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Seminar on Lit for Youth: Graphic Nonfiction
Watch the video, then read the page.
From picture books to graphic biographies, visual representations in works of nonfiction are playing increasing roles in works of nonfiction for youth.
Over the past several years "graphic nonfiction" have become a popular term. Like graphic novels, graphic nonfiction takes a sequential art approach to information presentation. Whether sharing the story of a person's life or tracing the history of a scientific discovery, graphic nonfiction uses visuals to help tell a true story.
Book Spotlight
EL DEAFO by Cece Bell is a powerful graphic memoir focusing on the frustration of growing up with a hearing impairment. While Cece's story highlights the embarrassment and loneliness of deafness experienced by many children, the universal themes of friendship and acceptance are at the core of this unforgettable story.
The author's warm and honest approach to storytelling contribute to it's appeal. Cece's "listener for all" alter-ego El Deafo is wonderfully drawn in sequences placed in green bubbles to separate them from reality.
Besides the exceptional storyline, what makes EL DEAFO so magnificent is the graphic memoir format. Many students who might overlook the traditional autobiographical format will embrace the simple, well-drawn, visually-rich approach.
Librarians who grew up in the 60s-70s will enjoy her spot-on references to everything from Batman and John-Boy to Hostess Cherry Pies and sleep-overs. You may even be moved to sing Yellow Submarine.
Having experienced hearing loss as an adult due to an illness, I can empathize with Cece's frustrations. Like Cece, my problem isn't with volume, it's clarity of sound. Her book does an outstanding job educating readers about how to interact with a person with hearing loss. These small informative details make this much more than your typical graphic memoir.
To learn more about Geisel honor book winner Cece Bell, go to her website at https://cecebell.wordpress.com/.
Highly illustrated books like When Dinos Dawned, Mammals Got Munched, & Pterosaurs Took Flight: A Cartoon Prehistory of Life in the Triassic by Hannah Bonner have also emerged the past few years. From National Geographic Kids, this book has a magazine feel with fun sidebars containing cartoons and facts.
The World Without Fish: How Kids Can Help Save the Oceans (2011) by Mark Kurlansky combines both text and a graphic-novel style to create a unique children's book.
The Research
What does the research say about the importance of visual elements in works of nonfiction for youth?
From graphic biography and graphic history to graphic science, works of nonfiction are increasingly being presented in a graphic-novel format using sequential art to assist readers in exploring a wide range of topics.
Read Snow, Marianne & Robbins, Margaret (Summer 2015). How should we remember the Alamo? Critical analyses of four graphic histories. Social Studies Research and Practice. IUPUI students can view the article online.
In her dissertation Graphics in children's informational texts: a content analysis, Lauren Fingeret (2012) identified 59 discrete types of graphics found in textbooks, leveled readers known as "little books", and trade books. She found that images and simple photographs were the most common. However she was able to identify eight broad categories that reflected all of the graphics represented. These include (Fingeret, 2012, 32)
- Diagrams - components of a whole, static relationships, usually with labeled parts
- Flow diagrams - movement or change, complex or hierarchical relationships
- Graphs - quantities or numbers organized visually
- Timelines - events in time
- Maps - geographical, sociological, or scientific information
- Tables - groups, organized in rows and or columns
- Images - information of all kinds, sometimes symbolic, requires interpretation by reader, may require background knowledge
- Simple Photographs - photographic images
In her review of the literature, Rebecca Norman (2005, 3) identified six functions of graphics in informational text including:
- Decoration - appear as an ornament on the page without adding to or relating to the written text
- Representation - support the plot and content of the written text by portraying the characters, setting, and events in narrative text or depicting the information presented in informational text
- Organization - supply a framework for classifying information from the written text
- Interpretation - explain abstract ideas by depicting them in a more concrete fashion
- Transformation - use as mnemonics to help readers remember the written text by making it more concrete and meaningful
- Extension - provide extra details not directly stated in the text
In Norman's study of second-graders, the books Animal Look-alikes (2005) by Griffiths and Clyne and Recycling Adds Up (2008) by Zollman were used to examine how youth process graphic elements in informational text. Norman (2010, 34) found that
"in a group of second graders reading end-of-second-grade-level informational texts, the graphics prompt at least 17 comprehension processes (literal description, label, inferential description, prediction, infer author's purpose, confirm-disconfirm text; connection-to-self; irrelevant connection; connection- to-prior knowledge; wonder; knowledge monitoring; affective response; compare- contrast graphics; evaluate; use of running text; use of captions, labels, map key, etc.; and word identification)."
Read Norman, Rebecca R. (2010). Picture this: processes prompted by graphics in informational text. Literacy Teaching and Learning, 14(1/2), 1-39. IUPUI students can view the article online.
Try It!
Thinking about Norman's eight graphic categories or the six functions of graphics designed in Norman's study, conduct your own study in a specific area of the nonfiction collection. For instance, you might examine books about the American Civil War or space travel.
Design your own mini-study. For instance, you might compare a set of random books from two different areas of the collection. How are the graphics found in these two content areas alike and different? How do they compare to Fingeret's findings? How might this information be useful in collection development or readers' advisory?
Graphics in Nonfiction
Graphics have always played an important role in children's books. However, their role in nonfiction really took hold in the 1970s.
Illustrators like David Macaulay brought quality illustrations to nonfiction children's books in the 1970s with books like Cathedral (1973) (above left), City (1974), Pyramid (1975), and Castle (1977). His work The Way Things Work (above middle) published in 1988 became a best seller and spawning The Way We Work (2008) (above right). His works have won numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal for illustration. Most libraries have worn out numerous copies of his popular books.
In 1987, Russell Freedman introduced the term "photobiography." Although the term wasn't revolutionary, the approach set a new standard for youth nonfiction.
Rather than presenting history through the use of text-only or text with paintings or drawings that were intended to appeal to children, Freedman wove primary source materials and realistic drawings throughout Lincoln: A Photobiography. The book was awarded the prized Newbery Medal in 1988.
About this time, Dorling Kindersley (DK) emerged as a major publisher. Although the company was established in London in 1974, it wasn't until 1991 that they began published in the United States.
Their works of nonfiction stressed the use of realistic photographs against a white background. These works were extremely appealing to youth, particularly reluctant readers. Children who wouldn't consider themselves readers could be found immersed in the Star Wars (shown below) book or contemplating one of their Cross Sections books.
Their Eyewitness Books include over one hundred titles on a wide variety of subjects and have sold more than 50 million copies.
A popular approach for exploring history is the use of images that show how a place changes over time. For instance, A Street Through Time (2012) by Anne Millard was recently republished in a new edition. Through fourteen illustrations, the author tells the story of human history from 10,000 BCE to the present. The image below shows the street in the 1500s.
This tradition of incorporating high quality, realistic images continues today. For instance, FDR's Alphabet Soup: New Deal America, 1932-1939 (2010) (below left) by Tonya Bolden includes historical photographs as well as charts, diagrams, and fact lists. Recently, infographics have been introduced in nonfiction books for youth. Native Americans: A Visual Exploration (2013) (shown below right) by D. Paleja and Kevin Loring provides visual snapshots of first people from North American including maps, pictographs, charts, and timelines (shown below).
