This is the story of a family which has always lived in the heart of one of the traditional working class communities of the North. Originally immigrants from Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century, their saga, their triumphs and tragedies unfolded in the cobbled streets, working men's cottages and terraced houses of Horwich, near Manchester. They worked in the cotton mills and on the railways. Like most families at the time, they were good socialists and trade unionists. They also attended the local Spiritualist church. Spiritualism was free-thinking, modern and progressive too and went hand in hand with socialism. The family living on Hope Street North had problems every family has - and worse. Marriages broke up and they had more than their fair share of loss and heartbreak. Within the working class in those days there were many - now forgotten - class distinctions which caused painful rifts between the family. There was a violent bully too and an eviction which left a mother and her children wandering the streets penniless and homeless. A young girl was run over and killed by a horse and cart and another died of diptheria. An unmarried woman bound her abdomen tightly to disguise her pregnancy, and as a result her child was born with deformed legs. As a young woman, that child went on to elope with her lover and they both committed suicide. She died as she was born: in shame. The book that would become Hope Street started when Pamela Young felt compelled to write about her mother's childhood, of seeing things - spirits, angels - that other people couldn't see. Vivid memories of their family life came flooding back: coal dusk glistening on her father's scalp as he came home from work, the old army coats used as bedding and the dresser with doors missing because they'd been chopped up as firewood when times were hard. And swirling in and around these very vivid, often earthy memories of life in Hope Street were memories of the extraordinary spiritual phenomena that took place there. On one occasion a silver ball sped around the room. On another her father, asking for proof, was picked up by a spirit guide and lifted up into the air as light as a feather. Pamela would once see her mother engulfed in a cloud of ectoplasm and twice her mother gradually, and starting from her head down, disappeared before her eyes. But it was after her own marriage had broken up and her mother had died, when Pamela was in the depths of despair, that she found her own spiritual gift. Guided by the spirit of her mother, she began to fully understand the great project her mother had initiated.
The author of the award-winning thriller Anybody's Daughter is back with an addictive legal thriller that tackles bullying and its devastating aftermath. What Really Goes on Behind School Doors? When the classroom is no longer a safe space for her child, the outraged mother of a bullied nine-year-old is determined to seek justice for her daughter. An ambitious school principal, however, is far more concerned about protecting her career than getting to the truth. She flat out denies any knowledge of the bullying and prefers to sweep everything under the rug. But just how low will she go? Enter hard-charging attorneys Angela Evans and Jenny Ungerman. From the start, the two lawyers face more than an uphill battle. As the case enters the courtroom, the attorneys fight hard to expose the truth. But will a massive coverup hinder their quest for justice?
In Re-creating the Church Pamela Dickey Young offers churches the key to addressing these two basic human needs: the need to flourish and the need for right relationship. Starting with the early church and relating the past to the present, Young explains that we can only flourish inasmuch as we engage in right relationship with others, which enables our companions to flourish. Communities of eros are those that find ways to embody what Jesus means today, instead of simply talking about what he meant two thousand years ago."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Waverly, a disbarred lawyer, takes a job persuading terminally ill clients to sell the rights to their life policies for cash, but when his clients begin dying suspiciously, he becomes the main suspect in a criminal investigation.
After winning a big verdict in a race-discrimination case, Vernetta Henderson's legal career is definitely on the upswing. Just weeks away from a partnership at her law firm, the attorney takes on the defense of a corporation in what appears to be an open-and-shut case of sexual harassment. But Vernetta soon discovers that the case is not what it seems. After passing up a chance to settle the lawsuit, a string of unforeseen events places the entire case--and her own promising future--in jeopardy.
An attorney, author and natural hair enthusiast, Pamela shares the natural hair care practices, products and online resources that took her from hair disaster to natural hair heaven.
Pamela, an average mother, living in Sydney with her husband and three sons is leading a normal, everyday life. Suddenly her family is shattered with the death of one of her sons from a drug overdose. This is only the beginning. Her father and mother die in difficult circumstances. Her sister dies in a tragic suicide then another son in a terrible car accident - all within 18 months of each other. Her marriage falls apart and there are devastating consequences on her health. Feelings of overwhelming misery, sorrow, heartache are now relentless. Hoping to find some respite and relief she seeks help only to be confronted with indifference and apathy from the very institutions supposedly available for support and comfort. Just when all faith in her world had seemingly been lost, another realm, never accessed or realized appears. A sacred consciousness of compassion and devotion materialises transforming her greatest tragedy into her greatest triumph.
