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Mindful Drinking: How To Break Up With Alcohol
By Rosamund Dean. 2017
With an easy three-step plan, Mindful Drinking: How To Break Up With Alcohol is here to help the 64% of…
Brits who want to drink less, and cultivate a new, healthy and more mindful relationship with alcohol. You CAN drink less, without giving up!Journalist Rosamund Dean combines scientific expertise with practical advice in a game-changing three step guide: The Problem, The Incentive, and The Plan. By following this guide you will be able to experience the benefits of drinking less - drinking less will improve your mood, your skin, your sex-drive and your body as well as reduce stress and anxiety.Whether you are sober-curious, or just want to cut down - Mindful Drinking: How To Break Up With Alcohol shows not only why you should, but also how you can, in a way that will change your life forever.What readers have been saying about Mindful Drinking: How to Break Up With Alcohol:'Brilliant book; realistic and creating real positive change''Would highly recommend for anyone who is concerned about the amount they drink, but doesn't want to completely stop.''A brilliantly straightforward and realistic approach to cutting down sensibly.''Really broke a cycle for me of just drinking every weekend.'A friendly, reassuring positive guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies…
as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty. The book also includes lifestyle advice on topics like healthy eating and exercise, as well as information on how puberty affects girls.Topics covered:What is puberty?Your puberty timelineHow do hormones work?The height and weight raceA deeper voiceSpotty skinHair, hair, everywhereThe art of shavingSweat, smells and personal hygieneChanges down belowMore changes down belowNew feelingsSex explainedMaking babiesKeeping your confidence upMood swingsManaging your feelingsHealthy eatingThe power of exercisePrivacy and your bodyPuberty for girlsGirls have worries, tooFilms of Endearment: A Mother, a Son and the '80s Films That Defined Us
By Michael Koresky. 2021
&“A lovely and loving book.&”—Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club"I'm not sure I…
have ever read a book about movies that is as tender and open-hearted as Films of Endearment."—Mark Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Mike Nichols: A Life A poignant memoir of family, grief and resilience about a young man, his dynamic mother and the '80s movies they shared together Michael Koresky's most formative memories were simple ones. A movie rental. A mug of tea. And a few shared hours with his mother. Years later and now a successful film critic, Koresky set out on a journey with his mother to discover more about their shared cinematic past. They rewatched ten films that she first introduced to him as a child, one from every year of the '80s, each featuring women leads.Together, films as divergent as 9 to 5, Terms of Endearment, The Color Purple and Aliens form the story of an era that Koresky argues should rightly be called "The Decade of the Actress."Films of Endearment is a reappraisal of the most important and popular female-driven films of that time, a profound meditation on loss and resilience, and a celebration of the special bond between mothers and their sons.The Mama Sutra: Ancient Positions and Practices to Soothe the Modern Baby
By Tony Baker, Allie Kingsley Baker. 2021
A charming illustrated guide to burping, stimulating, and soothing your baby--so you can keep your sanity while helping your infant…
find inner peace.The Mama Sutra is an essential parenting handbook to more than forty methods to calm fussiness, encourage bowel movements, and (the holy grail) help everyone get back to sleep. Meet the Lucky Rabbit, the Drunk Monk, the Spraying Mantis, and other time-tested and scientifically proven ways to help your baby feel better, developed with help from experts in the ancient art of holistic healing. Whether your little one is experiencing reflux, colic, constipation, or something you can't quite identify, the simple and fun positions, holds, and massages in this adorable illustrated guide present solutions to soothe them, one beneficial pose at a time. You will become your baby's own enlightened guru.Queer Icons and Their Cats
By Alison Nastasi, Pj Nastasi. 2021
These cat lovers are out and purr-oud!Freddie Mercury, Sylvia Rivera, Alison Bechdel, Dusty Springfield. This book is a celebration of…
