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Radical Acceptance: The Secret to Happy, Lasting Love
By Andrea Miller. 2017
Loving your partner without judgment is the ultimate gift you can give them—and yourself.Loving the lovable parts of your partner…
is easy. He’s funny, charming, smart, successful, and kind. He’s perfect. Except for when he is not. Like when he is late. Or short-tempered. Or impatient. Or lazy. Or he has just loaded the dishwasher incorrectly (again). Maybe he suddenly feels like the most frustrating person on the planet. Or maybe you’re simply not feeling heard or seen. Or loved enough. It’s these proverbial unlovable parts that make loving all of him so tough. But imagine if you let go of your itch to fix, judge, improve, or control your partner. Imagine if you replaced judgment with compassion and empathy. Tremendous empowerment and liberation come from loving someone—and being loved—for who we really are. This is called Radical Acceptance. Whether you’re looking for Mr. Right or are already with him, this is your powerful five-step guide to attaining life’s ultimate prize: unconditional love. Through Radical Acceptance, you’ll learn how to increase your emotional resilience, feel more confident, determine whether you’re settling, quiet those doubt-filled voices in your head, get out of that endless cycle of dead-end dates, reduce conflict, and build a deeply fulfilling, affirming relationship—all through highly actionable advice. Best of all, you will discover how amazing it feels to have your heart expanded by an abundance of love and compassion for your partner and yourself. Featuring compelling stories from real-life couples and insights from the foremost thought-leaders and researchers in brain science, sexuality, psychotherapy, and neurobiology, Radical Acceptance illustrates that embracing your partner for exactly who they are will lead to a more harmonious relationship—and provides an unexpected path to your own personal transformation.Life Story Books for Adopted Children
By Joy Rees. 2009
Through words, pictures, photographs, certificates and other 'little treasures', a Life Story Book provides a detailed account of the child's…
early history and a chronology of their life. This clear and concise book shows a new family-friendly way to compile a Life Story Book that promotes a sense of permanency for the child, and encourages attachments within the adoptive family. Joy Rees' improved model works chronologically backwards rather than forwards, aiming to reinforce the child's sense of belonging and security within the adoptive family before addressing the child's past and early trauma. The book contains simple explanations of complex concepts, practical examples and helpful suggestions. Perfect for busy social workers in local authority children and adoption teams, approved adoption agencies and adoptive parents, Life Story Books for Adopted Children is a refreshing, innovative and common-sense guide.The Erotic Edge: 22 Erotic Stories for Couples
By Lonnie Barbach. 1994
In this long-awaited, graphically intense exploration of seduction, romance, and erotic fantasy, no taboos are put on shared pleasure or…
the imagination of desire. Lonnie Barbach, a highly regarded professional in the field of sexuality and relationships, has collected 22 erotic and arousing stories written by both men and women. In her commentaries, Barbach examines the strong connection between men's sexual response and visual stimuli, contrasted with the importance of foreplay and mental suduction for women, and offers advice on how to use particular stories as a starting point for sexual encounters.France: Inspiration du Jour
By Rae Dunn. 2017
Brimming with joie de vivre, France provides a glimpse into the gorgeous sketchbooks that artist Rae Dunn compiles during her…
annual sojourns in Paris, Provence, and the French Riviera. Colors, tastes, and smells come to life with each turn of the page, as Dunn's charming watercolor sketches and dreamy photographs beautifully depict the cityscapes, landscapes, foods, and pastimes that epitomize the romance of France. Additionally, hand-lettered notes reveal Dunn's inspirations as an artist. Francophiles, armchair travelers, and art lovers alike will rejoice in this thoughtful celebration of this beloved region's myriad everyday pleasures.Being a Parent: Unchanging Values in a Changing World
By David K Bernhardt, Karl S Bernhardt. 1970
During his thirty years with the Institute of Child Study of the University of Toronto the late Dr. Karl S.…
Bernhardt wrote hundreds of articles and gave hundreds of talks to parents on the best way to bring up children. His philosophy is based on a belief in the worth of the individual. He believed that the goal of child-rearing should be to develop a feeling of security in the individual, and the best way to develop this sense of security is with firm and consistent discipline.This volume brings together some of Dr. Bernhardt's articles. It examines all aspects of child-rearing: the importance of the home and the family, and the influence on the child's development exerted by both the home and the school. He describes the stages of child development, discipline problems, character education, the use of leisure time and the development of mental health.Written in a style which is simple and direct, this book is a guide for family living with a timely message for today's parents.Under the Tuscan Sun: 20th-Anniversary Edition (Basic Ser.)
