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Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style: Sharing Desire, Pleasure, and Satisfaction
by Barry W. McCarthy Emily McCarthyWinner of the 2009 Smart Marriages® Impact Award Think all sex should be earth shattering? The quality of most couple sex doesn’t measure up to the much distorted image of the perfect romantic love/passionate sex encounter portrayed in popular culture. In Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style: Sharing Desire, Pleasure, and Satisfaction, renowned marital and sex therapist Barry McCarthy and his wife Emily McCarthy urge couples to ignore what they see on TV, in books, or online, and discover their own unique sexual style. The McCarthys offer three guidelines for sexual satisfaction: develop positive, realistic sexual expectations; explore sensual and sexual options; and communicate sexual desires. With this foundation, couples can take a straightforward survey to determine which of four couple sexual styles best fits their relationship. Based on three years of research and treating more than 4,000 individuals and couples, Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style provides information, guidelines, exercises, and case studies that will help readers find their own sexual voice and develop a mutually satisfying sexual style.
The Discovery of Flight (13c. Teen Gold( Cats Parade) #851)
by Susan GlickmanTwo threads comprise this young-adult novel, originally published in Canada. One is a journal that spans one school year in the life of twelve-year-old Sophie, and the other is the novel her sister, Libby is writing for her as a birthday surprise. Libby, who has cerebral palsy, communicates through the use of a computer. Sophie writes about school, friendship, preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, and her sister's deteriorating health. Libby's novel is a fantasy about the relationship between a girl and a hawk.
Discrete Trial Training
by Sonja R. DeBoerDiscrete trial training (DTT) is a method of teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on applied behavior analysis (ABA). Skills are broken into discrete steps and then taught in massed trials. With DTT, steps are taught one at a time, instead of teaching an entire skill all at once. Concepts covered include errorless learning, methods of reinforcement, and how to use behavior momentum. The text explains how to collect, interpret, and use data to make teaching decisions. Finally, the text details a method for evaluating implementation of DTT.
Discretion: A Novel
by Elizabeth NunezFrom American Book Awardp-winner Elizabeth Nunez comes this searing reissue of a man's compulsions for power and deceit when gripped by desire. Her unforgettable narrator Oufoula conjures Faust as he navigates an intricate lover's triangle within which a choice between a stable marriage and a passionate tryst brings him face to face with the devil in his own soul.
A Disease Called Childhood
by Marilyn WedgeA surprising new look at the rise of ADHD in America, arguing for a better paradigm for diagnosing and treating our children In 1987, only 3 percent of American children were diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD. By 2000, that number jumped to 7 percent, and in 2014 the number rose to an alarming 11 percent. To combat the disorder, two thirds of these children, some as young as three years old, are prescribed powerful stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall to help them cope with symptoms. Meanwhile, ADHD rates have remained relatively low in other countries such as France, Finland, and the United Kingdom, and Japan, where the number of children diagnosed with and medicated for ADHD is a measly 1 percent or less. Alarmed by this trend, family therapist Marilyn Wedge set out to understand how ADHD became an American epidemic. If ADHD were a true biological disorder of the brain, why was the rate of diagnosis so much higher in America than it was abroad? Was a child's inattention or hyperactivity indicative of a genetic defect, or was it merely the expression of normal behavior or a reaction to stress? Most important, were there alternative treatments that could help children thrive without resorting to powerful prescription drugs? In an effort to answer these questions, Wedge published an article in Psychology Today entitled "Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD" in which she argued that different approaches to therapy, parenting, diet, and education may explain why rates of ADHD are so much lower in other countries.In A Disease Called Childhood, Wedge examines how myriad factors have come together, resulting in a generation addictied to stimulant drugs, and a medical system that encourages diagnosis instead of seeking other solutions. Writing with empathy and dogged determination to help parents and children struggling with an ADHD diagnosis, Wedge draws on her decades of experience, as well as up-to-date research, to offer a new perspective on ADHD. Instead of focusing only on treating symptoms, she looks at the various potential causes of hyperactivity and inattention in children and examines behavioral and environmental, as opposed to strictly biological, treatments that have been proven to help. In the process, Wedge offers parents, teachers, doctors, and therapists a new paradigm for child mental health--and a better, happier, and less medicated future for American children
Disease-Proof Your Child: Feeding Kids Right
by Joel FuhrmanHarness the power of a nutrient-rich diet to give your child a healthy life with this guide featuring easy, kid friendly recipes.In his private practice, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. helps families transform their eating habits and recover their health. His nutrient-rich eating plan can have a significant impact on your child’s resistance to dangerous infections and reduce the occurrence of everything from asthma to ear infections. In Disease-Proof Your Child, Dr. Fuhrman explains how to insure your children maintain a healthy mind and body by eating right, and how eating certain foods and avoiding others can positively impact your child’s IQ and success in school. He also demonstrates how diseases that develop in adulthood, such as cancer and diabetes, are closely linked to what we eat in the first quarter of life—and how you can help your child establish the nutritional groundwork for a healthy life.
