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Newborn 101: Secrets From Expert Nurses On Preparing And Caring For Your Baby At Home
by Carole Kramer ArsenaultEver wish you could have a baby nurse at home to answer your most urgent questions around the clock? Now you can! Carole Kramer Arsenault has spent the last two decades helping parents through pregnancy, labor, and all of their new responsibilities once baby comes home—both as a longtime pediatric nurse, and as the founder of the most highly regarded baby-care service in New England. From the first trimester to the “fourth” (baby’s crucial first three months), Arsenault and her team of professional nurses have seen it all. Now, they share their expert advice on: Preparing your home, including safety tips and must-have supplies Easing through labor, whether at home or in a hospital Breastfeeding how-tos, flexible feeding schedules, and common concerns Baby’s essential first days and weeks, and the milestones in between Welcoming multiples and caring for preterm babies Techniques for soothing baby to sleep Postpartum self-care and getting back to your routine
The Newborn Handbook: Your Guide to Bringing Home Baby
by Dr. Smita MalhotraWritten by a pediatrician and parent, The Newborn Handbook will gently and sequentially lead you through each week in the first three months of caring for a newborn—weeks that can be both exhilarating and nerve-racking.The old saying "babies don't come with a manual" may be true—but newborn books for first time moms are still a good place to start. From preparing your home for the baby's arrival to both parents' contributions in the stages of early development, this standout in newborn books for first time moms gets you ready for all the challenging situations to come. Go beyond other newborn guides with:Baby steps—Each chapter in this newborn handbook covers your baby's age sequentially so you can intuitively follow along in each growth stage.All parents included—Get everything you could want from newborn guides with practical and inclusive advice for all parents and caregivers.Helpful resources—The back of the book has a references and resources section that offer some great additional information.When it comes to newborn guides, let The Newborn Handbook be your "manual" to successfully starting parenthood!
Newborn Handbook for New Dads: Expert Advice on How to Navigate Baby's First Three Months
by Roy Benaroch MDThe ultimate guide to caring for your newborn—written especially for dads by a pediatrician and fatherCongratulations on your new baby, dad! The next few months will come with a lot of joy, a lot of changes, and a lot to learn—and this book for first-time fathers is here to help. Written by a dad and pediatrician, it's filled with supportive and straightforward advice especially for dads. It's your one-stop resource for everything from birth and basic newborn care to baby-proofing your home, discovering your parenting style, and being there for your partner.Get the new dad's survival guide that includes:Your baby's arrival—Start with guidance for creating a birth plan, choosing a pediatrician, arranging for childcare, and other essential steps you'll want to complete before the baby comes.Ways to navigate your feelings—Becoming a dad is a big deal—and this new dad book can help you come to terms with your pride and excitement, as well as your fears, anxieties, and stress.A focus on the newborn stage—Get detailed information on the growth and developmental milestones you should look out for during the first week, and each month until your baby is 3 months old.Essential answers and advice—How exactly do you dress a tiny baby? Change their diaper? Put them to sleep? This all-in-one handbook for the expectant father has you covered!Grab the Newborn Handbook for New Dads and navigate the first steps of parenthood with confidence!
The Newborn Twins Sleep Guide: The Nap and Nighttime Sanity Saver for Your Duo's First Five Months
by Natalie Diaz Kim WestParenting twins: Double the joy, double the fun, and double the sleep deprivation!Let the dynamic duo of Natalie Diaz from Twiniversity and Sleep Lady Kim West come to the rescue, equipping you and your adorable twinnies with the ultimate gentle sleep solutions, right from the moment they enter this world through the first five months.Raising twins doesn&’t have to fill you with sleep dread. There are many small ways to help them sleep just a little bit better right now—long before your duo is ready for sleep training—and together, these can add up to significantly better sleep for everyone! As founder of Twiniversity, Natalie Diaz has welcomed millions of parents into the rewarding world of parenting twins. Now, she and longtime friend Kim West, known around the world as The Sleep Lady®, turn their attention to helping parents of twins navigate their babies&’ early months.In month-by-month chapters that are easy to navigate (even in the middle of the night!), this sleep road map will teach you:How sleep shaping can begin during your twin pregnancy through nursery setup and moreHow feeding, attachment, soothing, and temperament all factor into your babies&’ sleep—with strategies to navigate the unique demands of caring for twoAlternatives to the &“cry it out&” method once your babies are developmentally ready to self-sootheKey developmental milestones from birth through five months and how to encourage sleep at every stageHow preterm birth, and therefore sleep, impact your twins&’ early life and how to best support your duo during that timeWhy it&’s so important to take care of yourself during this sleep coaching stageIt&’s easy to get overwhelmed by conflicting advice on sleep training, nap coaching, sleep schedules, and more. The Newborn Twins Sleep Guide provides clear guidance and a gentle approach to help you feel better about the entire sleep process, from A to ZZZs.
