New Releases by John Schwartz

''This book feels so hopeful because it''s direct, it''s really honest, and it''s so actionable'' Brené Brown ______ What makes love last? Why do some couples stay together forever, while others fall apart? Is there a formula for building a love that lasts? How can you revive and renew your relationship in just seven days? For the past fifty years, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have been studying love. The Seven-Day Love Prescription distils their work into an accessible, bite-size, seven-day action plan for deeper intimacy. Taking you through their most foundational findings, the Gottmans will help you build a love that lasts in just seven days. Through small, immediately actionable daily steps, they will help you to shift your relationship for the better, providing trusted antidotes to common issues from loneliness and emotional and physical disconnection, to drifting apart and losing that loving feeling. These will teach you how to: · Connect and check in with each other · Ask each other big, open-ended questions · Show appreciation and gratitude by saying thank you · Give your partner a genuine compliment · Communicate what you need · Create moments of physical connection · Declare a date night No matter who you are, or what kind of relationship you want to strengthen, The Seven-Day Love Prescription is guaranteed to provide you with the practical tools to transform any relationship in your life for the better. The Gottmans prove that small frequent changes over just seven days can strengthen the foundations of all relationships, allow them to flourish, and create big, long-lasting change over time. ______ ''There isn''t a marriage or romantic partnership out there that won''t benefit from this book'' New York Journal of Books

What does a group of paranormal investigators have in common with a soldier and robot from another world? The uncommon ensemble is part of a cosmic tale that shakes reality to its core.

Romans slaughtered and enslaved millions of Jews in Israel. Only one thousand remained to seek refuge in a remote stronghold on the top of an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea. The Romans ignored them until told that the King of Israel, named Jesus, was hiding in the remote fortress. The Romans immediately surrounded the mountain called Masada. They feared Jesus and were committed to destroying him. To reach the massive fort located 1300 feet above, they built access using a thousand Jewish slaves. Knowing the Romans would soon penetrate their citadel, Jesus and his wife, Mary Magdalene, wrote a historical scroll explaining his relationship with God and how he survived the crucifixion to live until he was 80 years old. The hastily written scroll revealed his early life and how he became King of Israeli. The scroll was completed and hidden beneath Masada just hours before the Romans entered the fortress. The scroll is discovered 1900 years later in a storage area deep within the Vatican and its secrets are revealed to the world.

Journey From The Beyond is a fascinating story incorporating life lessons handed down over several thousand years. It is a myth about creating one''s own destiny through visualization... living in the present moment... controlling emotions... eliminating grief and sadness. The main character Jahele''s narrative is a coming-of-age story. After his family is murdered he travels from his home in the Beyond, relating his experiences and the unusual encounters in an ancient world. The narrative pulls the reader through the pages. The epoch-spanning thriller will excite and satisfy readers, regardless of age.

This book will be a practical, hands-on book for all undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn how to conduct research. This book has several resources, examples, outlines, and case situations illustrating how to design a study and conduct research, especially educational research. This book is a no-nonsense approach that can be used by any educator – early childhood, elementary and secondary, pre-service teacher programs, in-service teacher development programs, and at the graduate university level in educational research courses. The research methods presented can be used by all educators in solving educational problems and making school improvements. While the book covers quantitative and quantitative methods, it especially focuses on action research a viable strategy for addressing educational issues and how it can also be fun and satisfying for an educator. Learn data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating research studies.

A New York Times correspondent shares his financial successes and mishaps, offering an everyman''s guide to straightening out your money once and for all. Money management is one of our most practical survival skills—and also one we''ve convinced ourselves we''re either born with or not. In reality, financial planning can be learned, like anything else. Part financial memoir and part research-based guide to attaining lifelong security, This Is the Year I Put My Financial Life in Order is the book that everyone who has never wanted to read a preachy financial guide has been waiting for. John Schwartz and his wife, Jeanne, are pre-retirement workers of an economic class well above the poverty line, but well below the one percent. Sharing his own alternately harrowing and hilarious stories—from his brush with financial ruin and bankruptcy in his thirties to his short-lived budgeted diet of cafeteria french fries and gravy—John will walk you through his own journey to financial literacy, which he admittedly started a bit late. He covers everything from investments to retirement and insurance to wills (at fifty-eight, he didn''t have one!), medical directives and more. Whether you''re a college grad wanting to start out on the right foot or you''re approaching retirement age and still wondering what a 401(K) is, This Is the Year I Put My Financial Life in Order will help you become your own best financial adviser.

