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Essential Manners for Couples: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
by Peter PostThe director of the Emily Post institute offers tips on friends, money, sharing chores, making alone time, bedroom etiquette, balancing work and home, in-laws, children, and more. Uses real life scenarios to help couples stop relationship problems before they begin.
Essential Maps for the Lost
by Deb Caletti<P>There are many ways to be lost. Sometimes people want to be lost. Madison--Mads to everyone who knows her--is trying her best to escape herself during one last summer away from a mother who needs more from her than she can give, and from a future that has been decided by everyone but her. <P>Sometimes the lost do the unimaginable, like the woman, the body, Mads collides with in the middle of the water on a traumatic morning that changes everything. And sometimes the lost are the ones left behind, like the son of the woman in the water, Billy Youngwolf Floyd. <P>Billy is struggling to find his way through each day in the shadow of grief. His one comfort is the map he carries in his pocket, out of his favorite book The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. <P>When three lives (and one special, shared book) collide, strange things happen. Things like questions and coincidences and secrets, lots of secrets. Things like falling in love. But can two lost people telling so many lies find their way through tragedy to each other...and to solid ground? <P>From beloved author and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti comes a fresh and luminous novel about the grief that can tear us apart and the people who can make us whole again.
Essential Oils for Childbirth: Using Aromatherapy to Reduce Stress, Alleviate Anxiety, and Lessen Pain with Any Birth Plan
by Michaela BoldyThis practical guide helps expecting mothers discover the health benefits of aromatherapy to improve the childbirth experienceMany women experience anxiety and fear during childbirth. Essential Oils for Childbirth highlights the effectiveness of aromatherapy as an inexpensive, noninvasive practice to increase comfort in childbirth for all mothers—whatever their birth plan. Moms and partners will learn how to safely create, prepare, and apply labor blends during childbirth and more!
Essential Pregnancy Q&A: Expert Answers and Advice for Every Stage of Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey
by Bryn Huntpalmer Courtney Butts Lindsey Meehleis Emiliano ChaviraQuick answers to your pregnancy questions—from the experts Pregnancy is a fascinating time, bringing plenty of change—and often, plenty of questions. Now the answers are in your hands. The Essential Pregnancy Q&A provides concise, reliable answers to over 250 common queries about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum—to put your mind at ease through every trimester and beyond. Four pregnancy and postpartum experts address a wide range of subjects, including physical and emotional symptoms, food and nutrition, labor and childbirth, and taking care of yourself and baby after birth. A comprehensive table of contents lets you skip right to the answers you need—whenever you need them. The Essential Pregnancy Q&A includes: Ask the experts—You're in good hands with a team assembled by an experienced pregnancy podcaster and blogger, including midwife Lindsey Meehleis, OBGYN Dr. Emiliano Chavira, and perinatal mental health expert and doula Courtney Butts. 250+ answers—Get guidance for pressing questions like "When does nausea typically ease up?" "What are labor contractions and how will I know it's the real deal?" and "How often do newborns eat?" At-a-glance—The clear, user-friendly layout includes overviews of what to expect in each trimester, questions with answers sorted by topic, and a medication safety chart. The answers to your pregnancy questions are at your fingertips with the Essential Pregnancy Q&A.
The Essential Self Compassion Workbook for Teens: Overcome Your Inner Critic and Fully Embrace Yourself
by Katie KrimerReplace your inner critic with a big self-hug—an interactive workbook for teens ages 13 to 16 Feelings of anxiety, sadness, insecurity, and shame are challenging obstacles that may come your way while growing up, and they are difficult to manage alone. Self compassion is a remarkable, life-changing superpower that will help you develop a healthier outlook and a more balanced, accepting view of yourself. The Essential Self Compassion Workbook for Teens is an interactive guide filled with practical and interesting activities and exercises rooted in research-based strategies that will help you calm your inner critic, deal with difficult emotions, and learn to love yourself. Inspired by the Mindful Self Compassion program developed by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff, author Katie Krimer puts her own spin on some of their most tried and true principles, and infuses her unique, impassioned voice into the pages of this workbook. By learning core elements of self compassion and coping skills, you can embrace yourself, overcome self-criticism, and cultivate kindness. Designed to teach you all the aspects of this beneficial practice, this hands-on workbook will help you take that brave first step in a journey that will create a kinder and more empathetic you. This self compassion workbook will teach teens: Kind at heart—With an encouraging, positive tone, learn to motivate yourself with kindness and self compassion. Personal stories—Relate to other teens who, like you, have struggled with negative thoughts and emotions and benefited from the wonders of self compassion. Interactive approach—Use unique exercises and journaling sections as your safe place to always be able to jot down your thoughts and feelings and reframe your perspective. Work toward becoming a more harmonious, accepting version of yourself with self compassion.