Newfoundland and Labrador: A Health System Profile (Provincial and Territorial Health System Profiles)
by John Abbott Stephen Bornstein Victor Maddalena Aimee Letto Melissa Sullivan Pablo NavarroThere is not, and has never been, a single Canadian health system. Part of a series on the health systems of Canada’s provinces and territories, Newfoundland and Labrador: A Health System Profile provides a critical analysis of how the single-payer health care system has been implemented in the country’s youngest province. Examining the way the province’s health services are organized, funded, and delivered, the authors focus on the challenges involved in providing effective health care in a setting characterized by a large, decentralized territory; a small population, much of which is widely distributed in a large number of rural communities and small towns; and comparatively limited fiscal capacity and health human resources. Drawing on maps, figures, and collected data, this book documents the hesitant and limited ways in which Newfoundland and Labrador has sought to deal with the challenges and difficulties that the system has experienced in responding to recent changes in demography, economics, and medical technology.
The Newman's Own Organic Guide to a Good Life: Simple Measures That Benefit You and the Place You Live
by Nell NewmanIt's fairly obvious that one can't be a 'perfect' environmentalist. But that's okay. Perfection isn't the goal. A good life is. And a good life has as much to do with your intent as with the end result. " --from the Introduction The Newman's Own Organics Guide to a Good Life is the essential book for those of us who can't live in an organic hemp tepee but do care about our quality of life, global warming, clean water, and disappearing resources. Nell Newman shows you how to do what is within easy reach. Along with realistic, practical advice, she shows how and why living a more environmentally conscious life benefits you and your immediate surroundings. In addition to recycling and reusing, the book covers consumer-related steps such as * how buying and eating organic food supports small farms (and tastes better, too) * how you can buy clean power through your regular power company * which long-distance telephone companies offer competitive pricing and service while returning a portion of their profits to environmental and educational organizations * where to buy everything--from pots and pans to pet food--so that you can "vote with your dollar" and feel good about your purchases Packed with profiles of fascinating--and sometimes zany--people and a heavy dose of sanity, this book is organized according to the way you really live, making it easy to identify what areas of change are viable for you. A resource directory of publications, retailers, groups, and associations is included in the back of the book. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Newspaper Hats
by Phil CummingsA touching, age-appropriate and uplifting story about a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Georgie visits her Grandpa at the retirement home where he lives, but he doesn&’t always remember who she is. Georgie sits with him as he sifts painstakingly through his remaining memories, finding points of commonality and companionship, until they come to a memory of her—and of newspaper hats, which Grandpa still remembers how to make! Together, they fold enough for all his friends. Touching moments in this beautifully-illustrated book portray the difficulties and nuances of memory loss from a child&’s perspective, and an uplifting ending leaves readers with hope. A poignant and age-appropriate story about a loved one with Alzheimer&’s disease.
Newton's Law: A Modern Bear
by Rory TygerNewton’s Law of Life (not to be confused with Sir Isaac Newton’s law of gravity, although that is pretty good, too) can be summarized as follows: “Try hard enough, don’t give up and things will turn out right in the end."
