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Focused: ADHD and ADD Parenting Strategies for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Blythe GrossbergADHD expert Blythe Grossberg, Psy. D draws on her 15+ years of experience in treating childhood and adult ADHD with a compassionate and practical guide for stressed parents to support children with ADHD. Written in an easy-to-read format, this accessible manual offers a solid starting point for grasping the essentials of ADHD. As a learning specialist with more than 15 years of experience, Blythe Grossberg understands the value of providing proper support for children with ADHD. In Focused, she illuminates practical principles and effective ways for parents to create a safe home and school environment for children with ADHD. Ideal for parents or caretakers of recently diagnosed children, Focused features a thoughtful and eye-opening overview of ADHD by dispelling many misconceptions about the condition, as well as highlighting common coexisting conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and learning and mood disorders. You'll learn to uncover your child's considerable strengths, and work around their obstacles with concrete, actionable activities that improve executive functioning, support emotional development, and promote positive behavior. Become your child's best advocate, with: Over 40 targeted strategies to help your child manage ADHD from preschool through adulthood A straightforward overview of ADHD in children Modification tips for adapting strategies to your child's unique needs Helpful tools, including a quiz and worksheets, to supplement your ADHD treatment plan A quick start guide detailing 5 essential tips for parents
Fogged Inn (A Maine Clambake Mystery #4)
by Barbara RossA dead man in a Maine diner serves up trouble for one young woman in this Agatha Award–nominated cozy mystery by the author of Musseled Out.An autumn chill has settled over Busman&’s Harbor, Maine, but Julia Snowden is warming up the town by offering lobster stew at the local diner. When her landlord discovers a dead body in the walk-in refrigerator, Julia must figure out who ordered up a side of murder. Nothing&’s colder than a corpse—especially one stashed inside a sub-zero fridge. The victim spent his last night on earth dining at the restaurant bar, so naturally Julia finds herself at the center of the ensuing investigation. Lost in the November fog, however, is who&’d want to kill the unidentified stranger—and why. It might have something to do with a suspicious group of retirees and a decades-old tragedy to which they&’re all connected. One thing&’s for sure: Julia&’s going to make solving this mystery her early bird special…Includes Traditional Maine Clambake Recipes! Praise for Fogged Inn &“A cleverly crafted, character-driven whodunit that engages readers both intellectually and emotionally.&”—Crimespree Magazine &“An entirely surprising conclusion wraps up this smartly-plotted mystery whose heroine is intelligent and as appealing as the gorgeous Maine coast.&”—Kings River Life Magazine
Fogland Point
by Doug Burgess"Elegant prose, a veritable Chinese box of puzzles, and authentic, well-rounded characters make this a standout." —Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewWhere memories, realities, and identities blur…David Hazard wanted nothing more than to forget his renegade family and the foggy New England village "on the wrong side" of Narragansett Bay where he grew up. When sudden tragedy brings him back to Little Compton to care for his grandmother during her struggle with dementia, he discovers her fragile memories may hold the key to a bizarre mystery half a century old—and perhaps to the sudden and brutal murder right next door.Once Chief of Police Billy Dyer names her as a witness, Grandma Maggie's recollections become vital. But can they be trusted, especially in a town where everyone has a secret, including David himself?The investigation stalls. Then eccentric millionaire Marcus Rhinegold's yacht disappears into the fog, bodies begin to wash ashore, and Maggie's stories come vividly to life, setting off a chain of events both horrifying and hauntingly familiar. Puritans, gun-runners, Mafiosi, and a rogues' gallery from past and present converge in the mists of the bay, challenging Billy with layers of deception. On Christmas Eve, he enlists David in a daring move to uncover the many truths surrounding Fogland Point.
