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|  | The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Dona Chernoff, Vicki Iovine
In this reassuring guide, author Iovine, who has delivered four babies herself, gives first-time mothers-to-be the lowdown on pregnancy and childbirth. Her sassy, straightforward advice covers a variety of topics, including sex during pregnancy, the toll that baby-making takes on a woman's body, and common fears about motherhood. AUTHOR: Dona Chernoff, Vicki Iovine
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice 
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 | Pictures & Tears by James Elkins
James Elkins compiled the material for this unusual book by polling friends and putting ads in newspapers and scholarly journals, seeking people who have wept in front of paintings. He provides their testimonials and advances his own theories as to why they were so emotionally moved by these particular works of art. He adds the intriguing fact that he, however, has never been moved to tears by art. AUTHOR: James Elkins
PUBLISHER: Routledge
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Dream Work by Jeremy Taylor
All people dream regularly, regardless of their circumstances, whether they remember their dreams upon awakening or not. From the beginning of human history, dreams have been a source of creative inspiration and spiritual renewal, emotional and psychological insight, and scientific and cultural innovation. AUTHOR: Jeremy Taylor
PUBLISHER: Paulist Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Helping Someone with Mental Illness by Rosalynn W. Carter, Susan Golant, Susan K. Golant
Culminating 25 years' experience as a spokesperson for people with mental illness, former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses the latest treatment and research and shows how to be an effective caregiver and advocate.net. AUTHOR: Rosalynn W. Carter, Susan Golant, Susan K. Golant
PUBLISHER: Crown Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Little Book of Yo-Yo's by Yo-Yo Professor
Discover the ups and downs of yo-yoing with this simple guide. With Professor Yo-Yo to guide you, you'll learn the basics and discover the history and lore of this fascinating toy. Follow his step-by-step instructions to master such tricks as Around the World, Walk the Dog, and Loop the Loop. As surely as a yo-yo will climb back up its string, the tricks in this book will provide hours of wrist-snapping fun. AUTHOR: Yo-Yo Professor
PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Antiques & Collectibles
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 | Raising a Thinking Preteen by Myrna B. Shure, Roberta Israeloff
This book, based on the I Can Problem Solve program, provides a series of activities and discussions that parents can share with their preteens. The author teaches parents how they can use the program to teach their preteens how to think and act confidently in their everyday lives, and also emphasizes that parents can benefit from the program since it helps preteens learn to cope with frustration, get along better with their friends, and also control their impulses and aggressions. AUTHOR: Myrna B. Shure, Roberta Israeloff
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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