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The Kingship-Cross Interplay in the Gospel of John
Mavis M Leung; I Howard Marshall
Wipf Stock Publishers
2011
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Hitch a ride with Dolly as she tells the true tales of her adventures as a trucking dog.
16 Takes on a Self-Invented Woman
Mavis Haut
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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16 Takes on a Self-Invented Woman invokes ideas and actions issuing from a specifically feminine consciousness. It fixes on moments of crystallization where feminism contributes to an independent female identity and, in defiance of overridingly masculinist definitions, is able to effect, predict or justify the need for cultural changes. 'Second-wave' feminists had already recognised the value of an all-inclusive woman's self-understanding in 'consciousness-raising' groups and the fusion of political and personal, and this text revives or re-presents a few pivotal concerns of that period - difference, rationality, 'masculine'/ 'feminine' still need to be discussed. The book then interrogates other subjects - marriage, the romantic, passive eroticism, masochism, Freud, masquerade, monotheism, pornography, women's language, writing and silence, gender roles, the mother, etc. It references both traditional and unorthodox ideas, texts and materials and, in conclusion, describes the tight collaboration of 'third-wave' feminism with late twentieth-century philosophical ideas and broader cultural movements. Though underestimated in its time, third-wave feminism led directly to the freedom, confidence and rapid spread of feminism's 'fourth wave'. The fast-evolving community of fourth-wave feminists is characterised by mass movements such as 'one billion rising' and by their inclusion of the limitless possibilities of women of all ages, circumstances, cultures and preoccupations.
"A dog just has to accept humans the way they are-they'll never fully understand things that we dogs know instinctively " Sarge the precocious dachshund continues the chronicle of his own unpredictable dawg's life, along with his zany family of beloved humans and assorted animals. He travels out west to Arizona with his doxie pal Duke (and a couple of his humans, of course), sightseeing along the way in a motor home. He encounters an Elvis impersonator in Memphis, admires cowboys and cattle across Texas, travels through desert in New Mexico, and enjoys mouthwatering regional food along the way. He'll have readers wanting to join in it all with him The Grand Canyon, which Sarge dubs as "the biggest ditch I've ever seen," provides even more adventure to his trip of a lifetime. Duke his prot g , the conniving cats (remember the Fuzz Brothers?), and Gizmo the chatty cockatiel-who insists on calling Sarge cutie-will have readers chuckling at their comical shenanigans. This keen-nosed doxie practically lives for family holidays and cookouts, all of which include FOOD, the ultimate for chow hounds like Sarge (and Papa Duke always shares some of his FOOD). In fact, since his beloved Papa understands dawgs so completely, Sarge bestows the distinctive title of honorary dawg upon Papa, an impressive tribute from a dachshund.Affectionately written by Sarge in his very own entertaining doxie style, Dachshunds Forever reveals his clever wit, keen intelligence, and refreshing perspective on life.Another heartwarming tale of family, joy, good food, and unconditional love, Sarge's story will bring warmth and smiles to readers of all ages.
"Christmas just isn't Christmas without family. When Papa got sick and ended up in the hospital, I was so worried that something would happen to him. I decided right then that I would never take my family for granted again."Sarge the doxie is at it again: charming his readers with endearing stories about his zany family of humans and animals. Surprises as well as wistful moments also come to light in this fourth book of THE DACHSHUND ESCAPADES.Delicious Southern food, described in precise detail, is practically a cherished family member So prevalent in his stories, food is lovingly represented by Sarge throughout his tale.Sarge also relates another humorous fishing story involving Papa and Sellars, begging the question: do they actually catch fish this time?For the church Halloween/fall festival (or Howl-o-wiener, according to Sarge), he wears a costume, too-just like Mama, Daddy, and his human siblings. Readers will smile over the costume contest and its hilarious contestants.The Christmas holidays bring all his family together, including Papa and Sellars, human counterparts of "chow hounds." Daddy reads the Christmas story from the Bible, the family shares a fabulous feast, and Papa tells more funny stories. The children's joy, the giving of gifts, and togetherness-all bring Sarge to the realization that things don't last forever, thus turning him into quite a perceptive doxie philosopher. A Dachshund's Tribute is, after all, Sarge's heartfelt revelation to the world: that dachshunds truly love and appreciate the companionship of humans-however strangely they behave at times Another heartwarming tale of family, joy, good food, and unconditional love, Sarge's story will bring warmth and smiles to readers of all ages.
