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How do we help a five-year-old identify and fearlessly speak up to stop abuse? How do we help parents, guardians, families, and communities sustainably interrupt the pattern of child-trauma before it becomes a tragic and systemic cost of youth and adult mental and physical illnesses, including suicide?In a time where mouths are told to keep shut and shame stigmatizes plenty, Charmaine finds her voice. From child abuse to domestic and sexual assault, from high-level media success to bankruptcy, from homeless to heavenly homes, through two marriages and living a bisexual life, along with a riveting battle against three of the largest systems, Charmaine still had no idea what was in store for her on the horizon -- proving to be her greatest and literal fight of her life!In God? WTF?! by Charmaine Loverin we experience a raw vulnerability rarely seen as a social norm -- an intriguing true story that relentlessly tests one woman''s life-long loyal grit and grace with trauma, faith, and spirituality. It is Charmaine''s hope that through sharing her story you are left touched, moved, and inspired to take on every struggle like it''s a new opportunity."If I didn''t believe past impossibility, I wouldn''t have lived such a rich life!" -Charmaine Loverin

...I cannot not say his name, and Trumpius Maximus came about. It seems to fit the times.It seems to fit his hair.... So begins the diary of verses written during the reign of Trumpius Maximus.Fifty poems explore the surreal four years of the Trump Presidency: filled with rage, sadness, irony, and satires, responding to actual events. Written in a collage of many styles, each poem stands out on its own: accessible, thought provoking, and often hysterically funny. Reflections in the Time of Trumpius Maximus by Mark Fishbein is an original historical record. Of all the testaments written, few capture the mood, the political reality, and the very soul of the majority of traumatized Americans as does this collection. It is poetry in its purest mission, from the very personal to the prophetic.

Out of the mist of prehistory emerges Li. He is a superior man, a success at everything he tries, destined to lead his tribe to greatness. Unfortunately, Li is the only one who knows this.Li is with his tribe when their coastal village is struck by disaster, and as they search for a new home. He loses them when they encounter a new threat, and he is driven to find them again to seize this opportunity to improve his standing and take a step towards greatness. He is joined by many others on his journey, including his estranged daughter Su. Together they meet many people in different lands as Li uncovers more about his people, his clan and himself.Ciaran McLarnon's New Shores takes us to this mysterious era, joining Li as he finds threats and treasures, exploring superstition and wonder in his prehistoric realm. His life and his world are there to behold as Li dives into what it is to be human.

What do you do when the man who courted you turns out to be different after marriage?When Jim began to behave strangely, Mary thought she had made a huge mistake. She had fallen in love and left all that was familiar in New Mexico, to marry and move to Oregon with this man she met online. One day, she had a surprising epiphany while doing laundry. How had she missed the obvious cause of his quirky behavior?In Love and Asperger's: Jim and Mary's Excellent Adventure, a memoir by Dr. Mary A. Johnson, we experience the possible unraveling of the marriage ties. The future rests on Jim's willingness to accept his diagnosis of Asperger's. Come along on Jim and Mary's adventures - some fun, some difficult, some comical, but all loving -- as they eventually work together to engineer an excellent solution!"When Jim and Mary got married during their golden years, neither one of them knew that Jim had Asperger's syndrome. In this intimate memoir, Mary describes how they learned about and successfully embraced her late husband's autism. In addition to providing a rare portrait of an elderly Aspie, this book is a love story that will inspire anyone who is interested in building close and nurturing relationships. Because the book is so well-crafted and engaging, even readers who are not involved in the autism community will find it rewarding to join Jim and Mary on their excellent adventure."Dean Falk, Ph.D. - Co-author of Geeks, Genes, and the Evolution of Asperger's Syndrome, Hale G. Smith Professor of Anthropology, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Anthropology, Florida State University"Doing the laundry is not an activity most of us would consider a setting for an epiphany that would change two lives from trudging onward together into an Excellent Adventure. But there it is!Mary had an insight that spotlighted the struggle she was having living with Jim. Sharing her perceptions with him, gifted Jim with understanding that freed him from years of hurt and confusion.Dr. Johnson's memoir was written with the wish that her recognition will help others move from an arduous trek into their own Excellent Adventure."Marythelma Brainard Ransom, Ph.D., Psychologist, Recipient of a 2020 GradivaAward from the National Association for Advancement of Psychoanalysis."In this memoir, Mary has written an honest, beautiful, and often painful account of love in the "third third" of life. Her story blends the discovery of her new husband's struggle with Asperger's Syndrome and how her therapist background helped him. Ultimately, she has created a guidebook for understanding Asperger's, with ingeniously interwoven resources regarding its effect on relationships. Combining humor, great tenderness, unexpected events, and scientific facts, this gripping tale will leave the reader informed and inspired."Joan Moss, author of Blessings for a Grieving Mother"When I started to read Mary's book, I couldn't put it down. I wanted to find out more about these two older people in love, and how their story continued . . .Love and Asperger's: Jim and Mary's Excellent Adventure will long serve as a fun and deeply personal explanation of the challenges and delights of loving and living with an Aspie. Mary uses personal examples paired with specific researched details about Asperger's to explain her husband's differences. As a clinician, I would recommend this book to anyone living with an adult person with Asperger's. It is also a love story of an older adult couple who met on the Internet and is of timely interest to many!"Jackie Downie, M.S.W., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist in Private Practice, Wyoming

Daddy Bear's terminal cancer shatters Jenny Bear and Mommy Bear's world, but together they find a way forward. Their life felt nearly perfect until the discovery of Daddy Bear's cancer. Despite Jenny Bear and Mommy Bear's hope and the treatments the doctors try, the cancer simply won't go away. Mommy Bear and Daddy Bear both help Jenny Bear process this incredibly difficult situation. Together, Mommy Bear and Jenny Bear take steps to cherish Daddy Bear while he is alive, which will help them grieve much more effectively after his death. Grieving the death of a loved one is one of the most difficult journeys we will embark on in life. It brings with it a broad variety of emotions, questions, and lessons which can be difficult to cope with, even for an adult. This book will serve as a helpful resource to guide you as a caregiver, and the children under your care, to grieve together in a much more transparent and productive manner.

My New Human describes the newness, the sweetness and the complete chaos of a new baby-from your dog''s perspective!As an only pup, Kemba is in for the shock of his life when his parents bring home a new human. It poops, it screams, and Kemba just doesn''t know what to do. As time goes on, Kemba learns that despite the cries and sleepless nights, a new addition to the family might not be so bad.With an overwhelming number of families bringing home dogs before having babies, expectant parents often ask themselves: "How will I introduce Dog to Baby?" My New Human explores this new relationship through the eyes of a curious pup.

2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards WinnerAs a bartender in Las Vegas, Curtis seems to have the dream life. He's single, lives close to the Strip, and only has to worry about when to pick up the next extra shift. No one knows the truth about what happened ten years ago, and no one knows how he spends three months every year: as a part-time elf for Santa Claus. When Curtis went to the Arctic Circle the first time, he thought he could escape the unthinkable. Now, the anniversary of the worst day of his life is coming up, and he's been asked to do the unbelievable. If Curtis wasn't a man of his word, he would turn his back on the whole thing. But Mr. C. took Curtis in when he had nowhere else to go, and now the boss is calling in a favor-the kind that will make Curtis face the memory of the unimaginable. If you've ever wondered whether holiday magic is real, come find out. Embrace the season and the power of forgiveness along with Curtis as he discovers The Truth About Elves.