The first substantial and focused critical study of Jesmyn Ward, now one of the most widely read, taught and studied contemporary authors Includes a co-authored introduction, twenty chapters and 'Afterword' Moves beyond existing Ward scholarship which focuses predominantly on two texts Gives space and attention to Ward's substantial body of non-fiction work This collection of essays provides a thorough and probing account of an author who is quickly becoming one of the most read, studied and taught contemporary writers, but whose work remains underrepresented in scholarship. It is broad and ambitious in scope, mirroring the richness of Ward's oeuvre, and it brings together a diverse and dynamic range of approaches that reflect the scholarly conversations in which Ward is embedded.

What is communication and why is it important? Our ability to communicate is central to everyday life and an essential skill in social work. This easy-to-read book offers a step-by-step guide to developing effective communication skills with a diverse range of service users and professionals. It is the perfect guide to help manage different communication skills in different settings, and more importantly, encourage students to continually reflect and develop these skills. Key features: - Wide range of case studies from an array of service areas and user groups - Reflective tasks and questions to stimulate critical thinking and discussion - Skills audits to test where your strengths are and areas for development This book is designed to guide readers in developing their own communication style that best suits them to become an effective social worker, whilst meeting the needs of their service user group and individual service user.

What happens when... A brave little field mouse wishes to become a human living inside the glorious castle... The princess wishes to no longer be a princess... And the tiny fairy can only grant very small wishes?

MARY HARRISON Mary has been an inspirational writer over the years. She loved writing this Japanese story about the many exciting adventures and challenges of CHIE. She especially enjoyed the detailed research on the Geishas and all things Japanese. Mary was proud of the "The Eye of the DARUMA." Mary started as a newspaper journalist in Bedford soon after her second son Peter Antony was born. Pete is now a school teacher and was her inspiration. Peter and Mary Harrison had four sons: Paul, Peter, Philip & Christopher and a daughter, Eve Louise. Mary was especially successful on radio and TV. For many years she broadcast in London at the LBC radio station. Mary was Paranormal Consultant on The Pete Murray Show. Her most notable TV broadcast was on lTV's "This Morning" when she asked viewers to phone in with their paranormal experiences. There were so many calls that the lTV phone network became jammed. Richard and Judy were dumbfounded by the reaction Mary caused on that special day, 31st October. Mary sadly passed away in 2002 and is deeply missed. Her husband Peter Lives in Hampstead and writes plays, films and books. He continually pays tribute to Mary in books, blogs and discussions. Mary was always Peter's inspiration from when they first met at College Entertainments, Archer St., London in February 1971. Mary came to work for Peter as his P.A. & College co-ordinator, neither realising that it was the start of a fantastic 30 year romantic partnership.

Mary Harrison, London-based author, wrote ten books and a play throughout the 1980s and 1990's. The play is about the life and times of her favourite novelist, Thomas Hardy. Mary was an avid fan and wrote the play in 1999. It is called The Ladies' Man. The manuscript was only discovered recently in an old bookcase. Available via Amazon, both on Kindle and as a published play. Mary explores the captivating relationships between author Thomas Hardy and all his leading ladies. She also writes about Thomas' relationship with his father and best friend plus a host of personal incites. Mary gets to the heart of Thomas Hardy's emotions and explores his troubled relationship with his wife, and later with his true beloved.

THIS POWERFUL BOOK TAKES A POSITIVE LOOK AT THE UNEXPLAINED The overwhelming evidence points to life after physical death and the suvival of the spirit independent of the material body. In the cases researched the people concerned have UNANIMOUSLY stated that they no longer fear death. BORDERLAND This fascinating chapter describes the experiences of people who, during out-of-body-release, found themselves in an idylic realm which they can only describe as 'Paradise'.

All of the stories are true accounts of real experiences from around the world. From the content it is easy to see that for most people their glimpse into the unknown has left them undoubtedly moved, puzzled and often frightened. Perhaps one of the strangest unexplained event comes from Ronald Pattinson: 'When I was a soldier I had a strange spinetingling experience which I have never been able to account for.....' The book includes haunting ghost stories from Scotland. In this section we touch upon phantom soldiers, ghostly lovers, mist-shrouded kilted apparitions, murderous ministers and even a disappearing bank in a time slip. We have kept away from previously published or documented stories which is why you will not read about Tam O'Shanter by Burns or the ghost from Shakespeare's Scottish play. We have also avoided fairies, imps, warlocks, besoms, monsters and the legions of legendary beings which undoubtedly make for an entertaining read but do little for the credibility of the true stories in our book.

