The Healer's Process is for those who feel a deep inner calling that cannot be ignored. It is a clarion call to unapologetically embrace your magic and step into the role of healer with integrity and purpose. The path of the healer requires deep self-healing, development of effective skills and tools, and mastery of one's unique codes. One must understand the realms of energy, spirit, and the healing process so they may be a qualified guide for others. Healers require specific pra...

This edited collection assembles cutting-edge comparative policy research on contemporary policies relevant to gender and workplace issues. Contributors analyze contemporary gender-related employment policies ranging from parental leave and maternity programs, sexual harassment, and work/life balance to gender mainstreaming. Gender and Work in Comparative Perspective thoroughly illustrates the richness of understanding that can be gained through the juxtaposition of a variety of r...

Ava and Tash are up on a cliff, looking out at the flocking birds – and at their future. On the cusp of adulthood and about to leave the care home they've shared, the two friends road-test their impending freedom and living in the outside world.Ava must confront the mother she left behind. Tash will have to look for a new home. And both girls will go on living dangerously with the men who surround them.Raw, delicate and bold, Katherine Chandler's play Bird is a sto...

Calatini is a kingdom suffused with magic. But strong spells come with high prices...Wren prefers a simple life of writing, reading, and volunteering at the orphanage to fashionable parties and balls at court. If she attends at all, it's because Hawke, the best friend she's secretly loved forever, convinces her. So when she learns his mother has arranged his marriage, she knows she must act. All she desires is a single night in Hawke's arms, so though she ...

When you're 12 years old and 6 foot tall, you'd better be prepared for a hilarious ride through that notoriously tricky first year of high school.The problem with Bird Day is that all everyone does is go birdwatching.Alma's not very interested in birds.But when she manages to see an extremely rare purple-bellied parrot, it's big news.She's practically, almost, nearly, entirely famous!The only problem is no one else s...

An enchanting--and twisted--tale of two sisters' quest to find their parentsWhen their parents disappear in the middle of the night, young sisters Summer and Bird set off on a quest to find them. A cryptic picture message from their mother leads them to a familiar gate in the woods, but comfortable sights quickly give way to a new world entirely--Down--one inhabited by talking birds and the evil Puppeteer queen. Summer and Bird are quickly separated, and their divided hearts lead t...

Sacagawea's Early Life: The book begins with Sacagawea's childhood and early years among the Shoshone people, her capture by the Hidatsa tribe, and her eventual marriage to Toussaint Charbonneau, a French-Canadian fur trapper. Her life before meeting Lewis and Clark is presented as a backdrop to understanding her later roles in the expedition.Role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition: Chandler explores how Sacagawea, despite being pregnant and a young mother, became an indispensable part of t...

In "The Bird-Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition," Katherine Chandler intricately weaves historical fact with imaginative narrative, shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in exploration. The book adopts a lyrical prose style, evocatively capturing the landscapes and challenges faced by the expedition. Chandler's writing not only invites readers to witness the vast wilderness but also to contemplate the gender dynamics that shaped this monumental American journey...

In "The Bird-Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition," Katherine Chandler masterfully combines rich historical narrative with lyrical prose to explore the life and contributions of Sacagawea, the indigenous woman who played a pivotal role in the legendary expedition. Through a meticulous re-examination of historical records and cultural narratives, Chandler weaves a tapestry of adventure, resilience, and collaboration, bringing to life the complexities of Sacagawea's character against the ...

Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status for each bird species, including details of physical description, diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behaviour, natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each species, as well as current and future...

Celebrated NewberyMedalist Cynthia Voigt introduces Little Bird, a tiny crow with a bigimagination and an even bigger heart, in this timeless novel just right for the young middle grade audience.When a wild fisher catattacks their nest, Little Bird and her flock are devastated. Not only does thefisher cat harm the fledglings, but it also makes off with the shiny pendantthat the superstitious crows rely on for good luck. Little Bir...

Including the brilliantly frightening short story that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece, this collection from the author of Rebecca is a classic work of alienation and horror.The chilling stories in this collection echo a sense of dislocation and mock man's dominance over the natural world. A mountain paradise promises immortality, but at a terrible price; a neglected wife haunts her husband in the form of an apple tree; a professional photographer ...