‎Family‎

‎Eugenides Jeffrey‎

‎Middlesex‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Picador USA 2002. Book. Near-Fine. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Very-nice clean copy. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers show light wear NO tears. Tight spine clean pages. 4 pages show yellow highlighting. Does NOT interfere with reading. NO other writing or marks inside book. NO tears inside book. 529 pages. "I was born twice: first as a baby girl on a remarkably smogless Detroit day in January of 1960; and then again as a teenage boy in an emergency room near Petoskey Michigan in August of 1974." And so begins Middlesex the mesmerizing saga of a near-mythic Greek American family and the "roller-coaster ride of a single gene through time." The odd but utterly believable story of Cal Stephanides and how this 41-year-old hermaphrodite was raised as Calliope is at the tender heart of this long-awaited second novel from Jeffrey Eugenides whose elegant and haunting 1993 debut The Virgin Suicides remains one of the finest first novels of recent memory. Eugenides weaves together a kaleidoscopic narrative spanning 80 years of a stained family history from a fateful incestuous union in a small town in early 1920s Asia Minor to Prohibition-era Detroit; from the early days of Ford Motors to the heated 1967 race riots; from the tony suburbs of Grosse Pointe and a confusing aching adolescent love story to modern-day Berlin. Eugenides's command of the narrative is astonishing. He balances Cal/Callie's shifting voices convincingly spinning this strange and often unsettling story with intelligence insight and generous amounts of humor: Emotions in my experience aren't covered by single words. I don't believe in "sadness" "joy" or "regret." . I'd like to have at my disposal complicated hybrid emotions Germanic traincar constructions like say "the happiness that attends disaster." Or: "the disappointment of sleeping with one's fantasy." . I'd like to have a word for "the sadness inspired by failing restaurants" as well as for "the excitement of getting a room with a minibar." I've never had the right words to describe my life and now that I've entered my story I need them more than ever. When you get to the end of this splendorous book when you suddenly realize that after hundreds of pages you have only a few more left to turn over you'll experience a quick pang of regret knowing that your time with Cal is coming to a close and you may even resist finishing it--putting it aside for an hour or two or maybe overnight--just so that this wondrous magical novel might never end. --Brad Thomas Parsons. Picador USA Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 040946 ISBN : 0312427735 9780312427733

‎Day Cathy‎

‎The Circus In Winter‎

‎Harcourt 2004. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new copy. Stated First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $23.00. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears. Illustrated. - From 1884 to 1939 the Great Porter Circus made the unlikely choice to winter in an Indiana town called Lima a place that feels as classic as Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg Ohio and as wondrous as a first trip to the Big Top. In Lima an elephant can change the course of a man's life-or the manner of his death. Jennie D i xianna entices men with her dazzling Spin of Death and keeps them in line with secrets locked in a cedar box. The lonely wife of the show's manager has each room of her house painted like a sideshow banner indulging her desperate passion for a young painter. And a former clown seeks consolation from his loveless marriage in his post-circus job at Clown Alley Cleaners. Cathy Day follows the circus people into their everyday lives and brings the greatest show on earth to the page. Harcourt Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 041004 ISBN : 015101048X 9780151010486

‎Browne Sylvia‎

‎Spiritual Connections: How to Find Spirituality Throughout All the Relationships in Your Life‎

‎Hay House Inc 2007. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Like-new condition. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 178 pages. Synopsis: Have you ever wondered why some relationships are wonderful and others are just catastrophic and tragic Why do we get along with some people and with others just seem to constantly engage in bitter fighting In this fascinating and helpful book internationally renowned psychic Sylvia Browne examines why we form our relationships with certain individuals . . . for better or for worse. From the lifelong connection of a loving marriage to the short and bitter agony of a brief encounter leading to divorce and heartache she reveals why we have joyful and happy relationships on the one hand and chaotic hateful and painful ones on the other. Sylvia takes us on a remarkable excursion that covers all the different types of relationships we'll encounter in life. From our childhood experiences to our golden years she helps us see why we form both good and bad unions and she also explores how our themes and charts of life can interact with others. Biography: SYLVIA BROWNE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Two Marys Psychic Children The Mystical Life of Jesus Insight Phenomenon and other bestsellers. She has been working as a psychic for five decades and appears regularly on The Montel Williams Show. She has also appeared on Larry King Live Good Morning America CNN and Entertainment Tonight. She lives in California and works alongside her son Chris who has inherited his mother's psychic abilities. Hay House Inc Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 041099 ISBN : 1401908810 9781401908812

