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The Nest: A Novel
by Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyA warm, funny and acutely perceptive debut novel about four adult siblings and the fate of the shared inheritance that has shaped their choices and their lives.Every family has its problems. But even among the most troubled, the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point on an unseasonably cold afternoon in New York City as Melody, Beatrice, and Jack Plumb gather to confront their charismatic and reckless older brother, Leo, freshly released from rehab. Months earlier, an inebriated Leo got behind the wheel of a car with a nineteen-year-old waitress as his passenger. The ensuing accident has endangered the Plumbs' joint trust fund, “The Nest,” which they are months away from finally receiving. Meant by their deceased father to be a modest mid-life supplement, the Plumb siblings have watched The Nest’s value soar along with the stock market and have been counting on the money to solve a number of self-inflicted problems.Melody, a wife and mother in an upscale suburb, has an unwieldy mortgage and looming college tuition for her twin teenage daughters. Jack, an antiques dealer, has secretly borrowed against the beach cottage he shares with his husband, Walker, to keep his store open. And Bea, a once-promising short-story writer, just can’t seem to finish her overdue novel. Can Leo rescue his siblings and, by extension, the people they love? Or will everyone need to reimagine the futures they’ve envisioned? Brought together as never before, Leo, Melody, Jack, and Beatrice must grapple with old resentments, present-day truths, and the significant emotional and financial toll of the accident, as well as finally acknowledge the choices they have made in their own lives.This is a story about the power of family, the possibilities of friendship, the ways we depend upon one another and the ways we let one another down. In this tender, entertaining, and deftly written debut, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney brings a remarkable cast of characters to life to illuminate what money does to relationships, what happens to our ambitions over the course of time, and the fraught yet unbreakable ties we share with those we love.
A Nest of Singing Birds (The Redmond Family Duology)
by Elizabeth MurphyWar challenges a young woman&’s dreams of a happy home in this heartbreaking historical saga of love, sacrifice, and family. Anne is the youngest of the eight Fitzgerald children, secure amid her extended family in Liverpool&’s Everton district. She leaves school at fourteen to work, where she becomes friendly with Sarah Redmond. The two girls enjoy life to the full, dating young men in a lighthearted way, and it is Sarah who introduces Anne to her brother, John. From there, marriage and children follow, but when war breaks out, John enlists, along with Anne&’s brothers. Combat creates a barrier to Anne&’s happiness, and so she must wait, not only to discover if she and John can rekindle their passions, but more importantly to see if her loved ones will return home safely . . . Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester, and Lyn Andrews.
Nest Of Sorrows: a wonderfully heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting saga set in Lancashire from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
by Ruth HamiltonThis emotional and uplifting saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is a must - read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox."I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR"Read this book several times now. Can't put it down. Keep going back to it." -- ***** Reader review"Love Ruth Hamilton books. Always a good read." -- ***** Reader review"Enjoyed the book very much, just couldn't put it down." -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************CAN SHE FIND THE COURAGE SHE NEEDS?Kate Murray's father had never forgiven her for being born a girl: scrawny, red-haired, under-weight, and the last child his wife would bear, his hatred for his younger child was intense.Growing up in a world of constant rejection and seeing the way her Lancashire 'respectable poor' family tried to hide the cracks of a bad and violent marriage, she determined to find a life - a world where she was loved, was successful and where people were proud of her.Will she find the courage and fortitude she needs to become the woman she wants to be - successful, warm, forgiving, and able to give the love she had so lacked in her own life?
Nesting
by Roisin O'DonnellFrom an unforgettable new voice in Irish fiction, a heart-pounding, life-affirming story about one woman trying to leave her marriage and start over. For fans of Claire Keegan and Emma Donoghue. On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change her life. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe. It was meant to be an escape. But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons. As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan's relentless campaign to get her to come back. Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another. Tense, beautiful and gut-wrenching, Nesting is an unforgettable story of motherhood, underpinned by love, hope and resilience.
