Author: Jennifer M. Kilty
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774827998
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Numerous books explore the “how to” of qualitative research, but few discuss what it means to actually engage in it, particularly when researchers adopt alternative methods to shed light on the experiences of marginalized populations. In Demarginalizing Voices, scholars share personal stories about their research with marginalized populations, including Aboriginal peoples, sex workers, the dead and the dying, women and men in prison, women and men released from prison, and the homeless and the hospitalized. In the process, they answer questions of relevance to anyone engaged in qualitative research: What can scholars expect when their research requires them to establish human connections and relationships with their subjects? What role do ethics review boards and institutions play when researchers explore new, often less accepted methods? How do researchers reconcile academic life and its expectations with their activism? These powerful accounts from the cutting-edge of qualitative research not only create a space in academia that centres marginalized voices, they open up the field to new debates and discussion.
Demarginalizing Voices
Author: Jennifer M. Kilty
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774827998
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Numerous books explore the “how to” of qualitative research, but few discuss what it means to actually engage in it, particularly when researchers adopt alternative methods to shed light on the experiences of marginalized populations. In Demarginalizing Voices, scholars share personal stories about their research with marginalized populations, including Aboriginal peoples, sex workers, the dead and the dying, women and men in prison, women and men released from prison, and the homeless and the hospitalized. In the process, they answer questions of relevance to anyone engaged in qualitative research: What can scholars expect when their research requires them to establish human connections and relationships with their subjects? What role do ethics review boards and institutions play when researchers explore new, often less accepted methods? How do researchers reconcile academic life and its expectations with their activism? These powerful accounts from the cutting-edge of qualitative research not only create a space in academia that centres marginalized voices, they open up the field to new debates and discussion.
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774827998
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Numerous books explore the “how to” of qualitative research, but few discuss what it means to actually engage in it, particularly when researchers adopt alternative methods to shed light on the experiences of marginalized populations. In Demarginalizing Voices, scholars share personal stories about their research with marginalized populations, including Aboriginal peoples, sex workers, the dead and the dying, women and men in prison, women and men released from prison, and the homeless and the hospitalized. In the process, they answer questions of relevance to anyone engaged in qualitative research: What can scholars expect when their research requires them to establish human connections and relationships with their subjects? What role do ethics review boards and institutions play when researchers explore new, often less accepted methods? How do researchers reconcile academic life and its expectations with their activism? These powerful accounts from the cutting-edge of qualitative research not only create a space in academia that centres marginalized voices, they open up the field to new debates and discussion.
Girl Gone Missing
Author: Marcie R. Rendon
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1641293799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Nineteen-year-old Cash Blackbear helps law enforcement solve the mysterious disappearance of a local girl from Minnesota's Red River Valley. 1970s, Fargo-Moorhead: it’s the tail end of the age of peace and love, but Cash Blackbear isn’t feeling it. Bored by her freshman classes at Moorhead State College, Cash just wants to play pool, learn judo, chain-smoke, and be left alone. But when one of Cash’s classmates vanishes without a trace, Cash, whose dreams have revealed dangerous realities in the past, can’t stop envisioning terrified girls begging for help. Things become even more intense when an unexpected houseguest starts crashing in her living room: a brother she didn’t even know was alive, from whom she was separated when they were taken from the Ojibwe White Earth Reservation as children and forced into foster care. When Sheriff Wheaton, her guardian and friend, asks for Cash’s help with the case of the missing girl, she must override her apprehension about leaving her hometown—and her rule to never get in somebody else’s car—in order to discover the truth about the girl’s whereabouts. Can she get to her before it’s too late?
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1641293799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Nineteen-year-old Cash Blackbear helps law enforcement solve the mysterious disappearance of a local girl from Minnesota's Red River Valley. 1970s, Fargo-Moorhead: it’s the tail end of the age of peace and love, but Cash Blackbear isn’t feeling it. Bored by her freshman classes at Moorhead State College, Cash just wants to play pool, learn judo, chain-smoke, and be left alone. But when one of Cash’s classmates vanishes without a trace, Cash, whose dreams have revealed dangerous realities in the past, can’t stop envisioning terrified girls begging for help. Things become even more intense when an unexpected houseguest starts crashing in her living room: a brother she didn’t even know was alive, from whom she was separated when they were taken from the Ojibwe White Earth Reservation as children and forced into foster care. When Sheriff Wheaton, her guardian and friend, asks for Cash’s help with the case of the missing girl, she must override her apprehension about leaving her hometown—and her rule to never get in somebody else’s car—in order to discover the truth about the girl’s whereabouts. Can she get to her before it’s too late?