Increasingly, books are mixing paragraphs with sequential art at many reading levels. Designed for grades 8 and up, Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves & Other Female Villains (2013) by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple is a collective biography of 26 women. In addition to the short biographies, the book provides lists of books and links to websites that extend the experience.
Some works combine the sequential art of graphic novels along with photographs and other primary source materials.
Book Spotlight
OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY by Jean-David Morvan, Séverine Tréfouël, Robert, Capa, and others is an immersive visual history of a photojournalist's experiences in World War II.
Taking a unique visual approach, readers experience World War II through the eyes of a reporter using drawings and then photographs to tell the story. The first half of this amazing book is presented as a graphic biography using a graphic-novel style approach to share the story surrounding the D-Day experience from the perspective of a reporter. The second half of the book presents the ten captioned photographs taken by Robert Capa on D-Day. The book concludes with an exploration of the career of Robert Capa who is known as one of the "fathers of photojournalism".
While some students enjoy studying history, others hate it. This visually-rich history is an engaging way to personalize the war for readers. While some youth will be drawn to the military or photojournalism aspects, others will be attracted to the compelling story of one man's experiences.
Librarians will find that this graphic biography appeals to tween and teen audiences who enjoy military themes, history, and photojournalism. It would be particularly useful for reluctant readers and students looking for non-traditional ways to explore world history.
This is the first book in a new series focusing on key moments in World War II history. This collection will be popular in both middle and high school libraries.
For those interested in the photography of Robert Capa, go to http://goo.gl/4tKnTo.
Graphic Nonfiction and Reluctant Readers
Graphic nonfiction is particularly useful for reluctant readers.
A wide range of presentation styles can be found in graphic nonfiction. In some cases, the sequential art presented in single or multiple panels is woven with paragraphs of text (shown below).
The It Actually Happened graphic anthology series focuses on real-life thieves, spies, and other bad guys. Books in the series including Duped!, Scam!, Thieves!, and Robbers! Robbers!: True Stories of the World's Most Notorious Thieves (2012) by Andreas Schroeder are designed for readers ages 9 and up. Each graphic anthology tells thrilling stories of history's most daring criminal activities.
In Deadly!: The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth by Nicola Davies, readers learn about the deadly ways that animals kill. This work incorporates cartoon elements into the narrative.
When reading level is a concern, look for "high interest - low vocabulary" books. These are often found in series such as those by Capstone Press. This publisher uses a variety of approaches to graphics for youth. Calling it a "graphic novel style", they incorporate sequential components. These First Graphic books have reading levels from first to second grade and interest levels to third grade.
First Graphics: Body Systems (2013) is a series that includes five books that explore the body systems including the circulatory, digestive, muscular and skeletal, nervous, and respiratory. Images from A Tour of Your Digestive System by Molly Kolpin are shown below.
Capstone Press' Graphic Library contains many series with a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level from third to ninth grade.
Cartoon Nation is a series of books that explore key social studies concepts such as Citizenship, Democracy, Liberty, Political Parties, The FBI, and more. Liberty (2009) by Terry Lee Collins is an example from this series and is shown below.
Graphic Nonfiction Across Subject Areas
Graphic biographies, graphic histories, and graphic science are just a few of the types of graphic nonfiction for youth. The graphic-novel style was first applied to works of biography. However recently, this trend has moved to other subject areas.
Many works of graphic nonfiction cut across subject areas. For instance, Drowning City: Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans by Don Brown explores the devastation of the hurricane and flooding as well as the impact on the city and individual lives.
Multiple book graphic histories are able to explore individuals as well as key historic events. For instance, the March trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin explores the U.S. Civil Rights Movement through the perspective of civil rights leader John Lewis.
Graphic Biography and Memoir
A growing number of graphic memoirs are being published. It's important to read the books yourself to ensure that they are appropriate for your library. Some graphic memoirs tell the story of young adults, but are intended for mature readers.
Probably the most famous work of graphic memoir is Maus: A Survivor's Tale Volume 1: My Father Bleeds History (shown below left and middle) by Art Spiegelman. This book is popular in high schools.
Try It!
Browse MetaMaus (shown above right) (2011) by Art Spiegelman. This book explores the originals of the award-winning graphic work Maus.
Jim Ottaviani has become known for his exploration of individuals and how they connect with history. The Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded (2015) is an example.
Graphic memoir is particularly popular with young adults. Honor Girl (2015) by Maggie Thrash is an example.
In the memoir, To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel (2006) by Sienna Cherson Siegel tells the personal story about her passion for ballet. This is a wonderful example of a graphic memoir for middle grade students.
The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam (shown below left) by Ann Marie Fleming is an illustrated memoir. Based on a documentary, this work contains a wide variety of images from hand drawings to screen shots from videos. Examine a page from the book and notice how historical photos and other images are used. Also example a page with still images from the documentary.
Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea (shown above center) by Guy Delisle is a non-fiction account of the author's travels in North Korea. Other travel memoir include Shenzhen: A Travelogue from China, Jerusalem: Chronicles from the Holy City, and Burma Chronicles (shown above right).
Dare to Disappoint: Growing up in Turkey (2015) by Özge Samanci is another example that explores cultural issues.
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return (see images below) by Marjane Satrapi. This two-part memoir describes the life of a girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
From hand drawings to photographs there are many ways visuals are used in graphic materials. Read The Photographer: Into War-Torn Afghanistan with Doctors Without Borders from First Second by Didier Lefevre & Frederic Lemercier & Emmanuuel Guibert (Doctors without Borders). This book explores the experiences with a photographer visiting the warzone with Doctors without Borders.
Young adults enjoy learning about revolutionaries. These people present different perspectives on the world. They can also lead to interesting discussions about specific time periods and people who sought to change the world. Che: A Graphic Biography by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon is a great example.
Use the graphic biography to jumpstart an investigation. Explore the life of a person, place or thing within a specific context and also the greater context of a time period or event. For example, most middle school students are familiar with the Diary of Anne Frank. However, they may not know the story behind the famous diary. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House Authorized Graphic Biography by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon tells the story of Anne and her family against the larger context of World War II. As you're reading the graphic biography, encourage students to watch the video and explore the house using the links below.
- Anne Frank - YouTube Channel
- Anne Frank - Official Website
- The Secret Annex - Virtual Exploration
The Center for Cartoon Studies is known for supporting the works of graphic artists. One of their best works is Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow (2007) by James Sturm and Rich Tommaso. This book explores the life of baseball player Satchel Page.
Try It!
Go to Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow.
Explore each section of the website. It provides lots of background information about how the book was written as well as how it might be used in learning.
Laika (2007) by Nick Ababzis is a favorite among middle school students. The graphic biography tells the true story of the first dog in space. The book even concludes with a real-life statement of regret from Oleg Gazenko about the suffering and death of the dog.
How much of the book is true? What about individual episodes and the reactions of the individuals? Does it matter? These are all questions to discuss with youth when dealing with any biography. However, because of the visual nature of a graphic narrative the questions become even more pronounced.
Involve readers in thinking about the fact and fiction of any work they read. What are the possible bias and different points of view? The image below right shows the results of a student investigation.
Try It!
Read Flowers, Mark (2013). Thoughts on Alex: My Friend Dahmer. School Library Journal. Available in SLJ.
