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Best Sex Writing 2010
by Rachel Kramer BusselFrom breastfeeding to swingers to underage sexting, the thinnest condom ever and sex work to the thrill of voyeurism and the story of X-rated Tijuana bibles, Best Sex Writing 2010 covers the latest, hottest topics from the world of sex. Diana Joseph relives her slutty years while giving a mom's perspective on her teenage son's description of girls in his yearbook, while Brian Alexander teaches us about sex surrogates, and Violet Blue offers a spirited defense of modern porn. The erotic elements of Twilight, adult sex ed, a visit to a BDSM porn set, the science behind penis size, a very special piece of ass, a cheating wife, and much more make it under the covers of Best Sex Writing 2010, culled from magazines, newspapers, blogs and websites by series editor Rachel Kramer Bussel.
Best Sex Writing 2012
by Susie Bright Rachel Kramer BusselIn Best Sex Writing 2012, editor Rachel Kramer Bussel and judge Susie Bright collect the year's most challenging and provocative nonfiction articles on this endlessly evocative subject. The essays here comprise a detailed, direct survey of the contemporary American sexual landscape. Major commentators examine the many roles sex plays in our lives in these literate and lively essays. From an "X-Rated Jew," a sex blogger's custody battle and teen sex laws to SlutWalks, female pleasure workshops, porn star celebrities, gays in the military, and "guys who like fat chicks," Best Sex Writing 2012 goes behind the headlines to explore the intricacies of sex and aging, sex and the law, and many other hot topics. With a foreword and selections by renowned sexpert Susie Bright, this collection is timely, powerful and provocative, and touches on the most cutting-edge issues facing our culture today.
The Best Skin of Your Life Starts Here: Busting Beauty Myths So You Know What to Use and Why
by Paula Begoun Bryan Barron Desiree StordahlBusting beauty myths so you know what to use and why.<P><P> From acne to wrinkles and everything in between, Paula and her team reveal the truth about skin type, skin concerns, cosmetic corrective procedures, dozens of today's most pervasive cosmetic myths, and some of the most helpful, surprising makeup tips we've uncovered in our careers. Readers learn why so many products don't work as claimed, discover some of our favorite products, and learn how you can easily put together a skincare routine that gets you the best possible results without sorting through all the hype and misleading information. Readers feel as though they're getting truly helpful advice from a good friend — someone who's been there, knows what skin problems do to one's self-esteem, and is shedding some much-needed light on the often-confusing world of beauty. The best part? All of the skincare tips and recommendations in this book are based on published scientific research, so you can be confident you're making the smartest decisions for your beauty needs.
The Best Thing about You Is You!
by Anupam KherGems of down-to-earth wisdom for upgrading your life and finding inner bliss and tranquillity Bollywood superstar Anupam Kher plays a new role altogether: Using examples from his own life and experiences, he subtly motivates and inspires you by providing a handy guide to discovering your real self and finding peace of mind and contentment in today’s chaotic times! He feels that the best way to counter the negativity that exists in the world these days, where people are gripped by fear, insecurity, stress, frustration and unhappiness, is by acquiring a positive outlook. Citing his own example, he reveals how a humble background need not be an obstacle to attaining the dizzying heights of success, but simultaneously, sounds a warning about the importance of gracefully handling such success. He shares the vital ingredients in his recipe for success as well as no-nonsense methods to get the most out of your life. This volume contains the author’s views on a wide variety of topics such as the anger syndrome, the phenomenon of change, thought control, dealing with relationships, conquering stress, getting rid of fears, coming to terms with failure, realizing the power within oneself, coping with loss and death and much more. Here’s a book you will find yourself turning to for soothing, insightful guidance and practical advice no matter what situation you’re in. You’ll come to realize that the best thing about you is YOU!
