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The Abandoners: On Mothers and Monsters
by Begoña Gómez UrzaizAn incisive collection about motherhood and creative life through the lens of mothers—in history, literature, and pop culture—who have abandoned their children. What kind of mother abandons her child? During the pandemic, trapped at home with young children and struggling to find creative space to write, journalist Begoña Gómez Urzaiz became fixated on artistic women who overcame both society’s condemnation and their own maternal guilt to leave their children—at will or due to economic or other circumstances. The Abandoners is sharp, at times slyly humorous, and always deeply empathetic. Using famous examples such as Ingrid Bergman, Muriel Spark, Doris Lessing, and Maria Montessori as well as fictional ones like Anna Karenina and the many roles of Meryl Streep, and interrogating modern trends like “momfluencers,” Gómez Urzaiz reveals what our judgement of these women tells us about our judgement of all women.
El abanico de seda
by Lisa SeeEsta novela es una ventana a un mundo asombroso, lejano y desconocido, un retrato vivo de la vida de unas mujeres extraordinarias que dejará en el lector una impresión difícil de olvidar. En una remota provincia de China, las mujeres crearon hace siglos un lenguaje secreto para comunicarse libremente entre sí: el nu shu. Aisladas en sus casas y sometidas a la férrea autoridad masculina, el nu shu era su única vía de escape. Mediante sus mensajes, escritos o bordados en telas, abanicos y otros objetos, daban testimonio de un mundo tan sofisticado como implacable. El año 2002, la autora de esta novela viajó a la provincia de Huan, cuna de esta milenaria escritura fonética, para estudiarla en profundidad. Su prolongada estancia le permitió recoger testimonios de mujeres que la conocían, así como de la última hablante de nu shu, la nonagenaria Yang Huanyi. A partir de aquellas investigaciones, Lisa See concibióesta conmovedora historia sobre la amistad entre dos mujeres, Lirio Blanco y Flor de Nieve. Como prueba de su buena estrella, la pequeña Lirio Blanco, hija de una humilde familia de campesinos, será hermanada con Flor de Nieve, de muy diferente ascendencia social. En una ceremonia ancestral, ambas se convierten en laotong -«mi otro yo» o «alma gemela»-, un vínculo que perdurará toda la vida. Así pues, a lo largo de los años, Lirio Blanco y Flor de Nieve se comunicarán gracias a ese lenguaje secreto, compartiendo sus más íntimos pensamientos y emociones, y consolándose de las penalidades del matrimonio y la maternidad. El nu shu las mantendrá unidas, hasta que un error de interpretación amenazará con truncar su profunda amistad.
Abby in Wonderland (The Baby-Sitters Club #121)
by Ann M. MartinAbby loves her family's visit to Grandpa Morris and Gram Elsie's summer house. Staying there has always meant extra fun and a special closeness with her grandparents. This summer, though, Gram Elsie doesn't seem to be herself. She tires easily, even when she and Abby are enjoying work on Gram and Grandpa's big Alice in Wonderland party. Abby's afraid something's wrong with Gram Elsie. If she's right, Abby's world may become as topsy-turvy as Alice's...
Abby May and the Very Big Day
by Garnet FreitagEmbark on a heartwarming journey with Abby May&’s First Day, as Abby steps into a new school, eager to make friends despite feeling a tad different.As she hops onto the school bus with hopes soaring high, little does she know, a world of discovery awaits.Through the lens of youthful camaraderie, explore the beautiful tapestry of diversity and the magic that unfolds when children embrace the uniqueness within and around them.Together with her newfound friends, Abby May uncovers that communication, inclusion, and acceptance can unfurl delightful surprises, making the world a smaller, happier place.
Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood
by Varsha BajajWhat thirteen-year-old Abby wants most is to meet her father. She just never imagined he would be a huge film star--in Bollywood! Now she's traveling to Mumbai to get to know her famous father. Abby is overwhelmed by the culture clash, the pressures of being the daughter of India's most famous celebrity, and the burden of keeping her identity a secret. But as she learns to navigate her new surroundings, she just might discover where she really belongs.
Abby, Tried and True
by Donna GephartFans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Shouting at the Rain will love this heartwarming story of the bond between siblings from the award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin and The Paris Project.When Abby Braverman&’s best friend, Cat, moves to Israel, she&’s sure it&’s the worst thing that could happen. But then her older brother, Paul, is diagnosed with cancer, and life upends again. Now it&’s up to Abby to find a way to navigate seventh grade without her best friend, help keep her brother&’s spirits up during difficult treatments, and figure out her surprising new feelings for the boy next door.
