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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A small duck goes out on his own, taking pictures with a Polaroid camera, while observing and pondering the surrounding nature right until it's time to go home for bed. This is a story about being observant, curious, and calm. That you don't always have to be loud to get attention, and sometimes you have to be quiet to be able to notice things.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The phone rings and it is our neighbour to the east of us. There are wolves on the road again, heading our way. When we hurry to look, there they are-three wolves, bigger than you'd expect, trotting confidently on the packed snow in the middle. A fourth is in the ditch, the black one this time, and I know there must be a fifth circling through the roadside brush. They are hunting deer and the road is their tactical tool. Whatever we make of it is no concern of theirs. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1893, midway through his career as creator of master detective Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle decided to end the Holmes series by killing off his hero in one last story. That much is fact.But wait. Kill off Holmes That would be murder. A crime. Doesn't Holmes fight crime Yes, in his own world.And so, Full Circle.Holmes and Watson, his friend and chronicler, find themselves mysteriously drawn to an unfamiliar London home, where a séance is in progress, and at once come up against a challenge unlike anything England's foremost detective has ever encountered. It appears that the man of the house-a physician named A. C. Doyle-is plotting a heinous murder, working out its details in writing, but leaving the intended victim's name unspecified. Could Dr. Doyle be plotting the demise of his ailing and unsuspecting wife, with whom he will soon be travelling to the area where the murder is to take place Could the victim be some other adversary of the doctor Further complicating Holmes's investigation is the discovery that the plot they've uncovered has been written out in Watson's own hand, perfectly mimicking his narrative style and voice. Then there's the exact duplicate of Watson's cane, leaning against the wall, and the presence here of Holmes's violin, with its unique markings and imperfections, plus a host of other impossible coincidences. Something baffling is going on, something very wrong. As the unfathomable aspects of the case start to mount, Holmes and Watson are joined by a former adversary now turned ally, the beautiful, brilliant, all-knowing Irene Adler, heroine of an earlier Doyle story. Through her, the two men discover the true nature of their existence, as well as the fact that Holmes himself is Doyle's intended victim. It is up to Holmes, aided by Irene Adler and Watson, to find a way to cross the border between the world of the imagination, in which they exist, and the real world of Arthur Conan Doyle, if they hope to escape their creator's murderous scheme.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fourteen-year-old Jessica Graves is stuck spending the summer in the countryside with her eccentric Aunt Esmeralda. Feeling abandoned by her parents, Jessica expects the time to drag with no friends and nothing to do. But when her aunt encourages Jessica to read and leaves her alone in a library with towering bookshelves, something magical happens. Reading has always been hard for Jessica but an ancient-looking, red-leather-bound book entices her into its pages-quite literally. Jessica enters the Kingdom of Glimmer with turreted castles, magnificent horses, dashing knights, and a charming princess and prince who befriend her. But this exciting magical realm also holds danger as Jessica navigates uncharted feelings, evil spells, peculiar dragons, and wicked foes with the help of an oddly familiar mentor. Throughout the adventure, Jessica rises to new challenges, forges her own path, and realizes that she can be the hero of the story.Young teenage readers will recognize their own trials in this coming-of-age modern fairytale. From dealing with insecurity and loneliness to defending others and standing up for herself, Jessica discovers the power of love and friendship-even when things are turned upside down. A charming tale that combines fantasy and magic with empowerment, The Dragon's Tears is the first book in the Jessica's Quest series.