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Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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The Key of Lost Things
by Sean EasleyWith the help of a magical key, Cam searches for his missing friend—who just might be the Hotel’s newest enemy—in this thrilling sequel to The Hotel Between, which New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann calls a “rollicking magical adventure around the world.” <P><P>Ever since Cam was named Concierge-in-Training, he’s been struggling to keep up with the pace of The Hotel Between. It doesn’t help that his missing friend Nico keeps unleashing pranks—you try finding fifty-two cats scattered all over the world. When a grand party goes horribly wrong, Cam learns his twin sister, Cass, may also be up to no good. Now Cam must set out to prevent Cass and Nico from endangering the Hotel and keep it from falling into the hands of Mr. Stripe, a horrible magic. If he fails, The Hotel Between could be lost. Forever.
The Key to Extraordinary
by Natalie LloydThe highly anticipated new novel from the author of A Snicker of Magic Everyone in Emma's family is special. Her ancestors include Revolutionary War spies, brilliant scientists, and famous musicians--every single one of which learned of their extraordinary destiny through a dream. For Emma, her own dream can't come soon enough. Right before her mother died, Emma promised that she'd do whatever it took to fulfill her destiny, and she doesn't want to let her mother down. But when Emma's dream finally arrives, it points her toward an impossible task--finding a legendary treasure hidden in her town's cemetery. If Emma fails, she'll let down generations of extraordinary ancestors . . . including her own mother. But how can she find something that's been missing for centuries and might be protected by a mysterious singing ghost? With her signature blend of lyrical writing, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters, Natalie Lloyd's The Key to Extraordinary cements her status as one of the most original voices writing for children today.
The Key to Happily Ever After
by Tif MarceloOne of BuzzFeed&’s &“Books Coming Out This Summer That You Need to Seriously Read&” * One of Bustle&’s &“New Romance Novels to Make Your Spring Reading Even Dreamier Than You Imagined&” A charming romantic comedy about three sisters who are struggling to keep the family wedding planning business afloat—all the while trying to write their own happily-ever-afters in the process. All&’s fair in love and business. The de la Rosa family and their wedding planning business have been creating happily ever afters in the Washington, DC area for years, making even the most difficult bride&’s day a fairytale. But when their parents announce their retirement, the sisters—Marisol, Janelyn, and Pearl—are determined to take over the business themselves. But the sisters quickly discover that the wedding business isn&’t all rings and roses. There are brides whose moods can change at the drop of a hat; grooms who want to control every part of the process; and couples who argue until their big day. As emotions run high, the de la Rosa sisters quickly realize one thing: even when disaster strikes—whether it&’s a wardrobe malfunction or a snowmageddon in the middle of a spring wedding—they&’ll always have each other. Perfect for fans of the witty and engaging novels of Amy E. Reichert and Susan Mallery, The Key to Happily Ever After is a fresh romantic comedy that celebrates the crucial and profound power of sisterhood.
Key to the Door: A Novel (The Seaton Novels #3)
by Alan SillitoeAn existential saga of working-class life in a British factory town and military service in the torrid jungles of the Far East from award-winning, bestselling author Alan SillitoeKey to the Door turns away from the boisterous pursuits of Arthur Seaton made infamous in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, and focuses instead on the quieter rebellions of his older brother, Brian. Brian&’s childhood and adolescence in the grimy streets of Nottingham are shaped by the Depression-era struggles of his family, the life and culture of the factory town, and the love and bullying of his iron-willed grandfather and erratic father. When Brian reaches adulthood, he frequents the local pubs, works hard at a cardboard factory, and runs into a sticky situation with a woman named Pauline that obliges him to marry her. Soon though, he is conscripted for the postwar occupation of Malaya, and his true colors begin to show. Brian declares that he only wears his uniform to collect his paycheck; he shows contempt for the soldiers who obey the rules; he pursues a relationship with an exotic Chinese dancer; and he sends poetry into the jungle in Morse code. At once a vivid family portrait and a study of &“the desolate, companionless void of protest&” prevalent in postwar England, Key to the Door establishes the Seaton Novels as a broad and sweeping saga of twentieth-century British life, set against the backdrop of Nottingham. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alan Sillitoe including rare images from the author&’s estate.
