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  A Place in the Sun - A Memoir

  Donald Kennedy

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  An autobiography from an American scientist, President Carter’s Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, and the eighth president of Stanford University.   More than personal memoir, Donald Kennedy's story is not only a chronicle of watershed years in the history of Stanford University, but also a reflection on academia's perennial concerns. The story builds from his childhood and family in New England through mentors at Harvard to reflections on his early years at Stanford. What is the scope of a teacher's responsibilities? What is the proper balance between research and teaching? How far can a professor of literature stretch activism and free speech before losing tenure? How can the University look so rich and feel so poor? While biology department head, Kennedy founded Human Biology, Stanford's first interdisciplinary program. As president, issues of ethnic diversity, student activism, multicultural curricula, patent rights, divestment in South Africa, a student hostage crisis, and a major earthquake colored his pivotal years at Stanford. At the heart of Kennedy's journey has been the belief that one must give back to society as mentor, inspiring his students; as commissioner of the FDA, wrestling with issues of freedom and regulation; as editor of Science, confronting the clash of science and politics. Throughout the book, sidebar recollections from students, friends, and colleagues reflect on his caring encouragement and core humanity, his love of teaching, and a life profoundly committed to science and public service.

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  Homeschool Bravely - How to...

  Jamie Erickson

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  Quiet the voices of "not good enough" and step courageously into guilt-free homeschooling 
   
   
   
  Many homeschool parents have a long-term relationship with self-doubt. "Did I make the right decision?" "Could someone else do this better?" "Am I robbing my kids of something by not sending them to 'regular school'?" 
   
   
   
  What if there's a better way? Not a three-step technique or a shiny, new curriculum, but a change in perspective that transforms the way you plan, teach, and homeschool? 
   
   
   
  Homeschool Bravely teaches you to see homeschooling as a calling, helps you overthrow the tyranny of impossible expectations, and guides you through the common bumps in the road, including how to: juggle school and parenting with toddlers at home; teach a struggling learner; plan with the end in mind; accept your own limitations without feeling guilty; and stay the course even in the face of criticism. 
   
   
   
  Reclaim your hope, renew your purpose, and transform your homeschool. Because the truth is: God will use every part of your homeschool, even your fears, faults, and failures, to weave good plans for your kids.

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  In Our Own Words - Nurses on the...

  Jonathan Jansen, Hester Klopper,...

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  'I proudly wear my badge as a Covid-19 front-line hero. I believe I was meant to be where I am during these trying times.'
  Our nurses have witnessed the pandemic first hand, compassionately caring for patients amid war-like circumstances.
  The havoc caused by the pandemic highlighted existing fault lines in the South African health system, and nurses faced shortages of staff and vital life-saving equipment. Colleagues tested positive and died. Visitors were not allowed, so nurses had to be intermediaries between patients and desperate family trying to glean information on the phone. Despite these pressures, they remained at the forefront of the fight against the deadly virus.
  This book brings together deeply personal stories of caring for patients in wards and ICU, of feeling overwhelmed, and experiencing the fear of getting infected and passing Covid on to their families. There are also moving tales of personal growth and finding renewed purpose. In Our Own Words shows the extreme resilience of nurses – even in the face of adversity. And that at the core of a 'true' nurse remains the commitment to the patient.
  'A powerful and moving account from the coalface of the Covid-19 response – this is a must read!' – Salim Abdool Karim

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  Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling The...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of The Casual Vacancy with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Casual Vacancy by J.K Rowling, which opens with the death of Barry Fairbrother, a beloved parish councillor in the town of Pagford. Before his death, he was working to keep the neglected council estate where he grew up part of Pagford, much to the chagrin of some of his more snobbish colleagues. His death brings previously unspoken tensions to the surface and reveals the dark underbelly lurking beneath the town's placid exterior, with lives marred by sexual abuse, drug addiction and domestic violence. J.K Rowling is best-known for her Harry Potter books, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies around the world; The Casual Vacancy is her first novel written for an adult readership.Find out everything you need to know about The Casual Vacancy in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Lady Glenconner's Picnic Papers

  Glenconner Anne

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  'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel Gourmet
  From the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there's always a perfect spot for a picnic!
  Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, Rupert Everett, Tina Brown, Freya Stark and many more, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather.
  Picnics, it turns out, spark strong opinions. HRH Princess Margaret insisted on having hers at a proper table, while the indefatigable John Julius Norwich enjoyed 147 picnics over seven weeks in the Sahara. In stark contrast, writer James Lees-Milne simply loathed them.
  Brimming with extraordinary tales and a few nostalgic recipes (though this is not a recipe book!) Lady Glenconner's The Picnic Papers is an invitation to a delightful feast of memories and culinary delights.

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  Extended Summary - After You -...

  Quick Reading Library

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  AFTER YOU 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOJO MOYES 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Louisa's Struggle to Move On 
  New Relationships and Unwanted Change 
  A Chance Encounter 
  Confronting the Past 
  The Arrival of Lily's Mother 
  Rebuilding a Life 
  Sam's Role in Louisa's Transformation 
  The Unexpected Revelation 
  A New Beginning 
  General Analysis of After You 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “After You” by Jojo Moyes follows Louisa Clark as she struggles to move forward after the death of Will Traynor, the man she loved. Living in the shadow of grief, Louisa tries to rebuild her life, grappling with her identity and the guilt of moving on. The novel explores themes of love, loss, recovery, and self-discovery as Louisa navigates her relationships with her family, a new romantic interest, and Will’s estranged daughter, Lily. The book highlights the emotional challenges of finding hope and healing while dealing with past trauma and learning to embrace new beginnings.

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