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Confessions of a Camo Queen: Living with an Outdoorsman
by Kristin BerubeDoes your man's interior design sense involve dead animals? Is your fridge stocked with styrofoam cups of earthworms, deer glands in plastic sandwich bags, and whole dead birds? Does he keep a can of elk estrus spray next to his deodorant? Congratulations, you're in love with an outdoorsman! You are indeed a true camo queen! Montana wife and mom Kristen Berube commiserates with her hunting widow sisters everywhere in this irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays, with chapters on Camouflage Lingerie, the Romance of Camping, Primal Home Decor, and more.
Confessions of a Canine Drama Queen (Paws in the City #3)
by Stefanie London"A swoon-tastic rom-com that readers will love from beginning to end." —Romance by the Book on The Dachshund Wears PradaCan you ever really forget the one who got away? August Merriweather has always been good with animals. In fact, she&’s known as Manhattan&’s Dog Whisperer. Men, on the other hand? Not so much. She&’s been falling for the wrong guys ever since her regrettable crush on Keaton Sax, older brother of her best friend, Leah, and the biggest jerkface this side of the Hudson. Now an emotionally closed off widower, Keaton has become one of the most formidable men on Wall Street, but August knows his secret. He&’s not driven by sales targets and bonus checks—Keaton just wants to give his family the security they never had. So when Leah asks Keaton to wrangle her over-the-top, dramatic husky at a weekend talent competition, Keaton says yes…and begs August to help him win the event for Leah. Between obstacle courses, Molly&’s husky temper tantrums and a cabin with just one bed, August is having a blast. Away from the pressure to have a &“perfect life&” with the &“right guy,&” she finds herself relaxing and getting to see the softer side of the man she once loved. Is this just a temporary truce? Or could Keaton finally be the right guy at the right time? Paws in the CityBook 1: The Dachshund Wears PradaBook 2: Pets of Park AvenueBook 3: Confessions of a Canine Drama Queen
Confessions of a Domestic Failure: A Humorous Book About a not so Perfect Mom (Mira Ser.)
by Bunmi LaditanFrom the creator of The Honest Toddler comes a fiction debut sure to be a must-read for moms everywhere. <P><P> There are good moms and bad moms-and then there are hot-mess moms. <P>Introducing Ashley Keller, career girl turned stay-at-home mom who's trying to navigate the world of Pinterest-perfect, Facebook-fantastic and Instagram-impressive mommies but failing miserably. <P>When Ashley gets the opportunity to participate in the Motherhood Better boot camp run by the mommy-blog-empire maven she idolizes, she jumps at the chance to become the perfect mom she's always wanted to be. But will she fly high or flop? <P>With her razor-sharp wit and knack for finding the funny in everything, Bunmi Laditan creates a character as flawed and lovable as Bridget Jones or Becky Bloomwood while hilariously lambasting the societal pressures placed upon every new mother. <P>At its heart, Ashley's story reminds moms that there's no way to be perfect, but many ways to be great.
Confessions of a First Daughter
by Cassidy CallowayMorgan is so over being first daughter. Morgan Abbott has no social life and no privacy, and her one major talent is screwing things up. Unfortunately for Morgan, every mistake makes front page headlines--because her mom is the president of the United States. To top it all off, she's been assigned a brainiac secret service agent who's barely older than she is and won't let her out of his sight (never mind that he's kind of cute). Torture! But when her mom has to slip away on secret business and needs a decoy to cover for her, Morgan is the only one who can help. With a bit of makeup, a little ingenuity, and a lot of family resemblance, Morgan soon has everyone calling her "Madam President." Can she pull it off? Or will she mess everything up . . . again?
Confessions of a Learner Parent: Parenting like a boss. (An inexperienced, slightly ineffectual boss.)
by Sam Avery'I always wanted kids - but then again, I always wanted a loft conversion. Both are pretty easy to put off as they're very expensive and tend to wreck your house.'Stand-up comedian Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a lot less sleep later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood in this, his highly anticipated first book. Sam's honest, messy and laugh-out-loud account of trying for a baby (which transpired to be babIES) and figuring out what to do with them once they arrived - right up to the toddler years of talking, walking and tantrum-ing - will have you crying with laughter between your own nappy changes and nursery runs.
