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Initially developed by co-author Cheri Fraker in the course of treating an eleven-year-old who ate nothing but peanut butter, brea...d, and milk, Food Chaining is a breakthrough approach for dealing with picky eating and feeding problems at any age. Food Chaining emphasizes the relationship between foods in regard to taste, temperature, and texture. In Food Chaining, the internationally known feeding team behind this unique method shows how to help your child enjoy new and nutritious foods, no matter what the nature of his picky eating. The guide also includes information on common food allergies, improving eating skills, advice specific to special needs kids, and a pre-chaining program to help prevent food aversions before they develop. Food Chaining will help you raise a lifelong healthy eater. ISBN-13: 9781600940163 Publisher: Da Capo Press Publication date: 10/28/2007 Pages: 374 Sales rank: 120,078 Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.10 (h) x 1.10 (d) Read More
Is Your Home Out of Order? Do your kids expect clean folded clothes to magically appear in their drawers? Do they roll their eyes ...when you suggest they clean the bathroom? By racing in to make their lives easy, have you unintentionally reinforced your children s belief that the world revolves around them? Dismayed at the attitude of entitlement that had crept into her home, Kay Wyma got some attitude of her own. Cleaning House is her account of a year-long campaign to introduce her five kids to basic life skills and the ways meaningful work can increase earned self-confidence and concern for others. With irresistible humor and refreshing insights, Kay candidly details the ups and downs of equipping her kids for such tasks as making beds, refinishing a deck chair, and working together. The changes that take place in her household will inspire you to launch your own campaign to dislodge your kids from the center of their universe. ?If you want your children to be more responsible, more self-assured, and more empathetic, Cleaning House is for you.? Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family ISBN-13: 9780307730671 Publisher: The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group Publication date: 5/8/2012 Pages: 288 Sales rank: 52,457 Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.82 (h) x 0.80 (d) Read More
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ?As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir as one could find.? from the foreword by Au...gusten Burroughs Ever since he was young, John Robison longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits an inclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact, dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his younger brother, Augusten Burroughs, in them) had earned him the label ?social deviant.? It was not until he was forty that he was diagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger s syndrome. That understanding transformed the way he saw himself and the world. A born storyteller, Robison has written a moving, darkly funny memoir about a life that has taken him from developing exploding guitars for KISS to building a family of his own. It s a strange, sly, indelible account sometimes alien yet always deeply human. ISBN-13: 9780307396181 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Publication date: 9/9/2008 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 320 Sales rank: 50,695 Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.80 (d) Read More
Come to terms with your past while moving powerfully into the future The Courage to Heal is an inspiring, comprehensive guide that... offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child and to those who care about her. Although the effects of child sexual abuse are long-term and severe, healing is possible. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, the authors provide clear explanations, practical suggestions, and support throughout the healing process. Readers will feel recognized and encouraged by hundreds of moving first-person stories drawn from interviews and the authors extensive work with survivors, both nationally and internationally. This completely revised and updated 20th anniversary edition continues to provide the compassionate wisdom the book has been famous for, as well as many new features: Contemporary research on trauma and the brain An overview of powerful new healing tools such as imagery, meditation, and body-centered practices Additional stories that reflect an even greater diversity of survivor experiences The reassuring accounts of survivors who have been healing for more than twenty years The most comprehensive, up-to-date resource guide in the field Insights from the authors decades of experience Cherished by survivors, and recommended by therapists and institutions everywhere, The Courage to Heal has often been called the bible of healing from child sexual abuse. This new edition will continue to serve as the healing beacon it has always been. ISBN-13: 9780061284335 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 11/4/2008 Edition description: Fourth Edition Edition number: 4 Pages: 640 Sales rank: 60,816 Product dimensions: 7.30 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 1.30 (d) Read More
When Rosalind Wiseman first published Queen Bees and Wannabes, she fundamentally changed the way adults look at girls friendships... and conflicts?from how they choose their best friends, how they express their anger, their boundaries with boys, and their relationships with parents. Wiseman showed how girls of every background are profoundly influenced by their interactions with one another. Now, Wiseman has revised and updated her groundbreaking book for a new generation of girls and explores: ?How girls experiences before adolescence impact their teen years, future relationships, and overall success ?The different roles girls play in and outside of cliques as Queen Bees, Targets, and Bystanders, and how this defines how they and others are treated ?Girls power plays?from fake apologies to fights over IM and text messages ?Where boys fit into the equation of girl conflicts and how you can help your daughter better hold her own with the opposite sex ?Checking your baggage?recognizing how your experiences impact the way you parent, and how to be sanely involved in your daughter s difficult, yet common social conflicts Packed with insights about technology s impact on Girl World and enlivened with the experiences of girls, boys, and parents, the book that inspired the hit movie Mean Girls offers concrete strategies to help you empower your daughter to be socially competent and treat herself with dignity. ISBN-13: 9780307454447 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Publication date: 10/13/2009 Edition description: Original Edition number: 2 Pages: 448 Sales rank: 22,945 Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 1.10 (d) Read More
Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God bette...r, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply. Scores of books have been written that offer guidance for building the marriage of your dreams. But what if God s primary intent for your marriage isn t to make you happy . . . but holy? And what if your relationship isn t as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? Everything about your marriage--everything--is filled with prophetic potential, with the capacity for discovering and revealing Christ s character. The respect you accord your partner; the forgiveness you humbly seek and graciously extend; the ecstasy, awe, and sheer fun of lovemaking; the history you and your spouse build with one another--in these and other facets of your marriage, Sacred Marriage uncovers the mystery of God s overarching purpose. This book may very well alter profoundly the contours of your marriage. It will most certainly change you. Because whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God, and to a spiritual integrity that, like salt, seasons the world around you with the savor of Christ. ISBN-13: 9780310242826 Publisher: Zondervan Publication date: 2/1/2002 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 304 Sales rank: 45,927 Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.80 (d) Read More
Celebrating 10 years of helping hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better contr...ol of their health and lives, the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic bestseller will include: ?New Preface to the 10th Anniversary Edition" ?Updates on new fertility technologies ?Natural approaches to conception ?Updated Resources and Books For any woman unhappy with her current method of birth control; demoralized by her quest to have a baby; or experiencing confusing symptoms in her cycle, this book provides answers to all these questions, plus amazing insights into a woman s body. Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method, which in only a couple minutes a day allows a woman to: ?Enjoy highly effective, scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices ?Maximize her chances of conception or expedite fertility treatment by identifying impediments to conception ?Increase the likelihood of choosing the gender of her baby ?Gain control of her sexual and gynecological health ISBN-13: 9780060881900 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 10/31/2006 Edition description: 10th Anniversary Edition Edition number: 10 Pages: 512 Sales rank: 34,405 Product dimensions: 7.37 (w) x 9.25 (h) x 1.29 (d) Read More
Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who ar...e thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. Through vivid stories and case histories of patients both adults and children Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this ?disorder? including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm. ISBN-13: 9780307743152 Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Publication date: 9/13/2011 Edition description: Original Pages: 400 Sales rank: 33,026 Product dimensions: 7.96 (w) x 5.24 (h) x 0.87 (d) Read More
The classic guide of the post-Dr. Spock generation has been revised to include the latest information on virtually every aspect of... infant and baby care. THE BABY BOOK is unrivaled in its scope and authority, and presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. Focusing on the essential needs of babies--eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort--it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child. THE BABY BOOK is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting--for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family. ISBN-13: 9780316198264 Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Publication date: 1/8/2013 Edition description: Revised Pages: 784 Sales rank: 27,138 Product dimensions: 7.40 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 1.90 (d) Read More
