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Fearless Feeding

Castle, Jill / Jacobsen, Maryann (eds.) — 20 May 2013 08:18:37 +0200

An essential guide to understanding and improving any child's eating habits This comprehensive nutrition guide gives parents the tools for encouraging kids of any age on the path to healthy eating. Pediatric nutrition experts Castle and Jacobsen simplify nutrition information, describe how children's eating habits correspond to their stage of development, provide step-by-step feeding guidance, and show parents how to relax about feeding their kids and get healthy meals on the table fast. * Prepares parents by explaining what to expect at different stages of growth, whether it be picky eating, growth spurts or poor body image * Helps parents work through problems such as food allergies, nutrient deficiencies and weight management, and identifying if and when they need to seek professional help * Empowers parents to take a whole-family approach to feeding including maximizing their own health and well-being * Offers fun, easy recipes parents can make for, and with, kids Fearless Feeding translates complicated nutrition advice into simple feeding plans for every age and stage that take the fear out of feeding kids. [432 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Secrets of Happy Families

Haltzman, Scott / DiGeronimo, Theresa Foy — 19 Apr 2013 08:17:36 +0200

[272 Seiten, Softcover]

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Ayurveda For Dummies

Hope Murray, Angela — 15 Apr 2013 08:18:08 +0200

Rebalance your mind, body and spirit--the natural way! Ayurveda is an ancient system of prevention and treatment of illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and spirit according to your individual body type. Ayurveda For Dummies provides you with a comprehensive introduction to this area of complementary medicine, considering the origins and history of Ayurveda as well as practical guidance on utilizing the correct balance of nutrition and exercise, herbal remedies, yoga, and Ayurvedic massage to treat ailments and maintain a healthy, happy lifestyle. * Helps you develop a diet based on your body type * Advises you on ways to optimize your health by exercising to suit your body type * Gives you trusted info on stretching your body with Yoga This hands-on, friendly guide helps you understand your body type and restore balance to your life using the principles of Ayurveda. [282 Seiten, Softcover]

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Das Little Black Book zum Glück

Engelmann, Bea — 11 Apr 2013 08:17:09 +0200

Ein kleines Buch zum Glücklichsein - Bea Engelmann liefert 77 1/2 Tipps und Glücksstrategien für den täglichen Gebrauch. Das Little Black Book zum Glück ist ein ideales Geschenk zur Inspiration und für mehr Lebensfreude. [222 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Das Little Black Book der Schlagfertigkeit

Lüdemann, Carolin — 11 Apr 2013 08:17:08 +0200

Im Little Black Book der Schlagfertigkeit zeigt Carolin Lüdemann mit einfachen Strategien, wie Sie auf unerwartete Situationen und dumme Sprüche angemessen, höflich, souverän und schnell reagieren können - bestenfalls noch witzig und charmant. [182 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Mindfulness Workbook For Dummies (with audio CD)

Alidina, Shamash — 25 Mar 2013 08:18:11 +0100

Restore balance to your life and live in the moment Mindfulness is a proven meditation technique that can help you restore balance in your personal life. Now, the author of Mindfulness For Dummies shows you step-by-step how to put the lessons of his book into practice. Inside you'll find a huge number of hands-on exercises and techniques to help you to live in the present, let go of negative, distracting, and judgmental thoughts, and achieve greater happiness and contentment in your life. * Mindfulness can be applied to a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, or illness * Practicing mindfulness promotes well-being and improves quality of life * The audio CD contains guided meditations to enhance the practical guidance within the book Mindfulness Workbook For Dummies gives you the tools you need to pay attention to the present without judgment, and build a happier life. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase. [324 Seiten, Softcover]

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Surviving Your Child's Adolescence

Pickhardt, Carl — 18 Mar 2013 08:17:54 +0100

Expert suggestions for guiding your child through the rough teenage years Does it sometimes seem like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? Learn what your child is going through and what you can do to help your teen navigate this difficult period in this practical guide from psychologist and parenting expert Carl Pickhardt. In an easy-to-read style, Dr. Pickhardt describes a 4-stage model of adolescent growth to help parents anticipate common developmental changes in their daughter or son from late elementary school through the college age years. * Provides unique advice for dealing with arguing, chores, the messy room, homework, and many other issues * Offers best practices for teaching effective communication, constructive conflict, and responsible decision-making * Includes ideas for protecting kids against the dangers of the Internet, bullying, dating, sexual involvement, and substance use An essential road map for parents looking to guide their children on the path to adulthood. [288 Seiten, Softcover]

