Jane Anderson

Dual timeline around the life of a forgotten artistThe joys and traumas of love, ambition, and motherhood Interwoven stories based on the life of a forgotten artist.Anna grew up hearing stories from her grandmother of an ancestor artist's adventures in St. Petersburg. Now, in the Hermitage Museum, adult Anna stands in front of Christina Robertson's gorgeous life-sized portraits of the Romanovs and she hopes the legend is true. Her research into the painter becomes a quest to honour her granny. In 1823 Christina Robertson realises her artistic ambitions exhibiting portraits at the National Gallery. Her happiness is secured in marrying her teenage sweetheart James and having a baby girl. But Christina is harbouring a secret from him. Anna buries herself in researching Christina Robertson, a distraction from the stress of not conceiving, which is causing growing problems in her marriage. Christina must cope with the burden of being the breadwinner through yearly pregnancies and many bereavements. Both Anna and Christina flee to St Petersburg after marriage crises. Can they find happiness there?'Two intriguing stories woven together bring to life the achievements of real-life 19th century superstar artist Christina Robertson, doyenne of the Russian royal court and her many times great granddaughter, determined that her story won't be forgotten. A thoroughly enjoyable read.'Sara Sheridan author of The Fair Botanists and The Secrets of Blythswood Square

Care Isn't Just a Nice to Have... It's a Business Imperative'Care' and 'nurture' aren't words typically associated with business strategies. Yet, when one looks at leaders, business owners and experts who have had a real impact on others, care is almost always one of their defining characteristics. In fact, when you are able to practice care in your business - for your clients, for your staff and for yourself - you will find that you have increased retention and greater loyalty from both staff and clients, and far more sustainability in your business as a whole. It's Time to Make Care Your Competitive AdvantageBut practicing care in your business is not just a matter of being nicer. To truly make care your competitive advantage you have to understand what's holding you back (a feeling that you don't have time, or energy, for example). Once you understand what's holding you back, then you have to start building the mindset, process and systems to help you get over those fears so that you can really deliver that nurturing to those in your business sphere. This book will show you the steps you should take to implement care, real care, into your business in a way that's both actionable and effective. Whether you're looking to see your business sustainably into the future, or grow to the next step in your career, Jane's ability to show you just how to take the elements of care and build them layer by layer into your business will see you achieving your goals and more.

A girl who won't conform. A journey across 18th Century Europe. A dangerous pursuit of forbidden love. 1742, Constantinople. Fifteen-year-old Isabella dons Turkish dress to pose for her portrait. The touch of the artist's apprentice freeing her from corsets and draping her in sensuous silk unleashes a passion that changes her life forever. Fleeing to Rome to avoid an arranged marriage, Isabella rebuilds her life creating beautiful silver jewellery but love for the apprentice takes her on another journey. She arrives in Scotland just in time for the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. In the midst of the dangerous intrigue of Bonnie Prince Charlie's court, will the forbidden nature of her secret love see her lose everything?

This book offers a new theoretical framework within which to understand “the mind-body problem”. The crux of this problem is phenomenal experience, which Thomas Nagel famously described as “what it is like” to be a certain living creature. David Chalmers refers to the problem of “what-it-is-like” as “the hard problem” of consciousness and claims that this problem is so “hard” that investigators have either just ignored the issue completely, investigated a similar (but distinct) problem, or claimed that there is literally nothing to investigate – that phenomenal experience is illusory. This book contends that phenomenal experience is both very real and very important. Two specific “biological naturalist” views are considered in depth. One of these two views, in particular, seems to be free from problems; adopting something along the lines of this view might finally allow us to make sense of the mind-body problem.An essential read for anyone who believes that nosatisfactory solution to “the mind-body problem” has yet been discovered.

This is a book about branding and designed to help consultants, entrepreneurs and CEOs to become more conscious and aware of what makes them and their business both unique and better. Most branding experts focus on what makes them unique but an obsession about unique AND better is what really sets them apart from the competition.

Holidays are a precious time of nourishment for families and this book will lead parents to a whole host of wonderful experiences for all ages across Britain that focus on the local, the authentic, the sustainable, the educational and the damn good fun. It's also a little black book of the most authentic, interesting and child-friendly places to stay and eat. Seasoned family travellers and travel writers Jane Anderson and Holly Tuppen present their hand-picked selection of places to go, things to see and activities to do across the country, from wildlife and star-gazing on The Scilly Isles, Guernsey and Sark to foraging and wild swimming in the Cairngorms. Stomps and bike rides in the New Forest, organic farming in Somerset, ranger-led tours in Kent, canoeing and steam train rides in Devon, a street art tour in Bristol, baking in Wales, city regeneration in Liverpool, Swallows and Amazons in the Lake District, Dracula in Yorkshire and wildlife photography in Northumberland are all included. In Scotland experiences cover Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh, the Cairngorms and the Isle of Lewis and the Outer Hebrides, with everything from forest adventure activities to dolphins, whales and basking sharks on offer. There is a longing amongst parents to take their children on UK holidays that are nourishing for the soul, that take children out of the digital world, slow down and appreciate nature, culture, arts, history, food and fellow human beings. This may be a 'slow' guide but it lacks nothing in excitement!

There are more women than ever with high levels of corporate experience looking for greater flexibility and fulfilment. We've found those who've done it. Be inspired by interviews with 12 leading women who have built their consulting practices to work with large leading organisations with world-changing impact. Alison Crabb - Leadership ExpertJessica Giles - Finance ExpertEmma McQueen - Business CoachBelinda Brosnan - Leadership ExpertAlena Bennet - CFO CoachJoanne Love - High Performance ExpertRenee Giarrusso - Leadership Communication ExpertAlly Nitschke - Courageous Leadership ExpertCheryle Walker - Connected Leadership ExpertMichelle Bihary - Corporate Wellness ExpertSharon Francisco - Bookkeeping Coach Each of them share how they have become a woman with influence, taking their practice from 5 to 6 and some 7 figures... and how you can too.