Browse Laika. How much do you think is fact versus fiction in terms of the visual and text aspects of the book?
What are your thoughts on the fine line between fact and fiction? What are some of the specific problems facing the authors of nonfiction graphic narrative? Also, think about concerns about adult graphic nonfiction read by young adults.
Graphic Humanities and Social Sciences
From stories about art and music to explorations of world religions, many works of graphic nonfiction explore topics related to humanities and the social sciences.
Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio (2015) by Jessica Abel explores the world of radio broadcasting.
Whether studying world cultures or community workers, a growing number of graphic works are being offered to children.
A Day at the Fire Station (2010) by Lori Mortensen is an example of a graphic nonfiction for children. This book examines the everyday life of fire fighters. In addition to the narrative, the book includes a glossary, bibliography and websites.
For teens, Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt (2012) by Chris Hedges with illustrations by Joe Sacco is an outstanding look at America today through the eyes of a Pulitzer Prize winning author and cartoon journalist. Joe Sacco is known for his many award-winning graphic novels and graphic histories on hard hitting topics. The book mixed pages of text with graphic novel-style segments.
Graphic History
A new generation of authors is bringing history alive through the use of a graphic-novel style approach.
Associate graphic novels with primary sources documents for Common Core State Standards activities. Connect Lewis and Clark by Nick Bertozzi with the Lewis and Clark diaries. Begin with a copy of the United States Constitution, the read The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation by Jonathan Hennessey explores the constitution in a visual way.
The Beats: A Graphic History by Harvey Pekar and others takes readers back to the Beat movement that began in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History by Harvey Pekar explores the tumultuous decade of the 1960s when young idealists sought to transform the world.
In the past few years, several books related to the Manhattan Project and the first atomic bomb have been written. Trinity: A Graphic History of the First Atomic Bomb by Jonathan Fetter-Vorm would be an excellent companion to a cluster of books on this topic.
Graphic STEM
Recently, graphic works in science, technology, engineering, and math have emerged. For instance, The Stuff of Life by Mark Schultz is a graphic guide to genetics and DNA. Evolution: The Story of Life on Earth by Jay Hosler focuses on evolution.
Capstone Press' Graphic Science series is an example. Titles like The Dynamic World of Chemical Reactions with Max Axiom, Exploring Ecosystems with Max Axiom, and Food Chains with Max Axiom mix science with fictionalized story elements. These books aimed at youth ages 8-14 would be a great companion to an explanatory text on each topic.
The Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin is an important, but not necessarily engaging work of nonfiction. The graphic adaptation makes this classic work much more accessible. Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species: A Graphic Adaptation by Michael Keller conveys the key concepts from the original book in a visual way.
Larry Gonick is known for his graphic nonfiction on a whole range of science topics including Statistics, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Genetics, Environment and many more. He's also known for his histories such as Cartoon History of the Modern World.
Book Spotlight
HUMAN BODY THEATER by Maris Wicks provides an amazing visual introduction to human anatomy.
Designed for middle school youth, this work of graphic nonfiction is organized into eleven acts using a theater theme. Hosted by a skeleton, the author takes readers through the body systems layer by layer. The author effectively balances visually-rich diagrams with accurate, scientific narratives to provide a level of depth appropriate for the audience.
Tweens and teens working on science reports will find the Table of Contents useful in identifying chapters on each of the body systems. Youth will also use the glossary and bibliography as reference sources.
Librarians will find a broad readership for this engaging work of nonfiction. This book would be an excellent addition to a growing collection of graphic nonfiction options for middle school youth. Consider developing a display to feature works of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) graphic nonfiction.
To learn more about the author/illustration, follow his website.
Fingeret, Lauren (2012). Graphics in children's informational texts: a content analysis. UMI Dissertation Publishing. Available
Flowers, Mark (2013). Thoughts on Alex: My Friend Dahmer. School Library Journal. Available in SLJ.
Norman, Rebecca R. (2010). Picture this: processes prompted by graphics in informational text. Literacy Teaching and Learning, 14(1/2), 1-39. Available


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Psychiatric Technology Instructor
Job description
Psychiatric Technology Instructor
North Orange County Community College District
Position Number: CCF707
Location: Cypress College
Department: Health Sciences
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: 10 Months Per Year
Work Schedule: Full Time, Tenure Track
Job Description:
Teach assigned lecture and clinical courses in the psychiatric technology program in a manner consistent with the department's standards and with the content cited in the approved course outline and plan of instruction.
Acquire and maintain education and skills necessary for competency to teach any course in psychiatric technology.
Teach, supervise and evaluate students in theory and clinical settings; serve as the liaison with professionals in the clinical setting.
Remain current in the subject matter areas and in the techniques of effective instruction through recent clinical experience, professional development and application of technology to education.
Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American. Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
Work cooperatively with staff and students.
Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
Primary Purpose:
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.
Working Relationships:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Special Requirements:
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; OR
Associate degree or higher and six years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; OR
The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.
Instructor: An instructor in a psychiatric technician program shall have had or be currently attending a course in teaching and shall meet the requirements of subsection (A) or (B) below:
(A) Registered Nurse
1. Hold or be eligible for a current California active license as a Registered Nurse; and
2. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school; or a valid teaching credential; or have completed a minimum of one year full- time teaching experience in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; or met community college or state university
teaching requirements in California; and
3. Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a registered nurse or licensed psychiatric technician within the last 5 years.
(B) Licensed Psychiatric Technician
1. Hold or be eligible for a current active California license as a psychiatric technician; and
2. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school; or a valid teaching credential; or have completed a minimum of one year full- time teaching experience in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; or met community college or state university teaching requirements in California; and
3. Have a minimum of two years experience as a psychiatric technician within the last five years.
Meet clinical agency requirements for health clearance which includes no restrictions in providing direct patient care.
1. Pass a physical assessment from a MD or NP to perform clinical work.
2. Have a current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification (CPR).
3. Pass a live scan/background check.
Desirable Qualifications:
Teaching experience, preferably in higher education.
Ability to incorporate technology into current instructional methods and create alternative learning to meet learning outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership experience and/or participation in community or professional organizations.
Experience working in a team teaching environment.
Experience designing alternative learning activities that develop different training outcomes.
Commitment to quality teaching, motivation of students, student success, and academic and professional excellence, with the goal of reducing equity gaps of racially minoritized groups within Psychiatric Technology.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Working Conditions:
Salary Range: $64,236 - $97,252 Annually
Number of Vacancies: 2
Commitment to Diversity:
Posting Number: 2016147FT
Open Date: 12/21/2018
Close Date: 2/14/2019
Special Instructions Summary: Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".
The minimum required number of references for this position is five (5).
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists. References, including a supervisor will be contacted if a candidate is moved forward as a finalist in the recruitment process.
The effective start date may vary pending the approval of the academic calendar. The effective start date may vary pending the approval of the academic calendar.
NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit http://www.nocccd.edu/Policies/PoliciesAndProcedures.htm to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4821 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
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Upcoming presentations, readings, recent interviews and reviews:
The Lambda Literary Award finalists were announced March 7 2019 and I'm super pleased to say that Body Work (Signature Editions, 2018) is included! A HUGE CONGRATS to all of the finalists!! You can read more about the Lambda Literary Awards and the 31st Annual Lammy Finalists.
