Sixteen-year-old Gabrielle March returns home to her beloved town of Lille, seeking peace and quiet after the untimely death of her father, war hero Simon March, and riots in Andwarf. However, Gabrielle's mother and the local populace aren't ready to accept a sixteen-year-old girl stepping into her father's boots. Furthermore, Gabrielle has important secrets to keep-such as her role in overthrowing Andwarf's governor and her growing affection for a handsome young blacksmith. Worse yet, Lille appears to be on the verge of invasion by Emperor Maximillian's army. Can Gabrielle save her town?
"Bit by bit, my old life sifts like golden grains of wheat through my fingers."Sixteen-year-old Gabrielle travels to Andwarf with her father, warlord Simon March, where she is to become a vestal at the Temple of the Goddess. When Simon is robbed and killed, Gabrielle believes one of his former brothers-in-arms is responsible. Even the city governor seems complicit in Simon's murder. To make matters worse, her older brother is arrested for associating with a rebel faction and sentenced to die on the gallows. To free Damon, Gabrielle enlists the help is a handsome childhood friend, but Thomas appears determined to prevent her from participating in the escape plot. Will Gabrielle be able to save Damon and bring her father's murderer to justice?
Scientists and philosophers have long struggled to answer the questions of when human life begins and when human life has inherent value. The phenomenon of identical (monozygotic) twinning presents a significant challenge to the view that human life and human personhood begin at conception. The fact that a single embryo can split to generate two (or more) genetically identical embryos seems to defy the notion that prior to splitting an embryo can be a single human individual. In Untangling Twinning, Maureen Condic looks at the questions raised by human twinning based on a unique synthesis of molecular developmental biology and Aristotelian philosophy. She begins with a brief historical analysis of the current scientific perspective on the embryo and proceeds to address the major philosophic and scientific concerns regarding human twinning and embryo fusion: Is the embryo one human or two (or even more)? Does the original embryo die, and if not, which of the twins is the original? Who are the parents of the twins? What do twins, chimeras, cloning, and asexual reproduction in humans mean? And what does the science of human embryology say about human ensoulment, human individuality, and human value? Condic's original approach makes a unique contribution to the discussion of human value and human individuality, and offers a clear, evidence-based resolution to questions raised by human twinning. The book is written for students and scholars of bioethics, scientists, theologians, and attorneys who are involved in questions surrounding the human embryo.
Our character Ms. Pattabooba was created by the authors youngest daughter, Andrea her childhood tea party friend. Always very polite and charming, Chuck fill of stories and adventures. Everyone should have a Ms. Pattabooba to their socials and tea parties. Shes your best friend, your guardian angel, a shoulder to cry on or just someone to give a hug to. You will definetely want a Ms. Pattabooba making arrangements for your Birthday Party. Ms. Pattabooba has the talent to see the good in everyone. She will bring fun and excitement to every event plus have time for tea. If you dont have time to read Ms. Pattabooba pop in the CD and listen to australian born Carolyn Sykes bring Ms. Pattabooba and her adventure to life. www.MsPattabooba.com
OUR FATHER RULED WITH AN IRON FIST He only wanted a snack or two that would most likely run him about twenty cents, but the only thing was, he didn't have a quarter in change. He would have to trust Maggie with a whole dollar, so she would not only get that usual cautionary speech but a tad extra. She braced herself as he went on with his spiel: "Alright, gal, now you know you better bring all my change back. Don't play on the railroad tracks. Do you know how hard I work to make this money? It's a jungle out there You better not lose this money. Money don't grow on..." All she could do was back out, as she responded in kind with, "Yes sir..no sir..yes sir...huh, sir?...I know sir..." and she shot out of there like the devil himself was chasing her.This is the heartwarming tale of the Simmons family and their struggle to simply remain a strong and humble God-fearing family in the racist military town that is Fayetteville, NC as told by her own words.This is Ms. Simmons' first foray into the world of non-fiction writing. She still resides in her hometown of Fayetteville, NC and has been retired from the local Telephone Company since 2003. She also worked as a teacher's aide on Fort Bragg for ten years. She has over 30 nieces and nephews to keep her young and traveling up and down those highways.FIVE STARS "For someone who is use to reading urban fiction, this book was a pleasant change. Not a single curse word spoken. Not a sex scene to be found. No drugs, no violence and no killing. Believe me when I say that this is a book that you will not be able to put this book down. You will laugh, cry and grow to love the Simmons family and know exactly why they are "Just One Unbeatable Family". Great job Maureen " (Amazon Best Selling Author Divine Ortiz)
In Grieving Pregnancy: Memorializing Loss in Japanese Buddhism and American Catholicism, Maureen L. Walsh compares how the two religious traditions respond ritually and discursively to miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion experiences marked by grief for the women involved. The experience of pregnancy loss has always been a part of women’s lives, yet only recently has it garnered attention from religious leaders and scholars commensurate with its prevalence. This book examines pregnancy loss as a theological problem for both Buddhism and Catholicism and analyzes the rites and memorials that have developed to address it, such as Japanese Buddhist mizuko kuyo (water children rites) and emergent American Catholic memorial practices focused on pregnancy loss. These parallel practices have emerged within distinct religious landscapes-a fact reflected in their forms and purposes-and when considered together, they raise questions of keen interest to theological and religious studies about the goals of religious practice and the imagination of human life at its earliest stages.
