Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340978504
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
No Kids
Author: Corinne Maier
Publisher: Emblem Editions
ISBN: 1551992973
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
The shocking treatise that was a bestselling international media sensation upon its 2007 publication in France now makes its eagerly anticipated English-language debut. A mother of two herself, Maier makes her deadly serious, if at times laugh-out-loud-funny, argument with all the unbridled force of her famously wicked intellect. In forty to-the-point, impressively erudite chapters drawing on the realms of history, child psychology, politics, and the environment, Maier effortlessly skewers the idealized notion of parenthood as a natural and beautiful endeavour. Enough with this “baby-mania” that is plaguing modern society, says Maier, it’s nothing but brainwashing. Are you prepared to give up your free time, dinners with friends, spontaneous romantic getaways, and even the luxury of uninterrupted thought for the “vicious little dwarves” that will treat you like their servant, cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, and end up resenting you? Speaking to the still “child-free”, to fellow suffering parents, and to adamant procreationists alike, No Kids is a controversial, thought-provoking, and undeniably entertaining read. Reasons to avoid having kids: •You will lose touch with your friends •Your sex life will be over •Children cost a fortune • Child-rearing is endless drudgery •Vacations will be nightmares •You’ll lose your identity and become just “mom” or “dad” •Your children will become mindless drones of capitalism •The planet’s already overcrowded •Your children will inevitably disappoint you
Publisher: Emblem Editions
ISBN: 1551992973
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
The shocking treatise that was a bestselling international media sensation upon its 2007 publication in France now makes its eagerly anticipated English-language debut. A mother of two herself, Maier makes her deadly serious, if at times laugh-out-loud-funny, argument with all the unbridled force of her famously wicked intellect. In forty to-the-point, impressively erudite chapters drawing on the realms of history, child psychology, politics, and the environment, Maier effortlessly skewers the idealized notion of parenthood as a natural and beautiful endeavour. Enough with this “baby-mania” that is plaguing modern society, says Maier, it’s nothing but brainwashing. Are you prepared to give up your free time, dinners with friends, spontaneous romantic getaways, and even the luxury of uninterrupted thought for the “vicious little dwarves” that will treat you like their servant, cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, and end up resenting you? Speaking to the still “child-free”, to fellow suffering parents, and to adamant procreationists alike, No Kids is a controversial, thought-provoking, and undeniably entertaining read. Reasons to avoid having kids: •You will lose touch with your friends •Your sex life will be over •Children cost a fortune • Child-rearing is endless drudgery •Vacations will be nightmares •You’ll lose your identity and become just “mom” or “dad” •Your children will become mindless drones of capitalism •The planet’s already overcrowded •Your children will inevitably disappoint you
Why Is My Child in Charge?
Author: Claire Lerner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 153814901X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Solve toddler challenges with eight key mindshifts that will help you parent with clarity, calmness, and self-control. In Why is My Child in Charge?, Claire Lerner shows how making critical mindshifts—seeing children’s behaviors through a new lens —empowers parents to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Using real life stories, Lerner unpacks the individualized process she guides parents through to settle common challenges, such as throwing tantrums in public, delaying bedtime for hours, refusing to participate in family mealtimes, and resisting potty training. Lerner then provides readers with a roadmap for how to recognize the root cause of their child’s behavior and how to create and implement an action plan tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Why is My Child in Charge? is like having a child development specialist in your home. It shows how parents can develop proven, practical strategies that translate into adaptable, happy kids and calm, connected, in-control parents.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 153814901X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Solve toddler challenges with eight key mindshifts that will help you parent with clarity, calmness, and self-control. In Why is My Child in Charge?, Claire Lerner shows how making critical mindshifts—seeing children’s behaviors through a new lens —empowers parents to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Using real life stories, Lerner unpacks the individualized process she guides parents through to settle common challenges, such as throwing tantrums in public, delaying bedtime for hours, refusing to participate in family mealtimes, and resisting potty training. Lerner then provides readers with a roadmap for how to recognize the root cause of their child’s behavior and how to create and implement an action plan tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Why is My Child in Charge? is like having a child development specialist in your home. It shows how parents can develop proven, practical strategies that translate into adaptable, happy kids and calm, connected, in-control parents.
