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Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth.

I’ve never thought much about Orson Naples. He’s a cute guy who I’d seen around town a few times, but then one day he up and left and didn’t reappear until a few years later. No one knows where he went or what he was doing, all this gossipy town knows is that he’s a widower, owns the florist, and is friends with that divorced group that hang out at the Killer Brew all the time.

Dr. Amador's research on poor insight was inspired by his success helping his brother Henry, who had schizophrenia, accept treatment. Like tens of millions of others diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and addictions, Henry did not believe he was ill. In this latest edition, all chapters have been updated with new research on anosognosia (lack of insight) and much more detail on LEAP. Listeners will find expanded guidance on how to learn and use LEAP.

The decision has been made. Jessie has taken the magic, and all the weird that goes with it. Including wings. There's only one problem - she can't figure out how to access them. Through a series of terrible decisions, Jessie realizes she must ask for help. Gargoyle help. But she could've never predicted who answers her call - he's an excellent flier, incredibly patient, and a good trainer. He's also incredibly handsome. And interested. Maybe flying isn't the only thing she needs help with. Maybe she needs help getting back on that saddle, too, emerging into the dating pool.

After losing the only person he ever cared about, Alexander, a rogue artificial intelligence, opens a portal to an alternate dimension to escape his grief. Scanning trillions of different dimensions, Alexander finally finds a world that is reminiscent of the only time he was ever happy, back when he could play virtual reality games with his only friend. Only this new world isn't full of idyllic adventures and fantasy roleplaying. Instead, Alexander finds himself trapped in the middle of a city where monsters have ravaged the world and the only people alive struggle to survive.

Hate might not be the right emotion for what Dahlia stirs in me. But I can’t have her, so telling myself I don’t want her is the only option. Especially since my dog won’t leave her alone. While I’ve been doing my best to avoid the woman I crave, my pup has taken on the role of her protector. He follows her every chance he gets. That’s probably for the best because there’s a serial killer on the loose and he’s got his sights set on her. At least, that’s what the ghosts keep saying. With her beast out of commission it’s up to the rest of us to keep her safe.

Camavor is a brutal land with a bloody legacy. Where the empire's knights go, slaughter follows. Kalista seeks to change that. When her young and narcissistic uncle, Viego, becomes king, she vows to temper his destructive instincts, as his loyal confidant, advisor, and military general. But her plans are thwarted when an assassin's poisoned blade strikes Viego's wife, Isolde, afflicting her with a malady for which there is no cure.

On a lake deep in the Minnesota woods, Kathy Wade comforts her husband John, a rising political star, after a devastating electoral defeat in which he's been pursued by rumors of the atrocities he committed in Vietnam. But it is clear that something is horribly wrong between them - too much has been hidden. Then Kathy vanishes, along with their boat.

A new, sexy standalone novel from New York Times Bestsellers Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward.

Research suggests that the presence of the therapist, and how the therapist truly forges a connection with the client in therapy, are the most crucial factors affecting the client’s healing process. An engaged, committed, caring therapist who is mindful of his or her own self - and how that self relates to the client - is the key determinant of how well that client will respond to therapy.

10,000 Hours of Play transforms the principles of gaming into a revolutionary guide for achieving real-world success. Written by Yu-kai Chou, an internationally acclaimed pioneer in Gamification and Gameful Coaching—and the creator of the Octalysis Framework used by global giants like Google, LEGO, and Uber—this real-life strategy guide introduces six key steps to align your passions, skills, and goals into a winning formula.

Jimmy Carter defied every expectation. Dismissed as a failed one-term president, he transformed defeat into a remarkable second act that spanned nearly half a century. When he left the White House at 56, few could have predicted that this farmer from Plains, Georgia, would become America’s most impactful as well as longest-lived ex-president.

For the first time in English audio history, over 30 hours of deeply sacred narration bring to life the most complete collection of Ethiopian apocryphal books ever compiled. Preserved for centuries in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition and hidden from the Western canon, these texts have been safeguarded in silence—until now.

Aimed to deliver laughs a fork-ton at a time, this series aims to surprise and entertain. Although if you think cat-girls are awesome...prepare to be disappointed. They shed fur everywhere, have terrible puns, and bring dead animals home, among other things. Buckle up, because this forklift-certified isekai is a wild ride!

Annie Laine wants more but settles for less. She deals poker at River Beach Casino in South Florida, when tragedy and murder smack her in the face. She vows to find out who murdered her best friend, but she drinks herself into oblivion instead of keeping her promise.

Life is a constant tug-of-war between opposing forces—work and family, ambition and balance, logic and emotion. In Tug-of-War: The Philosophy of T.O.W, Leo Swift reimagines this childhood game as a metaphor for resolving life’s conflicts. Through personal stories, vivid anecdotes, and practical strategies, Swift presents a transformative framework for turning struggle into collaboration. The journey begins by exploring the core concept of T.O.W., illustrating how conflicts, both internal and external, shape our decisions and relationships.

In the sun-baked Nevada desert lies Prosperity, a gold rush town with more buried secrets than residents. Ex-SRR operative Liam Harper isn’t looking for trouble when he rolls into the town; all he wants are answers to his late father’s cryptic past. But Prosperity’s buried secrets don’t stay hidden long—and Harper’s quiet search soon pulls him into a deadly game.

How to Start a Mobile Car Wash Business by VentureNest Books is a comprehensive guide aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch and manage a successful mobile car wash venture. This book serves as an essential resource for those unsure about the process of starting a car wash business, addressing common pain points such as initial investment, attracting customers, effective marketing, and efficient management of daily operations.

Set against the vast landscapes of the American West, Crossing the Divide is a powerful story of transformation and triumph over adversity. Scott's journey serves as a reminder that sometimes, the greatest divide we face is the one within ourselves.

Michael Garcia is the ultimate success story of a young handsome highly successful man who single-handedly built an investment and resort enterprise after overcoming an early childhood tragedy. Courted for interviews from every major business media outlet and chased by the paparazzi to get pictures of his latest love interest, Michael seems to have it all—until tragedy strikes yet again, this time almost ending his life.