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Shadows of Something Real
In some ways, Marine Lieutenant Jamie Gwynmorgan has it pretty good. The motherly kindness of Lynn Hillinger, the senator she saved during the war that nearly killed them both, never wavers. Plus she has a great place to stay while she's on convalescent leaveÑand a steady supply of the best lemonade on earth.But flashbacks and nightmares shadow her as she tries to decide: Attempt a return to active duty, or...what? Jamie doubts she can ever achieve the peaceful life she dreams ofÑuntil she meets smart, idealistic Adele Sabellius. As their relationship deepens, almost anything seems possible.Soon, however, Jamie learns that something more menacing than nightmares and flashbacks has begun to twist the restless shadows around her. Though she may never understand why Adele loves her, Jamie will do whatever it takes to keep Adele safe when relentless enemies emerge from those darkening shadows to threaten yet another war.
In-Between
About the Book Jimmy sees a vessel he cannot explain hovering in a field. He returns to campus and, after some prodding, shares his experience with his friend Mark. Ten years later, Mark reenters Jim’s life and turns it inside out with a discovery that radically alters the concepts of human existence. A thought-provoking and thrilling adventure, In-Between follows Jimmy as he and a network of like-minded people spread the word while trying to evade government detection and interference. The knowledge they share is mind-blowing and world-changing, so those in power want to control it so they can remain in power and at the head of the pack. The author hopes this book answers many readers’ questions and sparks many new ones for them to ask. About the Author Tom Ryscavage is a retired orthopedic surgeon.
The Twelfth Protocol
Hurricane Sandy's storm surge destroyed Long Beach City's boardwalk, washing up mutilated corpses of three men, a pregnant woman, two boys and a skeleton. Only three months in command of the Nassau County, New York, Homicide Squad South, Detective Lieutenant Patricia (Patti) McAvoy was challenged with investigating a mass murder. Drug cartels kill like this, she told a detective. Homicide detectives, spearheaded by Patti, dismissed drug dealers when they discovered US agents had been given Carte Blanche to practice eleven protocols, a smorgasbord of enhanced interrogation techniques (EITs). the protocols, authorized by the US Department of Justice, ran the gamut from sleep deprivation, prolo...
Adult Children Secrets of Dysfunctional Families
It is estimated that as many as 34 million people grew up in alcoholic homes. But what about the rest of us? What about families that had no alcoholism, but did have perfectionism, workaholism, compulsive overeating, intimacy problems, depression, problems in expressing feelings, plus all the other personality traits that can produce a family system much like an alcoholic one? Countless millions of us struggle with these kinds of dysfunctions every day, and until very recently we struggled alone. Pulling together both theory and clinical practice, John and Linda Friel provide a readable explanation of what happened to us and how we can rectify it.
Crash Politics and Antiracism
Crash Politics and Antiracism argues that race and racism continue to script the social fabric in Euro-North America. While dominant discourses claim that we have made significant progress away from racial bigotry, there is no shortage of evidence that inequitable ideologies of race prevail. Similarly, mainstream cinematic productions have mass appeal, yet tend to demonstrate and cement the racial ideologies that circulate in society. As such, they can be used either for the propagation of dominant ideologies or in the development of critical consciousness. Crash Politics and Antiracism does the latter, understanding the award-winning film Crash as an especially interesting pedagogical site,...
The Activity Kit for Babies and Toddlers at Risk
Parents have the power to help babies and toddlers at risk for developmental delays make important strides--but many are confused and intimidated as to how. In this easy-to-navigate guide, leading experts present more than 100 games and activities designed to strengthen vital communication and social skills in children from birth to age 3. Everyday chores and routines--like waking up and going to sleep, getting dressed, and mealtimes--are transformed into learning opportunities that promote crucial abilities, such as how to imitate others or use simple hand gestures to convey wants and needs. Parents are the most important people in their kids' lives. Now they can be the best teachers, too. Includes user-friendly features and practical tools, in a convenient large-size format.
Ask Me
Ask anyone in town for the best guy to rev your engine and they’ll point to me. Ask anyone who’s read a book or watched TV, or hell… Any human with a pulse knows Brooke Braham is America’s top advice guru. I don’t need a PhD to see I shouldn’t fall for the famous shrink. It’s not like an auto shop owner can’t run with the rich and beautiful, but guess what? Turns out the good doc and I share more than scorching chemistry. She lost her sister in the worst way, and I— Well, let’s just say it messes with a guy to learn his dead addict mom isn’t. Dead, I mean. Who knew? Not my big pack of rowdy brothers. My sister might’ve sensed it, but I had a different take. One I’ve...
Treating Family of Origin Problems
This groundbreaking volume shows how the clarity and discipline of cognitive therapy can be applied to the treatment of family of origin issues, such as alcoholism and incest, without compromising depth and clinical sophistication. Treating Family Of Origin Problems begins with a discussion of the characteristics of dysfunctional families and an overview of the cognitive model. Subsequent chapters explore coping strategies, goals of recovery and treatment, diagnostic considerations, and assessment of family of origin issues. Ways in which the therapist's own family of origin issues and the therapist's posture can influence the treatment process are addressed in a discussion of various metaco...
