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Dominate age eight with a trove of earth-shattering secrets, jokes, and tips they won't teach you in school!
What's the best gift for a kid who's turned eight? Everything they need to know! Eight is a banner year in every kid's life. It's when they're finally granted "big kid" status. That means more freedom and responsibility. It also means there's a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it's pretty important. Inside this hilarious handbook is the...
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In his previous bestselling books, Peter Walsh helped audiences successfully get rid of the clutter in their homes, on their bodies, and in the six key emotional and spiritual areas of their lives. Now, in Lighten Up, Walsh explores what happens when the clutter is finally gone and shows listeners how to let go of wanting more and learn to live a richer, fuller life with what they already own. For many of us, the new austerity has left us feeling...
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An exuberantly, hilariously irreverent guide to life from the hosts of Whatever with Alexis and Jennifer and Whatever, Martha!
No one tells it like it is quite like the Whatever duo of Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt. Now they share their colorful commentary and edgy common sense on every aspect of life, from food and eating ("Does Talking to Pop Tarts Mean You're Crazy?") to fashion and grooming ("The Devil Wore Palazzo Pants") to cleaning...
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From family break-ups and troubled friends to cutting, cyber-bullying, and the death of a parent, teens discuss their issues, and the expert advice that helped them through it all Teenage life brings up plenty of issues and can feel overwhelming at times. Here Melinda Hutchings
ws on her own experiences and those of many teens who speak candidly about dealing with difficult emotions and what did or did not help them. Most importantly, they share...
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Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on Project Runway. Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim knows more than a thing or two about mentorship and how to convey invaluable pearls of wisdom in an approachable, accessible manner. While Gunn's Golden Rules showcased Tim "as life...
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Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life is a Wall Street Journal number one best-seller that isn't afraid to tell you it's time to change. From motivational speaker Larry Winget, also known as The Pitbull of Personal Development and The World's Only Irrigational Speaker, comes a not-so-typical self-help book. Winget's hilarious and in-your-face observations about the sometimes ugly truth of life will make you kick yourself in the butt and encourage...
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Critics and fans loved Lisa Scottoline's first collection of true-life stories, which only encouraged her-now she's back with these all-new, exciting adventures. She's farther down the road now, and the scenery has changed-ex-husbands Thing One and Thing Two are in her rear-view mirror, daughter Francesca has moved into an apartment, and Lisa's finding the silver lining in her empty nest, which has lots more room for her shoes. And some things have...
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From singer, model and YouTube celebrity Natasha Bure, the daughter of Candace Cameron Bure, comes a real, honest conversational book that doesn't hold back. Everywhere she goes and every video she posts has one basic message: this is real, this is life, and we all go through it. Whether it's acne, boyfriends, faith, stress, or having fun, Natasha's view is to simply be honest, simply be real, no matter what you face. Natasha's real and relatable...
10) The disorganized mind: coaching your ADHD brain to take control of your time, tasks, and talents
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For the millions of adults diagnosed with ADHD, The Disorganized Mind will provide expert guidance on what they can do to make the most of their lives. The inattention, time-mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions that often go hand-in-hand with ADHD can be overcome with the unique approach that Nancy Ratey brings to turning these behaviors around. The Disorganized Mind addresses the common issues...
11) Angry me
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A little girl describes the her angry moments and what causes her to feel that way.
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Being a good planner is handy whether one is getting ready to tackle a homework assignment, saving up for a new video game, or preparing for a birthday party. Everything from defining a specific objective before the planning process to creating alternative plans is covered in this colorful book, which even offers suggestions for events to plan, such as a car wash for charity. Without a doubt, planning is a lifelong skill best learned early for future...
13) Focused
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Twelve-year-old Clea wants to do her homework, follow instructions, pay attention in school, and play chess on the school team, but somehow she cannot focus on whatever is in front of her, and the other kids at school are starting to notice and make fun of her; when her worried parents take her to be tested she finds out that she has ADHD (only without the hyperactivity)--and with help from the psychiatrist who seems to really understand her she is...
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This is the guide to living life on your terms. It's tough landing that first job out of school and starting your climb up the professional ladder in such an uncertain world. In Knock 'em Dead Secrets & Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers, you will learn how to climb the ladder of success and get what you want out of life. You'll learn how to: -Develop social networks that deliver results for the new professional you -Build a resume that gets you...
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College is about way more than just frats and finals. It's a time to learn new skills, encounter different cultures, test out potential careers, and take a stab at something new just because it sounds cool. To leave college a better, smarter, and more interesting person than you were when you started, all you need is an open mind, a willing spirit, and (of course) this book!
These 77 entries cover everything from negotiating the terms of an apartment...
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Tackling an under-addressed but common difficulty for teens in split families, Split in Two is a valuable resource guide to help teens feel less crazed and confused, and more self-confident. Complete with:
- Personal advice from teens who have lived or are living in two households
- Tips on goal-setting and planning skills
- Comic-book-style illustrations that give the book an edgy, modern, graphic novel feel.
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Are you ready to live a long time, or do you dread it? Recent medical advances mean we could live longer, but doesn't guarantee the quality of that life. In the words of one senior, "We're not living longer, we're dying longer." The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way. Getting older doesn't have to mean living a limited life. Author Lyndsay Green has interviewed forty successful seniors to talk not just about the problems of old age...
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Teenager Viola Li and her sister Roz are selling bean buns at a science fiction gathering in Seattle when she suddenly collapses--she wakes up in the hospital to find that somehow she has developed an extreme case of photosensitivity (so bad that even ordinary lights can cause blisters), and somehow, in her senior year of high school, she has to craft a new life that will still include journalism school, activism, and the new guy who caught her as...
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Can my partner abuse me and still be a good parent? Should I stay with my partner for my children's sake? How should I talk to my children about the abuse and help them heal? Am I a bad mother? Mothers in physically or emotionally abusive relationships ask themselves these questions every day. Whether it's physical or "just" emotional abuse, whether it's aimed at them or you, whether they see or hear it, your kids need you. This book, the first ever...
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