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Masterminds and Wingmen
by Rosalind WisemanHere is a landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common yet difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls. Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student, or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as "It's nothing" or "I'm good?" Do you sense that the boy you care about is being bullied, but that he'll do anything to avoid your "help?" Have you repeatedly reminded him that schoolwork and chores come before video games only to spy him reaching for the controller as soon as you leave the room? Have you watched with frustration as your boy flounders with girls? Welcome to Boy World. It's a place where asking for help or showing emotional pain often feels impossible. Where sports and video games can mean everything, but working hard in school frequently earns ridicule from "the guys" even as they ask to copy assignments. Where "masterminds" dominate and friends ruthlessly insult each other but can never object when someone steps over the line. Where hiding problems from adults is the ironclad rule because their involvement only makes situations worse. Boy world is governed by social hierarchies and a powerful set of unwritten rules that have huge implications for your boy's relationships, his interactions with you, and the man he'll become. If you want what's best for him, you need to know what these rules are and how to work with them effectively. What you'll find in Masterminds and Wingmen is critically important for every parent - or anyone who cares about boys - to know. Collaborating with a large team of middle- and high-school-age editors, Rosalind Wiseman has created an unprecedented guide to the life your boy is actually experiencing - his on-the-ground reality. Not only does Wiseman challenge you to examine your assumptions, she offers innovative coping strategies aimed at helping your boy develop a positive, authentic, and strong sense of self.
Masturbation, Autism and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Melanie GaddIntimate self-touch and masturbation can pose many difficulties for people with learning disabilities and/or on the autistic spectrum, particularly when it happens in public settings. This frank and thorough guide looks at societal, cultural and religious views of masturbation, how teens develop into sexual beings, the right to be sexual, how to masturbate, appropriate public and private behaviour, professional responsibilities and boundaries, and legal aspects of this topic. It also contains good practice responses providing examples of the issues and solutions in action.
Mata Pita Aur Bachcho Ka Vyavhar (Sanxipt): माता-पिता और बच्चो का व्यवहार (संक्षिप्त)
by Dada Bhagwanबच्चों की सही परवरिश में माँ-बाप का बहुत बड़ा हाथ होता है| बच्चों के साथ हमेशा प्रेमपूर्वक व्यवहार ही करना चाहिए ताकि उन्हें अच्छे संस्कार प्राप्त हो| माँ-बाप बच्चों का व्यवहार सदैव मित्राचारी का होना चाहिए| यदि माँ-बाप बच्चों के साथ डाट कर या मार कर व्यवहार करेंगे तो बच्चे निश्चित ही उनका कहा नहीं मानेंगे और गलत रास्ते पर चढ जाएँगे| माँ-बाप के उच्च संस्कार ही घर में आनंद और शान्ति का माहौल खड़ा कर सकते है| माता पिता का कर्तव्य है कि वह बच्चों की मनोस्थिति को जानकार उसके अनुसार उनके साथ वर्तन करे| आज के ज़माने में टीनएजर्स को संभालना अत्यंत मुश्किल हो गया है| किस तरह से माँ-बाप उनके साथ व्यवहार करे ताकि उन्हें अच्छे संस्कार मिले और वह किसी गलत रास्ते पर ना चले, इस बात कि पूरी समझ हमें इस पुस्तक में मिलती है जिसमें दादाजी ने हमें माँ-बाप बच्चों के सम्बन्ध सुधारने के लिए बहुत सारी चाबियाँ दी है|
The Match: Savior Siblings and One Family's Battle to Heal Their Daughter
by Beth WhitehouseMy Sister's Keeper in nonfiction: a family's real-life struggle to cure their daughter by creating her genetic match Katie Trebing was diagnosed at three months old with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare form of anemia that prevents bone marrow from producing red blood cells. Even with a lifetime of monthly blood transfusions, she faced a poor prognosis. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Beth Whitehouse follows the Trebings as they make the decision to create a genetically matched sibling using preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and in vitro fertilization, and proceed with a risky bone-marrow transplant that could kill their daughter rather than save her. The Match is a timely and provocative look at urgent issues that can only become more complex and pressing as genetic and reproductive technologies advance.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Match for the Doctor (Matchmaking Mamas #9)
by Marie FerrarellaTalented interior decorator Kennon Cassidy had specific designs on what she wanted from life-and after another awful breakup, romance definitely wasn't in that picture. Still, when she accepted an assignment to transform the new home of a widowed doctor, she couldn't help but be captivated by his two vivacious girls...and the stoic man hiding behind them.Heart surgeon Simon Sheffield thought he was making a fresh start. The doctor wasn't looking for any complicated connections-even with the beautiful designer who'd bewitched his children. But would he really need an X-ray to see that the vivacious Kennon was the prescription his family so desperately needed?
