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A memoir told through a series of intimate portraits, which build into a poignant, insightful and unforgettable testimony of West Indian British experience***A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023***'Grant is a natural storyteller... Compelling and charming'BERNARDINE EVARISTO, author of Girl, Woman, Other'Grant's most revealing work'NEW STATESMAN'I'm black, so you don't have to be,' Colin Grant's uncle Castus used to tell him. For Colin, born in Britain to Jamaican parents, things were supposed...

Every parent sends their child to his or her room as a punishment at one time or another. But, have you ever considered grounding your children from their rooms? Dr. Douglas Riley has. In fact, if your daughter isn't allowed to use her own room after you have declared it "unfit for human habitation" until she straightens it, you'll be amazed how clean she will keep her space next time. Dr. Riley has prescriptions for every situation, from messy rooms to homework procrastination, from sibling com...

"I shouldn't have to tell him that again!” "She is just so spoiled.” "They don't appreciate anything I do for them.” Do you feel like you're at the end of your rope? Are you exhausted by your kids arguing over every little thing? Finally there's a name for your feelings:"Parent Frustration Syndrome” (PFS). No kid is perfect, but parents often don't realize just how much their own thoughts, rather than their children's behaviour, contribute to being emotionally overwhelmed and discouraged. In...

A warm, accessible, step-by-step guide to creating precious personal histories from the memories of older people, by the best-selling author of Hang Time and his sister, journalist D. G. Fulford.

Learn How to Fix A Broken Relationship“The simplest, most practical and effective communication book for couples.” —Betty Eadie, author of Embraced by the Light and The Awakened Heart #1 Bestseller in Marriage & Family, Family Relationships, and Divorce Create lasting harmony, healthy communication, and everlasting love with Jonathan Robinson's powerful couple communication book. Develop effective communication skills for a lasting relationship. The original Communication Miracles for Couples...

As the judge starring on the hit nationally syndicated television show Divorce Court, Lynn Toler witnesses, en masse, the thematic mistakes made in American marriages. She herself has also been wed for 22 years and has seen both the highs and lows of matrimony in her own marriage as well as the marriages of those close to her. While the national divorce rate hovers around the 50% threshold, there is a lot of chatter that marriage as we know it is an outdated institution--that we are too selfish,...

The complete guide on how to economically find your Slavic,Russian,Ukraine wife,understand her nature and avoid the cultural differnces between you! For the first time ever a completely UNBIASED manuscript has been written by an American man. It describes the nature of the Slavic,Russian,Ukraine woman,the do's and don'ts, and how to avoid being scammed.

This book revisits the issue of Domestic Violence (DV) in Asia by exploring the question of family ambiguity, and interrogating DV's relationship between concept, law and strategy. Comparative experiences in the Asian context enable an examination of the effectiveness of family regulations and laws in diverse national, cultural and religious settings. Key questions relate to the limits and relevance of the human rights discourse in resolving family conflicts; the extent to which power and contro...

The star of Bravo's new comedy Odd Mom Out and author of The Ex Mrs. Hedgefund and Wolves in Chic Clothing firmly believes in Woody Allen's magical math equation: Comedy = Tragedy + Time. Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut is a delightful collection of essays and observations based on Jill Kargman's family, her phobias (vans, mimes, clowns), and her ability to use humor as a tool to get past life's obstacles, making the fun times funnier and the tough times bearable. Fans of David Sedaris, Sloane Crosl...

Teaching your toddler that “no means no” now can save you both suffering. But how do you say it so that he’ll understand? For many parents of toddlers, saying “no” over and over becomes a mantra for exhaustion. Why is it so difficult to convey the meaning of this tiny word? Because, says pediatrician Will Wilkoff, when it comes to tots, actions speak louder than words. Using very direct and simple guidelines, Dr. Wilkoff shows you how to develop a consistent and effective discipline plan. He...

Learn how to make a positive impact in these milestone years of your child's development, when he or she goes from crawling to walking, and from knowing just a few words to speaking in complete sentences. Armin Brott guides you through this crucial phase of fatherhood three months at a time, in the third volume of The New Father series trusted by millions of dads nationwide. Each chapter covers: Your child's physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional/social development What you're ex...

An insightful examination of Bird Flu, past, present and future. A detailed look at how to plan for family and business in the event of a bird flu pandemic. In addition to explaining Bird Flu, chapters also deal with managing a possible shortage of food, water and power, and how to care for the sick at home. The book explores the impact to family finances and small business and makes recommendations to manage the inevitable disruption.

Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home—while turning the whole idea of the “terrible twos” on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child—and in yourself. Specific Montessori s...