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Exuberance, edited by Carol Cooke and Sharon Peoples, records exuberant, colourful and contemporary embroidery in Australia through both a book and an exhibition of the same title. The exhibition was held at Craft + Design, Canberra, 6 July-29August, 2023. The book is a glimpse into the diverse range of both stitch and art practices by Australian contemporary embroiderers, reflecting a brilliant and creative array of work by 20 highly individual artists working in hand stitch. The artists are: Leonie Andrews, Liam Benson, Dijanna Cevaal, Carol Cooke, Makeda Duong, Aimee Estcourt, Di Ellis, Philomena Hali, Cathy Jack Coupland, Belinda Jessup, Amy Jones, Nicole Kemp, Nichole P O'Loughlin, Liz ...
Carol Cooke thought her destiny was decided when she followed in the footsteps of her grandfather, father and mother and joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. An exciting career followed until one case got the better of her and she decided to take a year off. That year off led her down another path and into a world she could never have foreseen for herself. Travelling from one side of the world across to the other and finding love, heartbreak, illness and Paralympic gold. Through the life challenges Cooke faced, and the lessons learned from her family and her own policing career, she was able to move forward with resilience, integrity and compassion. The Force Within is the inspiring story of her courageous adventure.
IN THIS LUMINOUS MEMOIR, LEGENDARY SINGER AND ACTRESS NATALIE COLE TELLS A REMARKABLE STORY OF LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS AND RECOVERY, AND THE STORY OF A DEATH THAT BROUGHT NEW LIFE. In 2009 Natalie Cole was on dialysis, her kidneys failing. Without a kidney transplant, her future was uncertain. Throughout Natalie’s illness one of her biggest supporters was her beloved sister Cooke. But then Cooke herself became ill, with cancer. Astonishingly, as Cooke lay dying in a hospital, Natalie received a call that a kidney was available, but the surgery had to be performed immediately. Natalie couldn’t leave her sister’s side—but neither could she refuse the kidney that would save her own lif...
Embroidery is much more than killing time. it is a traditional handicraft but at its best it is art. A poet is said to embroider the truth, while embroidery enriches the cloth. This book combines beautiful embroidery ideas complemented by haikus written by the author's brother. Rather than being just a stitch encyclopaedia, it is a journey using thread and fresh ideas to decorate your cloth. We are no longer constrained by a commercial pattern, by following the instructions, or by using a colour palette chosen by someone else. Starting with a simple project to help you relax and gain confidence, this book follows a theme of breaking free from purchased cross stitch patterns and embroidered t...
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"Acclaimed food blogger Jennifer Farley, creator of the Savory Simple food blog and website, showcases a tempting collection of unique and bold-flavored recipes that take home-cooked meals to a gourmet level"--
Many sports nutrition professionals are challenged by their lack of knowledge of both the functional limitations and the required alterations to training of the athlete with an impairment. In cases where the impairment results in minimal differences in the physiological basis of exercise, sports nutrition principles are easily transferable. However, other impairments such as spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy require a very individualized approach to estimations of energy expenditure and carbohydrate and fluid requirements. Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes provides information on the broad subcategories of all physical impairments, along with visual, hearing, and ...