“I feel like I’ve joined an enormous club, something like the Veterans of Foreign Wars. We are weary with battle fatigue and sometimes even gripped by nostalgia for the good old, bad old days, but our numbers are large,” writes Theo Pauline Nestor in this wry, fiercely honest chronicle of life after divorce. Less than an hour after confronting her husband over his massive gambling losses, Theo banishes him from their home forever. With two young daughters to support and her life as a stay-at-home mother at an abrupt end, Nestor finds herself slipping from “middle-class grace” as she attends a court-ordered custody class, stumbles through job interviews, and–much to her surprise–falls in love once again. As Theo rebuilds her life and recovers her sense of self, she’s forced to confront her own family’s legacy of divorce. “I’m from a long line of stock market speculators, artists of unmarketable talents, and alcoholics,” writes Nestor. “The higher, harder road is not our road. We move, we divorce, we drink, or we disappear.” Nestor’s journey takes her deep into her family’s past, to a tiny village in Mexico, where she discovers the truth about how her sister ended up living in a convent there after their parents divorced in the early sixties. What she learns ultimately brings her closer to understanding her own divorce and its impact on her two daughters. “I knew from experience that for children divorce means half the world is constantly eclipsed. When you’re with one parent, the other must always slip out of view,” Nestor writes. Funny, openhearted, and brave, How to Sleep Alone in a King-Size Bed will speak to anyone who has passed through the halls of divorce court or risked tenderness after loss. It marks the debut of an enchanting, deeply truthful voice.
The accession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603 created a multiple monarchy covering the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland which endured until 1922. Clear and concise, Pauline Croft's study provides a compelling narrative of the king's reign in all of his dominions, together with an authoritative analysis of his remarkable, though flawed, achievements. Bringing together all of the latest researches and debates on the three realms in the years 1566-1625, Croft emphasises their interaction and the problems posed by multiple monarchy. She also examines the interplay between domestic and foreign policy, religious tensions at home and abroad, finance and parliamentary politics, and discusses the king's writings, his personal life, and his own view of his role. An ideal introduction for all those with an interest in the reign of James VI of Scotland and I of England, this is the first account to successfully place the king in the context of all his kingdoms.
Twelve-year-old Amunhotep III has ascended the throne, becoming king of the richest empire on earth. The boy’s mother acts as regent, but she has brought to court the renowned seer, Huy, son of a humble farmer, to be scribe and counsel to her royal son. It’s a position of power and responsibility—one fraught with intrigue and the lure of corruption. For it is Huy who controls the treasury, the military, all construction, and taxation—and perhaps most important, it’s his task to choose the young Pharaoh’s queen. His actions and premonitions, as well as his legendary past, make him very few friends and a great many enemies... The King’s Man continues the story of Huy—first seen in The Twice Born and Seer of Egypt—and his rise to power and fame. With her meticulous research and compelling prose, Pauline Gedge immerses readers in the ancient and fascinating culture that was Egypt.
Huy has risen from lowly origins to become the Seer of the King. Yet Amunhotep's patronage is both a blessing and a curse to Huy, who feels imprisoned by the gift Thoth has imposed on him and by the life he must live to keep it. Though rewarded with wealth and influence, Huy longs for the pleasures of those he sees around him, especially love, which seems forever lost to him. But when the King calls for his help, Huy has no choice. The life he knew is coming to an end, but his contribution to Egyptian history is just beginning.
This mystical story of an African Princess who cries by the river because her father the King won't let her play. She enlists the aid of a magical Crab who takes the form of a man in order to make the King see his error through the tale of a mean King. This story also contains activities which will keep your child intrigued and engaged.
