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Generation Sleepless: Why Tweens and Teens Aren't Sleeping Enough and How We Can Help Them
by Heather Turgeon Julie WrightAn intimate glimpse inside a silent epidemic that is harming teens and how parents can help them reclaim the restorative power of sleep.If you could protect your teen from unnecessary anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, and foster a greater sense of happiness and well-being in their life, wouldn&’t you? In Generation Sleepless, the authors of the classic guide to helping babies and young children develop healthy sleep habits The Happy Sleeper uncover one of the greatest threats to our teenagers&’ physical and mental health: sleep deprivation. Caught in a perfect storm of omnipresent screens, academic overload, night owl biology and early school start times, Generation Sleepless illustrates how our teens are operating in a constant state of sleep debt and "social jet lag" while struggling to meet the demands of adolescence. In this essential book, Heather Turgeon, MFT and Julie Wright, MFT draw on the latest scientific research to reveal that, at a critical phase of development, many teens need more sleep than their younger siblings, but they're getting drastically less. Generation Sleepless helps readers: • foster a teen's self-motivation for sleeping well • alter family practices around phones, social media, and screen time • draw on an understanding of teens' night owl tendencies to create smart sleep habits • lay out steps for sleep-friendly schools and promoting systemic changes that help teens get the rest they need This first-of-its-kind book is packed with clear and instantly usable advice for parents as well as an eye-opening call to action for teachers, principals, colleges, coaches, and policy makers.
Little Planet People: Have You Heard About the Bird?
by Annemieke ClementsLittle Planet People: Have You Heard About the Bird? tells the inspirational tale of a small songbird who gets lost in the big, smoggy city. Though he sings sweetly for shoppers in the busy town square, lately his chirps have grown hoarse and weak. Our fine, feathered friend coughs and splutters amid the pollution - but within his distressed notes lies hope. Despite feeling ill from the dirty air, this little bird wants to make friends and rally others to create a healthier city for all. He shares his earnest ideas for positive change in the neighbourhood he calls home. Now he just needs to find caring people who will listen and spread his message of environmental awareness. Through this timely story, children will discover how even one small voice can spark a big difference. And one brave bird’s resolve to clean up his surroundings may inspire young readers to take caring action too! By befriending and supporting this fine feathered fellow, we can clear the air and help his sweet song soar once more!
The Golden Doves: A Novel
by Martha Hall KellyTwo female spies risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi in this sweeping, profound tale of bravery from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. &“A riveting story of two brave and amazing women who work in the French resistance during World War II . . . a triumph!&”—Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of EternalAmerican Josie Anderson and Parisian Arlette LaRue are thrilled to be working in the French resistance, stealing so many Nazi secrets that they become known as the Golden Doves, renowned across France and hunted by the Gestapo. Their courage will cost them everything. When they are finally arrested and taken to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, along with their loved ones, a reclusive Nazi doctor does unspeakable things to Josie&’s mother, a celebrated Jewish singer who joined her daughter in Paris when the world seemed bright. And Arlette&’s son is stolen from her, never to be seen again.A decade later the Doves fall headlong into a dangerous dual mission: Josie is working for U.S. Army Intelligence and accepts an assignment to hunt down the infamous doctor, while a mysterious man tells Arlette he may have found her son. The Golden Doves embark on a quest across Europe and ultimately to French Guiana, discovering a web of terrible secrets, and must put themselves in grave danger to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love.Martha Hall Kelly has garnered acclaim for her stunning combination of empathy and research into the stories of women throughout history and for exploring the terrors of Ravensbrück. With The Golden Doves, she has crafted an unforgettable story about the fates of Nazi fugitives in the wake of World War II—and the unsung female spies who risked it all to bring them to justice.
