How to Be Dead — A Love Story by Laurel Schmidt explores what it means to be fully alive — even in the afterlife. A tale told with humor, heart and intelligence, it celebrates the power of memory and the lifesaving potential of an excellent espresso.Frances Beacon, longevity guru and best-selling author of Sex, Drugs and Social Security, is at the peak of her second career when a New York City cab catapults her into the afterlife. Shocked, confused, and royally pissed, all...

Historically, interventions designed to impact the lives of disabled people were predicated upon deficits-based models of disability. This began to change with the introduction of World Health Organization (WHO) frameworks, particularly the International Classification of Function (ICF), that emphasized that disability could only be understood in the context of interactions among health, environmental factors, and personal factors and by examining the impact of such factors on a person’s a...

What Is Smart?There's evidence of so much more than "reading, writing, and 'rithmetic" in every child -- at least seven distinct intelligences, according to the theory of multiple intelligences, developed by Harvard's Dr. Howard Gardner. In Seven Times Smarter, veteran educator Laurel Schmidt offers a parent-friendly explanation of this theory and of the ways that kids are -- simply put -- word smart, picture smart, music smart, body smart, logic smart, people smart, and s...

Press"McCauley discusses interior design for those with dogs, children and in-laws, he's the Anti-Martha Stewart,"Boston Globe"Beneath the humor beats the heart of a true artist, poet and philosoher,"WF Magazine"Mark McCauley is the interior designer for the rest of us,"San Francisco ChronicleInterior Design for Idiots, the Quick and Easy Guide to Interior Design that has brought new hope to hundreds of thousands of 'Decoratively Challeng...

Through 46 daily exercises which make up a complete 6-week course, you will keep your artistic skills sharp and your imaginations fertile by doing One Drawing A Day. Each spread in the book features a beautiful drawing by one of 8 professional illustrators, with a description and comments by the illustrator as well as a companion exercise. Each exercise includes suggestions for various mediums or mixed-media solutions, advice on how to approach and execute the drawing, as well as professio...

Fun and Effective Home Learning Activities for Every SubjectAs a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs. And even if you don't homeschool, you'll find this book a great teaching t...

Creating beautiful decor' doesn't have to be about price!By discovering what stirs your soul,and how to use your true natural colors, you can create a space that's totally you!And it all starts by learning about you! Forget the hype of the market trying to separate you from your money, you'll discover new ways to look at what's already owned, and how to make many things pop!You'll learn how to create that wow factor, that may have been missing, along with oth...

The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Preschoolers!Child development expert Penny Warner offers 150 illustrated ideas for games and activities designed to stimulate your preschooler's learning and development. Preschooler Play & Learn is designed to help children reach their full potential and have a good time along the way.The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Preschoolers!Child developme...

"Every family will LOVE getting outside every day with the fun & easy tips in this book!"—Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative KidsIn just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for families, Fifteen Minutes Outside...

You are the most important teacher your children have, and you'll be amazed at how much you can teach them using household items and everyday activities that are fun. An educator who spent 20 years in the classroom shares advice that can make learning fun for you and your children.

Packed with creative suggestions for both indoor and outdoor activities, this illustrated deck will provide inspiration when boredom strikes. Try Treasure Hunt, Secret Writings, Science Cubes, and Nature Wind Chimes. Perfect for any day—rain or shine—these cards will keep kids engaged and entertained.

Follow Your BlissWhether you're looking to express yourself creatively for the first time or have found yourself in a creative rut, you'll soon be following your inspired voice with the help of Journal Bliss.With the guidance of author, Violette, you'll learn to express your thoughts and feelings like never before in your own art journal. Not only will Violette inspire you with her own journal pages, she'll teach you techniques for creating your ow...