Alex is going crazy from girl trouble, danger, and this voice in his head. First he was abducted by aliens. They said they'll help save Earth, if the Earthlings pass a test. Alex can't help with the test, which is frustration. Instead, he's trying to do what no one has lived to achieve. Now even that's interrupted. He has to face a terrible deem in a duel, a fist fight to the death. Alex could avoid it, but then everyone gets killed.The Weird and the two alien girls in his life struggle to keep Alex alive. But, Alex isn't cooperating. The girls are jealous and are fighting instead of keeping Alex alive. Will Alex survive? Will he avoid disaster for everyone? Can the girls deal with the love triangle to save Alex? Oh, and Alex has the Galaxy's nastiest bad guy in his head and this evil person is very persuasive. What are his plans for Alex?About the Author:Tim L Walker (aka Tim Savage), is a storyteller, a husband, a dad, a grandpa, a writer, and a fellow traveler on this crazy adventure called life. "I've always loved books, as a child I would check books out at the library by the box full. I began creating stories at an early age. One night my seven-year-old sister woke screaming and I, a twelve-year-old, went to comfort her. She was quite terrified from a nightmare. On the spur of the moment, I created a fantastical story for her. As I dreamed up details Sis calmed down.

In this international bestseller, father and advocate for Autism awareness Arthur Fleischmann blends his daughter Carly’s own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter—after years of believing that she was unable to understand or communicate with him. At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Carly remained largely unreachable through the years. Then, at the age of ten, she had a breakthrough. While working with her devoted therapists, Carly reached over to their laptop and typed “HELP TEETH HURT,” much to everyone’s astonishment. Although Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, she now has regular, witty, and profound conversations on the computer with her family and her many thousands of supporters online. One of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism, Carly’s Voice brings readers inside a once-secret world in the company of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission

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Alex is ready for things to change, in a big way. Everyone seems to think she's a boy, but for Alex the whole boy/girl thing isn't as simple as either/or, and when she decides girl is closer to the truth, no one knows how to react, least of all her parents. Undeterred, Alex begins to create a new identity for herself: ditching one school, enrolling in another, and throwing out most of her clothes. But the other Alex-the boy Alex-has a lot to say about that. Heartbreaking and droll in equal measures, Alex As Well is a brilliantly told story of exploring gender and sexuality, navigating friendships, and finding a place to belong.

“Gives you the practical tools you need to own the room by owning yourself. Banish that inner devil’s advocate and become as powerful as you can be.” —Alan Cooper, software alchemist, cofounder of Cooper As the Founder and Chief Creativity Evangelist of “The Creative Dose,” Denise Jacobs teaches techniques to make the creative process more fluid, methods for making work environments more conducive to personal productivity, and practices for sparking innovation. Now, in her book, Banish Your Inner Critic, Denise shows you how to defeat those barriers that are holding you back and achieve success through a positive mental attitude. Banish Your Inner Critic shows you how to move beyond that mental block to your creative ideas, realize instant relief and lasting insight, and: · Identify and quiet the voice of self-doubt in your head · Master 3 powerful practices that will transform how you relate to yourself and your creativity forever · Overcome the fear of not knowing enough or not being original enough · Free yourself from comparisons, overwhelm, high self-criticism and self-sabotage · Transform your self-talk into a tool for success · Generate more creative ideas than ever before · Embrace your expertise and share your brilliance with the world Banish your Inner Critic to start doing your best work, achieving excellence, and contributing meaningfully to the world! “If you’re interested in diving deep into your own creative genius, this book will give you an abundance of ways to do that.” —Michelle Villalobos, “The Superstar Activator” & founder of The Women’s Success Summit “A book I believe will inspire a new generation to step out of the shadows and shine.” —Paul Boag, author of User Experience Revolution

The Enderson brothers-Scott, Chris, Otto, and Ryan-dominate the social scene and bring excitement to the uneventful town of Plainville. They are well-known and well-liked-most of the time. Their loyalty to each other is indestructible until one brother drifts into the wrong crowd. Then there's Alex, the family's youngest child and only daughter, who is constantly battling the reputation established by her brothers. The Enderson parents work long hours and often leave their kids home alone. While the brothers enjoy their teenage freedom, Alex deals with the frustrations of youth without a positive female role model. She is constantly reminded that someday she will become a mature woman, boys will like her, and she'll look back at her youth and laugh. Looking forward to the future doesn't help Alex conquer her current problems. By age fourteen, Alex believes the most difficult part of growing up is over. She's still no beauty queen, but nonetheless blossoms into an attractive young woman. After a revelation by the outcast brother, the family is divided. Dad has to remind all the kids who's really in charge despite the devastating consequences. Will the Enderson family ever be the close-knit group they once were?

An artist's unique voice is their calling card. It's what makes each of their works vital and particular. But developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence. Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator Lisa Congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic self-discovery. Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of established artists, illustrators, and creatives, this one-of-a-kind book will show readers how to identify and nurture their own visual identity, navigate the influence of artists they admire, push through fear and insecurity, and appreciate the value of their personal journey.