Sometimes life is like a head-on collision; it can hit you when you least expect it. Then after you crash, you're left lying in the street all broken and shattered with pieces of your heart and soul thrown here and there. Then just when you think that absolutely nothing can save you, love shows up like a flatbed truck. It lowers itself down to where you are; it lifts you up and then carefully carries you away to a safe place where you can be put back together again. There is an old saying which says, "In life, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet." In the case of two strangers Penelope Pride and Judith Presley, that saying proved to be true. Because on the most horrific day of both their lives, love rolled in like a flatbed truck, and without permission, it began weaving together its collective threads intertwining their two lives together forever by the hand of grace, the finger of mercy, and the heart of love.
In a world where decorum, duty, privacy, and family ties were of the utmost importance, it was sometimes made difficult for the innocence and timidity of a young woman such as Valencia Dupree to carry a strong voice. In an age where strength and position were thought to be safer in the hands of men, Valencia found a way from within her own self to be counted among the bearers of truth and justice. Although she could not grasp the entirety of it in life, she discovered a way to make her voice heard even in death. In life Valencia found only confusion, pain, and sorrow. However, in death she found acceptance, peace, and love. In the land of the living, life ends when death enters the room; but in the world of Valencia Dupree, death was just the beginning.
Love is an intimate part of who we are as human beings. It’s the ebb and flow of our very existence. And when that flow is interrupted by such challenges as fear, disappointment, hurt, separation, and grief, we tend to run away from the one thing that gives us strength. We sometimes forget that love will never disappoint us, it won’t hurt us or separate us or cause us to be afraid. In fact, love is the only thing we can truly count on. Have you ever had something to say but was kept silent by a secret that only your heart knew but refused to tell? Well, Darius did. Have you ever felt locked away while on the inside your heart was wide-open? Well, Darius did. Have you ever felt unknown and yet longed to be known? Well, Darius did. And have you ever been so in love with love but was frightened by its presence? Well, Darius was until the day a star from heaven fell into his arms and rescued him from all his fears. With her boldness, she intrigued him; with her kindness, she invited him in; and with her love, she changed him forever.
The Storyteller is a sweet and lovely tale about Curtis and Penny Hansin who, over the years, due to the many responsibilities which they now have, as well as trying to keep up with the daunting challenges that come with family life, have forgotten the importance of not only remembering the events of the past but also passing on those ancestral stories to the next generation. That is, until ten-year-old little Samuel reminds them. And so, after being taught by his great-grandmother Abigail from the moment he could speak, Sam makes use of his strong determined will, which he inherited from her. And with the heart of an explorer and the soul of a storyteller, he is determined to prove to his parents just how important it is to keep the conversation going. So sit back and watch how the past makes its way into the present while on its way toward the future. Streaking across timelines and long-ago memories like a comet. Carrying within its tail the many colorful souls whose dreams were once realized and whose lives were lived and who, by the gift of storytelling, will never be forgotten.
Alexandra is a young girl who just turned eight years old, and all she really wants for her birthday is a pet of her very own. Her mother and father have always said no, but today, they just might say yes. Alexandra hopes that she'll get the pet of her dreams, maybe an alligator, but maybe something else might just be the purr-fect match. 2
The etches of life are so fragile that we must be careful with every step that we take, for it is not the road a person travels that make them strong, but it is the choices they make along the way. There is a saying, be careful what you ask for because you just might get it. Sometimes in life, we think we know what we want; however, more often than not, we don't want what we get. In the life of Jack Steel, that proved to be true. But through a series of unfortunate events, Jack learned, as do most of us, that if we submit to love, then our lives and our hearts will be transformed.
The etches of life are so fragile that we must be careful with every step that we take, for it is not the road a person travels that make them strong, but it is the choices they make along the way. There is a saying, be careful what you ask for because you just might get it. Sometimes in life, we think we know what we want; however, more often than not, we don't want what we get. In the life of Jack Steel, that proved to be true. But through a series of unfortunate events, Jack learned, as do most of us, that if we submit to love, then our lives and our hearts will be transformed.
