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Careers and job hunting, General non-fiction, Social issues, Reference, Family and relationships
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The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He explains why peer pressure declines after high school graduation. Combines…
motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as "money really matters" and "adults rule the world," and mentions basic "facts of life." For junior and senior high readers
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Family and relationships
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A guide for couples contemplating marriage. Emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship, both partners' motives and goals, and the…
demands their proposed union will place on them. Discusses communication, sexuality, and the role of in-laws and friends, citing real-life situations as examples
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Family and relationships, Addiction and substance abuse
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'SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS' Gabby Logan'INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ' Victoria DerbyshireWhen Dan died, I realised many…
things. I realised drugs were closer to our door than I'd thought. I realised drugs have become normalised for young people. I realised drugs are more affordable, accessible and available than ever before. And I realised I didn't know enough, and nor did Dan, to navigate the choices and come back alive. When Daniel Spargo-Mabbs was 16, he went to a party and never came home. The party was an illegal rave and Daniel - bright, popular, big-hearted prom king Dan - died from a fatally strong overdose of MDMA.In the seven years since, the range of substances has become wider, the levels of exposure higher, and the threat to young people's physical and mental health from drugs greater than ever before. Despite this, there is almost no guidance for parents to help their children navigate this perilous landscape and to stay safe. To come home at night. To grow up.This book is everything Fiona Spargo-Mabbs wishes she'd known, everything she wishes she'd done, before she lost her son. Because however you parent, and whatever you do, at some point your child is likely to be in a situation where they have to make a decision about drugs. What if that decision is 'yes'? Do they know what the risks are? Do they have strategies they can bring to bear if things go wrong? I Wish I'd Known interweaves the story of one family's terrible loss with calm, measured and practical advice for parents. It explores the risks posed by illegal drugs, and explains the way the adolescent brain makes decisions. There is practical advice for saying safe, information on reducing harm, and 'talking points' for parents and their children to do, talk about, look at, look up or consider.A life lost to drugs is a loss like no other. Throughout the book, Daniel's story - his life, his death and what happened afterwards - not only provides a compelling reminder of the importance of those conversations, but also serves as an unforgettable eulogy to a son, brother, boyfriend and friend whose legacy continues to touch, and perhaps even save, the lives of other young people.
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Biography, Social issues, Politics and government, General non-fiction, Parenting, Family and relationships, Writing
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Roberts, who works for ABC News and National Public Radio, discusses women's roles in society in the 1990s. She presents…
minibiographies of women such as her mother and her sister--both politicians--as well as a reporter, a civil-rights activist, and a mechanic. Roberts concludes that for most women the role of nurturer takes precedence. Bestseller
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Family and relationships, Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Religion
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An inspirational speaker explains how to prepare for a loving relationship while waiting for that special someone. She describes how…
to do spiritual cleansing, eliminating "the stuff" that prevents an open love experience. Bestseller
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Health and medicine, Family and relationships
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A medical doctor discusses puberty and the "facts of life," with an emphasis on the value of real friendship. Mentions…
heterosexuality and homosexuality and advocates responsible behavior. Lists support groups and other helpful organizations. For junior and senior high readers
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Family and relationships, Biography
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Autobiography of the first African American president of Planned Parenthood. The daughter of a female fundamentalist preacher, Faye Wattleton studied…
to be a nurse/midwife. Her training revealed the horrors of illegal abortions. Joining Planned Parenthood in the late 1960s, she has since worked for women's reproductive rights
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Religion, Health and medicine, General non-fiction, Psychology, Inspirational and family life, Family and relationships
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Explores a range of questions concerning sexual desire, physical and emotional intimacy, and faithfulness in marriage. Discusses the stresses on…
the marital bond in a era of sexual freedom. Concludes that "sexual fidelity is crucial to achieving the best that our own sexuality can offer to each of us."
