Pacify Me
Pacify Me

Author: Chris Mancini

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-05-12

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1439137358

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You're having a baby. That's it. Game over, man. Life as you know it is done. Go ahead, freak out. Comic Chris Mancini was terrified of his impending fatherhood. But soon after throwing up upon seeing the little blue line, he realized that most expectant dads sometimes feel nervous, depressed, or powerless -- like a new baby is guy-kryptonite. Chris has been there and survived it. He'll talk you off the ledge. Naturally, you have plenty of questions: How many diapers will I really have to change? Will I ever have sex again? When should I mention that new 50-inch LCD television I want? Is it okay to play Grand Theft Auto while I hold my kid? Aren't there robots that can do most of this stuff by now? From fearing the ovulation kit, to leaving your child with a complete stranger when you go back to work, to the best and worst parts of being a parent, to wondering if Dr. Spock really is like Mr. Spock, Pacify Me is full of honest, hilarious, and insightful advice for new dads. Like, if you screw up a little the first time you're alone with the baby, it's not as if she's going to tattle. And babies love the mall. The truth is, the anxiety leading up to your child's birth is way worse than the anxiety of actually having a child. Soon you'll discover that the joy of experiencing life through innocent new eyes more than makes up for having to send your inner teenager to bed before midnight, unless there's something cool on Adult Swim.

The New Dad from A to Z
The New Dad from A to Z

Author: Dan Consiglio

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2010-09-14

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1449400493

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Finally a parenting book that expectant fathers will actually read! In The New Dad from A to Z, author and filmmaker Dan Consiglio offers freaked-out, first-time dads-to-be an honest, bar-table discussion about the reality that awaits them. No guilt trips, no only-parents-get-it inside jokes, no inane sarcasm, just the straight dope refreshingly mixed with some offbeat humor to ease the crippling anxiety. Feeling less like reading a book and more like having a conversation with a friend over a good beer, The New Dad from A to Z cuts through all the silliness, scare tactics, and obfuscation found in other books targeting dads-to-be, instead giving them as close of a reality dose as they can handle before that bundle of joy drops into their world.

The New Mom's Guide to New Dads
The New Mom's Guide to New Dads

Author: Andrew Shaw

Publisher: Instafather

Published: 2020-04-30

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1734697113

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You've been reading everything in sight about what to expect as a new mom --"Should I breastfeed or use formula?"; "Do we vaccinate right away?"; "Oh God, is eating the placenta a thing now?" But what you've been desperately looking for is a guide that tells you what to do to help your partner figure out fatherhood because he's kinda driving you crazy and you need more help. Sure, there are a few books out there by dads, to dads. But you and I both know that dude you had a baby with is not the best at sharing his feelings and seeking help, let alone telling you he's freaked out about fatherhood. Enter The New Mom's Guide to New Dads. Get enlightening, humorous-yet-useful insight into what guys are anxious about and what moms can do to maximize their partner's fatherhood potential. Flat out, more dads need to step up (and when they do, they'll realize how amazing it is to be an involved parent). Andrew Shaw, a father of three young children and an award-winning parenting columnist, is shining a light on what is often holding guys back from being the kind of dad you can shamelessly brag about to friends, as well as help you feel less stress. "If the new father in your life is a mystery in flannel, this book is your answer." Clint Edwards- Bestselling author of "I'm Sorry... Love, Your Husband" and "Silence is a Scary Sound." "Why are dads-to-be so nervous? New moms are so excited to be parents, but for dads it's a mixed bag. These days a lot of dads want to step up and be involved parents, but they still face the same old fears and low expectations dads always have. Luckily, Andrew Shaw has a book "The New Mom's Guide to New Dads," full of humor and tips to help them understand what their partners are going through." Doug Moe- Author, "Man Vs Child" - one of "Amazon's Best Humor Books" "It's a great breakdown for women of what moms can expect from their husbands during the new baby process." Michelle Dempsey- Moms Moving On Podcast

The New Dad Survival Handbook
The New Dad Survival Handbook

Author: Cheryl Caldwell

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-04-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1944833412

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A clever take on all things baby 101, will have you outright laughing as you attempt to bathe, feed, and provide comfort to your newborn. This survival guide for dads is everything parents have secretly thought but hesitated to say with its hilarity and no-boundaries approach to live out loud and brighten your day.

New Dad Essentials
New Dad Essentials

Author: Rosalie Lepke

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-06-19

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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Babies don't emerge from the womb with a how-to manual for new parents in hand. Instead, they turn your whole world upside down. A newborn's life can be profoundly disorienting for a new dad and mom. Unlike mothers, dads find it difficult with many problems to raise their kids. This book is every man's game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from pre-season (preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to post-season (after the baby is home). It helps men understand what their wives are going through physically and emotionally during and after pregnancy, allowing them to support their most important teammate. It tells men what to expect when their baby is home--and what to do when the unexpected happens. This tell-it-like-it-is book will take men from just winging it to winning it.

