How to Raise a Reader


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An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.




Family patterns


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The Complete Family Guide to Dementia


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If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll. With the right skills, you can navigate changing family roles, communicate better with your parent, keep him or her safe, and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to "care smarter, not harder"--and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category Winner (Third Place)--Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Family & Relationships Category







The Kendall Family: My Family's Stories in Print


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The Kendall Family: My Family's Stories in Print is a written documentary. The book records a collection of photographs and stories from the Kendall Family of Southwest Virginia, North Carolina, & Pennsylvania. Many descendants of our family live throughout the United States. Our origins date back to Northern England. Our first ancestor in America was Thomas Kendall "Senior" who was born in England in the 1600's and first documented here in Chester, Pennsylvania Friends Meeting in 1709.




The Family


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Family Authorship and Romantic Print Culture


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This book explores the conjunction of authorship and family life as a distinctive cultural formation of Romantic-era Britain. It traces an alternative history of Romantic authorship, one that lies on the cusp between a vanishing manuscript culture and the dominance of print, grappling with an evolving tension between the private and public spheres.







What is a Family?


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Family, I Love You!


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This book called, " Family, I Love You" is a magical story of the love I have for my family. My name is Mecca Muhammad, and this book is a collection of cards, drawings, and letters that express the love I feel for my family. Within this book, I reveal many memories from my life growing up as a little girl. One of the ways I have expressed love for my family is through drawing and writing. My favorite pastime is sitting at the dining room table and making homemade cards for my family. Expressing my feelings for my family has brought me countless hours of joy and happiness. As far back as I can remember, I have always expressed how I felt by making cards, drawings, and letters. I am so glad my family kept all the original cards, drawing, and letters I have given them over the years. My family taught me that love is expressed through actions, words, and deeds. I want to thank God and my family for teaching me about love and how to love. I also want to thank my family for allowing me to share my expressions of love with the world. It is my wish, that you will find these collections of cards, drawings, and letters as beautiful as my family does.I hope you enjoy my book called, "Family, I Love You!" A journey of many years of birthdays, holidays, and special occasions spent with my family. My creativity and words became deeper as my understanding of love grew larger. My family always told me that my cards were better than any card you could buy from the store because my cards came from the heart. I really didn't understand what that meant until I got a little older. The best gifts are the ones you make from the heart. It brings me so much joy to share my creativity with the world. I dedicate this book to my family because my family is the reason I write.