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Washington, DC: Society for Research in Child Development, 1947. Very Rare Original Publication The Impact of a Children's Story on Mothers and Children by Martha Wolfenstein Modern Children's Stories: Research Study No. 1 Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development: Volume XI, Serial No. 42 1946 No. 1 published 1947 (The editorial board for the society includes: L.W. Sontag, Alfred H. Washburn, Frank N. Freeman, F.L. Wells, Harold C. Stuart, Melville J. Herskovits, Lydia J. Roberts and Willard C. Olson) Martha Wolfenstein (1911-1976) was a psychoanalyst, researcher and writer, concentrating in particular on the study of grief in children. Among her projects, Wolfenstein collaborated with Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict in a study of Research in Contemporary Cultures, later publishing a book with Mead based on the study. Wolfenstein is the niece of another author named Martha Wolfenstein (1869-1906) a writer of non-fiction articles and a novel. 8vo size trade… Leer más

Salt Lake City, Utah: American Book Publishing, 2011. Very rare advance reading copy. 256 bright, white pages. From back: "In the rapidly evolving arena of family dynamics, grandparents are often called on to provide a stable foundation for children...provides guidelines from the field that that have been tried and tested." Crease to lower back cover and slight curl to covers. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Advance Reading Copy ARC. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advance Reading Copy (ARC).

New York: Macmillan, 1944. 163 pages plus index. Some wear to dust jacket, half inch tear at spine. wear to book at bottom spine. Inside covers and endpapers darkened. Very tight binding. From jacket: "This book presents in simple form the principles of child development which are basic to wise adult guidance of children. It shows what goes on in the mind, emotions, and body of the child at each age from infancy through adolescence; what his special social problems are at each age; and how to guide him through such common pitfalls as jealousy, fear, over-aggressiveness ..." and more. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Cloth. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston: Beacon, 1994. Flat signed by author on blank page preceeding title page. 12mo size blue clothbound hardcover. 121 deckled edged pages. Royal purple endpapers and topstain. Attached blue ribbon bookmark. This is a special gift edition with a new preface by the author. From jacket: "(This) is a book to turn lives around, a wise and loving celebration of family, a tough and compassionate reminder to all of America that service to others is simply the rent we pay for living... (The author) shares with us in her new preface her pride in the struggles and accomplishments of her sons, her renewed commitment ot her own 'empty nest' marriage, and her faith in an America in which no child is left behind." Bumped head of spine, bookplate on fep.. Signed by Author. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: Scholastic, 2008. 132 pages with black and white illustrations throughout. In great condition with minor edgewear on top of back cover and adhesive residue on front. Unique cover different from published book. From back: "We've gathered the most essential tricks of the trade from some of the world's best moms. The result: a humorous handbook full of wisdom and wit guaranteed to help you." Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Uncorrected Proof. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

Williston, VT: Crown House Publishing Limited, 2018. with contributions from Melissa Hood Foreword by Dr Laura Markham 8vo size trade paperback; 176 bright, white pages. This book is written in British English. From back: "Society favours children, and adults, who conform. The notion that our children may be shunned for being 'different' breaks out hearts, but there is plenty we can do to help such children develop into thriving, resilient adults. The author shares the true story of her son, who by the age of 7 had been excluded from three schools and was later labelled with a whole host of conditions ... before finally being diagnosed with dyslexia. Drawing lessons from (her child's) transformational journey from difficult child to budding entrepreneur, (the author) explore(s) the enabling role parents can play in unlocking the potential of children who are seen as different or difficult." This new book has edgewear, a bumped top back corner of cover and last few pages.… Leer más

2012. Enlightening Our Children and Ourselves Through New Age Wisdoms, Hands on Activities and Guided Conversations 8vo size trade paperback; 294 pages From back: "(This book) blends old age wisdoms, new age concepts and child development research to create a unique approach to parenting which honors the integrity of childhood... Brain research has proven that children learn through experimentation. This book offers playful ways to teach children to embrace life ... though hands-on creative, fun activities. These inspiring projects coincide with guided conversations that teach children self-awareness and self-reliance while offering them opportunites to develop the essential qualities of trust, intuition, passion, gratitude, confidence, compassion, courage, morality and patience..." We note only a curl to cover. . Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.

New York: Plume, 1996. From back: "The purpose of (this book) is to make Piaget's vital work readily accessible to teachers, therapists, students, and of course, parents. Two noted American psychologists distill Piaget's complex findings into wonderfully clear formulations..." 146 pages with a few black and white illustrations. Moderate wear to covers and we note a quarter inch tear to margin of last page. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Revised. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

2000. From package: "On this CD, Nancy Samalin offers an alternative approach - one that has been proven effective by thousands of parents who have attended her workshops and read her books... She shows how to discipline by being clear in your expectations and firm in your resolve. She explains how to avoid daily battles, how to set limits, and how to respond to anger and emotion - your own and your child's. 50 minutes running time. 10 Tracks Light wear to paper slipcase and light soil to back cover . Audio CD. Very Good/No Jacket. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Private Press.

