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La Casa Extraterrestre: Una historia de amor, esperanza e intervención extraterrestre
by Owen JonesLa Casa Extraterrestre Una historia de amor, esperanza e intervención extraterrestre Michael ha vivido con su esposa tailandesa en Tailandia durante doce años y en España durante dos, pero no le consiguió un permiso de residencia para el Reino Unido. La enviaron de vuelta a Tailandia y él se mudó a su ciudad natal de Barry, en el sur de Gales, para tratar de "meterla" antes de Brexit. Las posibilidades son escasas, y se hunde cada vez más en la desesperación, incluso durmiendo en la playa para ahorrar dinero. En realidad, empieza a perder la cabeza con preocupación y soledad. Ni siquiera va a pedir ayuda a su familia, porque siente que lo han rechazado, pero ¿tiene razón? Un día, un accidente fortuito lo pone en contacto con cuatro personas que cambian su vida para siempre, pero ¿quiénes son y de dónde vienen? Su Alter Ego, Ralph, hace insinuaciones fantásticas, pero ¿podrían ser ciertas? Alien House es una fantasía, pero los problemas dentro de la historia son muy reales para miles de parejas, especialmente con Brexit.
Casa Rossa
by Francesca MarcianoA crumbling farmhouse in Puglia, Casa Rossa was bought by Alina Strada's grandfather at a time when no one else wanted it. Now busy preparing it for sale, Alina endeavors to recover the memories it still harbors--in particular of three women whose passions indelibly shaped her family's dark past. There's grandmother Renee, whose love of novelty won over everything else. Alina's mother, Alba, whose marriage to a screenwriter inspired both great art and unbearable sadness. Finally Isabella, Alina's sister, whose fervent politics drove her to ever-escalating betrayals. Moving from Jazz Age Paris to 1950s Rome to modern-day New York, but returning always to the uncompromising beauty of Italy's south, Casa Rossa is a spellbinding story of how loves and losses, secrets and lies, resonate across the generations.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Casagrandes 3 In 1 Vol. 1: Collects "We're All Familia," "Everything For Family," And "Brand Stinkin New" (Casagrandes #1)
by The Loud House Creative TeamWhen Lincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and her brother Bobby Santiago moved away from Royal Oaks to the Big City, they had no idea that they were about to start an exciting new chapter in their lives, while living in an apartment above their abuelo&’s Mercado. Together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended family, headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa, in the big city. Now, The Casagrandes are starring in their own popular animated series on Nickelodeon! Collecting The Casagrandes&’s greatest comic stories from the hit The Loud House graphic novel series.
The Casagrandes 3 In 1 Vol. 2: Collects "Friends And Family," "Going Out Of Business," And "Familia Feud" (Casagrandes #2)
by The Loud House Creative TeamLincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne Santiago is doing great in Great Lakes City with her extended family, the Casagrandes. With her big brother Bobby juggling his job at the family Mercado and being a good boyfriend to Lori Loud, her cousin Carl&’s latest schemes to make some dinero, and dodging the creative projects of Ronnie Anne&’s prima Carlota and Tía Frida, there is a lot of hustle and bustle in Ronnie Anne&’s corner of the city! But Ronnie Anne finds the magic in every moment, with her best friend Sid Chang and their shared love of the K-Pop band 12 is Midnight, plus the loving guidance from her abuelo and abuela. Every city block contains another hilarious adventure for all! Hang out with the rest of the familia, too, as you take to the skies with Sergio the talking parrot, dress up like a meerkat with Carl, enjoy a late night dance club in the Mercado, and discover what goes bump in the night with CJ! Collecting comics from THE CASAGRANDES graphic novels: "Friends and Family," "Going Out of Business," and "Familia Feud." This is a must-have for fans of THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!
The Casagrandes Vol. 1: We're All Familia (Casagrandes #1)
by The Loud House Creative TeamWhen Lincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and her brother Bobby Santiago moved away from Royal Oaks to the Big City, they had no idea that they were about to start an exciting new chapter in their lives, while living in an apartment above their abuelo&’s Mercado. Together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended family, headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa, in the big city. Now, The Casagrandes are starring in their own popular animated series on Nickelodeon! Collecting The Casagrandes&’s greatest comic stories from the hit The Loud House graphic novel series. Featuring stories from the creative team of the hit Nickelodeon shows The Loud House and The Casagrandes!
