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Brynn Evason is, in many ways, just like an ordinary 17-year-old girl - she cares too much about what other people think of her, she's embroiled in major friendship drama, and she can't wait to head off to summer camp. But in Sara Pyszka's heartwarming coming-of-age drama, Dancing Daisies, listeners learn that Brynn is different in one very important way. Brynn has cerebral palsy, which means she must use a power wheelchair and computer to communicate.

Inside My Outside: An Independent Mind in a Dependent Body provides an in-depth look into the life of a young woman with cerebral palsy who cannot walk or talk but who uses an electronic device for communication. This memoir covers three full days, from morning to night, in Sara Pyszka’s life, providing glimpses of past relationships, friendships, schooling, and outrageous stories about the challenges of hiring, firing, and working with personal care assistants.

Brynn Evason never believed she would be faced with this dilemma. Her sensitive musician boyfriend, Tommy, wants her to come on tour with him and collaborate on more music! Brynn's family doesn't approve. They want her to go to college, and they've found a university with specific programs for people with disabilities. Brynn doesn't want to disappoint her parents, but she doesn't want to lose this magical opportunity. She's torn between a stable future and a romantic adventure.

Structured query language (SQL) is the gold standard for interacting with modern databases. Used by companies all over the world, SQL allows users to manipulate the contents, architecture, and existence of a relational database management system (RDBMS) with just a few commands. Knowledge of this simple yet powerful tool is becoming ubiquitous in workplaces big and small, corporate and public. From young start-ups to multinational conglomerates - businesses of all types need to effectively manage and process their data.

Brynn Evason had always been on the fence about going to college, but RCU’s Arts for All program won her over with its accessible dorms, personal care assistants (PCAs), and independent studies in which she’ll learn more about the things she loves to do, including songwriting. She’s looking forward to a fresh start, especially since her relationship with Tommy came to a screeching halt during the summer. Her best friend, Randi, encourages her to keep her eyes open for cute guys on campus, but Brynn doesn’t think she’s ready to date again.

Brynn Evason is back at Camp Lakewood! This time, however, she’s not playing the role of camper - instead, she’ll be helping organize and run a week of the camp for people with and without disabilities. She’s excited to lead a few groups, to mentor the younger campers, to write some poems, and to spend some quality time with her best friend, Randi, who will be by her side for the week. Brynn’s friends from home have also volunteered at the camp this year, and Brynn’s hopeful everyone will have a good time. There’s one wild card, though: Tommy, her boyfriend.

August Havens was a normal girl until the night of the accident. During that fateful evening, both her beloved parents and her memory of the event vanished in an instant. She thought it was a blessing in disguise not to remember until the CIA came after her wanting to know her parents' secrets.

The Career-Minded Student provides undergraduates with a complete tool kit for excelling in classes, researching their strengths/interests, finding a suitable major, and preparing to compete for jobs right after graduating from college. Unlike many similar books which are quite long-winded or focus specifically on either study skills or career guidance, The Career-Minded Student is a straightforward, memorable, and comprehensive guide on how to put yourself ahead of the competition.

Can a person's life really be over at just 19? Sarah challenges this notion when, after flunking out of school, she decides to return to her hometown to try to gain a better understanding of what might be holding her back in life. Home is the hardest place for Sarah to teach herself to stop being a victim. But it is also likely the most important place to do it. She uses her newfound knowledge about herself to pull others out of similar crises, as love is rediscovered and friendship is borne out of adversity.

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the gold standard for interacting with modern databases. Used by companies all over the world, SQL allows users to manipulate the contents, architecture, and existence of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) with just a few commands. Knowledge of this simple, yet powerful tool is becoming ubiquitous in workplaces big and small, corporate and public. Upgrade your skillset, and make yourself more valuable in the wide open space of data management. Listen to this guide and elevate your game!

Haley Stark is a 16-year-old high school student who suffered a life-threatening spinal cord stroke in May of 2014. Written as a diary to log her experiences, Tying the Ribbon is the honest, personal, and unapologetic story from her perspective. Inspired by the support of her community and the love she received along the road to her recovery, she decided to compile her writings and publish them. The book contains a purposeful mix of positivity and raw, painful emotion.

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the gold standard for interacting with modern databases. Used by companies all over the world, SQL allows users to manipulate the contents, architecture, and existence of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) with just a few commands. Knowledge of this simple, yet powerful tool is becoming ubiquitous in workplaces big and small, corporate, and public. From young startups to multinational conglomerates - businesses of all types need to effectively manage and process their data.

SQL: Beginner Level SQL from the Ground Up is the first entry in a series of books designed to make SQL accessible to the fledgling user. This series will break up the material into bite-sized chunks to take listeners from uninitiated novice to expert scripter, with layman explanations and query examples. The Internet has arrived. The information age is upon us. Data is one of the most important tools in the arsenal of any business. Upgrade your skill set and make yourself more valuable in the wide open space of data management.

Orphaned and blind seven-year-old Callie has a service animal - a goat with extraordinary powers. Ben Hemoth is a down-on-his luck news reporter facing prison. Needing to save his job and his reputation, he teams up with Venus, a young seductress caught up with a teenage drug gang. When a mysterious letter arrives detailing a top-secret investigative operation, Ben and Venus think they've found their chance for redemption. The mission? Investigate a goat.

Sometimes things aren't always what they seem. Sometimes pain lies underneath, buried so deep that for a moment you let yourself forget - until you can't. I didn't realize how numb I was until I started feeling again, and he made me feel - everything. Cooper Hudson came into my life when I needed him the most - twice. This is my story. This is the story of us.

Katherine Anastasia Wells-Roderick is a smart, creative girl who is not afraid to show the world who she is. Katherine wants to be called Kate the Great and is determined to convince her classmates that it's her rightful nickname. When Kate the Great moves to Raleigh, North Carolina, with her mom, dad, and older brother, Leo, she tries her hardest to convince the other kids that she's awesome.

If you are looking to gain knowledge on one of the most highly diagnosed anxiety disorders in the mental health field, Social Anxiety: How to Exorcise Your Social Demons is the book that you have been looking for. Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia can be recognized early on in life. Children often reveal signs of anxiety at an early stage. The earlier you recognize the symptoms and signs, the earlier you can make positive life changes. Social skills are a learned skill that lead to healthy communication skills.

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the gold standard for interacting with modern databases. Used by companies all over the world, SQL allows users to manipulate the contents, architecture, and existence of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) with just a few commands. Knowledge of this simple, yet powerful tool is becoming ubiquitous in workplaces big and small, corporate and public. From young startups to multinational conglomerates - businesses of all types need to effectively manage and process their data.

SQL: Elite Level SQL from the Ground Up is the fourth and final entry in a series of audiobooks designed to make SQL accessible to the fledgling user. This series will break up the material into bite-sized chunks to take listeners from uninitiated novice to expert scripter, with layman explanations and query examples.

The Wish, a children's book, is a delightful story about how we all wish and dream, and how the ordinary experiences in life cause us to become "precious." The story revolves around an ordinary little rock, resting on a lonely mountaintop, who wishes to become a star. "Impossible," you say? Watch what happens in this heartwarming story! The Wish is a wonderful self-esteem-building story for children, that is also a delightful book.