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City Farmer

Adventures in Urban Food Growing

By: Lorraine Johnson

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City Farmer

Adventures in Urban Food Growing

By: Lorraine Johnson

City Farmer celebrates the new ways that urban dwellers are getting closer to their food. Not only are backyard vegetable plots popping up in places long reserved for lawns, but some renegades are even planting their front yards with food. People in apartments are filling their balconies with pots of tomatoes, beans, and basil, while others are gazing skyward and "greening" their rooftops with food plants. Still others are colonizing public spaces, staking out territory in parks for community gardens and orchards, or convincing school boards to turn asphalt school grounds into "growing" grounds. Woven through the book are the stories of guerrilla urban farmers in various cities of North America who are tapping city trees for syrup, gleaning fruit from parks, foraging for greens in abandoned lots, planting heritage vegetables on the boulevard, and otherwise placing food production at the centre of the urban community. Additional stories describe the history of urban food production in North America, revealing the roots of our current hunger for more connection with our food, and the visionaries who have directed that hunger into action. Throughout the book, sidebars offer practical tips for how to compost, how to convert a lawn into a vegetable bed, and what edible plants are easy to grow with children, among other topics."--

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Greystone Books Ltd

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1553655192

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9781553655190

The Elf King

By: Lorraine L. Hellier

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The Elf King

By: Lorraine L. Hellier

“Sweet Pea couldn’t believe what he was saying! “But you know it’s your destiny.” Lorraine Hellier’s children’s book The Elf King follows the story of a family of elves. Bay Leaf is the new Elf King. In this fantasy tale his sister, Sweet Pea, demonstrates her love and devotion for her brother. In the story, the elves go on a perilous journey to the Mountain Shrine where Bay Leaf must take his ‘Oath of Allegiance’ to the ‘Moon Lake Elves’. An enchanted book offers advice and guidance from their ancestors and warns Sweet Pea to take care of her brother several times during the journey. Bay Leaf almost loses his life... Sweet Pea supports Bay Leaf throughout the journey, but will her interference bring resolution to Bay Leaf's heartache on their return? This traditional tale of love and loyalty will appeal to children aged between 7-9 that enjoy fantasy tales. Lorraine uses The Elf King to raise issues surrounding family loyality and the importance of supporting each other in difficult times.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1785898876

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9781785898877

The Clan of Near the Mountain People

By: Lorraine D. Yazzie

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The Clan of Near the Mountain People

By: Lorraine D. Yazzie

The driving force that compelled me to write this book, I would say is my love for my late grandmother, Kezbah Yazzie. I had promised her that I would keep her story alive, and since I could not memorize thirteen chapters by rote like she did; the only other way to preserve it was to write it into a book. Writing this book has positively broadened my mind. It took effort and determination. I learned that how smart you are is not a factor for self-esteem. I encourage anyone who has a dream to pursue it. Use the negative experiences in your life to help others. It will definitely charge up a positive life for you.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1465329773

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9781465329776

And Then the End Shall Come

Book One - the Call

By: Lorraine M. Cafasso

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And Then the End Shall Come

Book One - the Call

By: Lorraine M. Cafasso

Eleven people have a dream, basically the same dream. It is a call from God to come to the aid of a small tribe in northeastern Paraguay being attacked by satanic forces. Satan has been using a large, barbaric tribe to attack the smaller surrounding tribes and take their infant children. They sacrafice them to him as a burnt offering. God answers the prayer of a young mother to save her child. He is also sending a group of people to bring all the tribes in that area hope and the message of the gospel. This area is the home of the last unreached people group. As the Bible says, when they receive the gospel, then the end shall come. This is the ultimate mission trip. Satan knows this, and he is doing everything in his power to deter these missionaries of God. This book deals with their call, and what they go through to get to Paraguay. Four of these people are already in Paraguay, and Satan is busy in that village also.

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WestBow Press

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151272985X

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9781512729856

Intimacy Ignited

Discover the Fun and Freedom of God-Centered Sex

By: Joseph Dillow,Linda Dillow,Lorraine Pintus,Peter Pintus

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Intimacy Ignited

Discover the Fun and Freedom of God-Centered Sex

By: Joseph Dillow,Linda Dillow,Lorraine Pintus,Peter Pintus

Discover the freedom, holiness, and beauty of sex in marriage. Intimacy and sex should flow from an attitude of true selflessness. A verse-by-verse look at the Song of Solomon, Intimacy Ignited shows couples how to fire up and maintain the flames of a passionate marriage. Sex plays a vital role in every healthy marriage, yet there's more to intimacy than just sex. If your marriage doesn't have the passion it once did, learn why romance and intimacy is all about being a servant lover. Part marriage manual, part commentary, and part Bible study, Intimacy Ignited is a great resource.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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163146342X

