Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups: Fairy-Tale Psychology

Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups: Fairy-Tale Psychology Review

Is Goldilocks a manipulator?

Do Hansel and Gretel have abandonment issues?

And what happens after "happily ever after" anyway?

Therapist Sue Gallehugh and her son Allen adapt classic fairy tales to illustrate the fundamental principles of self-love through mental health and psychological growth. Through wit and humor, these tales tackle serious issues such as anger, isolation, taking responsibility, bitterness, labeling, emotional boundaries, staying connected, abandonment, manipulation, fear and forgiveness. This little gem of a book cuts through the dreary mire of conventional self-help books to help you discover real solutions to the common problems that prevent us from growing.

You'll laugh out loud while reading "The Low Self-Esteem Duckling," "Cinderella, Inc.," "Little Red in the Hood," "Jack the Beanstalker," "The Third Little Pig" and more. A truly delightful book!

A Grown-up's Guide to Guinea Pigs

A Grown-up's Guide to Guinea Pigs Review

A Grown-up's Guide to Guinea Pigs is intended for the adult who has come to be the care giver to a guinea pig. Whether that cavy came to them as a child's discarded pet, a remembered favorite from childhood, or simply thrust upon them. However you have come to have a guinea pig, you now want to provide the best care and the best understanding so that your little companion can lead a happy and healthy life. That's what this book is about. No frills, no cute, just plain information so that you can get over the jitters and start enjoying these darling animals.

Stories of Little Women and Grown-up Girls

Stories of Little Women and Grown-up Girls Review

Stories of Little Women and Grown-up Girls is a wise book in which its protagonists, even in the most adverse of circumstances, whether gently or going against social conventions, actively participate in the creation of an alternative culture that is mestiza, feminist and cosmopolitan, as well as committed to a transformation of patriarchal society and the myths that it sustains about women. Through agile and precise language tender at times, scrawny when necessary erotism, and sometimes ironic and extremely bitter humor in some stories, take us through well elaborated plots with unpredictable endings that are impossible to put aside once we have started to read them. The book contains ten short stories in which the protagonists differ in age, nationality, the problems they face, and personality, but share several fundamental characteristics: they are the subjects of their destinies, not the objects, even when sometimes this decision comes from their unconscious and is expressed in the honesty and bravery with which they face life. The second characteristic that unites them is the way in which they reflect about themselves and their circumstances,which are sometimes heartwrenching. They are not sorry for themselves and do not feel guilty for their mistakes and misadventures that could hold them back from acting and making the decisions they need to make in order to change the situation that burdens them. They do what they have to do without sentimentalism and without lurking in their pain. They act with a sincerity that drives the reader to feel a profound empathy for these characters. In the Deepest Seed of the Lemon, during a discussion which concludes with a sentence which leaves the reader perplexed by its sagacity and bitter irony, Martirio, the woman from New York, and Rocío, from Habana, expose their reasons, which are legitimate in both cases, why they defend their decisions, one for living in Cuba, the other for living in the United States.

Ballet Class Coloring Book (Dover Fashion Coloring Book)

Ballet Class Coloring Book (Dover Fashion Coloring Book) Review

Forty-two clear, accurate drawings (all in proper sequence) depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the perfect arabesque. Illustrated instructions as well for proper posture, warm-up exercises, arm movements and much more. Inspirational, encouraging and instructive advice.

Claim Your Inner Grown-Up: 4 Essential Steps to Authentic Adulthood

Claim Your Inner Grown-Up: 4 Essential Steps to Authentic Adulthood Review

In Claim Your Inner Grown-up, Ashley Davis Prend stands a tried-and-true concept on its head by offering a revolutionary, four-pillar program that dares readers to become adults.

An inspirational guide that provides guidance beyond the scope of most self-help books, Claim Your Inner Grown-up shows us how we can develop and improve our lives by becoming more mature, loving, responsible, and spiritual. By incorporating the DARE system into our lives (Detach, Alert, Reorient, Enact), we can become happier and more productive in the long term, and discover the satisfaction and fulfillment that quick-fix solutions don't provide. Through Prend's unique, liberating approach, we gain insight into our psyches and begin to develop a solid sense of self without giving up the positive, childlike qualities that also make us who we are.

A much needed antidote to the indulgent trends of the '80s and '90s, this wise, compassionate handbook will help readers become authentic adults without losing the innocence, freedom, and beauty that also comprise our best selves.

