Most Popular Books by Heather Jane

“Turning to face north, face the north, we enter our own unconscious. Always, in retrospect, the journey north has the quality of dream.” Margaret Atwood, “True North” In this interdisciplinary collection, sixteen scholars from twelve countries explore the notion of the North as a realm of the supernatural. This region has long been associated with sorcerous inhabitants, mythical tribes, metaphysical forces of good and evil, and a range of supernatural qualities. It was both the sacred abode of the gods and a feared source of menacing invaders and otherworldly beings. Whether from the perspective of traditional Jewish lore or of contemporary black metal music, few motifs in European cultural history show such longevity and broad appeal. Contributors: Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough, Angela Byrne, Danielle Marie Cudmore, Stefan Donecker, Brenda S. Gardenour Walter, Silvije Habulinec, Erica Hill, Jay Johnston, Maria Kasyanova, Jan Leichsenring, Shane McCorristine, Jennifer E. Michaels, Ya’acov Sarig, Rudolf Simek, Athanasios Votsis, Brian Walter

In 1854, American Presbyterian missionaries arrived in Egypt as part of a larger Anglo-American Protestant movement aiming for worldwide evangelization. Protected by British imperial power, and later by mounting American global influence, their enterprise flourished during the next century. American Evangelicals in Egypt follows the ongoing and often unexpected transformations initiated by missionary activities between the mid-nineteenth century and 1967--when the Six-Day Arab-Israeli War uprooted the Americans in Egypt. Heather Sharkey uses Arabic and English sources to shed light on the many facets of missionary encounters with Egyptians. These occurred through institutions, such as schools and hospitals, and through literacy programs and rural development projects that anticipated later efforts of NGOs. To Egyptian Muslims and Coptic Christians, missionaries presented new models for civic participation and for women''s roles in collective worship and community life. At the same time, missionary efforts to convert Muslims and reform Copts stimulated new forms of Egyptian social activism and prompted nationalists to enact laws restricting missionary activities. Faced by Islamic strictures and customs regarding apostasy and conversion, and by expectations regarding the proper structure of Christian-Muslim relations, missionaries in Egypt set off debates about religious liberty that reverberate even today. Ultimately, the missionary experience in Egypt led to reconsiderations of mission policy and evangelism in ways that had long-term repercussions for the culture of American Protestantism.

The book provides a critical examination of discrimination based on sexuality, gender, and body size in Canadian physical education. It illustrates how students with queer bodies--whether lesbian, gay, trans-gendered, or overweight or fat--cope with homophobia, transphobia, and fat phobia in physical education. Drawing from qualitative interviews, the book reveals how students are marginalized because they do not conform to taken-for-granted ideas about healthy or athletic bodies.

The Baker''s Dozen contains 13 kid''s poems about interesting critters we find in Northern Australia. There''s the smelly-but-important fruit bat, the graceful and swift goanna, the endangered and fascinating cassowary and the obnoxious and naughty cockatoo to name a few. I hope you enjoy a trip to Northern Australia via my book. Heather Jane Hill

Sharkey examines the history of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan (1898-1956) and the Republic of Sudan that followed in order to understand how colonialism worked on the ground, affected local cultures, influenced the rise of nationalism, and shaped the postcolonial nation state.

This challenging new study examines gender and sexuality in relation to race and colonialism in sport. Focusing on six case studies (the Vancouver Olympics, London Olympics, Sochi Olympics, Rio World Cup and Olympics, Israeli gay sport and Egyptian soccer ultras), the book addresses racism and colonialism within gay and lesbian politics in sport. It also investigates ''homonationalism'' in sport, where the inclusion of gays and lesbians is closely aligned to the interests of the colonial nation-states. Most importantly, this study offers a counter-narrative to the view that gay and lesbian inclusion in global sporting events necessarily promotes global peace and international development.

