Women the world over are brought up to hope, even expect, to find the man of their dreams, marry and live happily ever after. When Stephanie Woods meets a sweet, sophisticated man who owns land and businesses, she embarks on an exhilarating romance with him. He seems compassionate, truthful and loving. He talks about the future with her. She falls in love. She also becomes increasingly beset by anxiety at the lavish three-act plays he offers her in the form of excuses for frequent cancellations and no-shows. She begins to wonder, who is this man? When she ends the relationship Stephanie switches back on her journalistic nous and uncovers a story of mind-boggling duplicity and manipulation. She also finds she is not alone; that the world is full of smart, sassy women who have suffered the attentions of liars, cheats, narcissists, fantasists and phonies, men with dangerously adept abilities to deceive. In this brilliantly acute and broad-ranging book, Wood, an award-winning writer and journalist, has written a riveting, important account of contemporary love, and the resilience of those who have witnessed its darkest sides." --Back cover.
New from bestselling author Stephanie Perkins, and the perfect companion to her New York Times bestseller There's Someone Inside Your House, available now on Netflix! “The scares here are authentic, and the details meticulous, driven by a smart, distinct narrative voice. Hand this to fans of the film Midsommar who will delight in the eerie world building, the disintegration and rebuilding of interpersonal relationships, and the unseen forces of evil that threaten to break two friends apart.” –Booklist Bears aren’t the only predators in these woods. Best friends Neena and Josie spent high school as outsiders, but at least they had each other. Now, with college and a two-thousand-mile separation looming on the horizon, they have one last chance to be together—a three-day hike deep into the woods of the Pisgah National Forest. Simmering tensions lead to a detour off the trail and straight into a waking nightmare … and then into something far worse. Something that will test them in horrifying ways. Stephanie Perkins, the bestselling author of There’s Someone Inside Your House, returns with a heart-stopping, gut-wrenching novel about friendship, survival, and navigating unmarked paths even as evil watches from the shadows.
Theres this thing called wood people. My sister told me. Wood people are magical creatures made of wood. There are girl wood people, boy wood people and men and women. There are very deep and secretive items called the crown, the map and last but not least the clock.
Are Dry, Chapped Lips Bothering You? Make Your Own Variety Of Luxurious, HOMEMADE, ORGANIC, AND EASY LIP BALMS. Homemade beauty products do not have to be a scary proposition or something to shy away from. MAKING LIP BALM from Scratch is Fun & Easier than You Might Think! Never turn back to the terrors of store-bought, chemical-laced lip balm. Protect yourself from the elements. Choose healthy, vivacious lips; align your beauty and your health: whip up on your own ORGANIC LIP BALM FOR GOOD. This book provides lip balms & gloss that are made of all organic base ingredients comprising of honey, coconut, Shea butters, mango and more plus excellent tips on the proper caring of lips & essential information about ingredients. Make your own skincare products, they’re 100% natural, extremely good for your body, and ridiculously easy to make and are convenient as hell and cheap. You probably have most of these ingredients in your fridge and pantry!
Theres this thing called wood people. My sister told me. Wood people are magical creatures made of wood. There are girl wood people, boy wood people, and men and women. There are very deep and secretive items called the crown, the map, and last but not least, the clock.
A cross between the bestsellers in this category, The Girlfriend's Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood (with secrets from other moms), and What to Expect the First Year (with advice from experts) -- this is a comprehensive first-year guide from the editors of the critically-acclaimed parenting magazine. Complete with problem-solving strategies; step-by-step instructions; and quick tips and sidebars; this is the only first-year guide that you will ever need -- from the magazine that is the Bible for new moms who have turned to it for generations. Topics include breastfeeding, basic development, sleep, language development, attachment, immunizations and common health problems and solutions. The book offers a combination of expert advice ("the right way") from well-known parenting gurus, as well as "the other ways," a spinoff of the magazine's wildly popular column packed with innovative tricks from other new moms. Chapters like "Sleep and the Lack of It" and "The No-Panic Guide to Health Emergencies" offer a fresh and reassuring voice that provides new moms with the guidance they need. This is sure to become the new go-to guide for new moms everywhere. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Susan Kane is the editor-in-chief of Babytalk magazine. She frequently appears on national television on behalf of Babytalk, discussing issues ranging from affordable daycare to new trends in baby gear. She lives in Chappaqua, New York, with her husband and two children.
From an esteemed child psychiatrist: a bold, fresh, and controversial look at the faddish child-rearing practices that have created a nation of children who are depressed, alienated, often amoral, and all too often violent. The shock of the Columbine shootings and other school violence has generated a national debate, and there's a dawning realization that something incomprehensible is happening: our privileged, pampered children are turning into monsters at an alarming rate. With years of study and first-hand experience, Dr. Robert Shaw exposes the roots of what he calls The Epidemic: the violence and the more subtle behaviour problems that are jeopardizing a generation. In this eye-opening book, Dr. Shaw explains that the "advanced" parenting methods experts have promoted for the last thirty years have helped to create a nation of children who are detached loners, unable to form meaningful relationships. From infancy through the teen years, Dr. Shaw provides a map back to sanity that tracks specific misguided parenting techniques and shows parents how to get and keep their children on track and create the environment necessary for a healthy psychological future. Some of the important ground Dr. Shaw covers includes: The myths and realities of bonding and attachment How to recognize when day care is working - and when it isn't Landmarks to look for in your children's moral and ethical development Self-centeredness versus self-esteem Keeping the media from mugging your child What can be done with a child who is out of control Dr. Shaw challenges us to confront a very real problem, then helps us take steps forward using common sense and humanity. The Epidemic calls us to become better parents—and feel better about the choices we make for our children.
Guide to the properties and uses of Southern African Wood is a fully illustrated, scientifically accurate guide to the characteristics, properties and uses of wood from 140 Southern African tree species. Species treatments include information on conservation status, uses, mechanical properties, durability, identification features, woodworking properties and comments from wood users on workability. Photographs of tree bark, untreated and treated wood, end-grain macrographs, as well as worked items. Provides information on historical uses, where trees grow, availability and sustainability of the woods and the practicalities of harvesting and processing. Superior quality text and excellent reproduction and printing. The only commercially available book which focuses on the properties of Southern African wood, written in a style that will appeal to a wide audience: professional woodworkers, designers, architects, wood dealers and wood collectors, hobbyists, botanists and anyone interested in trees and wood. A must-have for all who love wood and trees!"--Publisher.
Food Talks! A fast track to weight loss programme. Stop weight gain foods hijacking your thoughts. Reduce cravings and overeating. Boost energy levels and brain functionality. Learn why will power does not work. A comprehensive step by step guide to weight loss, covering addictive foods and now to change old food beliefs. The diet plan includes nourishing tasty food to satisfy not only the appetite but also mental hunger.
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