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Helping women recognize and realize their true desires

In this remarkable new book, a team of highly credentialed psychologists shows women how to overcome unproductive, blameful thoughts and unrealistic expectations–the things they tell themselves about how their marriages, friendships, children, and careers should be. The book encourages women to counteract idealized images by using self talk to sort out where those "should" messages come from, isolate their own voices, and then take steps to meet their unique needs.

Dorothy Cantor, PsyD, Carol Goodheart, EdD, Sandra Haber, PhD, Lenore Walker, EdD, Karen Zager, PhD, Ellen McGrath, PhD, and Alice Rubenstein, EdD, are distinguished mental health care professionals. Andrea Thompson is a professional writer. ... Read more

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A Special Resource for Women
This is a jewel of a book, which identifies some of the most common sources of difficulty for women as they live their lives out in our culture(s).If offers, in readable, understandable, jargon-less language, ideas and examples of how to identify what your own voice is saying to you, about what expectations you and others have of you, in relation to a variety of life situations, and how to plan and make behavior changes that will reflect your own wishes and values.

A Structured Approach to Empowering Women
Drs. Cantor et. al. have provided an incredibly useful approach for women to allow themselves to listen to their inner voices, rather than be influenced by the messages of myths, men and media.Women reading this book will finally be at peace with the difficult decisions that continue to plague us all (i.e., to work or not to work) and will have the tools (through movement strategies) to change those aspects of their lives that need adjustment.(With a section at the end for this specific purpose,) what a great book for a book club, or any group committed to harnessing the power of women to effect positive change in their personal and professional lives! ... Read more

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Gail returned from college to a fianc¿ who fathered five children, Chavi, Mabel, Milton, Avena, and Marigold. As the initial shock wore off, she gave Kent an ultimatum, which he spent years trying to avoid. She had no intention of helping Kent raise these children; instead she sought to make things as difficult as possible for them. Mabel who was most affected in the process embarked on a journey trying desperately to escape the dysfunctionality. The journey took her through years of abuse, and just when she thought she would triumph, disaster struck... ... Read more

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Understanding Teacher Stress focuses on the impact of educational reforms, such as the No Child left Behind Act, 2001, on principals and teachers' stress level and coping abilities. It further speaks to the necessity for stress management programs in school districts and teachers college curriculums. The author details educators' coping strategies, and examines various stress management program approaches and designs which educators are likely to benefit from. ... Read more

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th-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals secrets and techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle ages. Translation, introduction by D. V. Thompson. "...delightful flavor..."--N.Y. Herald Tribune.
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very useful
This is useful book, although not a beautiful one. I will use it for recipes to do things the "old way" maybe as the masters did.

interesting
This book is both humorous to read and very enlightening in terms of more than just tecniques. It gives the reader a rare insight into the daily lifes of a medieval household as well, hidden in the description of methods.

There are many unfamiliar terms, to a novice in medieval painting tecniques, such as I am, but they are well explained as you go along reading.

I highly recommend this booklet.

The Craftsman's Handbook: "Il Libro dell' Arte"
Along with De Re Metallica, one of the bibles of medieval and Renaissance methods and technics in art. However, I have always found the Thompson translation to be somewhat lacking.

Insight into renaissance painting technique
This ultimate treatise on painting technique, together with the perception and insight of the artist Cenninni opens a wonderful new window into the realities of art and craftsmanship in this fascinating period. One also gets an idea of just how skilled these people are and how hard they worked to achieve the perfection in their works. A MUST-have for anyone interested in Renaissance painting, or painting technique - from the horse's mouth. I'm thrilled to possess this book!

A Masterpiece
Learn how to paint like medieval artists, right down to the colors and techniques they used. ... Read more

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This practical and inspiring guide to negotiating life's passages -especially career change and retirement-takes readers on a richly rewarding voyage of self-discovery. The ultimate destination: personal as well as professional fulfillment.