queer icons of the past and present and their furry feline friends. From images of lost legends such as Josephine Baker and James Baldwin, to snapshots of contemporary trailblazers like comedian Tig Notaro and fashion designer Jason Wu—these charming and eccentric photographs capture what it truly means to be a cat purr-son.• PURR-FECT FOR CAT LOVERS: This book celebrates the love between human and cat. What better gift could you get the feline fancier in your life?• AMEWSING ANECDOTES AND IMPAWTENT MOMENTS: Learn about the lives of the queer heroes who came before us and those who are still fighting for equality and inclusion. We're not kitten around—with watershed moments like the Stonewall riots and sweet stories of domestic bliss, this book will both entertain and inspire you.• PHOTOS WITH CATITUDE: In these purr-ecious photographs, you'll get to see your heroes in unguarded moments expressing love for their pets. This collection of images will bring joy to any cat lover's heart.Perfect for: • LGBTQIA+ cat lovers and the people who shop for them• Anyone interested in learning more about influential queer figures—and their pets!Pregnancy The Naked Truth: A refreshingly honest guide to pregnancy and birth
By Anya Hayes, Hollie Smith. 2016
Pregnancy: the naked truth is a refreshing alternative to the medical pregnancy tomes. It is down-to-earth, funny and honest, guiding…
women through each stage of pregnancy in a practical and reassuring way. It deals with issues other books may avoid, and answers questions youd want to ask your best friend: I got drunk before I knew is my baby ok? Whats an episiotomy? Are piles inevitable? Can I still have sex when Im huge? And will I enjoy it?! Aimed at modern girls women who may be concerned about the effect of a baby on their lifestyle, bodies and careers, as well as excited about the next step in their lives the book supports you through your pregnancy journey.Mother Rising
By Yana Cortlund, Donna Miller Watelet, Barb Lucke. 2006
Different from a baby shower, where gifts are lavished upon the soon-to-be-born child, a blessingway ceremony honors the mother-to-be and…
creates a circle of support that will cradle her as she prepares to give birth. Surrounded by the most important women in her life, she can explore the challenges and joys that lie before her, gaining a sense of power and confidence that will help her rise to motherhood. MOTHER RISING shows women how to organize and personalize a blessingway for the expecting friends and family-an experience that will give the mother-to-be the best possible gifts of deep happiness, serenity, and abundance of love.A resource for planning and hosting a blessingway ceremony-a woman-centered celebration of the journey into motherhood.Ideal gift for or from an expectant mother who wants a more meaningful and transformational experience than the traditional, gift-focused baby shower.Outlines the five stages of the blessingway ritual, from establishing a safe and sacred space to honoring and pampering the mother-to-be.Finalist in both the 2004 Independent Publisher Book Awards and Foreword magazine's Book of the Year Awards.Features sidebars, inspirational quotations, resources, and checklists.My Father and Myself
By W. H. Auden, J. R. Ackerley. 1968
When his father died, J. R. Ackerley was shocked to discover that he had led a secret life. And after…
Ackerley himself died, he left a surprise of his own--this coolly considered, unsparingly honest account of his quest to find out the whole truth about the man who had always eluded him in life. But Ackerley's pursuit of his father is also an exploration of the self, making My Father and Myself a pioneering record, at once sexually explicit and emotionally charged, of life as a gay man. This witty, sorrowful, and beautiful book is a classic of twentieth-century memoir.Parenting: Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
By Paula Spencer, Parenting Magazine Editors. 1998
THE ONLY PREGNANCY RESOURCE YOU'LL EVER NEED!For the past decade, Parenting magazine has gained the loyal readership of smart, involved…
parents by getting to the heart of what moms and dads need to know about raising a child. Now Parenting, with an advisory board of leading experts, have created a comprehensive sourcebook to give parents-to-be--and their newborns--the best start possible. The Parenting Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth takes you from conception through the first weeks of a baby's life. Here is up-to-the minute information on: What's Going on in Your Body: Common changes Tips for a good night's sleep When to call the doctor Pregnancy and sexWhat's Going on in Your Head: Mood swings Miscarriage fears Ways to feel your best How Baby Grows: Trimester-by-trimester look at fetal development First flutters and kicks PrematurityCheckups and Tests: Choosing a caregiver All about prenatal tests Genetic counseling Eating and fitness: sensible weight gain Sneaking in nutrients Foods to avoid Exercise basics Getting your body back after pregnancySpecial Situations: Multiple births Placenta problems Gestational diabetes Older mom Bed rest The breech babyThe Big Day: Why every labor is different Pain management Stage of labor Epidural pros and cons Cesarean birthPlus: Work Concerns Newborn basics Naming baby Travel tips Real moms' advice stories Handy checklists And much more!Mother Reader: Essential Literature on Motherhood