In Grieving Pregnancy: Memorializing Loss in Japanese Buddhism and American Catholicism, Maureen L. Walsh compares how the two religious traditions respond ritually and discursively to miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion experiences marked by grief for the women involved. The experience of pregnancy loss has always been a part of women’s lives, yet only recently has it garnered attention from religious leaders and scholars commensurate with its prevalence. This book examines pregnancy loss as a theological problem for both Buddhism and Catholicism and analyzes the rites and memorials that have developed to address it, such as Japanese Buddhist mizuko kuyo (water children rites) and emergent American Catholic memorial practices focused on pregnancy loss. These parallel practices have emerged within distinct religious landscapes-a fact reflected in their forms and purposes-and when considered together, they raise questions of keen interest to theological and religious studies about the goals of religious practice and the imagination of human life at its earliest stages.
The overall purpose of Human Embryos, Human Beings is to establish the ontological status of the human embryo, in light of the most recent biological evidence. The thesis of the book is that sound philosophical reasoning and the available scientific evidence support the claim that a human being is present from the moment of fertilization onward (the “immediate hominization” view) and does not support the contrary claim that a human being appears only after a time following fertilization (the “delayed hominization” view).Included in the scope of this argument is an examination of several long-standing philosophical arguments claiming that immediate hominization is false; a detailed examination of several arguments claiming that though immediate hominization is possible, both evidence and argument best support the delayed hominization view or some alternate view; and an examination of several cases where natural defect or scientific manipulation make determining the ontological status of the embryo more difficult. The book also includes a presentation of hylomorphism, as this is the philosophical viewpoint employed by the authors to analyze the question.Human Embryos, Human Beings is based on the premise that philosophical and scientific approaches are not in conflict, with the most comprehensive understanding of human embryos being achieved by application of a rigorous hylomorphic philosophy to the best available scientific data. Often, one finds either a thorough and well-reasoned philosophical account or a detailed scientific account. This book makes a welcome addition to the field by integrating both of these needed elements into a single text.
It may sometimes seem impossible to get some kids to read, but YA experts Patrick Jones, Maureen Hartman, and Patricia Taylor believe in some proven tips, titles, and tools to make the impossible happen. They show you how to entice reluctant readers, what types of books are most likely to grab and keep their interest, and how to connect different kinds of readers with different genres (graphic novels, realistic fiction, mystery, fantasy, magazines, nonfiction, short stories, and more). The featured lists include over 600 sure-fire books, magazines, and series: Best Books for Struggling Middle School Readers; Best Books for Boys of All Ages; Best New Adult Fiction and Classics for Teens; Best Turn-Around Titles that Get Non-Readers Reading; and Best Magazines and Comic Books. You will also find quick and easy guidance for using booktalks (including 50 ready-to-use scripts), reading surveys, and an exhaustive bibliography of resources to consult. Throughout the book, popular YA authors - Michael Cart, Rachel Cohn, R. L. Stine, and many more - share their thoughts on teen reading and how they entice their readers. Patrick Jones - winner of ALA's 2006 Grolier Award for stimulation and guidance of reading by children and young people - Maureen Hartman, and Patricia Taylor have assembled the one-stop resource you need to transform reluctant readers.
Ingen vet vart Guillaume har tagit vägen. Hans bästa vänner, tvillingarna Jules och Camille, är väldigt oroliga. Som tur är har Guillaume lämnat gott om ledtrådar för tvillingarna att följa. Om de följer ledtrådarna kanske de hittar honom snart.Lättläst om äventyr, mysterier och vänskap. Denna bok ingår i en serie berättelser som kittlar fantasin, skräms lite lagom och visar värdet av vänskap. Böcker på olika nivåer som väcker läslust hos både dem som kämpar med sin läsning och hos dem som kommit igång och behöver träna upp flytet. Boken finns på spanska (En busca del amigo desaparecido), franska (Al la recherche de l’ami disparu), tyska (Tim und Claudia suchen ihren Freund) och på engelska (In Search of a Missing Friend).Digital ljudbok ingår och finns att ladda ner på www.nyponforlag.se
Named as one of Canada's 20 Most Influential Woman in Sport and Physical Activity, the International Fitness Industry's Woman of the Year and a Top 100 Health Influencer in Canada, Maureen Hagan joins forces with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, the Expert with a Proven System to reprogram your brain and get you transformational results. COLLABORATE - INFLUENCE - LEAD - SELL - CONNECT - GET ALONGYour personal and professional relationships are directly connected to personality styles. Do you identify yourself as being a certain personality type? Are you convinced that your personality traits are set in stone? Do you sometimes wish you reacted to things or people differently? Why do you get along so well with some people and not others?The STYLE-L.I.S.T. personal assessment tool you will discover in this book will allow you to know and understand yourself better, improve yourself, master communication, collaborate, influence, lead, sell, connect, and generally just get along better with the people around you. You may see yourself as always having been a certain way with certain personality traits, but that does not mean you cannot change. This book will help show you how.Knowing your own profile and dominating style will help you better understand why you interact with some people easier than with others. Having this insight into your personality profile will also help you tailor your communication style and your behaviour to the people around you. You will be more successful in relating to and adapting to those with whom you interact and work.The four STYLE-L.I.S.T. profiles you will discover in this book follow the way your brain is wired. This is what makes the STYLE-L.I.S.T. unique. We explain each profile to you, following a specific pattern that your brain will recognize. Each layer of the brain needs to be addressed in order to reprogram it and to create transformational results. This book will teach you how to use your personality style and that of others in order to become a Relationships Pro.