What the award-winning Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children Here is... the help you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. Learn how to * set limits and still be a loving parent * bring control to an out-of-control family life * apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting * define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids ... and much more. Boundaries with Kids helps us give our kids the skills they need to live realistic and full lives in meaningful relationships. Not perfect---but healthy! ---Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS International, Inc. ISBN-13: 9780310243151 Publisher: Zondervan Publication date: 11/1/2001 Pages: 224 Sales rank: 73,562 Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 0.60 (d) Read More
Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey..., endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local ?powhitetrash.? At eight years old and back at her mother s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age?and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns about love for herself and the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (?I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare?) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a modern American classic that will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. Superbly told, with the poet s gift for language and observation, Angelou s autobiography of her childhood in Arkansas. ISBN-13: 9780345514400 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 4/21/2009 Format: Mass Market Paperback Edition description: Reissue Pages: 289 Sales rank: 16,442 Product dimensions: 4.10 (w) x 6.80 (h) x 0.90 (d) Read More
Rediscover the most famous relationship book ever published Once upon a time Martians and Venusians met, fell in love, and had hap...py relationships together because they respected and accepted their differences. Then they came to Earth and amnesia set in: they forgot they were from different planets. Based on years of successful counseling of couples and individuals, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus has helped millions of couples transform their relationships. Now viewed as a modern classic, this phenomenal book has helped men and women realize how different they can be in their communication styles, their emotional needs, and their modes of behavior and offers the secrets of communicating without conflicts, allowing couples to give intimacy every chance to grow. ISBN-13: 9780060574215 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 1/6/2004 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 323 Sales rank: 26,798 Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 1.10 (d) Read More
In today s increasingly complicated world, it s often difficult for parents to connect with their daughters-and especially so for ...fathers. In this unique and invaluable guide, Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with more than twenty years experience counseling girls, reveals that a young woman s relationship with her father is far more important than we ve ever realized. To become a strong, confident woman, a daughter needs her father s attention, protection, courage, and wisdom. Dr. Meeker shares the ten secrets every father needs to know in order to strengthen or rebuild bonds with his daughter and shape her life-and his own-for the better. Inside you ll discover: the essential virtues of strong fathers-and how to develop them, the cues daughters take from their dads on everything from self-respect to drugs, alcohol, and sex, the truth about ground rules (girls do want them, despite their protests), the importance of becoming a hero to your daughter, the biggest mistake a dad can make-and the ramifications, the fact that girls actually depend on their dads guidance into adulthood, steps fathers can follow to help daughters avoid disastrous decisions and mistakes, ways in which a father s faith-or lack thereof-will influence his daughter, essential communication strategies for different stages of a girl s life, true stories of "prodigal daughters"-and how their fathers helped to bring them back. Dads, you are far more powerful than you think-and if you follow Dr. Meeker s advice, the rewards will be unmatched. ISBN-13: 9780345499394 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 8/28/2007 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 288 Sales rank: 25,308 Product dimensions: 5.17 (w) x 7.95 (h) x 0.60 (d) Read More
The long-awaited revised edition! It s no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. D...edicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today s mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book s range of nursing advice, stories, and information from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this ultimate support bible offers ? real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience ? new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions ? strategies for moms who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to nurse for a year or more ? reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications ? recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding ? helpful tips for building your support network at home or when back at work ? nursing special-needs infants, premies, multiples, and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws ? guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications Plus Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups. Mothers bringing babies into a new world want sustainable, healthy, positive ways to help their children blossom and thrive. There is no better beginning for your baby than the womanly art of breastfeeding. "Mothers of healthy babies and those with special needs will learn how to recognize and overcome common problems, maintain an ample milk supply, and safely lose weight while breastfeeding...revised and updated." ISBN-13: 9780345518446 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 7/13/2010 Edition number: 8 Pages: 576 Sales rank: 33,177 Product dimensions: 9.26 (w) x 6.52 (h) x 1.15 (d) Read More
"The drawings aren t very good, Mama." Crappy Boy, age 5 Of course you love being a parent. But sometimes, it just sucks. I know.... I m Amber Dusick and I started my blog Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures because I needed a place to vent about the funny (and frustrating) day-to-day things that happened to me as a parent. Turns out, poop is hilarious! At least when you re not the one wiping it up. This book won t make your frustrating moments any less crappy. But these stories about my Crappy Baby, Crappy Boy and my husband, Crappy Papa, will hopefully make you laugh. Because you re not alone. And sometimes the crappiest moments make the best memories. Parenting is wonderful! And also, well, you know. ISBN-13: 9780373892747 Publisher: Harlequin Publication date: 3/26/2013 Pages: 224 Sales rank: 106,664 Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 7.80 (h) x 0.90 (d) Read More
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER At the pinnacle of a soaring career in the U.S. Army, Lt. Col. Mark M. Weber was tapped to serve in a hi...gh-profile job within the Afghan Parliament as a military advisor. Weeks later, a routine physical revealed stage IV intestinal cancer in the thirty-eight-year-old father of three. Over the next two years he would fight a desperate battle he wasn t trained for, with his wife and boys as his reluctant but willing fighting force. When Weber realized that he was not going to survive this final tour of combat, he began to write a letter to his boys, so that as they grew up without him, they would know what his life-and-death story had taught him about courage and fear, challenge and comfort, words and actions, pride and humility, seriousness and humor, and viewing life as a never-ending search for new ideas and inspiration. This book is that letter. And it s not just for his sons. It s for everyone who can use the best advice a dying hero has to offer. Weber s stories illustrate that in the end you become what you are through the causes to which you attach yourself and that you ve made your own along the way. Through his example, he teaches how to live an ordinary life in an extraordinary way. Praise for Tell My Sons ?A gift to us all . . . Every page exudes courage, honesty, and an indomitable spirit. Mark Weber s story has touched me in such a profound way.? Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays with Morrie ?Tell My Sons is a deeply moving, personal account of a soldier s journey into an ultimate frontier. As I read Mark Weber s book, I was astonished by its honesty, courage, and discipline. This book offers one of the most profound and detailed descriptions of the strange world of cancer and should be essential reading for all of us who seek to understand that topsy-turvy terrain.? Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize?winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies ?Tell My Sons is one of the most profound and inspirational stories I have ever read. It may have been written for Mark s children, but it may as well be a treatise for all of us about honest parenting and leadership with character in love, family, faith, and politics. For a man who is facing profound health issues, Mark is doing a remarkable job showing us all how to live with courage and integrity.? Walter F. Mondale, former vice president of the United States ?This book is why I have always been proud to call Mark Weber my son. His ability to reach across complex boundaries and write and speak with such depth and beauty makes him a modern day Lawrence of Arabia. Mark s passion, attitude, and thoughts about life are what is best about America.? General Babakir S. Zibari, chief of defense, Republic of Iraq ?A poignant illustration of what being a hero is all about . . . Heroes exemplify invincible courage, character, and perseverance in times of insurmountable odds. Mark embodies these attributes. Tell My Sons will empower the reader with profound lessons of living life with hope and determination.? John Elway, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback ISBN-13: 9780345549440 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 6/4/2013 Pages: 240 Sales rank: 31,945 Product dimensions: 5.70 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.10 (d) Read More
In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who s best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDon...ald s, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to toddlers communication skills (?they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news?), to the eating habits of four year olds (?there is no difference between a four year old eating a taco and throwing a taco on the floor?). Reminiscent of Bill Cosby s Fatherhood, Dad is Fat is sharply observed, explosively funny, and a cry for help from a man who has realized he and his wife are outnumbered in their own home. ISBN-13: 9780385349055 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Publication date: 5/7/2013 Pages: 288 Sales rank: 672 Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.20 (d) Read More
