A prequel to our best-selling Little Big Book for Moms! The12th title in the Little Big Book series, The Little Big Book ofPregnancy is destined to become a classic literary companion forany expectant mom. Filled with the best fiction, poetry, and essayson the subject of birth and pregnancy, this heartwarming anthologyis also peppered with fascinating customs and rituals from aroundthe world, time-honored home remedies, delightful old wives' tales,nutritious recipes, and wonderful crafts and activities. The turnof each page brings something interesting and entertaining to read,to do, or to learn. Illustrated throughout with the same period artand ephemera that has become the signature of this series, theimagery is both charming and elegant. A visual and editorial feast,The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is simply the perfect gift for anymom to-be. Featuring: 8 literary excerpts and short stories,including The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Delusions of Granma byCarrie Fisher, and The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mar
The most complete, comprehensive birthday forecastavailable--synthesizing the secrets of astrology, numerology, andfixed stars! In this delightfully addictive, wholly accessible book, twoskilled astrologers guide you toward greater psychological insight,self-awareness, and a keen understanding of your unique position inthe universe. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge andclear, easy-to-interpret graphs and charts, The Power of Birthdays,Stars and Numbers provides: BIRTHDAY FORECASTS--366 profiles--one for each day of theyear--reveal your positive and negative personality traits, careerstrengths, tips on love and relationships, your secret self, yourbest days for romance and friendship, potential fatal attractions,famous people who share your birthday, and much more! INCLUDING! FIXED STARS--Though astrologers have used fixed stars forcenturies, now the general public can reap the rewards of thisclassic method for enlightenment. The stars that line the heavensradiate
A companion volume to the highly successful series oftextbooks for grades one through six lists books and other printresources--organized by topic--related to the material covered inthe textbooks, designed to encourage further study.
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All parents share the same goal—to give their kids the best ofeverything. But despite our good intentions, the life-enhancingabundance we heap on our children is often more than they need orcan handle, and we cross the line into overindulgence. In How MuchIs Enough?, parenting experts Jean Illsley Clarke, Connie Dawson,and David Bredehoft explain for the first time how giving childrentoo much, over-nurturing them, and providing them with softstructure will prevent them from learning many of the importantlife skills they need to become happy, healthy adults. Filled withsmart advice, real-life stories, and effective strategies, How MuchIs Enough? tells you everything you need to know to avoid—orrepair—the damage overindulgence causes, including: ? How to figure out if you’re being overindulgent and ways toact differently ? How to teach your child what "enough" means ? Tips on establishing firm rules and structure ? How to instill responsibility and independence in yourkids ? What to do w
