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From America's leading authorities in childcare comes the definitive guide to having a healthy pregnancy - and a healthy baby. The Healthy Pregnancy Book guides expectant mothers and fathers through all stages of pregnancy from preconception through birth, focusing on how to enhance the health of mother and baby.

As you pour your energy and resources into raising a special child, it's easy to struggle with feelings of isolation, competition, guilt, and overwhelm. Here's the encouragement and practical help to navigate the emotional reality of your situation. In The Other Side of Special, three mothers raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs have joined forces and pooled their experience and expertise to provide such a resource. They take a deep dive into the most common emotions felt by special needs moms.

FBI Special Agent Jay Fletcher is an agency hacker who uses computers to find out anything about anyone—but her failure to respect proper channels gets her bounced out of Washington, D.C. Assigned to an unexciting arson detail in New Mexico, she follows an ongoing investigation into a serial killer who is terrorizing Las Vegas. Jay's diversion turns into online horror when she discovers that the murderer is linked to a secret network of criminals who play an all-too-realistic computer simulation game, and she and the killer move inexorably toward a shattering confrontation.

Ret. Detective Elliot Bentley is back, facing off against criminals new and old. As he fights to solve the cold case of a missing child, rid his community of escalating crime, and protect those closest to him, the deadly grip of underworld kingpin Richard Tarlow is tightening. Still healing from their last clash, Bentley is now locked in a poisonous deal with his enemy in a last-ditch attempt to save his friend Collin’s life. Without an entire police force behind him, Bentley must turn traditional detective methods on their head in his struggle to even the odds. But time is short as the ...

The Karanatos region is primarily inhabited by a race of green goblins that keep to themselves. For centuries, the goblins have dwelled quietly inside mountains and underground colonies, ruled by their beloved queen, Igosalma. They live perfect lives, uninterrupted—until one day the flame of an old rivalry is rekindled when a hunting party is attacked by the green goblins’ supposed worst enemy: gray goblins. The queen and her most trusted associates must then decide how to retaliate: Will they turn the other cheek, or will they engage their long-time foes in an all-out war?

After suffering great loss, but still surviving impossible odds on their journey to Avanoth, the newly formed Collective travels across the massive Central Continent. Hunted by powerful dark forces, the unlikely group of heroes race against time to reach the den of the mighty dragon, Elyptus. But their journey will not be an easy one - as word of the Warlord’s Chalice and its power spreads, devastating truths are revealed and old enemies return to cause chaos and division.

Long ago, an evil wizard rose to power and waged war on mankind. Few were willing to stand against the dark wizard, and those who did fell. Desperate and determined to save his people, a king named Astilles traveled to a realm called Barrenworld, where he found the Warlord’s Chalice, an ancient cup said to give infinite power to those who drink from it. Believing himself to have no other choice, Astilles drank from the chalice and gained the strength to defeat his enemies - but that strength came at a great cost, as the chalice only granted it in exchange for eternal servitude.

Whether you’re looking for mystery, adventure, light-hearted laughs, or even something on the scarier side, The Storyteller’s Diary has it all! Set in the fantasy world of J. Edwards Holt’s Little Men, Big Treasures trilogy, this collection of short stories includes over a dozen tales, featuring all kinds of fantastic mythical creatures like dragons, wizards, elves, and much, much more!

The Jealous Little Ogre tells the story of a young ogre who lives happily in the forest with his mother and father. When a new family member comes along that could potentially replace him, he begins to have feelings of jealousy and anger. When he realizes he is being selfish, Little Ogre goes to a talking horse, who gives him guidance on how to deal with his negative feelings.

Take Heart is a podcast for special needs moms by special needs moms. It is a place for special needs moms to find authentic connection, fervent hope, and inspiring stories.Contact us!Amy J. Brown: amy@amyjbrown.comCarrie M. Holt: carrie@carriemholt.comSara Clime: sara@saraclime.com

When renowned war hero Farias of Narsia returns to his home kingdom, he isn’t greeted with the warm welcome he expects. To his great dismay, his controversial talks of an invisible god discovered in his travels contradict Narsia’s firm belief in their stone idol Dionexes. Some choose to follow his teachings while others reject them, leading to widespread disagreements and a decades-long civil war within the kingdom.

Nayla has always been a genius at building and fixing things, but even she can’t explain the strange golden compass she comes across—an artifact said to be capable of opening portals to other universes. Alongside her fearless older brother Kibwe and some unexpected new friends, she finds herself in a breathtaking realm where rainbows form bridges between floating islands, and unicorns walk upon them with ease. But looks can be deceiving.

A dwarf’s dream… A kingdom’s greatest mystery… And a journey into the unknown… In the Mountain Realm, dwarves live for treasure. None are more eager to seek it than O’balin, a daring young treasure hunter with a gift for finding what others cannot. Together with his lifelong friend Bindle and his brother Clann, he sets out to uncover the fabled Lost Treasure of Undur, a hoard whispered of in songs and legends but never seen by living eyes. Their journey carries them far beyond the safety of their homes and into a world of peril.

In the dwarven city of Mountainside Village, peace has endured for generations. Bindle, once a daring adventurer, now serves as mayor—content to guide his people while quietly mourning the loss of his closest friend, O’balin. Two years have passed since O’balin vanished on a treasure hunt, and though a funeral was held in his honor, Bindle cannot shake the belief that he still lives.

For centuries, the wayfarer has ferried souls to the afterlife across the vast, watery expanse of Marivon. The voyage has always gone as planned, until one day an unexpected passenger arrives: a living girl. The girl’s sudden appearance causes controversy among the crew—some believe she is supposed to be on board, while others strongly disagree, leaving the wayfarer to choose between honoring those most loyal to him or protecting the girl from all the dangers that her presence has awakened.

Are you a fan of poetry? Do you enjoy poems that have deeper meaning, poems written to make you laugh, or even poems that were just randomly thought up in the shower? If so, this is the book for you! From the author of The Storyteller’s Diary, the beloved collection of short stories by J. Edwards Holt, comes The Reason for Rhyming— a book of poems with many of the same mystical and heart-warming elements.

After coming to the stark realization that they were deceived by a close and trusted ally, the surviving members of the Collective struggle to find purpose in the new apocalyptic, war-torn world around them.

"An action-packed start to a new series. Signs of Life is the best I've read in ages. Dynamic, suspenseful, funny. The story is full of twists and turns and finds you scrambling to catch up with Bentley." ---------------------------- Elliott Bentley is facing adversaries twice his size, doubly lethal, and half his age. With one already responsible for the death of a friend, they will surely kill him too. The only thing stronger than Bentley's opponents is his will to live. After all, he's the only thing standing between a young woman and her vicious ex. He also needs to avert gang warfare ...

"Four out of four stars" - Online Book Club "Best detective novel I've read in a long time! Great characters, beautiful writing, and fast-paced action. Highly recommended. Can't wait to read Book 2 in this series! " - Carmen Erickson. -------------------- Her last case nearly killed her. After a year fighting her way back from life-threatening injuries, Homicide Detective Jen Connors is finally reinstated, but tough questions still surround her actions that night. Now, partnered with the controversial Detective Alan Ross—a move she suspects is designed to end her career—she faces a ...

There is an intricate difference to the being an watchman on the wall in prayer and being an intercessor and that is that a watchman avails themselves to continuous times of covering and protecting others in and through prayer. A watchman under the vitalness and pertinence of prayer watches. The watchman understands that their task although tedious is one that will stop the enemy right in his tracks. In this powerful series Dr. Rodgers and an elite army of intercessors provide the insight and instruction as to how being a watchman on the wall has transformed their lives and how their ...