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by Deborah MoggachThe bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel delivers a &“provocative, enthralling, bang up-to-the-minute&” thriller (Daily Mail). It all starts with a prize. The Price family wins a holiday trip to Florida and gets their photo in the paper. They&’re all there, the picture-perfect family in front of their gorgeous home. But it&’s awkward, adolescent, seventeen-year-old Hannah who catches someone&’s eye. And only days later, she&’s gone. Val and Morris Price try not to panic when Hannah doesn&’t return from Camden Market on Sunday night. After all, she is a teenager. But when Hannah still hasn&’t shown up on Monday, they start to think the worst—then the ransom note comes with a demand for £500,000 and no police. After days of tallying assets and scrambling for money, Val makes the drop. Hannah comes home. Only what should be the end of a nightmare is just the beginning . . . The Prices&’ have lost their business and their home. Their sudden change in fortune takes its toll, and family bonds slowly begin to disintegrate. Meanwhile, the desperate couple who kidnapped Hannah embark on a life of luxury that only fuels their twisted love. But what goes up must come down . . . with a crash. &“A neat plot . . . [with] dark flashes of hubris and nemesis.&” —The Guardian &“Moggach&’s subject is the rickety edifice we call the family, which she comes at armed with both a wrecking ball and an insatiable curiosity to note the particular way it collapses.&” —The Independent &“Deborah Moggach is a delight to read—her characters are wonderfully alive, and their stories grip us unequivocally. . . . The novel is enjoyable from first to last.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“It is characterisation at which Moggach excels. Her gift is to perceive and describe our confusions about life . . . and to write with feeling about the continual quest for love and happiness that is part of the human condition.&” —The Sunday Times
Segundas oportunidades: Segundas Oportunidades
by Rainbow RowellSi el destino te diera una segunda oportunidad con el amor de tu vida...¿harías la misma llamada? Cuando Georgie y Neal se conocieron, fue amor a primera vista, un amor que parecía poder con cualquier inconveniente. Pero ahora tienen problemas, tienen problemas desde hace tiempo. Todavía se aman profundamente, aunque eso parece no importar. O quizás nunca importó demasiado. Estas Navidades, Neal y Georgie van a hacer un viaje juntos, una escapada que les permita retomar su relación. Pero un compromiso de última hora obliga a Georgie a quedarse. Esa misma noche, cuando Georgie llama a Neal para intentar arreglar las cosas, con quien realmente se comunica es con un Neal más joven, el Neal que conoció hace tiempo, antes de que todo empezara. No es un viaje en el tiempo, no exactamente, pero ella siente que se le ha dado una oportunidad de arreglarlo todo antes de que empiece...Mejor libro de ficción en Goodreads.Mejor libro del año en Amazon.Mejor libro del año en Kobo. La opinión de los lectores:«Sin duda el mejor libro de Rainbow Rowell. Se nota desde el principio que la escritura es más madura, reflexiva y dramática y transmite perfectamente el clima entre la pareja protagonista.»Blog Pasarán las horas«Segundas oportunidades es una historia auténtica y realista, amarga a ratos, con aire de nostalgia y dulce en los momentos oportunos. Destaca la prosa de la autora, cuidada y bella.»Blog Lo que quiera leer hoy«Una historia sencilla, pero contada de la más tierna manera, la cual logra hacer ver que, en la sencillez de un libro, se esconden grandes historias, y sobre todo una escritora que desprende dulzura en cada una de sus páginas.»Blog My Favourite Books «Rainbow Rowell ha vuelto a escribir una historia entrañable, genial y de la que hay mucho que aprender con unos personajes muy bien construidos. Un libro que recomiendo y una autora que se ha vuelto imprescindible en mis estanterías.»Blog Millones de letras La opinión de la crítica:«Después de los éxitos Eleanor y Park y Fangirl, ha quedado claro que Rowell es una maestra a la hora de escribir historias emocionalmente auténticas... Cuando la novela llega a sus momentos más conmovedores, Rowell inyecta la dosis adecuada de humor para arrancar una carcajada a través de las lágrimas.»RT Book Reviews «Sus personajes son sencillamente adorables, y la historia mantiene un buen ritmo... el final logra sorprender y satisfacer a todos. Una historia que llega al corazón.»Kirkus Reviews«El diálogo fluye de forma natural; es enérgico, divertido y fresco. El flirteo entre el Neal del pasado y Georgie es genuinamente romántico.»Boston Globe
Seinfeld: The Day of Nothing
by Micol OstowBursting with fan-favorite Seinfeld characters and jokes, this hilarious picture book is the perfect gift for readers of all ages as well as close-talkers, soup-lovers, double-dippers, and anyone needing SERENITY NOW! Jerry wants to be a comic when he grows up, George never misses a nap, Elaine has funky dance moves, and Kramer is . . . unusual. Today these pals &“gotta see the baby,&” but they need to find the perfect gift first. Would the baby like an astronaut pen? A chocolate babka? A tiny puffy shirt? Join the friends as they visit Joe&’s Fruit Store, the soup place, the bakery—and more! But yada, yada, yada . . . things don&’t go quite as planned. That doesn&’t stop the kids from turning what could have been a boring day into one that&’s filled with a lot of laughs.