A Match for the Rebellious Earl: A Regency Historical Romance (The Return of the Rogues)
by Lara TempleDashing and disreputable…Now he’s back in society’s ballrooms!Whispers of Captain Kit Carrington—now Lord Westford—have long scandalized the ton…so his arrival at the season’s most anticipated ball sends society’s gossips into a frenzy! Miss Genevieve Maitland needs his help to find an eligible match for her sister but assumes he’ll be reluctant to help the family that rejected him. Yet after one spine-tingling waltz with Kit, sensible Genny finds he’s not her opponent…but a very tempting ally!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Return of the RoguesBook 1: The Return of the Disappearing DukeBook 2: A Match for the Rebellious Earl
A Match Made in Mehendi
by Nandini Bajpaip.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times; min-height: 16.0px} For fans of When Dimple Met Rishi comes a lighthearted novel about tradition, high school social hierarchy, matchmaking, and swiping right (or left!). Fifteen-year-old Simran "Simi" Sangha comes from a long line of Indian vichole -- matchmakers -- with a rich history for helping parents find good matches for their grown children. When Simi accidentally sets up her cousin and a soon-to-be lawyer, her family is thrilled that she has the "gift." But Simi is an artist, and she doesn't want to have anything to do with relationships, helicopter parents, and family drama. That is, until she realizes this might be just the thing to improve her and her best friend Noah's social status. Armed with her family's ancient guide to finding love, Simi starts a matchmaking service-via an app, of course. But when she helps connect a wallflower of a girl with the star of the boys' soccer team, she turns the high school hierarchy topsy-turvy, soon making herself public enemy number one.
A Match Made Perfect: A Clean Romance (Butterfly Harbor Stories #8)
by Anna J. StewartAn estranged wife and mother may get a second chance with the family she abandoned fifteen years ago in this wholesome romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Fifteen years later . . . Are they still a perfect match?After a near-fatal accident, Brooke Ardell’s return to Butterfly Harbor sends shock waves around the small town. Years ago, she walked away from the love of her life, Sebastian Evans, and their baby daughter—and she never looked back. Now it’s finally time for her to right those wrongs. Sebastian wants to trust Brooke again . . . but can he risk his daughter’s heart as well as his own?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
Match Point!
by Maddie GallegosA debut middle grade graphic novel by Maddie Gallegos about two girls: one who hates racquetball and another who loves it—and the strong friendship that blossoms through, and often despite, the sport.Rosie Vo is at odds with her dad. He pushes his racquetball hobby on to her to the point that she dreads ever spending time with him. Thankfully, new kid Blair moves to town and becomes fast friends with Rosie. She's cool, a great listener, and even better, the best distraction from the tension Rosie feels at home.Rosie’s convinced Blair is the answer to all her dad-problems. If only Blair could be the racquetball genius Rosie's dad has always wanted! But Blair disagrees, hoping to show her that with a friend by her side, Rosie can face both her dad and racquetball.
A Match to Fool Society (Matchmade Marriages #3)
by Laura MartinA funny, heartwarming Regency romance.A convenient arrangement……a complicated attraction Jane Ashworth dreams of being an author, yet Society insists she become a debutante—so play the game she must! Jane finds an unlikely ally in notorious rake Tom Stewart. As a new guardian to his nephew, Tom is out of his depth and intent on remaining a bachelor. They agree to fool society with a pretend courtship, but both are unprepared when the lines of their agreement start to become blurred…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Matchmade MarriagesBook 1: The Marquess Meets His MatchBook 2: A Pretend Match for the ViscountBook 3: A Match to Fool Society
Matched to a Prince: The Fiancée Caper The Nanny Proposition Matched To A Prince (Happily Ever After, Inc. #2321)
by Kat CantrellHow could she be his perfect match? Prince Alain "Finn" Phineas pledged his love to Juliet Villere once-and she betrayed him. Despite the desire he still feels, Finn would never act on those feelings again. Not even when Juliet is chosen for him by an elite matchmaker. Then fate, in the form of the royal family, intervenes. Trapped alone on a beautiful island, they are held "captive" until Finn can convince Juliet to marry him and end a political nightmare. His motives should be about serving his country. So why does his heart yearn for a second chance with Juliet...a real chance this time?
