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In their latest book, the Searses bring the reason and common sense of their philosophy of parenting to the hurdles of raising the older child. Attachment parenting is not just for babies; as children grow, they need to expand the web of their secure attachments to friends, teachers, community and the wider world. As there is no single plan for any one family, the Searses show a range of ways a parent can retain a child's trust and wield a positive influence as their child matures. By following the advice laid out in this book, parents can see that the bonds they have nurtured since infancy will provide the anchor that will ground their children through the challenging teen years to adulthood.Amazon.com Review
Just what does it take to raise a responsible, compassionate child in a society whose overbearing media celebrates and encourages violence, promiscuity, and gluttonous materialism? Dr. William Sears and his wife, Martha, a nurse, understand that instilling a moral code in one's children is among the most daunting, yet vital, of all parenting tasks. In The Successful Child, they've marvelously distilled 34 years' experience parenting their eight children and treating thousands of kids in their pediatric office--along with facts from recent scientific studies--into this collection of constructive, reassuring guidelines for nurturing children into healthy, well-adjusted young adults.

As Dr. Sears told his children, "Your success in life ... will not be measured by the money you make or the degrees you earn, but rather by the number of persons whose lives are better because of what you did." To that end, Sears advocates what he has coined "attachment parenting," or AP, the practice of listening to your parenting instincts and being sensitive to your baby's needs (such as by quickly responding to cries; by breastfeeding on cue, not bottle-feeding on a schedule; and by co-sleeping). By having his needs met immediately, Sears says the child learns to trust adults, and he in turn mirrors this behavior by acting sensitively to the needs of others later on.

Sears says, "It's never too late to try the AP approach with a child," but The Successful Child definitely will be most useful to parents who've raised their child according to AP guidelines through infancy and toddlerhood. Those who haven't may shudder when Sears writes that the developmental stage from birth to one year most influences a child's future success "because that's when caregivers leave the most lasting impressions on a child's brain." Nevertheless, the Searses have packed in a plethora of sensible tips here for all parents, including 16 ways to teach children how to make wise choices, 12 strategies for guiding spiritual development, seven questions to ponder when a teen wants to start working part-time, and a dozen ways to boost your child's intellectual abilities, such as by offering a diet high in brain-building omega-3 fatty acids. But the most important thing parents can do for their kids, the Searses say, is to hold high expectations: "Let her know that you expect her to do her best, no less and no more, and that you will love her no matter what." --Erica Jorgensen ... Read more

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Raising a child
Becoming a mother has made me remind my childhood, all the goods and bads. All those special moments I won't forget, and all those other moments I'd prefer not remembering. It has made me relive the past to see why I am the way I am. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to be who I am, but I could've turned out better!!!

This amazing book tells you how children are affected, positively or negatively, with the behavior of their parents and their surroundings. With this book, I am finally understanding why, for example, I like to study, why I don't like to hug people, or why I didn't really obey my parents, etc. With astonishing simplicity it explains it all. I'm so grateful I could read this book now that my baby's small, so I can do everything that's in my hands (and in my husbands too) to help her turn out well and be a successful child.

Must have book
Great book for all us parents who do not like the "cry-it-out" method!!!

Excellent Book!
I really am enjoying this book by Martha Sears, just as I have the other Sears books.What a wonderful way to help encourage our children to become the most successful people they can be!

Insightful, but don't believe everything you read
I love and agree with a LOT of what the authors have to say in "The Successful Child". However, the authors really push the idea that a baby must be breastfed and carried in a sling 24/7 in order to be "connected" to his or her parents. I don't buy that. I don't practice what the authors call Attachment Parenting, and my son and I are extremely connected.

One other thing that bothers me about the book is that in some of the stories it is so obvious that the author is lying. Many of the anecdotes are clearly made up. For example, in one of his anecdotes Dr. Sears is talking about how he was watching a couple and their toddler son in his office waiting room one day, and he watched them long enough to be able to tell that they were excellent parents, and went over to tell them such and have a conversation with them about their parenting. How many doctors do you know who have time to sit in the waiting room watching patients who are waiting to see them, and carry out conversations? NONE. If I had been in a waiting room for a while, and I caught the doctor I was paying to see standing around IN THE WAITING ROOM watching instead of taking care of appointments, I would be very upset and would probably never visit there again. This is just one example of instances in which I think the authors are flat-out lying.