The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents: Guided Conversations to Have with Your Tweens and Teens
by Daniel RiceDiscover sex-positive guidance to help you have important talks with your tween or teen Find out how you can tackle the sometimes difficult subject of sex in a way that encourages your child to open up, be honest, and not feel ashamed. This modern guide helps you confidently discuss 70 essential sex education topics. Each subject features an easy-to-understand explanation, as well as questions and prompts designed to help you start meaningful dialogues. What sets this book apart from other books about sex education for teens: Sex education 101—Learn about the physical, mental, emotional, and social changes that your child is experiencing as they move through puberty. Tips for talking—In addition to helpful prompts, find guidance for how to have conversations with your child, respond to difficult questions, and more. Comprehensive info—Better understand up-to-date approaches on sex education, exploring everything from sexual health and safe sex to consent, gender identity, and social media. Make sure you're ready to have "The Talk" with The Essential Sex Education Book for Parents.
Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Second Edition
by Joellen Patterson Lee WilliamsReadable and concise yet immensely informative, this bestselling text prepares students and new therapists to work confidently and effectively in real-world clinical practice with families. The authors offer wise and compassionate guidance on everything from intake and assessment to treatment planning, the nuts and bolts of specific interventions, the nuances of establishing therapeutic relationships, and how to troubleshoot when treatment gets "stuck." They help the novice clinician navigate typical dilemmas and concerns, and spell out the basics of therapist self-care. Vivid case examples, sample forms, and quick-reference tables enhance the utility of the text. New to This Edition Updated throughout to reflect current clinical findings and practices. Many new or revised case examples. Now more integrative shows how to flexibly draw on multiple theories and techniques. New topics, including "Dealing with Clients We Dislike."
Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition: From the First Interview to Termination
by JoEllen Patterson Lee Williams Todd M. Edwards Larry Chamow Claudia Grauf-GroundsMany tens of thousands of students and beginning clinicians have relied on this engaging, authoritative text--now revised and expanded--to hit the ground running in real-world clinical practice. Focusing on what works, the authors show how to flexibly draw on multiple theories and techniques to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative treatment plans, and intervene effectively for frequently encountered clinical concerns. Mental health skills needed by all therapists are interwoven with state-of-the-art family therapy knowledge. Illustrated with instructive case examples and vignettes, the book helps the reader navigate typical dilemmas and troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck.” New to This Edition *Discussions of addictive behaviors (pornography, gambling, video games, social media); children's brain development; premarital counseling; divorce therapy; preventing premature terminations; and uses of technology in clinical practice. *Chapter on working with older adults and their caregivers. *Revised throughout with current research and evidence-based practice recommendations. *Extensively rewritten chapter on treatment planning. *Chapter-opening vignettes, plus new and revised case examples throughout. *New assessment resources, including an Appendix on screening instruments. See also the authors' Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists, which shows how to weave assessment into all phases of therapy, and Clinician's Guide to Research Methods in Family Therapy.
Essentially a Mother: A Feminist Approach to the Law of Pregnancy and Motherhood
by Jennifer HendricksEssentially a Mother argues that the law of pregnancy and motherhood has been overrun by sexist ideology. Courts have held that a pregnant woman’s nine months of gestation hardly count in her claim to parent the child she bears and that a man’s brief moment of ejaculation matters more than a woman’s labor. Armed with such dubious arguments, courts have stripped women of the right to abortion, treated surrogate mothers as mere vessels, and handed biological fathers—even those who became fathers through rape—automatic rights over women and their children. In this incisive and groundbreaking book, Jennifer Hendricks argues that feminists must overthrow the skewed value system that subordinates women, devalues caregiving, and denies too many the right to parent.
Essentials for Working with Young Children
by The Council for Professional RecognitionThis book is a practical manual for parents, teachers, and providers who work with children from birth to age five, either in homes, centers, or school settings. It is also an essential companion and study guide for candidates working towards the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential. It has been designed to provide the comprehensive breadth of information needed to effectively care for and educate young children, for those who are either new to the field or are new to formally studying child development and early childhood best practices. Essentials is a practical guide, yet deeply rooted in current childhood development research and theory.
The Essentials of Family Therapy
by Michael P. Nichols Sean D. DavisThe Context of Family Therapy, The Classic Schools of Family Therapy, Recent Developments in Family Therapy, The Evaluation of Family Therapy.
