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Bewilderment : a novel / by Powers, Richard,1957-author.;
"A heartrending new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory. "Richard Powers, whose novels combine the wonders of science with the marvels of art, astonishes us in different ways with each new book." -Heller McAlpin, NPR Books. The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He's also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental neurofeedback treatment tobolster Robin's emotional control, one that involves training the boy on the recorded patterns of his mother's brain ... With its soaring descriptions of the natural world, its tantalizing vision of life beyond, and its account of a father and son's ferocious love, Bewilderment marks Richard Powers's most intimate and moving novel. At its heart lies the question: How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Bereavement; Endangered species; Fathers and sons; Problem children;
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The Hawthorne School : a novel / by Perry, Sylvie,author.;
"Claudia Morgan is overwhelmed. She's a single parent trying the best that she can, but her four-year-old son, Henry, is a handful--for her and for his preschool. When Claudia hears about a school with an atypical teaching style near her Chicagoland home, she has to visit. The Hawthorne School is beautiful and has everything she dreams of for Henry: time to play outside, music, and art. The head of the school, Zelma, will even let Claudia volunteer to cover the cost of tuition. The school is good for Henry: his "behavioral problems" disappear, and he comes home subdued instead of rageful. But there's something a bit off about the school, its cold halls, and its enigmatic headmistress. When Henry brings home stories of ceremonies in the woods and odd rules, Claudia's instincts tell her that something isn't quite right, and she begins to realize she's caught in a web of manipulations and power. The author's work as a psychotherapist, with a focus on narcissistic manipulation and addictive power dynamics, guides this exploration of a young mother wanting to do the best for her child."--Jacket flap.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Manipulative behavior; Narcissistic injuries; Problem children; Schools; Single mothers; Volunteers;
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Then again, maybe I won't / by Blume, Judy.;
Unable to accept or explain his family's newly acquired wealth, his growing interest in sex, and a friend's shoplifting habit, a thirteen-year-old finds the pains in his stomach getting worse and worse.
Subjects: Emotional problems; Adolescence; Emotional problems of children; Adolescence;
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More 1-2-3 magic [videorecording (DVD)] : encouraging good behavior, independence, and self-esteem / by Phelan, Thomas W.,1943-; Phelan, Thomas W.; ParentMagic Inc.;
More 1-2-3 magic is a guide to child rearing which promotes good behavior and independence, allowing parents to enjoy and relate to their children.E.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Child rearing.; Parenting.; Problem solving in children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2004., ParentMagic,
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The firefly fix / by Watson, Tom,1962-; Kissi, Marta.;
Molly, Simon, and Rosie are determined to build the best science fair project in school history. To do that, they'll need to attract tons of fireflies. Will their bright idea get them a glowing grade or will it flicker out before the fair even starts?
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Schools; Science projects; Problem solving in children; Friendship;
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Spirit riders [videorecording] / by Jaynes, Brian T.,film director.; Deberry, Allie,actor.; Howell, C. Thomas,1966-actor.; Osteen, Olivia,actor.; Henriksen, Lance,1940-actor.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.; Phase 4 Films (Firm),film distributor.;
Allie Deberry, C. Thomas Howell, Olivia Osteen, Lance Henriksen.Kacie is a seventeen-year-old girl struggling with guilt and anger after a tragic loss. When Kacie is arrested and sentenced to a work-release program at Spirit Riders, an equine therapy camp, she's clearly out of her element. However, she finds a kindred spirit in Blaze, a retired racehorse having difficulty adjusting to domesticated life. With the help of the ranch owner, Kacie helps re-train Blaze and, in the process, learns how to let go of her past and start moving forward.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Problem youth; Horses; Race horses; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for children.;
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Trouble to the max / by Watson, Tom,1965-; Kissi, Marta.;
"Time out! Simon got Max Brutus's prized World Cup soccer ball stuck in the tallest tree in Picasso Park! Now he's in more trouble than a tater tot in ketchup. Can his friends at Table 5 help him get the ball before the big game? Or has Simon's luck maxed out?"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Friendship in children; Science projects; Friendship; Middle schools; Problem solving in children;
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Blue's clues. [videorecording] / by Allen, LaNaé.; Balaban, Nick.; Caines, Bruce,1959-; Cardinali, Dan.; Davis, Douglas G.; Del Coro, Christopher.; Hoffman, Corrine.; Johnson, Traci Paige.; Kayden, Spencer.; Kessler, Todd.; Nigh, Kelly.; O'Hickory, Seth.; Patton, Donovan.; Pecello, Jennifer Twomey.; Roessel, Skip.; Rosenthal, Tatia.; Santomero, Angela C.; Wilson, Jeff.; Paramount Home Video (Firm);
Alphabet power -- Blue takes you to school -- Shapes and colors.Originally broadcast on Nickelodeon.Blue's Clues is an award-winning, play-along, think-along animated series. The show stars one of two live-action hosts, Steve or his brother Joe, and an energetic, bright blue puppy named Blue. In each episode, Joe or Steve invites viewers into a computer-animated storybook world to help solve the day's puzzles.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Blue (Fictitious character); Children's television programs.; Dogs; Friendship; Problem solving in children; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
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The myth of the ADHD child : 101 ways to improve your child's behavior and attention span without drugs, labels, or coercion / by Armstrong, Thomas.; Armstrong, Thomas.Myth of the A.D.D. child.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."A fully revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking book on tackling the root causes of children's attention and behavior problems rather than masking the symptoms with medication. More than twenty years after Dr. Thomas Armstrong's Myth of the A.D.D. Child first published, he presents much needed updates and insights in this substantially revised edition. When The Myth of the A.D.D. Child was first published in 1995, Dr. Thomas Armstrong made the controversial argument that many behaviors labeled as ADD or ADHD are simply a child's active response to complex social, emotional, and educational influences. In this fully revised and updated edition, Dr. Armstrong shows readers how to address the underlying causes of a child's attention and behavior problems in order to help their children implement positive changes in their lives. The rate of ADHD diagnosis has increased sharply, along with the prescription of medications to treat it. Now needed more than ever, this book includes fifty-one new non-drug strategies to help children overcome attention and behavior problems, as well as updates to the original fifty proven strategies"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Behavior disorders in children; Child rearing.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Problem children;
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Do you sing Twinkle? : a story about remarriage and new family / by Levins, Sandra.; Langdo, Bryan.;
A boy's parents help him adjust to his new stepfamily when his mother remarries after a divorce. Includes note to parents."Ages 4-8"--P. [4] of cover. LSC
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Divorce; Remarriage; Stepfamilies; Emotional problems of children; Jealousy;
© c2010., Magination Press,
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