Confessions of a Learner Parent: Parenting like a boss. (An inexperienced, slightly ineffectual boss.)
by Sam Avery'I always wanted kids - but then again, I always wanted a loft conversion. Both are pretty easy to put off as they're very expensive and tend to wreck your house.'Stand-up comedian Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a lot less sleep later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood in this, his highly anticipated first book. Sam's honest, messy and laugh-out-loud account of trying for a baby (which transpired to be babIES) and figuring out what to do with them once they arrived - right up to the toddler years of talking, walking and tantrum-ing - will have you crying with laughter between your own nappy changes and nursery runs.
Confessions of a Learner Parent: Parenting like a boss. (An inexperienced, slightly ineffectual boss.)
by Sam Avery'I always wanted kids - but then again, I always wanted a loft conversion. Both are pretty easy to put off as they're very expensive and tend to wreck your house.'Stand-up comedian Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a lot less sleep later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood in this, his highly anticipated first book. Sam's honest, messy and laugh-out-loud account of trying for a baby (which transpired to be babIES) and figuring out what to do with them once they arrived - right up to the toddler years of talking, walking and tantrum-ing - will have you crying with laughter between your own nappy changes and nursery runs.Written and Read by Sam Avery(p) Orion Publishing Group 2017
Confessions of a Murder Suspect (Teen Detective #1)
by James Patterson Maxine PaetroJames Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a thrilling teen detective series about the mysterious and magnificently wealthy Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another.On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone--maybe not even herself. Having grown up under Malcolm and Maud's intense perfectionist demands, no child comes away undamaged. Tandy decides that she will have to clear the family name, but digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs is a dangerous-and revealing-game. Who knows what the Angels are truly capable of?
Confessions of a Naughty Mommy: How I Found My Lost Libido
by Heidi RaykeilAfter seven racy and passionate years of courtship and marriage, Heidi Raykeil's sex life suddenly tanked. The culprit: the most beautiful, precious, gentle little person she had ever seen-her newborn baby daughter. Where once she and her husband had stayed up until 3 A. M. bouncing each other off the walls, now they were up at 3 taking turns bouncing their daughter on their knees, desperate to get her back to bed.
Confessions of a Pregnant Father
by Dan GreenburgAn engaging, heartfelt account from humorist Dan Greenburg of what it is like to go for parenthood, from Lamaze to labor, to colic and beyond.
Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver: Did I Just Unfriend My Dying Mother?
by Ariel GoreWhen Gore&’s narcissistic mother is diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, she reluctantly moves with her girlfriend and their preschool-age son to New Mexico to help her. "We can do anything for a year," her girlfriend consoles her. But that year ends up pushing Gore to the edge of her sanity. In her new desert home, she faces an unfinished home renovation, New Age hospice nurses, and an intolerant mother who is fighting her death with every bone in her body and taking it all out on her daughter. At one point her mother kicks her out of her house, prompting Gore to "unfriend" her from Facebook. "Did I really just unfriend my dying mother?" she asks. In this macabre, and surprisingly hilarious tale, Gore--publisher of Hip Mama magazine-- confronts her mother&’s manipulation with unbendable loyalty for the last time.
