Our bodies bear witness to wounds that can be invisible to the undiscerning eye. We may not see the blood oozing from the flesh. Still, those invisible wounds bleed pain, grief, anxiety, shame, anger, and other emotional fluids that require more than an antiseptic wipe to clean.In Scarry Stories Tales from the Healed Side of Brokenness, diverse writers share stories that bear the markings of various wounds. Whether it's from an abrasive relationship, a puncturing rape, a lacerative...

A must read for anyone interested in providing adolescent foster care. This book covers many intricate details of providing foster care and the steps to getting started from beginning to end...

WonderThis holiday season, twenty talented, award-winning, and bestselling authors have crafted never before released Yuletide-themed tales about their most beloved characters.MagicFrom murder to magic, love to loss, the past and the future, this multi-genre collection of poems and stories has something for everyone.CharityIn the spirit of giving, the authors have generously opted to donate all profi...

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words.Proceeds from ...

To say that children matter in Steven Spielberg's films is an understatement. Think of the possessed Stevie in Something Evil (TV), Baby Langston in The Sugarland Express, the alien-abducted Barry in Close Encounters,Elliott and his unearthly alter-ego in E.T, the war-damaged Jim in Empire of the Sun, the little girl in the red coat in Schindler’s List, the mecha child in A.I., the kidnapped boy in Minority Report, and the eponymous boy hero of The Adventures of Tintin. (There are many oth...

This collection seeks to broaden the discussion of the child image by close analysis of the child and childhood as depicted in non-Western cinemas. Each essay offers a counter-narrative to Western notions of childhood by looking critically at alternative visions of childhood that does not privilege a Western ideal. Rather, this collection seeks to broaden our ideas about children, childhood, and the child’s place in the global community. This collection features a wide variety of contribut...

Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers through the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) lens, and shares how themes can be integrated into centers to promote creativity and highler-level thinking.STEM Play provides varied activities for the most common centers: Art, blocks, dramatic play, literacy, math,...

Harlequin Blaze brings you four new red-hot reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Blaze bundle includes A SEAL’s Fantasy by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Tawny Weber, Behind Closed Doors by Debbi Rawlins, Cabin Fever by Jillian Burns and Stripped Down by Kelli Ireland.Look for four new sexy, steamy stories every month from Harlequin Blaze!

Imagine paying a fine for walking across town. Or hiding an illegal marriage. Or losing your life for playing the harp. Strange crimes, dangerous activities, some from the not-so-distant past, return to life in Hidden in Crime. See why Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine says Fiction River’s crime volumes have “high quality throughout,” and why Publishers Weekly states “… fans of the unconventional will be well satisfied.” Join some of the best authors in the business ...

David Bowie: Rockstar, Free Spirit, Goblin King. Cancer victim. Alan Rickman: Angel, Alien, Potions Master. Cancer victim. Lost to us early in 2016, the shock of learning of their private battles--as well as personal experiences with cancer--galvanized a group of authors, editors, publicists and artists to come together and do what we do best--donate our talents to the fight against cancer. All proceeds from this charity anthology are being donated to some of the most dedicated cancer rese...

This how-to book is jammed with DIY accessories to brighten your closet! Sparkle and shine from head to toe with glam scarves, bags, and jewelry after you craft it yourself.