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Informative Book
I found this book to be very helpful, user friendly
The Field Guide to Parenting is the best 'user friendly' book on parenting today. This book provides quality and reliable information in practical language. The Field Guide to Parenting is what every parent &/or educator needs for today's busy lifestyle. As a parent/family life educator, i consider this book a must for all book shelves, in homes, schools, libraries, counseling offices, community centers....wherever, parents congregate! A book that stays within arm's reach
This fantastic resource is one that I can't imagine doing without. Throughout the past three years, I have grabbed this great 580-page guide and easily found advice and ideas about everything from whining to macaroni art! The Field Guide to Parenting is organized so that you can find this fast, with development stages listed for benchmarking your child's accomplishments, then great ideas for projects and fun games that enhance mental, physical and emotional growth, followed by a huge section that covers more than 60 topics. Each topic is explained, expectations listed, approaches to dealing with that subject from experts in child development, when to get more help and a resource section listing Web sites, books, videos, 800 numbers and more!Read more

Subjects:  1. Child development    2. Child rearing    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Parenting    7. Parenting - Child Rearing    8. Parenting - General    9. Preschool children    10. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Catalogs    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Children's software    4. DVD-Video discs    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Film & Video - Guides & Reviews    8. Film - Guides & Reviews    9. Parenting - General    10. Reference    11. Video - Guides & Reviews    12. Video recordings for children    13. Advice on parenting    14. Films, cinema   

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. Film & Video - Guides & Reviews    4. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    5. Reference    6. BG-JUVENILE PROP - BG-JUVY ACTIVITY    7. Children    8. Films, cinema    9. Performing Arts / Film / Guides & Reviews    10. Reference works   

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Good book, includes a cd-rom, lists useful websites
Some of the things this book discusses about Straightforward and helpful advice
Like the previous reviewer, I had not spent a lot of time reading about how to interact with and care for my new baby -- until I picked up this book.I like the author's straightforward descriptions of what to expect when in the hospital and home from the hospital for the first few days and weeks.Dr. Paula walks the reader through a number of issues including feeding, bathing, sleeping and making the transition back to work after the baby is born.The text is interspersed with web site addresses if you need more information on a subject.Finally, the thing I like best about this book is that it is not overly negative in tone like some of the other parenting books I have read.As a first time mom, I consider this an invaluable reference book.

Straightforward and helpful advice
Like the previous reviewer, I had not spent a lot of time reading about how to interact with and care for my new baby -- until I picked up this book.I like the author's straightforward descriptions of what to expect when in the hospital and home from the hospital for the first few days and weeks.Dr. Paula walks the reader through a number of issues including feeding, bathing, sleeping and making the transition back to work after the baby is born.The text is interspersed with web site addresses if you need more information on a subject.Finally, the thing I like best about this book is that it is not overly negative in tone like some of the other parenting books I have read.As a first time mom, I consider this an invaluable reference book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Care    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Infants & Toddlers - Infants    6. Infants (Newborn)    7. Life Stages - Infants & Toddlers/General    8. Life Stages - Infants & Toddlers/Infants    9. Parenting    10. Parenting - General    11. Reference    12. Pregnancy, birth & baby care    13. Psychology   

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Wonderful and cheap
the book was will package so it would not be damage.the book was very similar to the newer version and i saved a lot from buying it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. Reference   

Editorial Review

Parents, do you know the names of your teen's three closest friends? And teens, do you know what your parents are putting most of their energy into right now? Twenty-two-year-old Jay McGraw, bestselling author of Read more

