The cliffhanger is a device that is sometimes brilliant, sometimes irritating, sometimes unfathomable. Maybe all three.A story moves briskly along doing this and involving that when suddenly it ends. Disappears. The reader is left high and dry in the space of a few words. Brilliant or baffled? Or both! Was there a resolution? Is this the resolution?In this volume our very talented authors take us on journeys where the ending …. really is …. the ending.

Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care ...

I took her to get revenge, but now I want so much more.Rory Kostalova was never part of the plan. Kidnapping the Russian mafia princess was a move for control, a way to gain the upper hand in a brutal war. She was meant to break, to bend to my will like everyone else.But Rory is different—strong, fiery, untouchable.What started as a way to get even turns into something darker, something neither of us can control. She stirs the chaos inside me, makes...

Dave has only one true passion in life, the appreciation of big tits.When a sexy new lady joins his company, she has the sort of assets that drive Dave wild with lustThe only problem is she has a steady boyfriend and sees Dave as a friendThen something happens. Are all Daves wild desires about to come true ?

When designing spaces for individuals with Autism, there are specific design strategies that can be employed to create optimal spaces that can have a positive impact on special learning and sensory needs. Interior Design for Austism from Adulthood to Geriatrics gives designers the exact information they need to implement these design strategies in their own projects. Projects covered relate specifically to the age ranges from adulthood through geriatric age, including workplaces, ...

A much-needed night out at the chicest of Eurotrash clubs. Perhaps a drink will take the edge off the night - something sharp, tangy to make the mouth water. And then... well, we’ve all been there; caught the eye of someone. Sensed a spark of something. What is it? A real connection? Love? Lust? In a certain club, one busty young female wants to let off steam and moves towards her own tiny dancer. Have you ever danced like nobody is watching? As the night goes on, this pair get into a litt...

An eager woman makes her way into a dark and sacred sanctum on a hot, sticky summer afternoon. Curtains are drawn and the fun of the specialty house begins. What sensual secrets will the mistress divulge? Will her trans best friend Sam behave or be punished? Can Sam give the lady what she wants or as the temperature rises, will they just have to watch the game instead? Get ready to score - on every level. Because in this game, everybody wins. This erotic story is taken from the first Clite...

Although a few books are available on the use of computers in the school office, this book is the first one addressing the topic of computer-assisted school information systems (SISs) for an international audience, based on both practical and scientific international collaborative research.This book:analyzes the nature of SISs, their intended benefits and history;presents the development strategies and the characteristics of three SISs that are widely used in...

Structured Relapse Prevention provides the substance use treatment field with an effective program for clients seeking to maintain change and avoid relapse. Completely revised, expanded and redesigned, this edition features session-by-session guides, clinical tools and a comprehensive set of coping skills exercises for use with clients.Structured Relapse Prevention (SRP) is a brief, cognitive behavioural, manual-based counselling approach that is used in a variety...

Understanding how co-occurring substance use and mental health problems relate to and affect each other can be challenging — how do they interact, and how can you help?Treating Concurrent Disorders: A Guide for Counsellors gives you the information you need to offer effective, comprehensive care to this client population. Divided into three sections, covering assessment, practical applications, and tools and techniques, this guide includes topics such as:conc...

The bestselling guide, fully revised and updated, offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeedThe ADD/ADHD Checklist helps parents and teachers to better understand children and teenagers with attention problems and provide the kind of support and intervention that is crucial to kids' success. Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of t...

A thorough overview of Asperger syndrome for mental health professionals.Despite the dramatic proliferation of research, clinical perspectives, and first-person accounts of Asperger Syndrome (AS) in the last 15 years, much of this information has focused on the application of the diagnosis to children, even though AS displays persistence over time in individuals. This book is one of the only guides to Asperger Syndrome as it manifests itself in adults. It integrates research and cl...