The Diseasing of America's Children
by Bose Ravenel John RosemondHow parents, teachers, and even professionals are being deceived by the "ADHD Establishment" regarding ADHD and other childhood behavior disorders and the drugs used to treat them. The issue of diagnosing children with behavioral diseases that do not conform to a scientific definition of disease, and then medicating them is a scandal ready to erupt. In The Diseasing of America's Children, popular family psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author John Rosemond joins with pediatrician Dr. Bose Ravenel to uncover the fiction and fallacy behind attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), early-onset biopolar disorder (EOBD), and the drugs prescribed to treat them. Rosemond and Ravenel will: reveal the pseudo-science behind these diagnoses explain how parents, teachers, and even professionals are deceived expose the short- and long-term dangers behavioral drugs pose to children discuss how America's schools are unwittingly feeding the diagnostic beast reveal the simple, common sense truth behind these behavior problems and give parents a practical program for curing these problems without drugs or dependence on professionals
The Diseasing of America's Children: Exposing the ADHD Fiasco and Empowering Parents to Take Back Control
by John Rosemond Bose RavenelHow parents, teachers, and even professionals are being deceived by the "ADHD Establishment" regarding ADHD and other childhood behavior disorders and the drugs used to treat them. The issue of diagnosing children with behavioral diseases that do not conform to a scientific definition of disease, and then medicating them is a scandal ready to erupt. In The Diseasing of America's Children, popular family psychologist, speaker and best-selling author John Rosemond joins with pediatrician Dr. Bose Ravenel to uncover the fiction and fallacy behind attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), early-onset biopolar disorder (EOBD), and the drugs prescribed to treat them. Rosemond and Ravenel will: reveal the pseudo-science behind these diagnoses; explain how parents, teachers, and even professionals are deceived; expose the short- and long-term dangers behavioral drugs pose to children; discuss how America's schools are unwittingly feeding the diagnostic beast; reveal the simple, common sense truth behind these behavior problems and give parents a practical program for curing these problems without drugs or dependence on professionals.
Disenchanted Princess
by Julie LinkerI may be in the middle of nowhere, but I still have standards! Like it's not bad enough Daddy's in jail for embezzlement (he's a super-successful Hollywood agent, btw, and totally innocent), but since my fashion-model mom died when I was a baby (I'm sure you've seen the E! True Hollywood Story) I've been shipped off to Possum Grape, Arkansas, to live with relatives I've never even met. You read that right: Possum. Grape. Not only is there no Starbucks in this town, but I'm sharing a room with a six-year-old and I'm about to miss the biggest social event of the year back in L.A. I'm not sure how yet, but I will get back to civilization. Until then, I may be stuck on a farm, but no one's gonna keep me from ruling the roost!
The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better
by Jenny Anderson Rebecca Winthrop&“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It&’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.&”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA powerful toolkit for parents of both checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing. Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. This is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school. For the past five years, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution&’s global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have been investigating why so many children lose their love of learning in adolescence. Now, weaving extensive original research with real-world stories of kids who transformed their relationships with learning, they identify four modes of learning that students use to navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping the internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity: • Resister. When kids resist, they struggle silently with profound feelings of inadequacy or invisibility, which they communicate by ignoring homework, playing sick, skipping class, or acting out. • Passenger. When kids coast along, consistently doing the bare minimum and complaining that classes are pointless. They need help connecting school to their skills, interests, or learning needs. • Achiever. When kids show up, do the work, and get consistently high grades, their self-worth can become tied to high performance. Their disengagement is invisible, fueling a fear of failure and putting them at risk for mental health challenges. • Explorer. When kids are driven by internal curiosity rather than just external expectations, they investigate the questions they care about and persist to achieve their goals. Understanding your child&’s learning modes is vital for nurturing their ability to become Explorers. Anderson and Winthrop outline simple yet counterintuitive parenting strategies for connecting with your child, tailoring your listening and communication styles to their needs, igniting their curiosity, and building self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Disentangle
by M.S. Nancy L. JohnstonAn inspiring and practical guide for people seeking emotional freedom within relationships, whether those relationships are with an intimate partner, parent/child, other family members, friends or those in the workplace.