‎Yoshikawa Mako‎

‎One Hundred and One Ways‎

‎Bantam Books 1999. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $21.95. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Tight spine bright pages. 281 pages. Synopsis: "I have spent most of my life in New Jersey but the blood of a geisha courses through me yet." If Kiki Takehashi's life is dramatically different from that of her reserved Japanese-American mother it is light-years away from that of her grandmother whom she knows only through old family stories. Kiki has recently become engaged to Eric a handsome successful New York City lawyer. But at the same time she is haunted--quite literally--by the memory of her friend Phillip killed the previous year in a mountaineering accident. Kiki has never met her grandmother Yukiko for whom she is named. Still thoroughly American though she is she feels a secret kinship with her. Kiki is swept up by the story of this strong proud passionate woman who against all odds in a time and place far different from her own was sold by her impoverished family became a famous geisha and found the love that has so far eluded the rest of the Takehashi women. Lyrical haunting and stunningly evocative One Hundred and One Ways introduces a powerful and exciting new voice in contemporary fiction. Bantam Books Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040571 ISBN : 0553110993 9780553110999

‎Cockrell Stacie;O'neill Cathy;Stone Julia‎

‎Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More Argue Less and Communicate Better as Your Family Grows‎

‎Collins 2007. Book. Illus. by Martin Larry. Near-Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-fine condition. Stated First Edition. Remainder mark on bottom. NO price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Tight spine bright pages. Illustrated. 289 pages. Dustcover shows slight wear NO tears. Synopsis Scorekeeping--An exceedingly complex often relentless tit-for-tat war waged by husbands and wives over the division of parenting responsibilities and domestic chores. The Ten O'Clock Shoulder Tap--Considered by many men to be a form of foreplay. A paw on a wife's shoulder is how some men indicate their desire for sex. The Tap is rarely accompanied by a term of endearment or any other verbal form of communication and is seldom well received by the often-sleeping/almost-always-exhausted wife. The frustrated husband meanwhile wonders if his wife has pulled a Bait and Switch in the bedroom. Clash of the Grannies--A high stakes "who will have the greatest influence on the grandkids" tournament played by each set of grandparents. Competitive categories include: the Title Championship who gets to be called "Grandma" the Battle for Floor and Wall Space the Battle for Face Time and Gratuitous Grandparental Gift-Giving. The Babyproofers are three women who wouldn't trade their roles as mothers for anything and they love their husbands deeply. But after living through it and hearing the stories of hundreds of other couples they know that with young children in the house you need to block the stairs with baby gates put plastic covers over the outlets AND take the necessary steps to safeguard your marriage. Babyproofing Your Marriage is the warts-and-all truth about how having children can affect your relationship. The authors explore the transition to parenthood in light of their own experiences with input from their husbands and commentary from men and women across the country. Their evenhanded approach to both sides of the marital equation allows spouses to understand each other in a whole new way. With loads of humor and practical advice the Babyproofers will guide first-time parents and veterans alike around the rocky shores of the early parenting years. Don't fall prey to common relationship pitfalls: Babyproof Your Marriage!. Collins Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040651 ISBN : 0061173541 9780061173547

‎Canin Ethan‎

‎For Kings and Planets: A Novel‎

‎Random House 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. 335 pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Tight spine clean pages. Orno Tarcher arrives in New York City from a small town in Missouri feeling unsophisticated and disadvantaged by his family's bedrock values. He meets Marshall Emerson the charismatic gem of a worldly family a seductive and brilliant New Yorker who is revealed as time passes to be bent on destruction. The novels explores with depth and sophistication the conflicts of character at the heart of every life the desire for grandeur and the lure of normalcy the tension between rivalry and friendship fathers and sons love and betrayal. For Kings and Planets is the story of a man who thinks of himself as moral and who tests his character against power deception and seduction. It is also the story of a friendship fractured by love. Random House Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040680 ISBN : 0679419632 9780679419631