The Essentials of Family Therapy (Sixth Edition)
by Michael P. NicholsIllustrates family therapy techniques. With its clinical focus and extremely practical presentation, The Essentials of Family Therapy, 6/e examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments in family therapy. The sixth edition is edited to focus more on the contemporary clinical practice and case studies illustrating family therapy techniques. Written by a leading family therapist, descriptions of the various models are based on actual experience. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Utilize various family therapy techniques. Recognize the techniques of successful contemporaries in the field. Understand why research has failed to influence clinical practice.
Essere genitori guru
by Dr Rosie KuhnEssere genitori guru è nato come una serie di video-blog nell'inverno del 2015. È una versione breve e concisa del libro: Cultivating Spirituality in Children: 101 Ways to Make Every Child’s Spirit Soar. Volevo preparare una versione del libro più accessibile per tutti quei genitori, nonni o tutori, che sono solitamente molto impegnati, e che hanno poco tempo per sedersi a leggere un libro, capitolo per capitolo. Quindi, ho creato Essere genitori guru. Quello di Essere genitori guru è stato un progetto dai risultati inaspettati, il blog è cresciuto con molti articoli ricchi e stimolanti per i lettori. Quindi era arrivato il momento di creare un e-book con i contenuti del blog a portata di mano per tutti quei genitori che desiderano avere per le mani una guida agile e completa. Ed eccoci qua! L'intenzione di Essere genitori guru è quella di raccontare storie, pensieri ed esperienze che ispirano e incoraggiano a lasciar andare tutti i preconcetti sull'essere genitori. È lasciare andare il modo in cui ci si percepisce come genitore, nonno o tutore (da qui in poi, per semplicità di lettura, chiameremo genitore). Lo scopo è di supportarti nel lasciar andare lo stress e le preoccupazioni, oltre alle aspettative derivanti da tutto il sangue, il sudore e le lacrime, che il ruolo di genitore può portare con sé. Questo percorso dà il potere di distaccarti dall'imperativo di farlo bene, di essere perfetto e di non deludere mai nessuno. Ti aiuta a smettere di sentirti un fallimento come genitore. Essere genitori guru richiede di superare tutto questo e molto altro ancora.
¡Essie! ¿Otra vez? / Again, Essie? (Storytelling Math)
by Jenny LacikaCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! ¡Celebremos la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder del cuento!Rafael wants to protect his toys from his little sister, Essie. Gathering materials from around the house, he builds a wall tall enough and wide enough to keep her out. But will it be strong enough? And what does Essie really want? A playful exploration of physical space and geometry, featuring Chicanx (Mexican American) characters and a glossary of Spanish words. Rafael quiere proteger sus juguetes de Essie, su hermanita. Para eso busca materiales en su casa para construir un muro que sea lo suficientemente alto y ancho como para que Essie no pase. ¿Pero ese muro será lo suficientemente fuerte? ¿Y qué quiere Essie realmente? Esta es una exploración divertida del espacio físico y de la geometría, la cual presenta personajes chicanos (mexicoamericanos) e incluye un glosario de palabras en español.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation. Los libros de la serie Cuentos matemáticos celebran las aventuras diarias de niños que usan las matemáticas mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Historias divertidas y actividades prácticas facilitan que tanto los niños como los adultos exploren juntos las matemáticas de la vida diaria. Fue desarrollada junto a expertos en el currículum STEM, pertenecientes a TERC Inc., organización sin fines de lucro, bajo una subvención otorgada por Heising-Simons Foundation.
¡Esta clase mola un montón! (Cole de locos #Volumen 1)
by Dashiell Fernández Pena¡Ya está aquí el cole más loco, una divertida serie de primeras lecturas sobre la escuela, la familia y los amigos! ¡Empieza un nuevo y divertido curso en el COLE DE LOCOS! Seguramente este cole no te suena de nada, pero pronto te darás cuenta de que es el me-jor cole del mundo entero. Lucas, el bromista, tiene una travesura preparada para el novato de clase. Así es como el líder del grupito, Asim y las gemelas conocen a Carlos y... ¡empiezan a vivir las aventuras más geniales que puedas imaginar!
