Born into slavery, Amanda Smith rose from hardship to become one of the most remarkable Christian voices of the 19th century. With unwavering faith and a calling that could not be silenced, she traveled across the United States, Europe, Africa, and India, sharing the Gospel and ministering to thousands.In her own words, Smith recounts a life shaped by trials, perseverance, prejudice and divine purpose. From the struggles of her early years to her powerful ministry on the global sta...

Divorce. Just the word "divorce" can cause your stomach to clench, sweat to drop from your brow, and an increased heart rate. Divorce takes everything that was good and lovely in marriage and utterly crushes it.This book was been written out of what my eyes have seen, my ears have heard, and six years of observation, and subsequently research, into the world of divorce, and what a woman that has been scorned will do, and the lengths she will go to hurt the man she once loved pay fo...

This anthology critically evaluates archives and archival processes that collect, order, and preserve elements of television as historically, culturally, socially, politically, and economically significant material.What do we know about how television moved from ephemeral broadcasts and mounds of paperwork documenting bureaucratic and creative processes to become historical material housed in archives? This book’s guiding principles are to interrogate where television as historical...

A transformational approach to conflict argues that conflicts must be viewed as embedded within broader relational patterns and social and discursive structures. Central to this book is the idea that the origins of transformation can be momentary, situational, and small-scale or large-scale and systemic. The momentary involves shifts and meaningful changes in communication and related patterns that are created in communication between people. Momentary transformative changes can radiate ou...

In a recession jobs are lost and life can seem harder. This practical, handy book is filled with tips onfrugal living (being careful about not wasting food, money etc) and a guiding light in uncertain times.

When Nick's curiosity leads him on a magical adventure, he discovers a world hidden in plain sight. After losing his tooth, Nick finds a generous surprise from the Tooth Fairy under his pillow. But when he wonders what the Tooth Fairy does with all those teeth, the real mystery begins. Determined to uncover the secret, Nick follows the Tooth Fairy one night, embarking on an enchanting journey that takes him to a magical forest filled with wonders beyond imagination.Join Nick as he ...

Even with baby boomers retiring and greater media and research attention being lavished on older people, most gerontologists have studiously avoided examining romance among the elderly. Love Stories of Later Life is an appealing and eye-opening remedy to this neglect, as leading gerontologist Amanda Smith Barusch presents original research into what love and romance mean in seniors' lives. The result is a glimpse into a world many people didn't know existed - that of romantic love...

Fear of anger can ultimately be as destructive as expressed rage, fomenting social isolation, injustice, and misunderstanding. In Aging Angry: Making Peace with Rage, Amanda Smith Barusch argues that now, more than ever, it is time for older adults to turn toward anger rather than denying or avoiding it. By taking anger seriously, we can neutralize its destructive potential and harness its energy and wisdom for personal and social change. Barusch draws upon the experiences of hund...

Daddy Likes to Dance is a look inside how a child sees their father being silly and playing. With parents' busy lives through work and other obligations, making time for your child or children is essential. Having a special bond through being silly can also help.

Even with baby boomers retiring and greater media and research attention being lavished on older people, most gerontologists have studiously avoided examining romance among the elderly. Love Stories of Later Life is an appealing and eye-opening remedy to this neglect, as leading gerontologist Amanda Smith Barusch presents original research into what love and romance mean in seniors' lives. The result is a glimpse into a world many people didn't know existed - that of romantic love...

What is the place of Amanda Smith in American history? Has she any place there? Mrs. Smith is an historic character. The biography of great women, and especially great women of the Negro race, would be sadly deficient without her. Of this race in the United States, since 1020, there have appeared but four women whose career stands out so far, so high, and so clearly above all others of their sex that they can with strict propriety and upon well established grounds be denominated great. The...

This innovative handbook bridges the gap between the colorectal surgeon, the stoma nurse and the dermatologist. It addresses the questions of what pathology is involved, what can be done by nurses, when to refer to a dermatologist, and what can be done by a dermatologist. Now in its second edition, the book has been revised throughout and contains new information on nutrition and child stoma patients.