Newton’s Sensorium: Anatomy of a Concept (Archimedes Ser. #53)
by Jamie C. KasslerThese chapters analyze texts from Isaac Newton’s work to shed new light on scientific understanding at his time. Newton used the concept of “sensorium” in writings intended for a public audience, in relation to both humans and God, but even today there is no consensus about the meaning of his term. The literal definition of the Latin term 'sensorium', or its English equivalent 'sensory', is 'thing that feels’ but this is a theoretical construct.The book takes readers on a process of discovery, through inquiry into both Newton’s concept and its underlying model. It begins with the human sensorium. This part of his concept is situated in the context of the aforesaid writings but also in the context of the writings of two of Newton's contemporaries, the physicians William Briggs and Thomas Willis, both of whom were at the forefront of their respective specialties of ophthalmology and neurology. Only once the human sensorium has been explored is it possible to generalize to the unobservable divine sensorium, because Newton's method of reasoning from experience requires that the second part of his concept is last in the order of knowledge. And the reason for this sequence is that his method, the short-hand term for which is 'analogy of nature', proceeds from that which has been observed to be universally true to that which is beyond the limits of observation. Consequently, generalization passes insensibly into reasoning by analogy.Readers will see how certain widespread assumptions can be called into question, such as that Newton was a theological voluntarist for whom the will is superior to the intellect, or that, for Newton, not only the world or universe but also God occupies the whole extent of infinite space. The insights afforded through this book will appeal to scholars of the philosophy of science, human physiology, philosophy of mind and epistemology, among others.
Next!: A Matchmaker's Guide to Finding Mr. Right, Ditching Mr. Wrong, and Everything In Between
by Barbara Summers Carey BlakelySince launching her professional matchmaking business in 1986, Barbara Summers has engineered the match for hundreds of married couples. In Next! A Matchmaker's Guide to Finding Mr. Right, Ditching Mr. Wrong, and Everything In Between, Barbara extends her expertise to all women who want to find-and keep-the right guy. In her high-spirited guide to finding love, Barabara claims there are many "someones" for everyone. In a world of rich possibilities no woman should ever buy into the mentality that she's unworthy of love, or stay in a relationship when the love is gone. Readers are invited to begin their search by creating a "Dream Match List" of Must-Haves, Nice-to-Haves, and Deal Breakers. We learn the red flags of potential disasters and ways to recover from heart-wrenching breakups. And if we suddenly feel ready to make the leap into marriage, she recommends turning to the Marriage Practicality Checklist to help us decide if we've really found a good match. Barbara delivers thoughtful instruction with humor and generosity. Most of all, she never wants a woman to be "stuck." This won't happen if we follow her advice: be fearless and know when to say "Next!"
The Next Generation of AIDS Patients: Service Needs and Vulnerabilities
by George J Huba Vivian BrownGo beyond traditional medical care to treat the whole person!In the past ten years, the treatment and epidemiology of AIDS have changed, and HIV/AIDS services must also change. The Next Generation of AIDS Patients suggests new ways to find and care for persons living with AIDS, not just by offering traditional medical treatment but by delivering needed support services as well. This landmark book defines the startling shift in demographics of this phase of the epidemic. The new AIDS patients have different problems than the white gay men who were strongly affected in the early days of the disease: some are substance abusers or sex workers or their partners, and many have children. Clients who are homeless, poorly educated, not native English speakers, or uninsured have overwhelming social support needs and need extra help to obtain their medical requirements. The Next Generation of AIDS Patients offers detailed analyses to help you determine clients’needs and vulnerability levels, so you can provide complete biopsychosocial services. In addition, the original empirical research in this book reveals which programs deliver the best outcomes for various client populations. The Next Generation of AIDS Patientssupplies you with an effective data modeling approach for determining levels of vulnerability and need, and discusses such vital issues as: identifying and overcoming barriers to HIV care engaging and retaining in care individuals with high levels of unmet need delivering services to diverse minority populations, substance abusers, homeless people, and those who live in rural areas client satisfaction in community service organizationsIn order to develop successful community-based health care and support services, medical and social work professionals must take the new face of this disease into account. The Next Generation of AIDS Patients offers practical advice, readily applicable theory, and proven strategies for caring for people living with AIDS.
Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond
by Stacy T. Sims Selene YeagerA comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause—from the author of Roar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy SimsFor active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn&’t feel like the one you know and love anymore—you&’re battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, and taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to. But menopause doesn&’t have to be the end of you kicking ass at the gym, on the trail, in the saddle, or wherever you work out. Once you understand your physiology, you can work with it—not against it—to optimize your performance. That&’s where Stacy Sims, PhD comes in. In Next Level, you&’ll learn the underlying causes of menopause: the hormonal changes that are causing all the symptoms you&’re feeling, and their impact on your wellness and performance. Then, what you really came for—what to do about it. Inside you&’ll find science-backed advice about training, nutrition, sleep and recovery and supplements, as well as sample exercise routines, meal plans, macronutrient planning charts, and case studies from real women Stacy has coached through the transition. It&’s the ultimate guide to navigating the Next Level.
