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For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her
amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest
account of what life was really like in The Spice Girls. THE SUNDAY
TIMES BESTSELLER ___________ 'What a woman and what a book!'
Elizabeth Day 'Fabulous ... There is so much I really relate to,
growing up as a young girl, the 90s, all the stuff you went
through.' Zoe Ball 'Amazing ... Absolutely brilliant.' Chris Evans
'Sporty Spice telling it like it is.' Independent 'An amazing story
... An incredibly profound, vulnerable and honest look into the
highs and lows of the Spice Girls.' Steven Bartlett 'Really
lovely.' Chris Moyles ___________ For the first time ever, Melanie
C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words
and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in
The Spice Girls. I never told my story before because I wasn't
ready. Now, finally, I am. 25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a
girlband that began after answering an advert in the paper,
released our first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that
moment, my life changed for ever. I was suddenly part of one of the
biggest music groups in history, releasing hit after hit,
performing to our wonderful fans and spreading the message of Girl
Power to the world. It was everything I'd dreamed of growing up,
and I've had some incredible times... The BRITs! The movie!
Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square
Garden, The O2, Wembley Stadium and The London 2012 Olympics!!!
When you're a woman, though, that power can be easily taken away by
those around you, whether by pressure, exhaustion, shaming,
bullying or a constant feeling like you aren't enough. I have been
known as Sporty Spice, Mel C, Melanie C or just plain old Melanie
Chisholm, but what you will read within the pages of this book is
who I truly am, and how I found peace with that after all these
years. I have really enjoyed reminiscing and getting everything
down on the page, and, though revisiting some of my darkest times
was hard, I hope this book can be inspiring and empowering as well
as entertaining and give you a bit of a laugh.
The treatment of cancer in young women and men is increasingly
turning from focusing purely on survival to a recognition of the
long-term effects of treatment on subsequent quality of life. In
this regard, fertility is a very high priority for patients. This
is the first book to explain the latest techniques in fertility
preservation. Chapters cover fertility preservation in both women
and men, management of cancer in pregnancy, egg donation and
surrogacy, hormone replacement options, counselling and ethical
issues. A multidisciplinary team of over 60 specialists were
involved in this work, with contributions from leading
obstetricians, medical oncologists, gynaecological oncologists,
urologists and fertility specialists. The book is formally
supported by the Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP). This
highly patient-centred, readable text will be of value to a wide
range of clinicians and physicians, and doctors in training, in
their daily work.
Until well into the twentieth century, the claims to citizenship of
women in the US and in Europe have come through men (father,
husband); women had no citizenship of their own. The case studies
of three expatriate women (Renee Vivien, Romaine Brooks, and
Natalie Barney) illustrate some of the consequences for women who
lived independent lives. To begin with, the books traces the way
that ideas about national belonging shaped gay male identity in the
nineteenth century, before showing that such a discourse was not
available to women and lesbians, including the three women who form
the core of the book. In addition to questions of sexually
non-conforming identity, women's mediated claim to citizenship
limited their autonomy in practical ways (for example, they could
be unilaterally expatriated). Consequently, the situation of the
denizen may have been preferable to that of the citizen for women
who lived between the lines. Drawing on the discourse of
jurisprudence, the history of the passport, and original archival
research on all three women, the books tells the story of women's
evolving claims to citizenship in their own right.
Twelve of Llewellyn's top authors have collaborated to introduce
you to a dozen new age relaxation techniques that can positively
impact all areas of your life. Pulling from both scientific and
spiritual methods, these expert authors introduce you to guided
meditations, visualizations, and other simple practices so you can
achieve a state of calm, collected bliss. Through fun,
conversational essays, this book explores a wide range of topics,
including the power of chakras, bedtime rituals, listening to your
body, and autonomous sensory meridian responses (ASMR). You will
learn about aromatherapy from Gail Bussi, the vagus nerve from
Cyndi Dale, mindfulness from Melanie Klein, and more. Whether your
need is for yourself, a corporate retreat, or a therapy group,
Finding Your Calm helps you tune into your innate intuition and
find the right modality for any moment.
