Author: Jake Miller
Publisher: Zest Books
ISBN: 0977266044
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Have you ever wanted to know what's really going on inside your mum's head? Now's your chance. Clever, humorous, and engaging, this book is packed with insightful tips - and tried-and-true tricks - for getting to know, and keeping one step ahead of, your mum. Among other things, you will learn: what makes her tick and what ticks her off, how to snoop-proof your bedroom, how to handle her in public situations (very important!), and how to get her on your side by appealing to her inner teen. Sharp and hilarious in its honesty, Decoding Mom is a total must for helping you learn how to manage your mum.
Decoding Mom
Author: Jake Miller
Publisher: Zest Books
ISBN: 0977266044
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Have you ever wanted to know what's really going on inside your mum's head? Now's your chance. Clever, humorous, and engaging, this book is packed with insightful tips - and tried-and-true tricks - for getting to know, and keeping one step ahead of, your mum. Among other things, you will learn: what makes her tick and what ticks her off, how to snoop-proof your bedroom, how to handle her in public situations (very important!), and how to get her on your side by appealing to her inner teen. Sharp and hilarious in its honesty, Decoding Mom is a total must for helping you learn how to manage your mum.
Publisher: Zest Books
ISBN: 0977266044
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Have you ever wanted to know what's really going on inside your mum's head? Now's your chance. Clever, humorous, and engaging, this book is packed with insightful tips - and tried-and-true tricks - for getting to know, and keeping one step ahead of, your mum. Among other things, you will learn: what makes her tick and what ticks her off, how to snoop-proof your bedroom, how to handle her in public situations (very important!), and how to get her on your side by appealing to her inner teen. Sharp and hilarious in its honesty, Decoding Mom is a total must for helping you learn how to manage your mum.
House of Leaves
Author: Mark Z. Danielewski
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 0375420525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
THE MIND-BENDING CULT CLASSIC ABOUT A HOUSE THAT’S LARGER ON THE INSIDE THAN ON THE OUTSIDE • A masterpiece of horror and an astonishingly immersive, maze-like reading experience that redefines the boundaries of a novel. ''Simultaneously reads like a thriller and like a strange, dreamlike excursion into the subconscious." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times "Thrillingly alive, sublimely creepy, distressingly scary, breathtakingly intelligent—it renders most other fiction meaningless." —Bret Easton Ellis, bestselling author of American Psycho “This demonically brilliant book is impossible to ignore.” —Jonathan Lethem, award-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth—musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies—the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations, who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged children. Now made available in book form, complete with the original colored words, vertical footnotes, and second and third appendices, the story remains unchanged. Similarly, the cultural fascination with House of Leaves remains as fervent and as imaginative as ever. The novel has gone on to inspire doctorate-level courses and masters theses, cultural phenomena like the online urban legend of “the backrooms,” and incredible works of art in entirely unrealted mediums from music to video games. Neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of the impossibility of their new home, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story—of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams.
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 0375420525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
THE MIND-BENDING CULT CLASSIC ABOUT A HOUSE THAT’S LARGER ON THE INSIDE THAN ON THE OUTSIDE • A masterpiece of horror and an astonishingly immersive, maze-like reading experience that redefines the boundaries of a novel. ''Simultaneously reads like a thriller and like a strange, dreamlike excursion into the subconscious." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times "Thrillingly alive, sublimely creepy, distressingly scary, breathtakingly intelligent—it renders most other fiction meaningless." —Bret Easton Ellis, bestselling author of American Psycho “This demonically brilliant book is impossible to ignore.” —Jonathan Lethem, award-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth—musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies—the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations, who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged children. Now made available in book form, complete with the original colored words, vertical footnotes, and second and third appendices, the story remains unchanged. Similarly, the cultural fascination with House of Leaves remains as fervent and as imaginative as ever. The novel has gone on to inspire doctorate-level courses and masters theses, cultural phenomena like the online urban legend of “the backrooms,” and incredible works of art in entirely unrealted mediums from music to video games. Neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of the impossibility of their new home, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story—of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams.
Du Iz Tak?