A much-needed manual in this era of widespread layoffs, corporate downsizing, and an American workforce in seemingly perpetual transition. ... Read more

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A primer for those "in the desert"
"What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?" is a must book for those who are "in-transition," thinking about retirement, or uncertain about their present career path (the desert experience). For four years, I have been serving as a co-ministry head in my Church assisting those who are either "in-transition" or contemplating it. This has been my number one reading recommendation to all participants, as this book handily addresses the first step to be taken before one moves-on, the step of self-awareness. Without knowing you are and where you want to go, you are doomed to a very empty existence.

Dorothy Cantor shares her twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist working with those who are seeking "what to do next" with key questions and real-life stories. While some, like me, may find the stories of little use, the questions she raises are the guts of the book and make this an excellent purchase. Some of these include:

What will I be doing when I am no longer spending most of my time at the work I am doing now?
What are the fifteen good things (besides money) that I get from job now?
What was it that I first longed to be when I grew up?
What are my obsession and reigning passions?
Who are my heroes, my favorite or most unforgettable people?

These and a host of other questions she raises will get one to think about their lives, their dreams, their gifts, their passions, and, ultimately, their direction. This is not a book to read quickly as this book requires the hard work of reflection and introspection to maximize its value.

Cantor has authored a very readable and useful book in helping those who are searching to start the next chapter in their lives - possibly the most fruitful and meaningful

Starts out great; doesn't deliver on its promises
The book "What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?" by Dorothy Cantor starts off with some promise.Early she says, "What we are going to talk about can be summed up as the capacity to grow and the need to choose....We will look at what went on before, in order to find some clues for the future."Later in the first section, she adds, "I'll show you how to pull those pieces together to sketch a plan for the next part of your life- the time in which there will be few rules, the time in which the choices will be up to you....Don't just leave the future to chance; do not assume that after you stop working, all will fall comfortably in place....design the years ahead, not wait for them to happen....you have within you, as we all have, the gift for endless self-renewal."

This is good stuff; we are off to a good start.But, in my opinion, the book does not deliver on its promises.Instead, we find that the author, who is a practicing psychologist, builds her book like a therapist who is trying to help someone solve a personal problem, in this case the prospect or experience of an unfulfilling retirement phase of life.This theme is exposed when she tells us, "Many people who have entered the after-the-job stage of their lives find themselves asking if there isn't supposed to be more to it....many such people come to my office for counseling."

So, the author presents four men and four women, "who sketched their journeys for me."My problem with what happens next is that the next 120 pages dwell on the childhood, educational, personal and vocational phases of these people's lives.Five of the eight still work, one retired one year ago, another two years back, and the other 12 years ago. So, a basic problem can be seen here: only one of those profiled has much of any experience with and in retirement!

I'm a firm believer that life, for the most part, only makes sense when you look at it in reverse.The variables along the way are endless: who we end up with as a spouse, what career we end up with, where we end up living, whether we are "successful" or not, etc.I also believe that the variables in the retirement phase can be endless, and, for the most part, are not controllable any more than the variables in our earlier phases were. The point here is that, for me, this lengthy exercise to learn who these working people are now and who they were earlier in their lives does little for me as a guide to my personal success in retirement.I just don't see these people as having much to say that is knowledgeable about the subject of retirement.

What I think the author may be on to is to open the door to the area of specialized retirement counseling for those who might need some "special" help. Folks who enter retirement with histories of having problems making decisions, following through on things, and being comfortable with themselves outside of their jobs might, indeed, need to look at their past to better understand who they can become in retirement.But I firmly believe that most folks do not need to go to the psychologist's couch as an essential step into retirement.So, in that sense, the essence of this book, in my opinion, is not valuable to most pre-retirees or those in their early transition.

Surely there are those who could use such help finding themselves in retirement. Willie Lowman, the central character in "Death of a Salesman" might be a candidate. After his death, one of his sons says of his salesman father, "He never knew who he was."Another candidate would be Mr. Schmidt of the "About Schmidt" movie fame. Talk about a guy that is ill-prepared for retirement! He came into it a mess, and he makes an early mess of it.He didn't know who he was, what he was supposed to be doing, or where he was headed. If someone is a mess before retirement, how could he or she not be expected to be a mess in retirement.And surely some people find success in the workplace in ways that will be difficult to find outside of the workplace.These folks could use some help.

