I was in your shoes. I was a parent looking for answers. These are the steps I took to find my superpowers. Now I want to make it easy, fun, and inviting for you to take steps toward becoming the parent that your kids need. I want to inspire you.You have amazing kids. I know. I've seen them in action. They have creative, inspiring ideas. Your kids? imaginations are the adult think-tanks of the future.Your kids are going to change the world. I want to help you peek your head above the drudgery and emotional exhaustion of day-to-day parenting. This is a call for parents to put on their capes and learn to fly.

When Emma Johnson's marriage ended she found herself broke, pregnant, and alone with a toddler. Searching for the advice she needed to navigate her new life as a single professional woman and parent, she discovered there was very little sage wisdom available. In response, Johnson launched the popular blog Wealthysinglemommy.com to speak to other women who, like herself, wanted to not just survive but thrive as single moms. Now, in this complete guide to single motherhood, Johnson guides women in confronting the naysayers in their lives (and in their own minds) to build a thriving career, achieve financial security, and to reignite their romantic life—all while being a kickass parent to their kids. The Kickass Single Mom shows readers how to: • Build a new life that is entirely on their own terms. • Find the time to devote to health, hobbies, friendships, faith, community and travel. • Be a joyful, present and fun mom, and proud role model to your kids. Full of practical advice and inspiration from Emma's life, as well as other successful single moms, this is a must-have resource for any single mom.

An expanded second edition of Gunnar Fox's brutally honest and entertaining guide to success in college -- and beyond. Crammed with hundreds of hacks, tips and guerrilla tactics along with snazzy new illustrations by Nick Street to keep the pages turning. Praised by students, parents and professors alike as a great read. The librarian's favorite choice for "reluctant readers."

Zoe Falk's parents were middle-class drug addicts, and their eventual divorce was total war - a conflict so vicious it even bankrupted a couple of attorneys. Malnourished, hopelessly behind in school, and with her mother in jail, Zoe moved from the northern Bay Area to a small town in the Oregon wilderness.500 miles from home, at school she felt socially awkward as the 'odd kid'. From her cousin she learned that adventure can - and should - be found every day. She dug deep to become a champion runner and straight A student, eventually graduating from university with two degrees in four years whilst working as a caregiver.Overcoming innumerable obstacles and suffering a heart-breaking loss, aged just 22 she achieved her dream of living and working in Spain, where she became a teacher who was deeply loved by staff and students.This book will help anyone facing challenges in their life to grow, live an exhilarating life, and become the best version of themselves through the power of adventure.

"From the breakout star of MasterChef Australia, Dan Churchill's ... cookbook that will educate, motivate, and inspire men to put on an apron and turn on the oven. Attention, dudes: you no longer have an excuse to avoid the kitchen. Dan Churchill has written a cookbook for guys who have always wanted to cook, but don't know where to start; boyfriends who are intimated by a frying pan; and sons who have too long relied on their parents for meals. These mouth-watering recipes are easy to read and, most important, easy to replicate ... Divided into sections based on everyday scenarios and featuring forty-five recipes, DudeFood shares the secrets to cooking a repertoire of eggs, seafood, poultry, meats, vegetables, sandwiches, and even desserts ... Packed with helpful tips and shortcuts, as well as beautiful photographs, this book will turn any dude into a cook"--

Punk, politics, and parenting: a guide for moms (and dads) who want it all.

A loving mother shares her journey of parenting a gender creative child, from toddler to adult.

Guide to personal, social, and academic success in college from a student's perspective.

THIS IS NOT YOUR MOM'S GUIDE TO LIFE. SOMETIMES BEING A GIRL SUCKS. A lot. Take it from Ashley Rickards, star of the internationally popular MTV show Awkward., who used to be a little awkward herself. She's been picked on and bullied, binged and purged, financially cut off and lived to tell the tale. But it wasn't easy. Throughout the whole process, she felt alone, scared, confused and sorta hungry. Sound familiar? Well, RELAX. Ashley is here to share all kinds of stories, advice and corny jokes to help get you through it all, kind of like the cool big sister you never had (or wish your sister was). Plus, professional experts like spiritual coach Deepak Chopra, finance expert Zac Bissonnette and celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes offer their tricks of the trade and behind- the-scenes secrets so you'll be well-versed in Pretty Much Everything About Everything. You'll learn stuff like: How to discover your talents and go after what you really want How to eat right and work out for your body type All the skin/hair/makeup/fashion tips you'll ever need to look like a rock star (or other kind of star) Decorating your room to suit your style and organizing your crap so you're on top of lifeTips for making, saving and spending money Getting along with your family and friends--no drama allowed Most important: how to learn to love yourself (seriously, guys) Whatever you need to know, A Real Guide to Really Getting It Together Once and for All has it all so that you can discover your true self, define your own mold and kick ass along the way.