Surviving Year

Just like all little girls, I hoped I was special and that one day my powers would be revealed. My parents would be bewildered, my friends would equally worship and envy me, and my bullies would run away in terror! Nothing happened when I turned 10. I didn't grow wings at 12, still wasn't able to make things move with my mind at 14, and at 16, I was already too old to believe in such nonsense. Well, what do you think happened the day I turned 18? I got the confirmation that I was only human. In the mail! Oh, and also an invitation to apply to the Grim Reaper Academy.

There comes a time in every new mother's life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn. Who knew there would be so much crying - and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom?

Each year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in the end-of-school exams. This can lead to students feeling extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. In this all-new and completely revised edition of the best-selling Surviving Year 12, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Australia's leading adolescent psychologist, gives advice to parents on how they can help their child cope with the pressure, work smarter and actually enjoy their final years of school.

Toddlers don’t come with a manual, but here’s the next best thing. We’re Parenting a Toddler! is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. Get sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who’s been in the toddler trenches, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more.

Ronald Kitchen was 21, on his way to buy milk for his four-year-old, when he was picked up by the Chicago police, brutally tortured, and coerced to confess to five counts of heinous murder. He spent 22 years in prison, 13 of those on death row, labeled as a monster. Kitchen was only one of the many victims of Jon Burge and his notorious Midnight Crew that terrorized and incarcerated Black men - 118 have come forward so far - on the south side of Chicago for nearly two decades.

What sets this book apart from others is that it encourages the use of your intuition. Because, even if it doesn’t feel like it, you are perfectly equipped to raise your son to be a strong, well-respected, intelligent adult. This book will guide you in how to trust your mothering skills as your son starts to become a man, while honoring your son’s impending adulthood—all without losing the closeness you enjoy so much.

Becoming a father for the first time is a journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and a fair share of anxiety. "Newborn Navigator" is your ultimate companion in this transformative experience, offering practical advice, emotional support, and invaluable insights tailored specifically for expectant fathers. From the first fluttering heartbeat to the sleepless nights and joyful milestones, this comprehensive guide walks you through each trimester, detailing the physical and emotional changes your partner will experience.

Unfortunately, babies do not come with instructions. They often cry, and you don’t know why. They like being cuddled one minute, and they hate it the next. They’re cute, but they’re also little tyrants who will occupy all of your partner’s attention in the very beginning. Today, millions of men are putting off fatherhood because they’re afraid. Are you one of these men?

The most outspoken and combative coach in NBA history—and one of the most successful, amassing more than 1,175 victories, the sixth best winning record ever—reflects on his life, his career, and his battles on and off the basketball court in this no-holds-barred memoir A man of deep passion...

From humble junior reporter on the Luton News to globe-trotting feature writer for the Daily Mail and a sometime television executive - this is Leslie Watkins - Les to his friends - reporting the news over 70 years. He tells of Fleet Street in its heyday revealing what went on inside the newspaper world, of scoop after scoop, fake news, murder, and political corruption. Honest, humorous, surprising, and sometimes tragic his journalist's eye view of the world, of breaking news, drink fuelled editorial feuds, and dirty tricks lifts the lid on journalism's golden age.

Dude, you're a dad now! Picking up where From Dude to Dad left off, author and founder of the popular Diaper Dude parenting brand Chris Pegula dives into the first two years of parenting and furthers his deeply held belief that you don't have to lose yourself when you become a father. Once again...

Life surrounds Dorian Ironstrike, but he’s been alone so long he doesn’t know how to feel anymore. Dragged from the depths of the King’s Dungeon, his sentence is suspended for him to lead a mission to explore and colonize in the farthest reaches of Zirad. But with inexperienced dwarfs and dangers lurking deep beneath them the hardest struggle will be keeping them alive. Disgraced by his past actions, could this be his chance to reunite with his family and make his life whole again?

Teaching is awesome. And tougher than it looks. The first year of teaching will likely be the roughest one of your career, but every year has its own unique challenges. Whether you're about to embark upon the epic journey or speeding toward burnout, I hope you can find something inspirational within this audiobook.

Are you feeling alone or embarrassed to ask questions as you date and plan to marry? Do you wish your wedding gifts included a how to manual? Want help to co-create a successful marriage? Let the Marriage Begin!: A Practical Guide to Getting Married and Surviving Your First Year is your how-to manual to help you understand the phases people do not realize exist in dating, planning the wedding, the honeymoon, and the first year.

Even if you don’t want to hire a caregiver, you can definitely apply these tips by yourself while getting emotional support from loved ones. Even if you’re a single parent, you will be able to handle a newborn and strengthen your bond with them. No obstacle can beat love and commitment—these will only fuel you to do whatever it takes to raise a healthy, happy baby.

Legendary softball coach Fred Dohrmann provides the essential, how-to survival guide for college-bound softball players. More conversation than book, Rookie gives rising first-years a revealing preview of life as a college athlete, and provides them with a wealth of tips for surviving and thriving in their debut season. Rookie covers topics that incoming first-years will be starved to learn, including preparing for fall ball, understanding your coach, adapting to the college game, and a remarkably clear-cut strategy for earning playing time.

Coach Dan Blank once again over-delivers for listeners with another essential how-to book for college-bound soccer players. Written in the same plainspoken tone that shot Soccer IQ to best-seller status, Rookie is more conversation than book. It gives rising college freshmen a revealing preview of life as a college soccer player and provides them with a wealth of survival tips for making the most of their debut seasons.

There are two things medical school doesn't teach you, such as how to pay off the massive amount of debt you accrue as a medical student and how to thrive and enjoy your life as a happy, successful doctor. The Debt Free Physician will give you the knowledge and tools you need to do both!

Although being a new parent can be exciting, most people will tell you that it's overwhelming and emotionally draining. The fear of not knowing what to expect, the expectations you set for yourself, and the pace at which your baby will develop in the first 12 months cause a lot of anxiety for parents. My First Year is more than just a how-to book that will help you raise your baby; it’s a comprehensive and amusing guide that will empower you to tap into the power you know you've always had and raise your baby the best way you know how!