By Frances Mayes. 1996
Frances Mayes - widely published poet, gourmet cook and travel writer - opens the door on a wondrous new world…
when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. She finds faded frescoes beneath the whitewash in the dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles - and even a wayward scorpion under her pillow. And from her traditional kitchen and simple garden she creates dozens of delicious seasonal recipes, all included in this book. In the vibrant local mar...In The Last of the Doughboys, Richard Rubin introduced readers to a forgotten generation of Americans: the men and women…
who fought and won the First World War. Interviewing the war’s last survivors face-to-face, he knew well the importance of being present if you want to get the real story. But he soon came to realize that to get the whole story, he had to go Over There, too. So he did, and discovered that while most Americans regard that war as dead and gone, to the French, who still live among its ruins and memories, it remains very much alive.Years later, with the centennial of the war only magnifying this paradox, Rubin decided to go back Over There to see if he could, at last, resolve it. For months he followed the trail of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front, finding trenches, tunnels, bunkers, century-old graffiti and ubiquitous artifacts. But he also found an abiding fondness for America and Americans, and a colorful corps of local after-hours historians and archeologists who tirelessly explore these sites and preserve the memories they embody while patiently waiting for Americans to return and reclaim their own history and heritage. None of whom seemed to mind that his French needed work.Based on his wildly popular New York Times series, Back Over There is a timely journey, in turns reverent and iconoclastic but always fascinating, through a place where the past and present are never really separated.The Verbally Abusive Man - Can He Change?: A Woman's Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go
By Patricia Evans. 2006
From the world's most acclaimed expert on verbal abuse comes the first book that answers the question foremost in every…
woman's mind: can he really change?Combining practical applications with the latest clinical research with the trademark support and assurance of Evans, The Verbally Abusive Man: Can He change? shows victims of verbal abuse how to empower themselves, improve their relationships, and change their lives for the better.Hock the platinum. Take down the vacation photos. Cancel the joint checking account.There's no question . . . Divorce Sucks.…
And perhaps no one knows that better than author Mary Jo Eustace, whose ex-husband Dean McDermott married Tori Spelling a mere thirty days after their divorce was finalized. One part tell-all and one part guide to get readers on their feet after a bitter breakup, this hilarious addition to the bestselling Sucks series tells everything readers don’t want to know about divorce - from what a phone call with a lawyer will cost; to how to handle your newer, younger replacement; to what Hollywood divorcees are actually thinking when they watch their ex walk the red carpet with a millionairess. Sometimes horrifying, sometimes gratifying, and never merciful, this book will give readers an inside look at one of today’s most public divorces while reminding them - hey, it could always be worse.Roadmap to Reconciliation: Moving Communities into Unity, Wholeness and Justice
By Eugene Cho, Brenda Salter McNeil, J. Derek McNeil. 2015
Missio Alliance Essential Reading List of 2015 We can see the injustice and inequality in our lives and in the…
world. We are ready to rise up. But how, exactly, do we do this? How does one reconcile? What we need is a clear sense of direction. Based on her extensive consulting experience with churches, colleges and organizations, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil has created a roadmap to show us the way. She guides us through the common topics of discussion and past the bumpy social terrain and political boundaries that will arise. In these pages she voices her call to all believers: "It's time for the followers of Jesus to embark on the prophetic journey that leads to reconciliation and transformation around the world. Many of us may already be aware of the need for reconciliation in our own backyards. . . . We cannot ignore the plight of the people around us and as globalization continues its relentless march onward, we cannot turn a blind eye to the world at large either. We have to face the realities here at home and we must also embrace the stories of people all around the world." Each chapter lays out the next step in the journey. With reflection questions and exercises at the end of each chapter, it's ideal to read together with your church or organization. If you are ready to take the next step into unity, wholeness and justice, then this is the book for you.100 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life: Simple Tips and Tricks to Spice Things Up
By Adams Media. 2011
Making your life a little sexier is easier than you thinkHere at your fingertips are dozens of different ideas on…
