The Secret Life of Rose covers a range of topics that are central to the autistic experience and explains them in co-author Rose's own words. While Rose writes peer-to-peer, her mum Jodie adds the perspective of an adult who is also a professional in the field. The end result is a book that opens up the autistic experience in a way that is both fresh and accessible. This is an updated and expanded edition based on a successfully self-published version. It offers new content on burnout, shutdown and monotropism amongst others.
The Secret Life of Rose covers a range of topics that are central to the autistic experience and explains them in co-author Rose's own words. While Rose writes peer-to-peer, her mum Jodie adds the perspective of an adult who is also a professional in the field. The end result is a book that opens up the autistic experience in a way that is both fresh and accessible. This is an updated and expanded edition based on a successfully self-published version. It offers new content on burnout, shutdown and monotropism amongst others.
Devoted, spiritual, prayer man of God, Denrick Rose has written a powerful motivational book on the prayer of Jabez. This book is definitely on the top of the must read list. The writer focuses his attention not only on the prayer of Jabez, but he also turns his attention to the many different aspects of the life of Jabez and how the struggles that he must have encountered could be used as instruments; showing others how they too could rise above obstacles and become more successful in life. Denrick's new book, Discovering the Jabez in You, demonstrates to the readers that even though a person may find his or herself in a very sorrowful and unproductive lifestyle, there is still no reason to lose hope. The choices you make today will yield its results tomorrow. Denrick also tries to express to his readers that the first step towards attaining a life-changing event is to first discover that there is a need for change. Praying to the God of Israel would be the next step, just as Jabez did in his time of need, then stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. The book also features many different personal prayers, which are solely intended to aid the readers to develop a closer relationship with God.
Martin Sheen, best known for his role as a Catholic president in the prestigious television series The West Wing, returned to the practice of his Catholic faith at the age of forty after decades away. After years of battling alcohol addiction, a near-fatal heart attack, and a nervous breakdown, the stage, film, and television actor renewed his dedication to his family and activated his faith with energy, grace, and joy. Through the sacraments, Mass, the rosary, the support of family, and numerous friends and peace and justice activists such as Daniel Berrigan, SJ, and the Catholic Worker Movement, Martin Sheen today sees himself as a man in the pew. He has been arrested more than sixty times for non-violent civil disobedience, speaking out for human rights. Sister Rose Pacatte's unique biography moves beyond tabloid news to include information and inspiring stories gleaned from interviews with Martin Sheen, his sister and brothers, as well as long-time friends. People of God is a series of inspiring biographies for the general reader. Each volume offers a compelling and honest narrative of the life of an important twentieth or twenty-first century Catholic. Some living and some now deceased, each of these women and men has known challenges and weaknesses familiar to most of us but responded to them in ways that call us to our own forms of heroism. Each offers a credible and concrete witness of faith, hope, and love to people of our own day.
What happens to a little girl who grows up without a father? Can she ever feel truly loved and fully alive? Does she ever heal—or is she doomed to live a wounded, fragmented life and to pass her wounds down to her own children? Fatherlessness afflicts nearly half the households in America, and it has reached epidemic proportions in the African-American community, with especially devastating consequences for black women. In this powerful, searingly intimate book, accomplished journalist, poet, and fiction writer Jonetta Rose Barras breaks the code of silence and gives voice to the experiences of America's fatherless women—starting with herself. "We are legions—a choir of wounded—listen to the dirge we sing," writes Barras of the millions of black women like her who lost, either through abandonment, rejection, poverty, or death, the men who gave them life. A father is the first man in a girl's life—the first man to look in her eyes, protect her, care for her, love her unconditionally. Fathers fashion their daughters as expertly and as powerfully as they do their sons. When a girl loses this man, she grows up with an ache that nothing else can soothe. Psychologists have found that fatherless daughters are far more likely to suffer from debilitating rage, depression, abuse, and addictions; they tend to seek "sexual healing" through promiscuity or anti-intimate behavior and end up fearing or despising the men whose love they crave. Barras knows from personal experience the traps and the fury of being a black fatherless daughter, and she makes her own life story the heart and soul of her book, alternating chapters of spellbinding memoir with the stories she has gathered from women all over the country. Passionate and shockingly frank, Whatever Happened to Daddy's Little Girl is the first book to explore the plight of America's fatherless daughters from the unique perspective of the African-American community. Like Hope Edelman's New York Times bestseller Motherless Daughters, this brilliant volume gives all fatherless daughters the knowledge that they are not alone and the courage to overcome the hidden pain they have suffered for so long.
