Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.
When city-dwelling journalist Kiera Butler visits a county fair for the first time, she is captivated by the white-uniformed members of the 4-H club and their perfectly groomed animals. She sets off on a search for a “real” 4-H’er, a hypothetical wholesome youth whom she imagines wearing cowboy boots and living on a ranch. Along the way, she meets five teenage 4-H’ers from diverse backgrounds and gets to know them as they prepare to compete at the fair. Butler’s on-the-ground account of the teens’ concerns with their goats, pigs, sheep, proms, and SAT scores is interwoven with a fascinating history of the century-old 4-H club as it solicits corporate donations from top agribusiness firms such as DuPont, Monsanto, and Cargill. Her quest takes her from California’s cities and suburbs all the way to Ghana, where she investigates 4-H’s unprecedented push to expand its programs in the developing world—and the corporate partnership that is supporting this expansion. Raise masterfully combines vivid accounts from a little-known subculture with a broader analysis of agriculture education today, using 4-H as a lens through which to view the changing landscape of farming in America and the rest of the world. Lively, deeply informed, and perceptive in its analysis, Raise provides answers to complex questions about our collective concern over the future of food. Photographs by Rafael Roy.
Taking a unique "Market Value" approach this book challenges the conventional wisdom of how to ask for a raise. Through the "3 P's" method, the reader is first encouraged to Prepare their rationale for the raise through a system of self assessments to determine their "Marketplace Value," then develop and refine their own Presentation of Value, and finally to embrace an attitude of Professionalism throughout the process. By incorporating the "No-risk" approach this book provides, the reader enters the pay discussion without risk of jeopardizing their career and future raise and promotional considerations. If you have ever wanted a surefire approach to asking for a raise, this is it.
This boxed set contains books 5-7 of the Raise A Glass series. Included titles are Too True To Be Good, Walk Of Fame, and Fake It Till You Break It. Too True To Be Good Zach loved his life. He didn't want anything to change. He had everything he wanted, except the new chef trying to steal his job. Gianna knew all the bad life had to offer. She'd not only lived it, but she saw it every day. Which was why she was determined to find a permanent home for her newest client. The last thing Zach needs is a little girl on his doorstep claiming she's his. The social worker on her heels wasn't any more welcome, but he couldn't turn them away until he knew the full truth. When the truth comes out, they have to decide if it'll keep them together or push them apart. Walk Of Fame Katherine needs to hide, and the best place she can think of is an off the map spot no one would think to look for her. Dillon just wanted a night out. But when his one night stand is waiting on his porch the next day, the fear in her eyes has his welcoming her into his home. Time is not on their side, but something stronger might be. But her secrets might be too much for him. And when she has to return to her real life, it all could come tumbling down. Fake It Till You Break It Kristen needs an escape, and her usual one isn't working. She decides to give up men and have some fun in other ways. Throwing herself into work seems like a good plan. Zane knows getting attached always spells trouble, so he keeps his distance. Especially from a woman who's clearly broken. No matter how amazing he thinks she is. It's all work between them, but work is play and the lines are blurred before either of them realize it. They can handle it. Neither is going to get attached. It's just fun.
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.
1. The Characteristics of a Saint Bernard Puppy or Dog 2. Why A Saint Bernard is a Good Choice for Families 3. How to Stop Your Saint Bernard From Jumping Up On People 4. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Saint Bernard Puppy 5. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 6. How to Crate Train Your Saint Bernard 7. When Your Saint Bernard Makes Potty Mistakes 8. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Saint Bernard 10. When Your Saint Bernard Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 11. When Your Saint Bernard Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Saint Bernard or Any Other Breed of Dog 13. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Saint Bernard? 14. How to Stop Your Saint Bernard From Eating Their Own Stools 15. Why Your Saint Bernard Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 16. How to Stop Your Saint Bernard From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Saint Bernard Puppy 18. How to Socialize Your Saint Bernard Puppy 19. How to Stop Your Saint Bernard Dog From Excessive Barking 20. When Your Saint Bernard Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 21. How to Stop Your Saint Bernard Puppy or Dog From Biting 22. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 23. What the Benefits of Microchipping Your Dog Are to You 24. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery 25. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 26. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food 27. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Saint Bernard 28. How to Clean and Groom your Saint Bernard.
1. The Characteristics of a Doberman Pinscher Puppy or Dog 2. How to Stop Your Doberman Pinscher From Jumping Up On People 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Doberman Pinscher Puppy 4. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 5. How to Crate Train Your Doberman Pinscher 6. When Your Doberman Pinscher Makes Potty Mistakes 7. How to Teach your Doberman Pinscher to Fetch 8. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Doberman Pinscher 9. When Your Doberman Pinscher Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 10. When Your Doberman Pinscher Is Afraid of Loud Noises 11. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Doberman Pinscher or Any Other Breed of Dog 12. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Doberman Pinscher? 13. How to Stop Your Doberman Pinscher From Eating Their Own Stools 14. How to Teach Your Doberman Pinscher to Sit 15. Why Your Doberman Pinscher Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 16. How to Stop Your Doberman Pinscher From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Doberman Pinscher Puppy 18. How to Socialize Your Doberman Pinscher Puppy 19. How to Stop Your Doberman Pinscher Dog From Excessive Barking 20. When Your Doberman Pinscher Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 21. How to Stop Your Doberman Pinscher Puppy or Dog From Biting 22. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 23. What the Benefits of Microchipping Your Dog Are to You 24. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery 25. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 26. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 27. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food 28. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Doberman Pinscher 29. How to Clean and Groom your Doberman Pinscher 30. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 31. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can Harm your Dog 32. How to Deworm your Doberman Pinscher for Good Health