‎Bodenhamer Gregory‎

‎Parent in Control‎

‎Fireside 1995. Book. Very Good . Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Very-good copy. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are clean show light wear NO tears. Tight spine clean pages. ONLY writing/mark inside book is previous owner's name in book front on blank page J. Tavender. NO tears inside book. Pages show light tanning. 191 pages. Synopsis: Parent in Control is based on a highly successful program that has helped thousands of parents regain control over their out-of-control adolescents - whether they wreak havoc at home in school or in the community. Living with willful aggressive and seemingly incorrigible adolescent behavior is a nightmare many heartbroken and confused parents were forced to endure - until now. In this straightforward hard-hitting yet compassionate book Gregory Bodenhamer a nationally renowned expert on childhood behavior problems shows parents how to combat an arsenal that ranges from blatant verbal challenges to physical violence without resorting to harsh disciplinary measures expensive counseling or hospital-based programs. Bodenhamer a former juvenile probation officer draws on over twenty years of experience working with difficult children between the ages of 12 and 17 and their parents to offer techniques that work in as little as a few weeks. He covers a wide range of problems - whether your teen is simply ignoring household rules or perhaps lying or stealing - to more harmful problems such as drug and alcohol abuse or unsafe sexual activities. Using real-life scenarios complete with actual dialogue Bodenhamer walks you through potentially explosive situations points out errors most parents frequently make and provides tested solutions to averting immediate danger - and preventing it from happening again. Fireside Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 040706 ISBN : 0684807777 9780684807775

‎Berenson Marvin H.‎

‎The Stranger in My Bed and Other Real Life Stories of Hope‎

‎Beverly Hills California U.S.A.: Cove Books 2002. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 273 pages. Synopsis: How often have we struggled unsuccessfully to find a way to change an unsatisfying and unfulfilled life In this fascinating new book we are drawn into a world of adventure and mystery as eight people reveal new avenues of self-discovery. All of us are repositories of past experiences and forgotten memories that help to mold our personalities and influence our behavior. Uncovering such hidden parts of ourselves often discloses how we remain shackled by forces beyond our awareness. Dr. Berenson's absorbing and stimulating book shows new ways to awaken our conscious minds to the unknown forces within us. These remarkable case histories offer an inside look at the destructive influence of deeply hidden conflicts that often remain buried for a lifetime. Facing enormous obstacles these eight courageous people took the path of guided imagery to find the underlying causes of what had appeared to be insurmountable problems. Under the guidance of an empathic and intuitive therapist we travel with these patients through the labyrinth of the unconscious to discover hidden and at times bizarre memories that hold the key to their recoveries. Although they struggled with problems of weight control and increasingly desperate lives the true essence of these stories lies in their motivation to find that elusive path to a happier and more constructive life. This book is about courage and growth. It's about the pursuit of truth and insight. It's about hope and change. It's about the belief in oneself that all obstacles can be overcome. The stories in this book show ways to achieve what seems unachievable. This is a book of love and inspiration that touches and arouses us to look into a brighter future. Cove Books Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040729 ISBN : 0970088531 9780970088536

