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by Jenny Slate ...

From actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author of Little Weirds, Jenny Slate, a wild, soulful, hilarious collection of genre-bending essays depicting the journey into motherhood as you’ve never seen it before.What happened was this: Jenny Slate was a human mammal who sniffed the air every morning hoping to find another person to love who would love her, ... Read more

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From actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author of Little Weirds, Jenny Slate, a wild, soulful, hilarious collection of genre-bending essays depicting the journey into motherhood as you’ve never seen it before.What happened was this: Jenny Slate was a human mammal who sniffed the air every morning hoping to find another person to love who would love her,
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In Pieces

by Sally Field ...

In this haunting memoir, an American icon tells her story of a challenging childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother.One of the most celebrated and beloved actors of our time, Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated the nation for more than five decades. From the dazzling complexity of Sybil, to the ... Read more

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In this haunting memoir, an American icon tells her story of a challenging childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother.One of the most celebrated and beloved actors of our time, Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated the nation for more than five decades. From the dazzling complexity of Sybil, to the
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All Joy and No Fun

The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

by Jennifer Senior ...

Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents?In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question, isolating and analyzing the many ways in which children reshape their parents' lives, whether it's their ... Read more

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Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents?In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question, isolating and analyzing the many ways in which children reshape their parents' lives, whether it's their
... Read more
Status of Women In Islam

by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad ...

Series series Encyclopaedia of Muslim Juripudence
‘Status of Women in Islam’ is part of a book series by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad. The series focuses on at addressing those matters of life and religion, which are essential in facilitating a woman’s role as a mother, teacher and nurturer. After “Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence Concerning Muslim Women” this book provides answers to some burning questions of the modern time and help readers ... Read more

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‘Status of Women in Islam’ is part of a book series by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad. The series focuses on at addressing those matters of life and religion, which are essential in facilitating a woman’s role as a mother, teacher and nurturer. After “Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence Concerning Muslim Women” this book provides answers to some burning questions of the modern time and help readers
... Read more
Rhythms of Renewal

Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose

by Rebekah Lyons ...

If you're ready to conquer stress and embrace the peace that your soul longs for, New York Times bestseller Rhythms of Renewal is your new go-to guide to transforming your life, one day at a time. Join Rebekah Lyons as she invites you to trade your anxiety for the vibrant life you were meant to live through four profound rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create.As a society, we are in the ... Read more

$13.49 USD

If you're ready to conquer stress and embrace the peace that your soul longs for, New York Times bestseller Rhythms of Renewal is your new go-to guide to transforming your life, one day at a time. Join Rebekah Lyons as she invites you to trade your anxiety for the vibrant life you were meant to live through four profound rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create.As a society, we are in the
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Expecting Better

Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know

by Emily Oster ...

Series Book 1 - The ParentData Series
**Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected“A revelation for curious mothers-to-be whose doctors fail to lay out the pros and cons of that morning latte, let alone discuss real science.” —The New York Times“Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has ... Read more

$8.99 USD

**Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected“A revelation for curious mothers-to-be whose doctors fail to lay out the pros and cons of that morning latte, let alone discuss real science.” —The New York Times“Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has
... Read more
Mothers of Magic

Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors

by Perdita Finn ...

**Author of Take Back the Magic and co-founder of the beloved non-denominational fellowship The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn offers a profound invitation to remember and recover the power, presence, and wisdom of the Mother Figure.“This book is a lodestar for anyone seeking to live with reverence, rootedness, and wonder.” —Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**Author of Take Back the Magic and co-founder of the beloved non-denominational fellowship The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn offers a profound invitation to remember and recover the power, presence, and wisdom of the Mother Figure.“This book is a lodestar for anyone seeking to live with reverence, rootedness, and wonder.” —Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science,
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Drinking Custard

The Diary of a Confused Mum

by Lucy Beaumont, Jon Richardson ...

'Warning: so funny, even the strongest pelvic floors will be tested' - Net Mums'A very funny, honest look at the ups and downs of parenting. I absolutely loved it.' - Emily Dean, host of Walking the Dog'Lucy, a favourite comic of mine, manages to shed new light on something so universal. Her reaction to parenting is ridiculously refreshing and loaded with guilty laugh out loud honesty. After the ... Read more

$4.99 USD

'Warning: so funny, even the strongest pelvic floors will be tested' - Net Mums'A very funny, honest look at the ups and downs of parenting. I absolutely loved it.' - Emily Dean, host of Walking the Dog'Lucy, a favourite comic of mine, manages to shed new light on something so universal. Her reaction to parenting is ridiculously refreshing and loaded with guilty laugh out loud honesty. After the
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Rosemary

The Hidden Kennedy Daughter

by Kate Clifford Larson ...

