by David Sheff  Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $16.50 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies 
by Christie Mellor Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $5.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Rachel Simmons Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $6.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Heidi Murkoff Publisher Comments 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) List Price $14.95 Your Price $10.50 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Ina May Gaskin Publisher Comments 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) List Price $17.00 Your Price $9.00 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Nelle Nix Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $16.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Linda Acredolo Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $5.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Toni Weschler Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 432-444) and index.... (read more) Your Price $10.98 (Sale - Softcvr W/comp Media) check for used copies
by A Christine Harris Publisher Comments 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) List Price $19.95 Your Price $8.95 (Used - Spiral) check for new and sale copies
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Friday May 9, 2008
by Tjibbe Veldkamp 
Powells.com Staff Pick 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) Your Price $5.98 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Trudy Ludwig Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $15.95 (New - Hardcover) check for used and sale copies
ADD, ADHD, Learning & Emotional Disabilities by Edward M Hallowell Publisher Comments 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) List Price $16.00 Your Price $5.00 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Jessica Seinfeld Publisher Comments 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) Your Price $24.95 (New - Ring Binder) check for used and sale copies
by Dave Pelzer Publisher Comments 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) List Price $12.95 Your Price $7.00 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Dave Pelzer Synopsis 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) List Price $11.95 Your Price $5.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
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Read an original essay by Simon Winchester and save 30% on The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom.
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