‎Binchy Maeve‎

‎The Copper Beech‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Delacorte Pr 1992. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First U.S. Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Stated First US Edition. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Dustcover is clean shows light wear NO tears. Tight spine clean pages. Blue boards with white spine and metallic-blue lettering clean and bright. 345 pages. Synopsis Eight children once carved their names on the trunk of the great copper beech which shaded the schoolhouse in Shancarrig. Now those children are grown. For each one Shancarrig holds special memories. Publishers Weekly: Binchy Circle of Friends; The Lilac Bus is a consummate storyteller with a unique ability to draw readers into her tales of Irish life. Here again she mines sources rich in plot and character to produce a captivating narrative. The eponymous copper beech is a huge tree that shades the tiny schoolhouse in the village of Shancarrig. For generations graduating pupils have carved their initials on the massive trunk and the book examines what has become of some of them. Though each of the 10 chapters offers the perspective of a single character Binchy adroitly indicates the ways in which their lives intersect. Thus the allegedly stolen jewels that are discovered and stolen again in one early chapter become significant in later chapters. Long after two adulterous characters sneak into a Dublin hotel it emerges that they were spotted by a small soul from Shancarrig who passes on the information--with unforeseen consequences. A priest's dalliance with the sweet young schoolteacher is shown to have been been suspected by others in the village. The result is a charming and compelling series of interlocking stories about ordinary people who are given dimension through Binchy's empathetic insight. While this book is more fragmentary in structure than some of her previous novels it should leave Binchy's fans wholly satisfied. BOMC main selection. Nov. Biography: As an author Binchy's goal is simple: to let the story shine through. She told Oprah Winfrey "I do not have a particular literary style I am not experimental . I tell a story and I want to share it with my readers." As a result with her Ireland-set stories featuring strong heroines friendship and romance Binchy has gained quite a following since she became a bestselling author at age 43. Delacorte Pr Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040293 ISBN : 0385307756 9780385307758

‎Maslin Bonnie‎

‎The Angry Marriage: Overcoming the Rage Reclaiming the Love‎

‎Hyperion Books 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $19.95. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 277 pages. Synopsis: In this unique relationship guide noted psychologist Bonnie Maslin explores the six angry lovestyles in which couples can become ensnared. Using in-depth case studies to . Publishers Weekly: Couples trapped in ``angry'' marriages express their discord in a variety of ways shows Maslin Loving Men for All the Right Reasons . The author a psychologist here groups angry couples into six types: expressors who are given to perpetual quarreling; provokers pairs in which one spouse causes fights and the other plays ``the innocent''; suppressors who bury upset beneath a facade of calm; enactors who displace anger into such pursuits as overeating workaholism or adultery; symbolizers whose anger manifests symbolically as illness; and displacers who direct their wrath at an outside target a horrible boss for example. For each category Maslin includes a case history and psychological analysis of how the representative couple's marriage became ``toxic.'' She contends that not all angry marriages are hopeless. By identifying the suppressed needs underpinning their behavior couples can use their insights to create an ``atmosphere for change'' and free themselves from unhealthy anger. This simple and practical guide should prove useful to troubled couples and marriage counselors alike. Hyperion Books Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040358 ISBN : 1562828061 9781562828066

‎Canty Kevin‎

‎Winslow In Love‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Nan A. Talese / Doubleday 2005. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $23.95. Tight spine bright pages. 255 pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Synopsis Richard Winslow is in a rut. His wife is leaving him he drinks too much his once-acclaimed poetry has sunk into obscurity and he hasn't written anything worth reading for eighteen months. In truth he hasn't even tried. The offer of a visiting professorship at a small college in Montana hardly seems like the best way to renew his artistic glory but with his options and his bank account rapidly dwindling Winslow makes the move. Once there he rediscovers the forgotten pleasures of fly-fishing and meets a girl in worse shape than he is. Erica is a painfully thin student with a dragon tattooed on her neck. She is also sharp confrontational and fiercely intelligent. Their relationship formed over paper cups of Jim Beam in Winslow's office escalates when they impulsively take off on a road trip in Winslow's one prized possession a classic Lincoln Town Car. Traveling through Utah and Arizona they forge a bond neither anticipated. Winslow haunted by thoughts of death begins to embrace the promise of love and life. From breathtaking descriptions of fly-fishing in cold Montana streams to pitch-perfect renditions of intimate conversations Winslow In Love is a work of extraordinary beauty. As Newsweek wrote in a review of Nine Below Zero "Canty's forte is to examine human relationships with the precision of a Sue Miller or Louise Erdrich within the context of a fast-moving narrative. Once he's got you in his thrall you're as helpless as his lovers in the hands of fate.". Nan A. Talese / Doubleday Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040393 ISBN : 0385513666 9780385513661