how to turn up the heat in (and out of) the bedroom. With 100 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life as your guide, things are going to get a little kinkier, a little steamier, and a whole lot more fun. From teasing your partner with sexy texts to exploring new erogenous zones, these hundred simple tips will certainly keep things interesting.Amor y respeto en la familia
By Emerson Eggerichs. 2014
¡El secreto del éxito de la crianza de los hijos ya salió!Los estudios psicológicos afirman lo que la Biblia siempre…
ha dicho: los niños necesitan el amor que Dios nos dice que debemos darles (Tito 2.4). Y los padres desean el respeto que la Escritura dice claramente que es nuestro derecho (Éxodo 20.12).Amor y respeto en la familia es una guía práctica para ayudar a romper el ciclo loco de los conflictos familiares y reemplazarlo con un ritmo energizante y saludable. Basado en lo que dice la Biblia a los padres acerca de la crianza, este libro se centra en el logro de una dinámica familiar saludable. En este libro el Dr. Eggerichs nos ofrece, con una transparencia sin precedentes, la aportación de su esposa y de sus tres hijos mayores de edad, quienes comparten la sabiduría adquirida en lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de su vida familiar.Todo está aquí en esta exploración reveladora de los principios bíblicos sobre la crianza de los hijos que pueden ayudar a que las familias funcionen como Dios manda.The secret to parenting success is out!Amor y respeto en la familia gives practical guidance to help break the Crazy Cycle of family conflict and replace it with a healthy, energizing rhythm. Based on what the Bible says to parents about parenting, this book focuses on achieving healthy family dynamics.Cultural Diversity and Families: Expanding Perspectives
By Bahira Trask. 2007
Cultural Diversity and Families Expanding Perspectives breaks new ground by investigating how concepts of cultural diversity have shaped the…
study of families from theoretical and applied perspectives Authors Bahira Sherif Trask and Raeann R Hamon move the dialogue about culturally diverse families to a new level by topically discussing the issues affecting culturally diverse families rather than organizing the information by racial and or ethnic groupsWith the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet's aging population.…
The daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong's elderly serve as a salient guide to older people's social, psychological, and healthcare needs--concerns of increasing importance as the world grows older. Aging in Hong Kong examines this emblematic population as a case study specifically in comparison with their counterparts in the West, shedding light on diverse, interrelated currents in the aging experience. Referencing numerous international studies, the book contrasts different health service arrangements and social factors and relates them to a variety of health outcomes. Its wide-ranging coverage documents health and illness trends, reviews age-friendly policy initiatives, relates health literacy to patients' active role in their own care, and discusses elders as an underserved group in the division of limited health funding and resources. This multiple focus draws readers' attention to policies that need revisiting or retooling as chapters analyze major life areas including: Living environment.Retirement and post-retirement employment issues.Financial asset management.Health literacy regarding aging issues.Elder-positive service delivery models.Ageism in the prioritization of healthcare.End-of-life issues. By assembling such a wealth of data on its subject, Aging in Hong Kong puts ongoing challenges into clear focus for gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, public health policymakers, and others involved in improving the quality of elders' lives.Aging in European Societies: Healthy Aging in Europe (International Perspectives on Aging #6)
By Constantinos Phellas. 2013
Between longer life expectancies and declining birth rates, Europe's elder population is growing into a sizable minority with considerable impact…
on nations, health systems, and economies--in other words, global implications as well as local and regional ones. Those investing in the health of older adults need a double perspective: the social and clinical complexity of aging and the larger forces shaping these experiences. Aging in European Societies examines aging trends across the continent, analyzing individual and collective variables that affect the lives of older adults, and drawing salient comparisons with other parts of the world. An interdisciplinary panel of experts provides theory, research, and empirical findings (with examples from the UK, Cyprus, Sweden, and others) in key areas such as family and social supports, physical and cognitive changes, dependence and autonomy issues, and living arrangements. The book's wide-net approach offers insights into not only aging, but aging well. And of particular importance, it details approaches to defining and measuring the elusive but crucial concept, quality of life. Included in the coverage: The potential for technology to improve elders' quality of life.Dementia and quality of life issues.Changes in functional ability with aging and over time.Family networks and supports in older age.Factors influencing inequalities in quality of life.Late-life learning in the E.U. Gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, and public health policymakers will welcome Aging in European Societies as a springboard toward continued discussion, new directions for research, and improvements in policy and practice.Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Paul J. Meyer, Barbara Russell Chesser, Amy Seeger. 2012