Abby's Un-Valentine: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (The Baby-Sitters Club #127)
by Ann M. MartinValentine's Day is Abby's least favorite holiday. Mushy stuff like valentines, red hearts, and a school dance turn her into a Valentine's Scrooge. When Ross Brown, a perfectly nice guy in Abby's English class, invites her to the dance, Abby tries to set him up with her twin sister, Anna.
ABC de la crianza
by Annie De AcevedoDespués de más de 36 años de trayectoria, Annie de Acevedo reúne por primera vez en un glosario práctico los conceptos más importantes para una crianza feliz y exitosa. ¿Cómo detectar un Apego emocional? ¿Qué es el Bulliying y cómo afrontarlo? ¿Cómo manejar la Tecnología en casa? ¿Cómo educar hijos Millenials? En este libro la sicóloga Annie de Acevedo explica de una manera clara y entretenida todos los conceptos que caracterizan una crianza exitosa y feliz y reúne todos los aprendizajes y las vivencias que han surgido a lo largo de su amplia trayectoria.
The ABCs of Being Mom: Advice and Support from the Mom Next Door, Birth through Kindergarten
by Karen BongiornoMoms enter the world of motherhood with no sense of the impact that entry will have upon them. They need orientation and guidance to get through this bewildering maze—and The ABCs of Being Mom, with its abundance of wisdom acquired directly from the trenches of motherhood struggles, is that roadmap. In this instructive guide, Karen Bongiorno addresses the changes parenthood brings and how to manage them, the importance of being part of a supportive community and taking time for personal care and restoration, the need for equal participation from spouses or partners, and more, with a steady voice of encouragement and understanding that will get moms through even the toughest of times. The wise friend every mom needs to accompany her in her new role, The ABCs of Being Mom offers mothers everything they need to feel confident in managing motherhood so they can rid themselves of useless worry and have more time and energy to enjoy their early years of &“Being Mom.&”
The ABC's of LGBT+: (gender Identity Book For Teens, Teen And Young Adult Lgbt Issues)
by Ashley MardellThe YouTube star presents a personal, approachable, and informative guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of gender and sexual identity. The ABCs of LGBT+ is essential reading for questioning teens, teachers or parents looking for advice, or anyone who wants to learn how to talk about gender and sexual identity. In this volume, popular vlogger Ash Mardell, who embraces all pronouns, answers your questions about the post-binary world of the twenty-first century. With in-depth definitions, personal anecdotes, helpful infographics, resources, and more, Mardell lets readers know that it really does get better when we are empowered by information and understanding. In Mardell&’s own words, "This book is also for allies and LGBT+ people simply looking to pack in some extra knowledge . . . a critical part of acceptance. Learning about new identities broadens our understanding of humanity, heightens our empathy, and allows us different, valuable perspectives.&” Topics covered include: · LGBT and LGBTQIA+ · Gender identity · Sexual identity · Teens in a binary world · The LGBT family and more
ABCs of Love for Dad (Books of Kindness)
by Patricia HegartyMaking Dad feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect gift to celebrate Father's Day all year long!A is for awesome—our dads are number one!B is for bringing us lots of family fun.C is for captain—Dad always knows the way.Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between father and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's a dazzling way to show Dad just how special he is! Learn your ABCs while celebrating Dad with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series.Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Kindness at Christmas, ABCs of Love, ABCs of Love for Mom, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!
ABCs of Love for Mom (Books of Kindness)
by Patricia HegartyMaking Mom feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect gift!A is for adoring—we love our moms so much. B is for the beauty of mom's soft, gentle touch. C is for cheerleader—mom is always there for you. Learn your ABCs while celebrating Mom with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series.Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between mother and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's the perfect gift for Mom!Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Love, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!
The ABC's of Origami
by Claude SarasasArranged in the traditional A-B-C book sequence, this charming book displays a key word in English along with an origami exercise with easy-to-follow diagrams on each page. This is an ideal gift book for children.
The ABC's of Origami
by Claude SarasasArranged in the traditional A-B-C book sequence, this charming book displays a key word in English along with an origami exercise with easy-to-follow diagrams on each page. This is an ideal gift book for children.