‎Blume Judy‎

‎Letters to Judy: What Your Kids Wish They Could Tell You‎

‎Putnam Pub Group 1986. Book. Very Good . Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Very-good clean copy of this 1986 hardback. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $17.95. Number line: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. 284 pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Tight spine clean pages. Pages show slight tanning. Synopsis: The author presents letters from children to her confiding their concerns with friendships families illness sexuality and other problems; and in return Ms. Blume shares . Publishers Weekly: Blume quotes correspondence she receives asking for advice written by readers of her children's books boys and girls who don't feel free to confide in their parents. The letters here come from youngsters 10 years old through the teens and tell about specific problems. Some of these kids are loners rejected by peers; others feel neglected at home or hurt by divorce. The author hears from victims of child abuse including incest; from those trying to quit drugs. A divorced mother herself Blume is sympathetic to the young people who write herand sympathizes with parents as well; she intends this book to help them become more aware of their children's needs. Biography: A pioneer of books for young adults and the author of classics such as Are You There God It's Me Margaret the Fudge series and many others Judy Blume has always had the uncanny ability to capture the embarrassments and. Putnam Pub Group Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040445 ISBN : 0399131299 9780399131295

‎Amador Xavier F.;Kiersky Judith‎

‎Being Single in a Couples' World: How to Be Happily Single While Looking for Love‎

‎Simon & Schuster 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.00. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 224 pages. Tight spine bright pages. Synopsis: Two esteemed therapists teach single men and women how to achieve happiness by letting go of negative feelings and learning to live life to the fullest. Simon & Schuster Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 040226 ISBN : 0684843498 9780684843490

‎Register Cherie‎

‎Are Those Kids Yours: American Families With Children Adopted from Other Countries‎

‎Free Pr 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. Small remainder mark on bottom of book outside page edges NO price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 240 pages. From Publishers Weekly Drawing from her own experiences and those of others who have adopted children from outside the United States the author here addresses a range of issues arising from the controversial practice. As the single parent of two Korean-born daughters Register Living with Chronic Illness is often faced with the query posed in the book's title. How she and other parents help their foreign-born children ease into American society is examined and evaluated. Larger questions such as the ethics of uprooting children from their heritage the global issue of wealthy versus poor countries the racism often encountered by these children the wrenching issue of the rights of birth parents are presented in very personal terms. Internationally adoptive parents will find this an empathetic guide. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information Inc. From Library Journal As the adoptive mother of two Korean girls Register has often been presented with this remark either spoken or implied. Yes the girls are "hers" now but the question does bring out some of the practical and ethical issues involved in cross-cultural adoption: are the parents in the wealthier nations "entitled" to raise children left homeless in other parts of the world by poverty or social stigma Do adoptive parents have a responsibility to their children's birth countries or to other disadvantaged children and their families What does it mean to "own" a child anyway and who can ultimately make that claim In this sensitive compassionate guide Register addresses these and other issues and shows how they are played out in the actual day-to-day experience of her own and other adoptive families. With the number of these adoptions increasing each year most public libraries will want to purchase this book. - Marcia G. Fuchs Guilford Free Lib. Ct. Free Pr Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 039835 ISBN : 0029257506 9780029257500

‎Elgin Suzette H.‎

‎The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Dorset Press 1980. Book. Near-Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Very-nice clean copy. NO remainder marks or dustcover clippings - 310 pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Bright pages tight spine - Become a "black belt" in verbal self-defense! For anyone who's ever been pulverized by put-downs rankled by reproaches or irritated by insinuations here's a revolutionary book that devotes itself completely to tactics of verbal self-defense. The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense teaches you how to defend yourself diplomatically in delicate family situations and in the hard-nosed business world. And this book is so thorough and easy to understand that you can read it once and become the kind of person everybody admires-the person who stays unruffled during confrontations who always says the right thing This book explains the various ways that people will try to bait you and then it tells you how to stop them with a few carefully chosen words. It also helps you avoid the self-defeating overly emotional attitudes that many people assume during arguments. Explains attacks and defenses with helpful features like these: The 8 Types of Verbal Attacks The 4 Principles of Verbal Self-Defense The 5 Personalities & How They Communicate Dialogues that Show Effective & Ineffective Defense Strategies Instructions on Voice Control & Body Language All the ammunition you need to survive the battle and win the war. Dorset Press Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 039872 ISBN : 0880290307 9780880290302

