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The third and final volume of a three book series, Elma's Golden Years brings the consecutive letters that have been the highlight of these books to a close in 1961. A final chapter of letters that the family has kept hidden away for various reasons in dressers, cedar chests, desks and Bibles are also included. These letters show Elma as she grows into her last stage of life and gives the reader a view of how Elma grew to be the very fine lady...

The understanding of shamanism in its variety of forms and manifestations has become vital in our understanding of the origins and development of ideological systems of the human family. Though not a religion, shamanism is the first formalization of the human quest for meaning, understanding and participation in the mysteries of the cosmic drama. It is a global phenomenon, cultural specific practices and beliefs reflecting and embodying univer...

This book is presented by the Old Catholic Church of the United States. The Old Catholic Church of the United States is a Catholic Family of Faith, based within the United States. As inheritors of Apostolic Succession from the Western Latin (Catholic) Church, the Ancient Oriental Churches and the Eastern Byzantine (Orthodox) Churches, we possess a rich theological heritage. It is a sacramental church, embracing the fullness of Christianity as ...

On The Fringe Of History is Chief Inspector Sarge Hoteko's personal memoir, including his experiences as a narcotic interdiction and antiterrorism instructor in 16 countries around the globe. Hoteko reveals the shocking, rampant and systematic corruption within many of those governments, especially, Pakistan, Mexico, Bolivia and Nigeria--the most corrupt nation on earth. He also depicts how overzealous internal affairs investigators bungled tw...

In 2002, poet Tessa Ransford and artist Joyce Gunn-Cairns set off from Edinburgh, with the aid of a travel grant from the Scottish Arts Council, to visit Leipzig. Tessa investigated the poetry scene, and translated five of the poets whose work she admired, while Joyce drew portraits of them and took photographs. The poets featured here are Wulf Kirsten, Thomas Rosenlöcher, Elmar Schenkel, Andreas Reimann, Uta Mauersberger, and Tessa herself. A...

This book is a basic course in planning and preparing for a visit with Santa Claus. I have encountered so many unusual experiences at various venues where I have worked, that I thought a guide like this was essential. Reading this book is a must for people planning their first visit with Santa, and the hints offered will provide invaluable guidelines for those who have visited with him before. The ultimate goal is to provide everyone with an e...

Integrating systemic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral perspectives, this acclaimed book presents an innovative framework for therapeutic work. Ellen Wachtel shows how parents and children all too often get entangled in patterns that cause grief to both generations, and demonstrates how to help bring about change with a combination of family-focused and child-focused interventions. Vivid case examples illustrate creative ways to engage ...

Vicky White and John Harris have drawn together the contributors' experiences of working with children in a broad range of settings, emphasising ways in which the current context of change can be used as an opportunity to enhance the quality of service provision and achieve better outcomes for children and their families.

Lola Haskins propels the reader through the inevitable terrains of desire, love and loss.

Echeverria's classic poem La cautiva in a new, annotated edition Though critisized by the Martin Fierro supporting authors such as Leopoldo Lugones as a romantisized vision of the Pampa, Echeverria's poem is still considered a cornerstone of the Latin American poetry, depicting the human drama of the Southern cone frontier life.

Give My Regards to Beelzebub' is a contemporary novel in an office setting pitting management against 9-to-5 cube jockeys. The co-workers are funny. Management has no sense of humor. The Chinese-Jewish philosopher has a short temper. We think that's enough to go on.

Newly appointed Union General Ambrose Burnside is plagued with doubt. Haunted by his abysmal performance at Antietam, he finds himself in a race against time to move 120, 000 men and tons of material to Fredericksburg, Virginia before General Lee can react. Success means an open road to Richmond, the end of the war, and redemption. Failure means disgrace and the possible fall of a president. It is a heavy burden. Behind the scenes Treasury Sec...

This book presents practitioners with exciting ways in which to deliver the foundation stage curriculum to young children through play in well-planned areas of provision. The author promotes good early years practice in accordance with "Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage, " drawing on her own experience as a nursery teacher. Ideas are workable and material is organized in an accessible way making the book an "easy to use" handbook fo...

This book presents a series of practical activities designed to help teachers build an effective science curriculum for more able children. It focuses on: developing higher order thinking skills using conceptual language, directed activities relating to text for developing higher order skills, and in-depth study topics that emphasize a "real product" outcome. Activities range from short discussion topics and problems to solve, to whole-day mas...

Need help coping with the demands of working as a subject leader? Use this book to: unravel the requirements of the subject leader/coordinator's role, improve your leadership skills, access expertise through examples of current practice, feel more confident working with senior staff, and meet the challenges posed by inclusion and managing TAs. Based on up to date TTA standards, this is a useful companion for both NQTs and more experienced teac...

Make Mother Proud, the second Adam Graham adventure, takes us into the mind of a cunning, diabolical serial killer. Adam, a local school superintendent, is drawn into police efforts to stop this killer. His background in education, intelligence and anger over the death of several young female teachers drives him in his efforts to find the psychopath responsible. A stunning tale of murder and romance, rich with the local color of the American S...

When Maggie Bloom stumbles over a dead body on Hilton Head Island and discovers the corpse is clutching her ex-husband's business card, she decides to investigate. The reason? The card says Peter S. Bloom has an import/export business in Marrakech, Morocco. As far as Maggie knows, he has a law practice in Boston, MA To make matters worse, the sheriff suspects her ex is guilty of murder, her new love wants her to ax the ex, and a wacky friend w...

Scattered throughout the book are illustrative charts, transcripts of famous documents, and comical caricatures of the key people involved in this intriguing history. "Spelling Dearest" is informative, insightful, outrageously contemptuous, and witty. It was written to appeal to anyone who enjoys the challenge of, or has been frustrated by, English spelling - which covers just about everyone who can read or write! A must-read for English langu...

My poems was acknowledged by The International Library Of Poetry by making a verbally recorded CD in my honor I was also given four awards for outstanding achievements by the Editor's choice awards

Designed for those involved in pre-school education, including nursery teachers, learning support assistants and helpers in a range of provisions, this handbook has been updated to enable carers to comply with the latest requirements of the Code of Practice and to prepare for an OFSTED inspection.