The impact of public narratives has been so broad (including
effects on beliefs and behavior but extending beyond to emotion and
personality), that the stakeholders in the process have been
located across disciplines, institutions, governments, and, indeed,
across epochs. "Narrative Impact" draws upon scholars in diverse
branches of psychology and media research to explore the subjective
experience of public narratives, the affordances of the narrative
environment, and the roles played by narratives in both personal
and collective spheres. The book brings together current theory and
research presented primarily from an empirical psychological and
communications perspective, as well as contributions from literary
theory, sociology, and censorship studies.
To be commensurate with the broad scope of influence of public
narratives, the book includes the narrative mobilization of major
social movements, the formation of self-concepts in young people,
banning of texts in schools, the constraining impact of narratives
on jurors in the court room, and the wide use of education
entertainment to affect social changes.
Taken together, the interdisciplinary nature of the book and its
stellar list of contributors set it apart from many edited volumes.
"Narrative Impact" will draw readership from various fields,
including sociology, literary studies, and curriculum policy.
Providing new explanatory concepts, this book:
*is the first account on the psychology of narrative persuasion
and brings together the relevant conceptualizations from within
various sectors of psychology together with the major issues that
concern cognate disciplines outside of psychology;
*focuses on understanding the mechanisms that underlie the power
of public narratives to achieve broad historical and social
changes;
*offers breakthroughs to the future: the role of "presence" in
virtual reality narratives; the role of "zines" in females'
fashioning of their selves; and the central role of imagery in
transportation into narrative worlds;
*explains varying roles of emotion in narrative immersion; and
*addresses the growing blurring of fact and fiction: mechanisms
and implications for beliefs and behavior.
Until well into the twentieth century, the claims to citizenship of
women in the US and in Europe have come through men (father,
husband); women had no citizenship of their own. The case studies
of three expatriate women (Renée Vivien, Romaine Brooks, and
Natalie Barney) illustrate some of the consequences for women who
lived independent lives. To begin with, the books traces the way
that ideas about national belonging shaped gay male identity in the
nineteenth century, before showing that such a discourse was not
available to women and lesbians, including the three women who form
the core of the book. In addition to questions of sexually
non-conforming identity, women's mediated claim to citizenship
limited their autonomy in practical ways (for example, they could
be unilaterally expatriated). Consequently, the situation of the
denizen may have been preferable to that of the citizen for women
who lived between the lines. Drawing on the discourse of
jurisprudence, the history of the passport, and original archival
research on all three women, the books tells the story of women's
evolving claims to citizenship in their own right.
The impact of public narratives has been so broad (including
effects on beliefs and behavior but extending beyond to emotion and
personality), that the stakeholders in the process have been
located across disciplines, institutions, governments, and, indeed,
across epochs. "Narrative Impact" draws upon scholars in diverse
branches of psychology and media research to explore the subjective
experience of public narratives, the affordances of the narrative
environment, and the roles played by narratives in both personal
and collective spheres. The book brings together current theory and
research presented primarily from an empirical psychological and
communications perspective, as well as contributions from literary
theory, sociology, and censorship studies.
To be commensurate with the broad scope of influence of public
narratives, the book includes the narrative mobilization of major
social movements, the formation of self-concepts in young people,
banning of texts in schools, the constraining impact of narratives
on jurors in the court room, and the wide use of education
entertainment to affect social changes.
Taken together, the interdisciplinary nature of the book and its
stellar list of contributors set it apart from many edited volumes.
"Narrative Impact" will draw readership from various fields,
including sociology, literary studies, and curriculum policy.
Providing new explanatory concepts, this book:
*is the first account on the psychology of narrative persuasion
and brings together the relevant conceptualizations from within
various sectors of psychology together with the major issues that
concern cognate disciplines outside of psychology;
*focuses on understanding the mechanisms that underlie the power
of public narratives to achieve broad historical and social
changes;
*offers breakthroughs to the future: the role of "presence" in
virtual reality narratives; the role of "zines" in females'
fashioning of their selves; and the central role of imagery in
transportation into narrative worlds;
*explains varying roles of emotion in narrative immersion; and
*addresses the growing blurring of fact and fiction: mechanisms
and implications for beliefs and behavior.
