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Birds of Paradise: A Novel
by Diana Abu-Jaber<P>At thirteen, Felice Muir ran away from home to punish herself for some horrible thing she had done--leaving a hole in the hearts of her pastry-chef mother, her real estate attorney father, and her foodie-entrepreneurial brother. <P>After five years of scrounging for food, drugs, and shelter on Miami Beach, Felice is now turning eighteen, and she and the family she left behind must reckon with the consequences of her actions--and make life-affirming choices about what matters to them most, now and in the future.
Fencing with the King: A Novel
by Diana Abu-JaberOne of The Millions' Most Anticipated Books of the Month A mesmerizing breakthrough novel of family myths and inheritances by the award-winning author of Crescent. The King of Jordan is turning 60! How better to celebrate the occasion than with his favorite pastime—fencing—and with his favorite sparring partner, Gabriel Hamdan, who must be enticed back from America, where he lives with his wife and his daughter, Amani. Amani, a divorced poet, jumps at the chance to accompany her father to his homeland for the King’s birthday. Her father’s past is a mystery to her—even more so since she found a poem on blue airmail paper slipped into one of his old Arabic books, written by his mother, a Palestinian refugee who arrived in Jordan during World War I. Her words hint at a long-kept family secret, carefully guarded by Uncle Hafez, an advisor to the King, who has quite personal reasons for inviting his brother to the birthday party. In a sibling rivalry that carries ancient echoes, the Hamdan brothers must face a reckoning, with themselves and with each other—one that almost costs Amani her life. With sharp insight into modern politics and family dynamics, taboos around mental illness, and our inescapable relationship to the past, Fencing with the King asks how we contend with inheritance: familial and cultural, hidden and openly contested. Shot through with warmth and vitality, intelligence and spirit, it is absorbing and satisfying on every level, a wise and rare literary treat.
Silverworld
by Diana Abu-JaberFall under the spell of this fantasy-adventure story about a Lebanese-American girl who finds the courage to save her grandmother. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon.Sitti, Sami's Lebanese grandmother, has been ill for a while, slipping from reality and speaking in a language only Sami can understand. Her family thinks Sitti belongs in a nursing home, but Sami doesn't believe she's sick at all. Desperate to help, Sami casts a spell from her grandmother's mysertious charm book and falls through an ancient mirror into a world unlike any other.Welcome to Silverworld, an enchanted city where light and dark creatures called Flickers and Shadows strive to live in harmony. But lately Flickers have started going missing, and powerful Shadow soldiers are taking over the land. Everyone in Silverworld suspects that Shadow Queen Nixie is responsible for the chaos, which is bad enough. But could Nixie be holding Sami's grandmother in her grasp too? To save Sitti and Silverworld, Sami must brave adventure, danger, and the toughest challenge of all: change.
Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
by Lina AbuJamraTired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven&’t found your perfect match?Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It&’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God&’s gift to you today. In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra – who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you&’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this book is for you. Isn&’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here right now. Go ahead. It&’s okay to smile. Life as a single Christian is good.
Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
by Lina AbuJamraTired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven&’t found your perfect match?Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It&’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God&’s gift to you today. In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra – who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you&’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this book is for you. Isn&’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here right now. Go ahead. It&’s okay to smile. Life as a single Christian is good.
The Blue Between Sky and Water: A Novel
by Susan AbulhawaIn the small Palestinian farming village of Beit Daras, the women of the Baraka family inspire awe. Nazmiyeh is brazen and fiercely protective of her clairvoyant little sister, Mariam, with her mismatched eyes, and of their mother, Um Mahmoud, known for the fearsome djinni that sometimes possesses her. When the family is forced by the newly formed State of Israel to leave their ancestral home, only Nazmiyeh and her brother survive the long road to Gaza. Amidst the violence and fragility of the refugee camp, Nazmiyeh builds a family, navigates crises, and nurtures what remains of Beit Daras's community. But her brother continues his exile's journey to America, where, upon his death, his granddaughter Nur grows up alone, in a different kind of exile, the longing for family and roots eventually beckoning her to Gaza. Internationally bestselling author Susan Abulhawa's powerful new novel explores the legacy of dispossession across continents and generations. With devastatingly clear-eyed vision of political and personal trauma, The Blue Between Sky and Water is the story of flawed yet profoundly courageous women, of separation and heartache, endurance and renewal.
My Mama Is a Work of Art
by Hana AcabadoCelebrate tattooed moms with this delightful, loving, and inclusive picture book. A young boy whose mama is tattooed from head to toe discovers that beauty in the world is subjective and learns to value difference when he sees the world through the lens of his creative mother—a living work of art. Author-illustrator Hana Acabado crafts a celebratory and colorful picture book of accepting differences and sharing one&’s unique story with the world. A must-have book for any tattooed parent and a perfect gift for Mother's Day.
Defining Dulcie
by Paul AcamporaFrom a debut author comes a story of finding oneself in a place all too familiar. After Dulcie Morrigan Jones?s dad dies, her mom decides they need to find a new life in California. But Dulcie doesn?t understand what?s wrong with her old life back in Newbury, Connecticut. So she heads across country and back home in her father?s red 1968 Chevy pickup truck. When she arrives, she meets Roxanne, a girl whose home life makes Dulcie see that her own situation may not be all that bad after all. And as the summer comes to an end, Dulcie realizes that maybe it?s necessary to leave a place in order to come back and find out who you really are. .
Through, Not Around: Stories of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
by Allison McDonald Ace Caroline Starr Ariel Ng BourbonnaisEverything doesn't (always) happen for a reason. Infertility and pregnancy loss can be devastating, yet both are often private sorrows for the one in six people who cope with the experience. This collection offers personal stories about what it's like to go through the emotional and physical facets of infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss: the pain, sadness, and desperation, the hope, humour, and frustration. Through, Not Around offers reassurance to those in the midst of their own struggles that they are not alone and that it is possible to find acceptance and strength on the other side of grief. The way forward is by going through the grief, not around it. Allison McDonald Ace, Ariel Ng Bourbonnais, and Caroline Starr are co-founders of The 16 Percent, a website dedicated to sharing stories of pregnancy loss and infertility. To read or share your story, visit the16percent.ca.
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.
Los secretos de los buenos padres
by Annie De Acevedo"Papás: para hacer frente a este mundo moderno, debemos armarnos no solode amor, sino de sabiduría. Espero que estos consejos les sirvan paraapoyar cada día más a estos niños y jóvenes de hoy y les ayuden asentirse más confiados en su rol de adultos formadores y más cómodos alenfrentar temas difíciles. En este mundo cambiante donde los niñosquieren ser protagonistas, ustedes, padres, deben actuar con amor,firmeza, organización y claridad. Son ustedes quienes siguen mostrandoel camino correcto. Aquí encontrarán ideas que les ayudarán en lamaravillosa aventura de formar individuos. ¡Qué mejor que tener másherramientas para brindar una guía adecuada a sus hijos!# Annie deAcevedo
The Curse on Spectacle Key
by Chantel AcevedoA sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family’s history in the process. This new middle grade standalone mystery from the author of the Muse Squad series is perfect for fans of Doll Bones and The Girl and the Ghost!Frank Fernandez’s family never stays in one place for long. His parents renovate unusual buildings and turn them into homes, which means the family moves—a lot. This makes it hard for bookish Frank to make friends. So when his parents announce they’re moving to Spectacle Key, Florida, to live in a lighthouse—this time for good!—Frank is thrilled.But Spectacle Key isn’t the perfect forever home they'd imagined. The lighthouse is falling apart. There are knocks on the door—but no one is there—and mysterious sighs and sniffles from nowhere. There’s even a creepy doll that seems to move on its own. Could Spectacle Key be haunted?Then one day while exploring, Frank meets a girl in old-fashioned clothes, with no memory of who she is. What she does know, though, is that the island is under a curse—and she needs Frank’s help to figure out how to lift it. But what if learning the truth about Spectacle Key means losing the first real friend he’s ever had?
Family Lore: A Novel
by Elizabeth AcevedoLonglisted for The Center for Fiction 2023 First Novel PrizeA Most Anticipated Book of 2023 from: Today.com * Time * Electric Literature * Seattle Times * Telemundo * Washington Post * HipLatina * Harper's Bazaar * Elle * AARP * Shondaland * New York Times * The Millions * LitHubFrom the bestselling, National Book Award–winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults, the story of one Dominican-American family told through the voices of its women as they await a gathering that will forever change their lives.Flor has a gift: she can predict, to the day, when someone will die. So when she decides she wants a living wake—a party to bring her family and community together to celebrate the long life she’s led—her sisters are surprised. Has Flor foreseen her own death, or someone else’s? Does she have other motives? She refuses to tell her sisters, Matilde, Pastora, and Camila.But Flor isn’t the only person with secrets: her sisters are hiding things, too. And the next generation, cousins Ona and Yadi, face tumult of their own.Spanning the three days prior to the wake, Family Lore traces the lives of each of the Marte women, weaving together past and present, Santo Domingo and New York City. Told with Elizabeth Acevedo’s inimitable and incandescent voice, this is an indelible portrait of sisters and cousins, aunts and nieces—one family’s journey through their history, helping them better navigate all that is to come.
