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An exhaustive survey of the history of disability in a single volume. An eye-opening look into how various cultures have conceived of the concept of disability through the centuries. Building on recent research in disability studies, this work examines the concept of disability from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Dear Universe, I Get it Now is the work of A.Y. Berthiaume, a lifelong dreamer and exuberant professional writer. This is her inspirational story about facing challenges and peering into life's dark corners while longing to understand her place in the world and learning to love who she is. Through 22 letters written to the Universe, Berthiaume reflects on her journey, coming to see her path as a series of purposeful, cosmic invitations to be brave. She is asked again and again to become who she was born to be. Berthiaume tells her real-life tales in a voice that is equal parts sarcasm and tenderness. These letters will re-ignite flames you thought were extinguished; empower you to see your experiences as gifts (and signs); and inspire you to own your stories. This part memoir part self-help book will make you cry, laugh, think, and nod in agreement. Dear Universe, I Get it Now is for anyone questioning their purpose on this planet, but especially for women who once dared to dream (or still do) and who are on a quest to find themselves. This book is rich with women's experiences and the human condition - from family dynamics, to discrimination, racism, death, sexual assault, motherhood, miscarriage, failed relationships, and more, Dear Universe is relatable and deeply honest. This book will inspire readers to consider what they need to ask the Universe about their own journey and will invite them to brave the path that leads to their truth. Alongside Berthiaume's personal memoir are reflective questions, journaling prompts, and more to guide the reader on their way.

¿from the author: our floral anatomy is a poetry collection about domestic abuse and the tricky seasons it wears. the poems are reflections and expressions of my experiences throughout these seasons, and my reactions to its weathers.ofa is dearly dedicated to those who are searching for their water or sun in these seasons, to those who are experiencing the addictions of and confusions from a body or mind that manipulates love, whose home is turned sickly and unknown. this collection also calls to recognize the tender aspects of abuse and how complex these dynamics are. ¿¿all proceeds will be donated to Steps to End Domestic Violence: www.stepsvt.org

Karin Ericson brings personal stories of her experience of caring for her mother through her journey with Alzheimer''s Disease. What Works When Memory Stops Working is combination memoir and self-help, weaving together personal stories from Ericson''s childhood, with techniques that helped her mother and family enjoy life despite the disease.Forced dancing lessons and scenes from Ericson''s eighth-grade production of "HMS Pinafore" form the basis of stories that are instructive, comical, and poignant and ones that will help others affected by this challenging disease.

Written over a period of 12 years, these stories paint a portrait of Vermont, not as it wants to be seen, but as it is. Mimi Morton's writing is full of vivid detail, whether her characters are struggling to make a living, transcending disappointment, or selflessly acting to strengthen their fictional community, North Haven. The dialogue captures the motivations, prejudices, humor, and tenderness expressed by neighbors, antagonists, lovers, and the misfits who do so much to make Vermont such an interesting place to live. Hearing them talk to each other, and to themselves, is one of the great pleasures to be found in these pages.These people are not heroic, but their conditions, flaws, and humanity are written about in ways that exalt the ordinary and show us the courage in their perseverance. Vermont is a land of tolerance, a virtue which richly informs Mimi Morton's storytelling. As in the great traditions of American realism, she gives equal voice to her characters, whether they're at the edges or in the center of community life.

From the author of How to Build Your Art Business with Limited Time or Energy and How to Communicate Effectively - For Artists and Creatives, author Corrina Thurston presents How To Crush Self-Doubt and Gain Real Confidence to further escalate any one to the next level.

Corrina Thurston is a professional artist, writer, speaker, and entrepreneur who has also been chronically ill since 2008. In this book she takes what she's learned from her art business and teaches you how to build your art business, even if you have time or energy limitations, like she does. This book is helpful for anyone trying to build their art business, but it's especially helpful if you have a chronic illness, another full-time job, or are taking care of your kids and only have limited time to devote to your art right now.Learn how to:- Be more productive and get more done in the time you have- Prioritize what's most important in your art business- Grow your audience- Make the right goals- Avoid getting overwhelmed- Handle rejection and learn why rejection is a good thing- Create successful art marketing campaigns, online and in person- Build successful partnerships with galleries, retailers, organizations, and other artists- Make passive incomeAnd much more!