"I am Sarge the super dog, named after my Papa Duke, who was a sergeant in the Army-and I am very proud of my special name. I was a scared little puppy when Mama and Daddy adopted me at eight weeks of age, but quite a handsome and intelligent dachshund now." I'm known as a chow hound extraordinaire, and believe me, I have earned the title Papa calls me his granddawg, and I know I'll do great and mighty things someday. Grandma says I'm not only a granddawg, but also a grand dog.Daddy and mama love me, and inside my home is all the warmth, fun, laughter, and love that I could ever want or need. The only thing lacking is people food. I never get enough of that, but don't blame a dawg for trying. I also do my best to protect them, but Mama says I'm too loud. (Isn't that the point of barking-to be heard )Papa thinks like I do, a remarkable ability for a human. So does his buddy, Sellars-both of them are chow hounds like me, and they sometimes sneak me some good food when no one is looking. That makes me feel loved.I have lived through some zany times in this family--I even saved Papa's life when he was attacked . . . by a fence. Such experiences only seem to happen to Papa. All in all, my humans are tricky to figure out, 'cause they don't always say what they mean-but I can handle them. After all, I AM SARGE.A heartwarming tale of family, joy, good food, and unconditional love, Sarge's story will bring warmth and smiles to readers of all ages.
Do lawyers make matters worse, or do they provide information, advice and support which can help to prevent disputes arising or manage them when they do? Do mediators enable parties to communicate and reach agreements tailor-made to their needs? Or working outside the legal framework, do they find it difficult to protect weaker parties and access expert advice? What happens when lawyers become mediators? This book will describe the structure of service provision and the day-to-day work of lawyers, mediators, and lawyer mediators, drawing on empirical work carried out between 2013 and 2015 immediately after the recent changes to the management of divorce and separation within the family justice system. The reduction in legal aided help in 2013 and the failure of mediation to fill the gap in 2014–15 have given rise to a difficult debate. This book aims to provide an account of some of the practical effects of these policies through a description of the daily work of practitioners in the sector. It raises the question of whether we need to choose between traditional legal services and the new processes of private ordering or whether intermediate positions might be possible.
After the Act describes the aftermath of the recent removal under LASPO of public funding from legal services in family matters other than in defined cases such as child protection and domestic abuse. Through analysis of the policy context, interviews with key players, observation of services provided by lawyers, students, lay support workers and the advice sector, the authors outline the work being done and the skills being used in a range of settings.The book raises questions not only about access to family justice, but about the role of law in family matters in an increasingly post-legal society. Fragmentation of the market in the new services offering information, initial advice, online or alternative dispute resolution – but rarely ongoing casework – raises questions about where costs fall and how quality can be assured. Many of these services are forms of private ordering, where outcomes are hard to assess.If neither the state nor the individual can afford full legal services where the best interests of any child involved are of paramount importance, and lawyers negotiate to make best use of the resources available, perhaps it is time to consider using lawyers differently, with lay support, to solve problems before they become disputes.
Do lawyers make matters worse, or do they provide information, advice and support which can help to prevent disputes arising or manage them when they do? Do mediators enable parties to communicate and reach agreements tailor-made to their needs? Or working outside the legal framework, do they find it difficult to protect weaker parties and access expert advice? What happens when lawyers become mediators? This book will describe the structure of service provision and the day-to-day work of lawyers, mediators, and lawyer mediators, drawing on empirical work carried out between 2013 and 2015 immediately after the recent changes to the management of divorce and separation within the family justice system. The reduction in legal aided help in 2013 and the failure of mediation to fill the gap in 2014–15 have given rise to a difficult debate. This book aims to provide an account of some of the practical effects of these policies through a description of the daily work of practitioners in the sector. It raises the question of whether we need to choose between traditional legal services and the new processes of private ordering or whether intermediate positions might be possible.
After the Act describes the aftermath of the recent removal under LASPO of public funding from legal services in family matters other than in defined cases such as child protection and domestic abuse. Through analysis of the policy context, interviews with key players, observation of services provided by lawyers, students, lay support workers and the advice sector, the authors outline the work being done and the skills being used in a range of settings.The book raises questions not only about access to family justice, but about the role of law in family matters in an increasingly post-legal society. Fragmentation of the market in the new services offering information, initial advice, online or alternative dispute resolution – but rarely ongoing casework – raises questions about where costs fall and how quality can be assured. Many of these services are forms of private ordering, where outcomes are hard to assess.If neither the state nor the individual can afford full legal services where the best interests of any child involved are of paramount importance, and lawyers negotiate to make best use of the resources available, perhaps it is time to consider using lawyers differently, with lay support, to solve problems before they become disputes.
