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When an EMP attack wipes out the nation’s power grid and communications, college freshman Maddie Langston is forced to run for her life. Stranded in a Chicago airport when the lights go out, Maddie is in a race against time. According to her father, she doesn’t have long before the city descends into chaos. She must leave the airport before it is too late. The perilous journey out of the city becomes even more complicated when Maddie takes responsibility for an orphaned ten-year-old girl. Together, as chaos fills the streets, they must fight to survive in a Turbulent new world.

Joe works at a facility that performs human experimentation. His work just followed him home. The government wanted to unlock hidden abilities in the human mind. They put subjects in extreme sensory deprivation. All the test subjects went violently insane. But the research continued. Today it has been perfected. Almost perfected.

In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.

So Who is God, Anyway? delivers splendidly-for doubters, skeptics, recovering fundamentalists, or anyone looking for a fun audiobook to listen to about some damn big questions!

Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth.

An EMP attack throws the nation into chaos. Ayden Miller received the call no son ever wants to hear—his mother is ill and not expected to make it. After saying goodbye to his girlfriend, Mia, and her three young sons, he returns to New York City, where he is suddenly thrust into a battle for survival when a devastating EMP attack cripples the nation, plunging it into total chaos. With chaos everywhere and society collapsing before his eyes, he'll have to risk everything to get his sister to safety and make it back to Wyoming and the people he loves.

An EMP attack leaves single-father Will Fontenot and his son stranded in Houston, Texas. Wracked with guilt and struggling with PTSD from the accident that took his wife's life, he'll do whatever it takes to get his son out of the city. But an encounter with two injured women hurls them into a deadly game of cat and mouse and puts all their lives at risk.

Deep into the coldest, Midwest winter on record, an electromagnetic pulse has taken out the nation’s power grid, plunging St. Louis into frigid darkness. Can ordinary people survive the apocalypse? Pre-med student Raine Caldwell is about to find out. The government isn’t coming to rescue her. If Raine and her group are going to make it, they must save themselves. After finding themselves in a community terrorized by ruthless and dangerous people, Raine and the others in her group must pull together to find justice, when one of their own is taken.

There has been much written about the impact of polarization on elections, political parties, and policy outcomes. But Keith Payne’s goal is more personal: to focus on what our divisions mean for us as individuals, as families, and as communities. This book is about how ordinary people think about politics, why talking about it is so hard, and how we can begin to mend the personal bonds that are fraying for so many of us.

Una guía imprescindible para orientar y alimentar el desarrollo mental de tu hijo.

Ever tried a 'quick' grocery run with your toddler, only to feel like you’ve walked into a circus, minus the entertaining clowns and popcorn? I know that scenario all too well. Parenting isn't about living up to everyone else's expectations but rather tuning into and accommodating our children's unique needs. This journey revealed something universal: our parenting struggles are real, and they're shared. Whether it's the frantic morning rush, persuading a child to eat their greens, or navigating an explosive tantrum in public, parenting is ripe with opportunities for growth.

Wounded and weary from their battle at the military base, Will and Isabella want to rest and gather their strength for what lies ahead. But as the military continues to battle foreign insurgents bent on gaining control of Houston, Will and the others must flee the city or risk being pulled back into the fight. Danger awaits them at every turn as they make their way across East Texas. Desperate and dangerous people have flooded the roadways fleeing the fighting ravaging the city. It becomes a constant struggle for survival.

New chapters on the brain, intersectionality, and parents. Simple, proven strategies that schools can start using today. With a view through an economic lens that has only become sharper and more focused since its initial publication in 1995, the premise owned by A Framework for Understanding Poverty is unchanged: Middle-class understandings of children and adults in poverty are often ill-suited for connecting with people in poverty and helping them build up the resources to rise out of poverty and into self-sufficiency.

Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful stock investor with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to identify high-growth stocks, build a diversified portfolio, and manage your investments for long-term financial success. Whether you're new to the stock market or looking to refine your strategy, this ebook provides actionable insights to help you grow your wealth through smart stock picking and disciplined investing. Start your journey to financial freedom today!

Learn how to save $1,000 every month with this practical guide. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to improve your savings habits, this ebook offers proven strategies to cut expenses, increase income, and build long-term savings. Discover actionable tips on budgeting, reducing everyday costs, and finding new income streams to secure your financial future.

Unlock the secrets to building wealth like Warren Buffett with this concise guide to value investing. In this ebook, you’ll discover how to choose quality companies, harness the power of compound interest, and maintain emotional discipline to achieve long-term success in the stock market. Learn Buffett’s timeless investment strategies and apply them to your own portfolio, regardless of your level of experience. Become a "mini Warren Buffett" and take control of your financial future with proven methods that stand the test of time.

Discover the step-by-step guide to mastering stock trading and becoming insanely rich. This ebook provides actionable strategies used by millionaire traders, from cultivating the right mindset to advanced technical analysis, risk management, and portfolio scaling. Learn how to diversify your investments, maximize compounding, and achieve exponential wealth by trading stocks. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, this guide will equip you with the tools needed to dominate the stock market and build long-term financial success.

A deep dive into the financials of running a Manufacturing business.

Unlock the secrets to financial success with this comprehensive guide on how to become a millionaire by trading stocks. This eBook offers actionable strategies, practical tips, and essential knowledge to help you achieve consistent profits in the stock market. From building a solid trading plan to scaling your strategy and adapting to market conditions, learn how to navigate the complexities of trading while maintaining emotional discipline. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, this eBook will provide you with the roadmap to financial freedom in just five years.

At Sunny Pines Retirement Community, where the “Sixty-Two and Better!” share their golden years, secrets abound. Some scandalous, some haunting, and some dangerous. For Birdie Allen, a retired business owner and grandmother, her secret is the only thing she’s got left. Getting old isn’t the hardest part about life. It’s the memories from more than fifty years ago of the death of her unrequited love. And Birdie’s abandoned quest to root out the killer.