Belle Curve

Belle Curve
Author: Chauncey Nelson
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1637102054

Celeste Belle is a promising social studies teacher in Miami, Florida. She's young, attractive, and gullible, which is a recipe for disaster in her current teaching situation. Celeste explores her sexuality beyond boundaries to fulfill her needs no matter who she hurts. And it comes back to haunt her. Through arrogance and sexual conquests, Celeste makes formidable enemies who have a point to prove. Things take a dark turn for Celeste, and she can't stop the spiral of events that follow. After several mishaps, Celeste decides to start anew. But it won't be that easy with the mess she's made. Celeste is left to reflect on her actions in order to grow and move forward with her life. With the help of her personal and professional support system, she has to get back to the values of why she became an educator in the first place. She may be able to save her career. But it may be too late to save the one chance that she has at true love. Celeste tells the messy story of politics before educating students in this realistic fiction novel.

Autism in Heels

Autism in Heels
Author: Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1510732853

The face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick. Autism in Heels, an intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but--more importantly--as a thoroughly modern woman. Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter. A game changer. And a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos). Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism "looks a bit different in pink," most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message to the mainstream. From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.

The ADHD Book

The ADHD Book
Author: Beth Ann Hill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2005-09-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781583332337

Many experts say that, conservatively, well over six million children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. With the mounting pressure placed on parents to pursue a diagnosis and medicate hyperactive children, the urgency of life-changing decisions can weigh heavily on the whole family. Conflicting advice bombards parents from all sides-often leaving families more confused and anxious than before. The AD/HD Book seeks to quell fears and rationally addresses nearly one hundred common questions and concerns to help parents make sense of the information chaos. Beth Ann Hill, herself a mother and educator of AD/HD children, clearly explains the basics of AD/HD and lays out its complexities. She logically takes parents from symptoms, diagnoses and tests, medication, a treatment strategy designed to combine medical treatment, and special parenting techniques to break through problem behaviors. Whether readers browse through the question-and-answer format or read from start to finish, they will come to: - understand the biological causes of AD/HD - get the facts on prescription drugs - cope with AD/HD's emotional impact on family and friends - find comfort in real-life examples of challenges and their solutions With the help of pediatric AD/HD specialist Dr. James Van Haren, Hill also develops unique strategies for teaching social and coping skills to children-and for having fun in the process. She includes worksheets, charts, daily planners, and more to help kids grow into adulthood with the tools to lead successful and productive lives.

Out of Shape

Out of Shape
Author: Mel Campbell
Publisher: Affirm Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2013-06-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1922213144

From corsets to skinny jeans, we have always fretted about our body shapes and why it’s so damn difficult to find a good fit. In this bold and entertaining book, Mel Campbell examines the tensions between our cultural ideals and our own bodies. Combining lively interviews and personal experiences with visits to museums, galleries and vintage fairs, Mel explores why we are still so critical of our various shapes and restricted by old-fashioned values. Out of Shape reveals how, when it comes to clothes and sizing, the past and present are cut from the same cloth.

Socially ADDept

Socially ADDept
Author: Janet Z. Giler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2011-01-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 047059683X

Decodes the often confusing rules of social behavior for all children Socially ADDept helps educators and parents teach the hidden rules of social behavior to children with limited social skills, notably those with special needs like ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger's and high-functioning autism, Tourette Syndrome, and nonverbal learning disabilities. The author provides all the information parents and professionals need to know to help kids learn social skills in simple, concise explanations. The book is divided into eight sections that educators can use as teaching units or parents can work through one week (or month) at a time. Includes a way for children to see themselves and how their behavior looks to others Deciphers the complex rules of nonverbal language into friendly, bite-sized morsels that kids can understand Offers a field-tested collection of suggestions and strategies for parents and professionals who want to enhance a child's social competence Socially ADDept is presented in a hands-on workbook format, complete with reproducible student worksheets that are also available for free download from the publisher web site.