Next Stop: A Preschool Graduation Affirmation
by Brooke Jorden<p>Preschool was fun—so much paper and glue. But now it is time to try something new! There’s no need to be anxious or worried, palms sweaty. It’s time for kindergarten, and you are READY!<p> <p>Going to kindergarten is a big step, and it can be scary to try something new! With engaging rhymes and trendy illustrations, Next Stop: Kindergarten! reminds kids just how much they know and how prepared they really are. This simple board book reviews the basic academic and social skills expected of incoming kindergarteners—from counting and ABCs to using the bathroom and making friends. The perfect gift for preschool graduation or the first day of school!<p>
The Next Ten Minutes
by Andrew PetersonThe desire to discover meaning in our lives is a powerful motivator for many people. Some turn to psychotherapy and counseling for help, some turn to spiritual teachings, and many turn to both. The Next Ten Minutes is the guide to help us discover the seeds of transformation and meaning in even the most ordinary routines. The Next Ten Minutes consists of a collection of exercises originally created for use in Dr. Peterson's successful counseling practice. Rather than taking readers out of the everyday, Dr. Peterson invites them to move more deeply into the familiar tasks of ordinary life, such as turning simple breathing, eating, physical love, or throwing out the trash into meditative exercises that can transform your day. Based on both Buddhist philosophy and proven psychology techniques, these succinct and accessible meditations also offer simple and effective methods for therapeutic counseling and personal growth. The power to seize the day is but a few simple steps away. methods for therapeutic counseling and personal growth. The power to seize the day is but a few simple steps away.
Next Time You Feel Angry...
by Osho Osho International FoundationThis small eBook deals with human emotions, specifically here with 'anger'.This first book in a new series of 'OSHO SOLUTIONS" consists of a single talk by Osho and uses a Zen story as a teaching tool to deepen the readers understanding how to deal with anger. Understanding is totally different approach compared to 'self-help' or 'how-to' models which often try to give outside solutions for an inner problem. Osho brings a clarity to this issue and helps your own inner understanding to solve problems.
Next Time You Feel Lonely...
by Osho Osho International FoundationLoneliness - an issue millions of people are facing in times when traditional families and relationship models are not working anymore. Osho looks at this in a very different way and sees these developments as great opportunity. Discovering of your ultimate 'aloneness' is the great chance to turn loneliness into a totally new experience.This small book in a new series of 'OSHO SOLUTIONS" consists of a single talk by Osho to deepen the readers understanding how to deal with loneliness in a completely different way.
Nezhat's Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
by Camran Nezhat Farr Nezhat Ceana NezhatThis book catalogs the full spectrum of minimally invasive procedures in gynecology, oncology, and infertility treatment. High-quality color pictures supplement many of the presentations. The book covers subjects as varied as endometriosis, urinary incontinence, infertility, ovarian cancer, and appendiceal disease. It also discusses general surgical laparoscopic issues and the management of complications during laparoscopy. The three editors have pioneered some of the most important laparoscopic procedures used today, and their work has opened up the video laparoscopy field for surgeons worldwide. The contributors have extensive experience in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. Many of them have established some of the surgical techniques discussed.
Ngangk Waangening
by Rhonda Marriot, Doreen Nelson, Tracy ReibelThis is a unique book of Noongar and Yaatji mothers' accounts of their birthing experiences. These Elder and Senior women have generously shared their stories as a legacy for their families and communities, and as an educational tool for midwives.
Ngoma: Discourses of Healing in Central and Southern Africa
by John M. JanzenNgoma,in Bantu, means drum, song, performance, and healing cult or association. A widespread form of ritual healing in Central and Southern Africa, ngoma is fully investigated here for the first time and interpreted in a contemporary context. John Janzen's daring study incorporates drumming and spirit possession into a broader, institutional profile that emphasizes the varieties of knowledge and social forms and also the common elements of "doing ngoma." Drawing on his recent field research in Kinshasa, Dar-es-Salaam, Mbabane, and Capetown, Janzen reveals how ngoma transcends national and social boundaries. Spoken and sung discourses about affliction, extended counseling, reorientation of the self or household, and the creation of networks that link the afflicted, their kin, and their healers are all central to ngoma--and familiar to Western self-help institutions as well. Students of African healing and also those interested in the comparative and historical study of medicine, religion, and music will find Ngomaa valuable and thought-provoking book.