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Work / Life Balance For Dummies, Australian Edition

Lockett, Katherine — 27 Feb 2013 08:17:42 +0100

Find out what you really need to live, thrive and survive Does it seem like the constant struggle to succeed at work is overshadowing other areas of your life? Are your relationships suffering as you try to cram everything into a normal day? Work/Life Balance For Dummies will help you get your equilibrium back, taking you through all available solutions -- from changes you can adopt within your existing workplace or chosen career, to career changes, treechanges and seachanges. Discover how to: * Work out your priorities * Put off procrastination and improve your time management * Move your boss towards work/life balance * Cast your net wider and change jobs and employers * Plan your seachange or treechange [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Planning with Kids

Avery, Nicole — 28 Jan 2013 08:18:38 +0100

The ultimate guide for parents who dream of having a little less chaos and a lot more time for the good things in life Written by mother of five, Nicole Avery, this book shows harried parents how, with just a bit of planning, family life can become easier to manage, less stressful, and decidedly more fun. Dream on, you say? I might as well try to herd cats as to get my kids to follow a lot of arbitrary rules! And Nicole would agree, which is why Planning with Kids isn't like any other parenting guide out there. It was inspired by Nicole's blog of the same name, which, over the past three years, has garnered a huge audience of likeminded parents who have achieved nothing short of miraculous results following her advice. While other prescriptive guides offer mums and dads cook-cutter solutions to the challenges of raising kids, this handbook focuses on one simple, straightforward idea: by implementing a few simple strategies for how you do things, you'll make more time for you to be you and your kids to be kids. You'll find strategies for streamlining and enhancing everything from the routines of daily life, to family relationships, to budgeting and finances, playtime and much more! * Contains a full section on menus and cooking, including recipes, supported online by a planning-with-family meal planner * Divided into sections so that readers can dip-in and dip-out for information as they need it as their family expands and grows up! [288 Seiten, Softcover]

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Divine Intuition

Robinson, Lynn A. — 23 Jan 2013 08:17:26 +0100

A guide for getting in touch with the inner wisdom that can lead to a more abundant and successful life When you are in touch with your intuition, every moment in your life takes on a whole new dimension as intuitive wisdom pours in. Your ability to assess each situation for immediate guidance allows you to move smoothly on your chosen path. Decision-making becomes quick, easy, and fruitful. And you move closer and closer to your best life by divining what is true for you. Divine Intuition is more than simply a book about paying attention to your intuition. The book is filled with inspirational quotes, helpful exercises, and information on how to live a life you love. * Offers practical wisdom for creating an abundant life of purpose and fulfillment * Shows how to look within for guidance and build patience, faith, and trust * Helps to identify the primary ways that you can tap your intuition This inspirational book will give you the practical tools you need to envision, attract, and create the abundant and successful life you were meant to live. [272 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Worauf wartest Du noch?

Kelsey, Robert — 11 Jan 2013 08:17:47 +0100

Millionen cleverer Leute erreichen nicht ihr volles Potenzial, weil sie unter Versagensängsten leiden. Mit Worauf wartest Du noch? können sie ihre wahren Ziele definieren und mit kleinen, leicht umsetzbaren und kontinuierlichen Schritten in eine rosigere Zukunft aufbrechen. [250 Seiten, Softcover]

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Creative Thinking For Dummies

Cox, David — 10 Dec 2012 08:21:49 +0100

Creative thinking made easy Being creative can be tough - and trying to come up with great ideas under pressure can leave the great ideas under wraps! Creative Thinking For Dummies helps you apply creative thinking techniques to everything you touch, whether it's that novel you have inside you or the new business idea you've had that will make you the next hot entrepreneur ??? or anything in between. Creative Thinking For Dummies is a practical, hands-on guide packed with techniques and examples of different ways to think creatively. It covers a range of techniques, including brainstorming, lateral thinking, mind mapping, synectics, drawing and doodling your way to great ideas, meditation and visualization, word and language games, and divergent thinking. * See the world in a different way, and realise that you are surrounded by creative inspiration * Brainstorm new ideas successfully and try out some lateral thinking exercises * Open your mind to a new way of thinking and nail down those great ideas * Discover creative thinking techniques using games, words, drawings, and storytelling * Let creativity enhance all aspects of your life, whether developing your personal skills, becoming more professionally effective, or using creative thinking techniques to help your children develop their creative minds You'll soon discover that everybody, including you, has a wealth of creative potential within--you just need to tap into it! [378 Seiten, Softcover]

