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|  | Caregiving by Beth Witrogen McLeod
Helping your family and loved ones when they need you most "Caregiving has a big heart–on a much-needed topic. A rare book of spiritual and practical wisdom."–Sue Benderauthor of Plain and Simple and Everyday Sacred "A poignant, wise, and in-the-trenches view of caregiving that is both practical and spiritual, especially of value to midlife adults."–Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author of Goddesses in Everywoman and Close to the Bone "Lovely. . . . Beth McLeod’s experience and wisdom shine through as she shares her heartfelt journey of loss, surrender, hope, and healing."–David Simon, M.D. medical director, the Chopra Center for Well Being, author of Vital Energy and Return to Wholeness Sooner or later it will touch us all: A family member or loved one becomes ill or disabled, and we step in to help. This is caregiving, and in this powerful, unique book, prizewinning writer and advocate Beth Witrogen McLeod leads us through the caregiving journey with unflinching authority and compassion. Framed by the author's personal odyssey as a caregiver and richly informed by the inspiring and poignant tales of others, Caregiving explores medical and financial problems, all aspects of spirituality, and such issues as depression, stress, housing, home care, and end-of-life concerns. A rare blend of powerful storytelling and practical information, Caregiving is a revelation. AUTHOR: Beth Witrogen McLeod
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice 
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 | 101 Fresh & Fun Critical Thinking Activities by Laurie E. Rozakis
More than 80 creative cross-curricular activities to help students of all learning styles and strengths begin to think critically. Each activity reinforces a specific critical thinking skill such as recognizing and recalling or inferring and drawing conclusions. Comes complete with student reproducibles and suggestions for integrating the activities into the curriculum with ease. AUTHOR: Laurie E. Rozakis
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Untitled on Self Esteem by Phillip C. McGraw
Dr. Phil helps readers uncover the true self that lies hidden beneath the expectations and fears that they use to mask this identity. Written with a five-step action plan and Dr. Phil`s trademark no-nonsense tone. AUTHOR: Phillip C. McGraw
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Audio
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | The Secure Child by Stanley I. Greenspan
Written after September 11, 2001, this book explores how parents can help their children feel secure and safe at home, in school, and in the world at large. The author, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School, provides parents with the warning signs of childhood stress while also providing concrete advice on how to help children handle their anxieties and look to the future with confidence and optimism. AUTHOR: Stanley I. Greenspan
PUBLISHER: Perseus Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | The Seven Sins of Memory by Daniel L. Schacter
Schacter discusses memory, from the reasons for and kinds of memory loss to the various memory-enhancing techniques that exist. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. AUTHOR: Daniel L. Schacter
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Sex for Dummies by Ruth K. Westheimer
In this title the world-famous sex therapist sheds light on talking to kids and teenagers about sex, keeping romance alive, planning a family, protecting yourself and others from sexually transmitted diseases, achieving greater pleasure from your lovemaking, dealing with impotence and infertility, and maintaining an active sex life in the face of medical and physical disabilities. She shares here the wisdom she's gained helping thousands of people in matters of sex and romance. This is one guide you can trust in this all-important area of human life. AUTHOR: Ruth K. Westheimer
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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