Bøger af Elizabeth Archer

The world is full of beauty, from never-changing stars to ever-changing oceans to the pleasures of human company. We are free to enjoy good food, satisfying friendships, and things that make us happy. But beware of demanding too much. Excess in any form is a dangerous thing. Nineteen authors. Nineteen stories. One theme: Gluttony. This is the fourth volume in our series. The Gluttony Diary by Elizabeth Archer: We all have to eat, but how do we know we are eating too much? When a young girl looks at her body, she doesn't see what others see. Saving Dad by Teresa Bassett: When her father's new girlfriend comes on the scene encouraging culinary excess, Sasha's fears for his health spiral out of control. Nikolas the Brave by P.R. Blackburn: Young Nikolas dreams of making his escape from a harsh and cruel reality, but will he triumph over a gluttonous villain? Half-Eaten Dreams, with Crumbs of Hope by Callie Bradford: When everything falls apart, a true friend helps pick up the pieces. Juneteenth by Embe Charpentier: Can Malik's three hundred-pound shadow stop him from self-destructing? One Little Bite by Guy Cheston: A young girl challenges the reigning champion of an annual eating competition, where two contestants eat to the death. The Makara by Susan Conner: Some secrets are tough to keep. Abby knows. She's got Mack, a Makara monster, living inside her stomach. Hungry, Hungry Henry by Matthew Dewar: Henry has a monstrous appetite. Is it possible he'll ever feel full? When Your Number's Up by Michael Donoghue: Wilbur hates living in the Kobe tunnels. No sky. No meat. But becoming an adult on his sixteenth birthday turns out to be more eventful than he could ever imagine. Adventures in Wedding Saving by Joana Hill: This is supposed to be the best day of Molly's sister's life. Now if only they could calm their family down. A Dog in the Manger by Chris Kennedy: Treasures lie hidden in the House of the Medici where a young artist must seek his future in the corridors of power. Fatter by Tonia Markou: After being cursed, vain Beverly becomes the very thing she despises: fat. The Sleep-Over by Geraldine McCarthy: Set in Ireland, Arianna enjoys her Italian mother's cooking a little bit too much. However, an invitation to a sleep-over at her friend's house casts Arianna's troubles in a new light. Hymn of the Spider by Yvette O'Kay: An ancient being is on the hunt for the most delicious of meals. Lady of the East by Shannon Leigh Rivera: A goddess must prove she is worthy to rule by forfeiting the thing she loves most-her daily dose of worship. Games by K.T. Stephens: "Do you want to play?" No matter how much of a wall Erica's built around herself, does she dare follow her passion? Not One Less by M.J. Travis: A strange sickness invades a small, rural town and sixteen-year-old Carlos fights to stay alive. When the Wind Hits the Merlons by S.K. Watts: A young, evil baron torments a small Italian town. When all hope is gone, what could possibly end his depravity? What Lives in Shadow by Daniel I. Weaver: Eventually, the monsters lurking in darkness get tired of hiding.

We all have that "kind" self who smiles at strangers, doesn't hurt other people's feelings, and keeps calm when faced with confrontation. And then there's the other. The one lurking in the shadows, ready to appear when patience runs thin and blood starts to boil. The one who revels in the aftertaste of destruction. The one we try to hide. What happens when we invite the darkness to come out and play? Twenty-one authors. Twenty-one stories. One theme: Wrath. Banana Creme Pie by Elizabeth Archer: When Elizabeth's friend asks her to look out for the new pastor's daughter, nothing prepares her for Julia Peary. Getting Even by Holly Atwood: A German soldier killed Ivy's brother, but she knows who's really to blame. Portuguese Proverbs by Teresa Bassett: Nothing has gone right for Liz's friend, Carole, since her father lost his job. When a foreign girl arrives at their school, Carole's hidden resentments bubble to the surface with shocking consequences. Rest in Peace by Callie Bradford: A ghost hunter risks her own mental health to help others find peace. Gone Missing by Dakota Canon: On a trip to Walmart with her foster mother and brother, Lydia finds a charm that might salvage her greatest loss. Katanga's Courage and the Wrath of Nissool by Susan Conner: Stretch has a crush on Corinna, but Corinna likes Zach and Zach likes Megan. Throw in a jealous rage, a twisted legend, and some overpriced carnival potions and the result is-well-carnage. Victorless by A. R. Curry: After being kidnapped and forced to fight in the coliseum to the death, a young warrior finds himself pitted against an opponent he can't bear to harm. No More Fruit Cake by Matthew Dewar: Kendra's first shift as a geriatric care-giver doesn't go to plan when the reality of dementia first hits home, and then her. The Tattoo Artist by J. Grabarek: Fed up with nagging reminders from his Ma, Billy sets out for the city and meets a tattoo artist who teaches him the power of words. Seeing Red by Chris Kennedy: Maudie was built to be clever, smarter than any human. So far so good, but if you try to learn from humans, you're bound to pick up some very bad habits. Zach's Awakening by Tonia Markou: For Zach, the Greek gods are nothing more than an entertaining myth. But when strange things start happening to him, he's forced to change his mind and accept the impossible. Out in the Sticks by Geraldine McCarthy: Arianna desperately wants to go abroad on the school tour, but first she must get her parent's approval. Wrath: An Archaeological Case-Study by C.P. Mulé Every few years the world becomes just a tad bit dimmer. Well, bloody wankers-who cares anymore? Soaring Hearts by Yvette O'Kay: Three people carve out their own brand of justice on the world. A Lion's Wrath by M. Polo: A teenage boy talks to his therapist about a brutal school incident, but it pales in comparison to their own troubled relationship. Suppression by M.X. Selles: A teenage boy must suppress the rage from his past to escape his captors. Crazy Stupid by K.T. Stephens: A young witch can't control her rage and desperately needs help. Her only alternative is to conjure killers from the past, so she understands what NOT to do. Is she crazy or simply stupid? My Monster, My Friend by M.J. Travis: Standing up to two mean girls, Julie makes a mistake that could prove to be fatal. Dying of the Light by Elle Turpitt: After the death of her sister Chloe, Eliza sets out to seek revenge on the killers. Retribution by D.A. Weaver: A homeless woman struggles to teach a self-absorbed teenager how to respect the environment. Bully by Daniel I. Weaver: Everyone has a breaking point. Two teenage boys at odds over a girl come face to face with a monster. One boy is a bully. One controls