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Biography, Journals and memoirs, Women biography, Literature biography, Family and relationships, Parenting, Criticism
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Ironically titled, the book describes the author's mother's last thirty days, spent in a hospital. She suffers from cancer, a…
disease she has always feared, but she dies thinking otherwise. The book deals with her reactions and those of the author and her sister
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General non-fiction, Family and relationships, Disabilities, Parenting
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Collection of forty-five essays by the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, including those who have visual or…
hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, ADD, mental retardation, autism, or other syndromes. For grades 4-7
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Family and relationships
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Bly discusses the transformation of America from a hieirarchical, paternalistic society to a self-indulgent, regressive youth culture. He decries the…
ill effects of a "parentless" society: rampant consumerism, absentee fathers, juvenile delinquency, and a dearth of heroes. Bly prescribes mentoring and spiritual anchoring to help restore balance and direction in society. 1996.
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Journals and memoirs, Social issues, Family and relationships, Parenting, Politics and government
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A new short-story from Britain's most-loved foster carer, perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Casey Watson When a health…
visitor notices a bruise on her newborn son's leg, Robyn's world quickly falls apart. Before she knows what's happening, police are called and three-week-old Quinn is being taken to hospital to be examined. As Robyn can't give them any definite explanation as to what's caused the bruise, Quinn is immediately taken into care and given to Maggie to foster while Social Services investigate.With no idea how long the investigation will take and in total shock and distress that her newborn son has been taken from her, Robyn appeals to Maggie for help. But is Robyn really telling the truth that she hasn't harmed her baby? And if so, can Maggie help her prove her innocence and convince Social Services and the courts to let her bring Quinn home?
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Journals and memoirs, Social issues, Family and relationships, Parenting, Politics and government
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A new short-story from Britain's most-loved foster carer, perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Casey Watson When a health…
visitor notices a bruise on her newborn son's leg, Robyn's world quickly falls apart. Before she knows what's happening, police are called and three-week-old Quinn is being taken to hospital to be examined. As Robyn can't give them any definite explanation as to what's caused the bruise, Quinn is immediately taken into care and given to Maggie to foster while Social Services investigate.With no idea how long the investigation will take and in total shock and distress that her newborn son has been taken from her, Robyn appeals to Maggie for help. But is Robyn really telling the truth that she hasn't harmed her baby? And if so, can Maggie help her prove her innocence and convince Social Services and the courts to let her bring Quinn home?
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Paranormal, Family and relationships, Self help
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La astrología es tu mejor aliada para descubrir los miedos inconscientes que bloquean tus relaciones y conseguir el amor que…
mereces. Identifica tus patrones lunares, sánalos y abre las puertas al buen amor. ¿Te has preguntado por qué algunas personas encuentran pareja enseguida y otras no lo consiguen ni a tiros? Hay quien lo achaca a la mala suerte, pero la realidad es que muchos de nosotros vamos cargados de miedos inconscientes que nos bloquean y hacen que repitamos patrones hasta la saciedad y topemos siempre con el mismo tipo de personas. En astrología, la posición de la luna en nuestra carta natal, nos ayuda a entender cómo nos relacionamos, desvela las heridas infantiles que arrastramos y cómo vivimos el primer amor: el de la madre (o persona equivalente), modelo que repetiremos en todos nuestros vínculos. Existen doce posibles patrones lunares, doce miedos inconscientes que definen como nos relacionamos. Tomar consciencia de ellos, y también de los planetas con los que interactúan, es imprescindible para, si nos conviene, cambiarlos y acceder a buenas relaciones, en las que nadie sane a nadie, sino que ambos miembros de la pareja formen un equipo.