Ni bestias ni dioses: Trece ensayos sobre la fragilidad humana
by Diana Cohen AgrestDiana Cohen Agrest nos acompaña en la elucidación de trece laberintosque nos conmueven en nuestra humana fragilidad. A través de unitinerario tan lúcido como provocativo, nos compromete íntimamente enuna reflexión sin concesiones en torno de nosotros mismos y de nuestrosvínculos con los otros. La tiranía del tiempo, el aburrimiento, la pereza, la felicidad, elautoengaño, la envidia, el morbo, el miedo, la vergüenza, el perdón, lavejez, la muerte, la inmortalidad# Los trece ensayos aquí reunidos seconsagran a examinar el material emocional que impulsa nuestrasdecisiones. Interrogarnos acerca de estas encrucijadas existenciales,cual estaciones de una travesía, nos ofrece la posibilidad de comprenderlos resortes con los que vamos perfilando nuestra propia vida.Entrelazando exquisitas contribuciones del psicoanálisis, la sociología,la antropología y la literatura en un fino entramado filosófico, laautora nos convoca a volvernos hacia nuestras fibras más personales,clausurando así el divorcio entre el pensar y el sentir. Diana CohenAgrest nos acompaña en la elucidación de trece laberintos que nosconmueven en nuestra humana fragilidad. A través de un itinerario tanlúcido como provocativo, nos compromete íntimamente en una reflexión sinconcesiones en torno de nosotros mismos y de nuestros vínculos con losotros.
The NIA Technique: The High-powered Energizing Workout That Gives You a New Body and a New Life
by Carlos Rosas Debbie RosasThe strength of Pilates, the flexibility of yoga, the muscle tone of strength training, and top-notch aerobic fitness--all through the revolutionary pleasure-based fitness program that gets you in shape from the inside out! The hottest new trend in mind-body wellness, NIA--which stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action--is the most advanced form of fusion fitness, blending martial arts, healing arts, dance, and spiritual self-healing to create a high-powered, synergistic workout that no isolated exercise technique can match.
N'ice Cream: 80+ Recipes for Healthy Homemade Vegan Ice Creams
by Virpi Mikkonen Tuulia TalvioFrom Saveur Award-winning Finnish author Virpi Mikkonen and Tuulia Talvio, a gorgeous book of decadent, easy--and healthy!--vegan ice cream recipesJust in time to beat the summer heat, N'ice Cream offers 80 decadent and healthy ice cream recipes made from all-natural, wholesome vegan ingredients like fruits, berries, and plant-based milks and nuts--as the authors say, "no weird stuff." Get ready to have your ice cream and eat it too.Award-winning Finnish author Virpi and coauthor Tuulia show that making your own ice cream can be easy and good for you at the same time. These recipes can be made with or without an ice cream maker, and include foolproof instant ice creams that can be savored right away. As Tuulia and Virpi say, people deserve to eat goodies without feeling crappy afterwards, and now they can; all the recipes are dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free, and many are nut-free and raw as well.These delicious recipes include creamy ice creams, soft serves, and milkshakes; fresh sorbets and popsicles; party fare like ice cream cakes, sauces, and more. Enjoy light, summery treats like Coconut Water Coolers and Apple Avocado Mint Popsicles, or relish more decadent fare like the Dreamy Chocolate Sundae and Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches. The book itself is gorgeously designed with mouth-watering photographs.Perfect for those who want to devour summer treats without guilt, N'ice Cream is about to make your summer a whole lot more delicious.