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hairstylists make cutting hair look easy. So easy that many of us have tried to do it-on ourselves or someone else-and failed miserably. Forget about bangs, how do they create layers, the right shade of lilac, or balayage What even is balayage Aren't all scissors the same What Scissors Taught Me reveals little-known facts about hairstyling and yes, even scissors. This memoir is about intricacies and intimacies, connection and challenges. Author Denise Létienne recounts stories filled with joy, humour, patience, and adventure. As many clients often divulge their most personal moments with their hairstylist, Létienne cherishes these relationships and offers her own stories in return. Love is at the heart of this memoir dedicated to paying tribute to her many clients, colleagues, and family. Anyone looking for a light, feel-good read will delight in Létienne's accounts and anecdotes of her many years in the service industry. While you may not know the author, the way she writes will make you feel like you're having a conversation with an old friend. Through humour and ease, What Scissors Taught Me will give you a different perspective next time you sit down in a hairstylist's chair.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Painted Words is a collection of twenty-five poems where poet Chantal Wolf finds her artistic voice again following a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. These poems reflect on and investigate the complexities of the disease, what it means to be human, the natural world, as well as the author's sense of self. Persistence, positivity, and love permeate this stunning collection. With themes of connection, healing, and surmounting challenges, Painted Words is a poetic exploration of universal and deeply personal motifs. 'Amidst the self-imposed, self-directed, self-judging pressure to keep up,' Wolf shows us the ways we can continue on.Rich with imagery, metaphors, and sound, these poems share the poet's unique perspective and vulnerabilities. This book reaches beyond poetry lovers with its accessible language and attention to detail that will be sure to take hold of anyone who cracks its spine. If you're searching to reclaim your own voice, for whatever reason, Wolf shares a way to find it. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With friends gathered around, the travelling minstrel Valdevo Baudelaire shares some of his most adventurous tales, tales of gallantry, great courage, strife, and woe, of tricks and mischief, heroes and villains, and light and darkness. Dragons, fairies, humans, dwarves, and elves alike come together to fight the deadly, demonic army of a dark lord, while kings contest for rule, powerful wizards help those in need, magical swords empower the brave, and knights vie for love and honour. Full of wisdom and fun, this collection of short stories will bring readers into a high fantasy world of epic portions. So, embrace your mystical side and let your imagination wander as you kickback and enjoy reading The Tales of Rithanon. Donnelly, Catherine (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When the art of tarot is fully understood, the truth of a seeker's moment in time is revealed, and with truth comes healing. This book welcomes seekers of all experience levels to deepen their practice of tarot.You and Tarot explores: detailed interpretations of cards in the Majorand Minor Arcanas the power of energies through colours the healing within numbers patterns of behaviour that impede success in the past, present, and future the value of intuition and its great rewardsThrough attuned practice of tarot, seekers can intuit the energies that surround them and propel them through life, and access the peripheral energies and pathways which become available when puzzles are solved. Seekers will discover how truth and healing cycles can be set into motion, improving current situations and allowing greater interconnectedness and harmony with others on Earth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'There's nothing more I can do for you.'We had officially hit rock bottom, my dog and me.A moving story about a woman and her dog, Jace's Journey is a testament to those dog owners who, try as they might, struggle with their dogs' anxieties, triggers, and traumas. Van Mulligen takes you on a journey through time, trust, consistency, and acceptance-from tears to triumph.The journey begins when Van Mulligen and her husband choose to foster Jace, a rescue pup and their first-ever dog. Beautiful and charming, Jace is a Xoloitzcuintli from Mexico who, despite his sweet character and calm demeanour, is troubled and anxiety-ridden. The busy streets, loud noises, and passersby of Vancouver, B.C. have a terrible impact on him, unleashing behavioral issues and unshakeable fears. Out of her depth, Van Mulligen seeks help from professionals everywhere.Van Mulligen journals the struggles and successes of Jace's training, development, and rehabilitation. Far from easy, she details the challenging process, including what tools and resources proved fruitful and which tricks and tips gave them hope. Chock-full of good advice and relatable experiences, this book is a light in the dark for dog owners and lovers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Extreme athlete Don Schwartz has achieved, overcome, and somehow survived the impossible.repeatedly. A pioneer in the snowboarding world, Schwartz was horrifically burned in a tragic helicopter crash at the age of twenty which left him permanently disfigured. In the years following the accident, Schwartz goes on to become a world-level champion in various extreme sports and outdoor survival competitions. From winning and losing the legendary Death Race to standing on the podium of the World's Toughest Mudder, to winning Gold at the Barefoot Waterskiing World Championships, Schwartz distills his inspirational perspective to provide insight into any sort of obstacle that life might erect. Despite a dizzying series of triumphs and calamities, Schwartz remains motivated throughout, all the while suffering debilitating PTSD that he didn't even recognize he had. With an infectious positivity, this riveting and honest first-person account, gives readers intimate access to a life that has been a million miles from ordinary.