Family Lore \ Sabiduría familiar (Spanish edition)
by Elizabeth AcevedoElizabeth Acevedo, ganadora del National Book Award, regresa con su primera novela para un público adulto: una magnífica oda a la sabiduría del linaje femenino con un toque de fantasía caribeñaPor la sangre de las mujeres Marte corre una magia que les concede dones especiales. Creciendo en República Dominicana, y luego al migrar a Nueva York, las hermanas Flor, Matilde, Pastora y Camila aprendieron a valerse de ellos, y de la fuerza de su vínculo, para protegerse de las hostilidades del mundo. Pero también, a callarse sus deseos, temores y anhelos más profundos. Por eso, cuando Flor anuncia que va a celebrar un velorio en vida, el matriarcado se conmociona: su don es predecir la muerte, pero ella se niega a admitir si ha llegado su hora. O la de alguien más.Sabiduría familiar sigue a las Marte a través de este período liminal, mientras se preparan para el velorio de Flor y lo que vendrá después. Con excepcional maestría, y su inconfundible y deslumbrante voz poética, Elizabeth Acevedo teje la epopeya de las Marte: una familia sinigual que, como cualquier otra, deberá romper el conjuro del silencio para empezar a escribir su futuro.«Un relato laberíntico en torno a la sororidad y el caos del amor... Sabiduría familiar, después de todo, no trata acerca de prepararse para la muerte, sino de deleitarse en la oportunidad de vivir». —NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW———From bestselling, National Book Award–winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults, a magnificent ode to the wisdom of the female lineage with a touch of Caribbean fantasy.In the blood of the Marte women runs a magic that bestows upon them special gifts. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, and later migrating to New York, sisters Flor, Matilde, Pastora, and Camila learned to harness these gifts and the strength of their bond to protect themselves from the hostilities of the world. But they also learned to keep their deepest desires, fears, and longings to themselves. When Flor announces that she's going to hold a living wake, the matriarchy is shaken: her gift is predicting death, but she refuses to admit if her time has come. Or someone else's.Family Lore follows the Marte women through this liminal period as they prepare for Flor's wake and what will come after. With exceptional mastery and her inimitable and incandescent poetic voice, Elizabeth Acevedo weaves an indelible portrait of sisters and cousins, aunts and nieces—the journey of a unique family that, like any other, must break the spell of silence to begin writing their future.
How to Cook: Building Blocks and 100 Simple Recipes for a Lifetime of Meals: A Cookbook
by Hugh AchesonAn empowering collection of 100 delicious, practical recipes that will teach young adults and kitchen novices all the skills they need to cook for themselves—from a James Beard Award-winning chef and author.Acclaimed chef, TV star, and dedicated father Hugh Acheson taught his teenage daughters that cooking is an essential life skill. But he also knew that people don&’t need to cook like a chef to feed themselves and their friends. Really, they only need to learn a handful of skills to enjoy a lifetime of cooking.So, in How to Cook, Hugh distills the cooking lessons that everyone should master into twenty-five basic building blocks: easy-to-grasp recipes that can turn anyone, young or old, into a confident home cook. Each of these recipes teaches a fundamental skill, such as roasting or whisking together a classic vinaigrette, and each stands alone as a stellar back-pocket basic. After laying the groundwork, Hugh then offers recipes that expand on these foundations, whether it&’s remixing the flavors of one of the basic recipes, or combining a couple of them, to show you how you can produce a lifetime&’s worth of dishes. This is the book Hugh is going to give his kids when they leave home, knowing that with these 100 recipes, they&’ll be prepared to feed themselves for the rest of their lives.
Girls' Weekend
by Cara Sue AchterbergDani, Meg, and Charlotte have bonded over babies, barbeques, and backyards, but when they escape for a girls' weekend away, they can't bring themselves to return to lives that don't seem to fit anymore. Harried Dani can't explain why she feels so discontented until she meets a young gallery owner who inspires her to rediscover the art that once made her happy. Dependable Meg faces up to a grief that threatens to swallow her whole and confronts a marriage built on expectations. Flamboyant Charlotte, frustrated with her stagnated life and marriage, pursues a playboy Irish singer and beachside business opportunities. All three of these women thought they would be different. None of them thought they'd be facing down forty and still wondering when life starts. What they do when they realize where they're headed is both inspiring and wildly entertaining. GIRLS' WEEKEND is a fun, yet poignant romp through the universal search of who we are, why we love, and what makes us happy by an author who is quickly emerging as one of our most incisive storytellers. PRAISE FOR CARA SUE ACHTERBERG'S FIRST NOVEL, I'M NOT HER: "Well written, sometimes light, sometimes frightening, but always intriguing, this bird's eye view of two lives intertwined among millions is certainly food for thought, especially when one walks a mile in another's shoes." - Tome Tender "What an intriguing storyline!" - Teena in Toronto "I loved this novel . . . This book had me laughing at some points, and it had me wiping away tears at others." - Comfy Reading "After about two pages I was hooked." - Glitter and Cookies "An awesome read! The theme of living the life of another no matter the situation and not judging without truly knowing is a lesson we should all take to heart." - Literarily Illumined
Practicing Normal
by Cara Sue Achterberg"A deep dive into the dysfunctional dynamics of a 'picture perfect family.' A compelling story about the beautiful humanity in the most ordinary of lives.” – New York Times bestselling author Kate Moretti. Meet the Turners - a socially awkward genius child, an adolescent cat burglar, a philandering husband, and a doormat wife in desperate need of a backbone. The Turners are doing their best to craft a happy life and face down a history they have no control over in a neighborhood where only the houses are similar. And when relationships sprout from seemingly nowhere and secrets begin to unravel, practicing normal becomes harder than it’s ever been. Combining her trademark combination of wit, insight, and tremendous empathy for her characters, Cara Sue Achterberg has written a novel that is at once familiar and startlingly fresh. "Does facing the truth beat living a lie? In PRACTICING NORMAL, Cara Sue Achterberg has given us a smart story that is both a window and a mirror, about the extraordinary pain ― and the occasional gifts ― of an ordinary life." – Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author of THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN "What does it really mean to have a normal life? Achterberg's stunning new novel explores how a family can fracture just trying to survive, and how what makes us different is also what can make us most divine." – Caroline Leavitt, author of CRUEL BEAUTIFUL WORLD and the New York Times bestsellers PICTURES OF YOU and IS THIS TOMORROW "PRACTICING NORMAL takes a deep dive into the dysfunctional dynamics of a 'picture perfect family.' A compelling story about the beautiful humanity in the most ordinary of lives: from first love to a marriage on the downward slide to an unexpected family tragedy. Achterberg handles each thread with tender care and we can't help but root for every member of the Turner family." – Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of THE VANISHING YEAR
The Long Run
by James Acker"A boldly authentic new voice in queer fiction." —Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honor book Like a Love Story and The Chandler LegaciesTwo track and field athletes find an unexpected but powerful love in this unapologetically blunt and unforgettably real YA debut. Sebastian Villeda is over it. Over his rep. Over his bros. Over being "Bash the Flash," fastest sprinter in South Jersey. His dad is gone, his mom is dead, and his stepfather is clueless. Bash has no idea what he wants out of life. Until he meets Sandro. Sandro Miceli is too nice for his own good. The middle child in an always-growing, always-screaming Italian family, Sandro walks around on a broken foot to not bother his busy parents. All he wants is to get out and never look back. When fate—in the form of a party that gets busted—brings these two very different boys together, neither of them could&’ve predicted finding a love that they&’d risk everything for…
Unclenching Our Fists: Abusive Men on the Journey to Nonviolence
by Sara Elinoff AckerThis book features eleven first-person stories of men from diverse class and racial backgrounds who have made a long-term commitment to end their physical and emotional abuse and controlling behaviors. These men speak frankly about the abuse they inflicted on their families, what it took to get them to face themselves, and how they feel about the damage they have caused. All participated in violence intervention programs, some for as long as ten years. To put a face on violence and to encourage activism for reform, most of the eleven have allowed their photos and real names to be used in the book. Surrounding this material are chapters that provide context about the disputes among researchers about whether batterer intervention programs work (only a small number of batterers renounce their abuse) and chapters that address the reactions of partners to these stories. "When the Man You Love is Abusive" is designed to caution women not to be manipulated by accounts of change and to outline the stages men need to pass through in the long process of becoming accountable. "The Last Word: Voices of Survivors" ends the book with a focus group discussion in which former abuse victims and advocates respond candidly to the men's stories.
Unclenching Our Fists: Abusive Men on the Journey to Nonviolence
by Sara Elinoff AckerThis book features eleven first-person stories of men from diverse class and racial backgrounds who have made a long-term commitment to end their physical and emotional abuse and controlling behaviors. These men speak frankly about the abuse they inflicted on their families, what it took to get them to face themselves, and how they feel about the damage they have caused. All participated in violence intervention programs, some for as long as ten years. To put a face on violence and to encourage activism for reform, most of the eleven have allowed their photos and real names to be used in the book. Surrounding this material are chapters that provide context about the disputes among researchers about whether batterer intervention programs work (only a small number of batterers renounce their abuse) and chapters that address the reactions of partners to these stories. "When the Man You Love is Abusive" is designed to caution women not to be manipulated by accounts of change and to outline the stages men need to pass through in the long process of becoming accountable. "The Last Word: Voices of Survivors" ends the book with a focus group discussion in which former abuse victims and advocates respond candidly to the men's stories.
Halcyon: A novel
by Elliot AckermanA chilling novel set in an alternate version of America&’s recent past—about two self-made men confronting a world that seems to be moving on without themVirginia, 2004. Gore is entering his second term as president. Our narrator, Martin Neumann, recently divorced, is living at Halcyon, the estate of renowned lawyer and World War II hero Robert Ableson. When news breaks that scientists funded by the Gore administration have discovered a cure for death, it calls into question everything Martin thought he understood about life, not least his work as a historian. Who is Ableson, really, and why did he draw Martin into his orbit? Is this new science a miraculous good or an insidious evil?Stretching from pivotal elections to intimate family secrets, from the Battle of Saipan to the toppling of Confederate monuments, Halcyon is a profound and probing novel that grapples with what history means, who is affected by it, and how the complexities of our shared future rest on the dual foundations of remembering and forgetting.
