Most Popular Books by Andrea J. Buchanan

Andrea Buchanan lost her mind while crossing the street one day. Suffering from a horrible cough, she inhaled the cold March air, and choked. She was choking on a lot that day. A sick child. A pending divorce. The guilt of failing, as a partner, as a mother. Relieved when the coughing abated, she thought it was over. She could not have been more wrong.When Andrea coughed that day, a small tear was ripped in her dura mater, the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. But she didn’t know that yet. Instead, she went on with her day, unaware that her cerebrospinal fluid was already beginning to leak out of that tiny tear.What followed was nine months of pain and confusion as her brain—no longer cushioned by a healthy waterbed of fluid—sank to the bottom of her skull. There was brain fog and cognitive impairment to the point where she could not even make sense of the most basic concepts. At a time when she needed to be as clear-thinking as possible, she was trapped by her brain.The mind-brain connection is one of the greatest mysteries of the human condition. In some folklore, the fluid around the brain is where consciousness begins. Here, in the pages of The Beginning of Everything, Andrea seeks to understand: Where was “I” when I wasn’t there?

The searing and haunting debut novel from PEN finalist and New York Times bestelling author Andrea J. Buchanan Spanning five generations of women, Five-Part Invention wrestles with the question—if trauma echoes through generations, can love echo, too? Is the love we transmit enough to undo the trauma of the past that we unwittingly carry with us and often re-enact in the present? When Lise, a pianist, suffers a nervous breakdown early in her marriage, her husband, in a warped act of protection and jealousy, has her piano taken away. With prose that is precise and emotionally affecting, Buchanan vividly renders how Lise''s separation from her one source of expression and fulfilment cascades into her relationship with her daughter, leaving a legacy of trauma that echoes through the generations to come. Characters emerge broken and passionate, jagged, and yet hopeful and emotionally resonant, written in a way that only Buchanan, herself a conservatory-trained pianist, could achieve. Five-Part Invention is by turns frightening and exquisitely observed, and establishes Buchanan as a literary force.

Revisit old favorites and discover even more facts and stories. The perfect pocket book for any girl on a quest for knowledge. Includes New Chapters + the Best Wisdom & Wonder from The Daring Book for Girls

The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn''t mean sewing buttonholes. Whether it''s female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. But it''s not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that''s included, of course! Whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this book is every girl''s invitation to adventure.

DIVDaisy has an electrifying secret that could save her life—or kill her/divDIV /divDIVHigh school sophomore Daisy Jones is just trying to get by unnoticed. It doesn’t help that she’s the new girl at school, lives in a trailer park, and doesn’t even own a cell phone. But there’s a good reason for all that: Daisy has a secret, unpredictable power—one only her best friend, Danielle, knows about. /divDIV /divDIVDespite her “gift” (or is it a curse?), Daisy’s doing a good job of fitting in, and a gorgeous senior named Kevin even seems interested in her! But when Daisy tries to help Vivi, a mysterious classmate in a crisis, she soon discovers that her new friend has a secret of her own. Now Daisy and her friends must deal with chilling dreams and messages from the beyond. Can Daisy channel the power she’s always tried to hide, before it’s too late?/divDIV /divDIVExtra features include:/divDIV• A short graphic novel telling Vivi’s story/divDIV• Danielle’s journal, revealing her deepest thoughts /divDIV• Lyrics and video links for Kevin''s music (songs composed by Fredrik Larsson, otherwise known as YouTube sensation FreddeGredde)/div

The follow up to the bestselling The Daring Book for Girls—more outrageous fearless fun from making a raft to the art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. In response to the resounding success of The Daring Book for Girls comes a second volume with all original material that promises to be full of even more daring adventure than the first. Girls will learn how to surf, horseback riding tips, April Fool''s Day history and pranks, how to make a labyrinth, how to sing, all about cowgirls, and how to organize a croquet tournament. Just as packed with creative and exciting material as the original, but double the fun, The Double-Daring Book for Girls is an adventure guidebook of stories, activities, facts, and games for daring girls everywhere.

Becoming a mother takes more than the physical act of giving birth or completing an adoption: it takes birthing oneself as a mother through psychological, intellectual, and spiritual work that continues throughout life. Yet most women''s stories of personal growth after motherhood tend to remain untold. As writers and mothers, Andrea Buchanan and Amy Hudock were frustrated by what they perceived as a lack of writing by mothers that captured the ambiguity, complexity, and humor of their experiences. So they decided to create the place they wanted to find, with the kind of writing they wanted to read. This unique collection features the best of the online magazine literarymama.com, a site devoted to mama-centric writing with fresh voices, superior craft, and vivid imagery. While the majority of literature on parenting is not literary or is not written by mothers, this book is both. Including creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, Literary Mama celebrates the voices of the maternally inclined, paves the way for other writer mamas, and honors the difficult and rewarding work women do as they move into motherhood.

Para toda chica con espíritu independiente que busca travesuras, aquí está la única guía de aventuras donde no se permiten chicos.

Meisjesboekachtige uitgave met wetenswaardigheden over o.a. handlezen, schilderkunst, karate en moderne prinsessen aangevuld met handigheidjes als breien en autobanden verwisselen. Met illustraties in kleur en zwart-wit. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

''O livro das garotas audaciosas'' mostra os cinco movimentos básicos do caratê, a melhor hora para surfar, como customizar as roupas, se preparar para uma aventura ao ar livre e muito mais.

Apprendre l''aquarelle; animer vos soirées pyjama; vous initier au yoga; apprendre à danser; construire une cabane et fabriquer une lampe de faire un herbier; poche; organiser une kermesse; vous initier au jardinage jouer au basket; créer de magnifiques bijoux; reconnaître les empreintes des animaux sauvages; confectionner des origamis; et mille autres activités! Au fil des pages, de nombreuses animations vous permettront de vous familiariser avec les principaux pas de danse classique, de jouer aux cartes, de créer un véritable réseau d''espionnage et de confectionner un superbe herbier.