![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets For Helping Kids on the SpectrumĮmpowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. Visual thinkers constitute a far greater proportion of the population than previously believed, she reveals, and a more varied one, from the photo-realistic object visualizers like Grandin herself, with their intuitive knack for design and problem solving, to the abstract, mathematically inclined “visual spatial” thinkers who excel in pattern recognition and systemic thinking. With her genius for demystifying science, Grandin draws on cutting-edge research to take us inside visual thinking. If your question is still not answered, then send me and email by click here. Below is a list of my autism books with recommendations that will most likely answer your specific questions. ![]() A lot of those answers will also be in my books. Many questions that parents and teachers ask can often be answered by referring to the Frequently Asked Questions on this site. Due to the high number of inquiries by email, it is becoming increasingly difficult to personally answer all your questions. ![]()
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![]() The twists and turns of the story are intriguing enough to keep the readers going till the end of the story. The writing is good though you really need to keep note of the date written at the top of every chapter. The author has a real talent with bringing believable events into the story to touch the heart and bring hope and healing to worthy individuals who need it most. The mystery, suspense, and beauty of the characters make for a compelling and stunning read. ![]() The novel masterfully builds the tension until it reaches a fever pitch as Isa finally begins putting the various pieces of the puzzle into place. This novel is a masterpiece for all the readers who are the true fan of great fiction. His fictional characters are always fascinating and memorable. ![]() “Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole” is an evocative and page-turning novel that will leave an imprint on the psyche of those who read it. ![]() ![]() Description of Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole This impressive and superb novel will keep you up for many days and nights as it tells a great story for the reader of all ages. The “Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole” is both a heartbreaking and beautiful little story of love & loss, strength & finding your way. Download Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole PDF novel free. ![]() ![]() ![]() This book, however, had me thinking differently. Oftentimes, I read a book and see ways I could never be a writer: the word choice, the cadence, the picture and world and emotions the author paints with language - the distance between my ability to write a little song and, oh, Mozart. It's a fantastic idea, mind you, but the execution is. ![]() I don't want to be mean to the poor author (Gregory Maguire), who has made a fortune and franchise from this book and ones like it, but it's absolutely terrible. ![]() The biggest difference is that the show is good, and the book is not. I heard the book and the show were quite different, so I wanted to see the difference. I have a confession: I wanted to read this book because I saw the Broadway show, and the idea of a Broadway show based on a book based on a movie based on a political satire intrigued me. ![]() ![]() ![]() Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an "incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more." Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and award-winners. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. A young woman takes up her mother's mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.īestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal to every reader. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. ![]() ![]() ![]() Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand Beginnings and Endings a "must-read."Ī mountain loses her heart. This exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from Ellen Oh. Sixteen extraordinary authors-including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa-reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. ![]() ![]() ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. ![]() Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki ![]() Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread.Mon at 1pm, Michelle Lam Author of Meesh the Bad Demon. ![]() ![]() ![]() This will be a battle over competing religions as much as disputed territory. Odin and Thor may be helping the Danes, but Alfred has a newer God on his side, one he believes in fervently. But in Wessex, a young leader is set to become King – Alfred, a man very different from Ragnar and the Vikings, but with perhaps just as much steely determination under his pious exterior. ![]() By the time Uhtred is old enough to become a full-fledged warrior, the Danes have control of three of the four old Kingdoms and only Wessex is still fully independent. The story takes place in the late 9 th century, when the Danes were in the process of amassing territory and control throughout what would later become England. But Uhtred knows that one day, when he is a man, he wants to regain the castle and land of his forefathers, which is currently being held by his uncle who in his absence has usurped him as Ealdorman of Bebbanburg. Ragnar treats him more as a son than a captive, though, and Uhtred, whose relationship with his own father was somewhat cold and distant, comes to love Ragnar, and quickly takes to the freedom of the Viking life, far from the tedious lessons in reading and Latin forced on him at home. ![]() When young Uhtred’s father is killed during a battle with the invading Danes, Uhtred is taken captive by the Viking Ragnar, who is amused and impressed by the courage the boy had shown in the fight. ![]() ![]() ![]() When lending the book, I would exhort the reader-to-be to read at least the first 300 pages, as it really takes that much reading to appreciate the characters, the setting and the story line. I lent my copy to so many family members and friends that I had to purchase another (second-hand) copy for my collection as the original copy fell apart! ![]() ![]() I first read Shogun in 1977 and have read it at least three times since then, maybe four. This what I applaud the book for, its action. I will also say that the main love story is a good one(but I have problems with it, if you read it you will find out). You would think after awhile it would get boring but surprisingly the author keeps you entertained most of the time. The novel for it’s size wasn’t a hard or slow read. ![]() How is that civilized? It’s just me complaining here, don’t pay no attention to me.Įnough of the complaining from me, the good parts. You have to take in account that Samurai were allowed to murder or rape anyone below their class. I would say that the author did put effort into it but its only prevalent theme was that “We are more civilized than we seem, actually no! We are way more civilized than you. It’s nothing more than adventure story and it has no literary merit. I don’t get that feeling at all from the book. To be honest I don’t think it made me want to go study or see more Japanese culture. This had supposedly a big affect on the Western part of the world and made us interested in Japanese culture. Everybody is saying they loved it? Well.I didn't. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In Red Dust Road: An Autobiographical Journey, Kay tells us about the journey she took to trace her birth parents. She was adopted at birth by a communist white couple and was brought up in Glasgow. But her personal life has been neither normal nor simple, and her identity has very much influenced her work a Scottish poet and writer, Kay was born in Edinburgh to a Nigerian father and a Scottish mother. Jackie Kay‘s writing oozes ‘normality’, it’s unashamedly honest and at times unapologetically simple. So let’s kick things off! In July I will be giving away the four titles that have been shortlisted for The Scottish Book Awards 2011 – find out how to enter the giveaway here! In the non-fiction category, Jackie Kay’s Red Dust Road is one of these titles and I reviewed it a couple of months ago… ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But what Sigma could uncover is even more frightening-something that will shake the very foundations of humanity. As seas turn toxic and coastlines burn, can Sigma Force stop what has been let loose-especially as an old adversary returns, hunting them and thwarting their every move? For any hope of success, Commander Gray Pierce must search for a key buried in the past, hidden deep in Aboriginal mythology. Massive quakes, volcanic eruptions, and deadly tsunamis herald a greater cataclysm to come-for something is stirring miles under the ocean, a threat hidden for millennia. But the loss of a military submarine in the area triggers a brutal attack and sets in motion a geological disaster that destabilizes an entire region. The area teems with a strange bioluminescent coral that defies science, yet holds great promise for the future. The Titan Project-an international research station off the coast of Australia-discovers a thriving zone of life in an otherwise dead sea. ![]() To stop the world from burning, it''s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet. ![]() In the latest riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Candy House, Egan’s follow-up, likewise hops around a large cast, this time from the 1990s to the 2030s, and once more has its eyes on the internet (the title refers to the seduction of free-to-use online services that sneakily turn us into the product, the echo of “the White House” presumably intended as a suggestion of where true power now lies). The quirky title referred to time’s ravages Bennie, once part of 1970s outfit the Flaming Dildos, finds himself by the book’s discreetly futuristic end catering chiefly to “pointers”, tablet-wielding preschoolers whose tastes are the main driver of income in an industry altered beyond recognition. J ennifer Egan made her name with 2011’s Pulitzer-winning A Visit from the Goon Squad, a zig-zagging multigenerational saga centred on a multiplatinum record producer, Bennie Salazar. ![]() |