Kevin Lewis – författare

Kevin Lewis grew up on a council estate in South London. Beaten and starved by his parents, ignored by the social services and bullied at school, he was offered a chance to escape this nightmare world and was put into care. Despite his best efforts to make things work out, his life spiralled out of control. At the age of 17 he became caught up in the criminal underworld of London, where he was known as 'The Kid'. From the violent anger he suffered at the hands of his mother and father, to the continuous torments at school; from the way in which he coped with rejection from people he trusted, to suffering from bulimia and a wish to take his own life, Kevin succeeded in making a better life for himself. This is his story ..

More than eighty years have passed since Edgard Varèse’s catalytic work for percussion ensemble, Ionisation, was heard in its New York premiere. A flurry of pieces for this new medium dawned soon after, challenging the established truths and preferences of the European musical tradition while setting the stage for percussion to become one of the most significant musical advances of the twentieth century. This 'revolution', as John Cage termed it, was a quintessentially modernist movement - an exploration of previously undiscovered sounds, forms, textures, and styles. However, as percussion music has progressed and become woven into the fabric of Western musical culture, several divergent paths, comprised of various traditions and a multiplicity of aesthetic sensibilities, have since emerged for the percussionist to pursue.This edited collection highlights the progressive developments that continue to investigate uncharted musical grounds. Using historical studies, philosophical insights, analyses of performance practice, and anecdotal reflections authored by some of today's most engaged performers, composers, and scholars, this book aims to illuminate the unique destinations found in the artistic journey of the modern percussionist.

More than eighty years have passed since Edgard Varèse’s catalytic work for percussion ensemble, Ionisation, was heard in its New York premiere. A flurry of pieces for this new medium dawned soon after, challenging the established truths and preferences of the European musical tradition while setting the stage for percussion to become one of the most significant musical advances of the twentieth century. This 'revolution', as John Cage termed it, was a quintessentially modernist movement - an exploration of previously undiscovered sounds, forms, textures, and styles. However, as percussion music has progressed and become woven into the fabric of Western musical culture, several divergent paths, comprised of various traditions and a multiplicity of aesthetic sensibilities, have since emerged for the percussionist to pursue.This edited collection highlights the progressive developments that continue to investigate uncharted musical grounds. Using historical studies, philosophical insights, analyses of performance practice, and anecdotal reflections authored by some of today's most engaged performers, composers, and scholars, this book aims to illuminate the unique destinations found in the artistic journey of the modern percussionist.

This book reimagines health research through Indigenous knowledge systems, specifically Cree First Nation land-based science. With contributions from a range of Indigenous, academic, and interdisciplinary experts, this book challenges dominant Western health paradigms by centering wâhkôhtowin — a Cree kinship system that acknowledges the interconnectedness of all beings, human and non-human — as a foundation for holistic health and healing.The authors introduce a tangible model for implementing Indigenous land-based knowledge and adapted Western therapies to foster resilience and cultural continuity, as well as offer wâhkôhtowin (kinship) as a theoretical, methodological, and conceptual guidepost for the book’s journey. This book not only offers critiques of colonial health frameworks but shares actionable strategies for restoring Indigenous health sovereignty and healing through community engagement, confrontations of intergenerational trauma, and other holistic Indigenous therapeutic modalities. It also incorporates discussion questions and reflection prompts for deeper engagement. Through storytelling, personal narratives, and Elder teachings, the book illustrates how Indigenous-led, land-based therapeutic practices can heal intergenerational trauma, center individual and relational well-being, and promote environmental sustainability.This is an indispensable resource for those committed to sustainable, culturally rooted health practices that benefit both Indigenous and broader communities. It is ideal for health researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and graduate students seeking decolonized, community-centered approaches to health and well-being.

This book reimagines health research through Indigenous knowledge systems, specifically Cree First Nation land-based science. With contributions from a range of Indigenous, academic, and interdisciplinary experts, this book challenges dominant Western health paradigms by centering wâhkôhtowin — a Cree kinship system that acknowledges the interconnectedness of all beings, human and non-human — as a foundation for holistic health and healing.The authors introduce a tangible model for implementing Indigenous land-based knowledge and adapted Western therapies to foster resilience and cultural continuity, as well as offer wâhkôhtowin (kinship) as a theoretical, methodological, and conceptual guidepost for the book’s journey. This book not only offers critiques of colonial health frameworks but shares actionable strategies for restoring Indigenous health sovereignty and healing through community engagement, confrontations of intergenerational trauma, and other holistic Indigenous therapeutic modalities. It also incorporates discussion questions and reflection prompts for deeper engagement. Through storytelling, personal narratives, and Elder teachings, the book illustrates how Indigenous-led, land-based therapeutic practices can heal intergenerational trauma, center individual and relational well-being, and promote environmental sustainability.This is an indispensable resource for those committed to sustainable, culturally rooted health practices that benefit both Indigenous and broader communities. It is ideal for health researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and graduate students seeking decolonized, community-centered approaches to health and well-being.

Dance Your Style: Cree Pedagogy examines the intrinsic value of First Nations perspectives, languages, and knowledges without the framing of Indigenization, decolonization, incorporation, or adaptation. Organized into three parts, this title focuses on the First Nations pedagogy on its own terms: a pedagogy rooted in land, language, culture, community, and Elder knowledge.This text opens with foundational principles such as exploring the history, theory, analysis, and implementation of First Nations pedagogy, and the introduction to core concepts of language at the heart methodology and practice, teaching as a gift, and the passing of knowledge. Part two focuses on askiy kiskinohmakewina: Earth Teachings; reflecting on how the land teaches us, what we learn from connecting to the land, and the philosophy of land-based education. Part three features wāsēyāw, which means the elements of nature shine a light on the path forward. It refl ects on the knowledge of Elders and knowledge keepers, presents insights from Elders on Culture Camps, and maskikiw māhtāhitowin, medicine thinking.With contributions from leading Indigenous Studies scholars, Elders, and community leaders in Canada, Dance Your Style is a powerful and essential text for college and university students in Indigenous Studies and Education courses that promotes thoughtful interactions with the text through practical exercises and thought-provoking discussion questions.

Managing a dental practice has become increasingly complex in recent years, after changes within both the National Health Service and the private sector. Modern dental practice requires that dentists meet demanding business and management challenges as well as employing their clinical expertise. However, most dentists receive little or no formal training in practice management. In this book established management principles are applied specifically to dentistry. It shows how to best serve the interests of patients by effective management of staff, finances, premises and resources. It assumes no prior knowledge, is concise and offers clear, practical advice. It is the definitive guide for dentists, vocational trainees, dental students, practice managers and administrators, and a useful reference for those undertaking the DGDP and MGDS examinations.