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Out of Emotional Availability—Please Redirect Your Expectations Accordingly Are you the unofficial therapist, overworked team player, unpaid family Uber driver, and the one who always ends up hosting the baby shower you didn’t even know was happening? Congratulations! You, my friend, need this book more than your boss needs “just one more quick favor.” Welcome to Setting Boundaries, the hilariously relatable, science-backed, real-talk guide to saying no without guilt—and without needing a therapist on speed dial (though no judgment if you have one). Sloane Hart, professional ...

William Bonney, a.k.a. "Billy the Kid", killed his first man when he was 12. By the time he was 21 he had, by his own reckoning, slain 19 more. In the intervening years, he had become "Billy the Kid", bloodthirsty ogre and outlaw saint.

Drawing on contemporary accounts, period photographs, dime novels, and his own fund of empathy and imagination, Michael Ondaatje traces Billy's passage across the blasted landscape of 1880 New Mexico and the collective unconscious of his country.

Parenting and neuroscience expert Robyn Gobbel is here to reveal how all behavior, no matter how baffling, can be explained and remedied. You just need to look past the behavior and understand what's going on inside. Robyn decodes the latest brain science into easy-to-understand principles and metaphors to help you become an expert in your child's behavior. She reveals simple ways to help you regulate and connect with your child, with brain-, body- and sensory-based strategies to overcome day-to-day challenges.

Three friends. One train. A journey through time they never expected—and might not escape. Trevor Hollings thinks his life is completely ordinary. His neighborhood is boring. School is the worst—especially history class—and nothing exciting ever happens. But when Trevor, Becky, and Andrew stumble onto a mysterious train in the middle of the night, they’re thrown headfirst into a wild adventure through the past. From the dangerous gold rush camps of the 1840s to the sweltering bakeries of 19th-century New York, and even into the shadowy tunnels of a deadly train disaster, the kids ...

There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" child might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: There's a lot you can do to help.

Does your child struggle with confidence on the field? Do they get frustrated after a tough game or feel pressured to perform? Faith on the Field is a 30-day devotional designed to help young soccer players ages 5-10 develop resilience, sportsmanship, and a strong faith that carries them through both victories and challenges. Each daily devotion includes: An engaging scripture-based lesson to connect faith with soccer and everyday life. Encouraging stories and real-life examples to help kids overcome fear, self-doubt, and frustration.

Meet Olivia, a curious, resourceful, wise-beyond-her-years and adventurous girl with a heart as big as the sun. Join Olivia and her best friends Ethan, Mia and Noah as they discover the mystery of a curious cloud that has settled above their quaint town of Sparkle Junction. (ALL illustrations were meticulously hand-drawn in coordination with a professional artist over 6 months. Artist Credit: Ashini Samaranthi. Would like to highlight artist's hardwork in creating these drawings while balancing life as a mother, wife and dedicated artist. NO AI here!) Along the way, led by their fearless ...

Big dreams start at home plate. This powerful collection features 28 all-time greats who didn’t just play baseball—they changed it. From historic trailblazers to modern sluggers, each chapter introduces a legendary player who showed how far focus, hustle, and determination can go. Each story includes a life lesson, best moments, fun facts, and mini bio Features male and female players across generations Perfect for ages 8–13, especially fans of Little League and MLB Great way to inspire perseverance, self-discipline, and goal-settingBaseball teaches more than sports—it teaches life....

We've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much less important than genetics in the long run. These revelations have surprising implications for how we parent and how we spend time with our kids. The big lesson: Mold your kids less and enjoy your life more. Your kids will still turn out fine. Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book of practical big ideas.

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

Parenting a child with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is difficult, stressful, and often overwhelming. Overcoming Oppositional Defiant Disorder is the first child psychology book that sets you up for success by recognizing that taking care of your child starts with taking care of yourself.

You're never too young to start! In Escape the Rat Race, you’ll find out: How "working to learn, not to earn" paves the way to money-making opportunities. The basics of making money by creating assets. How to make money work hard for you, so that you don't have to work so hard for money.

We've discovered the incredible benefits of having a stay-at-home parent, and it's a game-changer! Imagine a lifestyle where you can fully embrace your role as a wife and mother without the stress of a full-time job. This book is your ultimate guide to making the transition from working woman to full-time mother. You and your children deserve the best, and this book will show you how!You'll learn How your family benefits if you stay home Budgeting to live on one income How to earn money while staying home Self-care for stay-at-home moms Misconceptions about stay-at-home moms Questions to ...

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and elephants at ...

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!

From the moment you discovered you were going to be a mom, you envisioned spending each day with your kids, guiding, teaching, and loving them. But diapers, wipes, shoes, and braces are expensive. Though it may feel impossible to manage on one income, author Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemakerblog is here to tell you that, through God's grace, staying at home with your kids isn't just doable; it's doable while living the good life. Erin shares 100 tips, tricks, and simple ways that she has provided the good life on a budget for her family, and you can do the same.

A comprehensive approach to mastering rules, formations, court etiquette, scoring strategies, and teamwork. Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of volleyball? Have you ever wondered how to serve, spike, or block like a pro? Do you dream of mastering the court and impressing your friends with remarkable skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in for an amazing journey! This book is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of volleyball. Whether you’re a complete novice or have dabbled in volleyball before, this book is your key to discovering the thrilling ...

Athair… After hiding from humanity for over a century, the Eagle Clan of Valàfrn werewolves must search for mates or face certain extinction. Athair has put aside his own needs to raise the clan’s orphaned children, but now he faces the hardest part of parenting—letting go. When it seems as if their destruction is inevitable, he’s forced to consider putting his trust in humanity once more. Hope… After a traumatic injury as a teenager, Hope struggles every day against her fears, fighting to maintain her own small safe world. But one night she’s suddenly attacked by what she can ...

From Forever Morris Publishing's best selling author, Chanel Ivy comes the Her Carnal Games Series. Book 1-3 filled with whirlwind lesbian romance and drama unlike any other. The definition of carnal desire is purely sexual and physical, without any spiritual element. That person's ruling passion is that of carnal love. Emma Cross, a hugely successful CEO, is used to getting what she wants when she wants it with no questions asked and no strings attached. When she meets Mia Blackburn, a thirty-two-year-old divorced mother, she can't help but be drawn to her gorgeous body. Still, Mia's ...

EXPERIMENTS AND INTERESTING FACTS FOR CURIOUS KIDS One of the best things about science is figuring out how and why things do what they do. This book provides easy, fun experiments that teach kids ages five and up to think like real scientists by explaining how the experiments actually work. With experiments spanning the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, this inspiring book gives our little scientist the amazing ability to make scientific hypotheses and test them in the most creative ways. Whether it is building an electric engine or building a microscope with a ...