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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Janet Kelly
"Taught to Believe the Unbelievable" tells the story of how Sister Jane Kelly contested Church leaders' efforts to shield the sexual and fiscal misconduct of its priests. Rather than collude in the cover-up, she went to the press, at great risk to her reputation and her relationship to the Church she had served for fifty-five years. When newspaper headlines at last broke the news, Sister Jane's role in her community was changed forever. Sister Jane's courageous actions, recounted here, reveal how this crisis of faith ultimately became an opportunity to revitalize the Church's most fundamental spiritual teachings. In "Taught to Believe the Unbelievable," her amazing story reminds every reader, regardless of their faith, that the call of one's own heart and conscience supersedes all externally imposed authority.
Our bush heritage helped to define our identity, but today Australia is a nation of cities. A higher proportion of Australians live in cities than almost any other country, and most of our national wealth is generated in them. For most of the twentieth century, our cities gave us some of the highest living standards in the world. But they are no longer keeping up with changes in how we live and how our economy works.The distance between where people live and where they work is growing fast. The housing market isn't working, locking many Australians out of where and how they'd like to live. The daily commute is getting longer, putting pressure on social and family life and driving up living costs.Instead of bringing us together, Australia's cities are dividing Australians—between young and old, rich and poor, the outer suburbs and the inner city. Neglecting our cities has real consequences for our lives now, and for our future prosperity. Using stories and case studies to show how individuals, families and businesses experience life in cities today, City Limits provides an account of why Australia's cities are broken, and how we can fix them.
Big C, little ta-ta: Kicking Breast Cancer's Butt in 7 Humorous Stories
Janet Sheppard Kelleher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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Big C, little ta-ta: Kicking Breast Cancer's Butt in 7 Humorous Stories From leaky prosthetics and DIY tattoos to chemotherapy, wigs, boobs, and biopsies, Janet Sheppard Kelleher takes readers on a zany journey through her breast cancer experience. A victor since 2000, Jan finds the "funny" in the most unlikely places. Join her in kicking breast cancer's butt with humor and hope.This gift book is the first in a series designed to give hope, inspiration, and optimism to others like Jan on their breast cancer journey. It's the perfect elixir for the newly diagnosed, the survivor, and the caregiver - a dose of sunshine. Big C, little ta-ta provides a bright spot during a time that is no laughing matter. What a gift - at the cost of a quality greeting card Visit Jan's Facebook page to know more about the author and to keep up with contests, appearances, and more.Praise for Big C, little ta-ta: "I've wanted an optimistic book like this to give my patients who are simply overwhelmed with the cancer diagnosis." - Kelly Jeffcoat, Breast Health Navigator, Lexington Medical Center"Riotous humor is the signature calling card of author Janet Kelleher. In Big C, little ta-ta, Jan delivers heart-warming stories with tickling wit that will make you laugh aloud with delight. Through her unique blending of prose, she shows feminine fortitude and joyfulness in the face of a life-altering disease. She's a must-read author, one not to be missed " - Linda Joyce, Author of Bayou Born and Bayou Bound"In Big C, little ta-ta, Jan's stories of her battle with breast cancer are entertaining and thoughtful. Her turn-of-phrase and views on life remind me of the legendary Erma Bombeck's eclectic prose, with a twist of Southern charm thrown in. This is the perfect gift book for that special someone on your list." - Dahlynn McKowen, Not Your Mother's Book creator and Chicken Soup for the Soul co-author"Janet Kelleher takes on a terrifying subject, cancer, and body slams it to the ground with rolling-on-floor-laughing humor. Kelleher's skillful writing and her ability to find comedy amidst fear and pain - she's a Big-C survivor - is the mark of an extraordinary talent ... and a quiet determination not be undone by a fearsome disease." - Buzz Bernard, Author of Supercell, Plague, and Eyewall"Big C, little ta-ta reminded me of my time through this experience. It just touched my heart so, and it made my heart sing." - Flo Johnson, retired teacher, breast cancer survivo
Cognition and Tool Use
Keller Charles M.; Keller Janet Dixon
Cambridge University Press
2008
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In Cognition and Tool Use, anthropologists Janet and Charles Keller provide an account of human accomplishment based on ethnographic study. Blacksmithing, the transformation of glowing iron into artistic and utilitarian products, is the activity they chose to develop a study of situated learning. This domain, permeated by visual imagery and physical virtuosity rather than verbal logic, appears antithetical to the usual realms of cognitive study. For this reason, it provides a new entrée to human thought and an empirical test for an anthropology of knowledge. How does a mind in practice approach a stable, 'sedimented' body of knowledge and create something truly original? What does human tool use say about human thought? What does someone need to know to successfully produce a material artifact and how do they learn it? In addressing these questions, the authors offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the principled creativity of human behaviour.
Cognition and Tool Use
Charles M. Keller; Janet Dixon Keller
Cambridge University Press
1996
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In Cognition and Tool Use, anthropologists Janet and Charles Keller provide an account of human accomplishment based on ethnographic study. Blacksmithing, the transformation of glowing iron into artistic and utilitarian products, is the activity they chose to develop a study of situated learning. This domain, permeated by visual imagery and physical virtuosity rather than verbal logic, appears antithetical to the usual realms of cognitive study. For this reason, it provides a new entrée to human thought and an empirical test for an anthropology of knowledge. How does a mind in practice approach a stable, ‘sedimented’ body of knowledge and create something truly original? What does human tool use say about human thought? What does someone need to know to successfully produce a material artifact and how do they learn it? In addressing these questions, the authors offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the principled creativity of human behaviour.