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Wedding Planning For Dummies

Blum, Marcy — 3 Dec 2012 08:18:38 +0100

The bestselling wedding planning guide--now updated! Congratulations, you're planning a wedding! Besides obtaining a fancy tuxedo and a stunning gown, organizing a wedding ceremony takes creativity, planning, and diplomacy. The whole ordeal can seem overwhelming at first, but with lots of guidance, you'll plan a wedding people will remember for ages. Wedding Planning For Dummies demystifies and simplifies all the details that go into the Big Day, providing inspiration and innovative ideas to personalize your wedding celebration and, of course, make it fun for everyone--especially you! Expert wedding planner Marcy Blum walks you step-by-step through everything you'll encounter as you plan your wedding, from choosing a reception site to picking a photographer--and everything in between. * 20% new and updated content * Keep track of expenses with a wedding budget * Negotiate contracts and surf online for wedding deals * Get those pesky financial technicalities out of the way * Plan a weekend wedding, a themed wedding, same sex wedding, and other celebrations * Plan for various wedding customs and rites * Throw a great reception with music, food, drink, and cake * The 4-1-1 on the latest and greatest trends in wedding registries, rings, photos, and the honeymoon Packed with tips for saving money and common kitsch you should avoid, this is the ultimate guide to satisfying everyone on the Big Day--while making all of your fairytale dreams come true. [432 Seiten, Softcover]

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Managing Anger with CBT For Dummies

Bloxham, Gillian — 3 Dec 2012 08:18:30 +0100

Defuse your anger with CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you how to break free from destructive or negative behaviors and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. This practical guide to managing anger with CBT will help you to understand your anger, identify solutions to your problems, and maintain your gains and avoid relapse. This concise, user-friendly guide provides focused advice on defusing anger using proven CBT techniques. You'll discover how to keep your anger under control and identify the negative thought processes that lead to angry outbursts. * Shows you how to use CBT to help you react positively to frustrating situations * Helps you learn to assert yourself effectively without losing your temper * Gives you tried-and-true CBT techniques to let go of unhealthy anger If you're struggling with anger management, Managing Anger with CBT For Dummies gives you the tools you need to keep your cool and live a happier, more balanced life. [218 Seiten, Softcover]

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Das Little Black Book der klugen Worte

Leonhardt, Roland — 8 Nov 2012 08:17:11 +0100

Mit dem Little Black Book der klugen Worte liefert Roland Leonhardt passende Zitate für jede Situation und jedes Thema. Ob zur Ehe, zu Geld oder zur Politik - mit diesem kleinen Büchlein haben Sie immer schnell die richtigen Worte parat. [220 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Das Little Black Book der perfekten Hochzeit

Ulbrich-Dürport, Karin — 8 Nov 2012 08:17:07 +0100

Das Little Black Book der perfekten Hochzeit ist genau das Richtige für jede angehende Braut, da es viele Tipps und kompetente Antworten auf alle Fragen rund ums Heiraten gibt. [206 Seiten, Looseleaf]

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Managing Depression with CBT For Dummies

Thomson, Brian / Broadway-Horner, Matt — 29 Oct 2012 08:19:08 +0100

Rise above depression with CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviours and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. This practical guide to managing depression with CBT will help you understand your depression, identify solutions to your problems, and maintain your gains and avoid relapse. Managing Depression with CBT For Dummies is a practical guide to using CBT to demolish depression by identifying and correcting negative thought patterns, recognizing the destructive power of ruminative thinking, confronting problems, and finding positive solutions. * Helps you understand depression and how it develops * Shows you how to correct negative thought patterns * Gives you tried-and-true CBT techniques to combat your depression If you're struggling with depression, Managing Anger with CBT For Dummies gives you the tools you need to break down the barriers that prevent happiness from taking hold, and allowing you to build a positive future. [210 Seiten, Softcover]