Haikus for Punsters

Haikus for Punsters
Author: Paul Treatman
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595392717

Haikus for Punsters is a compendium of my original poems, each of which embeds an original (and occasionally a second-hand) pun. May the reader enjoy what the author enjoyed composing these tidbits. These funny haikus cover the gamut of humor experiences-love, sex, labor, finance, sports, dining, ad infinitum and ad nauseam.

Appraisal: From Theory to Practice

Appraisal: From Theory to Practice
Author: Stefano Stanghellini
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2016-12-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 331949676X

This book documents the state of the art and the emerging operational perspectives in the field of the appraisal discipline. It covers a wide range of topics, including energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, socio-economic evaluation of regional and urban transformations, real estate and facility management, risk management. It also discusses the potential role of appraisal in minimising unexpected consequences; the role of evaluators in urban development projects as well as the contribution of several methodologies with respect to the overall planning and design processes; the need to manage the complexity of the current decision contexts, while at the same time promoting efficient and effective evaluation processes; improving the quality of discussion and communication of the outcomes of evaluation processes; as well as the appropriateness of current regulation and policy regimes (EU, national, regional etc.). It comprises a selection of the best papers presented at the SIEV 2015 conference "Appraisal: Current Issues and Problems", which was held in Bari, Italy, in July 2015, and brought together architects, engineers, urban planners, decision-makers and government representatives.

An African Athens

An African Athens
Author: Philippe-Joseph Salazar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2002-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1135666849

This volume analyzes how public rhetoric, argumentation, and discourse led to the successful change in government in South Africa. Intended for scholars and students in rhetoric, speech, political communication, persuasion, and related areas.

Inspirational Investing (2023 edition)

Inspirational Investing (2023 edition)
Author: Amanda Taylor
Publisher: Harriman House Limited
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2023-03-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1804090239

When it comes to investing, the most important message for women is to start. Inspirational Investing is an empowering read that enables you to reflect on your own finances and plan ahead for those moments that matter. Many women doubt their own investing ability, but this book shows you why it is critical to plan for a better future, with inspiration from leading industry experts. Learn from some of the most successful women in finance as they share practical advice, combined with real-life journeys from people who have achieved investment success. Packed with insight and inspiration, this book features the true stories of women who have invested their way to financial freedom. In this edition, learn why and how to plan for a better future using pensions, investment trusts, cryptocurrency, ESG investing, alternative investments and much more. Amanda Taylor interviews leading women from the world of investment and asks: What is the impact of rising living costs? When is the best time for women to start investing? How can your health affect your money? How can you make sure your money is being invested in alignment with your values? What psychological biases affect how well you invest? Featuring: Alexandra Bause, Co-Founder, Apollo Health Ventures Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director, The Association of Investment Companies Becky O’Connor, Co-Founder, Good with Money Blair DuQuesnay, Lead Advisor – Preserve, Ritholtz Wealth Management Charelle Griffith, Marketing and Business Strategist, CharelleGriffith.com Claire Dwyer, Head of Investment Companies, Fidelity Dame Mariot Leslie, SAINTS Danni Hewson, Finance Analyst and Broadcaster, AJ Bell Dr Nikki Ramskill, The Female Money Doctor Emilie Bellet, Founder and CEO, VestPod Jillian Godsil, Co-Founder and Editor-in-chief, blockleaders.io Julie Flynn, Independent financial planner and certified financial coach Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Editor, The Money Edit Lazetta Rainey Braxton, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, 2050 Wealth Partners Lesley Dunn, Head of Credit and Co-manager of the Strategic Bond Fund, Baillie Gifford Lottie Leefe, Founding Director, The Dura Society Lucy Isles, Co-manager of European High Yield Bond Fund, Baillie Gifford Merryn Somerset Webb, Senior Columnist, Bloomberg Moira O’Neill, Investment and Money Writer, Editor, Presenter Nuala Walsh, CEO, MindEquity Rosie Carr, Editor, Investors’ Chronicle Sally Greig, Head of Emerging Markets Debt, Baillie Gifford Stephanie Carbonneil, Head of the Investment Trusts Business, AllianzGI Inspirational Investing is supported by a number of organisations including Allianz Global Investors, Baillie Gifford and Master Investor. Foreword by Rosie Carr, Editor, Investors’ Chronicle.