The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
by Henri J. NouwenA radically fresh interpretation of how we can best serve others from the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son, hailed as &“one of the world&’s greatest spiritual writers&” by Christianity Today&“In our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others.&” In this hope-filled and profoundly simple book, Henri Nouwen inspires devoted men and women who want to be of service in their church or community but who have found traditional outreach alienating and ineffective. Weaving keen cultural analysis with his psychological and religious insights, Nouwen presents a balanced and creative theology of service that begins with the realization of fundamental woundedness in human nature. According to Nouwen, ministers are called to identify the suffering in their own hearts and make that recognition the starting point of their service. Ministers must be willing to go beyond their professional, somewhat aloof roles and leave themselves open as fellow human beings with the same wounds and suffering as those they serve. In other words, we heal from our wounds. The Wounded Healer is a thoughtful and insightful guide that will be welcomed by anyone engaged in the service of others.
Near Miss (A Stone Barrington Novel #64)
by Stuart Woods Brett BattlesStone Barrington faces down a deadly foe in the latest thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Following a string of adventures, Stone Barrington is enjoying some downtime in New York City when a chance encounter introduces him to a charming new companion. Too bad she also comes with the baggage of a persistent ex-boyfriend intent on retribution. As Stone skillfully dodges each disturbance, it becomes clear that there's an even more treacherous game being played behind the scenes. When long-standing grudges resurface, Stone is brought back into the orbit of some familiar enemies. He must use all of his tricks—as well as those of a few old friends—to evade trouble before it's too late. But this time, danger just might catch up with him.
The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier
by Colin Woodard&“A thorough and engaging history of Maine&’s rocky coast and its tough-minded people.&”—Boston Herald&“[A] well-researched and well-written cultural and ecological history of stubborn perseverance.&”—USA TodayFor more than four hundred years the people of coastal Maine have clung to their rocky, wind-swept lands, resisting outsiders&’ attempts to control them while harvesting the astonishing bounty of the Gulf of Maine. Today&’s independent, self-sufficient lobstermen belong to the communities imbued with a European sense of ties between land and people, but threatened by the forces of homogenization spreading up the eastern seaboard.In the tradition of William Warner&’s Beautiful Swimmers, veteran journalist Colin Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) traces the history of the rugged fishing communities that dot the coast of Maine and the prized crustacean that has long provided their livelihood. Through forgotten wars and rebellions, and with a deep tradition of resistance to interference by people &“from away,&” Maine&’s lobstermen have defended an earlier vision of America while defying the &“tragedy of the commons&”—the notion that people always overexploit their shared property. Instead, these icons of American individualism represent a rare example of true communal values and collaboration through grit, courage, and hard-won wisdom.
Turn of Phrase
by Suzie JThe Oxford Language dictionary defines an idiom as: ‘a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words’ Idioms are widely used phrases that say one thing literally but mean something else when explored in context. What does it mean to like the cut of someone’s jib? Is it advisable to burn a candle at both ends? What could be gained by reading between the lines of a message and why is this bird in my hand worth holding on to? Turn of Phrase explores the origin and meaning of some well-known idioms using poetry. It introduces a younger audience to how the phrases are used today, using identifiable scenarios. The book aims to enrich our language and may assist in opening a line of communication between caregivers and young people about any issues they may be dealing with at any given time.
Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (Star Wars)
by Delilah S. DawsonWhen the Jedi Order falls, an Inquisitor rises. Padawan Iskat Akaris has dedicated her life to traveling the galaxy alongside her master, learning the ways of the Force to become a good Jedi. Despite Iskat&’s dedication, peace and control have remained elusive, and with each setback, she feels her fellow Jedi grow more distrustful of her. Already uncertain about her future in the Jedi Order, Iskat faces tragedy when her master is killed and the Clone Wars engulf the galaxy in chaos. Now a general on the front lines contributing to that chaos, she is often reminded: Trust in your training. Trust in the wisdom of the Council. Trust in the Force. Yet as the shadows of doubt take hold, Iskat begins to ask questions that no Jedi is supposed to ask. Questions about her own unknown past. Questions the Jedi Masters would consider dangerous. As the years pass and the war endures, Iskat&’s faith in the Jedi wanes. If they would grant her more freedom, she is certain she could do more to protect the galaxy. If they would trust her with more knowledge, she could finally cast aside the shadows that have begun to consume her. When the Jedi Order finally falls, Iskat seizes the chance to forge a path of her own. She embraces the salvation of Order 66. As an Inquisitor, Iskat finds the freedom she has always craved: to question, to want. And with each strike of her red blade, Iskat moves closer to claiming her new destiny in the Force—whatever the cost.
