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When My Dad Lost His Job (Kids Have Troubles Too)
by Sheila StewartIf your dad loses his job (or your mom loses hers), it might not mean much to you at first. Parents have jobs, and kids don't always think a lot about them. But having a parent lose a job can bring changes you weren't expecting. Suddenly, your family is trying to save money and you can't afford everything you'd been used to. Maybe your family has to move to a smaller house, or get a cheaper car. And, on top of that, your parents are probably worried and stressed. The situation can be scary for everyone, but it is one that many people have faced and one that you can definitely survive.
When My Sister Got Sick (Kids Have Troubles Too)
by Sheila StewartWhen a child becomes seriously ill, everybody in the family deals with the situation differently, and the challenges are different for each person. If you have sister or brother who is sick, you might feel left out, angry, scared, helpless, and abandoned. These feelings are all to be expected, and they don't make you a bad person. Having your brother or sister get sick is hard on your whole family, and you are part of that family too.
When My World Was Very Small: A Memoir of Family, Food, Cancer and My Couch
by Ruth RakoffIn the whirlwind of life with three young sons, an active member in her tight-knit community, Ruth Rakoff felt in supreme control of her wide world. But when a routine mammogram revealed a tumor, that world rapidly shrunk down to the size of one breast. And so begins the journey of biopsy, surgery, chemotherapy, all accompanied by tidal waves of anxiety and grief: how to tell the children? Should she consider having a healthy breast removed, in case the cancer returns? Will food ever taste good again? Amid all the worry and change, there is also overwhelming gratitude for a stalwart network of family and friends who strive to help and support, to comfort and delight -- even as everyone longs for the old normal of daily life. Through stories, confessions and anecdotes, Ruth Rakoff shows just what is at stake when cancer shows up at the party uninvited. There is no sugarcoating of either the physical or emotional pain of dealing with the disease or the effects of the poisons used to combat it. But for Rakoff, a life without laughter is not worth living. Brazen and irreverent, Ruth tells us that socks, no matter how luxurious, are not a cancer present. That no number of crystal-waving shamans can beat the healing power of good food, good friends and a raucous night on the town. And that just because you have cancer, you don't have to be a better person.Far more than just a recounting of disease and recovery, When My World Was Very Small is an intimate, colorful, one-of-a-kind memoir that celebrates life, love and family.From the Hardcover edition.
When Painkillers Become Dangerous: What Everyone Needs to Know About OxyContin and other Prescription Drugs
by Robert J. Meyers Marvin D. Seppala Drew PinskyA timely guide to the misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers that sorts the facts from the fiction for legitimate users and their loved ones.If you are concerned about a loved one's use of pain medications, you need to read this book, When Painkillers Become Dangerous Whether prescribed by a physician as OxyContin or purchased on the street as "hillbilly heroin," painkilling drugs are extremely effective in eliminating physical, emotional, and psychological distress. The problem is that these drugs are also incredibly addictive. Misuse of and addiction to prescription pain medications has become America's latest, complex, and alarming drug abuse trend. In fact, an estimated 2.6 million people currently use prescription pain relievers non-medically-a dangerous practice that could quickly reach epidemic proportions. Best-selling author Drew Pinsky, M.D., and five other leading experts offer practical, plainspoken, and much-needed information about addiction to painkilling drugs. They will help you understand:How addiction to painkilling medication developsWhat to do if a family member is addictedWhat happens in addiction treatmentWhy addiction is a family disease
When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS
by James Cross GiblinThe book explains three deadly epidemic diseases that have struck the human race, along with their history, causes and consequences to mankind
When Rabbit Howls
by Truddi ChaseThis is the true story of Truddi Chase, a woman who developed more than ninety personalities in order to cope with the horrendous abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather.
When Ratboy Lived Next Door
by Chris WoodworthFrom the spring day in 1962 when Willis Merrill and his pet raccoon arrive in Maywood, Indiana, they are nothing but trouble for Lydia Carson. Lydia nicknames Willis "Ratboy" and wonders why he can't be more like his handsome older brother, Elliot. Life gets more complicated when Lydia alienates Elliot by insulting Willis and comes to a standoff with her mother. In her struggle to make amends with all, Lydia finds an ally in Willis and discovers the good in herself.In her sharp, fresh voice, the author captures the flavor of a small town in Middle America and the hearts of its populace as she tells a powerful story about the resiliency - and flexibility -of family.