The Storyteller is a sweet and lovely tale about Curtis and Penny Hansin who, over the years, due to the many responsibilities which they now have, as well as trying to keep up with the daunting challenges that come with family life, have forgotten the importance of not only remembering the events of the past but also passing on those ancestral stories to the next generation. That is, until ten-year-old little Samuel reminds them. And so, after being taught by his great-grandmother Abigail from the moment he could speak, Sam makes use of his strong determined will, which he inherited from her. And with the heart of an explorer and the soul of a storyteller, he is determined to prove to his parents just how important it is to keep the conversation going. So sit back and watch how the past makes its way into the present while on its way toward the future. Streaking across timelines and long-ago memories like a comet. Carrying within its tail the many colorful souls whose dreams were once realized and whose lives were lived and who, by the gift of storytelling, will never be forgotten.
Love is an intimate part of who we are as human beings. It’s the ebb and flow of our very existence. And when that flow is interrupted by such challenges as fear, disappointment, hurt, separation, and grief, we tend to run away from the one thing that gives us strength. We sometimes forget that love will never disappoint us, it won’t hurt us or separate us or cause us to be afraid. In fact, love is the only thing we can truly count on. Have you ever had something to say but was kept silent by a secret that only your heart knew but refused to tell? Well, Darius did. Have you ever felt locked away while on the inside your heart was wide-open? Well, Darius did. Have you ever felt unknown and yet longed to be known? Well, Darius did. And have you ever been so in love with love but was frightened by its presence? Well, Darius was until the day a star from heaven fell into his arms and rescued him from all his fears. With her boldness, she intrigued him; with her kindness, she invited him in; and with her love, she changed him forever.
Alexandra is a young girl who just turned eight years old, and all she really wants for her birthday is a pet of her very own. Her mother and father have always said no, but today, they just might say yes. Alexandra hopes that she'll get the pet of her dreams, maybe an alligator, but maybe something else might just be the purr-fect match. 2
Explosive images of sex and violence characterise what has come to be known as the 'new extremism' in contemporary European cinema. This collection of essays is devoted to the new extremism in contemporary European cinema and will critically interrogate t
In 1980, Republicans used appeals to sexist and racist bigotry to win the Presidency. The party adopted an electoral strategy that included getting votes by playing on the fear and uncertainty engendered by the civil rights and women's political movements, and continued to use this strategy in the campaigns of 1984, 1988, and 1992. Under the Reagan and Bush administrations, this strategy became a crucial part of the party's governing policies. This book is not a political science treatise nor a description of political campaigns; it is a documented account of a grab for power that, as the years pass, continues to intensify antagonism between the sexes and to sow unnecessary division among the American people. As a longtime Republican activist and a delegate to the 1992 convention, Tanya Melich has observed these actions from within; and documents this takeover and the Party's ongoing practices (such as embracing the Christian right) in a devastating, factual, and often hair-raising report. A combination of history, exposÄ, reasoned polemic, and call to arms, this book has now been enriched by two completely new chapters that assesses the outcome of the 1996 election in terms of the book's thesis and realistically lays out the future: both in terms of what it will be if the right-wing elements of the Republican party continue to set the agenda, and how it can be changed if centrist women (and men) take charge of that agenda. The heart of such change lies with Independents, who now constitute a startling 39 percent of Americans (31 percent identify themselves as Democrats and 30 percent as Republicans). We are not a country of strong party loyalties, and the enormous growth of independents is the signal that change is not only possible but achievable. As a superb political pro, the author offers hardheaded strategies for such change.
British Rail was a success. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name ‘Inter-City’; pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern, technologically advanced railway. It did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever fickle politicians. British Rail, A Passenger’s Journey is the story of how all that was achieved, seen from a passenger’s perspective.