Back to the book, the last 30 or so pages have some tidbits that are worthwhile, like breaking the transition into retirement into three phases: honeymooning, testing new waters, and the second wind.And on the final pages, she says, "Life keeps happening, and transitions are part of it....After all, growing up is never done." Sounds like good advice, but doesn't that mean that we've come full-circle in the book?At the end she tells us that we never grow up?If so, what was the point of the book?

In the end, I found the eight people profiled to be too few and with too little to say about the realities of successful retirement.As for advice about what one might want to do with extra leisure time in retirement, I'd point readers to the Activity Tree in "The Joy of Not Working," by Ernie Zelinski, as a much more practical way to build and to "pull" meaningful activity ideas for an individual retiree.

LIKE PLANTING AND TENDING A GARDEN!
As a counsellor, I have found many individuals discover "anticipating retirement" and "living in retirement" are two very different things. In the next ten years, I, too, will be "growing up"and facing this new chapter of my life. However, there are so many plans for my future, I only hope my health, financial resources and stamina will allow me to fulfill these ambitions. To me, retirement is like planting and tending a garden. First, one must plan carefully (you do not want to waste your precious years on activities that do not bring you joy and fulfillment.) Then, one should decide what plants (projects, hobbies, activities) to sow, not only to keep you physically active, but metally alert.Finally, one must lovingly tend that garden (nourish the soul, maintain physical health, and weed the emotional clutter from the past.) If you have lost a spouse, partner or soul-mate during this planting season, it is important to grieve, but it is equally important to know when to let go and when it is time to plant a new garden.Remember, time waits for no one. Only then, will one be prepared to start the next chapter of their life. We all need to have hopes, goals and dreams, no matter what our age.

In this book, the author points out the positive ways of dealing with change and how to plan and approach this new period in the lifecycle. Anyone approaching mid-life can certainly benefit from this book; it is never to soon to plan for the future. If you are already into your retirement years, this book may be just the inspiration you need if the years are not as challenging and fulfilling as you anticipated. The author has a lot to say on the subject and it is a great book based on sound advice.

Hits the Nail on the Head
As a mid-sixties professional who retired about five years ago from my own business,and then found myself in a true depression until I sought help, I found this book remarkably acute regarding the questions that I should have thought to ask myself, the planning I should have done, and the problems that would arise for me when I no longer had the structure of my working life to support me. Doctor Cantor's amazing understanding of the dynamics of retirement has helped me immeasurably to understand myself in what is an exciting but very complicated period, and her practical advice is advice I wish I had had before I retired!! I cannot imagine anyone approaching the later stages of life who would not benefit enormously from Dr. Cantor's insights and help. GET THIS BOOK!

lifesaver
Dr. Cantor has written a brilliant analysis of the fears of facing retirement, and how to plan for a meaningful life after work ends. I keep giving this book to friends who are looking for more for their anticipated leisure than bridge and golf. Dr Cantor outlines practical ways to figure out our strengths and interests to craft together a blueprint for the last third of our lives. ... Read more

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Now that Gen. David Petraeus's troop surge has gained the U.S. much-needed breathing room in Iraq, what should come next? The answer, according to Iraq War combat veterans of the famed 101st Airborne Division Col. Dominic J. Caraccilo and Lt. Col. Andrea L. Thompson, is to turn the fight over to the Iraqis.

In Achieving Victory in Iraq, Caraccilo and Thompson examine how the Iraq War has evolved since 2003 and carefully outline the way forward. They argue that a strategy for handing off the battle to the Iraqis existed from the beginning, even though the American-led coalition sometimes muddled its execution and at times did not even pursue it. A renewed effort to create an independent Iraqi security force capable of standing up against the insurgency, they believe, remains the U.S.'s best shot at victory--not winning over the Iraqi people, not crushing the enemy with American military might.

