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Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: DURING MY LIFETIME, THE AMERICAN FAMILY HAS DRASTICALLY downsized. Women in their forties are about twice as likely to haveone child—or none—as they were thirty years ago. Big families have all but disappeared. In 1976, 20 percent of women in their early fortieshad five or more kids; by 2006, less than 4 percent did.If you ask people to explain why we don’t have as many kids as we used to, the answers are all over the place. “People can’t afford bigfamilies anymore,” “Women have real careers now,” “We don’t need kids to help out with farm work,” “Women want to live like men,”“Americans have lost faith in God.” In Athens, the Greeks blame air pollution.If you make the question personal, however, the answers are very much alike. When asked, “Why don’t you have as many kids as weused to?” both men and women respond with groans. As best I can tell, the English translation of these groans is “Kids are a lot of work,” ormaybe “Imagine all the dirty diapers and sleepless nights,” or perhaps “Are you trying to kill me?”To be brutally honest, we’re reluctant to have more children because we think that the pain outweighs the gain. When people compare thegrief that another child would give them to the joy that the child would bring, they conclude that it’s just not worth it. As Bill Cosby put it, “Thereason we have five children is because we do not want six.”You could easily call this a very selfish outlook. How can you focus exclusively on whether another child would make you happier? Whatabout the child? Unless your baby is truly unlucky, he will almost certainly be happy to be alive. Aren’t you? This is your child we’re talkingabout. If you have to make yourself a little less happy in order to give a son or daughter the gift of life, shouldn’t you?The question is serious, but I’m going to dodge it. While I accept the natalist view that more births should be encouraged because theymake the world a better place, asking others to sacrifice their happiness for the good of the world seems futile. Preaching againstselfishness is usually about as productive as nagging a brick wall. When people weigh the costs and benefits of having another child, I’m notgoing to call them sinners for using a scale.The claim of this book, rather, is that current and prospective parents have accidentally tipped their scales against fertility. We may feelsure that the pursuit of happiness and kids (or at least more kids) are incompatible, but it is in the average person’s enlightened self-interestto have more kids. That’s right—people are not having enough children for their own good. Prospective parents need to take another lookbefore they decide not to leap. Current parents need to take another look before they decide not to leap again.My theory is not one-size-fits-all. The claim is not that everyone should have lots of kids, but that the average person should have morekids. More than what? More than they were otherwise planning to have. If you live in a tiny urban apartment and love fancy foreign vacations,this might mean one kid instead of zero. If you live in a suburban McMansion and love theme parks, this might mean five kids instead ofthree. I’m here to provide information, not run your life.There are many selfish reasons to have more kids, but there are four big reasons to put on the table right away:First, parents can sharply improve their lives without hurting their kids. Nature, not nurture, explains most family resemblance, soparents can safely cut themselves a lot of additional slack.Second, parents are much more worried than they ought to be. Despite the horror stories in the media, kids are much safertoday than they were in the “Idyllic Fifties.”Third, many of the benefits of children come later in life. Kids have high start-up costs, but wise parents weigh their initial sleepdeprivation against a lifetime of rewards—including future grandchildren.Last, self-interest and altruism point in the same direction. Parents who have another child make the world a better place, soyou can walk the path of enlightened selfishness with a clear conscience.
Stage Fright: 40 Stars Tell You How They Beat America's #1 Fear - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Never before has the problem of stage fright been so eloquently examined; 40 interviews with some of the most highly-accomplished public figures shed light on this affliction, offering tips from their own experiences for overcoming it. Jason Alexander, Mose Allison, Maya Angelou, David Brenner, Peter Coyote, Olympia Dukakis, Richard Lewis, and many more sound off about their trials with stage fright, candidly discussing their fears and insecurities with life in the public eye and ultimately revealing the various paths they followed to overcoming them. Stage fright sufferers from all walks of life—whether a high school freshman nervous about an oral presentation or a professional baseball player with the eyes of the world on his bat—will find consolation by understanding the commonality of their problem, as well as helpful information to finally shed their inhibitions.