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Grownups

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Grownups Review

Illus. in full color. Brother and Sister Bear's parents always seem to be nagging them about something, so the cubs decide to show how their parents annoy them by creating a play entitled "The Trouble with Grownups." Then Mama and Papa put on their own role-reversal skit, and everyone winds up learning something about themselves.  

Get Out!: 150 Easy Ways for Kids & Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future

Get Out!: 150 Easy Ways for Kids & Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future Review

Get Out! is chockful of ideas to get families, classrooms, and groups outside learning about nature, experiencing the world in new ways, and taking a hands-on approach to the three r’s (reduce, reuse, recycle). Chapters on being a green consumer and green eater, as well as on choosing an issue and taking a stand, make for a well-rounded yet easy-to-use handbook for making a difference indoors and out. Open to any page to find something to do today. The payoff is huge: Not only is nature just plain awesome to be in, research shows that spending time outdoors can actually improve our physical and emotional health. Bonus: Kids who learn to love nature will naturally do more to conserve it. Eureka!

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls)

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) Review

Artfully and accurately rendered in the tradition of Mexico's Day of the Dead, this set of whimsical, vividly costumed skeleton figures honors the memory of the departed. This bilingual collection features 2 paper dolls, 15 ornate costumes, a variety of altar offerings, and a bonus sticker poster. 

Peter And The Grownups (Story #16) (Peter And The Monsters)

Peter And The Grownups (Story #16) (Peter And The Monsters) Review

The grownups have finally caught up with Peter Normal.

After months of battling supernatural monsters in secret, Peter, Dill, and Gwen have been apprehended by the police.

Now they're on trial for a crime they didn't commit. But no one will ever believe the truth.

At stake: their freedom. And quite possibly their lives.

And the only person who can save them is Seamus Flannagan...Peter's grandfather.

The newest book in the PETER AND THE MONSTERS series!

31,000 words.

Sequel to the following stories:
PETER AND THE MUMMY (Story #15)
PETER AND THE HELPERS (Story #14)
PETER AND THE FRANKENSTEIN (Volume Three)
PETER AND THE WEREWOLVES (Volume Two)
PETER AND THE VAMPIRES (Volume One)

The Grown-Up's Guide to Running Away from Home: Making a New Life Abroad

The Grown-Up's Guide to Running Away from Home: Making a New Life Abroad Review

For empty-nesters, early retirees, and even established executives, midlife is the ideal time to turn travel fantasies into real and rewarding experiences. This second edition of THE GROWN-UP'S GUIDE covers estimating cost-of-living expenses, the dos and don'ts of international health care, the boom in online travel resources, and much more. Whether planning a monthlong escape or a whole new life in another country, this empowering guide will encourage mature would-be expats to pursue the overseas adventure they've been craving.

 

An accessible primer for midlife adults who long to live or retire in another country, featuring information on choosing a destination, readying finances, working, and keeping the stateside home fires burning.

Detailed advice is interspersed with lively and inspiring anecdotes from the author's own adventures, plus interviews with other experienced expats.

 

Mandalas GemGlow Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Design Stained Glass Coloring Book)

Mandalas GemGlow Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Design Stained Glass Coloring Book) Review

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• ISBN13: 9780486474786
• Condition: New
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Each of these mandala designs features an intriguing image at the center — a face, mythical creature, abstract form, or flowers. Every design is printed on a tinted background of green, blue, yellow, or red. Color the image with crayons or markers, and watch a dazzling design emerge. Includes 16 designs printed on both sides of perforated sheets.