The Matchgirl: Will this factory girl have her happy ending?
by Lynette ReesA heartwarming saga, from the ebook bestselling author of THE WORKHOUSE WAIFSixteen-year-old Lottie Perkins has an important decision to make...Conditions at the match factory she works at are dire. The girls get treated badly by the management and there is a severe risk to their health. But then a young journalist, Annie Besant, begins asking questions. Will Lottie and the other girls welcome her help, even when it could cost them their jobs - and their livelihoods...?Please note: this edition contains editorial revisions
The Matchgirl: Will this factory girl have her happy ending?
by Lynette ReesA heartwarming saga, from the ebook bestselling author of THE WORKHOUSE WAIFSixteen-year-old Lottie Perkins has an important decision to make...Conditions at the match factory she works at are dire. The girls get treated badly by the management and there is a severe risk to their health. But then a young journalist, Annie Besant, begins asking questions. Will Lottie and the other girls welcome her help, even when it could cost them their jobs - and their livelihoods...?(P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited
The Matchmaker (The Matchmaker Novels #1)
by Rexanne BecnelA genteel English lady looking for a spark is about to get a bonfire in this Regency romance by the USA Today–bestselling author of the Rosecliffe Trilogy. Olivia may have entered London society three years ago, but all she has to show for it is extensive notes. The pages of her diary are filled with details on every bachelor who has ever clamored for a spot on her dance card. Although her book has afforded her a new hobby in matchmaking, it has yet to provide her with a suitable man. And she is not about to settle for just anyone . . . Since returning from the war, Lord Neville Hawke slakes his thirst with any spirit he can find and satisfies his lust with any woman he desires. His charms, however, are lost on a well-bred lady like Olivia. After their disastrous meeting, she wants nothing to do with him. Neville, on the other hand, feels something he has not felt in a long time. Olivia makes the darkest days of his past feel a bit more bearable. But since Olivia has made up her mind on Neville and he is not in the market for a wife, it would take a miracle for them to get together—or a kiss. Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series! &“If you like your heroes dark and flawed, then run, don&’t walk, to buy The Matchmaker. . . . Becnel gives us true insight into the human spirit and does not stint on creating the ideal atmosphere and recreating the era to near perfection. A powerful love story and a thinking reader&’s book.&” —RT Book Reviews &“Once again, Rexanne Becnel delivers a special reading treat. . . . The supporting cast is fantastic, and the story . . . will richly entertain you and have you clamoring for more works by the talented Rexanne Becnel.&” —The Belles and Beaux of Romance
The Matchmaker: A Novel
by Elin HilderbrandA touching new novel from bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand in which a woman sets out to find love for those closest to her - before it's too late. 48-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others - like her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man - call it meddlesome, but there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy couples to her credit and all of them still together, Dabney has never been wrong about romance. Never, that is, except in the case of herself and Clendenin Hughes, the green-eyed boy who took her heart with him long ago when he left the island to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. Now, after spending 27 years on the other side of the world, Clen is back on Nantucket, and Dabney has never felt so confused, or so alive. But when tragedy threatens her own second chance, Dabney must face the choices she's made and share painful secrets with her family. Determined to make use of her gift before it's too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most. The Matchmaker is a heartbreaking story about losing and finding love, even as you're running out of time.