The Aristocrat
Author: Catherine Coulter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101622520
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter shows what destiny has in store for an unlikely pair who wind up in a modern marriage of convenience in this delightful romance novel. Pro quarterback Brant Asher has achieved the American dream: fame, good looks, money, and beautiful women at his beck and call. But news from across the pond is about to change everything... A distant English relative has left Brant an inheritance, which includes a title, an estate, and...a wife. Daphne Asherwood has always been the wallflower of the family, but she still can’t believe that her uncle had to bribe someone into marrying her—an American football star, no less. She and Brant barely speak the same language, yet when she lets down her guard—and Brant takes a chance on fate—they just might get their happily ever after... Includes a bonus excerpt of Catherine Coulter’s Aftershocks
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101622520
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter shows what destiny has in store for an unlikely pair who wind up in a modern marriage of convenience in this delightful romance novel. Pro quarterback Brant Asher has achieved the American dream: fame, good looks, money, and beautiful women at his beck and call. But news from across the pond is about to change everything... A distant English relative has left Brant an inheritance, which includes a title, an estate, and...a wife. Daphne Asherwood has always been the wallflower of the family, but she still can’t believe that her uncle had to bribe someone into marrying her—an American football star, no less. She and Brant barely speak the same language, yet when she lets down her guard—and Brant takes a chance on fate—they just might get their happily ever after... Includes a bonus excerpt of Catherine Coulter’s Aftershocks
Black Market Medicine
Author: Cassandra Collins
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615418090
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Black Market Medicine A must read for anyone concerned about the future of healthcare in the U.S. Only a novel so far, John Macklin's story could be yours as a future caregiver. Or you could be cut off from further medical care as your apportionment runs out like Janis. This prescient story carries the reader through a futuristic nightmare where the U.S. Government makes every medical decision for you. Here is an excerpt: Now she knew there was no God. Janis had long been a believer, but no more. Her body had failed her, and so had her God. For three days, she had asked God to take her from this life. Three long torturous days, lled only with the hell of pain so intense she felt at times she must be losing consciousness. The cancer had spread. There was no hope and not the slightest given from Caregiver No. 42. A glass of water, a wet rag on her forehead, even some word of prayer would have been something. She knew they had cut back her allotment of medicine. She had heard that, as late as 2018, there had still been some Wellness Spas that had provided spiritual assistance. Naturally, Janis knew she shouldn't even be thinking such foolish thoughts, but her mother had laid the seed of spiritualism in her many years before. Before the legislation of 2045. Black Market Medicine Mainstream Fiction By Cassandra Collins facebook.com/BlackMarketMedicine
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615418090
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Black Market Medicine A must read for anyone concerned about the future of healthcare in the U.S. Only a novel so far, John Macklin's story could be yours as a future caregiver. Or you could be cut off from further medical care as your apportionment runs out like Janis. This prescient story carries the reader through a futuristic nightmare where the U.S. Government makes every medical decision for you. Here is an excerpt: Now she knew there was no God. Janis had long been a believer, but no more. Her body had failed her, and so had her God. For three days, she had asked God to take her from this life. Three long torturous days, lled only with the hell of pain so intense she felt at times she must be losing consciousness. The cancer had spread. There was no hope and not the slightest given from Caregiver No. 42. A glass of water, a wet rag on her forehead, even some word of prayer would have been something. She knew they had cut back her allotment of medicine. She had heard that, as late as 2018, there had still been some Wellness Spas that had provided spiritual assistance. Naturally, Janis knew she shouldn't even be thinking such foolish thoughts, but her mother had laid the seed of spiritualism in her many years before. Before the legislation of 2045. Black Market Medicine Mainstream Fiction By Cassandra Collins facebook.com/BlackMarketMedicine
James Gong: The Big Hit
Author: Paul Collins
Publisher: Hybrid Publishers
ISBN: 1925736458
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