When Saturn Returns: A Not-at-All Terrifying Guide to Surviving Life’s Astrological Coming-of-Age
by David OdysseyMeet Saturn, your planetary life disrupter. Here is a comprehensive guide to plan for your Saturn Return—a period that marks your astrological coming of age—filled with humor, pop culture, and cosmic unrest.You know how everything can go haywire when you’re 29? Well, it's not your fault—it's the Cosmos. You've reached an age when big—not necessarily bad—changes are inevitable for everyone, thanks to the cosmic destroyer that is Saturn. Astrologers have a buzzworthy name for this timely phenomenon: Saturn Return (a.k.a. when Saturn returns to the same position in the sky where it was when you were born, roughly at ages 30, 60, and 90). Fortunately for those experiencing the titular tumultuous time, this book is your go-to guide to navigate these milestone celestial movements, covering everything to expect ~when Saturn returns~ for each zodiac sign and how best to prepare. You don’t even need to be in your Saturn Return to feel the impact of the iron planet. When Saturn Returns also covers what to expect as Saturn travels through each of the twelve houses. Designed to be read by individual placement as well as by current house, here is a comforting, fun resource for astrology buffs and newcomers alike seeking connection and answers in times of great personal transformation.SATURN RETURN IS IN: Move over Mercury in Retrograde, Saturn Return is taking your place in the cosmic zeitgeist. Prepare yourself for this mind-altering shift that is written in the stars. This book is for anyone in their twenties or quickly approaching their thirties. ASTROLOGY BOOK FOR ALL: Find humor, solace, and answers through modern interpretations of ancient astrology. This irresistibly funny and engaging book breaks down complex information into accessible content for anyone at any astrology skill level, from people who know their sun, moon, and rising signs to those entirely new to star charts and horoscopes. EXPERT WISDOM: Beloved NYLON Magazine astrologer David Odyssey has been making astrology fun and approachable for his readers for years and is an expert when it comes to planetary movements, pop culture, and crisis—the ideal tour guide through this era of your own personal doom (and how best to ride the massive change waves created by this cosmic juggernaut the rest of the time as well).Perfect for: Astrology lovers, spiritual seekers, and mind body spirit enthusiasts A birthday gift for anyone approaching the ages of 30, 60, or 90 Anyone navigating a major life change, including a breakup, move, or career shift Fans of Chani Nicholas, the Astro Poets, and Co—Star or other astrology and daily horoscope apps
When Sex Goes to School: Warring Views on Sex--and Sex Education--Since the Sixties
by Kristin Luker"It is difficult to imagine a juicier subject, or a more thoughtful, fluent, trustworthy guide for its exploration."--San Francisco Chronicle A chronicle of the two decades that noted sociologist Kristin Luker spent following parents in four America communities engaged in a passionate war of ideas and values, When Sex Goes to School explores a conflict with stakes that are deceptively simple and painfully personal. For these parents, the question of how their children should be taught about sex cuts far deeper than politics, religion, or even friendship. "The drama of this book comes from watching the exceptionally thoughtful Luker try to figure [sex education] out" (Judith Shulevitz, New York Times Book Review). In doing so, Luker also traces the origins of sex education from the turn-of-the-century hygienist movement to the marriage-obsessed 1950s and the sexual and gender upheavals of the 1960s. Her unexpected conclusions make it impossible to look at the intersections of the private and the political in the same way.
When Sex Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Banishing Sexual Pain
by Andrew Goldstein Caroline Pukall Irwin GoldsteinFor the 20 million women who suffer from painful intercourse: the first book to address the multiple causes and the available treatments. Painful sex is a condition that causes embarrassment and silence--often going undiscussed or misdiagnosed; as many as 40 percent of women who suffer from it won't seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when it comes to women's sexual pain. Now, three leading experts tackle the stereotypes, myths, and realities of sexual pain in this easy-to-understand, accessible guide that will help you get the help you need and deserve. Drs. Goldstein, Pukall, and Goldstein offer answers to your most pressing questions, as well as: Up-to-date information on the more than 20 causes of sexual pain How to choose the right doctor--and how to interpret your doctor's lingo Valuable tips for understanding sexual pain, and what can be done about it How to rebuild sexual intimacy once the pain is gone Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from women who've also suffered--and recovered--When Sex Hurts provides all of the tools you need to stop hurting and start healing.