Memletics Effective Speed Reading Course: Dramatically Improve Reading Skills to Help You Succeed in Today's Fast-Paced World - PDF
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Would you convict?: seventeen cases that challenged the law - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: A police trooper inspects a car during a routine traffic stop and finds a vast cache of weapons, complete with automatic rifles, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and black ski masks-a veritable bank robber's kit. Should the men in the car be charged? If so, with what? A son neglects to care for his elderly mother, whose emaciated form is discovered shortly before she dies a painful death. Is the son's neglect punishable, and if so how? A career con man writes one bad check too many and is sentenced to life in prison-for a check in the amount of $129.75. Is this just? A thief steals a backpack, only to find it contains a terrorist bomb. He alerts the police and saves lives, transforming himself from petty criminal to national hero. These are just a few of the many provocative cases that Paul Robinson presents and unravels in Would You Convict? Judging crimes and meting out punishment has long been an informal national pasttime. High-profile crimes or particularly brutal ones invariably prompt endless debate, in newspapers, on television, in coffee shops, and on front porches. Our very nature inclines us to be armchair judges, freely waving our metaphorical gavels and opining as to the innocence or guilt-and suitable punishment-of alleged criminals. Confronting this impulse, Paul Robinson here presents a series of unusual episodes that not only challenged the law, but that defy a facile or knee-jerk verdict. Narrating the facts in compelling, but detached detail, Robinson invites readers to sentence the transgressor (or not), before revealing the final outcome of the case. The cases described in Would You Convict? engage, shock, even repel. Without a doubt, they will challenge you and your belief system. And the way in which juries and judges have resolved them will almost certainly surprise you.
Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Are you considering going vegan, but you're not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about soy.Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an easy-to-use food chart, tasty substitutions, sample menus, and expansive resources.
The Five-Year Party: How Colleges Have Given Up on Educating Your Child and What You Can Do About It - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: ForeWord Book of the Year Award winner "The Five-Year Party provides the most vivid portrait of college life since Tom Wolfe's 2004 novel, I Am Charlotte Simmons. The difference is that it isn't fiction. The alcohol-soaked, sex-saturated, drug-infested campuses that Mr. Brandon writes about are real. His book is a roadmap for parents on how to steer clear of the worst of them . The Five-Year Party is a useful handbook for parents to pack when they take their teenager on a college tour, and its list of suggested questions is smart. My favorite: How many of the school's professors send their own children there?” The Wall Street Journal High costs and debt, insufficient instruction, dangerous campuses, and poor job prospects: for too many students, a five-year college party often turns into a lifelong nightmare. The Five-Year Party is packed with illuminating stories and details about this crisis situation, and helps readers to avoid the dangers and get the most for their money.” Marc Scheer, author, No Sucker Left Behind: Avoiding the Great College Rip-Off "In one dismaying and maddening episode and circumstance after another, Craig Brandon's survey of college campuses sounds a vital warning for parents: 'The institutions and administrators you trust to foster and guide your children's formation are more interested in their pocketbooks than their intellects. Buyer beware!'" Mark Bauerlein, author of The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future After reading only a few pages of The Five-Year Party, I immediately started telling people about its important message. This crucial book exposes the consumer mentality now all too prevalent on college campuses, detailing how higher education has given students what they want at the expense of giving them what they need to compete in the global marketplace. Even better, the book tells parents and educators how this nefarious trend can be circumvented. Any parent who wants their college-bound teen to actually learn something for their heaps of tuition money should read this book.” Jean M. Twenge, author of Generation Me and co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic "With broad, unforgiving strokes, Craig Brandon paints a dark picture of residential college life that will give every parent pause before sending a child off to any of his 'Party Schools.'" Barrett Seaman, author of Binge: Campus Life in an Age of Disconnection and Excess Colleges look much the same as they did five or ten years ago, but a lot has changed behind the scenes. While some mixture of study and play has always been part of college life, an increasing number of schools have completely abandoned the idea that students need to learn or demonstrate that they've learned. Financial pressures have made college administrations increasingly reluctant to flunk anyone out, regardless of performance, although the average length of time to get a degree is now five years, and for many students it's six or more. Student evaluations of professorsoften linked to promotion and tenure decisionshave made professors realize that applying tough standards, or any standards, only hurts their own career progress. For many professors, it's become easier and more rewarding to focus on giving entertaining lectures and to give everyone reasonably good grades. The worst of these schools are the "subprime" colleges, where performance standards and accountability have been completely abandoned. Students enjoy a five year party with minimal responsibilities while their parents pay the bills. These schools' investment decisions (first-class gyms and dining centers) are all geared to attracting students that want to have a good time, and their brochures all emphasize the fun aspects of the college experiencethere are very few pictures of students actually studying or in class. And after graduation, former students are frequently unable to find work in their chosen fields, thanks to their school’s reputation with employers, and unable to afford the payments on sizable student loans. The subprime colleges, which "teach" a significant percentage of college students, are only the tip of the iceberg. All colleges, even the most elite, have moved in this direction to some extent. If you are a parent sending your child to college, "The Five-Year Party" will give you critical information you need about what is really happening at your child's college, and what you can do to ensure help your child gets a real education.