Nesting: A Novel
by Roisín O'DonnellAn Instant Bestseller in Ireland and the UK In this beautiful, urgent, and ultimately uplifting novel by a rising Irish literary star comes a heart-pounding, life-affirming story about one woman trying to leave her marriage and start over. On a bright spring afternoon, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes off the clothesline, she straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe—and that this time, when she leaves, she must stay away. On the surface, she has a perfect life: her husband, Ryan, is a good provider, sometimes even kind and attentive, from a nice Irish family, and they have another baby on the way. But he also monitors Ciara's every move, flies into unpredictable rages where he convinces her she can do nothing right, and has isolated her from work, friends, and her beloved family. Was fleeing the right thing to do? With no job and no support, Ciara struggles to provide a sense of normalcy for her little girls. Facing a broken housing system, they move into a hotel room on a floor reserved for women like her, eating takeout, washing their clothes in the bathroom sink, and building a community with the other residents. Ryan, meanwhile, wages a relentless campaign to win her back, and Ciara wavers. He never hit her, after all, and don't the girls need a stable home? For fans of Claire Keegan and Louise Kennedy, Roisín O'Donnell&’s extraordinary debut creates a devastating and suspenseful portrait of gaslighting and emotional abuse—and even better, a triumphant story about family, love, and finding a new place to nest.
Nesting After Divorce: Co-Parenting in the Family Home
by Beth BehrendtIn the spirit of Conscious Uncoupling comes a guide for a child-centered approach to parenting after divorce—known as nesting—that will change what it looks like to move forward as a family after a marriage ends. Research suggests when a couple separates, children suffer the most, as they&’re typically shuttled back and forth between two different homes. When Beth Behrendt and her husband divorced, she found a better way: She gave her children custody of the home, while she and her husband moved around. After successfully implementing more than six years of what&’s known as &“nesting,&” Behrendt has created a step-by-step guide for divorcing parents to introduce the practice in their own families. In Nesting After Divorce, Behrendt provides a coparenting program that can start when an unhappily married couple considers the pros and cons of a nesting divorce. She offers advice on deciding whether nesting is the right choice for a family and communicating the concept to a spouse, children, friends, and family. She outlines the steps for assembling a nesting &“team&” of legal, financial, and mental health professionals and even shows how, surprisingly, nesting is often a more affordable approach to divorce than the traditional two-home model.Behrendt&’s divorce book expands upon her viral 2017 New York Times essay &“After Divorce, Giving Our Kids Custody of the Home,&” and is the perfect guide for anyone seeking a healthy, amicable divorce for their family.
Nesting Dolls
by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonA heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener like her mom, and a talented artist like her grandma. But on today's visit to her grandparents&’ house, Anyiaka sticks out from the rest of the family like a sore thumb. She can't seem to do anything right, and a trip to Grandma's art studio confirms just how different she is from the rest of the family.But Grandma&’s artwork—a special set of nesting dolls—also shows that what&’s on the outside doesn&’t always tell the whole story. While they may be distinct, together, her family&’s beauty and inner strength have deep roots that have been growing within each of them for generations.
The Nesting Quilt
by Cathryn FalwellMaya is a going to be a big sister! Family and friends are getting ready for the new baby. Nana says they are nesting, just like the birds they love to watch. But what can Maya do? With help from a little bird, a kind Nana, and scraps of cloth, Maya creates the perfect gift just in time for the new baby.Includes easy-to-follow instructions for making a quilt.
The Net Beneath Us: A Novel
by Carol DunbarIn her debut novel, Carol Dunbar draws from her own lived experiences, vividly describing the wonder and harshness of life off the grid. Told over the course of a year, The Net Beneath Us is a lyrical exploration of loss, marriage, parenthood, and self-reliance; a tale of how the natural world—without and within us—offers us healing, if we can learn where to look.“Dunbar delivers both a tumble through the shifting light of grief, and a forgiving forest floor on which to land.” —Leif Enger, New York Times bestselling author of Peace Like a River and Virgil WanderHe promised her he would never let go. She’s willing to risk everything to hold on.In the aftermath of her husband’s logging accident, Elsa has more questions than answers about how to carry on while caring for their two small children in the unfinished house he was building for them in the woods of rural Wisconsin. To cope with the challenges of winter and the near-daily miscommunications from her in-laws, she forges her own relationship with the land, learning from and taking comfort in the trees her husband had so loved. If she wants to stay in their home, she must discover her own capabilities, and accept help from the people and places she least expects.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Net Beneath Us Sneak Peek