Drawing on the authors' on-the-ground experiences training and conducting security operations with Iraqi soldiers, Achieving Victory in Iraq describes how this strategy has already succeeded in parts of Iraq and how it can be expanded in the wake of the surge to bring victory to the entire country. ... Read more

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Refreshing
It's refreshing to hear a soldier's view of the war in Iraq and not what the politicians and media want to report.Thanks for writing the book.

Sound Policy Analysis
Through out history it has taken boots on the ground to discover solutions to complex military strategy. Caraccilo and Thompson's experiences with the 101st Airbourne allow them to offer significant remedies to this ongoing burden ... Read more

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Single-child families are more common than ever before, yet many parents are concerned that they are somehow cheating their child of a "real" family experience.Recent findings, however, suggest that only children are frequently more confident, verbal and quick to learn than children from larger families.In this reassuring and practical book, Dr. Patricia Nachman presents solid, well-supported evidence that the myths surrounding only children are just that -- myths.

Drawing on her years of practice as a child psychologist, Nachman offers proven parenting strategies for dealing with a range of issues unique to only child-households, while helping parents build a strong, supportive relationship with their child.Filled with insight and authoritative advice, You and Your Only Child  reassures parents that there is nothing unnatural about being or having an only child. ... Read more

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What I was looking for
This is the right book if you're looking to come to grips with having an only child, and feel like you "need" to bring another child into the world for the primary purpose of keeping your already existing one company. This book will talk you out of that with kindness and care, and let you know your only will be ok, indeed probably better off. It will also help you see to it as a parent that they will, and not fall into the traps that some parents of onelies fall into.

A Feel Good Book
I found this book to be mostly a Feel Good About Yourself kind of book. The issues that were brought up were all issues those of us with onlies already know and are dealing with. The book offered very little advice or 'how to's' on how to deal with these issues, and the advice it did give was just common sense. Also, the constant references to "Studies" that show how great things are going to be for your only and how wonderful he/she is going to turn out, were a bit too much, in fact I began to doubt if those studies were real.

Helpful
I liked this book.It had some helpful tips on raising an "only" child. I grew up (happily) with seven siblings and was afraid that my son would be lonely but this book made me feel that he can have a perfectly happy childhood.

An Excellent Resource
What is wonderful about this book is that it includes and speaks directly to parents who may not have originally intended for their child to be an "only".Parents who may have wanted a larger family, but cannot due to circumstance are dealing with their own feelings as well and this book does a great job of identifing and advising on this aspect. This book is well written, well organized and offers practical advice in an intelligent and reassuring way.

Disappointing
I found this book disappointing.It was very basic and anecdotal, and seemed to only brush the surface of many of the issues I am seriously struggling with.Some may find it useful, but being fairly educated andknowledgeable as a parent, I found it rather insulting. ... Read more

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Do you really need to know if your daughter has tasted beer or your son has had his first kiss? Probably not.

Teens keep secrets. They need this privacy to resolve their own dilemmas, make their own decisions, and start down the road to becoming independent, responsible adults. Although parents can't (and shouldn't) know everything, they are right to worry about giving their children too much freedom, since teens can be attracted to dangerous behaviors.

Parenting teenagers means allowing them the freedom to explore, make mistakes, learn, and keep moving forward. Dr. Peter Sheras, an expert in adolescent development, has taught countless parents how to know when to step back, when to ask questions, and when to take definitive action. In I Can't Believe You Went Through My Stuff! he explains how pushing for information or attempting to keep teens confined in too small a box will undoubtedly result in anger, resentment, and worst of all a penchant for trouble.

The book includes solid, practical advice on:

• How you can learn more about your teenager's life without invading his privacy or losing her trust
• How to start a conversation when your teen won't talk
• What to do about lying, whether it's infrequent or often
• How to discuss family rules and establish consequences that really work
• How to tell if your teen needs professional help and where to find it

I Can't Believe You Went Through My Stuff! will give you the key to keeping your teenager safe while building a trusting, warm, and communicative relationship. ... Read more

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Indispensable for Communicating with Your Teen
This book was both helpful and extremely readable.The short vignettes, clear instructions and examples, and warm tone made it an excellent read.I recommend it to anyone who is having trouble getting through to their teenager. ... Read more