The Casagrandes Vol. 2 (Casagrandes #2)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne Santiago is back with her full extended family, the Casagrandes. Her new life in the big city is one great adventure, full of new discoveries, love, laughter, and plenty of food (thanks to her abuela). Like when they experience &“Cooking with the Casagrandes,&” for example. Plus: Learn that Aunt Frida&’s mantra of the day is &“Life Imitates Art,&” and even get the latest scoop from &“Gossip Guy&” Hector. It&’s a grande celebration of the Casagrandes&’ greatest comic stories. Plus, all-new stories featuring the Casagrandes and never before seen biographies, and behind the scenes interviews with show talents!
The Casagrandes Vol. 3: Brand Stinkin New (Casagrandes #3)
by The Loud House Creative TeamLincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and Bobby Santiago recently moved to Great Lakes City to live with their multi-generational family in an apartment building atop a bustling mercado. While Bobby helps his abuelo run the mercado, among other odd (really odd) jobs, Ronnie Anne skateboards through big city life with her friends. Living together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended close-knit family of cousins and aunts and uncles and parrots and giant dogs… headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa. Now, with more ALL-NEW comic stories, let the fiesta begin!
The Casagrandes Vol. 4: Friends And Family (Casagrandes #4)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne and Bobby Santiago are newcomers in Great Lakes City, living with their multi-generational family in a multi-cultural apartment building. Between helping out their abuelos, posing for their Tia Frida&’s latest art installment, or just getting some more family time with their cousins, it is never a dull moment. Join in all the laughs, love, food, and family with more all-new comic stories, featuring work from the creative team behind the animated series! ¡Vámonos!
The Casagrandes Vol. 6: Familia Feud (Casagrandes #6)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne once again has her hands full with her huge extended family plus all her friends in Great Lakes City. And: Ronnie Anne and Sid are struggling with their class project! Can Tía Frida help them build their artistic vision? Or are things about to get wild? Plus: Lori drives out for a fantastic new job opportunity! But feathers may get ruffled when this internship goes sideways... Featuring all-new stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES.
The Case Against Homework: How Homework Is Hurting Our Children and What We Can Do About It
by Sara Bennett Nancy KalishDoes assigning fifty math problems accomplish any more than assigning five? Is memorizing word lists the best way to increase vocabulary--especially when it takes away from reading time? And what is the real purpose behind those devilish dioramas? The time our children spend doing homework has skyrocketed in recent years. Parents spend countless hours cajoling their kids to complete such assignments--often without considering whether or not they serve any worthwhile purpose. Even many teachers are in the dark: Only one of the hundreds the authors interviewed and surveyed had ever taken a course specifically on homework during training. The truth, according to Sara Bennett and Nancy Kalish, is that there is almost no evidence that homework helps elementary school students achieve academic success and little evidence that it helps older students. Yet the nightly burden is taking a serious toll on America's families. It robs children of the sleep, play, and exercise time they need for proper physical, emotional, and neurological development. And it is a hidden cause of the childhood obesity epidemic, creating a nation of "homework potatoes. " InThe Case Against Homework, Bennett and Kalish draw on academic research, interviews with educators, parents, and kids, and their own experience as parents and successful homework reformers to offer detailed advice to frustrated parents. You'll find out which assignments advance learning and which are time-wasters, how to set priorities when your child comes home with an overstuffed backpack, how to talk and write to teachers and school administrators in persuasive, nonconfrontational ways, and how to rally other parents to help restore balance in your children's lives. Empowering, practical, and rigorously researched,The Case Against Homeworkshows how too much work is having a negative effect on our children's achievement and development and gives us the tools and tactics we need to advocate for change. Also available as an eBook From the Hardcover edition.
Case Conceptualization in Couple Therapy: Comparing and Contrasting Theories
by Michael D ReiterThis textbook provides undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the primary models of couples counseling, allowing them to compare and contrast each theory alongside a single case.Designed to be the core text for couple therapy courses, the book begins by introducing the field as well as presenting Carissa and Steve, a couple whom readers will follow as each model is applied to their case. The chapters focus on 11 different theoretical models such as Bowen family systems theory, emotionally focused couple therapy, the Gottman method, solution-focused couples counseling, narrative couple therapy, and more, with expert therapists writing on each of these unique models. Each chapter addresses the history of the model, the conceptualization of problem formation, diversity considerations, and the conceptualization of problem resolution. With session transcripts throughout, this book allows training therapists to easily compare, contrast, and apply the most prevalent models in couples counseling.This textbook is a core text for graduate marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, and social work students. The book is also useful for practicing professionals who want to explore how to apply a specific model of counseling to couples.
Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy
by Michael D. ReiterIn this highly-anticipated new text for courses in family therapy, key concepts and techniques of the most prominent family therapy models are presented and put into practice. Each chapter utilizes the same unique case family to explore the intricacies of how that model views the theory of problem formation as well as the theory of problem resolution. Readers will work their way through nine engaging theory chapters written from the perspective of the founder. As theories are presented, the development of a case conceptualization will take shape and a deeper understanding of the unique situation of one case family currently having difficulties will be explored and studied, and a solution as to what course of treatment might be most appropriate will be evaluated.
The Case for Catholic Education: Why Parents, Teachers, and Politicians Should Reclaim the Principles of Catholic Pedagogy
by Ryan N. S. ToppingCatholic schools have long contributed to the mission of the Church and to the flourishing of society. During the past few decades, however, Catholic schools have suffered severe losses, both in their religious identity and in their capacity to attract students. With penetrating insights, pointed anecdotes, and drawing upon recent empirical studies and Church documents, Ryan Topping describes the near collapse of Catholic education in North America and uncovers the enduring principles of authentic renewal. In The Case for Catholic Education you'll discover: · the three purposes of Catholic education · why virtue is more important than self-esteem · the elements of a true "common core" curriculum · essential differences between "progressive" and "Catholic" models of learning · helpful study questions and a research guide "This is an accessible and eminently readable book on a topic which no Catholic can afford to ignore."--Joseph Pearce, Aquinas College, Nashville, TN "The Case for Catholic Education speaks to the heart of the debate over whether Catholic education is 'worth it.'"--Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P., Executive Director for Catholic Education, USCCB "The Case for Catholic Education will surely play a vital role in reinvigorating the handing-on of essential Catholic truths."--Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI "This short book contains an astonishing wealth of insights and practical suggestions."--Dr. Keith Cassidy, President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy "Ryan Topping has written an engaging and coherent analysis of the state of Catholic education in North America, which will be useful for teachers in Britain, too."--Dr. Paul Shrimpton, Magdalen College School, Oxford "An insightful view of our threatened patrimony and a framed vision for what educating and forming our children may still yet become."--Dr. Jason Fugikawa, Dean of Academics and Faculty, Holy Family Academy, Manchester, NH
The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids: 365 Days with Jesus (Case for… Series for Kids)
by Lee StrobelThe tough questions kids 8-12 ask about faith, Jesus, and Christianity are investigated and answered in this 365-day devotional that uses the historical facts and theological truths found in The Case for Christ to help young readers develop their faith and understand what it means to be a Christian. Each day&’s reading also includes reflection questions, helping kids think through what their faith personally means to them.Become an expert witness for Jesus! For kids who want to learn more about Christianity or simply have questions about the Bible, this devotional helps young readers understand why Jesus&’s ministry and miracles are true and why we can confidently believe in Jesus today.The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids:Includes 365 days of devotions for kids that use kid-friendly language, engaging illustrations, and clear examples to help kids understand faith and the proven truths that support ChristianityMixes inspirational prose with facts, research, and true storiesIs based around material from the New York Times bestselling The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelIn addition, The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids:Can be used for family devotion timeIs ideal for boys and girls ages 8-12Is a perfect way to encourage a child&’s spiritual development and engage them with the BibleMakes a great gift for Christmas, Easter, or at the start of a new yearIf you enjoyed The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids, don&’t forget to check out The Case for Christ for Young Readers, which directly adapts Lee Strobel&’s The Case for Christ for kids 8-12.
The Case for Christ Young Reader's Edition: Investigating the Toughest Questions about Jesus
by Lee StrobelIs Jesus real? Was he actually born in a stable? Did he really come back from the dead? Aren&’t all the stories in the Bible about Jesus just that ... stories? Join in this incredible search for the truth about Jesus, including the answers that rocked the world of investigative reporter and international bestselling author Lee Strobel.Here&’s a book that finally answers the most important questions about the existence, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Case for Christ Young Reader&’s Edition, based on the adult edition, with over 5 million copies sold, is packed full of well-researched, reliable, and eye-opening investigations. In these pages, Lee Strobel—an award-winning legal journalist—tackles the toughest questions head-on. He investigates the historical reliability, eye witness testimonies, and scientific evidence of Jesus&’s birth, miracles, ministry, and resurrection.Will Lee&’s findings bring Christianity&’s claims about Jesus tumbling down like a house of cards?Like Strobel, you will be amazed at the evidence—how much there is, how strong it is, and what it says. The facts are in. What will your verdict be in The Case for Christ?The Case for Christ Young Reader&’s Edition:Is packed full of well-researched, reliable, and eye-opening investigations of some of the toughest questions you have about the existence, miracles, ministry, and resurrection of Jesus of NazarethIs logical and easy to understandIncludes the evidence about Jesus that rocked the world of atheist investigative reporter Lee StrobelIs a sturdy hardcover edition with two-tone interior and ribbon marker
A Case for Forgiveness
by Carol RossThe past has its place...in the past! Innkeeper Shay James has been telling herself for a decade that she's over her ex-fiancé, Jonah Cedar. But now the Chicago attorney's come home to care for his ailing grandfather, reawakening powerful feelings-along with painful memories. Shay can't afford to repeat history. At twenty-two, Jonah couldn't wait to trade his secluded Alaska hometown for big-city success. Shay was supposed to share that dream. Yet even with unresolved issues between them, their connection is stronger than ever. Jonah's visit was only going to be temporary...until a threat to Shay's beloved Faraway Inn gives him a reason to stay and fight for that second chance.