When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain
by Andrew Goldstein Caroline Pukall Irwin Goldstein Dr. Jill KrapfFor the 20 million people who suffer from pelvic pain: the completely revised and updated guide for making sex feel good again. Pelvic pain can lead to embarrassment, silence, and misdiagnosis. It can hurt your relationship as well as your sense of self. Tackling the stereotypes, myths, and realities of pelvic pain, this easy‑to‑understand, accessible guide will help readers get the help they need and deserve, offering key information on: The most urgent questions about the causes of pelvic pain The more than twenty causes of pelvic pain How to find the right doctor The relationship between pelvic sex and genetics The newest in treatment for pelvic pain and pelvic pain indications How psychological factors can contribute to and reduce pelvic pain Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from people who've lived it, When Sex Hurts provides the tools you need to stop hurting and start healing.
When Shadow Meets the Bodhisattva: The Challenging Transformation of a Modern Guru
by Andrew CohenInsights from a renowned spiritual teacher&’s intense soul-searching after the dramatic collapse of his spiritual community• Explores the rise and fall of the author&’s organization EnlightenNext, including his own responsibility for its failure, and the lessons he learned, such as the need to deal thoroughly with one&’s shadow for continued spiritual growth• Presents wisdom from the author&’s discussions with spiritual leaders, including Ken Wilber, Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi, Steve McIntosh, Terry Patten, Doshin Roshi, Sally Kempton, Philip Goldberg, Jeffrey Kripal, and Patricia Albere• Shares a new vision for the spirituality of tomorrowAfter his very public fall from grace in 2013, renowned spiritual teacher Andrew Cohen vanished from view and underwent a dark night of the soul. After years of intense introspection and soul-searching, Cohen shares his insights into the failure of his organization EnlightenNext, including his own responsibility for its downfall, as well as a new vision for modern spirituality based on the wisdom of the lessons he learned. The author details his spiritual initiation, his rapid rise to guruhood, the explosive growth of his spiritual community worldwide, and then--right at the height of its spiritual and creative emergence--its dramatic collapse, which left his students lost, bitter, angry, and confused. He shares his gripping spiritual odyssey from the heights of illumination, down into the existential ashes of failed aspirations, to the underworld of inner darkness, and back again into the light.Building upon the lessons he learned, including the need to deal thoroughly with one&’s own shadow, Cohen explains the necessity of the guru in spiritual practice, while also exposing the dysfunctions of the traditional guru–disciple model. He shares insights from his discussions with spiritual leaders, including Ken Wilber, Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi, Doshin Roshi, Jeffrey Kripal, and Patricia Albere, revealing how the issues he faced are profoundly relevant to the spiritual community as a whole. He also shares how his teachings have evolved and sheds light on the art of communicating beyond ego and unleashing the co-creative power of our shared collective intelligence--the key to initiating enlightened change in a world in crisis.
When Skies Are Gray: A Grieving Mother's Lullaby
by Lindsey M. HenkeLindsey Henke is freshly married and a newly practicing psychotherapist when she finds out she is pregnant with her first child. Nine months later, on a cold Minnesota night in December 2012, after a perfect pregnancy, Lindsey goes into labor—only to be told upon arrival at the hospital that her baby has no heartbeat.After the stillbirth of her daughter, Lindsey grapples with the unbearable agony of losing a child. Unprepared to cope with a sorrow this deep, she uses the only tools she has—her skills as a therapist—to plot her own path through grief. Over the next year and half, as Lindsey mourns the loss of one child while simultaneously trying to hold space for the joy of expecting another baby, she learns that grief can live side by side with joy.When Skies Are Gray offers a poignant message to any mother who is grieving: Your pain is real. The sharp ache of the grief you feel will soften over time, though your love for the child you lost will always remain. And it&’s okay to feel that love; it&’s a mother&’s love, and like lullabies, a mother&’s love never dies.
When Someone You Know Has Dementia: Practical Advice for Families and Caregivers
by Judi Dench June AndrewsAcross the world, almost 50 million people have dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings, or friends. And while many countries are learning to cope with aging populations, dementia is becoming ever more of a challenge for many societies and individuals.Huge numbers of people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of a loved one, feel alone. When Someone You Know Has Dementia aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and support for people living with, or caring for someone with, dementia. It also provides insight into what is happening when a person has dementia as well as describing what dementia is, how you can deal with it, and what you can do to keep dementia at bay. Because the book offers information that has been unavailable to nurses and doctors, clinicians will also find it helpful.Most important, the book takes an honest approach, emphasizing the needs of the person who has Alzheimer's or dementia while also giving attention to the needs of caregivers and families. The book is packed with practical tips for providing what people with Alzheimer's or dementia want and need and includes many quotes from people living with or affected by dementia. With clear and sensible information about recognizing symptoms, getting help, managing financially, staying at home, getting treatment, being a caregiver, and staying positive, this guide will help people with dementia and their families make sure that they can stay well and happy as long as possible.