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Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Kenneth H. Rubin reveals the importance of children's social development to their emotional and intellectual growth-and future success. In The Friendship Factor he uses vivid case studies to differentiate normal development from potential problems and real distress, exploring how to:

€ Distinguish between a solitary child and a lonely child
€ Encourage the development of "popularity-as-likability," not "dominance"
€ Help an easily angered child be less aggressive
€ Increase a child's social ability with specific skills and strategies ... Read more

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Chapters: Obadele Thompson, Andrea Blackett, Ryan Brathwaite, Marita Payne, Jade Bailey, Elvis Forde, Andrew Hinds, Richard Louis, Victor Houston, James Wedderburn, Clyde Edwards, Melissa Straker, Seibert Straughn, David Peltier, Joanne Durant, Tanya Oxley. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 42. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Obadele Thompson (born March 30, 1976) is a sprint athlete from Barbados;. In 2000, he became the first individual Olympic medalist for his island nation winning a bronze medal in the 100 m race. Born in Saint Michael, Thompson attended Harrison College before earning a scholarship, and graduated with honors with a degree in marketing and economics from the University of Texas at El Paso, United States. On February 21, 2007 Thompson announced his engagement to Marion Jones, then pregnant. The marriage took place in a private ceremony on February 24, 2007 in North Carolina with close friends and family in attendance . Their first child together was born in July 2007. A junior world record holder in 1994, he came close to winning an Olympic medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, when he finished 4th in the 200 m final, which was won by Michael Johnson in a new World Record time. Competing with the top sprinters in the late 1990s, Thompson came close to major wins at the 1999 World Championships. He finished fourth in both the 100 m and 200 m. He won a medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, finishing third behind Maurice Greene and Trinidad and Tobago's Ato Boldon. Thompson came in fourth place in the 200 m race. In April 1996 in El Paso, Texas, Thompson ran the then-fastest 100 m race ever. He was clocked at the time of 9.69 s. However, it was achieved with a 5.0 m/s tail wind, well over the IAAF legal limit of 2.0 m/s, and the mark was no...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=94253 ... Read more

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Chapters: Obadele Thompson, Andrea Blackett, Ryan Brathwaite, Jade Bailey, Elvis Forde, Andrew Hinds, Richard Louis, Victor Houston, Clyde Edwards, Melissa Straker, Seibert Straughn, David Peltier, Joanne Durant, Tanya Oxley. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 38. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Obadele Thompson (born March 30, 1976) is a sprint athlete from Barbados;. In 2000, he became the first individual Olympic medalist for his island nation winning a bronze medal in the 100 m race. Born in Saint Michael, Thompson attended Harrison College before earning a scholarship, and graduated with honors with a degree in marketing and economics from the University of Texas at El Paso, United States. On February 21, 2007 Thompson announced his engagement to Marion Jones, then pregnant. The marriage took place in a private ceremony on February 24, 2007 in North Carolina with close friends and family in attendance . Their first child together was born in July 2007. A junior world record holder in 1994, he came close to winning an Olympic medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, when he finished 4th in the 200 m final, which was won by Michael Johnson in a new World Record time. Competing with the top sprinters in the late 1990s, Thompson came close to major wins at the 1999 World Championships. He finished fourth in both the 100 m and 200 m. He won a medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, finishing third behind Maurice Greene and Trinidad and Tobago's Ato Boldon. Thompson came in fourth place in the 200 m race. In April 1996 in El Paso, Texas, Thompson ran the then-fastest 100 m race ever. He was clocked at the time of 9.69 s. However, it was achieved with a 5.0 m/s tail wind, well over the IAAF legal limit of 2.0 m/s, and the mark was not officially recognized. His tim...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=94253 ... Read more

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Picture babies as a part of their favorite nursery rhymes and first stories.Parents and baby will experience these fanciful tales in a whole new way as baby becomes the main character of each colorful photo-real illustration.Featurd verses include "Hickory, dickory, dock", "Hey diddle, diddle", and "Sing a song of sixpence." ... Read more