Alice Douglas stands across the street from Tranquility with a letter, a kitchen knife, and a broken heart. She is not sure what to expect from the Manhattan theater, or Aunt Lilith, the black sheep family member who owns it, but has nowhere else to turn. Alice quickly learns that Tranquility is not quite a theater, not quite a nightclub, not quite a bar. It is a place where orchids, dahlias, and chrysanthemums grow in the walls, where butterflies in paintings flutter their wings, and where the air smells different to each person that visits. Aunt Lilith tells Alice to listen. The people that work at Tranquility—the singers, the bartender, the receptionist—work there for a reason. For some that work at Tranquility, it is their forever home, and for others, their stay is temporary. At the end of the week, Alice must return to college. But no one leaves Tranquility unchanged. + three new stories set in the When the Flowers Breathe universe, an author interview, mocktails, and more!
Penrose and Pyke’s honeymoon takes a dangerous turn when they investigate the most notorious robbery in Central Otago history. Grace and Charlie had been looking forward to a blissful break away from their hectic lives. Instead, watchful eyes follow their every move from the moment they step off the stagecoach in Clyde. Rumour has it that the Pyke family knows more about the robbery than they are telling. With a fortune in gold still missing, and destitute miners on the prowl, the tranquillity of their honeymoon is about to be shattered. But greed is not the only sin in town. Behind the walls of stately homesteads, rose-covered cottages, and kerosene-tin shacks, long-buried secrets lie hidden. One man has already been killed, and he may not be the only victim of the lust for gold. The Penrose & Pyke Mystery series is set during a remarkable period of social upheaval in 1890s New Zealand.
Originally published in Great Britain by Coronet, an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton, a division of Hachette UK, under the title The Prince, the Princess and the Perfect Murder"--T.p. verso.
Vince Rossi would do anything for the adorable orphaned baby left in his care. Problem was, the one doctor suitable to help him was Tessa McGuire—his ex-wife. He had spent years trying to forget the only woman he'd ever loved and the tragedy that had torn their lives apart. And as if things weren't complicated enough, Tessa was more alluring than Vince remembered. Watching her hold his infant son brought back memories of the passion they shared and the love they'd lost. Could one little baby heal their broken hearts and give them a second chance to become a family—this time, forever?
Smart and wickedly funny … a ribald, rollicking mid-life coming-of-age story. When Tara discovers that her husband’s late nights in the city are hiding an affair with a younger woman, the illusion of her perfect little world is shattered in an instant. Determined to reclaim her dreams, she relocates to Vero Beach, a posh seaside community abutting the Atlantic. There, she purchases an older home on the barrier island, never imagining that this charming enclave hides a seamy underbelly where dark intrigue lurks. ... an intricately woven story of love, friendship, and metamorphosis Retained as piano instructor to young Harry, Tara soon finds herself entangled in the affairs of his mysterious father, the wealthy tycoon, Nathan McCourt. As Tara's home is being renovated, a strange thing happens: she undergoes a transformation of her own. She is stronger, more confident, and happier than she ever imagined possible. Only one thing is missing from this rosy picture: the man of her dreams. It isn't until a category 4 hurricane blows into town, that all the divergent plot lines are knit up, and Tara finally gets her happily ever after.