The Key to the Golden Firebird
by Maureen JohnsonThe funny thing about stop signs is that they're also start signs. Mayzie is the brainy middle sister, Brooks is the beautiful but conflicted oldest, and Palmer's the quirky baby of the family. In spite of their differences, the Gold sisters have always been close. When their father dies, everything begins to fall apart. Level-headed May is left to fend for herself (and somehow learn to drive), while her two sisters struggle with their own demons. But the girls learn that while there are a lot of rules for the road, there are no rules when it comes to the heart. Together, they discover the key to moving on - and it's the key to their father's Pontiac Firebird. This critically acclaimed, totally compelling book is perfect for readers looking for both a fun ride and a life-changing journey from one of today's best new YA writers. And it fits perfectly in the glove compartment.
Key to the Single Dad's Heart
by Julie DanversInheriting an obstetrics practice was enough of a shock…until she meets her irresistible new business partner! Dive into this Harlequin Medical Romance novel from Julie Danvers. Is she the one…who can unlock their future? Arriving in Key West to claim her inherited obstetrics practice, Dr. Olivia is stunned by her instant annoyance—and connection!—with her new partner, widowed single dad Dr. Hunter. Raised in foster care, Olivia can&’t rely on anyone. Especially a man whose heart is locked up tight. As they grow closer, she&’s tempted to lower her guard for the first time. But after everything he&’s lost, can Hunter do the same?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
A Key to Treehouse Living
by Elliot ReedFor fans of Mark Haddon, Tony Earley, and Jonathan Safran Foer, an epic tale of boyhood from an unforgettable new voice. "Disorienting, weirdly wise, indescribably transparent, impossibly recognizable. Fun, too." —Joy Williams A Key to Treehouse Living is the adventure of William Tyce, a boy without parents, who grows up near a river in the rural Midwest. In a glossary-style list, he imparts his particular wisdom on subjects ranging from ASPHALT PATHS, BETTA FISH, and MULLET to MORTAL BETRAYAL, NIHILISM, and REVELATION. His improbable quest—to create a reference volume specific to his existence—takes him on a journey down the river by raft (see MYSTICAL VISION, see NAVIGATING BIG RIVERS BY NIGHT). He seeks to discover how his mother died (see ABSENCE) and find reasons for his father’s disappearance (see UNCERTAINTY, see VANITY). But as he goes about defining his changing world, all kinds of extraordinary and wonderful things happen to him. Unlocking an earnest, clear-eyed way of thinking that might change your own, A Key to Treehouse Living is a story about keeping your own record straight and living life by a different code.
Keya Das's Second Act
by Sopan DebA poignant, heartwarming, and charmingly funny debut novel about how a discovered box in the attic leads one Bengali American family down a path toward understanding the importance of family, even when splintered.Shantanu Das is living in the shadows of his past. In his fifties, he finds himself isolated from his traditional Bengali community after a devastating divorce from his wife, Chaitali; he hasn&’t spoken to his eldest daughter Mitali in months; and most painfully, he lives each day with the regret that he didn&’t accept his teenaged daughter Keya after she came out as gay. As the anniversary of Keya&’s death approaches, Shantanu wakes up one morning utterly alone in his suburban New Jersey home and realizes it&’s finally time to move on. This is when Shantanu discovers a tucked-away box in the attic that could change everything. He calls Mitali and pleads with her to come home. She does so out of pity, not realizing that her life is about to shift. Inside the box is an unfinished manuscript that Keya and her girlfriend were writing. It&’s a surprising discovery that brings Keya to life briefly. But Neesh Desai, a new love interest for Mitali with regrets of his own, comes up with a wild idea, one that would give Keya more permanence: what if they are to stage the play? It could be an homage to Keya&’s memory, and a way to make amends. But first, the Dases need to convince Pamela Moore, Keya&’s girlfriend, to give her blessing. And they have to overcome ghosts from the past they haven&’t met yet. A story of redemption and righting the wrongs of the past, Keya Das&’s Second Act is a warmly drawn homage to family, creativity, and second chances. Set in the vibrant world of Bengalis in the New Jersey suburbs, this debut novel is both poignant and, at times, a surprising hilarious testament to the unexpected ways we build family and find love, old and new.
Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew
by DaVaun Sanders"Impossible to predict... Your new obsession." —Mark Oshiro, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Sun and the StarThis new middle grade fantasy series follows Keynan's quest to unlock his freestyling magic and unravel the secrets of Peerless Academy.Keynan Masters doesn't know the truth about Peerless Academy. He thinks it's just a fancy art school that can&’t teach him anything he doesn&’t already know (how to write fire poems) and won&’t solve his problems (the massive storms that threaten his home and family).But at Peerless, Keynan discovers: Secret passageways and unexplainable portals A corrupt magic that the school is barely able to contain That he can churn up the magic by putting his poetry to rhythmTogether with his crew of new friends, can Keynan prevent the magic from destroying the school—and the world?
