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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 AMAZON CANADA FIRST NOVEL AWARD COSMOPOLITAN'S 10 BEST HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 'Fresh and propulsive . . . a testament to the power of story and a veneration of those whose tales are often forgotten' New York Times Freedom, you can't get and bury, and keep it and keep it so it won't ever go away. No, child. You got to swing your freedom like a club. In 1859, deep in the forests of Canada, an elderly woman sits behind bars. She came to Dunmore via the Underground Railroad to escape enslavement, but an American bounty hunter tracked her down. Now she's in jail for killing him, and the fragile peace of Dunmore, a town settled by people fleeing the American south, hangs by a thread. Lensinda Martin, a smart young reporter, wants to gather the woman's testimony before she can be condemned, but the old woman has no time for confessions. Instead she proposes a barter: a story for a story. As the women swap stories - of family and first loves, of survival and freedom against all odds - Lensinda must face her past. And it seems the old woman may carry a secret that could shape Lensinda's destiny. Travelling along the path of the Underground Railroad from the American South to British Canada, from the Indigenous nations around the Great Lakes, to the Black refugee communities of Canada, In the Upper Country is an unforgettable debut about the interwoven history of peoples in North America, slavery and resistance, and two women reckoning with the stories they've been given, and the ones they want to tell.

This essential collection on maternal and child health focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. The distinguished list of contributors describe the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, highlighting a wide range of variation in practices across cultures. They discuss attitudes and techniques in childbirth, the interaction between human evolutionary form and birthing procedures, the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, and the art of midwifery. Also treated are less well-known areas of birthing such as the imagery of birthing, placenta rituals, and popular beliefs about the amniotic membrane called a caul. In addition, the authors explore the humoral medical tradition used in birthing, the possible influence of cultural practices on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), customs and beliefs regarding breastfeeding, weaning, swaddling, and finally a sociobiological perspective on early infant behavior. This book will be valuable for courses in medical sociology and anthropology, public health or behavioral sciences, psychology and psychiatry, and for pre-med students.

This essential collection on maternal and child health focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. The distinguished list of contributors describe the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, highlighting a wide range of variation in practices across cultures. They discuss attitudes and techniques in childbirth, the interaction between human evolutionary form and birthing procedures, the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, and the art of midwifery. Also treated are less well-known areas of birthing such as the imagery of birthing, placenta rituals, and popular beliefs about the amniotic membrane called a caul. In addition, the authors explore the humoral medical tradition used in birthing, the possible influence of cultural practices on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), customs and beliefs regarding breastfeeding, weaning, swaddling, and finally a sociobiological perspective on early infant behavior. This book will be valuable for courses in medical sociology and anthropology, public health or behavioral sciences, psychology and psychiatry, and for pre-med students.

In 1859, deep in the forests of Canada, an elderly woman sits behind bars. She came to Dunmore via the Underground Railroad to escape enslavement, but an American bounty hunter tracked her down. Now she's in jail for killing him, and the fragile peace of Dunmore, a town settled by people fleeing the American south, hangs by a thread.

Lensinda Martin, a smart young reporter, wants to gather the woman's testimony before she can be condemned, but the old woman has no time for confessions. Instead she proposes a barter: a story for a story.

As the women swap stories - of family and first loves, of survival and freedom against all odds - Lensinda must face her past. And it seems the old woman may carry a secret that could shape Lensinda's destiny.

Travelling along the path of the Underground Railroad from the American South to British Canada, from the Indigenous nations around the Great Lakes, to the Black refugee communities of Canada, In the Upper Country is an unforgettable debut about the interwoven history of peoples in North America, slavery and resistance, and two women reckoning with the stories they've been given, and the ones they want to tell.

Freedom, you can't get and bury, and keep it and keep it so it won't ever go away. No, child. You got to swing your freedom like a club. In 1859, deep in the forests of Canada, an elderly woman sits behind bars. She came to Dunmore via the Underground Railroad to escape enslavement, but an American bounty hunter tracked her down. Now she's in jail for killing him, and the fragile peace of Dunmore, a town settled by people fleeing the American south, hangs by a thread. Lensinda Martin, a smart young reporter, wants to gather the woman's testimony before she can be condemned, but the old woman has no time for confessions. Instead she proposes a barter: a story for a story. As the women swap stories - of family and first loves, of survival and freedom against all odds - Lensinda must face her past. And it seems the old woman may carry a secret that could shape Lensinda's destiny. Travelling along the path of the Underground Railroad from the American South to British Canada, from the Indigenous nations around the Great Lakes, to the Black refugee communities of Canada, In the Upper Country is an unforgettable debut about the interwoven history of peoples in North America, slavery and resistance, and two women reckoning with the stories they've been given, and the ones they want to tell.