When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community: Words to Say and Things to Do (A 36-Hour Day Book)
by Rachael WonderlinA guide to help family and friends navigate the emotional and practical challenges they face when someone they love is living in community care.Life changes dramatically for the entire family when the decision is made to move a person who has dementia from home to community care. Rachael Wonderlin, a gerontologist, dementia care expert, and popular dementia care blogger, helps caregivers cope with the difficult behaviors, emotions, and anxieties that both they and their loved one may experience.Writing from her own practice and drawing on the latest research in gerontology and dementia, Wonderlin explains the different kinds of dementia, details the wide range of care communities available for people who have dementia, and speaks empathetically to the worry and guilt many families feel. "Do not let anyone make you feel like you have taken the 'easy way out' by choosing a dementia care community," she writes. "You are still going to deal with a lot of challenging behaviors, concerns, and questions regarding your loved one's care."When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community is an accessible guide offering answers to such questions as: How do I choose a place for my loved one to live? What can I find out by visiting a candidate memory-care community twice? What do I do if my loved one asks about going home? How can I improve the quality of my visits? What is the best way to handle conflict between residents, or between the resident and staff? How can I cope with my loved one's sundowning? What do I do if my loved one starts a romantic relationship with another resident?An indispensable book for family members and friends of people with dementia, When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community touches the heart while explaining how to make a difficult situation better.
When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Family, Friends and Caregivers
by Rebecca WoolisAn essential resource--featuring 50 proven Quick Reference guides--for the millions of parents, siblings, and friends of people with mental illness, as well as professionals in the field.
When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's: The Caregiver's Journey
by Earl A. Grollman Kenneth S. Kosik"When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's" offers help and hope to people coping with the illness of someone they love. It answers vital questions about the disease such as: What really happens to people with the disease? Can it be inherited?
When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's: What You Must Know, What You Can Do, and What You Should Expect A Dell Caregivin g Guide
by Lynn Sonberg Marilyn LarkinProvides caregivers with compassionate strategies for dealing with the challenges related to Alzheimer's, from memory loss and behavior problems to maintaining quality of life and taking important legal steps.
When Someone You Love Has Cancer
by Dana Rae PomeroyThis book is a valuable resource for anyone with a serious illness or those who care for or about a cancer patient. It is full of emotional support and practical guidance especially for those coping with these difficult realities for the first time or those who hope to cope better than they may have at an earlier time. Brief and to the point, the author imparts Information about such issues as: accepting the diagnosis, emotions and attitudes, sexual Concerns, children's issues, the medical team, getting help from agencies, nutrition, how friends and family can help, home nursing and alternatives, caregiver health issues, insurance and medical record-keeping, the practical matters of death, and many more. The book can be read straight through or the table of contents used to look up answers to specific questions. The appendices provide models of important forms such as wills and power of attorney. There are also long lists of contact information for agencies nationwide which provide assistance. [from the back cover "DANA RAE POMEROY is a nationally known lecturer in hospice work. She wrote this personal account of her caregiver journey from the first days of her husband's cancer diagnosis through the final days to acceptance. Ms. Pomeroy owns and operates The Writer's Edge, an editorial and literary agency. She has written computer software programs and edited books for various publishers."
When Someone You Love Has Dementia
by Susan Elliot-WrightDementia affects more than 700,000 people in the UK; Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 417,000 people in the UK and some four million in the USA. While dementia affects mostly older people, some 17,000 young people also have dementia in the UK. There are treatments, but no cure. Caring for people with dementia is a well-recognized burden, but recently there have been moves to represent this in a more positive light, emphasising people with dementia as individuals who deserve respect, rather than as the challenge as which they have traditionally been viewed. Nevertheless, for individual carers without enough support, having a loved one with dementia often remains challenging. This book looks at practicalities and relationships, including: Defining Alzheimer's and other dementias; Diagnosis; After diagnosis; planning for the future; Medications to help with symptoms such as memory problems, wandering, and aggressive behavior; Other therapies such as music therapy; Practicalities: coping with strange behaviour, confusion, memory problems. Outside help and services and how to access them; Later stages of dementia; issues to consider such as residential care, financial arrangements, wills and living wills and coping with being a carer.