James Gong is training for his black belt in taekwondo. One night a camera crew turns up at training for an episode of My Life. James is sparring a white belt who gets carried away and hammers James' foot. Sparks fly in James' brain and he gasps – all caught on national TV. James responds with a jumping spinning sidekick which obliterates his opponent. This is the beginning of James' woes at the club, for he has disgraced Mr Cho, the head instructor. Hollywood Productions just loves James' jumping , spinning sidekick. They decide to star him in their small budget flick, Big Action in Little Town. Unbeknown to James, Hollywood Productions is a scam company that basically produces B grade ‘loser’ movies to offset huge tax bills. Meanwhile James, who lusts after his sister Caitlin’s best friend, Amber, thinks his sudden film career will curry favour. Not so. If anything, Amber shuns him even more. Determined to win the love of his life, James tries to learn how to skate, because he knows that Amber fancies a local skater named Spiros. He only succeeds in showing himself up, but James is pathetically immune to the irony and subtleties of life. He figures that all is well with the world and that he’s making vast progress. To Hollywood Productions’ great horror the flick is so bad that it’s good. People have queued at the premiere and national TV stations have got wind of the huge success of this little budget movie. Big Action in Little Town is going to be a blockbuster!
Publisher: Hybrid Publishers
ISBN: 1925736458
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
James Gong is training for his black belt in taekwondo. One night a camera crew turns up at training for an episode of My Life. James is sparring a white belt who gets carried away and hammers James' foot. Sparks fly in James' brain and he gasps – all caught on national TV. James responds with a jumping spinning sidekick which obliterates his opponent. This is the beginning of James' woes at the club, for he has disgraced Mr Cho, the head instructor. Hollywood Productions just loves James' jumping , spinning sidekick. They decide to star him in their small budget flick, Big Action in Little Town. Unbeknown to James, Hollywood Productions is a scam company that basically produces B grade ‘loser’ movies to offset huge tax bills. Meanwhile James, who lusts after his sister Caitlin’s best friend, Amber, thinks his sudden film career will curry favour. Not so. If anything, Amber shuns him even more. Determined to win the love of his life, James tries to learn how to skate, because he knows that Amber fancies a local skater named Spiros. He only succeeds in showing himself up, but James is pathetically immune to the irony and subtleties of life. He figures that all is well with the world and that he’s making vast progress. To Hollywood Productions’ great horror the flick is so bad that it’s good. People have queued at the premiere and national TV stations have got wind of the huge success of this little budget movie. Big Action in Little Town is going to be a blockbuster!
The 24 Hour Dating Agency
Author: Mary Jayne Baker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1803282878
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Tinder, Hinge, Bumble – thirtysomething journalist Saffie has tried them all. Now she's wondering whether it's time to throw in the towel and give up on love for good – and she's not alone... Saffie's boss Tamara has been single since her divorce four years ago, but at forty-five, running her own magazine and with three kids at home, she doesn't feel she has the time, energy or confidence to go through the dating mill again. Meanwhile, Saffie's best friend Milo has just been dumped – again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his fourth break-up in six months. There must be a secret to finding Mr Right, surely – but what? Step forward The 24-hour Dating Agency, a matchmaking service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates, they promise to send you on an intense twenty-four-hour date with your perfect match – like speed-dating but in reverse. And even better, the agency offers a soulmate guarantee: meet The One or your money back. Figuring they have nothing to lose, the three friends sign up. But when their matches turn out to be not what they were expecting, it seems like even the soulmate guarantee can't find them what they're looking for. Or can it? Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Kristen Bailey and Beth O'Leary. Readers love The 24 Hour Dating Agency! 'RUN to go read this book!!!! It was so stinkin cute, I loved every minute of reading it!!!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Lovely, light, funny story with a very feel good ending and just a touch of magic making it a perfect summer read. I loved it' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Couldn't put it down... Read the whole book in 2 days... Definitely worth a read and so well written' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this one! Enjoyable from start to finish... Compelling and addictive characters and I found it such an easy read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this book! The characters, the pacing, the storyline... All of it. A perfect beach read and I highly recommend it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Light and fun with quirky characters and a cute premise... I highly recommend the adventures of this trio of underdogs.