Keys of Heaven
by Adina SenftSarah Yoder is learning to help the people in her Amish community as a Dokterfraa, creating teas and tinctures from the herbs she grows. But her latest patient seems to have a problem that can't be resolved with Sarah's remedies-a woman who, in Sarah's mind, would flourish anywhere other than where she lives. Meanwhile, as Sarah's relatives attempt a little matchmaking between her and a visiting Amish man, she struggles to let God show her His choice of partner and not allow her friendship with her neighbor, Henry Byler, to grow into anything more. Henry has seen some success as a potter since a major store commissioned his work for their catalog. But the trouble is they want to market him as Amish. Though he was raised in the faith and lives in Amish country, Henry has never joined church and doesn't plan to. Which also means, despite the attraction between them, he must keep his distance from Sarah. But what will happen when Sarah and Henry are called upon to help a runaway whose Englisch family is blind to how lost their son has become? The plant Sarah calls Keys of Heaven can grow in impossible places, but it's hard for people to find their own place, which creates quite a temptation for Sarah to take matters into her own hands...
Keys to the City
by Lisa SchroederFrom the author of MY SECRET GUIDE TO PARIS and SEALED WITH A SECRET comes a magical trip through New York City!Lindy can't believe she has homework this summer -- to find her "true passion." Does curling up with a good book count? Probably not. Luckily, Lindy has the help of a new friend, a happy dog, and a special journal, as she hits the streets of New York City to unlock her secret talents!
The Keys To The Garden: An incredibly poignant and involving novel from bestselling author Susan Sallis
by Susan SallisFrom the pen of bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a moving and heart-warming novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page. Readers of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will simply love The Keys to the Garden. READERS ARE LOVING THE KEYS TO THE GARDEN!"This writer never lets you down. You just have to keep page turning." - 5 STARS"Enjoyed reading this book very much" - 5 STARS"[Couldn't] put this book down" - 5 STARS*********************************************************************A MOTHER'S LOVE ENDURES THROUGH ALL...Widowed Martha Moreton is a devoted mother to her only child, Lucy. When Lucy marries Len, Martha tries hard to make the best of things: Len is a good man, they won't be living far away... and the arrival of grandchildren is something she anticipates eagerly.Unexpectedly, Len's job takes the newly married couple overseas, where their first child is born. But sorrow, not joy, comes with Dominic's birth. On their return, Lucy's best friend, Jennifer, is anxious to provide her own kind of consolation...Martha, herself experiencing unlooked-for and unwelcome changes in her own life, clings fast to the maternal bond that means so much to herself and Lucy. Together, can they find their own kind of happiness?
The Kickass Single Mom: Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self, and Raise Fabulous, Happy Children
by Emma JohnsonWhen Emma Johnson's marriage ended she found herself broke, pregnant, and alone with a toddler. Searching for the advice she needed to navigate her new life as a single professional woman and parent, she discovered there was very little sage wisdom available. In response, Johnson launched the popular blog Wealthysinglemommy.com to speak to other women who, like herself, wanted to not just survive but thrive as single moms. Now, in this complete guide to single motherhood, Johnson guides women in confronting the naysayers in their lives (and in their own minds) to build a thriving career, achieve financial security, and to reignite their romantic life—all while being a kickass parent to their kids. The Kickass Single Mom shows readers how to: • Build a new life that is entirely on their own terms. • Find the time to devote to health, hobbies, friendships, faith, community and travel. • Be a joyful, present and fun mom, and proud role model to your kids. Full of practical advice and inspiration from Emma's life, as well as other successful single moms, this is a must-have resource for any single mom.
Kickdown: A Novel
by Rebecca ClarrenWhen Jackie Dunbar's father dies, she takes a leave from medical school and goes back to the family cattle ranch in Colorado to set affairs in order. But what she finds derails her: the Dunbar ranch is bankrupt, her sister is having a nervous breakdown, and the oil and gas industry has changed the landscape of this small western town both literally and figuratively, tempting her to sell a gas lease to save the family land. There is fencing to be repaired and calves to be born, and no one—except Jackie herself—to take control. But then a gas well explodes in the neighboring ranch, and the fallout sets off a chain of events that will strain trust, sever old relationships, and ignite new ones. Rebecca Clarren's Kickdown is a tautly written debut novel about two sisters and the Iraq war veteran who steps in to help. It is a timeless and timely meditation on the grief wrought by death, war, and environmental destruction. Kickdown, like Kent Haruf's Plainsong or Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone, weaves together the threads of land, family, failure, and perseverance to create a gritty tale about rural America.