January 17 2019 The Department of Social Science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University will celebrate 13 recent publications authored by faculty. The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room S757, Ross Building on the Keele Campus of York University. All are welcome to attend this event. Light refreshments will be served. I will be there with Body Work and Disrupting Breast Cancer Narratives: Stories of Rage and Repair, which is now out in print! For more information see this article in y File: York University's News.
I'm honoured to have my second collection of poetry, Body Work, included on this "best of" list. (My thanks to rob mclennan!) Do check out all of the titles included on the 2018 list at DUSIE.
October 23 2018 I will be reading from Body Work in Toronto at The Art Bar with Lenea Grace and Brian Dedora. Join us for what should be a great evening of poetry!
I had the pleasure of being apart of the Common Readings in August 2018 at Campbell House Museum in Toronto and reading with Jessie Jones and Marc di Saverio. Many thanks to Daniel Renton for the invite and for organizing such a fantastic series. Check it out here: Common Readings
May 16 2018 I was live on radio with Michael James and Thea Bowering on the fantastic program WORD CJSR 88.5 in Edmonton. Thankful for the opportunity to talk about my recently published poetry collection Body Work and a bunch of other stuff too. (At least I think so, the hour went by so quickly!)
Thanks to a travel grant from the Edmonton Arts Council, I was able to attend the Creative Nonfiction Collective Conference in Toronto May 4-6. Happy to have met so many fine writers in person!
Looking forward to launching my newest collection of poetry, Body Work (Signature Editions, 2018) at the Edmonton Poetry Festival! Please join me, Margaret Christakos and Sarah-Jean Krahn at the CBC Centre Stage for this event, Local Books 3.
Thursday April 26, 2018
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
CBC Centre Stage
Edmonton City Center Mall
SE Entrance
10062 – 102 Avenue
[Map to venue]
Free event
I will be in Ottawa, ON November 3-5 to attend the 2017 ACW Gathering – Art for Social Change at Carleton University. (Find me to chat!) My thanks to the Edmonton Arts Council for the travel grant which makes my attendance possible.
Richard Kelly Kemick reviews Surge Narrows in the Spring 2015 edition of The Fiddlehead. Read it here: Outrunning Ghazals (and other difficult things) – A Review of Emilia Nielsen's Surge Narrows
Poetry Reading with Bren Simmers.
Audreys Books, Edmonton, AB
Sunday, November 15 2pm
"Quest Professor Short-listed for National Poetry Prize"
The Pique Magazine: Interview with Cathryn Atkinson
June 5 2014
Six Questions with Emilia Nielsen: An Interview with rob mclennan. May 27 2014
Emilia Nielsen at WordStorm: A Poet's Nanaimo. May 8 2014
Surge Narrows by Emilia Nielsen: 2014 Gerald Lampert Memorial Award Nominee
April 28 2014
I'm honoured to have my collection of poetry, Surge Narrows, short-listed for The League of Canadian Poets' Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. My thanks to Ursula Vaira and Leaf Press for believing in this manuscript and making my first book happen! (And hearty congratulations to all fellow poets short-listed for these fine awards.)
Plenitude Magazine & Pride UBC present:
"An Evening with some of Vancouver's Favourite Queer Writers"
Amber Dawn, Brett Josef Grubisic, Leah Horlick, Lydia Kwa, Alex Leslie,
Emilia Nielsen, Andrea Routley with MC Carellin Brooks
Friday, February 14
Doors 8:30 pm | Starts 9 pm
Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial Drive
Vancouver / Unceded Coast Salish Territory
$10 at the door—includes 1-year digital subscription to Plenitude Magazine, Canada's queer literary magazine. For print + digital subscription—$18
All of the readers will have their new books for sale, too!
(Cash only, please)
Emilia Nielsen & Daniela Elza Read at Planet Earth Poetry
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Friday, October 11, 7:30pm
Praise for Surge Narrows!
Casey the Canadian Lesbrarian's Review
Casey the Canadian Lesbrarian's Queer Canadian Literary News: June Edition
Lookout for Surge Narrows by Emilia Nielsen
Plenitude Magazine: Your Queer Arts and Literature Magazine – New Titles
Debut Poetry Collection by Emilia Nielsen
From "Vernacular Hearts" by Emilia Nielsen
Posted on Rob Taylor's blog: spread it like a roll of nickels
Leaf Press Spring 2013 Poetry Launch:
Daniela Elza, Leanne McIntosh & Emilia Nielsen
Rowan's Roof, 2340 West 4th Ave., Vancouver BC
Tuesday, May 14 7pm
Emilia Nielsen interviewed by Caity Goerke
The F Word: Feminist Media Collective
Vancouver Co-op Radio
Monday, April 1 12-1 pm
Autostraddle's Review of Plenitude's Inaugural Issue
Kind words for poets Leah Horlick, Emilia Nielsen, Besty Warland & Alex Leslie
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A Few Words of Caution
There are no recognized problems with utilizing rose hip whenever you desire, although there are scattered reports about queasiness, vomiting, headaches, heartburn, and an inability to sleep. Much of this could be due to small food allergies. As always, take note of your body and act appropriately!


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Irish supergroup Westlife have unveiled plans for a new Greatest Hits collection, due for release on November 21st.
Talking about the new LP, the band said: "It's almost hard to believe that we've been doing this for as long as we have. We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved and are looking forward to releasing our Greatest Hits as a special thank you to our fans who have supported us throughout our career."
The album will hit stores in both a standard format and a deluxe edition with bonus video footage. The tracklisting is yet to be confirmed, but both versions will come with brand new tracks.
Westlife have been in business for an incredible14 years, selling 44 million records worldwide and becoming the biggest-selling international band of the last decade in the UK.
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They released their first retrospective LP, 'Unbreakable', in 2002.
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Welcome to Apple Grove, Ohio (pop. 597), a small town with a big heart.
Caitlin Mulcahy loves her family. She really does. But sometimes they can drive her to her last shred...
Welcome to Apple Grove, Ohio (pop. 597), a small town with a big heart.
Caitlin Mulcahy loves her family. She really does. But sometimes they can drive her to her last shred of sanity—from her dad ("I'm not meddling, I just want what's best for you") to her eight-months-pregnant older sister to her younger sister, who will do just about anything to avoid real work. Cait just needs to get away, even if for only an hour.
When she sees someone in need of help on the side of the road, of course she's going to pull over. She might even be able to fix his engine—after all, the Mulcahy family is a handy bunch. She's not expecting that former Navy medic Jack Gannon and a little black puppy named Jameson will be the ones who end up rescuing in her.
About the Author
C.H. AdmirandC.H. Admirand was born in Aiken, South Carolina, but grew up in New Jersey. She has published nine bestselling novels. The Secret Life of Cowboys was her first series for Sourcebooks. She lives with her husband, who is the inspiration for all of her heroes' best traits, in New Jersey.
Chapter 1
Dr. Jack Gannon closed the door to his office, looked down Main Street, and smiled. Spring in his hometown meant green and growing—nothing like the Middle East desert pepp...