Folded Wisdom: Notes from Dad on Life, Love, and Growing Up
by Joanna GuestFolded Wisdom is an inspirational testament to the depth of a father’s love for his children, and an intimate look into beautiful, raw, human communication. Within the pages of this book, Joanna Guest shares the insightful notes her father drew for her and her brother Theo every day for nearly 15 years.For her entire childhood, Joanna’s father, Bob, had a ritual: wake up at dawn, walk the dog, and sit down at the kitchen table with a blank pad of paper and plenty of colored markers to craft notes for his two children. Over the years, word games and puzzles for five-year-olds morphed into thoughtful guidance and reflections for his teenagers approaching adulthood.Now, with more than 3,500 of her father’s colorful notes in hand, Joanna has decided that the lessons tucked inside are worth sharing. Folded Wisdom highlights the collection of Bob’s notes, telling a story filled with universal values that encourages meaningful self-reflection – about how we all face successes and failures; express happiness and sadness; and communicate frustration, praise, and love to one another. Heartfelt and full of possibility for the future, a father’s folded notes and drawings are timeless reminders of love.
Follow Me: Treat yourself to a short and satisfying love story
by Sheila O'FlanaganFOLLOW ME is a fabulously warm, witty and romantic novella from the No. 1 bestselling author Sheila O'Flanagan. A wonderful read, perfect for fans of Kerry Lonsdale and Liane Moriarty.Pippa Jones seems to have it all. The only thing that the high-flying career girl is missing is love. When she spots a gorgeous man who seems to be following her everywhere she goes, she wonders if fate is trying to throw them together. But with her job on the line can she afford to make time for this handsome, mysterious stranger?
Follow Me: Treat yourself to a short and satisfying love story
by Sheila O'FlanaganFOLLOW ME is a fabulously warm, witty and romantic novella from the No. 1 bestselling author Sheila O'Flanagan.Pippa Jones seems to have it all. The only thing that the high-flying career girl is missing is love. When she spots a gorgeous man who seems to be following her everywhere she goes, she wonders if fate is trying to throw them together. But with her job on the line can she afford to make time for this handsome, mysterious stranger?
Follow Me: Treat yourself to a short and satisfying love story
by Sheila O'FlanaganFOLLOW ME is a fabulously warm, witty and romantic novella from the No. 1 bestselling author Sheila O'Flanagan.Pippa Jones seems to have it all. The only thing that the high-flying career girl is missing is love. When she spots a gorgeous man who seems to be following her everywhere she goes, she wonders if fate is trying to throw them together. But with her job on the line can she afford to make time for this handsome, mysterious stranger?
Follow That Frog!
by Philip C. SteadWhen a curiously croaking stranger comes knocking at the door, Aunt Josephine launches into a rambling tale about her lifelong pursuit of a rare giant frog.Eccentric Aunt Josephine poignantly ignores a stranger knocking at her door as she tells her niece Sadie the story of her time in the jungles of Peru, cataloguing amphibians for the scientific team of Admiral Rodriguez. When the admiral's son was suddenly swallowed by a giant frog, Aunt Josephine gave chase in a journey which took her around the world. In the tradition of Philip Stead and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell's previous collaborations Special Delivery and The Only Fish in the Sea, this is a story full of rambunctious fun and sensationally appealing artwork.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Follow The Star (The Young Underground #7)
by Robert ElmerBook 7 of The Young Underground. A mysterious caller says that Henrik's mother and a family friend are being held on charges of spying. But when Peter, Elise, and Henrik arrive to ask for their release, the Russian soldiers deny keeping any prisoners.
Follow Your Dreams: Wisdom and Inspiration for Graduates
by Thomas NelsonFour-plus years of classes, tests, research papers, pop quizzes, bottomless cups of coffee, and tons of late night studying have culminated in a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the graduate's solemn-and joyous-march across the platform to receive the coveted "parchment." But today's graduate, faced with fabulous opportunities and a world of uncertainty, wonders, "What does the future really hold for me?"Follow Your Dreams weaves together true-life stories, practical advice and principles, quotes, Bible verses, and a healthy dose of humor to encourage graduates to face their bright new future with a renewed sense of faith and optimism.The theme of Follow Your Dreams is developed around these topical sections of keen interest to graduates: Expressing Gratitude for Where You've Come From; Celebrating Who You Are as a Person; Cultivating Your Gifts; Feeding Your Soul; Overcoming Adversity; and Living with Faith.
