My Brother's Book
Title | My Brother's Book PDF eBook |
Author | Maurice Sendak |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013-02-05 |
Genre | Poetry |
ISBN | 9780062234896 |
Fifty years after Where the Wild Things Are was published comes the last book Maurice Sendak completed before his death in May 2012, My Brother's Book. With influences from Shakespeare and William Blake, Sendak pays homage to his late brother, Jack, whom he credited for his passion for writing and drawing. Pairing Sendak's poignant poetry with his exquisite and dramatic artwork, this book redefines what mature readers expect from Maurice Sendak while continuing the lasting legacy he created over his long, illustrious career. Sendak's tribute to his brother is an expression of both grief and love and will resonate with his lifelong fans who may have read his children's books and will be ecstatic to discover something for them now. Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic and Shakespearean scholar Stephen Greenblatt contributes a moving introduction.
HIS BROTHER'S CHILD
Title | HIS BROTHER'S CHILD PDF eBook |
Author | Lucy Gordon |
Publisher | Harlequin / SB Creative |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2016-08-23 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 4596690545 |
Donna is thrilled when her lover, a younger Italian man, proposes to her. Toni is a little irresponsible, but he can give her the family she’s always wanted. But when the two of them visit his family home together to announce their marriage, Donna learns the startling truth: his family home is a mansion! His family is so wealthy, it's like they live in another world. That's when Toni's arrogant older brother, Rinaldo, tries to pay Donna to break off the relationship, convinced that she's a gold-digger. And when he realizes he can't drive Donna off with money…he tries to seduce her!
A Brother's Journey
Title | A Brother's Journey PDF eBook |
Author | Richard B. Pelzer |
Publisher | Sphere |
Pages | 262 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Abused children |
ISBN | 9780316727327 |
The story of Dave Pelzer is a legend in our times: the shattering tale of the child called 'It' who was forced to live in the basement; the 'Him' the other children were taught to hat; the 'Freak' who wasn't allowed to speak. his mother was the perpetrator of the horror, but she had a willing accomplice. It was Dave's little brother Richard - the author of this book.
In His Brother's Place
Title | In His Brother's Place PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Lane |
Publisher | HarperCollins Australia |
Pages | 157 |
Release | 2014-08-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1488776008 |
For three years Angie Montoya hid her son from her late fiancé's family...until his brother tracked them down. Now Jordan Cooper demands she move to his ranch. But how can Angie live with the man who called her a gold-digger...the man whose kiss she's never forgotten?
The Five Chinese Brothers
Title | The Five Chinese Brothers PDF eBook |
Author | Claire Huchet Bishop |
Publisher | Turtleback Books |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 1996-06-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780833529985 |
Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual talents.
Special Brothers and Sisters
Title | Special Brothers and Sisters PDF eBook |
Author | Monica McCaffrey |
Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 2005-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1846421454 |
Special Brothers and Sisters is a collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years. They explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings. There is a lot of advice available for parents of a child with a disability or illness, but very little about the important issue of educating their siblings about how they feel, and why they may behave differently from other children. These stories - from 40 different families - come with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives. The book also provides a helpful glossary to explain, in child-friendly language, the disabilities and medical conditions mentioned, including: * ADHD * autism * cerebral palsy * cystic fibrosis * Down syndrome Special Brothers and Sisters is an engaging and educational collection that will enable young people and adults to share in the extraordinary experience of being a sibling of a child with special needs, a disability or serious illness.
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
Title | Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Markham |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 306 |
Release | 2012-11-27 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1101613629 |
A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kids Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham’s approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don’t need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe—or even punish. This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions—and get them in check—so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers right through the elementary years. If you’re tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right “consequence,” look no further. You’re about to discover the practical tools you need to transform your parenting in a positive, proven way.