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The Year She Left Us
A Novel
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2014
From the winner of the 2009 Iowa Short Fiction Prize—comes the extraordinary, unexpected debut tale of three generations of Chinese-American women in a San Francisco family who must confront their past and carve out a future.
The Kong women are in crisis. A disastrous trip to visit her "home"...
Lovers for a Day
New and Collected Stories on Love
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
This short story collection spanning the celebrated Czech author’s career is a “taxonomic survey of Eros . . . [by] a writer at the top of his form” (The Boston Globe).
In these stories that span an acclaimed career from the 1960s to the present, Ivan Klima offers a vivid gallery of people...
The ALS Experience: It's Different and Hard
A Book for Teens in Families Living With ALS
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2019
In this guide, you will follow the journeys of three mid-teens – Bradley, Ian, and Lara. They will help you understand how they approached their family member’s ALS. You can also see how other approaches are available to choose from, to show what may have happened if they had taken a different...
Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens
A Workbook to Break the Nine Thought Habits That Are Holding You Back
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2017
You aren’t what you think! For teens with negative thinking habits, a licensed psychologist and a health journalist offer cognitive restructuring—a simple and effective cognitive behavioral approach to help you break free from the nine most common negative thinking habits that typically result...
The Gender Quest Workbook
A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
This one-of-a-kind, comprehensive workbook will help you navigate your gender identity and expression at home, in school, and with peers.
If you are a transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) teen, you may experience unique challenges with identity and interpersonal relationships. In addition...
Mindfulness for Teen Anger
A Workbook to Overcome Anger and Aggression Using MBSR and DBT Skills
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Do you ever feel so frustrated with school, friends, parents, and life in general that you lose control of your emotions and lash out? You shouldn’t feel ashamed. Being a teen in today’s world is hard, but it’s even harder when you’re unable to keep your cool in stressful situations. Fortunately,...
Express Yourself
A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Winner of a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award for Young Adult Nonfiction
Being a teen girl isn’t easy—so learning skills to feel confident is key! In Express Yourself, psychotherapist Emily Roberts will teach you how to communicate effectively and feel assertive in...
How to Like Yourself
A Teen's Guide to Quieting Your Inner Critic and Building Lasting Self-Esteem
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
Don’t let your inner critic get in the way of being confident! How to Like Yourself offers a quirky, inspiring, and practical guide to help you overcome feelings of self-criticism, improve self-esteem, and be the true star in your life.
With all the pressures of school, friends, and dating,...
The Resilience Workbook for Teens
Activities to Help You Gain Confidence, Manage Stress, and Cultivate a Growth Mindset
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2019
It’s time to realize your full potential! In The Resilience Workbook for Teens, you’ll learn to bounce back from setbacks, develop grit and a growth mindset, and overcome any obstacle that comes your way.
Social media, online ads, and glossy magazines make it look easy to be a teen—everyone...
Alphabreaths
The ABCs of Mindful Breathing
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2019
In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude...
by Norman D. Bates, Esq., Christine MA Army
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is an insidious crime that can destroy the lives of innocent children and leave their families devastated. The topic of child sexual abuse is, at best, a difficult subject to discuss and at worst, a horrifying one. Child sexual abuse has been defined as:"Child sexual abuse...
by Cheryl H. White, PhD, W. Ryan Smith
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
Stories of ghosts and strange happenings at these historic Southern homes—with photos included.
Louisiana plantations evoke images of grandeur and elegance, but beyond the facade of stately homes are stories of hope and subjugation, tragedy and suffering, shame and perseverance and war and conquest.
After...
The Zombie Combat Manual
A Guide to Fighting the Living Dead
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2010
The Zombie Combat Manual is a comprehensive guide that demonstrates how anyone, from seasoned fighter to average citizen, can become an effective warrior in the inevitable battle against the undead. With detailed illustrations and firsthand accounts from zombie combat veterans, this manual provides...
Digital Evidence and Computer Crime
Forensic Science, Computers, and the Internet
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2011
Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition, provides the knowledge necessary to uncover and use digital evidence effectively in any kind of investigation.
It offers a thorough explanation of how computer networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used...