Kicked Out
by A. M. DassuIn this stand-alone companion novel to the acclaimed Boy, Everywhere, A. M. Dassu returns to extend the story of Sami's best friend Ali, who organizes a charity soccer match for their friend Aadam while his whole life is privately unraveling.After their friend Mark's mum wins the lottery and gets a giant house with an indoor pool, Ali and Sami have been having the time of their lives hanging at Mark's house. Even their friend Aadam gets a job there, which means he can make more money for his legal battle for UK residency. But when some money goes missing, Aadam is accused of stealing it--and all three boys are unceremoniously kicked out of Mark's house in suspicion. On top of that, Ali's dad, who abandoned the family when Ali was little, is suddenly turning up everywhere in town, and a half-brother Ali never knew has shown up at Ali's school. Ali feels miserable and resentful about it, making it hard to be a good friend. The boys know Aadam is innocent, and if he doesn't raise thousands of pounds right away, he could get deported back to Syria amidst its civil war. At least Ali has a plan: they'll host a charity football penalty match to raise money for Aadam so he can stay in the UK. But can Ali pull together the match--even if he feels his whole life at home is falling apart?
Kicked Out (Orca Soundings)
by Beth GoobieDime is fifteen and angry all the time. Her parents don't like the way she dresses, her boyfriend, her attitude. Her older brother Darren was paralyzed in an accident she walked away from, and Dime is sure her parents wish she were the one in the wheelchair. When the fights and accusations finally become too much, Dime moves in with her brother. At first she is overjoyed with the change of scenery and lack of parental control. But when her troubles follow her she finds that maybe it isn't everyone else who is the problem, and realizes that she has to start taking some responsibility for her actions. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! Available in Spanish as Ni un dia más.
Kickflip Boys: A Memoir of Freedom, Rebellion, and the Chaos of Fatherhood
by Neal Thompson“Thompson captures the ache, fizz, yearning and frustration of being the father of adolescent boys.” —Michael Chabon“What a riveting, touching, and painful read!” —Maria Semple“Fun, moving, raw, and relatable.” —Tony HawkWhat makes a good father, and what makes one a failure? Does less-is-more parenting inspire independence and strength, or does it encourage defiance and trouble? Kickflip Boys is the story of a father’s struggle to understand his willful skateboarder sons, challengers of authority and convention, to accept his role as a vulnerable “skate dad,” and to confront his fears that the boys are destined for an unconventional and potentially fraught future.With searing honesty, Neal Thompson traces his sons’ progression through all the stages of skateboarding: splurging on skate shoes and boards, having run-ins with security guards, skipping classes and defying teachers, painting graffiti, drinking and smoking, and more. As the story veers from funny to treacherous and back, from skateparks to the streets, Thompson must confront his complicity and fallibility. He also reflects on his upbringing in rural New Jersey, and his own adventures with skateboards, drugs, danger, and defiance. A story of thrill-seeking teens, of hope and love, freedom and failure, Kickflip Boys reveals a sport and a community that have become a refuge for adolescent boys who don’t fit in. Ultimately, it’s the survival story of a loving modern American family, of acceptance, forgiveness, and letting go.
Kickoff!
by Ronde Barber Tiki Barber Paul Mantell"Hut! Hut! Go long, Tiki!" Tiki and Ronde's twelfth summer is winding down -- the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two things: The first day of junior high is just a few days away, and it's almost the start of football season at last. With two championships and an 8-2 season last year, Tiki and Ronde are ready to graduate from the Peewee League and hit the field as starting players for the Hidden Valley Eagles. But junior high is a lot bigger than elementary school. The competition for starting spots is stiff, and seniority rules. If Tiki and Ronde make it past tryouts and cuts, will they get the chance to play, or will they have to spend the season watching from the bench with the other seventh graders? Inspired by the childhood of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, Kickoff! is a story of teamwork, perseverance, and what it takes to be a champion.
The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant
by Dan SavageDan Savage's nationally syndicated sex advice column, "Savage Love," enrages and excites more than four million people each week. In The Kid, Savage tells a no-holds-barred, high-energy story of an ordinary American couple who wants to have a baby. Except that in this case the couple happens to be Dan and his boyfriend. That fact, in the face of a society enormously uneasy with gay adoption, makes for an edgy, entertaining, and illuminating read. When Dan and his boyfriend are finally presented with an infant badly in need of parenting, they find themselves caught up in a drama that extends well beyond the confines of their immediate world. A story about confronting homophobia, falling in love, getting older, and getting a little bit smarter, The Kid is a book about the very human desire to have a family.
