Eigentlich ist Jodi Stuber nicht auf der Suche nach einem weiteren Therapiepferd für ihre "HopeWell"-Ranch. Doch dann erfährt sie von Solomons Schicksal: Der Wallach ist als Einziger seiner Herde übrig geblieben und verkümmert zusehends. Jodi beschließt, ihn aus seiner Einsamkeit herauszuholen. Nicht zuletzt, da sie selbst nur allzu vertraut ist mit dem Gefühl von Verlust und Trauer. Während Solomon sich schwertut, in der neuen Herde Anschluss zu finden, kämpft Jodi darum, einen Weg aus ih...

'My child just came out to me as trans: What should I do?'If you are a parent looking for an answer to this question, you have come to the right place. Gathering together practical advice and personal experiences from a range of parents, activists and experts, this FAQ book provides answers to the most common questions you will have as a parent of a transgender child.What if they change their minds?How do I make sure my child is safe at school?

“It’s hard to be lonely, isn’t it? To miss someone who should be here?”Jodi Stuber wasn't looking for another horse for her struggling therapy ranch―let alone one like Solomon. After losing his herd, he was solitary and sad, spending his days standing near the plastic deer in his yard for company. No stranger herself to loss and heartache, Jodi knew she had to give Solomon a home.The road to recovery wouldn’t be easy. As Solomon struggled to fit in with his...

"It's hard to be lonely, isn't it? To miss someone who should be here?"Jodi Stuber wasn't looking for another horse for her struggling therapy ranch—let alone one like Solomon. After losing his herd, he was solitary and sad, spending his days standing near the plastic deer in his yard for company. No stranger herself to loss and heartache, Jodi knew she had to give Solomon a home.The road to recovery wouldn't be easy. As Solomon struggled to fit in with his...

Solomon Northup left home in 1841 as a free black man. He wanted to go and work in New York City for a few days, see the city, and then return home to his wife and children. But this was the start of a terrible journey for Solomon: a journey into kidnap and slavery, which did not end for twelve years. His kidnappers took him in chains to the cotton and sugar plantations of the southern states, far from his family. Every day brought more cruelty and pain, but Solomon never stopped thinking ...

The third edition of this text continues to provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field of interpersonal communication, linking theory to the everyday so that readers may navigate personal, social, and professional situations in ways that are fulfilling and effective.This edition again builds on foundational research and theory with attention to current developments in the discipline and guidance on improving interpersonal communication skills. Key updates to th...

Skies darken. Sirens wail. Buildings tremble with each distant boom. You grasp your loved ones close to you. Any second could be your last.Howls From the Wreckage will push you to the edge of imminent disaster—and drown you in the heartbreak of its fallout.HOWL Society Press presents its thrilling anthology of disaster horror, fittingly introduced by Nick Cutter, acclaimed author of The Troop and The Deep."Don't Play in the Closet...

This volume discusses why faculty and administrators of academe should care about implementing family-friendly policies and practices, as well as how they can advocate for policy changes.In section one, the book’s focus is on empirical studies that demonstrate the need for innovative programs and policies for faculty at colleges and universities. These pieces explore issues such as the value of work/life programs for employee retention, the need for a variety of family support poli...

In the second book of the Daughters of Light series, the demon-hunted Seers are in a race against time to return a stolen ring.Twin sisters Jade and Jasmine are finally together after a five-year separation, but there’s no time to enjoy the reunion. As Seers, the sisters are being hunted by demons spilling through the rift, and the city is on high alert against terrorist threats. The Protectors at Beaconsfield have gathered as many Seers as possible, as the countri...

Since the early twentieth century, politically engaged and socially committed U.S. health professionals have worked in solidarity with progressive movements around the world. Often with roots in social medicine, political activism, and international socialism, these doctors, nurses, and other health workers became comrades who joined forces with people struggling for social justice, equity, and the right to health.Anne-Emanuelle Birn and Theodore M. Brown bring together a group of ...

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is a far-ranging portrait of an American culinary paradise. Hundreds of entries deliver all of the visionary restauranteurs, Michelin superstars, beloved haunts, and food companies of today and yesterday. More than 100 sumptuous images include thirty full-color photographs that transport readers to dining rooms and food stands across the city. Throughout, a roster of writers, scholars, and industry experts pays tribute to an expansive--and still expanding--foo...

#booktokmademebuyit: Ein Spiel, zwei Herzen und 24 Stunden, die ALLES ändernFür Rowan Roth gibt es an ihrem letzten Highschool-Tag nur noch eine Chance, ihren Rivalen Neil McNair zu schlagen: der »Howl«, eine spielerische Schnitzeljagd durch ganz Seattle. Als Rowan erfährt, dass die anderen Schüler:innen planen, sie und Neil aus dem Rennen zu werfen, tut sie das Undenkbare: Sie verbündet sich mit Neil. Während dieser 24 Stunden kommen alte Wunden, geheime ...