Meet Bliss Cavendar, a blue haired, indie-rock loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas. Her pageant-addicted mother expects her to compete for the coveted Miss Blue Bonnet crown, but Bliss would rather feast on roaches than be subjected to such rhinestone tyranny. Bliss' escape? Take up Roller Derby. When she discovers a league in nearby Austin, Bliss embarks on an epic journey full of hilarious tattooed girls, delicious boys in bands, and a few not-so-awesome realities even the most bad-assed derby chick has to learn.
“An incredible resource for anyone interested in the human experience of the Civil War―as recorded by a medical professional tasked with saving lives.”—David Price, Executive Director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine In this never before published diary, twenty-nine-year-old surgeon James Fulton transports readers into the harsh and deadly conditions of the Civil War as he struggles to save the lives of the patients under his care. Fulton joined a Union army volunteer regiment in 1862, only a year into the Civil War, and immediately began chronicling his experiences in a pocket diary. Despite his capture by the Confederate Army at Gettysburg and the confiscation of his medical tools, Fulton was able to keep his diary with him at all times. He provides a detailed account of the next two years, including his experiences treating the wounded and diseased during some of the most critical campaigns of the war, and his relationships with soldiers, their commanders, civilians, other health-care workers, and the opposing Confederate army. The diary also includes his notes on recipes for medical ailments from sore throats to syphilis. In addition to Fulton’s diary, editor Robert D. Hicks and experts in Civil War medicine provide context and additional information on the practice and development of medicine during the Civil War, including the technology and methods available at the time; the organization of military medicine; doctor-patient interactions; and the role of women as caregivers and relief workers. Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon’s Diary provides a compelling new account of the lives of soldiers during the Civil War and a doctor’s experience of one of the worst health crises ever faced by the United States.
This book examines the voting restrictions that have been implemented across the United States in the post-2008 recession era. Navigating the literature and conventional wisdom, this book navigates the fiscal, partisan and racial influences on voting rights laws in a post-recession era. Reilly explores the role each of these three influences have had on policy and culminate in a trifecta of effects. This is the first contribution to the literature that explores fiscal impacts with the interaction of race and partisanship.
This book is an autobiography of my life. In the Life speaks about how I got into the trap of being in a lesbian lifestyle. I speak of the trials and triumps in my life which lead to this decision. Homosexuality is very accepted today in this world while; Gods word still remains the same today, yesterday, and forever more. I believe that God has layed on my heart for me to help others that struggle in this area. Remember, the enemy comes to dismantle, and disrupt your destiny through your mind and misinformation. Also, our toungue plays a very important role in our life because, we shape our life through our words. Everyone needs help and encouragement along the way to their journey. You life is not in vain! No! You have a purpose! I have been placed on this earth to help others through my experiences. My hope is that someone will press their way to success. In sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire each and every one of you! You can come out of traps and experience freedom. Dont stay there!!! Climb your way out!!! The light will shine again!!
Design, Meaning and Choice in Direct Democracy examines the link between political knowledge and participation in direct democracy in the United States. Presenting insights on the different behaviours of the petitioner, the ballot and the voter and using quantitative, qualitative and experimental methodological approaches, Shauna Reilly evaluates the use of direct democracy and why, despite the power of these measures, there is such low turnout in these elections. She demonstrates the varied approaches to ballot measures and citizens particularly when dealing with citizen comprehension which can account for the variety of language that appears on the ballot. A rigorous and highly original analysis of direct democracy in the United States, this book guarantees that readers will be shocked at the findings and question the future of governance through ballot measures.
Roller derby is back, in all of its rowdy and raucous glory! Shauna Cross' Whip It is the basis of the 2009 Drew Barrymore film of the same name, starring Ellen Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden and Daniel Stern. Meet Bliss Cavendar, an indie-rock-loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas. Her pageant-addicted mother expects her to compete for the coveted Miss Bluebonnet crown, but Bliss would rather feast on roaches than be subjected to such rhinestone tyranny. Bliss's escape? Roller Derby. When she discovers a league in nearby Austin, Bliss embarks on an epic journey full of hilarious tattooed girls, delicious boys in bands, and a few not-so-awesome realities even the most hard-core derby chick has to learn.
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Life-Long Impact explores how these experiences influence cognitive, behavioral and social experiences in adulthood. The book conceptualizes the types of violence, abuse, neglect, and/or trauma that factor into ACEs. It also explores the psychopathological outcomes of ACEs among children, including neurodevelopmental and psychosocial mechanisms. By drawing on cross-cultural perspectives, the authors provide insight into the variations between the adversity and trauma children experience. Sections also cover preventive measures, risk factors and various forms of interventional treatment, making this book a core read for psychologists, physicians, social workers, educators and researchers in the field. - Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding adverse childhood experiences - Reviews the link between ACE and homelessness, substance abuse, and physical and/or sexual violence in adulthood - Highlights key components of cross-cultural perceptions on child abuse and neglect, including differences of gender - Explores options for prevention and intervention for those who experience adverse childhood experiences
Going In-Depth is the digital genealogy magazine presented by The In-Depth Genealogist. We strive to create a resource for every genealogist, no matter the age, stage, or focus of your research. This book is a compilation of the fourth year of publication.
If you have lost an ancestor, or simply misplaced them for a few years, then asylum records may be worth investigating. This brief guide provides an introduction to resources available and how to use these resources effectively.
The 'Family and Local History Resource Directory for Victoria' highlights major research repositories including archives, libraries, museums, other government departments, specialists organisations as well as smaller local societies which may not have an Internet presence. Although geographically a small State, Victoria has a multitude of places to do original research. The 'Family and Local History Resource Directory for Victoria' with its comprehensive index allows researchers to look for places their ancestors lived and to find what research repositories are in that local area.
This book is an autobiography of my life. In the Life speaks about how I got into the trap of being in a lesbian lifestyle. I speak of the trials and triumps in my life which lead to this decision. Homosexuality is very accepted today in this world while; Gods word still remains the same today, yesterday, and forever more. I believe that God has layed on my heart for me to help others that struggle in this area. Remember, the enemy comes to dismantle, and disrupt your destiny through your mind and misinformation. Also, our toungue plays a very important role in our life because, we shape our life through our words. Everyone needs help and encouragement along the way to their journey. You life is not in vain! No! You have a purpose! I have been placed on this earth to help others through my experiences. My hope is that someone will press their way to success. In sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire each and every one of you! You can come out of traps and experience freedom. Dont stay there!!! Climb your way out!!! The light will shine again!!
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