This book tells the story of the Perinatal Mental Health Service that developed in the Cardiff & Vale area in South Wales, UK, from 1998 until the author's retirement in 2020. Childbirth poses a risk to a woman's mental health, but until quite recently there were minimal services in the UK dedicated to managing this risk. Dr Sue Smith outlines how the Cardiff community service gradually developed and expanded with no official funding – alongside a mother and baby unit which closed, was rep...

A wild, passionate, and ultimately tragic love story unfolds on the Greek island of Hydra.Sue Smith's Hydra reimagines the lives of Australia's famous literary couple, Charmian Clift and George Johnston, during their time on the idyllic island in the 1950s. Weaving in text from Clift and Johnston's own writing, this play explores their creative ambitions and personal struggles. The play illuminates the complexities of their marriage, the challenges of bala...

'I've envied you all so much because you could live all the parts of your lives. I think I've… I think I've lived a kind of half life.'Lifelong friends Jude, Wendy and Adele convene at their late friend Sylvie's beach house to pack up her belongings over Christmas break. The house is falling apart, and frankly, so are they. The senile Finn, Wendy's beloved dog, stumbles around after them. Now condemned to the 'crone years' of their lives, Jude was once a prominent restaura...

Return: A Breath Toward Home is a daily companion for those seeking balance, clarity, and a return to themselves. Drawing on Qisong’s unique blend of breathwork, Qigong, sound, healthy living, and astrology, this book offers 365 days of guidance to gently align body, mind, and spirit. Each entry carries a rhythm: a quote to inspire, a reflection to open the heart, a Qisong insight rooted in both science and wisdom, a journaling prompt to deepen awareness, and a daily practice to bring it a...

Bastard Boys is the story of the fight that stopped the nation—the 1998 battle for Australia's waterfront. More than just a dispute over reform, it became a campaign for the hearts and minds of all Australians. Controversial, all-consuming and combative, it forced people to pick a side and fight for their beliefs. Political thriller, war film, buddy movie, love story and courtroom drama all rolled into one, this is the story of the people behind one of the most significant events ...

Irvee is childrens book that will appeal to anyone of any age. Born out of tragedy, it is both entertaining and inspirational. Like all of us, Irvee had his struggles, but he overcame every obstacle through his faith and the support he was given.

Traceys Story, Living With HIV and AIDS, is the true story of Tracey Dannemiller and her daughter, Lesley, and how they and their family have coped with the ignorance, discrimination and prejudice which accompanies the disease. Following this story, the author includes a detailed definition of AIDS. In the final chapter a frightening theory of the origins of the disease, as detailed in the book The River by Edward Hooper, is presented. His theory implies that AIDS is a disaster br...

Sue Smith has contributed a much-needed collection of principles and insights for the process of songwriting. Using the Psalms as signposts on this journey, Sue has drawn from David, the greatest songwriter of all time, to help present day songwriters find the joy and the discipline of singing our hearts out to God. —Gloria Gaither, songwriter, author, speak Sue C. Smith has been the most prolific and impactful writer for our company and the thousands of churches we serve. This new book is...

The topic of ministerial spirituality engages two important contemporary movements: the remarkably growing interest in spiritual matters and the dramatic increase in the number of lay Catholics involved in ministry. This work includes seven perspectives from leading scholars on themes relating spirituality and ministry. "A life-giving, sustaining spirituality of ministry needs to remind us daily that what we are really looking for is to hear God pronounce our name in love. In the end, ...

This article discusses a few animals and plants that catch their dinner so quickly, their hunting literally takes place in the time it takes to blink an eye.

33 Ways to Help with Spelling equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of spelling.Offering a range of activities and games to engage children and encourage motivation in the classroom, this essential classroom companion provides ready-to-use material that doesn’t need lengthy forward preparation. Activities include auditory and visual mnemonics, phonetics and tac...

This is one of the first books to fully value and realize the connection between leadership and learning in SMEs. It provides a real-life narrative, encapsulating the development of business people on a leadership program for SME managers, whilst explaining the key theories, models and techniques that underpin the leadership methods and approaches deployed at each stage of the delegate's journey. The book follows three owner/managers over a ten-month period. Each chapter splits into two - ...