The Perils of Sharon
The Perils of Sharon

Author: Sharon Wiegand

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2012-09-25

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1620247852

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I frantically called my therapist, Susan. I was in deep distress and felt positive Susan was the only one who could help me out of it. But it was the unsympathetic secretary who answered the phone, and she refused to do anything but take a message. I pleaded with her to put me through, but was told I should go straight to the hospital instead, and was asked to put my husband on the phone. While I waited for him to make her decision for her, I went into the bathroom and confronted my bottle of pills. On impulse, I swallowed thirty. That was Thursday. I woke up on Saturday night in the psychiatric ward of the Redland Hospital without any real memory of the last three days. But at least I lived through it. Tragically, severe depression and PTSD affect millions of people every day. Sharon survived with the love of her family and their unending devotion to her welfare. In this harrowing memoir of abuse, depression, and terror, there emerges a tale of love, redemption, and healing. Join Sharon and discover how to write your own version of The Perils of Sharon.

The Perils of Partnership
The Perils of Partnership

Author: Jonathan H. Marks

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2019-01-25

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 019090710X

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Countless public health agencies are trying to solve our most intractable public health problems -- among them, the obesity and opioid epidemics -- by partnering with corporations responsible for creating or exacerbating those problems. We are told industry must be part of the solution. But is it time to challenge the partnership paradigm and the popular narratives that sustain it? In The Perils of Partnership, Jonathan H. Marks argues that public-private partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives create "webs of influence" that undermine the integrity of public health agencies; distort public health research and policy; and reinforce the framing of public health problems and their solutions in ways that are least threatening to the commercial interests of corporate "partners". We should expect multinational corporations to develop strategies of influence -- but public bodies can and should develop counter-strategies to insulate themselves from corporate influence in all its forms. Marks reviews the norms that regulate public-public interactions (separation of powers) and private-private interactions (antitrust and competition law), and argues for an analogous set of norms to govern public-private interactions. He also offers a novel framework to help public bodies identify the systemic ethical implications of their current or proposed relationships with industry actors. Marks makes a compelling case that the default public-private interaction should be at arm's length: separation, not collaboration. He calls for a new paradigm that avoids the perils of corporate influence and more effectively protects and promotes public health. The Perils of Partnership is essential reading for public health officials and policymakers -- but anyone interested in public health will recognize the urgency of this book.

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Author: Sharon Sala

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1742894984

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He'd witnessed the ravages of war firsthand as a member of the army's special ops, but nothing could have prepared Wes Holden for the senseless death of his own wife and son—or the private nightmare that followed. An empty shell of a man, he is unable to do anything but survive until the day he walks into Ally Monroe's yard. Raised in the isolated mountains of West Virginia, Ally faces a bleak future caring for her stern widowed father and two brothers. But that doesn't stop her from dreaming that a stranger might walk into her life one day, and transform her lonely existence. Then, as a special bond develops between Wes and Ally, Wes realises there is danger in the mountains. But far worse, the threat is closing in on Ally, and time is running out

A Girl in Traffick
A Girl in Traffick

Author: Mamta Jain Valderrama

Publisher: Majavii Press

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780692788882

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Twelve-year-old Juhi Gupta loves her simple life in a remote Indian village. She and her mother and father might be poor, but they're happy. Then one day, everything changes. Her father heads to the doctor for a simple procedure-the removal of a rotten tooth-but instead, his kidney is stolen and sold on the black market. Juhi and her parents are kidnapped and dropped in a New Delhi slum. Separated from her parents, Juhi must quickly learn to survive. Luckily, she has a rare skill that's greatly in demand, especially in the slums: she knows how to read and write. At first, her quick wits allow her to thrive, but soon they attract unwanted attention, and she's faced with impossible decisions and desperate choices. Meanwhile, in the United States, Kevin Whitman is dying. No American doctor can help him, so he ventures to India for treatment. He has no idea that in so doing, he'll change Juhi's life forever.

Investing in Life
Investing in Life

Author: Sharon Ann Murphy

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 0801899478

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A study of the early years of the life insurance industry in 19th century America. Investing in Life considers the creation and expansion of the American life insurance industry from its early origins in the 1810s through the 1860s and examines how its growth paralleled and influenced the emergence of the middle class. Using the economic instability of the period as her backdrop, Sharon Ann Murphy also analyzes changing roles for women; the attempts to adapt slavery to an urban, industrialized setting; the rise of statistical thinking; and efforts to regulate the business environment. Her research directly challenges the conclusions of previous scholars who have dismissed the importance of the earliest industry innovators while exaggerating clerical opposition to life insurance. Murphy examines insurance as both a business and a social phenomenon. She looks at how insurance companies positioned themselves within the marketplace, calculated risks associated with disease, intemperance, occupational hazard, and war, and battled fraud, murder, and suicide. She also discusses the role of consumers?their reasons for purchasing life insurance, their perceptions of the industry, and how their desires and demands shaped the ultimate product. Winner, Hagley Prize in Business History, Hagley Museum and Library and the Business History Conference Praise for Investing in Life “A well-written, well-argued book that makes a number of important contributions to the history of business and capitalism in antebellum America.” —Sean H. Vanatta, Common Place “An intriguing, instructive history of the establishment and development of the life insurance industry that reveals a good deal about changing social and commercial conditions in antebellum America . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice