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder. After more than two decad...es as the essential guide to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), this new edition now reflects the most up- to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental roots of the disorder as well as connections between BPD and substance abuse, sexual abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, ADHD, and eating disorders. Both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic advancements point to real hope for success in the treatment and understanding of BPD. This expanded and revised edition remains as accessible and useful as its predecessor and will reestablish this book as the go-to source for those diagnosed with BPD, their family, friends, and colleagues, as well as professionals and students in the field. Borderline Personality Disorder sufferers experience violent, frightening mood swings. For the estimated 10 million people diagnosed with BPD living in America, this helpful guide provides a wealth of professional advice, designed to aid BPD victims and their families in coping with this troubling, widespread affliction. ISBN-13: 9780399536212 Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Publication date: 12/7/2010 Pages: 288 Sales rank: 41,714 Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.80 (d) Read More
The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in... which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders. ISBN-13: 9780399531651 Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Publication date: 4/28/2006 Edition description: REV Pages: 384 Sales rank: 50,699 Product dimensions: 5.16 (w) x 7.98 (h) x 1.03 (d) Read More
Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon... publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. This 25th Anniversary Quill Edition features a new introduction by the author; important typographical changes; and a Reader s Guide that includes discussion topics, an interview with the author, and letters and documents detailing how this extraordinary book came to be. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. The narrator s relationship with his son leads to a powerful self-reckoning; the craft of motorcycle maintenance leads to an austerely beautiful process for reconciling science, religion, and humanism. Resonant with the confusions of existence, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a touching and transcendent book of life. ISBN-13: 9780060589462 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 4/25/2006 Format: Mass Market Paperback Edition description: Reprint Pages: 560 Sales rank: 16,055 Product dimensions: 4.10 (w) x 6.70 (h) x 1.20 (d) Read More
True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear is a curse. Learn how to tell the difference. A date won t take "no" for an answer. The new ...nanny gives a mother an uneasy feeling. A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers unsolicited help. The threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves, by learning to trust and act on our gut instincts. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the man Oprah Winfrey calls the nation s leading expert on violent behavior, shows you how to spot even subtle signs of danger before it s too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, de Becker, whose clients include top Hollywood stars and government agencies, offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love, including...how to act when approached by a stranger...when you should fear someone close to you...what to do if you are being stalked...how to uncover the source of anonymous threats or phone calls...the biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person...and more. Learn to spot the danger signals others miss. It might just save your life. The man whom Oprah Winfrey calls "the nation s leading expert on violent behavior" shows how to spot even subtle signs of danger before it s too late. Abridged. 3 CDs. ISBN-13: 9780440508830 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 5/28/1999 Pages: 372 Sales rank: 20,468 Product dimensions: 5.28 (w) x 7.99 (h) x 0.98 (d) Read More
The Gift of an Ordinary Day is an intimate memoir of a family in transition-boys becoming teenagers, careers ending and new ones o...pening up, an attempt to find a deeper sense of place, and a slower pace, in a small New England town. It is a story of mid-life longings and discoveries, of lessons learned in the search for home and a new sense of purpose, and the bittersweet intensity of life with teenagers holding on, letting go. Poised on the threshold between family life as she s always known it and her older son s departure for college, Kenison is surprised to find that the times she treasures most are the ordinary, unremarkable moments of everyday life, the very moments that she once took for granted, or rushed right through without noticing at all. The relationships, hopes, and dreams that Kenison illuminates will touch women s hearts, and her words will inspire mothers everywhere as they try to make peace with the inevitable changes in store. ISBN-13: 9780446409490 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication date: 9/30/2010 Pages: 321 Sales rank: 75,733 Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 1.00 (d) Read More
One of the most influential books about children ever published, NurtureShock offers a revolutionary new perspective on children t...hat upends a library s worth of conventional wisdom. With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, the authors demonstrate that many of modern society s strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science have been overlooked. Nothing like a parenting manual, NurtureShock gets to the core of how we grow, learn and live. Released in hardcover in September 2009, NurtureShock remained on the New York Times best seller list for three months, and was one of Amazon s best selling books for 2009. The book has become a worldwide phenomenon with editions published around the world - in fifteen languages, to date. In addition to Bronson and Merryman s writings on praise -- first made famous in New York magazine -- there are nine more equally groundbreaking chapters. Among the topics covered: Why the most brutal person in a child s life is often a sibling, and how a single aspect of their preschool-aged play can determine their relationship as adults. When is it too soon - or too late - to teach a child about race? Children in diverse schools are less likely to have a cross-racial friendship, not more - so is school diversity backfiring? Millions of families are fighting to get their kids into private schools and advanced programs as early as possible. But schools are missing the best kids, 73% of the time - the new neuroscience explains why. Why are kids - even those from the best of homes - still aggressive and cruel? The answer is found in a rethinking of parental conflict, discipline, television s unexpected influence, and social dominance. Parents are desperate to jump-start infants language skills. Recently, scientists have discovered a series of natural techniques that are astonishing in their efficacy - it s not baby videos, sign language, or even the richness of language exposure. It s nothing you ve heard before. ISBN-13: 9780446504133 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication date: 1/5/2011 Pages: 336 Sales rank: 47,255 Product dimensions: 5.25 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 1.00 (d) Read More
At the age of eight, the author began a three-year odyssey through a series of orphan asylums and foster homes, punctuated by epis...odes of living in the streets a journey through a world of hostile strangers, abusive adults, and suspicious children. ISBN-13: 9780451159410 Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Publication date: 10/28/1985 Format: Mass Market Paperback Edition description: Reprint Pages: 304 Sales rank: 58,672 Lexile: 450L (what s this?) Product dimensions: 4.40 (w) x 6.91 (h) x 0.86 (d) Read More
One of the country s leading researchers updates his revolutionary approach to solving and preventing your children s sleep proble...ms Here Dr. Marc Weissbluth, a distinguished pediatrician and father of four, offers his groundbreaking program to ensure the best sleep for your child. In Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, he explains with authority and reassurance his step-by-step regime for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child s natural sleep cycles. This valuable sourcebook contains brand new research that - Pinpoints the way daytime sleep differs from night sleep and why both are important to your child - Helps you cope with and stop the crybaby syndrome, nightmares, bedwetting, and more - Analyzes ways to get your baby to fall asleep according to his internal clock naturally - Reveals the common mistakes parents make to get their children to sleep including the inclination to rock and feed - Explores the different sleep cycle needs for different temperaments from quiet babies to hyperactive toddlers - Emphasizes the significance of a nap schedule - Rest is vital to your child s health growth and development. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child outlines proven strategies that ensure good, healthy sleep for every age. Advises parents dealing with teenagers and their unique sleep problems ISBN-13: 9780449004029 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 4/28/1999 Edition description: Revised Edition number: 3 Pages: 528 Sales rank: 18,290 Product dimensions: 8.28 (w) x 5.42 (h) x 1.14 (d) Read More
Don t worry about family dinner. Let your kids pick their punishments. Ditch the sex talk. Cancel date night. These are just a few... of the surprising innovations in this bold first-of-its-kind playbook for today s families. Bestselling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for aging parents and raising his children. So he set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest solutions and the most cutting-edge research about families. Instead of the usual family "experts," he sought out the most creative minds from Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from the country s top negotiators to the Green Berets and asked them what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with their families. Feiler then tested these ideas with his wife and kids. The result is a fun, original look at how families can draw closer together, complete with two hundred never-before-seen best practices. Feiler s life-changing discoveries include a radical plan to reshape your family in twenty minutes a week, Warren Buffett s guide for setting an allowance, and the Harvard handbook for resolving conflict. The Secrets of Happy Families is a timely, counterintuitive book that answers the questions countless parents are asking: How do we manage the chaos of our lives? How do we teach our kids values? How do we make our family happier? Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families is smart, funny, and fresh, and will forever change how your family lives every day. ISBN-13: 9780061778735 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 2/19/2013 Pages: 292 Sales rank: 50,320 Product dimensions: 6.40 (w) x 9.08 (h) x 1.08 (d) Read More