The Best Year of Your Life
by Debbie FordNo. 1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Ford's The Best Year of Your Life is a call to action to stop pretending that the future will bring you the life of your dreams and to instead start living your dreams in this moment and for the rest of your life. Many of us spend our days thinking, talking and dreaming about what our lives could be like 'if only ...'. We make resolutions, we follow a new diet, we start exercise routines - we begin working on our lifelong goals and then we give up, get too busy and forget about what's truly important to us. Another year passes by and our dreams remain out of reach. But what if today you discovered that the life you've always wanted is right in front of you, well within your grasp? Are you ready to live it? Debbie Ford not only answers these questions but offers a proven, practical blueprint for making today - this moment - the beginning of the best year of your life.
The Best Year of Your Life
by Debbie FordNo. 1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Ford's The Best Year of Your Life is a call to action to stop pretending that the future will bring you the life of your dreams and to instead start living your dreams in this moment and for the rest of your life. Many of us spend our days thinking, talking and dreaming about what our lives could be like 'if only ...'. We make resolutions, we follow a new diet, we start exercise routines - we begin working on our lifelong goals and then we give up, get too busy and forget about what's truly important to us. Another year passes by and our dreams remain out of reach. But what if today you discovered that the life you've always wanted is right in front of you, well within your grasp? Are you ready to live it? Debbie Ford not only answers these questions but offers a proven, practical blueprint for making today - this moment - the beginning of the best year of your life.
Best You Ever: 365 Ways To Be Richer, Happier, Thinner, Smarter, Younger, Sexier, and More Relaxed -- Each and Every Day
by Rebecca Swanner Carolyn Dean Eve Adamson Meera Lester Rachel LaferriereYou can never be too rich or too thin...or too happy, smart, young, sexy or stress-free. In this book, you'll find the daily tips, tricks, and tried-and-true tactics you need to be all these things-and more. Each day's entry offers advice for a different aspect of your life, such as:Monday: Only Use Cash or Checks to Make Sure You Save MoneyTuesday: Create a Happiness Blog to Record Life's Best MomentsWednesday: Eat Folic Acid to Be ThinnerThursday: Try Sage and Lemon Balm to Improve Your MemoryFriday: Pile on the Garlic to Fight AgingSaturday: To Spice Things Up, Create Your Arousal MapSunday: Tune Up Your Chakras to Relax With this book, you can transform yourself and your life-one day at a time!
The Best You'll Ever Have
by Shannon Mullen Valerie FrankelThis groundbreaking book illuminates subjects from how to find that mysterious G-spot to how to use popular sex toys. With chapters including 'Claiming the Clitoris', 'Tush Talk', 'The Secrets of the P-Spot' and 'Toy Stories', the authors leave no area of sexual curiosity unexplored, revealing what's hot about different positions, accessories, and lots more, including elegant illustrations. The Best You''ll Ever Have features the actual voices of real women who share what they truly think and have genuinely learned about their bodies, turn-ons, turn-offs, and ways to make sex as fabulous as it should be. Straight-talking, hilarious, and deliciously confessional, this is must-have bedtime reading.
Best Young Woman Job Book: A Memoir
by Emma HealeyWry, inventive, and relentlessly honest, a memoir of trying to make a living without compromising your truth.Emma Healey just wants to be a writer, but that&’s more a journey than a job, and the journey isn&’t free. As a teenager, she begins her adventures in precarious employment when introduced by her actor/playwright mother to the role of &“standardized patient,&” performing illness as a living training dummy for medical students. In university, she joins a creative writing program, cultivating a poet&’s interest in language while learning lessons about the literary world that have more to do with survival than art. Through her twenties, she writes software manuals for the world&’s leading producer of online pornography, masters search engine optimization for a marketing firm run out of a bedroom by two Phish-loving brothers, narrowly escapes death as a research assistant for a television drama, and works the night shift captioning daytime TV. Along the way, as she navigates dating apps, tumultuous relationships, and the evolution of a voice that she is slowly learning to trust, she begins writing personal essays for money—and finds herself embroiled in a content economy that blurs the boundaries between day job and making art even further. Through the stories of several very odd jobs, each related to—but also achingly far from—the job she really wants, poet and essayist Emma Healey creates a unique snapshot of the gig economy that is also a timeless meditation on identity, value, and language. For a writer trying to pay the bills, life can be a work in progress.