by Carol DunbarCarol Dunbar, drawing from her own lived experiences, vividly describes the wonder and harshness of life off the grid. Told over the course of a year, The Net Beneath Us is a lyrical exploration of loss, marriage, parenthood, and self-reliance; a tale of how the natural world—without and within us—offers us healing, if we can learn where to look. Download a FREE sneak peek today!“Dunbar delivers both a tumble through the shifting light of grief, and a forgiving forest floor on which to land.” —Leif Enger, New York Times bestselling author of Peace Like a River and Virgil WanderHe promised her he would never let go. She’s willing to risk everything to hold on.In the aftermath of her husband’s logging accident, Elsa has more questions than answers about how to carry on while caring for their two small children in the unfinished house he was building for them in the woods of rural Wisconsin. To cope with the challenges of winter and the near-daily miscommunications from her in-laws, she forges her own relationship with the land, learning from and taking comfort in the trees her husband had so loved. If she wants to stay in their home, she must discover her own capabilities, and accept help from the people and places she least expects.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
NET, Young Women Love God Greatly Bible: A SOAP Method Study Bible
by Thomas NelsonThis is the Bible that helps young women love God greatly with their lives using an easy system for applying God's Word and encouragement from women of faith, past and present.How do you, as a young woman, learn to love God and others well in this crazy, upside-down world? There is no better way than through God&’s Word. The Young Women Love God Greatly Bible uses the proven SOAP Bible study framework – Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer – to create the path for daily, personal interaction with the Bible and the God who loves you. Combined with devotions, profiles of biblical and historical women, personal testimonies from women around the world, and mentor letters to guide you through life&’s challenges and questions, this Bible provides a safe and encouraging community-like experience to grow in your faith and navigate life through the truth of the Word.Features Include:Book Introductions & Memory Verses for each book of the Bible50 Reading Plans for reading through Scripture with daily readings using the SOAP method10 Topical Reading Plans around life's issues, such as fear and anxiety, truth and lies, and friendship25 Letters from a Mentor offer instruction, encouragement, and love from a seasoned woman of faith25 Heroes of the Bible features profile women who followed God at different times and circumstances25 Heroes of the Past articles highlight women throughout the history of the church who made a difference for God&’s Kingdom100 Devotions for encouragement and teaching deeper insights about God&’s Word66 Personal Testimonies shared by women from around the worldReflection Questions, Challenges, and Journaling Space in the wide margins next to the Scripture text10 Maps paint a visual picture of the biblical geography in the Old and New Testaments10 Detailed Timelines display historical events of Israel, the life of Jesus, and the early church
Nettie & Nellie Crook: Orphan Train Sisters (Based On A True Story Ser.)
by E. F. AbbottCan you imagine being placed in an orphanage while your parents are still alive? That’s what happens to Nettie and Nellie Crook, who are only five years old in 1910 when they are removed from their home in New York. No one tells Nettie and Nellie why their parents can no longer care for them, and later, no one explains why the orphans are put on a train headed west. The girls soon find themselves put on display in various small towns, where prospective parents examine and select children for adoption. Nettie and Nellie are taken by Mr. and Mrs. Chapin—will this be a happy ending for the twins?Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.
Neurocognitive Rehabilitation of Down Syndrome
by Donna Spiker Jean-Adolphe Rondal Juan PereraDown syndrome is one of the most commonly occurring developmental disorders and it is now possible to conceptualize and define opportunities for neurocognitive rehabilitation for those with the condition. This book describes how early cognitive intervention in children with Down syndrome can be carried out, and can reduce, or compensate for, the major deficits characteristic of the condition. This comprehensive account relates the neurocognitive approach to the major therapeutic endeavors in the neighboring fields of neurogenetics, experimental environmental enrichment, molecular genetics, pharmacology, pediatrics and cardiology for infants with Down syndrome. Neurocognitive Rehabilitation of Down Syndrome provides the guidance required to establish effective rehabilitation programs, and is essential reading for developmental clinicians, pediatricians, neuropsychologists and other health professionals.
The Neurodivergent Job Candidate: Recruiting Autistic Professionals
by Joan Bogden Marcia ScheinerThis book provides guidance on recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding practices that will allow employers to successfully hire neurodivergent professionals into inclusive, competitive employment. Today, 35% of 18-year-olds with an autism spectrum diagnosis attend college, yet they have a 75–85% under-employment and unemployment rate after graduation. While organizations are looking to expand their diversity and inclusion hiring efforts to include neurodivergent professionals, current recruiting and interviewing practices in general are not well-suited to this. With over one-third of the US population identifying as neurodivergent, employers need to address how to attract this talent pool to take advantage of a meaningful segment of the workforce. Readers of this book will gain an understanding of how to guide their organizations through the creation of recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding processes tailored to neurodivergent professionals in any field. Written by authors with extensive experience working in the corporate world and consulting with Fortune 1000 companies on autism hiring efforts, this book is targeted at employers, acknowledging their perspective. Structured as a reference guide for busy recruiters, hiring managers, and supervisors, this book can be read in its entirety, in relevant sections as needed, or used as a refresher whenever necessary. This book also provides a background on the thinking styles of autistic individuals, giving the reader a deeper understanding of how to best support neurodivergent jobseekers.