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Your Little One Is The Star!
I bought this book for my granddaughter when she was 19 months old. I pasted her picture on the back and when we shared the read she was thrilled to see herself as part of the story.
She loved being part of the other babies in the book and we had a great time of sharing the rhymes together. An absolute delight, and a book you will cherish for years to come.Highly recommended.
Shirley Johnson

Insert a photo, and child becomes the "star" of the book!
You insert a picture of your baby into the back of the book.Then on each page, your baby becomes part of the illustration -- as a kitten, a cow, a sheep, a mouse and a blackbird.Though meant for babies (it's a solid board book), my three-year-old still enjoys the book - except the last page where it says "but the thing I like most is being a baby (now we say "big girl") like me.It's a great way to introduce your child to some popular nursery rhymes.And for a child who likes to look at pictures of herself, this book is a real winner! ... Read more

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Drawing on the experiences of more than 100 women, Sally Warren and Andrea Thompson offer honest, practical advice for women who want to move on after a heart-wrenching breakup. Dumped! is filled with quick tips and long-term strategies on how to feel better, how to handle all those "what happened?" questions, and where to find the determination to go forward and build a new and better life. ... Read more

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DUMPED - EXCELLENT!
I just went on Amazon to purchase a copy of DUMPED by Sally Warren for yet another dear friend who is going through a painful (aren't they all) divorce.I was amazed to read the "Superficial and Useless" review written in 2000.What?Superficial?Useless?Trite cliches?Is this reader for real?Each time I pass a copy along to a "DUMPED" friend, not only do they find it insightful, comforting, and enlightening, but they also swear it has helped them through their ordeal more than any other book on the market.Each teller's tale rings true.This is a marvelous book!I've lost track of how many copies I've shared with wonderful women who have been DUMPED.Until today, I've never heard anything but the highest praise for this work.I wish this reviewer well, but totally disagree with her review.
Susan Varian, Longwood, Florida

Sally was following me around!
It was very bizarre how many EXACT conversations I found in this book that I had had with my husband (now ex-husband, of course) - this book is the best thing to read when you are dumped!I carried it around with me for months in case I needed a pick-me-up.

Uncanny!
For the first time in my life, I found myself being the"Dumpee".Somehow, in the fog of hurt I found the book Dumped! I began reading the preface and immediately found three things that hadhappened to me that are "classic" in being dumped.I was hookedand rapidly read this wonderful book.It was of great help in my realizingwhat had happened, what I could do to pull myself out of the slump I wasin, and to realize that I am still a likeable person.I have since passedDumped! on to friends who have been dumped...seems to be an epidemiclately. Buy it...you'll like it!

Thanks for your help
A friend gave me a copy of this book "Dumped" and it has been like finally having a friend who understands what I have been through. Six months ago,my husband left me for another woman after 16 years of marriage.I didn't know that there was Hell on earth until that happend. When youaredumped, it is really hard for other people to understand the traumaand emotion.While I got sympathy at first,after the first few weeks, people don't want to talk about it anymore and yet I couldn't seem tocontrol my own emotions and began to feel like a pariah.While Iunderstood that, I really didn't understand a lot of my own emotions andtrauma.Ms. Warren has put it all in perspective forme and really madeit easier to cope with this dramatic change in my life.I just hope thatmany other women ( and men) will have the chance to read this book.Iwould suggest that it would be useful to read it before you may be facedwith a breakup as it would really help you to understand the signs andperhaps deal with them without so much pain and trauma.Thanks for yourhelp Sally.

Superficial and Useless
This book is a bunch of trite cliches and not worth much in terms of trying to understand what's happening to you when you go through something so devastating.It's all about buying yourself lattes and gettingmassages.It is really a recycled version of "The Rules" appliedto a breakup and it is not worth your money. ... Read more

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Get Your Body Ready for the Marathon of Labor!

If you're newly pregnant, you're probably watching your diet carefully, getting plenty of rest, and preparing for the arrival of your new baby. You're also thinking about the big day itself and what the experience of labor will be like. Even if you're following a regular fitness program, you'll want to do everything you can to strengthen and prepare your body for the rigors of labor.