The second volume of Seven Deadly Sins, A Young Adult Anthology, explores Sloth: (SLOHTH/SLOTH/) 1. Failure to do things one should. 2. A wasting due to lack of use; concerns a person, place, thing, skill or tangible ideal that would require maintenance, refinement or support to continue to exist. 3. Evil that exists when good men fail to act. The writers of the Seven Deadly Sins Anthology celebrate and pay tribute to the emotional and mental turmoil that is being a teenager. Fourteen authors, fourteen stories. One theme: Sloth. The Locker Monster by Elizabeth Archer Mom always told you to clean up, or you'd regret it. But how bad could your locker get? Two girls find out it could get much stranger than they ever expected. Tangled Threads by Teresa Bassett Art student Raine loves her boyfriend, but his lazy ways drive her crazy. When her self-portrait is included in an art exhibition, her relationship also comes under scrutiny. David and the Devil by RL Black David Wheeler takes the lazy way out of a school assignment, and pays the ultimate price. Puzzled by Embe Charpentier An obsession with puzzles isn't unusual. But for either Jolene or Priscilla, solving their mutual mystery may lead to murder - or living death. Regrets and Reflections by Alisia Faust Too focused on her blossoming sexuality, Briana ignores her family's attempt to contact her. By the time they reach her, it's already too late. Natural Enemies by Sylvia Heike Zombies aren't the only thing wanting to eat you in the woods, but no one believes a teenager. Five Definitions of Sloth, With Examples by Rae Kennedy Maisie takes an opportunity to write a letter to the authorities that will reveal years of neglect, abuse and alcoholism in her foster home. The question is: will they believe her? Micro-Motivity by Chris Kennedy Greg had a time schedule to get everything done at the Youth Hostel, along with an amazing system to encourage the visitors to help out. Then what was the problem with his stepfather? Eternal Life by Yvette O'Kay What if that feeling of laziness wasn't just a feeling after all? What if it was someone or something prompting you to do those things? the truth by Blake Parker Olivia seems like the average teenager - indolent and unmotivated. But someone knows the real truth. One More Level by John Rickett As Josh's bond with the game World of Dragons strengthens, his bond with his mother-and his own reality-is threatened. Earth Ethics 5 Ö Sloth by Kathy Steinemann In a time that could be the future-or now-aliens learn about a deadly human sin known as sloth. Treasures by K.T. Stephens When Jay is forced to complete community service, he finds much more than yard work: an old man with a strange story, a treasure hunt involving his father and a foreigner who has been searching for peace for over sixty years. But the biggest surprise is yet to come. By Birth Alone by M.J. Travis Brian may be a born athlete, but will his lack of responsibility and feelings of entitlement cause the defeat of not only himself, but also his team?

Social science researchers in the global South, and in South Africa particularly, utilise research methods in innovative ways in order to respond to contexts characterised by diversity, racial and political tensions, socioeconomic disparities and gender inequalities. These methods often remain undocumented - a gap that this book starts to address. Written by experts from various methodological fields, Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive collation of original essays and cutting-edge research that demonstrates the variety of novel techniques and research methods available to researchers responding to these context-bound issues. It is particularly relevant for study and research in the fields of applied psychology, sociology, ethnography, biography and anthropology. In addition to their unique combination of conceptual and application issues, the chapters also include discussions on ethical considerations relevant to the method in similar global South contexts. Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences has much to offer to researchers, professionals and others involved in social science research both locally and internationally.

I breathe in peace, I breathe out tensionEmbrace the calm and happiness that comes once you've learned to let go. With practical techniques for dealing with anxiety, simple lifestyle changes and therapies you can try at home, and words of wisdom and positive affirmations, this is the book you need to take control of your life.