The ABCs of Parenthood: An Alphabet of Parenting Advice
by Deborah Copaken Randy PolumboA wise, witty guide for new (and gently used) parents: &“You will come back to The ABCs of Parenthood again and again.&” —Parents This delightfully grown-up alphabet book brims with the kind of advice only those who&’ve been there can give. From &“D is for Dog&” (get one) to &“P is for Praise&” (do it often but appropriately) to &“R is for Romance&” (keep it alive after the kids arrive), each mini essay is coupled with a full-color photograph to warm your heart and make you smile as you continue your quest to raise positive, thoughtful children. &“Absolutely essential reading for anyone who&’s had a parent, been a parent, wants to be a parent or knows a parent.&” —Julie Klam, New York Times–bestselling author of You Had Me at Woof &“A-Z concepts which promote kindness, compassion, self-reliance, and love . . . The stunning photo illustrations are works of art in and of themselves. This book will teach you to stop hovering and worrying and start letting go and enjoying the ride.&” —Ayelet Waldman, author of Love and Treasure
Abducted: The Fourteen-Year Fight to Find My Children
by Jacqueline PascarlAt seventeen, Jacqueline Pascarl married a royal prince and embarked on what she believed would be a fairy-tale existence. But it soon became a nightmare. After years of abuse at the hands of her husband, Jacqueline escaped with her children, hoping to leave her past behind. But what followed would haunt her for the next fourteen years.In this heart-rending story, Jacqueline describes how her husband kidnapped their two young children and forced them to cut off all contact with her. She tells of the pain and helplessness she felt at their loss but also of how she channelled her grief, forging an existence as an aid worker and humanitarian ambassador, all the while desperately hoping to hear news of them.In 2006, she was reunited with her long-lost children, and in Abducted she reveals the dramatic events that led to their meeting. This is a candid, compelling account of living under the shadow of child abduction. It is an unforgettable ride through tragedy, loss and, finally, triumph.
Abduction
by Gillian JacksonA woman thinks she&’s found her long-missing sister, but the discovery only leads to more questions in this wrenching thriller by the author of The Deception. Elise McDonald is sure she has just spotted her sister, Grace, in a department store in Leeds. The last time she saw her was fourteen years ago, at Grace&’s third birthday party, when the children scattered during a game of hide and seek—but Grace never returned from her hiding place. When the girl approaches, she introduces herself as Ruth and chats about her father, a doctor, and the village she grew up in. But Elise believes that Ruth is really Grace—even if she doesn&’t know it. Elise&’s family dismisses her theory, claiming that pregnancy is making her hormonal and irrational. But her aunt, at least, is willing to help her investigate—and eventually Jack Priestly, the original detective on the case, is drawn in as well. Is there any chance they can solve a cold case the police had long given up on—or is Elise deluding herself? And if she&’s right, what really happened on that fateful day?
Abduction!
by Peg KehretMatt is missing. Bonnie's brother left his classroom to use thebathroom --and disappeared. A police dog traces his scent to the curb, where he apparently got into a vehicle. But why would Matt go anywhere with a stranger? Overwhelmed with fear, Bonnie discovers that her dog is gone, too. Was Pookie used as a lure for Matt? Bonnie makes one big mistake in her attempt to find her brother. In a chilling climax on a Washington State ferry, Bonnie and Matt must outsmart their abductor or pay with their lives.
Abel and Cain
by Gregor von RezzoriAppearing together in English for the first time, two masterpieces that take on the jazz age, the Nuremburg trials, postwar commercialism, and the feat of writing a book, presented in one brilliant volume The Death of My Brother Abel and its delirious sequel, Cain, constitute the magnum opus of Gregor von Rezzori’s prodigious career, the most ambitious, extravagant, outrageous, and deeply considered achievement of this wildly original and never less than provocative master of the novel. In Abel and Cain, the original book, long out of print, is reissued in a fully revised translation; Cain appears for the first time in English.The Death of My Brother Abel zigzags across the middle of the twentieth century, from the 1918 to 1968, taking in the Jazz Age, the Anschluss, the Nuremberg trials, and postwar commercialism. At the center of the book is the unnamed narrator, holed up in a Paris hotel and writing a kind of novel, a collage of sardonic and passionate set pieces about love and work, sex and writing, families and nations, and human treachery and cruelty. In Cain, that narrator is revealed as Aristide Subics, or so at least it appears, since Subics’ identity is as unstable as the fictional apparatus that contains him and the times he lived through. Questions abound: How can a man who lived in a time of lies know himself? And is it even possible to tell the story of an era of lies truthfully? Primarily set in the bombed-out, rubble- strewn Hamburg of the years just after the war, the dark confusion and deadly confrontation and of Cain and Abel, inseparable brothers, goes on.
Aberdeen
by Stacey PrevinAberdeen never meant to leave the yard in the first place. BUT a balloon floated by and.... He is suddenly off on an unexpected adventure! Before long, Aberdeen follows his whims and fancy to unknown territory, a little too far away from home - and from mama.Who doesn't know the feeling of one thing leading to another leading to another - until you're not quite sure how you ended up where you did? Aberdeen's adorable antics will have readers excited to see where he lands next, and on the edges of their seats as he searches for a way back home.
