Bøger af Andrea Baker

Who would believe that "Lovetown" would be the site of hate? Tony Green was a young man killed by police violence in Camden County, Georgia. In a small town known for being open and friendly, the shock of dropped into a whirlwind of violence is life-changing. This is the chronicling of the events surrounding the murder of Tony Green. Moved to share the shock and disappointment felt by some of the community through the dark time our town faced this story, I wrote this story to bear witness to a life cut short.

One time-tested way that to achieve peace and serenity in this hectic world is through the creative arts. You probably know people who manage to get away from it all by becoming absorbed in painting, music or pottery. Not all of us can do this however - first of all we may feel that we lack the talent or discipline, and many of these pursuits also require a big investment in the way of time, space and equipment. The beauty of haiku is that anyone can do it anywhere, and the only equipment required is a pencil and paper. You can make major changes in your life simply by changing the way you form your thoughts and this is something that anyone can learn do through the process of composing haiku. If you are willing to spend a few minutes each day writing haiku for the next 21 to 30 days (approximately the time it takes to form a new habit) you will become: - More serene - More observant - Less judgmental - Closer to nature - More decisive - Carrying less clutter and holding fewer grudges The power of haiku comes from writing it. By composing a little haiku each day, (perhaps as part of your journaling practice) you will begin to change your perception of the world and that will literally change your life. This small book will guide you through the steps it takes to create haiku. You will be surprised at how far this subtle shift in thinking will go towards turning you into the type of person who sails serenely through life adapting easily to whatever challenges may arise. We all know that meditation has long been considered the most important path to inner peace even before the current new age movement. However, if you have a hectic life and an over-active mind, meditation can be difficult to stick with. Writing haiku will bring you the same benefits with less frustration because the process of composing these tiny poems gives your busy mind something to focus on that will take you to that same place of serenity.

Every aspect of your life is anchored energetically somewhere in your living space. Find out where these Feng Shui corners are and you will see what could be working better in your life. Do you have dead flowers in your Relationship corner? Maybe it's time to move on. If you have cracked or dirty windows in your Fame corner this could explain why you aren't receiving the recognition you deserve. And if your Wealth corner is sharing space with the bathroom you can only guess where your finances are headed.In this book you will learn what Feng Shui really is and how you can: -Discover where every aspect of your life is anchored energetically in your home-Make changes to your home that will attract what you want to see more of in your life-Sell your home faster and at a higher price when you decide to move-Choose the environment that will support you when buying or renting a place to live-Remove any negative energy in your environmentWhen clients ask me, where do I start; I ask them; where are you stuck? The answer will be the same for both questions. In this book you will learn how to evaluate your living space and learn what you can do to make it more supportive. A separate section of this book will then guide you through the steps of a Space Clearing ritual and Home Blessing ceremony so you can start with a clean slate making easy to apply the Feng Shui cures and remedies that will be explained to you in terms you can understand.Feng Shui is not superstition, religion or philosophy; it is the art and science of living in harmony with nature. When you have balance and harmony in your life, you will find it easy to attract the health, wealth and happiness you deserve. If you would like to take charge of the direction your life is heading, you can discover how to apply the power of Feng Shui to those aspects of your life you would like to enhance.

This edited collection examines the role of journalism in reviving and reporting on sexual violence in the #MeToo related, hashtag era.Bringing together 15 journalism scholars from around the world, this book explores and offers solutions to the common issues and inadequacies of reporting on sexual violence in the media. Presenting a range of conceptual, methodological, and empirical chapters, the book tackles issues related to, or missing from, journalism in three sections: Part I acknowledges and surveys the role journalism plays in shining a light on social injustices and critiques research deficits in reporting on sexual violence; Part II employs cutting-edge research linked to an intersectional lens to amplify the voices that have been silenced in the media coverage; Part III explores how advocacy, campaign, and solutions journalism offers frameworks for ethical reporting on the shadow epidemic of sexual violence during these COVID-normal times.This timely and important work connects established and emerging journalism practices to changing discourses about sexual violence. It is an important reading for students and scholars of journalism, gender studies, media studies, communication studies, culture studies, and sociology.

This edited collection examines the role of journalism in reviving and reporting on sexual violence-related hashtags. Bringing together 15 journalism scholars from around the world, this book explores and offers solutions to the common issues and inadequacies of reporting on sexual violence in the media.

Nightmares are just dreams, aren't they? They can't hurt you, not really. Leah's can. They're trying to tell her the truth, and won't stop until she understands. Nineteen year old Leah struggles to cope with normal life after the recent loss of her mother. Her heart-broken father decides to uproot them to Little Virginia for a fresh start, so they can bury the past behind them. At once Leah is captivated by the castle ruins near her new doorstep, and whilst exploring she comes across a mysterious stranger. Recurring nightmares long thought dead reawaken, and new strains appear in her relationship with her father. But as Leah attempts to piece together the connection between them, she will find herself thrown into dark and dangerous worlds beyond her wildest dreams...

Discover how crystals can help you fight stress, cope with anxiety, and more. Crystals for beginners takes a step-by-step approach to introduce you to crystal healing. Never touched a crystal before? Don't worry-this book will guide you through the myths and confusion as it shows you how crystals can help improve your life. This book makes it easy to choose which crystals to wear, place around your home, carry in your purse or put under your pillow for a better night's sleep. Crystals rock!- Lovely full-colour crystal identifier.- Beautiful descriptions of crystals for the emotions.- Discover how to choose and work with crystals.- Learn about the 7 chakras and their attributes.- Discover how to improve wellbeing and happiness.- Clear crystal profiles with inspiring metaphysical descriptions for enhancing your life.- Discover mindfulness, chakra balancing, crystal grids and crystal elixirs.- Quick-finder of crystals for emotional wellbeing and happiness.You are about to delve into the spiritual world of crystals. Discover all of the essentials of crystals along with their healing importance. Explore different forms of activating and charging your crystals for your personal benefit, and explore all of the possibilities of crystal energies. This beginner's guide will teach you all about different conditions and the appropriate crystals to use for each of them.

In Famous Rapes: from Mesopotamia to Steubenville, author and artist Andrea Baker reflects on the history of how rape has been depicted. In Famous Rapes: The Coloring Book, Baker transforms her paper cutout art into a therapeutic adult coloring book. A portion of the profits from this book will benefit the District Alliance for Safe Housing in Washington, DC.

In the 1960s, as gentrification took hold of New York City, Jane Jacobs predicted that the city would become the true player in the global system. Based on case studies of Melbourne, Austin and Berlin, this book is the first in-depth study to combine academic and industry analysis of the music cities phenomenon.

Stark lyric poems that outline the fragility of perception and the obstinacy of being