Disgrace: A Novel
by J. M. CoetzeeJ.M. Coetzee's latest novel, The Schooldays of Jesus, will soon be available from Viking.Set in post-apartheid South Africa, J. M. Coetzee’s searing novel tells the story of David Lurie, a twice divorced, 52-year-old professor of communications and Romantic Poetry at Cape Technical University. Lurie believes he has created a comfortable, if somewhat passionless, life for himself. He lives within his financial and emotional means. Though his position at the university has been reduced, he teaches his classes dutifully; and while age has diminished his attractiveness, weekly visits to a prostitute satisfy his sexual needs. He considers himself happy. But when Lurie seduces one of his students, he sets in motion a chain of events that will shatter his complacency and leave him utterly disgraced.Lurie pursues his relationship with the young Melanie—whom he describes as having hips “as slim as a twelve-year-old’s”—obsessively and narcissistically, ignoring, on one occasion, her wish not to have sex. When Melanie and her father lodge a complaint against him, Lurie is brought before an academic committee where he admits he is guilty of all the charges but refuses to express any repentance for his acts. In the furor of the scandal, jeered at by students, threatened by Melanie’s boyfriend, ridiculed by his ex-wife, Lurie is forced to resign and flees Cape Town for his daughter Lucy’s smallholding in the country. There he struggles to rekindle his relationship with Lucy and to understand the changing relations of blacks and whites in the new South Africa. But when three black strangers appear at their house asking to make a phone call, a harrowing afternoon of violence follows which leaves both of them badly shaken and further estranged from one another. After a brief return to Cape Town, where Lurie discovers his home has also been vandalized, he decides to stay on with his daughter, who is pregnant with the child of one of her attackers. Now thoroughly humiliated, Lurie devotes himself to volunteering at the animal clinic, where he helps put down diseased and unwanted dogs. It is here, Coetzee seems to suggest, that Lurie gains a redeeming sense of compassion absent from his life up to this point.Written with the austere clarity that has made J. M. Coetzee the winner of two Booker Prizes, Disgrace explores the downfall of one man and dramatizes, with unforgettable, at times almost unbearable, vividness the plight of a country caught in the chaotic aftermath of centuries of racial oppression.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Disgraced: A Play
by Ayad Akhtar"Sparkling and combustible" (Bloomberg Businessweek), "DISGRACED rubs all kinds of unexpected raw spots with intelligence and humor" (Newsday). "In dialogue that bristles with wit and intelligence, Akhtar puts contemporary attitudes toward religion under a microscope, revealing how tenuous self-image can be for people born into one way of being who have embraced another.... Everyone has been told that politics and religion are two subjects that should be off-limits at social gatherings. But watching these characters rip into these forbidden topics, there's no arguing that they make for ear-tickling good theater" (New York Times). "Add a liberal flow of alcohol and a couple of major secrets suddenly revealed, and you've got yourself one dangerous dinner party" (Associated Press).