The poems herein are breathtaking in their variety, ranging in form from traditional verse of every sort, to free and experimental; in scope from lament for extinct birds; to protest poems; to lyrical beauty; to deeply felt religious subjects; and most of all, to even more deeply felt family poems. Humor is not omitted. It is hard to characterize this collection as a whole, but perhaps love and passionate caring best typifies it." --Jacqueline Jackson
THE OUTLANDER meets THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, anyone?" Save 50% over individual purchase! Immerse yourself in the entire #2 Historical Fantasy bestselling Savage series, featuring these captivating titles written by New York Times, USA TODAY, and Top 100 bestseller, Tamara Rose Blodgett: 1. The Pearl Savage: join Princess Clara as she defies an arranged marriage and ventures into the perilous Outside, encountering love and danger in a haunting post-apocalyptic world. Faced with the unknown threats of the Outside, Clara must navigate a treacherous journey to uncover the truth about her lineage and fight for her freedom against oppressive forces. 2. The Savage Blood: Uncover the mysteries of Queen Clara's lineage alongside Matthew and Bracus, as they journey to unlock the secrets of her past. Political turmoil and sinister secrets threaten their quest, pushing them to the limits as they fight for survival and uncover shocking truths about their world. 3. The Savage Principle: Follow King Raymond's struggle with an arranged betrothal and unexpected alliances, where love defies societal prejudices. As alliances shift and emotions run high, Raymond must confront his beliefs and navigate a life-altering experience that challenges everything he knows. 4. The Savage Vengeance: Witness Queen Clara's fight against the degradation of her sphere and the looming threat of alliances based on marriage. As Clara becomes a pawn in a greater scheme, she must confront change in leadership and unforeseen interference from Travelers, navigating a world of strife and conflict to save her people. 5. The Savage Protector: Explore the challenges faced by Queen Clara's chosen king amid a crumbling sphere and external conflicts. Calia and Evie unite to defy Edwin's plans for the future, triggering a desperate pursuit to ensure their safety. Amidst biology and destiny colliding, Calia grapples with choices that will determine her fate. 6. The Savage Dream: Journey with Edwin and Philip as they navigate challenges that threaten their destinies and test their loyalties. Adahy, torn between heritage and love, confronts his past sins and forbidden passion, leading to a battle for survival and unity against new adversaries. 7. The Dark Savage: Experience Jim's pursuit of freedom and reunion amidst treacherous threats and uncertain futures. As Ulric relentlessly pursues Adahy, Elise, and Jim, tensions rise and alliances are tested. Calia struggles to reunite with her family amidst looming threats, while Philip faces uncertainty about their future. This complete box set offers over 2000 pages of heart-pounding adventure and romance, featuring unforgettable characters and captivating plot twists. Dive into a world where survival, love, and betrayal collide in an epic tale of courage and resilience and a post-apocalyptic universe where destinies intertwine and alliances are tested in the face of imminent danger. From princesses defying tradition to warriors fighting for unity, each book in this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover why readers can't get enough of Tamara Rose Blodgett's thrilling saga—download the complete box set today and lose yourself in a world where survival is everything and love conquers all! Tropes: Abduction, New Adult Romance, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Anti-Hero, Band of Brothers, Bully, Captivity, Dark Romance, Enemies-to-lovers, First Love, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Scars, Slow Burn, Stalker, Survival, Taboo, Tortured Past, Touch Her And Die, Tragic, Vengeance, V-card Hero, Why Choose, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, dystopian, underworld, True Blood, Blade, bounty enforcer, near-future world, dangerous underworld, unexpected alliances, survival