Confessions of a Scary Mommy
by Jill SmoklerSometimes I just let my children fall asleep in front of the TV. In a culture that idealizes motherhood, it's scary to confess that, in your house, being a mother is beautiful and dirty and joyful and frustrating all at once. Admitting that it's not easy doesn't make you a bad mom; at least, it shouldn't. If I can't survive my daughter as a toddler, how the hell am I going to get through the teenage years? When Jill Smokler was first home with her small children, she thought her blog would be something to keep friends and family updated. To her surprise, she hit a chord in the hearts of mothers everywhere. I end up doing my son's homework. It's wrong, but so much easier. Total strangers were contributing their views on that strange reality called motherhood. As other women shared their stories, Jill realized she wasn't alone in her feelings of exhaustion and imperfection. My eighteen month old still can't say "Mommy" but used the word "shit" in perfect context. But she sensed her readers were still holding back, so decided to start an anonymous confessional, a place where real moms could leave their most honest thoughts without fearing condemnation. I pretend to be happy but I cry every night in the shower. The reactions were amazing: some sad, some pee-in-your-pants funny, some brutally honest. But they were real, not a commercial glamorization. I clock out of motherhood at 8 P.M. and hide in the basement with my laptop and a beer. If you're already a fan, lock the bathroom door on your whining kids, run a bubble bath, and settle in. If you've not encountered Scary Mommy before, break out a glass of champagne as well, because you'll be toasting your initiation into a select club. I know why some animals eat their young. In chapters that cover husbands (The Biggest Baby of Them All) to homework (Didn't I Already Graduate?), Confessions of a Scary Mommy combines all-new essays from Jill with the best of the anonymous confessions. Sometimes I wish my son was still little--then I hear kids screaming at the store. As Jill says, "We like to paint motherhood as picture perfect. A newborn peacefully resting on his mother's chest. A toddler taking tentative first steps into his mother's loving arms. A mother fluffing her daughter's prom dress. These moments are indeed miraculous and joyful; they can also be few and far between." Of course you adore your kids. Of course you would lay down your life for them. But be honest now: Have you ever wondered what possessed you to sign up for the job of motherhood? STOP! DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK UNTIL YOU RECITE THESE VOWS! I shall remember that no mother is perfect and my children will thrive because, and sometimes even in spite, of me. I shall not preach to a fellow mother who has not asked my opinion. It's none of my damn business. I shall maintain a sense of humor about all things motherhood.
Confessions of a Single Mum: What It's Like When You're Expecting The Unexpected
by Amy NickellWant to know what it's really like to be a single mum? Perfect for fans of Part-Time Working Mummy and Why Mummy Drinks, this will inspire you to own your single status and make you realise that you're not alone.'A joyful and moving first person account of solo parenthood and confronting societal expectations of "family" after falling pregnant age 24. Bravo Amy!' Pandora Sykes'This goes off like a rocket and never lets up . . . this is like going out with your best mate for a coffee and them telling you their whole experience' Penny Smith'Amy's frank and down-to-earth story is inspiring and honest' The SunWhen Amy Nickell left university, she managed to nab herself a real life paid job as a celebrity reporter in London town. She literally got paid to ask Robert Downey Junior out for Nando's, while living with her gay best friend, their Harry Styles cardboard cutout and their pet toad, Snoop Frog. Things were good, they were fun and they definitely weren't serious. That life took a very grown up, very serious detour when Amy found herself unexpectedly pregnant. Pregnant and without a boyfriend. And so her life went in an altogether new direction...From plus one dating to lactating way too near to Simon Cowell, this is Amy's wonderfully frank, honest and hilarious story of a family that is anything but nuclear. So whether you've just arrived, are on the way or have been here a while, this is for anyone who's found themselves scratching their head and wondering:'How the hell did I end up here?'What readers are saying about Confessions of a Single Mum:'You don't have to be a single mum or female to love this book! Amy is an absolute hero and role model to everyone. Unbelievably funny and inspirational''Hilarious and heartwarming'
Confessions of a Single Mum: What It's Like When You're Expecting The Unexpected