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic book. I love the humour in Mary's books and her quirky, fun characters... A brilliant summer read for sure.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wonderful, heart-warming story that made me smile.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Perfect summer beach read!!!! Add to your summer reading list, you won't be disappointed.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Another absolute winner from Baker... A lovely book... I enjoyed it very much!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1803282878
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Tinder, Hinge, Bumble – thirtysomething journalist Saffie has tried them all. Now she's wondering whether it's time to throw in the towel and give up on love for good – and she's not alone... Saffie's boss Tamara has been single since her divorce four years ago, but at forty-five, running her own magazine and with three kids at home, she doesn't feel she has the time, energy or confidence to go through the dating mill again. Meanwhile, Saffie's best friend Milo has just been dumped – again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his fourth break-up in six months. There must be a secret to finding Mr Right, surely – but what? Step forward The 24-hour Dating Agency, a matchmaking service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates, they promise to send you on an intense twenty-four-hour date with your perfect match – like speed-dating but in reverse. And even better, the agency offers a soulmate guarantee: meet The One or your money back. Figuring they have nothing to lose, the three friends sign up. But when their matches turn out to be not what they were expecting, it seems like even the soulmate guarantee can't find them what they're looking for. Or can it? Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Kristen Bailey and Beth O'Leary. Readers love The 24 Hour Dating Agency! 'RUN to go read this book!!!! It was so stinkin cute, I loved every minute of reading it!!!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Lovely, light, funny story with a very feel good ending and just a touch of magic making it a perfect summer read. I loved it' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Couldn't put it down... Read the whole book in 2 days... Definitely worth a read and so well written' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this one! Enjoyable from start to finish... Compelling and addictive characters and I found it such an easy read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this book! The characters, the pacing, the storyline... All of it. A perfect beach read and I highly recommend it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Light and fun with quirky characters and a cute premise... I highly recommend the adventures of this trio of underdogs.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic book. I love the humour in Mary's books and her quirky, fun characters... A brilliant summer read for sure.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wonderful, heart-warming story that made me smile.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Perfect summer beach read!!!! Add to your summer reading list, you won't be disappointed.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Another absolute winner from Baker... A lovely book... I enjoyed it very much!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
In The Foothills
Author: Michael C. Cordell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 061521679X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
A rookie police officer faces her worst fears. A barber shares his darkest secrets. A group of young boys learn the true value of freedom. A wife finally understands the lengths a husband will go to defend her honor. These and other intriguing themes are explored in Michael C. Cordell's first published anthology of his best stories and poetry. If you've been looking for an eclectic collection of works told from a uniquely American point of view, then "In The Foothills" will become a favorite for years to come.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 061521679X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
A rookie police officer faces her worst fears. A barber shares his darkest secrets. A group of young boys learn the true value of freedom. A wife finally understands the lengths a husband will go to defend her honor. These and other intriguing themes are explored in Michael C. Cordell's first published anthology of his best stories and poetry. If you've been looking for an eclectic collection of works told from a uniquely American point of view, then "In The Foothills" will become a favorite for years to come.