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

The book's primary aim was to present the children's stories in a neutral, non-judgemental way and let the reader decide. The original idea came to co-author Mary Harrison when she observed her youngest son, Christopher, trying to pick flowers from a floral pattern on her bed cover. The little baby's actions seemed so quirky and amusing that Mary was prompted to have a letter published in Woman's Own. Mary asked if other mothers had experienced similar 'odd' moments with their little ones. She was completely unprepared for the replies she got - Mary was overwhelmed with letters from parents reporting accounts of reincarnation. It was the key word From this 'PAST LIVES: Children Time Forgot' was born. Baby Christopher Leon is now an academic writer in Florida, USA and is married with two wonderful sons. Mary sadly passed away in 2002.

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

The Dragons of Zimzor First of a new adventure trilogy Zimzor is packed with challenge, danger and conflict as two unlikely young heroes overcome generations of hatred as enemies and unite their people and the amazing, powerful dragons to save the beleaguered people of the forest from certain destruction. Eli is chosen to be the newest apprentice dragon-keeper from the peaceful town of Zimley. Life seems perfect for Eli as he learns the many tasks required of him in the dragon colony. Before long, Eli finds himself training in the dragon nursery and attends the hatching of a very special baby dragon. Meanwhile, Kane lives a perilous life deep within the forests of Jolara, the land across the sea from Zimley. Kane's right to leadership is challenged and his small family driven away; deeper into the forest. As he leads his family toward safety, an unimaginable danger attacks the hunters behind him. Kane witnesses a scene that is nothing short of a myth come to life. If the beast is true, then could the legendary dragons also be true? Kane risks his life to find out and seek help to save his family and his people from certain destruction. With determination and bravery, Kane eventually meets Eli and explains his plight. Together the pair seeks out the dragon king to petition for the dragons to aid the Jolaran people. Woven throughout, Biblical truths point readers to the Creator God, the beauty of His creation and value of each individual. Readers will be challenged as characters face opportunities to choose between right and wrong, the truth and a lie, and the choice to stand up for what is right.

'The Children That Time Forgot' started out as 'Life Before Birth'. PROOF OF REINCARNATION? By P B H With the successful publication of the reincarnation classic 'THE CHILDREN THAT TIME FORGOT' (Originally published as Life Before Birth ) by Peter & Mary Harrison, the questions are still being asked: Is their a human Spirit? Does it exist after death? Where was Spirit before birth? Since the dawn of time humanity has pondered the question of it's own mortality. What domain do we go to after death? The authenticated accounts in'THE CHILDREN THAT TIME FORGOT' stirred up a lot of questions and debates when it was first published. On ITV's 'This Morning' Mary Harrison asked the viewers if they had been exposed to any strange or paranormal activity. There was an explosion of calls which blocked the ITV phone network. There was the story of Nicola who was a boy in a previous life and was killed by a train in Yorkshire. The book's primary aim was to present the children's stories in a neutral, non-judgemental way and let the reader decide. The original idea came to co-author Mary Harrison when she observed her youngest son trying to pick flowers from a floral pattern on her bed cover. The littler baby's actions seemed so quirky and amusing that Mary was prompted to have a letter published in Woman's Own. Mary asked if other mothers had experiences similar funny moments with their little ones. She was completely unprepared for the replies she got - Mary was overwhelmed with letters from parents reporting accounts of reincarnation. From this 'THE CHILDREN THAT TIME FORGOT' was born. Baby Leon is now an academic writer in Florida, USA and is married with 2 sons. Mary sadly passed away in 2002. Her husband Peter continues to work as a successful author and producer.

All of the stories are true accounts of real experiences from around the world. From the content it is easy to see that for most people their glimpse into the unknown has left them undoubtedly moved, puzzled and often frightened. Perhaps one of the strangest unexplained event comes from Ronald Pattinson: 'When I was a soldier I had a strange spinetingling experience which I have never been able to account for.....' The book includes haunting ghost stories from Scotland. In this section we touch upon phantom soldiers, ghostly lovers, mist-shrouded kilted apparitions, murderous ministers and even a disappearing bank in a time slip. We have kept away from previously published or documented stories which is why you will not read about Tam O'Shanter by Burns or the ghost from Shakespeare's Scottish play. We have also avoided fairies, imps, warlocks, besoms, monsters and the legions of legendary beings which undoubtedly make for an entertaining read but do little for the credibility of the true stories in our book.