by Amy NickellWant to know what it's really like to be a single mum? Perfect for fans of Part-Time Working Mummy and Why Mummy Drinks, this will inspire you to own your single status and make you realise that you're not alone.'A joyful and moving first person account of solo parenthood and confronting societal expectations of "family" after falling pregnant age 24. Bravo Amy!' Pandora Sykes'This goes off like a rocket and never lets up . . . this is like going out with your best mate for a coffee and them telling you their whole experience' Penny Smith'Amy's frank and down-to-earth story is inspiring and honest' The SunWhen Amy Nickell left university, she managed to nab herself a real life paid job as a celebrity reporter in London town. She literally got paid to ask Robert Downey Junior out for Nando's, while living with her gay best friend, their Harry Styles cardboard cutout and their pet toad, Snoop Frog. Things were good, they were fun and they definitely weren't serious. That life took a very grown up, very serious detour when Amy found herself unexpectedly pregnant. Pregnant and without a boyfriend. And so her life went in an altogether new direction...From plus one dating to lactating way too near to Simon Cowell, this is Amy's wonderfully frank, honest and hilarious story of a family that is anything but nuclear. So whether you've just arrived, are on the way or have been here a while, this is for anyone who's found themselves scratching their head and wondering:'How the hell did I end up here?'What readers are saying about Confessions of a Single Mum:'You don't have to be a single mum or female to love this book! Amy is an absolute hero and role model to everyone. Unbelievably funny and inspirational''Hilarious and heartwarming'
Confessions of a Single Mum: What It's Like When You're Expecting The Unexpected
by Amy NickellWhen Amy Nickell left university, she managed to nab herself a real life paid job as a celebrity reporter in London town. She literally got paid to ask Robert Downey Junior out for Nando's, while living with her gay best friend, their Harry Styles cardboard cutout and their pet toad, Snoop Frog, and drank prosecco way before it was in fashion. Things were good, they were fun, they definitely weren't serious. However, that life took a very grown up, very serious detour when Amy found herself expecting the unexpected and pregnant age 24. Pregnant and without a boyfriend. And so her life took on an altogether new direction...Here in Confessions of a Single Mum, Amy debunks single mum myths, delves into the world of dating (nothing ruins sexy sofa snogging ambience like the watchful eye of Daddy Pig), going back to work just ten days after giving birth, lactating WAY too close to Simon Cowell, as well answering the questions that come with having a family that is anything but nuclear.Amy's wonderfully frank, honest and hilarious story will inspire other parents to own their single status as well as anyone whose life has thrown them a curveball.(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Confessions of the Duke of Newlyn (The\cornish Dukes Ser. #4)
by Bronwyn ScottHe’s seeking vengeance… But might find something else entirely Knowing his best friend, Marianne Treleven, awaits his presence in a Mayfair ballroom, Vennor, the Duke of Newlyn, must hide his secret—he moonlights as a vigilante in pursuit of his parents’ murderer! But when Marianne’s journalistic ambition draws her into the vigilante’s dangerous world, Vennor realizes his closest friend is no longer the innocent miss from Cornwall. She’s a brave, daring, sensual woman he’s desperate to protect at all costs…
Confessions of the Other Mother: Nonbiological Lesbian Moms Tell All!
by Harlyn AizleyAfter author Harlyn Aizley gave birth to her daughter, she watched in unanticipated horror as her partner scooped up the baby and said, "I'm your new mommy!" While they both had worked to find the perfect sperm donor, Aizley had spent nine months carrying the baby and hours in labor, so how could her partner claim to be their child's mommy? Many diapers later, Aizley began to appreciate the complexity of her partner's new role as the other mother. Together, they searched for stories about families like their own, in which a woman has chosen to forgo her own birth experience so that she might support her partner in hers. They found very few. Now, in Confessions of the Other Mother, Aizley has put together an exciting collection of personal stories by women like her partner who are creating new parenting roles, redefining motherhood, and reshaping our view of two-parent families. Contributors include Hillary Goodridge, who was one of the lead plaintiffs in the case for same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, stand-up comedian Judy Gold, and psychologist and author Suzanne M. Johnson. This candid peek into a previously unexamined side of lesbian parenting is full of stories that are sometimes humorous, sometimes moving, but at all times celebratory. Each parenting tale sheds light on the many facets of motherhood, offering gay and straight readers alike a deeper understanding of what it means to love and parent in the twenty-first century.