Francine Boyers, a bright and beautiful young West Virginian with a mining engineering degree and an MBA, is hired by Jim O''Hara, CEO of OHARA Mining in New York. As the CEO''s personal assistant, she proves to be unusually quick on her feet, deft at fending off wolfish men, and rises through the ranks with astonishing speed, handling pollution issues with Congress, a protest at a mining conference in Paris, troubles with OHARA''s Caribbean gold and bauxite investments, and the rescue of miners in Sumatra. Her friend Nancy Smith sums up her preternatural talent for solving problems: "And you have that special gift of knowing what to do when nobody else does." She helps the company battle the Environmental Protection Agency, whose invasive regulations kill the coal miners'' jobs and gets caught in the middle of an internecine tug of war within the company between the CEO and Ted Holler, his environmentalist nemesis on the board. She ultimately finds herself enmeshed in a corporate conspiracy, with the continued existence of the company-and her own reputation-on the line, facing trade issues with China. Will she save the company, and find happiness?

After the death of his wife Emily, Steven decides to honor her by walking from their Oregon home to Jerusalem where she was born. His life was messy and so is his walk. The word messy not only reflects Steven''s lifestyle but this book''s structure. There is no linear progression. It does not follow the standard novel structure of plot crisis resolution. It is closer to an anthology in many ways, yet the result creates a novel.Steven trudges through an Indian Reservation where spiritual mushrooms create a visit with Lewis and Clark. At one point he enters a vaginal sperm race to trace life''s source of DNA. His memory is swamped with life lessons learned around the world. Having lived and worked in Asia for several decades his memory is flooded with Thai massages and Chairman Mao''s savagery. Sex with his wife and others frequents his mind along with his views on religion, politics, love, and hate. He is almost killed by a tornado while debating Christianity and Islam with a country pastor. While recovering in the hospital he recalls the lessons that were responsible for his successful yet messy life. The dominant theme is the joy he gained from life with Emily and the horror of watching her decline in the arms of Lou Gehrig (ALS).

Audrey - A Cherished Memory - is John''s flashback how he met the late famous movie star during World War II in Holland in 1943 when she was still a 13-year old girl. He was 7. For a reason unbeknownst to him, she left an indelible mark on his memory, and he always wanted to see her again. It was a dream come true when that happened in Switzerland much later in his life when she had become the beloved star of everyone, Audrey Hepburn. Some rare photographs of pre-fame Audrey are attached. The proceeds of this booklet will benefit the Audrey Hepburn Children''s Fund (www.audreyhepburn.com)

Paul, a classical pianist, meets law student cellist Fiona at William & Mary and they begin playing beautiful music together. They agree to marry after graduation, but Fiona''s reactionary godparents object to her marrying Paul and command her to come back home to Belgium.

Some Women I Have Known is a coming-of-age tale in which John van Dorn searches for his true love and meets some playful, perilous, and wonderful women along the way. He rides a pony with soon-to-be film star Audrey Hepburn, senses his first fondness of female attention at elementary school, experiences tender moments with his cello-playing sweetheart while at boarding school, loses his virginity in a risky adventure, then savors several dangerous and unfortunate loves in Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva and the Swiss Alps, learning that life is full of losses and ephemeral relationships. After rescuing a woman in the middle of Africa and a narrow escape of life and death, he finally finds peace of mind with a warm and beautiful Caribbean goddess in the United States.Some Women I Have Known is based on the nine short stories that the author published under the same overarching title on Amazon before, including the story how the author meets Audrey Hepburn in Holland during World War II when they were children. The stories have been rewritten into one self-standing novel to which is added the story Joy to the World (not previously published) which tells who John van Dorn finally marries. The content of some of the short stories has been slightly modified to mold them into a single story line. The title of the novel is taken from the bundle of short stories originally written under the same title by Maarten Maartens, aka Joost van der Poorten Schwartz, the Grand- Uncle of the Author, which was published by William Heineman, London, and D. Appleton & Company, New York, in 1901. This bundle of short stories, in a reprint, is also available on Amazon.com, but their content is, of course, totally different.

A Deadly Memoir

A heartfelt memoir by the father of a gay teen, and an eye-opening story for families who hope to bring up well-adjusted gay adults. Three years ago, John Schwartz, a national correspondent at The New York Times, got the call that every parent hopes never to receive: his thirteen-year-old son, Joe, was in the hospital following a failed suicide attempt. After mustering the courage to come out to his classmates, Joe’s disclosure — delivered in a tirade about homophobic attitudes—was greeted with dismay and confusion by his fellow students. Hours later, he took an overdose of pills. Additionally, John and his wife, Jeanne, found that their son’s school was unable to address Joe’s special needs. Angry and frustrated, they initiated their own search for services and groups that could help Joe understand that he wasn’t alone. Oddly Normal is Schwartz’s very personal attempt to address his family’s own struggles within a culture that is changing fast, but not fast enough to help gay kids like Joe. Schwartz follows Joseph through childhood to the present day, interweaving his narrative with common questions, including: Are effeminate boys and tomboy girls necessarily gay? Is there a relationship between being gay and suicide or mental illness? Should a child be pushed into coming out? Parents, teachers, and counselors alike will welcome Oddly Normal and its crucial lessons about helping gay kids –and any kid who is different -- learn how to cope in a potentially hostile world.

