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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Science Fair Projects: Genius-Level Guidance on More Than 50 Experiments
Par Nancy K. O'Leary, Susan Shelly. 2003
Includes 50 project ideas! Offering one-stop shopping for all readers&’ science fair needs, including 50 projects covering all science disciplines…
and rated from beginner through advanced, this book takes students and parents through the entire scientific method. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Science Fair Projects offers a variety of experiments with the right chemistry for you! In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • An explanation of the scientific method—and the step-by-step procedure of applying it to your project. • More than 50 projects to choose from in the biological, chemical, botanical, physical, and earth sciences. • Tips on displaying your findings through the creation of graphs, tables, and charts. • An understanding of exactly what the judges look for in a winning project and paper.The Science of Parenting: How Today’s Brain Research Can Help You Raise Happy, Emotionally Balanced Childr
Par Margot Sunderland. 2016
Backed by the most up-to-date scientific research, The Science of Parenting, 2nd Edition provides evidence-based parenting advice about how you…
should care for your child, with practical strategies from birth to 12 years of age. Child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland has more than 30 years' experience that she brings to this internationally-acclaimed guide, and she provides numerous case studies to relate the science to real life.From separations and time apart to forms of discipline to the latest thinking on screen time, this guide traces the direct effect of different parenting practices on your child's brain. Summaries at the end of every chapter provide key takeaways and make action points simple and clear so you can begin to implement them immediately.As a professional who works with families, Dr. Sunderland is attuned to the struggle of parents juggling lives at work and at home. This second edition of The Science of Parenting provides newly added, invaluable advice on making the most of your time with your child, so that you can forge a strong bond and have a positive relationship.The Science of Parenting remains the greatest work on what science can teach us about parenting and the remarkable effects of love, nurture, and play on a child's development.In this no-nonsense guide to improving your love life, celebrated relationship therapist Dr. Laura Berman helps women who are looking…
to break up with bad relationship patterns. Berman offers sage advice, touching personal stories, and the psychological evaluation you need to achieve long-lasting romance and sexual satisfaction. It's Not Him, It's You! is perfect for any woman who wants to take control of her love life and create the relationship she deserves. This book is ideal for single women having trouble finding love, as well as women already in relationships with challenges to overcome. Berman gives her reader the tools for everlasting love by identifying their damaging thought patterns, overcoming self-blame and lack of confidence, and acknowledging bad relationship choices so they're never repeated. Whether you&’re looking to rejuvenate your marriage or embark on the love journey of a lifetime It&’s Not Him, It&’s You empowers women not wait for a man to fix things, but to be the change they want to see in their relationships.Loving Sex: The Book of Joy and Passion
Par Laura Berman. 2011
This approachable guide offers a friendly, frank exploration of what sex means as part of a loving relationship, and how…
you and your partner can experience it to its full potential. Joyful, intimate, ecstatic and beautiful, Sex in a loving relationship can be the deepest and most meaningful experience a couple can share. Even still, many couples find themselves too time starved and intimacy shy to enjoy all that loving sex has to offer. Renowned sexual health counselor and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Laura Berman helps lovers overcome these barriers. Loving Sex explores a different aspect of sexuality, from the anatomy and physicality of arousal and orgasm, to the psychology of lust, love, and partnership. Free from unrealistic media representations of perfect bodies and pornstar practices, Loving Sex shows you the positions that work, helps resolve common problems without blame or embarrassment, and explains just how important sex can be to long-term loving happiness.Great Loves (DK Secret Histories)
Par Dk. 2021
Celebrate the greatest love stories that have molded the course of history!Romance in its many shapes and forms is celebrated…
