Aggie Morton Mystery Queen-The Seaside Corpse By: Marthe Jocelyn
I found this book charming. I could see Aggie Morton as a series on Masterpiece Mystery along side the likes of Miss Marple and Poirot. The environment set the stage for the unraveling and felt authentic. At the start of the book I anticipated the adventure as if I was accompanying Aggie and her uncle on a wonderful journey by car. A huge Thank You to LibraryThing and author Marthe Jocelyn for the opportunity to get to know Aggie and Hector!
I enjoyed the unfolding of this story and had it read within hours. The perspectives were realistic and characters contained depth which made me continue to turn the pages. I will be eagerly waiting the next installment and hope we pick up with Hannah in her search to find her sister's killer and maybe follow Katie? Until then, my thanks go out to LibraryThing and author Scott C. Sterling for the fantastic read!
Stolen, indeed. We are lost with Matty as she wanders the halls and years at Ghyllside Hospital. Although her mother has passed she is still alive and well acting as her conscious while her heartless father considers her dead. Matilda holds on to hope that she'll be reunited with her little brother who she is certain misses her desperately. Anne Goodwin has managed to pull every possible emotion out of me in a host of heightened situations. I will be reading on to find out what becomes of our dear Tilly.
Liz Tuckwell's Moonsleep and Other Stories are the perfect bedtime tales to wind down with after a long day. Some of the stories are re-imagined classics while others are hauntingly creative. If you like the idea of monsters on cruises, ham sandwiches to travel through time for, introverted unicorns, dead mermaids, and more then might I suggest you to buy a companion dream dictionary. Sleep well...
Augusta Owens successfully marries the adolescent struggles Amelia faces between the magical and human worlds. The cast of support characters proved beneficial to the story of merging the divided coven. I enjoyed the creative magical elements throughout this book. Personally I was hoping for more back story on Amelia's grandmother, but I believe Percy is the key to unlocking all those secrets. I'm wishing for a prequel!
The 3 part beginner's guide to manage PCOS symptoms by: Arzina Nurani
An essential guide for anyone with PCOS or those who would like to know more about it. My daughter was diagnosed at the age of 20 about 3 years ago. I scoured the internet for answers on many of the topics detailed in this guide. I was amazed by all the information which I definitely will continue to reference in the future. We printed out several recipes which were a big hit with everyone! I highly recommend this resource as a mother who loves and cares for a daughter with Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Oksana...I never thought a name could invoke such terror. Andrew Van Wey successfully takes his readers along with Megan down memory lane into the 90's when pagers were on hips and Clinton-Gore bumper stickers plastered everything from Civics to Escorts. You are deliciously hooked from the start and dragged helplessly through a chain of events that leaves you utterly breathless. This terrifyingly detailed horror novel makes you think twice about your strange next door neighbor, stepping into the ocean or ordering escargot from a French restaurant.
I consider myself a survivor of Nha Hoa! This gorgeous thriller is set in the backdrop of Vietnam. The author lures us to a destination so beautiful yet so terrifying as the story unfolds. Jade teaches us about resilience and the power of truth. A must read for any horror fan! For those who suffer from entomophobia, BEWARE! The lasting effects are unknown.
Areas of Specialization: Bibliotherapy and American With Disabilities Consultant-Adaptive Technology Expert
Originally when I thought about Bibliotherapy a memory was triggered of my sonās Autism Home Facilitator, Emily. She would come to our house and draft social stories for my son to help him cope with a situation he was struggling with at the time or prepare him for a future transition. They helped him with issues such as when he was transferred to a new school and when his grandpa was diagnosed with cancer.
The ALA describes Bibliotherapy as āthe use of books selected on the basis of content in a planned reading program designed to facilitate the recovery of patients suffering from mental illness or emotional disturbance. Ideally, the process occurs in three phases: personal identification of the reader with a particular character in the recommended work, resulting in psychological catharsis, which leads to rational insight concerning the relevance of the solution suggested in the text to the readerās own experience.ā I think I can safely say that we all have read a book or two that spoke to us or made characters and situations feel relatable to our own lives. The written word is a powerful medium that gives us insight that we may have never considered before. Bibliotherapy can help with a wide range of situations such as homelessness, abuse, anxiety, etc. There are training and certification programs online to become a bibliotherapist with appropriate licensure and pre-requisites. Ā
In my research I found two amazing bibliotherapists that do consultations through The School of Life in London. I will link the website below. Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin were schoolmates at Cambridge University and in 2007 collaborated on the idea to do consultations in person, over the phone and through Skype. They molded The School of Life into what it is today. The main difference between what Ella and Susan do compared to Emily is they match up patients with existing literature that isnāt necessarily in the self-help section. Bibliotherapists can use poetry as well as literature to help their patients.
Emily produced one off stories for my son that were combined with small illustrations for visual impact. They were usually laminated in one page format and personalized. The concept of these social stories to bibliotherapy is essentially the same. They help the individual cope with a stressful situation or disorder. My son was the character in his own stories, so the relatability aspect was immediate. Having had the experience of seeing the transformative impact these stories had on my son I am a believer in how much books can positively affect us.
The specialization area of Americans with Disabilities Consultant-Adaptive Technology Expert took me in two directions. I thought of the adaptive technology angle and having a son with Autism. We have used adaptive technology in our home over the years. As he grows his needs change. I made a note on what he is currently using which is the Watchminder and Amazonās 4th Gen Echo Dot. The Watchminder is a wristwatch that he can program to alert him when he needs to accomplish a task such as showering or doing his laundry. The watch will vibrate and display the task on the face. Alexa helps him with everything from spelling a word to telling him a joke. I asked Alexa what an adaptive technology expert was, and she told me she had no information on that. But she did say āadaptive technology refers to special versions of already existing technologies or tools that provide enhancements or different ways of interacting with the technology. The adaptation helps individuals with a disability or impairment accomplish a specific task.ā
I couldnāt find much on the career of an Adaptive Technology Expert working as a consultant for Americans with disabilities, but the consultant aspect of adaptive technology could imply that the expert acts as a consultant to technology-based services and companies by insuring they are in compliance with the ADAās (American Disability Act) Standards for Accessible Design. That act states that all electronic and information technology must be accessible to people with disabilities. So, what does that look like? Special versions of already existing technologies or tools that provide enhancements or different ways of interacting with technology could be screen-reader software, captioned media, and a host of other assistive technologies.
Working in this field is Betsy Furler, the founder of For All Abilities in Houston which navigates the intersection of business and disabilities. She describes her job title as an expert in technology solutions for people with disabilities. Betsy works with app developers and tech companies that want to improve the accessibility of their products and acts as a consultant for films with characters with disabilities.
We provide solutions that bring out the best in employees of all abilities.
Experts in the application of Accessibility and Universal Design principles for Information and Communication
Databases
Three databases that would be the most helpful as research sources for a project related to these areas of specialization would be:
Gale Academic OneFile
You can access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research. Iāve used Gale Academic in the past and was impressed with the search results. I did an inquiry with my areas of specialization and got great articles.
Family and Society Studies
Index to the literature of family science, human ecology, and human development which includes journal articles, books, conference papers, and government reports. Because this database has an emphasis on human development and family science, I feel it would be an excellent source for the tech/health aspect of these areas of specialization.
Academic Search Complete
Academic Search Complete is a large scholarly, multidisciplinary, full-text database, with more than 7,400 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,300 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 11,500 scholarly, popular, trade, and special interest serials, and a total of more than 12,000 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, and more. This database is my go-to for academic research. Because of the sheer volume of information, Iāve been able to always find what Iām looking for.
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