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A Year Off: A Story About Traveling the World—And How to Make It Happen For You
by David Brown Alexandra BrownIn this mix of memoir, guidebook, and travelogue, a married couple documents the year they took off from work and traveled the world together.Wait for me . . . Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure? A Year Off is one part memoir, one part travel essays and one part travel guide, documenting the story of Alexandra and David Brown, a couple who decided to take a year off from their jobs and “regular lives” to travel the world together after only knowing each other for four months. Each chapter tackles a different part of the journey, including:-Practical takeaways for how to take the same leap and travel, like tips on budgeting, planning, pacing and adjusting to culture shock-A look into David and Alexandra’s story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another-Colorful memories of their travels, like a dramatic kayak ride in Milford Sound, New Zealand, an emotional evening in India, a life-changing meal in the Loire Valley, France, a hilarious makeover in Romania . . . and many moreThis inspiring book is for all the dreamers, would-be adventurers and endearingly practical professionals looking to scratch the travel itch. With many gorgeous photographs and actionable travel advice, A Year Off captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit, guiding readers on how to take the same leap and showing them just how doable a journey this type of round-the-world travel is.Praise for A Year Off“In A Year Off married couple Alexandra and David Brown chronicle a trip around the world and provide advice for travelers who may want to follow in their footsteps. Filled with personal stories, useful takeaways, beautiful photos and great design, chapters like “Identity Crisis” and “Financial Freak-outs” make it clear that the Browns haven’t airbrushed their story.” —BookPage“Have you ever dreamed of quitting the rat race and taking a year off—and then swiftly jolted back to reality? If so, A Year Off will give you the inspiration and the courage to make it happen in real life.” —The Independent
A Year and a Day
by Inglath CooperRITA® Award—winning author Inglath Cooper delivers a classic story of finding love where you least expect it. Audrey Colby has the life most women dream of… Too bad it’s all a facade. Her seemingly devoted husband is really a monster. Their high-society “friends” protect his ugly secrets. The mansion they live in is just a gilded prison for her and her son, Sammy. Everything hinges on escape. One day, Audrey decides she and her son need to leave. She’s had enough. If only Nicholas would stop interfering.Former state prosecutor Nicholas Wakefield has seen his share of violence perpetrated against women. He knows there are some injustices he can’t make right, like the unsolved rape and murder of his teenage sister. He failed her. But he won’t fail Audrey…Originally published in 2005.
A Year and a Day: A Novel
by Leslie PietrzykFifteen-year-old Alice dreams of her first kiss, has sleepovers, auditions for Our Town, and tries to pass high school biology. It's 1975, and at first look, her life would seem to be normal and unexceptional. But in the world that Leslie Pietrzyk paints, every moment she chronicles is revealed through the kaleidoscope of loss, stained by the fact that Alice's mother, without warning, note, or apology, deliberately parks her car on the railroad tracks, in the path of an oncoming train.In the emotional year that follows, Alice and her older brother find themselves in the care of their great aunt, forced to cope and move forward. Lonely and confused, Alice absorbs herself in her mother Annette's familiar rituals, trying to recapture their connection -- only to be stunned by the sound of her mother's voice speaking to her, engaging Alice in "conversations" and offering some insight into the life that she had led, beyond her role as Alice's mother.
A Year to the Day
by Robin BenwayNational Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Robin Benway returns with a story of love, loss, and sisterhood reminiscent of I’ll Give You the Sun and Every Day. Told in reverse chronological order, A Year to the Day will claim a permanent home in your heart.IT’S BEEN A YEAR—A YEAR OF MISSING NINA Leo can’t remember what happened the night of the accident. All she knows is that she left the party with her older sister, Nina, and Nina’s boyfriend, East. And now Nina is dead, killed by a drunk driver and leaving Leo with a hole inside her that’s impossible to fill. East, who loved Nina almost as much as Leo did, is the person who seems to most understand how she feels, and the two form a friendship based on their shared grief. But as she struggles to remember what happened, Leo discovers that East remembers every detail of the accident—and he won’t tell her anything about it. In fact, he refuses to talk about that night at all. As the days tumble one into the next, Leo’s story comes together while her world falls apart. How can she move on if she never knows what really happened that night? And is happiness even possible in a world without Nina?