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9781631463426

Rosary Mystery Meditations

A Day-By-Day Prayer Companion

By: Lorraine Fleury

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Rosary Mystery Meditations

A Day-By-Day Prayer Companion

By: Lorraine Fleury

Rosary Mystery Meditations is a companion for praying the Rosary every day for three months. It follows the traditional format for praying the Rosary: the Joyful Mysteries on Monday and Saturday, the Luminous Mysteries on Thursday, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Friday, and the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday. It provides scriptures, mini-meditations and prayers for each day of the week. These meditations are “bite-sized,” and easy to digest mentally while praying the Rosary. The best way to use Rosary Mystery Meditations is to actually read along with it while praying: beads in one hand and this book in the other. While praying the Rosary has often been considered to be too stuffy and old-fashioned for our modern times, its relevance is actually more critical than ever before. The 21st century is beset with problems that demand solutions, and solutions often require deep prayer and the power of God. As Sister Lucia dos Santos (one of the “Fatima” seers) said, “There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.”

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WestBow Press

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1664242651

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9781664242654

A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators

By: Lorraine Johnson,Sheila Colla

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A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators

By: Lorraine Johnson,Sheila Colla

Few sights are as charming as a hummingbird hovering over cardinal flowers in your backyard or a butterfly lighting on the black-eyed Susans potted on your balcony. Yet pollinators do more than beguile us: they are key to a healthy environment. With many pollinators threatened and their habitats disappearing, gardeners can make a real difference by planting native species that support these amazing creatures. The trick is knowing what species to plant and how to help them thrive. If you’re a gardener (or aspiring gardener) in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, or Great Lakes region, this beautiful 4-color guide will become your go-to reference to the most beneficial plants in your area. It includes profiles of more than 300 native plants, featuring lovely illustrations and photos, information on blooming periods, exposure, soil moisture, and good plant companions, as well as how each species supports specific pollinators. You’ll learn more about common plants you thought you knew and be introduced to species you may have never encountered before. Blooming flowers, native grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, and plants for rain and pond gardens are all included. White Baneberry, Woodland Strawberry, Boneset, Virginia Mountain Mint, Smooth Aster, and many others may find their way from these pages to your soil. While understanding specific plants is key, so too are growing strategies. Here you’ll learn how to prepare your site and find sample garden designs, whether your growing space is an apartment balcony, a residential yard, or a community garden. Throughout, you’ll discover the power of plants to not only enrich your personal environment but to support the pollinators necessary for a thriving planet.

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Island Press

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1642833002

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9781642833003

A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee

Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators: Ontario and Great Lakes Edition

By: Lorraine Johnson,Sheila Colla

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A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee

Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators: Ontario and Great Lakes Edition

By: Lorraine Johnson,Sheila Colla

Support biodiversity with this practical guide to creating habitat gardens for native pollinators in Southern Ontario. Saving the bees is an environmental cause that resonates deeply with Canadians. While much of the popular focus is on honeybees, an introduced species, many people are largely unaware of the importance of native bees. These pollinators are of crucial importance and are threatened by climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, and disease and competition from non-native species and modern intensive agriculture. A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee provides all the information needed for gardeners to take action to support and protect pollinators—by creating habitat in yards and communal spaces, and on balconies and rooftops. There are approximately 400 species of native bees in Ontario, including bumblebees, sweat bees, mining bees, cuckoo bees, leafcutter bees and cellophane bees. This book introduces and deepens the concept of pollinator gardening—creating gardens that help bees thrive—by exploring specialist relationships. For example, the native-to-Ontario sweat bee Lasioglossum oenotherae specializes in pollen from the native evening primrose plant. With plant recommendations specific to Southern Ontario, as well as useful garden designs and numerous tips for success, this compact, full-colour guide will enable gardeners to discover the crucial connections between native plants and native pollinators—and learn how to cultivate their own patch of pollinator paradise.

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Douglas & McIntyre

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1771623241

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9781771623247

Building Fluency Through Practice & Performance: Grade 4

Grade 4

By: Timothy Rasinski,Lorraine Griffith

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Building Fluency Through Practice & Performance: Grade 4

Grade 4

By: Timothy Rasinski,Lorraine Griffith

Increase student fluency levels through repeated reading of traditional poems, songs, reader's theater, and monologues. Based on Dr. Timothy Rasinski's important fluency research, these books are ideal for ELL students. Two CD's are included: an Audio CD with recordings of the songs, and a Teacher Resource CD with the songs presented in PowerPoint for whole class participation.

