I know why I gain weight and keep it onemotional eating. I dont want to be a leading authority; I am. I dont review case studies on emotional eating; I am a case study. I eat to manage my emotions, but it doesnt work. Even though food has failed me, I use it to cope with fear, anxiety, and other stresses.Despite my best intentions, I turn to food for comfort, soothing, and a reward when its time to celebrate.As you read my story, you will see my dependence on food and overe...

This collection of 101 festive holiday stories will warm readers’ hearts and spread the wonder of the holiday season with its tales of love, joy, and awe. A fantastic holiday gift and a great way to start the season!Christmas is an exciting and joyous time of year, a time of family, friends, and traditions. You will delight in reading the 101 merry and heartwarming stories about holiday traditions, family, and goodwill. Remember, all our stories are “Santa safe” so...

If you can't live without a daily bite of chocolate, have visions of chocolate truffles dancing in your head, you will savor the decadence of this collection of stories.

Homemade meals. Carolers. Family gatherings. And everything else that’s wonderful about this time of year! Christmas Stories You’ll Love is a cheerful collection of tales that celebrate the spirit of the season. As you’re readying for the holidays, take a minute to enjoy these uplifting stories and remember how much fun Christmas can be. Happy holidays and enjoy!

In our appearance-obsessed society, eating is about much more than hunger and sustenance. Food inspires pleasure and anxiety, shame and obsession. We are constantly judged on how we look, so we’ve come to judge ourselves (and others) on what and how we eat.Joyce Maynard writes about learning to make pie with her complex but adored mother. Caroline Leavitt’s chilling piece describes the overlap between power and eating. Ophira Edut explains how an outspoken “body outlaw” wound up on...

“Rarely do memoirs of grief combine anguish, love, and fury with such elegance.” — Entertainment WeeklyIn 2002, Ann Hood’s five-year-old daughter Grace died suddenly from a virulent form of strep throat. Stunned and devastated, the family searched for comfort in a time when none seemed possible. Hood—an accomplished novelist—was unable to read or write. She could only reflect on her lost daughter—“the way she looked splashing in the bathtub ... the way we ...

Using a funny–sometimes wacky–multiple-choice guessing game, Elmo teaches kids about the importance of starting the day with a good breakfast. Packed with facts and fun, this book makes breakfast easy to swallow! Practical tips for parents are also included!

Food is an expression love – both the romantic kind of love and the comforting kind of love between family and friends. With its savory, sweet, and sometimes spicy stories, this book will stir up memories, sprinkle in laughs, and warm hearts of readers.Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love will stir up those delectable feelings and memories that certain aromas and tastes always bring. Readers will relish in the succulent and tasty stories on how love an...

Each year millions of tweens and teens embark on their very first job as babysitters. With this rite of passage comes questions, fears, and doubts, as well as excitement. This must-have reference book prepares newbies for babysitting kids at any age. It includes tips for handling the most challenging "clients" and ideas for maintaining a babysitting business. With advice on everything from engaging very young children to first aid emergencies to playtime ideas, young babysitters ...

Loneliness is an epidemic right now, but it doesn't have to be that way. The Turquoise Table is Kristin Schell's invitation to you to connect with your neighbors and build friendships. Featured in Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, and the TODAY Show, Kristin introduces a new way to look at hospitality.Desperate for a way to slow down and connect, Kristin put an ordinary picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise, and ...

It’s your lovable pal Grover, showing you how easy it is to move around–even with a book. In fact, Grover will show you how to use this book as part of your workout, by running under it, over it, and around and around for pages of heart-pumping fun. A page of tips for parents is also included.

When life makes you crazy, reach for the chocolate: it's cheaper than therapy and you don't need an appointment. Beloved humor author Karen Scalf Linamen is back with her first new women's book in five years, and she's got a stash of sweet treats in her purse to share.Why do women choose comfort food when they are really craving something else? What if they could stop settling for second best and give their souls what they are really seeking? Would they be content? Perhaps they woul...