Author: Leah Hager Cohen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1594633428
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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A lush, gripping, psychologically complex novel that asks: How much do siblings owe one another? At the edge of a woods, on the grounds of a defunct “free school,” Ava and her brother, Fred, share a dreamy and seemingly idyllic childhood—a world defined largely by their imaginations, a celebration of curiosity and the natural environment, and each other’s presence. Their parents, progressive educators, believe passionately that children develop best without formal instruction or societal constraint. Everyone is aware of Fred’s oddness—the word “autism” is whispered—but his parents’ fierce disapproval of labels keeps him free of clinical evaluation, diagnosis, or intervention, and constantly at Ava’s side. Decades later, Fred is arrested for a shocking crime, and Ava is frantic to piece together the story of what actually happened. A boy is dead. Fred is held in a county jail. But could he really have done what he’s accused of? By now their parents are long gone, and the siblings have fallen out of touch, which causes Ava considerable guilt. Who is left to reach Fred? To explain him and his innocence to the world? Convinced that she alone can ensure he is regarded with sympathy, Ava tells their enthralling story. A writer of enormous craft, Leah Hager Cohen brings her trademark intelligence and storytelling to a psychologically gripping, richly ambiguous novel that suggests we may ultimately understand one another best not with facts alone, but through our imaginations.
Author: B. J. Novak
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0803741715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
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A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian—a perfect gift for any special occasion! You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY. Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)
Author: Tracey Corderoy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848699823
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Archie was adorable. Everybody said so. Until one day he learned a new word... "No!" Archie says "No!" at mealtimes, bath times, and every single bedtime... A hilarious tale that's perfect for parents who are finding themselves suddenly tackling tantrums. The cheeky, charming Archie will win the hearts of children and parents alike. From the award-winning author Tracey Corderoy (The Grunt and The Grouch, Monty and Milli) and illustrated by the best-selling Tim Warnes (I Love You as Big as the World, I Don't Want to Go to Bed!), No! is set to become a laugh-out-loud picture book classic. Now available as a sturdy board book!
Author: Damon Zahariades
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781549572746
Category : Decision making
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Stop Being A People Pleaser! Learn How To Set Boundaries And Say NO - Without Feeling Guilty! Are you fed up with people taking advantage of you? Are you tired of coworkers, friends, and family members demanding your time and expecting you to give it to them?If so, THE ART OF SAYING NO is for you.Imagine being able to turn down requests and decline invitations with confidence and poise. Imagine saying no to people asking you for favors, and inspiring their respect in the process. DOWNLOAD The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!) Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, provides a step-by-step, strategic guide for setting boundaries and developing the assertiveness you need to maintain them. You'll learn how to say no in every situation, at home and in the workplace, according to your convictions. And best of all, you'll discover how to get your friends, family members, bosses, coworkers, and neighbors to respect your boundaries and recognize your personal authority.In THE ART OF SAYING NO, you'll discover: my personal struggle with being a people pleaser (and how I overcame the habit!) the top 11 reasons we tend to say yes when we know we should say no 10 simple strategies for turning people down with finesse why saying no to people doesn't make you a bad person (the opposite is true!) the best way to develop the habit of setting personal and professional boundaries how to know whether you're a people pleaser (and how to gauge the severity of the problem) PLUS, BONUS MATERIAL: dedicated sections on saying no to your spouse, kids, friends, neighbors, coworkers, clients, bosses, and even strangers!If you're sick and tired of being taken for granted, grab your copy of THE ART OF SAYING NO today! Start taking control of your life by learning how to say that simple, beautiful word: "No."Scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button!
Author: Lisa Mantchev
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481416472
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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"A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale." --The New York Times Book Review "Sweet and affirming." --Kirkus Reviews When the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution--one that involves all kinds of unusual animals in this sweet and adorable picture book. Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.
Author: Tracey Corderoy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848691346
Category : Enthusiasm
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Uh-oh! Archie has discovered a new word: "more!" MORE books at bedtime! MORE ice cream! MORE bubble bath! He wants to build BIGGER towers and BETTER fancy dress costumes. But sometimes "more" is just too much... The indomitable Archie returns in his hilarious sequel to No! and Why? With acutely observed text from Tracey Corderoy (Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble) and laugh-out-loud illustrations from Tim Warnes (Dangerous!), it's set to become a bedtime favourite. The perfect tale for families with strong-willed toddlers who just want MORE!
Author: Robert J. Allen
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098070771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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When you have no fear is a true-life story of a middle-class couple who held on to three important elements in life: faith, love, and trust. Without faith in God, his son Jesus Christ, and love for Creation, there is no need to exist. The bond of love that transcends all circumstances becomes the most valuable of the ways a marriage can continue. Two of these elements are possible because of the gift of trust. Without trust, we cannot live with or without fear; trust is the unknown ingredient that allows two people to move beyond hate, suspicion, uncertainty and the willingness to just give up.The book shares that open weakness of allowing pride to overshadow humility, greed to overtake responsibility, and faith that gives strength to accept oneaEUR(tm)s errors.aEURoecircumstance does not dictate the results,aEUR unless you allow your weakness to control your destiny.
Author: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Author: Deniss Hanovs
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004244646
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
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Reflecting on the origins and ideological formulas of the European authoritarian regimes in the interwar period, this book provides a deep and fascinating insight into the regional particularities of the authoritarian regime of Karlis Ulmanis in 1930s Latvia.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Special Committee on Un-American Activities
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Germans
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
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