The Kid
by JEFF SCHILLThe Kid is the quickest draw in the West. Little does anyone know he isn&’t real. A fast-paced, cleverly woven, witty middle grade western adventure.It's 1881 in Destiny, Colorado. Fourteen-year-old Henry Upton&’s parents have died, and he&’s trying to keep his three younger brothers together on the farm. Henry writes a story about The Kid, the fastest draw in the West, to keep people away from their parts. But his stories will soon put more than his family and the farm at risk.Meanwhile, Herbert might lose his job as an editor at Gunslinger Magazine in Philadelphia if he can't find out why the author of The Kid stories recently stopped sending them. The soft city slicker is headed out west to find the author.And Snake-Eye Sam has set his sights on The Kid, whom he thinks is real. Sam has evil in his heart and jealousy in his veins. Breaking out of prison to shoot down The Kid is about the only thing that can cure the itch running down Sam's spine.Three storylines—plus Gunslinger Magazine&‘s The Kid stories—intertwine and come together just as Snake Eye Sam and Herbert both arrive in Destiny. On Main Street at high noon, a master plan is put in place at the same time that Henry and the Destiny sheriff get what they need to keep the Upton brothers together.Pull up for a tall frothy glass of sarsaparilla and enjoy this engaging and satisfying Western tale, full of quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and heart.
Kid Amazing vs. the Blob
by Josh SchneiderKid Amazing’s secret base is equipped with every gadget a superhero needs to defeat evil, but there is one villain who remains elusive—the Blob (a.k.a. his baby sister). Will Kid discover the superpower needed to defeat her before the entire city succumbs to her stink and slime? From Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Josh Schneider, this reassuring take on a common childhood issue proves that laughter can defuse even the most epic sibling rivalries.
Kid CEO: How to Keep Your Children from Running Your Life
by Ed YoungIn these days of corporate scandal, there's a far more pervasive and serious problem going on right under our noses.It's a family takeover orchestrated by our kids.That's right - children are taking control of family units in record numbers.When a man and woman marry, says author Ed Young, they occupy the leadership roles in their relationship.But in some cases, as children enter the family arena, that begins to change.The kids slowly become the center of the family universe as parents relinquish control to them.In effect, the children become Kid CEO's and the parents become the support staff.As parents, we have charge of our children for only a short time. It's up to us to prepare them for life.
Kid Chef: The Foodie Kids Cookbook: Healthy Recipes & Culinary Skills for the New Cook in the Kitchen (Kid Chef)
by Melina HammerFun and healthy recipes that kids ages 8 to 12 can cook by themselves!Forget the smiley-face pancakes, and try out a more grown-up kid cookbook. The Kid Chef cookbook is part cooking school and part kid's cookbook, meant for the aspiring junior chef who wants to make dishes the whole family will love. It's a healthy kids cookbook that teaches kitchen fundamentals with simple instructions and more than 75 tasty recipes.Kid Chef: The Foodie Kids Cookbook features:Kids cooking basics—This book on cooking for kids covers skills like how to stock the pantry, create a grocery list, handle a knife, and use the stove.Age-appropriate guidance—Experience the best in kid cookbooks with straightforward guidance for challenging recipes like fish tacos and pizza from scratch, rather than oversimplified recipes made for kids.A range of recipes—Explore an entry into kid's cookbooks that lets you whip up snacks, main dishes, and desserts with a wide variety of options that range in complexity.This cookbook makes for perfect Christmas gifts, offering a delightful way to engage young chefs during the holiday season. It also serves as an ideal stocking stuffer for kids, sparking their culinary creativity and love for cooking.
Kid Chef Junior Every Day: My First Easy Kids' Cookbook (Kid Chef Junior)
by Yaffi LvovaThe fun and easy everyday cookbook for kids ages 4 to 8 Help kids develop their cooking know-how as they make tasty, wholesome meals the whole family can share. With easy-to-make recipes—approved by both kids and grown-ups!—Kid Chef Junior Everyday is the perfect kids' cookbook for any busy day. The colorful photos included with every recipe help young chefs pick the recipe they want to make. By helping cook their own meals, they'll learn essential skills and get excited to try new foods!Kids' cooking class—Start kids out with important safety practices before introducing them to skills like chopping vegetables, filling ravioli, and kneading dough.Recipe tips and tricks—Kids will learn how to customize many of the dishes and find out exactly when an adult should step in to help with a recipe.Space to personalize—A section for notes next to each recipe encourages kids to write down their recipe rating and any changes they made while cooking.Give budding chefs confidence in the kitchen with this easy family cookbook, and give them an amazing kids' Christmas book gift or stocking stuffer!