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This book is much more than a political memoir. Susan Ryan gives fascinating insights into the making of policy, how ideas of social justice and the common good have - and have not - been translated into legislation. 'Catching the Waves' is a valuable record of an important period in Australian political and social history, and a unique contribution to the ongoing feminist debate. And above all, Susan Ryan wryly demonstrates that being caught in the dumpers is as much a part of life as riding the breakers successfully to shore.
"Set in contemporary Dublin, in a Victorian square where the lavender grows in mysterious abundance, the story is about a poor African-Irish boy, Patrick Kimba, whose middle-class Irish neighbours are obliged to take care of him when his mother becomes ill. Initially put out, they rally begrudgingly until, quite-by-accident, the young boy changes their worlds. Patrick is no ordinary seven-year old. He speaks French fluently (his mother is from the Democratic Republic of Congo) and he seems wise beyond his years. He also has a dream: to become a professional footballer so that he can find his father. ‘The King of Lavender Square’ is about the pursuit of a dream against all odds, love, race, creed, culture and neighbourliness, with a little bit of football thrown in." -- Provided by publisher.
The interpretation of narratives, or simply stories, is central to the reasoning processes that underpin successful therapeutic practice. In this collection, narratives are presented from a range of perspectives, with stories told by therapists, clients and educators giving individualized accounts of specific interventions.
This book draws on research, professional literature and theories to put a realistic view on fieldwork. "This is a useful introductory text, which could help to develop a positive and enlightened view of fieldwork from the occupational therapist's perspective." - "British Journal of Occupational Therapy".
"A practical approach to health & weight loss with 100+ easy low-carb recipes"--Cover.
Ryan Alexander has been left physically and mentally battered from contact with the species that spawned her Kind. Although her power has increased exponentially, she has little control over her new abilities. Worse, as memories of the origins of the Old Ones surface, her own memory begins to suffer. Those closest to Ryan watch her internal battle with growing unease as she herself wonders if she has become a threat to all that she loves. When she begins seeing creatures that no one else sees, she does not know if her guilt is manifesting as illusion, or if she is simply losing her mind. Dr. Susan Ryerson monitors her friend's increasing instability. She is not certain if Ryan has been sickened by blood contact with the parent species, or if this is simply the aftermath of Ryan's torture and captivity. But it was a blood mutation that created Ryan and her Kind, giving rise to the myth of the vampire, and now Susan wonders if a second transition is occurring, if in fact Ryan is undergoing a second Change. Which brings to her mind a most terrifying question...into what? Book #4 in the Blood Legacy series.
The book puts on record for the first time the candid views of cabinet ministers, political insiders and commentators to provide a unique insight into the nature of leadership and the struggles of government. It is not only a compelling account of the far-reaching legacy of Labor's longest serving government, it sheds new and important light on the man who led it.
Twelve-year-old Ryan Keller has always felt out of place. He is a troubled child who has spent the last couple of years in and out of psychiatric hospitals. Now he is at Stonebrook, a transitional care facility. One day, Ryan gets a new roommate in Liam. He is a mysterious boy with no recorded history. Ryan soon discovers that Liam is not from this dimension, let alone this world. Liam needs Ryans help to become more humanlike in order to remain hidden from the dark forces that are after him. The fate of the universe depends on Liams survival. Through this experience, Ryan gains an unlikely friend, but how can he help Liam when he cant even help himself? One thing is for sure, though. Ryan is not alone.
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Janna Hargrove’s life wasn’t a fairy tale, not even close. She’d never imagined her life would have its happily ever after moment. Until she met Ryan. The moment their eyes met, everything changed. She knew he was the one - he was the happily ever after she deserved. Five years into their two-year plan, Ryan finally popped the question. The moment was everything Janna had dreamed of. She had the man, the ring, the wedding date, the house, the career and the plan for 2.5 kids living in suburbia bliss. Everything was just as she’d always dreamed, designer dress and all. Everything she’d ever wanted was within reach. Until it wasn’t.