This book describes with raw honesty and deep emotion the journeys that families go on when their child is born with an Imperforate Anus (IA) also known as Anorectal Malformation (ARM). It is a rare congenital condition that affects ONE in 5000 births which is very rarely talked about or known in the wider community. It reveals the many difficulties both emotionally and physically that babies, children and adults living with IA/ARM endure. It is a book filled with love, courage, resilience and hope. It shows the importance of having access to good information and medical staff who are compassionate and knowledgeable and the unnecessary suffering that occurs when that is unavailable.Above all it recognises that the IA/ARM community looks after each other and is playing an increasingly important role in providing sound information and support. The response of the IA/ARM community from all around the world to Greg’s requests for stories for this book, is a powerful example of how the community is working together. This book is a must read for health professionals and teachers who play such a significant role in the lives of each IA/ARM child, adolescent and adult. It will also enlighten extended families, friends and the wider community about this relatively unknown condition. Reading the stories is inspiring and heart wrenching. It is about babies, children and adults who have strong spirits and big hearts. It is also about the power of love as parents battle their way through the often confusing health systems and the relief when unanswered questions are finally resolved. All proceeds of sale of this book after publishing costs go directly to the work of the ONE in 5000 Foundation. It was established in 2017 s a not-for-profit charity organisation to provide assistance and support to anyone affected by the IA/ARM which has an incidence rate of about 1:5000 births in Western communities. (Higher rates in other communities). ONE in 5000 Foundation is a fully registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. ABN: 18393396753

Rare and Resilient: ONE in 5000 Anthology (Imperforate Anus/Anorectal Malformation/VACTERL)

Biographies & Memoirs

Ryan, Greg

Community & Culture

ONE in 5000 Foundation

The Adventures of Sneaky the Poop (Imperforate Anus/Anorectal Malformation/VACTERL)

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

ONE in 5000 Foundation Incorporated

Greg Ryan details his journey through the trials of physical deformity and deep depression. A story of human courage, loneliness, enlightenment and joy. He was born 55 years ago, by rights he could have died within the first few days as he had been born without an anal opening, with a rare condition called Imperforate Anus, also known as Anorectal Malformation. Fortunately for his family he was born in Melbourne Australia where the Royal Children’s Hospital was located and due to the incredible skills of their surgeons, they could perform marvellous life-saving surgery which gave him a chance of life.But he and his family could never have prepared for the physical and psychological anxiety that was to be his life’s companion. But there was hope, and Greg tells that story candidly and sensitively in his autobiography “A Secret Life – Surviving a Rare Congenital Condition”, which was first released in August 2016, and has been sold in over 50 countries worldwide and opened a dialogue for those born with this congenital condition, and also to assist families and medical professionals in understanding the lived experience.This is an updated version with an extra 40 pages which includes added information provided my Greg’s mother and also a valuable contribution from the pioneer of IA/ARM surgery, Dr Alberto Pena.

A Secret Life: Surviving A Rare Congenital Condition (Imperforate Anus/Anorectal Malformation/VACTERL)

Film, Books Anything

It is generally forgotten that cricket rather than rugby union was the 'national game' in New Zealand until the early years of the twentieth century. This book shows why and how cricket developed in New Zealand and how its character changed across time. Greg Ryan examines the emergence and growth of cricket in relation to diverse patterns of European settlement in New Zealand - such as the systematic colonization schemes of Edward Gibbon Wakefield and the gold discoveries of the 1860s. He then considers issues such as cricket and social class in the emerging cities; cricket and the elite school system; the function of the game in shaping relations between the New Zealand provinces; cricket encounters with the Australian colonies in the context of an 'Australasian' world. A central theme is cricketing relations with England at a time when New Zealand society was becoming acutely conscious of both its own identity and its place within the British Empire. This imperial relationship reveals structures, ideals and objectives unique to New Zealand. Articulate, engaging and entertaining, Ryan demonstrates convincingly how the cricketing experience of New Zealand was quite different from that of other colonies.

The Making of New Zealand Cricket: 1832-1914 (Sport in the Global Society)

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Routledge

The Making of New Zealand Cricket 1832-1914 (Sport in the Global Society)

Repackaged edition. Long-time Twin Cities' area residents Greg Ryan and Sally Beyer guide readers through the scenic places and little-known nooks and crannies of Minneapolis and St. Paul while offering a new angle on the more popular sights. They capture the true flavor of metro lifestyles, arts, architecture, celebrations, and the outdoor beauty we cherish so much. The extensive introduction, detailed captions, and glorious photography provide an entertaining and enlightening tour of the Twin Cities. For residents of and visitors to Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Twin Cities, Naturally!: A Pictorial Tour of Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area

History

Beyer, Sally

Americas

Voyageur Pr

Historically, the United States saw itself as embodying the best system of government with a foreign policy goal of bringing this system to the rest of the world. While Washington has, at times, dealt more realistically with other great powers at odds with this view, it has also attempted to alienate lesser states who reject the American system. The policies of non-recognition of China, Cuba and Iran were marked instances of this phenomenon. As the Obama administration renewed ties with Cuba and contemplated a more cooperative relationship with Iran, staunch opposition arose in defence of maintaining the long-standing policy of disengagement with these regimes.\nProviding a timely explanation for the origins of and continued support for US policies of non-recognition toward China, Cuba and Iran, this book demonstrates the links between IR theory and US foreign policy through the lens of the English School concept of International Society. It identifies historic costs stemming from US policies of non-recognition, and cautions that maintaining an overly narrow frame for understanding global politics will cause greater difficulties for US foreign policy in the future.\nThis book will be useful for American researchers, graduate students and upper-level undergraduates in IR and American Foreign Policy. The inclusion of English School concepts and contrasting of IR theory inside and outside the US should also make it appealing to students in the UK and Australia.

US Foreign Policy towards China, Cuba and Iran

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

The Making of New Zealand Cricket: 1832-1914

Historically, the United States saw itself as embodying the best system of government with a foreign policy goal of bringing this system to the rest of the world. While Washington has, at times, dealt more realistically with other great powers at odds with this view, it has also attempted to alienate lesser states who reject the American system. The policies of non-recognition of China, Cuba and Iran were marked instances of this phenomenon. As the Obama administration renewed ties with Cuba and contemplated a more cooperative relationship with Iran, staunch opposition arose in defence of maintaining the long-standing policy of disengagement with these regimes. Providing a timely explanation for the origins of and continued support for US policies of non-recognition toward China, Cuba and Iran, this book demonstrates the links between IR theory and US foreign policy through the lens of the English School concept of International Society. It identifies historic costs stemming from US policies of non-recognition, and cautions that maintaining an overly narrow frame for understanding global politics will cause greater difficulties for US foreign policy in the future. This book will be useful for American researchers, graduate students and upper-level undergraduates in IR and American Foreign Policy. The inclusion of English School concepts and contrasting of IR theory inside and outside the US should also make it appealing to students in the UK and Australia.

US Foreign Policy towards China, Cuba and Iran: The Politics of Recognition

Greg gives a brilliant and even personal at times to live with persistent Faith, personal Forgiveness and peaceful Freedom. Inspiring and thought provoking this book keeps readers contemplating what the true joys of life are. What's the price for confidence? If a healthy lifestyle through daily exercise gave you not only physical longevity, but mental fortitude what would that be worth to you?

Aging with Grace: Making Peace With Your Day!

Self-Help

Motivational

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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