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books about: afraid

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Afraid

Everything You Pretend to Know And Are Afraid Someone Will Ask

Lynette Padwa

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996

Now you really know what you're talking about!
When I picked up this little tome;I didn't really expect it to amount to much. As usual,I read the customer reviews,and was really left wondering.Quite a spread of opinions! After reading,I have to say that I fully agree with those who gave it top marks. I didn't ...

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Edward Albee

NAL Trade, 2006

Marital discontent
We've all been there: writhing with discomfort as guests in someone's home because the host couple can't seem to stop arguing. That's the predicament Nick and Honey find themselves in after stopping over at George and Martha's house for drinks following a party for the ...

Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They'd Ask): The Secrets to ...

Justin Richardson, Mark Schuster

Three Rivers Press, 2004

What a relief!
This book is an outstanding, balanced, funny and abundantly helpful tool for parents wanting to facilitate healthy, open conversations about sex and sexuality with their kids. As a single mother to a seven and a half year old son, I am so relieved to have the tools to ...

Who's Afraid of Fourth Grade?: Super Special (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)

Nancy E. Krulik

Grosset & Dunlap, 2004

Sweet
This Katie Kazoo book is the only one I have read so far, but I think it is very good. I was at the Book store one time, and I saw the book. I said, "Mom, since I am going into the 4th grade,(Which was years ago) this book would be good for me." She said yes. So we ...

The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things

Barry Glassner

Basic Books, 2000

Many true notions
This book is great for the social and cultural notions of the last 20th and early 21st century. It speaks to an important and growing discourse of critiquing the media.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Cartooning but Were Afraid to Draw (Christopher Hart Titles)

Christopher Hart

Watson-Guptill, 1994

Maybe not Everything, but Plenty Nevertheless!
Before I finished my third book I decided it needed cartoons to visually explain some ideas (a picture is worth 1000 words) and provide humor to a tough subject. I started checking with hiring a professional artist (or student artist) to do the work. It quickly ...

Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am? Insights into Personal Growth

John Powell

Thomas More Association, 1995

One of the best I've read
John Powell writes in such a way that he is easy to understand. What he writes makes sense. He uses examples and research to back up his points. I would suggest this to wanting to become more self aware.

Music Theory for Guitarists: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (Guitar Method)

Tom Kolb

Hal Leonard, 2005

a nice book to have if you are starting
This is a good book that covers most of the basic you need to know about guitar

Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears

Nicole Wilde

Phantom Publishing, 2006

Very comprehensive, easy to understand
I found this book to be extremely helpful both for my own fearful dog, and for my clients. It is very comprehensive, covering many types of fear and fearful situations that someone may encounter with their dog. Many of the topics she covers I have not seen covered in ...

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Linda Williams

HarperCollins, 1988

Our Favorite Halloween Book
I found this book last year at the library and read it to my daughter when she was three- Within a few pages, she was saying most of the entertainingly repetitive dialogue on her own. It's the best Halloween book for preschoolers out there, in my opinion. This year, we ...

If You're Afraid of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow/Add One More Star to the Night

Chronicle Books, 2007

If You Are Afraid of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow.
I was first led to this book when I was seeking a "linus" comfort book, years ago, to read during a very trying time in my life. When my "guardian angels" led me to this little book, I opened it and began to read it, right there in that little shop where first I was ...

When I Feel Afraid (Learning to Get Along, Book 4)
Cheri J. Meiners

Free Spirit Publishing, 2003

Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel afraid and a list of additional ...

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?

Lauren Child

Hyperion Book CH, 2003

An all-time favorite!
This is one of the most fun books you'll find to read to (or with) your children. My 3-year-old daughter loves it! Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book is totally engrossing. It is probably the closest thing to "full-contact-reading", because the reader must open ...

Difficult Questions Kids Ask and Are Afraid to Ask About Divorce

Meg F. Schneider, Joan Zuckerberg

Fireside, 1996

Great Resource for Tough Times
I spotted this book in the library and picked it up. As I began to read, I felt as if the authors knew my own 8-year-old daughter. I was very impressed. So many of the topics covered hit very close to home. It was very reassuring to read.

Date Like A Man: What Men Know About Dating and Are Afraid You'll Find Out

Myreah Moore, Jodie Gould

Harper Paperbacks, 2001

Date Like a Man - has some great points!
I really liked this book. I didn't always agree with everything the authors said, but it was a very worthwhile book. I think by following the dating advice in this book, women can relax and not be so uptight while dating, and have a lot more fun. Men know that ...