Asperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love & relationships but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases it is becoming apparent that people with AS can & do have full & intimate relationships. Comparing & contrasting both AS & non-AS partners' viewpoints this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples the author tackles issues such as attraction trust communication sex & intimacy & parenting. Drawing on her extensive research & established career as a Relate counsellor Maxine Aston has produced a much-needed analysis of intimate relationships where one adult has AS & this book is a must for all those with AS & their partners as well as for friends family & counsellors. ...

Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys & even once symptoms have been recognised help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties deficits challenges & loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls young & old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal & professional life from early recollections of blame guilt & savant skills to friendships romance & marriage. Employment career rituals & routines are also covered along with depression meltdowns & being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum as well as some partners & parents Rudy identifies recurring struggles & areas where Aspergirls need validation information & advice. As they recount their stories anecdotes & wisdom she highlights how differences between males & females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception rejecting negative views of Aspergirls & empowering them to lead happy & fulfilled lives. This book will be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS & those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners & loved ones of Aspergirls & anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome. ...

Being a teen or tween isnt easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer OToole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange & confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkids (Secret) Book of Social Rules" offers witty & wise insights into baffling social codes such as making & keeping friends blending in versus standing out from the crowd & common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations logical explanations & comic strip practice sessions this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes theyd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy understand & most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them." ...

As a parent a teacher & an Aspie herself Jennifer Cook O' Toole provides a unique insider's look into Asperger Syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think & exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches. This book is full of original & effective methods for engaging with children with Asperger Syndrome. The author discusses theory of mind the necessity for concrete forms of communication & ways to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. In particular she explores the untapped power of special interests explaining how to harness these interests to encourage academic social & emotional growth. Affirming that different doesn't mean defective this book offers the insight & guidance that parents & professionals need to connect with the Asperkids in their life & get them excited about learning. ...

Asphalt Renaissance" brilliantly recounts the re-imagining of street painting by innovative artist & Internet sensation Kurt Wenner. Wenner revolutionised this ancient art by creating a technique that produces astounding images in 3-D; they reach out of the pavement toward the viewer & appear perilously deep. Featuring photographs of hundreds of his paintings this volume spans Wenners career & captures his thoughts on art & the ephemeral nature of his work. It also

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He is the most popular President in decades
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In Afghanistan elite operative John Stratton leads a raid on a remote compound leaving no survivors. Days later in London Stratton is contacted by an old friend in military intelligence with a curious message about being hunted by an assassin. When the officer vanishes Stratton is drawn into a desperate race to secure a missing nuclear warhead that has been stolen from the Pakistan military. Against an unknown enemy he begins a heart-stopping search for the bomb that will take him from a Taliban hideout just a few miles outside Bagram Air Base to the crowded streets of Manhattan. A terrifying & authentic vision of the special forces world by an ex-SBS operative this is Duncan Falconer's most gripping thriller to date. ...

A shadowy terrorist kingpin has orchestrated the systematic slaying of American diplomats abroad & as the death toll mounts British intelligence agent Alexander Hawke is called upon to avert a cataclysmic attack. From London to Indonesia Washington to the Florida Keys Hawke battles it out against a cunning & ruthless enemy bent on destroying the West
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This is the second volume of the comic trilogy from Ubisoft. Escaped from Abstergo with the help of Lucy Desmond joins the Assassins in their fight against the Templars. But betrayed by Patient 13 the Assassins leave Rome for Monterrigioni. On the way Desmond uses the Assassins animus to visit the memories of his ancestor Aquilus a Roman citizen fighting those who would become the Templars. ...

This first volume of the French comic trilogy from Ubisoft tells the story of Desmond Miles abduction by Abstergo & their plans to rip the blood-steeped memories of Desmonds ancestors from his genetic code. Add to the mix the mysterious & violently terrified Subject 16 & a desperate flight from Abstergo & this makes for a fast-paced & thrilling addition to the games universe. ...