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"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones

In which a witch bewitched the hatter's daughter—and then some....

Sophie lived in the town of Market Chipping, which was in Ingary, a land in which anything could happen, and often did—especially when the Witch of the Waste got her dander up. Which was often. As her younger sisters set out to seek their fortunes, Sophie stayed in her father's hat shop. Which proved most unadventurous, until the Witch of the Waste came in to buy a bonnet, but was not pleased. Which is why she turned Sophie into an old lady. Which was spiteful witchery. Now Sophie must seek her own fortune. Which means striking a bargain with the lecherous Wizard Howl. Which means entering his ever-moving castle, taming a blue fire-demon, and meeting the Witch of the Waste head-on. Which was more than Sophie bargained for....

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Diana Wynne Jones is the author of more than thirty critically acclaimed books. She lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor emeritus of English at Bristol University. They have three sons. Visit Diana at www.dianawynnejones.com.

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The Neverending Reading List: Book XXI

Dirty Laundry by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery

If you have ADHD - or love somebody who does - DIRTY LAUNDRY will change your life, and your relationships.

Do you feel crippling shame because you struggle with cleaning, personal hygiene, or time-keeping?

Do you always feel misunderstood by the people close to you and find that they get frustrated by your behavior?

DIRTY LAUNDRY is an unfiltered look into the chaos of real life with ADHD. It will transform your self-hatred into self-acceptance, with simple tips that actually work for your brain. It will also help to educate partners, parents and friends, to help them move from frustration to patience, understanding—and love.

LEARN HOW TO:

Stop believing you are fundamentally broken

Stop judging yourself by the standards of a neurotypical world

Communicate your struggles to those who love you

Support someone with ADHD in ways that work for them

Be compassionate rather than judgemental... and much more.

From the husband-and-wife-team behind social media phenomenon @ADHD_Love...comes a fearless, often outrageously funny, account of life, learning, and growing with ADHD.

They share the strategies they have used to reduce shame, improve communication, and find happiness in their neurodivergent household.

Filled with heartbreak and humor in equal measure, DIRTY LAUNDRY is an invaluable resource both for neurodivergents and the people who love them.

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The Neverending Reading List: Book XX

"Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot" by Mikki Kendall

Today's feminist movement has a glaring blind spot, and paradoxically, it is women. Mainstream feminists rarely discuss meeting basic needs as a feminist issue, argues Mikki Kendall, but food insecurity, access to quality education, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues. All too often, the focus is not on basic survival for the many; instead it is on increasing privilege for the few. Prominent white feminists broadly suffer from their own myopia with regard to how things like race, class, sexual orientation, and ability intersect with gender. How can we stand in solidarity as a movement, Kendall asks, when there is the distinct likelihood that some women are oppressing others?

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The Neverending Reading List: Book XIX

"Beginner's Guide to Creating Characters in Blender" by 3dtotalPublishing

Blender is the world's premiere open-source 3D software, created by the best digital artists around the globe; and, as the software is free, all you need to get started is a copy of this book. Inside you will learn the skills required to create incredible characters, even if you are a complete beginner. Step-by-step projects, alongside an expansive introduction written in part by Blender foundation-certified trainer Pierrick Picaut, will walk you through the creation of multiple characters. This book offers all the information you need as you begin your journey into 3D character creation.

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The Neverending Reading List: Book XVIII

Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir

Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir is an independent scholar who currently works at the National Library of Norway in Oslo, Norway. She has taught at Yale University, USA, and held research posts at Harvard University, USA, and in Reykjavik. Her research focuses on Vikings, Old Norse-Icelandic sagas, mythology and poetry, medieval manuscripts and gender.

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Authoritative and provocative, bang up-to-date, yet steeped in historical knowledge, JKF's 'Valkyrie' is indispensable for all Viking enthusiasts. Her lively style, profound knowledge and brilliant insights signal a stunning new voice in the debate about Vikings." - Carolyne Larrington, Professor of Medieval European Literature, University of Oxford, UK

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The Neverending Reading List: Book XVII

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo

Revised for the first time in a decade

With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit disorder (ADD) ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADD. But what do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference—the first of its kind written for adults with ADD by adults with ADD—focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Here's what's new:

The new medications and their effectiveness

The effects of ADD on human sexuality

The differences between male and female ADD—including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function

The power of meditation

How to move forward with coaching

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Kate Kelly is a pioneer in the field of adult ADD. She is an ADD lifecoach and the founder of the ADDed Dimension Coaching Group. Peggy Ramundo cofounded the ADD Council of Greater Cincinnati and was lead instructor for the Optimal Functioning Institute. She is a senior staff member of the ADDed Dimension and conducts workshops nationwide. Both authors have ADD. They live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Neverending Reading List: Book XVI

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

The best book on writing. Ever. —The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

"Long live the King," hailed Entertainment Weekly upon the publication of Stephen King's ON WRITING. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, ON WRITING will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.

A fascinating look at the evolution and redemption of one of the hardest-working storytellers writing today. —USA Today

Combines autobiography and admonition, inspiration and instruction. It's an enjoyable mix. —The Washington Post Book World

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