Jennifer Castle

The English and Romanian Adoptees (ERA) study constituted an invaluable "natural experiment" in which there was a rapid, easily-timed transition from a profoundly depriving environment in Romanian institutions to generally well-functioning adoptive families in England. Multimodal methods of assessment were used throughout the assessments at 4, 6, 11, and 15 years of age. Four key findings were particularly striking. First, institutional deprivation was associated with an apparently deprivation-specific pattern of combinations of quasiautism, disinhibited attachment, cognitive impairment, and inattention/overactivity. Second, longitudinal growth curves showed a relative deceleration of growth between 11 and 15 years (possibly due to early puberty). Third, institutional deprivation without subnutrition was associated with a major impairment in head growth. Fourth, the effects of institutional deprivation were as strong at 15 years as they had been earlier in childhood.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets 13 Little Blue Envelopes in this new young adult novel about a tight-knit, daring, and eclectic group of friends who dedicate every summer to completing their #SummerSistersBucketList together - that is until one of their own passes away. Every year since they can remember, Daniella, her cousin Carly, and their friends Penny and Lainie (the #SummerSisters) have spent their summers together at the Jersey Shore in the town of Ocean Park Heights, creating and completing a summer bucket list. With Carly as the mastermind, the list ranges from the silly to the practically impossible, and it's the highlight of the summer for these four best friends. But this summer, everything is going to be different, because last winter, Carly--their leader, their glue, their everything--passed away. As the remaining #SummerSisters try to wrap their heads around their best friend's death, life seems determined to throw more curveballs at them, threatening to split them up for good. Daniella is accepted at a prestigious music academy in New York City, Lainie learns her family is moving out of Ocean Park Heights, and Penny is distracted by a new job and a new boyfriend. Then Daniella uncovers a treasure like no other--a bucket list for this summer tucked away in Carly's signature seashell purse. And just like that, the #SummerSisters have an opportunity to unite and fulfill Carly's last adventure for them all. But will the list be enough to hold them together for one final summer?

Disney magic meets adorable kittens in this illustrated chapter book series that stars Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from The Aristocats on a new adventure--running their own creature caf After the kittens discover some old sheet music in their human's attic, Marie decides to host the caf 's first-ever talent show--and star in it, too But even though Marie has the purrfect plan in place, directing and practicing for a show is much harder than she expected. Luckily, Marie's new kitty friend Daisy is an actress and theater expert. With Daisy's advice, can Marie make the show a smash hit . . . or will things get hairy, fast? Filled with mystery, fun, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series expands the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio--and is the perfect recipe for fun Read the whole Aristokittens series * Welcome to the Creature Cafe* The Great Biscuit Bake-Off* The Fantastic Rabbit Race

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets 13 Little Blue Envelopes in this new young adult novel about a tight-knit, daring, and eclectic group of friends who dedicate every summer to completing their #SummerSistersBucketList together - that is until one of their own passes away. Best friends Carly, Daniella, Lainie, and Penny - aka the self-proclaimed #SummerSisters - have been coming to the New Jersey shore town of Ocean Park Heights ever since they could remember. And every year, the girls make a bucket list and dedicate their entire summer to completing every item on it, documenting their wacky escapades on FotoSlam for everyone to see. It's their tradition, and as long as the Summer Sisters had each other, the rocky jetty on the shore, and their bucket list, that would never change. Right? But then, tragedy strikes after Carly - the mastermind behind the bucket list- unexpectedly passes away. As the remaining Summer Sisters try to wrap their heads around their best friend's death, life seems determined to throw more curveballs at the girls, threatening to split the Summer Sisters up for good. Daniella is accepted to a prestigious music academy in New York City, Lainie finds out her family is moving to Florida and leaving Ocean Park Heights for good, and Penny struggles to find her footing as she feels ready to leave childhood behind more quickly than either of her friends. What will hold them together with Carly gone and the Summer Sisters seemingly over? Then, Daniella finds Carly's final bucket list. And just like that, the Summer Sisters are back But of course, things don't always go as planned, and the girls try their hardest to navigate grief, loss, and coming-of-age woes while keeping the Summer Sisters - and Carly's memory - alive.

Disney magic meets adorable kittens in this illustrated chapter book series that stars Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from The Aristocats on a new adventure--running their own creature cafe When the annual Fantastic Rabbit Race kicks off in Paris's Luxembourg Gardens, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse's secret cafe for animals becomes busier than ever Berlioz notices that talented but awkward new racer Angelique isn't quite fitting in with her fellow contestants, so he decides to cheer her on--but he's disappointed when Marie and Toulouse keep their distance, worried about "playing favorites." Things get even stranger when another racer, Skip Hopper, shows up and starts acting very oddly. . . Can the kittens work together to make sure the race is fair--and that the cafe feels like a welcoming place for all? Filled with mystery, fun, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series expands the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio--and is the perfect recipe for fun Read the whole Aristokittens series * Welcome to the Creature Cafe * The Great Biscuit Bake-Off

Disney magic meets adorable kittens in this illustrated chapter book series that stars Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from The Aristocats on a new adventure--running their own creature cafe When the annual Fantastic Rabbit Race kicks off in Paris's Luxembourg Gardens, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse's secret cafe for animals becomes busier than ever When Berlioz notices that talented but awkward new racer Angelique isn't quite fitting in with her fellow contestants, he decides to cheer her on--but he's disappointed when Marie and Toulouse keep their distance, worried about "playing favorites." Things get even stranger when another racer, Skip Hopper, shows up and starts acting very strangely. . . Can the kittens work together to make sure the race is fair--and that the cafe feels like a welcoming place for all? Filled with mystery, fun, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series expands the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio--and is the perfect recipe for fun Read the whole Aristokittens series * Welcome to the Creature Cafe* The Great Biscuit Bake-Off