After Annie: A Novel
by Anna QuindlenNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • &“Part of Quindlen&’s gift is that you don&’t just read about these characters, you inhabit them. . . . Luminous with life, hope and the power of love.&”—People (A Book of the Week Pick) &“[A] quietly revelatory and gently gleaming gem of a book.&”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors&’ Choice) Anna Quindlen&’s trademark wisdom on family, friendship, and the ties that bind us are at the center of this novel about the power of love to transcend loss and triumph over adversity, by the author of Still Life with Bread Crumbs and One True Thing.When Annie Brown dies suddenly, her husband, her children, and her closest friend are left to find a way forward without the woman who has been the lynchpin of all their lives. Bill is overwhelmed without his beloved wife, and Annemarie wrestles with the bad habits her best friend had helped her overcome. And Ali, the eldest of Annie&’s children, has to grow up overnight, to care for her younger brothers and even her father and to puzzle out for herself many of the mysteries of adult life.Over the course of the next year what saves them all is Annie, ever-present in their minds, loving but not sentimental, caring but nobody&’s fool, a voice in their heads that is funny and sharp and remarkably clear. The power she has given to those who loved her is the power to go on without her. The lesson they learn is that no one beloved is ever truly gone.Written in Quindlen&’s emotionally resonant voice and with her deep and generous understanding of people, After Annie is about hope, and about the unexpected power of adversity to change us in profound and indelible ways.
Led Zeppelin: The Biography
by Bob Spitz&“In this authoritative, unsparing history of the biggest rock group of the 1970s, Spitz delivers inside details and analysis with his well-known gift for storytelling.&” —PEOPLEFrom the author of the iconic, bestselling history of The Beatles, the definitive account of arguable the greatest rock band of all time.Rock star. Whatever that term means to you, chances are it owes a debt to Led Zeppelin. No one before or since has lived the dream quite like Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. In Led Zeppelin, Bob Spitz takes their full measure, separating myth from reality with his trademark connoisseurship and storytelling flair.From the opening notes of their first album, the band announced itself as something different, a collision of grand artistic ambition and brute primal force, of English folk music and African American blues. Spitz&’s account of their artistic journey, amid the fascinating ecosystem of popular music, is irresistible. But the music is only part of the legend: Led Zeppelin is also the story of how the sixties became the seventies, of how innocence became decadence, of how rock took over. Led Zeppelin wasn&’t the first band to let loose on the road, but as with everything else, they took it to an entirely new level. Not all the legends are true, but in Spitz&’s careful accounting, what is true is astonishing and sometimes disturbing.Led Zeppelin gave no quarter, and neither has Bob Spitz. Led Zeppelin is the long-awaited full reckoning the band richly deserves.
Dispersals: On Plants, Borders, and Belonging
by Jessica J. LeeINSTANT TORONTO STAR BESTSELLERThe prize-winning and bestselling author of Two Trees Make a Forest turns to the lives of plants entangled in our human world to explore belonging, displacement, identity, and the truths of our shared futureA seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere?The themes in these fourteen essays become invigorating and intimate in Lee&’s hands, centering on the lives of plants like seaweed, tangelos, and soy, and their entanglement with our human worlds. Lee explores the rich backstory of cherry trees in Berlin; a tea plant that grows in the Himalayan foothills just southwest of China; the world of algae and wakame, and the journeys they&’ve made to reach us.Each of the plants considered in this collection are somehow perceived as being &“out of place&”—weeds, samples collected through imperial science, crops introduced and transformed by our hand. Lee looks at these plant species in their own context, even when we find them outside of it.Dispersals draws a gorgeous, sprawling map of the diaspora of flora. Combining memoir, history, and scientific research in poetic prose, Jessica J. Lee meditates on the question of how both plants and people come to belong, why both cross borders, and how our futures are more entwined than we might imagine.
