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My Mother's Car    by Janice Daugharty
Price: $4.99 USD. 24640 words. Published on October 8, 2009. .

Ten year old Doodle is in charge of his little brother and baby sister for the summer while his mother, Nina, is awaiting the arrival of her fourth baby. Nina claims that her husband's bossman's wife "gave" her a Mercedes, which Noodle knows will either have to go back or be paid for. They have no money so Doodle tries to keep the car clean, but his sister and brother make a playhouse of it.
Dream or Destiny    by Lillie Ammann
Price: $5.99 USD. 98880 words. Published by GASLight Publishing, LLC  on October 18, 2009. .

Marilee Anderson dreams about a murder and wakes to find it really happened. She and David Nichols, the victim’s brother, become the prime suspects. Though they have their secrets and aren’t sure they can trust each other, Marilee and David team up to find the killer.
Hostile Witness    by Rebecca Forster
Price: Free! 106410 words. Published on October 28, 2009. .

When sixteen-year-old Hannah Sheraton is arrested for the murder of her stepgrandfather, a California Supreme Court justice, her distraught mother turns to once infamous defense attorney, Josie Bates. Now a small town lawyer in Hermosa Beach, Josie wants nothing to do with the case since the gruesome evidence points to Hannah's guilt. When the girl is charged as an adult, Josie can't turn her back
Silent Witness    by Rebecca Forster
Price: $5.99 USD. 102660 words. Published on October 28, 2009. .

Josie Bates is pulled back into the world of high-stakes law when her ex-cop lover, Archer, is accused of murdering his disable stepson - a son Josie never knew he had. Racing against time, she must prove Archer has been framed. Her faith is shaken as she battles to save Archer, almost despairing until she uncovers the most dangerous evidence of all - the testimony of the silent witness.
Quinton Finds His Family    by Philip Wooldridge
Price: $0.99 USD. 3430 words. Published by Four Moons Books  on November 23, 2009. .

Quinton is a somewhat different quail among the others in his village, for he has two plumes instead of one, and has not yet learned to fly. Follow Quinton as he goes from a life as a belittled child and local outcast to one of happiness and love, watch him as he learns the true meaning of family, and see him take the first step into a world of acceptance and belonging.
A NEATS Analysis of Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $0.99 USD. 3560 words. Published on February 19, 2010. .

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) require special care. This article describes ADHD, illustrates main points with case examples, and provides guidelines for parents and professionals. The article covers neurobiology, executive function, attachment, trauma, and self-regulation (NEATS).
Two Boys, Similar Backgrounds: One Goes To Prison and One Does Not: Why?    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $1.29 USD. 1370 words. Published on February 19, 2010. .

This article tells the stories of two boys who grew up in the same middle-class neighborhood. One went to prison and the other did not. What were the differences in these two lives?
The Circle of Friends, Book III...James    by L. Diane Wolfe
Price: $2.99 USD. 123470 words. Published by Dancing Lemur Press LLC  on February 26, 2010. .

Emerging from a troubled childhood, the future appears bright for James Sheppard. However, years of abuse and loneliness have dampened his spirit. When a crisis abruptly forces him into adulthood, James is saddled with more responsibility than expected. Struggling to cope, the past returns to haunt him. Will James find peace before the mistakes of his father destroy him completely?
Informally Educated: True Tale of Child Abuse, Survival and Murder    by Kennesaw Taylor
Price: $7.99 USD. 74960 words. Published by Lemon Press on March 19, 2010. .

An amazing story about overcoming tremendous obstacles, including abuse.M Gusby WSAV3 Ga The road that led Kennesaw Taylor back to Milledgeville was marked with a non-existent childhood, a madman and murder. Jonathan Jackson Union Recorder Milledgeville Ga A horrific story, not a horror story. A good book, not a happy book. I’m amazed he lived through all this.Laura Starling
The NEATS: A Child & Family Assessment    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $5.99 USD. 39010 words. Published on March 31, 2010. .

This book describes five areas of human functioning that are fundamental to child and family development. They are neurobiology, executive function, attachment, trauma, and self-regulation. Parents and professionals will find this handbook helpful as they work together to promote children's optimal development. Includes case studies to illustrate main points.