Family & Relationships - General

Conceptualising Child-Adult Relations focuses on how children conceptualise and experience child-adult relations. The authors explore the idea of generation as a key to understanding children's agency in intersection with social worlds which are largely organised and ordered by adults. The authors explore two interconnected...

In this companion volume to his best-selling Smart Exercise, Covert Bailey teams with Ronda Gates to show you how to achieve and maintain your ideal weight without ever dieting. The secret is choosing the right foods, and the authors tell you exactly what your...

Author: Jerome KaganISBN-10: 0393950840ISBN-13: 9780393950847Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1979Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.64d

Discusses the symbols, values, and beliefs that influence individual roles and relationships and relates them to conscious and unconscious experiences.Author: Dennis Bagarozzi, Stephen a. AndersonISBN-10: 0393705986ISBN-13: 9780393705980Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1989Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d

Drawing on her discoveries that human beings are not innately destructive but are made that way, the bestselling author of The Drama of the Gifted Child delivers "a capsule social history of childrearing and its effects that could change the world" (Boston Globe).As in...

There are shelves worth of books out there that extol a range of baby rearing philosophies and strategies. This is not one of them. Instead, contained within these pages are eighty-four days worth of mindfulness practices and wisdom, culled from my fourth trimester experiences,...

This journal is for anyone who is longing for a baby or expecting and would like to write letters or sweet nothings to their future child. Each page is filled with lines and a sweet quote to your baby letting them know they are...

"If information highways are the wave of the future then I will build information country roads on which the traveller can reach the truth faster by going slower. . . ." On these same country roads, far from the intrusions of modern technology, the...

Producing and rearing children are immensely important human activities. Procreation and Parenthood offers new and original essays by leading philosophers on some of the main ethical issues raised by these activities. An Introduction supplies an accessible overview of the current debates. Individual chapters then...

Following the work of E. O. Wilson, Desmond Morris, and David Buss, What Women Want--What Men Want offers compelling new evidence about the real reasons behind men's and women's differing sexual psychologies and sheds new light on what men and women look for in...

For courses in Success/Orientation, Diversity (ie. Managing Diversity), Race and Ethnic Relations, Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, Multiculturalism and Inclusion (ie. leadership, group dynamics, teaching, social media/networking), Education, Nursing, Human Relations, Communications, Hospitality, Social Work/Family Therapy/Human Services, EMS and Fire Science, Counseling, Criminal Justice,...

It's not that men don't talk, says Dr. Gratch, it's just that they speak a different language. Breaking down male psychology into seven factors -- Shame, Emotional Absence, Masculine Insecurity, Self-Involvement, Aggression, Self-Destructiveness, and Sexual Acting-Out -- Dr. Gratch gives readers the tools they...

From Chastity Bono, daughter of Sonny & Cher, heroine of the gay community: the first comprehensive guide to the coming-out process from the perspective of both gays & lesbians & their parents.Author: Chastity Bono, Billie FitzpatrickISBN-10: 0316102334ISBN-13: 9780316102339Publisher: Little Brown and CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1998Pages:...

Product information not available.Author: George P. RawickISBN-10: 0313219796ISBN-13: 9780313219795Publisher: GreenwoodLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/28/1979Pages: 1Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.20lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d

If you have ever watched the stacks of papers, magazins, clippings, and projects pile up out of control, File...Don't Pile will provide fast, easy practical advice. More than a collection of random hints, this handy guide presents systems of organization for every conceivable type...

Facts are healthier than fads. New myths and theories about nutrition splash across the headlines every day. Americans spend over $12 billion a year on worthless-even dangerous-nutrtion products. Total Nutrition replaces fads and ignorance with scientific fact. A feast of information, says USA Today....

Recommendations for infant and toddler care and development based on current brain research and its implications How much do children's early experiences affect their cognitive and social development? How important is the parent's role in child development? Is it possible to ameliorate or reverse...

During the First World War it was the task of the U.S. Department of Justice, using the newly passed Espionage Act and its later Sedition Act amendment, to prosecute and convict those who opposed America s entry into the conflict. In Unsafe for Democracy,...

Today nearly half of all people in the Middle East are under the age of fifteen. Yet little is known about the new generation of boys and girls who are growing up in a world vastly different from that of their parents, a generation...

Quinceara is the perfect coming of age gift for any young lady in your life. With timeless and genuine words of wisdom that help still a world full of contradicting messages and drama, this book will help to shed light on what is really...

When Verschuur-Basse, a French sociologist specializing in the family, was invited by the Academy of Social Sciences to Beijing in 1985, she interviewed women from three generations and a variety of professions about their lives as women, wives, mothers, and daughters-in-law. Over a five-year...

A collection of essays that examine intimacy and power in early modern French households, and explore how families reinvented themselves in response to changes in law, gender ideology, political culture, or patterns of consumption.Author: Suzanne DesanISBN-10: 0271034726ISBN-13: 9780271034720Publisher: Penn State University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2012Pages:...

Analyzing the critical juncture of family-centered policy and practice, this book places the universal institution of the family in a global context. By including a conceptual framework as well as practice components, the authors offer an original multimodal approach toward understanding family-centered policy practice...

Minor debts, derisive remarks, a fight over a parking space, butting in line--these are the little things that nevertheless account for much of the violence in human society. But why? Roger V. Gould considers this intriguing question in Collision of Wills. He argues that...