Red Dress in Black and White: A novel
by Elliot AckermanFrom the widely acclaimed author of Waiting for Eden: a stirring, timely new novel that unfolds over the course of a single day in Istanbul: the story of an American woman attempting to leave behind her life in Turkey--to leave without her husband. <P><P>Catherine has been married for many years to Murat, an influential Turkish real estate developer, and they have a young son together, William. But when she decides to leave her marriage and return home to the United States with William and her photographer lover, Murat determines to take a stand. <P><P>He enlists the help of an American diplomat to prevent his wife and child from leaving the country--but, by inviting this scrutiny into their private lives, Murat becomes only further enmeshed in a web of deception and corruption. <P><P>As the hidden architecture of these relationships is gradually exposed, we learn the true nature of a cast of struggling artists, wealthy businessmen, expats, spies, a child pulled in different directions by his parents, and, ultimately, a society in crisis. Riveting and unforgettably perceptive, Red Dress in Black and White is a novel of personal and political intrigue that casts light into the shadowy corners of a nation on the brink.
The Leaves in October
by Karen AckermanWhat will life be like in a shelter for the homeless? That's what Livvy wonders after her father, "Poppy," loses his job and her mother leaves them. While their father looks for work, Livvy and her little brother, Younger, get to know the people in the shelter. Some are scary, while some are friendly. Before long Livvy finds a way to earn money to help Poppy buy a home. She can't stop believing in Poppy's promise "When the leaves in October are red and gold, we'll be home." Then one day Poppy has good news and bad news. Will Livvy have to give up her dreams of living together as a family?
Song and Dance Man: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Karen Ackerman Stephen GammellWhen his grandchildren follow Grandpa up the attic stairs, a dazzling show, better than any on TV, is about to begin! Grandpa opens a dusty trunk, pulls out bowler hat and gold-tipped cane, and suddenly we are back in the good old days, the song and dance days. The lights are twinkling, and a vaudeville man is doing the first slippery steps of the old soft shoe. So sit right back and enjoy the show as Karen Ackerman and Stephen Gammell's warm, wondrous Grandpa brings new life to days gone by.
Silent Sons: A Book For and About Men
by Robert AckermanIt could be you or someone you love. Strong, silent types are everywhere, and it is their telltale silence that has kept their problems hidden until now. A silent son can come from a family that coped with violence, alcoholism, child abuse, extreme rigidity, or divorce, but all silent sons have certain common characteristics: They keep things that bother them to themselves. They deny that unpleasant events occur. They fear letting people know them. They have difficulty interacting with their parents, spouses, or children. They have a strong fear of criticism. They are often angry. In Silent Sons, Dr. Robert Ackerman, a silent son himself, examines the problems that commonly confront silent sons, keeping them from experiencing the full range of human emotions. In a compassionate and hopeful voice, the author defines the silent son and examines the impact of parents, particularly fathers, on these men and shows how their dysfunctional upbringing affects their present relationships, especially with women. By putting aside anger, finding peace with one's self, and looking for support from other silent sons, Dr. Ackerman feels every man can realize his full potential and become a well balanced, healthy survivor.
Children of Alcoholics: A Guide for Parents, Educators, and Therapists (2nd edition)
by Robert J. AckermanAlcoholism affects everyone in the family unit. Its effects on children and adolescents are illustrated in this book.
Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers: A Powerful Story Of Loss And Love (Mira Ser.)
by Sara AckermanHawaii, 1944. The Pacific battles of World War II continue to threaten American soil, and on the home front, the bonds of friendship and the strength of love are tested.Violet Iverson and her young daughter, Ella, are piecing their lives together one year after the disappearance of her husband. As rumors swirl and questions about his loyalties surface, Violet believes Ella knows something. But Ella is stubbornly silent. Something—or someone—has scared her. And with the island overrun by troops training for a secret mission, tension and suspicion between neighbors is rising.Violet bands together with her close friends to get through the difficult days. To support themselves, they open a pie stand near the military base, offering the soldiers a little homemade comfort. Try as she might, Violet can’t ignore her attraction to the brash marine who comes to her aid when the women are accused of spying. Desperate to discover the truth behind what happened to her husband, while keeping her friends and daughter safe, Violet is torn by guilt, fear and longing as she faces losing everything. Again.
Artists in the Family
by Susan Yoder AckermanAunt Tonya is coming to visit! Viv wants to surprise her with a drawing, but she doesn’t think she is very good at art. Together with her brother, Emmett, they plot to create a map of memories and take Aunt Tonya on an adventure! Along the way, Viv discovers that perhaps she is an artist, after all!
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
by Susan Yoder AckermanWhen Ella tries to fly like a butterfly, she ends up with an injury to her arm.
Fennec Foxes Fit for the Desert
by Susan Yoder AckermanHere is the story of Zerda, a little fennec fox from the Sahara Desert. She lives with her parents and brothers in a den.
Flowers on the Roof
by Susan Yoder AckermanSidney and his family have moved to the Great Plains. With his father, they build a house made of sod, or grassy dirt. Sidney learns about the adventures of living in a home made of dirt!
Fox in the Firelight
by Susan Yoder AckermanDuring the Civil War the lines between Union and Confederate forces were impassable for everyone, even pacifist Mennonites—unless you were sly like a fox. In this adventurous story of historical fiction, discover how a courageous boy finds a way to help his community while respecting his beliefs.
Happy, the Hearing Ear Dog
by Susan Yoder AckermanTyler's grandma is deaf, so she gets Happy, a specially trained dog who hears for her.
Morning in Lucas Creek Marsh
by Susan Yoder AckermanThomas, Madeline, and their mother go on a walk through a Virginia tidewater marsh, spotting all kinds of wildlife along the way.
Shyla, the Seeing Eye Puppy: Ours But Not Forever
by Susan Yoder AckermanCourtney, her brother Jed, and the whole family must chip in to take care of Shyla, the Labrador retriever puppy, before she is sent to The Seeing Eye to become a guide dog for the blind. Shyla is trained at every opportunity, but the year she stays with Courtney's family goes by fast!
Sign Language
by Amy AckleyTwelve-year-old Abby North's first hint that something is really wrong with her dad is how long it's taking him to recover from what she thought was routine surgery. Soon, the thing she calls "It" has a real name: cancer. Before, her biggest concerns were her annoying brother, the crush unaware of her existence, and her changing feelings for her best friend, Spence, the boy across the street. Now, her mother cries in the shower, her father is exhausted, and nothing is normal anymore. Amy Ackley's impressive debut is wrenching, heartbreaking, and utterly true.
Infertility and Multiple Miscarriages: Diagnosis Treatment Options and How to Cope (ACOG Patient Education)
by AcogInfertility is a common problem, and it can happen even if you' ve been pregnant before. In the United States, as many as 15 in 100 couples have trouble getting pregnant. If you are trying to have a baby and have not gotten pregnant, you and your partner may need an infertility evaluation. Exams and tests can be done to try to find the reason why you and your partner have not gotten pregnant. In this booklet, you' ll learn how pregnancy works, some possible causes of infertility and multiple miscarriages, what tests you might need, and what treatments are available.
Putting Out That Cigarette: Strategies for Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy (ACOG Patient Education)
by AcogThis eBooklet discusses the benefits of quitting smoking for pregnant women. The booklet covers the benefits of smoking, tips and guidelines for preparing to quit, setting a quit date, how to handle slips, after the baby is born, and how to get more help to quit smoking.
Verbal First Aid
by Judith Acosta Judith Simon PragerWords as Medicine What to say to your children to get them through the bumps, bruises, and crises of childhood. Falling off a bike, having a bad dream, getting stitches...sometimes a kiss isn't enough to make it all better. But what you say to your child in those first moments of pain or fear could make all the difference. Using techniques the authors have taught to doctors, nurses, and first responders, Verbal First Aid(tm) explains how words can be used to promote healing from burns, bruises, nightmares, asthma attacks, and more. It provides scripts and tips on how to short-circuit traumatic memories, sometimes just by speaking a sentence or two. This revolutionary book gives parents the responses they need to immediately stabilize their children's emotions. And these methods will build a foundation of confidence and inner strength that will help kids heal at the deepest level, and weather whatever hardships and difficulties they encounter throughout life.
Queer Stepfamilies: The Path to Social and Legal Recognition
by Katie L. AcostaA compelling examination of the social and legal experiences of lesbian, bisexual, and queer stepparent familiesLesbian, bisexual, and queer families formed after the dissolution of a marriage face a range of obstacles. In Queer Stepfamilies, Katie L. Acosta offers a wealth of insight into their complex experiences as they negotiate parenting among multiple parents and family-building in a world not designed to meet their needs. Drawing on in-depth interviews, Acosta follows the journeys of more than forty families as they navigate a legal and social landscape that fails to recognize their existence. Acosta contextualizes the legal realities of LGBTQ stepparent families and considers the actions these parents take to protect their families in the absence of comprehensive policies or laws geared to meet their needs. Queer Stepfamilies reveals the obstacles these families face in family courts during divorce proceedings and custody cases, and highlights their distrust of courts when it comes to acting in their children’s best interests, especially in the event of an origin parent’s death.As LGBTQ families continue to make social and legal strides in acceptance and recognition, this important book shows how queer stepparents find ways to make their unconventional families work, despite the many social and legal obstacles they encounter. Acosta provides a fresh perspective, broadening our understanding about families in the twenty-first century.