Nice Cream : 56 Recettes Végétaliennes de Crèmes Glacées à la Banane à Savourer Sans Culpabiliser
by Kelli RaeEtes-vous à la recherche d'un moyen sain et facile de déguster une crème glacée ? Ce livre est bien fourni avec 56 recettes de crèmes glacées à la banane à déguster sans culpabiliser. La nice cream est une gâterie simple et saine, idéale pour les journées chaudes d'été ou tout simplement pour un dessert sucré. La nice cream est un excellent substitut à la crème glacée, mais beaucoup plus sain. La crème glacée à la banane est faible en calories, en gras et toutes ces recettes sont végétaliennes. Elles sont toutes saines et minimalistes, parfaites pour toute perte de poids ou régime sain. En quelques minutes, vous pourrez déguster un dessert sans gluten, adapté à la diète paléo ou sans produits laitiers. Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est un mixeur ou un blender, quelques minutes et juste quelques ingrédients. Dans ce livre, vous trouverez les meilleures saveurs telles que le chocolat menthe, la pâte à biscuits, le chocolat, la menthe poivrée et bien plus encore. On m'a récemment diagnostiqué une hypothyroïdie. J'ai donc cherché ces recettes pour mon mode de vie vegan et sans gluten. Si elles fonctionnent pour vous aussi, je suis très contente ! Ceci dit, n'hésitez pas à remplacer n'importe quel ingrédient. Si vous avez des questions, je serais ravie d'avoir de vos nouvelles. Bonne lecture ! Quelques Astuces Voici quelques conseils qui vous aideront à réaliser la crème glacée parfaite à la banane. - Les bananes mures permettent d’avoir de meilleurs résultats. Heureusement, chez plusieurs marchands de fruits et légumes, les bananes mures sont bon marché. - Il vaut mieux peler les bananes avant de les mettre au congélateur. C'est BEAUCOUP plus difficile de le faire une fois qu’elles sont congelées. - Servez immédiatement pour obtenir une consistance yaourt glacé. Si vous préférez une consistance plus crème glacée, mettez le mél
Nice Cream-Ricette Vegane: 56 ricette di gelato alla banana da mangiare senza sensi di colpa
by Beatrice Lungu Kelli RaeSiete alla ricerca di un modo sano e semplice per assaggiare il gelato? Questo libro contiene 56 ricette di gelato, da mangiare senza farvi venire i sensi di colpa. Il piacere della crema è una delizia semplice e salutare, da realizzare nelle giornate torride dell'estate oppure , semplicemente, un dolce al cucchiaio da offrire agli ospiti. Il dolce al cucchiaio (crema) è un meraviglioso sostituto del gelato ma molto più salutare. Il gelato alla banana ha poche calorie, un basso contenuto di grassi,e come tutte le ricette contenute in questo libro, è un gelato adatto per vegani. Tutte le ricette hanno un sapore sano e naturale e sono raccomandate per chi vuole perdere peso o per chi segue un programma di salute. In pochi minuti potete avere un dolce senza glutine, stile paleo e senza latticini. Quello che vi serve è un robot da cucina o un frullatore, pochi ingredienti e pochi minuti. In questo libro troverete i vostri sapori preferiti come il cioccolato alla menta, biscotti, cioccolato, menta piperita e molti altri. Recentemente mi è stato diagnosticato un basso livello di tiroide e ho effettuato varie ricerche adattando queste ricette al mio stile di vita vegano e senza glutine. Sarò felice se saranno del tuo gradimento! Sentitevi liberi di sostituire qualsiasi ingrediente. Se avete delle domande, mi piacerebbe sentirle. Godetevelo!
Nice Girls Finish Fat: Put Yourself First and Change Your Eating Forever
by Karen R. KoenigFrom a therapist and expert in emotional eating, the first book to explore the link between weight gain and women who do too much, complete with proven techniques for dropping pounds. Many women put too much on their plates, both literally and figuratively. In Nice Girls Finish Fat, psychotherapist Karen R. Koenig explains the link between the two and gives overweight women detailed advice on how to lose their extra baggage—both emotional and physical—by becoming more assertive in every aspect of life. For the millions of overweight women in America, diet and exercise just aren’t cutting it. That’s because many of these women have emotional issues buried deep beneath those stubborn pounds, issues that must be dealt with first if weight loss plans are to succeed. In this illuminating book, based on decades of professional experience, Karen Koenig offers on-the-page psychotherapy to help readers attack the roots of their food problems. With her engaging personal style, she teaches women about the biological connections between repressed emotions and eating, revealing the ways many women use food to stuff their anger, control their aggression, and assuage their feelings of guilt—all in the pursuit of being “nice.” Giving “good girls” permission to love themselves first, Koenig offers thought-provoking quizzes and questions to help readers identify and overcome the habits that have been holding them back. Empowering readers to gain the confidence they need to lose weight, Nice Girls Finish Fat not only shows women how to stop obsessing about food and develop healthy eating habits, it teaches readers skills to improve every aspect of their lives.