Life throws many events our way. Some are happy, some sad like losing a loved one. Our dreams are often a reflection of these events presented to us in bizarre forms that often do not make sense to us. We long to understand the events in our lives, sometimes wondering "Why? Why did this have to happen?" and other times something so positive happens we say "How I can't believe it ". Life is a maze of twists and turns, of valleys and mountains. Curious Perceptions: Poetry Inspired by Life Experiences, Emotions & Thoughts, will take you in side the author's mind the various ways life can change and effect us.
Part memoir, part guidebook, PERspective takes the reader along Per Ostberg's uneven path of self-discovery as he lays bare the life of the expat and the challenges that lie ahead. He combines his own candid personal stories from 25 years of expat life in 84 countries with formal research such as Professor Geert Hofstede's intercultural management perspectives. PERspective answers questions about dealing with "culture crash", building and managing multicultural teams, and avoiding the many traps that await the unsuspecting expat, like alcohol, drugs, infidelity, evacuations and corruption. It offers practical techniques for trouble-shooting, cultural intelligence, mindfulness, stress management, and knowing when to leave. It explains the reality of expatriate life as opposed to common perceptions and dreams and provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the mysterious multinational companies that are such a huge part of our lives today. Per Ostberg's experience will encourage other young expats to embrace the opportunities and challenges of an overseas assignment while holding on to the personal fulfilment they need to succeed.
Transforming a Disability Through Everyday Life Experiences by Anne-Lyse Chabert explores when disability begins and how it can be defined beyond conventions. Using her own experience, she examines metamorphosis as a strategy to overcome physical and environmental constraints. She analyzes disability through normativity, affordance, and capability. Real-life cases- a quadriplegic calligrapher, blind footballers, and an autistic person finding societal inclusion- illustrate how creativity transforms limitations into possibilities.
This is the fourth volume in the author's 'ABC of Life' series, with wide-ranging free-wheeling comments on various matters under the sun, appearing in certain social media and other publications - and now, with many more previously unpublished essays - through which he continues to share his acquired knowledge, ideas, reminiscences, opinions, whimsies, guidance (when sought ) and an occasional jest or two, freely and frankly - all with a view to inform and entertain his readers, hopefully leaving them some residue of value.The theme of this book, 'Dare to be Yourself in Life', covers his generally serious comments and occasionally whimsical explanations of author's experiences in his 87-year old life in four lands. The title and cover essays describe author's journey of discovery of learning to stand on his own feet and be 'self-driven' under unusual circumstances, and most of the time managing to climb the hills he set himself to conquer. Academics and life lesson seekers may find his short and long responses to various concerns, including his favourite questions 'Why' and 'Why not', quite worthwhile.
This book includes poems written regarding a variety of subjects, from writings of the beauty of a morning walk in the park near where I used to work, to the awesomeness of God and Jesus Christ, to a writing of staying firm in prayer, to a memoir of a day in the life of my sister, mom and me.
This book includes poems written regarding a variety of subjects, from writings of the beauty of a morning walk in the park near where I used to work, to the awesomeness of God and Jesus Christ, to a writing of staying firm in prayer, to a memoir of a day in the life of my sister, mom and me.
A modern visionary and one of the newest authors to come from America, Dr. Melissa Caudle combines a suspenseful thriller and the search for truth in regard to past lives and reincarnation in this mind-bending novel in the tradition of "This Body: A Novel of Reincarnation" by Laurel Doud, "Journey of Souls," by Michael Newton, and Past Lives, "Many Masters" by Brian L. Weiss. The result is a masterful original fiction novel as profound as it is awe inspiring. "Never Stop Running" is a page-turning thriller that begs to be read in a single sitting as this mental time travel spanning centuries and numerous past lives through regression hypnotherapy unfolds.Based on a true story of one woman's struggle to recover her memories after a devastating accident left her with retrograde amnesia. This is an astonishing novel from an unforgettable author and is a must read.What happens when the unthinkable occurs? What would you do if your loved one all of sudden woke up and didn't know who you were or for that matter who your family was either? For David and Jackie Hennessey they had the perfect white picket fence life, marriage, family and careers until the unthinkable happened - an accident that left Jackie with no memory. The couple struggled to find the balance between what they once shared and their new life. After David discovered Dr. Grayson, a well-known regression hypnotherapist, he convinced Jackie to seek his services in order to retrieve her subconscious memories. During her sessions, her memories surfaced only to uncover her past lives which crisscross centuries in her mental time travel. Faced with a moral dilemma of believing the dreams were once a reality and twisting her religious convictions on reincarnation, Jackie questioned her sanity and feared for her life after seeing her deaths in her previous lives. She believed she could never stop running as her marriage degrades and falls apart. Based on real events of regression hypnotic sessions of one brave woman, this is a tale of destiny and soul mates not to be missed. The most intriguing book you'll read all year. You don't have to believe in reincarnation to enjoy this tale, but it will get you to thinking about the possibility.