Die!Die!Die! #7
Author: Robert Kirkman, Scott M. Gimple
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The most shocking, brutal fight in comics you’ll read all year! And more cats than your other favorite cat comic.
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The most shocking, brutal fight in comics you’ll read all year! And more cats than your other favorite cat comic.
The Soccer Mom from Outer Space
Author: Barney Saltzberg
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
ISBN: 9780440417583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The night before Lena's first soccer game of the season, her father, Ruben Drinkwater, tells her the amazing story of his own first season playing soccer. His mom was like any ordinary parent watching the Atomic Pickles play. But soon, she began to act very differently-she started to look like a pickle, and she started to roar in a very loud voice when the team was scoring goals. In fact, she turned into an alien! Ruben spied on her at home, but she seemed to turn into an alien only during soccer games. Finally, he confronted her and asked her to act like all the other parents. That's when they discovered how much Mrs. Drinkwater's cheering meant to the team-especially to the parents, who took up where her cheerleading left off and renewed the whole team's spirit for the game.
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
ISBN: 9780440417583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The night before Lena's first soccer game of the season, her father, Ruben Drinkwater, tells her the amazing story of his own first season playing soccer. His mom was like any ordinary parent watching the Atomic Pickles play. But soon, she began to act very differently-she started to look like a pickle, and she started to roar in a very loud voice when the team was scoring goals. In fact, she turned into an alien! Ruben spied on her at home, but she seemed to turn into an alien only during soccer games. Finally, he confronted her and asked her to act like all the other parents. That's when they discovered how much Mrs. Drinkwater's cheering meant to the team-especially to the parents, who took up where her cheerleading left off and renewed the whole team's spirit for the game.
Never Try To Explain
Author: Donna McDonald
Publisher: Donna McDonald
ISBN: 1939988810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
All she wants is a friend. What’s wrong with that? Sure Jellica felt a smidge guilty for the money Greg Skyler spent on their date, but what did a man who wears sweater vests expect from a woman who wears crystals, burns sage, and teaches yoga? The two of them are never going to be the romance of the century. In fact, they have absolutely nothing in common. So why is Greg acting so surprised and hurt to hear she wants only to be friends? Before her mind can sort it out, Greg’s sister is stalking her, his mother becomes her lawyer, and Greg starts bossing her around in the nicest way possible. Plus he’s still trying to kiss her. And he’s a really good kisser. Talk about confusing… Sometimes nice guys—and girls—do finish first. And being friends and lovers is as perfect as you can get.
Publisher: Donna McDonald
ISBN: 1939988810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
All she wants is a friend. What’s wrong with that? Sure Jellica felt a smidge guilty for the money Greg Skyler spent on their date, but what did a man who wears sweater vests expect from a woman who wears crystals, burns sage, and teaches yoga? The two of them are never going to be the romance of the century. In fact, they have absolutely nothing in common. So why is Greg acting so surprised and hurt to hear she wants only to be friends? Before her mind can sort it out, Greg’s sister is stalking her, his mother becomes her lawyer, and Greg starts bossing her around in the nicest way possible. Plus he’s still trying to kiss her. And he’s a really good kisser. Talk about confusing… Sometimes nice guys—and girls—do finish first. And being friends and lovers is as perfect as you can get.
Every Exquisite Thing
Author: Matthew Quick
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316379581
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook comes a heartfelt and rebellious novel in the vein of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Nanette O'Hare is an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student, and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper— a mysterious, out-of-print cult classic— the rebel within Nanette awakens. As she befriends the reclusive author, falls in love with a young but troubled poet, and attempts to insert her true self into the world with wild abandon, Nanette learns the hard way that rebellion sometimes comes at a high price. A celebration of the self and the formidable power of story, Every Exquisite Thing is Matthew Quick at his finest.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316379581
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook comes a heartfelt and rebellious novel in the vein of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Nanette O'Hare is an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student, and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper— a mysterious, out-of-print cult classic— the rebel within Nanette awakens. As she befriends the reclusive author, falls in love with a young but troubled poet, and attempts to insert her true self into the world with wild abandon, Nanette learns the hard way that rebellion sometimes comes at a high price. A celebration of the self and the formidable power of story, Every Exquisite Thing is Matthew Quick at his finest.
