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When Kristin Meekhof lost her husband to cancer, she discovered what all widows learn: the moment you lose your partner, you must make crucial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. But where do you begin? This inspiring audiobook shows grieving widows what to expect and how to deal with the challenges of losing a life partner.

How momfluencer culture impacts women psychologically as consumers, as performers of their stories, and as mothers On Instagram, the private work of mothering is turned into a public performance, generating billions of dollars. The message is simple: we’re all just a couple of clicks away from...

Anthony E. Wolf updates his bestselling classic blockbuster as times change. The first edition of Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall? became an enormous success. The words of Dr. Wolf were so on target that parents wondered if he had placed tape recorders...

People think they can manage time the way they manage money and other tangible things. But Andrew Mellen, the “Most Organized Man in America”, has discovered that the only way to increase productivity sustainably is to change our relationship with time—our most precious and nonrenewable resource.

A practical guide to understanding teens from bestselling author and global youth advocate Josh Shipp. In 2015, Harvard researchers found that every child who does well in the face of adversity has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult. But Josh Shipp...

From sleepless nights and swollen feet to back ace and birth plans, I'm Going to Be a Dad! provides pregnancy advice and guidance to address and relieve all those stresses a first-time dad faces.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bird by Bird, Hallelujah Anyway, and Almost Everything “If there is a doyenne of the parenting memoir, it would be Anne Lamott.”—Time In Some Assembly Required, Anne Lamott enters a new and unexpected chapter in her own life: grandmotherhood...

As a new dad, you're embarking on a journey filled with unforgettable experiences, from baby's first steps to hearing their first words (which might just be "Dada" if you're lucky). It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and a great sense of humor will be your trusty sidekick. In this joke book, we've compiled a collection of lighthearted and relatable jokes specifically tailored for first-time dads like you. Whether you need a good laugh after a long night of soothing a fussy baby or you want to share a chuckle with fellow dads in the trenches, these jokes are here to brighten your day.

Less than three months after retiring from a 30-year law enforcement career, Kim Colegrove's husband chose suicide. Since that day, Colegrove has been helping first responders across the country practice techniques to cope with the stress and trauma that their work brings. And this book continues that mission by offering first responders and their families hope by introducing meditation and mindfulness as viable and practical tools to help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being.

First-time moms have plenty to be grateful for - and plenty to worry about. Centered on what’s most important to expecting moms, 50 Things to Do Before You Deliver narrows the vast field of pregnancy advice to 50 specific, proactive steps for confidence and peace of mind before baby arrives. Unlike other pregnancy books for first-time moms, this book includes only what is necessary and helpful and leaves out the rest.

Are you tired of drowning in a sea of confusing advice and outdated information? Say goodbye to those overwhelming "What to Expect" books and embrace a revolutionary guide that cuts straight to the chase. Newborn Care Made Easy is the ultimate game-changer for busy moms who want the need-to-know information.

Coral Mujaes, emprendedora exitosa y líder en el mundo de los negocios, te explica con claridad y contundencia lo que debes saber sobre la psicología del dinero, la importancia de estar enfocada en tus objetivos y cómo, a través de la disciplina férrea, la destreza y liberar tu potencial, puedes crear riqueza económica. Además, te indica el camino más útil para estructurar un Negocio de Poder, explotar al máximo el marketing y consolidarte como una insuperable vendedora shark.

"Girl Dad: Navigating Fatherhood with Daughters" is an indispensable guide for any father who wants to form a strong, healthy, and meaningful relationship with his daughter. This book is more than a guide—it's a celebration of the unique and special bond between a father and his daughter, and it offers real-life tools to make that bond even stronger.

In the era of questionable Internet "facts" and parental oversharing, it's more important than ever to find credible information on everything from prenatal vitamins to screen time. The good news is that parents and parents-to-be no longer need to rely on an opinionated mother-in-law about whether it's OK to eat sushi in your third trimester, an old college roommate for sleep-training "rules", or an online parenting group about how long you should breastfeed.

New fatherhood is a stressful time. Your partner, who’s growing an entire new human, needs you now more than ever. There’s a lot to prepare before the little one arrives. And soon, you will have this entire new little person who will rely on you for literally everything.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Odd Girl Out, a deeply urgent audiobook that gives adults the tools to help girls in high school and college reject ""supergirl"" pressure, overcome a toxic stress culture, and become resilient adults with healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. For...

Digging into the first ten years of her life, Atmane uncovered secrets and hidden treasure. Blame and anger turned to wonder and curiosity. Emotions and trauma in those first ten years defined her; yet, her ability to survive and the techniques she developed also came to shape who she had become. In Getting Here From There, Ms. Atmane proves that where you start has no bearing on where you can end up.

Embrace your child’s first year with confidence, love, and curiosity. Arm yourself with essential information, so you can provide your baby with all their needs! This book is here to serve as a guide throughout each stage of early infancy, going through every aspect of your baby’s development, and showing you how to enable them to grow into strong, thriving, resilient children!

AI is nothing without somewhere to run it. Now that mobile devices have become the primary computing device for most people, it's essential that mobile developers add AI to their toolbox. This insightful book is your guide to creating and running models on popular mobile platforms such as iOS and Android.

From a Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, an invaluable guide that gives readers evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness. Science has shown that the...