A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate When Temple Grandin was born in ...1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever, with one in 88 children diagnosed on the spectrum. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes and treatments. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to a thrilling journey into the heart of the autism revolution. Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scan to show us which anomalies might explain common symptoms. We meet the scientists and self-advocates who are exploring innovative theories of what causes autism and how we can diagnose and best treat it. Grandin also highlights long-ignored sensory problems and the transformative effects we can have by treating autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis. Most exciting, she argues that raising and educating kids on the spectrum isn t just a matter of focusing on their weaknesses; in the science that reveals their long-overlooked strengths she shows us new ways to foster their unique contributions. From the ?aspies? in Silicon Valley to the five-year-old without language, Grandin understands the true meaning of the word spectrum. The Autistic Brain is essential reading from the most respected and beloved voices in the field. ISBN-13: 9780547636450 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication date: 4/30/2013 Pages: 240 Sales rank: 22,472 Product dimensions: 9.10 (w) x 5.90 (h) x 1.10 (d) Read More
What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted every mo...ment of David Sheff s journey through his son Nic s addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic Sheff became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first subtle warning signs: the denial, the 3 A.M. phone calls (is it Nic? the police? the hospital?), the rehabs. His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself, and the obsessive worry and stress took a tremendous toll. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every avenue of treatment that might save his son and refused to give up on Nic. Beautiful Boy is a fiercely candid memoir that brings immediacy to the emotional rollercoaster of loving a child who seems beyond help. For further information regarding Nic Sheff and his father David, check out Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff. ISBN-13: 9780547203881 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication date: 1/6/2009 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 336 Sales rank: 30,647 Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.90 (d) Read More
Mourning the death of a loved one is a process all of us will go through at one time or another. But wherever the death is sudden ...or anticipated, few of us are prepared for it or for the grief it brings. There is no right or wrong way to grieve; each person s response to loss will be different. Now, in this compassionate, comprehensive guide, Therese A. Rando, Ph.D., bereavement specialist and author of Loss And Anticipatory Grief, leads you gently through the painful but necessary process of grieving and helps you find the best way for yourself. Whether the death was sudden of expected, from accident, illness, suicide, homicide, or natural causes, Dr. Rando will help you learn to: Understand and resolve your grief. Talk to children about death. Resolve unfinished business. Take care of yourself. Accept the help and support of others. Get through holidays and other difficult times of the year. Plan funerals and personal bereavement rituals. How To Go On Living With Someone You Love Dies also includes a comprehensive resource listing and a chapter on finding professional help and support groups. There is no way around the pain of loss, but there is a way through it. Dr. Rando offers the solace, comfort, and guidance to help you accept your loss and move into your new life without forgetting your treasured past. ISBN-13: 9780553352696 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 7/28/1991 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 338 Sales rank: 62,298 Product dimensions: 5.15 (w) x 8.25 (h) x 0.75 (d) Read More
Some of us are just naturals when it comes to parenting. But the rest of us wish that parenting came with operating instructions. ...Now it does. The result of thirty years of scientific research, Alan Kazdin s The Everyday Parenting Toolkit will guide you through every developmental stage from toddler to teenager and make you a more relaxed, confident, and competent parent. The rigorously tested strategies in this book will not only help change your child s behavior, they will also decrease the stress in family relations, increase your joy in parenting, and help build a more nurturing home life that can directly improve children s mental and physical health and school success. You won t find abstract philosophy here. You ll see every point, every strategy, illustrated with real-life examples. From toilet training to teaching a child to accept ?no? without a tantrum all the way up to struggles over cellphones and curfew; from swiftly and gently correcting problem behaviors to fostering positive character qualities like respect for others, honesty, good friendships, or altruism, The Everyday Parenting Toolkit will surprise you time and again with counterintuitive advice that works. For years parents have been coming to Dr. Kazdin s Parenting Center at Yale University for help with the challenges, large and small, of child rearing. With the publication of this book, every reader can gain access to that advice and to parenting know-how that transforms families. ISBN-13: 9780547985541 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication date: 6/11/2013 Pages: 192 Sales rank: 103,017 Product dimensions: 6.36 (w) x 9.12 (h) x 0.78 (d) Read More
Newly revised, featuring the most up-to-date research, effective strategies, and real-life stories The spirited child often called... "difficult" or "strong-willed" possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited kids are wired to be "more" by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. In this revised edition of the award-winning classic, voted one of the top twenty books for parents, Kurcinka provides vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint. Raising Your Spirited Child will help you: understand your child s� and your own temperamental traits discover the power of positive rather than negative labels cope with the tantrums and power struggles when they do occur plan for success with a simple four-step program develop strategies for handling mealtimes, sibling rivalry, bedtimes, holidays, and school, among other situations "A spirited child, often called difficult or strong-willed, has certain needs that may make parents feel overwhelmed and frustrated; this book explains how to understand and nurture these special children." ISBN-13: 9780060739669 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 11/28/2006 Edition description: Revised Edition Pages: 496 Sales rank: 43,106 Product dimensions: 5.31 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 1.11 (d) Read More
What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin,... the nation s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention. Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes:? Reducing the pain of labor without drugs and the miraculous roles touch and massage play ? What really happens during labor ? Orgasmic birth making birth pleasurable ? Episiotomy is it really necessary? ? Common methods of inducing labor and which to avoid at all costs ? Tips for maximizing your chances of an unmedicated labor and birth ? How to avoid postpartum bleeding and depression ? The risks of anesthesia and cesareans what your doctor doesn t necessarily tell you ? The best ways to work with doctors and/or birth care providers ? How to create a safe, comfortable environment for birth in any setting, including a hospital ? And much more Ina May s Guide to Natural Childbirth takes the fear out of childbirth by restoring women s faith in their own natural power to give birth with more ease, less pain, and less medical intervention. ISBN-13: 9780553381153 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 3/4/2003 Pages: 368 Sales rank: 43,236 Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.72 (d) Read More
Perfect for expecting parents who want to provide a soothing home for the newest member of their family, The Happiest Baby on the ...Block, the national bestseller by respected pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp, is a revolutionary method for calming a crying infant and promoting healthy sleep from day one. In perhaps the most important parenting book of the decade, Dr. Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by parents for centuries an automatic ?off-switch? for their baby s crying. No wonder pediatricians across the country are praising him and thousands of Los Angeles parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna and Pierce Brosnan, have turned to him to learn the secrets for making babies happy. Never again will parents have to stand by helpless and frazzled while their poor baby cries and cries. Dr. Karp has found there IS a remedy for colic. ?I share with parents techniques known only to the most gifted baby soothers throughout history ?and I explain exactly how they work.? In a innovative and thought-provoking reevaluation of early infancy, Dr. Karp blends modern science and ancient wisdom to prove that newborns are not fully ready for the world when they are born. Through his research and experience, he has developed four basic principles that are crucial for understanding babies as well as improving their sleep and soothing their senses: The Missing Fourth Trimester: as odd as it may sound, one of the main reasons babies cry is because they are born three months too soon. The Calming Reflex: the automatic reset switch to stop crying of any baby in the first few months of life. The 5 ?S s?: the simple steps (swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking) that trigger the calming reflex. For centuries, parents have tried these methods only to fail because, as with a knee reflex, the calming reflex only works when it is triggered in precisely the right way. Unlike other books that merely list these techniques Dr. Karp teaches parents exactly how to do them, to guide cranky infants to calm and easy babies to serenity in minutes?and help them sleep longer too. The Cuddle Cure: the perfect mix the 5 ?S s? that can soothe even the most colicky of infants. In the book, Dr. Karp also explains: What is colic? Why do most babies get much more upset in the evening? How can a parent calm a baby in mere minutes? Can babies be spoiled? When should a parent of a crying baby call the doctor? How can a parent get their baby to sleep a few hours longer? Even the most loving moms and dads sometimes feel pushed to the breaking point by their infant s persistent cries. Coming to the rescue, however, Dr. Karp places in the hands of parents, grandparents, and all childcare givers the tools they need to be able to calm their babies almost as easily as?turning off a light. ISBN-13: 9780553381467 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 5/31/2003 Edition description: Reprint Pages: 288 Sales rank: 15,116 Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.16 (h) x 0.61 (d) Read More
