Alcohol and Drug Issues

Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction
by David Sheff

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Sheff's story is a first: a teenager's addiction from the parent's point of view — a real-time chronicle of the shocking descent into substance abuse and the gradual emergence into hope. Before meth, Sheff's son Nic was a varsity athlete, honor... (read more)
 
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The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting
by Christie Mellor

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Sure the world has changed from the days when children were supposed to be seen and not heard — but how did they suddenly take charge? And who invented the high-maintenance "playdate" instead of just letting their kid go outside and play? Parents... (read more)
 
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Parenting Teens

Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls
by Rachel Simmons

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Dirty looks and taunting notes are just a few examples of girl bullying that girls and women have long suffered through silently and painfully. With this book Rachel Simmons elevated the nation's consciousness and has shown millions of girls, parents... (read more)
 
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Pregnancy and Birth

What To Expect When Youre Expecting 4TH Edition
by Heidi Murkoff

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Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America's pregnancy bible. What to Expect When You're Expectingis a perennial New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today's 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It's read by more than 90... (read more)
 
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Midwifery

Ina Mays Guide To Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin

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Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes: Reducing the pain of labour without drugs - and the miraculous roles touch and massage play.... (read more)
 
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Travel with Kids

Out & About Portland With Kids 3RD Edition
by Nelle Nix

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Expanded and updated, this opinionated, easy-to-use guide profiles a wealth of leisure family activities in Portland. The book sketches the city’s irresistible bike trails, skateboard ramps, stables, fishing spots, and even a submarine. Theater... (read more)
 
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Infancy and Toddlerhood

Baby Signs Rev Edition
by Linda Acredolo

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The bestselling parenting guide featured on "Oprah" and "Dateline" is revised and updated with new signs For every parent or caregiver who has struggled unsuccessfully to decode baby grunts and grabs, resulting in tearful frustration for both adult and... (read more)
 
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Family Planning

Taking Charge of Your Fertility Rev Edition
by Toni Weschler

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 432-444) and index.... (read more)
 
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Journals

Pregnancy Journal Rev Edition 2005 Day To Day
by A Christine Harris

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Since its publication in 1996, this definitive journal for expectant families has sold over a million copies. Author A. Christine Harris brings a revised and thoroughly updated edition to today?s parents-to-be. Still featuring daily entries, a... (read more)
 
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Girls Will Be Girls: Raising Confident and Courageous Daughters Girls Will Be Girls: Raising Confident and Courageous Daughters
by Joann Deak

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Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child 3RD Edition Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child 3RD Edition
by Marc Weissbluth

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One of the country's leading researchers updates his revolutionary approach to solving--and preventing--your children's sleep problems Here Dr. Marc Weissbluth, a distinguished pediatrician and father of four, offers his groundbreaking program to ensure... (read more)
 
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Toilet Training

Little Monkey's Big Peeing Circus
by Tjibbe Veldkamp

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In a sensibility only the Netherlands' most popular children's author could bring to the subject, the mysteries of girl and boy "parts" are finally revealed. With a seriously silly premise and totally cute illustrations, it's sure to gain a place in the "... (read more)
 
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Living Skills

My Secret Bully
by Trudy Ludwig

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When Monica's friend Katie begins to call her names and humiliate her in front of other kids at school, she feels betrayed and isolated. But with help from her mother, Monica reclaims her confidence from a bully disguised as her friend. This wonderful... (read more)
 
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ADD, ADHD, Learning & Emotional Disabilities

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
by Edward M Hallowell

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Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes -- from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming -- and the... (read more)
 
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Children's Nutrition

Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food
by Jessica Seinfeld

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It has become common knowledge that childhood obesity rates are increasing every year. But the rates continue to rise. And between busy work schedules and the inconvenient truth that kids simply refuse to eat vegetables and other healthy foods, how can... (read more)
 
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Adoption and Foster Care

Lost Boy : a Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family (97 Edition)
by Dave Pelzer

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Imagine a young boy who has never had a loving home. His only possesions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear. Although others had rescued this boy from his abusive alcoholic mother... (read more)
 
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Abuse and Safety Issues

A Child Called It
by Dave Pelzer

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This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played... (read more)
 
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