The Case for Grace for Kids (Case for… Series for Kids)
by Lee Strobel Robert SuggsIn The Case for Grace for Kids, Lee Strobel, along with Jesse Florea, presents the concept of grace in a way kids eight to twelve relate to. Sharing stories of people who have been changed by God’s love and forgiveness, learning to forgive those who have hurt them, as well as forgive themselves. Lee also shares never-before-seen stories from his own journey from atheism to Christianity, and how God’s redeeming love personally affected him. Throughout the book, readers will see how God’s grace can change their lives and relationships today. .
The Case for Grace Student Edition: A Journalist Explores the Evidence of Transformed Lives
by Lee Strobel Robert SuggsIn The Case for Grace Student Edition, Lee Strobel and Jane Vogel present a compelling and highly personal experiential case for God, focusing on God’s transforming work in the lives of people today. Writing with unusual candor, Lee draws upon his own journey from atheism to Christianity to explore the depth and breadth of God’s redeeming love, including those whose lives have been radically changed after discovering the “how” and “why” behind God’s amazing grace. You’ll encounter racists, addicts, and even murderers who have found new hope and purpose. You’ll meet once-bitter people who have learned to forgive those who have harmed them—and, equally amazing, people mired in guilt who have discovered that they can even forgive themselves. Through it all, you will see how God’s grace can change your eternity and relationships… starting today.
The Case for Heaven Young Reader's Edition: Investigating What Happens After Our Life on Earth
by Lee StrobelIs heaven real? What is it really like? Award-winning author Lee Strobel tracked down the evidence and provides answers to the questions children 8-12 ask about both heaven and hell in this young reader&’s edition of The Case for Heaven that is perfect for teaching your child about the biblical evidence for eternal life.Every child wonders at some point what happens after we die—especially after the loss of a pet, a grandparent, or another loved one. Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) understands your child&’s questions, and presents a kid-friendly examination of the evidence for heaven, packed full of research that:Helps readers 8-12 understand the biblical, historical, and contemporary facts about the afterlife in a logical and easy-to-follow wayExplains what happens after we dieExplores what heaven and hell are really like, based on tested biblical truthsPresents what it means to have eternal lifeThe Case for Heaven Young Reader&’s Edition is perfect for:Sunday school and homeschool educationComforting kids 8-12 following a death, and reassuring those experiencing griefUnpacking biblical principles in a way anyone can understandBy the end of this book, your child will have a clearer understanding of the afterlife, as well as peace knowing the Christian view of heaven is sound. And if you enjoy The Case for Heaven Young Reader&’s Edition, don&’t forget to also check out The Case for Christ Young Reader&’s Edition!
