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I'm Okay, You're a Brat!: Setting the Priorities Straight and Freeing You from the Guilt and Mad Myths of Parenthood |
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Susan Jeffers |
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Feel the Fear...and Beyond: Mastering the Techniques for Doing It Anyway |
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Susan J. Jeffers |
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From Library Journal
Ever wonder why the audiobook genre has grown so significantly over the past few years? One answer is the prolific amount of pablum offered by pop psychologists such as talk-show self-help guru Jeffers (Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, Audio Reviews, LJ 4/1/93) with her latest approach to dealing with fears and moving forward in life with confidence, action, and love. Some of her dozen helpful tools include ignoring the voice of the lower self; listening to the voice of the higher self; verbalizing affirmations, mantra-like, over and over, like "giving it away" and other similarly silly nicknames for techniques targeted toward the depressed, those hopelessly consumed by self-pity, and, of course, anyone with time to watch her on Oprah. Trite, glib clich?s abound here in one of the better examples of useless... |
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My Pony |
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Susan Jeffers |
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0786819952 |
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-The pigtailed narrator of this enchanting story wants a pony of her own. Her parents tell her that a horse is too expensive and that they don't have enough room, so she draws pictures of a horse. Her art takes her to a magical world where she rides a beautiful, dappled silver horse through forests and clouds. When she returns from her journey, she is happy because her imaginary animal "waits just outside my window. Always." In an author's note, Jeffers tells how her own longing for a horse led her to drawing. The sense of longing permeates the spare text but is softened by the beautiful, pastel watercolor-and-ink artwork. The dreamlike quality of the semitransparent horses and of the fantastic backgrounds is heightened by glossy ivory paper. This is a book that horse lovers will... |
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway |
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Susan Jeffers |
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0449902927 |
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YA Jeffers discusses the crippling effects of fear in her personal life and explains how she formulated a course of action for conquering it. Her answers are simple, her course of action difficult only because it requires courage. She explains how fear is based on the uncertainty of change and the lack of positive self image. She avoids psychological lingo, and includes many case studies about careers and changes in personal lifeboth of which are beginning to cause anxiety in many teens. Her message is reassuring: choices are not opportunities to make mistakes, but valid paths to growth, whichever path we take. She addresses the fundamental cause of fearthe belief that ``I can't handle it!'' Feel the Fear is an important book, for while some young people are more crippled by insecurity that others, many do... |
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McDuff Saves the Day |
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Rosemary Wells |
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0786856750 |
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On a Fourth of July picnic with his human family, McDuff, a beloved but trouble-mongering white terrier, inadvertently allows "silent invaders" (namely, ants) to make off with the entire contents of the lunch basket. Luckily, McDuff has a way with strangers (and their picnic baskets), and in no time flat, he's finagled an invitation from a lonely older man to share his meal with the family. Rosemary Wells and Susan Jeffers's series about the earnest pooch and his expanding community of friends and family harkens back to quainter days, when baby carriers were buckled into cars with leather straps and kind gentlemen didn't mind sharing their fried chicken and devil's food cake with strangers. Jeffers's inviting paintings of 1930s cars and fashions, and of course the little white dog himself, are warm and... |
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway |
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Susan Jeffers |
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The Little Book of Peace of Mind |
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Susan Jeffers |
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0974577650 |
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Book Description
Practical and wise these eminently readable little books are perfect for starting, ending or recharging your day with feelings of power and love.