‎Shirk Martha; Stangler Gary; Carter President Jimmy Foreword‎

‎On Their Own: What Happens to Kids When They Age Out of the Foster Care System‎

‎Westview Pr 2004. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Tight spine bright pages. Nicely illustrated throughout. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 307 pages. From Booklist Foster care is designed to provide for children up until the age of 18 but what happens after that Shirk and Stangler note in the introduction to their study that in today's society young people don't tend to reach full maturity until their mid-twenties and most children leaving foster care aren't even equipped with the basic tools a high-school diploma a driver's license or state ID work experience the average 18-year-old possesses. Shirk and Stangler examined several individual cases in various states to see how well the children faired. One chapter examines three brothers whose fates diverged: one is currently in jail for armed robbery another died in a car crash and the third is happily married with a new business. One young woman makes it through a series of foster homes and high schools to earn a hard-won college degree and a position as a teacher while one young man yearns for a family but keeps running afoul of the law. Jimmy Carter provides the forward for this important and often heart-wrenching book. Kristine Huntley Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Review "'On Their Own' is a much needed contribution to the discussion of our nation's foster care system." -- Mark Courtney Director Chapin Hall Center for Children "'On Their Own' is a must-read account. for all Americans who care about children." -- President Jimmy Carter -- From the Foreword by President Jimmy Carter ".required reading for Nevada's lawmakers and anyone else who has a hand in foster care." -- Steve Kanigher -- Las Vegas Sun October 1 2004 "Shirk and Stangler have written a searing book.part solid journalism part advocacy." -- Steve Weinberg St. Louis Post-Dispatch September 14 2004 "This book is.noteworthy because of its specific recommendations for how we can do better for these young people." -- Marcia Robinson Lowry Executive Director Children's Rights "With each captivating personal story On Their Own gives a powerful account of the struggles youth go through." -- LA Family Holiday Book Guide. Westview Pr Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 039639 ISBN : 0813341809 9780813341804

‎Peterson Lorraine‎

‎If You Really Trust Me Why Can't I Stay Out Later‎

‎Bethany House Publishers 1991. Book. Very Good . Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Very-good clean condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 272 pages. Illustrated. Covers are bright and clean show light wear NO tears. Product Description Life-Changing Truth for Teens Why can't I make my own decisions What difference does it make how I live my life Do "little sins" really matter Is it really worth the effort to live the Christian life Teens struggle with tough questions like these every day. Society shouts that there are no absolutes to live by people have a right to do what they want and feeling good is of utmost importance. Bestselling author Lorraine Peterson helps young people see through these lies. She shows how God's Word is very clear about a right way to live and that there are tremendous benefits for those who line up with its message. Basing her devotionals on timeless principles from the book of Proverbs Peterson shows that obeying God is always best; that there are consequences for disobedience; that living it up is really a downer; that right living works. Earning Freedom by Learning Wisdom About the Author Lorraine Peterson is an award-winning writer whose experience as a junior-high teacher provides a rich background for communicating with young people. Originally from Minnesota she makes her home in Mexico and continues her work with teens. Bethany House Publishers Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 039692 ISBN : 1556612125 9781556612121

‎Strout Elizabeth‎

‎Amy and Isabelle‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Vintage Books 1999. Book. Near-Fine. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-fine condition - Previous owner's name in book front on first page blacked-out. NO other writing marks or tears - Tight spine clean pages. 304 pages. NO remainder marks or clippings. Amy and Isabelle explores the secrets of sexuality that jeopardize the love between a mother and her daughter. Amy Goodrow a shy high school student in a small mill town falls in love with her math teacher and together they cross the line between understandable fantasy and disturbing reality. When discovered this emotional and physical trespass brings disgrace to Amy's mother Isabelle and intensifies the shame she feels about her own past. In a fury she lashes out at her daughter's beauty and then retreats into outraged silence. Amy withdraws too and mother and daughter eat sleep and even work side by side but remain at a vast seemingly unbridgeable distance from each other. This conflict is surrounded by other large and small dramas in the town of Shirley Falls -- a teenage pregnancy a UFO sighting a missing child and the trials of Fat Bev the community's enormous and enormously funny and compassionate peacemaker and amateur medical consultant. Vintage Books Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 039758 ISBN : 0375705198 9780375705199

