At eighteen months, Ashley Ruben still didnt talk. She wouldnt respond when her name was called; she didnt appear to hear either. She fixated on tiny pieces of dirt and ate only crunchy foods. She was enveloped in a thick fogimpenetrable by everyone except Barney the Dinosaur. She worked puzzles like a kindergartener and was computer-savvy before she was two years old. Her mothers late-night searches on the Internet hinted at a reason for her lack of engagement with the outside world. And then a developmental specialist confirmed it: autism, a diagnosis that shook the foundation of a family and shattered a mothers world. Ashley could hear, but she couldnt listen. In order to address that, a therapy retraining her ears to perceive sound better took her back to the time in the womb where listening begins. With the help of specialized recordings of Mozarts music, Ashley gradually awakened. Her brains desire to communicate was kindled, fostering a connection with her body, her family, and the world around her. Ashley had recovered, developing the ability to talk, to listen, to communicate to become an engaging child. But how could Sharon Ruben, a clinical researcher in her own right, convince the skeptics without clinical trial data to prove the effectiveness of this therapy? She didnt need data. She had Ashleyall the proof she needed. Listen Up! This remarkable story is for every person with a child waiting to be awakened to language and communication. Don Campbell, Author of The Mozart Effect and The Mozart Effect for Children

From poet & healer Ashley Lord, comes her soulful debut collection of poetic medicine. Through a soft and graceful lens she brings you into a beautiful, powerful world of healing, spirituality & self love. It authentically expresses a raw, truthful energy, immersing the reader in the magic of heartache. Serving as pure light to uplift, nourish and guide us towards befriending our own wise heart, it reveals the potency found through the journey of reclaiming our wisdom and peace. "For the beautiful souls, whose broken hearts light the sky, Trust in your light, because like the sun, your golden hours are most beautiful, wrapped in clouds"

Jonathan is a shadow elf, the last of his kind. Although his skills in battle are unmatched, he lives a solitary existence, reared by many and forbidden to marry or have children, thanks to the evil his uncle has brought upon this world time and time again. However, none of that matters now. The horde has been awakened, and Jonathan must use all his skills and magic to stop it from killing every living thing, no matter the cost. When the young dwarf Braygan begins his quest to both warn and call to arms the surface dwellers, he has to assemble a somewhat misfit team of dwarves led by a human ranger. Together they must navigate the deteriorating political situation of the surface dwellers and convince them to honor their ancestors' oaths. For if they don't, the very world will be plunged into darkness.

A study of the sources of revolutionary behaviour in the American countryside.

A simple guide to breathwork by a lauded expert that takes you through 25 simple practices for everyday situations, such as de-stressing, managing anger, falling asleep, connecting with others, and more. In How to Breathe, breathwork expert Ashley Neese gives practical guidance for channeling the power of your breath to help you tackle common challenges with mindfulness and serenity. The book first introduces you to the foundations of breathwork, outlining the research-supported benefits of the practice and explaining how the breath relates to emotions and resilience. Neese then offers 25 customized practices that she has created for clients over the last decade. Each practice features an introduction explaining the origin, benefits, and purpose of the breathwork, followed by step-by-step instructions and post-practice notes. With transporting photography and modern design, How to Breathe shows how small exercises can have a huge impact on daily health and happiness.

What would happen if a contemporary New York girl discovered she was a witch? Eleanor is 16 years old, lives with her grandmother and is an orphan. Life is normal, when one morning... Xander and her friends enter a world without rules or limits, travelling across continents, from India to Sweden, from South Africa to the pyramids of Bosnia, from ancient Antarctica to the Hamptons of today. They find themselves overwhelmed by their passions, loves, envy and struggle for survival against ruthless demons and sorcerers.Far from the daily life of school, cheerleaders and athletes, Eleanor and her friends find themselves in a mystical and spiritual New York, where Woodlawn Cemetery, Hart Island and China Town reveal their deepest secrets. The mysteries, buried by time, are revealed through archaeology, while the pyramids of Kruger Park and those of Bosnia give off their power.Ancient Gods blend with the Creepy pasta, Tarots, New Orleans voodoo and every type of belief to create a universe in which everything is possible...