Chapter 1
Dr. Jack Gannon closed the door to his office, looked down Main Street, and smiled. Spring in his hometown meant green and growing—nothing like the Middle East desert peppered with hiding places where insurgents had lain in wait. He shoved those thoughts, and his years as a navy corpsman, back into the tiny box he'd visualized so many times while lying helpless in that hospital bed.
After all the stories he'd heard from this father, Jack had been the first one in the navy recruiter's line all those years ago. But none of the places he'd traveled as a hospital corpsman held a candle to the town he called home—Apple Grove.
A soft breeze caressed his face, a loving touch and gentle reminder that he had so much to be grateful for. The marine he'd been struggling to save when they'd been hit filled his mind. Struggling to bury the memory, and the guilt, deep, he focused on one of the lessons he'd learned early in life: There is a time and purpose for everything. He remembered floundering when he'd woken up strapped to a gurney as he was rushed into surgery. A year and a half later, he'd been able to stand, to walk and was alive—applying his experience in the navy toward college credits and then med school—he had a life…choices…unlike the marine he'd tried to save but couldn't.
Growing up in a town where farming was a way of life for most, he'd come to appreciate that spring was the season for growth. Sinking his shriveled roots back into the warm, rich, life-giving soil of his hometown just might satisfy his need for personal growth. No one in town knew the depth of his pain or the extent of his injuries. To them, he was simply old Doc Gannon's son coming home to pick up where his father left off, taking care of the people in this tight-knit community. If he could continue to keep a lid on the roiling pot of guilt, pain, and uncertainty, no one would ever have to know the truth—that he should have been the one to die.
The wind shifted, clearing his head of the thoughts haunting him. He caught the fleeting, teasing scent of fresh-baked pies wafting toward him from the open door of the Apple Grove Diner. Glad to redirect his thoughts, he wondered if the diner was still gossip central. It had been for as far back as he could remember—the latest news, good and bad, served up with a man-sized slice of pie, a hot cup of coffee, and a smile. "God, I really missed this place."
As a teenager, he couldn't wait to leave; now he took the time to admire Miss Trudi's flowers, a riot of color circling the gazebo in the town square, the focal point of countless Founder's Day Picnic speeches. One of Apple Grove's more outspoken octogenarians, Miss Trudi was a marvel. How she managed to do so much at her age amazed him. He'd have to stop by and check up on her this afternoon…without letting her know what he was up to, or else she'd never let him hear the end of it. A more capable woman over the age of eighty simply didn't exist.
The breeze rustled the broad green leaves of the sugar maples lining Main Street. The trees graced the sidewalk and shaded his steps from the front door of his office clear down to the sheriff's at the other end of the street. He'd make a point to see Mitch, Sheriff Wallace, today as well. His day was rapidly filling up with people he needed to see, not all of them for medical reasons. He had to start that list—which was the main thing he intended to discuss with Mitch—of some of the older people in town and schedule routine check-ins—even if they were likely to be crabby about it. But in Apple Grove, people always wanted to help.
The tantalizing scent of baked goods was stronger as he drew closer to the diner. Stepping through the open door to the diner, he paused at the threshold, drawing in another deep breath. Freshly brewed coffee and the scent of just-baked sweetness beckoned to him. Jack smiled, knowing it would be a McCormack who would greet him.
"How was your flight back?" Peggy McCormack asked. "You flew right through that rainstorm."
"Uneventful," he said, smiling at the older of the two sisters. "Just the way I like it."
"How many broken hearts did you leave behind, Doc?" Peggy's sister Kate asked. When he just shook his head, she added, "There are plenty of women in town who'd be more than happy to take the edge off…if you know what I mean."
"Don't scare him off when he's only just arrived," Peggy told her. "We haven't gotten any news from him yet." Making a shooing motion toward the coffeepot, she smiled at Jack and told her sister, "Grab some coffee for Doc."
Jack hesitated, wondering if he should leave now, before they picked his brain clean, or if he should stick around for a slice of heaven on a plate.
"What?" Kate frowned, reaching for the coffeepot and turning back around. "How many women have you heard make that offer while waiting for our hometown hero to return?"
Jack raised his eyes to the ceiling and fought his embarrassment. He should come back later, when it was busy and he could be ignored.
Peggy's question interrupted that thought. "How 'bout a piece of our grandma's buttermilk pie to go with your coffee?"
Kate motioned for him to sit down while Peggy sliced a piece of pie for him. A stronger man than him could forgo the flaky confection calling his name. Where pie was concerned, especially from the Apple Grove Diner, he had no choice. He gave in, had to have that pie.
"Thanks." Taking a seat at the counter, he shifted on the vinyl stool until he was comfortable—his leg ached—they'd be getting rain by nightfall. Doing his best to ignore the pain, he looked up when a fragrant cup of coffee and a megaslice of pie appeared like magic.
"Did you know one of the hardest parts of leaving town was missing Grandma McCormack's pies? You can't get service or baked goods like this where I've been." He took a bite and sighed in pleasure.
"It's been a while in between your visits home," Kate said while he ate. "Peggy and I were trying to remember how long but can't."
With his mouth filled with the decadent combination of lemony-flavored custard and delectable meringue topping, he couldn't answer right away, so he chewed, swallowed, and said, "A while."
Forking up another bite, he gave in and let himself enjoy the flavors dancing on his tongue. It had been quiet for a few minutes before he realized the sisters were watching him closely. He lifted a forkful of pie and said, "Delicious."
"Thanks," Peggy said. "So, how many years were you in the navy?"
Blowing across the surface to cool his coffee, he paused and glanced up. "Almost ten."
"And then you went to school," Peggy added.
He took a sip of his coffee and said, "I had earned plenty of college credits, so finishing up and going to med school didn't take as long as I'd thought it would."
"Do you miss it?" Kate asked.
"The navy or med school?" he asked.
"The navy," Kate said.
"Why couldn't you spend the last two years doing rehab here?" Peggy wanted to know. "Couldn't your dad have taken care of you?"
Jack nearly snorted up that last mouthful of fragrant brew. Had he really thought they wouldn't touch on the parts of his military career he hadn't wanted to discuss? This was one aspect he hadn't missed—being grilled so that the midmorning crowd coming into the diner would have fresh fodder to pass along.
He didn't want to talk about it, but maybe if he told them something no one had heard before, the sisters would be satisfied for the next little bit.
Jack met Peggy's gaze and said, "They didn't think I'd survive the plane ride home." While the reality of his comment hit home, he looked at Kate and hoped to distract her by saying, "My mom and dad wanted me to say hello for them and to ask how your parents and grandmother are doing."
Peggy was the first to recover from the gossip-worthy bomb he'd dropped. She grasped his hand and squeezed it tight before letting it go. Her nod told him that she'd let the subject drop. "Are your parents really going to buy that house in Florida?" Peggy asked. "Wouldn't it be better to keep renting? They might change their mind during another wicked hurricane season."
"Mornin', Miss Kate. Mornin', Miss Peggy." Deputy Jones walked into the diner and smiled at the sisters before turning to look at Jack. "Morning, Doc. Heard you're meeting with the sheriff later today. It's a good thing you're doing for Apple Grove."
Jack shrugged. "When Mitch was filling me in on the latest emergencies at the office, we got to talking about how to avoid some of them. We think it'll work."