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Closed The Gap
Even when your teen see's you with the book he stated we are close why havea book like that?Well even if you think you are close its a great talking point to start healing and gaps you had the questions perfect evn for your teens closest friends. Its been a wonderful experience getting to know him a whole lot better and them knowing their parents a whole lot better. Thank you Jay with Love

closing future gaps
The bad news is that for myself and my own teenagers this book came a little late...about 10 years.The good news is that for my now adult children and my soon to be 8 grandchildren you can never start to early to prepare yourself and your kids for those teenage years.I bought 5 copies of Closing the Gap.I originally bought one to give to my younger brother who's daughter is in the midst of teenage years-15.He started asking me what I had done when my kids were going through the insanity.I was flattered he valued my opinion until I gave it and he said "Thanks, now at least I know what not to do."I took it as a joke, but truth be told, I had made a mistake or 12.I bought him the book so he would have a clue of what was the 'right' thing to do.I didn't intend to read it(teenagers???been there, done that, don't want to go back), but picked it up one night out of boredom, expecting to get a laugh or two out of some old memories and a chuckle over my brothers reactions to what I thought would be the 'experts' advice.I did get a chuckle, but I also got a surprise...I wished I could of had that book way before my kids became teens. Rubbish
Jay McGraw is obviously just trying to ride his father's coat tails, unfortunately, he possesses none of the talent or skill his father does.If you want to read a patronizing, annoying account of teen life, this is the book for you! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    2. Children's Audio - Young Adult    3. Communication in the family    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family relationships    6. Interpersonal Relations    7. Parent and teenager    8. Reference    9. Social Science - Psychology    10. Teenagers    11. Self-Help / General   

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Useful San Francisco Bay Area Long Term Care Guide
This is a very useful, objective resource guide for finding the best in long term care (LTC) options in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area (apparently the East Bay has a separate guide and I believe the Guide is expanding to other cities, as well).The guide is a comprehensive overview of all of the local LTC services and facilities; chapter One describes the various functions of home care, geriatric care management, adult day care, assisted living facilities, continuing care communities, skilled nursing facilities and hospice, specifying what each does and what to expect.
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Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships / Eldercare    2. Family & Relationships / Reference    3. Reference / Consumer Guides    4. Adult day care centers    5. Aging parents    6. Long-term care    7. Nursing homes    8. Parents, Aged    9. Skilled Nursing Facilities   

Subjects:  1. Encyclopedias    2. Family    3. Family & Relationships / Reference    4. History - General History    5. Social History    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Sociology - Marriage & Family    9. United States    10. United States - General    11. Family & Relationships    12. Reference    13. Reference works   

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An inspiring, thorough name guide
This is the best book of African American names I found, after reviewing quite a few.Lots of the others limit themselves to African names, and while I can see their usefulness I was also interested in unusual, created names.This book is unique because it includes only the names of actual African Americans who filled out questionnaires in person or on the internet.It includes unusual, unique, and created names alongside traditional African and European names, with a definition and country of origin listed for every name from Swahili to Scottish.There are also lots of boxes in the text describing historical or famous people who shared the name.Overall I think this is the best Afican American name book out there and I look forward to a second edition incorporating the new names that people are sure to send the author!

A lovely personal history of names
This unique book is best appreciated as an informal cultural history rather than a what-to-name-your-baby guide.Each name in the book is linked to at least one real individual, giving the book a personal "oral history" feeling.As a practical name guide...well, the author is a bit too loving and celebretory toward her subjects to serve as a guide.She's hesitant to categorize anything, and a little over-eager to find African origins for invented names.(Come on, not *everything* is a form of Aisha!)But that doesn't detract from the book's core strengths and the warmth that pervades every page.Great for inspirational browsing.

Perfect Timing
What a great time for this book. Parents are constantly trying to come up with unique names for their newborns. This is the perfect "baby shower" gift. Like the title says, it's complete and offers some truly differentalternatives as well as traditional names to parents-to-be. It is the kindof book that will remain in families and be passed on to their newlywedcouples. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African American    2. Baby Names    3. Child Care/Parenting    4. Dictionaries    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Genealogy    8. Names, Personal    9. Reference    10. Family & Relationships / General   

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Children's 9-12 - Reference    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Children's questions and answe    6. Children's questions and answers    7. Family & Relationships    8. Parenting - General    9. Questions and answers    10. Reference    11. Reference - General   

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Profile your sexual personality and kick-start your sex life
My immediate reaction to a book entitled "Can You Pass the Sex Test?" is to respond, "No," and then go ahead and see how badly I fail. Anne Hooper asks 150 questions designed to pinpoint your sexual strengths and weaknesses. After measuring your motivation, sensuality, and the all-important goal of satisfaction, Hooper provides advice on how to brush up your knowledge and technique along with tips on relaxation and role playing.
Hit of the Party!
I was having a Birthday get-together for my husband with some of our closest coupled friends and family and showed the book to one girlfriend.Not only did she like it and request it, everyone else did also... ( I mean EVERYONE, men and women).So now I am about to buy like 5 or 6 copies for the other couples and am planning a book party to take the test as couples and discuss.I shows many different positions only as entertainment, not as instruction.It gives good advice that a lot of couples would find easier to share with each other this way (book discussion).The pictures only give book some spice!Great Book!A must have for every couple...even just for fun!

