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Whether a baby is in your future or not, this is the one book you need to help you and your partner work out the issues and keep your relationship intact.

For many people, buying a home is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. This concise book, written in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format and fully indexed, helps readers answer tough questions. The book also provides prospective buyers with essential information in a useful Q&A format and features a wealth of helpful information on types of loans and mortgages, the pros and cons of homeowners? associations, advice on buying fixer-uppers, constructing a new home, and more.

Offers parents the information they need to survive and thrive in the first 12 months of their baby. This book covers the physical, intellectual, and emotional issues that a new family face. It gives parents practical advice gleaned from experts - physicians, therapists, and just as importantly, other parents.

Offers different ways for parents - and their babies - to go green. This book covers: organic foods for mum and baby; green maternity wear; exploring diaper options; green cleaning; setting up a green nursery; green home remedies; fun green activities and crafts for baby; and, getting more 'green' for their green.

Provides readers with 365 tips to sleep better every night of the year. Covering the importance of a consistent bedtime routine, exercise, diet, bedroom decor and atmosphere, bedding, anxiety, and medical issues, this book looks at the biological causes of sleep deprivation. It covers the emotional and psychological reasons that we can't sleep.

At a time when environmental consciousness has penetrated the population, more and more people are wondering how to have a fun, environmentally responsible holiday season. This book tells the reader how to enjoy the Christmas season - and leave a small carbon footprint.

Documents potential money-making schemes, ploys, and backyard startups, including: collecting dog poop; selling your stuff online; being a surrogate mother; and doing voice overs.

Teaches readers how to break bad habits like nail biting, ease the pain of migraines or labor during childbirth, ensure success and confidence at business and personal meetings, quit smoking or improve memory retention, and lose weight or reduce stress. This book also offers information about how the conscious and subconscious minds work together.

Features information about career opportunities for animal lovers. This workoffers coverage ranging from familiar jobs such as veterinarian and zoologist to less well-known jobs such as Animal Acupuncturist and Wildlife Rehabilitator.

Offers advice on how to handle the common issues facing adoptive parents, including questions to ask before adopting; bonding techniques for each age group - from newborn to teenager; adopting children with physiological or psychological special needs; and, navigating blended families, single parenting, or same sex partnerships.

Edgar Allan Poe was one of the most prolific American writers of all time. The genius son of itinerant actors who died young and left him an orphan, Poe suffered greatly. Yet tragedy never stopped him from writing. This book helps readers learn the deepest secrets that haunted this tortured writer - and ultimately drove him to an early death.

Gives readers a crash course in good film, pairing cinema's lesser-seen gems alongside blockbusters, great early works from the pioneers of film alongside often-overlooked films from great directors.

Focusing on Asperger's, this guide offers parents an introduction to dealing with the condition. It includes information on educational concerns and social interactions. It offers you the information you need to help your child overcome the obstacles of this disorder and find success in life.

When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, your world is turned upside down. But cooking for a child with diabetes isn't a Herculean task, it just takes some knowledge and planning. This guide helps you take on the dietary challenges of diabetes and solve them.

A functional foodie cookbook.

Helps readers cook nutritious and delicious meals for kids of all ages, including: Grilled French Toast; Fajita Pita; Pan-Fried Tantalizing Tilapia; Mandarin Orange Salad; Apple-Honey Glazed Turkey Breast; and, Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies.

Suitable for beginner bakers and expert chefs alike, this book features 300 recipes for cookies, brownies, and bars.

A Mexican cookbook that offers readers with over 300 recipes like: fruit salsas; refried beans; jalapeno corn bread; chili con queso; Mexican wedding cake; and more.

Helps the dog owners turn their bored dog into an active dog, providing 150 activities for the latch-key dog as well as activities that allow the reader to get in on the fun. This book includes chapters on Fun Fur One, Fun Fur Two, and Fun Fur the Whole Doggone Pack.

Interest in all things vampire is at an all time high with the success of the "Twilight" series. This title is suitable for those who can't get enough of vampires. It includes over 200 recipes like: Cold-Blooded Gazpacho; Blackened 'Like My Heart' Bass; Bloody Mary Fondue; Coffin Cakes; Hot Cross Buns; and Blood Orange Mimosas.