Bestefar dro til himmelen
by Amber Richards HåkonDenne bok for barn 'Bestefar dro til himmelen', er skrevet fra et kristent perspektiv for veldig unge barn som har mistet en de er glad i. Hva forteller vi et ungt barn som har mistet en man er glad i og som sørger? Barn er så konkrete i tenkemåten, og døden kan være et veldig vanskelig tema å snakke om i generiske termer, men spesielt midt i en periode med emosjonell smerte og tap. Likevel søker de svar. Dette ble skrevet som et verktøy for å hjelpe foreldre og kjære med å hjelpe barna deres takle død, sorg og tap. Den har nydelige bilder og anerkjenner sorgens tristhet, men tilbyr også håp og støtte. I bok er det en fororddel med anbefalinger om hvordan man kan hjelpe barna gjennom denne veldig smertefulle tiden, og tips man kan bruke til å tilpasse e-boken til deres spesifikke omstendigheter, inkludert andre kjære enn bestefar. Last ned din kopi av Bestefar dro til himmelen nå.
Bet on You: How to Win with Risk
by Angie Morgan Courtney LynchBuild the risk-taking skills that will lead you to a life of fulfillment:Discover the formula for success that will supercharge your decision-making confidence and transform even the most risk-averse mindset.In Bet on You, Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch reveal hard-earned, real-world insights that will help you realize your potential by enacting risk in ways most meaningful to you.The author&’s risk-taking guidance has been embraced by the world&’s best businesses – Google, Boston Scientific, FedEx, and Oracle. Their insights are the secret sauce behind any transformative journey to a success-filled life.With clear, actionable steps, this book:Enlightens readers with a new perspective on how risk really works and clears up common misconceptions about risk, such as it being the opposite of reward.Empowers professionals of all types with guidance on how to start practicing new habits right away to build their risk-taking muscle.Shows how to weave a safety net to mitigate the downside of risks.Offers effective strategies for managing risk-killing emotions: fear and failure.
Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities
by Ann HiattTake charge of your career and create a life full of learning, adventure, joy, and success utilizing these never-before-shared leadership principles Ann Hiatt learned working alongside the world&’s top tech CEOs—Google&’s Eric Schmidt, Amazon&’s Jeff Bezos, and Yahoo!s Marissa Mayer.Whether you&’re stuck in your current job, starting your first job and wondering how you can use it as a steppingstone towards your dream career, or mid-career and wanting to finally be recognized for promotion or a leadership role, this book is for you.For the first time, Ann Hiatt shares both the daily habits and long-game strategies she learned working side-by-side for decades with the giants of technology at Amazon and Google.Through clear guidance and incredible stories, Bet on Yourself will teach you:How to define your abilities and speak up so that you can be recognized for the work that you do and the unique capabilities you bring to the table.How to create opportunities for yourself when options appear limited and build a purposeful career regardless of your seniority or industry.What it takes to build the confidence you need to build your dream career.How to exchange your frustration over not getting the recognition you deserve for an empowered, actionable plan for taking control of your professional identity and get promoted.These tried-and-true methods to take ordinary opportunities and create something extraordinary, and the leadership principles that guide the work of these celebrity CEOs, are directly applicable to your goals.With a few consistent, daily habits you can build a future that exceeds your wildest expectations. No matter the opportunities available to you in your particular community or career stage, there is a path for you.