Titillation only - no real substance
The pictures in the book have naked men and women in various sex poses - no genitalia are shown.Read more

Subjects:  1. Communication in sex    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family/Marriage    4. Human Sexuality    5. Love & Romance    6. Love / Sex / Marriage    7. Reference    8. Sex    9. Sexual excitement    10. Sexuality    11. Family & Relationships / Sexuality   

Editorial Review

We all know how fast new pages are going up on the World Wide Web. Students who needreliable, intelligible information,will do fine with the second edition of this fat, sassy, and useful Netdirectory. Whether students are researching Japanese table manners, carnivorous plants, or the Latvianembassy, they'll be able to locate their subject matter of choice with this book. There are enough relevantsites in this energetic volume to satisfy the most curious of young scholars. ... Read more

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Families Will Enjoy Many Hours of Fun and Adventure!
The 2002 Net-mom's Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages directory offers kids and their entire families a number of refreshing, entertaining, and informative Websites. After a brief introduction readers are treated to Net-mom's top hotlists, top Websites, and safety tips for surfing the Internet. Then the real fun begins! For Good Family Fun...
...purchase this book. I was looking for web sites to enjoy with my nieces and younger cousins and decided to purchase a book which could "direct me" in the right places. This book is a wonderful addition to have if you have younger children and younger visitors and need a way to "keep them occupied"!Buy this book. It is very well put together! It is also worth every cent. The only thing it doesnt have that I would give it 5 stars is a CD ROM directory for the electronic version...otherwise go for it if you dont mind typing in the sites yourself!

A Fabulous Reference for Teachers, Parents, and Kids
The Internet Yellow Pages is a "must have" book for students, adults, schools, teachers, and public libraries. Parents, teachers, and libraries should have access to this fabulous resource. After all, most homes and offices have at least one telephone directory. Let your fingers do the walking with this fabulous Internet directory which includes over 800 pages of carefully alphabetized, categorized, and graphically appealing subjects that can be used for research and information gathering. Does your child or someone you know need to write a report? Possibly a state, gold rush, science, animal, or other type of school report? Look no further. Just get out the Internet Yellow Pages, type in the URL and you will be instantly connected to quality web sites without wasting valuable time using various search engines.Each site is full of great information that has been carefully reviewed as "kid safe" by the author, Jean Armour Polly and her staff. Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Internet    2. Computer Books: General    3. Internet - Web Site Directories    4. Reference   

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We All Wish....
Millman doesn't believe "the perfect sister" exists, although she does describe a few who come very close.I found this book a curious mix of discussions about types of sisters (The Outsider Sister, The Wishful Sister)and lengthy biographies of families, rather than siblings.I wanted to read more about the sisters and less about the mothers and fathers who created them because, as the author admits, "sisters play a huge role in our childhood and identities."

Considers what makes adult sisters close
Sisters are a complicated relationship: though they may grow up together, their personalities and perspectives may be totally different. Author Marcia Millman spent hundreds of hours interviewing sisters to examine how their bonds were formed and how they changed throughout life: Perfect Sister considers what makes adult sisters close - or not - and how sister sibling bonds and rifts form. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Family Psychology    4. Family Relationships    5. Family/Marriage    6. Personal Growth - General    7. Reference    8. Siblings    9. Sociology Of Women    10. Self-Help / Personal Growth / General   

Subjects:  1. Child Development    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. General    5. Reference    6. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction   

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Guiding Young Children's Behavior:This book is a lifesaver
This book is full of practical, simple to follow advice in a very user friendly format.Parents and teachers alike will find this a very useful guide to add to their collection.It is also full of resources on every topic pertaining to early childhood.The perfect gift for that new teacher or new parent!

