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Max and Jay have always depended on one another for their survival. Growing up with a physically abusive father, the two Bribri American brothers have learned that the only way to protect themselves and their mother is to stick to a schedule and keep their heads down. But when they hear a classmate in trouble in the woods, instinct takes over and they intervene, breaking up a fight and beating their high school's star soccer player to a pulp. This act of violence threatens the brothers' dreams for the future and their beliefs about who they are.

The human body is a marvel of nature, a complex system intricately designed to maintain balance, adapt, and, most importantly, heal itself. Whether it's a small cut on your finger or a more significant injury, the body has an impressive capability to regenerate and recover. So why, then, do so many people find themselves in a constant battle with illness? The answer might lie deeper than we think—within the intricate relationship between our emotions and our physical health. Recognizing the profound interplay between our emotional states and physical health could redefine our approach to ...

Welcome to "Raising 21st Century Kids," a magical guide for parents navigating the complexities of raising children in today's rapidly changing digital world. As we embark on this transformative journey together, we will explore the essential skills, knowledge, and values needed to cultivate resilient, adaptable, and well-rounded individuals who can thrive in the 21st century. The dawn of the digital age, especially the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), has brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the upbringing of our children. In this era of constant technological ...

Decode Your Body’s Messages to Uncover Hidden Truths Every ache and pain—a sore shoulder, a shaky leg, a nagging discomfort—is your body whispering messages you might be missing. Are You Listening: Your Body is Talking to You unveils this hidden language, helping you decode what these signals mean. A sore shoulder might reflect the burdens you’re shouldering; shaky legs could hint at fears of moving forward in life. Tessa Cason, a life coach with 25 years of results, shows how your body communicates through its discomforts, urging you to listen closely. These messages point to ...

She has no idea how ruthless I can be, but she’s about to find out… When I find Scarlett, cold and scared, high up on the mountain I call home, I simply have to protect her. But when I take her back to my cabin, she refuses to tell me what happened to her and who she’s running from. I invite her stay, but having the beautiful temptress in my house, looking good enough to eat, is about to test my willpower. I fall hard and fast and when I finally find out what happened, my fury knows no bounds. I’ll make him pay for what he did and ensure he’ll never hurt her again—even if it ...

Everyone in Tenney’s Harbor knows about the Garrison tragedy - how an unexplained fire ravaged their house, killing four of the five family members. But what people don’t know is who did it. All fingers point at Pearl Haskins’ father, who was the caretaker of the property, but Pearl just doesn’t believe it. Leave it to a town of rich people to blame “the help.” With her disgraced father now trying to find work in between booze benders, Pearl’s future doesn’t hold much more than waiting tables at the local country club.

Seventeen-year-old Phoenix has spent much of her life drifting from town to town with her mom Nina, using their charms to swindle and steal to get by. Now they’ve made it to their ultimate destination, Mom’s hometown of Jasper Hollow. The plan: bring down Ellis Bowman, the man who ruined Nina’s life. When Phoenix gets caught spying on Ellis, she spins a convincing story that inadvertently gives her full access to the Bowman family.

A Beginner’s Guide to Rebuilding, Resilience, and Fulfillment Are you ready to take the first step toward a brighter future? How to Start from Scratch is your essential roadmap for starting over, no matter how daunting the journey may seem. This comprehensive guide offers practical tools, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you rebuild your life, reclaim your strength, and create lasting success. Inside this book, you will discover: A Clear Roadmap to Recovery: Learn how to transition from survival mode to stability, self-sufficiency, and sustained success. Diverse ...

Father John controls everything inside The Fence. And Father John likes rules. Especially about never talking to Outsiders. Because Father John knows the truth. He knows what is right, and what is wrong. He knows what is coming. Moonbeam is starting to doubt, though. She's starting to see the lies behind Father John's words. Then a fire engulfs life as she knew it, and Moonbeam is forced outside The Fence into a world she does not recognize.