The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships
by Patrick CarnesSome really great books just keep getting better!For seventeen years The Betrayal Bond has been the primary source for therapists and patients wrestling the effects of emotional pain and harm caused by exploitation from someone they trusted. Divorce, litigation, incest and child abuse, domestic violence, kidnapping, professional exploitation and religious abuse are all areas of trauma bonding. These are situations and relationships of incredible intensity or importance lend themselves more easily to an exploitation of trust or power. In The Betrayal Bond, Dr. Carnes presents an in-depth study of these relationships; why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful. Dr. Carnes also gives a clear explanation of the bond that compels people to tolerate the intolerable, and for the first time, maps out the brain connection that makes being with hurtful people comparable to 'a drug of choice.' Most importantly, Carnes provides practical steps to identify compulsive attachment patterns and ultimately to change or end them for good. This new edition includes: New science for understanding how our brains can make a prison of bad relationships New assessments and insights based on 50,000 research participants A new section utilizing the latest findings in attachment research and narrative therapy to concretely rewrite and rescript bad experiences A redefinition of the factors contributing to addictive relationships
The Betrayal Bond
by Patrick J. CarnesExploitive relationships can create trauma bonds--chains that link a victim to someone who is dangerous to them. Divorce, employee relations, litigation of any type, incest and child abuse, family and marital systems, domestic violence, hostage negotiations, kidnapping, professional exploitation and religious abuse are all areas of trauma bonding. All these relationships share one thing: they are situations of incredible intensity or importance where there is an exploitation of trust or power. In The Betrayal Bond Patrick Carnes presents an in-depth study of these relationships, why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful. He shows how to recognize when traumatic bonding has occurred and gives a checklist for examining relationships. He then provides steps to safely extricate from these relationships. This is a book you will turn to again and again for inspiration and insight, while professionals will find it an invaluable reference work.
Betrayal in Psychotherapy and Its Antidotes: Challenges for Patient and Therapist
by E Mark SternBetrayal in all its forms has been and is an ever present reality in every area of life--politics, business, and human relationships to name a few. Recent publications have chronicled the unethical actions of mental health and other human service professionals, yet the psychology of betrayal has received little public interest and attention. This book explores the many issues relating to psychotherapy and betrayal. The contributing authors of Betrayal in Psychotherapy and its Antidotes present the various faces of betrayal as may be encountered by therapists in the office or in the profession. They challenge therapists to understand the violations of trust that can occur within the therapeutic relationship. Readers are reminded that the trauma of betrayal manifests itself within all patients, regardless of of the nature and expression of psychopathology. More importantly, the authors define betrayal as experienced with specific cases and they attempt to bring out underlying principles that are useful to therapists and the larger professional community.Readers will find their understanding of the concept of betrayal much expanded from the chapters in Betrayal in Psychotherapy and its Antidotes. For example, betrayal is discussed as a failure in the interpersonal or inter-subjective relationship between therapist and client in one chapter as opposed to the concept of betrayal as an act calculated to lead another person astray, an act of deception or treachery, and a breach of confidence and trust as considered in another chapter. Other approaches to betrayal and psychotherapy include: how to determine what is betrayal in psychotherapy the use of case examples to establish the importance of the therapist striving to remain true to the genuine potentiality of a patient how to avoid colluding with the patient’s rejection of life the work of Alice Miller, a psychoanalyst by training, and the betrayal of children by abuse the paradoxical nature of psychiatric practice and its necessary reliance upon moral reasoning an investigation on the link between therapists’personal maturity and the success of therapy how traditional humanistic and analytic therapies can entrap both therapist and patient into a betrayal of self and the relationship implications of the “betrayal of the feminine” in males and their work with clients in a psychotherapy setting a case portrayal of “Teddy”--the betrayal of the betrayed
Betrayed: You CAN Find Healing and the Power to Move Forward When Others Let You Down
by Randy ValimontBetrayal can be devastating. But it is possible to find healing from its effects and move forward with God’s perfect plan for our lives. In a day and time when betrayal, both public and private, seems to be at the root of so much of the pain in the world--political scandals, divorce, infidelity, abuse, stock fraud and the list goes on--we ask ourselves, Is there a way to avoid it? What can we do as Christians to deal with it, learn from it and survive to fulfill the destiny God has called us to? Betrayed uses the example of Jesus and His interaction with Judas to give us a spiritually sound example of how we can deal with the betrayal in our lives. With a focus that is inspirational and full of hope, Randy Valimont covers topics that include: How to identify a betrayer in your life What Satan hopes to accomplish through betrayal Practical biblical solutions to dealing with betrayal How to find healing and move on