The incomparable Lisa Scottoline, along with Daughter Francesca, is back with more wild and wonderful wit and wisdom. New York Tim...es bestselling author Lisa Scottoline struck a chord with readers, book clubs, and critics with her smash-hit essay collection, Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog. This time, Lisa teams up with Daughter Francesca to give their mother-daughter perspective on everything from blind dates to empty calories, as well as life with the feistiest octogenarian on the planet, Mother Mary, who won t part with her thirty-year-old bra. Three generations of women, triple the laughs -and the love. Inspired by their weekly ?Chick Wit? column for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Lisa and Francesca spill all their family secrets -which will sound a lot like yours. And you ll have to put this book down, just to stop laughing. LISA ON DIETING: I m backsliding with carbohydrates, which is the food version of ex-sex. FRANCESCA ON CUTTING THE CORD: I thought I said, ?I am going to see my cousin s new apartment,? but in Mom-speak that translates to: ?I am going to meet certain death in the New York City subway tunnels that are soon to be my tomb.? LISA ON MOTHER MARY: Most people have a list of Things To Do, but Mother Mary has a list of Things Not To Do. At the top is Don t Go to the Movies. Other entries include Don t Eat Outside With The Bugs and Don t Walk All Over This Cockamamie Mall. FRANCESCA ON BEING SINGLE: I m addicted to the wedding announcements. Worse, I find myself subtracting my age from the bride s. I thought I was a modern woman, turns out I m a Cathy cartoon. LISA ON AGING GRACEFULLY: Today I noticed my first gray hair. On my chin. And so much more! ISBN-13: 9780594495383 Publisher: St. Martin s Press Publication date: 10/26/2010 Pages: 256 Product dimensions: 5.88 (w) x 8.32 (h) x 0.90 (d) Read More
THE MOST UP-TO-DATE, EXPERT ADVICE FOR MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND CARE PROVIDERS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS From the most ...respected organization on child health comes this essential resource for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their children. Here is the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend and parents can safely trust, covering everything from preparing for childbirth to toilet training to nurturing your child s self-esteem. Whether it s resolving common childhood health problems or detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child has everything you need. ?Basic care from infancy through age five ? Guidelines and milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth ?A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities ?Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care with sections on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy ?An in-depth guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges ?A complete guide for immunizations and updated information on vaccine safety ?A guide for choosing child care programs and car safety seats ?Ways to reduce your child s exposure to environmental hazards, such as secondhand smoke ? Sections on grandparents, building resilience, media, and multiples ? New chapters on sleep and on allergies including food allergies ?New content on prebiotics and probiotics, organic foods, and other healthy lifestyle topics ?And much more "A comprehensive childcare guide as well as an encyclopedic guide to recognizing and solving health and behavior problems." ISBN-13: 9780553386301 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 10/13/2009 Edition description: Original Edition number: 5 Pages: 928 Sales rank: 33,108 Product dimensions: 7.30 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 2.00 (d) Read More
There is us. Our Family. We will hold our precious gift and know that we are lucky . . . From the outside looking in, Kelle Hampto...n had the perfect life: a beautiful two-year-old daughter, a loving husband, and a thriving photography career. When she learned she was pregnant with their second child, they were ecstatic. But when their new daughter was placed in her arms in the delivery room, Kelle knew instantly that something was wrong. Nella looked different than her sister, Lainey, had at birth. As her friends and family celebrated, a terrified Kelle was certain that Nella had Down syndrome a fear her pediatrician soon confirmed. Yet gradually Kelle embraced the realization that she had been chosen to experience an extraordinary and special gift. With lyrical prose and gorgeous photography, Bloom takes readers on a wondrous journey through Nella s first year of life a gripping, hilarious, and intensely poignant trip of transformation in which a mother learns that perfection comes in all different shapes. ISBN-13: 9780594526568 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 4/3/2012 Pages: 278 Sales rank: 44,559 Product dimensions: 7.20 (w) x 9.40 (h) x 1.10 (d) Read More
?Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child s struggles.? Harvey Karp, M.D. ?Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have cr...eated a masterly, reader-friendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence. This brilliant method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brain-shaping moments. Anyone who cares for children or who loves a child should read The Whole-Brain Child.? Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain and make accessible the new science of how a child s brain is wired and how it matures. The ?upstairs brain,? which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child s brain and foster vital growth. Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives. ?[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.? Kirkus Reviews ?Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.? The Washington Post ?This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child. This is my new baby gift.? Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other ?Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child s brain working together.? Parent to Parent ISBN-13: 9780553386691 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Publication date: 9/11/2012 Pages: 192 Sales rank: 18,589 Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.78 (h) x 0.53 (d) Read More
John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage by using rigorous scientific procedures to observe the habits of married cou...ples in unprecedented detail over many years. Here is the culmination of his life s work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Packed with practical questionnaires and exercises, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. ISBN-13: 9780609805794 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Publication date: 5/16/2000 Edition number: 1 Pages: 288 Sales rank: 19,705 Product dimensions: 7.92 (w) x 10.92 (h) x 0.64 (d) Read More
When Molly Wizenberg s father died of cancer, everyone told her to go easy on herself, to hold off on making any major decisions f...or a while. But when she tried going back to her apartment in Seattle and returning to graduate school, she knew it wasn t possible to resume life as though nothing had happened. So she went to Paris, a city that held vivid memories of a childhood trip with her father, of early morning walks on the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter and the taste of her first pain au chocolat. She was supposed to be doing research for her dissertation, but more often, she found herself peering through the windows of chocolate shops, trekking across town to try a new p�tisserie, or tasting cheeses at outdoor markets, until one evening when she sat in the Luxembourg Gardens reading cookbooks until it was too dark to see, she realized that her heart was not in her studies but in the kitchen. At first, it wasn t clear where this epiphany might lead. Like her long letters home describing the details of every meal and market, Molly s blog Orangette started out merely as a pleasant pastime. But it wasn t long before her writing and recipes developed an international following. Every week, devoted readers logged on to find out what Molly was cooking, eating, reading, and thinking, and it seemed she had finally found her passion. But the story wasn t over: one reader in particular, a curly-haired, food-loving composer from New York, found himself enchanted by the redhead in Seattle, and their email correspondence blossomed into a long-distance romance. In A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table, Molly Wizenberg recounts a life with thekitchen at its center. From her mother s pound cake, a staple of summer picnics during her childhood in Oklahoma, to the eggs she cooked for her father during the weeks before his death, food and memories are intimately entwined. You won t be able to decide whether to curl up and sink into the story or to head straight to the market to fill your basket with ingredients for Cider-Glazed Salmon and Pistachio Cake with Honeyed Apricots. ISBN-13: 9780594496984 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Publication date: 3/23/2010 Pages: 352 Sales rank: 12,537 Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 0.90 (d) Read More