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Teacher Created Materials

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1425893511

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9781425893514

The New Dawn

By: Lorraine Thomson

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The New Dawn

By: Lorraine Thomson

Sorrel's search for her brother and her boyfriend takes her to Dinawl, a city ruled above-ground by the ruthless Monitors and below by the rebellious Metro. In a world where things are not always as they seem, where survival depends on the kindness of strangers, and close friends make the bitterest of enemies, how will Sorrel know who to trust? THE NEW DAWN is the second book in the Dark Times Trilogy by Lorraine Thomson.

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BASTEI LÜBBE

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3732546187

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9783732546183

Sisters of the Earth

Women's Prose and Poetry About Nature

By: Lorraine Anderson

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Sisters of the Earth

Women's Prose and Poetry About Nature

By: Lorraine Anderson

Sisters of the Earth is a stirring collection of women’s writing on nature: Nature as healer. Nature as delight. Nature as mother and sister. Nature as victim. Nature as companion and reminder of what is wild in us all. Here, among more than a hundred poets and prose writers, are Diane Ackerman on the opium of sunsets; Ursula K. Le Guin envisioning an alternative world in which human beings are not estranged from their planet; and Julia Butterfly Hill on weathering a fierce storm in the redwood tree where she lived for more than two years. Here, too, are poems, essays, stories, and journal entries by Emily Dickinson, Alice Walker, Terry Tempest Williams, Willa Cather, Gretel Erlich, Adrienne Rich, and others—each offering a vivid, eloquent response to the natural world. This second edition of Sisters of the Earth is fully revised and updated with a new preface and nearly fifty new pieces, including new contributions by Louise Erdrich, Pam Houston, Zora Neale Hurston, Starhawk, Joy Williams, Kathleen Norris, Rita Dove, and Barbara Kingsolver.

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Vintage

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1400033217

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9781400033218

The Vine of the Soul

By: Lorraine Bassett

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The Vine of the Soul

By: Lorraine Bassett

The Vine of the Soul contains an important message to us all from the shamans of one of the last indigenous tribes on the planet. Lorraine Bassett is a PhD student, spiritual healer, and teacher who has traveled the world in pursuit of her own spiritual development. Follow her journey into the heart of the Amazon to work with the Shipibo Shamans through ritual use of the ayahuasca vine to form deep connections with the spirit world. Emerge from this riveting story with a deeper view into your own spiritual journey and the importance of connection to the natural and spirit worlds.

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BalboaPress

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1452582874

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9781452582870

Ecological Thinking

The Politics of Epistemic Location

By: Lorraine Code

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Ecological Thinking

The Politics of Epistemic Location

By: Lorraine Code

How could ecological thinking animate an epistemology capable of addressing feminist, multicultural, and other post-colonial concerns? Starting from an epistemological approach implicit in Rachel Carson's scientific practice, Lorraine Code elaborates the creative, restructuring resources of ecology for a theory of knowledge. She critiques the instrumental rationality, abstract individualism, and exploitation of people and places that western epistemologies of mastery have legitimated, to propose a politics of epistemic location, sensitive to the interplay of particularity and diversity, and focused on responsible epistemic practice. Drawing on ecological theory and practice, on naturalized epistemology, and on feminist and post-colonial theories, Code analyzes extended examples from developmental psychology, and from two "natural" institutions of knowledge production--medicine and law. These institutions lend themselves well to a reconfigured naturalism. They are, in practice, empirically-scientifically informed, specifically situated, and locally interpretive. With human subjects as their "objects" of knowledge, they invoke the responsibility requirements central to Code's larger project. This book discusses a wide range of literature in philosophy, social science, and ethico-political thought. Highly innovative, it will generate productive conversations in feminist theory, and in the ethics and politics of knowledge more broadly conceived.

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Oxford University Press

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0198036132

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9780198036135

Whispers from Pompeii

A Novel

By: Lorraine Blundell

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Whispers from Pompeii

A Novel

By: Lorraine Blundell

COLORFUL CHARACTERS TUMBLE FROM THE PAGES AS POMPEII LIVES AGAIN. A.D. 59. Nero, a corrupt and narcissistic sadist rules the Roman Empire. Eventually, tired of the Emperors determination to destroy the social and political fabric of Roman life, a group of senators, praetorians and courtiers conspire to assassinate him. Pompeii is a city of secrets with a reputation for wealth, leisure and the good life. Culturally rich and oozing energy, it exudes a zest for living unmatched by Romes cold, corrupt magnificence. Murder and revenge will fuel support for the conspiracy, from those Pompeians with every reason to despise Nero. And Pompeii hides another secret. What is the mystery of the villa with the room of the crimson frescoes? Romes Empress, Poppaea, born in Pompeii, struggles to cope with Neros madness, her political ambitions, and her longing for a glamorous lover hidden in a villa in nearby Oplontis. Through the novels pages walks Praxus, a praetorian guard. His inner struggle between decency and his oath to a murderous Emperor, represents the core of goodness that remains inherent in Roman society.

