In the third volume of the Eleanor of Acquitaine novels, Eleanor finds herself torn between her early love for Henry II of England and resistance to his constant bullying of her and her sons in his fear of being superceded by his ambitious offspring.His paranoia leads him to imprison her to curtail her powers, but this makes her only more determined to resist him and defend her birthright, while, at the same time, reining in her sons' impulses to overthrow him.Who will win out-the autocratic Henry, or the resourceful Eleanor? It seems time may be on her side...
In this epic birdlife tale, the first of the Woody & Sir Humphrey Series, word is out that Woody the Canary is going to lose his feathers.Just the thought makes poor Woody shiver!To the rescue comes Woody's closest friend, Sir Humphrey, the Princess Parrot, who vows to find out which bird in their neighbourhood is spreading this nasty rumour.They fly here and there, but no one is willing to own up as the source of the story - until they ask the Wise Old Owl for her opinion.What she reveals comes to a shock to everyone, especially Sir Humphrey!Free Teachers notes are available.
Mia's grandma is no ordinary grandmother.Mia calls her Glamma.Mia's Glamma wears the latest fashions. She owns a restaurant. She even runs in marathons.But she always makes time to share her love of the world with Mia.Free Teachers Notes are available.
Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.Libby Hathorn''s endearing story describes their encounter with Bashō. Sadami Konchi''s sensitive paintings light up the story with a grace and beauty to ably match the text.
Never Good at Maths is a collection of contrasts and voices, ruminating on the everyday, our global, and personal passions. With vivid imagery, the underlying beauty of our world is evoked with fresh perspectives.
Staying Whole While Falling Apart celebrates troubled all-rounder, Aaron Auslander, as he strives to find meaning and shape his identity in the midst of too many influences. Love and parenthood complicate matters, and Aaron has to find creative ways to rally and stay whole.Gering artfully combines surreally black humour, arresting imagery, and tenderness to take the reader on a grand tour of the human landscape. The narrative roves from apartheid South Africa to the beach suburbs of Sydney, from the orange cliffs of the Blue Mountains to Nazi Europe. In precise and vivid language, the poems deliver fresh takes on life, at once quirky and bittersweet.
A poetic tribute to tropical birdlife to be found in and around Queensland, Australia. The poems are enhanced by colour photos of many of the subject birds. Includes pages for the reader's notes and drawings.
Masters and Slaves of Modern Religion is a bold, inspiring and a brilliant expose of religious cults that can create harm and seriously damage the lives of their adherents and the dangers associated with mind control and how these cults operate. The in-depth research undertaken by the team employed by the sponsors of this narrative, the MTC International Foundation, is riveting and will leave you breathless.Facts and details are exposed that have never been revealed before and the sincere motive of the research team is to enlighten sincere genuine Christians how to protect themselves from being used as slaves by the powerful, influential religious organizations in these modern times. It also covers important steps one needs to take to break free from the chains and slavery of a religious cult.The book also goes into great depth of how a cult operates and enhances our understanding of how cults on earth today affect the happiness and personal, private lives of millions of their slave like followers. For serious students of the Bible and those who are interested in the subject of religion plus true Christianity and its contribution and value to the human race will not be disappointed.The editor is Geoffrey Hebdon of the MTC Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation located in California.
Here is an eclectic collection of poems by five women. Together, they have explored forms and themes and triggered ideas for each other. You will find poems following the unusual Golden Shovel form through to three on tomatoes ... and much else beside. The title, a nod to the home address where the group meets, also suggests the sense of a safe place in which they practice their art. The content is a reflection of a workshop in action, experimental and friendly.
This woman is on a journey. Shes looking for love. What she expects is happiness, kisses, a feeling of enjoyment and deep affection. What she doesnt count on is frustration, tears and the unexpected. The question is will this deep emotional journey fulfil her desire? Where will she end up?
Dr Dolan''s book details the intimate lives of four Iranian women, their struggle with drugs and the daily grind they faced in their personal lives.Surprisingly, Iran responded well to its AIDS crisis but forgot to include female drug users. While Dr Dolan delivered training to Iranian prison doctors, she met women who were addicted to drugs and were desperately in need of treatment. With her health professional colleagues in Iran, she set out to establish the first drug treatment clinic for women. She was granted access to areas and people not normally afforded to outsiders. One of the most interesting aspect of the clinic was the safe room that allowed women to remove their hejabs, smoke cigarettes and reveal their life stories. Working at the clinic challenged assumptions Dr Dolan had of Iran and its people. She came away with insights that are rare even in the world of international development.This book covers several years of Dr Dolan''s work and research.