The Happiest Kids in the World (and Themselves) by Doing Less: How Dutch Parents Help Their Kids (and Themselves) By Doing Less
by Rina Mae Acosta Michele HutchisonDiscover how Dutch parents raise The Happiest Kids in the World! Calling all stressed-out parents: Relax! Imagine a place where young children play unsupervised, don’t do homework, have few scheduled “activities” . . . and rank #1 worldwide in happiness and education. It’s not a fantasy—it’s the Netherlands! Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison—an American and a Brit, both married to Dutchmen and raising their kids in the Netherlands—report back on what makes Dutch kids so happy and well adjusted. Is it that dads take workdays off to help out? Chocolate sprinkles for breakfast? Bicycling everywhere? Whatever the secret, entire Dutch families reap the benefits, from babies (who sleep 15 hours a day) to parents (who enjoy a work-life balance most Americans only dream of). As Acosta and Hutchison borrow ever-more wisdom from their Dutch neighbors, this much becomes clear: Sometimes the best thing we can do as parents is . . . less!
Baby Hearts
by Linda Acredolo Susan GoodwynWho says your baby can’t “talk” about his or her feelings? In fact, babies’ actions often speak louder than words! Understanding those actions–and responding appropriately to them–is the key to giving your child a head start to a healthy and happy future. Now the authors of the bestsellingBaby MindsandBaby Signstranslate the latest research on the rich inner life of babies into practical, fun activities that will foster your child’s emotional skills during the most critical period–between birth and age three. This comprehensive guide will help you help your child express emotions effectively, develop empathy, form healthy friendships, and cope with specific challenges. Learn how to: •Talk with your child about emotions in order to help him recognize and control his own •Use face-to-face interaction, tone of voice, song, and touch to make your infant feel safe and secure •Start a gratitude journal to help your child appreciate the good things in life •Nurture self-esteem with “try, try again” activities and simple chores •Create a “What are they feeling” deck of cards to help your child understand and practice emotions •Use games and songs to help your child practice self-control •Overcome temper tantrums, aggression, shyness, separation anxiety, and other challenges Whether your child is as easy to raise as a sunflower, as difficult as the prickly holly bush, requires the patience of the delicate orchid, or is as active as the exuberant dandelion,Baby Heartshelps you provide the emotional support that may be the most important gift a parent can give. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Begin Again: A Novel
by Helly ActonHave you ever wanted to change the past and discover the result of choices not taken? Now, in this brilliantly fun novel of what-ifs, missed chances, and new beginnings, Frankie McKenzie discovers what starting over might bring…Despite living firmly in her comfort zone, Frankie McKenzie feels unsettled. She can’t help feeling something’s missing. Is it a home to call her own? Travel? A more rewarding job? A relationship? Before she can work it out, she dies in a freak kebab-related accident after what she sees as yet another dud of a first date.But life isn’t over for Frankie. Instead, she is miraculously offered a second chance: Frankie can revisit key moments from her past to see if different choices will lead her to the fulfilling life she’s always dreamt of. And there are so many opportunities! Should she decide to languidly lounge by warm Mexican waters with sexy Raphael? Or say yes to the proposal of earnestly reliable university-sweetheart Toby? Perhaps a worry-free gilded cage with Callum is the solution! Or what about that high-powered media career she thought that she wanted? Soon, Frankie will see what her life would have been if only she’d caught that one-way flight, accepted the marriage proposal, or attended the intimidating job interview. Will she finally find her Mr. Right? Or discover she already had? Which way should she turn? And over and over she asks herself the question…What would she change if she could begin again?
Family Business (Suddenly Royal)
by Vanessa ActonMel has never known who her father is. When she finds out he's a member of the Evonian royal family, she's stunned but eager to meet him. Mel goes to visit him in his European home country, but will he be everything she hopes? An escapist coming-of-age story laced with romance and mystery, this Suddenly Royal book has intrigue and strong girl appeal to engage reluctant readers.
Next in Line (Suddenly Royal)
by Vanessa ActonIt's junior year and Carly's been worried about what she'll do after graduating from high school. That is, until she learns that she's a member of the Evonian royal family and will someday be queen of this tiny European country. The pressure to figure out her future is off, but the pressure of being royal is on. What if being a queen with no real power isn't the life Carly wants? This escapist coming-of-age story is laced with romance and mystery sure to engage reluctant readers. Does Carly have what it takes to be next in line?
I Love Saturdays y Domingos
by Alma Flor AdaA girl discuses the differences between her father's American parents and her mother's Mexican parents. Discuses de una muchacha las diferencias entre los padres americanos de su padre y los padres mexicanos de su madre.
Island Treasures
by Alma Flor Ada Antonio MartorellThe author of My Name Is María Isabel offers an inspiring look at her childhood in Cuba in this collection that includes Where the Flame Trees Bloom, Under the Royal Palms, five new stories, and more.These true autobiographical tales from renowned Hispanic author and educator Alma Flor Ada are filled with family love and traditions, secrets and deep friendships, and a gorgeous, moving picture of the island of Cuba, where Alma Flor grew up. Told through the eyes of a child, a whole world comes to life in these pages: the blind great-grandmother who never went to school but whose wisdom and generosity overflowed to those around her; the hired hand Samoné, whose love for music overcame all difficulties; the beloved dance teacher who helped sustain young Alma Flor through a miserable year in school; her dear and daring Uncle Medardo, who bravely flew airplanes; and more. Heartwarming, poignant, and often humorous, this wonderful collection encourages readers to discover the stories in their own lives--and to celebrate the joys and struggles we all share, no matter where or when we grew up. Featuring the classic and award-winning books Where the Flame Trees Bloom and Under the Royal Palms, Island Treasures also includes a new collection, Days at La Quinta Simoni, many new family photographs, and a Spanish-to-English glossary.
Con cariño, Amalia (Love, Amalia)
by Alma Flor Ada Gabriel M. ZubizarretaMartha, la mejor amiga de Amalia, va a mudarse muy lejos. Y Amalia se siente triste y enojada. Sin embargo, aunque la vida parece injusta, las sabias palabras cariÑosas de su abuelita la ayudan a sentirse un poco mejor. Amalia disfruta el tiempo que comparte con su abuela: cocinando, escuchando cuentos y mÚsica y aprendiendo de la familia mientras miran las tarjetas que la abuelita atesora en una caja de madera de olivo.Pero cuando una nueva pÉrdida sacude la vida de Amalia, nada tiene ya sentido. ¿PodrÁ descubrir Amalia, a pesar del dolor, que especial es, aun si quienes ama ya no estÁn a su lado?
Nacer Bailando (Dancing Home)
by Alma Flor Ada Gabriel M. ZubizarretaUn aÑo de revelaciones culmina con una actuaciÓn llena de sorpresas, mientras dos niÑas descubren su lugar en el mundo.MÉxico es el paÍs de sus padres, pero no el de Margie. Ella ha logrado convencer a sus compaÑeros de escuela que es cien por ciento estadounidense, igual que ellos. Pero cuando Lupe, su prima mexicana, va a vivir a su casa, la imagen de sÍ misma que habÍa creado se deshace. La situaciÓn de Lupe no es fÁcil. Siente que su casa de MÉxico no es un hogar desde que su padre se fue al norte. La esperanza de poder encontrarlo en los Estados Unidos le da algo de consuelo, pero aprender un idioma nuevo en una escuela nueva representa un gran desafÍo. Al igual que Margie, Lupe necesita una amiga. Poco a poco, los pasos de cada niÑa van encontrando el ritmo de un baile compartido, a medida que descubren el verdadero significado del hogar. Siguiendo la tradiciÓn de Me llamo MarÍa Isabel, Alma Flor Ada y su hijo Gabriel M. Zubizarreta ofrecen un relato honesto de los valores de la familia, y de la amistad y de la experiencia que debe atravesar el inmigrante: volverse parte de algo nuevo y, a la vez, conservar la propia identidad.
Love, Amalia (Into Reading, Trade Book #11)
by Alma Ada Gabriel ZubizarretaNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Amalia deals with loss while learning about love and her cultural heritage in this tender tale from acclaimed authors Alma Flor Ada and Gabriel M. Zubizarreta. <P><P>Amalia’s best friend Martha is moving away, and Amalia is feeling sad and angry. And yet, even when life seems unfair, the loving, wise words of Amalia’s abuelita have a way of making everything a little bit brighter. Amalia finds great comfort in times shared with her grandmother: cooking, listening to stories and music, learning, and looking through her treasured box of family cards. <P><P>But when another loss racks Amalia’s life, nothing makes sense anymore. In her sorrow, will Amalia realize just how special she is, even when the ones she loves are no longer near? <P><P>From leading voices in Hispanic literature, this thoughtful and touching depiction of one girl’s transition through loss and love is available in both English and Spanish.
