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13 things mentally strong parents don't do : raising self-assured children and training their brains for a life of happiness, meaning, and success2017
Summary: Do you prevent your child from making mistakes? Do you give your child power over you? Do you parent out of guilt? If so, you're not alone. Every parent wants to provide their child with the best... more »- place hold (0)
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The 13th gift : a true story of a Christmas miracle2014
Summary: "For readers of Richard Paul Evans and Greg Kincaid comes The 13th Gift, a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family's... more »- place hold (0)
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300 sandwiches : a multilayered love story-- with recipes2015
Summary: ""Honey, you are 300 sandwiches away from an engagement ring." When New York Post writer Stephanie Smith made a turkey and swiss on white bread for her boyfriend, Eric (aka E), he took one bite and... more »- place hold (0)
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52 uncommon dates : a couple's adventure guide for praying, playing, and staying together2014
Summary: "52 Uncommon Dates ignites a prayerful and playful connection in a way that feels natural for couples to schedule and relate to real life. Fun, creative, and spiritually engaging, this powerful... more »- place hold (0)
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8 great smarts : discover and nurture your child's intelligences2016
Summary: "Help your children be smart with their smarts. At one time or another, most kids will ask (or secretly wonder), "Am I smart?" But a better question is, "In what way am I smart?" Dr. Kathy Koch's... more »- place hold (0)
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Achtung baby : an American mom on the German art of raising self-reliant children2018
Summary: When Sara Zaske moved from Oregon to Berlin with her husband and toddler, she knew the transition would be challenging, especially when she became pregnant with her second child. She was surprised to... more »- place hold (0)
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Adjust everywhere2016
Summary: Life requires continuous adjustment in relation to unpleasant and unfavorable circumstances. In everyday situations (such as opening an umbrella in the rain, or wearing a jacket in the cold) we... more »- place hold (0)
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Adoption, the best gift : a handbook for prospective adoptive parents2011
Summary: "When Nikki Biers and her husband were beginning to look into adoption, they had no idea what to expect or where to start. They met with an adoption attorney who was very thorough legally, but had no... more »- place hold (0)
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Weddings : affordable and practical wedding guide for planning the best wedding celebration, creative wedding ideas, wedding decorations, wedding dress, wedding planning, wedding accessories2014
Summary: "The number of weddings is on the rise, but these days, most couples don't have the time to plan this special day. This book was written to assist every bride and groom who needs to plan their big... more »- place hold (0)
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After the eclipse : a mother's murder, a daughter's search2017
Summary: A searing memoir of the author's efforts to understand her late mother's life and murder describes the traumatic loss of her mother in childhood, the 12-year manhunt for the killer and the author's... more »- place hold (0)
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Age in place : a guide to modifying, organizing and decluttering mom and dad's home : keep them safe, keep you sane2018
Summary: Are you worried that Mom can't get into the tub safely or Dad is having trouble getting up the stairs? Mom and Dad, do you want to get the kids off your back and relieve their constant worrying? This... more »- place hold (0)
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All joy and no fun : the paradox of modern parenthood2014
Summary: Drawing on a vast array of sources in history, sociology, economics, psychology, philosophy, and anthropology, a journalist challenges basic beliefs about parenthood, while revealing the profound ways children deepen and add purpose to life.- place hold (0)
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Staff PickAll the answers2018
Summary: In this moving graphic memoir, Michael Kupperman traces the life of his reclusive father -- the once-world-famous Joel Kupperman, Quiz Kid. That his father is slipping into dementia -- seems to... more »- place hold (0)
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All things beautiful : 31 devotions for single moms2018
Summary: At age fifteen, Nikki Leonti signed a record deal and had a successful Christian music career. Three years later she became pregnant out of wedlock, which caused many to turn away from her. When she... more »- place hold (0)
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All you can ever know : a memoir2018
Summary: "What does it mean to lose your roots -- within your culture, within your family -- and what happens when you find them? Nicole Chung was born severely premature, placed for adoption by her Korean... more »- place hold (0)
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American girls : social media and the secret lives of teenagers2016
Summary: Instagram. Whisper. Yik Yak. Vine. YouTube. Kik. Ask.fm. Tinder. The dominant force in the lives of girls coming of age in America today is social media. What it is doing to an entire generation of... more »- place hold (0)
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Americanized : rebel without a green card2018
Summary: At thirteen, bright-eyed, straight-A student Sara Saedi uncovered a terrible family secret: she was breaking the law simply by living in the United States. Only two years old when her parents fled... more »- place hold (0)
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Another day in the death of America : a chronicle of ten short lives2016
Summary: On an average day in America, seven young people aged nineteen or under will be shot dead. Younge chose November 23, 2013, with ten such deaths, and over a period of twenty-four hours reveals the... more »- place hold (0)
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The argonauts2015
Summary: "The Argonauts is a genre-bending memoir, a work of "autotheory" offering fresh, fierce, and timely thinking about desire, identity, and the limitations and possibilities of love and language. It... more »- place hold (0)