Seizure: A Novel
by Erica Wagner"Seizure is terrific."—Philip Pullman Raised by her father, Janet is shocked when she learns that she has inherited a house from her mother, long thought dead. The key in hand, Janet travels north to an old stone cottage at the sea's edge.Tom hides away in an old stone cottage at the sea's edge, waiting. He was raised by his mother, traveling from one place to another, his only stability the stories she told him—stories of shape-shifters, danger, impossible love....When Janet arrives, she is surprised to find Tom and to find herself mysteriously drawn to him.In Erica Wagner's "haunting debut novel" (San Diego Union-Tribune), lives and stories become so interwoven that, in the end, all distinctions are lost. Reading group guide included.
Seizures and Epilepsy in Children: A Comprehensive Guide (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Eileen P. Vining Carl Stafstrom Eric Kossoff Adam Hartman Sarah Kelley Sarah Doerrer Christa Habela Cynthia Salorio Samata SinghiThe most comprehensive and practical guide available for caregivers of children who have seizures and epilepsy, now completely updated.For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, and health care providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide comprehensive, science-based information and practical answers to the most common questions about these conditions. In this new edition, completely revised and updated, a team of experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine offers guidance on:• diagnostic testing and the latest treatments• recommendations for the best devices, apps, and websites • driving, health insurance, and playing sports• navigating school and other environments• mental health issues and counseling• coping with disability• side effects from medicationsThis new edition also features dedicated chapters on diet, complementary and alternative medicine, and rescue medicines. Seizures and Epilepsy in Children is the go-to resource for caregivers and families with children who have epilepsy and seizures.
Selected Works: Afterlife; Halfway Home; Love Alone; and West of Yesterday, East of Summer
by Paul MonetteTwo novels and two collections of poetry, all powerful reflections on the AIDS experience, from the National Book Award–winning author of Becoming a Man. Afterlife: Three men bond after their lovers die of AIDS, all within a week of one another in the same Los Angeles hospital. Each of the men react differently to the situation he&’s in, but no matter the path each takes, they are all searching for a way to live and love again. Halfway Home: After being diagnosed with AIDS, Tom moves to a California beach house to live out the rest of his life in peace. But the unexpected reappearance of his troubled brother quickly changes everything in this novel about anger, reconciliation, love, and danger. Love Alone: Following his partner Roger Horwitz&’s death from AIDS in 1986, Paul Monette threw himself into these elegies. Writing them, he says, &“quite literally kept me alive.&” Both beautifully written and deeply affecting, every poem is full of resentment, sorrow, tenderness, and a palpable sense of grief—but also love. West of Yesterday, East of Summer: This stunning career-spanning collection includes Monette&’s early work as well as the beautiful and wrenching poems borne out of immense loss. Written with characteristic wit, these poems deftly traverse humor, rage, love, and mourning.