The Power of Non-Verbal Communication: What You Do Is More Important Than What You Say - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Whenever we perceive information that is not written or spoken, wecomprehend something that is nonverbal. Humans have the capability ofreceiving information besides what is written or spoken. Our senses oftouch, taste, seeing, hearing, smells, signs, symbols, colors, facial expres-sions, gestures, posture, and intuition are the primary sources of the non-verbal messages we receive. It is a silent language not formally taught, andwhich has existed before language was invented.The only humans who do not have the capacity for perceiving non-verbal communication are those who are autistic.One of the foremost experts of autism is Simon Baron-Cohen whoteaches at Trinity College in England. She says:It’s a developmental disability that begins in childhood withthe inability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and seethe world from someone’s else’s perspective; but also the in-ability to figure out what they might be thinking. So thesechildren literally cannot interpret what a frown or raised eye-brow might mean.
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: There is much literature about children with Attention Deficit Disorder. This work focuses on the experience of adults with the disorder, combining practical information and moral support. It explains the diagnostic process and distinguishes ADD symptions from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentrations, and impulse behaviour, and addresses: how to achieve balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses; how to get along in groups, at work, and intimate and family relationships - including how to decrease discord and chaos; mechanical aides and methods for getting organized and improving memory; and professional help, including medication and therapy.
Risk: A Practical Guide for Deciding What's Really Safe and What's Really Dangerous in the World Around You - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: An indispensable and timely guide, Risk is the authority for assessing threats to your health and safety.We continually face new risks in our world. This essential family reference will help you understand worrisome risks so you can decide how to stay safe and how to keeps risks in perspective. Expert authors David Ropeik and George Gray include information on:- 50 top hazards - your likelihood of exposure - the consequences - ways to reduce your riskThey cover topics such as:- cancer - biological weapons - indoor air pollution - pesticides - radiation
Low Magick: It's All in Your Head ... You Just Have No Idea How Big Your Head Is - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Take a fascinating journey into the life of one of the most respected, sought-after, and renowned magicians alive today: Lon Milo DuQuette. In this follow-up to his popular autobiography, My Life with the Spirits, DuQuette tells how a friend was cursed by a well-known foreign filmmaker and how they removed that curse with a little help from Shakespeare. He explains how, as a six-year-old, he used the Law of Attraction to get a date with Linda Kaufman, the most beautiful girl in first-grade. DuQuette also reveals the ins and outs of working with demons and provides a compelling account of performing an exorcism at a private Catholic high school. As entertaining as they are informative, the true stories in this memoir contain authentic magical theory and invaluable technical information.آیا کتاب مورد نظر هنوز بر روی سایت قرار نگرفته است؟ جای نگرانی نیست! کافی است بر روی گزینه سفارش کتاب کلیک کرده و درخواست خود را ثبت کنید. در کمتر از چند ساعت کتاب شما را آماده خواهیم کرد.