Three Cheeky Frogs
by Conor BeikoffThree Cheeky Frogs weaves a delightful tale of frolicsome amphibians whose antics spell endless mischief for three unsuspecting siblings. As the frogs’ pranks grow more audacious, the children tread with caution. Which playful ruse will they stumble into next? Dive into this enchanting narrative and embark on a rib-tickling adventure with the most playful frogs in town!
Heavens Above!
by Janet RobertsThe Afterlife: in the Tribunal of the Dead, the recently deceased Glaikit, an incorrigible cheat in life, is about to be sentenced to a new and very tedious form of existence by Judge Prudence Drinkwater. The sudden appearance of the chariot-driving hero Sleekit allows Glaikit to cheat her fate one more time, before she changes her mind yet again, reincarnating as the surprisingly spry 70-year-old Australian Merci, married to an American ex-marine and living with a small, slightly suspicious dog… Full of inventive situations and witty insights, Janet Roberts’ sharply written novella combines imaginative fantasy with a sly, surrealistic humour.
Wongutha Tales
by May O'BrienFirst published as individual titles in 1992, May O' Brien' s stories were ground-breaking publications, presenting traditional Indigenous stories in a bilingual text and giving a unique insight into learning English as a second language from a First Nations perspective. Classic tales such as How Crows Became Black and Why the Emu Can' t Fly are still as fresh and appealing as ever for a new generation of junior readers. Plus May' s simple pronunciation guide for Wongutha words are perfect learning activities for the classroom.
Alphabeti Serengeti
by J. D. KingExplore the African savanna with Zuzu the Zebra in Alphabeti Serengeti, a lively alphabet adventure! Join her animal friends, from Alfredo the Armadillo to Tilda the Tapir, at an alphabet-themed feast. This charming book combines vibrant illustrations and engaging rhymes to introduce letters and exotic animals. Children will adore characters like Gus the Gorilla, expanding their vocabulary with each letter. Delight in learning with fun names like Vincent the Vulture and Kristian the Kudu, and enjoy this playful journey through the ABCs!
The Flamingo with Two Left Feet
by Patti BonesteelWhat happens to a flamingo who can&’t dance?Fernando feels self-conscious and embarrassed about joining the other flamingos in their &‘Dance on the Water&’ to find a mate. He thinks he is clumsy and there&’s no chance a flamingo will ever choose him. However, his mother lovingly encourages him to practice and be patient.Practicing each day does give Fernando some success and confidence. However, a sudden setback, and some taunting and name calling from the other flamingos, causes him to lose his confidence again.What will happen? Will Fernando dance on the water and find his perfect mate?
Betsy's Mum Goes to Be with the Lord
by Anna Carina MohippDiscover a touching tale of love, hope and the enduring power of faith in Betsy’s Mum Goes to Be with the Lord, which provides guidance for little ones facing the loss of a parent or loved one, guiding them through the challenging concepts of death, illness and grief within the framework of Christian teachings. Follow six-year-old Betsy and her little sister, Bow, as they embark on a journey that takes them to the hospital every day to visit their mum. Betsy’s mum gently reveals the truth – that her body is in pain and that she won’t be returning home. Yet, in the midst of pain, Betsy’s mum shares a message of motherly comfort. She assures her daughters that once she joins the Lord, her earthly pain will be no more, and she will always watch over them from above. Betsy and Bow’s dad also introduces them to the Lord’s Prayer, allowing them to pray to their Father in Heaven whenever they feel scared or alone. The girls further learn that whilst physical presence may fade and that life may sometimes hurt, the love and kindness they generously share on earth will last forever. Betsy’s Mum Goes to Be with the Lord delicately explores the many facets of loss, illness and grief, offering young readers a nurturing embrace based on Christian teachings. Through its tender storytelling and enchanting illustrations, this compassionate book provides comfort, healing and a path to understanding for little ones navigating the profound complexities of loss.
