Written in her perspective, the child chronicles her life from toddler to teenager, then young adult. When her two alcoholic parents were so inattentive to their toddler that a pedophile uncle found his way into her life, while the adults partied in the next room… When her parents put him into her child's bed when he was home from a tour at sea in the merchant marine… When they left her alone for weeks with total strangers…When they sent their teen-aged daughter to stay alone with an adult...

These views from a transplant from civilization, if read by native Montanans, will either bore them to tears or cause hysterical laughter. It's all normal and routine to them. But to other transplants and foreigners, there may be some small amusement. Montana is a magical and gorgeous place. I think only a foreigner can recognize that with true depth. We have lived so long outside of paradise.The book is a compilation of episodes in a blog, which accounts for possible confusion of ...

What kind of adult emerges from a neglected and abused little toddler? In book 1, you saw her survive abandonment and incest, with amazing humor. Now the adult causes chaos at every turn. She is ill equipped to deal with normal relationships. This time, at almost every page, you will ask the growing woman, "What were you thinking?"It takes her second husband and best friend dying of pancreatic cancer to finally point her into real recovery.

This publication outlines practical steps real estate managers can take to reduce energy consumption and save on energy costs. Important considerations are:Creating and implementing an action plan to improve energy performanceManaging after-hours HVAC use and costsHeating and coolingPurchasing energy economically?working with the utilities, seeking special rates, aggregating power purchasesReviewing utility bills and learning to underst...

Two generations of students inspired by Harvey Mansfield come together here to demonstrate how their diverse approaches illuminate the topic of the arts of rule and speak to the wide scope of Mansfield's contributions. The essays collected here cover both ancient and modern ground. The first section covers topics such as Xenophon's question of what it is to be a gentleman, Aristotle's view of friendship, Montaigne's account of the highest good, and Montesquieu's elevation of modesty. The s...

‘It began with fluttering excitement, joy and a world full of possibilities. There was a slow chiselling away of me. I felt disbelief and foggy confusion, before the ugly reality of abuse dawned on me.’In Shattered to Shining, nine women and one male domestic violence survivor describe how they were shattered, as their home became a place where physical and sexual violence, emotional and psychological control dominated their lives. Through persistence and courage, they have risen a...

Why is this night different from all other nights?Every year when families gather for the Passover holiday, the youngest child poses that question as part of the poetic Four Questions near the start of the Seder. The answers are no less than the story of a people bound in slavery, their suffering in a foreign land, and their ultimate liberation – the story of Passover.Here the Four Questions are presented in breathtakingly luminous paintings by Ori Sherman. Whimsical animal...

This volume employs a multidisciplinary approach to research on a high-profile topic very much on the agenda of state and national policy leaders: early childhood development and education. It aims to reflect how scholarly perspectives shape the contours of knowledge generation, and to illuminate the gaps that prevent productive interchange among scholars who value equity in the opportunities available to young children, their families, and teachers/caregivers. The editors and authors iden...

This book presents an Assessment of Physical Sciences and Engineering Advances in Life Sciences and Oncology (APHELION) by a panel of experts. It covers the status and trends of applying physical sciences and engineering principles to oncology research in leading laboratories and organizations in Europe and Asia.The book elaborates on the six topics identified by the panel that have the greatest potential to advance understanding and treatment of cancer, each covered by a chapter i...