When everything changes, can friendship survive? A powerful and authentic look at teen life from talented new author Emma Cameron.Luke spends his days hanging out at the beach, working shifts at the local supermarket, and trying to stay out of trouble at school. His mate Bongo gets wasted, blocking out memories of the little brother social services took away and avoiding the stepdad who hits him. And Casey, the girl they both love, dreams of getting away and starti...

I dream about the world my parents described, where music and song are allowed.I was happiest when they sang with me. But now they are gone. And my brother has no voice.Who will sing with me now?When twelve-year-old Garlan and his mute brother Cadell are forced to run from their abusive guardians, they plan to find the land beyond their own. Their homeland of Elatha's laws banish all forms of music. On the Other Side, they'll be free to enjo...

When Ryel and Dad move in with Lonnie, Harry and Darcy, life really changes.There are some positives. Dad smiles way more than he has in ages. But there are down sides.Two bedrooms between three boys makes things tricky. Although they are friends at school, their blended family is new and not yet peaceful.Sick of the bickering, particularly Darcy’s whining, Ryel delivers a challenge.‘School’s Sockey Tournament soon. Whoever does best, wins their own room...

I dream about the world my parents described, where music and song are allowed.I was happiest when they sang with me. But now they are gone. And my brother has no voice.Who will sing with me now?When twelve-year-old Garlan and his mute brother Cadell are forced to run from their abusive guardians, they plan to find the land beyond their own, a place where they’re allowed to sing, unlike the laws that banish all forms of music in their home in Elatha.They beg...

When Ryel and Dad move in with Lonnie, Harry and Darcy, life really changes.There are some positives. Dad smiles way more than he has in ages. But there are down sides.Two bedrooms between three boys makes things tricky. Although they are friends at school, their blended family is new and not yet peaceful.Sick of the bickering, particularly Darcy's whining, Ryel delivers a challenge. 'School's Sockey Tournament soon. Whoever does best, wins their own room.'D...

For years, Julia Cameron was asked by devotees of The Artist's Way if she would consider writing a manual for children, so that they too could experience the same transformative experience of discovering their creativity. As her daughter begins to have children herself, Julia turned back to her own techniques, and those of her hundreds of clients, for how to bring about a more open, creative, grounded childhood, one that leads to a fulfilled adulthood. As Julia says, 'Parenting is...

Explore each book of the Bible with a comprehensive Bible study guide for beginnersStudying Scripture can help you see God's love for all creation and apply God's wisdom to your life. This Bible study guide for adults simplifies the process of learning the Bible with clear breakdowns of each of its 66 books, from Genesis to Revelations.Tools for Bible study—Discover synopses, important themes, and key verses to help you understand the context...

This book provides a critical review of research in mathematics education published in or about the Australasian region in the four years from 2020 to 2023. Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2020-2023 (RiMEA 2020-2023) is the eleventh edition of the four-yearly review of mathematics education research in Australasia. It is compiled by the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). It is primarily focused on research from Australia, New Zealand, and Singapor...

How do we define compassion? Is it an emotional state, a motivation, a dispositional trait, or a cultivated attitude? How does it compare to altruism and empathy? Chapters in this Handbook present critical scientific evidence about compassion in numerous conceptions. All of these approaches to thinking about compassion are valid and contribute importantly to understanding how we respond to others who are suffering. Covering multiple levels of our lives and self-concept, from the individual...

This edited collection about good practice for mental health chaplains and other related professionals looks at how spirituality is viewed across mental health fields. It identifies what mental health chaplaincy is, how mental health chaplaincy interacts with other organisations like the NHS, and what good practice means with examples of positive and fulfilling experiences in mental health settings.The chapters consider some of the main issues of working with the mental health comm...

In Highland Scotland in 1850, Catrìona lives life to the rhythm of seasons and Gaelic songs, until a dramatic change of circumstances forces her to fight for everyone and everything she loves.Years later Rose, an artist, who's trying to make sense of her fractured family and her own restlessness, searches among ruins in a deserted landscape.

With wisdom and strategies for becoming more prosperous every day of the year, this essential little volume from bestselling author Julia Cameron serves as a daily reminder of how to live a full and abundant life.“People think of prosperity as a fiscal bottom line. ‘When I have X amount of money, I will feel better.’ The truth is that prosperity is a spiritual bottom line, and the formula should actually be: ‘When I have X amount of faith, I will feel better.’” —Julia Cameron