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
by Michael DorrisThe story of three generations of Indian women, beset by hardship and torn by angry secrets, yet inextricably joined together by the indissoluble bonds of kinship.
A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future
by Elizabeth GeorgeThis young woman's version of Elizabeth George's bestselling book A Woman After God's Own Heart shares the intentions and blessings of God's heart with teen girls. On this journey they discover His priorities for their lives including prayer, submission, faithfulness, and joy and how to embrace those priorities in daily life. Elizabeth's mentor style, the Heart Response messages of reflection, and the age significant themes make this an excellent book for groups or for personal study. And best of all, girls will discover that God is a faithful, caring, and loving presence during this exciting and sometimes difficult time in their lives.
A ciência da Vacina: Um guia para os prós e contras das vacinas. Conheça os fatos VS Ficção
by Emma KeithAS VACINAS FAZEM MAL PARA SEUS FILHOS? Muitas pessoas acreditam que sim, mas sejamos honestos; As vacinas são uma das grandes descobertas da ciência. Por meio da vacinação; a poliomielite foi erradicada. As vacinas nos protegem contra; sarampo, catapora (varicela), tosse convulsa (pertussis), o papilomavírus humano (HPV), etc., mas nos últimos tempos as vacinas têm sido criticadas e contornadas por teorias da conspiração. Os argumentos de muitos são isso; as vacinas causam mais danos e as empresas farmacêuticas estão escondendo a verdade por causa do lucro, e é uma ferramenta de dominação mundial e controle populacional. No entanto, com o surgimento da pandemia do Coronavirus (Covid-19), as vacinas mais uma vez ocuparam o centro do palco. As vacinas são agora nossa única esperança de normalidade após o confinamento como resultado da pandemia. Neste livro, Emma Keith explica em termos leigos a história, benefícios e riscos das vacinas. Ela relata a corrida para encontrar a vacina para o Coronavírus (COVID19); qual é o progresso das várias pesquisas? Qual é o prazo antes de a vacina ser aprovada para administração? Emma detalha os benefícios específicos da vacinação para bebês para mães e pais grávidas. Ela separa os fatos da ficção para que o público em geral tome uma decisão informada. CLIQUE PARA COMPRAR AGORA!
A escritora morta
by Núria AñóAnna é uma escritora de idade mediana que criou sua filha sozinha. Na atualidade, Berta cresceu e as dúvidas que teria sobre conhecer seu pai, a quem só havia visto em uma fotografia, aumentam quando a relação que mantém com seu namorado entra em crise. Hans trabalha em uma fábrica e tem uma irmã, Clara, uma jovem incompreendida que vive obcecada por um tipo que dirige uma moto amarela. É porém, antes de tudo, a história de Anna Flieder, que quando opta por escrever um livro de estilo mais biográfico, a inspiração a visita e toma a forma daquele homem a quem abandonou há anos. “Na história se observa o processo de criação da literatura […] É uma obra dirigida a quem gosta de ler e se deixa absorver pela leitura, porque deixa muita imaginação, e há muitas coisas que se intuem.” -La Mañana “A escritora morta é, portanto, um convite para aqueles que apreciam a maneira com que a Literatura reflete sobre si mesma em uma obra literária. Mas também representa a oportunidade de acompanhar personagens com sentimentos e em situações que nos provoca uma inevitável identificação. [...] O deleite de um texto literário que prima por uma linguagem metafórica e que sugere imagens capazes de revelar cenas cotidianas, mas que, muitas vezes, a vida, preenchida por múltiplas possibilidades, não nos permite enxergar.” -Dra. Alexandra Santos Pinheiro, Resonancias literarias, no. 153 “Este livro conta a história da escritora Anna, do seu mundo e das pessoas que a rodeiam. Anna vive a sua vida literária como se fosse a sua vida real, sofre um tipo de esquizofrenia quando os personagens de seus livros confrontam suas vidas no seu desejo de ver a luz.” -Debbie Garrick, Tradutora “A escritora morta, uma obra que apresenta não apenas a qualidade do seu trabalho como autora, como também o manuseio da fer