‘Disturbing, eerie, and immensely captivating...will send shivers down your spine.’ Reader Review The imposing gates of Ramsay Hall yawned open. As Serena and 4-year-old Lana walked up the long driveway, little did they know the dark secrets that lay within. When Serena Green accepted the role of housekeeper for wealthy widower Hayden Ramsay, she never imagined her new home would be Ramsay Hall, an ancient, sprawling mansion in Northern England. Serena quickly becomes an integral part of the household, making friends with Hayden’s younger son Hugh, despite Jack, his older brother’s, coldness towards her and Lana. But the hall’s beautiful exterior hides many ugly secrets. Though Serena and Jack begin to grow closer, she’s confused by his behaviour around Lana. What is he guilty of? And is there more to their mother’s death than the Ramsay men will admit, even to themselves? As the harrowing past of Ramsay Hall unravels, Serena fresh start becomes a fresh horror. She fears for her and Lana’s safety, but what are the bleak secrets in Serena’s own past? This house is built on a lifetime of lies... and the truth might just bring the walls crashing down. A twisty, gripping and utterly unputdownable new thriller that fans of Lisa Jewell, C.L. Taylor and Mark Edwards will love. Readers can't wait to enter The House of Hidden Secrets: ‘As I finished the last page, I nearly dropped my eReader! WHAT?!?! Definitely a book you’ll want to pick up!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Gives a new meaning to the description of a twisted plot...I had a hard time putting this book down, it was so intense.’ Reader Review ‘This book drew me in...I loved it. Totally would recommend this to friends. Amazing.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I loved it. Every time I thought I had worked out where the author was going, another twist would be thrown in.’ Reader Review ‘You’re taken through the many twists, turns and secrets that Ramsay Hall has hidden in its walls. I would highly recommend this novel.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Like a modern day Rebecca, The House of Hidden Secrets is a gothic tale full of twists and tension...this story had me holding my breath right up to the final chilling revelation.’ Helen Marsay ‘A divinely layered thriller that makes you gasp on page one and lets you exhale slowly with every turn of the page.’ Stacey Haber 'Dark and disturbing. I was totally engrossed in this book.' Amanda Robson, author of Obsession 'A completely engrossing story, full of intrigue and mystery, and with a dash of romance too. Brilliant!' C.J. Cooper, author of The Book Club ‘Loved how the secrets started to unfold...With one final unexpected revelation at the end, this left me open mouthed.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Loved this one!...Lots of twists and turns along the way. Definitely one I recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This psychological thriller was a never-ending journey of twists and turns...the author had you hanging onto her every word.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
Not a “Spookybrook” but certainly a “Mysteryville.” Not something that can be proven, but not something that can be dis-proven either. The people in, out, and about the trendy upper-echelon QuietStone Townhomes development were experiencing weird, unexplainable stuff. There were deaths, curiosities, inconsistencies, uncertainties...all that. Although not spooky...everything was very mysterious. Maybe that’s because there’re things that exist that are invisible. Because we can’t see them, doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Akin to that all-time query/quandary...if a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? If not there to hear, who knows? A QuietStone resident fell prey to a harbored unsavory past; a seasoned Detective prowling around QuietStone, fell victim to his sordid past. Others at QuietStone, just fell victim to QuietStone, unbeknownst as to why, but compelled to move out. Perhaps that’s how energy works. You can’t see it, but it exists, nonetheless. Good, bad. No. Energy only has a frequency... resonating high or low. Doesn’t get an ascribed favorability. It’s not good or bad, it’s just simply high or low vibrating energy. That good versus bad stuff is only something humans assign to it. Perhaps low vibrational energy is intended to get our attention...so we can rise. Anyway, you’re the reader. You decide. What resonates for you in this mysterious journey through the sedate and trendy QuietStone Townhomes development? Whether inquiring about the workings of energy or just looking for a mystery, both are up for sale. Happy townhouse hunting!