On a seemingly average December morning, Melissa’s world is turned upside down by a text message that unveils a man’s decade-long admiration for her. This digital domino unleashes an affair that awakens Melissa’s soul and exposes her realization that her marriage has become just another thing in the daily struggle through the monotony of life. In a desperate search for change, she embarks on a journey to rediscover herself and uncover the meaning behind soul mates.In her waking moments, she contemplates all that life could be. When she sleeps, her dreams connect her to something monumental: an omniscient view of a life she lived in the 12th century as a young royal, Abigail.Alive with emotion and intention, both women set out on a path of self-discovery. Along the way, they reconcile their pasts with their presents and grapple with life’s hardest question: Who am I, and who do I want to be? In the end, parallel worlds collide as both women choose their own fates.

Grace is convinced her father is involved in the illegal alcohol trade and fears his activities will lead to his arrest. Should this happen, her grandparents, civic leaders and trusted merchants in town, would be disgraced. And what about her relationship with Jerome? Even if he still cared for her after the family's downfall, Grace would feel unworthy of his regard.With her family's reputation and her own happiness at stake, Grace seeks to discover the extent of her father's dealings with the inscrutable Rafe Ramsey. Has she acted in time to preserve her comfortable life in Chester or have the seeds of her family's ruin already been sowed?

After forty-two years as a jack-of-all trades in the town of Dumster, Vermont, Doc Conger finds himself increasingly out of step with the practice and teaching of medicine. He is reluctantly considering retirement, when an experience in the emergency room makes him realize that he still has something to contribute. As he dedicates himself to the treatment of those whose illness has in large part been contracted by the ministrations of his own profession, he finds new purpose, serving the underserved in the same environment that he started his career more than four decades ago.

In 2018, only 2.2% of venture capital went to women-led start-ups; less than 1% to Black entrepreneurs. The American Dream of achieving prosperity through hard work and initiative has remained elusive for women, people of color, social entrepreneurs, and others marginalized by a system designed ages ago by White men of privilege. Until now.In Moving Mountains: The Power of Main Street Americans to Change Our Economy, Janice Shade uses storytelling and humor to deliver illuminating facts and practical tips. An entrepreneur and ∩¼ünancial innovator since 2006, Janice lays out alternative ∩¼ünancing opportunities for both entrepreneurs and citizen investors. In these pages you╩╝ll ∩¼ünd: • stories of women entrepreneurs and their quests for capital • a history and exposé of the inequities of our start-up capital markets • evaluation of crowdfunding╩╝s past, present, and future potential• sneak peaks at the latest innovations in community-sourced capital• steps you can take today to align your money with your valuesIf you╩╝re disenchanted with Wall Street and the current money system that perpetuates the concentration of wealth among the few, this book is for you. It╩╝s meant to inspire and shed light on the emerging possibility to create economic justice for all. 

This book is Rick Sharp’s personal account of the creation of the Burlington Bicycle Path and Waterfront Park. And it is also the story of how the bike path was then extended across the Winooski River and out to the Causeway to create the Island Line Trail in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Rick was instrumental in the creation of the Burlington Bike Path and Waterfront Park in the early 1980s. In response to a proposal to build two 18-story luxury condominium towers on the waterfront downtown in 1980, Rick joined future Governor Howard Dean and UVM Environmental Studies professor, Tom Hudspeth, to form the Citizens Waterfront Group to advocate for the creation of a bike path on the waterfront instead.This group popularized the concept of the bike path by capturing 75% support from city voters on an advisory ballot item in 1981. In 1984 the Group got a $750,000 bond approved by two-thirds of City voters to fund construction. The path was completed from Oakledge Park in the south to the mouth of the Winooski River in the north in 1989. It is now the #1 rated Attraction for Burlington on Trip Advisor.

With a foreword by Martin Cooper - inventor of the cellphone, this book, written by former professor of Creativity and learning specialist Cinse Bonino, explains how to improve your ability to be creative in useful and productive ways. Discover how to be creative on purpose, not just through happy accidents or in mysterious eureka moments. One Key: SEE, One Key: DO presents learning principles, creative methods, and tips for being intentionally aware that can help unlock your creative potential and let loose your inner creative genius. Learn how to sift through creative ideas and choices in a faster and more conceptually focused manner whether you are a student, a teacher, a stay at home parent, or a creative, business, or scientific professional.Go to: http://seechoosedo.com/sneak-peek-one-key-see-one-key-do for a sneak peek inside."One Key: SEE, One Key: DO is, in itself, a masterpiece of creativity. Whether you are learning to be more creative or teaching others, reading this fine book will open doors you never knew existed." Martin 'Marty' Cooper - inventor of the cellphone