Back to School for Grown-Ups: Everything You Should Have Learned in Class

Back to School for Grown-Ups: Everything You Should Have Learned in Class Review

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• ISBN13: 9780764162718
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Here's a mind-broadening reader's companion for men and women who recall their school days as time spent gazing out the window, and who now realize that they missed out on many interesting ideas. The best and most significant of those lost and half-forgotten ideas are served up in this book, fashioned into lively prose, and supplemented with self-testing Q&A sections to help readers grade their knowledge of facts and understanding of ideas. For clarity and ease of use, Back to School for Grown-Ups is divided into five sections representing five school days. Each day consists of lessons in four subjects, as follows:

Section One, Monday: Geography, History, Mathematics, Religion

Section Two, Tuesday: Science, Art, Mathematics, Literature

Section Three, Wednesday: Civics, Geography, Science, Phys Ed

Section Four, Thursday: Literature, History, Art, Civics

Section Five, Friday: Religion, Science, Geography, History

Readers will be absorbed by discussions that range from the Magna Carta to the causes of World War I . . . from the Big Bang to the concept of prime numbers . . . from the origins of Hinduism to the story of Nelson Mandela . . . from the geologic formation of the Grand Canyon to the definition of Pop art . . . and much, much more. Author Stephen Calladine-Evans' style of presentation is informal and reader-friendly, and topics are supplemented with illustrations and brief summaries of key facts. Back to School for Grown-Ups demonstrates that learning is a deeply satisfying experience that should not end with graduation. Includes approximately 400 illustrations.

Fun In Europe: A Travel Guide for Grown-ups!

Fun In Europe: A Travel Guide for Grown-ups! Review

Many European travel guides offer advice that's way off-base for readers over 40. Fun In Europe isn't meant for kids planning to hit the hostels. It's strictly for grown-ups. If you're one of us, this book is for you.

Fun In Europe shows you how to:

¡¤Decide whether independent travel is for you
¡¤Plan your travel budget and choose who'll go with you
¡¤Create your personalized trip itinerary
¡¤Navigate the nitty-gritty world of planes and hotels, trains and travel agents
¡¤Ease concerns about health, safety and the language barrier
¡¤Have fun in Europe, without sacrificing comfort, safety or your children's inheritance.

Fun In Europe gives you:

¡¤Information and advice, peppered with humorous anecdotes, on 75 topics of interest to grown-up European travelers
¡¤A candid opinion about which sights are worth your time and which aren't
¡¤Rules of the road for savvy travelers
¡¤A more thoughtful pace, which empat you'll see, not how quickly you'll see it.
·Up to 7 detailed daily itineraries for 36 popular European destinations
·An introduction to the history, culture and ambiance of 10 European countries.

Don't Tell the Grown-Ups: The Subversive Power of Children's Literature

Don't Tell the Grown-Ups: The Subversive Power of Children's Literature Review

In sixteen spirited essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alison Lurie, who is also one of our wittiest and most astute cultural commentators, explores the world of children's literature--from Lewis Carroll to Dr. Seuss, Mark Twain to Beatrix Potter--and shows that the best-loved children's books tend to challenge rather than uphold respectable adult values.

I Want My Life Back! A Fable for Grown-Ups Who are Tired of Living in Limbo

I Want My Life Back! A Fable for Grown-Ups Who are Tired of Living in Limbo Review

There is a new voice in the world of life-changing parables and this one has intimate knowledge of the moutaintops, the valleys, and the trap doors that are hidden in that infamous place called rock bottom.

"I Want My Life Back!" is a fable for grown-ups who are tired of living in limbo.

The book uses a parable to give voice to emotional upheaval and personal angst while leading the reader to deconstruct their desperation and find peace in the present and hope for the future.

"I Want My Life Back!" enlivens the crazy emotional journey we endure during times of crisis, our resulting choices, the characters we encounter along the way, and the lessons that have the potential to change everything.

"I Want My Life Back!" applies Christian truths in a manner that has been applauded by people from various backgrounds and belief systems.