The revelatory, poignant story of Rosemary Kennedy, the eldest and eventually secreted-away Kennedy daughter, and how her life transformed her family, its women especially, and an entire nation."[Larson] succeeds in providing a well-rounded portrait of a woman who, until now, has never been viewed in full."—The Boston Globe“A biography that chronicles her life with fresh details . . . By making ... Read more

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The revelatory, poignant story of Rosemary Kennedy, the eldest and eventually secreted-away Kennedy daughter, and how her life transformed her family, its women especially, and an entire nation."[Larson] succeeds in providing a well-rounded portrait of a woman who, until now, has never been viewed in full."—The Boston Globe“A biography that chronicles her life with fresh details . . . By making
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How to Raise a Gentle Man

A guide for parents and carers who want to raise kind, emotionally intelligent and respectful boys

by Sarah Ockwell-Smith ...

From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like.How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for ... Read more

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From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like.How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for
... Read more
Raising Jennifer Lawrence as Molly Brown

A True Story

by Bonnie Brown ...

Jennifer Lawrence's Mother Unleashes Revealing Tell-All in New MemoirBombshell book details the Hollywood star’s early childhood years, estrangement from her mother, and bizarre disappearance.Long before "Jennifer Lawrence" landed the lead role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, she was a simple, humble young girl living in Grand Lake, Colorado. What happened to Jennifer and her family ... Read more

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Jennifer Lawrence's Mother Unleashes Revealing Tell-All in New MemoirBombshell book details the Hollywood star’s early childhood years, estrangement from her mother, and bizarre disappearance.Long before "Jennifer Lawrence" landed the lead role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, she was a simple, humble young girl living in Grand Lake, Colorado. What happened to Jennifer and her family
... Read more
Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

by Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
... Read more
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy

by Vicki Iovine ...

The practical, comforting, honest, and hilarious bestseller for moms-to-be, with more than one and a half million copies in print!Your doctor gives you medical advice. Your mother buys you baby clothes. But who can give you the real skinny when you’re pregnant?Your girlfriends, of course—at least, the ones who’ve been through the exhilaration and exhaustion, the agony and ecstasy of pregnancy. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The practical, comforting, honest, and hilarious bestseller for moms-to-be, with more than one and a half million copies in print!Your doctor gives you medical advice. Your mother buys you baby clothes. But who can give you the real skinny when you’re pregnant?Your girlfriends, of course—at least, the ones who’ve been through the exhilaration and exhaustion, the agony and ecstasy of pregnancy.
... Read more
給我40歲的女兒：心理醫師媽媽走過中年之路的38個提醒

벌써 마흔이 된 딸에게

by 韓星姬 한성희 ...

Translated by Loui ...

★執業超過40年，撫慰20萬名讀者★《心理醫師媽媽給女兒的人生真心話》感心續作這次要給即將、正在或走過「中年之路」的你四十歲經歷的混亂，既是告訴我們改變時機到來的訊號，也是叫我們邁向人生新階段的內在聲音。藉由此刻的混亂整頓人生、再次成長，這是每個人的必經之路。韓國最療癒的醫師媽媽作家韓星姬，十年前為「全天下已經長大卻害怕未來的女兒們」寫下《心理醫師媽媽給女兒的人生真心話》；十年後，以媽媽與走過中年之路的過來人身分，再次提筆，寫給正在「經歷四十歲成長痛」的女兒與四十歲世代──● 這世上的成功與幸福沒有標準答案──每個人到了四十歲，都有不同的生活軌跡，別人看似美好的成功終歸是別人的，妳還是要朝向自己的版本前進。● 別過度期待──現實再寒酸，也不代表人生毫... ... Read more

$6.11 USD

★執業超過40年，撫慰20萬名讀者★《心理醫師媽媽給女兒的人生真心話》感心續作這次要給即將、正在或走過「中年之路」的你四十歲經歷的混亂，既是告訴我們改變時機到來的訊號，也是叫我們邁向人生新階段的內在聲音。藉由此刻的混亂整頓人生、再次成長，這是每個人的必經之路。韓國最療癒的醫師媽媽作家韓星姬，十年前為「全天下已經長大卻害怕未來的女兒們」寫下《心理醫師媽媽給女兒的人生真心話》；十年後，以媽媽與走過中年之路的過來人身分，再次提筆，寫給正在「經歷四十歲成長痛」的女兒與四十歲世代──● 這世上的成功與幸福沒有標準答案──每個人到了四十歲，都有不同的生活軌跡，別人看似美好的成功終歸是別人的，妳還是要朝向自己的版本前進。● 別過度期待──現實再寒酸，也不代表人生毫...
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Welcome to Motherhood, Bitches

The Real Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

by Victoria Emes ...