Selection Day: A Novel
by Aravind AdigaManju is fourteen. He knows he is good at cricket -- if not as good as his elder brother Radha. He knows that he fears and resents his domineering and cricket-obsessed father, admires his brilliantly talented brother and is fascinated by CSI and curious and interesting scientific facts. But there are many things, about himself and about the world, that he doesn't know . . . Everyone around him, it seems, has a clear idea of who Manju should be, except Manju himself. But when Manju begins to get to know Radha's great rival, a boy as privileged and confident as Manju is not, everything in Manju's world begins to change and he is faced by decisions that will challenge both his sense of self and of the world around him. As sensitively observed as The White Tiger -- Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2008 -- was brilliantly furious, Selection Day reveals another facet of Aravind Adiga's remarkable talent.
Self Abuse: Love, Loss and Fatherhood
by Jonathan SelfFrom the age of three Jonathan Self had only one ambition: not to be like his father. Despite his determination to be a better man -- and a better parent than his own had been -- Jonathan was a twice-divorced father of three and, at age thirty-five, spiraling. Self Abuseis the story of Jonathan's efforts to break free from the cycle of despair and dysfunction that characterized his youth. A brilliantly rendered, unapologetic memoir about the pain and joy of parenthood, Jonathan's story is as heartbreak...
Self Esteem
by Matthew Mckay Patrick FanningA useful book for understanding and practicing cognitive approaches to the improvement of self-esteem. Contains information and cognitive behavioral activities to help build self-esteem.
Self Harm: Why Teens Do It And What Parents Can Do To Help
by Michelle MitchellNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a global mental health concern with studies conservatively indicating 10% of young people experiment with self-harm. The ways in which young people self-harm are wide and varied, and a challenge many families now have to face. It remains distressing and difficult for parents and caring adults to understand, as it seems to go against every innate instinct of self-protection and survival. In this book, award- winning speaker, author and educator Michelle Mitchell has combined her 20 years&’ experience, with the latest research, interviews with experts and stories from professionals and everyday families, to give parents and teachers fresh insights into how to prevent, understand and respond to self-harm. Full of evidence-based strategies, this unique resource will provide parents with the facts, practical help and comfort they need.
Self Talk, Soul Talk
by Jennifer RothschildBible study teacher and speaker Jennifer Rothschild reminds women of the importance of filling their thought closets with positive messages.
Self Within Marriage: The Foundation for Lasting Relationships
by Richard M. ZeitnerSelf Within Marriage combines the theoretical orientations of object-relations theory, self psychology, and systems theory as a way of understanding and working with couples and individuals whose relationship and emotional difficulties have centered on the common conundrum of balancing individuality and intimacy. Based on detailed case examples and couple therapy techniques, Self Within Marriage provides individual and couple therapists with a refreshing new framework for working with clients and for helping them understand who they are as individuals and as partners.
Self-Awareness: A Guide for Students and the Youth
by K.V.S. Rao"Self-Awareness" by K Vikram Simha Rao is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping young individuals understand and develop self-awareness. Divided into 43 chapters, the book addresses various aspects of self-discovery, including the nature of the self, the significance of spiritual growth, and the importance of emotional intelligence. Drawing from Indian philosophical texts and psychological theories, Rao provides practical techniques such as meditation, mind control, and self-reflection to aid in personal growth. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding one's inner self to navigate life's challenges effectively and cultivate a fulfilling and balanced life. Through relatable anecdotes and simplified language, it caters to the youth, guiding them towards a deeper comprehension of their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.