The Clearing: Poems (Max Ritvo Poetry Prize Ser.)
by Allison AdairA poetry debut that&’s &“a lush, lyrical book about a world where women are meant to carry things to safety and men leave decisively&” (Henri Cole). Luminous and electric from the first line to the last, Allison Adair&’s debut collection navigates the ever-shifting poles of violence and vulnerability with a singular incisiveness and a rich imagination. The women in these poems live in places that have been excavated for gold and precious ores, and they understand the nature of being hollowed out. From the midst of the Civil War to our current era, Adair charts fairy tales that are painfully familiar, never forgetting that violence is often accompanied by tenderness. Here we wonder, &“What if this time instead of crumbs the girl drops / teeth, her own, what else does she have&”?The Clearing knows the dirt beneath our nails, both alone and as a country, and pries it gently loose until we remember something of who we are, &“from before . . . from a similar injury or kiss.&” There is a dark beauty in this work, and Adair is a skilled stenographer of the silences around which we orbit. Described by Henri Cole as &“haunting and dirt caked,&” her unromantic poems of girlhood, nature, and family linger with an uncommon, unsettling resonance.Winner of the 2019 Max Ritvo Poetry PrizePraise for The Clearing &“A dark and bodily nod to folk- and fairy-tale energy.&” —Boston Globe &“The poems in Adair&’s debut draw on folklore and the animal world to assert feminist viewpoints and mortal terror in lush musical lines, as when &“A fat speckled spider sharpens / in the shoe of someone you need.&” —New York Times Book Review, &“New & Noteworthy Poetry&” &“Like Grimms&’ fairy tales, Adair&’s poems are dark without being bleak, hopeless, or disturbing. Readers will find the collections lush language and provocative imagery powerfully resonant.&” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Situationship
by Marina AdairIn a California-set witty and modern twist on How Stella Got Her Groove Back, New York Times bestselling author Marina Adair blends the fun of falling in love all over again with a thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the modern family—and where a situationship can lead. Will appeal to fans of Jill Shalvis, Sophie Kinsella, and modern love stories. Teagan Bianchi has survived a road trip with rambunctious toddler twins and a large mutt named Garbage Disposal. She clings to a tattered scrap of hope that moving into her late grandmother&’s house is the best way to repair her failing business—and the sad shreds of her life—after the man who promised her forever lost everything they had. But she&’s barely arrived when she finds herself face to face with her teenage crush, now an irresistible man—who still happens to live next door . . . Veterinarian Colin West is closer to being an empty nester than a soccer dad. His marriage lasted only long enough to give him his beloved daughter, and he has no regrets. But as she readies for college, Colin contemplates his own future—which is, of course, exactly when his past shows up, as gorgeous as ever, and twice as fascinating. But Teagan torpedoed his plans once before. Is he crazy to consider letting her into his life again? Is Teagan ready to admit what she&’s really afraid of? Could this unexpected &“situationship&” be forever? Praise for Marina Adair &“Marina Adair delivers addictive, sweet and sexy romances with humor and heart that readers will love.&” --Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author &“Poignant, sweet, and funny. No one does a combination of romcom and women&’s fiction like Marina Adair.&” --Stacy Finz, New York Times bestselling author
Golden Child: A Novel
by Claire Adam<p>Rural Trinidad: a brick house on stilts surrounded by bush; a family, quietly surviving, just trying to live a decent life. Clyde, the father, works long, exhausting shifts at the petroleum plant in southern Trinidad; Joy, his wife, looks after the home. Their two sons, thirteen years old, wake early every morning to travel to the capital, Port of Spain, for school. They are twins but nothing alike: Paul has always been considered odd, while Peter is widely believed to be a genius, destined for greatness. <p>When Paul goes walking in the bush one afternoon and doesn't come home, Clyde is forced to go looking for him, this child who has caused him endless trouble already, and who he has never really understood. And as the hours turn to days, and Clyde begins to understand Paul’s fate, his world shatters—leaving him faced with a decision no parent should ever have to make. Like the Trinidadian landscape itself, GOLDEN CHILD is both beautiful and unsettling; a resoundingly human story of aspiration, betrayal, and love.</p>
See Dick Bite Jane
by Elise Mac Adam"Run, Dick, run!" Now you may be the one who wants to run--but as a parent, it's often from invasive strangers, inconsiderate parents, and well-meaning but overbearing grandparents.See Dick Bite Jane is a primer for handling every parenting pitfall--featuring true tales of "Uh-ohs!" and "Oh, nos!" from moms and dads just like you. Etiquette expert Elise Mac Adam doles out helpful, straightforward advice designed to put bullies in their place--whether those bullies are sandbox strong-arms, nasty neighbors, or your own little angel-turned-devil.A scraped knee? How simple that can be! With the help of Mac Adam (Dick and Jane, too!), you can keep the busybodies and n'er-do-wells at bay with the same confidence--it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
See Dick Bite Jane: A Think and Do Book for Parenting Predicaments Big and Small
by Elise Mac Adam"Run, Dick, run!" Now you may be the one who wants to run--but as a parent, it's often from invasive strangers, inconsiderate parents, and well-meaning but overbearing grandparents.See Dick Bite Jane is a primer for handling every parenting pitfall--featuring true tales of "Uh-ohs!" and "Oh, nos!" from moms and dads just like you. Etiquette expert Elise Mac Adam doles out helpful, straightforward advice designed to put bullies in their place--whether those bullies are sandbox strong-arms, nasty neighbors, or your own little angel-turned-devil.A scraped knee? How simple that can be! With the help of Mac Adam (Dick and Jane, too!), you can keep the busybodies and n'er-do-wells at bay with the same confidence--it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Lark and the Wild Hunt
by Jennifer AdamThe Real Boy meets The Girl Who Drank the Moon in this magical middle grade adventure, which takes readers deep into the world of the fae on one brave young girl’s quest to save her brother.Never trust a fae. Lark Mairen knows this. In her village, the border between the fae and human worlds is as thin as a whisper, and fae trickery is nothing new.But Lark’s brother, Galin, has just disappeared into the fae realm while racing in the deadly Wild Hunt, and Lark’s only lead is a mysterious fae boy called Rook.To save her brother, she’ll have to trust Rook—even if it takes her into the dangerous fae kingdom, where she’ll untangle riddles, navigate labyrinths, and face the wicked king himself.From the author of The Last Windwitch, Lark and the Wild Hunt is the perfect blend of classic folklore and new twists, with a protagonist who will show readers that failure is nothing to fear—and resilience, bravery, and friendship can overcome even the most daunting adversaries.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Law and Digitalization (Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research #707)
by Yang Chik Adam Azwina Wati Binti Abdull ManafThis is an open access book.The Faculty of Law (FOL), Multimedia University will hold the 2nd International Conference on Law and Digitalization 2022 (ICLD22) on 25-27 July 2022 (Virtual Conference). ICLD22 will be part of the bigger Digital Future Congress (DIFCON 2022) comprising of various other conferences of multidisciplinary academic interests. The aim of ICLD22 is to provide a platform for both local and international academics, practitioners, policymakers, researchers and students to meet, share ideas and knowledge in law and digitalization through paper presentation. It also aims to encourage academic linkages between the academicians and the researchers from the legal fraternity. It also promotes future co-operations among the intellectuals from various fields and disciplines.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption, 2nd Edition: Straightforward Advice to Guide You Through Every Stage of the Adoption Process
by Christine Adamec&“A beacon through the often tangled and varied paths to parenting through adoption.&”— William Pierce, President, National Council for AdoptionHailed as &“an extremely valuable resource&” by Jann Heffner, executive director of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, this new edition covers the adoption process, updated information on cyber adoption, changes in adoption laws, and the financial considerations of adoption. • Updated appendixes with new listings for adoption agencies, publications, adoptive parents&’ groups, and adoption attorneys • Comprehensive information on adopting abroad, Internet-assisted adoptions, and the legal aspects of adoption, including pre-birth consent laws
Dad's Book of Awesome Projects: From Stilts and Super-Hero Capes to Tinker Boxes and Seesaws, 25+ Fun Do-It-Yourself Projects for Families
by Mike AdamickIt's time for serious family fun!Get ready to take playtime to the next level with Dad's Book of Awesome Projects! Inside, you;ll find step-by-step instructions and photographs detailing projects so imaginative and fun, no one will complain about turning off the TV. From wooden "swords" to slay the most vicious of dragons to circus stilts that will send you soaring to new heights, these projects are sure to spark everyone's creative spirit. And the fun doesn't stop there! This book shows you and your kids how to build:Comic book shoesRope swingsHomemade goo slimeEggshell cupcakesOl'-fashioned fruit crate scooterBest of all, each of these activities can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the hardware store. With 25 DIY projects and crafts, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects will reveal just how awesome it is to be a dad!
Dad's Book of Awesome Projects
by Mike AdamickIt's time for serious family fun! Get ready to take playtime to the next level with Dad's Book of Awesome Projects! Inside, you;ll find step-by-step instructions and photographs detailing projects so imaginative and fun, no one will complain about turning off the TV. From wooden "swords" to slay the most vicious of dragons to circus stilts that will send you soaring to new heights, these projects are sure to spark everyone's creative spirit. And the fun doesn't stop there! This book shows you and your kids how to build: Comic book shoes * Rope swings * Homemade goo slime * Eggshell cupcakes * Ol'-fashioned fruit crate scooter. Best of all, each of these activities can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the hardware store. With 25 DIY projects and crafts, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects will reveal just how awesome it is to be a dad!
Dad's Book of Awesome Recipes: From Sweet Candy Bacon To Cheesy Chicken Fingers, 100+ Recipes The Whole Family Will Enjoy!
by Mike AdamickAs featured the Today Show, and in Parents Magazine It's time for serious kitchen fun!Sweet, buttery Cinnamon Raisin Fresh Toast Sticks. Crispy, crunchy Bottom-of-the-Bucket Drumsticks. Ooey-gooey Microwave S'mores. Whether your kids have been preparing their own lunches for years or are just starting out in the kitchen, Dad's Book of Awesome Recipes is your all-in-one guide to helping them create tasty meals your whole family will devour. From PB&J Bites and Veggie Rolls to Pasta alla Carbonara and Cheesy Rice–Stuffed Tomatoes, this cookbook offers step-by-step instructions for concocting a variety of yummy dishes that are perfect for snacktime, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bursting with 100+ kid-friendly recipes, each page helps you inspire your little chef to take the lead in the kitchen and make culinary creations of their own.Complete with advice on teaching them cooking basics, Dad's Book of Awesome Recipes encourages you and your kids to unleash your creativity as you whip up tasty meals in one of the most fun rooms in the house!
Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments
by Mike AdamickThe science behind, "But, why?" Don't get caught off guard by your kids' science questions! You and your family can learn all about the ins and outs of chemistry, biology, physics, the human body, and our planet with Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments. From Rock Candy Crystals to Magnetic Fields, each of these fun science projects features easy-to-understand instructions that can be carried out by even the youngest of lab partners, as well as awesome, full-color photographs that guide you through each step. Complete with 30 interactive experiments and explanations for how and why they work, this book will inspire your family to explore the science behind: Chemistry, with Soap Clouds Biology, with Hole-y Walls Physics, with Straw Balloon Rocket Blasters Planet Earth, with Acid Rain The Human Body, with Marshmallow Pulse Keepers Best of all, every single one of these projects can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the grocery store. Whether your kid wants to create his or her own Mount Vesuvius or discover why leaves change colors in the fall, Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments will bring out the mad scientists in your family--in no time!
Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments: From Boiling Ice and Exploding Soap to Erupting Volcanoes and Launching Rockets, 30 Inventive Experiments to Excite the Whole Family!
by Mike Adamick<p>The science behind, "But, why?". <p>Don't get caught off guard by your kids' science questions! You and your family can learn all about the ins and outs of chemistry, biology, physics, the human body, and our planet with <i>Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments</i>. From Rock Candy Crystals to Magnetic Fields, each of these fun science projects features easy-to-understand instructions that can be carried out by even the youngest of lab partners, as well as awesome, full-color photographs that guide you through each step. Complete with 30 interactive experiments and explanations for how and why they work, this book will inspire your family to explore the science behind: <li>Chemistry, with Soap Clouds <li>Biology, with Hole-y Walls <li>Physics, with Straw Balloon Rocket Blasters <li>Planet Earth, with Acid Rain <li>The Human Body, with Marshmallow Pulse Keepers.</li> <p> <p>Best of all, every single one of these projects can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the grocery store. Whether your kid wants to create his or her own Mount Vesuvius or discover why leaves change colors in the fall, <i>Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments</i> will bring out the mad scientists in your family--in no time!
Raising Empowered Daughters: A Dad-to-Dad Guide
by Mike AdamickA fists-up handbook for helping dads help their daughters resist the patriarchy, written by popular feminist dad blogger Mike AdamickAs a primary male role model in a girl's life, a father influences his daughter in profound ways, from the way she defines her female identity to what she expects from men. In Raising Empowered Daughters, Mike Adamick offers a wise and witty handbook for dads, suggesting ways to raise girls who won't settle for second-class-citizenship. Examining the extraordinary array of sexisms-both subtle and not-so-subtle-girls encounter, Adamick highlights not just the ways that girls and boys are treated differently but how the roles of moms and dads are shaped by society, too. Full of eye-opening anecdotes and dad-relatable humor, this is a necessary guide for every father who wants to raise a confident daughter.
Nutritional Strategies for the Very Low Birthweight Infant
by David H. AdamkinThe goal of nutritional management in VLBW and ELBW infants is the achievement of postnatal growth at a rate that approximates the intrauterine growth of a normal fetus at the same postconceptional age. In reality, however, growth lags considerably after birth; although non-nutritional factors are involved, nutrient deficiencies are critical in explaining delayed growth. This practical clinically-oriented pocketbook reviews and summarises all available clinical evidence. It enables the reader to implement parenteral or enteral feeding plans, with the goals of reducing postnatal weight loss, earlier return to birthweight, and improved catch-up growth. Both nutrient balance and growth and the impact on neurodevelopment and health outcomes are evaluated. With many tables and algorithms to summarise key data and management strategies, Nutritional Strategies for the Very Low Birthweight Infant is an invaluable guide for all healthcare professionals caring for premature babies.
After the War
by Alice AdamsIn her final novel, published posthumously, Alice Adams returns to the Southern college town of Pinehill, the setting for her acclaimed Southern Exposure. Even after five years in Pinehill, Cynthia Baird is still considered a Yankee. And life has become more difficult since the beginning of the war. With Harry stationed in London, Cynthia finds life in a small town complicated not only be loneliness but also by a growing awareness of local racism and anti-Semitism. Their daughter Abigail is about to return north for college, and the two generations are forced to determine what they cherish and what they must leave behind. And as Abigail heads off to college, where she faces all the traditional complications of youth, we are drawn into an America caught between past and future, and two generations forced to determine what they cherish and what they must leave behind. Alice Adams's depiction of her native South--full, rich, affectionate, and always one of her many strengths--is at its most subtle and engrossing in After the War.
Almost Perfect
by Alice AdamsThey were an almost perfect couple. They met when Stella Blake was not yet a famous writer, but Richard Fallon is an artist known by everyone: charming, talented; he loved and hated adored, admired. And they fall in love when she interviews him for a magazine. But then Stella watches as the man she adores begins a steady and frightening descent into darkness, even madness.
Caroline's Daughters
by Alice AdamsOnce again, Alice Adams demonstrates her mastery of the family maze, her astonishing perception of the delicate and complex threads that bind us to one another. Caroline Carter, "almost rich and almost old," has five daughters from three marriages. As she assesses exactly what it means to be a mother to adult daughters, we follow them over the course of a year, in relation to their husbands and lovers. We see their deceptions, pleasures, triumphs, and setbacks. And we watch Caroline, as her own life changes irrevocably.
Families And Survivors (Vintage Contemporaries)
by Alice Adams"A you-can't-put-it-down book. . . . Alice Adams has found a new way to tell the great American dynasty stories we all love." --The Washington Post Alice Adams' second novel is the portrait of a Southern-born woman as she reviews her life. From Louisa Calloway's Southern girlhood to her debut to her first marriage, all the time surrounded by a certain tradition and all the time resisting. In lieu of her conservative, bigoted father, she chooses men who are liberal, free-spoken, Jewish. Nevertheless her first marriage is unhappy, but her second promises to be sounder, as she discovers what she really wants, can have, can become--what she really is.
A Southern Exposure
by Alice AdamsReaching back to the Great Depression, and with all the insight, tenderness, and extraordinary narrative power that have been the hallmark of her writing, Alice Adams once again illuminates the workings of the human heart. When Harry and Cynthia Baird flee south from Connecticut to Pinehill, they hope to find a simpler, and cheaper, way of life, and a refuge from the burdens of their life in the North. What they find, in the small societies of a college town, each with its own intricate and beguiling etiquette is a deeper involvement in private scandals, long-held secrets, dangerous love affairs, dreams, desires, fears, betrayals.
Countryside Softies: 28 Handmade Wool Creatures to Stitch
by Amy AdamsCreate your own adorable stuffed animals—including foxes, hedgehogs, bumblebees and more—with this guide for crafters of all skill levels.A little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a charming family of birds to display in your home, this playful guide features easy-to-follow patterns, clear instructions, and enchanting photography of the creatures in their natural habitats. Best of all, each project is graded according to difficulty (easy, moderate, and slightly tricky) so both experienced and beginner sewers can share in the fun.• 28 unique fabric softies that can be sewn by hand or machine• Learn how to personalize your creation with a variety of whimsical embellishments• With these forgiving patterns, imperfect stitches make these cuties even cuter!
Now She's Back
by Anna AdamsWas he angry at her for leaving, or for coming back? When Emma Candler returned to Bliss, Tennessee, after four long years trying to find-or lose-herself, she was intent on restoring more than just her nan's termite-tortured old house. She had her life and her dignity to rebuild, too. Every small-town gossip knew all about the family fiasco she had fled from, and the fiancé she had hoped would follow. But Noah Gage wasn't a follower. And he didn't seem too pleased to see her back...or impressed with her attempts to make amends. Maybe there was nothing left between them. But Emma had to try to make things right.
Owen's Best Intentions
by Anna AdamsShe always knew this day would come When her former boyfriend shows up at her Vermont home, Lilah Bantry is terrified that Owen Gage will take her child away. Four years ago, she sent him packing, dead certain that Owen couldn't be the father their unborn baby needed. Now he's stirring up powerful emotions and vowing he'll never leave the son he's determined to get to know. Lilah spent decades trying to overcome her own traumatic past. Is Owen's warmly welcoming Tennessee hometown a place where she can finally stop running? First, she needs to be convinced that people really can change...
Brittany: Child of Joy
by Anne AdamsThis is the memoir of a mother's journey to come to terms with her daughter's severe spinal injury and developmental disability.
The Godmother
by Carrie AdamsNothing scares Tessa King more than the thought she will never have children. It doesn't matter how good her life is, and it is, it never feels good enough. She has four godchildren and dozens of friends, yet love eludes her. She knows how good a mother she could be, if only she had the chance. And then one terrible day she does, and Tessa learns firsthand that life on the other side of that white picket fence is more complicated than she ever could have imagined. Heartwarming, funny, and genuine, The Godmother speaks to anyone who has wondered about the next step and reminds us that happily-ever-after is just the beginning of the story.
