In the fascinating Count the Ways, award-winning journalist Paul Aron tells the true stories of 25 of the greatest loves of our times. Here are Woodrow and Edith Wilson, for whom love was her path to power . . . and Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, for whom love meant giving up his throne. Here are Christopher and Dana Reeve, whose love inspired him to live . . . and Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, whose love meant certain death . . . 
Illustrated with striking photographs of each couple, this collection will make an ideal Valentine's Day or anniversary gift, or serve as a touchingly eloquent way to simply say, "I love you."

Count the Ways: The Greatest Love Stories of Our Times

ARON, Paul

Biographies & Memoirs

Contemporary Books

Empowers young children with vital coping skills to help them manage teasing Easing the Teasing is a crucial reference for parents and educators who want to help teasing victims acquire the coping skills necessary to manage these painful incidents. Easing the Teasing provides elementary and junior high school kids with a repertoire of strategies to deflect and discourage teasing--including positive self-talk; ignoring; visualization; reframing the tease; complimenting or agreeing with the teaser; using humor; simply saying, "So?"; and asking adults for help.

Easing the Teasing : Helping Your Child Cope with Name-Calling, Ridicule, and Verbal Bullying

Business & Money

Freedman, Judy S.

Management & Leadership

A medically backed, holistic approach to weight issues for a lifetime of health This important new book is for the millions of Americans caught up in unhealthy and unsuccessful dieting patterns. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, a medical doctor, psychiatrist specializing in eating disorders, and survivor of bulimia, brings both expertise and personal experience to the physically and mentally destructive problem of dieting. In Fed Up!, she examines why so many men and women persist in this counterproductive behavior and offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow 10-step plan for a healthpromoting lifestyle and sustainable weight levelwithout ever counting another calorie or fat gram, stepping on a scale, fearing fattening foods, or feeling guilty for missing a workout. From recognizing the toll dieting takes on the readers' lives to understanding the cultural myths that make them diet and redefining their relationships with food and weight-related issues, Dr. Oliver-Pyatt provides the tools people need to succeed. Fed Up! offers a holistic, effective approach to fitness that provides genuine, long-term results for anyone struggling with weight issues.

Fed Up! : The Breakthrough Ten-Step, No-Diet Fitness Plan

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Oliver-Pyatt, Wendy

Diets & Weight Loss

Never run out of ideas again! Including events from August 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003, this unique tool will help you enhance your lesson plans in ways you never thought of before. From its info-packed sidebars to extensive listings, you will find a wealth of inspiration and knowledge in The Teacher's Calendar. 
More than 4,800 entries that educators in grades K-8 can use every day in 2002 and 2003: *Innovative ideas for lessons, bulletin boards, and school calendars *Sidebars for selected days with curriculum ideas and lists of appropriate books and websites *Children's event listing, toy introduction anniversaries, teacher's conferences, and much, much more! 
New listings for 2002-2003: *First Tourist in Space Dennis Tito *Ohio's Statehood Bicentennial *United Nation's International Year of Freshwater *50th anniversary of the end of the Korean War *Birthday entries for children's authors Barbara O'Connor, Alice Hoffman, and Lemony Snicket, and baseball player Ichiro Suzuki

The Teacher's Calendar, 2002-2003 Edition: The Day-by-Day Directory to Holidays, Historic Events, Birthdays, and Special Days, Weeks, and Months

Reference

Sandy Whiteley

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Examines the real estate job market, including the industry as a whole, preparation guidelines for the field, and the duties of a real estate agent.

Opportunities in Real Estate Careers, Revised Edition

Evans, Mariwyn

Job Hunting & Careers

Surveys the various jobs in music performing, publishing, and recording and offers guidance on how to achieve success in the music business.

Opportunities in Music Careers, Revised Edition

Robert Gerardi

Opportunities in Chemistry Careers offers you essential information about a variety of careers within chemistry and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Opportunities in Chemistry Careers, Revised Edition

Woodburn, John H.

Opportunities in Environmental Careers offers you essential information about a variety of careers within the environment field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Opportunities in Environmental Careers, Revised Edition

Fanning, Odom

Outlines the origins of the profession, details career opportunities for physicians' assistants, and discusses educational requirements and career possibilities.

Opportunities in Physician Assistant Careers, Revised Edition

Sacks, Terence J.

A celebrity trainer shares shape-up secrets for a fit and fabulous bride Before you even walk down the aisle, you have made the really important vowto fit into your dress and look fabulous for the flashbulbs (oh, and your fiancé) on the big day. Now celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Effinger and bride-to-be Suzanne Rowen have created a surefire shape-up guaranteed to produce results whether you have six months, three months, or only six weeks until the nuptials. Their innovative Wedding Workout is fun and effective, designed to help you lose the necessary inches without losing your sense of humor or perspective. They've even included exercises that incorporate your fiancé in the fitness plan. Other program highlights include: Body-type recognition activities based on engagement ring "cuts" Exercises to improve posture and poise Targeted workouts focusing on key body areas featured by the bridal gown Achieving a bikini-ready honeymoon body Stress-reducing activities, foods, and reflections

Wedding Workout: Look and Feel Fabulous on Your Special Day

Effinger, Tracy

Rowen, Suzanne

Women's Health

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