A for Adoption: An Exploration of the Adoption Experience for Families and Professionals (Tavistock Clinic Series)
by Alison RoyThe experience of adoption—both adopting and being adopted—can stir up deep emotional pain, often related to loss and early trauma. A for Adoption provides insight and support to those families and individuals facing these complex processes and challenges. Drawing on both a psychoanalytic, theoretical framework and first-hand accounts of adopters, adoptees, and professionals within the adoption process, Alison Roy responds to the need for further and consistent support for adoptive parents and children, to help inform and understand the reality of their everyday lives. This book explores both the current and historical context of adoption, as well as its depiction within literature, before addressing issues such as conflict in relationships, the impact of significant trauma and loss, attachment and the importance of early relationships, and contact with birth families. Uniquely, this book addresses the experiences of, and provides support for, both adoptive professionals and families. It focuses on understanding rather than apportioning blame, and responds to a plea from a parent who requested "a book to help me understand my child better".
A la manera de Agustina
by Cecilia CurbeloEste libro aborda una temática que, lamentablemente, es muy común entre los jóvenes y adolescentes: el acoso a través de las redes sociales. Agustina es la protagonista principal y es quien nos cuenta esta historia llena de conflictos, dudas y desafíos. Renata, su hermana, está atravesando un momento muy complicado, que la angustia y no le quita el sueño. En medio de esta situación, surge algo inesperado, que las pondrá a prueba como personas y también como familia. Agustina tiene un carácter fuerte y una gran debilidad: su hermana Renata, a la que viene notando rarísima. Aunque Agus escucha conversaciones a escondidas, no logra averiguar qué pasa. Lo que sí sabe es que Lalo (el novio de su hermana) la tiene harta, que adora a su perrita Hakuna (que comparte con su mejor amigo Maxi), que confía en su mamá, que su papá parece triste, que admira a su tía Ceci, y que su abuelo necesita más cuidados. Cuando la verdad de lo que se esconde salga a la luz y los golpee a todos, se pondrán a prueba la fortaleza de la familia y la de los amigos. Y ella querrá resolver las cosas a su manera. ¡A la manera de Agustina!
A las Mujeres me Entrego
by Mary KingEmelisa no se pregunta cuál será la oración sobre ella. Pero Humphrey, su abogado defensor, sí. El resultado del veredicto sobre ella esta noche determinará no solo el destino de Emelisa, sino también el de sus tiernos e inocentes hijos y las mujeres de toda una civilización. Humphrey intenta hacer retroceder parte de la corriente de discriminación contra ella. ¿Pero salvará a Emelisa del encarcelamiento de por vida?
A los niños les encanta cantar: enseñe a sus hijos las canciones que cantaba cuando era niño
by Bernard LevineEnseñe a sus hijos las canciones que cantaba cuando era niño. Aquí hay una colección de canciones favoritas conocidas para que cantes con tus hijos. Este entretenido libro le dará a sus hijos horas de felicidad y placer.
A los niños les encantan las canciones infantiles
by Bernard LevineAquí encontrarás una colección de canciones infantiles favoritas para que se las lea a sus hijos. Todas estas preciosas y queridas canciones de cuna se han transmitido de madre a hija y de padre a hijo a lo largo de los siglos. Los más pequeños adorarán y se divertirán aprendiendo y recitando estas rimas atemporales. Este es un libro que los niños atesorarán y mirarán una y otra vez.