Betrayed by Work: Women's Stories of Trauma, Healing and Hope after Being Fired
by Julia Erickson Suzanne VosburgRecover from Job Loss with Support of Other Women"This is the first book that I know of that truly helps you learn from women from many professional sectors how to recover from big setbacks in our work lives. It’s a must read.” —Dr. Elena Pezzini, organizational psychologist#1 New Release in Job HuntingSuccessful women show how they reclaimed and rebuilt their personal power and careers after being fired from a job and being rendered powerless by their employers.Practical job loss recovery tools for women. When women get fired, it is often devastating, traumatic, and isolating. We experience a sudden powerlessness that can destroy our confidence and feelings of self-worth. We grieve. We feel broken. It affects our self-esteem, our financial well-being, our professional identity, and our ability to look for other work?in short, it affects our entire way of life. How, then, does a woman navigate the emotional impact of this event? With other women.You are not alone. In Betrayed by Work, authors Julia Erickson, MBA, and Suzanne Vosburg, PhD, bear witness to the stories of women just like you?and just like them. This book shows how women lost their jobs, describes what happened to them immediately and in the aftermath, validates women’s feelings about being fired, and offers a source of hope and companionship to those of us coping with either our own job loss or the sudden job loss of someone we know or love.Discover:True stories from women who are honest about how they were fired and their feelingsKey points to help process each story and apply its lesson to your own experiencePractical takeaways and suggestions to help you cope with job lossIf you were encouraged by personal growth books about women in business like Invaluable by Maya Grossman, In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney, Presence by Amy Cuddy, or Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin, then you’ll be inspired and empowered by Betrayed by Work.
Better
by Nicole CaldwellIntellectual arguments alone will not sway the dominant paradigm; to be motivated to create change, people must be moved. Art has the power to inform, influence, and inspire. The creative impulse can, quite literally, change the world.Better explores the intersection of sustainability and art, showing how each of us can reinvent our lives as our greatest artistic achievement. Presented in the context of the unique story of Better Farm, a blueprint for environmentally conscious living originally established as an intentional community, this unusual guide blends theory with practical, hands-on, DIY ideas to incite your own creative adventures, including: Upcycling trash into treasure Turning your fish tank into a garden Making your yard or balcony a work of artBetter is a concrete application of the Better Theory, which views every experience--good or bad--as an opportunity for exponential personal growth. Packed with life lessons and tips for making any lifestyle more sustainable, while drawing on everyone's inherent creativity, this unique book provides the inspiration to live more simply, take more chances, and engage more with the natural world. A must-read for anyone who questions the purpose of the daily grind or grapples with the need for more meaning in his or her life.Nicole Caldwell is the co-founder of Better Farm, a sixty-five-acre sustainability campus, organic farm, and artists' colony serving as a blueprint for environmentally conscious living. Her writings have been featured in Mother Earth News, Reader's Digest, and Time Out New York, among others.
Better: The Journey from Wounded to Willing to Better
by Wanda Hall CarterIn Better, Wanda Hall Carter speaks from experience and struggle, and coaches you to victory. Through strong biblical teaching, she takes you down a path to wholeness and freedom through small, incremental portals of daily self-assessment. Take up your cross. Lose your life so you can find it in Him. Be &“Better.&”
Better Balance for Life: Banish The Fear Of Falling With Simple Activities Added To Your Everyday Routine
by Carol Clements“Falls can kill you. Here’s how to minimize the risk. . . . Get Carol Clements’s new book, Better Balance for Life, that details a 10-week plan for improving stability.”—Jane Brody, The New York Times Improve your balance in just ten weeks without breaking a sweat As you age, stumbling blocks are everywhere: the bottom step, the roadside curb, and even the living room carpet. But you don’t have to live in fear of falling. With Better Balance for Life, you will learn all-new, simple activities to help you build strength and increase flexibility to improve your balance! In this ten-week program, personal trainer Carol Clements shows you effortless moves to slide into your everyday routine. Already brushing your teeth? Try standing on one foot while touching the counter to build stability. Watching TV? Learn how to extend your toes and flex your ankle to develop more nimble feet—and greater mobility. With four new activities each week, building better balance is fun and easy. By the end, you, too, will be marching with your eyes closed!