Esta es mi familia (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level D #11)
by Betty Kwong-Lee Chi ChungJen tiene un padre, una madre, un abuelo, una abuela y una hermana. ¿Quieres conocerlos? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Establishing Boundaries with Kids: A Parent's Guide to Negotiating Limits and Improving Parent-Child Interactions
by Kristi MillerCreate a happier home through healthy boundaries Parenting is incredibly rewarding—and also full of frustrating moments. This is especially true if you're raising a spirited and strong-willed child. Fortunately, with this guide in hand, you can learn how to build healthy boundaries that foster better behavior, reduce tension, and generate mutual respect. What sets this boundaries book apart from other parenting books: A comprehensive overview—Gain a thorough understanding of what it means to set boundaries as you explore the four main types, the major benefits, and how they're integral to healthy relationships. Strategies for setting rules—Learn how to establish clearly defined age-appropriate rules and how to enforce them through consistency and open communication. Relatable anecdotes—Find reassurance that you're not alone, with stories inspired by real life that illustrate these strategies in action. Cultivate calm and encourage good behavior with help from Establishing Boundaries with Kids.
Estamos Perdidos. O autismo visto através dos olhos de um autista.
by Gianni Papa Marily Santos de SouzaOs pais de uma criança descobrem que o filho é autista. Começa, a partir daquele momento, uma descida no inferno da reabilitação, de médicos despreparados, de psicólogas catastróficas, de pessoas normais horripilantes e pessoas competentes. "Estamos Perdidos" é um livro verdade, que nos narra a estória de uma criança autista, a partir do seu próprio ponto de vista. Gianni Papa amplifica, como uma caixa de som, a voz interior do interprete principal: uma criança autista que descreve a estrada percorrida pela sua família através da experiência do seu complicado desenvolvimento. Os personagens principais não têm um nome, a família é como muitas na Itália, abandonadas no vazio normativo e assistencial, obrigadas a aprender experimentando e às vezes errando, como curar e resolver as dificuldades que derivam de uma situação que lhes coloca fora daquilo que se pode definir "normalidade". O interprete é Eu: uma criança autista, o pai é papai, a mãe é mamãe, e o irmão é o menino pequeno com os cabelos vermelhos. Somente os personagens que cercam a família têm nome e, às vezes, sobrenome. E assim conhecemos a vovó Cinzia, vovó Katya, vovô Francesco, zio Fabio e etc... Nesse livro, Gianni Papa soube interpretar em modo legítimo o pensamento da criança, dando voz à "criança que não sabe falar (mesmo sabendo falar)". Uma criança que observa o mundo ao seu redor e que, como todas as crianças, não pode entender em profundidade o significado de certos comportamentos dos adultos. Uma criança que na dramatização do seu ser, narra com leveza e extrema simplicidade, como só as crianças sabem fazer. Uma criança que vê os adultos complicarem os percursos óbvios e transformar em difíceis os relacionamentos simples. Uma criança que acata as decisões dos grandes com a naturalidade de quem sabe aceitar como sendo justo até aquilo que poderia estar errado e não sabe se perguntar porq.
The Estate: A Novel
by Martin KingHailed by the authorites as `the future of housing', The Estate in south London was opened with a flourish by the Lord Mayor of London in the late 1960s. The six 20-storey tower blocks were seen as the new way forward for community life in London. However, within a matter of weeks it had all started to go wrong as racial tensions built up and families of ethnic minorities clashed. Based on true stories, THE ESTATE is a novel based around 11 different families living side by side in The Estate, and their perceptions of it. We find out how the Indion family, the gypsies, the gay couple and the landlord of the local pub all deal with new homes and the dynamics of a multi racial community. Building up to a finale at The Estate's Christmas party, this is a poignant and funny account of how life really treated the occupants of the tower blocks.
Estate Planning (In Plain English)
by Amanda Bryan Leonard D. DuBoff"An invaluable tool to help you collect the information your attorney needs." —Michael Cragun, Utah State Tax Commissioner An Accessible Guide to Estate Planning With Estate Planning (in Plain English)®, readers will learn to comprehend the legal jargon and navigate the complex rules involved in preparing one’s estate. The authors provide clear information and cite actual cases to help readers approach the process with the confidence and knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their heirs. Chapters discuss important topics such as: Estate plans, wills, and a variety of trustsGuardians, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other essential documents. Life insurance Digital assets GiftsTax considerations Avoiding probate Identifying and caring for estate property Settling business assets Finding a lawyer An invaluable reference for those preparing their estates and for their families, Estate Planning (in Plain English)® will enable readers to take the necessary steps to preserve their legacies.
Estate Planning for the Healthy, Wealthy Family: How to Promote Family Harmony, Affirm Your Values, and Protect Your Assets
by Carla Garrity Mitchell Baris Stanley NeelemanFilled with real-life case examples, Estate Planning for the Healthy, Wealthy Family combines a positive attitude, deep psychological insight, and "hard" financial know-how for passing on money between family members while keeping relationships and values intact. With competence and empathy, the authors discuss such important moral issues as the role money plays in a happy family; how parents model their children's values; and ways to build happy families where there is unequal wealth.
