NZ Post Children's Book Award-winning young adult novel about a young girl’s journey back from anorexia to health and independence Johanna is in hospital, writing letters to her best friend, Issy: letters because for Johanna, most things that we take for granted have turned into privileges. She can only have visitors, leave her room, or even use the phone, if she starts to eat. Johanna suffers from anorexia, and her condition has reached a point where doctors, nurses, and counsellors have had to find new ways to encourage, bribe, cajole–or, as she thinks, punish her–into returning to a normal weight. As Johanna exchanges letters with Issy, and her own family, the novel is also peppered with extracts from Johanna’s diary, quotations from the hospital notice boards, poems, and even bathroom graffiti. Johanna offers us wry, insightful portraits of her fellow patients in the ward. Counterbalancing her experience, Issy offers us a picture of a full family, school and social life, a life that Johanna has left behind ... for a while at least. Slowly, we–and Johanna–start to unravel the history that brought her to these desperate circumstances. It’s the story of a young girl struggling to understand her mother’s actions, and taking on too much responsibility because of an adult’s inability to cope; it’s also the story of how Johanna, through witnessing the worst possible outcome of anorexia, begins to pull herself back to recovery. Sandy McKay tackles a very sober topic with a lightness of touch that neither undermines the gravity of the subject, nor skirts the most difficult truths about the condition.
Connect is a four-level, four-skills American English course for young adolescents. Connect encourages students to connect to English through contemporary, high-interest topics and contexts, fun dialogs, and games. Each student's book includes grammar and vocabulary presentations and a multi-skills, graded syllabus"--Provided by publisher.
Discover the stories passed down over time from the people of the Ozark region. Oral history is shared through the years to provide a perspective on the landscape and people who inhabit the beautiful, culturally rich area. These oral histories show essential connections among settlers in a challenging landscape. Written to inspire history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, tycoons in training and students of all ages, this path-breaking collection will take readers deep into a region averse to change, tricky to know, yet brimming with American culture.
Face it -- women fall into a beauty rut at a certain age, when their tried-and-true makeup techniques just aren't working anymore. That's when you know it's time for a Makeup Wakeup! Beauty experts Lois Joy Johnson and Sandy Linter say it's time to learn what will work for women 40+ now. The Makeup Wakeup shares Lois and Sandy's inside information on what stars do; how to face demons like brow abuse and sun damage; even a fail-proof shopping guide. Though focused on the simplicity of makeup, the authors also consulted with three prominent doctors to address the concerns of women who opt for cosmetic procedures. Lois and Sandy say: "Women 40+ tell us they feel invisible in a world of beauty that is really marketing to younger women. We felt a need to write a beauty guide we'd read ourselves, one that solved the kinds of issues women face every day.
Traces the origins and developments of black Baptist interest in the Southern states and their efforts to evangelize West Africa in particular, and also considers this activity as an example of the use of religious themes by black Americans in order to give their disadvantaged conditions meanings and to suggest avenues and principles for their own liberation. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
An anthology of writings on exhibition practice from artists, critics, curators and art historians plus artist-curators. It addresses the contradictions posed by museum and gallery sited exhibitions, as well as investigating the challenge of staging art presentations, displays or performances, in settings outside of traditional museum or gallery locales.
What does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get elected? And what are the challenges of running for office? Read this book to find out.
No One Could See is based on the true story of a kidnapping that took place in November of 1981 and regales the tale of how one town got together to save an innocent girl. THE BUSTLING CITY OF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, is suddenly focused on a missing fifteen-year-old girl named Melanie McClain. The year is 1981 and the innocent girl’s disappearance has baffled everyone, including the police. With no solid leads and not much to go on, it seems this case may go unsolved. But with the help of a determined detective, all hope may not be lost quite yet, as Melanie prays and desperately waits in agony while being held captive in a nearby church attic. About the Author Sandy Kemp Parish worked as an interior designer throughout the Mid-South. She was lucky, having good jobs and working with good people. She loves the Memphis Grizzlies and traveling. Sandy found this book, which she had written 38 years ago, and decided to take a chance on it.
