Do you live with a controlling partner? Someone who always wants to make the decisions, about where you go on holiday or what you spend on clothes? Someone who needs to know where you are or what you are doing? Or maybe you work with a control freak? Even though you've got the talent, this person takes all the limelight and can't let go enough to let you get on with your job. Control freaks come in all shapes and sizes. Often they happen to be the people we love. Your friends and family ma...

Fourteen-year-old Jillian has no idea who her dad is but uses her banishment from summer parties in Toronto to isolation in Banff National Park to track him down. But it's not easy. A reclusive log cabin, a grumpy aunt, few trips to civilization and seriously—no cell phone reception?When she's not searching for her dad, Jillian pursues an elusive girl, Mika, who lives on her own in the wilderness. Together they track down a poacher and Jillian reunites Mika with her family. All sho...

This work describes the causes, symptoms and treatment of depression and goes into detail about the difficulties of caring for someone who is depressed. It explores how depression affects relationships and the emotions of carers.

Just when Banff, Alberta begins to feel like home, and everything is perfect, fifteen-year-old Jillian's life goes sideways. The unthinkable happens to her boyfriend's sister and Greg must head back home, halfway across the globe. Aunt Steph drops hints about applying for a job in Waterton. And new friendships get prickly. Jillian is sure her life can't get any more complicated…but then it does.Editorial ReviewReviewed by: Yvonne Machuk EdD / Banff, AlbertaHaving me...

Just when Banff, Alberta begins to feel like home, and everything is perfect, fifteen-year-old Jillian’s life goes sideways. The unthinkable happens to her boyfriend’s sister and Greg must head back home, halfway across the globe. Aunt Steph drops hints about applying for a job in Waterton. And new friendships get prickly. Jillian is sure her life can’t get any more complicated…but then it does.

As a nurse, Barbara Baker’s qualifications enabled her to travel and work overseas, taking her to both Europe and South Africa. However, just as she was starting to explore the endless possibilities open to her, she was cut off in her tracks with a shock terminal cancer diagnosis at the tender age of 24, finding herself battling for her life before it had really begun.This was her first indication that she had a level of mental resilience she was previously unaware of, as she confo...

This is a book of meditations in the form of poetry. Inspirations, from the Lord, that will inspire the readers heart to press on, to dare to hope. A work that will inspire the reader to believe that all things are possible indeed. A collection about life, struggles, joys, desires, and hopes.

Gaining a view behind the scenes into the jobs and personalities of people who work in the theatre is a privilege afforded to few. This book grants that privilege to all its readers. Twenty-one highly respected backstage professionals are interviewed, from artistic director to wig maker, working in all kinds of theatres in Britain and the United States. Their stories inform and entertain as they describe what they do and how they got to do it. Their anecdotes and observations intrigue and ...

In todays fast paced world of social media and advanced technology, we are being guided by the agenda of someone else. By following this, we are getting away from the guide that Jesus left us, The Holy Bible, and are filling ourselves with hate and fear.Fear2Peace was created as a reminder that the words of Jesus still hold true today. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Italian Hours" by Henry James. This audiobook transports you to the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Italy. With James' evocative prose and keen observations, you'll embark on a sensory journey through the art, culture, and history of this captivating country. The narrative offers a rich exploration of the intersection between travel, literature, and personal reflection. Through its vivid descriptions and cultural insights, it provid...

A vibrant tribute to Lewis Nordan’s unforgettable blend of Southern surrealism, dark humor, and deep humanity.Lewis Nordan: Humor, Heartbreak, and Hope is a rich collection of essays that examines the life and work of one of the South’s most distinctive literary voices. Edited by Barbara A. Baker, this volume brings together scholars and writers who explore Nordan’s use of magical realism, dark humor, and emotional vulnerability to portray the com...

The Cotton Kings relates a colorful economic drama with striking parallels to contemporary American economic debates. At the turn of the twentieth century, dishonest cotton brokers used bad information to lower prices on the futures market, impoverishing millions of farmers. To fight this corruption, a small group of brokers sought to control the price of cotton on unregulated exchanges in New York and New Orleans. They triumphed, cornering the world market in cotton and raising i...