"My take on life is this: stand up for yourself, be courageous and loyal to those you love, and never pass up a chance to consume good human food. I want the world to know that I AM DACHSHUND-the guardian, the sentinel, the keeper of everything my family holds dear "My all-out favorite human by far is my Papa Duke, and wow, can he tell some stories The "Alligator Story" and the "Haystack Story" from his Army days are new tales I heard him tell our family. How he's managed to live through such exciting experiences is amazing-in fact, I think somebody ought to make a movie about him I got to visit Sellars and Renata on their farm in Georgia with Grandma and Papa. Boy, did I have a couple of close calls. For example, my meet-up with mama pig Tenderloin made me scoot out of her pen FAST Along with that, their farm dog Bubba took his job way too seriously, wasting a lot of time herding their four dinky cows around the field instead of playing with me. How rude I've also learned more about cats (like, who would want to know more about them, right?) when I stayed with Uncle Kurt, Aunt Bethany, and their conniving Tate and Joey for a week. That turned out to be my feline boot camp, so I'm "letting the cat out of the bag" (no pun intended) by revealing how cats REALLY act when humans aren't around Another heartwarming tale of family, joy, good food, and unconditional love, Sarge's story will bring warmth and smiles to readers of all ages.
The publication of this book marks 70 years since the end of World War Two. Mavis Foster was eleven at the time, having lived through it for the best part of her childhood. Now in her eighties, Mavis looks back and recalls the war through the eyes of a child whilst, at the same time, reflecting on it with the wisdom only old age can bring.Mavis' memoir reminds us that there is more to history than the official version of events. It is part of a growing number of individual histories which, together, tell us the story of the workaday people. Such histories, rich in unique details, might otherwise be lost if not for people such as Mavis writing them down. This will be an important and interesting work for generations to come.
Authentic Life, Vitality and Raw!: A Step By Step Guide To Supercharge Your Health!
Mavis Denise Kelley
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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Huntington Hauntings: DNA brings more than eye and hair color
Mavis Huntington
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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What if the barrier between life and death is not so finite as you think? What if ancestors could hook your bloodlines and reel themselves back into the living world to satiate their unfulfilled desires? These chilling tales are only the tip of the Huntington family's many paranormal encounters between the living and the dead. Family ties empower the ghosts, spirits, and other entities to resurrect a part of themselves, and not all of their motives are honorable. Rebecca is a genealogist, and a visit to her family's famously haunted castle in Ireland triggers her psychic abilities. Relatives long deceased flock to her and use her as a portal into the living world. Fifteenth-century monks, a Revolutionary War drummer boy, Nazis, and many other characters come back from the dead to wreak havoc on Rebecca and other living descendants. These suspenseful stories will pique curiosity about your own heritage, life after death, and whether we all are eternally tied to our family members. Once you reach the end of this book, you'll be watching every dark corner and wisp of light and wondering who-or what-is watching you.
Authentic Life, Vitality and Raw! Special Edition: Special Edition
Mavis Denise Kelley
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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A Dachshund's Merry-Go-Round Life
Mavis Duke Hinton
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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"I have always thought of my life as a MERRY-GO-ROUND because so I've had so many escapades with my human and animal family. I really had it made, but something happened to me recently that I'll never forget-and neither will Mama." --Sarge the doxieIn this, his final book, Sarge shares his most unforgettable experiences with readers-some humorous, some touching, and some ridiculous-but all entertaining. Sarge also includes several of his family's Southern recipes: Bethany's pecan pie, Nana's "jam from Alaska," Mama's breakfast casserole, Papa's candied yams, and more. Since all doxies are chow hounds extraordinaire who love human food, he figures readers do, too Both children and adults will experience smiles, tears, and even surprise as this appealing doxie amuses them with his doggie attitude and insight. Once again, Sarge's beloved human characters leap from the pages of his book, forever enshrined in this memoir. From his humans to the animals-Duke his prot g , the six conniving cats, and Gizmo the annoying cockatiel-they all make up his charming but unique family. Sarge intends to enjoy his "retirement" by visiting Papa often to hear the retelling of his favorite stories and listen to Papa and Sellars reminiscing about old times. He has begun to see Mama, Daddy, and the children (growing so quickly) in a new light, because life is rushing by and he savors every moment. And, he entrusts his title of top dawg to Duke, well trained by Sarge and ready for the task. Finally, Miss Savannah, their fun-loving friend and superb cook from his previous books, astounds everyone at church with her unexpected news. She will be moving away after inheriting a . . . oh, never mind. Read Sarge's story to discover what it is
Managing Emotions for Financial Freedom: The Invisible Forces Driving your Money Habits
Mavis Ureke
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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