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In Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, J. M. Barrie introduces listeners to the origins of his most beloved creation. Here, Peter is not yet the boy who never grows up, but a baby who escapes from his home to live among the birds and fairies in the magical heart of London’s famed park. Beneath the whispering trees and beside the silver lake, he encounters wonder, mischief, and the bittersweet magic of eternal childhood.

This is a fantasy/adventure story, 50,000 words plus. It can be enjoyed by any age group. The main characters are Gagzy and Gogzy, sisters with an extraordinary sensory insight. They see into other dimensions. The setting is the Isle of Bute in Scotland, and it includes visits to an underworld known as the Kingdom of the Fae. In the opening chapter, the girls are spending Easter on the island, when they encounter Sabmar, a powerful sorcerer who is engaged in a clash with Ainodelac, an Elven champion to the King and Queen of Suidhe.

Millions of people struggle with basic self-care when living with ADHD, executive dysfunction, depression, anxiety, autism, or other mental health and neurodivergent challenges. For you, the “simple” routines everyone else seems to manage can feel like scaling a mountain in bare feet. The result? Shame, secrecy, and a lot of late-night frustration. Let’s figure this out together, one shower (or skipped shower) at a time.

The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin is a timeless fairy tale that weaves moral wisdom into a vivid, magical narrative. Written in the mid-19th century, this enchanting story follows three brothers living in a fertile valley: the cruel and greedy Schwartz and Hans, and the kind-hearted Gluck.

What if you could still work at home, but have a personal area that’s professional, well-appointed, and not easily accessible to your curious kids? With your own shipping container workspace, separating work and home life is possible even if you work from home.

Here’s the perfect solution if you want to master postpartum self-care, be a healthy, happy mama, and transform your first 12 weeks into a celebration of motherhood! Are you about to embark on the thrilling, yet daunting adventure of becoming a new mom? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges that the postpartum period can bring, leaving you anxious about your new role as a mother?

This ultimate guide to career planning is the tool you need to have by your side if you want to point yourself in the direction of a rewarding and successful career.

This essential teen survival guide will show you exactly how to do this—and along the way, you'll pick up a ton of handy skills that will serve you for the rest of your life. If you're used to feeling anxious or awkward, you might have assumed this is just the way you're built. But you have the power to shape your own story, and if you don't want to feel anxious or awkward, you don't have to! All you need are a few key tools and strategies, and you can take control of everything life throws your way.

Eight generations of pioneers embark on a 300-year voyage to escape Earth’s demise. Their mission: ensure humanity’s survival on a distant exoplanet. Armed with a DNA database of over a million Earth species, they establish a new world. Yet, what they discover will shatter every preconception. Brace for a jaw-dropping revelation connecting them to beings defying the very essence of the universe.

The Comprehensive Guide to Wall Pilates for Seniors is designed for older adults, with safe, low-impact exercises to protect your joints as they sculpt strength and youthful vitality.

Start your winning battle against cognitive distortions with this guide. It’s filled with practical advice and information from an experienced clinician who has helped countless adults and children reframe their negative thoughts and nurture a more positive mindset.

As a recovered anxiously attached individual, I understand the complexity of dealing with relationship anxiety. While anxiety can stem from childhood trauma, it can also develop from toxic relationships. This workbook will guide you in uncovering the origins of your anxious attachment and how to release it. This workbook will help you distinguish whether your anxiety is about you or your relationship. You'll learn to interpret your anxiety as an intuition, a source of wisdom rather than a problem.

Did you know that nearly 70% of young athletes drop out of their sport before they even reach the age of 13? That's not what we want for our young athletes—and the reason this happens is one that, as parents and coaches, we can avoid. The reason kids drop out of sports so young is pressure. They feel immense pressure to win and not to let their teammates and coaches down. The result is stress, anxiety, and, in the worst cases, burnout. But sport shouldn't be like this.

We're programmed to fear getting older…and if you've ever stared into the mirror, wondering where that new wrinkle came from or worrying about the amount of gray in your hair, you know this all too well. You may not feel any different on the inside from how you did 30 years ago, so it can be jarring to see a different face looking back at you…but this isn't a decline you're seeing—it's growth.

Raising a gifted child isn’t as easy as many think. Their advanced thinking, strong emotions, and perfectionism can be challenging. Gifted children face unique challenges and need tailored advice to thrive. This book provides the support you’ve been searching for.

This isn’t where you expected to end up when you said your vows, and now that you’re here, that moment that once felt so beautiful probably seems like a lifetime ago. You’re crashing through all the emotions and it might be difficult to imagine that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. You’re facing a ton of legal and financial issues while trying to come to terms with the end of your relationship. You’re feeling grief, hurt, and sadness, and you may find it hard to envisage what life alone looks like.

This short, easy listen is about how to stay focused and be present in your life. Jolene Stephens shares some of her own experiences throughout the book to show the power of changing just one thing, as she highlights the aspects of our lives that provide opportunities for growth. She lists twenty-two simple ideas, any of which will help you be present in your own life.

Inspire your next adventure with National Parks Most Beautiful Islands—the complete, trusted, and up-to-date guide for touring the world’s most enchanting island destinations! Inside, you’ll discover essentials on booking flights, packing, plotting your itinerary, and maximizing your stay!

In this enlightening and compassionate guide, Dr. Dan Boynton reveals how the subtle force of emotional fusion operates within every family system, quietly shaping the way we think, feel, connect, and even disagree. Whether your family is loving and functional or marked by unspoken tension and loyalty binds, these patterns are present, sometimes hidden, sometimes right on the surface.

If you understand more about how dreams work and how to interpret their content, they become powerful tools you can use to understand yourself better and transform your life. This fascinating guide to harnessing the power of your dreams will show you everything you need to know to master interpreting your subconscious mind.