Author, playwright, and poet Pauline Walker dispenses encouragement and wisdom acquired from a lifelong journey with God in this collection of poems and other writings entitled Grandmama Talks About God. Grandmama Pauline's unique perspective on God's creation, God's sovereignty, and His guiding hand in history and Bible and current events will motivate you to appreciate the almighty God and heed the instruction of the wise King Solomon to "remember thy creator." Her personal reflections on God and life will stimulate, uplift, and inspire you to worship the omnipotent God and to draw closer to Him. Years of Pauline's conversations with God and divine revelation and inspiration have been poured into this brief compilation of her work. Prepare to join Grandmama Pauline in her intimate moments with God as you read Grandmama Talks About God. Pauline Walker is a prolific author, playwright, and poet who has authored hundreds of poems, plays, skits, and other writings. With over 35 years of writing experience, she now shares a portion of her work with a larger audience in this her first published book. Pauline has served in the ministry in several capacities over the years. She has been an Usher Board chairman, deacon, Mother's Board member, and ordained minister. She is the proud mother of two children, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Charlemagne was perhaps one of the most remarkable of the Kings of France. Born on 7 April 742, his astonishing rise to power has long fascinated historians. The founder of the Carolingian dynasty, he united much of Western Europe under his banner. After he was crowned King of the Franks, he constantly travelled across his lands from Spain to Italy, defending his Realm, but also encouraging education, the building of beautiful public architecture, artwork, and the adoption of Christianity. There was contact with diverse rulers, from the Byzantine empire, the Saracens of Spain, Danish Kings and Kings of Wessex. He had to deal with treachery from within his own family, and dealt with numerous other factions in his reign, subduing the Lombards, Saxons and Avars, sometimes with magnanimity, and other times with severity. He lived to see five Popes of the Roman Catholic Church, and was finally crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800. He, more than anyone else, made the European 'Dark Ages' light.
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Clever Maids, Fearless Jacks, and a Cat showcases the stories of two Newfoundland storytellers, Philip Pius Power and Alice Lannon. Ethnopoetic transcriptions of these sensitive and artful tales, which have been passed on orally for generations as part of a community tradition, give accounts of living oral performances from the last quarter of the twentieth century and demonstrate the artistry that is possible without the written word. Here, eight tales from Power and five tales from Lannon take up issues of vital concern—such as spousal abuse, bullying, and social and generational conflict—allusively, through a screen of fiction. In commentary following the stories Anita Best, Martin Lovelace, and Pauline Greenhill discuss the transmission of fairy tales in oral tradition, address the relation of these magic tales to Lannon’s and Power’s other stories, and share specifics about Newfoundland storytelling and the two tellers themselves. The text is further enriched by expressive illustrations from artist Graham Blair. Clever Maids, Fearless Jacks, and a Cat presents the fairy-tale oeuvres of two superb storytellers as a contribution to interdisciplinary fairy-tale studies and folklore—countering fairy-tale studies’ focus on written traditions and printed texts—as well as to gender studies, cultural studies, Newfoundland studies, and Canadian studies. Students, scholars, and general readers interested in folk and fairy tales, contemporary Märchen, Newfoundland folklore, or oral tradition more generally will find much of value in these pages. Support for this publication was provided, in part, by the University of Winnipeg.
Find the motivation you need to conquer your fears, dominate your day, and fulfill your dreams with this beautiful collection of divinely inspired essays by Pastor Pauline Sutton! There's no denying it. Life can be ... tough. Between the unstable economic situation, the bleak outlook of world affairs and just generally trying to survive yet another day, it's easy to see why a lot of people "check out" of life and are merely existing. They have no driving passion, no will to live, and no sense of purpose, because, "why bother?" But it doesn't have to be that way. In There's a Winner in You, a concise yet insightful collection of Christian living essays, Pauline Sutton shows you how you can unlock your connection to the divine presence of God in your life and help you finally put away your anxieties, conquer fear, deal with difficult situations, and come out on top. You're going to learn how to stop worrying about what the future holds for you and learn how to enjoy the miracle that is your life. From learning how to go after your God-given dreams and stop postponing your goals, how to deal with issues that are holding you back, how to let go of traumatic experiences and tons more candid, scripture-rooted advice, this guide is going to get you started on your journey to becoming a winner again. Profoundly inspirational and intuitive, There's a Winner in You is a guide that will get you back in touch with God's plan for your life and help you live every day with joy, peace, and an unshakeable sense of purpose and direction. Scroll up and click the "add to cart " button to buy now!