Set of four (4) items: two (2) books and two (2) record albums 1. Educator's Edition: 4to size pictorial hardcover; 16 page Educator's Guide followed by 93 page Student Workbook. Order blanks for workbooks are paperclipped to fep. A pocket inside front cover and one inside back cover holds the record albums. The teacher's guide provides the record scripts and examples of how to use them. Quite a bit of edgewear and some rubbing wear to covers. 2. Student Workbook: 4to size paperback with photo illustrated cover; 93 pages with black and white illustrations and many charts and fill-ins (all blank and unused.) Edgewear, moderate wear to covers. Two teeny spots inside front cover caused by paperclip. 3. Record 1: 33 1/3 RPM record (which is the size of a 45) contains 3 lessons on each side: 1. Loving: Parents arguing about getting up to feed infant 2. Caring: Babysitter interacting with child (negative) 3. Nourishing: Feeding Child (negative situation) 4. Nourishing:… Leer más

London: Barry Long Books, 1988. 385 bright white pages. Minor wear to front cover. From back "Barry Long reminds us...of our great responsibility for the spiritual life of the next generation...a new vision of family life in which there is harmony at home and everyone shares in the innocence, honesty and vitality of childhood." Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Newton Center, Massachusetts: Connexions Press, 1996. 139 pages, illustrated with several black and white cartoon drawings. Brief biography and small photographs of the authors on back cover. From back: (This book) is the first book to show how regular family meetings can help nurture responsible and caring children and adolescents who grow into capable, independent adults... (The authors) teach how encourage self-esteem and responsibility approach discipline in a new way create and enjoyable, effective family meeting use the meeting for problem solving and conflict resolution tailor the meeting to your particular family structure" Moderate wear to covers, with a light crease on bottom of front cover, worn top corners.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Mahoney, John. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1987. 337 pages. Contents include: Trends in Adolescent Sexuality and Fertility The Societal Context Determination of Adolescent Sexual Behavior and Decision Making Consequences of Adolescent Childbearing Preventive Interventions Interventions for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents We noted yellow highlighting on at least 33 pages. Covers have creased top corners and small crease on front, bumped bottom corner of spine. Name written on outside pages in black marker. Bookseller's pencilled notations on fep. Corners of covers and first few and last few pages are curled.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1941. Ex-library with typical markings. Slim blue cloth volume has wear and tears to exterior spine and small area where Dewey number was blacked out. 125 pages including index followed by several pages of publisher's other works. Bumped and worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Durham, North Carolina: Duke University Press, 2003. 127 bright, white pages with some wear to covers. Special issue on transnational adoption Swedish parents with Chilean children; North Americans and Chinese children, Korean, Romanian and Brazilian adoptees. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston: Little Brown, 1951. 212 bright, white pages. Some wear to dust jacket with some minor chipping at top and bottom of spine and some rubbing to folds. From jacket: "(The author) has helped thousands of boys to understand themselves - and their parents to understand their sons...Dr. Gallagher reassures the teacher who expends a year's supply of patience in a day and the parents who is in despair about his son, that wide variations in behavior and growth are not abnormal." Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Guilford, CT: The Lyons Press, 2004. 8vo size trade paperback; 215 pages with black and white photographs throughout. Covers are unique to proof with back cover providing some brief publication information, overview of the book and biographies of all three authors. Mark Fenton hosted the PBS television series America's Walking. From back: "Finally, the answers expectant and new moms need to all of their fitness questions. Based on personal experience, the authors offer inspiration, advice, and general information on walking through pregnancy and beyond. Personalized walking plans help readers create and stick to a program, while easy-to-follow photographs demonstrate critical stretching routines and muscle-strengthening exercises." There is a light crease on front cover. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning. .… Leer más

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005. Signed and inscribed by author on half title page First edition with full number line 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 338 pages From jacket: "Millions of parents struggle to grasp what goes on in their kids heads, on their computers, and among their friends. (The author) wrestled with similar questions while reporting on the maze of pressures American teenagers now face - a resurgent drug culture, proliferating temptations and threats on-line, skyrocketing suicide rates (three times higher than in the 1960s.) To find answers, (the author) gained unfettered access to students, staff and parents at the Academy at Swift River in Western Massachusetts. The kids who come to swift river have already headed down some of the dangers paths that all parents fear their children may take...the school helps trouble teenagers regain emotional health." Wear to jacket; author's contact info stamp is on fep and title page. . Signed by Author. First.… Leer más

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1929. Red cloth is in great shape, bumped at bottom of spine and titles on spine and cover are faded. 320 lightly toned pages, tanned endpapers. Dusty top. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Mariner Books, 2006. A guide to helping your child get the most from sports, organized by age and stage Signed and inscribed by co-author Stephen Durant on half title page 8vo size trade paperback; 314 pages From back: "Three of the country's leading experts on youth sports offer a comprehensive guide to help you ensure a positive sports experience for your child - from age one to 21. The only book to look at your child developmentally and to clarify what you can expect for your child at every age and stage... It also explores myriad relevant topics, including parental pressure, losing teams, steroid use, the overscheduled child, and much more." Edgewear, front cover has curled corners.. Signed by Author. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.