This book offers a new theoretical framework within which to understand “the mind-body problem”. The crux of this problem is phenomenal experience, which Thomas Nagel famously described as “what it is like” to be a certain living creature. David Chalmers refers to the problem of “what-it-is-like” as “the hard problem” of consciousness and claims that this problem is so “hard” that investigators have either just ignored the issue completely, investigated a similar (but distinct) problem, or claimed that there is literally nothing to investigate – that phenomenal experience is illusory. This book contends that phenomenal experience is both very real and very important. Two specific “biological naturalist” views are considered in depth. One of these two views, in particular, seems to be free from problems; adopting something along the lines of this view might finally allow us to make sense of the mind-body problem.An essential read for anyone who believes that nosatisfactory solution to “the mind-body problem” has yet been discovered.

The World is Changing... FastThere used to be a saying that "good things come to those who wait", but times have changed. The pace of change, the rise of social media, video, podcasting and creating your own platforms have meant our access to information and ability to get in front of the right people has exploded. There is now a level playing field. It's time to step up, stand out and put yourself out there. Fear of Rejection, the Imposter and Comparison Holds Back GreatnessThe pace of change means it's impossible to keep up to date with algorithms and platform technology. It's not about the mechanics of these platforms and how to use them that holds us back. What's really going on is the fear of being judged, the fear of rejection, fear of being found out, not being good enough and the fear of failure that is really getting in the way.It's time to Put Yourself Out ThereWhether you want to work with dream clients, ask someone on a date, apply for that job, share your ideas or create a social following, Jane shares the top 10 Mind-Hacks that she has used with thousands of clients to help them find the courage to put themselves out there, and how you can apply them, too.

Over the last 5 years, the content marketing industry has shifted from a $165 billion dollar industry to what will be a $412 billion dollar industry within the next 12 months. The explosion of social media platforms and increase in the number of people consuming content means the average business owner is struggling to keep up with keeping connected to their customers and finding ways to stay in front of them without being spammy.Equally within organisations, leaders are having to communicate with people in more leveraged ways. Millions of dollars are being spent on installing intranet platforms to increase collaboration and lead people through change by keeping people connected and informed, however most leaders struggle to find the time or are unsure of how to share their ideas, insights and thoughts. In fact, many have the fear that what they have to say and how they say it isn't good enough, clever enough or that it will damage their reputation.Today, to shift a person's behaviour they generally need 10 pieces of content. Within the next 5 years it is expected that this will be over 20 pieces of content. Content creation is no longer a marketing function, it's a business owner's and leader's capability. Your audience wants to hear what YOU think.

Innovative Catholicism and the Human Condition gives an anthropological account of a progressive religious movement in the Roman Catholic Church that is attempting to reconcile religious conviction and reason, and, ergo, modify the human condition. Investigation is given to a representative group of this movement, "Innovative Catholics," who are endeavouring to maintain the momentum for change which began in the 1960s and 1970s. They now find themselves caught between traditional notions of religion and a secularised society, while trying to reconcile these polarising forces to find a pathway forward. While ethnographic fieldwork for this research was conducted in Australia, this movement is to be found across the Western world. The research is framed by the question posed by Jürgen Habermas, who asks whether the democratic constitutional state is able to renew itself, and recognises a benefit in learning from religion. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, subsequently Pope Benedict XVI, responds by asserting the need for a common ethical basis and limits on reason. This latter position, however, remains problematic for Innovative Catholics who are conscious of history and culture. The research explores how Innovative Catholics, who in taking the middle position, inform this dialectic on secularization through their ideas and practices about the human condition.

Basics Architecture 03: Architectural Design explains the process of designing architectural projects. It describes the design studio and the activities that take place there.The architectural design process is as diverse as the people who practise it; all architects follows their own individual design process. In this dynamic new text the realities of the design process and the relationship between education and practice are explored in detail.The book introduces a variety of processes through examples and case studies. This allows readers to identify with certain methods with which they could respond to in their own work, and enables them to develop their own unique approach.

The story of Joan of Arc's mother a sensible hard-working God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected and remarkable perspective.

Richard and Rachel a well-off California couple have everything except a child. They locate Wanda and Al a desperately poor couple in Louisiana who agree to let them adopt their next baby. Both parties do their best to make the arrangement work but their class differences create unbearable tensions.

Innovative Catholicism and the Human Condition gives an anthropological account of a progressive religious movement in the Roman Catholic Church that is attempting to reconcile religious conviction and reason, and, ergo, modify the human condition. Investigation is given to a representative group of this movement, "Innovative Catholics," who are endeavouring to maintain the momentum for change which began in the 1960s and 1970s. They now find themselves caught between traditional notions of religion and a secularised society, while trying to reconcile these polarising forces to find a pathway forward. While ethnographic fieldwork for this research was conducted in Australia, this movement is to be found across the Western world. The research is framed by the question posed by Jürgen Habermas, who asks whether the democratic constitutional state is able to renew itself, and recognises a benefit in learning from religion. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, subsequently Pope Benedict XVI, responds by asserting the need for a common ethical basis and limits on reason. This latter position, however, remains problematic for Innovative Catholics who are conscious of history and culture. The research explores how Innovative Catholics, who in taking the middle position, inform this dialectic on secularization through their ideas and practices about the human condition.