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Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening |
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Robert Frost |
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Robert Frost's well-known poem takes on new life in its first picture-book adaptation. The poem--long appreciated for its strong rhythm and evocative images--leaves readers wondering, "Where was the man going on the darkest night of the year?" and "Why on earth did he stop by the woods in a snowstorm?" Artist Susan Jeffers answers these questions visually--the kindly older gentleman who narrates the poem stops his sleigh to feed the forest birds and creatures. He stops once more to visit his daughter and grandchildren, then is off again through a blizzard, with many miles to go before he can sleep. The silent beauty of a snowy night shines through Jeffers's artwork; the man's clothing and blanket are the only bright touches of color in the white and wintry world of the woods. This quiet yet... |
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End the Struggle and Dance with Life |
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Susan Jeffers |
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0312155220 |
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From Library Journal
Jeffers, a popular workshop leader and author of the best-selling Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (Harcourt, 1987), wants to show her readers, basically, how to "go with the flow." She argues that even in the face of adversity, people do?and the reader can?live a joyful life. No one would argue that inner peace is not a worthy goal, and, indeed, works on the subject have growing appeal. Yet this book is curiously uninspiring and at times even fails to hold the reader's interest. Its best points are its intention and the quotations that appear at the start of each chapter. Barbara DeAngelis said it better in Real Moments (LJ 9/1/94). Only those public libraries where Jeffers has a following need to purchase this one.?January Adams, Franklin Twp. P.L., Somerset, N.J.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Embracing Uncertainty: Breakthrough Methods for Achieving Peace of Mind When Facing the Unknown |
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Susan Jeffers |
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From Publishers Weekly
Jeffers, author of several books including Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, offers a program designed to help readers achieve greater peace of mind and optimism in today's troubled times. Jeffers believes that too many people spend needless energy and effort trying to control every aspect of their lives-career, health, finances, etc. Since no one can control the future, Jeffers encourages people to accept three major principles: "The only certainty is that life is uncertain"; "Once you surrender to the fact that you are unable to control the uncertainty, you will, at last, be able to breathe a sigh of relief"; and "A `deep' acceptance that life is uncertain opens the door to a powerful way of living." Essentially, Jeffers wants people to be more optimistic and enjoy whatever is happening at the moment without... |
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger into Power, Action, and Love |
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Susan Jeffers |
Book Review
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From School Library Journal
YA Jeffers discusses the crippling effects of fear in her personal life and explains how she formulated a course of action for conquering it. Her answers are simple, her course of action difficult only because it requires courage. She explains how fear is based on the uncertainty of change and the lack of positive self image. She avoids psychological lingo, and includes many case studies about careers and changes in personal lifeboth of which are beginning to cause anxiety in many teens. Her message is reassuring: choices are not opportunities to make mistakes, but valid paths to growth, whichever path we take. She addresses the fundamental cause of fearthe belief that ``I can't handle it!'' Feel the Fear is an important book, for while some young people are more crippled by insecurity that others, many do... |
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Brother Eagle, Sister Sky |
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Susan Jeffers |
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0142301329 |
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From Publishers Weekly
In this picture book adapted from a speech purportedly delivered by Chief Seattle at treaty negotiations in the 1850s, "Seattle's words and Jeffers's images create a powerful message," said PW. Ages 5-up. (July) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. The great American Indian Chief Seattle spoke these words over a hundred years ago. His remarkably relevant message of respect for the Earth and every creature on it has endured the test of time and is imbued with passion born of love of the land and the environment. Illustrated by award-winning artist Susan Jeffers, the stirring pen-and-color drawings bring a wide array of Native Americans to life while capturing the splendor of nature and... |
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McDuff Wild Romp |
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Rosemary Wells |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–The beloved McDuff is back, this time for a wacky confrontation with an ugly and mean-spirited cat named Purlina. Sunday dinner with Aunt Frieda and Uncle Nate should be a fun time for the pup and his humans. However, when the baby drops a Turkey Tidbit, the whole thing turns into one big fiasco with fur, claws, and family members flying all over the place. Peace is restored, but then the child drops another Tidbit, saying, "Again!" Where richly colored and detailed scenes of a dreamy retro town in previous volumes delighted children, the cartoon, rough-draftlike pictures here fall flat. The original art showed every hair on McDuff's head, making the lovable Westie real enough to pat. Libraries would do better to purchase new copies of the earlier books.–Bina Williams,... |
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McDuff Goes to School |
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Rosemary Wells |
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From Publishers Weekly
It's off to dog-training class for everyone's favorite Westie in McDuff Goes to School by Rosemary Wells, illus. by Susan Jeffers. McDuff hits it off with the new neighbors' dog, Marie, but makes no points with Marie's French-speaking owners when he won't get off of their sofa; he is enrolled in school to learn basic commands. Readers get a few lessons, too, in the French words for sit, stay, come and heel along with a fun twist at the end. The artwork captures every nuance of the dogs' expressions. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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From School Library Journal
reS-Gr 2-The determined, bright, and adorable West Highland terrier is back as he welcomes new neighbors and a new language. McDuff's... |
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Thumbelina |
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Hans Christian Andersen |
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0525475087 |
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Book Description
Join tiny Thumbelina on her magical journey from lost child to beloved bride in this glorious large-format picture book. Born in a flower, Thumbelina braves the enormous, dangerous world until, through her kindness and courage, she is delivered to a kingdom of people just her size. When Susan Jeffers’s original version was first published in 1979, School Library Journal called it in a starred review "a remarkable, lovely version of one of the author’s most beloved tales." New jacket art, recolored and newly rendered interior art, and gold foil borders all add to the value and elegance of this reissue.
About the Author
Susan Jeffers has illustrated many acclaimed books for children, including Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, by Robert Frost. She lives in New York... |
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