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The Weighted Blanket Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Weighted Blankets and Deep Pressure for Autism, Chronic Pain, and Other Conditions
by Cara Koscinski Eileen ParkerProviding everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes: · What a weighted blanket is and how it works · An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind · Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments · Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets · Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own. Based on the latest research, this book dispels the online myths surrounding weighted blankets. It delivers clear information for occupational therapists and anyone considering using a weighted blanket to help with sensory processing disorder, autism, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.
The Weighted Blanket Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Weighted Blankets and Deep Pressure for Autism, Chronic Pain, and Other Conditions (PDF)
by Cara Koscinski Eileen ParkerProviding everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes: · What a weighted blanket is and how it works · An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind · Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments · Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets · Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own. Based on the latest research, this book dispels the online myths surrounding weighted blankets. It delivers clear information for occupational therapists and anyone considering using a weighted blanket to help with sensory processing disorder, autism, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.
The Weight of Silence (Mira Ser.)
by Heather Gudenkauf‘Fans of Jodi Picoult will devour this’Red magazine ‘Deeply moving and exquisitely lyrical, this is a powerhouse of a debut novel’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Two little girls are missing. Both are seven years old and have been missing for at least sixteen hours.’
The Weight of Love
by Hilary Fannin'This is heartache for grown ups. The Weight of Love pulls you in and does not let go.' ANNE ENRIGHT'Beautiful and painful, exquisitely written, shot through with nostalgia for our earlier selves.' MARIAN KEYESLondon, 1996. Robin and Ruth meet in the staff room of an East London school. Robin, desperate for a real connection, instantly falls in love. Ruth, recently bereaved and fragile, is tentative. When Robin introduces Ruth to his childhood friend, Joseph, a tortured and talented artist, their attraction is instant. Powerless, Robin watches on as the girl he loves and his best friend begin a passionate and turbulent affair. Dublin 2017. Robin and Ruth are married and have a son, Sid, who is about to emigrate to Berlin. Theirs is a marriage haunted by the ghost of Joseph and as the distance between them grows, Robin makes a choice that could have potentially devastating consequences. The Weight of Love is a beautiful exploration of how we manage life when the notes and beats of our existence, so carefully arranged, begin to slip off the stave. An intimate and moving account of the intricacies of marriage and the myriad ways in which we can love and be loved.'Delicate, powerful, hypnotic.' DONAL RYAN
The Weight of Him: A Novel
by Ethel Rohan'A brave and moving book.' John Banville'Poignant and inspiring.' Eowyn IveyHow do you carry on, when you lose someone you love? Big Billy Brennan has suffered the greatest tragedy a parent can know - he has just lost his son. His family is reeling, and his marriage is a partnership in name alone. Billy is also obese: at nearly 30 stone, he can barely walk down the street without breaking a sweat. In his small Irish town, he can't escape his notoriety. So Billy decides to take on the two things weighing him down - his grief, and his fat - and in doing so he's going to try to stop the terrible plague of suicide that is haunting the youth of Ireland. The Weight of Him is an unforgettable, big-hearted novel about loss and recovery, and what can be achieved when an everyday hero finds the courage to transform his life.
The Weight of a Thousand Feathers
by Brian ConaghanAngry, stirring and tender, this is a bold, questioning exploration of the lengths to which we'll go for the people we love. From the Costa Children's Book Award winning author of When Mr Dog Bites and The Bombs That Brought Us Together. Bobby Seed has questions. What's another word for 'thesaurus'? How can I tell Bel I want her as my girl friend, not my girlfriend? How much pain is Mum in today? Has she taken her pills? And sometimes, secretly, Why us? Bobby's little brother Danny has questions too. Will Bobby let him have Rice Krispies for dinner? And can he stay up late on the computer? And why won't Mum's stupid illness just GO AWAY? But it's Mum's question for Bobby that could turn everything on its head. It's the Big One. The Unthinkable One. If Bobby agrees, he won't just be soothing her pain. He'll be helping to end it. Would he? Could he? Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness and Malorie Blackman.
