Sharp and strong as steel blades, the poems in Night-Eater fuse eerie beauty with gleaming wit, and strangeness with tenderness. In showing the intersection of the mundane and the domestic with the uncouth and uncanny, the author again lives up to such praises as "an artist ... whose sensitivity to language is characteristic of the truly great in poetry" (R. W. Stedingh) and "Young moves in and out of time and worlds, never flagging or faltering and takes the reader with her" (Susan Musgrave). These are "poems to understand life by" (Rick Gibbs).
The poems in this collection originated as a response to Elmore Leonard's "Ten Rules of Writing" and metamorphosed into poetic responses to quotations and epigraphs on a variety of subjects.
Dreamcatchers is an intense romance between Amanda O'Toole and Straight Arrow, an Ogallala Sioux warrior in the 1870s. Straight Arrow is drawn to her and tries to protect her; however, his dreams predict she will lead him to a fiery death. While she is forced to live among the Sioux, feisty Amanda adjusts to their culture. She meets the great chiefs, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, among others of the Sioux. She bonds with the tribe and shares their joys and sorrows. Later, Amanda endures the heinous abuse Straight Arrow's archenemy, Gray Cloud, forces upon her. After three years, they return to her father's ranch The Circle "T," where she is betrayed by the man she was supposed to marry. The story culminates with the infamous battle against Yellow Hair at the Little Bighorn.
Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all? To look into a mirror is to simply capture the reflection of the object of desire peering in. A mirror will only show us the outward appearance, never penetrating beyond the surface where there is so much more seen. As one may say, “beauty is only skin deep” or for you pasta lovers like Prego – it is all in there. A mirror into my HEART is my way of sharing my beliefs, thoughts and deep inner feelings which are housed in the chambers of my heart. Whether it’s from my personal beliefs or worldly shared experiences of others. So from my heart to your heart I share with you a part of me, A Mirror into my HEART.
Presented in an atypical way, this is an uncomplicated philosophy fable, written by a dog with a gentle heart and a human voice. As this puppy develops into an older and well-adjusted dog, we find this is remarkably similar to the way in which we too need to grow into confident and effective adults. Our dog tells his story from before his birth and throughout his life until after he dies. While he grows from a puppy to an adult dog, he is helped in his development by the simple philosophical guidance of his owner's friend. As his life continues, he experiences many joyful and wonderful times, but also some that are arduous and sorrowful; yet as each year passes, he finds out how to cope with these setbacks more easily. He lets us know how he learns good behaviour and how to live contentedly with his family. He comes to understand the appropriate way of approaching other dogs and other people, and finds that this makes life happier, not just for himself but for those around him. We come to see that the problems he meets in life are remarkably similar to our own problems, as we too have to learn how to cope with "triumphs and disasters" and need to build up our inner strength and wisdom to do that. Come with him on his life's journey and realise - perhaps with some astonishment - that this is your personal life journey too.
When a small time builder dies suddenly, leaving two million pounds for 'casualties of the industry', a newspaper editor smells a rat. Elizabeth Webster is charged with sniffing it out, only to find herself drawn into the dark psychology behind Charlie's real agenda. How did a man, living in self-imposed penury, come by his fortune? Surely the charitable fund can't be a pot filled by monkish self-denial, but a repository for something more sinister. The dead hand of an intriguing but thoroughly unpleasant character is guiding them towards a stash of information that, if found, would put them seriously at risk. Their first casualty is Charlie's waif, a teenage drug addict he'd found dossing in a cement shed and groomed for better things, or so it seemed.Fear and self-doubt dominate a narrative in which the characters bump up against moral questions and judgements that have no easy solutions. Even so, out of the mess of people's lives arise honour and dignity in this modern tragedy.
Trafficked Young People explores the way child care practitioners identify, understand and work with the problems faced by people who have been trafficked.
Filled with detailed, evocative examples, the volume offers both a comprehensive theoretical framework and practical therapeutic guidelines. It takes the reader step by step through assessing clients and combining play, developmental guidance, trauma-focused interventions, and concrete assistance with problems of living. Clear-cut yet flexible strategies are presented for helping parents resolve their own painful past experiences, gain insight into their child's developmental stage and unique psychological makeup, respond more effectively to his or her emotional needs, and create a safer family environment."--BOOK JACKET.
Teacher and author Vivian Paley is highly regarded by parents, educators, and other professionals for her original insights into such seemingly everyday issues as play, story, gender, and how young children think. She is also recognized for exposing racism and exclusion in the early childhood classroom. Surprisingly, until now no one has attempt...
Domestic violence is the second leading killer of women fifteen to forty-four in the U.S. Patricia Gaddis alerts readers to the prevalence of violence and describes the danger signs to watch for dating relationships. She explains how parents can best respond to threats or violence against a daughter.
Young people today encounter specific challenges and stresses in both educational and social contexts. This resource pack helps participants to: Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing Recognise the stresses that they, and other people, face Develop effective managing strategies The authors have designed a flexible programme that encourages young people and adults to respond positively to difficult situations they encounter, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on set-backs. Topics taught in the 15 sessions include: Challenging stereotypes Multiple intelligences Self-esteem Positive communication Focusing on strong emotions Stress and coping strategies Making good decisions
e;The Dog has had his nose up the crotch of mankind since the dawn of time, there's not much he doesn't know about human nature."e; George and Nora were looking for a pet, not a freak that reads minds. However, their ambitions are aroused and in this darkly comic tale morality is sacrificed, even murder contemplated.
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Overweight Penelope Plumpett elicits help from her skinny neighbor Miss Twigglesticks, and together they conjure up a "Brilliant Plan" which puts them both on the road to better health.
Marriage to the chairman's niece secures Richard Nye's place on the Board and an estate in the country. Acquitting himself brilliantly in the field he becomes a darling of the Countryside Alliance and a target for the hunt saboteurs. What Nye's besotted wife fails to see is that it is not just in the field where he and her uncle ride neck and neck. Blind to her husband's sexual exploits, how can she know they underlie a sneering contempt for women?The Hedge Gypsy seemed to have been around the Sandpits area for years, her birdlike form fluttering along the hedgerow, muttering at her schizoid delusions with nothing more to her name than a passionate love of nature. It is unlikely that Nye and this dishevelled little woman would ever meet. When their separate worlds collide Nye finds himself facing a volatile, unpredictable force and their bizarre encounter brings about alarming and irreversible changes.Patricia Young tells a powerful contemporary story with pace and suspense. Her writing combines a quirky sense of humour with a deep compassion for her characters. She entertains and illuminates, testing the reader's judgement right through to the last page.
At the request of her many fans, Patty Campbell, editor of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, has selected some of her best essays, articles, columns, and speeches in Campbell's Scoop. These pieces define the boundaries between children's and adult literature and review the trends, censorship, problems, and glories of the genre. Other essays reflect on some concerns and interests of young adult literature as it has matured: the verse novel, ambivalent endings, violence, the sometimes dubious value of awards and honor lists, the graphic novel, and the difficulties of the genre's recent overwhelming success. A section titled "Inside ALA" looks at the author's many years of service to that organization with, among other pieces, a firsthand look at the Best Books committee at work and a report of her attempt to unite booksellers and librarians in common cause. Many of these selections show the idiosyncratic wit and passion that have made Campbell's column a favorite with Horn Book readers: an exploration of the meaning of the glut of YA novels with death as a theme or character; an indignant denunciation of the fictional abuse of animals; a snarky analysis of "chick lit;" and a technical review from the belly-dancing critic of a YA novel featuring that ancient art. On a more serious note, Campbell pleads for what she calls "Godsearch" in books for teens and pays tribute to her late friend Robert Cormier. Without question, the essays in Campbell's Scoop provide readers with the unique insights of an advocate who is passionate about young adult literature and its future.
A biography of the young girl who, as a result of a letter written to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, visited the Soviet Union as an ambassador of peace. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.
Prying into the dynamic, liminal space between lovers, Amateurs at Love takes precision aim at the silent climacteric moments of the heart: the interrogating, persuading, confiding, reflecting moments that help us feel and understand that distance. In forms ranging from pangramic love songs to prose poetry, Patricia Young guides us through the many looks and layers of human relationship, exploring fondness and heartbreak with masterful form. At times tender and vulnerable, at others inquisitive and sharp, Amateurs at Love faithfully observes the inner voice that makes sense of our past."--
In this sequel to The Miracle of Mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh draws on psychology, philosophy, and contemporary physics to investigate meditation and interdependence. Rooted in Buddhist understanding, The Sun My Heart is at once an intellectual adventure and an inspiration to practice.
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