From her earliest years, the destiny of Laneve de Nervode has been marked by her extraordinary musical talent. One of France's finest concert harpsichordists and pianists, only the brilliance of her playing has thus far saved her from the violence and bloodshed of the French Revolution. But can it save her from the guillotine?
The Rose and the Thistle, tells the remarkable story of Mary Alworth. After the demise of her Norman family at the guillotine, and living in a boarding school for many years, Mary uncovers her English step-father’s cruel plan to betray her. She decides to sail far away, to fulfill her destiny in the safety of a little-known land. Will Mary discover here the love and happiness she longs for?
The beautiful South Pacific island of Grande Terre, (New Caledonia) was first used by the French in 1853 as a penal colony. In order to protect its vast nickel deposits from a British takeover, Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie announced a settlement program. In 1865 young women from the orphanages of Paris were offered a free passage to Grande Terre, there to secure the French presence by becoming wives and mothers of the new colony. Among the first to sail were Clotilde, Louise and Satine. Barely seventeen years of age.Will they fulfill their dreams of finding happiness, love and marriage, far away in an exotic new homeland? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary Mageau is an award-winning composer and writer. Born and educated in the United States, she has lived in Australia since 1974. Her writings in the Japanese verse forms of haiku, tanka and haibun are published in the United States by Red Moon Press and MET Press. Mary's poetry also appears in American, Canadian and Australian anthologies and literary journals: Gusts, Atlas Poetica, Eucalypt, Take Five, Paper Wasp and Yellow Moon. In 2010 Blemish Books, published twenty of her haibun poems in Triptych Poets, Volume I. She has also written three historical fiction novellas and short stories.
Tales From Down Under is a selection of short stories exploring historical and contemporary Australian themes. Spiced with tragedy and humour, this collection of seven tales will lead you through a first convict settlement, life in the outback, pearl fishing off the northwest coast, and even modern-day dilemmas.
The Rose and the Thistle, tells the remarkable story of Mary Alworth. After the demise of her Norman family at the guillotine, and living in a boarding school for many years, Mary uncovers her English step-father’s cruel plan to betray her. She decides to sail far away, to fulfill her destiny in the safety of a little-known land. Will Mary discover here the love and happiness she longs for?
The beautiful South Pacific island of Grande Terre, (New Caledonia) was first used by the French in 1853 as a penal colony. In order to protect its vast nickel deposits from a British takeover, Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie announced a settlement program. In 1865 young women from the orphanages of Paris were offered a free passage to Grande Terre, there to secure the French presence by becoming wives and mothers of the new colony. Among the first to sail were Clotilde, Louise and Satine. Barely seventeen years of age.Will they fulfill their dreams of finding happiness, love and marriage, far away in an exotic new homeland? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary Mageau is an award-winning composer and writer. Born and educated in the United States, she has lived in Australia since 1974. Her writings in the Japanese verse forms of haiku, tanka and haibun are published in the United States by Red Moon Press and MET Press. Mary's poetry also appears in American, Canadian and Australian anthologies and literary journals: Gusts, Atlas Poetica, Eucalypt, Take Five, Paper Wasp and Yellow Moon. In 2010 Blemish Books, published twenty of her haibun poems in Triptych Poets, Volume I. She has also written three historical fiction novellas and short stories.
From her earliest years, the destiny of Laneve de Nervode has been marked by her extraordinary musical talent. One of France's finest concert harpsichordists and pianists, only the brilliance of her playing has thus far saved her from the violence and bloodshed of the French Revolution. But can it save her from the guillotine?
Using the unique cycles of trauma framework, the 4th edition of this classic and highly acclaimed resource is thoroughly updated to bring you comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research findings and current issues, trends, and controversies in trauma nursing. Detailed information guides you through all phases of care – from preventive care and the time of injury to the resuscitative, operative, critical, intermediate, and rehabilitative stages. Timely discussions on emerging topics such as mass casualty and rural trauma/telemedicine keep you up to date with the latest developments in the field. This practical, evidence-based reference is the most complete resource available for both novice and experienced trauma nurses working in a variety of care settings. Comprehensive coverage includes practical, clinically relevant trauma information for nurses at all levels of knowledge and experience working in a variety of settings. Evidence-based content ensures that you are using the latest and most reliable information available to provide state-of-the-art care for trauma patients. A user-friendly format, logical organization, and helpful tables and illustrations help you find information quickly and clarify key concepts and procedures. Detailed information guides you through all phases of care – from preventive care and the time of injury to the resuscitative, operative, critical, intermediate, and rehabilitative stages. Special populations coverage prepares you to meet the unique needs of pregnant, pediatric, and elderly patients, as well as bariatric patients, burn victims, patients with substance abuse issues, and organ and tissue donors. A section on Clinical Management Concepts gives you a solid understanding of key issues affecting all patients regardless of their injury, including mechanism of injury, traumatic shock, patient/family psychosocial responses to trauma, pain management, wound healing, and nutrition. A new Mass Casualty chapter prepares you to act quickly and confidently in the event of a disaster, with guidelines for initial response and sustained response, lessons learned from recent disasters, government involvement, and hazmat, bioterrorism, and nuclear-radiological preparedness. A new chapter on Rural Trauma/Telemedicine focuses on the unique nature of rural trauma care and offers strategies to help you improve healthcare delivery in this challenging environment. A new Trauma in the Bariatric Patient chapter provides the specialized information you need to meet the challenges and needs of this growing patient population.
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