Een auteur wiens werk een poëtisch perspectief biedt op de kosmos en het menselijk bestaan. Haar geschriften verkennen de diepe verbinding tussen de sterren en ons leven, en vinden schoonheid en wijsheid in de nacht. Ze benadrukt een serene en inzichtelijke acceptatie van het onbekende.
This extraordinary true story begins with the welcome news of a new member of the Williams family. But the happiness is short-lived, as a hospital scan reveals a lethal skeletal dysplasia. Birth will be fatal. The author and her husband decide to carry the baby to term, having to defend their child's dignity and worth against incomprehension and a
The biography explores the life of Josephine Butler, a significant political activist and social reformer who played a crucial role in the early feminist movement. It highlights her tireless efforts to advocate for women's rights and her impact on social reforms during the 19th century. Through her struggles and achievements, Butler emerged as a pioneering figure in modern feminism, inspiring future generations to continue the fight for equality and justice.
Facing the urgency of her biological clock, the protagonist seeks a way to have a baby without the ties of a traditional relationship. The narrative explores her unconventional approach to motherhood, balancing desire and independence while navigating the complexities of love and commitment. As she embarks on this journey, she confronts societal expectations and her own emotional landscape, leading to unexpected challenges and revelations about family and fulfillment.
Revealed within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Warwickshire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, battles and sieges, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, and its customs ancient and modern, including the 800-year-old Atherstone Ball Game which is still played every Shrove Tuesday.
Fight Cellulite and lose weight with Carol Vorderman's brilliant new book. Based on the successful detox diet that I and thousands of others have found so helpful, this programme combines a specially designed diet with exercises and the use of skin-brushing and creams, as well as possible salon treatments (if you want to incorporate them) that could help to reduce those unsightly lumps and bumps! Giving your body the chance to renew itself with a cleansing diet and following the exercises, which target the specific areas that attract cellulite, is a great way not just to combat the problem, but also to lose weight.
Written specifically to support those undertaking practice educator awards that meet the staged requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards, this book will provide invaluable guidance and support to social workers who are new to a practice education role.
How to use data as a tool for empowerment rather than oppression. Big data can be used for good, from tracking disease to exposing human rights violations, and for bad, implementing surveillance and control. Data inevitably represents the ideologies of those who control its use; data analytics and algorithms too often exclude women, the poor, and ethnic groups. In Data Action, Sarah Williams provides a guide for working with data in more ethical and responsible ways. Williams outlines a method that emphasizes collaboration among data scientists, policy experts, data designers, and the public. The approach generates policy debates, influences civic decisions, and informs design to help ensure that the voices of people represented in the data are neither marginalized nor left unheard.
Featuring a collection of poetry from 1868, this reprint preserves the original work's quality and essence. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes and styles of the era, showcasing the legacy of verse that has influenced literary traditions. The book serves as a valuable resource for poetry enthusiasts and historians alike, celebrating the enduring power of poetic expression.
Using examples from contemporary specialists in each of the chosen genres, this book provides the reader with practical pointers, clear explanations and step-by-step exercises to develop their skills and understanding, and find their own voice.
Contains numerous illustrations that complement each of these action rhymes, patting songs and lullabies, along with diagrams that explain how to play the games.