Deputy Jones was fighting not to smile when he added, "We may catch some grief from the people on that list."
Jack agreed. "Most of them won't mind, but there are a few independent curmudgeons who will."
"What have you two cooked up?" Kate asked.
"You have been busy," Peggy said, at the same time, handing a paper bag and two coffees to go to the sheriff's right-hand man.
"Duty calls. Thank you, ladies," Deputy Jones said with a wave and was gone.
Kate sighed as she watched him leave, while Peggy waited for Jack to answer.
Jack finished his pie and the rest of his coffee. "My dad planted the idea. Mitch called me right after I hung up with my dad, and between the two of us, we figured out a way to implement it."
He reached into his pocket, but before he could take his wallet—or his hand—out of his pocket, Peggy patted his arm and said, "It's on the house."
"You won't make any money if you keep giving away what people will pay good money for," he warned her.
Peggy and Kate smiled, and he knew there was one more reason why people in town flocked to the diner—the friendly smiles and caring that lay beneath the sisters' need to spread the news.
"Now you sound just like him," Peggy said.
He tilted his head to one side and asked, "Who?"
They laughed, drawing the attention of a few early morning regulars. "Old Doc Gannon," Kate told him.
He smiled. "So what does that make me?"
Kate grinned. "Young Doc Gannon."
"Hey, wait!" Peggy said, as Jack got up. "Aren't you going to tell us who is on that list?"
He shrugged. "I thought I gave you enough to talk about this morning."
"Hot roast turkey sandwich platters are the lunch special today," Peggy said.
He paused in the doorway. "With cranberry sauce? Corn bread stuffing?"
Peggy nodded.
He'd missed home cooking most of all. "I'll be back after my noon appointment. Save me some."
"Doc?" Kate called out.
He paused and glanced over his shoulder. "Yeah?"
"Apple Grove has really missed having your dad taking care of what ails us."
His dad had told him of his search and finally finding a replacement. Had Doc known the physician wouldn't stay, leaving the job waiting for Jack when he was ready for it? Knowing his father, he probably had.
"None of us was surprised when his replacement moved on to a hospital in Columbus."
"It was touch and go there for a while when he first left," Peggy admitted.
"The hardest part for some of our older residents was trying to find a way to get to the clinic over in Newark," Kate told him. "Waiting for you to get back, we had ourselves a meeting and were hoping you'd continue one of your dad's habits," Kate said.
"Which one?"
"Making house calls for folks like Mr. Weatherbee, Mrs. Winter, and our grandma," Peggy answered. "It would be a godsend if you could."
Drawn by the worry in Peggy's voice, he turned back around. "I plan to add house calls to my weekly schedule."
She sniffed and nodded. "Thanks, Doc."
"Welcome home," Kate called out, as he walked through the door.
"Good to be back." And he meant it. He had a practice with patients anxious for him to get started, a plan he and the sheriff wanted to implement to minimize emergencies, and had had his first taste of home-cooked heaven. Maybe it wouldn't take as long to find the balance that had been missing in his life during the long road to recovery. Thinking about the scheduled appointments for the day, he didn't hear Peggy follow him out the door.
He had just passed the Mulcahys' shop when he heard her say, "We're trying our hand at beignets tomorrow."
He turned and waved. "I love beignets."
Thinking about the lightly fried doughy goodness sprinkled with powdered sugar, he crossed Dog Hollow Road. When he walked by the Apple Grove Gazette, Rhonda was waving at him from behind the antique printing press. He waved back. It felt good to be in a place where people knew him…he had done the right thing coming back to stay when his dad had retired.
He hoped the folks in town would be able to trust the younger Doc Gannon the same way they'd trusted his dad. Walking up the flagstone steps to his office, he was ready to greet the day. Having gone over his father's most active patient files the night before, he was confident he'd be ready for whatever medical troubles were in store for him.
"Morning, Doc," Mrs. Sweeney, his receptionist, called out.
"Morning, Mrs. Sweeney. How's your cousin doing?"
"Holding his own, Doc." She sighed. "If only he wasn't so stubborn and one of his boys would move back home."
Jack had already added her cousin to the list of those who were on the Apple Grove Health Watch. "We'll keep doing what we can to make sure he's taken care of."
"You're just what this town needed—just like your dad."
He smiled. "Thank you."
The sound of someone clearing his throat caught Jack's attention. Joseph Mulcahy sat reading a magazine in the tiny waiting room.
Jack looked at his watch and then at Joe. "Am I late?"
Joe shook his head. "Nope, I'm early."
Jack knew that the success of his father's practice had been because it was based on mutual trust between doctor and patient. Jack planned to work hard to establish a similar trust with the townsfolk. He'd start with his high school lab partner's father.
"What kind of pie did you have?" Joe asked.
Jack laughed. "Buttermilk. I haven't had any since the last time I was home on leave." Jack ushered Joe into one of the examining rooms. "Have a seat while I pull up your chart." He turned on his computer, donned his white lab coat, and placed his stethoscope around his neck—he didn't miss the flak jacket.
Jack slipped the blood pressure cuff on Joe's arm and waited for the digital numbers to register.
Joe chuckled. "There was a time when your father used to pump up the cuff and use his stethoscope to check my pressure. Times sure have changed."
Jack nodded. "But one thing remains the same: my dad and I care deeply about—and enjoy caring for—the good people of Apple Grove." While he made notes to Joe's chart, he asked, "Speaking of good people, how is Meg feeling?"
If Joe's smile was any indication, she was doing just fine. "She's gone from grim and green to glowing."
Jack and Meg had been friends—treating each other like siblings—since they toddled together at their first Founder's Day Picnic.
He smiled and said, "I've heard from my parents that she's an amazing mom and that those twins of hers are keeping her busy. If you need me to butt heads with Meg about going back to her regular work schedule, you just let me know."
Joe frowned. "She's exhausted. But Dan's keeping an eye on her, especially now that those little scamps of theirs are running her ragged and getting into everything." He waited a moment or so before adding, "Dan Eagan's a good man." Joe paused and said, "If you want to keep up with your PT, Dan usually jogs every morning. I go with him a few times a week. Give him a call."
Jack chuckled. "Hmmm, the patient giving the doctor advice, but I could use a jogging partner." He cleared his throat and added, "My dad had good things to say about him and how easily he seemed to fit in from the moment he arrived. Mom couldn't say enough about the way he rescued Charlie Doyle and Tommy Hawkins off the railroad trestle bridge."
Joe looked up at Jack and asked, "Do you believe in fate?"
"With our Irish heritage, you need to ask?" Joe was still laughing when Jack said, "My dad wanted me to make sure you are getting in your daily walks and following the diet he gave you." Joe's heart attack scare a few years ago had Jack wishing he could have gone home to see for himself that his childhood friend's father was recovering, but he was in the middle of his internship at the time.
The older man hesitated. "Not a big fan of green things."
Jack tried to keep a straight face. He could take the green stuff or leave it, but he was at least twenty years younger and thirty pounds lighter than Joe.
"Start small and add dressing if it's salad or a little bit of peanut butter if it's celery." When Joe frowned, Jack added, "I could insist on a stricter diet, higher in vegetables and fish—"
"I'll give it another try, but I'm not promising anything."
