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Laura James

    Laura James est une auteure et journaliste dont les écrits ont paru dans de nombreuses publications nationales et internationales. Son travail explore les thèmes de la sensibilisation et de l'acceptation de l'autisme, s'appuyant sur ses expériences personnelles d'un diagnostic posé plus tard dans la vie. À travers ses récits captivants, elle offre aux lecteurs une compréhension profonde et intime des défis et des perspectives uniques associés à l'autisme chez les femmes.

    Captain Pug
    Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: The Case of the Missing Hippo
    Odd girl out : an autistic woman in a neurotypical world
    News Hounds: The Puppy Problem
    Subtle Whispers
    Breakfast in Bed
    • Breakfast in Bed

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      A day spent in bed can be as restorative as a day at the spa. Laura James helps readers to make the most out of every precious, illicit second of duvet time, and reveals the most wonderful ways to picnic on the eiderdown, the best bacon sandwich known to man, and a myriad of other slumber-room tips from the best pajamas and music to bed linen and romantic getaways to make your duvet day as luxurious and indulgent as possible. A blissful celebration of the union between breakfast and bed, this beautiful little book is a must-read for anyone who is happiest when snuggled on perfectly plump pillows enjoying the little luxuries of life.

      Breakfast in Bed
      5,0
    • Subtle Whispers

      To a Self-Discovering Young Adult

      • 378pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Laurie's ability to connect with the spiritual world as a child provided solace during her abusive upbringing. However, her world shatters when her husband leaves her for her stepmother, forcing her to join the military to support her son. Navigating the complexities of single parenthood, tumultuous relationships, and a challenging career in a male-dominated environment, she grapples with a sexual addiction. Throughout her struggles, messages from her Spirit Guide offer guidance, though she often wrestles with embracing this connection.

      Subtle Whispers
      5,0
    • News Hounds: The Puppy Problem

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Gizmo is a city dog, so when he moves to the village of Puddle with his journalist human he doesn't know WHAT to expect. Certainly not FLOWERS. Or BEES. And he couldn't have even imagined COWPATS. Luckily he's got Jilly, the wolfhound next door, to show him around. But Jilly has a problem. Her puppies are going to be given to new owners far away. She'll never see them again! Gizmo might not know the difference between a cow and a tractor but he's got a nose for a story, and a great idea to help Jilly. What if the dogs of Puddle had a newspaper? STOP PRESS! A charming and hilarious new illustrated young fiction series about the things dogs get up to when their humans aren't looking, from the author of The Adventures of Pug series. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat and The Secret Life of Pets.

      News Hounds: The Puppy Problem
      4,3
    • What do you do when you wake up in your mid-forties and realize you've been living a lie your whole life? Do you tell? Or do you keep it to yourself? Laura James found out that she was autistic as an adult, after she had forged a career for herself, married twice and raised four children. This book tracks the year of Laura's life after she receives a definitive diagnosis from her doctor, as she learns that 'different' doesn't need to mean 'less' and how there is a place for all of us, and it's never too late to find it. Laura draws on her professional and personal experiences and reflects on her life in the light of her diagnosis, which for her explains some of her differences; why, as a child, she felt happier spinning in circles than standing still and why she has always found it difficult to work in places with a lot of ambient noise. Although this is a personal story, the book has a wider focus too, exploring reasons for the lower rate of diagnosed autism in women and a wide range of topics including eating disorders and autism, marriage and motherhood. Odd Girl Out gives a timely account from a woman negotiating the autistic spectrum, from a poignant and personal perspective.

      Odd girl out : an autistic woman in a neurotypical world
      4,0
    • A new mystery series unfolds with humor and charm, appealing to animal lovers and aspiring detectives alike. The author, known for Captain Pug, introduces readers to a delightful cast of characters and an engaging plot that promises laughter and intrigue. Perfect for those who enjoy lighthearted mysteries with a furry twist, this book sets the stage for a fun and entertaining adventure.

      Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: The Case of the Missing Hippo
      3,8
    • Captain Pug

      The Dog Who Sailed the Seas

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      On one very ordinary day Pug's nose knows that breakfast is on its way. And with breakfast, come crumbs – but not just any old crumbs, jam tart crumbs. Jam tarts are Pug's favorite food, and he loves nothing more than to share them with his best friend, Lady Miranda. But just before Pug can finish the last jam tart, Lady Miranda picks him up and whisks him away for a sea-faring adventure. Unfortunately for Pug, it turns out that water may be his biggest fear! To avoid the water, Pug takes a well-timed snack break. But when his brief respite takes an unexpected turn, Pug will have to find his true Captain self and steer a path back home. This delightful story of friendship is perfect for fans of <i>Diva and Flea</i>.

      Captain Pug
    • Dornröschen, Peter Pan, die sieben Zwerge – jeder kennt die berühmten Märchenfiguren. Durch ihre Geschichten lernt man fürs Leben. Doch die meisten stehen auch für diverse psychische Auffälligkeiten. So leidet Aschenputtel offensichtlich an Depressionen, Rumpelstilzchen frönt einer unübersehbaren Spielsucht und Tigger aus Pu, der Bär ist ein Paradebeispiel für Hyperaktivität. Anhand genauer Fallstudien zeigt Laura James, wodurch solche Defekte entstehen, aber auch, wie man sie diagnostiziert und behandelt.

      Tigger auf der Couch
      3,6