Gifted Girls: Activities Guide for 365 Days of the Year: Fun Things to Do for Kids and Grown-Ups That'll Develop Creativity, Social Skills and Self-Confidence! (Gifted Girls)

Gifted Girls: Activities Guide for 365 Days of the Year: Fun Things to Do for Kids and Grown-Ups That'll Develop Creativity, Social Skills and Self-Confidence! (Gifted Girls) Review

In this companion to the popular Gifted Girls series, author Kailin Gow offers a host of activities to offset the dreaded call, "Mom, I’m boooored!" No matter what their interests or experience level, girls can open any page of this book to find an activity to stir the imagination. Subjects range from crafts—including instructions for creating a wall mural and making flower-shaped pincushions—to new games. And what girl doesn’t love to eat sweet treats? Gow offers lots of fairly easy recipes for girls to make and share.

As the author states in the book's introduction, starting a new project can be scary. Gow suggests that girls work together with their friends or parents. She also uses the characters from her Gifted Girls series as guides. Because each of Gow’s characters has a unique and prodigious talent, these characters make a handy way of dividing activities—Lucy excels at crafts, Emily art projects, Jackie nature projects, Daniella recipes and cooking, and Rose the performing arts.

While the book is for girls seven and older, seven-year-olds are unlikely to be able to handle the projects alone. Older girls can read and follow the instructions without help, although Gow encourages parents to be involved or supervise activities.

While some of the more complicated projects would benefit from illustrations, the straightforward steps are clearly written and easy to understand. Some activities involve cost—going to a hockey game, for example, or taking tap dancing lessons. Others are low- or no-cost.

Gow’s guide follows nicely in the footsteps of such works as The American Girls Handy Book and complements a long tradition of make-your-own fun. The book is a wonderful antidote for rainy-day boredom, especially for girls who have read the Gifted Girls series.

Kailin Gow also writes under the name Victoria London. Her work includes the Gifted Girls series, the Queen B Superheroine series for teens, and the Tiffany T. series for young readers.

-Bookwire Reviews, March 10, 2006

Back to School for Grownups: Your Guide to Making Sound Decisions (And How to Not Get Run Over by the School Bus)

Back to School for Grownups: Your Guide to Making Sound Decisions (And How to Not Get Run Over by the School Bus) Review

In response to the economic downturn, adults are returning to school in record numbers. Many seek opportunities for employment while others hope to fulfill lifetime dreams. A good educational decision could open doors to a renewed life while a poor decision may burden an already challenging situation.

Back to School for Grownups: Your Guide to Making Sound Decisions (And How to Not Get Run Over by the School Bus) provides a step-by-step guide for adults contemplating a return to the classroom. Based on the real-world experience of travelers who have successfully taken this journey, the author, Laura H. Gilbert, Ph.D. tackles tough questions such as “Am I too old?” “What about the money?” “Am I capable?” and “Is it worth it?” Next Gilbert guides the reader through program selection, sensible financing, admission, enjoying the journey and making the leap to a new field. Gilbert’s style is down-to-earth, honest and entertaining. The book is a coach-at-my-side to help readers identify their best options, whether considering a certificate or degree program, or unsure where to start. Personal stories from fifteen adult learners and survey results from adult education professionals add substance and inspiration to this timely work.

Grown-Ups and Other Problems: Help for Small People in a Big World

Grown-Ups and Other Problems: Help for Small People in a Big World Review

Offers "small people" help on problems related to school, cleanliness, bedtime, eating horrible food, getting money, and secret weapons to use against grown-ups.

Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-up's Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents

Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-up's Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents Review

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• ISBN13: 9781572245617
• Condition: New
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Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your child's growth and development. But what happens when this isn't the case? Some parents dismiss the needs of their children, asserting their own instead, demanding attention and reassurance from even very young children. This may especially be the case when a parent has narcissistic tendencies or narcissistic personality disorder. From the author of Working with the Self-Absorbed and Loving the Self-Absorbed, this major revision of a self-help classic offers a step-by-step approach to resolving conflict and building a meaningful relationship with a narcissistic parent.

Children of the Self-Absorbed offers clear definitions of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder to help you identify the extent of your parent's problem. You'll learn the different types of destructive narcissism and how to recognize their effects on relationships. With the aid of proven techniques, you'll discover that you're not helpless against your parent's behavior and that you needn't consider giving up on the relationship. Instead, realistic strategies and steps are suggested for learning to set mutually agreed upon behaviors that can help you fulfill your needs and expectations.