"Do it for yourself and your daughters, Joe," Jack said quietly. "By the way, how are Cait and Grace doing?" He hadn't seen either of Meg's younger sisters in years. Cait had been eleven and Grace ten when he'd joined the navy, so if he had seen either one of them when he'd been on leave, he didn't remember.
Joe snorted with laughter, a man's man through and through. A former coast guardsman, he still ran a few times a week and wore his graying hair in military fashion: high and tight. "Driving me nuts, trying to keep me from my threat of running our handyman business again."
"Mom said that you'd retired and turned everything over to your girls." Jack pointed the tongue depressor at Joe. "Say ah."
Joe did and Jack nodded. "Looks normal. I can have a talk with your daughters, but I might not recognize them if they walked past me on the sidewalk."
Joe chuckled. "They're hard to miss. Almost half a foot taller than Meg—close to five feet eight—and both strawberry blonde, like their mother, with green eyes."
Jack sat down on his rolling stool and used his feet to push off so he was back in front of his laptop. He finished entering data and turned back around. "Any more weddings on the horizon?"
Joe sighed. "I had high hopes for one young man Cait had been dating, but she's been so busy picking up the slack, what with Meg's morning sickness, that she hasn't had the time or energy to date. Grace hasn't brought anyone around to meet me, but I know she's seeing someone from out of town."
Jack noticed Joe's worry lines when he was talking about his daughters and wanted to do something to erase them. As a physician, he would always treat his patients to the best of his ability, but here in Apple Grove, there was much more to be considered. With Joe Mulcahy, it was the link to his childhood friend and the need to help her father. "If I learned anything during my years in the navy, I learned that life and insurgents come at you with both barrels—" He buried the ever-present turmoil just bubbling below the surface to a controllable level and finished what he'd wanted to say. "Life is too short."
He thought of the marine that bled out while he had worked in earnest to stitch the young man back together under fire. If he didn't close the lid to the box where he kept those memories, he'd be up all night, positive he could hear the whistling sound of the explosive before it hit, feel the white-hot agonizing pain of having his leg shatter while bits of shrapnel imbedded into his flesh.
"Doc, are you all right?"
Jack snapped back to attention in time to see the look of concern on the older man's face. "Yeah…um…yes. Yes, I'm fine."
"War is hell," Joe stated flatly, sensing the direction of Jack's thoughts.
Jack couldn't agree more.
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"A very cute story about a lovely couple and a meddling town." - Urban Girl Reader
"A compelling love story... C.H. Admirand has written this sweet love tale beautifully from beginning to end." - My Book Addiction and More
"A must read for any fan of Susan Wiggs, Susan Mallery, Sherryl Woods, Robyn Carr, etc. Her small town of Apple Grove is colorful and full of life. The characters make you think, laugh and cry." - Romancing the Book
" Down-to-earth, comforting, and filled with Midwestern charm... This series will appeal to fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs, and Brenda Novak." - Library Journal
"A sweet but spicy addition to a heartwarming series that fans of homespun novels are sure to enjoy. " - Book Reviews and More by Kathy
"Sweet and passionate, poignant and rich... " - Fresh Fiction
"A special treat of a romance that's not to be missed." - Long and Short Reviews
"Romance, love, laughter, friendship and family... you get it all." - Vampires, Werewolves and Fairies, Oh My!
"A complete charming and endearing story, One Day in Apple Grove gives us lovable wounded characters and an adorable puppy to boot. Pleasurable, relaxing and a happy ending, this story was the perfect book for a comforting hometown read." - Tome Tender
"Fans of Carly Phillips and Susan Mallery will also enjoy the latest Apple Grove installment" - Booklist
"A sweet and gentle love story with a wounded hero and a stubborn but compassionate heroine. Be sure to have a tissue read" - Cayocosta72 Book Reviews
"I enjoyed this sweet charming small town romance." - This That and the Other Thing
"This warm hearted sweet romance is well balanced and keeps you involved from the first page to the last. You'll almost feel as if you are part of the community. Reviewer Top Pick " - Night Owl Reviews
"A great romance novel. I would recommend this to anyone who like a fast read and a good-hearted romantic story." - Novels Alive
"If you are a fan of Debbie Macomber, Fern Michaels and the like, then C.H. Admirand will no doubt soon be amongst your favorite authors as well." - Readful Things Blog
"Admirand writes another winner with her second stop in Apple Grove. With a perfect backdrop of small-town America, this book is full of quirky characters and plenty of heart. 4 ½ Stars" - RT Book Reviews
Length: 6.875 in
Width: 4.1875 in
Weight: 5.44 oz
Page Count: 320 pages
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Portland Day 1
San Carlos to Vallejo
Vallejo to Woodland: 68 mi
Average speed 14.5 mph
Saddle time 4:42
Total ride time 5:30
Overall, today was a great start to my ride. I left home a little after 9am to catch the 9:28 Caltrain to SF. In the bike car, I sat next to a fellow rider and got to tell him my story. The first of many people who will be surprised to hear that I am riding San Carlos to Portland. The short ride up the Embarcadero to the Ferry building was chilly, and I waited 20 minutes for the Vallejo ferry to arrive. Easy leash, by 12:30 I was at the Vallejo dock eating my yummy lunch: a cool mint chocolate Cliff bar and a super starch carb shake with some crystally stuff that makes my face tingle but is supposed to reduce muscle acidosis.
For today's ride, I found a route from Vallejo to Winters posted on iRide GPS. It was excellent! All the bike paths and backroads were routed, I just had to follow the navigation, which for me can be tricky. My riding glasses are not bifocal – distance only – and I NEED bifocals to read the little screen. It is hard for me to try to focus on the little phone screen mounted on my handlebars when I am riding at pace. Oh well, it beeps at me when I get off course, so I never really got lost. I just had to do a few double backs.
Yes, I did have my share of riding frontage roads to I-80 and other busy highways, but I found two true gem biking stretches on the north side of 80. The places we never see because we are always bombing up 80 to get to Grass Valley or Tahoe.
Suisun Valley wine region – east of Fairfield – beautiful, quiet, flat. Like being in any wine region, but totally quiet, and this is a Sunday. I rode past a restaurant – Manka's Corner – that looks to be a great restaurant for the area.
Pleasant Valley road – northeast of Vacaville. This was horse and cattle country. Small rollers, wildflowers, with all the green right now this was an awesome road to ride. Nice wide shoulder and again, QUIET. The road drops out to Putah Creek road and into Winters.
Winters- I ate a late lunch – 4:30 – in Winters at a place called Preserve. I saw it featured on a local food show, so I had always planned to stop here for eats. It did not disappoint. I had shrimp and grits with in house chunked bacon and sriracha remoulade sauce. A whole new meaning to COMFORT FOOOD. Yum. My friend Jenn will go there just to see the ridiculously well-tended succulent pots that adorn the front walkway
The Flats – Winters was the start of this terrain, but Winters is surrounded by walnut orchards, which are much prettier than what I found halfway up to Woodland: freshly plowed fields with baby plant shoots, roadside drainage ditches, and STRAIGHT, FLAT, FLAT roads. The only remarkable thing to comment on was my racing a bi-plane (see video). The road was so straight and flat I could see ahead a biplane doing ovals. At first, I thought it was a crop duster, but as I was riding past the Yolo county airfield, I saw that the pilot was practicing take offs and landings. I was parallel to him once when he was on the runway. Actually, I am very impressed I did not drop my phone while trying to shoot video.
