Every evening Otto's family come together to hold hands when they sleep. But in the morning Otto doesn't want to let go Poor Otto's parents can't get anything done with him holding on to them, but he's just too worried and afraid to be left on his own. Until one day Mum opens a special shell with a pearl inside that sparks Otto's attention

Working with Worry is designed to give parents practical tools they can use to support their children as they try to manage their anxiety in today's increasingly stressful world. It is a hands-on workbook that you can turn to for easy-to-understand information, recommendations, and support.Parents will learn about what anxiety looks like in children, reflect on their own experiences with anxiety, and find a wealth of intervention activities to try with their children. The activities use proven techniques including mindfulness, creativity, and self-regulation, and are organized by type of intervention, age, and areas of interest. This book is unlike any other workbook available on this subject because it offers both education and guidance around supporting children, while helping parents understand the need to be self-reflective about their own relationships with anxiety. Key features of this book: Over 60 interventions and activities organized by type, age, and areas of interest An entire chapter dedicated to helping parents understand their own anxiety, their ability to influence their children's experience of anxiety, and also how to "keep their stuff together" A chapter focused on how to combine the gains of parents and their children in a successful maintenance plan for the whole family Easy to understand language from authors who are not only experts offering professional guidance, but are also parents themselves who can relate to the challenges of raising children today

One of Called Magazines Favorite Fall Releases! When was the last time you took a break to experience Gods love? To experience something is to live it, to encounter it, to understand it, to explore with our hearts, minds, and souls as well as with the five physical senses and our God-given spiritual ones. Every action we do with and for God, every good day and bad day, we walk hand-in-hand with God, experiencing Him. Experiencing Gods love takes time. Love unfurls its blossoms in our lives when we concentrate all of our senses on the small gifts we pass by every day. Time slows, and we finally get to hear Gods beautiful background hum to our lives. The One Year Experiencing Gods Love Devotional helps you intentionally carve out those moments in your day to savor God and his love for you.

'DEEPLY HONEST, SURPRISINGLY HILARIOUS AND UPLIFTING' The Pool 'HEART-WARMING: UNMISSABLE' Damian Barr, Metro Susan Calman is a much-loved comedian and writer who has appeared on countless radio and television programmes from The News Quiz and Just a Minute to Armchair Detectives and Secret Scotland. She's hosted the podcast Mrs Brightside and stole the nation's hearts in Strictly Come Dancing. Her breakout solo stand up show, Susan Calman is Convicted, dealt with subjects like the death penalty, appearance and depression. It was the overwhelming and positive reaction to the show she wrote about mental health that made Susan want to write a more detailed account of surviving depression when you're the world's most negative and anxious person. The Crab of Hate is the personification of Calman's depression and her version of the notorious Black Dog. A constant companion all her life, the Crab has provided her with the best, and very worst of times. This is a very personal and affecting memoir of how, after many years and with a lot of help and talking, Susan has embraced her dark side and realised that she can be the most joyous sad person you'll ever meet. CHEER UP LOVE IS FUNNY, POIGNANT AND (HOPEFULLY) INFORMATIVE. IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO TALK AND TO REALISE YOU ARE NOT ALONE. *If you loved Cheer Up Love, try Sunny Side Up, Susan's Calmanifesto of Happiness*

Discover the Fascinating World of Otters with 'My First Otter Book'! Dive into the playful waters of rivers and oceans to meet Otis, the curious otter! Perfect for children aged 3-5, this colorful otter picture book is packed with fun facts, vibrant photos, and interactive activities that will captivate young minds. What's Inside? • Engaging Fun Facts: Learn all about otters, from their webbed feet to their favorite activities. • Interactive Adventures: Join Otis on exciting activities like counting rafts, finding fish, and exploring their habitats. • Beautiful Photos: Stunning, high-quality images bring the story to life, making learning fun and visual. • Otter Expert Certificate: At the end of the book, kids can earn their very own Otter Expert Certificate! Parents will love how this book combines education and entertainment, fostering a love for reading and nature in their little ones. Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reading, or a fun afternoon activity. Make learning a splash with My First Otter Book! Get your copy today and let the adventure begin!

