Jane Wilson

It's time to put the sizzle back into your life. At one time, you had the world in the palm of your hand. You were full of optimism, feeling like you could literally conquer anything that came your way. Then life threw a curve. Sure, you might have a steady job, a good career, and the security you thought you needed. But where's the sense of fulfillment you were supposed to be feeling? And can you ever get it back? Jane Wilson was once where you are now. An early childhood educator and preschool teacher whose inner spark was fading fast, she did the unthinkable-quit her job, with no safety net or plan B. And then she opened a pole dance studio. (Yep, you read that right.) As she reclaimed her life, her health, and her body, she rediscovered beauty, strength, and fearlessness not only in herself, but in others, too. Now, in this honest, practical, and radical guide to living more courageously, she is sharing her own challenges and triumphs, alongside real-life case studies of friends and clients who found their swagger-on the pole and beyond. (Psst, there's even a behind-the-scenes glimpse of burlesque legend Dita Von Teese ) With writing prompts and to-do lists at the end of each chapter, Jane coaches you through the steps towards a bigger, fuller life (whether you take those steps in stilettos or flats). As you move along this journey, you'll become stronger, more confident, more connected-even sexier. Whether you're experiencing loss, going through a major life transition, or simply tired of just going through the motions every day, your membership in the Up To No Good Club is waiting. Come on in, and begin the journey back to your fierce, bodacious, mesmerizing self.

This is the debut volume of this popular series, sharing writing from May, June and July 2015.

Leslie Colquhoun was a man who flew high in more ways than one. Enlisting with the RAF at the start of World War 2, he had no sooner got his 'wings' than he was plunged into the thick of battle after being effectively kidnapped by a Malta-based squadron to help fight off German attackers during the notorious siege of the island. After the war, having received a Distinguished Flying Medal, Leslie became a test pilot, taking part in attempts to break the air speed record. He then turned his skills to a new invention, the hovercraft, testing early prototypes and taking charge of the world's first regular passenger service in 1962. During Les' relatively brief periods on the ground he helped his wife Katie to raise four daughters, one of whom, Jane, has written this affectionate portrait of her 'modest, gentle' father, a man who was also exceptionally courageous and skilled.

""The Wine of Genius: A Life of Maurice Utrillo"" is a biography written by Robert Coughlan about the French painter Maurice Utrillo. The book explores Utrillo's life and career, from his troubled childhood and struggles with alcoholism to his rise as a respected artist in the Montmartre district of Paris. Coughlan delves into Utrillo's artistic style and technique, as well as his relationships with other artists and his tumultuous personal life. The book also includes reproductions of some of Utrillo's most famous paintings, providing readers with a visual understanding of his work. Overall, ""The Wine of Genius"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and art of one of France's most celebrated painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Debate ranges over the effects of the growing utilization by the young of interactive screen-based technologies and the effects of these on vulnerable young chldren. This text is based on two years' research on 100 children, with entertainment screen technology in their homes, following them from home to school and examining the difference in culture in the two environments. The question is asked whether children are developing the necessary IT and other skills required from the maturing learner as we approach the 21st century. Issues such as gender, parenting, violence, censorship and the educational consequences of their screen-based experiences are at the forefront of the text's coverage.

Debate ranges over the effects of the growing utilization by the young of interactive screen-based technologies and the effects of these on vulnerable young chldren. This text is based on two years' research on 100 children, with entertainment screen technology in their homes, following them from home to school and examining the difference in culture in the two environments. The question is asked whether children are developing the necessary IT and other skills required from the maturing learner as we approach the 21st century. Issues such as gender, parenting, violence, censorship and the educational consequences of their screen-based experiences are at the forefront of the text's coverage.