Understanding Doctors’ Performance addresses possible reasons why doctors under-perform, covering specific areas such as education and training, physical and mental health, workload, personality, organisational culture, drug and alcohol misuse, and cognitive impairment. It draws together evidence and describes the factors (apart from clinical competence) that adversely affect performance and how they can be prevented, identified, assessed and addressed. This practical and easy to read book is invaluable for NHS managers, medical directors, chief executives and board members, along with directors of human resources in healthcare and healthcare professionals interested in the assessment of performance or the management of underperformance.
Bestselling author Pauline Gedge takes readers on a thrilling voyage to ancient Egypt in the stunning King's Man Trilogy. The Twice Born Young Huy is sent away from his farming family to attend a prestigious school for a chance at a better life as a scribe, but a sudden accident renders him unconscious and, to all appearances, dead. His return to life makes him a pariah, ostracized by his visions of the deaths of those around him. But Huy is soon apprenticed to a priest who believes Huy's power will enable him to interpret the Book of Thoth—and Huy's newfound fame attracts the attention of the Pharaoh Amunhotep. Huy begins to realize that his power is not granted to him, but owns him, for he is no longer his own master. He is the King's Man. Seer of Egypt Huy has risen from lowly origins to become the Seer to the King. Yet Amunhotep's patronage is both a blessing and a curse to Huy, who feels imprisoned by his psychic gift and the life he must live to keep it. Though rewarded with wealth and influence, he longs for the pleasures enjoyed by those around him, especially love, which seems forever lost to him. But when the King calls for his help, Huy has no choice. The life he knew is coming to an end, but his contribution to Egyptian history is just beginning. The King's Man Twelve-year-old Amunhotep III has ascended the throne to become king of the richest empire on earth. The boy's mother is regent, and she has brought to court the renowned seer, Huy, son of a humble farmer, to act as scribe and counsel to her royal son. It's a position of power and responsibility, one that is fraught with intrigue and the lure of corruption. For it is Huy who controls the treasury, the military, and all construction and taxation—and perhaps most important, it is Huy who chooses the young Pharaoh's queen. His actions and premonitions, as well as his legendary past, make him very few friends and a great many enemies...
Removing the Sting is a blend of autobiography, inspiration and encouragement. Written to bring comfort to those facing health or emotional challenges, the book contains a mosaic of stories, poetry, prayers and humour. The story begins by describing a young girl's life in England following World War II. In 1950, when Pauline is five years old, her mother dies following surgery to remove a brain tumor. Two years after this event, Pauline is separated from her older brother and sister, when her father sends her to live with an aunt in London. The emotional fallout from these two events causes a great deal of hurt and anger to build in this young girl's heart, preventing her from truly appreciating the kindness of the people trying to help her. All through the years growing up, marriage to her childhood sweetheart and the exciting prospects of a new life in Canada - she keeps the pain within. Adversity seems to attach itself to Pauline's life until April 1984 when her sister's Bible study group in England start to pray for her. Within a few short weeks, the power of prayer from half-way around the world has a dramatic effect on Pauline's life and many miraculous events occur. A time of emotional healing takes place as Pauline learns to trust in a loving God. Many happy successful years follow. As Pauline grows in faith, she asks God a question, "What is your plan for my life Lord?" God's answer to her prayer seems to be wait - so she waits. She becomes quite adept at juggling church, home and work and the future looks rosy indeed. Following her fiftieth birthday, however, Pauline notices a gradual reduction in muscle strength, slight loss of stamina and experiences problems with balance. As the months and years pass, these gradual symptoms increase to the point where she definitely knows something is wrong. Finally in June 1998, Pauline accepts an early retirement package from her employer and goes home to rest. A year later, thanks to her sister-in-law's keen observations, Pauline is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In the months following her diagnosis, Pauline joins a support group for writers and starts to jot down ideas for keeping a positive attitude. This therapeutic exercise is undertaken not just for herself, but with the idea in mind that somehow she may be able to help other people facing similar situations. Pauline discovers many actual blessings from having Parkinson's disease and writes about them. She develops a deeper relationship with God and begins trusting Him and thanking Him for every precious day. As family and friends comfort her with their love and support, Pauline again asks God for direction - gently reminding Him that she can no longer afford the luxury of waiting. His answer