Author: Justus van Effen File Type: pdf

Author: Kim Edwards File Type: epub From Publishers WeeklyEdwardss debut collection features 11 beguiling, exquisitely crafted tales of transformation and the challenges of love. Bernadette Dunne provides deep emotional nuance to her reading, conveying precisely the awe of a first-time skydiver, the quiet desperation of an Asian mail-order bride or the surprise and jealousy of an old-guard colonialist wife meeting a modern-minded newcomer. Still, where on the page Edwardss writing springs to life and exerts a peculiar magic over the reader, here its somewhat diminished, less captivating and singular. The stories have impressively diverse and realistically described settings, some reaching back in time by a century, others taking place on the other side of the world, but apart from the occasional use of a light French or British accent, Dunnes presentation does not vary with the stories, so after a while they begin to blend together. Listeners will appreciate Dunnes skillful handling of Edwardss poetic prose, but the production lacks any real sparks that would illuminate and complement the authors achievement of imagination in conjuring such different worlds so convincingly. A Penguin paperback (Reviews, Feb. 25, 1997). Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. From Library JournalMany of the award-winning stories in this first collection feature strong, pragmatic women as protagonists, usually motivated by love in its broadest sense A 19-year-old finds hidden strength after skydiving with an unstable boyfriend a lonely, uprooted Asian woman makes a life in America the cleaning woman of a famous scientist idolizes her employer despite suffering physically because of his experiments a wife connects best with her husband during the time of their greatest challenge. Edwards utilizes her perceptual ability and keen eye for detail to delineate believable characters, many of whom are facing unique challenges. Their haunting situations are effectively complemented by unusual settings in Asia, America and Europe. Recommended for all literary collections.?Ellen R. Cohen, Rockville, Md. 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Author: Matthew Broad File Type: pdf In 1958, Britain and Denmark both advocated closer European cooperation through the looser framework of the Free Trade Area (FTA) rather than membership of the nascent European Economic Community (EEC). By 1972, however, the situation had changed drastically. The FTA was a long-forgotten concept. Its replacement, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), seemed economically and politically inept. Now, at the third time of asking, both countries were on the verge of joining the EEC as full members. This compelling analysis compares how the European policies of the British Labour Party and the Danish Social Democrats evolved amid this environment. Based on material from 12 archives in four countries, it updates our knowledge of key moments in both parties interaction with the integration story, including in the formative stages of the EEC in 1958-60 and the negotiations for British and Danish EEC membership in 1961-63, 1967 and 1970-72. More innovatively, this book argues that amid an array of national and international constraints the reciprocal influence exerted by Labour and the SD on each other via informal party contacts was itself a crucial determinant in European policymaking. In so doing, it sheds light on the sources of Labour European thinking, the role of small states like Denmark in the integration process, and the prominence of the Anglo-Scandinavian nexus in the broader narrative of British foreign policy in this period. **

Author: Carlos Jermaine Richard File Type: pdf Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) or Domestic Violence (DV) continues to be a perennial issue in the Black church and Christendom as a whole. Women in the church continue to experience violence at increased rates, but leadership has been delayed in providing a meaningful response to IPV as families experience the turmoil of abuse. Further, more and more children suffer from the trauma of family violence that perpetuates as males, who witness IPV, have a greater susceptibility of becoming abusers and females, who witness abuse, are put in risk of choosing abusers in relationships. The church must now become the leading change agent in the struggle to reduce and end family violence by addressing the heart of the issue, the pulpit, namely male leaders in the church who abuse their wives and hide behind the scripture text. The church must expose the biblical truth regarding marriage and relationships and embed policy within the by-laws of the church that provide victims and survivors with opportunities for confidential reporting, resources when they are ready to leave, and on-going support for women who desire to transition from abuse to survivorship. Carlos Richard boldly addresses a unique and controversial aspect of domestic violence, as experienced within the black church community. Drawing from his research and leadership experience, he speaks to this crisis with sensitivity and offers not just understanding and insight, but hope and practical tools for the church to lead the way forward. --Clifford Berger, Portland Seminary of George Fox University Richards doctoral dissertation . . . speaks a voice of wisdom from Jesus and the biblical text. Once you read Intimate Partner Violence in the Black Church, you will understand why this work is not only necessary for any faith community, but accurately represents the voices of those who cry out for justice, safety, and healing. --Ron Clark, Minister and author of Freeing the Oppressed Carlos Jermaine Richard has over twenty-six years of ministerial experience and serves as pastor of Tabernacle Church in North Portland. Dr. Richard is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Warner Pacific College. He has over twenty-five years of experience working with children and families in non-profit and government agencies. Dr. Richard also served as a former Co-Chair of the Statewide Diversity Conference and is a former Commissioner and Chair of the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs. **