Author: Richard North Patterson
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345386132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
A high-powered San Francisco defense attorney becomes the defendant in a scandalous murder case involving accusations of adultery and sexual abuse, divorce, an ugly custody battle, extortion, and conflicting loyalties
Eyes of a Child
Author: Richard North Patterson
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345386132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
A high-powered San Francisco defense attorney becomes the defendant in a scandalous murder case involving accusations of adultery and sexual abuse, divorce, an ugly custody battle, extortion, and conflicting loyalties
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345386132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
A high-powered San Francisco defense attorney becomes the defendant in a scandalous murder case involving accusations of adultery and sexual abuse, divorce, an ugly custody battle, extortion, and conflicting loyalties
Through the Eyes of a Child
Author: Donna E. Norton
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
One of the most respected, comprehensive sources on available children's literature. Surveys the history of children' literature, explores the child's response to literature, and explains how to evaluate and select literature for children. Features unique two-part genre chapters -- one part content and one part methods. Covers artists and their illustrations, picture books, traditional literature, modern fantasy, poetry, contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, multicultural literature, and nonfiction (biographies and informational books). Contains illustrations from favorite full-color children's books (in their original colors), and art from real children. Features guest editorials by authors and illustrators; flashbacks of historical events, works, and people; and a section on multicultural literature in every chapter. Provides a dual-platform CD-ROM with annotated reference information on the more than 3000 children's literature titles listed in the book. For anyone interested in children's literature.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
One of the most respected, comprehensive sources on available children's literature. Surveys the history of children' literature, explores the child's response to literature, and explains how to evaluate and select literature for children. Features unique two-part genre chapters -- one part content and one part methods. Covers artists and their illustrations, picture books, traditional literature, modern fantasy, poetry, contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, multicultural literature, and nonfiction (biographies and informational books). Contains illustrations from favorite full-color children's books (in their original colors), and art from real children. Features guest editorials by authors and illustrators; flashbacks of historical events, works, and people; and a section on multicultural literature in every chapter. Provides a dual-platform CD-ROM with annotated reference information on the more than 3000 children's literature titles listed in the book. For anyone interested in children's literature.
Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes
Author: Lauren Child
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763651206
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Thirteen-year-old Ruby, a genius code-cracker and daring detective, gets an anonymous call setting a challenge that leads her to the headquarters of Spectrum, a highly secret anti-crime agency that needs her help to crack a code, but soon Ruby uncovers dastardly plans of the Fool's Gold Gang.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763651206
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Thirteen-year-old Ruby, a genius code-cracker and daring detective, gets an anonymous call setting a challenge that leads her to the headquarters of Spectrum, a highly secret anti-crime agency that needs her help to crack a code, but soon Ruby uncovers dastardly plans of the Fool's Gold Gang.
The Innocent Eyes of a Child
Author: Trea Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781649908780
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In the Innocent Eyes of a Child, follows the story of a girl, named Brighteyes, who was born into dysfunctional family. She was subjected to years of abuse. At the age of five, she is abandoned by her abusers and ends up in the foster care system. She journeys through the foster care system going from home to home. She tells her story through her eyes, as she grows up never finding the love, care, and family she desired. She experiences the path of the foster child is often filled with challenges that are overwhelming, frustrating, and heartbreaking. She experiences more abuse which was often ignored in the system. Her mistreatment by some of the foster parents causes a great deal of pain, which is evident. She copes by "flying away." She takes the reader through the journey of each place she goes-her feelings, hopes, and dreams. These are often filled with disappointments, betrayal, and tears. Many do not know what happens to foster children as they journey through many homes-- while never finding any love or stability. While on her journey, she dreamed of being rescued by a loving family. This wasn't only her journey, but the journey of a lot of foster children-- forced to grow-up this way. The phrase, "What is in the Best Interest of the Child," is often challenged. Through it all, she still had hope that she would find a place called home.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781649908780
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In the Innocent Eyes of a Child, follows the story of a girl, named Brighteyes, who was born into dysfunctional family. She was subjected to years of abuse. At the age of five, she is abandoned by her abusers and ends up in the foster care system. She journeys through the foster care system going from home to home. She tells her story through her eyes, as she grows up never finding the love, care, and family she desired. She experiences the path of the foster child is often filled with challenges that are overwhelming, frustrating, and heartbreaking. She experiences more abuse which was often ignored in the system. Her mistreatment by some of the foster parents causes a great deal of pain, which is evident. She copes by "flying away." She takes the reader through the journey of each place she goes-her feelings, hopes, and dreams. These are often filled with disappointments, betrayal, and tears. Many do not know what happens to foster children as they journey through many homes-- while never finding any love or stability. While on her journey, she dreamed of being rescued by a loving family. This wasn't only her journey, but the journey of a lot of foster children-- forced to grow-up this way. The phrase, "What is in the Best Interest of the Child," is often challenged. Through it all, she still had hope that she would find a place called home.