The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is a modern social drama that enabled the nation's apartheid past to be constructed as a cultural trauma, and by doing so created a new collective narrative of diversity and inclusion. The TRC relied primarily on testimonies from victims and perpetrators of apartheid violence who came forward to tell their stories in a public forum. Rather than simply serving as data for setting the historical record straight, this book shows that it was not only the content of these testimonies but also how these stories were told and what values were attached to them that became significant. Goodman argues that the performative nature of the TRC process effectively designated the past as profane and simultaneously imagined a sacred future community based on democratic idealism and universal solidarity.
This is the first critical study of feminist practices of ‘speaking out’ in response to rape. This book argues that feminist anti-rape politics are characterised by a belief in the transformative potential of women’s personal narratives of sexual violence. The political mobilisation of these narratives has been an incredibly successful strategy, but one with unresolved ethical questions and political limitations. The book explores both the successes and the unresolved questions through feminist archival materials, published narratives of sexual violence, and mass media and internet sources. It argues that that a rethinking of the role and place of women’s stories and the politics of speaking out is vital for a rethinking of feminist politics around sexual violence and key to fresh approaches to combating this violence.
Sometimes life is like a head-on collision; it can hit you when you least expect it. Then after you crash, you're left lying in the street all broken and shattered with pieces of your heart and soul thrown here and there. Then just when you think that absolutely nothing can save you, love shows up like a flatbed truck. It lowers itself down to where you are; it lifts you up and then carefully carries you away to a safe place where you can be put back together again. There is an old saying which says, "In life, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet." In the case of two strangers Penelope Pride and Judith Presley, that saying proved to be true. Because on the most horrific day of both their lives, love rolled in like a flatbed truck, and without permission, it began weaving together its collective threads intertwining their two lives together forever by the hand of grace, the finger of mercy, and the heart of love.
This text provides a full and clear exposition of the fundamentals of intellectual property law in the UK. It combines excerpts from cases and a broad range of secondary works with insightful commentary from the authors which will situate the law within a wider international, comparative and political context.
As technology has become more advanced, artists have increasingly been able to use computers to create beautifully lifelike works. Animated movies and video games today are often so detailed that individual strands of hair can be distinguished on characters’ heads. Readers explore the methods animators use to bring images to life and learn about the history of computer animation. Informative sidebars and detailed photographs provide an in-depth look at the effort and care that go into creating a visually stunning storytelling experience.
This comprehensive account of the southern English county during WWII covers everything from the Dunkirk evacuations to the Battle of Britain and more. Located along the English Channel, the southeastern county of Kent played a significant role in the Second World War. This volume covers Kent’s many contributions—both civilian and military—throughout the conflict. The chronicle details how the Dover Patrol kept Allied shipping safe in the English Channel, as well as the preparation and aftermath of the Dunkirk evacuations of May 1940, with all of the vessels leaving from and returning to Kent ports and harbors. Kent’s numerous airfields were of vital importance during the Battle of Britain between July and October 1940. The Richborough camp, set up in 1939 at the old First World War Kitchener barracks, provided safe haven to thousands of German and Austrian Jewish refugees. This book includes never before published letters written to one of the camps residents during his stay there. Historian Tanya Wynn also discusses the county's military hospitals and pow camps, it’s Victorian Cross and George Medal winners, and the restricted areas that adorned the coast as the people of Kent battened down the hatches, knowing that they were the very first line of defense in case of a German invasion.