The Properties of Violence focuses on two connected issues: representations of lynching in late-nineteenth and twentieth-century American photographs, poetry, and fiction; and the effects of those representations. Alexandre compellingly shows how putting representations of lynching in dialogue with the history of lynching uncovers the profound investment of African American literature—as an enterprise that continually seeks to create conceptual spaces for the disenfranchised culture it represents—in matters of property and territory. Through studies ranging from lynching photographs to Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Beloved, the book demonstrates how representations of lynching demand that we engage and discuss various forms of possession and dispossession. The multiple meanings of the word “representation” are familiar to literary critics, but Alexandre's book insists that its other key term, “effects,” also needs to be understood in both of its primary senses. On the one hand, it indicates the social and cultural repercussions of how lynching was portrayed, namely, what effects its representations had. On the other hand, the word signals, too, the possessions or what we might call the personal effects conjured up by these representations. These possessions were not only material—as for example property in land or the things one owned. The effects of representation also included diverse, less tangible but no less real possessions shared by individuals and groups: the aura of a lynching site, the ideological construction of white womanhood, or the seemingly default capacity of lynching iconography to encapsulate the history of ostensibly all forms of violence against black people.
This Recipes & Information cookbook is the result of 50 plus years of accumulating thousands of recipes and information that have their roots in everyday and party foods with a diverse background of American, Italian, Jewish, Oriental, Hispanic, Eastern and European flavors about everything from soup to nuts. The book contains about 800 recipes. Included in this cook are a wealth of tips, information, and historical facts related to eating, drinking, cooking and baking appetizer, soup, stew, meat, pasta, noodle, fish, seafood, vegetable, gravy, sauce, dessert and baking recipes. The cookbook contains 100 pages related to information on more than 75 subjects.
Shows and describes rats, looks at how they are born, find food, make homes, and raise their young, and discusses the relationship between rats and humans
Sara Larkin is a very good mother. She has two sons, Joey and Jamie. What Joey hasn't tried at least once, she can be sure Jamie will attempt twice. Her sons are her life, her joy and the center of her world. They are especially good at teaching her to count to ten, and more often than not, to twenty.
The ultimate comprehensive resource for cat lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine—packed with dazzling photography. The most complete and authoritative book of its kind, The Original Cat Bible delves deeply into all things feline, from the domestication of cats and their anatomy and genetics, to practical advice on pet health, to folklore and fun facts. Learn about: A detailed history of the modern cat (including the noble big cats of the wild) Cat welfare and rescue of stray and feral cats The feline’s place in world religions and folklore Cats in literature, art, popular culture through the ages, and social media The development of cat breeds and the genetics of purebred cats Body types, coat types, colors, and patterns A guide to choosing and caring for a pet cat, including advice on catproofing and supplies Expansive coverage of every recognized cat breed in the world, with contributions from expert guest authors Sarah Hartwell and Lorraine Shelton Thorough information on feline health with special veterinary chapters by Dr. Arnold Plotnick
How to prepare and enjoy delightful desserts when you have diabetes People with diabetes often believe that they cannot enjoy rich, delicious-tasting cooking--such as desserts. Professor, chef, and dietitian Sandy Kapoor proves them wrong, showing those who suffer from diabetes how they can fit desserts into a healthy plan of eating. Presenting over 200 mouth-watering recipes that anyone will enjoy, Kapoor teaches the reader to use healthy dessert cooking techniques and ingredients to transform high-fat, high-cholesterol, and high-sugar desserts into scrumptious healthy versions. Sandy Kapoor, PhD, RD, FADA (San Marino, CA), is a trained chef from the Culinary Institute of America, a registered dietitian, and a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association. She is the author of Professional Healthy Cooking (Wiley: 0-471-53839-6) and Healthy and Delicious:400 Professional Recipes (Wiley: 0-471-31877-9).
By using the Bond Girl (from the ever-popular James Bond movies and books) as her paradigm, fEmpowerment coach Sandy Shepard leads the reader to experience, then unleash, her inner authentic self. Ms. Shepard states that she aims to change the world, one Bond Girl at a time. A successful businesswoman and attorney, Ms. Shepard is particularly passionate about helping harried women weave sensual femininity into their daily routines, and this book uses a friendly "best girlfriend" style to help women empower their lives.