Running Out of Night
Running Out of Night

Author: Sharon Lovejoy

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2016-03-08

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0385378475

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A Children’s Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month Pick Fans of Elijah of Buxton, Trouble Don’t Last, and Stealing Freedom will be drawn to this tale of the incredible journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away together and form a bond of friendship while seeking freedom. Every day is a misery for a nameless, motherless Southern girl who is treated cruelly by her pa and brothers. Her life changes forever when a runaway slave named Zenobia turns to her for help and shelter. Longing for her own freedom, the girl decides to run away, and she and Zenobia set off on a harrowing journey. Along the way, Zenobia names the girl Lark, after the bird, for her ability to mimic its song. Running by night, hiding by day, the girls are pursued by Lark’s pa and brothers and by ruthless slave catchers. Brightwell, another runaway slave, joins them, and the three follow secret signs to a stop on the Underground Railroad. When the hideout is raided and Zenobia and Brightwell are captured, Lark sets out alone to rescue her friends. A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the Year An International Reading Association Best Chapter Book of the Year A Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award Master List Selection A Great Stone Face Book Award Nominee A New Mexico’s Land of Enchantment Book Award Selection A Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards Selection "Lush, detailed, total-immersion storytelling."--Kirkus Reviews "Distinguished by lively descriptions and dialogue."--Publisher's Weekly "A gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and eventually heart-easing.--Library Voice "Powerful debut novel."--International Reading Association "An essential read for those interested in American history."--San Louis Obispo Tribune "A gritty, engrossing tale.--Slo Coast Journal

His Tutor
His Tutor

Author: Abigail Rose

Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd

Published:

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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When 28-year-old history graduate Miranda, agrees to tutor her friends 19-year-old son, she is shocked to discover just how attracted she is to him. Miranda tries to resist, but she's finding it more and more difficult. Especially when Josh ends up making the first move.

Free of Me
Free of Me

Author: Sharon Hodde Miller

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 149340945X

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We live in a culture that's all about self, becoming the best "me" I can be instead of becoming like Jesus. This me-centered message affects every area of our lives--our friendships, our marriages, even our faith--and it breaks each one in different ways. The self-focused life robs our joy, shrinks our souls, and is the reason we never quite break free of insecurity. In this book, Sharon Hodde Miller invites us into a bigger, Jesus-centered vision--one that restores our freedom and inspires us to live for more. She helps readers - identify the secret source of insecurity - understand how self-focus sabotages seven areas of our lives - learn four practical steps for focusing on God and others - experience freedom from the burden of self-focus Anyone yearning for a purpose bigger than "project me" will cherish this paradigm-shifting message of true fulfillment.

Thunder Over Kandahar
Thunder Over Kandahar

Author: Sharon E. Mckay

Publisher: Om Books International

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 9380069472

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“I wish with all my heart that you were in school. I love my country, Daughter, but here we have been robbed of our most precious gifts: thought and imagination. Only in an atmosphere of peace and security can artists, poets, and writers flourish. Without our artists and storytellers, we have no history, and without history our future is unmoored—we drift. It is art, never war, that carries culture forward.”

The Unseen Journey
The Unseen Journey

Author: Deanna Sulick

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press

Published: 2020-05-08

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1662900651

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The Unseen Journey is a captivating story of Deanna Sulick’s life to date. It depicts the many steps needed in life’s roadmap to acquire the knowledge and acceptance of our spiritual path. In sharing her experience of God’s divine guidance, Deanna expresses so eloquently the reasons for the joys and struggles of marriage, the heartache of divorce, the blessing of birth and the grief of death. She describes her daughter’s gift of prophesy and the inspiring evidence of same. She reveals messages from departed loved ones who give an insightful and innovative look into the other dimension. She recounts exciting episodes of the spirit world intermingling within her life’s journey as she accepts their direction through every day events. Deanna’s faith in God led her into greater realms by simply listening to His voice – God showed her the way to live His will. She shares the lessons she learned to embrace as well as the soul-growth and fresh perspective needed to better understand and accept the ultimate purpose of our existence. God’s eternally tireless power and the reasons for what He does have been a heartwarming and awakening journey as Deanna follows in His footsteps. This book is encouraging evidence that God continues to work in our hearts, lives and souls. It will open your heart and unlock your mind to accept enlightenment and spiritual growth. You will receive a sense of peace and contentment on your own journey of life. Book Review: "This is a book that will make your heart sing and your commitment to God and His angels deepen. In this wonderful book about a journey into God’s Plan, you will see parts of your own story and how God wants you! Full of “co-incidences” and “serendipity”, Deanna’s life is evidence that all of us can live in a miracle." -- Barbara Mark & Trudy Griswold Angelspeake Trilogy and Heaven and Beyond