The Weight of a Thousand Feathers
by Brian ConaghanFrom the acclaimed author of When Mr. Dog Bites and The Bombs That Brought Us Together comes a compelling, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and timely story that asks: how far would you go for family? As the person who cares for his terminally-ill mother, Bobby Seed has a lot on his plate. Add to that a responsibility to watch over his little brother (with his endless question about why their mother is in so much pain), keeping up at school, and navigating a relationship with a girl friend who wants to be a girlfriend, and he's barely keeping his head above the water. Something's got to give.But then Bobby's mother makes a request, one that seems impossible. If he agrees, he won't just be soothing her pain. He'll be helping her end it -- and end everything. Angry, stirring, and tender, this bold novel tells a story of choice and compassion, exploring the lengths to which we'll go for the people we love.
The Weeping and the Laughter (Coronet Bks.)
by Noel BarberThis story describes the dramatic lives of Prince Dmitri Korolev and his family caught up in the upheavals of European revolution and war. They flee Russia in 1919, escape to Switzerland and then Paris, but, with the Second World War, they come under further pressure from the Communist police. The author worked for many years in Paris as a foreign correspondent and wrote several novels including "Tanamera", "A Farewell to France", "A Woman of Cairo" and "The Other Side of Paradise".
The Weekend Before the Wedding
by Tracy BloomMamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy ‘An absolute winner’ Celia Anderson ‘No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom’ Katie Fforde ‘You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom… Heartfelt and wonderful’ Miranda Dickinson –––––
The Weekend: The international bestseller, shortlisted for the Stella Prize 2020
by Charlotte WoodA #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE STELLA PRIZE 2020'A lovely, lively, intelligent, funny book... So good on ageing and on the fraught, warm friendships between women'Tessa Hadley, author of The Past 'Friendship, ambition, love, sexual politics and death: it's all here in one sharp, funny, heartbreaking and gorgeously-written package. I loved it' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train'Masterful... The prose is sharply vivid and precise, the characters and location exceptionally real and I challenge anyone to write a better description of an elderly dog and its owne'Rosamund Lupton, author of Three Hours 'An unflinchingly observed celebration of the profundity and mundanity of friendship, treated with elegance, wit, and tenderness' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies'Positively hums with life... I loved it' Claire Fuller, bestselling author of Bitter Orange 'The Big Chill with a dash of Big Little Lies... Knife-sharp and deeply alive' Guardian Sylvie, Jude, Wendy and Adele have a lifelong friendship of the best kind: loving, practical, frank and steadfast. But when Sylvie dies, the ground shifts dangerously for the remaining three.These women couldn't be more different: Jude, a once-famous restaurateur with a spotless life and a long-standing affair with a married man; Wendy, an acclaimed feminist intellectual; Adele, a former star of the stage, now practically homeless. Struggling to recall exactly why they've remained close all these years, the grieving women gather for one last weekend at Sylvie's old beach house - not for a celebration of her life, but to clean the place out before it is sold.But fraying tempers, an elderly dog, unwelcome guests and too much wine collide in a storm that brings long-buried hurts to the surface - a storm that will either remind them of the bond they share, or sweep away their friendship for good. PRAISE FOR CHARLOTTE WOOD'An unforgettable reading experience' Liane Moriarty'An unflinching eye and audacious imagination' Guardian'Savage: think Atwood in the outback' Paula Hawkins'Wood's writing is direct and spare, yet capable of bursting with unexpected beauty' Economist'Charlotte Wood's writing crackles with vivid precision' NPR
A Week in Winter
by Maeve Binchy'Set in a country house hotel on the West coast of Ireland it's full of her trademark warmth, humour and lovable character' WomanThe Sheedy sisters had lived in Stone House for as long as anyone could remember. Set high on the cliffs on the west coast of Ireland, overlooking the windswept Atlantic Ocean, it was falling into disrepair - until one woman, with a past she needed to forget, breathed new life into the place. Now a hotel, with a big warm kitchen and log fires, it provides a welcome few can resist.Winnie is generally able to make the best of things, until she finds herself on the holiday from hell. John arrived on an impulse after he missed a flight at Shannon. And then there's Henry and Nicola, burdened with a terrible secret, who are hoping the break at Stone House will help them find a way to face the future...'This is a book designed to be read in a dark January chill; it begs for a fireside and the sound of wind and rain howling outside ... If you haven't come across her before, you've got a real treat in store' The Lady
