the physical and emotional changes that come with being pregnant, looking at the practicalities of every stage as well as the challenges that may arise. Her no-nonsense, quirky, and accessible text is illustrated throughout with detailed artwork to guide the reader through the intricacies of human reproduction, whilst her customary laugh-out-loud cartoons demystify the complexities of pregnancy and birth.The book includes:• a graphic guide to conception• practical help for those trying to conceive• early pregnancy advice• stop telling me what to do• food, glorious food• the call of the duvet• engaging with the professionals• abortion rights and wrongs• miscarriage support• screening and scans• are you ready to have a baby?• the physical preparations• ripening and readying• waiting well past your due date• the art of birth: labor• push it real good• the Caesarean section
A children's picture book which takes down the concept of 'princess'. A sassy child narrator chooses six well-known fairy tales involving princesses. With simple rhyme and lively pictures she takes the stories apart with incredulous humour and charm. This is a book to inspire children of all ages and adults to to think beyond the superficial. Well-known cartoonist Kate Evans takes a punchy pop at six 'classic' fairytales: The Princess and the Pea, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel and The Little Mermaid.
A graphic novel of the dramatic life and death of German revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg A giant of the political left, Rosa Luxemburg is one of the foremost minds in the canon of revolutionary socialist thought. But she was much more than just a thinker. She made herself heard in a world inimical to the voices of strong-willed women. She overcame physical infirmity and the prejudice she faced as a Jew to become an active revolutionary whose philosophy enriched every corner of an incredibly productive and creative life—her many friendships, her sexual intimacies, and her love of science, nature and art. Always opposed to the First World War, when others on the German left were swept up on a tide of nationalism, she was imprisoned and murdered in 1919 fighting for a revolution she knew to be doomed. In this beautifully drawn work of graphic biography, writer and artist Kate Evans has opened up her subject’s intellectual world to a new audience, grounding Luxemburg’s ideas in the realities of an inspirational and deeply affecting life.
A body pulled from the harbour drags DC Donna Morris into murky waters... The lives of the people of Scarborough have always been tied to the sea. Often their deaths too. And when the body of a young man is pulled from the harbour, the police investigation has to dive into the tightly knit fishing community there. But DC Donna Morris, halfway through her probationary period in the town, finds very little is at it seems. Is the killing to do with old rivalries or more contemporary enmities, or is it somehow linked with a shocking murder which took place in the town twenty years ago? Donna does her best to navigate the tides and currents of the place she calls home for now, but finds people are prepared to muddy the truth if it means preserving the past, and old reputations. Praise for Kate Evans 'Kate Evans delivers a gripping crime debut with a truly original policewoman as the central character. Highly recommended' Irish Independent 'Well written and without any flashiness, this believable police procedural deals with guilt, vengeance, love, a serial killer with a God complex and redemption. . . effective and moving' Literary Review 'Read this book' 5 Stars, Reader Review 'A rich and rewarding police procedural with a candidly portrayed and memorable central character' 5 Stars, Reader Review 'A brilliant read' 5 Stars, Reader Review
Donna Morris has chosen to do her probationary year as detective constable in the small seaside town of Scarborough. But on her first day, a body is found in the woods: the corpse of Henrik Grünttor presents itself as that of a homeless man, dead from his own drug use. However, until recently, Grünttor had been working at the local GCHQ centre on the Russian section and the postmortem reveals the cause of his death to be uncertain. Now in her early fifties, Donna has her own reasons for wanting to be in Scarborough, ones she would prefer to keep from her colleagues. For she's not been drawn there by the landscape or the light, or even the beach, but to be closer to her wayward daughter - a daughter serving time in the nearby prison for GBH. Yet beyond even this, Donna hides another secret: she grew up in East Berlin, escaping across the wall in the early 1980s. Due to the circumstances of her past Donna is drawn to the dead man whose background is not dissimilar to hers... and her persistence reveals there are several people who wanted Grünttor dead -- and gathered around him in his final days like a wake of crows...