For fans of Unicorn Princesses and Purrmaids, this illustrated chapter book series follows kittens Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from Disney's The Aristocats as they embark on their next adventure--opening a Parisian critter caf Meet the Aristokittens, a trio of siblings with big (and delicious) plans One day, while chasing each other through the streets of Paris, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse uncover an abandoned caf made just for animals. After hearing stories of the caf 's wondrous past, the kittens decide to reopen the place themselves. But the trio can't agree on the menu, music, and decorations. With opening day creeping closer, can the kittens avoid a total catastrophe and create the purrfect recipe for success? Filled with mystery, humor, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series expands the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio . . . and is the perfect recipe for fun Don't miss the Aristokittens' next adventure: * The Great Biscuit Bake-Off

For fans of Unicorn Princesses and Purrmaids, this illustrated chapter book series follows kittens Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from Disney's The Aristocats as they embark on their next adventure--opening a Parisian critter caf Meet the Aristokittens, a trio of siblings with big (and delicious) plans After meeting three new puppy friends, kittens Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse have a wonderful idea: they'll host a Dog Biscuit Bake-Off at their caf Toulouse can't wait to enter and prove that he's more than just the caf 's artist. But the competition gets hairy, fast, when he and Marie join rival teams--and Berlioz is caught in the middle. Will the Bake-Off be a grand success, or a doggone disaster? Filled with mystery, humor, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series expands the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio . . . and is the perfect recipe for fun Don't miss the Aristokittens' first adventure: * Welcome to the Creature Caf

For fans of Unicorn Princesses and Purrmaids, this illustrated chapter book series follows kittens Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from Disney's The Aristocats as they embark on their next adventure--opening a Parisian critter caf Meet the Aristokittens, a trio of siblings with big (and delicious) plans One day, while chasing each other through the streets of Paris, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse uncover an abandoned caf made just for animals. After hearing stories of the caf 's wondrous past, the kittens decide to reopen the place themselves. But the trio can't agree on the menu, music, and decorations. With opening day creeping closer, can the kittens avoid a total catastrophe and create the purrfect recipe for success? Filled with mystery, humor, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series expands the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio . . . and is the perfect recipe for fun Don't miss the Aristokittens' next adventure: * The Great Biscuit Bake-Off

Concise, engaging, and highly intuitive—this accessible guide equips you with an understanding of all the basic principles of forecasting Making accurate predictions about the economy has always been difficult, as F. A. Hayek noted when accepting his Nobel Prize in economics, but today forecasters have to contend with increasing complexity and unpredictable feedback loops. In this accessible and engaging guide, David Hendry, Michael Clements, and Jennifer Castle provide a concise and highly intuitive overview of the process and problems of forecasting. They explain forecasting concepts including how to evaluate forecasts, how to respond to forecast failures, and the challenges of forecasting accurately in a rapidly changing world. Topics covered include: What is a forecast? How are forecasts judged? And how can forecast failure be avoided? Concepts are illustrated using real-world examples including financial crises, the uncertainty of Brexit, and the Federal Reserve’s record on forecasting. This is an ideal introduction for university students studying forecasting, practitioners new to the field and for general readers interested in how economists forecast.

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house in the country, where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to the enchanted realm of magical butterflies called Wishing Wings. These special butterflies have the power to make wishes come true! Addie and Clara are finally settling into their new neighborhood when they meet a boy named Oliver, who seems to be having trouble making friends. Then, their butterfly friends Sky Dance and Shimmer Leaf tell them that a new butterfly named Blue Rain has just emerged and is acting grumpy and mean to everyone! Surely it's a dark enchantment at work . . . but just who is responsible? It's up to Addie and Clara to help Oliver and Blue Rain -- or help them help each other! Perfect for fans of Princess Ponies and Rainbow Magic, this magical chapter book series is a wish come true!

Readers of John Green, Sarah Dessen, and Laurie Halse Anderson will be touched by the emotional depth and realistic characters of Jennifer Castle's teen novel You Look Different in Real Life.Justine charmed the nation in a documentary film featuring five kindergartners. Five years later, her edgy sense of humor made her the star of a second movie that caught up with the lives of the same five kids.Now Justine is sixteen, and another sequel is in the works. Justine isn't ready to have viewers examining her life again. She feels like a disappointment, not at all like the girl everyone fell in love with in the first two movies. But, ready or not, she and the other four teens will soon be in front of the cameras again.Smart, fresh, and funny, You Look Different in Real Life is an affecting novel about life in an age where the lines between what's personal and what's public aren't always clear. Now available in paperback with a fresh new look

The Beginning of After is a story of hope and healing from Jennifer Castle, a powerful new voice in teen fiction.When Laurel's family dies in a horrific car accident, she struggles to put her life back together. She is now connected to David Kaufman, who lives down the block, and who lost his mother in the same crash. Both of their lives change--but not in the ways that they thought...Castle blends tragedy with romance, teen angst, and wit in The Beginning of After, a bittersweet, powerful debut novel that stands as a testament to how people can survive the unthinkable.