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They will have justice. They will show their power. They will not burn.
Norway, 1662. A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft. After recently widowed Zigri's affair with the local merchant is discovered, she is sent to the fortress at Vardø to be tried as a witch.
Zigri's daughter Ingeborg sets off into the wilderness to try to bring her mother back home. Accompanying her on this quest is Maren - herself the daughter of a witch - whose wild nature and unconquerable spirit gives Ingeborg the courage to venture into the unknown, and to risk all she has to save her family.
Also captive in the fortress is Anna Rhodius, once the King of Denmark's mistress, who has been sent in disgrace to the island of Vardø. What will she do - and who will she betray - to return to her privileged life at court?
These Witches of Vardø are stronger than even the King. In an age weighted against them, they refuse to be victims. They will have their justice. All they need do is show their power.
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Cement Dust (Hardcover)
J. Peter Bergman
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R834
R750
Discovery Miles 7 500
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Exploring the way our choices and relationships are shaped by the
menace and beauty of the natural world, Megan Mayhew Bergman's
powerful and heartwarming collection captures the surprising
moments when the pull of our biology becomes evident, when love or
fear collides with good sense, or when our attachment to an animal
or wild place can't be denied.
In "Housewifely Arts," a single mother and her son drive hours to
track down an African gray parrot that can mimic her deceased
mother's voice. A population-control activist faces the conflict
between her loyalty to the environment and her maternal desire in
"Yesterday's Whales." And in the title story, a lonely naturalist
allows an attractive stranger to lead her and her aging father on a
hunt for an elusive woodpecker.
As intelligent as they are moving, the stories in "Birds of a
Lesser Paradise "are alive with emotion, wit, and insight into the
impressive power that nature has over all of us. This extraordinary
collection introduces a young writer of remarkable talent.
For at least the last 100 years, more than 40% of all students who
enrolled in American colleges and universities have not persisted
to graduation at four-year institutions. Their stories are varied,
but in every case, something got in the way of that pursuit. Life
happened. They became one of the nearly 36 million Americans who
have some college but no degree. For many, the stigma of not
finishing college is a closely held secret that weighs heavily as
they discuss, engage, and compete to meet the challenges of the
workforce in the 21st century. Some weren't ready at age 18 for the
focus and commitment that academic studies require. Others found
opportunities to create income and meet immediate familial needs or
requirements. Many have excelled despite their lack of a college
credential. Contrary to the deficit mindset that often permeates
the retention and persistence discourse, this book highlights the
stories of those who successfully returned to what was left
unfinished. The stories here may challenge your assumptions. These
are high-quality students who demonstrated a compelling and
inspiring commitment to their education, begun long ago and now
completed-in some cases decades later. As you read, don't miss the
role that engaged advisors, supportive family members, and
well-designed programs such as prior learning assessment played in
helping students to the finish line. These narratives also
demonstrate that it is time for institutions of higher education to
imagine and embrace new ways of serving these students well.
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