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kate and her two best friends are on the run from the law and find themselves back in the Kingdom of What Is. But what they find is worse than the problems they left behind. The land they'd risked everything to save years ago is in the hands of Malum, a tyrant who has made the people slaves and blighted every corner of the kingdom with plague and poverty.But there are whispers that Prince Servan still lives, reigniting hope that Kate may be reunited with him. Together, they may find a way to save the world once more. Armed with nothing but their wits and courage, Kate and a band of rebels must race against time to stop Malum before he gathers his fleet and sets the kingdom on an irreversible path of extinction.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Soldier's Heart is a moving and expansive memoir by Vietnam Veteran Ray Gauvin. The story takes us from the French Ghetto of Presque Isle, Maine, and the descendants of the Acadians, to military bases all over the country, and to Vietnam and back. Gauvin takes an unflinching look at life on the ground in Saigon and the horrors of the unusual and classified military posting of WDMET. The ingenuity and work ethic he built to help support his family as a kid got him through both the loss of his father and the war. But afterwards, pushing himself to the edge with striving and responsibility became a compulsion that staved off the nightmare. Silent about the classified mission of WDMET, even to his family, Gauvin wrestled on his own with the effects of Agent Orange and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He became an entrepreneur, a businessman, and a philanthropist, but PTSD kept him embroiled in an internal battle between his obsession to work, his drive for success, a search for peace of mind, and thoughts of suicide. But after fifty years of running from the past, he turned about-face, and began the journey of remembering and healing. This book is a must read for anyone seeking an inside look at one man's road to Vietnam, and WDMET. It also gives incredible insight into the history of francophone communities in Northern Maine.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WTF ARE BOUNDARIES is author Fraser Johnson's firsthand account of his path to understanding the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle entrapping him, his past trauma, and learning when he needs to say NO, rather than saying yes to everything. It's also the story of Fraser's steps toward healing and finally valuing himself.DUDE, YOUR LIFE IS F\*\*\*ED.This is the frequent refrain of Fraser Johnson's subconscious, and, honestly, Fraser himself doesn't disagree. He owns the vast and wild circumstances in which he's found himself, the humorous as well as the painful, toxic, and even traumatic: loss, an abusive relationship, and borderline self-destructive behaviours.It hasn't been easy, but it's all been a part of Fraser's journey, and he hopes he can use it to help others.Unfailingly honest, WTF are Boundaries offers an understanding of what it's like to experience narcissistic abuse from someone you love, why it is so difficult to leave these relationships, and why we need to address the silence around this issue- especially when it comes to how it impacts men. This book sets itself apart from others on the topic by departing from the impersonal, clinical tone often used in discussing it. The author speaks from his own experience, and his voice is real, approachable, and often humorous.Adults looking to learn more about setting necessary boundaries and narcissistic abuse, and anyone looking to engage with a great storyteller who unflinchingly delves into painful emotions as well as unbelievable adventures, this book is for you.