Finally…Woodland. This day ended way too late – 6:30pm. The last hour was painful, but I was still riding about 16 mph, which is a strong pace. Nothing to say about Woodland past a shower, and air conditioned room, and a subway sandwich dinner.
Tomorrow will be an early start, it is 80 miles to Orland, my next stop. Unfortunately, looks like I will have a 10 mph headwind the entire way. Think good thoughts, think good thoughts…


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Dance 2.0
The internet is growing up, sort of, with a new wave of so-called Web2.0 websites flooding into the online space offering services as diverse as video storage to printing business cards from your holiday snaps in three easy stages.
Published in Feature on October 8, 2006 8:03 PM
Making The Sale
The appetite from consumers for this digital content delivered straight to their computers is evident in the staggering numbers put forward by the California based computer company for sales of music and video material.
Published in Feature on October 4, 2006 6:02 PM
Dance In Motion
A video tutorial for you, our dear readers, about how to get your video prepped for the internet using a piece of software that costs just $30 (£15 in real money). Our video tutorial takes 5 minutes, your online performance will last a life time! (oh good grief! Ed!)
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Dance Into The VOIP
by Martin French Here in the Lab we're nice people. So much so, when we find something useful that might just save the hard pressed folks in dance a little bit of cash we are more than willing to...
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Steve Bird (Music)
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Published in Feature on June 3, 2006 9:32 PM
New Technology 2006
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Blogging and Flickring
By Article19 Creating and maintaining a website can be an arduous business for the non technically minded and for a busy, understaffed dance company it can be nothing short of impossible. There simply isn't the time or the inclination to...
Published in Feature on May 7, 2006 3:01 PM
Kit Haigh (Music)
by Neil Nisbet Kit Haigh is a musician who wears many hats. On the one hand he is a guitarist with the Gasoline Allstars, which he describes casually as 'just a rock band' and on the other hand he...
Published in Feature on March 13, 2006 10:22 AM
British Dance Edition 2006
by Neil Nisbet British Dance Edition pulled off the covers and showed itself to a suspecting world once again in the northern city of Leeds. The bi-annual bun fight, hosted by Yorkshire Dance, got underway from February 9th to the...
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Sally Hossack (Music)
by Evil Imp Article19's brand new music section kicks off with 27 year old tune-smith Sally Hossack from Leicester one half of the combo Phonek, with Joe Crofton, and a solo singer/songwriter and guitarist in her own right ....
Published in Feature on February 2, 2006 9:13 PM
Falling Cat 'Closer'
by Neil Nisbet Technology and dance are often uncomfortable bedfellows particularly when taken into a performance context. Falling Cat however have developed a unique, interactive performance environment that not only serves as a therapeutic tool for individuals with a range...
Published in Feature on January 29, 2006 7:58 PM
Intrepid Reader Returns
by Michele Lefevre Many moons ago there was an individual who had the courage, fortitude and, some would say, downright cheek to question us on our motives. We dubbed this person our "intrepid reader" to protect their identity and to...
Published in Feature on January 19, 2006 4:22 PM
5 Simple Steps
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I haven't been as actively posting entries as of late (and as you can see, I posted 11 days worth of photos a day) and this can the reason why I've not been posting.
Starting last June 5, I finally got the courage to try out the toughest yoga class – Bikram Yoga.
Bikram Yoga is is a system of yoga founded by Bikram Choudhury, and is synthesized from traditional hatha yoga techniques. Bikram classes run exactly 90 minutes and consist of a set series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. Bikram Yoga is ideally practiced in a room heated to 105°F (≈ 40.6°C) with a humidity of 40% and is the most popular form of hot yoga (a series of yoga poses done in a heated room).
I used to avoid Bikram yoga like plague due to the fact I was terrified it was held in a heated room. I just didn't trust myself when it came to heat and I was so afraid I will collapse or can't survive the heat.
I attended my first Bikram class at Yoga Plus' newly opened studio in Ortigas since it was the only available class at that time. Since it was my first time, the teacher, Ryan, set me aside 15 minutes early to do an orientation on the class, what to expect, and taught me the first breathing exercise called the Pranayama.
I actually enjoyed my Bikram class. To be honest, this is my 2nd hot yoga class so I was better prepared physically and mentally, and what a difference this makes.
The poses, though it looks hard, is very beginner-friendly and has options for beginners and more advanced practitioners. I found sweating my ass off very invigorating and refreshing. And I found it more relaxed that my regular vinyasa classes because it was just a repetition of the 26 poses and there are more resting times, or savasana (corpse pose), as opposed to vinyasa or flow where its poses done in series.
I am on my second week now of practicing bikram and it gets better every time. I had a one week coupon at 50% off at another studio, Sundar Bikram Yoga studio in Greenhills, and managed to go to the studio 4 times in one week.
I found my body getting more toned and my flexibility greater. I noticed my tummy tighten and I actually feel a lot lighter. I now go do Anti-Gravity Yoga once a week and bikram for more regular workouts.
Some tips for first timers:
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drink up at least two hours before class. I learned this the hard way in my first hot yoga class at Yoga Plus where I was dehydrated and suffered from migraine and vertigo after class and even the days after. Since then, it is my practice to drink up, before and after class.
- Come on an empty stomach. Eat light meals 2-3 hours before class.
- Come in comfortable clothes. The lesser the better (bra tops and shorts are great stuff to wear. Never mind your tummies!). It is because you will just sweat and sweat and sweat!
- Bring extra towels and change of clothes for showering.
- The instructors will ask you to stay inside the room for the whole 90 minutes. If you cannot keep up with the poses or the heat is getting to you, just lie in savasana and its okay.
- Don't worry if you can't do all poses perfectly! I, for one, am not so flexible, and still have trouble doing the Dandayamana – JanuShirasana (the standing one leg with your other leg straight out) or the half tortoise poise because my knees really hurt when I do that. All it takes is practice, practice, practice. One of my instructors told me, if you can do all poses perfectly at the first try, why bother doing it?
- Have fun!


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Gallery of 2017 Performances and Events
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Dear friends, We are developing a cultural centre in Swindon to offer regular classes in music and dance from the Indian subcontinent. The classes will be in Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Hindustani Vocal, Tabla, Sitar, Violin, Guitar and Harmonium and will
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A whimsical 1925 Spanish Beauty in Los Feliz. The red gate, (once belonging to Gregory Peck), welcomes you into a private, hedged front yard. The home is filled with original character. Step down living room has coved ceilings, hardwood floors and a fireplace. Off the living room is a library with a wall of built in book shelves. The kitchen feels like an Italian farmhouse, with custom wood cabinets, antique terra cotta floors, and a large, open dining room flooded with light from windows on 3 sides of the room. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms with views of treetops and the hills of Los Feliz. The lowest level has a home gym/office, laundry and a half bath. The large, flat grassy yard features several fruit trees, and mature hedges offering total privacy and tranquility. The large guest house has hardwood floors, french doors, and a kitchenette offering many possibilities. Walking distance to the shops on Hillhurst.
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