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Carol Shields's biography of Jane Austen emphasizes what is known about the private woman as well as the great novelist.
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Here`s the deal. You are in the biggest, most important growth spurt of your life. This is the most critical time for you to learn to eat right and treat your body with the respect­and the nutrition­it deserves ­from The Diet for Teenagers OnlyTeenage girls face a relentless assault on their self-esteem: television, the Internet, and magazines all barrage young women with images of perfection ­and that perfection is closely linked with being thin. Sadly, research shows that only 14 percent of teenage girls are happy with their body shape and size. More than half of them think they should lose weight. And most shocking of all, obesity among teenagers has tripled in the last decade alone. Young people are victims not only of poor self-esteem and eating disorders, but also of larger health issues.In The Diet for Teenagers Only, Carrie Wiatt and Barbara Schroeder give teenagers the dietary weapons they need to fight back and make smart, independent decisions about nutrition. Written in a conversational, lighthearted voice, but filled with practical tips and must-have information, The Diet for Teenagers Only is a breakthrough diet plan specifically tailored to fit teenage needs and lifestyles. Among the essential ingredients of this diet youll find:color cutouts of favorite foods that clarify what portion sizes should look like;recommended 7-day meal plans for differentcalorie needs­and create-your-own-menu options;easy-to-follow recipes and grocery shopping tips that inspire teenagers to take nutrition into their own hands;a complete illustrated exercise program to complement weight-loss efforts, boost energy, and strengthen young bodies; anda personal food diary for charting daily progress.For teenagers who struggle with food and their weight, or for those who simply want a head start on designing a smart and satisfying food lifestyle, no other diet book will do. The Diet for Teen
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Do certain people have you gritting your teeth, biting your tongue, and (metaphorically, at least) banging your head against the wall? Do you feel like you`re expending too much energy either engaging in conflict or desperately trying to avoid it? There really are better, easier ways to deal with difficult people--and this refreshing, realistic guide will show it to you.Why dealing with a difficult person doesn`t have to ruin your day; The habits that cause continued conflict--and the techniques that can turn things around; How developing an
attitude of gratitude
can smooth the way; Specific approaches for specific personality types--the snake, the donkey, the hyena, and more.
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PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING (or P.E.T.), first published in 1970, remains an essential parenting tool.
P.E.T. introduces concepts of acceptance through active listening, changing unacceptable behavior through environment changes, and transforming conflict through a shift in perspective where nobody loses. With this method, children are motivated to carry out solutions themselves; their thinking skills are developed; there is less hostility in the home environment; the point of the problem is reached more quickly; and the need for parental
power
is eliminated. Parents still find this guide a useful way to help develop the skills needed to deal with both young children and teenagers and to help raise more responsible children.
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