Bøger af Amy Palmer

Filled with rich imagery, The Sleeping Prophets is a book of poetry that takes the reader through progressive phases of a lifelong pursuit of greater knowledge of God. Each of the six chapters describes a different phase. It begins with Prelude, the initial awareness of God and the Old Testament view, then moves onto Slumber, Selection, Awakening, Revelation and concludes with Eternity's Door. Scripture references are included to deepen the reader's experience of each poem.

During biblical times the Jewish people fasted frequently for different reasons and in different ways. Some fasts were complete fasts meaning they abstained completely from taking food or water for a set period of time. Other fasts involved an abstinence of just certain foods. This study focuses on the different types of fasts the Jewish people observed and the reasons for them.

Towards Jerusalem is a collection of poetry that follows a traveler making their way back to Jerusalem, the city of their birth.

A beautiful collection of Christian poetry that reflects the author's love for God and retells in poetic form many of the stories and promises found in the bible.

Musings of the Muse is an eclectic collection of poetry that includes something for nearly every reader. The poems are at times whimsical, humorous and passionate and reflect the author's love for words and unique ability to paint a picture of the world as seen through her eyes.

This book presents a selection of case studies of pioneers in arts education who were working in the United Kingdom in the period 1890 to 1950. Focusing on music, drama, and visual arts and crafts, the editors and contributors examine the impact these individuals had on developing innovative approaches to these subject areas and how they drew on perspectives that emphasised the need for children's self-expression. The chapters offer an analysis of the pioneers' beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on their ideological positions about identity, nation, and what constituted 'good taste'. The book further examines how their ideas were disseminated, in so doing interrogating the concept of 'influence' in educational theory and practice.

This book presents a series of critical case studies of individual women who worked and advocated for the cause of Froebelian and progressive pedagogy in Britain from the mid-nineteenth century until the present day. The book presents a picture of how women have contributed to educational life and child-centred practices.