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Take this man: a memoir
Par Brando Skyhorse. 2014
Memoir by the author of The Madonnas of Echo Park (DB 71696). Describes being raised as an American Indian by…
his single mother in Echo Park, California, in the 1970s and 1980s and discovering at the age of twelve or thirteen that he was really Mexican. Strong language. 2014Packed with step-by-step tutorials and features on how to get the most from your apps and services like iCloud, iTunes…
Match, iPhoto, GarageBand, iMovie, Pages and Keynote, as well as all the latest apps. Anyone from a complete iPad and iPhone beginner to hardcore power users will learn more about their beloved Apple device.Exclusive to digital. BDM’s Essential AppleUser Magazine brings you the very latest news, rumours, reviews and technical help for your…
Apple iPhone, iPad and the iOS along with Mac's, MacBooks, macOS, Apple Watch and all the accessories. This is the publication you will need to keep on top of the must know information and technical help from our team of Apple experts for your Mac, MacBook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod and Apple TV hardware. If you want to stay informed click subscribe. 100% unofficial.
Cocktail hour under the tree of forgetfulness
Par Alexandra Fuller. 2011
Following her memoir about her African childhood, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (DB 53942), Fuller describes her Scottish…
mother and English father's origins and farm life in Kenya, Rhodesia, and finally Zambia. Covers multiple civil wars and highlights struggles with racism and personal tragedies. Bestseller. 2011
Quiet hero: secrets from my father's past
Par Rita Cosby. 2010
Emmy Award-winning journalist relates discovering her father's hidden past, years after her mother's death. Recounts learning that Richard Cosby, born…
Ryszard Kossobudzki in Poland, endured life as a World War II freedom fighter, a POW, an escapee, and a refugee. 2010
Blue nights
Par Joan Didion. 2011
Didion, who wrote about her husband John Gregory Dunne's death in The Year of Magical Thinking (DB 61740), here focuses…
on her adopted daughter Quintana Roo, who died at age thirty-nine in 2005. Didion reflects on Quintana's childhood, her own role as a mother, adoption issues, and aging. Bestseller. 2011
Rescue: a novel
Par Anita Shreve. 2010
Young EMT Webster's strong attraction to drunken car-crash victim Sheila quickly leads to dating, pregnancy, marriage, and the birth of…
Rowan. When Sheila's drinking becomes dangerous, Webster sends her away and raises Rowan alone. Now seventeen-year-old Rowan is drinking and Sheila reappears. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2010
Okay for now: A National Book Award Winner
Par Gary D. Schmidt. 2011
Marysville, New York; 1968. Eighth-grader Doug, who loves baseball statistics and drawing, manages to be upbeat and honorable--despite having an…
abusive father, a brother who has been accused of robbery, and another brother who has returned from Vietnam injured. Companion to The Wednesday Wars (DB 65788). For grades 6-9. 2011
It gets better: coming out, overcoming bullying, and creating a life worth living
Par Dan Savage, Terry Miller. 2011
More than one hundred essays and testimonials from celebrities, politicians, and others inspired by the It Gets Better Project, which…
sex-advice columnist Dan Savage and his husband, Terry Miller, created to provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. For senior high and older readers. 2011
My stolen son: the Nick Markowitz story
Par Jenna Glatzer, Susan Markowitz. 2010
Describes the 2000 murder of the author's fifteen-year-old son Nick. Explains that the killers were young men who had a…
drug dispute with Nick's half-brother. Discusses Nick's life and the nine-year search for Jesse James Hollywood, who fled the country after arranging Nick's death. Strong language and some violence. 2010
The cleaner plate club: Raising Healthy Eaters One Meal at a Time
Par Ali Benjamin, Beth Bader, Elizabeth Bader, Beth D. Bader. 2010
Two food-blogging moms provide tips and seasonal recipes for encouraging children to eat more fresh, wholesome foods. Includes such dishes…
as breakfast panini, hearty kale-potato soup, Asian-style fish with greens, and chocolate-walnut-zucchini bread. Discusses the benefits of various vegetables and whole grains like quinoa and wheat berries. 2010
Bringing up bébé: one American mother discovers the wisdom of French parenting
Par Pamela Druckerman. 2012
Former Wall Street Journal reporter describes the difficulties and joys of parenting after relocating to Paris, France. Discusses the cultural…
differences between American and French child care, preschool education, and philosophy of life. Argues that good behavior and calm natures are common among Parisian children. Bestseller. 2012
The boy in the moon: a father's journey to understand his extraordinary son
Par Ian Brown, St. Martin`s Press. 2011
Award-winning journalist candidly recounts his relationship with his son Walker, who was born with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFC), a rare genetic…
mutation. Discusses raising Walker at home and the heart-rending decision to place teenaged Walker in a care facility. Reflects on the value of human life. Some strong language. 2009
The sibling effect: brothers, sisters, and the bonds that define us
Par Jeffrey Kluger. 2011
Science writer and Time Magazine editor Kluger explores the psychology of siblings using his own family as an example. Discusses…
genetics, birth order, gender, favoritism, divorce, twins, and blended families to explain the lifelong influence and benefits of brothers and sisters. 2011
Teach your children well: parenting for authentic success
Par Madeline Levine. 2012
Psychologist discusses the stages of child development and offers practical tips to raising emotionally intelligent, creative, and successful children. Uses…
anecdotes from her own clinical practice and family life to illustrate the ways to teach coping skills and core values. Also makes suggestions to improve parenting. 2012
Jeopardy champion Jennings pens a compendium of conventional wisdom--old wives' tales--passed down and imparted to children. He researches the science…
behind each myth and rates its accuracy. Examples include "bundle up or you'll catch cold," and "don't feed the dog chocolate." 2012
Meet me at emotional baggage claim
Par Lisa Scottoline, Francesca Serritella. 2012
Collection of essays by Lisa Scottoline, author of Come Home (DB 74517), and her daughter Francesca Serritella, previously published in…
The Philadelphia Inquirer. Topics include Serritella's moving to New York City to live on her own and Scottoline's subsequent empty-nest lifestyle in the Philadelphia suburbs. 2012
Positive discipline for children with special needs: raising and teaching all children to become resilient, responsible, and respectful (Positive discipline series)
Par Jane Nelsen, Steven Foster, Arlene Raphael. 2011
Relationship-based approach for assisting special-needs children in developing valuable characteristics and life skills by increasing their sense of belonging and…
significance. Emphasizes family involvement and social-emotional learning. Offers case studies and discipline tools. 2011
The secrets of happy families: improve your mornings, rethink family dinner, fight smarter, go out and play, and much more
Par Bruce Feiler, Bruce S Feiler. 2013
New York Times columnist investigated solutions to his own dilemma of raising twins and caring for aging parents. Feiler condenses…
his three years of research findings into a manual that includes techniques for developing a family mission, setting allowances, and having difficult conversations. Bestseller. 2013Les hors-séries de Micro Hebdo aident les lecteurs à mieux utiliser leurs logiciels et matériels afin d’en profiter pleinement. Les…
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