Inspired by a personal obsession with this singular exotic fruit, Feijoa is a sweeping, global tale about the dance between people and plants - how we need each other, how we change each other, and the surprising ways certain species make their way into our imaginations, our stomachs, and our hearts. The feijoa comes from the highlands of Southern Brazil and the valleys of Uruguay, where it was woven into indigenous and Afro-Brazilian cultures. It was scientifically named in Berlin, acclimatised on the French Riviera, and failed to make its fortune in California. Today, it is celebrated by one small town in the Colombian Andes, and has become an icon of community and nationhood in New Zealand. Of the world's roughly 30,000 edible plant species, only around 150 are now cultivated for human consumption. Most of those were domesticated hundreds or thousands of years ago, but feijoas are among only a handful of plants that have made this journey from the wild to the orchard in the last few generations, providing a rare opportunity to watch, up close, the myriad ways plants seduce us. Feijoa is a book about connection. Between people and plants, between individuals, between cultures, across disciplines - it celebrates the ways our lives and loves intersect in surprising ways.
Sylvia Bolfe sits in her nursing home, criticizes the food and the staff-all but her trusted confidant and registered nurse, Eleanor- and with humour and feistiness recounts her turbulent life. From an upper-class Irish family, Sylvia marries a young medical student beneath her station and leaves Ireland for Newfoundland. When her husband unexpectedly dies, she is left with the children to make her own way. As in Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin, Evans spins a spirited, funny, no-nonsense narrative in the voice of an unforgettable narrator."--
Kate Evans takes us from the dreamlike moonscape of a failed marriage through the alienated ravings of a middle-aged woman pursuing sexual misadventure, and finally arriving in the sensual present of new love against the backdrop of foreign cities. Throughout the book, she retains tight control over form and language, winking at us with sly rhymes and surprising line breaks. Target comes to us as sweet and juicy as ripe fruit from the achingly honest, increasingly expansive voice of an adventurer who has awakened to herself." -Anne Jennings Paris, author of Killing George Washington "Kate Evans' new collection of poetry is a journey of home and away, the domestic and the exotic. The power of her language, her honesty, and her exacting images get at the heart of the ache and wonder of the human heart. Target celebrates life, love, and the challenges of living at the edge of self-discovery." -Persis Karim, author of Tremors
Writing blocks are likely to strike any writer, even experienced ones, at sometime or another. Academia has its own challenges which can provoke blocks particular to that environment. Drawing on her knowledge as writer, psychotherapeutic counsellor and university tutor, Kate Evans has put together a book which addresses many of the differing aspects of writing blocks, including looking at their emotional and psychological foundations. With discussion and practical exercises, this volume suggests that an infusion of creative techniques can offer pathways through writing blocks in the academic environment. The case studies provide an in-depth consideration of varying experiences of writing blocks. The book is aimed at students with essays, projects or reports to write, or theses to tackle; as well as academics who are working on articles and books. It will also offer insights for supervisors who wish to support those who are writing and guidance for people running writing groups within academia. Over-all the book encourages a creative, collaborative approach which aims to equip academics for writing within the context of the twenty-first century. “This book offers something for every academic writer, whether budding or experienced. Students struggling with essays and dissertations will find many practical exercises along with invaluable advice. More practised writers will encounter fresh insights.... I am confident that you, the reader, will enjoy this book, which is itself a model of good writing.” Dr Linda Finlay, the Open University, UK.