Has Your Life Just Been Turned Upside Down? You shouldn’t have to go through a devastating crisis alone. You need a friend to come alongside you to help you heal and find hope again. Sheri Rose Shepherd, author of the bestselling His Princess series (more than a million copies sold), knows exactly what it’s like to have your life torn apart and your dreams shattered. Beyond the White Picket Fence is a lesson-filled love letter to anyone trapped in a pit of pain. Whether you are going through divorce, betrayal, abandonment, or disease, there is a way to come through it to find an even better, stronger you. God will not waste pain, and His promises will prove true when you’re on the other side of this season. This book will help you gain an eternal perspective and provide you with everyday survival skills to work with until you are thriving again.
Rose Rouse, a journalist, and Suzanne Noble, a serial entrepreneur– created Advantages of Age out of a conversation in a hot tub in 2016. ‘We didn’t like how we were being depicted in the media as we got older.’ Advantages of Age is a social enterprise designed to passionately challenge the prevailing negative stereotypes around ageing. No, we’re not all grandparents, some of us are over 50, single and childless. We don’t wish to be defined by the reductive headlines we see around us. We are writers, filmmakers, singers, press officers, death doulas, psychotherapists and so much more. We are not all retired. We surf, play tennis, lift weights. We have sex, we don’t have sex. We have partners, we don’t have partners. We’re an eclectic bunch. In this collection of essays gathered from seven years of commissioning, AoAers share their thoughts on life, love, sex, death, adventures on their terms, lockdown and everything in between. ‘We hope we’re doing our bit to re-define and re-frame what getting old means.’
Dolphinity traces the lives of twins, separated at birth, as they grow up on opposite coastlines. Jennifer's is a life of privilege based in California, while Daniel grows up on a houseboat in the Florida Keys. There he develops a special bond with dolphins. As a result of a strange boating accident (where hes presume drowned), Daniel enters the realm of the dolphins. Witnessing his own transformation into dolphin form, Daniel learns that a sect of dolphins descended from Atlantis. The priests of that era mastered the mysteries of genetics, and altered their forms to withstand the Great Flood. Instead of letting Daniel drown, the dolphins elect to make him one with them. Witness to the growing devastation of the worlds oceans, it is Daniels destiny to one day reveal all that he encountered. Living a parallel life, Jennifer marries and raises two children. However, a health crisis sends her on a vision-quest to Florida where her path intersects that of her brother! The dolphins are able to use Jennifer's genetic template to reverse engineer Daniel's form. He then becomes a powerful voice, speaking on behalf of sacred ecology. The story of twins returned to wholeness serves as a key metaphor for our times.
New York, the sweltering summer of 1841: Mary Rogers, a beautiful counter girl at a popular Manhattan tobacco shop, is found brutally murdered in the Hudson River. John Colt, scion of the firearm fortune, beats his publisher to death with a hatchet. And young Irish gang leader Tommy Coleman is accused of killing his daughter, his wife, and his wife's former lover. Charged with solving it all is High Constable Jacob Hays, the city's first detective. Capping a long and distinguished career, Hays's investigation will involve gang wars, grave robbers, and clues hidden in poems by that master of dark tales, Edgar Allan Poe. With a multilayered plot and rich, terse prose, The Blackest Bird is both a gripping mystery and a convincing portrait of the New York underworld in its early days. At its heart is Hays' unlikely connection with Poe, who like many other men was in love with Mary Rogers. In its deeply textured world, full of bloodshed and duplicity, only a few innocent relationships — such as Hays' tender bond with his daughter — provide any comfort and hope.
The process of spiritual growth is evident in these God-given poems. You will recognize some of the same things you have gone through as you have grown toward a deeper relationship with God. It is a trip worth the reading!