Author: Carson Ellis
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536245364
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
“Certain to ignite readers’ interest and imaginings. . . . Following the minute changes as the pages turn is to watch growth, transformation, death, and rebirth presented as enthralling spectacle.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies peer at it in wonder. When the plant grows and sprouts leaves, some young beetles arrive to gander, and soon—with the help of a pill bug named Icky—they wrangle a ladder and build a tree fort. But this is the wild world, after all, and something is waiting to swoop down—booby voobeck!—only to be carried off in turn. Told in an invented language, this droll 2017 Caldecott Honor Book from Carson Ellis invites readers to imagine the dramatic possibilities to be found in even the humblest backyard. Su!
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536245364
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
“Certain to ignite readers’ interest and imaginings. . . . Following the minute changes as the pages turn is to watch growth, transformation, death, and rebirth presented as enthralling spectacle.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies peer at it in wonder. When the plant grows and sprouts leaves, some young beetles arrive to gander, and soon—with the help of a pill bug named Icky—they wrangle a ladder and build a tree fort. But this is the wild world, after all, and something is waiting to swoop down—booby voobeck!—only to be carried off in turn. Told in an invented language, this droll 2017 Caldecott Honor Book from Carson Ellis invites readers to imagine the dramatic possibilities to be found in even the humblest backyard. Su!
Decoding Boys
Author: Cara Natterson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1984819046
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
“If you’re raising a boy, you need this brilliant book. It is clear, wise, and eye-opening.” —Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of Untangled When boys enter puberty, they tend to get quiet—or at least quieter than before—and parents often misread their signals. Here’s how to navigate their retreat and steer them through this confusing passage, by the bestselling author of The Care and Keeping of You series and Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys. What is my son doing behind his constantly closed door? What’s with his curt responses, impulsiveness, newfound obsession with gaming, and . . . that funky smell? As pediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, and that causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns in Decoding Boys, we respect their increasing “need” for privacy, monosyllabic conversations, and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, Natterson offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right: • recognizing the first signs of puberty and talking to our sons about the wide range of “normal” through the whole developmental process • why teenagers make irrational decisions even though they look mature—and how to steer them toward better choices • managing video game and screen time, including discussing the unrealistic and dangerous nature of pornography • why boys need emotional and physical contact with parents—and how to give it in ways they’ll accept • how to prepare boys to resist both old and new social pressures—drugs, alcohol, vaping, and sexting • teaching consent and sensitivity in the #MeToo culture Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help today’s parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men. Praise for Decoding Boys “Comforting . . . a common-sensical and gently humorous exploration of male puberty's many trials.”—Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1984819046
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
“If you’re raising a boy, you need this brilliant book. It is clear, wise, and eye-opening.” —Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of Untangled When boys enter puberty, they tend to get quiet—or at least quieter than before—and parents often misread their signals. Here’s how to navigate their retreat and steer them through this confusing passage, by the bestselling author of The Care and Keeping of You series and Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys. What is my son doing behind his constantly closed door? What’s with his curt responses, impulsiveness, newfound obsession with gaming, and . . . that funky smell? As pediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, and that causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns in Decoding Boys, we respect their increasing “need” for privacy, monosyllabic conversations, and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, Natterson offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right: • recognizing the first signs of puberty and talking to our sons about the wide range of “normal” through the whole developmental process • why teenagers make irrational decisions even though they look mature—and how to steer them toward better choices • managing video game and screen time, including discussing the unrealistic and dangerous nature of pornography • why boys need emotional and physical contact with parents—and how to give it in ways they’ll accept • how to prepare boys to resist both old and new social pressures—drugs, alcohol, vaping, and sexting • teaching consent and sensitivity in the #MeToo culture Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help today’s parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men. Praise for Decoding Boys “Comforting . . . a common-sensical and gently humorous exploration of male puberty's many trials.”—Kirkus Reviews
Teaching a Struggling Reader: One Mom's Experience with Dyslexia
Author: Pamela Brookes
Publisher: DOG ON A LOG Books
ISBN: 1949471683
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
There are a lot of children (and adults) who struggle with reading. Some are helped by their schools, some are not. In this short booklet, Pamela Brookes shares some of the basic information she wishes she'd had when she was first trying to figure out how to help her child learn to read. Teaching A Struggling Reader: One Mom's Experience with Dyslexia is filled with links to informational and product resources for parents or teachers. It is geared to people who want to educate themselves in the methods that are effective in teaching those with dyslexia. It also contains photos demonstrating basic techniques like "Tapping" (using one's fingers to aid in sounding out words) and "Making your bed" to differentiate between "b" and "d." This Third Edition includes new information and new links including the social and economic impacts of illiteracy. It also contains information on Early Intervention, including what parents can do if they suspect their young child may have dyslexia during the toddler and preschool years, and a section on What if It's NOT Dyslexia. This is a booklet that can be read in one sitting. However, there are ample links to provide an even greater experience. The hyperlinks are active in the e-book format. All DOG ON A LOG Books follow a systematic, structured literacy/Orton-Gillingham based phonics sequence.