The Abernathy Boys
by L. J. HuntMeet Bud Abernathy, age nine, and his brother, Temp, age five: two cowboys determined to see the Old West. The boys are headed for the Goodnight Ranch, where their daddy once was known as "Catch'em Alive" Jack for his ability to catch live wolves with his bare hands. To get to Goodnight, the brothers and their horses, Sam and Geronimo, will have to cross the caprock, a vast desert that is the loneliest place on earth. They're determined to do it -- and to do it alone. Some would say that the story of the boys' journey is a mighty tall tale. But it's entirely true.
Abigail
by Magda SzabóA teenage girl's difficult journey towards adulthood in a time of war."A school story for grownups that is also about our inability or refusal to protect children from history" SARAH MOSS"Of all Szabo's novels, Abigail deserves the widest readership. It's an adventure story, brilliantly written" TIBOR FISCHEROf all her novels, Magda Szabó's Abigail is indeed the most widely read in her native Hungary. Now, fifty years after it was written, it appears for the first time in English, joining Katalin Street and The Door in a loose trilogy about the impact of war on those who have to live with the consequences. It is late 1943 and Hitler, exasperated by the slowness of his Hungarian ally to act on the "Jewish question" and alarmed by the weakness on his southern flank, is preparing to occupy the country. Foreseeing this, and concerned for his daughter's safety, a Budapest father decides to send her to a boarding school away from the capital. A lively, sophisticated, somewhat spoiled teenager, she is not impressed by the reasons she is given, and when the school turns out to be a fiercely Puritanical one in a provincial city a long way from home, she rebels outright. Her superior attitude offends her new classmates and things quickly turn sour.It is the start of a long and bitter learning curve that will open her eyes to her arrogant blindness to other people's true motives and feelings. Exposed for the first time to the realities of life for those less privileged than herself, and increasingly confronted by evidence of the more sinister purposes of the war, she learns lessons about the nature of loyalty, courage, sacrifice and love.Translated from the Hungarian by Len Rix
Ability Development From Age Zero
by Shinichi Suzuki Mary Louise NagataThis book is required reading for most parents of children studying music via the Suzuki method. It discusses Suzuki's philosophy of raising children and developing musical talent and good character.
The Able McLaughlins: A Library of America eBook Classic
by Margaret WilsonThe riveting Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, available as an e-book for the first time. <P><P>Wully McLaughlin returns to his family’s Iowa homestead at the end of the Civil War to find his sweetheart, Chirstie McNair, alone and in distress, her mother dead and her wayward father gone. Perplexed by a new aloofness in Chirstie, Wully soon discovers that she has been raped and is pregnant. <P><P>To the shock of his parents and the tight-knit Scottish community in which they live, he marries Chirstie and claims the child, and the shame of its early birth, as his own. But the lingering presence of Chirstie’s attacker sets in motion a series of events that pit the desire for revenge against a reluctance to perpetuate the cycle of violence. <P><P>Often compared to Willa Cather’s One of Ours and Edna Ferber’s So Big for its earthy realism, its portrait of an immigrant community, and its depiction of Midwestern farm life, Margaret Wilson’s provocative debut novel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for 1924, is ripe for rediscovery. <P><P>In a recent reappraisal Judy Cornes commends the novel’s “feeling for time and place: a sense of the unrelenting forces that both history and nature impose on the individual. . . . The Able McLaughlins remains an engrossing story with characters who constantly engage our attention.”
Abnormal Child Psychology: A Developmental Perspective
by Linda WilmshurstAbnormal Child Psychology: A Developmental Perspectiveis intended for undergraduate and Masters-level students enrolled in courses in Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology. Written from a developmental perspective, the book is organized around five prominent and recurring themes: the course of normal development proceeds in an orderly and predictable direction; maladaptive behaviors represent deviations from the normal path; maladaptive behavior is represented by a continuum of severity (symptoms, syndromes, disorders) based on the degree to which behaviors deviate from the norm; individual, interpersonal, contextual and cultural factors interact in a reciprocal way to influence normal development and abnormal deviations; theoretical input from diverse perspectives can guide our understanding of underlying processes that precipitate and maintain behaviors and the different developmental pathways that might result. The text provides students with a learning model which incorporates three essential cornerstones, which are pivotal to understanding child and adolescent psychopathology: the K3 paradigm that consists of knowledge of developmental expectations, knowledge of the sources of influence, and knowledge of the theoretical models. Each chapter opens with a case illustration to highlight the themes of the material that follows. The chapters conclude with a Summary Review, Glossary of New Terms and a Set of Review Questions.