around the world. It is a constant act of affection shown irrespective of age, race, gender or background, and is one way in which we show our humanity.This beautiful visual guide reveals the most passionate and tragic love tales throughout the centuries from people all over the world and includes: • Profiles stories of love and lovers throughout history, from the best-known — like Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Napoleon and Josephine, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono — to less famous but equally powerful examples, like Hadrian and Antinous, Anne Lister and Ann Walker, and Mildred and Richard Loving • Specially commissioned illustrations that represent the individuals involved, with images of letters, paintings and artifacts that tell the story of each love affair • Quotes from love letters, poems, songs and stories by the featured individuals, or about their relationship • Diverse LGBTQ+ love stories, such as Emperor Ai of Han and Dong Xian; Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West; Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener; and Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok Mark Antony's love for Cleopatra led to war between Rome and Egypt, Emperor Xuanzang of Tang relinquished the Mandate of Heaven for Yang Guifei, and the English Reformation was borne out of Henry VIII's passion for Anne Boleyn. These great loves and many others have been celebrated, recorded and forever memorialized to chronicle the wars, peace treaties and politics of our modern world.This inspirational book about love also delves into the popularity of real love stories. It features columns, podcasts and TV shows like the NYT Modern Love column, theappetite for love letters, and the timeless popularity of love and romance with reality-TV programs like Love Island, First Dates and The Bachelor/Bachelorette. This is the perfect purchase for a Valentine&’s Day gift or any other special occasion for anyone interested in history, culture and literature. Most importantly, readers who want to learn about relationships that have challenged conventions, the history of LGBTQ+, lovers of romance and trivia, and general knowledge fans.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Chemistry of Love: Discover What Turns a Spark into a Bonfire!
Par Maryanne Fisher, Victoria Costello. 2010
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Chemistry of Love shares the amazing new findings about the chemical reactions that create what…
people call "love." With the help of neuroscience, biochemistry, and physiology, readers can finally get some real insight into the affairs of the heart and the actual "laws of attraction." • Covers the role of pheromones, neurotransmitters, and hormones that occur during sexual attraction and lead to the euphoria of "love" • Includes information on how readers can use this knowledge to enhance their significant relationships, both romantic and nonromanticLove: The Psychology of Attraction is an easy-to-navigate, step-by-step guide to modern love that's grounded in scientific study, psychological expertise,…
and practical insights about romance in the age of social media.Crack the code of compatibility and find the path to true love with this unique guide to finding the perfect mate in the modern world. Love: The Psychology of Attraction offers answers to your burning questions: How should I present myself online? What are red flags in a first phone call? Is it time to meet family members? And, it answers some unexpected questions, too: Is chemistry predictable? Do I have a "lifestyle type"?With every quiz, assessment, and inviting infographic, Love: The Psychology of Attraction guides you toward deeper, more satisfying relationships that can lead to long-term fulfillment.The Essential Guide to Overcoming Obsessive Love (Essential Guide)
Par Eileen Bailey, Monique Belton. 2011
When love consumes, here's the solution. When does love become an obsession? What are the warning signs? What does it…
take to guard against it and prevent it from taking over one's life? A psychotherapist who specializes in this condition and a survivor of obsessive love team up to answer these questions and many others in the most current and important book on this phenomenon. With fascinating and helpful advice drawn from real-life case studies and personal experience, this expert team discusses: The difference between healthy love and obsessive love. The psychological and societal causes of obsessive love. Obsessive love from both the obsessor's and the obsessee's points of view. Proven techniques to avoid falling into the obsessive love cycle. Concrete steps to break the cycle.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Using Your Computer - for Seniors
Par Paul McFedries. 2012
The easiest way to get what you want from your computer With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Using Your Computer - For…
Seniors, getting started with your computer couldn't be easier.This guide is focused on all the activities you want to learn how to do including how to set up and use your computer and email, browse and search online and protect your computer against viruses and spam. Also learn how to work with photos, shop online, use social networks, and play games, music and films so you can get the most out of your computer. You'll also find out how to seek help and troubleshoot common problems.With lots of helpful visuals, oversized type and absolutely everything you need to know to use a computer with ease, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Using Your Computer - For Seniors is the perfect companion to have on hand.Navigate the struggles of modern life—from relationships to petty office rivalries—with amusing, Austen- and Bridgerton-inspired lessons from the regency era.…
