Can we truly address poverty without centring the voices of those who live it? Bringing together voices from academia, grassroots activism, NGOs and the UK voluntary sector, this timely and accessible book explores how participatory approaches to activism can drive genuine, inclusive change.Through short, focused chapters, the authors critically unpack the contested definitions of ‘co-production’, ‘participation’ and ‘lived experience’ while showcasing practice models from across t...

The pleasure of your company is requested.Graceful feet tracing courtly steps.Eyes behind jeweled masks meeting across a room of twirling dancers.Gloved hands touching fleetingly—or gripping swords...Anything can happen at a ball.You are invited to enjoy these stories of fancy and fantasy from thirteen authors, framed in the splendor and elegance of a ballroom. Be it at a house party for diplomats and thieves, or Almacks in a side-universe in ...

The Moulster and Griffiths nursing model is the first developed specifically for learning disability nurses. This book describes the model and offers a solid framework to assess, plan, reflect on and evaluate person-centred care.With approximately 1.5 million people in Britain living with a learning disability and a proven correlation between the use of models of care and the achievements of outcomes for those supported, this book is the perfect tool for learning disability nurses....

Pitching with his heart meant finding a homeDerby Ward, the hottest pitcher in MLB, went home to buy his mother a new house. But when he got there, he'd thrown himself a changeup. Now he has to figure out how to make Godwin his home team.Godwin Ellis, best builder in Alabama, hadn't realized he needed to make changes in his life, until a certain baseball player threw him a curve. Now Godwin needs to decide if he's going to exist in the box he built for hims...

What captures the essence of a narcissist better than: Enough about me. What do you think of me?Wrecking Ball Relationships offers a guide for anyone victimized by a toxic person. There is comfort in knowing many people have had similar experiences. This book shares coping strategies, the stories of many people along with pop culture references to help you realize you're not alone. All presented with Lynn's light sense of humor.In this book you'll discover:...

*>**"*Great book about inclusionand two individuals that love baseball as much as they love each other. Isiah's family finds a way to include Isiah and for the boys to compete on an even level as well as share their love of baseball. The pictures are absolutely beautiful."-Verified Amazon PurchaserIsiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to hit the ball high...

In 1995, the author, a lawyer and college professor, found herself sitting alone on a hilltop alone in Arizona wondering where her life had gone. "There seemed to be no way to manage the multiple challenges in my life. I wavered between stoicism and misery, between self blame and internal, and occasionally external, rants at fate and those "others" whose actions had created my painful situation, and between sudden leaps into action designed to solve my problems and collapses into helplessn...

A captivating and heartwarming novel about three generations of strong women, each unapologetically forging ahead in times of strife to fulfill the dream of opening a bakery in South Carolina.An immersive and sometimes emotional story that tests familial bonds and leaves a lasting impact on history.Each generation confronts unique challenges and obstacles while upholding its values.Isabel, hailing from a rural town in South Carolina, is surrounded by difficult men w...

As 1925 ends, spirited flapper Rosamond St. Rochelle encounters two men. Burke Boylan is rich and well-connected in New Orleans. Pierre Landry, a Cajun doctor, plans to return to the bayou backwaters to practice. Both would like to have Rosamond, the newly proclaimed Queen of the Mardi Gras Ball, at their side. But, Roz longs for a career of her own as one of the New Women of the Roaring Twenties. A fateful encounter on Mardi Gras day changes Roz's path in life. She must overcome personal ...

Pop culture stereotypes, shopping frustrations, fat jokes, and misconceptions about health are all ways society systemically rejects large bodies. BIG is a collection of personal and intimate experiences of plus size women, non-binary and trans people in a society obsessed with thinness. Revealing insights that are both funny and traumatic, surprising and challenging, familiar and unexpected, 26 writers explore themes as diverse as self perception, body image, fashion, fat activism, food, ...

Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play when Grandpa is pitching.By sharing his story, we celebrate Isiah's many strengths and abilities. Isiah was born with Spina Bifida and he wears leg braces.Bilingual English/Spanish.*>**"*Great book about inclusion and two individuals that love baseball as much as they love each...

Eugene always liked the idea of helping others, however, when Christine presents an idea to him, Eugene struggles to make the correct decision.Other books in the series by this author:Eugene and His Go-Kart MachineEugene's Mistake at the Garden GateEugene Meets BojeanEugene, the Mouse, at the Big Farmhouse