Get ready to bop, bounce, and shake with this board book edition ofthe hit picture book from the acclaimed author of Alfie and Fraidyzoo There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you’re happy or even because you’re sad. But, what’s the best way to dance? Exactly how you want to! In How Do You Dance?, award-wining author-illustrator Thyra Heder explores dance in all of its creativity, humor, and—most of all—joy, in a celebration of personal expression that will inspire young and old readers alike to get up and get moving.

Interest in ballroom dancing has surged recently as a result of popular television shows and movies centered around dance. "Picture Yourself Ballroom Dancing" combines a thorough, step-by-step text with an accompanying DVD to teach beginners the basics of ballroom dance technique. Written for both couples or the individual, the book provides instruction on all of the popular social ballroom dances using highly visual and colorful step-by-step instructions. The book even includes diagrams of foot positions along with photographs of Do's and Don'ts. Written by an experienced dancer and instructor, "Picture Yourself Ballroom Dancing" will give the novice the confidence they need to get on dance floor.

In Dancing Your Way to Freedom, Collette Takacs invites readers on a joyful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and lifelong vitality through the art of dance. This book is more than just a guide to movement; it’s a celebration of life’s rhythms and an inspirational manifesto for keeping one’s spirit alive at any age. Through a blend of personal reflection, practical exercises, and vibrant storytelling, readers are encouraged to embrace dance not only with their bodies but with their minds and hearts. With chapters that cover everything from the freedom of solo movement to the joy of dancing within a community, Collette shows that dance is for everyone, regardless of age, skill, or mobility. Each page radiates warmth and encouragement, reminding readers that the simple act of moving in harmony with music or rhythm can clear the mind, open the heart, and uplift the spirit. Whether you are a lifelong dancer or just starting to explore movement, Dancing Your Way to Freedom will inspire you to keep dancing through all of life’s changes, with joy and resilience, and to find freedom in every step.

Your Body, Your Choice: Understanding Hysterectomy Options Are you considering a hysterectomy but unsure about the different options available to you? Look no further than "Your Body, Your Choice: Understanding Hysterectomy Options." This comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to make an informed decision about your reproductive health. In the introduction, we delve into the basics of what a hysterectomy is and provide a brief history of this surgical procedure. We also explore why hysterectomy matters and how it can impact a woman's overall well-being. The book then delves into the various types of hysterectomy, including total hysterectomy, partial hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and robotic hysterectomy. Each option is explained in detail, allowing you to understand the benefits and risks associated with each procedure. Next, we explore the reasons for hysterectomy, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal uterine bleeding, and cancer. By understanding the underlying conditions that may necessitate a hysterectomy, you can better comprehend the importance of this procedure. Preparing for a hysterectomy is crucial, and this book provides a comprehensive guide to the medical evaluation, pre-operative testing, medications, diet, exercise, and emotional preparation necessary for a successful surgery. The hysterectomy procedure itself is explained in detail, including anesthesia options, surgical techniques, and potential risks and complications. We also provide insights into the recovery time and what to expect during the post-operative period. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) after hysterectomy is another important topic covered in this book. We explore what HRT is, its benefits and risks, and the different types available to women. For those seeking alternatives to hysterectomy, we discuss medications, uterine artery embolization, endometrial ablation, and myomectomy. These options may provide viable alternatives for certain conditions. Coping with the emotional effects of hysterectomy is also addressed, along with support groups and tips for maintaining intimacy and sexuality after the procedure. Long-term health considerations, such as bone health, cardiovascular health, sexual health, and psychological well-being, are explored in detail. We also address the impact of hysterectomy on fertility, fertility preservation options, and alternatives such as surrogacy and adoption. The book also covers the cost and insurance coverage of hysterectomy, as well as legal issues surrounding the procedure, including informed consent, medical malpractice, and discrimination. Table of Contents: Introduction What is a hysterectomy? Brief history of hysterectomy Why hysterectomy matters Types of Hysterectomy Total hysterectomy Partial hysterectomy Laparoscopic hysterectomy Robotic hysterectomy Reasons for Hysterectomy Uterine fibroids Endometriosis Pelvic inflammatory disease Abnormal uterine bleeding Cancer Preparing for Hysterectomy Medical evaluation Pre-operative testing Medications Diet and exercise Emotional preparation Hysterectomy Procedure Anesthesia options Surgical techniques Risks and complications Recovery time Recovery After Hysterectomy Hospital stay Managing pain and discomfort Post-operative care Returning to daily activities Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) After Hysterectomy What is HRT? Benefits of HRT Risks of HRT Types of HRT Alternative Treatments to Hysterectomy Medications Uterine artery embolization Endometrial ablation Myomectomy Coping with Hysterectomy Emotional effects Support groups Intimacy and sexuality after hysterectomy Long-Term Health After Hysterectomy Bone health Cardiovascular health Sexual health Psychological health Hysterectomy and Fertility Impact on fertility Fertility preservation options Surrogacy and adoption Cost and Insurance Coverage of Hysterectomy Cost of hysterectomy Insurance coverage Government assistance programs Legal Issues Surrounding Hysterectomy Informed consent Medical malpractice Discrimination Hysterectomy and Cancer Hysterectomy for cancer treatment Hysterectomy for cancer prevention Recovery and follow-up care The Future of Hysterectomy Advancements in surgical techniques Emerging alternatives to hysterectomy The role of hysterectomy in women's healthcare Conclusion The impact of hysterectomy on women's health The future of hysterectomy Final thoughts and recommendations.

