The storm raged on throughout the night. Nora could not sleep but dozed on and off during the bleak hours. At times there were loud creaks and groans followed by a bang severe enough to shake the house as the ice proved too heavy for some tree branches and they fell to the ground. Nora prayed that they were missing her house and the buildings where the lavender and farm equipment were stored.After a devastating personal tragedy, Nora reconciles herself to a life alone with her dogs...

Children and Adolescents in Trauma presents a variety of creative approaches to working with young people in residential children's homes, secure or psychiatric units, and special schools.The contributors describe a wide range of approaches, including art therapy and literature, and how creative methods are applied in cases of abuse, trauma, violence, self-harm and identity development. They discuss the impact of abuse and mistreatment upon the mental health of 'looked after' child...

Engaging Film is a creative, interdisciplinary volume that explores the engagements among film, space, and identity and features a section on the use of films in the classroom as a critical pedagogical tool. Focusing on anti-essentialist themes in films and film production, this book examines how social and spatial identities are produced (or dissolved) in films and how mobility is used to create different experiences of time and space. From popular movies such as 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Bulworth...

This is a rare manual for the guidance of hopeful television presenters, written by BAFTA Award winning television producer Tony Nicholson, with a foreword by top TV presenter CHRIS TARRANT. It has been written based on over thirty years of working with some of the top names in the business, as well as a wealth of experience of helping, guiding and mentoring TV newcomers, many of whom have gone on to become stars in their own right.The book is packed with insider tips and useful hi...

A new community-based framework assessing the impact of participatory grantmaking on philanthropyInstitutional foundations are influential, yet it can be difficult to understand how they operate. How do their staff members make decisions? What impact do these decisions have on nonprofits, civil society, and democracy more broadly? One practice that holds promise for demystifying this relationship is participatory grantmaking, whereby stakeholders and grantees parti...

Each year on the first Saturday in May, the world turns its attention to the twin spires of Churchill Downs for the high-stakes excitement of the "greatest two minutes in sports," the Kentucky Derby. No American sporting event can claim the history, tradition, or pageantry that the Kentucky Derby holds. For more than 130 years, spectators have been fascinated by the magnificent horses that run the Louisville track. Thoroughbreds such as Secretariat and Barbaro have earned instant internati...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, readers will uncover the power of gardening to bring people together and create thriving communities. Through community gardens and shared spaces, neighbors can bond over a common love for nature while enhancing the beauty of their surroundings. This book delves into the benefits of communal gardening, from fostering relationships to promoting healthier lifestyles and providing access to fresh produce. With practical tips ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In today's fast-paced world, people often seek solace and peace in various forms. As society grapples with the stresses and strains of modern living, there is growing recognition of the importance of reconnecting with nature. In The Healing Garden: Biodiversity's Impact on Human Well-being, readers are invited on a captivating journey to explore the profound connection between human health and well-being and the vast realm of biodiversi...