When Sydney-sider, June Hall, takes on a locum practice nurse job for the month of March, she finds herself in the unfamiliar world of Tropical North Queensland and animal sitting on a hobby farm. Knowing nothing about the care of farm animals and the wildlife of the tropical north, June finds herself out of her comfort zone and in all sorts of animal trouble. Thanks to a pet steer that won''t stay home, June becomes acquainted with her neighbour, entrepreneur, farmer and all-around good guy, Dave Andersen, who comes to her rescue on several occasions. June and Dave''s growing time together, sees their friendship develop quickly into a passionate affair, but as they are from different worlds, neither wants to become involved in anything more than a friends-with-benefits, short-term relationship. When June returns to the city, she no longer feels Sydney is where she belongs. Will a move back to the country re-boot her career and if she does it, will it be for the right reasons?

Join Heather Jane on her journey to age forty. Follow her search for a spiritual path, and how she manages the expectations of society as she matures. Through poetry, Heather Jane explores her place in community as an outsider, a daughter, a friend, and a lover. As in life, there will be moments of laughter and moments of tears, times of despair and anger, and ultimately acceptance.

1499. Venice. Beatrice de la Pietà, an orphan, becomes a reluctant demon hunter while trying to survive her first apprenticeship and an unexpected humanistic education from some of the Renaissance''s famous, but now forgotten figures.

Giant Pete has a problem. He destroys everything around him because he can''t see where he''s going - his hair is simply too long and covers his face!Join Pete as he wanders through town and country in his quest to find someone who is brave enough and clever enough, to give him a haircut.

Embark on a whimsical journey through the heart of Texas with our enchanting children''s book, "Oh, the Texas Trails You''ll Blaze!" Join a curious traveler as he discovers the magic of South Plains College, where dreams take flight and adventures abound. Follow our intrepid explorer as he navigates the vibrant campus, meeting friendly faces in every corner - from the bustling library to the grand president''s office, and even the sparking excitement of the welding department. With a trusty red paper airplane as his guide, each fold unleashes a new chapter of wonder and discovery. As the Texan Dome echoes with cheers during championship basketball games and graduation caps soar high, readers young and old will be captivated by the spirited charm of South Plains College. With every turn of the page, encounter the wisdom of a science-loving turtle, the warmth of the writing center, and the cherished friendships with Heather and Amy from the beloved Instructional Technology team. "Oh, the Texas Trails You''ll Blaze!" is a delightful celebration of friendship, exploration, and the Texan spirit. With vivid illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, this book is sure to captivate the imagination of young readers and leave them dreaming of their own adventures in the Lone Star State. Discover the joy of Texas hospitality and the treasures that await in the pages of this enchanting tale - where the magic of South Plains College unfolds in every line!

After a series of world wars that divided the United States and left its cities abandoned, the surviving citizens live in small towns. The government provides for their basic needs and oversees the education of the children. The schools use standardized tests in the senior year to determine which job in the community each student will be assigned to, and it''s time for Gwen to take the exams. Gwen is not thinking about the tests or what type of work she wants to do. She and her best friend Ruth are in love, and they dream of starting their lives together after exams. But Gwen is also keeping a secret from her mother and Ruth, as well as the government officials administering the tests. If the secret is discovered, it has the potential to tear apart the simple life she has always known. Leona is one of the soldiers guarding the hallways of Gwen''s school. She seems to be everything that Ruth isn''t. Leona''s dark beauty and long wavy locks are a stark contrast to the sparkle and sunshine that come with Ruth''s short cropped blonde hair. Where Ruth is spirited and defiant of her father, the school principal, Leona appears to be loyal to the government. When Gwen and Ruth are separated, Gwen will do anything to find her way back to her first love. Meanwhile, Leona appears to offer help to rejoin Gwen and Ruth. Can she be trusted in a new friendship? Or more? Gwen will journey far from home through a land left behind by war and with limited resources to find her way back to love.

Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Bard Graduate Center, New York, July 22-Oct. 17, 2004.