One Missing Person. Two Rival Detectives. Infinite Chemistry. This rollicking thrill ride told in alternating “he said/she said” perspectives is an irresistible blend of mystery, sexual tension, and humor. Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham have a lot in common. They are both hard-working private investigators with their own firms in Los Angeles, each happily single, and very good at their jobs. But when they’re together, they are like oil and water. After they find themselves working the same missing persons case, the idea of collaborating seems about as likely as a blizzard in Beverly Hills. But once it’s clear that they have been set up to take the fall for a murder, they have no choice but to join forces and make a plan that will expose the truth. Bickering their way from Century City to Malibu and beyond, they find it increasingly hard to deny the sparks flying between them. But with a small army of mercenaries in hot pursuit and a killer intent on covering his tracks, there’s not a lot of time to sort through their complicated feelings. Told in alternating perspectives, this rollicking, romantic thrill ride makes for a swoon-worthy mystery.
Michael Thornton had a successful business, a beautiful wife, and all the toys that wealth could buy. Yet his deep seated anger and controlling personality eventually cost him his family, his business, his health and very nearly his life. Fate takes him to an isolated island in the Pacific Northwest where a Native American healer gives him one last chance.
A brutal murder, missing documents and an unscrupulous opposing counsel lead attorney Vernetta Henderson on a quest for justice-- and ultimately-- revenge.
If you know of a special someone that deserves all that this delicious life has to offer then this is the book for you. Parents and teachers of our youth will find Revealing YOU a must have. It is eye opening, interactive, and designed to make teens think about their present, their goals, and their future. It offers many strategies and tools for reaching success while encouraging these brave young people to be confident, positive, driven, and energized in their experiences. SO...Why did this book find its way to YOUR hands? The Answer is becauseYOU ARE WORTH IT! YOU ARE UNIQUE! YOU ARE THE MAIN ACTOR IN YOUR FEATURE MOVIE! YOU ARE SO VERY SPECIAL AND YOUR FUTURE IS SO VERY IMPORTANT!
Stand: An Autobiography of Poems for Daily Livng is a collectin of poems written to inspire and uplift readers. The authors reveals trials and joys of her life in poetry form and personal testimony to help readers understand that they are not alone in their struggles and that through God all things are possible.
Why play therapy? Introduction to the psychodynamic treatment of young children -- Play, playfulness, and the sequence of play forms in development -- Pretend play -- Play in the digital age -- Basic psychodynamic concepts and their use in play therapy -- Therapeutic action and the multiple functions of play therapy -- Play and developmental psychopathology, deprivation, or disability -- The logistics -- Getting started, creating an alliance and facilitating play -- Working with parents over the course of treatment -- Deepening play therapy via verbalizing inner states, expanding narratives and working -- With transference and defense -- Ending play therapy and the process of termination -- Play therapy, variations in development and serious psychopathology
A witty, fast-paced, and swoon-worthy mystery.' 5* reader review 'Riveting from start to finish . . . definitely a must-read!' 5* reader review 'Action packed and definitely eventful, I also found myself chuckling.' 5* reader review 'A really great read. The dialogue was fast and furious and the interactions between the leads were smart and funny.' 5* reader review One missing person, two detectives - the heat is on. Two rival private investigators - with an undeniable attraction - must work together to solve a missing persons case in this year's hottest crime novel. Exactly what do you think you're doing? Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham are both proud, hard-working private investigators with their own firms in Los Angeles. They've never met. . . until now. Running into each other on the job, they're shocked to discover that they've both been hired to investigate the same missing person case. With professional tensions rising, there's also the complication of an undeniable attraction. As the very real possibility emerges that they've been set up to take the fall for a murder, they have no choice but to work together. Bickering their way from Century City to Malibu and beyond, with a small army of killers in hot pursuit, there's no time to sort through their complicated feelings - can they solve the case and clear their names?
Want to learn more about yourself? Boost your creativity? Build your self-esteem? You can start today. Making the Most of Today Daily Readings for Teens From January 1 through December 31, this book guides you through a whole year of positive thinking, practical life skills, feeling good about yourself, and having fun. Each day has its own reading and each reading begins with an inspiring quotation to start you thinking. A brief essay expands on the quotation with questions to consider, tips, or a story. A positive affirmation suggests an action you might take, or another way to use these ideas in your life - at home, at school, in the community, with your friends. The readings are short; they don't take more than a minute or two from start to finish. It's easy to form the habit of ''doing your reading'' every day. So it won't be long before you're making the most of every day.
A family treasure hunt! Curiosity, imagination and the longing for adventure drive all children. After all, the promise of a good treasure hunt captivates. Collecting With Kids, a breezy, fun and informative how-to guide, is perfect for parents, grandparents, educators or anyone longing to share with children the world of discovery found in collecting. Filled with tales and advice from leading professionals in the field, Collecting With Kids is the perfect place to start a lifelong adventure.
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