Relying chiefly on unpublished material, Doors of Possibility examines the significant changes to girls' secondary education between the 1880s and the 1940s, through the life of a lady who, born into the lower middle-classes, made her own way working in schools to become head of Roedean and a leader of headmistresses, articulating and defining the hopes and needs of her time. She epitomised the values and attitudes which formed developments in girls' education in England. Dame Emmeline Tanner started teaching at the age of 13 years, and the book examines the problems faced by a late-Victorian...

In Joyful Journeys Sacred Pauses with God, we are inspired to see the gift of our daily lives event amidst our challenges. Through personal stories, humor and a profound message of faith, author Susan Lynn Major reminds us of the transformative power of love, humor and faith. Susan shares with us, "I believe that with every bit of inspiration we experience we find just a little more strength for the journey of our souls This is a lifelong pursuit and so we must constantly seek out the people, places and experiences that help remind us of the gift of each and every day. My hope is that this...