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: A BOY’S AMISH CHRISTMAS The Butternut Amish B&B by Patricia Johns Brett Rockwell wants a quiet Christmas with his nephew, so getting snowed in at an Amish B&B with journalist Emaline Piper isn’t on his wish list! Until Brett starts hoping that Emaline will see him as more than just a story. HIS CHRISTMAS COWGIRL Three Springs, Texas by USA TODAY bestselling author Cari Lynn Webb Vivian Bryant has one last chance to join an elite barrel racing team—and one stubborn horse trainer standing in her way. She must convince Josh Sloan that she's good enough for his horses—while realizing he’s perfect for her. SNOWBOUND WITH THE RODEO STAR Rodeo Stars of Violet Ridge by Tanya Agler Sabrina MacGrath is surprised when rodeo star Ty Darling comes home—and when he devises the twelve days of charisma to win her and their baby back. But facing their past will determine if they have a future… A FAMILY FOR THANKSGIVING A Ranch to Call Home by M. K. Stelmack Brock Holloway wants to keep his orphaned niece on the ranch with him. However, her aunt, Natalia Garin, wants her to come to the city. Brock and Natalia can’t agree on anything…except their growing feelings for each other. Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Tanya Hochschild spent her childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg was a beautiful place, filled with the wonders of nature, wildlife, and family. Yet Hochschild's young life was not always filled with beauty and joy; some days were rife with sorrows, much too difficult for a small child to bear alone. Since that time, Hochschild has found a way to channel both her joys and her sorrows into the written word, as collected in Memories: A Collection of Poems and Essays. Separated into Books I and II, the first section consists of Hochschild's poetry, encompassing moments experienced and wonders unveiled; the second section is a memoir of her childhood in South Africa. Hochschild goes back to a foggy morning by the Namib Desert in "A Drop of Fog." She daydreams about the owners of a silver spoon on the side of the African road in "Running Away with the Spoon." She recalls childhood piano lessons and even her first infatuation, and she does it with humility and poise. Memories offers a recollection of a life passed in a faraway, faded place, bringing the past into the present.
Antibiotics will soon no longer be able to cure common illnesses such as strep throat, sinusitis and middle ear infections as they have done for the last 60 years. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasing at a much faster rate than new antibiotics to treat them are being developed. The prescription of antibiotics for viral illnesses is a key cause of increasing bacterial resistance. Despite this fact, many children continue to receive antibiotics unnecessarily for the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections. Why do American physicians continue to prescribe inappropriately given the high social stakes of this action? The answer appears to lie in the fundamentally social nature of medical practice: physicians do not prescribe as the result of a clinical algorithm but prescribe in the context of a conversation with a parent and a child. Thus, physicians have a classic social dilemma which pits individual parents and children against a greater social good. This book examines parent-physician conversations in detail, showing how parents put pressure on doctors in largely covert ways, for instance in specific communication practices for explaining why they have brought their child to the doctor or answering a history-taking question. This book also shows how physicians yield to this seemingly subtle pressure evidencing that apparently small differences in wording have important consequences for diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Following parents use of these interactional practices, physicians are more likely to make concessions, alter their diagnosis or alter their treatment recommendation. This book also shows how small changes in the way physicians present their findings and recommendations can decrease parent pressure for antibiotics. This book carefully documents the important and observable link between micro social interaction and macro public health domains.
In a world where decorum, duty, privacy, and family ties were of the utmost importance, it was sometimes made difficult for the innocence and timidity of a young woman such as Valencia Dupree to carry a strong voice. In an age where strength and position were thought to be safer in the hands of men, Valencia found a way from within her own self to be counted among the bearers of truth and justice. Although she could not grasp the entirety of it in life, she discovered a way to make her voice heard even in death. In life Valencia found only confusion, pain, and sorrow. However, in death she found acceptance, peace, and love. In the land of the living, life ends when death enters the room; but in the world of Valencia Dupree, death was just the beginning.
A single image taken from a high-rise building in inner-city Johannesburg uncovers layers of history—from its premise and promise of gold to its current improvisations. It reveals the city as carcass and as crucible, where informal agents and processes spearhead its rapid reshaping and transformation. In Wake Up, This Is Joburg, writer Tanya Zack and photographer Mark Lewis offer a stunning portrait of Johannesburg and personal stories of some of the city’s ordinary, odd, and outrageous residents. Their photos and essays take readers into meat markets where butchers chop cow heads; the eclectic home of an outsider artist that features turrets and full of manikins; long-abandoned gold pits beneath the city, where people continue to mine informally; and lively markets, taxi depots, and residential high-rises. Sharing people’s private and work lives and the extraordinary spaces of the metropolis, Zack and Lewis show that Johannesburg’s urban transformation occurs not in a series of dramatic, wide-scale changes but in the everyday lives, actions, and dreams of individuals.
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