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  • Wintering

    The life-changing Sunday Times bestseller

    by Katherine May ...
    THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING, LIFE-CHANGING PHENOMENON – SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A beautiful, gentle exploration of the dark season of life and the light of spring that eventually follows' RAYNOR WINN'My favourite book of the last five years' CAITLIN MORANWintering is a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, times when we must retreat to care for and... ... Read more

    R349,93

  • Alone Together

    Making an Asperger Marriage Work

    by Katrin Bentley ...
    Communication is one of the biggest challenges faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), yet an Asperger marriage requires communication more than any other relationship. Thousands of people live in Asperger marriages without knowing the answers to important questions such as `What behaviours indicate that my spouse has AS?' `Is it worthwhile to get a diagnosis?' `Is there hope for ... Read more

    R360,05

  • A Boy Made of Blocks

    The most uplifting novel of the year

    by Keith Stuart ...
    THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB 2017 BESTSELLER AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER'The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel'Mail on SundayA Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo ... Read more

    R201,70

  • Beautiful Child

    The story of a child trapped in silence and the teacher who refused to give up on her

    by Torey Hayden ...
    A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination never to abandon a child in need from the internationally bestselling author of ‘One Child’ and No. 1 bestseller ‘Ghost Girl’.Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her. Yet an accidental playground 'bump' would release a rage ... Read more

    R104,41

  • Trapped: The Terrifying True Story of a Secret World of Abuse

    by Rosie Lewis ...
    Trapped was a Sunday Times bestseller and the first memoir from foster carer Rosie Lewis.Phoebe, an autistic nine-year-old girl, is taken into police protection after a chance comment to one of her teachers alerts the authorities that all might not be what it seems in her comfortable, middle-class home. Experienced foster carer Rosie accepts the youngster as an emergency placement knowing that her ... Read more

    R127,18

  • The Weight Is Over

    For Adults and Children, #0

    by Mamodikoe ...
    Series Book 0 - For Adults and Children
    For every individual who has ever felt unseen. This one is for you. Your purpose, dreams and existence is valid. ... Read more

    R79,26 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Silent Boy

    He was a frightened boy who refused to speak – until a teacher's love broke through the silence

    by Torey Hayden ...
    From the author of Sunday Times bestsellers One Child and Ghost Girl comes a heartbreaking story of a boy trapped in silence and the teacher who rescued him.When special education teacher Torey Hayden first met fifteen-year-old Kevin, he was barricaded under a table. Desperately afraid of the world around him, he hadn’t spoken a word in eight years. He was considered hopeless, incurable.But Hayden ... Read more

    R104,41

  • Raising Your Spirited Child Rev Ed

    A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic

    by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka ...
    Series Book 2 - Spirited Series
    The award-winning bestseller that has helped millions, providing research-based, effective strategies, practical tips and real-life storiesThe spirited child—often called "difficult" or "strong-willed"—possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited kids are wired to be "more"—by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, ... Read more

    R288,52

  • Stolen Focus

    Why You Can't Pay Attention

    by Johann Hari ...
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one' TELEGRAPH'This book is exactly what the world needs right now' OPRAH WINFREY'A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention' STEPHEN FRY<stron... ... Read more

    R186,52

  • The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]

    A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children

    by Ross W. Greene, PhD ...
    THE CLASSIC PARENTING GUIDE -- MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDA revised and updated 6th edition of the groundbreaking, research-based guide to understanding and parenting challenging children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper, from a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the field.What’s an explosive child? A child who responds to routine problems with extreme frustration—crying, ... Read more

    R209,75

  • Scattered Minds

    The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder – The International Bestseller

    by Gabor Maté ...
    FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTELLING AUHTOR OF WHEN THE BODY SAYS NOThe groundbreaking guide to Attention Deficit Disorder, challenging conventional myths around ADHD and providing practical guidance for children and adults.‘A healer to be cherished and this exciting book arrives at just the right time’ Naomi Klein, bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine----Struggling with focus, impulsivity, ... Read more

    R239,42

  • A Friend Like Ben

    The true story of the little black and white cat that saved my son

    by Julia Romp ...
    Originally published as Ben’s Gift.The heart-warming true story of a little boy and the cat that changed his life.Nine-year-old George was severely autistic; quiet and withdrawn, he appeared lost in his own world most of the time. His mother Julia despaired as she couldn’t bring George out of his shell. But when a black-and-white stray cat appeared in their garden, everything changed.George’s new ... Read more