‎Lang Gregory E.‎

‎Daddy's Little Girl: Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters‎

‎HarperOne 2008. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Like-new copy. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine bright pages. Illustrated. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 196 pages. Product Description: In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships the New York Times bestselling author of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad captures the important roles fathers and daughters play in each other's lives. From the protectiveness and strength a dad provides to the unfettered adoration that can be found only in a daughter the unique qualities of this special bond are illustrated through real-life stories of daughters and dads and accompanied by beautiful photographs. It's for every dad who longs to return to the days when his daughter anxiously awaited his coming home from work. And it's for every daughter who misses the days when her father carried her up to bed or taught her how to dance on the top of his shoes. This book reminds us all that no matter what there is and always will be a place for daddy's little girl. From the Back Cover: In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships the New York Times bestselling author of Why A Daughter Needs a Dad examines the important role fathers and daughters play in each other's lives. While Why A Daughter Needs a Dad outlined 100 reasons why a daughter needs a dad Daddy's Little Girl goes deeper by exploring these truths through real life stories. From the protectiveness and strength a dad provides to the unfettered adoration that can be found only in a daughter's eyes this book is a great gift for Dad on Father's Day or a special reminder of the love they share on a daughter's wedding day. For every dad who longs to return to the days when his daughter anxiously awaited his coming home from work and any daughter who misses the days when their father taught them how to dance on the tops of their shoes this book reminds us all that no matter how big they grow or how far they move away they will always be daddy's little girl. HarperOne Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 039779 ISBN : 0061451495 9780061451492

‎Olson David H. L.‎

‎Treating Relationships‎

‎Graphic Pub Co 1976. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Very-good copy of this 1976 hardback. Apparent First Edition. NO remainder marks or clippings. 579 pages. Brown faux-leather boards with gilt lettering. 16 pages show light writing. Does NOT interfere with reading. The first page has been removed from book most-likely was blank. NO tears inside book. Previous owner's name on top outside page edges. Graphic Pub Co Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 039078 ISBN : 0892790008 9780892790005

‎Greene Bob; Fulford D. G.‎

‎To Our Children's Children: Preserving Family Histories for Generations to Come‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Doubleday 1993. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Near-new condition. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Tight spine bright pages. NO remainder marks or price clippings. 212 pages. A warm personal and easily accessible guide to creating written and oral histories of the lives of older people from the bestselling author of Hang Time and his sister journalist D.G. Fulford. Small inviting and beautifully designed--resembling a chapbook or diary more than a reference or how-to workbook this guide is a very special volume to buy or give with thoughts of love. FROM THE PUBLISHER Long lives yield many treasures: pictures keepsakes property or savings the standard currencies of inheritance passed on from generation to generation. But there is another precious legacy one that is often lost: memories the closely held images of people places and things that are the blueprint of a life. In To Our Children's Children bestselling author and nationally syndicated columnist Bob Greene and his sister journalist D. G. Fulford have created an attractive and engaging guidebook that makes recording a personal hisrory as uncomplicated and easy as writing a letter. A brief introduction sets the tone of fond remembrance followed by chapters of questions designed to elicit answers that will form the patchwork of a fascinating personal history. To Our Children's Children concentrates on the particulars of life the basics askng engaging questions that open the doors of memory in chapters like "The House of Your Growing Up" "Everyday Life" "Homefront" and more. To Our Children's Children invites us to wander the golden corridors of memory and create for our children and for future generations a written or spoken record that is the greatest gift we can hope to offer - our lives our memories ourselves. Doubleday Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 039241 ISBN : 0385467974 9780385467971

