This book offers a comprehensive report on a three-year, cross-cultural, critical participatory action research study, conducted in children’s homes and communities in Fiji. This project contributed to building sustainable local capacity in communities without access to early childhood services, so as to promote preschool children’s literacy development in their home languages and English. The book includes rich descriptions of the young children’s lived, multilingual literacy practices in...

In June 1867, the San Francisco Elevator-one of the nation\'s premier black weekly newspapers during Reconstruction-began publishing articles by a Californian calling herself \"Ann J. Trask\" and later \"Semper Fidelis.\" Her name was Jennie Carter (1830-1881), and the Elevator would print her essays, columns, and poems for seven years.Carter probably spent her early life in New Orleans, New York, and Wisconsin, but by the time she wrote her \"Always Faithful\" co...

What happens when plant medicine meets the ancient wisdom of the Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian system?In Drops of Wisdom, Points of Power, twelve holistic practitioners from diverse backgrounds share compelling, real-life stories from both their clinical practices and personal healing journeys. Through the innovative use of essential oils applied to acupressure points, these practitioners share a gentle yet profound approach to transformation, one that acknowledges...

Exporter présente les concepts qu’il convient aujourd’hui de maîtriser pour développer et consolider les positions de l’entreprise sur les marchés étrangers.Cette nouvelle édition tient compte des nouveaux équilibres géopolitiques et de **l’évolution des techniques commerciales, marketing, de négociation.Exporter** propose également de nombreux exemples de cas d'entreprises, des conseils, des éléments spécifiques aux relations intracommunaut...

Preterm birth is a significant cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, with a devastating impact on families. This essential guide introduces the knowledge that midwives require for practice, drawing together the most up-to-date research and identifying care pathways.Preterm Birth: A Handbook for Midwives presents the latest evidence, discussing the causes and consequences of preterm birth. It describes what preterm birth is, explores the risk factors and causes, explai...

Escape with the Passion in Paradise and Italian Summers CollectionsIncluding the titles:Stolen MomentsSecond ChancesStranded and SeducedSunset ProposalsHoliday FlingCaribbean EscapesScandalous DemandsThe Ultimate RevengeSecrets and LiesFor Business or PleasureThe Billionaire's BargainSeduced by the Sea

A Collection of Scorching Romances Under the SunIncluding the titles:Passion in Paradise: Stolen MomentsPassion in Paradise: Second ChancesPassion in Paradise: Stranded and SeducedPassion in Paradise: Sunset ProposalsPassion in Paradise: Holiday FlingPassion in Paradise: Caribbean Escapes

In a bittersweet blend of science and yarn, Carter Niemeyer takes us back to 1996 on a heart-pounding, eye-witness adventure to add ten more wolves - the Sawtooth pups - to Yellowstone's newly reintroduced wolf packs. So much could go wrong. So much did go wrong. But in the end, the other ten wolves helped change the character of Yellowstone's wolves forever.

Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), this book provides accessible insights into pressing social problems in the United States in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and proposes public policy responses for victims and justice, precarious populations, employment dilemmas and health and well-being.

Integrative healing: combining orthodox and traditional medicine for optimal wellness investigates the convergence of orthodox and traditional healing modalities to promote comprehensive well-being.This book analyzes the principles, practices, and scientific evidence supporting the integration of these two approaches, emphasizing personalized, holistic care. Through case studies, expert insights, and practical guidance, it navigates integrative diagnosis, treatment modalities, dise...

His plan was to stay in Iowa, maybe get a job counting ducks, or do a littlefarming. But events conspired to fling Carter Niemeyer westward and straight into the jaws of wolves. From his early years wrangling ornery federal trappers, eagles and grizzlies, to winning a skinning contest that paved the way for wolf reintroduction in the Northern Rockies, Niemeyer reveals the wild and bumpy ride that turned a trapper-a killer-into a champion of wolves.

The march towards on-line and blended teaching—present before the Covid-19 pandemic—has been accelerated by it, and there is no going back. Students and staff may object, but the economic drive towards “greater productivity” will inevitably result in less face-to-face (f2f) instruction. Therefore, it is incumbent for those delivering this precious, in-person resource to make maximum use of time…which raises the question, “how”?The second edition of ***Higher Education Comp...