By Moyra Davey. 2001
The intersection of motherhood and creative life is explored in these writings on mothering that turn the spotlight from the…
child to the mother herself. Here, in memoirs, testimonials, diaries, essays, and fiction, mothers describe first-hand the changes brought to their lives by pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering.Many of the writers articulate difficult and socially unsanctioned maternal anger and ambivalence. In Mother Reader, motherhood is scrutinized for all its painful and illuminating subtleties, and addressed with unconventional wisdom and candor. What emerges is a sense of a community of writers speaking to and about each other out of a common experience, and a compilation of extraordinary literature never before assembled in a single volume.Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy
By Elaine Stillerman. 1992
A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of PregnancyMassage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus…
of being especially good for you. It's the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting. Mother Massage, by licensed massage therapist Elaine Stillerman, is a beautifully illustrated guide to help eliminate some of these adverse effects. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, Mother Massage provides techniques for a variety of massages, including full body massage, preparation for labor and birthing massage, massage during the postpartum and nursing stages, and infant massage. These techniques are explained in step-by-step, illustrated detail. You'll also learn special massages for treating such discomforts as:* Backaches * Breast Soreness * Charley Horse and Leg Cramps * Headaches * Heartburn * Fatigue * Morning Sickness * Sciatica * Stretch Marks * Varicose Veins * And Many OthersAlso included are sections on reflexology, herbal remedies, and nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating women.Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant
By Robert A. Greene, Laurie Tarkan. 2008
FOR THE ONE IN FIVE COUPLESWHO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONCEIVING You have more than one hundred hormones circulating in your body–reproductive…
hormones, pregnancy hormones, sex hormones, metabolic hormones, and stress hormones–relaying messages from tissue to tissue, organ to organ, brain to body, and body to brain. An equilibrium, aperfect balancein both partners, often determines your ability to conceive and support a pregnancy. When your body is imbalanced, conception becomes very difficult. Luckily, hormonal imbalances can be corrected. Drawing on the latest research in this field–which links underlying hormonal issues with infertility in men and women–Dr. Robert Greene, fertility specialist, ob/gyn, and reproductive endocrinologist, has created the Perfect Balance Fertility Program to help patients attain the optimal hormonal health that is necessary for conception. InDr. Robert Greene’s Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility,he shares his groundbreaking program so you can: •Identify and correct the causes of the hormonal issues that affect fertility •Use nutrition, exercise, and stress-reduction techniques to achieve a healthy equilibrium through a personalized plan •Determine when it’s time for basic or advanced reproductive techniques, such as IVF, and learn how to be your own advocate so you can avoid costly and unnecessary tests and treatments Comprehensive, friendly, and accessible,Dr. Robert Greene’s Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertilityreveals all your best options for achieving the optimal hormonal levels that will positively impact your chances for a successful pregnancy.Pocket Guide to Midwifery Care (Crossing Press Pocket Guides)
By Aviva Jill Romm. 1998
If you are pregnant, plan to be pregnant, or are curious about alternatives to medical childbirth, the POCKET GUIDE TO…
MIDWIFERY will provide you with complete information about:Safety and effectiveness of midwifery care.The different types of midwives.How to choose a midwife.The care midwives give.Midwifery and the law.National organizations.The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide For Dads-to-be (The new Father Ser. #11)
By Armin A. Brott, Jennifer Ash Rudick. 2021
