In this Tale Marie remembers the past when she was “Little Marie”, a time when her life was affected by abuse. But something magical happens leading to her real fairytale that brings healing to many. She finds herself telling the tale like never before in a new adventure that brings her closer to her “happily ever after”.

WM Phillips has written a positive, humorous and timely reflection on her personal and family journey with autism. The focus throughout this readable book is on those “unique” experiences that lead to the reframing of both challenges and solutions life presents when you are raising a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Ms. Phillips embraces the diagnosis so that qualities perceived as negative can in fact become positive life outcomes, and all done with the salvation of a sen...

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Sandra as she navigates the urban labyrinth in search of a love that defies the ordinary. Amidst the chaos of city life, her quest unveils serendipitous encounters and heart-stirring moments that will leave you breathless.Are you tired of the mundane rhythms of existence, yearning for a connection that sets your soul ablaze? Dive into Sandra's narrative where chance meetings evolve into life-altering bonds, and strangers morph into soulmates ...

A definitive resource, the Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science presents the essentials to better understand and manage disasters. The third edition of this popular text has been revised and updated to provide a substantively enriched and evidence-based guide for students and emerging professionals. The new emphasis on disaster science places it at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. This third edition offers important updates, including:N...

Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by SageStrategic Staffing equips both current and future managers with the knowledge and skills to adopt a strategic and contemporary approach to talent identification, attraction, selection, deployment, and retention. Grounded in research, this text covers modern staffing concepts and practices in an engaging and reader-friendly format. Author Jean Phillips expertly guides studen...

Sexuality in modern western culture is central to identity but the tendency to define by sexuality does not apply to the premodern past. Before the 'invention' of sexuality, erotic acts and desires were comprehended as species of sin, expressions of idealised love, courtship, and marriage, or components of intimacies between men or women, not as outworkings of an innermost self. With a focus on c. 1100–c. 1800, this book explores the shifting meanings, languages, and practices of western s...

Enlightenment writers fiercely debated the nature of distraction in literature.Early novel reading typically conjures images of rapt readers in quiet rooms, but commentators at the time described reading as a fraught activity, one occurring amidst a distracting cacophony that included sloshing chamber pots and wailing street vendors. Auditory distractions were compounded by literary ones as falling paper costs led to an explosion of print material, forcing prose fi...

For many Indigenous peoples, water is sacred. Indigenous peoples have lived by important water sources throughout their histories. But in the 1800s, treaties with the US government and people settling in the West forced many Indigenous peoples to leave their homelands, to leave their water sources, and to move onto reservations. Indigenous peoples continue to stand for their communities in talks about water sources. From protesting dams and oil pipelines to improving access to clean water,...

Marvel at the petals of Divine Providence that mark every turn of the story. Empty nester Marise Gallica uncovers a peculiar envelope in a shuttered Catholic grade school, which inspires her to write a collection of narratives about her life. But when she announces plans to publish her narratives, her siblings' withering rebuke paralyzes Marise with shame. Bereft in her tenuous family ties, Marise embarks on a tumultuous journey destined to reveal her original identity.An epistolary...

Meet extraordinary Indigenous women—51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12Discover the stories and achievements of 51 Native and Indigenous women from history and today! This collection of biographies for kids explores the lives of North American Indigenous women from different backgrounds, different life experiences, and different eras who achieved amazing things in art, science, medicine, sports, and more. Learn how their talent, passion, and determination have been...

The return of Jesus and the coming of his kingdom will mark a pivotal point in human history. For Christians, it will also mark the beginning of their immortality. Here in this book lie the answers to the question of what we will be doing for the first one thousand years of our eternal existence. You are invited to take a personal journey and discover your destiny and first steps into that future—not in heaven but here on the earth with Jesus during his millennial reign.When the Ki...

In recent times parents find it difficult to discipline their child in the proper way. This is because they lack the basic tips towards proper parenting. "Discipline Your Child Without Nagging" offers a compassionate approach to guide you through this essential aspect of parenting and education. It helps you foster a harmonious environment, where discipline is approached with understanding, respect, and effective strategies.Inside this guide, you'll discover:The best way to ...