Newboy hasn't spoken in three years. One morning he opened his mouth and nothing came out. He doesn't know why he stopped talking, but what he does know is that he's through with the state child-care system. In twelve years he's lived in eleven foster homes, and the Knoxes are the worst of the bunch. Now, with no voice, no family, and no exact plan, Newboy is running away for good. Living on the streets means danger and excitement around every corner, but the one thing Newboy never expected to find is a companion in the form of an old ventriloquist dummy lying in a Dumpster – a puppet with no hands, backward feet, and a chunk of its nose missing. Amazingly, this beat-up doll whom he dubs "Stinko" possesses a kind of magic that helps Newboy rediscover his ability to communicate. This is a fast-paced adventure about a runaway kid figuring out not just what he's searching for but also what he has to say. Finding Stinko is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Imagination is the key to this unique kind of daily devotional book. Let’s call it the daily “encounter” book. Jesus wants you to experience Him, the Father, the Holy Spirit, and your world in new ways—using your imagination and your five senses. Together we’ll look at this beautiful world we live in and be amazed at the creative genius of God. Each day we take a “Flight of Fancy” after the reading where I’ll paint word pictures associated with the reading. I’ll walk you into the picture where you’ll find Jesus waiting there for you in a unique way or place that you’ve likely not thought of before. Each Flight of Fancy is designed to encourage you in your spiritual journey as you discover new ways to relate to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.My desire and prayer for you is that during your quiet encounter times you rediscover the God-sounds around you and enjoy learning to live in a God-painted, God-fragrant world...a world where He doesn’t always color inside the lines!

A warm and encouraging self-help book that draws inspiration and motivation from ballroom dancing. Precisely because the dance floor stands apart from the everyday world, allowing dancers to play, experiment and take on new roles, it also serves as a stage for human behavior. Antoinette Benevento, a former national ballroom dancing champion and co-owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studios, has been a student of that stage for 25 years. She has discovered that getting out on the dance floor is a powerful and empowering metaphor for living fully in all realms of life. Some of the tenets Antoinette Benevento lives, dances, and teaches by: -Persistence is a form of beauty -Give yourself permission to begin again--and again and again -If you're not willing to risk falling, you'll never learn to walk (or dance) -Desire is the energy that moves us forward in dance and in life -To dance well and to live fully, body and soul need to work together Building on the ballroom dancing craze that has swept the country, including the popularity of "Dancing with the Stars", this illuminating and highly readable book shows that what you learn on the dance floor can help you dance through life. ANTOINETTE BENEVENTO is co-owner of and National Training Director for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios and a former national ballroom dancing champion. EDWIN DOBB is a contributing editor of Harper's Magazine, and has written for numerous other national publications, including The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, and Discover.

In a career that spanned nearly five decades, Dorothy Fields penned the words to more than four hundred songs, among them mega-hits such as "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," "The Way You Look Tonight," and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." While Fields's name may be known mainly to connoisseurs, her contributions to our popular culture--indeed, our national consciousness--have been remarkable. In Pick Yourself Up, Charlotte Greenspan offers the most complete, serious treatment of Fields's life and work to date, tracing her rise to prominence in a male-dominated world.

This 10-lesson self-management program offers strategies for coping with chronic pain. Despite recent advances in the study of pain, there is still no medical treatment, alternative therapy, or herbal concoction that eliminates all pain for all people all of the time. In this book, you will learn to make adjustments to your daily patterns—from your activity choices to your sleep, eating, interactions with others, and even your thoughts—so you can take control of your life and your pain.