Self-Care for Busy Mums: Simple Tips and Advice to Help Mothers Find Calm
by Zeena MoollaSelf-care made simpleSelf-care means taking time to look after yourself, and often it can seem like just another task to go on an endless to-do list. The reality is that most of us just don’t have the time or energy to commit to a fully-fledged wellness routine amid the demands of everyday family life.Packed with quick tips and creative self-care ideas – and written with mothers in mind – this book will show you how to maximize your well-being in the minimum amount of time. By simplifying self-care and focusing on its essentials, you’ll learn how you can truly nourish your mind, body and soul with whatever time, energy and resources you have available.You can’t pour from an empty cup, so let the advice in this uplifting little book inspire and empower you to take charge of your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
Self-Care for Moms: 150+ Real Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else
by Sara Robinson150 quick and easy self-care activities especially for busy moms—perfect for even the most chaotic schedule.As a mom, you care—a lot. Whether it be physical, emotional, social, or practical, you’re there to attend to all of your family’s needs. But with so much to take care of, it can be hard to find time to care of yourself. With Self-Care for Moms, you’ll learn how easy it is to incorporate self-care into your own routine in practical, yet meaningful, ways. In this book, you’ll find 150 realistic self-care activities that you can try right away. To help busy moms like you maximize any moment you can find for yourself, each activity is designed to fit easily within a set short time frame. For example: 5 minutes: Call a friend; Listen to a favorite song; Light a candle 15 minutes: Soak your feet; Read a chapter in a book; Enjoy a leisurely cup of tea 30 minutes: Give yourself a facial; Plan for a vacation; Go for a walk 1 hour: Meet a friend for lunch; Go for a manicure; Attend a workout class You’ll also find ideas for activities that span larger amounts of time for inspiration and motivation to take some much-needed and well-earned extra time for yourself. There’s even a few aspirational activities, such as trips or projects, that last a day—or more—with a realistic plan for how to organize and coordinate your schedule to accommodate the occasional—but very important—extended time to focus on yourself. Start taking time for you—it’s easier than you think and besides, you deserve it!
Self-Care for New Moms: Thriving Through Your Postpartum Year
by Corinne CrossleyExplore postpartum self-care strategies for eating, body image, emotions, nursing and milk production, sex, and so much more! The role of motherhood is one where women are continuously asked to focus on the needs of everyone else but themselves. This is a significant issue in the arena of self-care, where we often ignore our own hunger, energy levels, and emotions in the pursuit of taking care of others. Written from the perspectives of both therapist and busy mom, Self-Care for New Moms features several eye-opening exercises, interviews from a village of experts (who also happen to be moms), and helpful interventions to help you get through the chronic depletion common to the postpartum year. Self-care strategies include: Exercise and yogaPelvic floor recovery workPsychotherapySelf-compassion techniquesComplementary and alternative methods (massage, chiropractic, or acupuncture)Simple recipesMethods for reconnecting with your partnerAnd so much more The practical exercises and comforting techniques in this book will help you manage one of motherhood&’s biggest challenges: self-care.
Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself
by Susan M. Pollak"I yelled at the kids again--and feel so ashamed." "I barely have time to shower, let alone exercise; no wonder I’m so out of shape." "I'm just not the dad I hoped I would be." Parenting is hard. That's why self-compassion is so important. In this empathic resource, mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan M. Pollak helps you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids. Simple yet powerful guided meditation techniques (most under three minutes long) are easy to practice while doing the dishes, driving to work, or soothing a fussy baby. Learn to respond to your own imperfections like a supportive friend, not a harsh critic. You will find yourself happier and more energized--and will discover new reserves of patience and appreciation for your kids.
Self-Determination
by Michael L. Wehmeyer Karrie Ann ShogrenThis book offers specific and clearly described strategies for teaching learners with ASD to become more self-determined in their actions regarding their educational program plans and outcomes.
Self-Esteem And Adjusting with Blindness: The Process of Responding to Life's Demands (First Edition)
by Dean W. TuttleThis book written by a well-known professional in the field of Self Esteem discusses in easy to understand language the feelings and emotions attached to vision loss or going blind, or for that matter growing up blind. The author uses personal experiences as well as quotes from books and other people experiences to illustrate his points. This book is used as part of a course at the Hadley school for the Blind on Self-esteem. Recommended for anyone loosing their vision, growing up with vision loss, or working with blind students or friends.
Self-Love Workbook for First-Time Moms: A Road Map to Falling in Love with Yourself Again
by Elsa RojasMake time for self-love with friendly guidance for new momsMotherhood is as beautiful and rewarding as it is challenging and uncertain. Finding ways to stay confident and positive are key to weathering the ups and downs of raising a child. The Self-Love Workbook for First-Time Moms helps any mom build the habit of taking time for herself with simple but inspiring prompts and exercises she can do every day.Made with moms in mind—Learn how self-love makes it easier to move on from mistakes and be a better role model.Brief enough for busy lives—Find advice that inspires deep reflection on all aspects of life but is broken up into bite-size entries that moms can do whenever they have a moment.Rooted in real psychology—Explore exercises based in positive psychology, mindfulness, and other proven methods for sustaining self-love and approaching new motherhood with confidence.This self-love journal offers gentle support and encouragement for any woman feeling nervous about the adventures of motherhood.