With millions of copies sold worldwide, Your Pregnancy Week by Week is the established go-to resource for expectant parents time a...nd time again. The book s trademark week-by-week formula helps expectant parents compare the details of their pregnancy with the same weekly schedule their doctor uses easily and effortlessly. In this completely revised seventh edition, parents-to-be will find the latest information on preparing for their baby s birth as well as many new topics addressing today s most pressing questions and concerns. Compassionate, reassuring, and medically grounded, this guide provides everything expectant parents need for a healthy, happy pregnancy, including descriptions of the fetus s development each week, up-to-date information about medical tests and procedures, safe weekly exercises to help expectant moms stay in shape, and helpful hints for the father-to-be. "...the author of several best-selling pregnancy guides takes the mother-to-be through her pregnancy step by step, addressing the baby s growth and development, diet and exercise, and important precautions." ISBN-13: 9780738214641 Publisher: Da Capo Press Publication date: 12/13/2011 Edition description: Seventh Edition Edition number: 7 Pages: 640 Sales rank: 74,347 Product dimensions: 6.14 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 1.40 (d) Read More
Oh, the joys of pregnancy! There s the gassiness, constipation, queasiness, and exhaustion, the forgetfulness, crankiness, and the... constant worry. Of course, no woman is spared the discomforts and humiliations of pregnancy, but most are too polite to complain or too embarrassed to talk about them. Not Jenny McCarthy! In the New York Times best-selling Belly Laughs, actress and new mother Jenny McCarthy reveals the naked truth about the tremendous joys, the excruciating pains, and the unseemly disfigurement that go along with pregnancy. Never shy, frequently crude, and always laugh-out-loud funny, McCarthy covers it all in the grittiest of girlfriend detail. From morning sickness and hormonal rage, to hemorrhoids, pregnant sex, and the torture and sweet relief that is delivery, Belly Laughs is must-read comic relief for anyone who is pregnant, who has ever been pregnant, is trying to get pregnant, or, indeed, has ever been born! ISBN-13: 9780738210070 Publisher: Da Capo Press Publication date: 12/15/2005 Pages: 176 Sales rank: 21,026 Product dimensions: 5.12 (w) x 8.14 (h) x 0.48 (d) Read More
How to navigate healthily and tastily from conception through delivery and beyond at home or at the office, in restaurants or over... the holidays, when you re short on time or money, and when you re too queasy to eat. How to satisfy your taste buds and your baby s nutritional requirements at every meal (and in between). How to keep your weight gain on target, ease pregnancy symptoms, gratify your inner gourmet, and nourish yourself pre-pregnancy and postpartum. Plus the latest lowdown on low carbs, vegetarian diets, caffeine, supplements, food safety, and more. Includes 175 delicious, easy-to-prepare, and nutrition-packed recipes, developed especially for mom-to-be and her baby (but yummy enough to satisfy the whole family). Expect to eat well! ISBN-13: 9780761133261 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. Publication date: 5/2/2005 Series:What to Expect Series Pages: 470 Sales rank: 39,881 Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.00 (d) Read More
What?s an explosive child? A child who responds to routine problems with extreme frustration-crying, screaming, swearing, kicking,... hitting, biting, spitting, destroying property, and worse. A child whose frequent, severe outbursts leave his or her parents feeling frustrated, scared, worried, and desperate for help. Most of these parents have tried everything-reasoning, explaining, punishing, sticker charts, therapy, medication-but to no avail. They can t figure out why their child acts the way he or she does; they wonder why the strategies that work for other kids don t work for theirs; and they don t know what to do instead. Dr. Ross Greene, a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the treatment of kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, has worked with thousands of explosive children, and he has good news: these kids aren t attention-seeking, manipulative, or unmotivated, and their parents aren t passive, permissive pushovers. Rather, explosive kids are lacking some crucial skills in the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving, and they require a different approach to parenting. Throughout this compassionate, insightful, and practical book, Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding their difficulties, based on research in the neurosciences. He explains why traditional parenting and treatment often don t work with these children, and he describes what to do instead. Instead of relying on rewarding and punishing, Dr. Greene s Collaborative Problem Solving model promotes working with explosive children to solve the problems that precipitate explosive episodes, and teaching these kids the skills they lack. ISBN-13: 9780061906190 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 1/19/2010 Pages: 314 Sales rank: 23,588 Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.90 (d) Read More
Your Personal Pregnancy Companion A Journal and daily diary to record all those memorable moments in the making of your baby from ...the test coming back positive to the first ultrasound. From the first kick to delivery to the first cuddle. An Organizer to keep track of everything pregnancy: practitioner visits and shopping lists, birthing plans and birth announcements, baby names and baby gifts. An All-in-One Place to write down everything you ll want to remember about the most exciting nine months of your life. ISBN-13: 9780761142126 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. Publication date: 1/18/2007 Series:What to Expect Series Edition description: Revised Edition Pages: 288 Sales rank: 62,258 Product dimensions: 6.13 (w) x 7.56 (h) x 1.00 (d) Read More
Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America s pregnancy bible. What to Expect When You re Expecting is a perennial ...New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today s 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It s read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print. Now comes the Fourth Edition, a new book for a new generation of expectant moms featuring a new look, a fresh perspective, and a friendlier-than-ever voice. It s filled with the most up-to-date information reflecting not only what s new in pregnancy, but what s relevant to pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritten every section of the book, answering dozens of new questions and including loads of new asked-for material, such as a detailed week-by-week fetal development section in each of the monthly chapters, an expanded chapter on pre-conception, and a brand new one on carrying multiples. More comprehensive, reassuring, and empathetic than ever, the Fourth Edition incorporates the most recent developments in obstetrics and addresses the most current lifestyle trends (from tattooing and belly piercing to Botox and aromatherapy). There s more than ever on pregnancy matters practical (including an expanded section on workplace concerns), physical (with more symptoms, more solutions), emotional (more advice on riding the mood roller coaster), nutritional (from low-carb to vegan, from junk food?dependent to caffeine-addicted), and sexual (what s hot and what s not in pregnant lovemaking), as well as much more support for that very important partner in parenting, the dad-to-be. Overflowing with tips, helpful hints, and humor (a pregnant woman s best friend), this new edition is more accessible and easier to use than ever before. It s everything parents-to-be have come to expect from What to Expect...only better?. A month-by-month pregnancy guide. ISBN-13: 9780761148579 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. Publication date: 4/10/2008 Series:What to Expect Series Edition description: New Edition number: 4 Pages: 640 Sales rank: 382 Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.30 (d) Read More
For expectant parents who want to know everything about their developing baby at every stage, Pregnancy Day by Day provides a dail...y countdown to the date of delivery. Covering each day of pregnancy in detail, as well as labor, birth, and life with a new baby, Pregnancy Day by Day is an unprecedented and comprehensive guide that is written by a team of experts and is the one resource no parent-to-be should be without. ISBN-13: 9780756650414 Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. Publication date: 8/17/2009 Pages: 496 Sales rank: 44,825 Product dimensions: 8.60 (w) x 10.10 (h) x 1.40 (d) Read More
After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-...three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is "like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair," has never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he began to record all the ridiculous things his dad said to him: "That woman was sexy. . . . Out of your league? Son, let women figure out why they won t screw you. Don t do it for them." "Do people your age know how to comb their hair? It looks like two squirrels crawled on their heads and started fucking." "The worst thing you can be is a liar. . . . Okay, fine, yes, the worst thing you can be is a Nazi, but then number two is liar. Nazi one, liar two." More than a million people now follow Mr. Halpern s philosophical musings on Twitter, and in this book, his son weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his quotes. An all-American story that unfolds on the Little League field, in Denny s, during excruciating family road trips, and, most frequently, in the Halperns kitchen over bowls of Grape-Nuts, Sh*t My Dad Says is a chaotic, hilarious, true portrait of a father-son relationship from a major new comic voice. ISBN-13: 9780061992704 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication date: 5/4/2010 Pages: 158 Sales rank: 20,706 Product dimensions: 5.75 (w) x 7.35 (h) x 0.65 (d) Read More
America s bestselling guide to caring for a baby, with over 10 million copies in print, What to Expect the First Year is the bible... for taking care of a newborn though the milestone of his or her first birthday. The Second Edition incorporates the most recent developments in pediatric medicine. Every question and answer has been revisited, and in response to letters from readers, dozens of new QandAs have been added. The book is more reader-friendly than ever, with updated cultural references, and the new material brings more in-depth coverage to issues such as newborn screening, home births and the resulting at-home newborn care, vitamins and vaccines, milk allergies, causes of colic, sleep problems, SIDS, returning to work, dealing with siblings, weaning, sippy cups, the expanded role of the father, and much more. An updated cover and all-new black-and-white line illustrations complement the fresher book with a fresher look. ISBN-13: 9780761152125 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. Publication date: 10/8/2008 Series:What to Expect Series Edition description: Reissue Edition number: 2 Pages: 832 Sales rank: 11,425 Product dimensions: 14.12 (w) x 10.88 (h) x 1.66 (d) Read More