Get the most from your home!Until recently, there were only two main ways you could get cash from your home: sell it or borrow against it and make monthly loan repayments. Reverse mortgages offer a third way of getting money from your home. If you are a homeowner, age 62 and older, you are eligible to apply for a reverse mortgage loan that converts your home equity into a tax-free income. With The Complete Guide to Reverse Mortgages, you'll learn all you need to know to earn the supplemental income you need, without worrying about: • Having to sell your home • Giving up your title • Taking on a new monthly mortgage payment This invaluable guide explains everything you need to know about reverse mortgages and how to use them to your advantage. With practicing attorneys Tammy Kraemer and Tyler Kraemer leading the way, you will learn the step-by-step process to getting a reverse mortgage and making the best of your retirement!

Spells, recipes and rituals for every holiday Writing space for readers to keep their own records A Witch's Grimoire encourages readers to create unique personalized journals that will last for generations to come.

Are you a single mother who worries about your family's financial future? The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers has the savvy financial advice you really need. Packed with helpful tips and sound financial practices, this practical yet inspirational guide leads you on a step-by-step journey to financial independence and security. This guide features tools to help you: Assess current financial health; Set goals near and far; Narrow the wage gap; and conquer debt. From how to get out of debt, establish good credit, and qualify for a mortgage to opening a college fund, planning for retirement, and even starting your own business, The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers is the financial advisor you need to secure your future-and that of your children. Susan Reynolds is a journalist, author, businesswoman, and single mother who handles her own financial affairs, including managing her retirement fund. Robert A. Bexton, CFA, has been an investment analyst since 1999. Currently, he manages $70 million of clients' assets for Moirai Capital Management. He holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst designation and earned a B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley.

This touching collection of more than sixty moving letters celebrates the very special gift of a mother's love. Written by people of all ages and backgrounds in appreciation of the mothers who inspired, loved, and nurtured them, these letters confirm that there's nothing like the special bond between mother and child.

In A Bouquet for Grandmother, you’ll find a blossoming of stories, scripture, and meditations on the true blessing that is every grandmother.Honeysuckle for the affection she lavishes... Orange Blossom for the wisdom she shares... A Dandelion for the wishes she makes come true... A grandmother’s love is as fresh as a daisy, as lovely as a rose, as eternal as a lily. In A Bouquet for Grandmother, you’ll find a blossoming of stories, scripture, and meditations on the true blessing that is every grandmother.

Teaches managers how to document, write, and deliver a less-than-satisfactory performance evaluation. This work provides examples of various types of problems and situations that arise with an under-performing employee. It also includes advice on how to terminate an employee's employment with compassion and consideration.

There are thousands of government jobs out there - Uncle Sam hires an average of 300,000 new employees each year!But if you're interested in a government job, you'll need more than a resume. The Everything Guide to Government Jobs is a comprehensive and unique guidebook to the ins and outs of finding one of hundreds of jobs in areas like:The newest government department: Homeland SecurityThe U.S. Postal ServiceSocial work and Family ServicesThe judicial system: clerks, reporters, guards, and bailiffsFrom the application process, to applicant testing, to special training, this invaluable guide will help you navigate the complex world of government employment. Complete with overviews of the requirements and application process for each job, The Everything Guide to Government Jobs gives you the secrets to tapping into this lucrative job market!

There is no more challenging and rewarding career than law enforcement, but so few know where to start in order to break into this exciting field.Written by a seasoned law enforcement professional, The Everything Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement will help you navigate the application, hiring, and training process. This unique comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of job options available - from local and state police to National Park Rangers and Homeland Security officers.Inside, you'll find:Candidate requirementsDesired qualities and education for applicantsWhere and how to apply to different agenciesThe future of law enforcement in the twenty-first centuryIf you're curious about this rewarding yet unsung field, The Everything Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement is the accessible and essential guide you need to get started on your way to a fulfilling career!

A practical guide to finding true love using smart corporate business practices. From defining their dream guy using a Mission Statement (or "Wishin' Statement") to building a great relationship with him by honing their management (or "Manage Men") skills, it helps readers use the same techniques that made them VPs and CEOs to find Mr Right.

Shows readers how to implement The Art of War tactically and operationally. This title promotes savvy strategic principles from Sun Tzu such as: share rewards, coordinate resources, and choose your timing. It enables readers to achieve results and improve their bottom line. It also includes examples from companies.