Following Doctor's Orders (Texas Rescue #3)
by Caro CarsonA surprise from his ex complicates a firefighter’s plan to win the heart of a beautiful doctor in this romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.She needs love—STAT!As an emergency room physician, Dr. Brooke Brown keeps her eyes on the prize: saving her patients. Flashing ambulance lights and grievous wounds are her bread and butter, not sexy men like firefighter Zach Bishop. But as one unexpected night with Zach blossoms into something more, Brooke fears that her past tragedy might stand in the way of happily-ever-after.After his so-called “soul mate” stomped on his heart, Zach hasn’t sought out real romance. But Brooke sets him on fire like no other. He’s just beginning to open his mind—and heart—when his ex shows up with a little girl she claims is his. Zach knows that motherhood isn’t on Brooke’s mind . . . but maybe he, and a three-foot-six-inch little girl, can convince her to change it?
Following Ezra
by Tom Fields-MeyerA heartwarming, intimate and amusing memoir of a father's experience raising his autistic son. When Tom Fields-Meyer's son Ezra was three and showing early signs of autism, a therapist suggested that the father needed to grieve. "For what?" he asked. The answer: "For the child he didn't turn out to be. "That moment helped strengthen the author's resolve to do just the opposite: to love the child Ezra was, a quirky boy with a fascinating and complex mind. Full of tender moments and unexpected humor, Following Ezra is the story of a father and son on a ten-year journey from Ezra's diagnosis to the dawn of his adolescence. It celebrates his growth from a remote toddler to an extraordinary young man, connected in his own remarkable ways to the world around him. .
Following Ezra: What One Father Learned about Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love from His Extraordinary Son
by Tom Fields-MeyerA very insightful book on Autism that brings alive a beautiful relationship between a father and son and also emphasizes that children need most is parents who love and appreciate them no matter what challenges they may face.
Following Flora
by Natasha FarrantThe Gadsby family will capture your heart yet again in this heartwarming sequel to Indie Next List Pick After Iris Life with the Gadsby family is always chaotic, but now things are spinning of control. Blue's parents are back home, alternating between rekindling their romance and wondering why they're still together, and Zoran, the au pair who used to keep them all sane, has moved out. What's more, he has taken in a reclusive teenage boy, which leaves Blue and her siblings feeling utterly abandoned. Naturally, Blue is determined to bring Zoran home--and to document every moment of her family's trials and tribulations. Fans of The Penderwicks and Counting By 7s will find an insightfully funny narrator in the irresistible Blue Gadsby.
Following the Mystery Man
by Mary Downing HahnWhen Clint, a handsome, mysterious stranger, rents a room in Madigan's grandmother's house, Madigan becomes convinced that he is the father she's never met.
Following the Wake
by Gemma O'Connor[From the back cover:] "Cressida's husband was suspected of murder--but he drowned before he could be brought to justice, following the wake, Cressida and her eight-year-old son, Gil, started a new life with detective Frank Recaldo--whose career was ended by the resulting scandal. Ten years later, Frank has drawn upon his experience in law enforcement to write a crime novel, which becomes a hit, bringing with it the harsh glare of sudden fame. The past begins to resurface, and Gil--now a young man who thinks the story of his father's demise is a little too pat--must satisfy his growing obsession with what really happened when he was a little boy of eight ..."
Folly
by Marthe JocelynThree fates intertwine in this moving and passionate love story set in Victorian London. Mary Finn: country girl, maid to a lord in London Caden Tucker: liar, scoundrel, and heart's delight James Nelligan: age six, tossed into a herd of boys When Mary Finn falls into the arms of handsome Caden Tucker, their frolic changes the course of her life. What possesses her? She's been a girl of common sense until now. Mary's tale alternates with that of young James Nelligan, a new boy in an enormous foundling home. InFolly, Marthe Jocelyn's breathtaking command of language, detail, and character brings Victorian London to life on every page, while the deep emotions that illuminate this fascinating novel about life-changing moments are as current as today's news.