A Better Brain at Any Age: The Holistic Way to Improve Your Memory, Reduce Stress, and Sharpen Your Wits
by Sondra Kornblatt Fernando VegaIn A Better Brain at Any Age, Sondra Kornblatt, along with the experts she has interviewed, helps readers put their heads on straight through healthy activities for the body (exercise, healthy food consumption, and relaxation) and through specific activities to boost brain power like movement, eye rolls, supplements, and making environmental changes. Each of the seven chapters -- Body-Mind Connection; Environmental Support; Food and Supplements; Intelligence and Learning; Memory, Learning Shortcuts, and Brain-Stretchers; Emotions and Decisions; and Meditation and Bigger Perspectives -- details how that topic impacts the brain, and offers tips and highlights for readers to either delve into the book or peruse it for quick boosts. Kornblatt teaches readers how to reduce brain stress and optimize mental agility, and shares information on how the brain interacts with the body, what habits impact the brain, positively and negatively, and how to maximize learning. She provides tips to strengthen memory, cognition, and creativity so readers can function better in their active lives. A Better Brain at Any Age offers a complete plan for total brain health in an engaging and accessible way.
A Better Brain for Better Aging: The Holistic Way to Improve Your Memory, Reduce Stress, and Sharpen Your Wits
by Sondra KornblattImprove your Brain Health and Live a Full Life“A friendly, wide-ranging tip sheet for understanding and maintaining the human brain, with exercises . . . that consciously incorporate all of the senses.” —Publishers WeeklyA Better Brain for Better Aging offers a complete plan for improving brain health in an engaging and accessible way.Holistic brain health exercises, from body and brain games to good brain food. Health and science writer Sondra Kornblatt, along with the numerous experts she’s interviewed in A Better Brain for Better Aging, can help you put your head on straight through healthy activities for the body and stimulating exercises for good brain health. Improving your exercise, feeding your brain, and practicing simple movements can do wonders for your mental and physical health.Overcome brain fog and enhance memory improvement. In A Better Brain for Better Aging, Kornblatt teaches you how to reduce stress and optimize mental agility. Learn how the brain interacts with the body, what habits improve mind stimulation, and how to maximize learning. In this book, Kornblatt provides tips for a strong brain to improve memory, cognition, and creativity so you can function better in your active life.In this book, you’ll find:Quick and helpful tips that benefit and improve your brainUp-to-date and informative explanations on brain plasticity and how the mind and body work together to improve brain healthMore than 100 extensively researched ideas to improve brain function and mental agility, boost your creativity and overall brain power, and avoid brain overloadIf you liked Keep Sharp, Memory Rescue, or Successful Aging, then you’ll love A Better Brain for Better Aging.
Better Broken: The Hidden Advantage of a Challenging Life
by Sean J. RogersYour trauma is your tactical advantage. Harness it to create the life of your dreams.From enduring an abusive childhood to fighting as a Special Forces Green Beret in the war in Afghanistan, Sean Rogers has come away from his hardships with the tools necessary to not only survive but thrive. He knows firsthand what it means to face your trauma and use it as a source for incredible strength.In Better Broken, Rogers helps readers from all walks of life harness their trauma for good, by: Identifying, accepting, and embracing your own personal triggers and faultsLearning when change needs to come from within, and when you can change your environment insteadOvercoming a victim mindset and developing the agency required to take control of your lifeTranslating your behavioral growth to financial growthTaking care of your mind, body, and spirit—and building the habits you need to stay healthyYour past doesn&’t have to hold you back anymore. It&’s not only possible to overcome your trauma, but to let it strengthen you—and help you become unstoppable.
Better by Saturday -- Driving: Featuring Tips by Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers
by Greg MidlandTips and lessons for improving your golf game, specifically driving.
Better by Saturday -- Iron Play/Long Game: Featuring Tips by Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers
by Dave AllenFor more than forty-five years, Golf Magazine has attracted the best instructors in the sport. Now, Golf Magazine brings together its Top 100 Teachers to offer quick, essential tips -- only one page long and each with its own illustrative photo -- to help you save strokes the very next time you play. Every golfer knows that approach shots often expose a player's inconsistency -- and that no two holes ever play the same. In this book, such renowned teachers as Kent Cayce, Rick Martino, and Jim Flick help you size up and attack your long shots.