What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you—from dates to duels, from manners to matters of the heart. You&’ll soon find yourself the catch of the season. Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Does a rival at work keep trying to metaphorically (or literally) trip you up in front of the boss? Learn to sidestep petty rivalries using the rules of the Regency ballroom. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip columns and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society. Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more—the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.&“A beacon through the often tangled and varied paths to parenting through adoption.&”— William Pierce, President, National Council for AdoptionHailed…
as &“an extremely valuable resource&” by Jann Heffner, executive director of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, this new edition covers the adoption process, updated information on cyber adoption, changes in adoption laws, and the financial considerations of adoption. • Updated appendixes with new listings for adoption agencies, publications, adoptive parents&’ groups, and adoption attorneys • Comprehensive information on adopting abroad, Internet-assisted adoptions, and the legal aspects of adoption, including pre-birth consent lawsGreat in Bed: Thrill the Body . . . Blow the Mind
Par Debby Herbenick, Grant Stoddard. 2012
Everyone wants to have great sex. Now everyone can! Written by Dr. Debby Herbenick and Grant Stoddard, two of the…
world's most highly esteemed sex experts, Great in Bed is a guide to fantastic sex that takes a "he said/she said" point of view, so couples can learn how to properly communicate their desires with their partner. Perfect for a couple just getting together, or one who's been together for years, Great in Bed teaches sexual confidence, positive self-image, and multiple skills so readers can learn how to bring their bedroom escapades to the next level.Rise of the Girl: Seven Empowering Conversations To Have With Your Daughter
Par Jo Wimble-Groves. 2019
Help your daughter become her best, well-rounded self.Raising a girl is complicated. Empowerment messages and incredible achievements are everywhere, yet…
poor self-esteem, peer pressure, and fear of failure are very real threats. This essential parenting guide shows you the seven most common issues holding girls back from reaching their full potential.Inside the pages of this inspirational parenting book, you&’ll discover: • Action plans for seven key areas of your daughter&’s social, emotional and mental health. • Guided dialogues with customizable options to make them age-appropriate. • Practical parenting tips for raising a girl. • Inspirational accounts from famous moms, dads and daughters. Does your beautiful, talented daughter tell you she&’s ugly and useless? Would she rather stay alone in her room, scrolling her phone, than join you on a family day out? This parenting reference book highlights all signs that your daughter is struggling to cope with the demands of modern life. Follow the practical parenting advice to help your wonderful girl see how great she is already and how much greater she can become!Packed with 7 age-appropriate action plans, parenting advice and guided conversation starters, Rise of the Girl will give you the tools you need to guide your daughter through this challenging world and prepare them for amazing adulthood. It&’s the perfect parenting book for girl moms and dads raising confident, resilient and powerful women!The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys: From Diapers to Dating—a Stage-By-Stage Guide to Bringing Up Boys
Par Barron M. Helgoe, Laurie A. Helgoe. 2008
A positive look at parenting sons Here's a hands-on parenting guide that takes readers from the birth of their sons…
to the day they head off to college. In warm, wise words, the husband–and–wife team who are parents of two sons themselves, explore all that is different and the same, precious and at times irritating, about the boys in their lives. • Written by parents of a pair of teenage boys • Offers a unique positive perspective • Full of practical parenting tips • Topics covered include school, discipline, puberty, bullies, girls, and much moreNew parents take heart — you can boost your baby's development, bond with your newborn and infant, and get back…