Sandy Kubillus faced a dilemma: whose needs should come first, those of her paralyzed dog or her healthy husband? After a tragic accident killed her first dog, her new puppy died from distemper ten days later. Her third dog, a springer spaniel named Kaylee, survived a fall off a 75-foot cliff at the age of nine months. These three tragedies compelled Sandy to prove that she was not a failure as a pet owner. Kaylee relied on Sandy for everything, and Sandy needed her dog. Kaylee and her eventual successor, Cassie, became Sandy's "heart dogs"--those once-in-a-lifetime pets that affected her soul, giving her the courage to stand up to her parents, obtain the job of her dreams, and become a better partner to her husband. This memoir examines the realities of helping a dog heal from a traumatic injury, including the stresses it can place on relationships. Filled with the joys of small accomplishments and advice on how to navigate through the rough patches, it offers a lifeline for readers experiencing difficulties with their pets or their lives.
Big Boards for Families features over 50 wholesome recipes for hosting and entertaining close friends and neighbors during casual get-togethers and special occasions.
Enmeshed in the exploitative world of racial slavery, overseers were central figures in the management of early American plantation enterprises. All too frequently dismissed as brutal and incompetent, they defy easy categorisation. Some were rogues, yet others were highly skilled professionals, farmers, and artisans. Some were themselves enslaved. They and their wives, with whom they often formed supervisory partnerships, were caught between disdainful planters and defiant enslaved labourers, as they sought to advance their ambitions. Their history, revealed here in unprecedented detail, illuminates the complex power struggles and interplay of class and race in a volatile slave society.
The frenzied news coverage during a political election is unstoppable. Political ads also bombard you from every source—websites, TV, radio, and print. Then there are the memes, links, and video clips that show up through social media. Are these just annoyances, or do media messages actually shape an election's outcome? News outlets, campaign staff, and even members of the public use many forms of media for different purposes: to explain candidates' platforms, to explore issues, to expose controversy, and more. Some messages are biased, while others try to be balanced. Examine opposing viewpoints on some of the key issues involving media's role and consider for yourself what power media has to influence the election process.
The authors share their fresh, updated, from-scratch recipes for traditional dishes. They provide advice on scaling and freezing casseroles so that anyone can stock the freezer with go-to dinners.
Best Hikes Near Who says you have to travel far from home for a great hike? With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpack. Each featured hike includes everything about the trail: location, length, hiking time, and level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: - Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g., for particular attractions such as waterfalls and if it's suitable for families with kids) - Full-color photos throughout - Information on the area's history, geology, flora, and fauna - Full-color maps of each trail
This fully updated and expanded edition of Saving Lives highlights the essential roles nurses play in contemporary health care and how this role is marginalized by contemporary culture. Through engaging prose and examples drawn from television, advertising, and news coverage, the authors detail the media's role in reinforcing stereotypes that fuel the nursing shortage and devalue a highly educated sector of the contemporary workforce. Perhaps most important, the authors provide a wealth of ideas to help reinvigorate the nursing field and correct this imbalance.
Author Sandy Black weaves old-fashioned storytelling through the eyes of Old and Red Barns, the resident cats, and their families. History and humor help tell the unknown stories of barns that dot the American landscape in hopes that the reader might just find that driving past old barns may never look the same.
This book assists the busy professional with ready-to-use materials to present entertaining, educational, and age-appropriate programs that introduce young learners to countries and cultures around the world. The result of a collaboration of children's librarians and educators with over 70 years' combined experience, Travel the Globe: Story Times, Activities, and Crafts for Children, Second Edition offers the busy librarian, teacher, or media specialist with ready-to-use resources that introduce children to countries and cultures around the world. It provides recommended books, stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, games, and activities that can be used to plan a series of programs or a single activity that are both entertaining and educational. The book is organized alphabetically by country, with simple, low-cost craft ideas included in each chapter. All crafts use low-cost supplies and are simple to prepare and execute. At least two craft projects are included in each chapter: one for preschoolers, with suggestions for additional simplification; and another designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. The wide variety of resources within makes this book a valuable investment, as it will be useful year after year with new presentations and activities.
This classic text provides an in-depth examination and history of American political parties and their critical role in representative democracy at the local, state, and national levels.
This is the autobiography of an aspiring actress, searching to fill the void within. Entering into a new family, at the age of 4, I never really felt at home anywhere. I grew up feeling like something was missing. I tried to fill the "hole" in me with drugs, cigarettes, family, and boyfriends. Along the way I met a lot of good friends, pursued an acting career, and developed a relationship with myself. If you have ever felt there was a void in your life, if you always strive to do your best, or if you search for truth, then this book is for you. This is my journey, searching for "The One." Sandy Sunshine was born in Vermont. Her family travelled to Canada, and she grew up there. Sandy is a natural born entertainer and story teller. She fell in love with Acting when she was 4, and since that time, has done all that she can to pursue it as a career. She also has a passion for singing, and writing. This is her first book, and she is currently working on a film script. She has also written many songs and poems. She is currently unwed, and has no children that she's aware of. To keep track of her career, you can go to www.sandysunshine.com.
