A 25-year-old backcountry wanderer, a man happiest exploring wild places with his dog, Dan Bigley woke up one midsummer morning to a day full of promise. Before it was over, after a stellar day of salmon fishing along Alaska's Kenai and Russian rivers, a grizzly came tearing around a corner in the trail. Dan barely had time for "bear charging" to register before it had him on the ground, altering his life forever. "Upper nose, eyes, forehead anatomy unrecognizable," as the medevac report put it. Until then, one thing after another had fallen into place in Dan's life. He had a job he loved taking troubled kids on outdoor excursions. He had just bought a cabin high in the Chugach Mountains with a view that went on forever. He was newly in love. After a year of being intrigued by a woman named Amber, they had just spent their first night together. All of this was shattered by the mauling that nearly killed him, that left him blind and disfigured. Facing paralyzing pain and inconceivable loss, Dan was in no shape to be in a relationship. He and Amber let each other go. Five surgeries later, partway into his long healing journey, they found their way back to each other. The couple's unforgettable story is one of courage, tenacious will, and the power of love to lead the way out of darkness. Dan Bigley's triumph over tragedy is a testament to the ability of the human spirit to overcome physical and emotional devastation, to choose not just to live, but to live fully. Visit Dan Bigley's site or Beyond the Bear.

This book is designed for two kinds of parents, parents of precocious preschoolers & parents of children that are having trouble with reading. You will learn practical things, not theory. The first part of the book covers what you can do with a preschooler. The second part of the book is for parents or teachers of children who are struggling to read. This book covers phonics, sight words, selecting the right book at your child's level so that he/she can advance quickly, dyslexia, Irlene Syndrome and much more. This is an easy, fast paced book to help your children. If you have trouble or questions about the book or your child you can e-mail me at [email protected].

Recommended and endorsed by international author and speaker, Josh McDowell and his wife Dottie, Pastor Rick Warren, Saddleback Church and Danae Dobson of Focus on the Family Ministries. A moving and very inspirational true story, clearly and passionately shared, by Jessica's Dad. He honestly shares the ups and downs of his family, as they, quite unexpectedly, began grappling with every parent's worst nightmare. Since that frosty Halloween night, when Jim's wife Rene quietly whispered with tears in her eyes, "Something is wrong with Jessica," they have been shaken to the very roots of their faith, found healing and victory, as they all 'grew up with Jessica.' You will experience, their breath taking roller coaster ride, of tragedy, love, hope and faith and emerge touched and inspired. This is a heartwarming book where faith overcomes tragedy.

This is a collection of poems that I have written about my almost three year old autistic son. I wanted to share these with other parents of autistic children. The hope is that parents may relate to the challenges and triumphs our children may face daily. There are many different characteristics that a child with autism may have. My son is extremely intelligent as are many autistic children. Where he needs special attention is in his social skills. These poems focus on very basic and everyday functions that I found compelling enough to write about.