Social Tree

Starring the special bond between sisters throughout history, this fun and inspiring biography collection from author Aura Lewis is perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z and the Women in Art/Science/Sports series.

When her daughters are born deaf, Rosner is stunned. Then she discovers a hidden history of deafness in her family, going back generations to the Jewish enclaves of Eastern Europe. Traveling back in time, she imagines her silent relatives, who showed surprising creativity in dealing with a world that preferred to ignore them. Rosner shares her journey into the modern world of deafness, and the controversial decisions she and her husband have made about hearing aids, cochlear implants, and sign language.

The author's simple, convincing thesis is based on a simple premise: We must open ourselves to change. Once we do so, he explains how this openness can help us out of our longstanding malaise and guide us toward a transformative healthcare experience for both the patient and the physician. With painstaking honesty and practicality, Navigating the Code presents a simple, factual, businesslike approach to solving healthcare's problems. But don't take his word for it: The book presents the views of 18 thought leaders in medicine and healthcare information technology.

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Copper, Charli, and her six-year-old ghost friend, DJ, are so excited to stay with their Nanna and Pop at their beach house for a few weeks. One day when Charli, DJ, Copper, and their friends decide to swim at a lake, they discover a willow tree that holds an exciting secret. When they decide to climb the tree, a round door suddenly appears. After Charli, DJ, and the others decide to investigate, they are transported to a water park that holds a great adventure with cool sea animals who soon show them how much fun can be had with just a little magic.

The crowds cheer as the President of Ireland welcomes the beautiful Johanna onto the stage in Eyre Square in Galway, Now rich and world famous, she ponders on how she came to be in this position. She thinks back to when she was growing up and how she had a source of great advice in the Listening Tree in Merlin Woods. She remembers fondly the advice she received from her friend and how she took it all on board. With old Irish sayings interweaved, this quaint story shows the importance of finding that source of advice you can follow in life—and to know the difference.

Twelve-year-old Becky has great expectations placed upon her. Not only does she need to be as perfect as her older brother and sister, but her upcoming bat mitzvah needs to be perfect, too. She is the rabbi’s daughter, after all. The trouble is, Becky’s intentions often lead her astray. At least when she plays the flute, she feels like the best version of herself. Until playing the flute causes Becky to do something not so perfect: keep a secret from her parents. Then Becky discovers that Sara, her "perfect" sister, has an even bigger secret. One that could turn the family upside down.

“Devon” the voice whispered in the darkness, sounding neither near nor far. Devon Alante wishes she could feel as excited about her junior year of high school as her friends do. But while they’re going to parties, planning for college, and falling in love, Devon struggles with crippling dreams that have plagued her as far back as she can remember. It isn’t until she hears a voice calling her name though, that she realizes the dreams are becoming reality.

Eleven-year-old Cranberry Wilkes runs away from a bad foster situation. With the help of her friend Hammer, she survives homeless for a week, but then circumstances change. She is placed with grandmotherly Gracie Sullivan. With her help, Cranberry relearns how to trust adults and regains her belief that she can be happy.

Juliet's a worrywart, and no wonder! Her little sister, Oaf, follows her around taking notes and singing 'The Irritating Song' all day long. Her parents are always arguing about Dad's junk. Nana's so tired of craft lessons that she starts barbecuing things in the middle of the night. And Juliet's friends, Lindsay and Gemma, are competing to see which of them is Juliet's best friend. Juliet can't fit in any more worries!

After moving to Texas, Martin befriended an eight-year-old boy named Kevin. The two boys quickly became inseparable. One morning, while walking to the bus stop, they came across a truly unique object. Imaginations ran wild with Martin, who was convinced it was a once-in-a-lifetime alien discovery. Fossilized alien poop! Kevin had a different theory.

When 15-year-old Sefina Nafo is kicked out of her latest foster home, she gets separated from her little brothers. Now, she’s the only brown kid in her new foster family as she navigates grief from her dad’s death, her mom’s addictions, and the school bully labeling her "Foster Freak". With the court date looming, Sefina comes up with a plan to reunite with her mom and brothers before it's too late. The biggest challenge is trying not to fall in love with her new foster family. As her relationship with foster mom Jen blossoms, Sefina must decide what “family” really means.

The Tree House is the book 4 in the Round Door series. It is one of my favorites. Charli and DJ end up in the jungle with some very funny characters. Some have attitude, some are annoying, and some are just hilarious.

A little tree growing in a rock learns how to come to terms with being different from the other trees and earns the all the animals respect for doing what he said he would do.

A year or so ago, my granddaughter, then aged four, started developing an interest in bedtime stories. Soon we ran out of books, so we started creating our own characters. But the one she really loves is Chimpu—a lively little monkey who lives in the jungles of India atop the crumbling ramparts of an old Indian fort. The stories convey a message of love, care, and friendship. In future stories, Chimpu and his friends discover a diamond cave, escape from the python’s trap, rescue animals caught in a forest fire, and save their habitat from being deforested.

The Junglies have discovered that there are many interesting places in the world that they would like to see. The only problem is that they can't see the places because they live in a nature reserve and aren't allowed to leave. They decide to make a plan to see part of the outside world from their home, and make an interesting discovery.... This story in the Junglies series teaches children about teamwork. It also teaches children that sometimes we just need to look at something differently in order to appreciate what we have.

Alex and Leah are a couple fresh out of college and both have an interest in having their own farm. They inherit land to get started but need to do a lot of work and ask for a little help from others to get their dream farm up and running.

The owl tree is not like any tree Joe has ever seen. It’s huge and leafy and shivers at times like a person; it even seems to speak. Granny Diamond once saw an owl perched among its branches and she has loved the tree ever since. It means the world to her. But her neighbour, Mr Rock, wants to cut it down. Why does he dislike the owl tree so much? Does the tree have a secret to tell Joe? And how can he, a boy too scared even to climb the tree, be the one to save it?

Clayton feels most alive when he's with his grandfather, Cool Papa Byrd, and the band of Bluesmen - he can't wait to join them, just as soon as he has a blues song of his own. But then the unthinkable happens. Cool Papa Byrd dies, and Clayton's mother forbids Clayton from playing the blues. And Clayton knows that's no way to live. Armed with his grandfather's brown porkpie hat and his harmonica, he runs away from home in search of the Bluesmen, hoping he can join them on the road.