A Godsend: A Love Story for Grown-ups

A Godsend: A Love Story for Grown-ups Review

Does love as we once knew it still exist? In our age of Twitter, Match.com. texting, sexting, iPhones and Facebook, can two adults – he a West Coast book anthologist, she a Vermont maple sugar farmer – fall in love the old-fashioned way, through meeting, attraction, lust, adversity, resolution? No, says Jove, God of Gods. Yes, says his son, the God of Love, whose career depends on it. Jove allows him only one intervention to effectuate the passionate, iffy romance between Evan Cameron and Eve Golyakovsky, whose life experiences make them wary of giving themselves to one another, and he blows it. Because of an ice storm that threatens to destroy Eve’s maple trees, and Evan’s ex-girlfriend’s illness that compels him to take her in, their love for each other is about to implode. The God of Love is now powerless to intercede. But the soul of a man and the heart of a woman are stronger even than the will of the Gods, and the result is a love story for this day and for time immemorial. "Soulful and sexy. I loved it." Joanna Gleason, actress. Into the Woods, Sons of the Profit, innumerable movies, TV shows
"A grown-up, witty look at love. A terrific read." -- Amanda Silver, co-writer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
"Wonderful writing, wonderful characters, wondereful story. If you've ever been in love, don't miss it!" -- Dav1d Lender, e-book bestselling author of Trojan Horse and Vaccine Nation
"As fast-paced as a good thriller -- and as riveting." David Morrell, bestselling author of First Blood (Rambo), The Brotherhood of the Rose, etc.
"Proof that lovers can dance at any age! I've been longing for an adult romance. Here it is." Linda Gottlieb, Producer, Dirty Dancing
"A Godsend gives us an imaginative, multi-layered perspective on the intricacies of the human heart. It is filled with wisdom as the reader lives with Evan; feeling with him and staying fully engaged until the last line."
Trisha Meili, author, I Am The Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility"

Ziegfeld Girls Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls)

Ziegfeld Girls Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) Review

Dazzling audiences for more than 3 decades, Florenz Ziegfeld's lavish musicals were known for their beautiful chorus girls and spectacular costumes. This magnificent collection spotlights many of the shows' glamorous stars, among them Anna Held, Helen Morgan, Billie Burke, Marilyn Miller, Fanny Brice, Ann Pennington, and even Ziegfeld himself. 11 dolls, 30 costumes.

Infinite Coloring Mandala Designs CD and Book (Dover Design Coloring Books)

Infinite Coloring Mandala Designs CD and Book (Dover Design Coloring Books) Review

Based on ancient motifs symbolizing "universe" or "wholeness," these original designs will challenge and excite colorists of all ages. Forty-eight illustrations feature circles, squares, triangles, and other geometrical figures rotating around a common center. The enclosed CD-ROM includes all the book's illustrations: colorists can print them out as many times as they want!

Too Scary for Grownups

Too Scary for Grownups Review

A series of whimsical Halloween poems for kids.

Moral Clarity: A Guide for Grown-Up Idealists

Moral Clarity: A Guide for Grown-Up Idealists Review

Susan Neiman is a moral philosopher committed to making the tools of her trade relevant to real life. In Moral Clarity, she shows how resurrecting a moral vocabulary—good and evil, heroism and nobility—can steer us clear of the dogmas of the right and the helpless pragmatism of the left. In search of a framework for forming clear opinions and taking responsible action on today’s urgent political and social questions, Neiman reaches back to the eighteenth century, retrieving a set of virtues—happiness, reason, reverence, and hope—that were held high by every Enlightenment thinker. She shows that the pursuit of moral clarity is not a matter of religious faith but is open to all who are committed to these ideals, believers and nonbelievers alike. And she draws on literature, evolutionarytheory, and other contemporary research to show why, by keeping before us the distinction between the real and the possible, these ideals continue to guide and inspire.

Homework for Grown-ups: Everything You Learned at School and Promptly Forgot

Homework for Grown-ups: Everything You Learned at School and Promptly Forgot Review

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• ISBN13: 9780767932387
• Condition: New
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A nostalgic compendium of essential knowledge that can help you show the world that you’re smarter than a ten-year-old after all!

Have you ever stared blankly at your kids when they’ve asked why the sky is blue? Or clumsily changed the subject when they’ve wanted to know why the wind blows? If you’re done with school, it’s likely you’re also done knowing the difference between an isosceles and equilateral triangle, and you probably leave participles dangling all over the place. Well, not anymore! Thanks to professional know-it-alls Foley and Coates, you can now gain back your self-respect and actually show those kids a thing or two as you tell it to them straight (and not make it up from fragments of facts you kind of remember).

Packed with all the basic facts that have managed to free-fall from our heads over the years, Homework for Grown-ups is the ultimate grammar school refresher course in book form. In fact, there’s even a quiz at the end of each chapter to ensure you’ve been paying attention! Written in the light, engaging style of a favorite teacher and featuring lessons in English, math, history, science, geography, art, and even home economics and recess, this fun and handy guide will help you stop hemming and hawing and start speaking with a lot more authority—and a little less shame.
E. FOLEY and B. COATES are editors at Vintage who both live in London.