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May Day is the long-awaited collection from one of our best-loved poets and former Makar of Scotland, Jackie Kay. As the title suggests, these poems cast an eye over several decades of political activism, from the international solidarity of the Glasgow of Kay’s childhood, accompanying her parents’ Socialist campaigns, through the feminist, LGBT+ and anti-racist movements of the 80s and 90s, up to the present day when a global pandemic intersects with the urgency of Black Lives Matter.

In 101 Activites and Resources for Teaching English Online, you'll get dozens of ideas to use in your own virtual classroom. The highly-detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. Jackie's clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students. If you're extremely busy or you're simply out of new ideas, Jackie's book makes it easy to try out new and exciting activities your students will love! It's easier than ever to have better TEFL online classes today

The Success NP Podcast is your go-to resource for Nurse Practitioners, hosted by NPs Jackie and Sandra. Every other week, they share clinical case studies, expert insights, and clinical pearls to help you thrive in your NP journey. Whether you're a nurse practitioner student, new grad, or seasoned provider, this podcast offers inspiration, clinical advice, and support to grow your confidence and career in nursing.

The Birdsville Track runs through three deserts, from Marree in northern South Australia, to Birdsville in outback Queensland. This legendary, dirt road has a rich folk history, intriguing culture, and unique ecosystems. But it doesn't give up its secrets easily, unless you have the Birdsville Track Audio Tour of course!

This collection includes: Dark Embrace by Hannah Howell The Guardian by Michele Sinclair, and A Knight Beyond Black by Jackie Ivie.

Do you want to save thousands of dollars, reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals, and stop throwing plastic into the trash? Then you'll need to check out the Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Cups today. This book is the most comprehensive source for information about menstrual cups that you'll find anywhere.

Gadget journalist Christie St. John is more geek than chic. But when research for an article she has to write on online dating leads to the bed of the hottest guy she's ever met, she knows that if the geek is to keep the hottie CEO, she's going to have to come out of her digital shell.

Nationally recognized cannabis reporter Jackie Bryant hosts a bi-monthly podcast all about the green. We’re talking marijuana, pot, ganja, grass, and don’t forget edibles. “The Plant Lady” is recorded in San Diego, California in the heart of the cannabis industry. Jackie explores how this subculture turned into a way of life where legalization is continuing to sweep the nation.

A podcast for rural women... by rural women. Hosted by Kirsten Diprose and Jackie Elliott, they seek expert advice and the stories of other rural women on issues such as succession planning, motherhood, starting a business...running for politics and much more!

Caught in the bustle of everyday life, Cassie is unaware of an ominous presence in the shadows. Follow Cassie as she discovers things are seldom what they see and nothing is ever guaranteed. Her beautiful dream starts to become ugly. Her clothes come up missing, her nerves are on edge, she feels that she is being watched. Maybe she misplaced the clothes, maybe she's stressed, maybe she's just paranoid. All the maybes until her friends come up missing. Listen to this tale of what it's like with a stalker who makes a love story become a thriller.

She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1998. Two brain surgeries and a series of complications caused her to live with paralysis. Through her fortitude, she struggled through depression and disability, and managed to rejoin society. She published a short medical memoir, Rising, and a Chinese version, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new book is an in-depth healing narrative of her journey with brain tumor. The author is hoping Lemonade touches the listeners' heart and listeners would be able to appreciate this uplifting book and be inspired and motivated.

Quick. What do you do if your body catches on fire? That’s right. You stop, drop, and roll. In that moment of elevated emotions, your brain won't have the ability to remember a more complicated process and it certainly won’t be able to Google suggestions. So, luckily your teachers spent countless hours drilling those 3 words into your head when you were a kid.

In present day, Laurie, tired of corporate life, takes a much-needed vacation at Farthingdale Dude Ranch. The very first night, a freak blizzard combined with a powerful meteor shower takes Laurie back to the year 1891. When he wakes up in a snowbank, his only refuge is an isolated cabin inhabited by the gruff, grouchy John Henton, who only wants to be left alone.

Studies show that roughly one out of two marriages end in divorce. One of the reasons for this is couples today are not prepared for all - the good and bad - that may happen in marriage. Are you prepared? Author and blogger Jackie Bledsoe outlines the seven stages, or seven rings of marriages, that will equip couples for all stages in marriage. He challenges couples to keep moving through each stage for a lasting and fulfilling marriage.

Asia’s growing economic clout is starting to reshape global business rules that have been molded by Western multinationals for many decades. The region’s rising star, Vietnam, is now flexing its economic muscles, and Competing with Giants tells the story of its transformation from war ruin to dynamic nation through the experiences of Tân Hiệp Phát (THP), the drinks company founded by Phương Uyên Trần’s family. Told through the eyes of the daughter who watched her parents overcome numerous obstacles to achieve success, the book offers a primer for others to follow suit.

Parenting and life isn't scripted, and neither is this podcast. Join us as we laugh through the messy moments, unpack the challenges, and share raw insights about family, life, and everything in between. If you've ever thought, "Is it just me?" This show is for you.

If you loved her best-selling book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish, this is the perfect companion. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Jackie guides you through a step-by-step process to regain mental clarity, physical stamina and overall vitality. Mirroring her menopause nutrition clinic approach, this book helps you pinpoint what’s draining your energy and create a tailored action plan to rejuvenate brain and body.

Since Becca Wall’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, every day Becca loses a little more of the loving, caring mother who would do anything for her only daughter. But when one day Nancy Wall confesses that Becca is not her child, Becca's world falls apart. Becca tells herself that the words are just a cruel symptom of Nancy’s illness; after all, she has her birth certificate, and pictures of herself as a newborn along with her Mom, Dad and older brother, Danny.

Alex Halstad, a childless-by-choice interior designer and dog mom, is a true perfectionist. But her orderly life turns chaotic when the teenage daughter her husband, Barry, never knew he had shows up on their doorstep...with a baby girl of her own in tow. While Alex's dog enthusiastically welcomes the new arrivals, Alex struggles with the loss of her steady routine. She desperately needs peace and quiet to get her business back on track before Barry finds out she's spent most of their savings.

When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she's stunned. The place isn't just shut – it's gone. Boarded up, closed down. Days later, she gets home to find she's been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep. It's as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her. Who, and why? And how much worse can it get? The answer? A lot worse.