Read between the front lines: The stories of three Canadian female journalists stationed in England and France during the First World War.Europe: 1914–18. Mary MacLeod Moore, a writer for Saturday Night Magazine, covered the war’s impact on women, from the munitions factories to the kitchens of London’s tenements. Beatrice Nasmyth, a writer for the Vancouver Province, managed the successful wartime political campaign of Canadian Roberta MacAdams a...

An original collection of four plays about unsung women from the history of the Canadian west. With theatrical twists and turns, Her Voice, Her Century takes us from an English doctor plunked into the middle of Alberta's unsettled north country, to a Canadian journalist covering the First World War, to the scandalous relationship between an Alberta politician and a young secretary, to the lives and work of two influential early Canadian photographers.Written for contempora...

Debbie Nelson is not a household name, but her son, Eminem, is one of the world' s most famous rappers. Unfortunately, her son' s defamatory references to her at one time labeled Debbie the most hated mother in America. In My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem, Nelson sets the record straight. Filled with details of the rapper' s early life and rare photos of both him and his mother, this memoir reveals a story that provides insights into who Marshall was and what motivated him ...

"You selfish bitch, I hope you fuckin' burn in hell for this shit" ist nur eine Zeile aus Eminems weltweitem Hit Cleanin' out my closet, in dem er mit seiner Mutter Debbie Nelson abrechnet. Diesem Song nach musste er seine Kindheit in Sozialwohnungen mit einer tablettensüchtigen Mutter mit Münchhausen-Syndrom verbringen, die ihm eingeredet hatte, er sei krank. Schon seit Beginn seiner Karriere disste der Hip-Hop-Megastar seine Mutter auf der Bühne und bezeichnete sie in Interviews als "dro...

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Here, adults with Asperger Syndrome speak out about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering sound advice for other Aspies and providing valuable insights for family, friends and also for mental health professionals.Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, mi...

Tripping 1975 tells a couples' compelling story of love, travel, and of each other. Filled with good, hilarious, and yes, bad experiences that happened in real life to real people who thought they could (and did) travel Europe, Egypt, and Israel in a yellow VW van affectionately called "The Banana." Their best times were had when they had no idea where they were. Travel along and have fun getting lost on unfamiliar roads, big cities, and in beautiful little hamlets along the way.

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all.While much progress in race relations has been made in recent years-including the election of Barack Obama as President of the United State-it's clear that our journey t...

As pastors' wives, the authors of this devotional personally have experienced or witnessed the issues with which women struggle: identity, marriage, children, work. Reading this devotional is like having a conversation with a trusted friend who knows what you are going through. Over 52 weeks, these authors share from their hearts using engaging Scriptures, real-life inspiration, and practical wisdom they have learned along the way. Each week focuses on one theme, and daily devotions includ...

A boy, a toy, and grandma's comforting words come together in a magical dream that relieves the fear and anxiety in a young boy.Grayson receives a remote-controlled dragon for his birthday, but it scares him, and he jumps into Grandma's arms. With Grandma's love and comforting words, Grayson slowly overcomes his fear of the big orange dragon. Late at night, when the dragon comes to life, the magic starts. Grayson is scooped up in a thrilling ride that takes him to the most delightf...

The contributors to Caribbean Realities and Endogenous Sustainability discuss alternative theoretical perspectives, sustainable growth-inducing economic policies, and special challenges in this era of neoliberal globalization. These perspectives, policies and challenges have to be seriously considered if appropriate interventions towards changing the Caribbean status quo and eliminating social and political ills are to be pursued. The authors evaluate past efforts and policies, cr...

Becoming a widow is one of the most traumatic life events that a woman can experience. Yet, as this remarkable new collection reveals, each woman responds to that trauma differently. Here, forty-three widows tell their stories, in their own words.Some were widowed young, while others were married for decades. Some cared for their late partners through long terminal illnesses, while others lost their partners suddenly. Some had male partners, while others had female partners. Yet ea...

This comprehensive and much-needed guide addresses the issues faced by clinicians in assessing and treating the range of mental health conditions, which can affect adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Its particular focus on adults fills a notable gap in the ASD professional literature, with an extensive array of contributors from across the psychology and healthcare professions.Covering a wide variety of common co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders,...