A Week in Winter: A moving tale of a family in turmoil in the West Country
by Marcia WillettChoosing to sell the farmhouse has consequences no one saw coming... A Week in Winter is Marcia Willett's engrossing and sympathetic portrayal of a family in turmoil. The perfect read for fans of Katie Fforde and Veronica Henry. 'Wonderfully evocative' - Devon LifeWhen Maudie Todhunter finally decides she must sell Moorgate, her beautiful farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor, she anticipates strong objections from her family - particularly from Selina, her stepdaughter, with whom she has never seen eye to eye. But no one could have predicted the feelings that Moorgate evokes or the consequences...What readers are saying about A Week in Winter:'The characters are so believable and you grow to love them''Another brilliant gem from writer Marcia Willett' 'Just like her other novels, this one excels in its description of the various characters and draws you into the moving story with sharp observation and compassion'
Wednesdays in the Tower
by Jessica Day GeorgeA magical moving castle sky-high with secrets! Everyone knows Castle Glower only really comes to life on a Tuesday. So when Princess Celie spies a new turret on a Wednesday, she is certain something isn't right. Inside the tower is hidden a giant egg, and it seems the castle wants Celie to look after it! Caring for this extraordinary new pet is going to be very tricky, especially once Celie and her siblings realise what else the Castle is hiding . . .This New York Times bestseller and egg-citing sequel to the enchanting adventure Tuesdays at the Castle is out of this world!
Wednesdays in the Tower: Quantity Pack (Tuesdays at the Castle #2)
by Jessica Day GeorgeWhat will Wednesday bring in the second book in this charming New York Times bestselling middle-grade fantasy series from Jessica Day George?When her brother Rolf dares her to catch magical Castle Glower creating a new room, Princess Celie takes the challenge! No one knows the Castle better than she does. But as usual, the Castle has ideas of its own . . .Celie finds the new room, and inside it is hidden a giant egg. It looks like the Castle wants Celie to care for the egg and whatever creature it hatches! Celie hadn't bargained for a pet, and caring for this one will prove to be especially tricky, once Celie and her siblings realize what else the Castle is hiding.Don't miss these other stories from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George:The Rose Legacy seriesThe Rose LegacyTuesdays at the Castle seriesTuesdays at the CastleWednesdays in the TowerThursdays with the CrownFridays with the WizardsSaturdays at SeaDragon Slippers seriesDragon SlippersDragon FlightDragon SpearThe Twelve Dancing Princesses seriesPrincess of the Midnight BallPrincess of GlassPrincess of the Silver WoodsSun and Moon, Ice and SnowSilver in the Blood
Wedding Vows: Back To Mr And Mrs / Reunited: Marriage In A Million / Marrying Her Billionaire Boss (Mills And Boon M&b Ser.)
by Liz Fielding Shirley Jump Myrna MackenzieMarried for love Cade and Melanie were their high schools golden couple! Twenty years on, the reunion’s looming, and Melanie must let the world know that the dream is no longer true… Until Cade turns up determined to win back her heart.
A Wedding To Stop A Scandal (A Very Village Scandal #3)
by Virginia HeathCaught unchaperoned in a blizzard
The Wedding Thief
by Mary SimsesTwo sisters in love with the same man -- one engaged to him and the other about to sabotage the wedding -- struggle to reconcile in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Café.The Harrington sisters have never gotten along. Sara is a Type-A, career-focused event planner, and her younger sister Mariel is the opposite: bohemian, semi-employed, and recently engaged. When Sara's mother lures her back to Connecticut under false pretenses, she is perturbed to discover Mariel waiting for her, eager to reconcile their relationship -- and get some help with the final arrangements before her big day. The two sisters haven't spoken since the night Sara realized something was going on between Mariel and Sara's boyfriend, Carter Pryce. And now Mariel is about to marry Carter, the man she stole from Sara, the man Sara still loves.When Mariel asks Sara to stand in for a bridesmaid who has to cancel at the last minute, Sara realizes it's the perfect cover to unravel the nuptials and win Carter back. Sara begins to slowly sabotage Mariel's picture-perfect wedding, but when she crosses paths with David Cole, he challenges her self-image as the jilted second-fiddle to her spotlight-stealing sister. Will Sara realize what a bridesmaid-zilla she's become in time to fix the damage before Mariel's big day? Funny, soulful, and as sweet as buttercream, The Wedding Thief is the perfect summer read.
