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American Dreamer

How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America

by Tim Tran ...

American Dreamer is an inspirational, first-hand account of the motivating power of an immigrant's dream for a better life. From the rural Vietnam of Tim Tran's childhood to his eventual escape to America and his rise as CFO of a multi-billion-dollar company, Tran's memoir is a lesson in perseverance and ingenuity. After he initially left Vietnam in 1970 to attend American universities on a USAID ... Read more

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American Dreamer is an inspirational, first-hand account of the motivating power of an immigrant's dream for a better life. From the rural Vietnam of Tim Tran's childhood to his eventual escape to America and his rise as CFO of a multi-billion-dollar company, Tran's memoir is a lesson in perseverance and ingenuity. After he initially left Vietnam in 1970 to attend American universities on a USAID
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Uniquely Human

A Different Way of Seeing Autism

by Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D. ...

Winner of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in AutismA groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world’s leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human—this is “required reading...Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive” (Chicago Tribune).Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of “autistic” ... Read more

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Winner of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in AutismA groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world’s leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human—this is “required reading...Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive” (Chicago Tribune).Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of “autistic”
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Every Brain Belongs

Understanding and Supporting the Neurodivergent People in Your Life (Including Yourself)

by Barry M. Prizant PhD ...

A compassionate guide to embracing neurodiversity – from one of the world’s foremost advocates and the bestselling author of Uniquely HumanAs many as 20 percent of the population is neurodivergent, with conditions ranging from ADHD, autism and sensory processing differences to learning, communicating, and motor skill challenges – many of which cause significant life challenges but often go ... Read more

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A compassionate guide to embracing neurodiversity – from one of the world’s foremost advocates and the bestselling author of Uniquely HumanAs many as 20 percent of the population is neurodivergent, with conditions ranging from ADHD, autism and sensory processing differences to learning, communicating, and motor skill challenges – many of which cause significant life challenges but often go
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Following Ezra

What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary Son

by Tom Fields-Meyer ...

A heartwarming, intimate, and amusing memoir of a father’s experience raising his autistic son.When Tom Fields-Meyer’s son Ezra was three and showing early signs of autism, a therapist suggested that the father needed to grieve.“For what?” Tom asked.The answer: “For the child he didn't turn out to be.”That moment helped strengthen the author’s resolve to do just the opposite: to love the child ... Read more

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A heartwarming, intimate, and amusing memoir of a father’s experience raising his autistic son.When Tom Fields-Meyer’s son Ezra was three and showing early signs of autism, a therapist suggested that the father needed to grieve.“For what?” Tom asked.The answer: “For the child he didn't turn out to be.”That moment helped strengthen the author’s resolve to do just the opposite: to love the child
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Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded

A Different Way of Seeing Autism

by Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D. ...

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Winner of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in AutismA groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world’s leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human—this is “required reading....Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive” (Chicago Tribune).Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of “autistic” ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Winner of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in AutismA groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world’s leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human—this is “required reading....Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive” (Chicago Tribune).Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of “autistic”
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Differently Wired

Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World

by Deborah Reber ...

It’s time to say NO to trying to fit square-peg kids into rounds holes, and YES to raising them from a place of acceptance and joy.Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn’t embrace who they really are. They are the one in five “differently wired” children with ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness, autism, anxiety, or other neurodifferences, and their challenges are many. And for the parents ... Read more

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It’s time to say NO to trying to fit square-peg kids into rounds holes, and YES to raising them from a place of acceptance and joy.Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn’t embrace who they really are. They are the one in five “differently wired” children with ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness, autism, anxiety, or other neurodifferences, and their challenges are many. And for the parents
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NeuroTribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

by Steve Silberman ...

**This New York Times–bestselling book upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.“Beautifully told, humanizing, important.”—The New York Times Book Review“Breathtaking.”—The Boston Globe“Epic and often shocking.”—Chicago TribuneWINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR ... Read more

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**This New York Times–bestselling book upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.“Beautifully told, humanizing, important.”—The New York Times Book Review“Breathtaking.”—The Boston Globe“Epic and often shocking.”—Chicago TribuneWINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR
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The Autistic Brain

Thinking Across the Spectrum

by Temple Grandin, Richard Panek ...

In The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin "has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism" (The New York Review of Books).Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction BookTemple Grandin may be the most famous person with autism, a condition that affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of it ... Read more

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In The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin "has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism" (The New York Review of Books).Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction BookTemple Grandin may be the most famous person with autism, a condition that affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of it
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Unanxious

50 Simple Truths to Help Overthinkers Feel Less Stress and More Calm

by Humble the Poet ...

A book for overthinkers by an overthinker. Learn to start living a life you create—no longer burdened by the need to numb yourself from feelings of anxiety and burnout—through insightful stories, journal prompts, and down-to-earth advice from artist and international best-selling author of Unlearn, Humble The Poet."3 PAGES IN, YOU'LL FEEL 1,000 LBS LIGHTER."— Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times Best ... Read more

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A book for overthinkers by an overthinker. Learn to start living a life you create—no longer burdened by the need to numb yourself from feelings of anxiety and burnout—through insightful stories, journal prompts, and down-to-earth advice from artist and international best-selling author of Unlearn, Humble The Poet."3 PAGES IN, YOU'LL FEEL 1,000 LBS LIGHTER."— Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times Best
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Disrupt Everything—and Win

Take Control of Your Future

by James Patterson, Patrick Leddin, PhD ...

**Instant New York Times Bestseller!Disruption is the most powerful force of change in our lifetime.**Every day we are confronted with:Sudden pivots at our workplace and in the job marketRule-changing technology such as Artificial IntelligenceUnexpected crises and a culture of chaosThe sinking feeling that we are losing control of our livesThis book is about taking back control. It’s easy to ... Read more

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**Instant New York Times Bestseller!Disruption is the most powerful force of change in our lifetime.**Every day we are confronted with:Sudden pivots at our workplace and in the job marketRule-changing technology such as Artificial IntelligenceUnexpected crises and a culture of chaosThe sinking feeling that we are losing control of our livesThis book is about taking back control. It’s easy to
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Revisionaries

What We Can Learn from the Lost, Unfinished, and Just Plain Bad Work of Great Writers

by Kristopher Jansma ...

Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of 20 literary superstars.“A pocket-size book of wonders. . . . Both astute and empathetic.”—Wall Street Journal**“Aspiring novelists will be heartened.”—**Publishers WeeklyIn Revisionaries, a writing expert takes you on an engrossing tour through the discarded drafts... ... Read more

$9.89 USD

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Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of 20 literary superstars.“A pocket-size book of wonders. . . . Both astute and empathetic.”—Wall Street Journal**“Aspiring novelists will be heartened.”—**Publishers WeeklyIn Revisionaries, a writing expert takes you on an engrossing tour through the discarded drafts...
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The Grieving Body

How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing

by Mary-Frances O'Connor ...

Series series The Grieving Brain Series
The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief—and life’s other major stressors—on the human body.Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While we can speak to the psychological and emotional ramifications of loss and sorrow, we often overlook its impact on ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief—and life’s other major stressors—on the human body.Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While we can speak to the psychological and emotional ramifications of loss and sorrow, we often overlook its impact on
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