Barbara Russell Chesser, Ph.D., Amy Seeger, and Paul J. Meyer join Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen in compiling Chicken…
Soup for the Golden Soul. This collection offers readers loving insights and wisdom--all centering on the prime of life. Contributors to this volume include Erma Bombeck, Ruth Stafford Peale, Tom Landry, Florence Littauer, Roy Rogers, and Max Lucado. Readers of all ages are sure to cherish this invaluable collection as a reminder that the soul of those young at heart is truly "golden." Divided into chapters on letting go, giving, learning, the lighter side, across the generations, overcoming obstacles, perspective, believing, living your dream, reminiscing, and ageless wisdom, this book celebrates the myriad joys of living and the wisdom that comes from having lived. Readers at every stage of life will turn to this book again and again for the timeless wisdom that will help them live their lives to the fullest.Konsum im Alter
By Georg Felser. 2018
Georg Felser widmet sich den spezifischen Konsumbed rfnissen lterer Menschen Er zeigt auf dass unterschiedliche…
Lebenserfahrungen und Alterungsprozesse daf r sorgen dass ltere Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten eine besonders vielf ltige Zielgruppe bilden und es dennoch charakteristische Entwicklungen gibt die das h here Lebensalter unweigerlich mit sich bringt Unterst tzt von Experteninterviews wertet der Autor die neusten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse aus und erkl rt warum man der lteren Zielgruppe besondere Aufmerksamkeit widmen sollteBring back playtime, all the time!Dive into a Bubbling Swamp World. Drum on an Outdoor Sound Wall. Explore the gooeyness…
of Glowing Slime.With the one-of-a-kind projects in 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids, your family will rediscover the spirit of imaginative play! These fun activities help develop your child's creativity and skills--all without a screen in sight. Featuring step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, each budget-friendly project will keep your child entertained, engaged, and learning all day long. Best of all, no one will complain about turning off the TV or computer with such entertaining activities as:Natural Dye FingerpaintsTaste-Safe, Gluten-Free PlaydoughErupting Volcano Dinosaur WorldFizzy Rainbow SlushTaste-Safe Glow Water Complete with dozens of exercises for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids will help your family step away from your devices and step into endless afternoons of playtime fun!Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce
By Emily Doskow. 2018
Nolo s Essential Guide to Divorce provides clear answers that can help make divorce simpler and reduce its financial and…
emotional cost Readers will even learn how to complete the divorce with minimal help from an attorney With compassion and understanding Nolo s Essential Guide to Divorce explains what to expect through each stage of divorce It helps readers understand the divorce process learn about different types of divorce including mediated collaborative and contested identify and divide property and assets fairly work with mediators or lawyers avoid expensive and painful court battles establish child custody and visitation arrangements handle child support issues including how support is paid and enforced draft a marital settlement agreement deal with divorce emergencies address post-divorce issues and negotiate and settle spousal supportAs people live longer and health care costs continue to rise and fewer doctors choose to specialize in geriatrics …
how prepared is the United States to care for its sick and elderly According to veteran psychologist Seymour Sarason s eloquent and compelling new book the answer is inadequately at best And rarely discussed among the grim statistics is the psychosocial price paid by nursing home patients from loneliness and isolation to depression and dependency In Centers for Ending Dr Sarason uses his firsthand experience as both practitioner and patient in senior facilities to reveal wide-ranging professional and moral issues affecting this seemingly familiar terrain Insensitive medical personnel poorly trained nurses and aides indifferent administrators and a prevailing culture content with treating bodies instead of human beings are identified as contributing factors Drawing on America s rich history of large-scale solutions to social problems Dr Sarason offers penetrating insights and bold suggestions in such areas as The widening care gap between haves and have-nots Why professional caregivers fail to understand patients The nursing home resident as immigrant Why previous reform efforts have not worked The need for a Presidential commission for the elderly The scenario if conditions are allowed to remain as they are or worsen This concise volume is essential reading for researchers graduate students professionals practitioners and policy makers across such fields as geriatric medicine health psychology social work public health and public policy Centers for Ending is a clarion call to be ignored at great cost to our elders and ourselves