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A memoir of glitz, glamour, geopolitics, and the power of pop
music, following a misunderstood queer biracial kid from small-town
Georgia who became the world's foremost Eurovision Song Contest
blogger. As a boy, William Lee Adams spent his days taking care of
his quadriplegic brother, while worrying about his undiagnosed
bipolar Vietnamese mother, and steering clear of his openly racist
and homophobic father. Too shy and anxious to even speak until he
was six years old, it seemed unlikely William would ever leave
small-town Georgia. He passed the time alone in his room, studying
maps and reading encyclopedias, dreaming of distant places where he
might one day feel free. In time, William discovered that learning
was both a refuge and a ticket out. So even as he struggled to
understand and to get others to accept both his sexuality and his
biracial identity, William focused on his schoolwork, his
extracurricular activities, and building community with the
students and teachers who embraced him for who he truly was. Though
his scholarship to Harvard parachuted him into a whole new world,
he still carried a lifetime of secrets and unanswered questions
that would haunt him no matter how far he traveled. Years later, as
a journalist in London, William discovered the Eurovision Song
Contest—an annual competition known for its extravagant
performers and cutthroat politics. Initially just a fan, he started
blogging about the contest, ultimately becoming the most
sought-after expert on the subject. From Albania, Finland, and
Ukraine, to Israel, Sweden, and Russia, William was soon jetting
across the Continent to meet divas, drag queens, and aspiring
singers, who welcomed him to their beautiful, if dysfunctional,
family of choice. An uplifting memoir about glitz, glamour,
geopolitics, and finding your people, no matter how far you must
travel, Wild Dances celebrates the power of pop music to help us
heal and forgive.
Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the
remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812-98), the 11th
premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees (1836-1912), lawyer,
politician and well-known supporter of Grey, co-wrote this work
with his daughter Lily, and the books outline how Grey became
arguably the most influential figure during the European settlement
of New Zealand in the nineteenth century. The volumes proceed
chronologically and are organised by the main events in Grey's
life. Volume 1 begins with Grey's upbringing and early years, and
describes his first voyage to Western Australia, his first
government of New Zealand and his time as governor of Cape Colony.
In addition to recounting the incidents, adventures and
achievements of Grey's life, Rees also conveys Grey's personal
principles and aspirations, giving the reader an insight into the
character of this colonial governor and servant of the empire.
Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the
remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812-98), the 11th
premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees (1836-1912), lawyer,
politician and well-known supporter of Grey, co-wrote this work
with his daughter Lily, and the books outline how Grey became
arguably the most influential figure during the European settlement
of New Zealand in the nineteenth century. The volumes proceed
chronologically and are organised by the main events in Grey's
life. Volume 2 covers Grey's second governorships of Cape Colony
and New Zealand, his engagement in English politics and his return
to New Zealand in 1870. It concludes with an assessment of Grey's
personal characteristics, successes and failures. In addition to
recounting the incidents, adventures and achievements of Grey's
life, Rees also conveys Grey's principles and aspirations, giving
the reader an insight into the character of this servant of the
empire.
When thinking about acupressure, most of us think about complicated
procedures and never try using it. If they ever try, most people
give up quickly. However, acupressure (the ancient art of healing
by the simple use of hands and fingers) as described in this book
is a well-proven self-healing process that anyone can quickly
learn. The author (Master of the traditional Chinese art of Chi
Kung, Sifu William Lee) reveals simple techniques that you can
easily apply, so that you can enjoy an immense energy boost that
you (most probably) need Quickly get relief from headaches, lack of
energy, colds, the flu, insomnia, inability to concentrate, chronic
pains, and many other common health disorders. This 5-Minute Chi
Boost method is all about providing maximum results in the simplest
possible way. Using photos and detailed descriptions, this book
explains all that one needs in order to know about why and how to
apply the ancient Chinese art of Chi Kung, without the aid of
anything else. This simple yet powerful method helps people get
more energy, heal faster, stay healthy, and feel great.
A book of MCQs in ocular basic science, designed to accompany The
Eye: Basic Science in Practice.400 MCQs on ocular basic science
with answers ideal for candidates studying for the FRCOphth and
similar exams. Cross referenced to The Eye: Basic Science in
Practice (WBS), to enable easy access to full explanations of the
answers.
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