A menjar!
by Eduard Estivill Montse Domènech«Ja ho he provat tot i no hi ha manera que mengi.» Per molts pares, lhora de menjar dels nens es converteix en un infern. La boca tancada -que no sobre ni quan traiem totes les joguines, encenem la televisió o disfressem els plats amb la seva salsa preferida- és el nostre pitjor malson. Vist lèxit del seu mètode per resoldre els problemes de linsomni infantil, el doctor Eduard Estivill es va preguntar si hi hauria també un mètode que pogués aplicar-se al problema de lalimentació infantil. Per això va sol·licitar lajuda duna pedagoga, Montse Domènech, i entre els dos varen desenvolupar un mètode senzill, pràctic, amb unes sòlides bases científiques, per ensenyar a menjar bé, i de tot, als nens. Després dhaver-lo posat en pràctica durant tres anys, amb èxit en més del noranta-vuit per cent dels casos, shan decidit a publicar aquest manual tan amè que ajudarà els pares a ensenyar els seus fills a menjar.
A menjar!: El mètode Estivill per ensenyar els nens a menjar
by Montse Domènech Dr. Eduard EstivillEl mètode del Dr. Estivill per aconseguir que l'hora de menjar dels nens deixi de ser el malson dels pares. «Ja ho he provat tot i no hi ha manera que mengi». Per molts pares, l'hora de menjar dels nens es converteix en un infern. La boca tancada -que no s'obre ni quan traiem totes les joguines, encenem la televisió o disfressem els plats amb la seva salsa preferida- és el nostre pitjor malson. Vist l'èxit del seu mètode per resoldre els problemes de l'insomni infantil, el doctor Eduard Estivill es va preguntar si hi hauria també un mètode que pogués aplicar-se al problema de l'alimentació infantil. Per això va sol·licitar l'ajuda d'una pedagoga, Montse Domènech, i entre els dos varen desenvolupar un mètode senzill, pràctic, amb unes sòlides bases científiques, per ensenyar a menjar bé, i de tot, als nens. Després d'haver-lo posat en pràctica durant tres anys, amb èxit en més del 98% dels casos, s'han decidit a publicar aquest manual tan amè que ajudarà els pares a ensenyar els seus fills a menjar. «La resistència dels nens a menjar és habitual. Forma part del seu esperit de rebel·lia davant allò que se'ls imposa. Però en això consisteix educar-los, oi? Han d'anar aprenent que gairebé tot té un moment i un lloc. I també una manera de fer-se. Per això cal un mètode i un temps d'aprenentatge.»Dr. Eduard Estivill
A qué huele en tu habitación
by Christine Baudry Prof. Daniel MarcelliEl cuarto de un adolescente suele parecerse a la cueva de un oso, un lugar donde se nota el olor de tabaco y, quizá, también de hachís... Los padres no siempre saben cómo reaccionar ni qué actitud adoptar ante sus hijos, sobre todo cuando ellos mismos han consumido cannabis cuando eran jóvenes. Este libro aborda un gran número de preguntas que se hacen a propósito de las mal llamadas drogas blandas: * ¿Se debe tolerar una sustancia ilegal, aunque corriente? * ¿Qué hay que pensar sobre el cannabis? * ¿Cuáles son los verdaderos peligros? * ¿Su hijo adolescente fuma? * ¿Cómo hablar de ello con su hijo? * ¿Por qué fuma? * ¿Cómo ayudarlo a decir «no»?... Daniel Marcelli, psiquiatra especializado en adolescencia, es autor de numerosos libros sobre psicología. Christine Baudry es periodista de la revista Psychologies magazine.
