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The first collection of writings and images focused on an off-reservation Indian boarding school, The Indian School on Magnolia Avenue shares the fascinating story of this flagship institution, featuring the voices of American Indian students.In 1902, the federal government opened Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, to transform American Indian students into productive farmers, carpenters, homemakers, nurses, cooks, and seamstresses. Indian students helped build the school and worked daily at Sherman; teachers provided vocational education and placed them in employment through the Outing Program.Contributors to The Indian School on Magnolia Avenue have drawn on documents held at the Sherman Indian Museum to explore topics such as the building of Sherman, the school’s Mission architecture, the nursing program, the Special Five-Year Navajo Program, the Sherman cemetery, and a photo essay depicting life at the school. Despite the fact that Indian boarding schools—with their agenda of cultural genocide— prevented students from speaking their languages, singing their songs, and practicing their religions, most students learned to read, write, and speak English, and most survived to benefit themselves and contribute to the well-being of Indian people.Scholars and general readers in the fields of Native American studies, history, education, public policy, and historical photography will find The Indian School on Magnolia Avenue an indispensable volume.

Angie Choi''s cancer memoir details her experience from ovarian cancer diagnosis to being cancer free by using a metabolic approach to cancer. Dr. Choi describes how she combined standard treatment (surgery) with alternative treatment for cancer inclusive of a therapeutic ketogenic diet, anti-parasitic medication, and supplements. She relates her process working with both conventional and alternative healthcare practitioners to get the support she needed as she forged a holistic, complimentary path through cancer. Dr. Choi discusses how cancer grew from an imbalance in her body, mind, and spirit and healed from rebalancing. This book is presented in three sections: body, mind, and spirit, and is presented through the lens of Indian spirituality.

Whole New Me is for cancer patients and cancer caregivers and provides an intimate account of a holistic, integrative approach to cancer. It provides support for those who seek alternative treatments to cancer or who desire to integrate complimentary approaches like a therapeutic ketogenic diet with standard treatment. For those with ovarian cancer, it provides a complete account from cancer diagnosis to remission. Whole New Me covers Dr. Choi''s personal experience in the following areas.

Metabolic approach to cancerKeto for cancerCancer diets long-termAnti-parasitic medication repurposed for treating cancerSupplements for cancerOpting out of chemotherapyWorking with conventional healthcare professionals when declining standard treatmentHysterectomyRecovering from surgeryTreating cancer naturallyCommunity supportReflecting on mental and emotional aspects of cancerListening to intuitionSpiritual support and healingIntegrating body, mind, and spirit

When Higgins the Frog is left behind at a picnic an incredible journey unfolds. Will he ever make it home? Who will he meet along the way? Join Higgins the Frog on the greatest adventure of his life. Follow where he goes and who he meets along the way with the pictures hand drawn by the author Matthew Gilbert.

Timmy has a wild imagination. One boring Sunday he decides to have a look inside the strange forest on the other side of the road. He can see eyes blinking at him through the bushes. When he gets inside the forest his bravery suddenly disappears and he realises he has walked too far and is lost. Join Timmy on his adventure through the forest and find out exactly who the old man is...

The second installment in the Vicky the Vampire series. It is coming up to half term and the children are going on a school trip to the zoo. This is no ordinary zoo. There are lots of maazing and unusual animals. Meet the vampire bats, visit the giant millipede and the six-legged purple leopard! But stay away from the two-headed wanderbeasts!!! Find out what happens to Vicky on her very first school outing.