〔適用讀者〕 適合想增進英語閱讀能力的學生及一般讀者。 ▶〔本書主打特點〕 F 建立英語素養題組解題能力！ F 符合108課綱新理念，提升英文閱讀實力！ F 精選22篇閱讀文章，教你22個閱讀技巧！ F 從閱讀文本到深度思考，打造英文讀寫能力！ F 將英語閱讀理解力，實際運用於生活中！ ▶ 如何精進自己的英文閱讀能力？ 大量閱讀文章以及配合練習做題目，從中培養閱讀語感，本書編輯精選22篇閱讀文章，教你22個閱讀技巧，讓你在閱讀完這本書後，閱讀實力大大升級。 ▶ 為何非買這本書不可？ 本書運用108課綱理念，搭配混合題型練習，就要讓你提升英文閱讀實力！在這個資訊爆炸的時代，如何更有效地汲取訊息，是現代人可以好好學習的一項技能。而本書就是要告訴讀者一些實用的閱讀技巧，幫助你迅速掌握重點，同時不只學語言知識，還要學習如何深入閱讀，透過文本訊息來歸納、分析，甚至跳脫文本理解背後的言外之意。 此外，十二年國教的新課綱強調三面九項跨領域學習的核心素養，英文科不再只是著重字彙、片語、文法等語言知識的學習，而是強調將這項技能轉化為「知識 + 技能 + 態度」的素養能力。因此，在本書中，我們收錄了各種題材的閱讀文本，並且藉由文本訓練一項閱讀技巧，再透過靈活、多樣的測驗題型來訓練讀者全方面的閱讀理解力，更期盼讀者能將這些閱讀技能運用到其他各種文本上，幫助你在浩瀚書海中，可以有效率地汲取知識。 目錄介紹 Unit 1 Ways to Stay Healthy That Don’t Involve Exercise 不用運動的保健方法 Reading Skill: Skimming and Scanning Unit 2 A New Year, a Better You許下新年志願，迎接更好的自己 Reading Skill: Identifying Main Ideas Unit 3 The Real Johnny Appleseed美國傳奇人物——蘋果籽強尼 Reading Skill: Identifying the Writer’s Purpose Unit 4 King Arthur: History or Legend? 亞瑟王是否真有其人？ Reading Skill: Identifying the Topic Sentence Unit 5 Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal? 早餐真的是最重要的一餐嗎？ Reading Skill: Identifying Reasons Unit 6 Introducing Margot Robbie實力與外型兼具的瑪格．羅比 Reading Skill: Distinguishing Facts from Opinions Unit 7 Are Superfoods Really Super? 破解超級食物的「超級」迷思 Reading Skill: Understanding Vocabulary Words through Context Clues Unit 8 Birds of Paradise: Nature’s Beauties天堂鳥：絕美的化身 Reading Skill: Visualizing and Identifying Descriptions Unit 9 The Masque of the Red Death〈紅死病的面具〉 Reading Skill: Making Predictions Unit 10 Which Came First: The Turkey or Thanksgiving? 火雞和感恩節孰先孰後？ Reading Skill: Asking Questions for Improved Reading Comprehension Unit 11 The Life-Changing Effects of Keeping a Journal 改變人生，從寫日記開始 Reading Skill: Elements of an Argumentative Essay Unit 12 The Black Poodle〈黑色貴賓犬〉 Reading Skill: Plot and Sequencing Unit 13 A Trip to the Fringe熱鬧非凡的愛丁堡藝穗節 Reading Skill: Identifying Mood and Tone Unit 14 Gift-Giving Customs around the World 送禮送到心坎裡：各國送禮習慣大不同 Reading Skill: Compare and Contrast Unit 15 Thinking in Binaries: Is It Right or Wrong? 二元性思考對或錯？ Reading Skill: Cause and Effect Unit 16 Facts about Bats關於蝙蝠的小知識 Reading Skill: Identifying Supporting Information Unit 17 The Benefits of Argan Oil大自然的獻禮：摩洛哥油 Reading Skill: What Are Transitions? Unit 18 A Peek into Bhutan一窺幸福的國度：不丹 Reading Skill: Reading Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams Unit 19 Under the Spell of Shopping超市消費停看聽 Reading Skill: Making Inference Unit 20 The Climate Change Debate: Caused by Nature or Human Beings? 大自然或人類，誰才是氣候變遷的元凶？ Reading Skill: Recognizing the Writer’s Attitude and Biases Unit 21 The Unbreakable Blockchain翻轉未來：區塊鏈的N種應用 Reading Skill: Summarizing Unit 22 Science Says What?! 別被新聞標題牽著走！ Reading Skill: Synthesizing