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Psychology, Family and relationships, Science and technology
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Seeking to resolve the heredity-versus-environment debate about the development of human behavior, the author analyzes research on twins, surveys the…
history of the science of eugenics, and describes the results of studies of identical twins who were raised apart
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Historical fiction, Romance, General fictionFamily and relationships, Humour
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD LONGLISTED…
FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 'A deliciously funny, characterful, topical and thrilling novel for our times' Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the Booker Prize 'Brilliant, timely, funny, heartbreaking' Jojo Moyes 'A must-read novel about sex, selfhood, and the best friendships that get us through it all' Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City Queenie is a twenty-five-year-old Black woman living in south London, straddling Jamaican and British culture whilst slotting neatly into neither. She works at a national newspaper where she's constantly forced to compare herself to her white, middle-class peers, and beg to write about Black Lives Matter. After a messy break up from her long-term white boyfriend, Queenie finds herself seeking comfort in all the wrong places. As Queenie veers from one regrettable decision to another, she finds herself wondering, What are you doing? Why are you doing it? Who do you want to be? - the questions that every woman today must face in a world that keeps trying to provide the answers for them. A darkly comic and bitingly subversive take on life, love, race and family, Queenie will have you nodding in recognition, crying in solidarity and rooting for this unforgettable character every step of the way. A disarmingly honest, boldly political and truly inclusive tale that will speak to anyone who has gone looking for love and acceptance and found something very different in its place. ****** LONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR COMEDY WOMAN IN PRINT PRIZE 2020 BLACKWELL'S DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR NAMED ONE OF THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019
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Family and relationships, Self help
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Learn to adult even better than your parents Even though it&’s tougher than ever, this adulting thing doesn&’t come with…
instructions! The moment you turn 18 you&’re expected to be a master of everything from personal finance to household chores, even if you&’ve never done any of these things before. It&’s no wonder that a lot of people just like you are looking for a guide to adulthood that doesn&’t assume you magically learned how to do laundry and invest in a 401(k) on your eighteenth birthday. In Adulting For Dummies, Gencie Houy, independent living educator at Texas Tech, walks you through every critical part of adulting on your own. From basic life and household tasks to managing your finances and health, you&’ll learn how to achieve your goals in each area of your life that matters to you. You&’ll also discover how to balance the different parts of your life so you don&’t get overwhelmed in any one area. The book also offers: Advice on navigating the modern dating scene and communicating with family members, friends, and romantic partners Guidance on budgeting your money and saving up for a house (yes, it&’s still possible!) Easy strategies for keeping your home in order and in good shapeNo one said being an adult is easy. But, with help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn&’t have to be impossible. Grab a copy of Adulting For Dummies today!
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Social issues, Family and relationships, General non-fiction, Indigenous peoples
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This book is part of a concentrated series of books that examines child maltreatment across minoritized, cultural groups.Specifically, this volume…
addresses American Indian and Alaska Native populations. However, in an effort to contextualize the experiences of 574 federally recognized tribes and 50+ state recognized tribes, as well as villages, the authors focus on populations within rural and remote regions and discuss the experiences of some tribal communities throughout US history. It should be noted that established research has primarily drawn attention to the pervasive problems impacting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities. Aligned with an attempt to adhere to a decolonizing praxis, the authors share information in a strength-based framework for the Indigenous communities discussed within the text. The authors review federally funded programs (prevention, intervention, and treatment) that have been adapted for tribal communities (e.g., Safecare) and include cultural teachings that address child maltreatment. The intention of this book is to inform researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and advocates about the current state of child maltreatment from an Indigenous perspective.
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Family and relationships, Self help
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'Essential reading' LORRAINE KELLY'Hugely relatable' PAUL BAKER'Read this book!' JAMES MAXSon, Brother, Gay Best Friend. Lover, Enemy, Homo. Twink, Otter,…
Bear.For many gay men, the relationships they have with other people are coloured by stereotypes, shame, and internalised beliefs that are often left unchallenged. Is being the 'gay best friend' really as fun and inclusive as people think? Sure, coming out to your parents is the hard part, but what happens next? And what if you're not the sexually promiscuous party boy everyone assumes you to be?Through candid and humorous conversations with those closest to him, Daniel Harding unpacks modern gay relationships - from parents, siblings and friends, through to lovers, enemies, technology and ourselves - to explore how it's the relationships around us, breaking us down and making us back up, that are our defining moments.Combining poignant and entertaining anecdotes with powerful interviews with other gay men and influential figures, alongside valuable insight from behavioural expert Judi James, this wise and witty book will help you to challenge the relationships you have with others - and yourself - allowing you to be truly proud of who you are.
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Family and relationships
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The author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (DB 43955) suggests ways for monogamous couples to improve…
their communications and sexual relations. Discusses mechanics of sex, what (and what not) to say and do, and how to rekindle passion. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. Spanish language. 1995