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Managing Anxiety with CBT For Dummies

Davey, Graham — 10 Sep 2012 08:18:47 +0200

Don't panic! Combat your worries and minimize anxiety with CBT! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviors and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. This practical guide to managing anxiety with CBT will help you understand your anxiety, identify solutions to your problems, and maintain your gains and avoid relapse. Managing Anxiety with CBT For Dummies is a practical guide to using CBT to face your fears and overcome anxiety and persistent, irrational worries. You'll discover how to put extreme thinking into perspective and challenge negative, anxiety-inducing thoughts with a range of effective CBT techniques to help you enjoy a calmer, happier life. * Helps you understand anxiety and how CBT can help * Guides you in making change and setting goals * Gives you tried-and-true CBT techniques to face your fears and keep a realistic perspective Managing Anxiety with CBT For Dummies gives you the tools you need to overcome anxiety and expand your horizons for a healthy, balanced life. [180 Seiten, Softcover]

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Meditation For Dummies

Bodian, Stephan — 27 Aug 2012 08:18:14 +0200

Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier, more productive life Meditation is a great way to reduce stress, increase energy, and enjoy better health. It is believed to result in a state of greater calmness and physical relaxation, and psychological balance. Plus, practicing meditation can change how you relate to the flow of emotions and thoughts in your everyday life. This fun and easy guide has long been a favorite with meditation newcomers . . . and now it's even better. Meditation For Dummies offers a newly recorded CD featuring more than 70 minutes of music and guided meditations that are keyed to topics in the book, from tuning in to your body, transforming suffering, and replacing negative patterns to grounding yourself, consulting the guru within, and finding a peaceful place. The book also discusses the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, along with new advice on how to get the most out of meditation in today's fast-paced world. * Includes new information on the recent research on the causes of happiness and how meditation can improve mood * Features a set of suggested meditations for becoming happier * Examines new research on brain changes in people practicing meditation * New, revised, and refreshed content throughout, including insight into the best meditation apps, electronic content, and websites Praised by Deepak Chopra as a useful guidebook filled with clear instructions and helpful hints, this hands-on, friendly guide gives you everything you need to begin experiencing the many benefits of meditation. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase. [384 Seiten, Softcover]

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Natural Born Success

Burgess, Paul — 8 Aug 2012 08:17:40 +0200

Have you ever wondered why some tasks come naturally to you, while others leave you feeling frustrated and bored? Paul Burgess believes it's because we all have a unique combination of Instinctive Drives that act as an internal compass, guiding our thoughts and actions. Natural Born Success will help you to discover your innate operating system -- your I.D. -- so that you can get 'in stride' in your life. Knowing your I.D. will enable you to harness your inborn skills and reach new heights in your career, relationships, finances and family. Validated by scientific research, the I.D. System is the only psychometric profiling tool that delves beneath people's behaviour and personality to explore their Instinctive Drives. Realise your full potential and life purpose by tapping into the natural motivations and talents that define the real you. [208 Seiten, Softcover]

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Artificial Maturity

Elmore, Tim — 3 Jul 2012 08:18:08 +0200

How to raise kids who can handle the real world Today's Generation iY (teens brought up with the Internet) and Homelanders (children born after 9/11) are overexposed to information at an earlier age than ever and paradoxically are underexposed to meaningful relationships and real-life experiences. Artificial Maturity addresses the problem of what to do when parents and teachers mistake children's superficial knowledge for real maturity. The book is filled with practical steps that adults can take to furnish the experiences kids need to balance their abilities with authentic maturity. * Shows how to identify the problem of artificial maturity in Generation iY and Homelanders * Reveals what to do to help children balance autonomy, responsibility, and information * Includes a down-to-earth model for coaching and guiding youth to true maturity Artificial Maturity gives parents, teachers, and others who work with youth a manual for understanding and practicing the leadership kids so desperately need to mature in a healthy fashion. [272 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies

