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Autism Uncensored goes where no other book dares - revealing the private disgrace and self-blame about having a “defective” child; the near disintegration of marriage; the failure of the traditional behavioral interventions; and the mercenary way in which service providers prey on parents’ desperation for a cure. It is a personal manifesto about how a socially integrated life is attainable regardless of whether a child overcomes the major limitations of Autism, sparking a new conversation which goes beyond simply accepting persons with Autism for who they are.

A once vibrant oak tree in her yard began dying, voicing cries of help through its dead leaves and moss-covered branches. Inside the house Barbara too was in crisis, the recipient of her husband's anger and rage. As time passes Barbara can no longer stay strong. While she deals with her own demons, the oak too weakens. Based on a true story, this woman takes us inside her emotionally charged existence, letting us feel the anguish of domestic abuse, divorce, attempted suicides, and incarceration in a mental institution.

Marrying the son of a mob boss will definitely elevate my social media career. Am I stupid to think that? One thing’s for certain. We both need each other. Lucas needs to marry a US citizen for immigration. And a fake marriage would get me the attention I desperately want. A wedding for the ages. It sounds excellent in theory. But what happens when fake turns into real and my life is thrown into the hands of his crime family?

I arrived in Vegas for my best friend’s wedding...but left with a husband of my own. That wasn’t even the worst part. It was only later that I found out who he really was. A mobster. I married a damn mobster, and I don’t want to get it annulled. The thrill of living the gangster life excites me. And being with Damien makes me feel alive. I’m willing to give this a real shot.

A mob prince broke my heart once. So why do I want to trust him again? Nathan was my first love. I’ve lived a tough life since we broke up. Men have used me, and I’ve fallen into dangerous company. Nathan is cocky, arrogant, but hot as hell. He’s the one that got away. And he’s the one that I should stay away from. But my rebellious heart pulls me toward him. Being with him means embracing danger. And something tells me that every bit of that danger would be worth it.

Even if you are a complete beginner and are not sure what Wicca is or what it stands for, you can quickly and easily learn its secrets and how to incorporate magical knowledge and energy into your own life to get in touch with the magic of the natural world. Start your magical journey now.

Angelic agent Delilah’s job is to bring two souls on Earth together in true love. It’s the only way to earn her redemption in the afterlife. Her first mission went pretty well...with only a modicum of rule breaking. But now she’s been tasked with the seemingly impossible: mating foxy Silicon Valley start-up queen, Megan Flannery, with wolfish, bad boy Gunner Dylan...two sexy, headstrong shifters from warring clans!

Learn how to harness the power of fire and discover your ability to shape the circumstances of your life through the power of candle magic: you will be able to cast success and good fortune spells for yourself and your career, or cast a welcoming and pure environment for your pets! All this and many more spells included within the book, along with the careful and detailed instructions on how to perform each spell perfectly and harness the true power of the element of fire!

I was naive to think that I could have a perfect family with him. Haiden and I are complete opposites. But we’re both connected to the mob. I need to run as far away from this life as I can. But the past has a way of catching up. I’m pregnant with Haiden’s baby. And my ex-boyfriend is threatening to harm us. Our lives are on the line. Can Haiden save our baby...or will our future end before it even begins?

This book was created to help you find your right footing on the path of magic and show you how to work efficiently with spell magic and how to incorporate it into your growing personal practice. With over 70 spells in a wide range of categories, that can be performed by experienced and novice Wiccans, Crystal Valiente’s Wicca Book of Spells focuses on everything Wiccans need to know in order to cast the perfect rituals and bring positive experiences into their lives.

What We Take for Truth is the story of a young woman who finds her strength when the world around her crumbles. It is a timely tale about shifting loyalties and the painful choices we are forced to make in order to preserve what we value most. What We Take for Truth tells a story that both defends a way of life that is dying and celebrates a landscape that is being lost.

Toddlers are messy. Toddlers are moody. Toddlers have opinions and demands and emotions that flip from happy to hysterical in an instant. Essentially...toddlers are cats. And parenting them? Well, parenting toddlers is nonstop cat herding. Herding Cats is an up-close, real-life look at the world of a toddler parent. A world of tantrums and potty training. A world of never-ending snot. A world of hilariously inappropriate comments, limitless growth, and perfectly timed "I love you"s.

When you've been to hell...new friends can bring you back. In this inspiring debut from Jill Hannah Anderson - Peyton Brooks, a newly-empty nester with a comatose marriage, loses her three best friends in a car crash, and reaches out to women in the to-hell-and-back club, hoping they’ll help resuscitate her life. Through the “Hell Club”, Peyton learns that it’s never too late to begin again. These been-there-felt-that women use their sense of humor, strength, and support to help pull her off the couch and back to living her life.

Rachel D'Angelo has had her fair share of heartache and disappointment. This last go around is no exception, but pain, sorrow, and loss can be the very thing needed to push a person into their divine destiny. From a childhood encounter on her fire escape in Queens to the hospital beside of the one she's relied on most...he's been there. Now, sitting on a park bench in her place of refuge, Rachel is confronted with the revelation: He's been with her all along. Wiping the tears away, she's finally ready to receive His love.

Making Room: How to Create Soul & Style in Your Home will help you design a home that runs smoothly, looks authentically beautiful and promotes peace. Lucy Jo Bowman outlines how to create a solid foundation for home life by pointing you toward: Cleaning, decluttering and organizing methods to get your space working for you and principles of a happy home to cultivate your important relationships.

The strongest of them all. Eyes blacker than the darkness they all fantasize about, but have never seen. An abomination. Hemera Harkibel has spent her life concealing abilities she doesn’t fully understand. She is hated and feared because of her black eyes and inhuman strength. When her people’s underground cave system is attacked, Hemera is thrust above ground into a dangerous world where the sun’s rays can kill in seconds and enemies are tracking her every move.... Hemera comes to learn that her very existence is a threat in the war brewing between humans and Halves.

Beautiful Secret is set mostly in the lush French Ardennes and Southern Italy. It is the story of 33-year-old Tate Robbins, a woman who has lost almost everything that is important to her in life. When Tate decides to travel from her hometown in the North of Pittsburgh to Europe, she expects an escape from the life that is falling apart around her. Having lost both parents, Tate jumps at the opportunity when her dying Nana urges her to journey across the sea. Nana provides Tate with the vague directive to go and visit Luisa, Nana’s sister-in-law and best friend.

3 Skips and a Jump to Becoming a Woman of Influence will take you on a journey to becoming the woman God created you to be - a woman of influence. By identifying three common obstacles that interfere with your growth - entitlement, resentment, and judgment - you will be able to jump into the future God has planned for you.

My name is Missouri Cotton, and I was born into a family of thieves. From her opening words, it's obvious Missouri Cotton is no ordinary 15-year-old. Arriving with her memorable family in Louisiana's No Man's Land, she discovers an area of great beauty, deep secrets, and expansive isolation. The Cotton family wanders into an ongoing local feud between encroaching outsiders and the local Ten Milers Redbones, a mixed Indian group.

Terrified of making bad decisions and missing great opportunities? Do you question your judgment and doubt your intuition? Your brain is like any other muscle: it needs training to improve. Nobody is born with flawless critical thinking and judgment skills. These skills usually require systematic practice, but you can shortcut the learning curve by learning and mastering the methods of the best thinkers, psychologists, and high achievers. This book collects all the tips, tricks, and tactics of the most successful people to develop your inner smartness.