The Stepmother: A Novel
by Carrie Adams“A refreshingly honest, realistic, and clever look at family, love, and the tangling up of several lives. You will laugh and nod your head in recognition, all while racing through the pages to see how it comes together. I absolutely adored this book!” — Kate Jacobs, bestselling author of The Friday Night Knitting Club and Knit Two“Alternating between Tessa’s and Bea’s viewpoints, this fun sequel to The Godmother is a well- written, punchy fairy tale of a story. Highly recommended.” — Library Journal“[A] terrific novel...In The Stepmother, by Carrie Adams, Bea has to learn how to accept her ex’s soon-to-be second wife while she struggles to get over him, deal with her daughters, and get a life.” — Parenting Magazine“Adams follows up 2006’s The Godmother with a perceptive chick noir... Particularly refreshing...Fans of Marian Keyes and Emily Giffin will enjoy Adam’s engrossing second outing.” — Publishers Weekly“Adams injects her romantic soap opera with large dollops of pathos, culminating in a fairy-tale ending to this enjoyable and uplifting read.” — Booklist
Zen Parenting: Understanding Ourselves so we can Take Better Care of Our Children
by Cathy Cassani Adams'There are few parenting books that hit the mark and this is one of them!' Dr ShefaliWe can't always plan for what's next - that's been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is that life is never predictable, especially for parents. What is possible is an unlimited capacity for compassion and caring - for yourself and your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection, and community that is Zen Parenting. Using the seven chakras, therapist Cathy Cassani Adams discusses parenting issues such as school pressure, self-care, emotional intelligence, anxiety, sexuality and gender, and more, while offering concrete examples and strategies to help you wake up to your life as a parent. Zen Parenting guides you to:- Establish your physical, emotional and mental foundation- Practice creativity and how to access your emotions- Develop your sense of self and allow your kids to do the same- Experience openheartedness, empathy and compassion- Discover genuine and meaningful communication- Explore mindfulness, meditation and your own intuition- Connect to something greater than yourself
Zen Parenting: Understanding Ourselves so we can Take Better Care of Our Children
by Cathy Cassani AdamsAn audiobook that helps parents to pay attention to daily life and the relationships they are creating with their children.We easily fall into the trap of parenting without a real awareness of what we're doing and why we're doing it, invariably using other peoples' ideas and values or outdated child-rearing techniques.A Zen Parent, is not a label or prescriptive way to parent, but a willingness to stay present with what's happening and do the right thing. It's a commitment to an imperfect practice of continual self-awareness so we can show up for our children in an authentic and mindful way. The one thing that can be counted on throughout parenting is change - just when we understand our child's experience or buy the right size clothes, they change and grow. Just when we get comfortable with typical life challenges, the world experiences a global pandemic. Being able to parent and live well requires a willingness to get comfortable with disorder and uncertainty, and even more of a willingness to be introspective and creative to once again find reorder.Structured through the 7 bodily chakras, which are used as a framework for human existence, this book is for parents who want to raise their children in a more self-aware and mindful way, to expand their thinking about who they are and what they want to share with their kids. It's a self-study and reminder to pay attention to daily life and the relationships they are creating with their children. And it's an opportunity to live what they want their kids to learn, to show up as themselves so their kids know they can do the same.(P) 2022 Hachette Audio
Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World
by Cathy Cassani AdamsThe host of the top ranked Zen Parenting podcast and mother of three reveals a calmer, more self-aware parenting approach for parents to effectively teach and support their children: say less, but listen more. We can&’t always plan for what&’s next—that&’s been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is that life is never predictable, especially as parents. What is possible is your unlimited capacity for compassion, and caring—for yourself and for your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection and community that is Zen Parenting. Using the seven chakras, therapist Cathy Cassani Adams discusses parenting issues such as school pressure, self-care, emotional intelligence, mental health, sexuality and gender, and more, while offering concrete examples and strategies to help you wake up to your life as a parent:Chakra One—The Right to Be: Establish your physical, emotional, and mental foundationChakra Two—The Right to Feel: Practice creativity and how to access your emotionsChakra Three—The Right to Act: Establish a sense of self for yourself and your kids Chakra Four—The Right to Love and Be Loved: Experience openheartedness, empathy, and compassionChakra Five—The Right to Speak and Hear Truth: Discover genuine and meaningful communicationChakra Six—The Right to See: Explore mindfulness, meditation, and your own intuitionChakra Seven—The Right to Know: Connect to something greater than yourself &“This book is my new favorite guide for parenting, to be sure. But it's also a master class in a life well-lived.&”—Dr. John Duffy, author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety and The Available Parent
Camel Crazy: A Quest for Miracles in the Mysterious World of Camels
by Christina AdamsIn this page-turning odyssey, a mother on a mission travels the globe — from Bedouin camps in the Middle East to Amish farms in Pennsylvania to camel-herder villages in India — to obtain camel milk, which dramatically helps her son’s autism symptoms. Chronicling bureaucratic roadblocks, adventure-filled detours, and Christina Adams’s love-fueled determination, Camel Crazy explores why camels are cherished as family members and hailed as healers. Adams’s work uncovers studies of camel milk for possible treatment of autism, allergies, diabetes, and immune dysfunction, as well as ancient traditions of healing. But the most fascinating aspect of Adams’s discoveries is the gentle-eyed, mischievous camels themselves. Huge and often unpredictable, they are amazingly intelligent and adaptable. This moving and rollicking ode to “camel people” and the creatures they adore reveals the ways camels touch lives around the world. Includes users’ and buyers’ guides to camel’s milk
A Real Boy
by Christina AdamsJonah Adams was diagnosed as autistic at two years and eight months. Just a few years later, a doctor refused to believe such a diagnosis could ever have been given to this healthy, happy boy. This is the true story of how Jonah's mother, Christina, seized his limited window of opportunity for recovery. Detailing how she utilized a combination of a special diet and one-on-one tutoring with speech therapists and behavioral psychologists, Christina shares the entire journey she undertook to give her child a second chance at a full life.
Poverty, Charity, and Motherhood: Maternal Societies in Nineteenth-Century France
by Christine AdamsThis far-reaching study of maternal societies in post-revolutionary France focuses on the philanthropic work of the Society for Maternal Charity, the most prominent organization of its kind. Administered by middle-class and elite women and financed by powerful families and the government, the Society offered support to poor mothers, helping them to nurse and encouraging them not to abandon their children. In Poverty, Charity, and Motherhood, Christine Adams traces the Society's key role in shaping notions of maternity and in shifting the care of poor families from the hands of charitable volunteers with religious-tinged social visions to paid welfare workers with secular goals such as population growth and patriotism. Adams plumbs the origin and ideology of the Society and its branches, showing how elite women in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Rouen, Marseille, Dijon, and Limoges tried to influence the maternal behavior of women and families with lesser financial means and social status. A deft analysis of the philosophy and goals of the Society details the members' own notions of good mothering, family solidarity, and legitimate marriages that structured official, elite, and popular attitudes concerning gender and poverty in France. These personal attitudes, Adams argues, greatly influenced public policy and shaped the country's burgeoning social welfare system.
Love Is
by Diane Adams Claire KeanePerfect for any fond gift or tender moment, this story of a girl and a duckling who share a touching year together will melt hearts old and young. In this tenderly funny book, girl and duckling grow in their understanding of what it is to care for each other, discovering that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding tight. Children and parents together will adore this fond exploration of growing up while learning about the joys of love offered and love returned.
Two Hands to Love You
by Diane Adams Paige KeiserI'll bathe you in bubbles and soak you in sun,then wrap you up tightly when bath time is done.With two loving hands, an adoring mother cradles her baby after bath time and a devoted father lifts his newborn to look into a nest. Sister, brother, grandma, and grandpa all can't wait to share what they love best with their newest family member. And when it is time to step out into the world, this caring family is right there alongside their littlest one. In simple, heartfelt language, this soothing picture book for the very young will tug at the heartstrings and remind us all of the caring hands that helped us along our way. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
For Those with Empty Arms: A Compassionate Voice For Those Experiencing Infertility
by Emily Harris AdamsAfter receiving the news that in vitro would be their only hope for biological children, award-winning poet Emily Adams had to learn to live in a new world of needles, embarrassing tests, long waiting periods, and expensive doctor’s appointments.In this beautiful and touching book of poems and essays, Emily tells the story of the diagnosis and the chaotic years that followed. Despite the many instances of disappointment, she learns how to continue to hope. Emily Adams weaves a powerful and compassionate story for any woman who is desperately trying to conceive but can’t.
Things You've Inherited From Your Mother (Nunatak First Fiction Series #40)
by Hollie Adams"Everyone deals with grief in their own personal way. Take Carrie, for example. Getting over her mother’s death from ovarian cancer takes the form of ramping up passive-aggressive office warfare, continuing her campaign to show her ex-husband she’s over him (further increasing the distance between herself and her teenage daughter, natch), ridding herself of her mother’s overweight cat Poncho, and consuming heroic quantities of red wine, spiked coffee and coffin nails. Nobody’s perfect. Situated at the midpoint between the booze-soaked mayhem of Absolutely Fabulous and the middle-aged ennui of Anakana Schofield’s Malarky, Things You’ve Inherited From Your Mother is a riotous assemblage of found objects, Choose Your Own Adventure-style in jokes and useful facts about mice. In her startlingly funny first novel, Hollie Adams takes the conventional wisdom about “likeable” literary heroines and shoves it down an elevator shaft."