Confessions of the Other Sister: A Novel
by Beth HarbisonBeth Harbison, New York Times bestselling author of The Cookbook Club, has written her strongest novel yet: a story filled with humor, heart and a little bit of snark. This unforgettable story about two very different sisters who must come together and face their past if they can make their future better is perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner, Sophia Kinsella, and Christina Lauren.They were two sisters with nothing in common but their parents. Frances Turner has a confession to make: her sister, Crosby, who has built her life on good luck and good looks, drives her crazy. The woman wakes up in the morning with perfect hair. Men flock to her. And she somehow managed to jump out of the frying pan and into fame, writing a blockbuster novel—and making a zillion bucks—without even trying. And Frances, who has followed every rule, is stuck in pause.Crosby Turner has a confession as well: Frances locks herself in a miserable little box and Crosby can’t understand it. With her fear of the unknown and her “Franic Attacks,” her sister is a small-time actress with big-time dreams—and talent—but playing by the rules gets her nowhere. Heck, the closest Frannie gets to famous is as a caterer to the stars. Why can’t she break loose and climb out of her rut? Then fate intervenes, throwing these incompatible siblings together in this sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking novel of sisterhood, grown-ups who need to grow up, and the realization that no one in a family is invisible.
Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters
by Natalie StandifordFrom the author of HOW TO SAY GOODBYE IN ROBOT, the story of a fractured family and three sisters' secretsThe Sullivan sisters have a big problem. On Christmas Day their rich and imperious grandmother gathers the family and announces that she will soon die . . .and has cut the entire family out of her will. Since she is the source of almost all their income, this means they will soon be penniless. Someone in the family has offended her deeply. If that person comes forward with a confession of her (or his) crime, submitted in writing to her lawyer by New Year's Day, she will reinstate the family in her will. Or at least consider it.And so the confessions begin....
Confessions of the World's Best Father
by Dave EngledowA hilarious pictorial parody of a clueless father and his adorable daughter In an attempt to create an image that his new daughter would one day appreciate, Dave Engledow took a photo in which he's cradling eight-week-old Alice Bee like a football and doctored it to look like he's squirting breast milk into a "World's Best Father" mug. Friends and family clamored for more. After Dave's humorous attempts to capture the sleep-deprived obliviousness of being a first-time dad went viral, he and Alice Bee found themselves bona fide Internet and television celebrities. Merging a Norman Rockwell aesthetic with a darkly comic sensibility, Dave pairs each side-splittingly funny image with a log entry describing the awkward situation that the World's Best Father has found himself in. Readers of Sh*t My Dad Says and Awkward Family Photos will devour the artful and hilarious Confessions of the World's Best Father.
Confetti Girl (Little Brown Novels)
by Diana LopezApolonia "Lina" Flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl who's just looking for answers. Even though her house is crammed full of books (her dad's a bibliophile), she's having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friend's divorced mom is obsessed with making cascarones (hollowed eggshells filled with colorful confetti), and, most of all, why her mom died last year. Like colors in cascarones, Lina's life is a rainbow of people, interests, and unexpected changes.In her first novel for young readers, Diana López creates a clever and honest story about a young Latina girl navigating growing pains in her South Texan city.