This indispensable book explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during his pa...rtner s pregnancy. Written in an easy-to-absorb format and filled with sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as, how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life, and how to start a college fund. This volume reassures, commiserates, and informs. It also incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. This new edition features the latest research on many topics (and there s a ton of it), from expanding sections on overcoming infertility, in vitro, artificial insemination, and other tech-assisted pregnancies, especially where dad is not the biological parent, to updating the sections on childbirth to reflect the fact that about 80 percent of deliveries are now done with epidurals and new information on c-sections as well. Sections on prenatal communication and education are also be expanded. There will be an overall, top-to-bottom review of the content to make sure all the information is relevant to today s young and senior dads. ISBN-13: 9780789210777 Publisher: Abbeville Press, Incorporated Publication date: 9/14/2010 Series:New Father Series Series Edition description: Third Edition Edition number: 3 Pages: 352 Sales rank: 29,122 Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.20 (d) Read More
Heidi Murkoff s What to Expect has delivered again. Announcing the arrival of a brand-new member of the What to Expect family: Wha...t to Expect the Second Year. The essential sequel to What to Expect the First Year, with 9.7 million copies in print, What to Expect the Second Year picks up the action at baby s first birthday, and takes parents through what can only be called ?the wonder year? 12 jam-packed (and jam-smeared) months of memorable milestones (from first steps to first words, first scribbles to first friends), lightning-speed learning, endless explorations driven by insatiable curiosity. Not to mention a year of challenges, both for toddlers and the parents who love them, but don t always love their behaviors (picky eating, negativity, separation anxiety, bedtime battles, biting, and tantrums). Comprehensive, reassuring, empathetic, realistic, and practical, What to Expect the Second Year is filled with solutions, strategies, and plenty of parental pep talks. It helps parents decode the fascinating, complicated, sometimes maddening, always adorable little person last year s baby has become. From the first birthday to the second, this must-have book covers everything parents need to know in an easy-to-access, topic-by-topic format, with chapters on growth, feeding, sleeping, behaviors of every conceivable kind, discipline (including teaching right from wrong), and keeping a toddler healthy and safe as he or she takes on the world. There s a developmental time line of the second year plus special ?milestone? boxes throughout that help parents keep track of their toddler s development. Thinking of traveling with tot in tow? There s a chapter for that, too. ISBN-13: 9780761152774 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. Publication date: 4/5/2011 Series:What to Expect Series Pages: 540 Sales rank: 35,157 Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.20 (d) Read More


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Our PT Cruiser club is having it's annual cruise in on May 19th And on May 18th at 4m we're getting together in back of the Monster to do laps on the track at Dover Downs with the Pace car. Last year we did Fifteen laps. And it not as easy as it looks. On Friday you can drive anything that has tags. On Saturday it's PT's only. To be our club's sponsor it will cost you $75.00 for one year of service. The cost for friday's event is $20.00 you and $6.00 for one passanger. We will also have our pictures taken in the winners circle and in front of the Monster. While we are on the track a photoprapher will be taking our pictures as we fly by the Dover Downs sign Friday evening just before dark time we will all cruise to Sonics on Rt 10 for a neon light show. All money raised goes to the Dover's USO..We keep nothing. Now as a sponsor we will post your web site on our site for one year.Put your advertising in each of the goody bags (you supply them)Have a Represtative of your business come to the show and Be a judge.As well ashand out your trophys.Here is our clubs non profit ID number 51-0352519 This is our web site www.lwoc.com/sponsors/lwoc_sponsors.html Our address is Lone Wolf
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Pollock, Atlantic
(Danish Seine, Trawl from Norway)
Atlantic Pollock from the United States and Canada both have abundant populations but are caught using gear that impacts the seafloor or other marine life - a concern that results in a "Good Alternatives" ranking. Atlantic pollock imported from other countries can also be found in the U.S. market. Atlantic pollock from Norway caught with purse seine or gillnet are "Best Choices." Some, however, are rated "Avoid" so it's important to know where and how the fish was caught in order to make a sustainable choice.
The Norwegian North Sea and northeast Arctic Atlantic pollock fisheries are certified as sustainable to the standard of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) .
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Boston Bluefish, Blue Cod, Blue Snapper, Coalfish, Coley, Saithe
Consumer Notes:
In the U.S., consumers can purchase both Atlantic and Alaska pollock. Despite the similar names, these are separate species with very different tastes and uses in the kitchen.
Atlantic pollock is found throughout the North Atlantic. It grows quickly and matures at a young age, traits that make it resilient to fishing pressure. A bottom-dwelling fish similar to cod, Atlantic pollock is an important fishery in the U.S., and is also imported from Canada, Norway and Iceland.
In the U.S. and Norway, Atlantic pollock is abundant and the fisheries are well-managed. In Canada, Atlantic pollock was historically overfished, but is now recovering. In Iceland, however, overfishing of Atlantic pollock continues.
Atlantic pollock is fished primarily with bottom trawls, Danish seines and bottom gillnets - three methods with high environmental impacts. Bottom trawls and Danish seines can damage seafloor habitats, while bottom gillnets may result in high bycatch of marine mammals, including endangered or threatened species. Less destructive fishing methods are available, such as purse seines that are used in a small Norwegian fishery.
Consumers should look for Atlantic pollock from Norway caught with purse seine or gillnet as the "Best Choice." Atlantic pollock from the U.S. and Canada is a "Good Alternative" because while their populations are abundant, the fishery uses habitat damaging trawl gear. Atlantic pollock from smaller fisheries are also available, including the gillnet fishery in Iceland, and the bottom trawl and Danish seine fisheries in Norway - both "Good Alternatives." Consumers should "Avoid" Atlantic pollock from Iceland caught with bottom trawls or Danish seines due to low population abundance and severe habitat impacts.
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The media circus that is Jodi Arias' murder trial is in its final stretch, as the jury began deliberations Friday following closing arguments. The jury, which has been in court since January, will resume deliberations Monday.
It's been an R-rated story, to say the least, with an abundance of testimony about grisly violence and, from Arias, details about a kinky sex life she says she shared with Alexander.
The case has captured massive if not total interest among Americans. While one part of the country watches CNN's sister network HLN for every twist in the trial, or drives hours to get one of the courtroom's limited lottery seats (yes, they're doled out via lottery), another segment of the nation asks, "Jodi who?"
For those of you in the latter category, here are some things you should know as the trial comes to a close:
Travis Alexander
Lost in the salacious details of the "Jodi Arias trial" is the victim, Travis Alexander, 30, who was brutally killed in his Mesa, Arizona, home in June 2008.
Faith was an integral part of Alexander's life. The professed son of methamphetamine addicts, Alexander was raised in Riverside, California, with three brothers and four sisters. His grandmother introduced him to Mormonism as a child.
After he graduated from high school he went on a two-year mission in Denver. He later moved to Mesa because of the strong Mormon community and became a motivational speaker and businessman. He also authored a book titled, "Raising You."
Arias was living in Yreka, California, when she met Alexander at a business convention in Las Vegas in September 2006. That November, he baptized Arias into the Mormon faith, a ceremony Arias said was followed by anal sex.
Arias became his girlfriend two months later, she testified. They broke up in the summer of 2007, and Alexander began dating other women.
There were claims that Arias would stalk him, peering in his windows at times. Still, he and Arias continued to hang out on several occasions until -- disenchanted Arias says -- she moved back to Northern California. They continued to communicate.
The prosecution's case
Alexander's naked body was found crammed in a stand-up shower after he missed two appointments, prompting friends to go to his house. He had been stabbed 27 times in the back and torso and shot in the head. His throat was slit from ear to ear.
Arias initially told an investigator, "I heard a lot of rumors, and that there was a lot of blood." She later claimed she killed him, albeit in self-defense.
Deputy Maricopa County Attorney Juan Martinez has accused Arias of playing the victim when, in fact, he alleges she staged the crime scene to make it look like self-defense and has actively sought to profit from the media attention.
Prior to Alexander's killing, Martinez said, Arias stole her grandparents' .25-caliber pistol, rented a car in Redding, California, turned off her cell phone and brought along cans of gas so there would be no record that she was in Arizona.
"The only reason to keep this whole thing a secret, which is what she tried to do, is because she was going to kill him, and she's making preparations," the prosecutor said.
Finally, according to Martinez's closing argument, after she killed Alexander, she hooked up with an out-of-state romantic interest so she would have an alibi.
"She continues on to Utah into his waiting arms. Gosh, you can almost hear the violins making their sound as she goes up to him, gives him that first kiss. Isn't that romantic?" Martinez said.
Arias' defense
Defense attorney Jennifer Willmott has said Arias was the victim of a controlling, psychologically abusive relationship and that Alexander considered Arias "his dirty little secret."
