Sexual assault doesn't discriminate. It doesn't care about gender, race, or economic status. Sexual assault only knows how to inflicts pain and suffering in all aspects of life for a survivor and can affect those around them. The pain and suffering is not something that a survivor of sexual assault has to carry alone, and putting the correct pieces in place can help facilitate the process of healing. No matter how long ago the pain was infected, healing can begin and progress can be made. ...

This volume provides a collection of ‘imagined lives’ – individuals who, no matter their position on the social hierarchy, were crucial to the development of medieval Europe and the modern period that followed.Based on primary source materials and the latest historical research, these literary accounts of otherwise unsourced or under-sourced individuals are written by leading scholars in the field. The book’s approach transcends the limitations of both historical narrative and lite...

This moving tale of courage, wonder and self-discovery, teaches children- and adults, too- that happiness doesn't come from the outside. It's already inside each of us, always. We just have to remember to look up...Zelda spends her days watching life happen all around her, daydreaming of what could be if only she was one of the lucky ones. The good stuff always happens for everyone else, but never for her. That is, until one unexpected day of adventure with...

Bram's friend Jeremy wants to go public with information about a hazing-related student death.The morning after he tells Bram this, he's injured in a hit-and-run accident. Now Jeremy is in a coma, and Bram is trying to follow the trail that he left. The trouble is, Abby, Jeremy's sister, is convinced Bram's swimming coach is to blame. Bram knows Coach is innocent, but can he prove it? And what will happen if he's wrong?This short novel is a high-interest, l...

Alex wants to enter the Silver Stage magic competition, but he needs a sponsor.Jack, a veteran card wizard, is willing to take on the role, but only if Alex agrees to team up with Zoe, another young magician—and Alex’s rival. Working with Jack and sharing the spotlight with Zoe, Alex comes to see that there are other ways to be a magician besides competing—and that magic is about entertaining people, not fooling them.This short novel is a high-interest, low...

Ryan is determined to be a professional snowboarder but he's learned from what happened to his whistle-blower father that doing the right thing doesn't always pay off.When his parents leave Kamloops, Ryan decides to stay with relatives so he can be near the Salmon Valley Ski Resort. He spends all his time at the ski hill, volunteering with the Junior Safety Patrol to cover the cost of his lift pass. Ryan's board is stolen and he discovers that his cousin, Kevin, kn...

Everyone loves a vacation, but planning travel can often be a time-consuming effort, especially if you are trying to plan fun itineraries for kids. With the economy tight and gas prices high, many families will opt for shorter trips that are closer to home. This e-book contains six 1-night trips in Ohio and the surrounding states.

Planning and cooking a homemade Thanksgiving meal does not have to be an overwhelming task. This ebook contains easy yet tasty home cooked recipes for creating a memorable holiday dinner along with tips on how to tackle the timing of meal preparations.

The holidays are a perfect time to create treasured memories and cherished traditions for your children. Thanksgiving can be such a joyous time of year and offers a chance to reflect on blessings. This ebook details 20 engaging activities to make Thanksgiving memories for your family.