A salvo en la red
by Francisco Castaño Mena Pedro García AguadoDe la mano de Pedro García Aguado y Francisco Castaño Mena llega el tercer volumen del proyecto «Aprender a educar», centrado esta vez en un tema tan preocupante, complejo y actual como el modo en que debemos proteger a nuestros hijos en internet y las redes sociales. <p><p>¿Cuándo debo comprarle un smartphone a mi hijo? ¿Tengo que establecer unas normas de uso? ¿Cómo le protejo de los riesgos de internet? ¿Cómo controlo que no sufra o haga ciberbullying? Desde su proyecto «Aprender a educar», Pedro García Aguado y Francisco Castaño Mena hacen hincapié en la educación familiar como factor clave de protección para prevenir posibles dificultades con los hijos. En este tercer libro, los autores se adentran en las nuevas tecnologías y muestran a padres y profesores cómo educar en su uso. <p>A salvo en la Red es un manual indispensable para que niños y adolescentes reciban una buena educación digital y les enseñemos a utilizar estas herramientas sin riesgo y sacándoles el máximo partido. Con un lenguaje directo y cercano, los autores nos exponen casos reales de su consulta y nos enseñan que las nuevas tecnologías, usadas de forma correcta, pueden convertirse en grandes aliadas.
A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids
by Dr Jenn BermanAs an experienced therapist, a parenting expert on television and radio, an award-winning columnist, and a parent, Dr. Jenn Berman provides insightful and informative advice to parents as they guide their children through early childhood. The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids addresses twenty-six of the most important issues that modern parents face. Each self-contained and easy-to-read chapter covers a different topic, allowing busy parents to quickly find and read what they need. You'll turn to this great resource again and again as your children grow.
A todos, siempre: Amar en un mundo lleno de contratiempos y gente difícil
by Bob Goff¿Qué sucede cuando dejamos de preocuparnos por un mundo exigente lleno de personas problemáticas y, en cambio, simplemente empezamos a amarlas? En este nuevo libro, la continuación del fenómeno en ventas El amor hace, Bob Goff lleva a los lectores a un recorrido interesante, que transforma vidas; los transporta al secreto de una vida sin temores, limitaciones o preocupación.Cuando El amor hace apareció por primera vez en 2012, se hablaba de Goff como “el secreto mejor guardado del mundo”. Más de 800.000 ejemplares vendidos luego, ya no es un secreto. Pero Bob nunca deja de sorprender, y en A todos, siempre, la tan esperada continuación de El amor hace, revela lo que sucede cuando dejamos de preocuparnos por un mundo desafiante y repleto de gente difícil, y en su lugar simplemente los amamos: descubrimos la clase de vida abundante, libre y sin restricciones con la que siempre hemos soñado.Escrito en torno a la divertidísima y perspicaz historia de Bob, cada capítulo de A todos, siempre enseña una lección que Bob aprendió –en general de la manera más difícil– sobre lo que significa amar sin inhibición, inseguridad o limitación. Desde encontrar el número exacto de amigos hasta descubrir el lado positivo del fracaso, A todos, siempre señala el camino para personificar el amor haciendo lo inesperado, lo intimidante, lo aparentemente imposible. Ya sea que esté haciendo paracaidismo descalzo o haciéndose amigo de un hechicero ugandés, Bob irrumpe en la vida con un abrazo al prójimo ilimitado, tan contagioso como extraordinario. A todos, siempre revela cómo tú puedes hacer lo mismo.X
A+ Parenting: The Surprisingly Fun Guide to Raising Surprisingly Smart Kids
by Eva Moskowitz Eric GrannisEva Moskowitz, founder of the highly lauded Success Academy Charter Schools, shares her advice for raising smart, successful, and intellectually engaged children. Eva Moskowitz has built a national reputation as the founder and leader of Success Academy Charter Schools, one of the country’s most highly regarded networks of schools, but while most people know Eva for her success in educating 20,000 mainly low-income students who are routinely accepted to our nation’s best universities, she has also been responsible for raising three children of her own. In A+ Parenting, Eva shares what she has learned both as a parent and an educator about raising children to be enthusiastic and successful learners.Eva’s most important message is that parents can and should play a critical role in their children’s intellectual development. Each year, children only spend about 180 days in school; how they spend the remaining 185 days is up to their parents. Children who continue to learn when they are out of school will make far more progress than those who don’t, but parents need not attempt to recreate school at home. Instead, they can encourage their children to engage in fun activities that will have a huge impact on their creativity, intellectual curiosity, and attention span. A+ Parenting is every parent’s must-have guide to enriching every aspect of a child’s life, from the morning carpool to the soccer field to the dinner table—without having to hire tutors or carve out more hours in the day. Moskowitz explains how to take the time you’re already spending with your children and make it more fulfilling and intellectually stimulating for them. The book is full of practical guidance such as:Which extracurricular activities are best for a child’s development.How children can learn by watching movies and playing games—and why you should reach for chess or Monopoly over checkers or Candyland.How to help your child overcome a learning disability and ensure it doesn’t undermine their self-confidence.Why getting angry at children doesn’t work but expressing disappointment does.In addition to advice, this book is filled with carefully curated lists of educational activities, including games to play, movies to watch, puzzles to solve, books to read, music to listen to, and experiments to perform. These activities, supported with love and joy, are all parents need to turn their children into lifelong learners.