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It all starts with a dare. Salome, a spirited young woman in Galilee, is perched in a tree and challenges Nathaniel, her smitten childhood friend, to climb onto a high branch after her. He falls and crushes a leg. Salome flees the scene in shock, abandoning Nathaniel.When Salome discovers her younger sister, Mariam (the Virgin Mary), is pregnant out of wedlock after their older sister, Rebekah, has been raped by Roman soldiers, she tries to raise the family's reputation by marrying a man she barely knows, forsaking Nathaniel and nurturing guilt. At the same time, Nathaniel battles his own seemingly unrequited feelings for Salome and also marries another. Both Nathaniel and Salome wrestle with inner turmoil and become undercover messengers and freedom fighters for the Zealots in a fledgling rebellion. Their paths continue to cross over the years, and a tangled relationship simmers and evolves. This coming-of-age story is set in biblical times amid the brutal rule of Roman centurions yet has universal and modern-day relevance. Salome's shame, fear, regret, love, integrity, and perseverance will resonate with anyone dealing with the desire to be 'good.' The Good Sister is the first in a trilogy that follows Salome as she navigates the murky waters of human motivations and aspirations-only to discover that real love is not necessarily tied to goodness.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-two-year-old Clare Thomas Lane begins therapy by court order, not by choice.Clare is sure that she doesn't need the help of a shrink. Clare's fortysomething psychotherapist, Avery Frontiera, doubts her own ability to connect with this prickly young shoplifter. As Avery and Clare begin their sessions, each woman faces a major life crisis. Clare grapples with an unwanted pregnancy; Avery struggles with a fractured marriage and unrealized hopes for motherhood. Both are haunted by dark family secrets.The strict boundaries between psychologist and client are blurred from the first session, and although Avery struggles to regain control over the tumultuous therapist-client relationship that unfolds, she manages to get past Clare's defensive shell and bond with her most vulnerable self. Guided by the insights of their therapy sessions and their dreams, Avery and Clare must uncover the shocking truths of the past to face the crises of the present and walk into the future transformed.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the late 1700s, determinedly independent Suzanna Torriano arrives on St. John's Island as an amateur botanist and the new governor's mistress. But Suzanna is soon caught between two worlds-the colonial pressures from Britain that are at odds with the freedoms and progress of the Island's many inhabitants. Suzanna is called to social action, and the stakes are high. When Freelove, a pregnant enslaved woman, is accused of stealing from her master and sentenced to death, Suzanna rallies support from unexpected places. From Acadian healer Pierre Gallant to the local Quakers to Scottish laird Ian MacDonald, the growing community attempts to expose Governor Patterson's failures, challenge land right disputes, and advocate for all enslaved people's emancipation.Through the lives of various characters, Bound navigates the challenges and triumphs of settler life. Will colonial greed win, or will the Island's diverse inhabitants succeed in laying the groundwork for a fair new world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In twentieth-century England, many working-class people were victims of values and circumstances not of their own making. They were people to whom things were done to, not for. Billy and Tommy Jones and their mother, Mary, were such people. The boys were born out of wedlock at a time when such a thing was regarded as a disgrace -the sins of the father being visited on the sons. Neither boy knows they have a brother - it is to be a dark family secret between the Catholic church and Mary, the boy's mother.The trajectory of the boy's lives takes them to different parts of the world where they suffer the consequences of circumstances beyond their control which they must confront and resolve.Billy is injured in WW2, falls in love with his nurse, and is left struggling with shellshock after being discharged from the army. Eventually, through the kindness and compassion of strangers, he regains his health and, in a surprising turn of events, learns the truth about his birth.Tommy is a victim of the British Home Child program and is sent to Canada when he is thirteen to work on a five-year indenture labor contract on a dairy farm in Quebec. When his contract ends, he travels to Jersey, a Channel Island, just before the Germans invade and occupy the island. To avoid capture and deportation to Germany, Tommy becomes resourceful in surprising ways.The Soldier and the Orphan is a fast-paced, emotionally packed novel with strong characters and surprising twists. It will elicit unexpected tears of joy and sadness as the story touches on colonialist attitudes, discrimination, love, and tragedy. And for readers wanting an extra taste of mystery and suspense. The Soldier and the Orphan brews up a good share of deceits and secrets, and even murder as the novel threads to a powerful, heart-warming conclusion.The Soldier and the Orphan will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds but will be of special interest to those who have traced their Canadian ancestry back to a British Home Child. Readers who enjoyed the Orphan Train and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will enjoy the unique plots and settings of this novel.