This Book Was a Tree
Author: Marcie Chambers Cuff
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0399165851
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At no time in human history have we been more disconnected with what lies outside our front doors. Within just a century, our relationship with our surroundings has transformed from one of exploration to one of disassociation. In This Book Was a Tree, science teacher Marcie Cuff issues a call for a new era of pioneers—not leathery, backwoods deerskin-wearing salt pork and hominy pioneers, but strong-minded, clever, crafty, mudpie-making, fort-building individuals committed to examining the natural world and deciphering nature’s perplexing puzzles. Within each chapter, readers will discover a principle for reconnecting with the natural world around them, from learning to be still to discovering the importance of giving back. With a mix of science and hands-on crafts and activities, readers will be encouraged to brainstorm, imagine, and understand the world as inventive scientists—to touch, collect, document, sketch, decode, analyze, experiment, unravel, interpret, compare, and reflect.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0399165851
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At no time in human history have we been more disconnected with what lies outside our front doors. Within just a century, our relationship with our surroundings has transformed from one of exploration to one of disassociation. In This Book Was a Tree, science teacher Marcie Cuff issues a call for a new era of pioneers—not leathery, backwoods deerskin-wearing salt pork and hominy pioneers, but strong-minded, clever, crafty, mudpie-making, fort-building individuals committed to examining the natural world and deciphering nature’s perplexing puzzles. Within each chapter, readers will discover a principle for reconnecting with the natural world around them, from learning to be still to discovering the importance of giving back. With a mix of science and hands-on crafts and activities, readers will be encouraged to brainstorm, imagine, and understand the world as inventive scientists—to touch, collect, document, sketch, decode, analyze, experiment, unravel, interpret, compare, and reflect.
A Witch in the Wardrobe
Author: L. D. Wenzel
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Belfast, Northern Ireland—2004. Shannon Dillon, twenty-six, discovers a hidden document in a cramped and dimly lit attic, sparking speculation that beloved author C. S. Lewis had once been involved in the occult. When gangsters steal the controversial papers, they leave a trail of death. Shannon, who once trained as an IRA sniper, vows revenge. Leaving home for America, she recruits Simon Magister, thirty-four, a nerdy literature professor at an evangelical college. Against his Christian convictions, Simon is drawn in by scholarly curiosity and a repressed attraction to Shannon. Together, they are thrust into a deadly race to retrieve the coveted Belfast Document, which Shannon believes will lead to the killer. It is not known if any living person has read it. Amidst many dangers, Shannon and Simon get entangled in a violent conflict between opposing evangelical groups, both eager to possess the document's content and power. Can Shannon and Simon prevail against nefarious forces, or will darkness consume their quest? Follow as they walk through the valley of the shadow of death—with romance in the air. This novel is an exploration of religious intrigue, blending faith, conspiracy, violence, literature, romance, and the complex nuances of the evangelical experience.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Belfast, Northern Ireland—2004. Shannon Dillon, twenty-six, discovers a hidden document in a cramped and dimly lit attic, sparking speculation that beloved author C. S. Lewis had once been involved in the occult. When gangsters steal the controversial papers, they leave a trail of death. Shannon, who once trained as an IRA sniper, vows revenge. Leaving home for America, she recruits Simon Magister, thirty-four, a nerdy literature professor at an evangelical college. Against his Christian convictions, Simon is drawn in by scholarly curiosity and a repressed attraction to Shannon. Together, they are thrust into a deadly race to retrieve the coveted Belfast Document, which Shannon believes will lead to the killer. It is not known if any living person has read it. Amidst many dangers, Shannon and Simon get entangled in a violent conflict between opposing evangelical groups, both eager to possess the document's content and power. Can Shannon and Simon prevail against nefarious forces, or will darkness consume their quest? Follow as they walk through the valley of the shadow of death—with romance in the air. This novel is an exploration of religious intrigue, blending faith, conspiracy, violence, literature, romance, and the complex nuances of the evangelical experience.
Marci
Author: B.B. Adams
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Marci: Retaliation By: B.B. Adams In her final adventure, Marci has reached adulthood and is now the second-in-command of the pack. Her father, once thought to be lost forever, has returned to his family home, albeit missing some important memories. Marci now must learn to accept her father for who he is, missing memories and all, all while making the difficult decisions as a new leader and juggle her first year away at college. Not to mention past and new loves, and a growing threat that was believed to have long been extinguished.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Marci: Retaliation By: B.B. Adams In her final adventure, Marci has reached adulthood and is now the second-in-command of the pack. Her father, once thought to be lost forever, has returned to his family home, albeit missing some important memories. Marci now must learn to accept her father for who he is, missing memories and all, all while making the difficult decisions as a new leader and juggle her first year away at college. Not to mention past and new loves, and a growing threat that was believed to have long been extinguished.