America's Founders placed great confidence in schools, which they believed would teach young people to understand our political system and to engage in reasoned political debate as adults. Yet today, when virtually all Americans graduate from high school, we remain stunningly ignorant of history and government.In The Cradle of Citizenship, James Traub chronicles his year of observing public schools across the country, talking to teachers, scholars, and curriculum designers...

Combining the latest neurological research and up–to–date psychoanalytic theory, Dreams and Dream Interpretation: A Contemporary Introduction gives readers a clear understanding of dreams, dream work and the ever–changing interpretations of this extraordinary phenomenon.In this book, Christian Roesler brings together an overview of the development of different theories of dreaming and dream interpretation throughout the history of psychoanalysis, from Freud’s seminal paper...

An unintimidating guide to Atheism and secular philosophyAtheism For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes an unbiased look into the philosophical worldview of the lack of belief in gods. This approachable book showcases how atheism is a spectrum, from showing the secular values and lifestyles that resonate with many atheists to also showing how atheism can connect to other philosophical views such agnosticism, secular humanism, and more. Learn about the deep history...

A murder mystery. A vanished America. A summer no one who lived it could ever forget.In the summer of 1963, twelve-year-old boys still roamed the woods unsupervised, explored limestone caves overlooking the Mississippi River, served Mass before dawn, and measured life by basketball games, bicycles, and the ringing of church bells.For the boys of Mayfly, that unforgettable summer begins like every other—with adventure, mischief, lifelong friendships, and dre...

She hoped she’d never see him again. But then he kidnapped another little girl. Her daughter. Their daughter.It's been two years since Jamie Carter escaped captivity and saved Charlotte Grand, the infant daughter of New York Governor Phillip Grand, becoming a national hero for foiling the kidnapping plot that incarcerated reputed mobster/entrepreneur Don Bailino—the man who abducted and raped her. As Governor Grand considers his candidacy for U.S. presiden...

A Modern-Day Revelation of Spiritual Growth and Higher ConsciousnessWho is the Divine Child? In this audiobook, you'll learn that it means YOU!Did you know that you are the recipient of a divine inheritance, just waiting to be claimed?What is your divine inheritance and how do you put yourself on the path to claiming it?You are about to embark on a unique spiritual journey. In this remarkable book, Michael Jones rev...

Your ex-spouse is bad-mouthing you to your children, perhaps even trying to turn them against you. If you handle the situation ineffectively, your relationship with your children could suffer. You could lose their respect, lose their affection, and even, in extreme cases, lose all contact with them. This groundbreaking work gives parents powerful strategies to preserve and rebuild loving relationships with their children and provides legal and mental health professionals with practical adv...

Three thrillers. Endless twists. One baby at the center of it all.Jamie Carter thought her biggest problems were being newly divorced and out of work—until she’s abducted and forced into a deadly game involving a kidnapped infant, organized crime, and a race against time.The complete Baby Grand Trilogy delivers suspense, action, and heart across three fast-paced novels packed with shocking turns and escalating stakes. Follow Jamie as she fights to ...

There's no question about it: your children are the most important thing in your life. But if you have gone through a messy divorce, your relationship with your children may become strained if you have to deal with a toxic ex. Your ex may bad-mouth you in front of the kids, accuse you of being a bad parent, and even attempt to replace you in the children's lives with a new partner. As a result, your children may become confused, conflicted, angry, anxious, or depressed—and you may feel pow...

An internationally renowned authority on children and divorce reveals the latest research-based strategies for helping children survive and thrive before, during, and long after their parents divorce.The breakup of a family can have an enduring impact on children. But as Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally int...

Author of the bestseller Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers, Dr. Karyl McBride draws on her expertise in treating children and partners damaged by narcissists in this practical new guide to divorce and its aftermath.With more than three decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. McBride guides you through the emotional fallout and challenges of being married to and divorcing a narcissist. The court system a...

What makes stepmothering so hard? And why are we, as people and a culture, so hard on stepmothers? How can we make it easier?Stepmonster is a truly unique and groundbreaking book for women with stepchildren, men with kids who repartner, adult stepchildren, and anyone who cares about them. It is a comprehensive, cross-cultural, research-based reconsideration of stepfamily dynamics—from the perspective of the stepmother. How does she think, act, and feel, and why?Par...