"One Crimson Christmas is a spellbinding novel filled with miracles and the magical wonder of second chances during the holiday season. Prepare to fall in love with a charming cast of characters that will make you laugh and cry-and be sure keep tissues handy as you make your way to the gorgeously written and satisfying conclusion." -Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author of The Color of Heaven and Beyond the Moonlit Sea. Against incredible odds, the lives of two lost souls - Patrick Chamberlain and Maple Bannerman - intertwine one Christmas Season. Facing death years ago, Patrick made a deal with an angel. He could continue living as long as he provided a special payment daily - a pin gathered from those in need of a day''s reprieve. With angelic assistance, Patrick moves through a world where everyone is destined to quickly forget him - until he meets Maple. Coffee shop owner Maple Bannerman has turned her back on romance and Christmas. She finds solace in her art and her business. Yet, intrigued by Patrick''s brooding presence in her shop one late December day, she breaks her rule of not sketching people. She is captivated by his mysterious persona, his smile. She can''t resist the pull of their connection that day, nor the next when he returns. Knowing Patrick''s stay in Rallison is temporary, Maple allows herself the indulgence of a whirlwind romance. Patrick too becomes increasingly smitten with Maple. In defiance of their fates, Patrick and Maple risk everything to experience this once-in-a-lifetime love, even if it is destined to end. But some rules are not meant to be broken, and there will be consequences. Yet, how could there not be consequences when magic, hope and love collide at Christmastime?

The purpose of this study was to identify the way that English Language Learners (ELL) acquires fluency more quickly. There were five students involved in the study, all were in the 40% percentile and below in reading on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test, and didn''t qualify for special education services. There were two groups of students; the groups either received teacher led direct instruction or computer-assisted instruction using a program called Read Naturally. The students were seen four days a week for 30 minutes each day. Students were given a one minute DIBELS fluency check each week. The results of the study were inconclusive. Students from each group did make progress. There was not one student who made gradual progress each week.

This exploratory study in professional sports luxury suite ownership was conducted to provide professionals in suite sales and facility management an increased understanding of the characteristics of corporate luxury suite owners. The business portion of suite client lists were collected and analyzed through a collaborative effort between the Center for Sports Administration at Ohio University, the Association of Luxury Suite Directors, Full House Entertainment Database Marketing, and Turnkey Sports and Entertainment. Strategically selected professional sports franchises and venues within the top 50 media markets nationwide were invited to participate in the research by submitting their luxury suite client lists. Ultimately, 25 markets were represented in the study. The sample of suite owners (n = 2,154) was then analyzed using the master business database from infoUSA to determine the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)/industry code, sales volume/asset size, business status, and year established of each suite client. Three hundred and forty-three SIC codes were represented by the 1,956 client matches. Overall, 39.4% of all suite owners were represented within the top 10 SIC codes with an additional 11.2% in positions 11-21. The top industry owning luxury suites was banks/ bank holding companies and the second largest SIC was attorneys/legal services. The collaborative effort between academia and industry has provided luxury suite sales professionals and facility managers important information on types and sizes of companies owning luxury suites and has given venues and franchises the ability to assess their own penetration into the top industry and size segments of suite ownership.

This dissertation describes the use of infrared and Raman microspectroscopic methods for the analysis of small mineral inclusions in kidney biopsies and efforts to quantitatively analyze components at the localized mineral/tissue interface. Chapter 1 provides a background on the current state of kidney stone disease research and also describes the instrumental methods utilized. Chapter 2 presents the use of attenuated total internal reflection (ATR) infrared spectroscopy to generate calibration curves for mixtures of powdered kidney stone components. This study demonstrates that reproducible quantitation can be achieved if the particle sizes of the components are small and comparable. ATR imaging was employed to analyze kidney biopsies with small mineral inclusions in Chapter 3. ATR imaging has several benefits over other infrared sampling methods (primarily transflection and transmission) for the analysis of kidney biopsies due to the smaller focused beam size achievable and the reduced optical pathlength that eliminates spectral artifacts. Chapter 4 describes an investigation into small particle analysis with transmission infrared microspectroscopy and ATR imaging. The results of the study show that spectral artifacts are dependent on the particle''s size and shape and it is anticipated that this research will provide a framework for the analysis of particles below the diffraction limit. Chapter 5 presents a comparative study of Raman microspectroscopy and ATR imaging for kidney biopsy analysis. Using both methods in unison allows the investigator to obtain a full spectroscopic picture of the sample. Because Raman interrogates a larger, more uncontrolled sample volume, ATR may be more beneficial for quantitative studies. Chapter 6 summarizes the presented research and discusses future work.