The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage
by Selina Alko Sean Qualls<p>"I support the freedom to marry for all. That's what Loving, and loving, are all about." -- Mildred Loving, June 12, 2007 <p>For most children these days it would come as a great shock to know that before 1967, they could not marry a person of a race different from their own. That was the year that the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loving v. Virginia. <p>This is the story of one brave family: Mildred Loving, Richard Perry Loving, and their three children. It is the story of how Mildred and Richard fell in love, and got married in Washington, D.C. But when they moved back to their hometown in Virginia, they were arrested (in dramatic fashion) for violating that state's laws against interracial marriage. The Lovings refused to allow their children to get the message that their parents' love was wrong and so they fought the unfair law, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court - and won!</p>
The Case For Make Believe
by Susan LinnIn The Case for Make Believe, Harvard child psychologist Susan Linn tells the alarming story of childhood under siege in a commercialized and technology-saturated world. Although play is essential to human development and children are born with an innate capacity for make believe, Linn argues that, in modern-day America, nurturing creative play is not only countercultural-it threatens corporate profits.A book with immediate relevance for parents and educators alike, The Case for Make Believe helps readers understand how crucial child's play is-and what parents and educators can do to protect it. At the heart of the book are stories of children at home, in school, and at a therapist's office playing about real-life issues from entering kindergarten to a sibling's death, expressing feelings they can't express directly, and making meaning of an often confusing world.In an era when toys come from television and media companies sell videos as brain-builders for babies, Linn lays out the inextricable links between play, creativity, and health, showing us how and why to preserve the space for make believe that children need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
The Case for Only Child: Your Essential Guide
by Dr. Susan NewmanWhat's really wrong with having one child? Is one enough for you? For your partner? What constitutes a complete, happy family? Will your only child be lonely, spoiled, bossy, selfish? Read this book and find out.Despite the personal distress and pressure to have a second baby, the number of women having an only child has more than doubled in the last two decades. What most people don't realize is that one-child families outnumber families with two children and have for more than two decades. In major metropolitan areas like New York, 30 percent of families have a singleton. Throughout the country people are following suit. And it's no wonder why: The worrisome biological clock (secondary infertility; older mothers) Downtrodden job markets How mothers working affects everyone in the family Finances and housing and costs of education These are only the few things that parents today (and parents to be) contend with when deciding to start a family and determining whether or not to stop after one. The time is right for a book that addresses the emerging type of nuclear family, one that consists of a solo child. Popular Psychology Today blogger and parenting author of fifteen books, including the groundbreaking Parenting the Only Child, Susan Newman, Ph.D., grew impatient with the pervasiveness of only-child folklore masquerading as fact and offers the latest findings about the long-term effects of being raised as a singleton. In The Case for the Only Child, Newman walks parents (and future parents) through the long list of factors working for and against them as well as highlights the many positive aspects of raising and being a singleton. The aim of this book is to ease and guide parents through the process of determining what they want. Although each situation is unique, the profound confusion surrounding having a second child is similar. It is one of the most difficult and life-altering choices parents face. Adding to one's family dramatically changes one's life and the life of one's firstborn forever. What will a person give up in time, money, freedom, intimacy, and job advancement with another child in the household? What will they gain? The Case for the Only Child helps explore and resolve these perplexing questions.
Case Management and Care Coordination: Supporting Children and Families to Optimal Outcomes (SpringerBriefs in Public Health #0)
by Janet Treadwell Rebecca Perez Debbie Stubbs Jeanne W. Mcallister Susan Stern Ruth BuziNew collaborative models of health care service delivery are contributing to quality and cost improvements, especially in treating children and families. At the same time, deficits in communication between systems sharing patients can not only lead to confusion and waste, but also to increased risk of harm. Case Management and Care Coordination offers an evidence-based framework, best practices, and clinical common sense to meet this ongoing challenge. Focusing on families of children with chronic health issues, it outlines the processes of case management and care coordination, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of team members, and models streamlined, patient-centered service delivery. This analysis cuts through much of the complexity of case management while emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and advocacy in pursuing best outcomes for patients. And as an extra dimension of usefulness, the book is accessible to lay readers, empowering families to make informed decisions and have a more active role in their own care. Included in the coverage: Essential skills for integrated case management. Children and youth with special health care needs. Transitional care and case management settings for children and families. Case management and home visitation programs. Managed care and care coordination. Technology and care coordination. Effectively illustrating the possibilities and potential of health care reform, Case Management and Care Coordination is an essential resource for pediatricians and health care professionals, as well as for families of children with special health care needs.
The Case Of Camp Crooked Lake (The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley)
by Carol Ellis Mary-Kate Olson Ashley OlsonHelp! Strange things are happening at Camp Crooked Lake! When our snacks disappeared, we didn't think much about it. But when we found snakes in our beds, we were on the case! Now Ashley and I need to figure out what's really going on -- before summer is ruined for everyone!
The Case Of The Big Scare Mountain Mystery (The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley)
by Carol EllisAshley and I were on a ski vacation, and we couldn't wait to hit the slopes -- until we heard the scary legend of Ski Mountain. According to the story, a monster snatched a boy right off the ski slopes! The boy was never seen again. But it was just a story. Or that's what we thought. Until our ski lift stopped mysterious in midair. . . And the tree outside our cabin was ripped apart. . . And we found giant footprints in the snow. We were on the case. Was there really a Ski Mountain monster? We were about to find out -- one way or another!