Publisher: DOG ON A LOG Books
ISBN: 1949471683
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
There are a lot of children (and adults) who struggle with reading. Some are helped by their schools, some are not. In this short booklet, Pamela Brookes shares some of the basic information she wishes she'd had when she was first trying to figure out how to help her child learn to read. Teaching A Struggling Reader: One Mom's Experience with Dyslexia is filled with links to informational and product resources for parents or teachers. It is geared to people who want to educate themselves in the methods that are effective in teaching those with dyslexia. It also contains photos demonstrating basic techniques like "Tapping" (using one's fingers to aid in sounding out words) and "Making your bed" to differentiate between "b" and "d." This Third Edition includes new information and new links including the social and economic impacts of illiteracy. It also contains information on Early Intervention, including what parents can do if they suspect their young child may have dyslexia during the toddler and preschool years, and a section on What if It's NOT Dyslexia. This is a booklet that can be read in one sitting. However, there are ample links to provide an even greater experience. The hyperlinks are active in the e-book format. All DOG ON A LOG Books follow a systematic, structured literacy/Orton-Gillingham based phonics sequence.
The Motherhood Matrix: Decoding Your Parental Powers
Author: Gracelyn G. Glover
Publisher: Book Lovers HQ
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Motherhood is a profound journey, one filled with equal parts joy, challenges, and transformation. The Motherhood Matrix: Decoding Your Parental Powers offers practical, heartfelt advice for mothers navigating the highs and lows of raising children. In a world where unrealistic expectations often burden mothers, this book provides a refreshing approach to embracing your own unique parenting style, finding balance, and rediscovering your identity along the way. Packed with insights for every stage of motherhood, from new moms to seasoned parents, this book goes beyond surface-level tips. It dives into the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of motherhood, offering strategies for managing daily chaos, building deeper connections with your children, and fostering emotional resilience. Through relatable stories, actionable advice, and expert-backed techniques, The Motherhood Matrix equips you with the tools you need to thrive, not just survive, in your role as a mother. What you will find in this book: Time management strategies for busy moms How to build lasting emotional bonds with your children Self-care practices that fit into your hectic schedule Ways to manage the guilt, stress, and pressure that often accompany motherhood Tips for co-parenting and managing family dynamics Real-life strategies for overcoming burnout Insights on raising emotionally intelligent and independent children Whether you’re balancing work and family life, dealing with parental guilt, or simply trying to manage the day-to-day chaos, The Motherhood Matrix is your trusted resource for empowering your motherhood experience. It’s time to decode your parental powers, embrace your imperfections, and step confidently into the most important role of your life. Your journey as a mother doesn’t have to be perfect—it just needs to be yours.
Publisher: Book Lovers HQ
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Motherhood is a profound journey, one filled with equal parts joy, challenges, and transformation. The Motherhood Matrix: Decoding Your Parental Powers offers practical, heartfelt advice for mothers navigating the highs and lows of raising children. In a world where unrealistic expectations often burden mothers, this book provides a refreshing approach to embracing your own unique parenting style, finding balance, and rediscovering your identity along the way. Packed with insights for every stage of motherhood, from new moms to seasoned parents, this book goes beyond surface-level tips. It dives into the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of motherhood, offering strategies for managing daily chaos, building deeper connections with your children, and fostering emotional resilience. Through relatable stories, actionable advice, and expert-backed techniques, The Motherhood Matrix equips you with the tools you need to thrive, not just survive, in your role as a mother. What you will find in this book: Time management strategies for busy moms How to build lasting emotional bonds with your children Self-care practices that fit into your hectic schedule Ways to manage the guilt, stress, and pressure that often accompany motherhood Tips for co-parenting and managing family dynamics Real-life strategies for overcoming burnout Insights on raising emotionally intelligent and independent children Whether you’re balancing work and family life, dealing with parental guilt, or simply trying to manage the day-to-day chaos, The Motherhood Matrix is your trusted resource for empowering your motherhood experience. It’s time to decode your parental powers, embrace your imperfections, and step confidently into the most important role of your life. Your journey as a mother doesn’t have to be perfect—it just needs to be yours.