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Located in the geographic centre of British Columbia, the Lakes District is a unique region with a fascinating backstory. History Matters, the first book published by the Lakes District Museum Society in a half century, gives readers a glimpse into the lives of some of the heroes, villains, misfits, and everyday people who have in the past called this region home.In 2018, the Lakes District Museum Society began posting short stories and photographs about Burns Lake and surrounding communities on its social media page. This book is a compilation those posts, along with new material and never-before-seen photographs gleaned from the society's archives. Want to know how an employee of the Yukon Telegraph spent his time What was a tie-hacker's life like How did an unknown skier from Burns Lake make it to the 1932 Olympic Winter Games, and a man many feel was the real-life James Bond come to live in Colleymount History Matters answers these and other important questions.In addition to touching and sometimes humorous tales of life in the Lakes District, readers of this book will encounter thrilling stories of murder, adventure, international intrigue, and even the supernatural. This collection is a valuable contribution to the community's history, and one that will fascinate anyone interested in the area, its past, or the European colonization of Western Canada.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are many uncommon things about Olav Williams: his upbringing in the tiny town of Twin Rivers on the coast of Labrador; his photographic memory that allows him to recall everything he has ever seen and heard in perfect detail; and the fact that as a baby, he witnessed the violent murder of his own mother, Abby.But those memories have been locked away, lost to his traumatic upbringing at the hands of his cold and distant father, a veteran of Desert Storm who shuts Olav out in the wake of their shared tragedy. Plagued by horrific nightmares that fill him with terror, Olav grows up lonely and introverted, feeling outcast and misunderstood by peers and teachers alike. Until one day, when Olav is approached by a stranger who turns out to be the mother of Abby's killer. She has a message for Olav-he may not have been his mother's only child.Olav embarks on a journey through his own past and into the darkest reaches of his incredible memory. What he finds there is shocking, and will change the course of his life-and the lives of those around him-forever. Full of twists and turns, fascinating courtroom scenes, and the foggy magic of Newfoundland, Olav's Story is a must-read debut about the nature of memory, the value of justice, and the strength of family bonds that can't be broken-even by death. Winters, Morgan Flowers (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This multi-authored handbook-the first of its kind-focuses on methods and strategies for teaching perinatal care. Each chapter is inspired by presentations and workshops presented at the biennial National Forum on Teaching Competence in Family Medicine Maternity Care, which began in Toronto, Canada, in 2014. Full of insightful advice, step-by-step guides, and helpful visual models, Teaching Perinatal Care covers a wide range of subjects, including . . .Techniques for teaching during labour and birthMentorship in the context of perinatal careHow to engage the uninterested learnerTeaching across generational dividesStrategies for teaching virtuallyHow best to evaluate learnersIdeal for those involved in family medicine, obstetrics, and midwifery, this guide will prove to be a cornerstone resource in perinatal care education. Whether you are a seasoned educator or new to the discipline, teaching in a university hospital or in the community, this pioneering guidebook will provide you with a wealth of practical, hands-on techniques. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Mark, a struggling small-business owner, hesitantly decides to meet an old friend of his father's for a day of fishing and 'business advice,' he doesn't expect much. As far as he knows, his father has no real experience in business after all, and the 'the captain' he is supposed to meet doesn't exactly sound like a particularly helpful resource either. Little does he know that his day out on the lake with the man will change everything, identifying the blind spots in his own business understanding, attitudes, and perspectives. He'll learn a great many things from the captain, but none more important than the concept of 'Vision Meets Execution,' which details how the roles of CEO and COO need to work in concert and harmony to drive any business toward success, whether it's a business with hundreds of employees or a business of one. Astounded by all he's learned; Mark invites the captain to a meeting with his Office manager Dawn (whom