A well-cared-for baby is a baby whose mother is taking care of herself. Put simply: good mother care Is good baby care. That's the core of the Fourth Trimester concept. In recent years doctors, nurses, midwives, and others involved in providing baby care have adopted this vital concept enthusiastically. The Fourth Trimester emphasizes that how a mother takes care of herself in the first three months of a new baby’s life brings crucial benefits for her, for her baby, and for her partner and family. With this important new book, moms (as well as their partners and other caregivers, whether lay or professional) now have the resources to have an ideal Fourth Trimester experience. Cynthia Gabriel, a doula and the author of the best-selling book Natural Hospital Birth, delivers all the information, guidance, and encouragement new mothers need to take care of their bodies, minds, and spirits during the vital months of the Fourth Trimester—so that they feel their best and so their babies have the best possible chance to thrive. “The Fourth Trimester Companion is the ultimate guide for any new family. Cynthia Gabriel provides accurate and up-to-date information that will prepare you for what happens after you give birth and will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to start your family in health and joy. This book truly is a masterpiece for new families today.” --Ana Paula Markel, president-elect, DONA International (formerly Doulas of North America), and founder of Bini Birth, Los Angeles “This book is born from Cynthia Gabriel's incredible expertise. As a medical anthropologist, an educator, a doula, and a mother of three, Cynthia guides us through the early months of infancy and early parenting not only from a place of knowledge and experience, but also with exquisite sensitivity, compassion, and practicality.” --Lesley Everest, doula and doula trainer, MotherWit, Montreal “How can such a delicate and tiny being as a newborn take so much space in the house and in your heart? This book will gently take you by the hand and walk beside you. Like a good friend it will not judge, but it will offer support with the questions you have and some you might not even know were coming. It is both practical and deep. It will help you feel and say, ‘I can do this.’” --Kim John Payne, M.Ed., author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline
Offers expectant mothers seeking natural childbirth in a hospital a detailed look at pregnancy and labor, explaining how to create a mutually supportive relationship among birth-care providers and make informed choices.
Have you ever considered experiencing a higher invisible intelligence? One that offers guidance without judgment nor expectations? This invisible guide compassionately challenges old beliefs and perceptions of life to uncover what truly matters.Come take this journey with twelve women from diverse backgrounds, who share their unique experiences of Self discovery.
Too often our broken hearts hold us back from living extraordinary lives. Transparent and unapologetic, Cynthia exposes the faulty beliefs that once left her feeling worthless, not enough, and shares how "Girl You Got This" helped her to move pass not good enough to more than enough. Sometimes finding your strength means to dig deep and find that hurting little girl on the inside of you and heal her heart. Learning how to love Keith taught me how to love myself, but most importantly, it taught me how to Love God.
A marriage of convenience in the Gilded Age… Newport heiress Catherine Beasley Parrish has been groomed all her life to marry an English duke. However, when she meets Adam Raveneau, the latest in a long line of Raveneau rakes and a newly created viscount, Cathy awakens to a destiny worth fighting for. Although Raveneau insists that he is not marriage material, he is in desperate need of funds to restore Tempest Hall, his crumbling family estate on Barbados. And when Cathy begs him to save her from the toad-like duke her mother intends her to marry, Adam realizes that they may be able help each other. Following a passionate honeymoon voyage on the high seas, Cathy and Adam arrive at their island home to find legends of pirate treasure and face the realities of their complicated marriage of convenience. Can two people who wed for all the wrong reasons discover that a lasting love is the greatest treasure of all? "TEMPEST is Cynthia Wright at her best, and I savored every delightful page! I was swept away by sinfully sexy Adam Raveneau, wondering how he and Cathy could ever untangle their problems, and thrilled to find myself in the midst of adventures with pirates, buried treasure, and a romantic abduction. I believe Cynthia Wright will make a lifelong fan out of every person who reads TEMPEST.”~ Lauren Royal, Bestselling Author of AMETHYST Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family series: 1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon) 2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon) 3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia) 4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella) 5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay) 6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette) 7 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne) 8 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)
God’s Welcome: A Co-Creative Vision of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius for Women By: Cynthia Byers Walter While remaining true to the original Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, God’s Welcome presents the exercises in a more dialogical format that respects the range of experience of twenty-first century seekers. Conceived as a response to the issues women typically face when making the Exercises, this book appeals to anyone interested in a deeper, co-creative, and cooperative relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Using the Ignatian pattern of a daily discipline of prayer, God’s Welcome takes the seeker through a journey of about nine months, in which spiritual growth is informed not only by Holy Scripture, but by the scripture of daily life and experience.