"It bodes well for the teaching and giving away of psychology that
so many respected researchers are able and willing to write well
and simplify without oversimplifying their findings. ... The
contributors represent an unusual breadth of disciplines and
academic rank... The scholarship behind the writing and the
findings is incontrovertible. This book should have wide appeal not
only for advanced undergraduates in psychology but also to a
variety of other disciplines, such as marketing, political science,
and advertising." -- PsycCRITIQUES:Contemporary Psychology: APA
Review of Books (2005, Vo.50, No. 28, Article 8) Continuing chapter
contributors include: Timothy C. Brock John T. Cacioppo Robert B.
Cialdini Joel Cooper Russell H. Fazio Jon A. Krosnick Howard
Leventhal Richard E. Petty David R. Roskos-Ewoldsen New chapter
contributors include: David M. Amodio Patricia G. Devine Leandre R.
Fabrigar Melanie C. Green Shanto Iyengar Elaine A. Leventhal
Charlan Jeanne Nemeth Frank R. Kardes Persuasion is a powerful
force - it can be used to reconfigure millions of minds and hearts.
The key targets of persuasion are our attitudes and opinions.
Whether it is an attitude toward a political candidate, a social
policy, an organization, a person, or a consumer product, the power
of persuasion can remake us into persons who are irrevocably
changed. Sometimes imperceptibly, oftentimes dramatically.
Persuasion: Psychological Insights and Perspectives, Second Edition
brings together leading persuasion researchers who write engagingly
and authoritatively on the basics of persuasion theories. This
edited book highlights important and influential views on
persuasion and guides users through the important contemporary
centers of basic and applied persuasion research. The renowned
contributors to this volume apply cutting-edge knowledge from their
current research across a variety of domains, including health,
advertising, prejudice, political communication, group decision
making, and the impact of narratives This Second Edition has been
revised and updated to reflect new research from the past decade.
It includes entirely new chapters on prejudice, persuasiveness of
narratives, mass media and political persuasion, small groups, and
advertising. Key Features Includes up-to-date coverage of key
topics that are authored by leading psychology-of-persuasion
researchers, making this the most comprehensive and authoritative
textbook on persuasion Uses an engaging writing style that avoids
highly technical language, along with syndicated cartoons, photos,
and ads to enhance student comprehension Includes a comprehensive
glossary at the end of the book for the necessary technical terms
Provides end-of-chapter summaries and a full set of references to
guide users to more in-depth resources on each topic This is an
ideal book for everyone interested in persuasion processes. The
concepts and tools are central to application in Psychology,
Business, Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Sociology, and
Political Science.
Great Muslim Leaders presents Islamic-informed alternatives to
Eurocentric Christian understandings of education and educational
leadership. It does so by interrupting and displacing the West's
centuries long dismissive stance and monolithic gaze on Islam by
showcasing outstanding diverse Muslim leaders across space and
time. Each chapter focuses on a single leader, and includes a
biographical sketch; a discussion of their context and activities
as a leader; key lessons readers can learn from their leadership,
and recommendations that are relevant for teachers and educational
leaders. This collection of Muslim leaders, chosen by Muslim
scholars, brings to education discourse the breadth of Islamic
intellectual history, giving the book a global appeal and
facilitating a sharing of innovative and classic ideas across
cultures, faith traditions, and national boundaries. Great Muslim
Leaders introduces to readers Muslim intellectuals, spiritual
leaders, philosophers, poets, artists, activists, scientists,
celebrities, politicians, educators, film makers, historical
figures, theorists, and academics whose lives have positively
shaped their community, society, and the world. Their lived
experiences are underpinned by deep spirituality and faith,
revealing the significance and import religious belief has on moral
and ethical action. The book concludes with seven lessons that cut
across the chapters that encapsulate the immense value Islamic
spirituality and faith bring to education and leadership.
Under the assumed name Rachilde, Marguerite Eymery (1860-1953)
wrote over sixty works of fiction, drama, poetry, memoir, and
criticism, including "Monsieur Venus," one of the most famous
examples of decadent fiction. She was closely associated with the
literary journal "Mercure de France," inspired parts of Oscar
Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," and mingled with all the
literary lights of the day. Yet for all that, very little has been
written about her. Melanie C. Hawthorne corrects this oversight and
counters the traditional approach to Rachilde by persuasively
portraying this "eccentric" as patently representative of the
French women writers of her time and of the social and literary
issues they faced. Seen in this light, Rachilde's writing clearly
illustrates important questions in feminist literary theory as well
as significant features of turn-of-the-century French society.