Girl Decoded
Author: Rana el Kaliouby
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 1984824783
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
In a captivating memoir, an Egyptian American visionary and scientist provides an intimate view of her personal transformation as she follows her calling—to humanize our technology and how we connect with one another. LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • “A vivid coming-of-age story and a call to each of us to be more mindful and compassionate when we interact online.”—Arianna Huffington NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PARADE Rana el Kaliouby is a rarity in both the tech world and her native Middle East: a Muslim woman in charge in a field that is still overwhelmingly white and male. Growing up in Egypt and Kuwait, el Kaliouby was raised by a strict father who valued tradition—yet also had high expectations for his daughters—and a mother who was one of the first female computer programmers in the Middle East. Even before el Kaliouby broke ground as a scientist, she broke the rules of what it meant to be an obedient daughter and, later, an obedient wife to pursue her own daring dream. After earning her PhD at Cambridge, el Kaliouby, now the divorced mother of two, moved to America to pursue her mission to humanize technology before it dehumanizes us. The majority of our communication is conveyed through nonverbal cues: facial expressions, tone of voice, body language. But that communication is lost when we interact with others through our smartphones and devices. The result is an emotion-blind digital universe that impairs the very intelligence and capabilities—including empathy—that distinguish human beings from our machines. To combat our fundamental loss of emotional intelligence online, she cofounded Affectiva, the pioneer in the new field of Emotion AI, allowing our technology to understand humans the way we understand one another. Girl Decoded chronicles el Kaliouby’s journey from being a “nice Egyptian girl” to becoming a woman, carving her own path as she revolutionizes technology. But decoding herself—learning to express and act on her own emotions—would prove to be the biggest challenge of all.
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 1984824783
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
In a captivating memoir, an Egyptian American visionary and scientist provides an intimate view of her personal transformation as she follows her calling—to humanize our technology and how we connect with one another. LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • “A vivid coming-of-age story and a call to each of us to be more mindful and compassionate when we interact online.”—Arianna Huffington NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PARADE Rana el Kaliouby is a rarity in both the tech world and her native Middle East: a Muslim woman in charge in a field that is still overwhelmingly white and male. Growing up in Egypt and Kuwait, el Kaliouby was raised by a strict father who valued tradition—yet also had high expectations for his daughters—and a mother who was one of the first female computer programmers in the Middle East. Even before el Kaliouby broke ground as a scientist, she broke the rules of what it meant to be an obedient daughter and, later, an obedient wife to pursue her own daring dream. After earning her PhD at Cambridge, el Kaliouby, now the divorced mother of two, moved to America to pursue her mission to humanize technology before it dehumanizes us. The majority of our communication is conveyed through nonverbal cues: facial expressions, tone of voice, body language. But that communication is lost when we interact with others through our smartphones and devices. The result is an emotion-blind digital universe that impairs the very intelligence and capabilities—including empathy—that distinguish human beings from our machines. To combat our fundamental loss of emotional intelligence online, she cofounded Affectiva, the pioneer in the new field of Emotion AI, allowing our technology to understand humans the way we understand one another. Girl Decoded chronicles el Kaliouby’s journey from being a “nice Egyptian girl” to becoming a woman, carving her own path as she revolutionizes technology. But decoding herself—learning to express and act on her own emotions—would prove to be the biggest challenge of all.
Jeremy and Mom
Author: Jerry Scott
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740771019
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A collection of "Zits" comics featuring the adventures of fifteen-year-old Jeremy and his family and friends.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740771019
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A collection of "Zits" comics featuring the adventures of fifteen-year-old Jeremy and his family and friends.
Motherhood Comes Naturally (and Other Vicious Lies)
Author: Jill Smokler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476728348
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The ScaryMommy.com blogger presents a new essay collection that denounces the illusory nature of parenting advice, arguing against such common fallacies as "You'll be back to your old self in no time" and "It gets easier."
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476728348
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The ScaryMommy.com blogger presents a new essay collection that denounces the illusory nature of parenting advice, arguing against such common fallacies as "You'll be back to your old self in no time" and "It gets easier."
Working Mother
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The magazine that helps career moms balance their personal and professional lives.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The magazine that helps career moms balance their personal and professional lives.