Bøger af Ruth Smith

An unspeakable tragedy leads one nurse to the brink of despair in Ruth Smith's heartbreaking debut novel, Finally. Annie seemingly has it all: A loving husband, three beautiful children, and a job that allows her to help others and truly make a difference. All of that changes in an instant when Annie's husband and children are killed in a tragic car accident. Her world shattered, she is unsure how to proceed. Annie eventually finds herself trying to forge a new life, a mission that takes her across the country to care for Bridger Jones, a former pro-football player, after he is hit by a drunk driver on his way home from a game. Already fragile, Annie finds her jaded and self-pitying new client almost unbearable. His abrasive personality tempts Annie to call it quits on the first day and return home, but she and Bridger eventually form an uneasy truce. As the days and months past, their lives begin taking on some semblance of a routine. But the closer the two become, the more frightened Annie becomes. Will she ever learn to reconcile her tragic past with hope for the future?

"Finding Employment as an Older Adult: Tips and Strategies" is a book written by Ruth Smith that offers tips and strategies for older adults looking for employment. The book starts by discussing the common challenges that older adults face when trying to find a job, such as ageism and a lack of relevant skills. It then goes on to provide practical advice for overcoming these challenges and finding job opportunities that are well-suited to the unique experiences and abilities of older workers.The book suggests that older adults looking for employment should focus on networking and building relationships with potential employers and colleagues, as well as continuing to learn and develop new skills to stay competitive in the job market. It also emphasizes the importance of being open to new opportunities and flexible in terms of job type and location."Finding Employment as an Older Adult: Tips and Strategies" is a valuable resource for older adults who are looking to re-enter the workforce or transition to a new career. It offers practical advice and strategies for finding job opportunities and overcoming common challenges, and can help older adults to remain competitive and successful in today's job market.

'Mellem Færøerne og maleriet' er en storslået kunstbog skrevet af Nils Ohrt, kunsthistoriker og tidligere leder af Færøernes Kunstmuseum, Listasavn Føroya. Bogen omhandler de tre største færøske malere Samuel Joensen-Mikines (1906-79), Ruth Smith (1913-58) og Ingálvur av Reyni (1920-2005). Præsentationen af de tre malere sker gennem deres værker på Listasavn Føroya, der er i besiddelse af den mest omfattende samling af deres kunst. I forhold til det øvrige Norden kom Færøerne sent til kunsten, og de tre malere tilhører således den første generation af professionelle kunstnere på Færøerne, og det er især dem, der har gjort færøsk kunst til et begreb i hele verden. Den færøske kunsts identitet er forankret i den særlige motivverden, det færøske folkeliv og den storslåede natur. Uden disse motiver ingen færøsk kunst – men samtidig er dens billeder utænkelige uden inspirationen fra kunsten ude i den store verden. Bogen består af tolv kapitler, der alle tager udgangspunkt i ét bestemt værk, og som herefter refererer til beslægtede kunstværker i museets samling. Hertil inddrages også privatejede malerier, og hvert kapitel er en præsentation af et fælles motiv, et tema og den aktuelle periode i kunstnerens virke. Det er således kunstværkerne, der står i centrum i en fortælling, som dog også omfatter kunstnernes livsomstændigheder, de kultur- og idéhistoriske rammer og ikke mindst den kunsthistorie, de tre kunstneres værker indskriver sig i. 'Mellem Færøerne og maleriet' er rigt illustreret og forsynet med et stort antal mindre gengivelser af udenlandske kunstværker, som de færøske kunstnere har indgået i en frugtbar billedsamtale med. Omtale: “En velskrevet og imponerende bog med et væld af gode illustrationer.” Kunstavisen“Et væsentligt kapitel i kunsthistorien.” Magasinet Kunst“En ganske imponerende udgivelse.” Dansk BiblioteksCenter, materialevurdering“Sindets og psykens forløsning ... Bogen er bedst i de citater, hvor kunstnerne selv kommer til orde”Weekendavisen

Ledbury Past & Present

Ruth Smith sheds new light on Handel's oratorio librettists and explores literature, music, aesthetics, politics and religion to reveal his texts as conduits for eighteenth-century thought.