Hawthorne arranges her approach to Rachilde around several defining
events in the author's life, including the controversial
publication of "Monsieur Venus," with its presentation of sex
reversals. Weaving back and forth in time, she is able to depict
these moments in relation to Rachilde's life, work, and times and
to illuminate nineteenth-century publishing practices and
rivalries, including authorial manipulations of the market for
sexually suggestive literature. The most complete and accurate
account yet written of this emblematic author, Hawthorne's work is
also the first to situate Rachilde in the broader social contexts
and literary currents of her time and of our own.
For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her
amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest
account of what life was really like in The Spice Girls. THE SUNDAY
TIMES BESTSELLER ___________ 'What a woman and what a book!'
Elizabeth Day 'Fabulous ... There is so much I really relate to,
growing up as a young girl, the 90s, all the stuff you went
through.' Zoe Ball 'Amazing ... Absolutely brilliant.' Chris Evans
'Sporty Spice telling it like it is.' Independent 'An amazing story
... An incredibly profound, vulnerable and honest look into the
highs and lows of the Spice Girls.' Steven Bartlett 'Really
lovely.' Chris Moyles ___________ For the first time ever, Melanie
C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words
and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in
The Spice Girls. I never told my story before because I wasn't
ready. Now, finally, I am. 25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a
girlband that began after answering an advert in the paper,
released our first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that
moment, my life changed for ever. I was suddenly part of one of the
biggest music groups in history, releasing hit after hit,
performing to our wonderful fans and spreading the message of Girl
Power to the world. It was everything I'd dreamed of growing up,
and I've had some incredible times... The BRITs! The movie!
Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square
Garden, The O2, Wembley Stadium and The London 2012 Olympics!!!
When you're a woman, though, that power can be easily taken away by
those around you, whether by pressure, exhaustion, shaming,
bullying or a constant feeling like you aren't enough. I have been
known as Sporty Spice, Mel C, Melanie C or just plain old Melanie
Chisholm, but what you will read within the pages of this book is
who I truly am, and how I found peace with that after all these
years. I have really enjoyed reminiscing and getting everything
down on the page, and, though revisiting some of my darkest times
was hard, I hope this book can be inspiring and empowering as well
as entertaining and give you a bit of a laugh.
Great Muslim Leaders presents Islamic-informed alternatives to
Eurocentric Christian understandings of education and educational
leadership. It does so by interrupting and displacing the West's
centuries long dismissive stance and monolithic gaze on Islam by
showcasing outstanding diverse Muslim leaders across space and
time. Each chapter focuses on a single leader, and includes a
biographical sketch; a discussion of their context and activities
as a leader; key lessons readers can learn from their leadership,
and recommendations that are relevant for teachers and educational
leaders. This collection of Muslim leaders, chosen by Muslim
scholars, brings to education discourse the breadth of Islamic
intellectual history, giving the book a global appeal and
facilitating a sharing of innovative and classic ideas across
cultures, faith traditions, and national boundaries. Great Muslim
Leaders introduces to readers Muslim intellectuals, spiritual
leaders, philosophers, poets, artists, activists, scientists,
celebrities, politicians, educators, film makers, historical
figures, theorists, and academics whose lives have positively
shaped their community, society, and the world. Their lived
experiences are underpinned by deep spirituality and faith,
revealing the significance and import religious belief has on moral
and ethical action. The book concludes with seven lessons that cut
across the chapters that encapsulate the immense value Islamic
spirituality and faith bring to education and leadership.
Creating a Healthy & Active Lifestyle Lab Manual is a wonderful
text to use for any health and wellness lab. This manual is meant
to be used in a participatory setting where instructors teach the
exercise labs to all students. Creating a Healthy and Active
Lifestyle encourages participants to simply move, and to move in a
variety of ways: at home or at a fitness center, through strength,
flexibility, mindfulness, cardiovascular workouts, and more. It is
clear, concise, and includes a variety of exercise options for use
in the classroom and out.
