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Skirt!
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The author of the book Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips takes on the crazy sexy subject of what and how we eat, drink, and think. Infused with sass, wit and advice from the trenches, this book is a resource that puts you on the fast track to health, happiness and physical fitness. Along with help from her posse of experts, the author lays out the fundamentals of her crazy sexy diet: a low-glycemic, vegetarian program that emphasizes balancing the pH of the...
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Urged as we are to trim our tummies and attack our abs, it takes guts - courage, determination, and daring - for a woman to honor her belly and discover the shining soul power it contains. By celebrating our bellies instead of trying to reshape them, we can: boost vitality, release stress, spice up sexual pleasure, unleash creativity, increase confidence and compassion, and amplify inner guidance. The Woman's Belly Book presents playful exercises...
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Childhood Cancer Guides
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Approximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time. Parents who read this book will find understandable medical information and emotional support.
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"Girls are cutting themselves with razors. Girls are convinced they're fat, and starve themselves to prove it. Other girls are so anxious about grades they can't sleep at night--at eleven years of age. What's going on? Here, family psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax provides the answers. He shares stories of girls who look confident and strong on the outside, but are fragile within. He shows why a growing proportion of teen and tween girls are confused...
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"Outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practices such as journaling, exercise, healthy sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness, with briefdiscussions of scientific research showing the proven benefits of each practice"--
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#1 International Bestseller
Winner of the 2019 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award
Winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize
A landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women, now in paperback
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy,
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"Explaining why women between the ages of 35 and 50 often experience significant changes in mood, weight, sex drive, and general well-being due to hormonal imbalances, this guide shows women how to regain control of their hormones-and their lives-and feel good again through natural means. Women who have had long-standing physical and emotional complaints written off by doctors as normal or genetic are provided with step-by-step solutions to such hormone-related...
11) Skinny bastard: a kick-in-the-ass for real men who want to stop being fat and start getting buff
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A guide to eating well for men. Eating well isn't some "girlie" thing-- these bitches will whip your ass into shape with their straight-talk, sound guidance, and locker room language-- if you're man enough to take it.
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"Transgender people deal with a range of health issues. Some are specific to the community, others affect it disproportionately, and others impact transgender and cisgender people alike. Readers will learn about mental and emotional health, gender dysphoria, hormone replacement therapy (including puberty-blocking hormones), gender affirmation surgery, and more. They'll be reminded that, while surgery and hormone treatments can be life saving, they...
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In My Body is Growing, Dagmar Geisler works to show preschool and early elementary readers that we're really not all that different, regardless of whether we're boys or girls. Though we may all seem similar on the outside, we are each our own person on the inside. At this age, our bodies and our minds are changing--we're growing up!
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is a gift! I’ve been practicing their strategies, and it’s a total game-changer.”—Brené Brown, PhD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dare to Lead
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize...
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize...
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"Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and joyous time, but it’s natural to be nervous about getting everything ready. The First-Time Parent’s Childbirth Handbook empowers you with answers for all your burning questions about giving birth and the days before and after, with space to build a custom birth plan that matches your values and comfort level. Know your options―Explore the pros and cons of giving birth at a birthing center, at home, or...
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The doctor suddenly appeared beside Will, startling him. He was sleek and prosperous, with a dainty goatee. Though he smiled reassuringly, the poet noticed that he kept a safe distance. In a soothing, urbane voice, the physician explained the treatment: stewed prunes to evacuate the bowels; succulent meats to ease digestion; cinnabar and the sweating tub to cleanse the disease from the skin. The doctor warned of minor side effects: uncontrolled drooling,...
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In Parenting in a Pandemic, Dr. Fradin provides the tools you need to help navigate coronavirus. The book breaks down the science necessary to understand the news about coronavirus and manage your family's health. Dr. Fradin examines the specific risks of coronavirus to children of all ages and adults, including parents, grandparents, pregnant women, and essential workers. She gives realistic strategies you can use to improve this time for your family...
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"The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease- it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of...
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