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In 1987, Staten Island's Willowbrook State School for people with intellectual disabilities closed its doors for good. Broke and almost finished with graduate school, Dan Tomasulo was hired to relocate Willowbrook's most severely disabled inhabitants into a groundbreaking community-based group home. American Snake Pit is the story of the disregarded souls who ended up in Tomasulo's care; of the resilient staff who helped make such a momentous success possible; and, most of all, of one man's persistent struggle to give voices to those who could not advocate for themselves.

Five years after working triage during America's terrible Day of Destruction, Dr. Ethan King wants nothing more than a normal life. But when he finds an abandoned "Inexorable" child freezing to death in the snow, he must make a choice that could cost him everything and unravel a thread of dark woven secrets. As he races to find a cure for whatever is creating a generation of doomed children, Ethan discovers that doing the right thing in an evil world is never as clear and easy as it seems.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). The audio is high yield, covering all three levels of SSAT, and focuses on what you need to know to pass your exam. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways sections following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points. Included are an accompanying PDF manual and a bonus vocabulary audiobook.

How many amendments are there to the US Constitution? Can you name your representative in congress? These are questions you may have to answer during your naturalization (citizenship) interview. If you plan to apply for US citizenship and these answers do not come to you, let us help you prepare for the US naturalization interview with our audio course - preparing for the United States citizenship test. Professionally narrated lectures use a conversational tone to simulate the interview process.

Rick Saggese has trained athletes for the past 20 years and has instilled in them the values and the processes it takes to be successful. This has been a game changer for his athletes not only in their sports career but in their life. Baseball for Building Boys to Men is about how Rick brought these values to life in his baseball clients over the years in his training. Learn these vital aspects that has helped hundreds of baseball players develop and perform at a higher level.

When Aaron finds Mavis, an emaciated and shy Boston terrier, at a pet adoption fair, his heart goes out to her - completely. When Christian, manning the adoption fair for the Humane Society that autumn Saturday, finds Aaron, his heart goes out to him - completely. This is a story about embracing love, whether it’s for someone who walks on four legs or on two. Mavis' journey back to wholeness and finding her forever home parallels the story of two men discovering each other at the perfect moment - a moment that defies logic, propriety, and common sense.

Suck It up Cupcake by Dennis McCurdy is the kind of motivational audiobook that’ll slap the excuses right out of your hand, like a donut at a diet camp. McCurdy isn’t here to coddle you; he’s like that tough coach who makes you run laps but also teaches you to win at life. Expect no pity parties—just a firm shove out of your comfort zone. If you’ve been coddling your inner sloth, this book’s got your name on it—warning: side effects may include sudden productivity and increased ambition.