A practical guide to traditional African approaches to healing with remedies and cultural history, this book celebrates the forest-its powers, spirits, magic, medicine, and mysteries-and offers functional, accessible recipes, remedies, and rituals derived from a variety of African and African American traditions to serve mind, body, soul, and spirit"--
Share the sweetness of a winter punderland with the one you love snow much in this charming board book for babies and toddlers! There's snow place like home with the coolest kid you know! Celebrate the magic of snow and all of the best things about the winter season in this new addition from the USA Today bestselling Punderland series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter! Combining beautiful illustrations of polar bears, snowflakes, snowmen, ice skates, penguins, and more adorable characters with sweet and punny rhymes, There's Snow One Like You offers a timeless message of love and encouragement for your little one. Perfect for sharing with someone worth melting for, this heartwarming self-esteem story makes a cozy read aloud, winter gift for kids, snow day activity, baby shower gift, or Christmas book for children ages 0-3—made for little hands! In a winter punderland, I love your hugs on chilly days. There's snowman as kind, love at frost sight and always. More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion: I Love You Like No Otter – A USA TODAY bestseller! Somebunny Loves You – A USA TODAY bestseller! You're the Apple of My Pie You Make My Heart Go Vroom! You Shamrock My World and more!
The social probability theories, and historical & natural observations contained in this book were developed over many years and others are based on observations and current events in history. I have also included two new products I discovered while living in my native country of Saint Lucia. Additionally, I review the world, its beauty, and its history. Humanity has reached a milestone. While in Saint Lucia, I noted several alien sightings and have shared my observations of these sightings through this book. I reviewed many natural and historical observations, have looked at the world, and saw the wonder it contains. The reader will see references to “Mind Probe technology”. This technology is used by governments with the technology to conduct systematic checks on people of interest. I became aware of the technology while living in Saint Lucia because of the alien sightings, I witnessed and the conclusions I drew from those sightings. It is imperative that, as a society, we do not perceive these alien visitors as a threat. It is my summation that they can be the harbingers of great technology and enhanced medical care that will benefit humanity. I hope that with the writing of this book, the scientific community and committee that discusses these phenomena will welcome me as a member because I believe I can contribute greatly to their investigation of the alien presence that I surmise have been visiting earth for thousands if not millions of years.
A reserved debutante and a former soldier make an unlikely but fated match as they hasten for the Isle of Skye. Orphaned heiress Olivia de Vere should have the world--or at least the men of the ton--at her feet. But when she's thrown out of a young ladies' academy, Olivia doubts she'll ever find someone who will love her, rather than her bank account. To make matters worse, her dissolute cousin Felix is determined to marry her against her wishes. A virtual prisoner in her guardians' London townhouse, Olivia can’t help but develop a tendre for her neighbor, a handsome Scottish marquess. Battle-scarred in more ways than one, Hamish MacQueen, Lord Sleat, has braved many dangers in life. But nothing has quite prepared him for the shock of having a young child dumped on his doorstep, with a note claiming she’s his daughter. Just in the nick of time his pretty neighbor appears, offering to act as a nursemaid for the young girl on their journey to his estate in Scotland. He suspects she has her own reasons for wanting to flee the country… The close traveling quarters leads to a fierce attraction between Olivia and Hamish that seems impossible to resist. But when ghosts from the past and monsters from the present threaten to tear them apart, will their unlikely love survive?
The first book to explore the role of hair in women's lives and what it reveals about their identities, intimate relationships, and work lives Hair is one of the first things other people notice about us--and is one of the primary ways we declare our identity to others. Both in our personal relationships and in relationships with the larger world, hair sends an immediate signal that conveys messages about our gender, age, social class, and more. In Rapunzel's Daughters, Rose Weitz first surveys the history of women's hair, from the covered hair of the Middle Ages to the two-foot-high, wildly ornamented styles of pre-Revolutionary France to the purple dyes worn by some modern teens. In the remainder of the book, Weitz, a prominent sociologist, explores--through interviews with dozens of girls and women across the country--what hair means today, both to young girls and to women; what part it plays in adolescent (and adult) struggles with identity; how it can create conflicts in the workplace; and how women face the changes in their hair that illness and aging can bring. Rapunzel's Daughters is a work of deep scholarship as well as an eye-opening and personal look at a surprisingly complex-and fascinating-subject.
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