Most Popular Books by Jessica Young

We have all imagined it--our daytime activities reappear, twisted, in our dreams at night. What, then, drove Alice to dream of bodily distortions and dangerous adults? What is happening in her waking life to cause this darkness? Reimagined using details from Carroll''s original work, Jessica Young''s collection ALICE''S SISTER focuses on Alice''s older sister, Mary, and the trouble she faces--the quiet, shadowy disturbances--that affects everyone around. It seems the rabbit hole goes much farther down than we thought. Employing ambitious writing techniques such as rotating narrators, Young invites us in for the descent. "In this haunted reimagining of a Victorian children''s book, wonderland conceals a darker story. Jessica Young writes with uncanny precision about the most occluded reaches of the heart. The breadth of compassion in these poems is all the more remarkable because of the clarity with which they make their case: that innocence is a dangerous fantasy imposed upon the young."--Linda Gregerson "Jessica Young''s first collection takes us so far beyond the looking glass, it''s a reluctant surprise to return to the world upon putting it down. We have here a young poet fully formed. Her voice is sure when it needs to be, and full of fear and questioning when that''s called for. She has invented an entrancing time and place, and peopled it. But, although this collection has some of a fiction''s best elements, this is song. Musical, all-encompassing. These poems call up for me all of my favorite poets, but Jessica YOung sounds like no one else I''ve ever read."--Laura Kasischke "If you thought there was nothing else to say about the Alice in Wonderland story, think again. Jessica Young has taken on a detective-poet''s role in potent poems of haunting, delicate strength. Read them closely to journey more deeply into the mystery of that classic, very strange book."--Naomi Shihab Nye "Jessica Young constructs a world so lush with characters and character--the red trillium flowers underfoot, the spruce piano keys--that we could be forgiven it we wished to simply linger, for a while, in the detail. But this book is far more than a poetic re-imagination of Lewis Carroll. In a series of striking formal experiments and narrative turns, Young''s poetry takes on our dailiness in order to change it imperceptibly, "like a plum sliced/...silently pitted, twisted back/into place, and presented as if untouched, undamaged."--Tung-Hui Hu "I can''t remember the last time I read a collection that was, all at once, as brilliantly conceived, as wondrous with language, and as fun to get lost in."--A. Van Jordan

Join best friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip as they zoom around a winter wonderland! Across five magical stories, these fairy friends enjoy snowflake tea, help their neighbors stay warm, plant seeds, and make cozy fun out of chilly days. With easy-to-read

In this compilation of two separately published works, Finley tackles two problems for her class assignments--invent something that will help the world, and produce a presentation that will define "art."

Best friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip are on their way to a full moon party! In five dazzling stories, the fairy friends use their powers to create their own ride, play fun games to win prizes, and have a dance party! With easy-to-read text and charming f

A boy and his imaginary toy go on adventures all across the town. Even though some people may not understand him, the boy knows that imagination is the most wonderful thing to have. A heartwarming tale for young dreamers everywhere.

While African Americans show similar rates of mental health concerns, they seek and obtain significantly fewer traditional mental health services (MHS) as compared to other groups. One alternative to traditional forms of MHS is the use of church-based resources, such as pastoral counseling. Pastors frequently report counseling as a large part of their duties. Therefore, their perceptions about mental health have a major impact on services that parishioners receive. This online survey assessed 40 pastors'' perceptions about mental health services, as well as perceived needs for information or training. Attitudes about mental health were significantly related to variety of counseling provided and frequency of counseling. Attitudes toward mental health, church size, and pastoral education did not significantly predict counseling or referral. Topics discussed in counseling and desires for more training were evaluated and areas for future intervention are discussed in light of results from this study.

If you are looking for a great internet password logbook with reasonable price, this book is a great choice for you. This is the perfect book to keep all your Password Information, Website login information, Online Password Tracker together and secure. This book has approximately 105 pages. This password logbook contains a lot of blank login sets for you to record so you can section your password easily. Book Details: Premium matte cover design Perfectly sized at 8.5" x 11"

Candle Making Candle Making For Beginners - How To Make Beautiful And Luxurious Candles At Home From Scratch! Candles today serve a decorative function, but in the past, they served as a major source of light and warmth. Ceremonies throughout history also included candles as a part of the rituals. But before candles became the decorative piece they are today, they were handcrafted items with a specific purpose for every family. They provided light in darkness, a sense of warmth for the home''s inhabitants. Today, individuals still enjoy having candles as part of their lives. Yet the advances of ingredients have made homemade candles a fun and engaging craft project. Others want healthier options in their decorative candles, in terms of the types of waxes and wicks. Explore with us how to do a variety of the activities necessary to make your own candles at home. Learn to choose the proper wax Make your own wicks Choose the best material for wicks How to decorate your homemade candles Adding scents to your candles Understanding how candle molds work versus dipping This book will show you all the steps to start making your own candles from scratch. By following these steps, you can quickly begin to understand how candles are made and then put your own creative touch on each of your personal creations! In addition to learning how to create your own candles, learn about the history of candle making. Learn about how the industry has grown and changed throughout the years. For those looking to explore the world of candle making, then this is the book for you!