Folly
by Susan MinotAn upper-class Boston woman struggles through a life constrained by duty in this &“dazzling&” historical novel by a prize-winning author (Chicago Tribune).Born into an affluent New England family at the turn of the twentieth century, Lillian Eliot engages in the coming-of-age rituals traditional of her social status. But when she meets Walter Vail, a charming and spontaneous New Yorker, her world is opened to new possibilities. As the Great War erupts, Walter leaves for Europe and marries another woman, and Lillian marries Gilbert Finch, an innocuous bachelor within her social circle. As the years pass, Lillian acquiesces to a life devoid of passion until, one day, Walter returns. In the tradition of Edith Wharton and E.M. Forster, Susan Minot brings to vivid life the world of the early twentieth century and the story of a woman searching for love despite society&’s constraints.This ebook features a new illustrated biography of Susan Minot, including artwork by the author and rare documents and photos from her personal collection.
Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale (Lowcountry Tales #8)
by Dorothea Benton Frank“Dottie Frank’s books are sexy and hilarious. She has staked out the lowcountry of South Carolina as her personal literary property.”—Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides and South of BroadThe incomparable Dorothea Benton Frank is back with her latest Lowcountry Novel, Folly Beach. As she has with Lowcountry Summer, Return to Sullivans Island, Land of Mango Sunsets, and so many other delightful literal excursions to this magical Southern locale, the perennial New York Times bestselling author enchants readers with a heart-warming tale of loss, acceptance, family, and love—as a woman returns to the past to find her future. Folly Beach is a constant delight from “a masterful storyteller” (Booklist) who has already secured her place alongside Anne Rivers Siddons, Sue Monk Kidd, Rebecca Wells, Barbara Delinsky and other contemporary queens of bestselling women’s fiction.
Folly Cove
by Holly RobinsonAn emotional and rich new novel about family and secrets from the acclaimed author of Chance Harbor. The ties of family bind us forever--no matter how far we may go to escape them... The Bradford sisters are famous in Rockport, Massachusetts: for their beauty, their singing voices, their legendary ancestors, and their elegant mother, Sarah, who has run the historic Folly Cove Inn alone ever since her husband disappeared. The two youngest sisters, Anne and Elly, fled Folly Cove as soon as they could to pursue their dreams and escape the Bradford name, while Laura stayed and created a seemingly picture perfect life. After a series of bad decisions, Anne has no choice but to come home and face her critical mother and eldest sister, reluctantly followed by Elly, another Bradford woman who's hiding something. As the three sisters plan a grand celebration for their mother's birthday, they struggle to maintain the illusions about their lives that they've so carefully crafted. But when painful old wounds reopen and startling family secrets are revealed, they soon discover that even the seemingly unbreakable bonds of sisterhood can be tested...READERS GUIDE INCLUDEDFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Folly: The gorgeous family saga by bestselling author and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh
by Alan Titchmarsh'Art, antiques and romance are the ingredients: Titchmarsh boils the pot to a fine froth' - Saga MagazineJamie Ballantyne and Artemis King were never meant to fall in love. The feud between their families has run for three generations.But whatever Jamie's head might tell him, his heart will always belong to Artemis. After fifty years, perhaps it's time for the Kings and the Ballantynes to bury the hatchet.Then Jamie and Artemis start to uncover their shared past. What they find will rock the foundations of both their families, as a web of deceit and intrigue is ruinously exposed . . .Readers are loving FOLLY:'Alan Titmarsh at his best' - 5 STARS'I didn't want to put down! I will certainly be recommending to my friends' - 5 STARS'A really absorbing story' - 5 STARS'After reading three of his novels I am an Alan Titchmarsh fan . . . next!' - 5 STARS'Brilliant!' - 5 STARS
Folly: The gorgeous family saga by bestselling author and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh
by Alan Titchmarsh'Art, antiques and romance are the ingredients: Titchmarsh boils the pot to a fine froth' - Saga MagazineJamie Ballantyne and Artemis King were never meant to fall in love. The feud between their families has run for three generations.But whatever Jamie's head might tell him, his heart will always belong to Artemis. After fifty years, perhaps it's time for the Kings and the Ballantynes to bury the hatchet.Then Jamie and Artemis start to uncover their shared past. What they find will rock the foundations of both their families, as a web of deceit and intrigue is ruinously exposed . . .Readers are loving FOLLY:'Alan Titmarsh at his best' - 5 STARS'I didn't want to put down! I will certainly be recommending to my friends' - 5 STARS'A really absorbing story' - 5 STARS'After reading three of his novels I am an Alan Titchmarsh fan . . . next!' - 5 STARS'Brilliant!' - 5 STARS
Folly: The gorgeous family saga by bestselling author and national treasure Alan Titchmarsh
by Alan Titchmarsh'Art, antiques and romance are the ingredients: Titchmarsh boils the pot to a fine froth' - Saga MagazineJamie Ballantyne and Artemis King were never meant to fall in love. The feud between their families has run for three generations.But whatever Jamie's head might tell him, his heart will always belong to Artemis. After fifty years, perhaps it's time for the Kings and the Ballantynes to bury the hatchet.Then Jamie and Artemis start to uncover their shared past. What they find will rock the foundations of both their families, as a web of deceit and intrigue is ruinously exposed . . .Readers are loving FOLLY:'Alan Titmarsh at his best' - 5 STARS'I didn't want to put down! I will certainly be recommending to my friends' - 5 STARS'A really absorbing story' - 5 STARS'After reading three of his novels I am an Alan Titchmarsh fan . . . next!' - 5 STARS'Brilliant!' - 5 STARS
Food Advertising and Childhood Obesity: Examining Food Type, Brand Mascot Physique, Health Message, and Media (Routledge Studies in Marketing)
by Fariba Esmaeilpour Mitra Shabani NashtaeeThis book explores the ways in which the environmental factor of advertising can influence children’s food choice and health status, and how it contributes to the significant public health issue of childhood obesity. Food Advertising and Childhood Obesity seeks to gain a better understanding of children’s food choice based on children’s exposure to different advertising by analyzing food type, brand mascot physique, health messages, and media. The book begins by reviewing the ways in which children become consumers and the role of advertising in this process. It then explores a range of advertising variables in children’s food choice and consumption. This includes theoretical and practical discussion of foods and brand mascots, health messages embodied in food advertising, and comparisons of the effects of different advertising based on entertainment level, such as using new media to present ‘advergames’ supported by television advertising. Each chapter is supported with relevant theories and a research summary is presented on each topic for clarification. The book also introduces some ways of constructive working with children and concludes with a chapter dedicated to market research and children. Written for students and practitioners of marketing, market research, and advertising, especially within the global food industry, this book offers readers a new approach to understanding child food choice and consumption that will inform effective corporate social responsibility strategies to address this issue.
Food Babe Family: More Than 100 Recipes and Foolproof Strategies to Help Your Kids Fall in Love with Real Food: A Cookbook
by Vani HariNew York Times best-selling author Vani Hari inspires you with over 100 recipes and everything you need to feed your family in a way that will foster a love for REAL food for life.The multimillion dollar food industry has used their vast resources to target parents, convincing them that it&’s difficult to feed their children good food. But here&’s the truth: parenting is difficult, but feeding your children simple, healthy, real food shouldn&’t be.In Food Babe Family, Vani dispels popular myths about feeding our kids; offers more than 100 delicious recipes that make it simple to put healthy, real food on the table; and helps parents start children on a lifelong path of making good food choices.From Pumpkin Muffins to Taco Salad Cups, Zucchini Pizza Bites, &“Chick-fil-A&” Chicken Nuggets and Waffle Fries, and even Homemade &“Oreos,&” Food Babe Family proves it&’s not only possible, but fun to eat real food without artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, and other nasty ingredients.Includes tips and tricks, such as how to:Navigate the food in schools and daycares Deal with "picky eaters"Make mealtime fun for kids, without the processed foodsEat out hassle-free and healthfully at restaurantsAnd more!