New Dad At 40
New Dad At 40

Author: Aaron Sylvan

Publisher: Lemonade Press

Published: 2020-10-18

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780991454846

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Pssst.... this is from one Dad to another. If you're past your 20s (and 30s), and you just found out that your wife is pregnant, you are probably full of questions (and fears?) that few people can answer. Some of your friends have kids who are already grown up, and the rest of your friends probably don't want them. If your parents are still around, they might barely even remember the issues you're about to face. What does it mean to start the journey of fatherhood a bit later in life?I was in my 40s, and terrified, even though I always knew I wanted to be a Dad someday. (Just not THIS day!) When you find out that Baby is coming, it's both wonderful and frightening. What should you expect? So right now you're probably a bit freaked out, hopefully you're also happy, but above all you're BUSY! This book is mercifully short, direct, and to-the-point. I anticipated your questions about what you should (and shouldn't) be afraid of, what your shopping list should look like, and a healthy dose of encouragement. Don't worry... you've got this under control.

I Miss My Daddy
I Miss My Daddy

Author: Dreama Collins

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-06-11

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9781500158491

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I put this book together for several reasons. My hope is to help others going through the loss of their father or anyone close to them whether past, present or future. My desire is to also help to heal the hurting hearts of those who have shared their stories with you in this book. What a loving tribute to their dads to tell the world how much they love them and that they will be remembered forever. And lastly but not least to honor my own father and to make him proud of me by doing what he last told me to do, “keep helping others”. So to you the reader if you are experiencing the pain of having lost your dad or if you know that you're going to lose your dad or know someone who is or has, thank you for purchasing this book. And I hope through the stories found in it's pages you find strength and courage and hope. Because it's my belief that our life doesn't end just because we no longer reside on this earth, but that we continue to exist in a higher place and in the hearts of those who love and miss us. In this book you will also find tidbits on how to deal with other things that can cause us to grieve. Things that you'll probably be surprised to learn we have the right to grieve over. What do we grieve for? You'd be surprised at what warrants our grief. We all grieve over the death of someone we love and we know we grieve over the loss of our pets. But did you know that we also have the right to grieve over the loss of a relationship, a job, a home... all of these things are worthy of a mourning period. The loss of anything that we hold dear and has held a prominent place in our lives and/or hearts causes us sorrow and pain and is worth taking the time to mourn and heal. In this book others share their stories and it's comforting to see where they are in their journey. Losing someone is heart breaking but losing someone as prominent in our lives as our fathers changes us forever. Some of these ladies are in the beginning and you can feel their pain and anger and sense of disconnection with the rest of the world and yet you will also read stories of those who have had time to process and heal and grow. It's my hope that their stories will also give you hope to see that while yes this does change who you are at your core forever... it changes you for the better... that same pain that is causing you to hurt so much now... is the same pain that is going to allow you, in fact help you get stronger and move you into the next phase of your life... IF you allow yourself the time... the respect... to grieve.

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Author: Bill Gates

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2021-02-16

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0385546149

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

Whoa, Baby!
Whoa, Baby!

Author: Kelly Rowland

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0738219436

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When global pop star Kelly Rowland became a mom for the first time, giving birth to her son Titan, she felt the most incredible love she had ever experienced. But after spending nine months so focused on the baby growing inside her, she was caught completely off guard by how much she had changed. Like many first-time moms, she was not ready for what had happened to her body and for so many overwhelming new thoughts and emotions. She wondered: Will I Ever Walk Again? Will I Ever Sleep Again? Are My Boobs Always Going to Be Like This? Rowland had questions about everything from postpartum bleeding, skin and hair changes, and dealing with aches and pains to getting back in shape and sex after baby. She also weighed the larger notions about what she wanted out of motherhood and the rest of her life. It was a good thing that Rowland's longtime OB/GYN Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman was right there to answer every single crazy question that popped into her head. Nothing fazed Dr. Bickman and she provided Rowland with the answers she so desperately needed, telling her over and over that, in the months after a woman gives birth, nothing is exactly strange, but nothing is necessarily normal either. It's all just part of the "miracle" of birth. In Whoa, Baby! Rowland and Dr. Bickman team up to share this reassuring information with new moms everywhere. Often hilarious and always down-to-earth, Rowland and Dr. Bickman cover every surprising challenge that new moms face.

American Book of the Dead
American Book of the Dead

Author:

Publisher: Gateways Books & Tapes

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780895560513

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With over 120,000 copies sold, this unique contemporary work brings the timeless Tibetan Bardo teaching into current American culture and language, with 49 days of readings for someone who has died or who is preparing for the dying experience. This book has been and still remains an important tool for providing a spiritual service to a dying person as opposed to grieving, processing loss, or mourning for that person's passage. Front matter includes "Notes on the Labyrinth" (or the Bardo...) and other commentary by the author that provides insights for an American reader who wishes to provide this guiding service to a family member, spouse, friend, or anyone who is terminal. The reading instructions very clearly outline when and what to read, without any limitation of belief system--the practice is presented as non-denominational, not requiring Buddhist or Christian or Jewish prayers, but also not in conflict with any of these. A schedule of readings shows graphically how to carry out the full series of 49 days of readings, at approximately 10 to 20 minutes per reading. The book has been in use since 1974 in various editions, taught in university courses on Death & Dying and related subjects (it is referenced in a recent handbook of acting exercises, for example...), and used by hospice workers and nurses internationally. The American Book of the Dead is often referenced in discussions of the 1970's West Coast spiritual renaissance, and many of the baby boomer generation will recall it in circulation when they were in college or beginning their careers. Translated editions have appeared in Spanish and Greek languages, with editions in preparation in German, French, Italian, and Polish. There is a course available by correspondence and on the internet that gives additional training for readers who wish to pursue the practice of performing "Labyrinth Readings" or "Bardo guiding" as a service to others--beyond one's own family and personal network.