Self-Love for Kids: 100+ Activities to Help Your Child Develop Self-Love
by Keri K. PowersTeach your kids to be confident, independent, and happy with over 150 easy, fun activities you can do with your children to encourage everything from body positivity to positive self-talk.It&’s more important than ever to make sure your child develops a strong sense of self-love, even at a young age. But how do you make sure you&’re building up their confidence while keeping them safe and exposing them to even greater challenges? Introduce some self-love into your daily routine with over 150 activities specifically designed to keep your child (and their friends) entertained, all while giving them a positive self-view. In Self-Love for Kids, you&’ll learn everything you need to know about how self-love, self-esteem, and a growth mindset develop in children and what you can do to support that development. From there, you&’ll find games for both a group setting and for some one-on-one time to encourage self-love, such as asking your child to share what they are most proud of and problem-solving activities that will boost their confidence. So, whether you&’re looking for new activities to entertain a few friends during playtime, searching for fun (but educational) games you can play with your child yourself, or even interested in ways to include virtual interactions, this book has all the tools you need to help your child build their self-love for a happy, healthy, confident life.
Self-Management and Cognitive Behavior Interventions
by Stephen A. Crutchfield Leah WoodSelf-Management and Cognitive Behavior Interventions is a guide to using cognitive behavior modification (CBM) with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to increase the student's self-management. CBM approaches include self-management intervention (SMI) and cognitive behavior intervention (CBI). SMI is synonymous with self-regulation and encompasses a variety of cognitive processes, such as controlling emotions, attending to relevant information, planning future behavior, remaining flexible through unplanned setbacks, and behaving in a way that enhances the likelihood of achieving future goals. SMI is managed by the student and is used to address a wide variety of target behaviors. CBI helps individuals examine their thoughts and emotions and adopt actions that change their thinking as well as their behavior. This book examines specific, research-based cognitive behavior interventions and self-management interventions and explores designing and implementing interventions for students with ASD.
Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life
by Stuart ShankerThere's no such thing as a bad kid. That's what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there's a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of mind. Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior and a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Grounded in decades of research and working with children and parents by leading child psychologist Dr. Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress, and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the "hidden stressors" that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing sees our children as lacking self-control or willpower, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child's mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy, and to cultivate the sorts of virtues that most parents know are vital for their child's long-term wellbeing. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues throughout life. Dr. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children to do the same and engage successfully with life for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth.From the Hardcover edition.
Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy: A Complete Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice
by Micheline Boivin Augustine MeierIn this innovative book, the authors set out their theory of Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP), advocating for the integration of relational, self, and physical intimacy needs in the conceptualization and treatment of psychological problems, placing human needs at the center of treatment. This marks a shift in how psychological and relational problems are understood, currently being perceived in terms of affects, cognitive processes and behaviors. Using numerous illustrations from their own clinical practice, Meier and Boivin contend that this understanding overlooks the pivotal role that needs play in all aspects of peoples’ personal lives and relationships. Children, adolescents, and adults do not live primarily from feelings and thoughts, but from basic psychological and relational, needs such as wanting to be in a meaningful relationship, having the autonomy and freedom to make decisions about their lives, experiencing being competent, being regarded as a significant and important person, and experiencing emotional, intimate, and sensual and/or sexual connections. By taking such an approach this book stands out among other books on psychotherapy theories. Authored by two seasoned psychologists who have provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults for 40 years, this book comprises the foundational theory for practicing Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy, making it of interest to graduate students, clinicians in training, and practicing psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists alike.
Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back
by Liam O'DellWhen trust breaks down, how do we begin to fix it?Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism, from the Spectrum 10k study led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen to the legacy of the Andrew Wakefield MMR scandal, this book explores the ways in which autistic people have been let down by science and what needs to be done to build more effective partnerships in the future.Written by leading autistic journalist Liam O'Dell, Selling Out the Spectrum takes a thorough, balanced deep-dive into the issues surrounding the relationship between science and the autistic community, can explores how past damage can be effectively and meaningfully repaired.