Most of what's in this book (aside from the repetetive AP talk, which gets old quick) is advice on how to practice positive parenting. If that is what you're interested in, then definitely give it a try. I checked this book out from the library but will probably buy it because there are a lot of ideas and methods in it that I don't want to forget, and that I have used on my son since reading it. I especially like the sections on sexuality, communication, and compassion.

naturally disciplining
I am from India and I ama product of attatchment parenting(almost all Indians are)...I now have a 2 month old baby girl...I agree with every aspect of Dr Sears philosophy about parenting.....As a kid,teenager and then a youth,I have always felt considering my parents' opinion before taking important decisions.It is true that I have not done many things I wanted to bcoz of fear of hurting my parents' feelings..looking back,I don't feel my freedom or independence was questioned in those times.In fact,they turned out to be good for me.But still,I disagree with my mom's opinions on almost anything and I have my own ways too.I believe attatchment parenting is what is natural and that is how to raise caring,sensitive children who havemoral values and will strive towards the bettering of the world they live in. ... Read more

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Practical Mathematics in Nuc Med
Book is very helpful regarding the explantion of how to do the calculations.It is supposed to have a cd with tutorials, but mine did not have one enclosed. :(Otherwise, highly recommended.

Very helpful
This is a very helpful book for those in the medical field especially Nuclear Medicine. It gives clear examples on how to work the problems and gives several test problems to practice.

Review of everything you need to know!
I had to order this book for my clinical year.I found it extremely helpful.The book reviews simple units and conversion factors to detailed calculations.It offers many practice problems and their answers worked out for you.I would definitely recommend this book for anyone starting out in the field - especially if math is not your strongest point. ... Read more

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When Goat, Rooster, and Donkey decide to try their hand at farming, all goes well until Donkey's appetite gets the best of him. In this tale from Egypt, Donkey learns the price of being greedy and discovers that the truth will always come out, even if it comes from the bottom of a well. ... Read more

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Martha Cleveland describes the ways in which chronic illness or disability often locks us into spirals of emotional pain that steal energy and limit spiritual growth. Cleveland turned to the Twelve Steps for support during almost two decades of living with a rare, recurring medical condition that defied her doctor's diagnosis for much of that time. Drawing on the Twelve Steps, Ms. Cleveland reveals how chronic illness offeres a significant opportunity for spiritual growth that will lead to acceptance, serenity, and fulfilment.
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Under a New Title
SEE: Chronic Illness and the Twelve Steps:A Practical Approach to Spiritual Resilience by Martha Cleveland, PH.D.

Back By Popular Demand
For a support group using this book as its text, subscribe to Chronic Pain Anonymous WECARE12STEPS@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU

Due to pressure from groups like ours, Hazeldon is once again publishing this treasure of spiritualhelp for dealing with the emotional turmoil those with chronic pain anddisability are prone to suffer.

A fantastic book for those suffering with chronic pain & dis
I have had a f2f chronic pain group and found this book is most helpful.

I now own a wecare12step group on the internet and this is our group text.I highly recommend this book. The name of my list isWECARE12STEPS@maelstrom.stjohns.edu.For those who cannot afford the book,we do have a book fund to pay for your cogy!

A must for those living with Chronic Illness or Disability!
Pain is necessary, Suffering is optional! This book tells us how we can live our lives free of the emotional pains associated with chronic illness and disability.Imagine no longer feeling alone, angry, depressed, hopeless, powerless, afraid, isolated, jealous or exhausted about our condition again.This book allowed me to have peace and happiness in my life. If you too want to be happy, joyous and free, then read this book and follow the simple program for living. ... Read more

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"Just what Martha doesn't want for her birthday: argyle socks that are much too big.Stil, Aunt Elizabeth has knit them and Martha knows she has to cross town to say thank you.Off she trudges, wearing her present, terrified that someone will see her in them.Well, everybody does see her, including Aunt Elizabeth, who couldn't be more surprised.

Recommended for ages 5 - 7; Kindergarten - 2nd grade. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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A proactive approach to breast cancer.
Martha Grigg, author of BREAST CANCER AND YOU: BETTERING THE ODDS, takes adistinctly proactive approach to breast cancer.Leaving as little tochance as possible, she embarks on a two-pronged attack.One strategy isto research medical information about the disease, and the other strategyis to learn to deal effectively with the emotional fallout.Grigg takesher readers on a no-holds-barred roller coaster ride from initial shock tosuccessful grappling with this insidious disease.In addition toaddressing medical, emotional, pharmacological and therapeutic issues ofbreast cancer, the book wins high marks for the inclusion of a finebibliography and index.The inclusion of these dimensions raises its valuefrom supportive memoir to a solid reference work. ... Read more

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In bygone days, the pantry and the medicine cabinet were often stocked from the same kitchen garden. Foodstuffs were both nutrition and good medicine, some preventive and some curative, but never split up the way we tend to think of them. Now we're learning in modern-day medicine what our grandparents knew all along. With this book, learn more about the foods we eat--and slow down for a soothing cup of tea, a relaxing herbal both or an invigorating spring tonic. ... Read more

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Home Remedies
The way things are going with this ecomony and health care I felt that I needed a backup plan. Great book.