The real guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond.I’m assuming you’ve picked up this book because you’re either curious about having kids, you’re currently up the duff, or you’re stumbling through the early days of parenthood with a mattress-sized sanitary towel between your legs wondering what the hell has just happened. That, or you’re killing time in WHSmith, waiting for your flight to Ibiza. You ... Read more

$7.99 USD

The real guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond.I’m assuming you’ve picked up this book because you’re either curious about having kids, you’re currently up the duff, or you’re stumbling through the early days of parenthood with a mattress-sized sanitary towel between your legs wondering what the hell has just happened. That, or you’re killing time in WHSmith, waiting for your flight to Ibiza. You
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The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding (Revised Edition)

Completely Revised and Updated Fourth Edition

by American Academy Of Pediatrics, Joan Younger Meek M.D. ...

By the preeminent pediatric organization, a revised and updated edition of the 1.3 million copy breastfeeding primer, reflecting the most up-to-date information and statistics about the benefits of nursing and sage advice on how to establish a breastfeeding routine.The organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is the standard-setter ... Read more

$12.99 USD

By the preeminent pediatric organization, a revised and updated edition of the 1.3 million copy breastfeeding primer, reflecting the most up-to-date information and statistics about the benefits of nursing and sage advice on how to establish a breastfeeding routine.The organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is the standard-setter
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Anger Management For Explosive Parents

Super Strategies for Moms and Dads to Calm Your Temper, Understand Your Triggers, and Control Your Emotions

by Remington James ...

Tired of losing your temper? Discover simple strategies to master your emotions and foster a peaceful home environment...Is keeping your temper in check a constant battle, leaving you losing patience with your kids time and again?Do you find yourself regretting how you react to your children, wishing you could respond with more calm and understanding?Are you trying to escape the cycle of anger, ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Tired of losing your temper? Discover simple strategies to master your emotions and foster a peaceful home environment...Is keeping your temper in check a constant battle, leaving you losing patience with your kids time and again?Do you find yourself regretting how you react to your children, wishing you could respond with more calm and understanding?Are you trying to escape the cycle of anger,
... Read more
The Birth Book

An OB-GYN's Guide to Demystifying Labor and Delivery

by Dr. Jennifer Lincoln ...

**Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey—from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator.“Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens.”—Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN, CEN, RNC-OB, author of Birth Vibes**“The Birth Book covers everything you really need to know about labor and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey—from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator.“Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens.”—Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN, CEN, RNC-OB, author of Birth Vibes**“The Birth Book covers everything you really need to know about labor and
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Notice and Do

Raise Capable Kids, End Motherhood Burnout, and Lighten Your Mental Load

by Sam Kelly ...

Lighten your mental load and end mom burnout for good with a new kind of parenting book that teaches your kids to notice what needs to be done at home—and do it—without waiting to be asked.You’re sick of the constant push-and-pull to get your kids to clean (which, let’s be real, often ends up with you doing it yourself). With Notice and Do, there’s a new way. Through accessible but revolutionary ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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Lighten your mental load and end mom burnout for good with a new kind of parenting book that teaches your kids to notice what needs to be done at home—and do it—without waiting to be asked.You’re sick of the constant push-and-pull to get your kids to clean (which, let’s be real, often ends up with you doing it yourself). With Notice and Do, there’s a new way. Through accessible but revolutionary
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I'll Show Myself Out

Essays on Midlife and Motherhood

by Jessi Klein ...

An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay“Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that ... Read more

$14.99 USD

An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay“Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that
... Read more
Forever Boy

A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

by Kate Swenson ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love**When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of ... Read more

$16.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love**When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of
... Read more
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers

by Karen Kleiman ...

Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum ... Read more

$7.82 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum
... Read more
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

The Complete Guide

by Penny Simkin, PT, Janet Whalley, BSN, IBCLC, Ann Keppler, MN, Janelle Durham, MSW, LCCE, April Bolding, DPT, CD ...

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care.Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care.Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities,
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Films of Endearment

A Mother, a Son and the '80s Films That Defined Us

by Michael Koresky ...

**An Esquire Best Book About HollywoodA USA TODAY Best Book of 2021“A lovely and loving book.”—Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club**"I'm not sure I have ever read a book about movies that is as tender and open-hearted as Films of Endearment."—Mark Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Mike Nichols: A LifeA poignant mem... ... Read more

$10.49 USD

**An Esquire Best Book About HollywoodA USA TODAY Best Book of 2021“A lovely and loving book.”—Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club**"I'm not sure I have ever read a book about movies that is as tender and open-hearted as Films of Endearment."—Mark Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Mike Nichols: A LifeA poignant mem...
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