he quickly realizes has been his COO all along) to expand on his incredible mentorship. That meeting would change every aspect of Mark's business, establishing and clarifying the role of every team member and how they interrelate, embracing candour and inclusivity, and ensuring that every member of the team, including the CEO and COO, figure out how to stay in their own lanes.Though set within a fictional framework with the intent of making its lessons and advice a bit more palatable than the more common, and predictably dry, business manuals, make no mistake: This guide to business success will change the way you look at your business, regardless of its size, and with wisdom and insight that are easily grasped and put into action, help it reach new heights of success. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Throughout his half-century career, self-made businessman David Semas has drawn inspiration from President Theodore Roosevelt's famous speech on 'The Man in the Arena' in 1910, which was about daring to risk everything rather than playing it safe. In the real world, roughly a third of businesses will implode within two years, and half won't make it past five years. But statistics can't tell the full story. This memoir provides a detailed road map of trials, challenges, and pitfalls while building a business and offers everyone from budding entrepreneurs to seasoned executives a case history of achievement and failure as well as risk and reward. The life lessons and inspirational quotes throughout the book deliver powerful and enlightening messages about nurturing hopes and dreams, dealing with mistakes, facing problems head-on, and living life to the fullest. Semas's story is one of both triumph and despair, and it is sure to help inspire tomorrow's success stories. David writes to edify his readers, who, he hopes, can glean a few useful lessons from his lifetime of adventures and challenges, which has fueled his quest to live in the arena, where life plays out on a grand scale. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Surviving the System: Nine Siblings Tell Their Foster Care Stories is an important and necessary memoir that leads the reader through the harrowing-and often horrific-experiences of these siblings who were removed from their home in northern New Brunswick in the 1960s. The children were separated, spread out across the province, and left in the hands of adults who frequently turned out to be monsters. Coming from a poor, abusive household, the siblings had few positive past experiences to guide them through the traumas they suffered in the homes of those who were supposed to protect them. Overseen by an incompetent and often neglectful social worker, little of the atrocities they experienced was properly documented or preserved, and few records of what the children suffered remain. Despite the trauma, the siblings managed to stay in each other's lives, and still lean on each other today for support and comfort. This book serves as an act of bravery and a powerful truth-telling; it lays bare what the foster care system that so failed this family tried to cover up. It is truly a story of survival. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine stepping into the spotlight of New York and Hollywood, a lifestyle where stardom, celebrity life, and a Chippendale bow tie were the everyday norm Fame was the dream of an innocent young boy that played out in the heart of a man who in turn lost sight of the boy within. This is their story.Born with severe asthma and enormous dreams, James Gardiner began his life in conflict with himself. Little Jimmy wanted to reach for the stars like his science-fiction icons and become a sports superstar like the paper heroes that adorned the walls of his childhood bedroom. But as a frequent visitor to the local hospital, viewing the world through the plastic walls of an oxygen tent, such dreams seemed like they would always be firmly out of reach. However it was there on the pediatric wing that he began to entertain audiences with his stories and charm, growing to like the attention. In fact, to crave it. He wanted to 'be somebody,' and for the first time, his dreams didn't seem quite so out of reach.As he got older, and his asthma became more manageable, he began forging his path of destiny. First, through the sport of rowing where the fragile young man dared to challenge his asthma and strive for the Olympic podium. Then, it was his lust to be a movie star that thrust him into New York City and Los Angeles to world of fashion, celebrity, and even murder. But it was his one unanswerable question that repeatedly seemed to leave his life in shambles. 