A sensitive, freckle-faced child discovers the value of her uniqueness in a world where others are bigger and stronger. As her experience grows and her perspective broadens, she gains appreciation for pleasant surprises and gentle victories. Savour images of pink paint and a shoeshine box, adven- tures with a biplane and a water flosser, and discoveries of a mystery building and hidden art. Each ordinary object and situation evokes an extraordinary sentiment. In this first collection, Kath...

This First Edition of Northern Yearly Meeting’s Faith and Practice supplies our statement of faith and descriptions of Quaker practice as we aspire to live our faith in the upper Midwest of the United States. The faith section includes perspectives on the Religious Society of Friends' historically rooted Testimonies (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, Care for the Earth), and this is followed by sections covering Quaker practice and history. The practice of Quakerism guides...

My name is Delilah Dee and I am a young blonde with b cup boobies and a smaller frame but about 5’8, basically stick man with a butt ?The start of this story will be as a freshman (college) and when my horny feelings and second heart beat really began. (I’m now a junior)The party started at 10 p.m. that night and I was anxious as ever. I wanted so badly to have fun and forget about how my lower region kept dripping wet with white goo. I wasn’t really sure how to handle that...

Vor 15 Jahren erschuf der amerikanische Sender HBO den Verbrecher Tony Soprano als Hauptfigur und Helden – mit durchschlagendem Erfolg. Fragwürdige Figuren wie Walter White oder Dexter traten sein Erbe an und stellten das Gebot des sympathischen Protagonisten in der US-Fernsehserie weiter in Frage. Die neue Dramaserie als Ursprungsort für psychologisch komplexe und widersprüchliche Charaktere bildet den Hintergrund, vor dem Kathi Gormász nach der Beschaffenheit und Konstruktionsweise von f...

Armed with three decades of feminism, men and women are coming to college with different ideas and expectations about sexual freedom and violence than did their parents. Since the early 1980's, a student movement has emerged from the belief that sexual violence is neither inherent nor inevitable. Just Sex: Students Rewrite the Rules on Sex, Violence, Equality and Activism chronicles the move to end to all forms of sexual violence and to mold a new sexual paradigm where explicitly consensua...

"Dr. Kathy Obear has long been a leader in the foundational work of white anti-racist education. Now she offers a veritable treasure trove of resources and guidance in this nuanced yet accessible guide for leading white affinity groups in the workplace. This book should be considered essential to every organization's DEI bookshelf."-Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility and co-author of The Facilitator's Guide for White Affinity Groups...

In an era of constant connection, it can be challenging to prioritize time for reflection. Taking time to think can feel like a luxury or even a waste time. People facilitating complex leadership processes may feel the least able to pause and reflect. However, it is through intentional reflection that we make meaning of experiences, connect ideas, question assumptions, and generate innovative possibilities. By taking time to reflect, individually and with others, learners can see the full ...

Eastern Old-Growth Forests is the first book devoted exclusively to old growth throughout the East. Authoritative essays from leading experts examine the ecology and characteristics of eastern old growth, explore its history and value -- both ecological and cultural -- and make recommendations for its preservation.The book provides a thorough overview of the importance of old growth in the East including its extent, qualities, and role in wildlands restoration. It will ser...

This edited collection offers the first system-wide account of the impact of COVID-19 on crime and justice in England and Wales. It provides a critical discussion of the challenges faced by criminal justice agencies (prison, probation, youth justice, courts, police), professionals and service users in adapting to the extraordinary pressures of the pandemic on policy, practice and lived experience.The text integrates first-hand narrative and artistic accounts from a variety of key s...

If you’ve ever dieted, you’ve undoubtedly worked very hard to achieve results—only to experience the disappointment of having the pounds creep back on. But now wellness expert Kathy Freston lets readers in on her secret: losing weight doesn’t have to be difficult, and it can last. With this book she shares the powerful concept of the Lean—a radically effective approach to positive change—with a practical thirty-day plan to transform your health and jump-start weight loss in the most gentle...

In the depths of a desolate and ancient tomb, a macabre tale unfolds. "The Conqueror Worm" by Edgar Allan Poe weaves a chilling tapestry of decay, despair, and the relentless march of time. As a solitary narrator descends into the darkness, he encounters a gruesome spectacle—a corpse consumed by a writhing worm. Through vivid imagery and haunting prose, Poe explores the themes of mortality, the futility of human existence, and the inevitable triumph of death. Prepare to be captivated by th...

Kathy Freston wasn't born a vegan. The bestselling author and renowned wellness expert actually grew up on chicken-fried steak and cheesy grits and loved nothing more than BBQ ribs and vanilla milkshakes. Not until her thirties did she embrace the lifestyle of a veganist—someone who eats a plant-based diet not just for their own personal well-being but for the whole web of benefits it brings to our ecosystem and beyond. Kathy's shift toward this new life was gradual—she leaned int...