Books published by publisher LDA

Despite having a decadent palace, four mansions on three continents, and opulent jewels from an adoring husband, Saudi Princess Sultana Al Sa’ud refuses to let the glitz of the royal lifestyle or the antics of the royal family distract her from the truth: that when it comes to the treatment of women, her beloved Saudi Arabia remains in the Dark Ages. True, infant girls are no longer buried in sand, nor are bold women battered with stones. But the kingdom’s “guardianship law” means Saudi women can never be truly free. Suddenly, whispers of change herald a charismatic young Crown Prince who aims to move the kingdom forward. Thanks to the prince, Saudi women can now drive and some policy-watchers even propose lifting the guardianship law! But when female activists are thrown into jail and members of the royal family die during harsh interrogation, the true nature of Saudi Arabia’s new ruler is revealed. Heartbroken over false promises but fiercely resilient in their fight for freedom, Princess Sultana and her Saudi sisters prepare to face this new threat to women’s rights. Will the guardianship law forever bind them? Will the ascension of the crown prince permanently cloak Saudi Arabia in darkness? Whatever the future holds, PRINCESS: STEPPING OUT OF THE SHADOWS proves that nothing is simple in Saudi Arabia.

In this explosive and riveting addition to the Princess series, Jean Sasson and the rebel Princess Sultana team up once again. This time, to bring readers up to date on Sultana's secret work to help women and children in the region. With the help of a few female friends and family, the Princess is able to rescue women who have suffered brutal physical and psychological abuse at the hands of their husbands, fathers, and even ISIS soldiers. But in order to bring Saudi Arabia into the light, Princess Sultana must stay in the shadows, unsuspected and unseen in her fight for women's rights. Her work requires many secrets, the discovery of which could turn the royal palace on its head.Princess: Secrets to Share not only reveals how the Saudi Royal family lives, but also how the courageous and determined fight for equal rights for women continues in the Middle East.

This radically different and effective approach to handwriting gently guides both regular and special education students through the necessary stages of perceptual and fine-motor development towards legibility. Book 1 is based onholistic Gestalt principles of learning, the tasks include connecting dots, circling a shape inside and outside, word searches, figure-ground discrimination, and tracing routes (mazes). The introduction includes thorough background pedagogy,a glossary, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. Write from the Start lays a firm foundation for accurate handwriting.

This radically different and effective approach to handwriting gently guides both regular and special education students through the necessary stages of perceptual and fine-motor development towards legibility. Book 2 begins by expandingon the activities offered in Book 1 including connecting dots, circling a shape inside and out, words searches, figure-ground discrimination, and tracing routes (mazes). Then Book 2 moves on to coloring, copying patterns and diagrams,letter searches, and connecting reference points in a grid to make capital letters. Write from the Start lays a firm foundation for accurate handwriting.

This is the second title in a beautiful new series of picture books launches Roar, the brave and strong little dinosaur who knows it's okay to do things differently. Roar books and resources have been specially created to help children with high-functioning Autism/Asperger's Syndrome and those who live and work with them. Just like Roar, children with autism think in a different way. This enchanting storybook invites children, parents, carers and teachers to celebrate the strengths of children with Asperger's. Roar has many great qualities including honesty, determination, attention to detail, exceptional memory and a sense of humour. Roar helps children move from feeling, 'I've got it wrong!' to saying, 'This is me. I'm okay.' Roar is the main character in this series of books, alongside a family member and occasionally a supportive friend. She uses her special talents and likes to be busy, but enjoys taking a break by hiding - just as children with Asperger's find joining in can be hard work and like to take a break, perhaps by doing a simple activity on their own; routine and ritual restore an overloaded mind.

Story therapy is a great way to help children to recognise feelings and behaviours. The fun character and humorous rhyming text in this story book can help engage great conversations to address unwanted behaviour in a positive way. This story has been created to be particularly pertinent to supporting children to understand attention seeking behaviour.