A SMIGEN OF IRISH LUCK is a collection of essays taking you on one woman's adventures in Ireland. Planting her feet on Irish soil is all it requires to see extraordinary where there is ordinary, to engage in conversations in the oddest of places and adjust to the inevitable raindrops like a local. You will follow Thomas on her search for the elusive four-leaf clover, face a kiss at the Blarney Stone, share a soulful moment at W.B. Yeats' grave and find it difficult to leave Galway's lively streets. Thomas claims no Irish roots; yet she gets inspired with the music, literature and pub culture like no other place that she has ever visited.

This is a story about a little girl named Taralyn. She desires to have a horse of her own. Her parents will not let her have a horse. She asks God to change their minds. Taralyn's parents are so preoccupied with their own day-to-day lives that they cannot see a very real horse. This story reveals in an interesting way how God answers Taralyn's prayers. It shows the power of childlike faith. It also reveals the lack of faith most adults have as Taralyn's parents cannot see God's answer at first. This is a great book to read as a bedtime story. It will capture both the young reader's and adult's attention.

"He Put a Song in my Heart" is a songbook for guitar. It has easy to read chords with large print. This book consists of a dozen songs of praise, soul searching, conviction and worship. It is perfect for worship services, campfire gatherings and small group Bible studies. "I pray that those who God leads will be able to take what I have written in this book and use it to glorify Him in even greater ways than I ever could."

This is a heartwarming story about our beloved pony, Frisky. She watches a young filly, Sissy, as she tests her strong will against her mother's orders. Frisky also observes a young boy named Sammy who tests everyone's patience. This story reveals what could be the harsh consequences of not staying within the boundaries set within our lives.

This is a heartwarming story about our beloved pony Frisky. She observes the competition and later love that grows between two sisters, Kate and Tess. Tess becomes eligible for the cherished barrel racing award, "Rider of the Year Belt Buckle." Her younger sister, Kate must decide whether to help Tess by allowing her to ride Frisky in the final competition. Both Kate and Tess learn how to share and improve their relationship. This is the third book in the "Little Miss Frisky" series. However, it is not necessary to read the books in order. All of the "Frisky" books have self-esteem and character building themes. They are all beautifully illustrated and have large print. "Sister Love" is the only book in this series to have a Christmas theme. Kate is not allowed to ride Daisy after her sister Tess becomes a good barrel racer. This causes her to want a horse of her own. Kate asks for a horse for Christmas. Her mother explains that they simply cannot afford one. This book would be of great interest to any horse lover. It would be particularly exciting to a barrel racing enthusiast.

AND ONE MORE THING is a collection of twenty-four essays taking you on a journey where you will pause to reflect on the little things in life that you have no doubt about whatsoever. Thomas writes on experiences that fit all ages, from the art of social networking, to gently reminding adult children to take back their stuff stored at home. Could less be more than enough? Your car's interior tells your story. With an unusual twist of words that will make you laugh, Thomas searches for places of solitude, dines with cowboys, dances with Dick Clark in her dreams and shares closet space with her spouse.

This is a story about a pretty paint pony named Frisky. Frisky is treated unkindly by a jealous horse named Rita. She feels hurt and unaccepted by her peers. She learns that she can overcome these feelings of inadequacy by being obedient to her new owner. She also earns her friend's respect by becoming brave.

A Story about an Unwanted Pony Frisky is a pretty paint pony that must overcome the difficult situations of not being wanted by her owners. She faces these hurdles without the ability to change them by herself. It is only through time, faith and the grace shown by her new owners that she learns acceptance and love. This is the first book in the "Little Miss Frisky" series. However, it is not necessary to read the books in order. All of the "Frisky" books have self-esteem and character building themes. They are all beautifully illustrated and have large print. This book would be great for the horse lover or equestrian enthusiast.