100 delicious and decadent dessert recipes from the founders of Beekman 1802. Dr. Brent Ridge and New York Times bestselling author Josh Kilmer-Purcell are not your average couple: The two Manhattanites left their big city lives behind, and found themselves living in bucolic Sharon Springs, New York, where they became "accidental goat farmers." But what began as a way to reconnect with their own style of modern country living soon exploded into a wildly successful brand, Beekman 1802, named after their historic home. Brent and Josh are now world-renowned for producing everything from magnificent handcrafted goat's milk soaps to artisanal Blaak cheese. Now, with The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook, they're bringing their special vintage-modern touch to classic, remarkable recipes bound to become family favorites year after year. The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook will show off the delicious and decadent recipes that the Beekman Boys have collected from across the generations of their family, from Brent's grandmother's Fourth of July Fruitcake to Josh's mother's Hot Chocolate Dumplings. Each recipe is accompanied by a personal memory from the authors or a story about how that recipe came to be, perfect for those who are nostalgic for some classic Americana in their kitchen or just hankering for a Blackberry Betty recipe.
People love weird facts. And judging from the success of the original Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Not So Useless Facts, readers love the collection of wacky and interesting facts and factoids. Now, back by popular demand, is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to More Not So Useless Facts, with completely new entertaining and insightful facts. Gathered by an expert team of fact finders and pop culture specialists, this collection includes only facts that are interesting and could be useful to students, collectors, tourists, and enthusiasts alike.
Sandy Freedman, who for years presided as Mayor over Tampa, is now chief executive of her kitchen."--Mary Scourtes, The Tampa Tribune "The recipes are great for working moms!"--Kelly Ring, News Anchor, FOX13 News, Tampa "Mayor Sandy could take the political heat, as well as the kitchen heat, and her mayoral record and cookbook prove it. The book is a bodacious, gastronomical humdinger!"--Jack Harris, WFLA Newsradio 970 AM, Tampa Sandy Freedman has been creating delicious recipes for family and friends for many years. She is pleased to share her collection of easy-to-prepare, delectable dishes. In Specialties of the House, Sandy shares over 115 of her most cherished recipes. From her Mom's Marinated Shrimp, to Catfish Fillets with Tropical Salsa--these are the delights that Sandy's friends and family have been raving about for years! It is Sandy's wish that many others will enjoy these recipes for many years to come. Specialties of the House is an irresistible treat!
This ground-breaking text explores the intersection between dominant modes of critical educational theory and the socio-political landscape of American Indian education. The proposed new Red Pedagogy is an insurgent but poetic vision for education, one that is dedicated to the principles of sovereignty, emancipation and equity-for all human beings and the rest of nature.
Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format for beachcombers, amateur naturalists, and anyone else who loves the beach. Includes advice on how and where to find great shells.
Provides a guide to the first twelve months of life with a new baby, including information on feeding, diaper changing, immunizations, intelligence, development, nutrition, and medical care.
The national bestseller on weight loss from the bestselling authors of Life Extension and The Life Extension Companion, now available in paperback. Illustrated.
Hometown Pasadena is a new breed of city guide, an in-depth, personality-rich, four-color book written by locals for locals. The five co-authors Colleen Dunn Bates, Jill Ganon, Sandy Gillis, Mel Malmberg and Mary Jane Horton are all longtime San Gabriel Valley residents, and the foreword authors are Larry Mantle (from NPR's KPCC) and Larry Wilson (editor of the Pasadena Star-News). The book is rich in history, arts, culture, restaurants, gardens, architecture, children's activities, sports and much more, and it is filled with interviews with people who make a difference in the community. It is written and designed with wit, style and intelligence. Hometown Pasadena became an immediate success, going into its fourth printing in less than one year. 256 pages, four-color throughout, flexibound binding with flaps, extensive photography and color maps
Reluctant Entertainer’s Big Boards and More presents over 100 recipes to help even the inexperienced host shine—whether at a small dinner party or a no-holds-barred bash.
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