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One final adventure could cost her everything ... Savannah James, a
young New Zealand therapist, volunteers for a six-week mission trip
to South Africa. During her journey, she is confronted with AIDS,
prostitution, murder, and even a midnight escape to a safe
house.Her new friends have struggles of their own, and one may lead
them into even more danger. Will Savannah, Blake, and Pumzile ever
be safe again? Will they ever be able to make a difference in the
lives of those they've come to help or will their final destination
put an end to it all? Contagious Hope was a finalist for the
Australasian CALEB Award in 2013.
What do a social worker, a painter, and the child of a prostitute
dying from AIDS have in common? Fragrant Hope tells the story of
Pumzile, Joshua, and Buhle, and traces their journey of heartache
and loss. Can God's love bring healing where rejection has run
rampant? Can Buhle's dream for a family of her own be realised?
Full of local detail and culture, the story plays out against the
backdrop of Johannesburg, the slums of Hillbrow, and the wildness
of rural Zululand. Fragrant Hope is the sequel to Contagious Hope
which was a finalist for the Australasian CALEB Award in 2013.
The skies have beckoned mankind for centuries but it's only in the
last couple of decades that air travel has become affordable to the
masses. What an incredible privilege to see our planet from a
distance. How amazing to take in views of fiery sunsets, cotton
puff clouds and glistening lakes. Fly with me is a collection of
true stories that relate the experiences of flying to everyday
life. Are your wings frozen?Have you dropped a pavlova recently?
How much does it cost to fly a purse to Auckland? Is it possible to
defy gravity? Anyone who has flown will be able to relate to these
stories of turbulence, human emotion, long hours in the sky, and
the simple joy of being free from earth for a brief time.
Early on the morning of 4th September 2010, a series of seismic
events began to unfold in Christchurch, New Zealand. They would
eventually take 185 lives and directly affect hundreds of thousands
of men, women and children. This book is a compilation of stories
from some of these people. Preschoolers, teenagers, families, and
retirees tell of the impact of the ongoing earthquakes and
aftershocks, the emotional and physical toll they exacted, and
their hope for a new Christchurch. They reflect the incredible
resilience the people of Canterbury have shown throughout this
devastating time. Some of the stories are poignant, some humorous,
some shocking and some sad. All of them are from the heart and
deserve to be heard. Magnitude 7.1 & 6.3 was put together by
Debbie Roome who is an award-winning novelist and freelance writer
with 25 years experience.
Leanne never married, never had children and never lived on her
own. She never drove a car or caught a bus unaided. She never
cooked a meal, washed her clothes or ironed a shirt. She could not
because she was born with a condition called Rubinstein-Taybi
Syndrome (RTS). This rare genetic disorder causes mental and
physical disabilities and she was always dependent on others. In
spite of this, her life was and continues to be an inspiration to
many. Leanne's life story is told by her mother and sister and they
examine the highs and lows of caring for a mentally and physically
disabled person. The book is divided into seven chapters which look
at Leanne's early days, how Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome affects her,
her schooling, her extensive medical history, her spiritual and
social life, and the ongoing process of caring for her daily. It
also includes a list of RTS characteristics and problems and
explains how these play out in daily life. The final chapter
details Leanne's last days and how she died with dignity knowing
that she was going to heaven. Covering the entire 47 years of
Leanne's life, this book is a story of hope and triumph with a
healthy dose of reality mixed into it. An ideal read for anyone who
is caregiver to a disabled person or for parents who have a child
with RTS.
Cyber-bullying takes schoolyard bullying to a new level with the
use of information technology. Computers, tablets, cellphones and
other devices are used to harass, embarrass and torment people of
all ages. 'Cyber Bullying is Never Alright' looks at the ways the
abuse is perpetrated, its effects and the best way to stop it. Jam
packed with useful advice, it is written from personal experience
as well as careful research. Anyone who has a problem with an
internet troll or bully who makes nasty comments on Facebook, in
chat rooms or on blogs will benefit from reading this. It is never
alright to be bullied and the first step to freedom is educating
yourself about your choices.
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