Maternal Fitness features clearly illustrated exercises that focus specifically on the muscle groups you'll use throughout labor, especially the transverse abdominals -- the stomach muscles that play a critical role during delivery. A powerful set of transverse abs can speed labor and delivery and make for a quick recovery. By learning how to strengthen your abdominals and relax your pelvic floor muscles, you'll be able to push more effectively.

While the Maternal Fitness program is designed specifically for the big moment, it also has other benefits, from minimizing backache and fatigue to giving you a welcome head start on getting back into shape after childbirth. Developed by a professional trainer who is also a registered nurse and childbirth educator, the Maternal Fitness program is safe for you and your baby and easy to do. Once learned, it can be incorporated into any workout. ... Read more

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Getting ready for a Marathon
The author, Julie Tupler, is great at explaining complex things in a simple way.She prepares women, physically, for a great pregnancy, birthing process and post-natal.She is very empowering and encourages pregnant women to trust and know their own bodies.Great book for getting ready for the marathon of giving birth, yet in a fun way.

Disapointed
I was disapointed in that this book is really for beginners and the majority of the choices seem to be for making toys and not clothes.I was looking for something more advanced and more on the line of Afghans and baby clothes.

20 minutes of pushing and 8 1/2 lbs out of my belly with no stitches!
I'm very impressed with this book. It helped me deliver my first baby,a 8 1/2 lbs girl in 20 minutes of pushing with no stitches needed after. I followed the exercises after 6 months of my pregnancy (I would have started early if I have known about the book) and it really helped.

I would highly recommend this book to any ladies out there.

Very informative book
Julie presents the information in an easy to understand format without talking down to the reader.She teaches effective pushing technique by helping the reader find, strengthen and use the correct muscles.She also provides a nice light workout and stretching routine.
While the number of "acceptable" birthing positions she mentioned was a bit limited, reading other natural child birth books will provide additional gravity friendly options.

Seeing benefits after one weekend!
I didn't get this book until my fifth month of pregnancy when I was searching for something to help relieve my back pain. I came across this book and after a single weekend of doing the introductory BAKS exercises, I'm feeling noticably better. I wish I had followed this program during my first pregnancy, b/c it teaches you to visualize the act of giving birth (like squeezing toothpaste from a tube), teaches you which muscles to use, and gives you the safe and effective exercises that develop those muscles. At the rist of TMI, I noticed the difference with my first bowel movement! I'm actually starting to look FORWARD to having a baby because I feel like I'm going to be prepared. I know HOW to push and I'm excited about developing my strength over the next few months so that labor isn't as exhausting as it was the first time around. I plan to write another review in December after the baby is born. ... Read more

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Title: How to write a resume: land your dream volunteer job or weekend work with a winning resume.
Author: Andrea Thompson
Publication: Science World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 13, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 63Issue: 5-6Page: 28(2)

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...Join the author on this narrative and inspiring tour of principal Ogilvy's daily encounter with stress. His assistants, Ms Noodle and Mr Bishop, are astounded by the daily rigors and stress which they also endure mainly as a result of Ogilvy's leadership style, and in some cases situations that they unknowingly create. Their ability to lead was challenged by daily encounters with a faculty that was resistant to change. In response to a growing number of complaints from staff, parents, and at times the leadership team, the assistant superintendent finally scheduled stress management training for Ogilvy and his assistants. Ogilvy's leadership team was not pleased. Their perception of stress management training as being a 'touchy-feely' session was quickly changed when they met a facilitator who led them through a path of self discovery and awareness which forever changed the manner in which they led. They gained knowledge of stressors which resided in the school's culture; theoretical and practical approaches to addressing these stressors; and learned coping strategies which guided them in leading change in a dynamic manner. Eventually Manchester Elementary transformed into being a healthy learning environment conducive to student achievement, and a place that the entire faculty and staff enjoyed working. ... Read more

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Title: Learning the ropes: meerkat pups get a lesson on how to survive in the wild.
Author: Andrea Thompson
Publication: Science World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 23, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 63Issue: 4Page: 8(5)

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