A mother's life is "lled with endless errands and cluttered calendars. LIFE'S TOO SHORT —FOR MOMS offers that breath of fresh air, that moment of humor to keep the day moving and focused on God.A mom's to-do list is a constant work-in-progress. Keeping up with family, job responsibilities, and after school activities leaves little time for anythingelse. Motherhood is no simple task. Moms strive to give their children moral character, a strong sense of self-worth and self-discipline, and an...

Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces readers to key sociological theories, such as anomie and strain, and examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed. It provides a nuanced account of contemporary theories and debates, and includes chapters covering feminist criminology, critical masculinities, cultural criminolog...

Londoyn and her friends just want to make the most of summer break, and a hike in Central Park sounds like the perfect adventure. But what starts as a fun outing quickly becomes a test of courage none of them saw coming. Through every twist and challenge, they grow stronger-and each friend walks away with a lesson they'll never forget.

Advances in Cancer Research provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research. Here, once again, outstanding and original reviews are presented on a variety of topics. This volume covers hyaluronan signaling and turnover. - Provides information on cancer research - Outstanding and original reviews - Suitable for researchers and students

ABCs of Baby#2 is jam-packed with great tips and real mom advice that you'll need during your transition from one child to two. This book will help you: prepare your older child for the leap from "only child" to "big sibling", ease the jealousy, make Dad a shining star, conquer sleep issues, achieve balance (be a first rate mom without putting yourself last), stay organized, and most importantly, get over the GUILT (Stop worrying and start enjoying your children!) By now you've already hea...

A searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre Lorde's The Cancer Journals and Laurie Halse Anderson's Shout.When Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they're suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills, doctors who don’t use their correct pronouns, and hordes of "...

Equal Parts Saintly Cherub and Demanding Emperor– Who Is This Child Formerly Known As Your Baby?Faster than a speeding bullet…Is it Superman? Nope, just your high-energy toddler, keeping life interesting–and mom on the run! Once, you dreamed of the day your precious baby would walk and talk. Now, you are constantly dragging your child out of the dog’s dish, making up answers to unanswerable questions (“Why, Mom, why?”), and engaging in power struggles with the world’s most adorable...

Most moms with young children struggle to find a little peace and quiet for themselves in the midst of their hectic days, and setting aside time to spend with God can be even harder. They need devotions that fit their busy schedules and meet them where they are. Lorilee Craker's short readings are just right for these moms. She lends her engaging writing style to personal stories that moms will find encouraging, often funny, and oh-so-familiar. Each reflection is related to a biblical trut...

Welcome to the Adventure of MotherhoodClutter? Chaos? Exhaustion got you down? You must be a mom. And you’re not alone. Perhaps you thought you had it all together…then your baby was born and your world was turned upside down. If new motherhood has you filled with doubt, guilt, and confusion, Trish Berg wants to offer companionship, hope, and help–plus a lot of humor along the way.With practical advice and scriptural reminders, Berg presents two pillars of motherhood: Keep ...

The ‘How to Babysit The Babysitting Business Guide Book” serves as a guide to aspiring babysitters who want to improve on their craft or are just starting out in the babysitting business. It contains a section that provides a detailed description of the changes that occur to a child through the years. Included are the most common problems and questions that arise on the subjects of mealtime, problem kids, temper tantrums and other expected challenges. Also covered in extent are the proper ...

Does parenting your strong-willed child seem impossible? Help is here!If every day is an exhausting battle of wills with your child, you're not alone. Parenting strong-willed children can often leave us feeling defeated, discouraged, and disillusioned.Instead of ending each day weary from failed attempts to win the daily battle of wills, The Strong-Willed Mama: Surviving and Thriving Raising Strong-Willed Children can show you how to overcome your discouragement ...

We can all agree that sexual abstinence is becoming increasingly popular again in 2012 and the reason is that you can’t buy a cure for AIDS or Sexually Transmitted Diseases over the counter at your local pharmacy! Celibacy: What Was I Thinking? is an enlightening take on living a celibate lifestyle in this modern day era. The author, Tranea Prosser, uses her own life experiences to teach fundamental lessons and she explores reasons why sexual abstinence is not only the safest, but the smar...