Could this be it? Could this be . . . her chance? When dragons return to their lands, Ingrid's farming village is under attack. Her father must travel to the king for help, and Ingrid believes it's her time to become a great shield maiden. What she doesn't know is that she might be the last in her family born with a magical gift. When the boundary between realms is breached, the brave farm girl finds that her destiny may be far more than she expected. Contemplating a tempting offer, she must take a risk that will either save everyone she loves or doom them forever. Does she really possess a special power? Or will her family suffer for nothing? Delve into this Viking-inspired coming-of-age fantasy with fast-paced action, magical portals, dragons, and a slow-burn romance. Discover this tale that's a match for fans of Air Awakens by Elise Kova, Frost Blood by Elly Blake, and Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian.
Magic simmers within Ingrid Empowered by a new purpose, she searches for the goddess who will train her to use her new skills. Already pursued by a dark elf, Ingrid's emerging powers draw new dangers-ones that threaten to destroy all magic. As she struggles to find the elusive goddess, she takes matters into her own hands. Armed with little more than an enchanted piece of amber, Ingrid will need to fight through a perilous realm while trying to keep those she loves from harm. She's supposed to be the hero . . . but what if she's become a threat? Amber Magic is the second installment of the Viking Maiden series, packed with thrilling adventure, Norse mythology, and fascinating characters.
She craves vengeance. He requires justice. Fate demands both. Without enchanted powers and struck with a curse, Princess Rowena could not prevent her family's murder or save herself from the fallout. Vulnerable but determined, she dares to conquer her enemies and free her people. But secret deals force her into a betrothal, tempting her into a bold decision that could cost her life. Rowena has nothing left but to avenge her family before she dies. Until the most terrifying, yet hauntingly handsome fae arrives, demanding she follows her destiny. Rowena has the power to lead her people or destroy them. Discover action like Throne of Glass and Graceling, with a twisted fairytale like Maleficent in this epic fantasy adventure. Delve into a slow-burn romance, blended with fae magic and warrior shieldmaidens.
Violet is crazy.At least the chatter inside her head makes her think so.She'll follow her mother into a padded cell and live out her days lost in her own world.When the voice of a man with intriguing cabernet eyes enters her mind, she gets drawn into danger. And he has some news for her-she's not crazy.She's supernatural.How does the mysterious stranger know this about her? He's a dragon prince, and he needs her assistance.War looms in Rone's homeland. He's the only chance the dragons have to survive, but only if he secures his precious cargo in time.Violet is the key to saving his race. He doesn't know how, but he can't deny the connection between them. And neither can she.But when the supernaturals who rule the human world catch wind of a dragon in their midst, they want Rone gone-no matter the cost.Can they evade other supernaturals and fulfill Rone's mission? Or will Violet and Rone die trying?Dragon Prince is a dragon shifter contemporary fantasy adventure novel. If you like loads of action, a slow-burn romance, and characters who will steal your heart, you'll love Dragon Prince.
Kellynch: Sequel to Jane Austen's Persuasion
Kwen D. Griffeth
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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Jane Austen completed "Persuasion" in August 1816. It was to be her last book. She left us with the story of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth and she left them approaching "happily ever after." What happens the day following "happily ever after?"The story of Kellynch picks up three years after the couple married and were able to secure the Kellynch estate from Sir Walter and Cousin William Elliot agreed to waive the entailment.It would seem all is well with the young couple, but all is not as it seems. Kellynch is a story of deceit and treachery as well as courage and overcoming the odds. It is a story in which those who were assumed to be friends are not and where support comes from unexpected places. Love again, will, be tested in a story set against the backdrop of historical events. Throughout the book, I have remained true to the characters as Miss Austen created them. I sought to develop and introduce new characters that would meet with her approval.
A brilliant, illuminating reassessment of the life and work of Jane Austen that makes clear how Austen has been misread for the past two centuries and that shows us how she intended her books to be read, revealing, as well, how subversive and daring--how truly radical--a writer she was. In this fascinating, revelatory work, Helena Kelly--dazzling Jane Austen authority--looks past the grand houses, the pretty young women, past the demure drawing room dramas and witty commentary on the narrow social worlds of her time that became the hallmark of Austen's work to bring to light the serious, ambitious, deeply subversive nature of this beloved writer. Kelly illuminates the radical subjects--slavery, poverty, feminism, the Church, evolution, among them--considered treasonous at the time, that Austen deftly explored in the six novels that have come to embody an age. The author reveals just how in the novels we find the real Jane Austen: a clever, clear-sighted woman "of information," fully aware of what was going on in the world and sure about what she thought of it. We see a writer who understood that the novel--until then seen as mindless "trash"--could be a great art form and who, perhaps more than any other writer up to that time, imbued it with its particular greatness.
'A sublime piece of literary detective work that shows us once and for all how to be precisely the sort of reader that Austen deserves.' Caroline Criado-Perez, GuardianAlmost everything we think we know about Jane Austen is wrong. Her novels don't confine themselves to grand houses and they were not written just for readers' enjoyment. She writes about serious subjects and her books are deeply subversive. We just don't read her properly - we haven't been reading her properly for 200 years. Jane Austen, The Secret Radical puts that right. In her first, brilliantly original book, Austen expert Helena Kelly introduces the reader to a passionate woman living in an age of revolution; to a writer who used what was regarded as the lightest of literary genres, the novel, to grapple with the weightiest of subjects - feminism, slavery, abuse, the treatment of the poor, the power of the Church, even evolution - at a time, and in a place, when to write about such things directly was seen as akin to treason. Uncovering a radical, spirited and political engaged Austen, Jane Austen, The Secret Radical will encourage you to read Jane, all over again.