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1481775227

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9781481775229

The Long Way Home

By: Lorraine Adamson

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The Long Way Home

By: Lorraine Adamson

This is a true story. It had to be; that was an edict handed down by Godyes, that God, the Supreme Authority, the Creator of heaven and earth and everything else. The God of Thou shall not bear false witness. So let me tell you about the family God placed me in. First, Neil Diamond isnt really my father. No kidding, right? But knowing that Neil Diamond isnt my father also meant knowing that my mother lived with a significant mental illness. How are you supposed to go back to the beginning and find your way once youve realized the map youve been following is not only illusory, it isnt even your own illusion?

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WestBow Press

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1490884505

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9781490884509

Princeton Pentimento

By: Lorraine T. Gilman

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Princeton Pentimento

By: Lorraine T. Gilman

Olivia's life was perfect. She was a young, beautiful chemist. Her life in Princeton was a fairy tale until the night she was attacked in her garden. Recovery was slow and painful but Olivia never expected the darkness that would overtake her life from that moment forward.

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WestBow Press

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1449761755

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9781449761752

Pioneering Women

Short Stories by Canadian Women : Beginnings to 1880

By: Lorraine McMullen,Sandra Campbell

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Pioneering Women

Short Stories by Canadian Women : Beginnings to 1880

By: Lorraine McMullen,Sandra Campbell

Pioneering Women is an anthology of short fiction written before 1880 by Canadian women, including Susanna Moodie, Catharine Parr Traill, and Rosanna Mullins Leprohon. From the Maritimes to Upper Canada, from backwoods to the drawing room, this collection demonstrates the variety that exists in stories by women of early British North America. Published in English.

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University of Ottawa Press

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077660385X

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9780776603858

The Darling

By: Lorraine M. López

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The Darling

By: Lorraine M. López

Latina bibliophile Caridad falls out of love again and again, with much help from Anton Chekhov, Gustave Flaubert, Theodore Dreiser, D. H. Lawrence, Vladimir Nabokov, Thomas Hardy, and other deceased white men of letters. Raised in a household of women, she rejects examples of womanhood offered by her long-suffering mother, her caustic eldest sister Felicia, and her pliant and sentimental middle sister Esperanza. Instead Caridad, a compulsive reader, educates herself about love and what it means to be a sentient and intelligent woman by reading classic literature written by men, and supplements this with life lessons gleaned from her relationships. Though set in Los Angeles from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, the narrative reinscribes Anton Chekhov’s short story, “The Darling,” first published in 1899. Like Chekhov’s protagonist, Caridad engages in various relationships in her search for love and fulfillment. Rather than absorbing beliefs held by the men in her life, as does Chekhov’s heroine, Caridad instead draws on her lovers’ resources in attempting to improve and educate herself. Apart from Chekhov, various authors of classic literature further guide Caridad’s quest to find herself and to find love, inspiring her longing for love, while also enabling her to disentangle herself from unsatisfying to disastrous relationships by encouraging her to strive for an ideal. In a moment of clarity, Caridad compares herself to a trapeze artist near the top of a striped tent as she flies from one man to the next, expecting to be caught and held until she is ready to leap again. Flying, she wonders—or is she falling?

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University of Arizona Press

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0816532257

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9780816532254

One Bead of Gold

By: Lorraine Stanton

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One Bead of Gold

By: Lorraine Stanton

Another fight has awakened seven-year-old Jacqueline and her siblings, Lucinda and Jonathan. Terrified, they huddle in a dark room and listen to the shouting, hitting, and swearing. Before long, they too become the victims of their fathers rage. But this time, the children are taken away in the middle of the night to begin a new life. Jacqueline, Lucinda, and Jonathan are about to discover what it is like to be lovedfor the first time ever. It is the 1950s in rural New Zealand when the three children are placed in a foster home where they must learn new behaviors and a whole new way of life. Used to living behind locked doors and trusting no one, Jacqueline has difficulty making decisions for herself. But it is not long before she realizes that in her new home, she is accepted just as she is. As she and her siblings become acclimated to their loving environment and finally begin to relax, they have no idea that child welfare workers are determined to return them to their parents. One Bead of Gold is a poignant tale that provides an unforgettable glimpse into the foster care system through the eyes of abused children.

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Trafford Publishing

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1426966636

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