The New York Times best seller, trusted by millions of dads-to-be—completely revised and updated! The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for…
men, with more than 1.5 million copies sold. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby’s arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post–COVID-19 world—and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)Un hombre en tacones
By Omar Ramos. 2021
“Destruir el monstruo del silencio requiere de valentía, y este libro la tiene. Se coloca como referencia para evitar que…
otras personas se sientan solas cuando viven algo diferente a la mayoría, gracias a la magia del ‘yo también’, que sana tanto”. RINNA RIESENFELD, autora, sexoterapeuta y psicoterapeuta. Directora académica de El Armario Abierto. Esta es la crónica de la afortunada transformación de un hombre. Omar Ramos, como muchos gays en México, pasó de sufrir bullying a usar tacones con orgullo, de conocer a unos pocos hombres en la barra de un bar a coincidir con cientos en la pantalla de su teléfono, y de vivir con miedo al VIH a disfrutar plenamente su sexualidad. Basado en las experiencias del autor y en entrevistas que realizó a una serie de expertos, Un hombreen tacones es un acercamiento a temas de importancia vital para la comunidad homosexual masculina y un manual repleto de consejos prácticos para sobrevivir a los retos del día a día. Además, este es el primer libro publicado en el país que trata sobre PrEP (profilaxis preexposición), un método de prevención que, mediante la toma de una pastilla diaria, evita contraer VIH en un 99 %. “En una época de fake news e infoxicación, me maravilla el esfuerzo que ha realizado Omar para escribir este libro lleno de información veraz y documentación. Imprescindible para cualquier hombre homosexual de América ¡y del mundo!”. GABRIEL J. MARTÍN, psicólogo y autor de Quiérete mucho.Who Is RuPaul? (Who Was?)
By Nico Medina, Who Hq. 2021
Learn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world's most famous drag queen.RuPaul Andre Charles always knew…
he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular and long-running show RuPaul's Drag Race, which has raised the profile of the art of drag, and drag queens around the world.Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy: The New Science for a Safe Birth and a Healthy Baby
By Dr Susan J. Fisher. 2021
An indispensable guide to the revolutionary advances in pregnancy and childbirth, Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy contains trailblazing science that explains: Why…
the first eight weeks are the most important and how to optimize themWhich prenatal genetic tests are risk‑free and which are a waste of moneyWhy miscarriages are common and the preventive steps future moms can takeWhen to be concerned about nauseaWhat pregnant women can learn from their own mother&’s birth storiesWhat to do about pain during labor and deliveryAfter decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask healthcare providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby&’s.The Postpartum Effect: Deadly Depression in Mothers
By Paul J. Goodnick, Arlene M. Huysman. 2003
The past decade has seen strides in the diagnosis and treatment of postpartum depression, which affects 400,000 women annually in…
the United States. Yet the most tragic of these cases--the filicides and suicides that spark tabloid frenzy--continue to be horribly misdiagnosed. Dr. Arlene Huysman, drawing on decades of clinical work, here describes the postpartum effect, the missing key to treatment.Dr. Huysman's book is designed to educate the general public, and to serve as a tool in the care provider's hands. In The Postpartum Effect the author records anonymous first-person testimonies from mothers who were tempted to harm their children. She constructs a profile of mothers at greatest risk of the disease. All leading up to the central question: What drives a mother to the ultimate travesty? Dr. Huysman's measured, empirical approach is a plea for understanding.The Pregnancy Countdown Book: Nine Months of Practical Tips, Useful Advice, and Uncensored Truths
By Susan Magee, Kara Nakisbendi. 2006
A Page-A-Day Countdown To The Birth Of Your Baby! The average pregnancy lasts 280 days--and the suspense can be excruciating!…
The Pregnancy Countdown Book counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way, with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and mothers, amusing anecdotes and quotes, and all of the uncensored details that other books won't tell you. The perfect gift for expecting moms of all ages, The Pregnancy Countdown Book is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziest nine months of your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.The Misfortunes of Others (Bernard and Snooky)
By Gloria Dank. 1993