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Joan Smith

    27 augustus 1953

    Joan Smith is een Engelse romanschrijfster, journaliste en mensenrechtenactiviste. Haar werk duikt vaak in maatschappelijke kwesties en morele dilemma's, en biedt lezers een diepgaande verkenning van complexe thema's. Smith schrijft met een scherpe, indringende stijl die aanzet tot nadenken over de complexiteit van de menselijke natuur. Haar achtergrond in journalistiek en activisme verleent haar literaire perspectief een authentieke diepgang.

    The Other Side of Infinity
    Moralities
    Endure My Heart
    A Masculine Ending
    Home Grown
    When Grace Showed Up
    • 2024

      Unfortunately, She was a Nymphomaniac

      A New History of Rome's Imperial Women

      Focusing on the lives of imperial women overshadowed by powerful men, Joan Smith sheds light on their struggles against violence and control in a male-dominated society. Through a reinterpretation of historical narratives, she reveals the tragic fates of these women—often victims of rape and murder—who have been largely erased from history. Smith's work challenges the misogynistic portrayals of these figures, highlighting their resilience and resistance, while connecting their experiences to ongoing issues of domestic abuse and women's rights today.

      Unfortunately, She was a Nymphomaniac
    • 2023

      The Other Side of Infinity

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      3,7(262)Tarief

      They Both Die at the End meets The Butterfly Effect in this YA novel by Joan F. Smith, where a teen uses her gift of foreknowledge to help a lifeguard save a drowning man—only to discover that her actions have suddenly put his life at risk. It was supposed to be an ordinary day at the pool, but when lifeguard Nick hesitates during a save, seventeen-year-old December uses her gift of foreknowledge to rescue the drowning man instead. The action comes at a cost. Not only will Nick and December fall in love, but also, she envisions that his own life is now at risk. The other problem? They’re basically strangers. December embarks on a mission to save Nick’s life, and to experience what it feels like to fall in love—something she’d formerly known she’d never do. Nick, battling the shame of screwing up the rescue when he’s heralded as a community hero, resolves to make up for his inaction by doing December a major solid and searching for her mother, who went missing nine years ago. As they grow closer, December’s gift starts playing tricks, and Nick’s family gets closer to an ugly truth about him. They both must learn what it really means to be a hero before time runs out.

      The Other Side of Infinity
    • 2020

      Home Grown

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      4,4(12)Tarief

      An urgent manifesto revealing the link between domestic violence and terrorism by seasoned journalist and human rights campaigner

      Home Grown
    • 2017

      Este interesante manual clave sobre investigación en educación tiene dos objetivos principales. En primer lugar, introducir conceptos básicos necesarios para la comprensión de la investigación. Asimismo, busca brindar marcos para el desarrollo de un proyecto de investigación. La investigación consiste, como afirman los autores, en explorar y comprender problemas. Y eso está al alcance de cualquier docente; no es más que dar un paso adelante en la práctica reflexiva. Pero no debe contemplarse como una empresa lineal que brinda automáticamente mejoras para la práctica. Al contrario, es posible que nos conduzca a resultados inesperados, que deriven a su vez en nuevas preguntas y enfoques. Por su naturaleza, la investigación educativa no podrá aportarnos verdades universales, y eso es lo que la hace tan especial. Para llevar a cabo los proyectos de investigación, el libro aporta herramientas y reflexiones básicas y prácticas, como la influencia del contexto, las técnicas de recogida y análisis de datos, y la importancia de la ética del investigador. En definitiva, una lectura para saciar el apetito de cualquier profesional interesado en la investigación en educación que busque plantear y desarrollar sus propios proyectos de investigación.

      Investigar en educación : conceptos básicos y metodología para desarrollar proyectos de investigación
    • 2016

      Tich was a South African sports star who lost it all to alcohol. Joan had recently lost her husband. Their lives were at rock bottom when grace showed up and inspired these two middle class South Africans to move past the racial prejudices of the Apartheid era and launch a ministry together.The result was Lungisisa Indlela village (LIV), the legendary residential facility that rescues children, restores lives, and raises young leaders in South Africa. This is the story of transformed lives—both theirs and the orphans—as a country begins to embrace grace and love others as Christ loves the church.

      When Grace Showed Up
    • 2014

      Creating & Transforming Househ

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Exploring the intricate relationship between household micro-structures and the broader capitalist world-economy, this book offers a systematic and original perspective. It delves into how domestic dynamics influence and are influenced by economic systems, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal and global economic structures. Through this lens, the author provides insights into the complexities of social and economic interactions, making it a valuable resource for understanding contemporary economic issues.

      Creating & Transforming Househ
    • 2011

      UNIQUE BLENDED NAMES

      • 136bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Featuring 660 unique name-blends, this collection offers a fresh approach to baby naming in the 21st century. Each entry includes an easy pronunciation guide, details on language origins, and rich combined meanings, making it an ideal resource for parents seeking distinctive names that stand out.

      UNIQUE BLENDED NAMES
    • 2008

      What Will Survive

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      2,9(8)Tarief

      Set against the backdrop of post-civil war Lebanon in 1997, the narrative begins with the tragic death of Aisha, an English fashion model, in a landmine accident. Her death ignites media frenzy due to its ties to Princess Diana's anti-landmine campaign. A young reporter sent to Beirut to investigate uncovers the broader conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, realizing Aisha's story symbolizes the plight of countless Lebanese caught in violence. Determined to bring attention to their struggles, she seeks justice for Aisha and her country.

      What Will Survive
    • 2002

      Moralities

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,5(16)Tarief

      The world is changing fast, and our values with it. The old obsession with sex and private life obscured urgent moral issues: how money and power are exercised by big business and governments. Protests against global capitalism, mounting concern about green issues and the environment, and a growing awareness of poverty, the arms trade and human rights abuses have come together to form a potent challenge to the old moral order. In this passionate argument for a new ethical agenda, uncoupled from traditional morality and religion, Joan Smith charts the aspirations of those who seek to create a different kind of society: one based not on coercion but on respect.

      Moralities
    • 2001

      Rebuilding Community

      Policy and Practice in Urban Regeneration

      • 234bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Focusing on economic and social challenges in impoverished urban neighborhoods, this volume analyzes revitalization policies and initiatives in the US, France, and the UK. Contributors delve into community-building programs, highlighting the significance of partnerships and addressing critical issues related to race and gender in urban regeneration. The exploration of these themes provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in improving the lives of residents in struggling areas.

      Rebuilding Community