A Dish Best Served Hot: A Novel (Vega Family Love Stories #2)
by Natalie Caña&“From a comedic cast of supporting characters to an emphasis on the importance of community... A vibrant second-chance love story about repairing community and romantic connection." —Kirkus Reviews (STARRED)&“It&’s a pleasure to watch [Caña's characters] develop over the course of the novel. This is a treat.&”—Publishers Weekly (STARRED)Santiago "Saint" Vega gets a second shot at love with Lola León, but when duty to his family forces him to do something she'll never forgive, will everything he's built come crumbling down? Years ago, Saint walked away from the girl he loved to fulfill his duty. Now he&’s struggling to build bridges between his drifting family, take on more responsibilities at his uncle&’s construction company, figure out why his daughter refuses to talk at school and curtail his mischievous abuelo&’s escalating pranks. Then she walks back into his life. Social justice advocate Lola León has returned to Humboldt Park for two reasons: to help care for her dear abuelo and to serve the community center she loved, particularly the shelter for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youths. When she finds out that the Vegas are responsible for endangering both, she is more than ready to go to war—even if the boy she never forgot is standing at the front of the battlefield.Neither of them expects to become allies in saving the shelter, helping Saint&’s daughter or ending the decades-long feud between their grandfathers. They definitely don&’t expect all of their old feelings to come rushing back. As Saint and Lola enter combat, they can&’t help but wonder where the other&’s true allegiance lies, and whether they&’ll win these battles only to lose each other.Vega Family Love StoriesBook 1: A Proposal They Can't RefuseBook 2: A Dish Best Served Hot
The Disintegrating Student: Struggling but Smart, Falling Apart, and How to Turn It Around
by Jeannine JannotJeannine Jannot, Ph.D. draws on twenty years of experience in this empowering must-read for every parent of a struggling child, complete with effective strategies and tools to help students reach their full potential in school and life. The must-read guide to getting your child back on track You know your child is bright. Until recently, school was fine—easy, even. Yet suddenly, your son or daughter is struggling academically and emotionally. Falling grades, scattered work, assignments unfinished or not turned in, outbursts and upheaval . . . what is going on? And how can you help? The truth is that many smart students reach a point where they feel overwhelmed and stressed out. As their grades drop, so does their self-esteem, and this combination of external and internal pressures can seem insurmountable. To make matters worse, students feel unable to ask for or accept help. In The Disintegrating Student, Jeannine Jannot, Ph.D. draws on her decades of experience as a school psychologist, educator, and student coach to explain the reasons for this increasingly common phenomenon. Dr. Jannot identifies the skill deficits and counterproductive behaviors of disintegrating students, and provides a complete toolbox of techniques and strategies to combat them. Effective and science-based, these tools address the specific challenges faced by students and their parents, including: * organization * time management * stress * study habits * sleep * mindset * and screens. Learn how to build trust, motivate, and encourage responsibility and problem solving. Empowering and engaging, The Disintegrating Student will show you how to help your child embrace what&’s going right, address what&’s going wrong, and develop the skills needed for success in school and in life.&“Students who &“care so much that when they start to struggle academically... [it] paralyzes them into inaction&” can be helped, posits school psychologist Jannot in her approachable debut. Jannot&’s style is casual and buoyant… As much a pep talk as a set of strategies, this will hit the spot for parents looking for ways to get their children out of an academic rut.&” —Publishers Weekly
Disney Christmas Storybook Collection
by Disney Press4 stories in 1! Celebrate the season with your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar characters! Join Ralph and Vanellope as they throw a Christmas party just for Bad Guys! Follow Elsa as she tries to create the best holiday ever for her sister, Anna. Go sledding with Mater and Lightning McQueen! Hear about how Rapunzel and Flynn spent their first Christmas together. This enchanting volume of tales brings the magic of Christmas to life with four stories overflowing with holiday spirit!
Disney Eats (Disney Editions Deluxe)
by Joy HowardThe kitchen is a great place to make memories. And Disney Eats will inspire you to prepare food that’s not just fun but also tasty. From healthy snacks like a Minnie Mouse-inspired crudité platter and savory dinners such as Mulan’s Blossom Stir-Fry to Disney-character-themed bento box lunches and easy-prep treats such as Frozen Banana Dalmatian Pops, author Joy Howard shows that the creative possibilities are endless. With an introduction by beloved baker Joy Wilson and more than 150 dynamic full-color photographs, Disney Eats will not only spark more delight in the kitchen, it will also lead to more memorable and creative success in your cooking.