When Our GROWN Kids Disappoint Us
by Jane AdamsHow do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our twenty- and even thirty-somethings who can't seem to grow up? How can we help our depressed, dependent, or addicted adult children, the ones who can't get their lives started, who are just marking time or even doing it? What's the right strategy when our smart, capable "adultolescents" won't leave home or come boomeranging back? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and especially, disappointed?In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling the lives of American families for over two decades confronts our deepest concerns, including our silence and self-imposed sense of isolation, when our grown kids have failed to thrive. She listens to a generation that "did everything right" and expected its children to grow into happy, healthy, successful adults. But they haven't, at least, not yet -- and meanwhile, we're letting their problems threaten our health, marriages, security, freedom, careers or retirement, and other family relationships. With warmth, empathy, and perspective, Dr. Adams offers a positive, life-affirming message to parents who are still trying to "fix" their adult children -- Stop! She shows us how to separate from their problems without separating from them, and how to be a positive force in their lives while getting on with our own. As we navigate this critical passage in our second adulthood and their first, the bestselling author ofI'm Still Your Motherreminds us that the pleasures and possibilities of postparenthood should not depend on how our kids turn out, but on how we do!
Audio Assault. (Codename: Winger #3)
by Jeff AdamsCodename: Winger: Book ThreeFor teenage secret agent Theo Reese, summer break isn’t a time to relax. In addition to his duties for Tactical Operational Support, Theo’s got a school project and, more than anything, wants to spend time with his boyfriend, Eddie. A family trip to New York City is the last thing Theo needs. But a friend of Theo’s father is in need of the Reese family’s special skills. Oliver Glenwood heads a music empire, and his daughter, Sofia, is a rising pop star—one who’d drawn the attention of kidnappers. During the investigation, Theo discovers the threat poses more danger than originally suspected. Someone has planted code in Glenwood Music’s songs that can steal information from any personal device—or play a tone that can rouse uncontrollable rage. The consequences will be disastrous if the infected songs are downloaded by the public. Preventing worldwide catastrophe becomes even more difficult when Eddie arrives in the city, hoping to spend some quality time with Theo. No one ever said being a covert agent would be easy.
Tracker Hacker (Codename: Winger #1)
by Jeff AdamsCodename: Winger OneTheo Reese is just an average high school student with a passion for hockey and an uncanny talent when it comes to computers… at least on the surface. What his teammates, fellow students, and even his boyfriend don’t realize is that Theo leads a double life. When he’s not putting up his facade of normal, Theo is working as an agent for Tactical Operational Support, where his technical genius is more than just a hobby. At sixteen he is responsible for helping agents in the field and keeping the TOS network secure. It’s a secret he has to keep—from everyone. But secrecy becomes even harder when a hacker compromises the system TOS uses to track its agents and Theo’s dad goes missing. Theo must find him and stop the hacker, which means leaving the comfort of his computer screen and venturing into a very real and very deadly world. And if that’s not enough to deal with, all the secrecy is really putting a strain on Theo’s love life.
My Revision Notes: Cambridge National Level 1/2 Health And Social Care Epub
by Judith AdamsTarget success in Cambridge National Level 1/2 Child Development with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledgeWith My Revision Notes, every student can:- plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.
My Revision Notes: Level 1/level 2 Cambridge National In Child Development
by Judith AdamsSet your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Child Development.Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.>> Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for.>> Extend understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers provided online for students to access .>> Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert exam tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.>> Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making Links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities.>> Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary.
My Revision Notes: Level 1/level 2 Cambridge National In Child Development
by Judith AdamsSet your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Child Development.Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.>> Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for.>> Extend understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers provided online for students to access .>> Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert exam tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.>> Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making Links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities.>> Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary.
My Revision Notes: Cambridge National Level 1/2 Health and Social Care
by Judith AdamsTarget success in Cambridge National Level 1/2 Health and Social Care with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledgeWith My Revision Notes, every student can:- plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.
On the Day His Daddy Left
by Kathleen Adams Layne Johnson Eric J AdamsLike many children, Danny is afraid his parents' divorce is his fault. So on the day his daddy leaves, Danny writes a secret question on a slip of paper: Is it my fault? He shows the question to his teacher, his friend, and his dad and mom. Everyone reassures him that the divorce is not his fault. With tears in her eyes, his mom writes NO on the back of the paper so when Danny needs to, he can be comforted again and again. In this simple, poignant story, Eric J. Adams and Kathleen Adams focus on the misplaced guilt commonly felt by children of divorcing parents. Layne Johnson's realistic paintings dramatically convey Danny's strong emotions.
The Road to Love and Laughter: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Life Together
by Kristin Adams Danny AdamsWhat's the secret to keeping love alive and full of laughter? Kristin and Danny Adams, the couple behind numerous hilarious viral lip sync videos, draw from their own experience in marriage and entertainment to encourage you to live loudly, love radically, and laugh uncontrollably.Every relationship needs plenty of love and laughter. But how do you keep the fun going when the road gets hard? Viral video creators Kristin and Danny Adams's journey has involved more "heated fellowship" than their hilarious lip sync videos might lead you to think. Kristin and Danny invite you to:Turn roadblocks into opportunities for growth, wisdom, and even laughterHave faith in God to sustain you in difficult times and bring back your joyLet go of the fear of change and find courage to face all of life togetherFace the "laugh blockers" that get in the way of the joy of connectionRediscover the joy of your unique connection for a deeper and more fulfilling marriage journey."You will come away changed. . . . This is a must-read!" -- Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke"With humor and so much wisdom, this story will leave you inspired and feeling like you're not alone." -- Jeremy and Audrey Roloff
The Chicken Who Saved Us: The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful
by Kristin Jarvis AdamsThe true story of an autistic boy with a body under siege by mysterious illness, and the chicken who saved his life."Heartbreakingly beautiful - the gift of the human animal bond.” - Temple Grandin, Author, researcher, consultant and world-renowned autism spokespersonEight-year-old Andrew was autistic and bilingual. He spoke English - and Chicken. But the day he told his pet chicken Frightful that his body was trying to kill him, Andrew’s family and an entire medical community were launched into a decade-long quest for answers. This honest memoir of fierce and faithful parenting takes readers on a heartfelt journey through chronic illness and Asperger’s syndrome to discover the healing bond between a boy and his chicken. Navigating the complex landscape of modern medicine and genetics, through a rare diagnosis of Trisomy 8 Mosaicism and an experimental bone marrow transplant, readers venture to places where chickens talk, superheroes come alive, and a boy on the brink of death finds the courage to survive.
Baby Girl
by Lenora AdamsAll I can say is that I never thought it would come to this. I never thought I would run away. For some reason I thought you, of all people, would see and know. Sheree has always been a tough girl, able to take care of herself. Then she finds herself in a situation where she can't. She needs help. She needs answers. But she can't get either from the people she she turns to -- her parents, her friends, and especially, her boyfriend, who calls her Baby Girl and treats her like she's disposable. So who can Sheree turn to? Maybe the answer lies deep within herself, and it's truly time for her to grow up. In a voice that rings strong ant true, debut novelist Lenora Adams tells a story that is rich, complex, and achingly real.
S'mores: Gourmet Treats For Every Occasion
by Lisa AdamsDelicious new takes on the classic campfire dessert for children and adults—from Lemon Bar to Intense Espresso, Candy Cane to Kettle Corn. Gooey goodness is just a graham cracker, marshmallow, and some chocolate away. Or you could up your s&’more game with these melt-in-your-mouth recipes. Gather your family around a campfire, barbecue, oven, or stovetop and satisfy your sweet tooth with Hazelnut Raspberry Brownie, Banana Caramel, Piña Colada, Mexican Chocolate, or Hardcore Mint s&’mores. &“Offering over 50 riffs on the theme, Adams adds everything from mangoes and cranberries to popcorn to the basic recipe, as well as more inventive fare such as a Boston Cream Pie S&’more, made up of strawberry shortcake cups, a marshmallow and chocolate frosting . . . the recipes are simple to replicate, making them ideal for children and young at heart marshmallow lovers (Publishers Weekly). &“Our favorites are her seasonal s&’mores, like the Squashed Chickie s&’more. It puts Easter Peeps to perfect use, tastes really good, is horribly/wonderfully messy and will make you giggle. We&’re always ready for s&’more of that.&” —Chicago Tribune &“A little stack of sweetness just got better. The book gives s&’more lovers something to salivate over.&” —Miami Herald (International Edition) &“Adams takes the humble campfire treat to new levels. The pictures will have you reaching for the lighter and bag of marshmallows.&” —Arizona Daily Star &“Author Lisa Adams puts such a creative twist on her recipe variations that even traditionalists are sure to find a new favorite.&” —St. Petersburg Times
The Everything Organic Baby Meals Cookbook: Includes Apple and Plum Compote, Strawberry Applesauce, Chicken and Parsnip Puree, Zucchini and Rice Cereal, Cantaloupe Papaya Smoothie...and Hundreds More!
by Media AdamsGive your child a healthy start with naturally delicious baby food!You want the best for your baby, starting with wholesome, healthy food. Preparing organic baby food helps ensure good nutrition, and it's not time-consuming or complicated--all you need is a little planning. The Everything Organic Baby Meals Cookbook will teach you all you need to know about organics and how to prepare all-natural meals for your baby. This cookbook is packed with hundreds of ideas for food your baby will love, including:Baby's First Rice CerealPear Mango PureeMango, Peach, and Rice CerealChicken, Papaya, and Nutmeg MashHomemade ApplesauceCouscous with Grated Zucchini and CarrotsTomato and Orzo SoupSpaghetti Squash with Italian Herbs Learn how to shop economically, find the best organic foods, and prepare the freshest, tastiest meals. Feeding your little one couldn't be easier!