The Matchmaker and the Duke: A Regency Historical Romance (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Ann LethbridgeA heart-racing regency romance, perfect for fans of Netflix&’s Bridgerton!Is it ever too late…to marry a duke?Sought-after matchmaker Amelia Durant wants the best for her three young ladies as they make their debut. So when the highly elusive but very eligible Duke of Stone shows an interest, she is shocked. Could the handsome devil who dashed her young hopes all those years ago be a changed man? And is he really interested in a debutante as a wife…or is it Amelia herself who has sent His Grace&’s pulse skyrocketing?&“A really fun romance that should leave a smile on your face&” — A Cat, A Book, and A Cup of Tea on A Lord for the Wallflower Widow&“Everything you&’d want in a regency romance, love intrigue, drama and a rollercoaster of emotions as you connect with our hero and heroine.&”— Goodreads on A Family for the Widowed Governess
The Matchmaker Novels, Books 1–3: The Matchmaker, The Troublemaker, and The Bridemaker (The Matchmaker Novels)
by Rexanne BecnelThe first three entries in a Regency romance series featuring a heroine with a knack for finding the right man, just not for herself. After three years in London society, Olivia has extensive notes on every bachelor she&’s met, and although she hasn&’t landed a husband yet, she&’s helped several young women find the perfect match . . . The Matchmaker Since returning from the war, Lord Neville Hawke satisfies his needs with spirits and women. His charms, however, are lost on a well-bred lady like Olivia. After their disastrous meeting, she wants nothing to do with him. Neville, on the other hand, feels something he has not felt in a long time. Olivia makes the darkest days of his past feel a bit more bearable. But since Olivia has made up her mind on Neville and he is not in the market for a wife, it would take a miracle for them to get together—or for just a kiss. The Troublemaker The parents of a troublesome beauty send her off to the Scottish countryside to keep her out of trouble. When she discovers her chaperone is not home, she vows to show her family she can be a good girl on her own. But the arrival of a handsome American in search of justice and revenge might stir up some trouble. The Bridemaker A straitlaced schoolmarm, Mrs. Hester Poitevant runs a successful academy for girls. Yet no one knows that underneath the guise of a stuffy widow, she&’s secretly a beautiful young woman. But when she&’s forced to stop rakish businessman Adrian Hawke from seducing one of her students, she falls victim to his charms. Now the clever rogue is intrigued by Hester and is determined to uncover what she&’s hiding, in more ways than one. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton.Praise for the Matchmaker series&“If you like your heroes dark and flawed, then run, don&’t walk, to buy The Matchmaker. . . . Becnel gives us true insight into the human spirit and does not stint on creating the ideal atmosphere and recreating the era to near perfection. A powerful love story and a thinking reader&’s book.&” —RT Book Reviews on The Matchmaker&“With this sparkling romance between a highly regarded widow and a thoroughly charming rake, Becnel . . . breathes life into the rigid Regency-era romance genre. . . . Hester&’s spirited personality and Adrian&’s devil-may-care attitude will appeal to a broad readership. Playful in tone and rich in character, this book is fun, breezy entertainment.&” —Publishers Weekly on The Bridemaker
The Matchmaker's List
by Sonya LalliOne devoted modern girl + a meddlesome, traditional grandmother = a heartwarming multicultural romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it.Raina Anand may have finally given in to family pressure and agreed to let her grandmother play matchmaker, but that doesn't mean she has to like it--or that she has to play by the rules. Nani always took Raina's side when she tried to push past the traditional expectations of their tight-knit Indian-immigrant community, but now she's ambushing Raina with a list of suitable bachelors. Is it too much to ask for a little space? Besides, what Nani doesn't know won't hurt her... As Raina's life spirals into a parade of Nani-approved bachelors and disastrous blind dates, she must find a way out of this modern-day arranged-marriage trap without shattering her beloved grandmother's dreams.
The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission: A delightful Christmas treat! (Boots and Bouquets)
by Jaci BurtonNew York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton begins a brand-new series of irresistible cowboys and unforgettable weddings with this charming Boots and Bouquets Christimas novella.If you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you'll love Jaci Burton!How better to get in the Christmas mood that by celebrating a with a snowy wedding at a family vineyard? Stranded at the Red Moss Vineyard a week before her best friend's wedding, LA native and professional matchmaker Alice Weatherford is not pleased with her first trip to Oklahoma, or the epic snowstorm forcing her to stay. So much for Christmas cheer. What she needs is a project, something to distract her...and, oh, has she found one in neighboring rancher Clay Henry. Gorgeous, charming, and unlike any other man she's ever met, finding the right woman for Clay should be easy... Having grown up with the Bellini sisters, it's no hardship for Clay to ride out the storm at their cozy family vineyard, especially since that means spending time with their savvy and smart houseguest. But despite Alice's best efforts, he's not the least bit interested in her matchmaking... Alice is the only woman Clay wants. Now he just has to convince the matchmaker herself to give love a chance.Want more sexy romance? Look out for more cowboys and weddings in the Boots and Bouquets series and check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames. Or to turn up the heat, look out for Jaci's sizzling Brotherhood by Fire and Play-By-Play series which began with The Perfect Play.