Neurodiverse Couple Therapy: A Practical Guide to Brain-Informed Care
by Kelli Murgado-WillardThis inclusive and comprehensive manual equips marriage and family therapists with the skills to identify, support, and provide Brain-Informed Care to neurodiverse couples. Written from Murgado-Willard's unique perspective as a neurodivergent couple therapist, this book addresses a knowledge gap in the couple counseling field and helps therapists develop and maintain an ethical standard of care for neurodiverse couples. The text also introduces a new style of couple therapy for use in private practice settings: Brain-Informed Neurodiverse Couple Therapy (BINCT). Chapters begin by providing some historical context of neurodiversity before offering invaluable training on best practices, assessment, treatment planning, and using non-ableist, practical interventions for this population. Case studies that present a variety of sexual identities are featured throughout as well as a glossary of key terms and checklists that therapists can use immediately in their practice. This book aims to implement a paradigm shift in the field and is essential reading for therapy students. It is invaluable reading for practicing therapists that did not receive training on working with neurodiverse clients.
Neurodiverse Relationships: Autistic and Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences
by Joanna PikeComprised of the accounts of twelve heterosexual couples in which the man is on the Autism Spectrum, this book invites both partners to discuss their own perspectives of different key issues, including anxiety, empathy, employment and socialising. Autism expert Tony Atwood contributes a commentary and a question and answer section for each of the twelve accounts.The first book of its kind to provide perspectives from both sides of a relationship on a variety of different topics, Neurodiverse Relationships is the perfect companion for couples in neurodiverse relationships who are trying to understand one another better.
Neuroparenting
by Jan MacvarishThis book traces the growing influence of 'neuroparenting' in British policy and politics. Neuroparenting advocates claim that all parents require training, especially in how their baby's brain develops. Taking issue with the claims that 'the first years last forever' and that infancy is a 'critical period' during which parents must strive ever harder to 'stimulate' their baby's brain just to achieve normal development, the author offers a trenchant and incisive case against the experts who claim to know best and in favour of the privacy, intimacy and autonomy which makes family life worth living. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of Sociology, Family and Intimate Life, Cultural Studies, Neuroscience, Social Policy and Child Development, as well as individuals with an interest in family policy-making.
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation of Childhood Brain Injury
by Jonathan Reed Katie Byard Howard FineIncreasing numbers of children and young people are surviving road traffic accidents and birth complications but are being left with neurological disability. Although a brain injury can be a potentially devastating childhood medical condition Neuropsychological rehabilitation of childhood brain injury explores the developing field of neuropsychology to aid rehabilitation. The book brings together contributions from leading international clinicians and researchers to describe not only what we understand about childhood brain injury but also what has been demonstrated to help and possible innovative directions that can be taken in the future. By including a comprehensive review of the neuropsychological consequences of child brain injury alongside solid research outcomes this book provides an authoritative guide on how to help children with brain injury using neuropsychology.
Neurosurgeon, Single Dad...Husband?
by Charlotte HawkesIs the nurse the missing piece to this brand-new family? Find out what happens in the latest Harlequin Medical Romance novel by Charlotte Hawkes.A nurse to save……the single dad! When neurosurgeon and notorious bachelor Seth becomes the guardian of his nephew Noah, for the first time in his life, he has no idea what he&’s doing. Noah hasn&’t spoken since his mother&’s passing, so when nurse Andrea gets him to speak, Seth enlists her help. Andrea understands what Noah is going through and brings a sparkle back into this little boy&’s life—and Seth&’s, too! Is she the bright future this fledgling family deserves?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
The Neurotic Parent's Guide to College Admissions
by J. D. RothmanAdmissions rates of 6 percent? Kids applying to thirty-two colleges? Sixteen-year-olds with more impressive resumes than Fortune 500 CEOs? Has the nation lost its mind? Why yes, it has! J.D. Rothman, the Neurotic Parent of blog fame, takes readers on a hilarious satiric journey through today's insane college admissions process. The vividly illustrated book takes you from the Itsy-Bitsy Fiske Guide and Junior Kumon Tips for Preschoolers through Rejection Letters from the Heart and Bed Bath & Bye-Bye.