into shape after pregnancy through play! Baby Play for Every Day highlights a simple baby play activity for every day of the year, so you can combine bonding and baby development while having fun with your new baby. There's no need to turn to boring, theoretical books on development or do complicated exercises to boost your baby's development. Instead, have fun, and get back into shape with simple newborn activities. Baby Play for Every Day is full of colorful pages that illustrate activities and baby games for every day of the year. The games are paired with baby ages, so you'll make the most of your baby's emerging interests and abilities, from newborn to infancy. And Baby Play for Every Day includes energizing smoothie recipes for new parents, diaper-bag tips for best packing, and parenting quizzes. After all, the best possible tool for baby development is happy, confident parents!Success as a Foster Parent: Everything You Need to Know About Foster Care
Par National Foster Parent Assoc., Rachel Greene Baldino. 2009
Change a child's life! Reap the rewards of becoming a foster parent. Over 600,000 American children are in the foster…
care system each year—and the number is growing. So is the number of good-hearted people willing to become foster parents. But what does it take to become a foster parent? How does one begin? What about your own family? What does it cost? Success as a Foster Parent has the answers to these basic questions and much more. Written by Rachel Greene Baldino, MSW, in association with the National Foster Parent Association, it is the first and only commercially available book to clearly explain the process of becoming a foster parent. Readers will learn:• The questions to ask before making the decision to be a foster caregiver• How to research local state and private agencies• The financial cost and the compensation• The challenges involved in caring for children from infants to teens, including physically- and psychologically-challenged kids• Issues relating to schools, birth parents, supervisory visits, vacations, and dozens of other factors• All about adoption In addition to concrete information, there are dozens of moving stories drawn from interviews with veteran foster parents and tips about caregiving.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Webkinz: Help Your Child Make the Most of the Webkinz World
Par Grant Turner, Marcia Layton Turner. 2008
A guide for parents on the latest kid craze. Wildly popular, Webkinz® are the must-have toy for every five- to twelve-year-old. Presented…
in a highly intuitive, handbook-style organization, here is the first guide on this sought after stuffed animal. It enables parents to quickly and efficiently find the critters they&’re looking for, learn the ins and outs of the Webkinz® website, and understand what their kids are doing online. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Simple steps that will make the &“adoption&” process a breeze. • Expert tips on getting the most out of Webkinz® from the seven-year-old point of view. • Easy access to information on everything your child needs to know to get the most out of the online experience. • Smart strategies for keeping your child&’s Webkinz® happy and healthy.The Book of Love: Every Couple’s Guide to Emotional and Sexual Intimacy
Par Laura Berman. 2012
What does every couple want? A close, honest bond with their lover? Great communication and humor? Some romance? To feel…
loved, passionately, by their partner? The truth is that most couples aspire to have all of these things. But how do you get it and, more importantly, how do you keep your relationship fresh, vibrant, and sexy over the years? In The Book of Love, expert sex and relationship therapist Dr. Laura Berman teaches how to become connected, communicative, stable, romantic, and sexually-satisfied, as well as how to plan for a happy, intimate, and fantasy fueled future together.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Persuasion: Win People Over with Effective Communications Skills
Par Steve Booth-Butterfield. 2009
Get your way . . . the smart way. Persuasion is the art of changing the way people think, feel,…
and act through the use of language. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Persuasion provides strategies for the readers to master the art of persuasion in a positive manner. By using time-honored tools of communication, body language, and psychology, readers can use persuasion to do good things like convince kids to eat their veggies, women to get annual mammograms, and couples to communicate without arguing.• A practical book based on sound academics to help communications and psychology majors as well as businesspeople, salespeople, performers, teachers, and parents• Tips and tactics for writers and public speakersThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex
Par Dr Judy Kuriansky. 2002
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tantric Sex covers every aspect of this ancient practice, from the sacred beliefs of Tantra which…
form the basis for Tantric loving, to the process of preparing for and practicing Tantric techniques. The book is broken down into six parts, including: the secret sexual world of Tantra, preparing your mind for Tantric sex, preparing your body for Tantric sex, preparing your spirit for Tantric sex, the art of Tantric self-love, and the joy of Tantric sex.