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It is difficult for children who have developmental, intellectual, and physical inabilities to understand why they are different. It is even more difficult for them to "fit in" in social and educational settings. This book has been written for parents, teachers, and children; it is an amiable story of how a child with Asperger's may experience life and friendship. Wren is a seven-year-old boy who likes prime numbers and primary colours. He has one best friend, Jacob, and that is okay because they are the same and understand one another. Wren does not understand playtime at school or mum's sayings, but he knows it is okay to be Wren. Children who are on the Autistic Spectrum process life with their own unique languages. Life can be overwhelming, frustrating, and just downright confusing for them at times. I Am Wren lends a quirky look at the language of how Wren processes the world. Wren knows that it is okay to be Wren, even if he only has one friend

This book is the story of a woman's journey from being an unwanted child who was subject to various abuses to becoming a valued member of the community. It tells of her struggle to find what love is, to come to love herself and others, and to discover who she really is. In longing to find acceptance from others, she realized how important it is to accept the incredible mix of skills and foibles that combine to bring her joy.

 When Evelyn Walsh was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Plus, her world came screeching to a halt.She suddenly found everything she valued the most was being taken away—her freedom, her health, and her confidence. As things got worse, she thought the unthinkable: Might she even lose her ability to communicate?Her left arm would constantly engage in alien movements; it had a mind of its own. She injured herself on multiple occasions, and would often think about strapping the arm down so she wouldn’t have to deal with its unwelcome consequences.In this honest account, she shares her feelings about being diagnosed as well as the problems she faced, how she overcame some of them, and how she learned to accept others. She also shares what she’s learned about Corticobasal Degeneration, which was deemed the most likely cause of many of her issues.Whether you’re seeking to learn from someone who’s also battling Parkinson’s, want to support a loved one who’s coping with the disease, or want to understand the complicated health issues associated with the condition, you’ll discover important truths in Parkinson’s Plus.

The poems within this book came to me through different experiences in my life, yet they seemed to come from the same place. A place of deep understanding, a place of knowing. A place I now know of as, "TRUTH" It was through sharing these words with people that I found, they too felt inspired, uplifted and guided towards healing.They can reach the very deepest parts of our Be-ing, transforming us from the inside out. I am very grateful that these words found me and hope that they also reach out to you and help you, on your healing journey.----Annette's poetry is truly magical. It touches my soul in ways that few writers have been able to do. I find myself bathed in a refreshing stream of unending wisdom flowing from the depths of her being. I am soothed, nourished and connected to my own soul riches. -Carol Roberts Teacher, Rapid emotional healing facilitator, Founder of the Genome DNA Stem-Cell Healing method

Awakening to Grace is a spiritual memoir. It shares the inner unfathomable beauty and poignancy of a Divine Love, the intense and wonder-filled learnings of a devotee, which are truly the gifts of Grace of her Guru. Grace is everything. All we are encouraged to do, is recognize it. Grace is in our birth, our relationships, our life's journey, our inner development and our awakening awareness that there is more to life than our senses perceive. Dharma shares with you some of her personal and spiritual experiences, all aligned with the perception of Grace. These are the stories of a novice mystic.

Greg Reid shares lessons learned as a cowboy/stockman, radio announcer, and writer in Queensland, Australia, in this memoir. On a cattle ranch growing up, he came to understand that riding horses is much like negotiating life. Once a horse bucked him off in a certain way, he learned that lesson. It's like that in life, too: We have the opportunity to learn from our mistakes. A constant theme is his love for Christ, who he did not give himself to fully until 1989, when he had an out-of-body experience at Kurramine Beach, traveling back to the night when Judas betrayed Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. He confesses to being both a healer and a sinner-something that took him nearly a lifetime to figure out but that has helped him discover Christ, change his life, and help others. Join the author as he acknowledges his frailties, explores other dimensions, and reveals how God and spirituality interact with the culture of indigenous Australia in The White Horse and the Wandjina.

Today is Percy Panda's first day at school. He is very nervous to be away from his mother, but Mother Panda reminds him that he'll have his friends and his teacher-he won't be all alone! During the first day, Percy makes new friends, goes out and plays at recess, and starts to learn the alphabet. He soon sees that school can be lots of fun. As time goes on, Percy learns new games and important lessons that will help him as he gets older. He also meets new students, gets homework for the first time, and starts to prepare for the class play. What an exciting first year of school! In these nine short tales, a young panda starts his first year of school with all his animal friends, helping children to know what to expect when they begin school themselves.

In this memoir, Diana Scanlan leads you on a spiritual journey from the United Kingdom to an entirely new continent, where she met her soulmate and life partner. Diana has always felt a strong connection with the universe and the earth, but it was not until she began paying attention to messages, insights, and lessons from her last life that she was able to overcome the toughest challenges in this one. In looking back at her past, she explores how to: • overcome past traumas and live in the present; • forgive loved ones for their mistakes; • shake off worries and stress; • avoid judging others; • find success by following your intuition. From her challenging childhood to memories of her last life as an American Indian child, she looks back at an epic journey that has led her to focus on helping others - one that will help you gain insights for a clearer vision of your Divine life purpose. With practice, meditation, and an open mind, you'll discover that if you look within yourself, you can enjoy happiness, serenity and inner peace by discovering Lessons from Your Last Life.

Donna M. Stephens believes that all of us are perfect, unique, and deserve to live our own abundant, loving, and limitless destinies. Unfortunately, at some point during our journeys, all of us manage to get in our own way and discover that life does not mirror our dreams. The good news is that we can transform our thought processes and attain the life we have always wanted-infinity. Stephens, a seasoned coach and educator, relies on an in-depth knowledge of brain-based philosophies and the universal laws of attraction to provide unique tools through five modules that allow others to harness their own power to live consciously, free of pain, guilt, and disconnection. Through her guidance, tools, and activities, others will learn how to: -eliminate restricting thoughts that influence success, happiness, and infinity; -reprogram our brains to consciously drive our thoughts and lives; -identify feelings to power and control our own infinity; -release limiting experiences, concepts, and ideas that separate us from infinity; and -find forgiveness in order to evolve and grow. Soul Connect, Virus Protect shares practical tools and seasoned guidance that lead others down a path to loving themselves, attaining dreams, and ultimately, becoming the master of their lives.

"I have found the skills I have learned in this book to be the most powerful in helping clients get in touch with their deepest and most intense emotions …." -Dr. Susan Conway, PhD Psychology Life is hard enough when you're a teenager and are fi nding your way in the world. It's even more diffi cult if you are struggling with things like depression, lack of focus, stress, anxiety, anger, or a feeling of being lostin the world. In #LLF The Movement, author Tamsyn Rose presents a step-by-step guide for you as a teenager to navigate your way through life and make a change for the better. She offers powerful teachings that encourage you to achieve your full potential. #LLF The Movement helps you: • get more of what you want; • deal with every emotion and make it a strength; • heal from the past and really move on; • control your thoughts and beliefs and get them on your side; • create a life you are excited to live. Discussing twelve life hacks, #LLF The Movement reveals the strategies for a movement for real and lasting change. It shows you how to master your life, your fears, emotions, and what you think. Rather than being controlled by the ups and downs of life, you can learn to make these work for you. To change the world around you, it must begin with you.