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With the accelerated growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S., artist and designer Luis Fitch wants to ensure that this market is served with art centered primarily in Hispanic themes with a crossover appeal. He presents a fun and unique gift book that will appeal to Spanish–speaking readers as well as English–speaking readers who have friends of Hispanic heritage. Latina friendships run intense and true. This bilingual collection of zippy quotes, classic literary snippets, and sassy comments on life is a tribute to these amazing friendships and to the deep roots that keep them anchored for a lifetime. The colorful and brilliant artwork of Luis Fitch captures and complements all the spice and zest that embodies these wonderful relationships. This homage to a friend whose love, understanding, and encouragement have made life sweeter make a delightful gift for birthdays, special accomplishments, as a thank–you, or just because.

Stephen James, David S. Thomas

Here is the thing about questions: they expose more about the inquirer than they do about the one being queried. If you pay attention, the questions a woman asks will point directly to some of her deepest longings and also reveal some of what she desires most from a man. With this book as a guide, we hope that men and women can move beyond the question of "Why are women the way they are?" to see the authentic heart of a woman. A companion book to "Yup." "Nope." "Maybe." the book for women. Contains a group study guide. Chapter headings: Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat? Do You Notice Anything Different about the House? Do You Think That Woman Is Pretty? What Are You Thinking About? Am I Like My Mother? Are You As Happy As I Am? Is There Anything You Don't Like About Me? Conclusion: You don't have to get me...

Marc J., Ph.D. Ackerman

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Beverly L., Dr. Boyd

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Kenneth McIntosh

Clinical depression is a common problem for teenagers as well as adults: surveys suggest that one in eight teens will struggle with depression in a given year. When faced with this illness, half of all patients will turn to natural treatments. These natural treatments include herbs, spiritual healing, vitamins, and special diets. A majority of patients report such natural remedies are helpful for treating their depression. However, natural does not necessarily mean better or safer than conventional treatments. This book covers the most common natural treatments for depression, along with facts about their effectiveness and side effects. Although this book is not a substitute for professional medical advice, it gives students and parents timely and objective information about a vital health topic.

Stephen James, David S. Thomas

Oftentimes when two guys are communicating, a lot can be communicated with a few head nods, a couple of grunts. From a woman's perspective, men aren't always so clear. What a woman hears a man say and what he means to communicate can often be very disconnected. Gain an appreciation for how men communicate and discover the depth of feelings that your man has been trying to communicate to you. A companion book to "Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?" the book for men. Contains a group study guide. Chapter Headings: Yup. Nope. Maybe. (Decoding manspeak). I'm Not Lost (Why won't men stop for directions?). Wanna Do It? (Do men always think about sex?). Your Problem Is... (Why does he always try to fix my problems?). You're Too Sensitive! (Are men emotionally constipated?). In a Minute (Why do men spend so much time on the toilet?. Can't it Wait Till Halftime? (What's the deal with men and...

Sherryll Kraizer

Bully-Proof Your Child offers strategies on the latest forms of bullying, like cyber-bullying via instant message and networking sites. With anecdotes throughout, it book also teaches how to successfully approach another parent or a school about bullying.

Fredric Brandt

If you find yourself lost and alone in the skin-care aisle; if you're thinking of going under the knife, but hoping you won't have to; if you need specific, detailed information about how to get rid of the bags under your eyes or those ever-deepening furrows in your brow; if you've gone to your girlfriends, women's magazines, cosmetics counters, facialists, and plastic surgeons and gotten lots of conflicting answers; then Dr. Fredric Brandt's simple, streamlined system is for you. With 10 Minutes/10 Years, one of the world's most famous cosmetic dermatologists offers a breakthrough skin-care program that will take you only ten minutes a day - and will reverse your skin's aging process by ten years. There is a skin-care revolution taking place; the days of washing your face with soap and water and slapping on some cream are long gone. But this means that skin care isn't simple anymore. As new products appear, seemingly overnight, it becomes harder to know what's right for your...

Glenn R. Schiraldi

Learn to appreciate yourself with these ten simple solutions for building self-esteem. These easy-to-grasp tips for fostering a positive sense of self distill and add to many of the best, most effective techniques from the author Glenn Schiraldi's successful Self-Esteem Workbook. They draw on techniques from Eastern and Western traditions: mindfulness practice, thought-watching, strengths appreciation, and more. With the simple solutions in this book and a little practice, you can discover what a wonderful and valuable person you really are. 10 Simple Solutions for Building Self-Esteem is a very interesting and rewarding book! Clearly and warmly written, Schiraldi's book is filled with valuable and varied possibilities for enhancing self-esteem and exploring the wonder and mystery of this human life. - Jeffrey Brantley, MD, founder and director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the Duke University Center for Integrative Medicine, author of Calming Your...

Claire Michaels Wheeler

It's practically the watchword of modern American life. We all know we should learn to manage it. We know that it can shorten our lives, age us prematurely, make us fat. We know it can cause a host of physical and psychological problems, from heart disease to impotence-but we all seem to keep suffering from it. One more thing we all know is that, ultimately, we are responsible for reducing the stress we experience each day. This little book offers ten simple solutions any of us can use to make this important change once and for all. Based on positive psychology, mind-body medicine, and cognitive behavioral therapy, the ten solutions in this book take stress management to an unprecedented level of effectiveness. These short assessments, lifestyle enhancement tips, and emergency stress rescue techniques help you to cope effectively with stress and to reduce its frequency in your life. More than just lowering blood pressure and being generally happier, the techniques in this book...

Donna Carter

Gifted communicator Donna Carter believes the choices we make today define the quality of our lives tomorrow. With enthusiasm and encouragement, she helps readers discern their priorities-how they want to live and what they want to accomplish-and then helps them use these choices to build lives filled with excitement, fulfillment, and joy. Women will discover practical ways to... keep their connections to people strong and encouraging; decrease stress and accomplish more through organization; develop and maintain an upbeat, biblical self-image; stay positive when problems and disagreements occur; forgive when wounded. As women make positive changes in their lives, they'll have more time and energy to focus on what truly makes life worth living-serving and worshiping God, loving family members, spending time with friends, helping others, overcoming trials, and achieving their dreams.

Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Lisa Sussman

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Linda Spangle

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Festus E. Obiakor

Traditional wisdom to inspire and enrich your teaching and leadership! This thought-provoking book presents wise sayings from different continents, countries, tribes, and religions-proverbs that have had a historical impact on the building of communities and that continue to influence present-day events. Believing that the complexity of the world's problems calls for new ways of thinking, discussing, sharing, teaching, and learning, the author focuses on the implications that these proverbs have for interpersonal communication and cooperation in today's society. Ideal for teachers and administrators, this illuminating text offers thoughtful reflection about: Self-responsibility; Collaboration and consultation; Spirituality; General life lessons.