Before Arias killed her ex in self-defense, Willmott claimed, she was subjected to rough vaginal sex. After she dropped Alexander's new camera, he became violent, the defense said, and had Arias not defended herself, investigators would've found Arias, not Alexander, dead in the bathroom.
Arguing the prosecution's position that Arias was obsessed with Alexander and stalking him, another defense attorney, Kirk Nurmi, has said it didn't add up because Arias was active on a Mormon dating site.
"Jodi ... wasn't so locked in on Travis that she wasn't looking for other men," Nurmi said.
As for the allegation that Arias attempted to surreptitiously slip in and out of Arizona without a trace, Nurmi pointed out that Arias went to the Redding, California, airport to rent her car for the trip.


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3D Printing with FDM: How it Works
December 10, 2012 11:22 am | by StratasysA 3D printer is a machine that creates objects from plastic or other materials using an additive manufacturing process. Additive manufacturing produces objects in a succession of layers from the bottom, up. This is the opposite of traditional subtractive manufacturing processes
A New Mindset in Product Design: 3D printing can help bring products to market faster
November 13, 2012 12:09 pm | by StratasysThe terms "3D printing" and "additive manufacturing" refer to processes that automatically build objects layer by layer from computer data. The technology is already well-used in many sectors including transportation, health care, military and education.
Multiple Code Reading Applications Made Easy
November 2, 2012 11:32 am | by CognexReading more than one barcode at a time is a challenging application for many manufacturing and material handling engineers. In these applications there is a need to read multiple codes of the same symbology as well as multiple codes of mixed symbologies within one field of view (FOV). Even more difficult is reading one or more codes on multiple sides of a package to verify that the codes match or to output both sides' read results as one piece of data. Laser scanners have difficulty reading codes that are poorly printed, damaged or defective, are at extreme perspectives and that are omnidirectional. They cannot manage when variations occur in part and package positioning. And they cannot read 2-D codes at all, which means that they have no way to compete in two of the four types of multiple code reading applications we commonly see. Image-based code reading technology can handle much more variation in barcode printing than traditional laser scanners and can also read codes presented at any angle or omnidirectionally. Additionally, the life of an image-based scanner, with no moving parts, is longer and more reliable than a mechanical based laser scanner. With this information, image-based barcode reading solutions make a great replacement for laser scanners even when reading single barcodes and are especially exceptional with multiple barcodes of the same or different symbology types
New Technology Enables a Chip Scale Atomic Clock
October 1, 2012 8:30 am | by SymmetricomThis paper examines the technology, product features, performance specifications and several example applications of the Symmetricom CSAC SA.45s — the world's first Chip Scale Atomic Clock.
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July 16, 2012 8:00 am | by DatatronicsThe design, development and delivery of affordable magnetic components is a complex process. The design development process begins once performance requirements are specified. Upon design approval, the procurement of materials for a prototype build is initiated. During this stage, specifications are not final and options remain open for cost-effective production. Specifications must be reviewed and design trade-offs evaluated to ensure that the technical requirements are economically attainable with consideration given to performance and tolerance in relation to affordable cost.
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July 2, 2012 9:00 am | by CognexIf contemporary technology has a grand theme, it is that eventually digital will replace analog, and solid state will replace mechanical. Whether it be music or video, publishing or photography, telecommunications or engine control, the story is similar. Mechanical, analog machines have been around for decades, sometimes centuries. They are mature technologies—the kinks have been worked out, the costs have been squeezed as much as possible, the strengths and weaknesses are well understood. The newer solid state, digital challengers at first offer more promise than performance, but with continued innovation and development they come to dominate the market. So it will be with linear barcode readers. The market is currently dominated by mature, opto-mechanical laser scanners. The weaknesses of laser scanners, however, as also well known. When a new image analysis system is combined with advances in image formation including high-intensity LEDs, liquid lenses and megapixel sensors, the result is a mature barcode reader that delivers the promise of solid-state, digital technology while not yielding performance to opto-mechanical laser scanners.
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March 5, 2012 5:49 amImage-based ID readers stand poised to replace laser scanners in several industries. Thanks to advances in microprocessors, imaging sensors and decoding algorithms, ID readers have become not only more affordable, but also more powerful. Download this white paper to learn how today's most advanced ID readers have overcome the technical and economic hurdles to offer a more attractive alternative to laser scanners as well as how to choose the right image-based ID reader for your application.
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October 12, 2011 9:37 am | by TUVProduct safety certification/approval is the process of evaluating an electrical product to applicable standards and/or specifications, which are dictated by the type of product and the locality for which the sale of the product is intended. Product safety standards were typically written and enforced on a country by country level. Early on, the local nature of the regulations were not problematic, as local markets tended to be served by local manufacturers; American manufacturers built products for American consumers, Japanese manufacturers built for the Japanese consumers, and so on.
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August 8, 2011 11:40 am | by TUV RheinlandThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the ENERGY STAR program in 1992 to encourage the production and use of energy-efficient devices in more than sixty different product categories. Program results have been dramatic-a desktop computer that once consumed 30 watts in sleep mode now uses only 4 watts-with estimated savings of more than 213 billion kilowatts and $12 billion in its first eighteen years.
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August 8, 2011 11:27 am | by TUV RheinlandSignificant changes are happening to European environmental regulations. While there has been a great deal of discussion and debate over the past few years, in June 2011 the European Union issued Directive 2011/65/ EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The new directive recasts Directive 2002/95/EC, and has come to be known in the industry as the RoHS Recast. While many of these changes seem confusing, compliance will be mandatory for any company that hopes to sell into that territory. This paper seeks to cut through the complications and lay a foundation that is easy to understand.
Upgrading to Lithium-ion from Lead Acid
July 28, 2011 9:06 am | by Micro Power Electronics, Inc.Both the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery markets are expected to grow over the next several years. Applications with high voltage and capacity requirements are adopting Li-ion technology because of its many advantages- especially the high energy density, small size and low weight that this technology provides. Historically, SLA batteries have had a few superior technical traits, in addition to their extremely low cost, that have kept them leading the majority of the overall battery market. However, recent innovations in Li-ion chemistry has made it extremely competitive in markets that are weight sensitive and inconvenienced by SLA's need for frequent maintenance. Many devices have required batteries for power back-up and these are primed for direct Li-ion replacement of SLA. In the medical market alone, these applications include infusion pumps, ventilators, wheelchairs and workstation carts. This paper will outline the technical and business considerations involved in converting an existing product from SLA to Li-ion.
Portable Power Considerations for Portable Medical Device Design
July 28, 2011 8:59 am | by Micro Power Electronics, IncMany medical devices are moving from simple back-up power to true portability. This creates challenges unique to medical devices and adds new advances in battery technology that can enhance and differentiate portable medical products. This white paper will look at the following advances in portable battery technology and the special considerations for medical device applications: •Lithium Ion (Li-ion) chemistries' advantages over older technology •Fuel gauging accuracy •Unique form factors using Li-Polymer •Use of Lithium Iron Phosphate for high current and Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) replacement •Sterilization of Li-ion for surgical equipment
Using Lithium Polymer Batteries in Portable Devices
July 28, 2011 8:46 am | by Micro Power Electronics, Inc.Lithium polymer batteries have become common in single-cell consumer applications like cell phones and MP3 players, but industrial and commercial applications are now putting them to good use as well. The thin and custom shaped cells are now used in large, complex packs. This white paper is an overview of the advantages, disadvantages and guidelines for using Lithium polymer based battery packs. It looks at Lithium polymer cells versus metal-cased cylindrical and prismatic Li-ion cells and gives a brief description of battery pack construction considerations.
The Dangers of Counterfeit Battery Packs
July 28, 2011 8:30 am | by Micro PowerBattery packs are no longer a simple configuration of cells. They are carefully engineered products with many safety features. The main components include of a battery pack include; the cells, which are the primary energy source, the printed circuit board, which provides the intelligence of the system with features such as the fuel gauge and protection circuitry, the plastic enclosure, external contacts, and insulation.