Disney Encanto Antonio's Amazing Gift
by Disney BooksEncanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Inspired by characters and scenes from the film, this brightly illustrated picture book celebrates a love of animals, new friends, and the magical gifts of the Encanto. Walt Disney Animation Studios' Encanto opens in theaters November 24, 2021. Check out these other best-selling fan favorites: Encanto Middle Grade Novel Luca: Silenzio, Bruno!: When in Doubt, Shout It Out! Toy Story 4: Forky in Craft Buddy Day Coco: Miguel and the Grand Harmony Finding Dory: Three Little Words
Disney Encanto: The Junior Novelization (Disney Encanto)
by Angela CervantesThis paperback junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney Encanto—now streaming on Disney+!Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family&’s last hope. The animated feature film is all retold in this digest junior novelization that's perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. It features a full-color insert full of bonus movie content!
Disney Encanto A Tale of Three Sisters
by Disney BooksEncanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope. The film features all-new songs by Emmy®, GRAMMY® and Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," "Moana") and is directed by Byron Howard ("Zootopia," "Tangled") and Jared Bush (co-director "Zootopia"), co-directed by Charise Castro Smith (writer "The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez") and produced by Clark Spencer and Yvett Merino. Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Encanto" opens in theaters November 24, 2021.
Disney Frozen 2 The Magical Guide: Julia March
by DK Julia MarchSet off on a magical adventure!Elsa and Anna must journey to an enchanted forest-and you can be with them every daring step of the way! Follow their thrilling mission to unlock the truth about Elsa's power and save the kingdom of Arendelle. Meet mysterious spirits and forest dwellers, explore exciting new locations, and discover the secrets of the past.The ultimate companion for Frozen fans, this book includes cool facts from Olaf and quizzes to test your knowledge about your favorite characters and new friends from Frozen 2!©2019 Disney
Disney Frozen Polar Nights: Cast Into Darkness
by Jen CalonitaAnna, Queen of Arendelle, has been tirelessly preparing for the Polar Night's Celebration that is held every year to welcome the time when the sun doesn't rise in the Polar Circle. She has been working so hard, her fiancé Kristoff suggests she take a night off to visit her sister Elsa, the Snow Queen. Anna loves the idea. Accompanied by Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, Anna reunites with Elsa in the Enchanted Forest. After telling spooky stories around the campfire, Olaf swears that one of the creatures of their tales has come to life! Who else is responsible for the sudden onset of storms and the earlier than normal darkening of the skies? Why else is everyone starting to become so forgetful? Anna and Elsa join forces to determine what is going on. Together they recall Kristoff's terrifying tale about a princess who turned into a draugr—an undead creature that steals memories in an effort to make others forget the misdeeds it committed when it was alive. Is it possible that Kristoff inadvertently unearthed memories of a draugr, and thus unleashed the monster upon Arendelle? Anna and Elsa must uncover the real story behind the tale before everyone in Arendelle forgets who they are and is cast into darkness forever….
Disney It's a Small World: Feed Our Small World
by Disney PressGo on a tasty tour around the globe with Recipes from Around the World: A Cookbook for Kids! With simple step-by-step instructions, helpful cooking tips, and color photos of each dish, this book is just the ticket if you want to make magic in the kitchen.
Disney Junior Ariel: A Magical Mess
by Michelle MeadowsDisney Junior Ariel features the beloved princess as a reimagined 8 year old in this 24-page storybookDespite her dad King Triton's warnings, Ariel decides to use magic to clean her room. When the magic backfires, Ariel realizes she should have listened to her dad who told her that doing something the fast way isn't always the best way to get it done. Kids will love this magical storybook based on the adventures of Disney Junior Ariel.Add to your Disney Junior storybook collection! Alice&’s Wonderland Bakery: Unforgettable UnbirthdayDisney Junior Mickey: Mickey&’s Wish Upon a ChristmasDisney Junior Minnie: One Unicorny DayDisney Junior Minnie: Happy Birthday, Minnie MouseAnd More!
Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: What's Your Fancy? (Disney Junior Fancy Nancy)
by Krista TuckerBased on the Disney Junior TV show and inspired by the classic picture book series, this is a brand-new, beautifully illustrated picture book that’s perfect for sharing with the Fancy Nancy fan in your life!Nancy knows that everyone has his or her own way of being fancy. It’s part of what makes us unique. But Nancy is curious to know what makes her family and friends feel fancy, so she goes to find out. Nancy is happy to know that—while she has her own way of being fancy—everyone else does too. These different expressions of fanciness are what make life so magnifique! Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated children’s series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser