In this gripping historical fiction novel, the year is 1870, and President Ulysses S. Grant embarks on a daring mission to strengthen ties with Liberia, the West African nation founded by freed American slaves. Led by Captain Nathanial Kane, a squadron of naval warships sets sail with supplies, arms, and 500 newly liberated slaves bound for a new colony. But when they encounter a mysterious fog, they find themselves transported back in time to 1619 Virginia, just as the first African slave...

21st century organizations, across all sectors and of all types, have to cope with an international marketplace where change is frequent and customer expectations continue to rise. The work of business analysis professionals is crucial if organizations are to succeed and grow. If change programmes are to be successful, stakeholder engagement and situation analysis are vital, and to achieve this, senior business people need to display competence in a range of areas, not least of which inclu...

With chapter sequencing following the new Curriculum, this book supports trainee Primary school teachers to make use of the opportunities presented in the new National Curriculum for effective and engaging Science teaching.Covering all of the areas of the new National Curriculum for primary science and offering insight into effective teaching, it helps you connect what you need to teach to how it can be taught. This comprehensive guide to teaching Primary Science will help you secu...

Twenty-year-old Andrew James Archer seemed to have it all as a midwestern college student at the top of the deans list and with a beautiful girlfriend at his side. Yet somehow the balance of perfectionist goals and the ability to temporarily turn off anxiety with the help of alcohol and friends allowed Andrew to hide what was lying just beneath the surface: bipolar disorder.In his poignant personal narrative, Andrew invites others inside a hellish prism that left him the victim of ...

Short-term therapy doesn't have to be second-best!This valuable book explores a variety of brief therapy approaches with young adults between 17 and 25. Each case discussion thoroughly covers the salient points of the client, the problem, and the treatment, as well as segments of the treatment transcripts that illustrate the critical aspects of the counseling. A post-hoc question-and-answer section explores alternative ways the therapist could have handled the client and allows in-depth ex...

First published in 1992. This book presents a program for multicultural awareness. With the aim of enabling participants to learn more about themselves and about how relationships and communication between different groups of people can be improved. The book is not intended to be political, but recognises that political forces cannot be ignored and that institutional racism is a problem in our colleges and universities. The focus of the book is a program on the individual student and his o...

HARNESS THE IMMENSE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING TO TRANSCEND CHALLENGES, ENVISION EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS, AND BRING THEM INTO REALITY.Can you picture yourself waking up each day, brimming with happiness, optimism, and inner peace?The journey to transforming your life begins now!In this audiobook, you'll uncover transformative techniques designed to shift your mindset towards a realm of positivity and tranquility. Throug...

Do you want to believe? Explore our fascination with UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence through exclusive interviews, archival photos, and strange but true stories from history.After decades of cover-ups and denials, in a June 2021 report, the US government finally admitted what many people already knew: yes, UFOs are real, and no, we don't know what (or who) they are. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman separates fact from fiction and provides a comprehensive t...

You are not your thoughts! In this powerful book, two anxiety experts offer proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you get unstuck from disturbing thoughts, overcome the shame these thoughts can bring, and reduce your anxiety.If you suffer from unwanted, intrusive, frightening, or even disturbing thoughts, you might worry about what these thoughts mean about you. Thoughts can seem like messages—are they trying to tell you something?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by unstable moods, negative self-image, dangerous impulsivity, and tumultuous relationships. Many people with BPD excel in academics and careers while revealing erratic, self-destructive, and sometimes violent behavior only to those with whom they are intimate. Others have trouble simply holding down a job or staying in school. Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder is a compassionate and informative guide to understanding...

Unlock the Hidden Potential in Brain Differences: How Unique Wiring Fuels Creativity, Talent, and SuccessIn The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling author Gail Saltz delves into the fascinating connection between brain differences often labeled as "disabilities" and the potential for remarkable talents and abilities. Drawing on the latest scientific research and profiling both famous geniuses and everyday individuals, Saltz reveals how conditi...

**Designed for psychotherapists and their clients, Peter Levine's latest best-seller continues his groundbreaking exploration of the central role of the body in processing—and healing—trauma.With foreword by Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score**In Trauma and Memory, bestselling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can ...