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I Am The Codyman By Linda Stubbs Cody isn't your average dog. He lives in a hotel-on his own tab, thanks to the generous (if eccentric) will of his dearly departed "mother." Each night, he opens his suite to a hotel guest. After encountering Cody's sweet face and understanding eyes, hotel guests almost always open their hearts to him. Luckily, Cody is even smarter than he looks. Excerpt |
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Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century Fathers Are Forever is a must read for all divorced dads who want to remain involved parents. The saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies here. Reading Fathers Are Forever means kids keep their fathers. Every father needs to read this book. Excerpt |
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DASH by Eric Aronson Will you make the most of your dash? Would you like lessons from some of the most triumphant and influential dashes in history? Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Mother Teresa shaped history in their own ways. Why not model your life after their successes to provide your own unique contribution? Through anecdotes, true accounts of mentor’s lives and his own, Eric Aronson, author of Dash (TurnKey Press, June 2003) and founder of Dash Systems, Inc., urges readers to make the most of their lives in this uplifting guide that maps out a path to fulfillment. Excerpt |
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The Wisdom of Oma by Karen Vos Braun Karen Braun, gifted teacher and musician, beautifully captures the essence of her grandmother, Johanna Vos, in this endearing tribute. Recounting the extraordinary life of "Oma," Braun invites the reader to share the joy, courage and compassion Johanna Vos lived daily throughout her remarkable life. Excerpt |
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Beyond the Broken Gate
by Charles Graybar Recently divorced Holly Jackson is forced to make a new life for herself that challenges the core of her beliefs when she finds herself at an ethnically diverse school. Shaken, Holly reveals her most intimate thoughts and feelings through daily journal entries. Her life takes a surprising turn as she begins to grow and finds the courage to overcome the fears that have trapped her in a world where she is alone. Excerpt |
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An American Salad by Marie Watts, Joy Darien Recently divorced Holly Jackson is forced to make a new life for herself that challenges the core of her beliefs when she finds herself at an ethnically diverse school. Shaken, Holly reveals her most intimate thoughts and feelings through daily journal entries. Her life takes a surprising turn as she begins to grow and finds the courage to overcome the fears that have trapped her in a world where she is alone. Excerpt |
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The Spiritual Chicks Question Everything by Tami Coyne Karen Weissman The Spiritual Chicks Question Everything (Red Wheel/ Weiser, isbn 1-59003-023-0) is a savvy, wait-just-a-minute approach to spirituality that shows real-world people how to risk, release, and soar by teaching them the skills they need to question. That's right, question. Not condemn, not clash, not challenge, not control. Simply question. According to this expert team, the art of questioning is the key to spirituality. Once you learn to ask questions and actively seek your own answers, life changes…really changes. Excerpt |
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If I Gave You God's Phone Number: Searching for Spirituality in America by Mare Cromwell
In a world gone crazy with scandals, holy wars, and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, people are pausing from their daily routines to wonder about the divine and mysterious nature of their Creator. In If I gave you God's phone number…. Searching for Spirituality in America, author and spiritual seeker Mare Cromwell interviews people from all walks of life and creates an open-minded look at all religions and viewpoints, which includes topics such as Heaven, Hell, reincarnation, prayer, speaking in tongues, angels, demonic possession and forgiveness. . Excerpt |
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Learning Early by Dorothy Einon
With Learning Early, child development expert Dorothy Einon gives parents and caregivers a simple, easy-to-use guide for instilling a joyful sense of discovery in their children during the critical learning years from birth to age six. In a format that is refreshingly straightforward and visually pleasing, parents will find complete information about activities that have specific benefits for nourishing their child's curiosity and self-confidence. Excerpt |
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Grandma's Pet Wildebeest Ate My Homework (and Other Suspect Stories) by Tom Quinn
If Your ADD/ADHD Kid Drives You Nuts, Then This Book Is For You! Discover effective methods to help your child achieve success and improve self-esteem. Learn creative techniques for behavioral management in the home and in the classroom. Insure victory in the Homework Wars. "Informative, practical, and even entertaining-a must read for every parent and teacher struggling with an ADD child!" Excerpt |
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House Beautiful Small Spaces
by Louis Oliver Gropp (Editor), Christine Pittel, House Beautiful magazine
This book offers advice on using vertical space, such as hanging pictures above a window, stacking bookshelves to the ceiling, and raising a bed to the height of a chest of drawers that fits underneath; converting closets into cupboard beds, storage areas into offices, porches into dining areas, and garages into family rooms; using color to pull spaces together visually; making furniture serve dual functions. Excerpt |
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Country Living Handmade Soap : Recipes for Crafting Soap at Home
by Michael Hulbert, Keith Scott Morton (Photographer), Mike Hulbert
There are really just two ways to make soap--the cold process and glycerin--but there are literally thousands of ways to make that soap delightful. This book shows how to create an astonishing array of handmade soaps, using ingredients such as violet petals, oatmeal, and lavender, with tips on monogramming bars, shaping, coloring, and more. Excerpt |
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The Encyclopedia of Country Living : An Old Fashioned Recipe Book
by Carla Emery This definitive classic on food, gardening, and self-sufficient living is a complete resource for living off the land with over 800 pages of collected wisdom from country maven, Carla Emery--how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals, make sausage, milk a goat, grow herbs, churn butter, catch a pig, make soap, work with bees and more. Encyclopedia of Country Living is so basic, so thorough, so reliable, it deserves a place in every home--whether in the country, the city, or somewhere in between.