Material de construcción
by Eider Rodríguez«Una poética implacable contra el dolor, una mirada al mundo que redefine el pasado, un modo de entender la literatura fuera de la norma».Pol GuaschEn esta novela hay veranos, cigarrillos, piscinas, hospitales, caballos, azulejos, cemento, arena, cartas, plantas, fuego, vacaciones, amores, mentiras, verdades, vergüenzas... y también alcohol, que lo impregna todo, estropeándolo y deformándolo. Porque el padre es alcohólico. Y ella, la hija de un alcohólico. Pero ¿qué más hay detrás de ese hombre que vendía materiales de construcción y fabricaba muebles reciclando palés?A pesar de haber vivido en la misma casa durante muchos años, padre e hija apenas tienen trato. No se hablan ni se tocan, pero las miradas, los olores y los sonidos les sirven de vínculo. Y el silencio, eso que no se quiere y no se puede decir, es más un campo de batalla que una fortaleza.En su primera novela, Eider Rodríguez ha recogido los fragmentos de un padre para reconstruir, desde diferentes perspectivas y con un estilo brutal y descarnado, el relato de una familia, de una época y de un lugar, sacando a la luz los cauces subterráneos por los que circulan el amor y la vida dentro de los estrechos márgenes del entorno familiar. La crítica ha dicho:«La prosa de Eider Rodríguez, deslumbrante y afilada, nos ayuda a imaginar, pensar y sentir nuestra propia relación con la violencia no desde la denuncia moral o la ideología, sino desde espacios afectivos de incomodidad e incertidumbre».Edurne Portela«Una prosa inteligente, precisa, sin concesiones».Kirmen Uribe«Una maravilla. Una carta al padre, honesta y dolorosa, a corazón abierto. Una excavación y una construcción escrita con mucha inteligencia y valentía».Sara Mesa«La literaturasirve para desentrañar y comprender, y Material de construcción, escrito desde una honestidad incondicional, responde a ese objetivo desdeelconvencimiento de que algunas cosas solo se pueden entender si se escriben».Natxo Velez, EITB Radio Televisión Pública Vasca«Eider Rodríguez vuelve con una obra que resultará ser una marca de agua nueva e importante tanto en su trayectoria como en la memoria de sus lectores. Se trata de un libro intenso, profundo y al mismo tiempo valiente, de una honestidad salvaje. Literatura con letra mayúscula, urgente y necesaria. Desconcertará, turbará y conmoverá a quien lo lea».Harkaitz Cano«Un hermoso trabajo literario que llevará al lector a esa zona brumosa situada entre la desesperación y el recuerdo. Escritura contenida y calibrada. Un estilo excepcional. Es conmovedor presenciar de qué manera influyó la muerte del padre en la protagonista. Un desnudo psicológico profundo. Quizá algunos lectores definan este libro como la protagonista define a su padre: salado y agrio. Sin lugar a dudas, una obra maestra».111 Akademia«Este libro es un ejercicio de memoria, de duelo, y al mismo tiempo una carta de amor».Amaia Álvarez«Un libro que genera estupor».Mikel Asurmendi
Material World: A Global Family Portrait
by Peter Menzel Charles C. MannWe are witnessing the emergence of a unified world economy, as exemplified by NAFTA and GATT, that will, in theory, make goods available at cheaper prices, and create new jobs throughout the world.