Two sisters, their family torn by political turmoil and divided loyalties, struggle to survive the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Dolores, married to a cruel man she despises, falls in love with a vaquero who works on her husband's hacienda. Alicia, the younger headstrong, spirited sister, resists an arranged marriage after she meets the love of her life, a political compatriot of her rebel brother. Join these two sisters as they discover... the fiercest battles are fought on the landscape of the heart. Winner of the 2002 Independent eBook Award for Best Romance and a Finalist for the 2002 EPIC eBook award for Best Historical Novel.
Bathymetry is the only way to explore, measure and manage the large portion of the Earth covered with water. This book ,presents some of the latest developments in bathymetry, using acoustic, electromagnetic and radar sensors, and in its applications, from gas seeps, pockmarks and cold-water coral reefs on the seabed to large water reservoirs and palynology. The book consists of contributions from internationally-known scientists from India, Australia, Malaysia, Norway, Mexico, USA, Germany, and Brazil, and shows applications around the world and in a wide variety of settings.
There are some books that are considered instructional, some encouraging, and many that would be described as inspirational. There are still others that will challenge you, making you a bit uncomfortable as the Word of God gets to the root of things IN your life that may be delaying what God wants FOR your life. Rarely do you find all of these attributes embodied in one book and delivered with such heartfelt compassion and great power, but this is the one. Cynthia Bell takes you into her world, to share very intimate details of her transformation, from being one of Satan’s victims into a victorious, set free woman of God. As you read each testimony and allow it to penetrate every fiber of your being, you, too, will possess the fortitude necessary to tell yourself and everyone else, “Don’t be too chicken to tell somebody about Jesus.” Discover how to: Find hope to help you cope with your own circumstances Trade hurt for wholeness Forgive and be forgiven Give God the glory as you become strong in broken places
From the beginning, Cynthia Thomas’s life was unstable. All children want to feel safe and loved by their parents. However, Cynthia was not born into a loving environment. Instead, she endured fear and broken trust that allowed negative strongholds to form, and she carried them into adulthood. In Courage through the Darkness, Cynthia shares her inspiring story of moving beyond her traumatic childhood to healing and restoration. Through her journey, she is forced to face her fears and make difficult decisions while searching for peace, comfort, and freedom. Along the way, she hears a still small voice speaking to her heart, providing the hope she so desperately needs. With Jesus at her side and guiding the way, Cynthia demonstrates that triumph can come from tragedy, but you must have the courage to pass through the darkness and seek the light on the other side.
Caspar: I had a strange dream last night, and I woke convinced that we should go in a different way. Melchior: Odd that you should say that -- I had a dream too! I am convinced that Herod has no desire to worship the child -- he sees him as a threat to his throne. (from "The Wise Men" drama) Here is a collection of short Advent dramas. The series can be presented with few rehearsals and limited props and costumes. Each drama easily fits within a worship setting. For a longer service, the dramas could be combined and offered as scenes for one complete service. This series includes: - Mary and Elizabeth -- Advent 1 - The villagers of Nazareth -- Advent 2 - Ziph the Shepherd and his Wife Jerah -- Advent 3 - Gabriel -- Advent 4 - The Innkeeper's Wife -- Christmas Eve - The Wise Men -- Epiphany Cynthia S. Baker, Aurora, Minnesota, has been writing and directing plays for the church for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Lake Erie College and the Institute for Children's Literature. This is her third CSS collection of plays.
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