Natasha Kate Evans’ beautifully illustrated educational book Didge is based on former West Ham and Australian footballer, Dylan James Tombides, who passed away to testicular cancer in April 2014. Natasha has written a children’s book equipped with a teaching package that aims to arm future generations with strategies to be resilient through adversity. Through Dylan's real life story teachers, parents and students will gain the necessary knowledge about testicular cancer that will enable them to be confident when taking health matters in their own hands. Didge follows the life of talented cub, Didge, who excels playing football. However, Sena, the sneaky, slithering snake enters Didge’s life unexpectedly and his life changes dramatically. Didge reflects Dylan’s story and is based on courage, persistence and love that aims to inspire children of all ages. A teaching programme for Didge is also going to be available in PDF format here: http://didgeskingdom.org/. The guide includes lesson plans for teachers, worksheets and assessment rubrics, and the activities are adopted from a range of teaching strategies to provide students with engaging and motivating learning experiences. Natasha has written Didge in Dylan’s memory to help inspire the youth of today to lead positive, meaningful lives and to never give up on achieving their hopes and dreams. It aims to teach children the importance of becoming resilient when they are faced with challenges in their lives, just like Didge, and helps teachers learn how to engage in such sensitive topics with their pupils. A hugely popular figure among his team-mates, coaches, backroom staff, supporters and opponents alike, Dylan was loved and respected throughout the football community for his talent, his smile and his spirit. Dylan was already a star. What he achieved in his 20 years was astonishing, but we knew he had potential to go on and accomplish even greater things. This book will ensure that the stars of the future have the opportunity that Dylan, tragically, was robbed of, to fulfil their potential,” comments Vice Chairman of West Ham United F.C., Karren Brady.
Una divertidísima historia sobre estar perdido en el lugar que mejor conoces Bennett Driscoll es artista: antiguo nominado al premio Turner y estrella en declive. A los cincuenta y cinco su esposa lo ha abandonado, hace dos años que no vende ningún cuadro y su galería quiere dejar de representarlo porque su obra tendrá más valor en sentido retrospectivo... cuando haya muerto. Así que, con una casa grande en un barrio del oeste de Londres y sin ingresos, no le queda más remedio que mudarse al estudio que tiene en el jardín trasero y alquilar la casa a través de una popular plataforma de alquileres vacacionales: AirBed. De pronto, a Bennett todo se le pone cuesta arriba: se siente un intruso en su propia casa, su hija Mia se ha marchado a estudiar Bellas Artes y cualquier posible relación se acaba antes de empezar. Todo eso cambia cuando tres huéspedes distintas (Alicia, una estadounidense solitaria; Emma, la artista torturada; y Kirstie, una divorciada que se atreve a ser un poco optimista) sacan a relucir partes de sí mismo que creía haber perdido hacía tiempo. Cálida, ingeniosa y del todo compasiva, la novela "Superhost" es un retrato cautivador de la mediana edad, las relaciones y lo que verdaderamente implica que se te presente una segunda oportunidad en la vida.
It's 1981 and 17-year-old Norma Rogers' parents drop her off at the college dorms. Soon, Norma finds herself drunk and nearly naked with three strangers. The strip poker event is the first of many experiences that prompt Norma to question who she is and who she wants to be. Norma's relationships with an array of characters induce her to grapple with society's messages about women, sex, and freedom. Many tumultuous events take Norma through an array of troubles, pleasures, and thrills: from drug use and ominous encounters with strangers, to rowdy parties and road trips, to queer coming-out surprises. In the midst of these incidents, Norma reflects on her desire for freedom, (sexual and otherwise). Ultimately Norma comes to see that there are many ways to live and love.
