Books with author Ben Thompson

OCD, obsessional compulsive disorder, has no cure. It is largely genetic with environmental triggers. It can be mild or extreme. Acute or chronic. It can be managed with the right treatment and recovery is on a daily basis. CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy is highly regarded as a treatment for OCD and can give children and families coping strategies to manage.This is a story targeted at primary school children presenting worries and anxieties. It can be read by the child alone or to a child by a parent or guardian.When Ted went off to school in the morning, if he hopped backwards three times on the doorstep, he would surely have a good day.'Ted was worried. He was worried about friends and food, keeping safe and that things might change. He was anxious about all sorts of things and his head became full up with his worries and anxieties. He tried his own routines and rituals to stop himself from worrying but he still worried. How could Ted's mummy help to make his head a little less full and help him feel less anxious? The worrying story of Ted with the reassuring message that there is always help at hand if only you ask for it.

Philip Bones — living proof that nice guys don’t finish last. Working in the juvenile justice field and striving to make the world a better place, it’s no wonder he’s in a committed relationship with a gorgeous co-worker. But things are likely to take a few unexpected turns.Driven by compassion, the young probation officer invests a VAST amount of his free time in Alden, a fiery-tempered thirteen-year-old who’s setting himself up for a life behind bars. With a bit of tough love, he’s certain he can do for Alden what the legal system cannot — rebuild the boy’s character and give him a better chance of securing a successful future.Helping Alden comes with a cost. Philip’s girlfriend doesn’t like coming in second place to a rebellious teen. His boss and co-workers disapprove of him spending his personal time with a client. But for Philip, Alden is worth fighting for — no matter the price.If you enjoy clean, inspirational, life-changing novels, get Rebuilding Alden, the first book in the Worthy Battle Series, today.

✔Funny ✔Girl next door ✔Light-hearted ✔Inspiring ✔Page Turner “That’s right. I was in love with my bully.” Having a best friend who has a cruel older brother is a recipe for disaster. It was double the trouble for Hope whose best friend had twins for older brothers who both loved creating a stir when they were kids. Fast forward to a few years, Hope found herself in a summer where the twins came home from college. She can no longer simply hide in her house since the twins were determined to ask forgiveness from the girl they have been cruel to. Will Hope ever reconcile with her bullies? Or will she be stuck harboring feelings for one of them? With over 12 Million reads on Wattpad, this young adult contemporary romance will take you in for a roller coaster ride.

The Pirate Queen, Acantha is forced to acquire a fabled soul-controlling pendant to barter for her sister’s life from the powerful Wraith King.Acantha settles as the pawn to ensure the protection of her family’s secrets, which could lead to their annihilation…. She chooses a harder and more dangerous road to protect her secrets and family preventing the Wraith King from enslaving the souls of mankind and plunging the world into darkness. A road that potentially grants her the power over life, death, and reveals her destiny. The New Recruit, Young Mr. Basile decides to leave his comfortable, yet harshly controlled life for a position on a pirate ship called The Dark Eve. He sets off with the dreams of living independently and on his own terms, only to be surprised to find out that the Captain is a woman, but not just any ordinary woman. Acantha turns out not only to be infamous, but a coldblooded and fearless adversary. When Basile finds any questions concerning her unwelcome, he becomes consumed by her mystery and success. Without understanding his actions, he finds himself probing deeper and deeper into her life, which proves to be difficult and life threatening if she were to discover him.If you love fast-paced adventure enveloped in a dangerous and visceral fantasy world, you’ll love The Dark Eve: A New Recruit. For exclusive offers and other books in the series go to www.tkthompson.com. And, for a limited time, you can get a free digital book.

How did plants get to be the way they are? Why do they have pretty flowers? How different would things have been if the wrong kind of pollinators had got the upper hand? Why are Latin names so complicated, and why Latin anyway? Why is a weed-free lawn an ecological impossibility? This entertaining book gives the answers to these questions and many more. It shows how a little botanical knowledge can bring not just better results but peace of mind, and that losing sleep over such traditional gardening bogeys as weeds, pests, and pruning is not necessarily the best course. This new edition explains why any old plant will do for companion planting—but also that it can do as much harm as good—and why planting by the moon is complete and utter nonsense.

OCD, obsessional compulsive disorder, has no cure. It is largely genetic with environmental triggers. It can be mild or extreme. Acute or chronic. It can be managed with the right treatment and recovery is on a daily basis. CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy is highly regarded as a treatment for OCD and can give children and families coping strategies to manage.This is a story targeted at primary school children presenting worries and anxieties. It can be read by the child alone or to a child by a parent or guardian.When Ted went off to school in the morning, if he hopped backwards three times on the doorstep, he would surely have a good day.'Ted was worried. He was worried about friends and food, keeping safe and that things might change. He was anxious about all sorts of things and his head became full up with his worries and anxieties. He tried his own routines and rituals to stop himself from worrying but he still worried. How could Ted's mummy help to make his head a little less full and help him feel less anxious? The worrying story of Ted with the reassuring message that there is always help at hand if only you ask for it.

Three Feral Kittens is a new children's nonfiction book for grades 2 through 4. It tells the story of three kittens that were born in the woods bordering the author's backyard and grew up in her yard. This book is illustrated with photographs, making it a unique journal and an excellent way for children to learn about feral cats. Eight pages of educational activities are included, covering vocabulary, comprehension, STEM, and community outreach. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon to help provide spay, neuter, and vaccination services for feral cats as well as education services for feral cat caretakers.