NeuroTribes
by Steve SilbermanA groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. WIRED reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle, while mapping out a path for our society toward a more humane world in which people with learning differences and those who love them have access to the resources they need to live happier, healthier, more secure, and more meaningful lives. Along the way, he reveals the untold story of Hans Asperger, the father of Asperger's syndrome, whose "little professors" were targeted by the darkest social-engineering experiment in human history; exposes the covert campaign by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to suppress knowledge of the autism spectrum for fifty years; and casts light on the growing movement of "neurodiversity" activists seeking respect, support, technological innovation, accommodations in the workplace and in education, and the right to self-determination for those with cognitive differences.From the Hardcover edition.
Never a Duke (Rogues to Riches)
by Grace BurrowesA proper lady must choose between society or the untitled gentleman who has stolen her heart in this captivating Regency romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton.Ned Wentworth will be forever grateful to the family that plucked him from the streets and gave him a home, even though polite society still whispers years later about his questionable past. Precisely because of Ned&’s connections in low places, Lady Rosalind Kinwood approaches him to help her find a lady&’s maid who has disappeared.Rosalind is too opinionated—and too intelligent—and has frequently suffered judgment at the hands of polite society. Despite her family&’s disdain for Ned, Rosalind finds he listens to her and respects her. Then too, his kisses are exquisite. As the investigation of the missing maids becomes more dangerous, both Ned and Rosalind will have to risk everything—including their hearts—if they are to share the happily ever after that Mayfair&’s matchmakers have begrudged them both.
Never a Girl, Always a Boy: A Family Memoir of a Transgender Journey
by Jo IvesterJeremy Ivester is a transgender man. Thirty years ago, his parents welcomed him into the world as what they thought was their daughter. As a child, he preferred the toys and games our society views as masculine. He kept his hair short and wore boys’ clothing. They called him a tomboy. That’s what he called himself. By high school, when he showed no interest in flirting, his parents thought he might be lesbian. At twenty, he wondered if he was asexual. At twenty-three, he surgically removed his breasts. A year later, he began taking the hormones that would lower his voice and give him a beard—and he announced his new name and pronouns. Never a Girl, Always a Boy is Jeremy’s journey from childhood through coming out as transgender and eventually emerging as an advocate for the transgender community. This is not only Jeremy’s story but also that of his family, told from multiple perspectives—those of the siblings who struggled to understand the brother they once saw as a sister, and of the parents who ultimately joined him in the battle against discrimination. This is a story of acceptance in a world not quite ready to accept.
Never Alone: Ruth, the Modern Military Spouse, and the God Who Goes With Us
by Jessica ManfreFaraway lands, fear, and faith—Ruth paves the way for our story.One day when author and military spouse Jessica Manfre was reading the book of Ruth, she had an epiphany. Ruth is the story of every military spouse. In the book of Ruth, we witness a woman&’s brave journey—one of loss, loneliness, and loyalty. A story of love and faith. Does that sound familiar? These are the hallmarks of the military life. While our lives are fraught with heartache and sacrifice, that isn&’t the whole of our stories. Ruth is a hero that has gone before us, offering encouragement and strength. Through her, we witness the beauty of hope and share in the healing power of friendship. We discover that even when all seems lost and completely hopeless, we are Never Alone. God is always with us. And He&’s leading us through our own story of redemption. He&’s restoring the hardships and healing the wounds of despair. He&’s transforming our pain and building our trust. Even when we&’re wandering in a faraway, foreign land, He is not lost and has not lost us.Join Jessica in studying a story that was meant for you. Jessica explores topics like the fundamental need for connection, the clinical mental health implications of loneliness, preparing your heart for loss (she writes from experience), friendship, and much more. This resource is for every military spouse who desires to strengthen relationships, live in authentic community, and walk with God.
Never Ask Me: The heart-stopping thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Jeff AbbottFROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING MASTER OF THE PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERHow far would you go to protect your family?____________Danielle Roberts has the perfect life. An adoption worker, beloved girlfriend and doting mother, she is a cherished pillar of the community, and nobody is closer to her than the Pollitt family who live two doors down.So when Danielle's body is discovered on a park bench it sets off a chain reaction of intrigue and suspicion: who in this small town would want her dead, and why? There are questions that nobody can answer, and everyone is a suspect.The Pollitts thought they would always be there for each other, but they are all hiding secrets. And when they begin to suspect each other of the unimaginable, they discover that you can never truly know someone. Not even your own family . . .____________Praise for Jeff Abbott 'I could not tear myself away from Jeff Abbott's mesmerising, gripping and claustrophobic novel' Harlan Coben 'An instant classic' Lee Child 'Jeff Abbott has put together a hell of a page turner' Michael Connelly'A true thriller master' Daily Mail