'Can his fantasy life be his reality' became the albatross that hung over the man. and the boy.Somewhere along the way, he had lost touch with that childlike part of himself that looked at the world each day with joy and wonder. Looking back he had gone 'all in' on his quest to be somebody, but now as a middle aged man left with nothing and no one, it was time to reconnect with little Jimmy and go all in on himself . . . to go all in with love.Within their story of reconnection lies the gateway to reclaim your inner child and live your best, most authentic life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Anyone who has enjoyed the great happiness and intimacy of a family-centred birth, and any midwife or health professional who has attended one, owes a debt of gratitude to internationally known Canadian doctor, researcher, and medical reformer, Murray Enkin. Enjoying the Interval takes on the fascinating, joyful task of exploring Dr Enkin's identity and achievements along with the social context that shaped them. It offers a critical assessment of the ongoing challenges in maternity care, the field to which Enkin devoted his life, but it is also the story of an immigrant Jewish family's contribution to Canadian society and the wider world. Using archival sources and interviews, the book traces Enkin's story from his birth in 1924; through his early young married life, education, and medical practice; to his passionate championing of the emerging childbirth reform movement and its influence. Interweaving the personal and professional to provide insight into the man, the times and the causes that shaped him, it not only recognises Enkin's distinctive social contribution but also that of his family and colleagues. It chronicles the highly personable Enkin's days as a med student awestruck by the courage and beauty of women in labour to his joyful life as a husband and father, to his international impact as a practitioner, academic and researcher, and as an inveterate traveller. Scholarly, yet accessible, it will prove of interest to professional and lay readers alike. Enjoying the Interval is an account of an important social movement that shook the medical establishment, but it's also a love story, a travelogue, and an entertaining portrait of a complex man who helped to change the world for the better.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's 1971. Egypt is still reeling from the sudden death of its 'benevolent' tyrant Nasser and teeters on the precipice of Sadat's era of unrelenting Islamization. Ghabrial is an engineering graduate student and a TA, moonlighting in an office that operates more as a Marxist political and cultural salon, conveniently located between a famous cabaret and the Cairo Opera House. A frustrated dreamer of bygone eras when poetry and freedoms were sacred, he sees the alarming changes happening in front of his eyes altering his reality for good. Running parallel to the story of a nation in metamorphosis and turmoil is Ghabrial's troubled love story with Aida, his life-thirsty19 year old student. Their relationship is complicated by many factors controlling that junction of history. Aida says: 'Who can remember us 50 years from now, and who can tell what happened to us 'The real heroine of the narrative is Cairo of the early seventies with its night lights and escapes, alleys and bars, especially one underground bar, where the misfits of the city find refuge and salvation against a tremulous backdrop of a national unrest above ground. A Bar on Adly Street is an unflinching first-hand account of an in-between generation in 1970s Egypt whose fathers cherished secular democracy and religious tolerance, while they faced poverty, tyranny, fanaticism and corruption. It carefully layers strata of a life that examines the circumstances that lead to a nation turning against its defenseless minorities. Remnants of Greeks, and Italians, then Copts and even Muslims not subscribing to the MB's Islamist agenda, all reeling under the new norms and the changing world around them, leaving them with no choice but to run away from home in droves, creating the schism in which the present narrative is at its centre. Awad, Dr Alaa (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quiet your spirit and settle in each day for some intimate, healing, and reviving time with the Lord. Along with your Bible and prayer journal, bring Dr. Kim Pensinger's latest offering, From Under the Banana Tree, a collection of 365 daily inspirations gleaned from personal experience and a passionate searching of God's Word. From the hills of Vermont to the streets of Argentina, Dr. Kim shares on the faithfulness, love, and sovereignty of our great God.Not your average devotional, From Under the Banana Tree also contains moments of humour and succulent recipes that will delight family and friends. These readings will inspire you to step out in faith, try something new, and rest in God's care and compassion for you. Each topic is developed in detail, with lessons and tips to help you apply the truth of scripture to your life on a daily basis.Although Dr. Kim speaks directly to church leaders at times, this devotional will be a blessing to pastors, missionaries, and laity alike. As your spirit is renewed, you will develop the strength and the vision to share God's love, truth, and Good News with those around you.…