This meticulously edited Ballantyne collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels: The Coral Island Snowflakes and Sunbeams (The Young Fur Traders) Ungava Martin Rattler The Dog Crusoe and his Master The World of Ice The Gorilla Hunters The Golden Dream The Red Eric Away in the Wilderness Fighting the Whales The Wild Man of the West Fast in the Ice Gascoyne The Lifeboat Chasing the Sun Freaks on the Fells The Lighthouse Fighting The Flames Silver Lake Deep Down Shifting Winds Hunting the Lions Over the Rocky Mountains Saved by the Lifeboat Erling the Bold The Battle and the Breeze The Cannibal Islands Lost in the Forest Digging for Gold Sunk at Sea The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands The Iron Horse The Norsemen in the West The Pioneers Black Ivory Life in the Red Brigade Fort Desolation The Pirate City The Story of the Rock Rivers of Ice Under the Waves The Settler and the Savage In the Track of the Troops Jarwin and Cuffy Philosopher Jack Post Haste The Lonely Island The Red Man's Revenge My Doggie and I The Giant of the North The Madman and the Pirate The Battery and the Boiler The Thorogood Family The Young Trawler Dusty Diamonds, Cut and Polished Twice Bought The Island Queen The Rover of the Andes The Prairie Chief The Lively Poll Red Rooney The Big Otter The Fugitives Blue Lights The Middy and the Moors The Eagle Cliff The Crew of the Water Wagtail Blown to Bits The Garret and the Garden Jeff Benson Charlie to the Rescue The Coxswain's Bride The Buffalo Runners The Hot Swamp Hunted and Harried The Walrus Hunters Wrecked but not Ruined Children's Books: Three Little Kittens The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast Mister Fox The Life of a Ship My Mother Other Works: The Hudson's Bay Company Handbook to the new Goldfields Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages Man on the Ocean: A Book about Boats and Ships The Ocean and its Wonders Six Months at the Cape Battles with the Sea Memoirs: Personal Reminiscences in Book Making

Get the entire Otter Bluff series in one complete set. Read the small-town contemporary romance series readers have called “touching,” “laugh-out-loud funny,” and “absolutely terrific.” The Icing on the Cake: Cassie is a baker without a kitchen. Brian has a double oven to spare. It’s a recipe for success, until his mother starts stirring up trouble. Christmas in Cambria: Delilah and her kids are struggling to rebuild their lives after the breakup of Delilah’s marriage. This isn’t the time for a fling with a dangerously hot man, but Quinn’s charms—and the holiday spirit—make him impossible to resist. Love and Joy: Joy is jumping into a drastic change of lifestyle, going from a posh condo in L.A. to a tiny house in the country. Her new landlord, Nix, is determined to show her that a minimalist lifestyle can offer pleasures she never imagined. Then, Now, and Always: Candace has known Evan since kindergarten, and she’s loved him almost that long. Now that he’s her new boss, it’s her last hope that he might finally notice her. Enjoy these four funny, slightly spicy full-length romances, each with a guaranteed happy-ever-after.

If only life were as simple as making a reservation. Makenna Rye Conroy was living the dream—with an amazing husband and a beautiful new baby daughter—when one night changed everything. Almost six years after Adam’s death, Makenna and her daughter Paige have built a solid, happy life together. Makenna manages her brother’s trendy restaurant, The Yard, and helps out at Ryeland Farms, the family business, all while navigating the world of private school parenting. Sure, being a single mom has its challenges, but she hardly has time to pack her daughter’s lunch in the morning, let alone think about dating. Travis McNulty, the middle child and biggest disappointment of the McNulty clan, is a chef at his best friend’s new restaurant. He gave up apologizing for not being the football hero his family wanted a long time ago. In fact, Travis apologizes for very little these days. He loves creating great food—it’s more of a passion than a job—and he lives life on his own terms with few complications. For the past couple years, Makenna and Travis have worked side by side at The Yard, bickering, teasing, and never taking each other very seriously. That is until Makenna has her usual reoccurring dream; but this time, instead of her late husband as the featured man, Travis stands in his place. Travis may be attracted to his best friend’s sister, but she’s a widow and a mother, which tops the charts for complicated in his book. As the game changes, Makenna and Travis, with a little help from Paige, have to figure out what they are willing to risk to reserve a table for three. Below are courtesy content warnings to the best recollection. They cover the major topics/themes, but may not be as nuanced as other trigger/content warning sites. car accident, death, loss of a loved one, slut shaming

The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a comprehensive collection of adventure novels perfect for readers interested in 19th-century British literature. Ballantyne's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, captivating plots, and moral lessons woven into exciting tales of exploration and survival. His works, including The Coral Island and The Young Fur Traders, embody the spirit of the Victorian era's obsession with adventure and morality. The collection provides insight into the values and concerns of the time, making it a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library. R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a youth to craft thrilling narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. His background as a sailor and his interest in history and geography shine through in his meticulously researched novels. Ballantyne's passion for storytelling and his desire to instill important values in young readers are evident in every page of his works. I highly recommend The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne to anyone seeking well-written adventure stories with moral depth. Ballantyne's timeless tales offer both entertainment and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with modern audiences.