Confianza cien, expectativa cero: Cómo despertar para el crecimiento mutuo, desde la infancia hasta la adolescencia
by María SotoCómo despertar para el crecimiento mutuo, desde la infancia hasta la adolescencia. Tras la publicación de Educa bonito, María Soto nos brinda un libro, hilado desde su experiencia personal y profesional, con los valores necesarios para conseguir despertar nuestra labor educativa centrada en el respeto, buscando la conexión con nuestros hijos y el crecimiento mutuo, «poniendo el foco en las fortalezas de cada etapa para poder preservarlas». Esta valiosa propuesta educativa se basa en los fundamentos de la Disciplina Positiva e incide en la confianza plena en nosotros y en nuestros hijos, lejos de las expectativas, para relacionarnos desde una posición igualitaria y horizontal. «En este libro vamos a seguir profundizando en los procesos que atraviesa la infancia, para comprender de qué manera podemos acompañar a nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos, preservando y celebrando todas las capacidades humanas que las personasadultas no somos capaces de distinguir en momentos intensos o situaciones que se salen de nuestros «planes perfectos». Vamos a construir pilares sobre los que poder sentirnos estables. Para todo, te propongo una apuesta segura, la única «metodología educativa» que no pretende serlo: CONFIANZA CIEN, EXPECTATIVA CERO». La crítica ha dicho:«María Soto es una de las mejores embajadoras de Disciplina Positiva en España».Jane Nelsen, autora de Cómo educar con firmeza y cariño
Confianza total para tus hijos: Cómo enseñarles a creer en sí mismos y ser responsables en un mundo que cambió para siempre
by Florencia Andrés Verónica de AndrésEn Confianza total para tus hijos, padres, docentes, médicos, entrenadores y todas aquellas personas que se relacionen con chicos encontrarán una excelente hoja de ruta gracias a la cual podrán despejar muchos interrogantes y avanzar en la buena dirección, para que los chicos logren creer en sí mismos, desarrollen al máximo su inteligencia, sepan sobreponerse a obstáculos, tengan éxito en los estudios, sean responsables y felices. En síntesis, para que les vaya bien en todo aquello que emprendan. El mundo cambió para siempre. Cambió la manera de trabajar, de comunicarnos y de criar. Cambió nuestra realidad y la de nuestros hijos. Y con estos cambios llegaron desafíos inesperados. Frente a este escenario, la pregunta que surge es urgente: ¿para qué mundo estamos educando a nuestros hijos y alumnos? Los chicos y jóvenes de hoy necesitan desarrollar su autonomía, su capacidad de adaptación, su flexibilidad, su creatividad para encontrar soluciones, y su confianza en su capacidad para salir adelante. No podemos seguir mirando para otro lado. Ni esperar que el sistema educativo resuelva todo. Las autoras de este libro -madre e hija, especialistas en educación y coaching con amplia experiencia internacional- comparten las mejores herramientas para padres y educadores, con un foco moderno y aplicable. Los padres de hoy necesitan soluciones prácticas para desafíos que enfrentan sus hijos: problemas de autoestima, fallas en la comunicación familiar, dificultades en los estudios, falta de responsabilidad, bullying, desmotivación, adicción a las pantallas, entre otros. Este libro ya tiene cientos de miles de lectores. Los comentarios más frecuentes son "es una 'biblia' para padres", "es de consulta constante y de ayuda permanente", "hay soluciones para todos los temas importantes en la crianza y la educación".
Confiar, Amar, Crescer
by Cátia PereiraChegou o momento de escolher: vai continuar a ignorar ou até a carregar na ferida ou vai curá-la com gentileza, dia após dia, até sentir que dentro de si está a viver em vínculo seguro? Este é um livro sobre vínculos seguros, ou seja, um livro sobre ligações, elos e pontes. Um livro que ajuda o leitor a descobrir a sensação de casa, aquele lugar especial cheio de boas recordações, que nos traz conforto, segurança, acolhimento, aceitação, reconhecimento e amor. Um livro sobre relações entre pais e filhos, relações amorosas, entre amigos ou colegas de trabalho. Todos nascemos para vincular, mas a verdade é que esse vínculo pode ser quebrado por um trauma ocorrido na infância ou quando somos ainda bebés. Essa quebra pode levar-nos a uma vida pautada por maus relacionamentos, sejam eles românticos ou sociais. Pode fazer com que nos percamos no confuso mundo dos sentimentos que não sabemos nomear, mas que acabam por limitar a nossa vida. Ansiedade, co-dependência, timidez, vergonha, isolamento são algumas das consequências de uma infância sem vínculos seguros. Neste livro, a autora, a psicóloga Cátia Pereira, não só explica que tipos de vinculação existem, como ensina a recuperar e construir novos vínculos seguros. Para que o leitor possa aprender a confiar, em si e nos outros, a amar sem fronteiras e, finalmente, a crescer sem medo do mundo.
The Confidence Workbook: The I-Can-Do-It Activity Book
by Imogen HarrisonEveryone feels nervous sometimes - perhaps because we're trying something new, or because we worry we're not good enough.The Confidence Workbook is here to help by showing you how to build your confidence, offering creative ways to develop your strengths, such as speaking up and believing in yourself when you need to say "I can!"