Praise for the first edition of The Networking Survival Guide "Any way you look at it, other people are your greatest resource. Diane Darling's in-depth, easy-to-follow instructions will fill your life with opportunities to meet these people and reap the rewards." Nicholas Boothman, author...

Which foods really enhance your body's ability to cleanse itself of toxins? Which supplements work in conjunction with superfoods to supercharge your body's ability to fight disease? What lifestyle changes can add years to your life? Find out how to rid your body of...

The newest book in Dr. Carter's series discusses the communication breakdown that sometimes creates nasty behavior in women, covers the many ways women are perceived by spouses, coworkers, family, and friends, and shows ways to repair the damage caused by behaviors often characterized as...

The SLOB Sisters are back after the phenomenal success of Sidetracked Home Executives (750,000 paperback copies sold), with a new program for organizing your home and personal life.Author: Pam YoungISBN-10: 0060969911ISBN-13: 9780060969912Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/1993Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.98h x 5.50w...

The definitive guide for the more than twenty million Americans suffering from chronic thyroid problems or thyroid cancerBeth Ann Ditkoff, M.D., and Paul Lo Gerfo, M.D., two leading thyroid surgeons, identify the common symptoms of thyroid disease--weight gain or loss, fatigue, nervousness, and sleeplessness--and...

In Feeling Strong, noted psychoanalyst Ethel S. Person redefines the notion of power. The stigma of evil we associate with the subject of power comes from this one conception of power -- the drive for dominance over other people, or, in its most extreme...

Women often behave toward one another in sneaky, underhanded, ruthlessly competitive ways. Catfight is a remarkably researched and insightful foray into the American woman's world of aggression, rivalry, and competition. Tanenbaum draws on real-life examples and the most important studies to date in psychology,...

Author: Great SummerISBN-10: 8989398118ISBN-13: 9798989398119Publisher: Laniakea PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2023Pages: 476Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

Author: Great SummerISBN-10: 898939810XISBN-13: 9798989398102Publisher: Laniakea PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2023Pages: 476Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d

Author: Albert AguayoISBN-10: 1438934866ISBN-13: 9781438934860Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/16/2008Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.28d

Inside these pages are short stories, memoir, historical accounts, and more. There are stories of relationships-father-daughter, father-son, cousins, analyst-patient-that explore the meaning of long-ago events or reflect upon what might have been or what could be; puppies and pacemakers that provoke self-reflection; a tribute...

Beyond Gibraltar interweaves memory and history as it traces the life of its author-protagonist through a fascinating period of modern history the birth of Fascism, World War II in Rome Open City, the beginning of the Cold War at the border with Yugoslavia, McCarthyism...

Hope you're all excited, Aunt Tillie's stopping by!She's feeling very hungry, and not just for pumpkin pie!Radishes, potatoes, donut holes, tomatoes, she always cleans her plate.After all, she is a bear, and has to hibernate!Learn about food and counting with your toddler in this...

This Book is a down-to-earth treatment of issues Christian youths would definitely encounter in the course of preparing towards marriage. I, therefore, encourage young people and parents to read this book to enable them to prepare well before they are married. Parents can also...

The book is a fun and easy way to explain to children who are adopted that they're as loved as biological children are.Author: Devra KinnettISBN-10: 1449055621ISBN-13: 9781449055622Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2010Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d

Bio-Typing Beyond Body Language is about assessing and understanding ourselves, as well as other people. It is written by a unique individual who desperately needed a method in order to physically identify people and understand how to deal with social relationships. Johnny Seitz is...

When Bong Serrano learned that his older brother, Boying, had cancer, the notes he had jotted down about his childhood took on new meaning. Memories of his time with his family in the Philippines came rushing back. At the center of those memories were...

Be careful what you wish for! Some girls have high school crushes, but they get over them. Nick had an unending crush on Jeanie that started in high school and lasted well into adulthood. He was willing to go to any means to be...

...other youths of this generation really need to know the history of our country including major events like the Biafra war. We may pretend to have moved on, but we cannot afford not to remind ourselves where we are coming from and why we...

When Bong Serrano learned that his older brother, Boying, had cancer, the notes he had jotted down about his childhood took on new meaning. Memories of his time with his family in the Philippines came rushing back. At the center of those memories were...

ReviewIntroduction: This book is a captivating memoir that takes readers on a journey of love, redemption, and spiritual awakening. It explores the author's personal experiences, from his romance with his wife to his quest for balance and faith in the face of adversity. Summary:...

Why was the book written: This book was written for couples who are contemplating marriage. It is a check list of experiences and possible failures that can occur in marriage. The goal is to potentially assist individuals with an outlook to the possible work...

An Inspired flashback of a girls first love and the preparation some women never received, for the moments in relationships when the answers are not crystal clear and the one you fell so deep in love with did not catch you properly. Through it...

"I had to walk along my journey to be able to share my testimony to someone whose story is still being written." (Rosa Miller) Rosa details a very personal and inspiring memoir through her and her husband's experience to grow in faith and family....

Avizandum Statutes are designed specifically to provide undergraduates at Scottish universities with legislation and, where appropriate, other core materials in a readily accessible format. All materials have been selected on the basis of their relevance to university courses and appear in updated form. The...

Aurora Bradshaw survived by her intuition. Bouncing from one foster home to another throughout her adolescence left her with deep-rooted trust issues. Enduring rough living conditions became second nature. With her shield of sarcasm and a tenacity of amour, Rory's gut had never failed...