Through the Eyes of a Child
Author: Anne Richards
Publisher: Church House Publishing
ISBN: 9780715140888
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A landmark work of theology, exploring 14 key theological themes - such as creation, grace, death and judgement - from the perspective of children. Challenging conventional readings of theology, this work challenges those who care about children and their place in the world and the church.
Publisher: Church House Publishing
ISBN: 9780715140888
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A landmark work of theology, exploring 14 key theological themes - such as creation, grace, death and judgement - from the perspective of children. Challenging conventional readings of theology, this work challenges those who care about children and their place in the world and the church.
Trauma Through a Child's Eyes
Author: Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556438516
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
What parents, educators, and health professionals can do to recognize, prevent, and heal childhood trauma, from infancy through adolescence—by the author of Waking the Tiger Trauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents like auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit—often resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression. Rich with case studies and hands-on activities, Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes gives insight into children’s innate ability to rebound with the appropriate support, and provides their caregivers with tools to overcome and prevent trauma. “Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes . . . creates its own mold in a way that everyone concerned with the health and happiness of children will be grateful for.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556438516
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
What parents, educators, and health professionals can do to recognize, prevent, and heal childhood trauma, from infancy through adolescence—by the author of Waking the Tiger Trauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents like auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit—often resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression. Rich with case studies and hands-on activities, Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes gives insight into children’s innate ability to rebound with the appropriate support, and provides their caregivers with tools to overcome and prevent trauma. “Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes . . . creates its own mold in a way that everyone concerned with the health and happiness of children will be grateful for.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids
Only Child
Author: Rhiannon Navin
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 1524733350
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Surviving a horrific school shooting, a six-year-old boy retreats into the world of books and art while making sobering observations about his mother's determination to prosecute the shooter's parents and the wider community's efforts to make sense of the tragedy.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 1524733350
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Surviving a horrific school shooting, a six-year-old boy retreats into the world of books and art while making sobering observations about his mother's determination to prosecute the shooter's parents and the wider community's efforts to make sense of the tragedy.
Golf Through the Eyes of a Child
Author: Dominique DeSerres
Publisher: Golf Distillery
ISBN: 1777418313
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
“Hi, my name is Henry! Join me as I walk you through the great game of golf and explain what it means to me.” Golf Through the Eyes of a Child is a golf children’s book that seeks to explore the essence of golf. Fundamental golf themes such as family, honesty, perseverance, and of course enjoyment are visited and supported by colourful illustrations in a timeless art style.
Publisher: Golf Distillery
ISBN: 1777418313
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
“Hi, my name is Henry! Join me as I walk you through the great game of golf and explain what it means to me.” Golf Through the Eyes of a Child is a golf children’s book that seeks to explore the essence of golf. Fundamental golf themes such as family, honesty, perseverance, and of course enjoyment are visited and supported by colourful illustrations in a timeless art style.
Through the Eyes of Children
Author: Carla Garrity
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780684837031
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by leading authorities on child psychology and divorce, this book is a valuable and much needed tool for parents and professionals who work with children struggling with family breakup. For generations, stories have been a foundation for teaching children. Through the Eyes of Children continues that tradition and allows children the chance to recover and heal from divorce.
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780684837031
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by leading authorities on child psychology and divorce, this book is a valuable and much needed tool for parents and professionals who work with children struggling with family breakup. For generations, stories have been a foundation for teaching children. Through the Eyes of Children continues that tradition and allows children the chance to recover and heal from divorce.
Through the Eyes of a Child
Author: Jimena Licitra
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788415784524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Winner at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards William was a happy little boy who lived with his parents in a green house with a lovely little garden, decorated with paper flowers. But one day everything changed. It was as if he'd been torn in two and turned into two different kids: one who went with his dad, and another who stayed with his mom. Through the Eyes of a Child reminds us of the importance of communicating, and that after a change in a family's structure, a child can feel "whole" again and grow up happily . . . even though his parents have separated. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 940L
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788415784524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Winner at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards William was a happy little boy who lived with his parents in a green house with a lovely little garden, decorated with paper flowers. But one day everything changed. It was as if he'd been torn in two and turned into two different kids: one who went with his dad, and another who stayed with his mom. Through the Eyes of a Child reminds us of the importance of communicating, and that after a change in a family's structure, a child can feel "whole" again and grow up happily . . . even though his parents have separated. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 940L