Caregiving can be a positive experience if families better understand aging, understand the disease their loved one has, learn how to improve family communication, and have an aging plan. The Invisible Patient provides inspiration, encouragement, and step-by-step guidance to ease the caregiving journey. The author leaves no stone unturned, providing personal anecdotes and scenarios about the caregiving process, and includes numerous references and resources in this guide to caring for the caregiver.

Tens of thousands of crows invading Auburn, Pennsylvania, is a problem for everyone in town except 17-year-old Leighton Barnes. For Leighton, it’s no stranger than her house, which inexplicably repairs itself every time her father loses his temper and breaks things. Leighton doesn’t have time for the crows - it’s her senior year, and acceptance to her dream college is finally within reach. But grabbing that lifeline means abandoning her sisters, a choice she’s not ready to face.

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into, Jarrett was worried: Wouldn't it be depressing, to be around kids facing such a serious struggle? Wouldn't it be grim?

Jason Roberts knows how to take a hit, and he has taken plenty: both from the boys at his high school, and from his deadbeat, drug-dealing father. But Jason has learned to give as good as he gets, and his reputation as the school tough guy has made him something of a legend. It isn't his rep that concerns him, though - all he really wants to do is get himself and his sister Janie out of this life and move to a place where his father can't hurt them anymore.

"Annabelle, the girl who was overlooked, unwanted, insignificant, worthless." — Richelle E. Goodrich This is a fictional tale that mirrors the unfortunate reality of many young people whose home lives are private nightmares. Annabelle tenderly acquaints the reader with her lonely struggles while sharing her courage in the face of adversity. Many of the events in this book were taken from the lives of individuals known by the author. Annabelle Fancher lives with her mother and her often-absent, alcoholic father. When he is not on the road, his presence at home creates heightened anxiety in...

After 17-year-old David is forced to stand trial for his girlfriend's death, he is sent to live with his aunt and uncle and their young daughter, Lily, to avoid the media frenzy. But all is not well at his relatives' house. His aunt and uncle are not speaking to each other, and Lily seems dead set on making David's life a torment. And then there's the issue of their older daughter, Kathy, who died under mysterious circumstances a number of years back.

Where women are created for the pleasure of men, beauty is the first duty of every girl. In Louise O'Neill's world of Only Every Yours, women are no longer born naturally; girls (called "eves") are raised in Schools and trained in the arts of pleasing men until they come of age. freida and isabel are best friends. Now, aged 16 and in their final year, they expect to be selected as companions - wives to powerful men. All they have to do is ensure they stay in the top 10 beautiful girls in their year.

HOMEMADE WISDOM is an instruction manual for the human being. It works as a practical manual for building our health, harmony and peace. ✓ It gives us over 350 simple, brief and free tools for resolving our problems. ✓ It teaches us how to feel at ease with our bodies, minds and lives. ✓ It is recommended to use these practical tools in the form of daily habits. These daily habits are spread out throughout 21 chapters, or aspects of our lives: ✓ Vital energy; ✓ Food; ✓ Habits of the morning and evening; ✓ Doubts; ✓ Philosophical tools; ✓ The mind; ✓ and much ...

Equal parts haunting and horrifying, this literary horror novel gives listeners insight into the mind of a controlling homicidal man and the son who must stop him. Imagine your father is a monster. Would that mean there are monsters inside you, too? Nineteen-year-old Ry Burke, his mother, and little sister eke out a living on their dying family farm. Ry wishes for anything to distract him from the grim memories of his father’s physical and emotional abuse.

Adult life is full of challenges, and the best time to prepare for it is before you become one. Just like how school trains you for the professional world, you also need to train yourself for the demands of adulthood. From cooking your own food and fixing your own car, to managing your finances and taking care of yourself—these are essential skills you need to know if you want to become a fully-functioning adult someday.

India Maxwell hasn't just moved across the country - she's plummeted to the bottom rung of the social ladder. It's taken years to cover the mess of her home life with a veneer of popularity. Now she's living in one of Boston's wealthiest neighborhoods with her mom's fiancé and his daughter, Eloise. Thanks to her soon-to-be stepsister's clique of friends, including Eloise's gorgeous, arrogant boyfriend, Finn, India feels like the one thing she hoped never to be seen as again: trash.