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Ask a queer chick : a guide to sex, love, and life for girls who dig girls2016
Summary: "Ask a Queer Chick is a guide to sex, love, and life for lesbian, gay, bi, and queer women. Based on the popular advice column for Fusion.net, but featuring entirely new content, Ask a Queer Chick... more »- place hold (0)
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Asperger syndrome : the oasis guide: advice, inspiration, insight, and hope from early intervention to adulthood2014
Summary: Author Patricia Romanowski Bashe has revised this edition of Asperger Syndrome to reflect the latest in: working with professionals -- building a team, negotiating for your child, and keeping... more »- place hold (0)
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The astronaut wives club : a true story2013
Summary: "Bestselling author Lily Koppel reveals for the first time the stories and secrets of America's unsung heroes-the wives of our original astronauts"--- place hold (0)
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Autism, the invisible cord : a sibling's diary2013
Summary: Follows 14-year-old Jenny as she describes her day-to-day life with her younger autistic brother, Ezra.- place hold (0)
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Avoid clashes2014
Summary: "When you cross a busy road, you become very cautious in order to prevent an accident. Exercise similar caution in your daily life interactions with others. Your resolve should be not to hurt anyone... more »- place hold (0)
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The awakened family : a revolution in parenting2016
Summary: "New from the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent comes a radically transformative plan that shows parents how to raise children to be their best, truest selves." --- place hold (0)
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Baby 411 : clear answers & smart advice for your baby's first year2016
Summary: Offers advice on caring for a child during his or her first year, covering vaccines, choosing a pediatrician, first aid, nutrition, development, and other related topics.- place hold (0)
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Balcony on the moon : coming of age in Palestine2016
Summary: "Balcony on the Moon follows Ibtisam Barakat through her childhood and adolescence in Palestine from 1972-1981 and chronicles her desire to be a writer"--- place hold (0)
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Because I was a girl : true stories for girls of all ages2017
Summary: Brief writings from an array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, discussing the barriers they've faced, the battles they've fought, and the dreams they've brought to life. The... more »- place hold (0)
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Becoming brilliant : what science tells us about raising successful children2016
Summary: While the U.S. economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king," neglecting other skills that 21st century citizens sorely need.... more »- place hold (0)
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The best we could do : an illustrated memoir2017
Summary: The author describes her experiences as a young Vietnamese immigrant, highlighting her family's move from their war-torn home to the United States in graphic novel format.- place hold (0)
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Bettyville : a memoir2015
Summary: "When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Missouri, he finds himself--an unlikely caretaker and near-lethal cook--in a head-on collision with his aging mother, Betty, a woman... more »- place hold (0)
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Between them : remembering my parents2017
Summary: A stirring narrative of memory and parental love, Richard Ford tells of his mother, Edna, a feisty Catholic girl with a difficult past, and his father, Parker, a sweet-natured soft-spoken traveling... more »- place hold (0)
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The big book of symptoms : A-Z guide to your child's health2014
Summary: Identifies the most common childhood symptoms and suggests possible causes and treatment options for each, and provides a brief discussion of first aid and safety.- place hold (0)
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A bittersweet season : caring for our aging parents-- and ourselves2011
Summary: Just a few of the vitally important lessons in caring for your aging parent-and yourself-from Jane Gross in A Bittersweet SeasonAs painful as the role reversal between parent and child may be for... more »- place hold (0)
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Born reading : bringing up bookworms in a digital age--from picture books to ebooks and everything in between2014
Summary: A program for parents and professionals on how to raise kids who love to read, featuring interviews with childhood development experts, advice from librarians, tips from authors and children's book... more »- place hold (0)
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Born to be wild : hundreds of free nature activities for families2016
Summary: Want to save cash, your child's imagination and possibly even the planet? This is the book you need. Packed with great photos of real families in the outdoors, Born to Be Wild contains easy-to-follow... more »- place hold (0)
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Boy meets depression2015
Summary: A short, deeply personal, and ultimately uplifting practical narrative on depression from a young mental health activist who has already inspired millions. Teenagers, educators, and parents alike,... more »- place hold (0)
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Breaking chains : hope for addicts and their families2014
Summary: Breaking Chains is a book of healing and restoration for those families that are affected by the chains of addiction. Breaking Chains was written by a Substance Abuse Counselor and former drug... more »- place hold (0)
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The bridge ladies : a memoir2016
Summary: "A fifty-year-old Bridge game provides an unexpected way to cross the generational divide between a daughter and her mother. Betsy Lerner takes us on a powerfully personal literary journey, where we... more »- place hold (1)
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Bright kids who can't keep up : help your child overcome slow processing speed and succeed in a fast-paced world2014
Summary: "Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done--whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or... more »- place hold (0)
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