What do you get if you cross a hop-challenged kangaroo, a know-it-all galah, a rusty Holden ute and a fearsome bushfire?A sizzling tale of outback adventure featuring thrills and spills, springs and dings and every rhyme in between.Written by Jeremy Southern, illustrated by Amberly Kramhoft.JUMP IN!!!!Alice the Kangaroo is an epic tale of how one kangaroo, with the help of a galah, overcomes her inability to jump. After losing her mob Alice and Gary the galah invent a way for her to put the "spring" back into her hop. After some initial fails Alice heroically saves the day and is rewarded accordingly, I wonder if you can guess how? Told in rollicking rhyme this is a story about disability, determination, and bravery scattered throughout with some very Aussie humour.- Jackie Hosking, Pass It On
May is a carefree girl who likes nothing better than singing along to the Spice Girls, roller blading and eating cheese on toast with her friends. But then May''s family moves to a new town and May''s world is turned upside down.Out of the blue, an imaginary friend Anna comes along to help May out of her predicament, but Anna''s ''solutions'' only isolate May from her family and lead her into unhealthy habits.Author Maddy Tyers knows only too well the pressures faced by children who become overly concerned about their body image and how they are regarded by their peers. Her story encourages children to feel positive about their body image and to accept the love and support offered them by understanding family and friends in times of crisis.The Butterfly Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children overcome eating disorders, is very supportive of the lessons to be gained from this important book.Highly recommended for parents, teachers and health professionals.
Heard of a hippo with a sore hip? Or a giraffe with a crick in the neck? Or a monkey with nose-pinching halitosis? Who can come to their rescue? The Animal Doctor, of course!This book''s rollicking verse and colourful illustrations are guaranteed to delight kids everywhere.But how will even an Animal Doctor cure a lion with laryngitis? Find out in the crazy, topsy-turvy pages of Animal Doctor, Animal Doctor.To get into the swing of things, have a listen to the Animal Doctor song.
Daunted. Petrified. Whether it's tasting a new food, diving into a pool or riding a bike, Frankie Lane won't risk not being the best. Join Frankie and her fastastically daring friend Tallulah Flare on an adventure into the wonder of Magic Mistakes. This book encourages us to embrace our imperfections, take risks and welcome failure as apart of growth. It will help parents, caregivers and teachers support children to be more resilient when faced with life's 'oopsy lohs.'
A practical, no-nonsense guide into the essentials of composing and publishing eBooks. The Kit provides advice and step-by-step instructions on how to set up a file for conversion into the dominant formats of ePub, mobi (Kindle), optimized pdf as well as the new Fixed Layout formats suitable for spread-oriented books. You'll then see how to package the files for uploading to online distributors such as Amazon, Apple and Google by starting with a master file that is similar to that created for print or print on demand (POD) production. The Kit also provides strategies for getting out the word about your title to the global community.What's new in the 4th Edition?• Information on the new export features from Adobe InDesign (Creative Cloud Suite) that allow you to export your files with confidence to the key eBook formats• an up-to-date review of the latest eBook Readers, smartphones, phablets and tablets in terms of their functionality for enhanced eBook files• Step-by-step instructions on how to set up your book in Kindle Create and iBooks Author, and how to prepare, test and add interactive and multimedia elements to enhance your eBook• How to streamline your workflow from Word or Pages via Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite to shorten the conversion process• Hands-on directions on how to use emulators like Sigil and Calibre to fine-tune your ePub files and convert them to Kindle friendly mobi files• How to validate your files offline with a single click before uploading them to distributors like Google, Apple, Kobo and Amazon• When to outsource tasks related to your book’s preparation and conversion to eBook formats, and how much you should expect to pay• Up-to-date social media strategies for spreading the word about your book• And much, much more!
While women account for 50% of the population they only occupy around 0.5% of recorded history. When pre-history turned into history, and, as new civilisations expanded, society became more militarised, and the story of "humanity" was often filtered through male perspectives. So the tales of many strong and powerful women became stifled and forgotten.It's time to restore the stories of feisty, courageous, and athletic females into the historical narrative. It's time to reconsider what it means for men and women to be human and to seek to excel. Jane Daoud's The Power of Women takes an important step toward that goal.
Suzuki may be a name renowned for automobiles, but this book introduces us to a very different Suzuki - the Suzuki who was a world leader in the teaching of music.Dr Shinichi Suzuki, creator of "e;The Suzuki Method"e;, is well remembered for his extraordinary warmth, care, and sense of humour.Part biography, part memoir, this important book recalls scenes from Suzuki's life, and many of the author's own experiences as his student in Japan. Both humorous and culturally informative, this book illustrates how Suzuki was influenced by Japanese history and his Zen beliefs, making him "e;the son of his environment"e;.Above all, this book reminds us that Suzuki gave far more to the world than just a method of teaching. In the book Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1, Dr Suzuki gives an impassioned plea to parents: "e;Please raise your child to be a fine human being."e;Students, teachers, and lovers of music and history alike will enjoy this stroll through the life and teachings of the quick-witted Dr Suzuki, who turned the music education world upside down.
Wobbles spans the physical, psychological and spiritual growth of an athlete from childhood into her stature as a fierce, Olympic competitor.When Nadine Neumann decides that she wants to be an Olympic swimmer at age eight, she trades a normal life of school friends and parties for the rigours of elite sports training.With acute honesty, wisdom and humour, Nadine spins readers through the heartaches and loneliness of a different kind of adolescence. Enduring and overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a life-threatening accident and imposed breaks from her passion, Nadine pursues her dream as only an Olympian can - with the rarest of intensity and focus.Sweeping from Perth to Germany, India to Sydney, Brisbane to Hong Kong, the reader is invited along this journey of a remarkable young woman who stops at nothing to achieve her goals.
The 2011 James Backhouse lecture is concerned with developing a theological response to the need to adopt more sustainable practices such as permaculture to ensure that all people have a reliable supply of food.
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