The Wedding Season: the feel-good romantic comedy of the year!
by Katy Birchall'An instant classic of a rom-com . . . perfect feel-good escapism' - Laura Jane Williams Freya Scott is getting married. Her wedding to Matthew, her long-term boyfriend, is the first of eight in her calendar this year, and as someone who prides herself on being meticulously organised, Freya is intent on making it the perfect day to remember. But when Matthew calls things off hours before they walk down the aisle, Freya's entire life plan goes up in smoke. Humiliated and heartbroken, the last thing she wants is to attend a summer of other peoples' nuptials on her own. Fortunately, her friends have an idea: together they devise a series of outrageous challenges for Freya to complete at each event, designed to distract her from Matthew and what might have been. From getting stuck in an old church bathroom and needing to be rescued by the vicar to making out with a barman at a French chateau, Freya realises that despite herself, she might just be having fun. By the time the final wedding arrives, she's not the same woman she was at the start of the season. And maybe her own love story isn't over just yet . . .
Wedding Season: The perfect escapist romance for summer from the bestselling author of feel-good fiction
by Katie FfordeA wedding planner who doesn't believe in love. Two weddings on the same day. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Summer of Love, A Wedding in Provence and One Enchanted Evening.*Now with exclusive eBook content from Katie about how Wedding Season came to be!*'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat'Fforde never disapoints' Weekly_____________Have you heard of a wedding planner who doesn't believe in love?Having felt love's cruel sting before, wedding planner Sarah Stratford now strictly sticks to helping customers have the weddings of their dreams.As the confetti flutters away in the June breeze of another successful celebration, she finds herself agreeing to two more weddings, but not only are they on the same day, they're only two months away!Sarah enlists the help of her two best friends to help her pull together the two events in time.Little do they all know that helping other people find happiness will lead them down their own path to true love . . ._____________Readers can't get enough of Wedding Season . . .***** 'I LOVE this story! I enjoy all of Katie Fforde's books and Wedding Season has jumped to one of my all-time favourites.'***** 'Totally loved it, looking forward to reading more of Fforde's books now!'***** 'I absolutely loved it. A really good easy read providing a bit of welcome escapism.'***** 'Full of friendship romance and humour and of course weddings. So heartwarming and witty a great read.'***** 'By far my favourite Katie Fforde book!'
Wedding Ring: Wedding Ring (A Shenandoah Album Novel #1)
by Emilie RichardsNeeding time to contemplate her troubled marriage, Tessa MacRae agrees to spend the summer helping her mother and grandmother clean out the family home in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Wedding Promises: Slow Dance With The Best Man (wedding Of The Year, Book 1) / Proposal For The Wedding Planner / The Millionaire's Royal Rescue / Married For His Secret Heir / Tempted By The Bridesmaid (italian Royals, Book 1) / Claiming His Pregnant Princess (Mills And Boon E-book Collections)
by Jennifer Faye Sophie Pembroke Annie O'NeilA vow to bind them!
The Wedding Promise: Can a rambling Spanish villa hold the key to love?
by Emma HanniganDoes a rambling Spanish villa hold the key to love? No. 1 Irish bestseller Emma Hannigan returns with her heartwarming new novel. If you like reading Cathy Kelly and Patricia Scanlan, and enjoyed the film UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN, you will love this. 'Brimming with hope and joy' Sunday Independent Restoring a Spanish villa brings Shelly back to the place she and her husband once loved, fulfilling the promise he made that they would return. But as plans to transform the villa into a romantic wedding venue take shape, Shelly discovers her children may need the move more than she does. Her son Jake has begun to question the things he values most: his career as a pilot, his relationship with his girlfriend. Could Spain offer him the change he's seeking? Shelly's daughter Leila arrives with a new-born baby in tow, but then hears some startling news she wasn't expecting. As Casa Maria takes its first booking, will it turn out to be more than a romantic promise made all those years ago? Perhaps a second chance at new beginnings?
Wedding Planner's Deal With The Ceo (Mills & Boon True Love)
by Nina MilneOld friends… New beginnings?
The Wedding Planner's Christmas Wish (A Wedding in New York #1)
by Cara ColterHer Christmas wish? The perfect family!