Who Else Dreams of Paleo Toaster Pastries or Paleo Soft Serve Ice Cream? Dream No More!" An Allergy-free, Whole Foods Recipe Book Designed for Health Conscious and Food Sensitive People's Pantries. Transitioning to Paleo can be challenging - in our moments of stress or weakness all we want to eat is our typical unhealthy comfort foods. In The Paleo Pantry, our family favorites such as ice cream, toaster pastries and jam can be easily made at home with Paleo-friendly, gluten-free ingredients such as almond flour, coconut flour, coconut milk, natural sweeteners and whole nutrient-dense meats, eggs, veggies and fruits. In her latest cookbook, Kate Evans Scott inspires you to step inside your kitchen, take a look around, and change the way you relate to food. The Paleo Pantry was born of a tight budget, Kate's love for sharing Paleo-friendly, gluten free recipes and a desire to enjoy a homemade / healthy eating life with her growing family. On a mission to stick to the Paleo diet, and remove prepackaged and processed foods from her cupboards, she learned that with a little determination, anything from the store could be made in her kitchen. Here are her very approachable recipes for 26 everyday staples, organized by Fridge, Freezer, and Cupboard - from classic canned goods such as honey pears, dill pickles, and homemade applesauce to nut butters and spreads such as almond butter, blackberry freezer jam, and spreadable whipped butter. Enjoy homemade stocks, quick and nutritious breakfast options like orange cranberry scones, instant blueberry hot cereal and toaster pastries. The Paleo Pantry is a celebration of food containing all-time favourite recipes like soft serve banana ice cream, tasty beef jerky, crunchy apple and plantain chips. Stock your kitchen pantry with: - Pantry classics: Honey Pears, Cinnamon Applesauce, and Marinara Sauce, and Creamy Mushroom Soup. - Breakfast Go-Tos: Orange Cranberry Scones, Instant Blueberry Hot Breakfast Cereal, and Toaster Pastries. - Nut butters and spreads: The classics and the creative - Homemade Almond Butter, Blackberry Freezer Jam, Grass-fed Butter, Spreadable Whipped Butter Blend - Dry Staples: Gluten-free, Paleo-friendly flours, dried cherries (or any berry), and a Cream-of-Anything Dry Soup Mix - Stocks: The basics to have on hand, including Chicken Stock, And Beef Stock - Freezer Conveniences: Happy Chicken Nuggets, Hazelnut ice box cookies and Make-it-your-way Banana Soft Serve Ice Cream - Chips, dips, and dunks: Snacks that hit the spot, from Teriyaki beef jerky, apple chips, Honey roasted almonds, plantain chips, and cookie dough bites .......and much more! Can't wait to dig in.... Scroll to the top of the page to grab your copy now and make your pantry Paleo for good! About The Author Kate Evans Scott is the author of the Amazon Bestselling cookbooks The Paleo Kid, Paleo Kid Snacks, The Paleo Kid Lunchbox and Infused: 26 Spa-Inspired Vitamin Waters. After her son was diagnosed with several food intolerances and after having struggled with her own Autoimmune Disease, Kate made the commitment to remove all grains and processed foods from her family's diet. Her passion and love for good food blossomed after training with a retreat chef in Belgium in her early 20's. Since then, she has wanted to bring her love of food and health into the kitchens of other families struggling with health and dietary challenges.
Catholic social teaching guides us in how we are to live the Gospel in today’s world. Liturgy forms us in these teachings and sends us out into the world to give witness to the Gospel. Organized by the seven themes of Catholic social teaching as developed by the United States bishops, this resource explores the intimate connection between liturgy and Catholic social teaching. It provides insights for parish teams on how Catholics might better live what it is we celebrate each time we gather to worship God and express more fully, consciously, and actively what it means to be in right relationship with God and the world. With questions for discussion and reflection following each thematic chapter, worship teams, parish councils, and peace and justice committees will be able to evaluate and improve parish liturgical practices and ministerial outreach as rooted in Catholic social teaching. With penitential services organized by each of the seven themes, this resource also provides parishioners with the means to examine their own consciences, make acts of reparation, and resolve to be more committed to following the teachings of the Church. Liturgy and Catholic Social Teaching is sure to help build a world that more closely reflects the love and mercy, justice, and peace of God. The prayer services found in this book may also be downloaded as a PDF. Additional questions for discussion are also provided online for young adults.