When Someone You Love Has Dementia
by Susan Elliot-WrightDementia affects more than 700,000 people in the UK; Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 417,000 people in the UK and some four million in the USA. While dementia affects mostly older people, some 17,000 young people also have dementia in the UK. There are treatments, but no cure. Caring for people with dementia is a well-recognized burden, but recently there have been moves to represent this in a more positive light, emphasising people with dementia as individuals who deserve respect, rather than as the challenge as which they have traditionally been viewed. Nevertheless, for individual carers without enough support, having a loved one with dementia often remains challenging. This book looks at practicalities and relationships, including: Defining Alzheimer's and other dementias; Diagnosis; After diagnosis; planning for the future; Medications to help with symptoms such as memory problems, wandering, and aggressive behavior; Other therapies such as music therapy; Practicalities: coping with strange behaviour, confusion, memory problems. Outside help and services and how to access them; Later stages of dementia; issues to consider such as residential care, financial arrangements, wills and living wills and coping with being a carer.
When Someone You Love is Wiccan: A Guide to Witchcraft and Paganism for Concerned Friends, Nervous Parents, and Curious Coworkers
by Carl McColmanThe author of The Complete Idiot&’s Guide to Paganism offers an accessible introduction to one of the world&’s most misunderstood spiritual practices. Today, the spiritual traditions of Wicca and Paganism are enjoying a renaissance among the world's fastest growing religions. But for many years, these life-affirming belief systems have been tragically misunderstood. Especially since so many Wiccan newcomers are young, it is understandably a source of concern for many parents, friends, and associates of today's witches. In this accessible volume, spiritual scholar Carl McColman dispels the common misconceptions about Wicca and Paganism. McColman offers an objective, honest introduction to this newly popular old religion, while providing comfort to worried readers.
When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care
by Mary A. Languirand Robert F. BornsteinWhen an aging family member needs some extra help and care, whether a parent, spouse, sibling, or friend, this is the book to get. It delivers bottom-line, no-nonsense, practical information for every stage of need, from the earliest signs of illness, through the nursing home, and beyond. Written by two distinguished psychologists with specialties in eldercare counseling and research, this frank, friendly, time-tested guide is meticulously organized to provide answers, dispel myths, anticipate needs, and help you learn strategies for dealing with every aspect of in-home and facility care, including caring for the caregiver in the process. Also includes checklists, phone and Internet lists, budget worksheets, questionnaires, and a detailed index.
When Spider Met Shrew
by Deborah KerbelIn the tradition of fun cumulative stories like The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, this joyful story shows how helping someone in need can sometimes fulfill needs of our own. When Spider meets Shrew, they are both down on their luck. Spider’s web has blown away, and Shrew’s home has just been paved over. What happens when they decide to help each other out? They meet Bat, who is lonely for friends. Then they meet Possum, who can’t find his mom; Dog, who misses her puppies; and Pony, who is out of a job. Everyone has problems, but this quirky new community is ready to lend a hand in creative and surprising ways. This is a joyful story about an unlikely group of friends finding compassion and community in each other. Deborah Kerbel’s humorous, quippy dialogue is perfectly paired with Geneviève Côté’s endearing illustrations of the animal characters. Key Text Features illustrations speech bubbles Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
When the Beat Drops
by Anna HeckerIt's time to face the music.Seventeen-year-old Mira has always danced to her own beat. A music prodigy in a family of athletes, she'd rather play trumpet than play ball—and with her audition to a prestigious jazz conservatory just around the corner (and her two best friends at music camp without her), she plans to spend the summer focused on jazz and nothing else. She only goes to the warehouse party in a last-ditch effort to bond with her older sister. Instead, she falls in love with dance music, DJing... and Derek, a gorgeous promoter who thinks he can make her a star. Suddenly, trumpet practice and old friendships are taking a back seat to packed dance floors and sun-soaked music festivals, outsized personalities and endless beats. But when a devastating tragedy plunges her golden summer into darkness, Mira discovers just how little she knows about her new boyfriend, her old friends, and even her own sister. Music brought them together. Will it also tear them apart?