I Am Child Z
I Am Child Z

Author: Diana Ranger

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-07-05

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1291526862

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Zara is a superstar! But she's not your average teen celebrity. She's amazing, a true inspiration. Fifteen year old Zara Renee Coleman is taken into foster care when both her parents develop acute psychiatric conditions following a family tragedy. And soon, she becomes famous, attracting world-wide press and media attention, whilst trying to adapt to life with her foster mother. To make matters worse, Eleanor May High's notorious cheerleaders - Frankie and Jodie, are jealous of her new-found popularity and want to bring her down! Zara's only real comfort is her fan club, The Zedonians, who talk to her online and mob her in the street. As she begins to settle down with her new foster mother Rachel, she hopes for a brighter future. Will she make friends and find a boyfriend? And can she ever achieve straight A's again and be on the right track to go to Cambridge? Join Zara on this incredible journey as she starts a new life, finds love and discovers who she really is.

The Use of Documents in Pharaonic Egypt
The Use of Documents in Pharaonic Egypt

Author: Christopher Eyre

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 0191655295

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This volume reconstructs the history of documentary practice in pharaonic Egypt from the early Old Kingdom to the major administrative changes imposed by the colonizing regimes of the Graeco-Roman period. Relating administrative and legal practice to the physical practicalities of the media used for writing, and through the close reading of primary textual sources, it examines how different types of documents - private and official - were created and used. It explores the ways in which the writing of documents was embedded deeply in the interactions between customary social practices, which were essentially oral, and in the penetration of outside hierarchies into local government. Eyre argues that the potential of the written document as evidence or proof was never fully exploited in the pharaonic period, even though writing was a powerful symbol and display of hierarchical authority. He presents the government as a system rooted in personal prestige and patronage structures, lacking the effective departmental hierarchies and archive systems that would represent a true bureaucratic system.

The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus
The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus

Author: Christian H. Bull

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-09-24

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9004370846

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In The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus, Christian H. Bull argues that the treatises attributed to Hermes Trismegistus reflect the spiritual exercises and ritual practices of loosely organized brotherhoods in Egypt. These small groups were directed by Egyptian priests educated in the traditional lore of the temples, but also conversant with Greek philosophy. Such priests, who were increasingly dispossessed with the gradual demise of the Egyptian temples, could find eager adherents among a Greek-speaking audience seeking for the wisdom of the Egyptian Hermes, who was widely considered to be an important source for the philosophies of Pythagoras and Plato. The volume contains a comprehensive analysis of the myths of Hermes Trismegistus, a reevaluation of the Way of Hermes, and a contextualization of this ritual tradition.

Whole Child, Whole Life
Whole Child, Whole Life

Author: Stephanie Malia Krauss

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2023-04-26

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1071884441

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10 proven practices to help children thrive In a world that seems to grow more unpredictable and challenging by the day, how can we increase learning and joy for children while offering them much-needed support? Uncertainty and disruption have created a youth mental health crisis that requires all hands on deck. This urgently needed guidebook offers comprehensive and scientifically-grounded methods you can use to support young people’s well-being, no matter what obstacles they face. Written by an expert with decades of experience in education, youth development, and social work, this timely and timeless resource includes: 10 practices that can prevent and address mental health challenges and enable young people to thrive Strategies for taking care of kids while also taking care of yourself Information on the most pressing issues youth face, from nurturing healthy relationships to building community and belonging Key takeaways and reflection questions for individual use and group discussion as well as "Try Now" sections with tips and tools that can be used immediately Providing essential information, practical advice, stories, and time-tested strategies to help kids live and learn, Whole Child, Whole Life is required reading for anyone who is working with, caring for, or raising young people.

The Parent-Child Dance
The Parent-Child Dance

Author: Ronald A. Kotkin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-06-16

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1632208822

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A unique manual to raising a child—for parents everywhere—using the metaphor of dance to provide expert, comforting advice. Having children and raising a family should be the greatest joy in one’s life, but it is a role that requires tremendous responsibility and patience. As parents, our job is to provide a strong foundation for our children, so that they can eventually grow up to become self-sufficient adults. However, just like everything in life, all children are different, some requiring more support than others and to varying degrees over time. Parenting is like a dance between parent and child. The more seamless the movements, the more graceful the interaction. When a parent takes the lead or decides to share, over time with practice, the dance can be smooth and effortless. Nevertheless, when the child is unintentionally allowed to take the lead, the parent-child dance may appear more rocky and unstable. This often occurs when the parent is unclear and at odds with their role. The ensuing battle for the lead may cause disharmony in the relationship and the dance. Parenting is a lifelong commitment that takes patience, thoughtfulness, and skill. The Parent-Child Dance is designed to explain the concept of the dance and act as a catalyst for encouraging parents to begin their journey in making positive changes in their child’s life. Parents will recognize the scenarios and gain insight through humorous examples and step-by-step strategies to avoid disharmony.