Tools Of A+ Students
Author: Alexander Ouellet
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525507931
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
At just thirteen years of age, Alexander Ouellette had already hit rock bottom. Failing tests, getting into trouble at home and at school, and victimized by bullies, he felt utterly worthless and alone, as if he had no purpose in life. He fell into a deep depression, to the point of contemplating suicide. Recognizing he was on the brink, Alex reached out to his father for help. That decision marked the beginning of a healing process that utterly transformed his life. With help from his parents, a life coach, the school social worker, and numerous personal development and success mentors that Alex encountered through books and videos, in just eighteen months, he went from failing to succeeding in virtually every area of life. His marks at school skyrocketed, he launched his own online business, the Super Student Program, and now he devotes his life to helping teenagers just like himself overcome their struggles and reach their full potential. In this powerful book, Alex shares his remarkable story as well as the various tricks, strategies, and models he used to turn his life around. Whether you’re struggling with thoughts of worthlessness like Alex did, or you simply want to get more out of every area of life, get ready, because this book is going to change you!
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525507931
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
At just thirteen years of age, Alexander Ouellette had already hit rock bottom. Failing tests, getting into trouble at home and at school, and victimized by bullies, he felt utterly worthless and alone, as if he had no purpose in life. He fell into a deep depression, to the point of contemplating suicide. Recognizing he was on the brink, Alex reached out to his father for help. That decision marked the beginning of a healing process that utterly transformed his life. With help from his parents, a life coach, the school social worker, and numerous personal development and success mentors that Alex encountered through books and videos, in just eighteen months, he went from failing to succeeding in virtually every area of life. His marks at school skyrocketed, he launched his own online business, the Super Student Program, and now he devotes his life to helping teenagers just like himself overcome their struggles and reach their full potential. In this powerful book, Alex shares his remarkable story as well as the various tricks, strategies, and models he used to turn his life around. Whether you’re struggling with thoughts of worthlessness like Alex did, or you simply want to get more out of every area of life, get ready, because this book is going to change you!
Wounded Warrior
Author: Robert John Sand
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329995503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A wounded war hero is infected with cancer as he tried to survive his wounds. A well known Senator seeks revenge for the death of his only son. The Senator and his wealthy wife own the research lab that supplied the cancer.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329995503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
A wounded war hero is infected with cancer as he tried to survive his wounds. A well known Senator seeks revenge for the death of his only son. The Senator and his wealthy wife own the research lab that supplied the cancer.
The Official Soccer Mom Devotional
Author: Lynne Thompson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 144122596X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
"Soccer moms" are those spending enormous amounts of time transporting school-aged children (and their friends) to various events--sporting, academic, musical and social--on top of all of the other things they do. Where does this leave time for connecting with God? For those who are part of this sisterhood of moms on the go, help is at hand--and you will still get to these events on time! With The Official Soccer Mom's Devotional, no matter where a mom finds herself, whether it be waiting for the kids to get out of school or finish an athletic or extracurricular practice, she will have a resource right at her fingertips that will provide a mini devotional time with God. Help moms feel rejuvenated in their souls with inspiration, checklists, appropriate Scripture that applies to a "soccer mom's" day, fun stuff, a Mom's Space page, and practical soccer mom tips and quizzes.
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 144122596X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
"Soccer moms" are those spending enormous amounts of time transporting school-aged children (and their friends) to various events--sporting, academic, musical and social--on top of all of the other things they do. Where does this leave time for connecting with God? For those who are part of this sisterhood of moms on the go, help is at hand--and you will still get to these events on time! With The Official Soccer Mom's Devotional, no matter where a mom finds herself, whether it be waiting for the kids to get out of school or finish an athletic or extracurricular practice, she will have a resource right at her fingertips that will provide a mini devotional time with God. Help moms feel rejuvenated in their souls with inspiration, checklists, appropriate Scripture that applies to a "soccer mom's" day, fun stuff, a Mom's Space page, and practical soccer mom tips and quizzes.