Este vacío que hierve
by Jorge Comensal«Aquí no cayó ninguna bomba atómica. Simplemente se oxidó la vida con la premura de la sed. Sólo eso.» Karina tiene veinticinco años, es física y trabaja en una teoría cuántica de la gravedad. La noche del 15 de septiembre de 2030 encuentra a su abuela inconsciente en el piso de su departamento, inexplicablemente ebria. Al volver en sí, Rebeca confunde a su nieta con un fantasma del pasado y le revela, a medias, un secreto perturbador sobre la muerte de sus padres, ocurrida dieciocho años atrás. La indiscreción de Rebeca parece relacionada con el reciente incendio del Bosque de Chapultepec; las llamas arrasaron el Panteón Dolores, donde están enterrados los padres de Karina, y ocasionaron la muerte de casi todos los animales del zoológico, lo que detona un movimiento animalista inusitado en la ciudad. Con la ayuda de Silverio, un astuto y temerario vigilante del panteón, Karina se asomará a la verdadoculta bajo la tierra. En Este vacío que hierve el tiempo avanza y retrocede, se expande y se contrae, para tejer un relato de suspenso fractal. Un misterio recalcitrante constituye el centro de gravedad en torno al cual orbitan temas fundamentales de nuestra realidad como la crisis ambiental, los conflictos familiares, las adicciones, el fanatismo y el vínculo de la humanidad con los demás seres que habitan el planeta.
Estima't molt: Per l'autora d'Educar sense perdre els nervis i Germans
by Tania GarcíaTania García torna amb un llibre que dona eines i consells als pares i mares per ajudar als seus fills a fomentar l'autoestima. Tania García -l'autora d'Educar sense perdre els nervis i Germans- ens explica en aquest llibre els coneixements i les eines necessaris per entendre els diferents aspectes que conformen l'autoestima; per aprendre a fomentar-la en els nostres fills, en les seves diferents etapes de desenvolupament; i per integrar l'autocura com una part fonamental en la seva educació. El resultat és un llibre que ens ajuda a reconèixer els enemics de l'amor propi per gestionar millor, a través d'exercicis pràctics, un dels conceptes psicològics de més transcendència en el creixement i el benestar personal dels nostres fills.
Estranged
by Ethan M. AldridgeRising star author-illustrator Ethan M. Aldridge delivers a fantasy adventure with all the makings of a classic. Illustrated with over two-hundred pages of watercolor paintings, this epic graphic novel is perfect for fans of Amulet.Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund lives in secret as a changeling in the World Above, his fae powers hidden from his unsuspecting parents and his older sister, Alexis. The Childe lives among the fae in the World Below, where being a human makes him a curiosity at the royal palace.But when the cruel sorceress Hawthorne seizes the throne, the Childe and Edmund must unite on a dangerous quest to save both worlds—even if they’re not sure which world they belong to.“A splendid tale of faery magic and adventurous siblings, all told in gorgeously rendered watercolor panels: this is exactly my kind of thing.” —Ben Hatke, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy“It’s got dragons. It’s got drama. It’s got depth. And it’s got me impatiently awaiting Ethan M. Aldridge’s next eye-popping adventure.” —Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!“A compelling story about finding identity in a world where magic dangers lurk just around the corner. I loved Estranged!” —Molly Ostertag, author-illustrator of The Witch Boy
Estranged: Leaving Family and Finding Home
by Jessica Berger GrossA powerful, haunting memoir about one woman’s childhood of abuse and her harrowing decision to leave it all behind that redefines our understanding of estrangement and the ability to triumph over adversity.To outsiders, Jessica Berger Gross’s childhood—growing up in a “nice” Jewish family in middle class Long Island—seemed as wholesomely American as any other. But behind closed doors, Jessica suffered years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her father, whose mood would veer unexpectedly from loving to violent. At the age of twenty-eight, still reeling from the trauma but emotionally dependent on her dysfunctional family, Jessica made the anguished decision to cut ties with them entirely. Years later, living in Maine with a loving husband and young son, having finally found happiness, Jessica is convinced the decision saved her life. In her powerful memoir reminiscent of Jeannette Walls’s bestseller The Glass Castle, Jessica breaks through common social taboos and bravely recounts the painful, self-defeating ways in which she internalized her abusive childhood, how she came to the monumental decision to break free from her family, and how she endured the difficult road that followed. Ultimately, by extracting herself from the damaging patterns and relationships of the past, Jessica has managed to carve an inspiring path to happiness—one she has created on her own terms. Her story, told here in a careful, unflinching, and forthright way, completely reframes how we think about family and the past.