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The chapters in Urban Educational Leadership for Social Justice:
International Perspectives constitute a collection of works that
explore dynamics related to equity in multiple contexts. Authors
examined these issues in Turkey, Egypt the United States, Thailand
and at a global level by comparing and contrasting school
leadership practice across borders. Considered as a whole, these
papers explore various topics that will be at the forefront of
educational research for years to come. Increasingly,
educationalleadership understand that there are important lessons
to be learned internationally and globally. This book includes
important research conceived from these perspectives. Our hope is
that individually and collectively, they might contribute to our
understanding of international and global issues in educational
leadership and that they will extend, challenge and deepen extant
lines of inquiry and begin others.
The chapters in Urban Educational Leadership for Social Justice:
International Perspectives constitute a collection of works that
explore dynamics related to equity in multiple contexts. Authors
examined these issues in Turkey, Egypt the United States, Thailand
and at a global level by comparing and contrasting school
leadership practice across borders. Considered as a whole, these
papers explore various topics that will be at the forefront of
educational research for years to come. Increasingly,
educationalleadership understand that there are important lessons
to be learned internationally and globally. This book includes
important research conceived from these perspectives. Our hope is
that individually and collectively, they might contribute to our
understanding of international and global issues in educational
leadership and that they will extend, challenge and deepen extant
lines of inquiry and begin others.
While nation engages in debates concerning central issues of
religion and religious diversity in education, the historic
saliency of religion and spirituality in the Black community and in
the education of its children continues to be largely ignored.
Historically, religion and spirituality were foundational to the
development and understanding of social justice issues, including,
but not limited to, issues of protest, community up-lift, notions
of care, and anti-oppression. Taking into account the historical
significance of religion and spirituality in the Black community,
it is essential for education scholars to cultivate these
long-standing connections as a means for advancing contemporary
struggles for social justice, religiosity in education, and
counter-hegemonic praxis. The purpose of this book is to expand our
understanding of spirituality and religion as related to the p-20
schooling of Black students. Educational scholarship continues to
explore the workings of social justice to ameliorate inequities for
those who have not been wellserved in schools. Although the concept
of social justice remains a somewhat inchoate term in educational
literature, this book seeks to explore the historicity of religion
and spirituality while offering a scaffold that links ordinary
everyday acts of justice, religion, and spirituality in education
to a culture that systematically and institutionally assaults the
worth of Black students. It is important to note that this book is
grounded in a broad concept of religion and spirituality and the
editors seek to be inclusive of all types, styles, and traditions
of religiosity and spirituality.
While nation engages in debates concerning central issues of
religion and religious diversity in education, the historic
saliency of religion and spirituality in the Black community and in
the education of its children continues to be largely ignored.
Historically, religion and spirituality were foundational to the
development and understanding of social justice issues, including,
but not limited to, issues of protest, community up-lift, notions
of care, and anti-oppression. Taking into account the historical
significance of religion and spirituality in the Black community,
it is essential for education scholars to cultivate these
long-standing connections as a means for advancing contemporary
struggles for social justice, religiosity in education, and
counter-hegemonic praxis. The purpose of this book is to expand our
understanding of spirituality and religion as related to the p-20
schooling of Black students. Educational scholarship continues to
explore the workings of social justice to ameliorate inequities for
those who have not been wellserved in schools. Although the concept
of social justice remains a somewhat inchoate term in educational
literature, this book seeks to explore the historicity of religion
and spirituality while offering a scaffold that links ordinary
everyday acts of justice, religion, and spirituality in education
to a culture that systematically and institutionally assaults the
worth of Black students. It is important to note that this book is
grounded in a broad concept of religion and spirituality and the
editors seek to be inclusive of all types, styles, and traditions
of religiosity and spirituality.
Social What Why How is a practical how-to, tips and tricks book
that will answer many of your real-life social questions. - Is
Social Media really important for me and my business? - What is the
real value of Facebook for me? - What are Twitter Hastags (#) and
why do I need them? - How does Google+ compare to Facebook? - How
do I use Tumblr? - Is it easy to build and maintain a blog? and
much, much more
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