Bøger af Jacqueline Leigh

It is the 1830s, and Fima and her mother are rice traders on the West Coast of Africa in the Sherbro River area: a network of mouths of rivers, mangrove mudflats and shifting sandbars where traders can load captives in secret onto vessels whose captains take them across the Atlantic for sale as slaves on auction blocks. Sherbro's rich agricultural hinterland can produce enough rice to maintain the thousands of slaves kept captive in barracoons during the weeks and months they are waiting to be loaded onto the slave vessels. It also produces enough rice to provision the slave vessels for their transatlantic crossings. Fima dreams of one day owning her own rice business in Sherbro, on her own terms. But when a family crisis occurs and her mother suddenly departs on foot for upcountry, she leaves Fima on her own sooner than she had expected. She also leaves her with an important family heirloom to guard. Fima is excited, and confident she will succeed. Little does she know, however, that people are not always what they appear . . . . Reviewer's Choice, Midwest Book Review "The Heritage Keeper is an historical novel based on the true experience of a girl growing up on the West African coast in the 1830s in what is now called Sierra Leone. An extraordinary and highly recommended novel, The Heritage Keeper is an especially recommended addition to personal, middle grade school and community library collections for young readers." Small Press Bookwatch, April 2016

In this fully-revised third edition, the author sketches the history of a church in Kent, Sierra Leone that grew in indirect proportion to the transatlantic slave trade: as it grew, the trade waned. Both the church and the village emerged and developed as a direct result of the British 1807 Abolition Act, by which many thousands of captive Africans were released into Freetown. In writing this short history, the author, whose association with Kent village has spanned more than 40 years, has drawn on the insight of the Anglican Church Missionary Society, officials of the colonial government, and villagers themselves, whose ancestors were there when it all happened.

Welcome to "A Dieter's Dilemma," a heartfelt collection of poetry and encouraging quotations based on the experiences of a holistic therapist working with dieters. This book offers a unique perspective on the challenges of weight loss, and is filled with light-hearted, warm, and relatable content that will inspire and motivate you on your journey to health and wellness.Through beautiful verse and uplifting quotes, "A Dieter's Dilemma" encourages readers to approach weight loss as a holistic journey, focusing on both the physical and emotional aspects of wellness. With a gentle, supportive tone, this book reminds us that the path to a healthier life is not always easy, but it is always worth it.Whether you're a seasoned dieter or just starting out, "A Dieter's Dilemma" is the perfect companion for anyone looking to find joy and inspiration in their weight loss journey. So come along and discover the power of words to uplift and inspire you on your path to a healthier, happier you.

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A practical guide for healthcare practitioners who are responsible for the supervision and assessment of students, supporting them to achieve the NMC's standards of proficiency in their field.