    R127,18

  • Just Another Kid

    Each was a child no one could reach – until one amazing teacher embraced them all

    by Torey Hayden ...
    A dramatic and remarkable narrative of an extraordinary teacher's determination, from the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers ‘The Tiger's Child’ and ‘One Child’.Torey Hayden faced six emotionally troubled kids no other teacher could handle – three recent arrivals from battle-torn Northern Ireland, badly traumatised by the horrors of war; an eleven-year-old boy, who only knew life inside an ... Read more

    R148,34

  • The Tiger’s Child

    The story of a gifted, troubled child and the teacher who refused to give up on her

    by Torey Hayden ...
    Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue.Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has ... Read more

    R130,86

  • The Gift of Learning

    by Ronald D. Davis, Eldon M. Braun ...
    Using the proven methods he developed to overcome dyslexia, Ron Davis adapts those techniques to help sufferers triumph over a variety of common learning disabilities, including:•Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)•ADHD (the hyperactive variety)•Math deficiency (dyscalculia and acalculia)•Handwriting problems (dysgraphia and agraphia)Outlining clear instructions, the author demonstrates that through ... Read more

    R104,87

  • A Stolen Childhood

    A Dark Past, a Terrible Secret, a Girl Without a Future

    by Casey Watson ...
    Bestselling author and teacher Casey Watson shares the horrifying true story of Kiera Bentley, a 12-year-old girl with a deeply shocking secret she’s too young to even understand.When Casey first meets Kiera, a small slight girl who’s just lashed out at a fellow pupil in assembly, she immediately senses something’s wrong. Something in Kiera’s eyes alerts Casey that this is an “old head on young ... Read more

    R127,18

  • Living Daily With Adult ADD or ADHD: 365 Tips o the Day

    by Douglas A Puryear MD ...
    It's not exactly a "book" that you sit down and read; it's a collection of tips meant to be read one a day. The goal is to help you understand ADD or ADHD better, to understand what it's like to live with ADD or ADHD and that you're not the only one, and most importantly, to help you see how Your Life Can Be Better."If you are struggling with ADHD, this is the book for you. I have a bookshelf full ... Read more

    R31,61 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Finding Harmony

    The remarkable dog that helped a family through the darkest of times

    by Sally Hyder ...
    Heartwarming, inspirational and genuinely touching, Finding Harmony is the remarkable true story of an extraordinary dog that rescued a woman from the depths of depression and transformed a family for ever.A keen mountaineer, Sally Hyder was in her prime and loving life. She shared her passion for climbing with her partner Andrew and it was a dream come true when Andrew proposed at Everest Base ... Read more

    R127,18

  • Forever Boy

    A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

    by Kate Swenson ...
    **NATIONAL BESTSELLERWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love**When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of ... Read more

    R186,52

  • The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

    by Anthony Attwood ...
    'I usually say to the child, "Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking.' - from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all ... Read more

    R466,08

  • Let Me Go

    Abused and Afraid, She Has Nothing to Live for

    by Casey Watson ...
    Let Me Go is the powerful new memoir from foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.Harley, 13, has been sectioned under the mental health act after attempting suicide. She was spotted climbing the railings on a footbridge that crossed a busy motorway and pulled to safety by a member of the public. After six weeks in hospital, social services are looking for a short-term ... Read more

    R135,46

  • What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum

    by Annie Kotowicz ...
    In this intimate and insightful mix of memoir and manifesto, Annie Kotowicz invites you inside the mind of an autistic woman, sharing the trials and triumphs of a life before and after diagnosis.How might it feel to be autistic? Why are autistic and non-autistic people so puzzling to one another? How does neuroscience explain the spectrum of autistic traits? And what could you discover about your ... Read more

    R158,67

  • 1000 Best Tips for ADHD

    Expert Answers and Bright Advice to Help You and Your Child

    by Susan Ashley Ph.D. ...
    Series series 1000 Best
    YOUR COMPLETE REFERENCE FOR PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHDHow can I help my child do his homework?How can I get him to brush his teeth without arguing with me every night?What can I do when he lies about the same thing over and over?Why doesn't punishment seem to make any difference?When you're struggling to help your child with homework, chores, or behavior, what you need are quick, easy, and ... Read more

    R160,64

  • Lovey

    by Mary MacCracken ...
    This deeply moving memoir tells the story of Hannah: a child who has been beaten and abused; a girl full of loneliness and rage; a student no one but learning disabilities teacher Mary MacCracken could reach.Mary had reservations about eight-year-old Hannah joining her class. The three emotionally disturbed boys she was currently looking after had been making steady progress, and Hannah, who had a ... Read more

    R135,23