Apps, Judy — 25 Jun 2012 08:18:04 +0200

Find your voice, and communicate with confidence Ever wondered why nobody hears you in meetings, or wished people would take you more seriously? Or maybe you're unhappy with your accent, or you feel insecure about your high-pitched or monotonous voice? Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies will help you to discover the power of your voice, understand how it works, and use your voice like a professional whether in meetings, addressing an audience, or standing in front of a classroom. Take a deep breath, relax those vocal cords, and make your speech sparkle! We're not all planning to become politicians, or likely to address large audiences on a regular basis, but we all need to be able to communicate well to achieve success. Certain professions require a high level of vocal confidence, notably teachers and business leaders. As well as using body language effectively, we also rely on our voice to convey passion, exude enthusiasm, and command attention--and that's before we've considered the content of our words! A clear understanding of how your voice works, how to maximize its effectiveness, and ways to overcome voice 'gremlins' such as speaking too fast, stuttering, or sounding childish, is pivotal to enabling you to succeed, whatever the situation. * Highlights the importance of your voice, explains how to use it effectively * Gives you confidence in public speaking * Helps you use your voice to make a great first impression in all aspects of your life * Includes a CD with vocal exercises to help you communicate with confidence. Whether you're looking to improve your speaking skills for work or personal gain--or both--Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies gives you everything you need to find your voice and communicate with confidence. [382 Seiten, Softcover]

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Reptiles in Love

Ferguson, Don — 25 Jun 2012 08:18:03 +0200

Nagging, snide comments, passive-aggressive tendencies, running away, childish insults; sometimes even the most loving couples can revert to their primitive nature. Don Ferguson, a psychologist and relationship therapist, has discovered that no matter how evolved we think we are, our reptilian brain is still primed for instantaneous reactions and fight-or-flight. This syndrome can rule relationships and in the end destroy them. Through the latest neurological research, Ferguson has discovered how to manage our primitive reactions with thoughtful, 'new brain' interventions. Written in a highly entertaining and readable way, Reptiles in Love has an answer for helping couples to stop attacking each other and transform their dysfunctional, prehistoric relationship into a more evolved and loving partnership. [Softcover]

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Wie voll ist Ihr Eimer?

Rath, Tom / Clifton, Donald O. — 26 Apr 2012 08:17:57 +0200

Mit dem Bild von Eimer und Schöpfkelle die Positive Psychologie verstehen! Voller Aha-Erlebnisse, erfolgversprechender Strategien und mitreißender Geschichten sorgt Wie voll ist Ihr Eimer? für eine dauerhafte Veränderung im beruflichen und privaten Miteinander. [104 Seiten, Softcover]

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Zwischenstopp Burnout

Riffelt, Iris — 22 Mar 2012 08:17:20 +0100

Iris Riffelt beleuchtet, was jemanden erwartet, der sich auf dem Weg in den Burnout befindet und nun die Notbremse ziehen muss. Schwerpunkte des Buches sind dabei die arbeitsrechtlichen Gesichtspunkte und die Abklärung finanzieller Fragen sowie der berufliche Wiedereinstieg. [185 Seiten, Softcover]

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Confidence For Dummies

Burton, Kate — 12 Mar 2012 08:18:33 +0100

Improve your confidence and achieve your goals with Confidence For Dummies! Everybody could do with some extra confidence in one or more areas of their lives, whether it's at work, in a relationship or when meeting new people. Confidence is important in helping us make the most of our opportunities: we all have a wide range of strengths, skills, abilities and strategies that we can utilise to improve our confidence, but often we're not fully aware of them. This friendly guide shows you how to understand confidence, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your skills and improve your confidence in all areas of life. [292 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Dream Sleeper

Herman, Conner / Ryan, Kira — 7 Mar 2012 08:17:37 +0100

Dream Team's new way to a good night's sleep for babies and parents With a simple and easy-to-follow plan for today's fast-moving (and often sleep-deprived) parents, this book offers a new, modern approach to teaching babies how to sleep independently. The authors' proven methods, prepared with a team of esteemed pediatric advisors, show anyone how to coach their baby to sleep through the night on his or her own. The importance of preparation, consistency, and patience is explained in a down-to-earth style. * A primer on the science of sleep * Instructions for setting up the sleeping environment and creating sleeping and eating schedules * Advice on identifying sleep associations and creating a support system * Checklists and strategies to implement the three-part plan With respect for many styles of parenting, this step-by-step program includes methods for helping baby get a good night's sleep. [288 Seiten, Softcover]

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