A search for the past. An identity reclaimed. This moving memoir by speaker, educator, and entrepreneur Sam Thiara documents his seemingly impossible quest to find his grandfather's village--armed with little more than a faded photograph. Sam vividly recounts his adventure through India's crowded roads--a journey filled with mishaps and surprising encounters, and a growing sense of purpose. Drinking in the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple, he finds himself connecting more deeply with his Sikh faith, while confronting the ugliness of the country's poverty and injustice. Along the way, Sam also wrestles with his sense of self. A British-born Indian, living in Canada, whose parents came from Fiji, he questions: Am I Indian? Am I Canadian? Am I Sikh? Who am I? As he begins to piece together the puzzle of his history, Sam realizes he is piecing himself together, too. Touching and inspiring, Lost and Found is a book for anyone who has felt adrift in the world, confirming that what was once lost can be found.
What's the last story you heard, what's the last story you wrote and what's the last story you lived? We all have stories within us; however, at times we are not aware that they exist or hold on to them because we fear that others might not be interested. If something is important to you, it is worth sharing. This book is about helping you build and tell your stories. Through personal experiences and practical exercises, you too will be able to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. In a world where there is so much visual noise, the world values and remembers stories and appreciates a good storyteller. Whether you want to be more reflective or take pleasure in the personal experiences shared, there is something for everyone in this book.
This study considers students in a Canadian university setting and looks at their leadership and community involvement. It is the purpose of this study to examine what influences university students to get involved or not, and how post-secondary institutions can leverage the findings to influence greater student engagement and leadership development. There is such a need to have young people active in the post secondary and community space. It is important to provide a solid and positive educational experiences; however, this also needs to be balanced with experiential learning and unlocking the opportunities that are available to complement the classroom education. The realization is that by combining education and engagement, it provides a strong foundation for that student and helps them to grow personally and professionally. If the student has a memorable post-secondary experience, they will become engaged alumni.
This study considers students in a Canadian university setting and looks at their leadership and community involvement. It is the purpose of this study to examine what influences university students to get involved or not, and how post-secondary institutions can leverage the findings to influence greater student engagement and leadership development. There is such a need to have young people active in the post secondary and community space. It is important to provide a solid and positive educational experiences; however, this also needs to be balanced with experiential learning and unlocking the opportunities that are available to complement the classroom education. The realization is that by combining education and engagement, it provides a strong foundation for that student and helps them to grow personally and professionally. If the student has a memorable post-secondary experience, they will become engaged alumni.
What's the last story you heard, what's the last story you wrote and what's the last story you lived? We all have stories within us; however, at times we are not aware that they exist or hold on to them because we fear that others might not be interested. If something is important to you, it is worth sharing. This book is about helping you build and tell your stories. Through personal experiences and practical exercises, you too will be able to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. In a world where there is so much visual noise, the world values and remembers stories and appreciates a good storyteller. Whether you want to be more reflective or take pleasure in the personal experiences shared, there is something for everyone in this book.
This richly illustrated book provides an overview of all known Dutch and Flemish artists up to the nineteenth century, who painted or drew flower pieces, or else made prints of them.
In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society. The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.
Wild, thrilling, brutally honest and beautifully tender. This is a truly extraordinary new play.' Lucy Kirkwood WINNER OF THE VERITY BARGATE AWARD 2022 A father waits for his son. Kids hang around skipping school. Fights break out after nights of drinking. Set inside a men's public toilet, Boys on the Verge of Tears is a bold, kaleidoscopic tale of violence and vulnerability. Sam Grabiner's play premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in April 2024.
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