well-chosen parenting advice from experts
Guiding Young Children's Behavior: Helpful Ideas for Parents and Teachers from 28 Early Childhood Experts edited by Betty Farber, M.Ed. Preschool Publications. 1999. 329 pp. $24.95.trade paper. a grandmas appreciation for this loving book.
As a grandmother, I was thrilled to read about practical and loving ways to set limits formy grandchildren. I especially recommend that you check out the chapters on Separation, Helping your child to eat well, and Sending positive messages.This book is my gift to all my friends with children orgrandchildren. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Child Development    3. Child rearing    4. Conduct of life    5. Family & Relationships / Reference    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Life skills    8. Parenting    9. Parenting - Discipline    10. Parenting - General    11. Preschool children   

Subjects:  1. Child psychology    2. Child rearing    3. Encyclopedias    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. Parenting    8. Parenting - General    9. Reference    10. United States    11. Christian spirituality    12. Marriage, family & other relationships    13. Reference works   

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"Encyclopedia" of Life Skills for Young Aduults
On My Own: The Ultimate How-To Guide For Young Adults by Sally Taylor is such a comprehensive youth reference on "how to make it in the world." I wish such a book had existed when I launched out on my own. With the challenges facing today's young adults, the book and CD reference can make a real difference in the lives of its readers. Parents would do well by leaving this one on the coffee table!

On My Own-The Ultimate How-To-Guide for Young Adults
Sally Taylor has captured the life lessons all parents wish to impart to their children and wraps it all up in a creatively delivered message.A complete guide that is amazingly insightful and easy to use.The CD ROM makes this guide an informative and entertaining tool for all learning types.When I first sat down at my computer to review the book, 4 hours magically disappeared as I found myself carried away by Sally's version of the Information Highway.A must read for all young adults--and many of their parents, too!

On My Own-The Ulitmate How-To-Guide for Young Adults
Sally Taylor has captured the life lessons all parents wish to impart to their children and wraps it all up in a creatively delivered message.A complete guide that is amazingly insightful and easy to use.The CD ROM makes the guide an informative and entertaining tool for all learning styles.When I first sat down at my computer to review the book, 4 hours magically disappeared as I found myself carried away by Sally's version of the Information Highway.A must read for all young adults--and many of their parents, too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Children's 12-Up - Reference    3. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    4. Conduct of life    5. Family & Relationships    6. Life skills guides    7. Parenting - General    8. Reference    9. Reference - General    10. United States    11. Young adults    12. Youth   

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It s the same thing
If you don't own a book like this then buy it. If you've EVER read one of these type books then forget it. It's the same thing you read in every other "preparedness" book. I'm sure this was the HOT seller Dec. 31, 1999, but now? Invaluable reference for September 11 and other emergencies
I first borrowed this book from the library and found it so useful I bought it from Amazon. I live in the Washington, D.C. area and felt very unprepared for emergencies in the aftermath of September 11. This guide helps you create a family emergency planand give you tips on keeping safe in more routine situations. Particularly useful was their suggestion of a disaster supplies kit, which I now have. Some items in the kit were predictable--like a first aid kit, but others were not and make a lot of sense like a NOAA emergency radio, list of key addresses and contacts, extra prescription medications etc.While I don't expect to need it for an evacuation or terrorist emergency, these are supplies I would need in other emergencies from power outtages to storms etc. They recommend that you pack this in a carryall and take with you on trips as well. Extremely relevant and necessary.
In view of recent national events and all the possibilities, this book is a "must-have" for everyone. Written in a concise, easy to undertstand style, it covers the full range of potential dangers and how to prepare and react. I think the title is so appropriate, and the book delivers on that theme. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accidents    2. Crime prevention    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Home accidents    5. Personal & Practical Guides    6. Prevention    7. Reference    8. Safety    9. Wounds and injuries    10. Reference / General   

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. Reference    4. Sociology    5. Sociology - Marriage & Family    6. Philosophy / Political    7. Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy    8. Social & political philosophy    9. Social theory