Clutter isn't just the stuff in your closet. It's anything that gets between you and the life that you want to be living. Peter Walsh A life uncluttered is a life of opportunity. When we feel stuck or overburdened by our circumstances, often our surroundings will reflect that in the form of too much clutter and need-less 'things'. Obviously we acquire these things over time for specific reasons, but once their usefulness has been exhausted, it's our attachment to them that creates an atmosphere of chaos, confusion, and fearfulness. In this respect, less is truly 'more'. By simplifying our homes and our ways of interacting with daily life we can experience more joy, more love, and more appreciation for the gifts that have remained with us behind the scenes all along. In 'Letting Go: The Dao of Decluttering' you'll be given an actionable and realistic game plan for decluttering your home and creating organizational habits that stick. As you switch gears from clutter to minimalism, you'll soon realize that the 'things' in your life are only as important as the meaning you give to them and that by changing your relationship with them, you change your relationship with life. In 'Letting Go: The Dao of Decluttering' you find: Why we build up clutter and keep it in our lives How to follow a simple process for decluttering Decluttering and organizing: - clothing & shoes - dishes - food & spices - crafting & art supplies - bedding & linens - toys - books - tools - home-office What to do with cherished memories And much more! If you've ever been interested in minimalist living or learning how to declutter Japanese style with a Zen state of mind then this is the book you've been waiting for. Declutter your life from the outside in, scroll up to the top and grab your copy now! About The Authors Melinda K. Bryce is a lifestyle writer focusing on physical and spiritual wellness, as well as a whole food recipe developer and food photographer. Melinda focuses her energy on writing to enrich both her own life, and the lives of her readers. She lives with her husband, two children, two dogs and cat outside of Detroit, Michigan. Kate Evans Scott is the author of the Amazon Bestselling cookbooks The Paleo Kid, Paleo Kid Snacks, The Paleo Kid Lunchbox and Infused: 26 Spa-Inspired Natural Vitamin Waters. Ever since she turned a new leaf in her twenties, Kate has had a passion for finding alternative health modalities to offer her family and friends while enjoying the ride of self-discovery along the way. Kate and her husband Mark live in Oregon with their two spirited children.
She's bringing his son home A missing little boy triggers San Diego K-9 officer Shannon Clemens and her canine search-and-rescue partner into instant action. For the rookie cop haunted by a childhood tragedy, bringing Sawyer Evans's son safely home is more than a job. It's a mission she can't fail… But forging a friendship with the father is a tactical error that could compromise her first solo assignment. Yet the deepening bond between them is almost impossible to resist…
Urban governance and sustainability are rapidly becoming key issues around the world. Currently three billion people - half the population of the planet - live in cities, and by 2050 a full two-thirds of the world's population will be housed in ever larger and increasingly densely populated urban areas. The economic, social and environmental challenges posed by urbanization on such a large scale and at such a rapid pace are staggering for local, regional and national governments working towards sustainability. Solutions to the myriad problems plaguing the quest for sustainability at the city-level are equally as diverse and complex, but are rooted in the assumptions of the 'sustainability agenda', developed at the Rio Earth Summit and embodied in Local Agenda/Action 21. These assumptions state that good governance is a necessary precondition for the achievement of sustainable development, particularly at the local level, and that the mobilization of local communities is an essential part of this process. Yet until now, these assumptions, which have guided the policies and programmes of over 6000 local authorities around the world, have never been seriously tested. Drawing on three years of field research in 40 European towns and cities, Governing for Sustainable Cities is the first book to examine empirically the processes of urban governance in sustainable development. Looking at a host of core issues including institutional and social capacity, institutional design, social equity, politics, partnerships and cooperation and creative policy-making, the authors draw compelling conclusions and offer strong guidance. This book is essential reading for policy-makers, politicians, activists and NGOs, planners, researchers and academics, whether in Europe, North America, Australasia or transitional and developing countries, concerned with advancing sustainability in our rapidly urbanizing world.
There is no other time No other existence But for hers Coming into the world Crying, laughing Entrance Kate Dellar-Evans' poetry has been read and published across Australia.
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