"When it comes to ministry related to mental health concerns, prayer and Scripture are not enough. Beginning with the biblical motif of going to the village well for the waters that sustain life and exploring the communal significance of that well, pastor, professor, and clinical psychologist Jessica Young Brown calls on the Black Church to rally its historic resilience and creativity to acknowledge and engage those in its pews who are struggling with mental health concerns. Using the acronym of SPACE, the author discusses: Silencing the Stigma ... naming the negative attitudes and mistaken assumptions about mental illness, especially in the African American community Presence & Persistence ... identifying the importance of authentic relationships in healing mind and spirit Application & Action ... highlighting practical steps to address the needs as they emerge Cautions ... being real about the fears and risks related to mental health crises, including the importance of referrals Expression & Exhortation ... calling on the cultural power of testimony to encourage the entire congregation to access the healing power of God Rev. Dr. Young Brown concludes with a practical exploration of "Now What? Digging the Well and Drawing from It." The book''s appendix features a brief primer on common mental disorders that frequently affect members of our family, neighborhood, and church"--

"Essential Oils for AllergiesA Complete Practical Guide to Allergy Relief Using the Magic Power of Essential Oils and Natural RemediesThere are millions of people all too familiar with the stuffy, sniffling, sneezey, itchy symptoms associated with seasonal allergies. If you happen to be one of them, you know just how discomforting allergies are and that the numerous drugs and sprays available don''t always work.There is no doubt that those that suffer from allergies want relief, but no one wants to experience these side effects on top of their already annoying allergy symptoms.Not only do allergy sufferers have to deal with stuffy heads, itchy eyes, and painful sinus pressure, but may also experience serious mental exhaustion. It''s not uncommon for people with seasonal allergies to get the blues, and many are familiar with the bouts of sadness that sometimes accompany their seasonal allergies spells. While allergies can definitely take their toll, there are some amazing all-natural methods of treating allergies successfully. Natural allergy remedies can not only provide extended relief, but also do so without the side effects that can be experienced with over-the-counter or prescription allergy medication. With many people turning towards more holistic ways of treating illness, several of them that suffer from allergies are finding solace through essential oils and other natural home remedies. It is possible to treat allergies using all-natural methods, and doing so eliminates any unwanted and dangerous side effects.Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to treat different maladies and with a growing trend toward natural living, their popularity is resurging and their use is becoming increasingly more common. There are practically as many essential oils as there are medicinal plants and they are truly capable for providing relief of countless conditions. It is possible to experience allergy relief and do so completely naturally. Here we will provide comprehensive coverage of how to treat allergies using beneficial essential oils and proven, natural home remedies.

A review of vocational assessment in ministry populations revealed that since the 1950s, ministers have been assessed using psychological and vocational assessments in an effort to ascertain goodness of fit for ministry tasks. However, ministers consistently produce profile reports that are significantly different from the population as a whole. In addition, while there has been much research on the general ministerial vocation, there has been little research on particular ministerial roles and the predictors for ministers who will excel in those tasks. The literature on ministers is outdated and has not taken into consideration the peculiar characteristics of the ministry population, such as a special set of societal standards and the "call" from God to engage in ministry. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a personality profile exists that can predict the types of ministers that would be most likely to exhibit a preference in pastoral care and counseling tasks as a specific ministerial vocation. Based on a review of the literature, several variables from psychological and vocational assessments emerged as possible predictors. In addition, it was hypothesized that the relationship between these variables could be explained by a friendly-dominant style of interpersonal behavior. Results suggest that there is in fact a personality profile that can predict whether ministers will exhibit a preference for pastoral care and counseling tasks. This profile was different based on setting, as was the goodness of fit with the theoretically proposed interpersonal style. Implications and limitations are discussed.

The researcher studies the implications of teaching phonics in small groups on the reading accuracy of second grade students. Students were split into four groups, based on reading ability. The researcher took the reading accuracy scores of each student at the beginning, middle, and end of the experiment. For the first four weeks, students in groups 1a and 2a received only whole class instruction. For the last four weeks, groups 2a and 2b received the small group instruction, in addition to the whole class phonetic instruction Groups 1a and 1b only received the whole class instruction. Groups 1a and 1b made more progress in their accuracy score while receiving only the whole class instruction. Groups 2a and 2b made more progress while receiving the experimental phonetic treatment. The results were split with 50% of students making the most progress while participating in the experimental group and 50% of students making the most progress while participating in the control group. The data provided to be too divided to identify the small group instruction as the cause for the change in reading accuracy scores.

Warning: Sex Scenes!When Jennifer sleeps over and they get ready to call it a night Alison sees that Jennifer put a porn movie on. Getting under the covers she watched it, out of the corner of her eye she saw that Jennifer couldn''t take her eyes away from the screen. Seeing a woman sucking a man''s cock and then another woman entering the picture Jennifer begins asking Alison questions. Will it lead to more then just watching a porn movie? Cum and see if more will happen.

Set just outside Beechworth, this gentle rhyming tale follows a boy named Nalin and a wallaby named Wally, who teaches us that trust takes time-and that love can blossom in the wildest places.