Homesteaders Treasure
Traditional Home Remedies is exactly as the title claims. This fantastic book is filled with remedies, healing folklore, and basic how-to instructions for nearly every ailment under the sun. It's a valuable resource for those of us who consider doctors the very last measure. The chapters cover: Kitchen Gardens & Medicinal Herbs, Infusions, Decoctions & Tinctures, Poultices, Salves & Ointments, Elixirs, Tonics & Aphrodisiacs, Food for Health & Well-Being, Women's Complaints, Midwifery & the Moon, Aromatics to Calm & Revive, Caution & Common Sense This book has remedies for earaches, kidney complaints, menstrual cramps, yeast infections, and so on. A definate must have for families large and small. ... Read more

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The eagerly awaited follow up to Monkeybicycle’s star-studded humor issue, Monkeybicycle6 is filled to the brim with short stories and poems from award-winning authors.

Works in Monkeybicycle6 are broad in scope. They are funny, sober, short, and long. There is something in there for readers from every genre. And despite their incredible diversity, the pieces that make up this book all have one thing in common: amazing quality. Every single contributor knows what it takes to tell a great story.

Over the past six years, Monkeybicycle has gained a reputation for publishing only the best in upcoming and already well-known literary voices. Past contributors include Samantha Hunt (The Invention of Everything Else), Steve Almond (Candy Freak), Ryan Boudinot (The Littlest Hitler), Dan Kennedy (Loser Goes First), and many, many others. Works from past issues have twice been included in The Best American Nonrequired Reading anthologies, and works from Monkeybicycle’s weekly Web site have twice been runner-up for the storySouth Million Writers Award.

Monkeybicycle6 is the second issue of the journal to be printed under the umbrella of Dzanc Books, the up-and-coming small press out of Ann Arbor, MI. With their support, Monkeybicycle has grown to become one of the most respected small literary journals out there. And plans to expand its vision are in the works. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide on how to dig your own water well using a hand auger.Includes information on location, drilling method, casing, pumps and plumbing. ... Read more

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It is out of date.
This book is very interesting. I did not realize how old it is until I tried to find an auger. It has been over 12 years since the company listed sold those and they don't remember who the vendor was. Of course, the prices listed are out dated also! It seems like a good home project but make sure you can find the necessary tools, parts, etc.

Simple, but Effective
As a few others have mentioned, this book IS simplistic - but - it is a good introduction to the subject of digging your own well.

For those concerned that "Digging a well is much too complicated!" - this book will help dispel many of those concerns. Once a beginner reads through this book, they can decide if they want to read and do more, or give up on the project.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars because it does what it says. If you want a detailed tome covering all of the minutia of digging a well, this book is not for you. BUT - if you're looking for an *introduction* into the topic. One you can read in a short amount of time to "get your feet wet" so to speak, then this book is a good start.

A good entry-level book. If you already know the basics, move on. If you're a complete greenhorn, this is a good, non-intimidating primer on the topic.

Basics, and a bit myopic
This book is for shallow wells and although it does show you how to produce a working, safe well, it doesn't go into any other methods or types of wells.If you live in an area with a high water table then this method for this type of well is sufficient, but if you have other needs you'll need to find better information than this book can deliver.

Within reach.
This book is really written for the lay person. I have no need for a well but I will not get rid of the book. I can forsee the need for a future well and the cost savings and advice inside these pages is priceless. Without hands-on experience at first it seems daunting of a task to dig your own well; however, the writter makes it readable, understandable, and down right appealing to begin the workout. Not knowing how deep the water level is can be frustating. I live in a area where the water table can be twice the depth talked about in the book. This poses a problem but I am still willing to try someday. I will have confidence in the effort of well digging in the future with this book on my shelf and available when I need it.

Drilling your own Well

Very helpful book for the person wanting to know how to drill shallow (25 foot well). However, I think it could have had more details, especially about the type of well screen, and more about developing the well.
Also, the method he describes, digging with an Auger,did not work very well in my sand/clay. I find it much easier to dig as far down as possible with Auger, then drive it down with a metal drivepoint. Also remember that you must have a very low water table for this to work. ... Read more

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Beginning and intermediate musicians can feel welcome at any jam! Learn jam do's and don'ts, how to lead songs, transposing, and much, much more! Endorsed by nationally known musicians like Jim Beloff and Faith Petric. ... Read more

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The service was amazingly fast and the book was in great shape. I really recommend this seller!!!!! ... Read more

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very funny
I had read Gin & Tonnic Gardener first and laughed all the way thru it. This one wasn't quite as funny but was still a good read. My husband read it and kept pointing his finger at me saying "that's what you do". I enjoy the short chapters, they are easier to fit in a busy day. ... Read more