A, My Name Is Ami (My Name Is #1)
by Norma Fox MazerThe more things change, the more Ami wishes they'd stay exactly the same Ami and her best friend, Mia, share almost everything--even the letters in their names! But when Ami's mom and dad separate and her mom moves out, even all of the traditions she and Mia share can't put her family back together. Ami wants everything to go back to the way it was--for her mother not to live in an apartment and have a life of her own, and for her dad not to go to dinner with the new science teacher, Ms. Linsley. At least her friendship with Mia will always be the same . . . won't it?
ABC de la crianza
by Annie De AcevedoDespués de más de 36 años de trayectoria, Annie de Acevedo reúne por primera vez en un glosario práctico los conceptos más importantes para una crianza feliz y exitosa. ¿Cómo detectar un Apego emocional? ¿Qué es el Bulliying y cómo afrontarlo? ¿Cómo manejar la Tecnología en casa? ¿Cómo educar hijos Millenials? En este libro la sicóloga Annie de Acevedo explica de una manera clara y entretenida todos los conceptos que caracterizan una crianza exitosa y feliz y reúne todos los aprendizajes y las vivencias que han surgido a lo largo de su amplia trayectoria.
ABCs of Love for Dad (Books of Kindness)
by Patricia HegartyMaking Dad feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect gift to celebrate Father's Day all year long!A is for awesome—our dads are number one!B is for bringing us lots of family fun.C is for captain—Dad always knows the way.Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between father and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's a dazzling way to show Dad just how special he is! Learn your ABCs while celebrating Dad with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series.Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Kindness at Christmas, ABCs of Love, ABCs of Love for Mom, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!
ABCs of Love for Mom (Books of Kindness)
by Patricia HegartyMaking Mom feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect gift!A is for adoring—we love our moms so much. B is for the beauty of mom's soft, gentle touch. C is for cheerleader—mom is always there for you. Learn your ABCs while celebrating Mom with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series.Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between mother and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's the perfect gift for Mom!Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Love, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!
ACA Stepping In, Stepping Out: Creating Stepfamily Rhythm
by Joshua M. GoldThis much-needed resource offers insight into building and maintaining satisfying and successful stepfamily relationships. As the number of stepfamilies continues to increase, counselors and other mental health professionals are likely to encounter clients seeking help in navigating these often complicated relationships. In this book, Dr. Gold emphasizes the principles and practices of narrative therapy as a means to address key concerns within the family system, reauthor dominant social myths surrounding stepfamily life, and create realistic treatment plans that are inclusive of all members of the family. Detailing the inherent strengths and challenges of the stepfamily experience, he provides an in-depth examination of the roles of each member in a blended family, including stepfathers and stepmothers, ex-spouses, grandparents, and children. This book is an excellent guide to thoughtful, practical, and empirically validated interventions for helping stepfamilies thrive.