Coffee Table Rhymes
by Janet Roberts“My sister cleans her bedroom In twenty seconds flat. She sweeps the dirt into a pile Then underneath the mat.” A selection of comic verse on such subjects as fraught relationships, untrustworthy professionals, quirky pets and even quirkier family members. Nothing too dark or serious here, just a set of cleverly written, instantly quotable epigrams, along with a handful of longer poems that combine humour with insight. Truly, the perfect book to leave around for guests to pick up and flip through – on the coffee table, of course!
Four Brains Under the Sun
by Encarnación Rodríguez RequenaHOW WONDERFUL is spending summertime by the Spanish seaside from the childhood to adult ages, enjoying a good talk to some good friends in a relaxed tone and tasting some Spanish tapas from the chiringutos! HOW EXCITING is making some sandcastles by the sea while our grandparents have a good time teaching us their youth experiences and their family ties! HOW AMAZING is meeting the same summer friends every summer and sharing the best personnel life events while we sunbathe carefully! HOW INTERESTING is learning social, cultural, gastronomical, monumental and historical backgrounds from different regions of the same country! HOW GENEROUS is to deliver positive attitude, love and care towards everybody that we meet daily! HOW INTELLIGENT is the person who doesn’t forget his/her origins and remember them pleasantly! HOW CLEVER IS the reader of this book who loves acquiring new knowledge and likes sharing it with others! CULTURE MAKES GOOD FRIENDS.
Grandpa Green's Wonderful Walking Sticks
by Eden ColeA rhyming story about Grandpa Green’s adventures, which will capture the imagination of all the family. Just you wait and see what he gets up to…
August Wilson: A Life
by Patti HartiganThe first authoritative biography of August Wilson, the most important and successful American playwright of the late 20th century, by a theater critic who knew him.August Wilson wrote a series of ten plays celebrating African American life in the 20th century, one play for each decade. No other American playwright has completed such an ambitious oeuvre. Two of the plays became successful films, Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis; and Ma Rainey&’s Black Bottom, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Fences and The Piano Lesson won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama; Fences won the Tony Award for Best Play, and years after Wilson&’s death in 2005, Jitney earned a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Through his brilliant use of vernacular speech, Wilson developed unforgettable characters who epitomized the trials and triumphs of the African American experience. He said that he didn&’t research his plays but wrote from &“the blood&’s memory,&” a sense of racial history that he believed African Americans shared. Author and theater critic Patti Hartigan traced his ancestry back to slavery, and his plays echo with uncanny similarities to the history of his ancestors. She interviewed Wilson many times before his death and traces his life from his childhood in Pittsburgh (where nine of the plays take place) to Broadway. She also interviewed scores of friends, theater colleagues and family members, and conducted extensive research to tell the story of a writer who left an indelible imprint on American theater and opened the door for future playwrights of color.
Julius Caesar
by Philip FreemanA fascinating, comprehensive biography of the cunning Roman conqueror Julius Caesar.More than two thousand years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for &“emperor&”—not only in Rome but as far away as Germany and Russia. He is best known as the general who defeated the Gauls and doubled the size of Rome&’s territories. But, as Philip Freeman describes in this fascinating new biography, Caesar was also a brilliant orator, an accomplished writer, a skilled politician, and much more. Julius Caesar was a complex man, both hero and villain. He possessed great courage, ambition, honor, and vanity. Born into a noble family that had long been in decline, he advanced his career cunningly, beginning as a priest and eventually becoming Rome&’s leading general. He made alliances with his rivals and then discarded them when it suited him. He was a spokesman for the ordinary people of Rome, who rallied around him time and again, but he profited enormously from his conquests and lived opulently. Eventually he was murdered in one of the most famous assassinations in history. Caesar&’s contemporaries included some of Rome&’s most famous figures, from the generals Marius, Sulla, and Pompey to the orator and legislator Cicero as well as the young politicians Mark Antony and Octavius (later Caesar Augustus). Caesar&’s legendary romance with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra still fascinates us today. In this splendid biography, Freeman presents Caesar in all his dimensions and contradictions. With remarkable clarity and brevity, Freeman shows how Caesar dominated a newly powerful Rome and shaped its destiny. This book will captivate readers discovering Caesar and ancient Rome for the first time as well as those who have a deep interest in the classical world.