Maternal-Child Nursing Care with Women's Health Companion 2e: Optimizing Outcomes For Mothers, Children, And Families
by Susan L. Ward Shelton M. Hisley'Think like a nurse' with the 2nd Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year Award winner. It offers the perfect balance of maternal and child nursing care with the right depth and breadth of coverage for students in today's maternity/pediatric courses. And, it's accompanied byThe Women's Health Companion, a complete guide to the role of the nurse in promoting women's health. A unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research supports the goal of caring for women, families and children, not only in traditional hospital settings, but also wherever they live, work, study, or play. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, the content is organized around four major themes, holistic care, critical thinking, validating practice, and tools for care that help students to learn and apply the material. Don't miss the Plus Code, inside new, printed texts. It unlocks the resources online at DavisPlus, including Davis Digital Version, your complete text online, and an Electronic Study Guide with learning tools and clinical resources. Click here to see an overview of everything this resource has to offer. What instructors are saying. . . "Well written, eye-catching and well organized chapters"- Sami Rahman, MEd, MSN, RNBlinn College "Clear, concise, uses tables and figures to support important concepts and content. "- Darlene A. Ardary, PhD, RN, CPN, CSNLock Haven University "It is thorough on content and it contains many student tools like charts, tables and concept maps. "- Carmen Torres MSN, MHS, RN, CNEBergen Community College "I like the different aspects that are included that get the students engaged in learning. It is a comprehensive text to use when teaching Maternal child nursing. It is simple enough for all students but engaging enough to keep even your most adept student challenged. "- Teresa Carnevale, PhD, MSN, RNBeaver College of Health Sciences "A complete continuum of the child from preconception through adolescents. All inclusive in a easy to read and understandable format. " - Stephanie Palmersheim MSN, RNSt. Luke's CollegeSioux City, Iowa "Good flow with information and material from Care of Maternal Health Nursing to Care of Pediatric Nursing. " - Lisa Stoddart, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Associate Nursing Professor Pediatrics San Joaquin Delta College
Maternal Desire: On Children, Love, and the Inner Life
by Daphne de MarneffeEsteemed pscyhologist Daphne de Marneffe examines women’s desire to care for children in an updated reissue of her “fascinating analysis that’s a welcome addition to the dialogues about motherhood” (Publishers Weekly).If a century ago it was women’s sexual desires that were unspeakable, today it is the female desire to mother that has become taboo. One hundred years of Freud and feminism have liberated women to acknowledge and explore their sexual selves, as well as their public and personal ambitions. What has remained inhibited is women’s thinking about motherhood. Maternal Desire is the first book to treat women’s desire to mother as a legitimate focus of intellectual inquiry and personal exploration. Shedding new light on old debates, Daphne de Marneffe provides an emotional road map for mothers who work and mothers who are at home. De Marneffe both explores the enjoyment and anxieties of motherhood and offers mothers in all situations valuable ways to think through their self-doubts and connect to their capacity for pleasure. Drawing on a rich tradition of writers, such as Simone de Beauvoir, Adrienne Rich, Carol Gilligan, and Susan Faludi, as well as her experience as a psychologist and mother of three, de Marneffe illuminates how we express our desire to care for children. By treating maternal desire as a central feature of women’s identity—rather than as an inconvenient or slightly embarrassing detail—we can look with fresh insight at controversial issues, such as childcare, fertility, abortion, and the role of fathers. An “absorbing look at the enormous personal pleasure that women derive from mothering….Maternal Desire is a stirring book that celebrates women’s love for their children and mothering while also supporting their interest in careers and other pursuits” (Booklist).
Maternal Desire: On Children, Love, and the Inner Life
by Daphne De MarneffeThis is an important and exciting addition to the debate about children, love and the inner life.Does identifying and talking about maternal desire feed old notions about women's nature and justify restrictions of their rights? Or is it an opportunity to understand women more deeply? Maternal Desire shows that the iconic images of motherhood - from the sacrificial mother to the supermum - and the endless debates about what's best for children, obscure the profound meaning of mothering - and the desire to mother. Here is a book that gives a common voice to mothers and examines motherhood as an active and transforming experience.
Maternal Effects in Mammals
by Dario Maestripieri Jill M. MateoEvolutionary maternal effects occur whenever a mother's phenotypic traits directly affect her offspring's phenotype, independent of the offspring's genotype. Some of the phenotypic traits that result in maternal effects have a genetic basis, whereas others are environmentally determined. For example, the size of a litter produced by a mammalian mother--a trait with a strong genetic basis--can affect the growth rate of her offspring, while a mother's dominance rank--an environmentally determined trait--can affect the dominance rank of her offspring. The first volume published on the subject in more than a decade,Maternal Effects in Mammalsreflects advances in genomic, ecological, and behavioral research, as well new understandings of the evolutionary interplay between mothers and their offspring. Dario Maestripieri and Jill M. Mateo bring together a learned group of contributors to synthesize the vast literature on a range of species, highlight evolutionary processes that were previously overlooked, and propose new avenues of research. Maternal Effects in Mammalswill serve as the most comprehensive compendium on and stimulus for interdisciplinary treatments of mammalian maternal effects.