comes loud and clear...WRITE! Renewed in spirit and blessed with a strong faith, Pauline begins reaching out to others with words of inspiration and encouragement. Starting with a new poem, All Our Days Belong to the Lord, Pauline keeps on writing until the ideas form to share her life story and Removing the Sting is born. ---------------------------------- Reviews "REMOVING THE STING is a blend of autobiography, inspiration and encouragement. It contains a mosaic of stories, poetry, prayers and lots of humor. When Pauline Neck was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in September 1999, she was determined to make the rest of her life totally meaningful. Drawing on her faith in God, the love of family and support of caring friends, Pauline started jotting down ideas for keeping a positive attitude. She wrote about the benefit of support groups, pet ownership, gardening, cooking, singing - in fact everything she could think of to bring encouragement to herself and others. A native Briton, Pauline emigrated to Canada in 1966 and has lived and worked in British Columbia for twenty-four years. She is an active member of Women and Words, a local support group for writers and attends Maple Ridge Alliance Church. Pauline is also a member of the Christian Writers Guild of California and the Maple Ridge Parkinson's support group. She says "Yes!" to life every day." People Living with Parkinsons Web site review May, 2002 ----------------------------------
This book has great depth yet is written in language that is easy to understand. We have all heard of people who, because of their giftedness, rose to great heights, only to have a catastrophic fall later because of seemingly one mistake. The truth that the Author illuminates is that it is not merely one error in judgment that sinks the boat, but a pervasive lack of honor in one’s life in conduct and decision-making that brings a person down. TOO BIG FOR SMALL THINGS, TOO SMALL FOR BIG THINGS is a comprehensive self - help manual comprised of a step by step principle, a system geared towards climbing the ladder of success, and staying there. The narrative is, success leaves clues, footprints, or a roadmap that tells a story of service, honor, and protocol, and this go-to guide will highlight just that. Meaning and purpose will be added to life when challenged to serve intentionally. The voice of service will be recognizable to you as it continually leads you to new realms of promotion. Motives will be uncovered as you learn to serve in full transparency, without a hidden agenda. You will be challenged in your perspective, shifted in your paradigm, and propelled into your destiny as you navigate through these chapters. May you grow in the grace of a servant leader!
This book facilitates the study of the historical books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles in the Hebrew bible. It illustrates how the Chronicler refashioned many texts in Samuel-Kings and also incorporated texts and details from other biblical translations of these books such as the Psalms and Isaiah. Since many biblical translation of these books have not focused on the issue of parallels, this book features a fresh translation based on the principle of synoptic parallels.
Mandy is a ten-year-old deaf girl who struggles in a hearing world. Her exploits to prove herself land her in a strange world where she finds that to deny her destiny has serious consequences on herself and others. However, she befriends the King's Son and finds what life is all about. In Journey of Redemption, Mandy must save the land of Teriga and by saving the land, she saves herself. This is a story of an outward and inner journey of a young girl as she tries to find her way in the world and to make meaning of life and the circumstances she finds herself in. Pauline Jones lives in a country town in NSW Australia has been a teacher for over three decades. She has a passion for children to get to know Jesus and also how each and everyone is loved and valued in God's scheme of things. She is married with two sons and one grandson.
Mother Pauline Gentry is a modern day Deborah, willing to tackle any obstacle with the weapon of prayer. She is a living testimony of how the Lord has worked miracles as she dedicated her life to consecration and prayer. Mother Maxine Billingsley, International President-Young Womens Christian Council-Church Of God In Christ. Mother Pauline Gentry has been proven in prayer. In reading this book your prayer life will soar to new heights; seeing that breaking through barriers, Demonic forces, and pulling down strong holds are possible. This book is a must read. Dr. Lathan Archie Jr., Author of Navigating Through Transition. In the Closet of Prayer is a book written by Evangelist Pauline Gentry, filled with life changing Spiritual revelations and prophesies. It is perhaps one of the best and most authentic books on the market today with a unique compilation of Miraculous testimonies from real people, by name, in real time. These testimonies give a glimpse of the incredible mysteries of God. The author is uniquely gifted to pray, see Spiritual visions and dream dreams of things and events to come. It is a must read, particularly for those seeking healing and deliverance from depression, addictions etc. Rev. Dr. Charlene Hill-Hogan, assistant dean, Howard University
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