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Ask the Children What America's Children Really Think About Working Parents by Ellen Galinsky
the first comprehensive study ever conducted that asks children and parents for their views on work and family life today. The responses she has gleaned from in-depth interviews and nationally representative surveys of children and parents are surprising, useful and guaranteed to break the frantic cycle of guilt and stress that often traps parents.
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Beating the College Blues by Paul A. Grayson, PH.D., and Philip W.Meilman, PH.D.
Leaving the familiarity of high school and the comfort of family and friends in order to enter college can often be a chaotic and frightening prospect. Students face a number of experiences, situations and responsibilities that are new to them. From test anxiety to depression, sex to eating disorders, and drugs and alcohol to fraternities and sororities, Beating the College Blues, Second Edition answers many of the questions on the minds of modern-day college students.
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Get a Clue! A Parents' Guide to Understanding and Communicating with Your Preteen by Ellen Rosenberg
Ellen Rosenberg has made it her mission to listen to what children think and feel, replying to their concerns and queries with straightforward facts and practical advice. In Get a Clue! she shares the anonymous questions, fears, frustrations, and pressures eight-to-fourteen-year-olds have written to her in their own words and then, with these insights in mind, gives suggestions on how parents can address their children.
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The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms and "Tougher Standards" by Alfie Kohn Alfie Kohn, the author of critically acclaimed works on such subjects as competition and rewards, now turns the conventional wisdom about education on its head. In this landmark book, he shows how the "back to basics" philosophy of teaching treats children as passive receptacles into which forgettable facts are poured. Likewise, shrill calls for Tougher Standards are responsible for squeezing the intellectual life out of classrooms. Excerpt |
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What Did I Just Say!?! How New Insights into Childhood Communication Can Help You Communicate More Effectively with Your Child
by Denis Donavan, M.D., M.ED. and Deborah McIntyre M.A., R.N. Drawing on years of clinical experience and innovative child development research, the authors of What Did I Just Say!?! show how conventional communication styles actually prevent parents from saying what they mean and cause children to hear something entirely different than was intended. Denis Donovan and Deborah McIntyre demonstrate how a simple understanding of the logic of language and of childhood thinking can dramatically improve parent-child communication. Excerpt |
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Adopting on Your Own by Lee Varon Adopting On Your Own will help you decide whether adoption is right for you, lead you through the various stages of arranging and financing the adoption, weigh the advantages of international versus domestic adoption for the single parent, and demystify potentially daunting steps such as choosing an agency and preparing for the home study Excerpt |
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Ten Talks Parents Must Have With Their Children About Sex and Character
by Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. and Dominic Cappello Everyone agrees parents must talk to their children about sex, but the questions always arise: How do I start? What should I cover? Ten Talks offers advice on exactly how to begin and what to say -- not just about sex, but about safety, character, peer pressure, ethics, meeting people on the internet, and mixed messages from TV. Excerpt |
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P.E.T. -- Parent Effectiveness Training The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children By Dr. Thomas Gordon Published by Three Rivers Press P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost forty years ago as the first national parent-training program to teach parents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offer step-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybody wins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly praised, and proven parenting program in the world -- and it will work for you. Now revised for the first time since its initial publication, this groundbreaking guide will show you:Excerpt |
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Your Loving Sister by Laurel B. Hoffman (Editor) Sisters have a bond few can break. They share their closeness with companionship, secrets, and games-and let's not forget quarrels and fights. Excerpt |
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Parenting Begins before Conception: A Guide to Preparing Body, Mind, and Spirit For You and Your Future Child by Carista, Ph.D Luminare-Rosen *Shows prospective parents how they can lay the foundations for a health y and happy family life even before their child is conceived and born. * Shows parents how they can optimize their children's physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
* Guides parents through a unique program designed to prepare them for the myriad changes, adjustments, and joys that accompany the major transition to parenthood. |
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Escape to a Small Town! : Create a New Life & Fulfill Your Dreams in a Place Where You Can Breathe by Lisa A. Rogak More than 75% of Americans who live in a city or suburb say they dream of moving to a small town, but most of them think they can't, or else they don't know how. Excerpt |
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Language Lessons : For When Your Mom Dies by Mary Clare Griffin Mary Clare's nephew, Griffin, was born with cancer. Within a few weeks, Mary Clare's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Griffin died a few months after he was born; Mary Clare's mother died two years after being diagnosed. Excerpt |
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A SABBATH LIFE
One Woman’s Search for Wholeness By Kathleen Hirsch I am sitting in a room high above a city of hills. The light is turquoise and white, brilliant turquoise from the sea, brilliant white from the sun glancing off stucco compounds that form a continuous epic of habitation as they descend to the place where they began centuries ago, by the boats where boys still dive for the day's food. Excerpt |
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