Moral Vision: Leadership from George Washington to Joe Biden
by Marvin OlaskyWhat makes a leader truly great? Is it simply a matter of management style and personality? Or is it character that matters most? Moral Visions takes an insightful look into America&’s leaders of the past to answer these questions and demonstrates that values and moral convictions are critical to the strength of a nation.Supposedly, we learn about the candidates for the highest office through a series of tests called &“debates,&” which are instead an exchange of soundbites. We can&’t know whether an aspirant to the presidency has the ability to ask good questions or only a suave or belligerent ability to answer them. Moral Vision is a human-interest introduction to American history through studies of nineteen leaders: presidents, almost presidents, a tycoon, a crusading journalist, and even a leading 19th century abortionist. Its lessons can help voters sort through the candidates in 2024 and beyond by measuring them against previous leaders—none of whom was faultless. It shows how the deepest views often grow out of religious belief and influence political goals, racial prejudices, sexual activities, uses of power, and senses of service. In his 1789 inaugural address, George Washington pledged that &“the foundation for national policy will be laid in the sure and immutable principles of private morality.&” Marvin Olasky shows how 19th-century leaders like Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Grover Cleveland partly upheld and partly ignored that promise, and 20th-century leaders like Woodrow Wilson, John F. Kennedy, and Bill Clinton tried to &“compartmentalize&” the private and the public. An extensively updated version of The American Leadership Tradition, Moral Vision is for anyone tired of today&’s textbook tendencies to submerge the role of individuals as big economic and demographic waves roll in. History is more than statistics, economics, and group identities. Human beings are more than paper boats riding the rainfall into gutters.
The Girls Are All So Nice Here: A Novel
by Laurie Elizabeth FlynnINSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER Two former best friends return to their college reunion to find that they&’re being circled by someone who wants revenge for what they did ten years before—and will stop at nothing to get it—in this shocking psychological thriller about ambition, toxic friendship, and deadly desire.A lot has changed in the years since Ambrosia Wellington graduated from college, and she&’s worked hard to create a new life for herself. But then an invitation to her ten-year reunion arrives in the mail, along with an anonymous note that reads &“We need to talk about what we did that night.&” It seems that the secrets of Ambrosia&’s past—and the people she thought she&’d left there—aren&’t as buried as she&’d believed. Amb can&’t stop fixating on what she did or who she did it with: larger-than-life Sloane &“Sully&” Sullivan, Amb&’s former best friend, who could make anyone do anything. At the reunion, Amb and Sully receive increasingly menacing messages, and it becomes clear that they&’re being pursued by someone who wants more than just the truth of what happened that first semester. This person wants revenge for what they did and the damage they caused—the extent of which Amb is only now fully understanding. And it was all because of the game they played to get a boy who belonged to someone else, and the girl who paid the price. Alternating between the reunion and Amb&’s freshman year, The Girls Are All So Nice Here is a shocking novel about the brutal lengths girls can go to get what they think they&’re owed, and what happens when the games we play in college become matters of life and death.
Velvet Angel (Velvet Montgomery Annals Quadrilogy #4)
by Jude DeverauxShe came to him as a precious gift, a naked angel rolled in a rug. Once he gazed into her green eyes, saw her tangle of honey blonde hair, he was undone with passion. Elizabeth would never surrender. He was a hated Montgomery -- she was a Chatworth -- and the blood war between their families raged on, a wildfire of rape, murder, and betrayal. Elizabeth vowed to fight the handsome lord, to resist the burning desire in his eyes -- no matter how great the temptation.