Is God still in the business of Honouring Faith in His word today? This write up is a resounding affirmation to the fact that active faith still produces result in a hopeless world as we have today. Temi Fagade, an ardent believer in the word of faith teaching, shares in this book her true life experiences of God's gracious dealings with her as she trusted HIm for diverse victories and various triumphs over life's storms. Her anchor has remained faith in God's words. Not A Stranger To Storms is an inspirational piece revealing testimonies of God's faithfulness in aspects of healings, overcoming trials of parenting, conception amongst other challenging situations. Absolute trust in God for all whims in life's sojourn are presented in story format herein and as such, makes this book of testimonies a must read for all and sundry.
Take a walk with me through the years of my youth as I discovered the meaning of grace and survival. May your heart be open to seek your own truth to heal and grow. It is my hope this excerpt of my life helps to paint a beautiful story of triumph and freedom from emotional bondage. There is victory on the other side of tragedy.
Bringing people together in a brotherly and sisterly way to share ideas on improving the quality of our life experiences is what Coffee Chat has been about. It is my hope that this book will inspire you to share your ideas with others as well.
An end to explanations, an end to discussions, only the witnessing and applying of truth is called forth in this book. Many sources of inspiration exist to trigger this application. The reader is provided a variety of these inspirations to help in this regard.
Do you have COPD patients that dread these tests? Do you get frustrated when your patients can't seem to follow instructions? Do you give spirometry tests in a physician's office and sometimes wonder what makes a good test? How do I get someone with restrictive lung disease to blow out longer? My patients have trouble panting in the body box. Do you have any helpful tips? I've been told, "Please don't shout - I'm not deaf " What should I do? How often should I calibrate? While Rosemary (R.K.) McWilliams, BAS, RRT, CPFT, worked for a pulmonologist, she saw a need for a practical, self-help manual for health care workers who administer pulmonary function tests in hospitals and clinics, and for the lay person who does simple spirometry in the physician's office, or annual employee physicals. Often, pulmonary function coaches work alone, with little resources, and when those clients come in that have difficulty performing a spirometry test, (and they will), you need this self-help manual in your hand. Airtight PFTs is loaded with coaching tips and scripts that R.K. learned from real life experiences and is passing on to you to reduce frustration, make your job easier and clients happier. Humorous and light, yet educational and helpful, Airtight PFTs takes a fresh new look at pulmonary function testing. You will discover simplified coaching scripts to obtain quality PFTs, the five universal pulmonary function laws, techniques for coaching various people groups, with coaching tips and techniques that really work. Airtight Pulmonary Function Tests contains information not usually found in regular textbooks, but can be used to enhance your knowledge of pulmonary function testing. Whether you have a panicking client in the body box or only do annual employee spirometries, there is something for everyone. Take a look at this review submitted by an educator in California (used by permission): 03-09-2014 "I purchased your PFT book (Airtight Pulmonary Function Tests) on my Kindle and it had done wonders for my PFT coaching. I have a great time in my tests and get good results from my patients. I am the educator and was hoping your book was available in paper format that I could use for teaching and competencies. The only thing I can find is the e-version. Is there another format available for hospital education? Thanks " Jennifer R.K.s reply: Thanks Jennifer, glad Airtight Pulmonary Function Tests is helping you get good results from your patients It is now available in paper format, along with a Workbook and can be found on Amazon and my website. Happy PF testing RK McWilliams, BAS, RRT, CPFT
Baby Boomers experienced a world growing up that is very different from the one we live in today. Some say it's better, and some say it's worse. We can all agree it's very different. These are humor columns about being a Baby Boomer. Baby Boomers came of age in a time when there were water fountains instead of hydration stations. Our childhood was filled with playing outside. When we were forced to stay inside it was tantamount to being punished. We spoke to people in person and understood body language. There was no cyber world. We all had to learn how to deal with reality. There were no computer games. There were pick-up sports based on who had a baseball, football, basketball or other sports equipment. Playing a game depended on if the sports equipment owners were willing to share. Card games were played with real cards. We camped out without adults, went on bike hikes, swam in creeks and more. Now we're middle age or older. Our bodies are changing, and the world around us continues to make less and less sense. This book is about the many common things experienced by Baby Boomers. Just like the song from the group "The Who", I'm "Talkin' 'bout my generation.