‎Smiley Jane‎

‎Good Faith‎

‎Alfred A Knopf Inc 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Like-new copy. Appears unread. Stated First Edition. NO writing marks or tears. Tight spine bright pages. NO remainder marks or price clippings. The New York Times As she's done in so many of her earlier novels Ms. Smiley conjures up her characters' daily routines with uncommon skill delineating the tidal flow of desire disappointment and wishful thinking that informs their domestic and business lives. She shows us Joe's relationships with his picky demanding clients his hopes for a sale sometimes skidding into irritation sometimes snowballing into a run of good luck and she shows us the unexpected evolution of his romance with Felicity as sex turns to love and love to frustration. Michiku Kakutani Biography Jane Smiley's power as a writer lies in her ability to evoke her chosen milieu no matter how far-flung. The Pulitzer winner is able to vary her settings -- from 14th-century Greenland to a modern-day college campus -- as well as her tone never missing a beat. Alfred A Knopf Inc Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 038828 ISBN : 0375412174 9780375412172

‎Martin Cynthia D.‎

‎Beating the Adoption Game‎

‎Oak Tree Publications 1980. Book. Near-Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A photo of this book is available. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. 304 pages. ONLY writing/mark inside book is previous owner's signature in book front on blank page blacked out. Tight spine clean pages. Oak Tree Publications Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 038896 ISBN : 0916392600 9780916392604

‎Hassinger Amy‎

‎Nina: Adolescence‎

‎Putnam Pub Group 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $23.95. Tight spine bright pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. 307 pages. Synopsis At the center of an attic studio littered with paints and portraits stands fifteen-year-old Nina nude. A canvas separates her from her mother who perches on a stool paintbrush in hand. In a desperate attempt to coax her mother out of her emotional seclusion Nina has offered herself up as a model. The painting Nina: Adolescence will mark her mother's triumphant return to the Boston art world and form the centerpiece of a gallery show. But the exposure makes Nina uneasy and her father begins to protest with increasing vehemence. The family starts to come apart sending Nina into a tailspin as she recklessly attempts to free herself from a disintegrating household and the confines of someone else's fame. With the tension reaching a breaking point Nina finds that the gift she gave to her mother is rapidly becoming a sacrifice and could very well serve to be the cause of her. Putnam Pub Group Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 038900 ISBN : 0399150625 9780399150623

‎Shaw Robert; Wood Stephanie‎

‎The Epidemic: The Rot of American Culture Absentee and Permissive Parenting and the Resultant Plague of Joyless Selfish Children‎

‎New York New York U.S.A.: Regan Books 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Tight spine bright pages. 257 pages. NO writing marks or tears inside book. Synopsis From an esteemed child psychiatrist: a bold fresh and controversial look at the faddish child-rearing practices that have created a nation of children who are depressed alienated often amoral and all too often violent. The shock of the Columbine shootings and other school violence has generated a national debate and there's a dawning realization that something incomprehensible is happening: our privileged pampered children are turning into monsters at an alarming rate. With years of study and first-hand experience Dr. Robert Shaw exposes the roots of what he calls The Epidemic: the violence and the more subtle behaviour problems that are jeopardizing a generation. In this eye-opening book Dr. Shaw explains that the "advanced" parenting methods experts have promoted for the last thirty years have helped to create a nation of children who are detached loners unable to form meaningful relationships. From infancy through the teen years Dr. Shaw provides a map back to sanity that tracks specific misguided parenting techniques and shows parents how to get and keep their children on track and create the environment necessary for a healthy psychological future. Some of the important ground Dr. Shaw covers includes: The myths and realities of bonding and attachment How to recognize when day care is working - and when it isn't Landmarks to look for in your children's moral and ethical development Self-centeredness versus self-esteem Keeping the media from mugging your child What can be done with a child who is out of control Dr. Shaw challenges us to confront a very real problem thenhelps us take steps forward using common sense and humanity. The Epidemic calls us to become better parents-and feel better about the choices we make for our children. Regan Books Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 038928 ISBN : 0060011831 9780060011833