How does a lifetime of self-centered delusion place roadblocks between a simple cook and the survival of a way of life? By what means may he overcome his self-imposed detachment and by embracing all of life, good and bad, prevent the fall of man into darkness?

This reference, designed for the specialist and dealer, offers the most complete data to be found anywhere for small-size currency, organized and listed by specific series, including accurate population figures for each. The book also contains detailed tutorial information to guide the collector. • Largest size images allowed by law • Latest U.S. banknotes with new security devices and colors described • Completely analyzed and updated pricing • Most up-to-date census for all U.S. small-size currency • Comprehensive glossary of terms and more detailed information than you will find anywhere else

A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO GROWING UP SHORT. Part science book, part memoir—a book for everyone concerned about looking (or feeling) different. When veteran journalist John Schwartz took a close look at famous height studies, he made a surprising discovery: being short doesn''t have to be a disadvantage! Part advice book, part memoir, and part science primer, this fascinating book explores the marketing, psychology, and mythology behind our obsession with height and delivers a reassuring message to kids of all types that they can walk tall—whatever it is that makes them different. Short is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

Partially a nod to classic comic books and partially an allegory about the fragile, volatile state of American society, "Superpowers" is an exciting debut from an author with a keen eye for both popular culture and the harshness of human nature.

· Compact packaging and large-size photos deliver on-the-spot identifying details for making savvy online auction decisions · Appealing collecting details whether you''re a serious currency collector or someone with a general interest in the history of paper money This handy reference equips you with the key details to successfully identify, assess, buy and sell modern U.S. paper money. With precise population figures, serial number range listings, up-to-date analyzed values, and more than 300 photos and illustrations, this take-anywhere reference helps you stay on top of today''s U.S. paper money market

The performance of several synthetic biomaterials and bovine articular cartilage were investigated in terms of their suitability for use as articulating surfaces in artificial joints. The Dual-Axis Wear Simulator (DAWS), a wear testing machine that simulates conditions in a synovial joint, was designed and fabricated to enable investigators to measure the wear of such materials in multi-directional sliding while immersed in a bovine serum lubricant solution. This machine was used initially to determine the wear mechanisms and wear amounts of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyoxymethylene (POM), and the compliant elastomer Pellethane 2363-80A. It was found that the compliant material produced lower wear. Dynamic mechanical analysis was used to determine that bovine articular cartilage had a very significant amount of viscoelasticity to support static loads and damp impact loads. Furthermore, the use of a compliant counterface led to lower wear in the cartilage as compared to a rigid counterface. Pt-Zr quasicrystals were used as fillers in UHMWPE, and the wear, stiffness, and impact toughness of the filled polymer were shown to be comparable or better than those of UHMWPE that had been irradiation crosslinked. Crosslinked UHMWPE was investigated for its susceptibility to oxidative degradation and increased wear. It was found that thermal stabilization of the polymer could be eliminated if a mild amount crosslinking was used. Furthermore, there was no degradation in wear resistance of mildly crosslinked and non-stabilized UHMWPE even after accelerated aging. Based on the results of this work and lessons learned about compliance and wear resistance, blends were produced by using surface-activated UHMWPE particles as fillers in elastomeric PUR. The blends showed better wear resistance than UHMWPE, as well as increased stiffness and damping over PUR. The results of this work indicated that there is great potential for the development of new biomaterials and materials treatment methods to produce more durable articulating components in artificial joints.

With the rapid fluctuation in market value of small-size U.S. paper money, collectors need up-to-date information in order to understand the value of their collections. Now, they''ll find current pricing as well as identification information, in this fifth edition of the most comprehensive listing ever published.Over 275 near-full-size, detailed photos aid in identification of small-size paper money printed from 1928 to 2004. Includes accurate values and updated serial information, and the most exact figures ever published for quantities of notes printed. Values are listed in Very Good/Fine and Crisp Uncirculated condition. Collectors will enrich their understanding of the hobby with a thumbnail history of all modern paper money, illustrations and descriptions of all experimental notes, mules and blocks, and a list of the most rare and desirable small-size U.S. paper money.·

America is one killer organism away from a living nightmare that threatens all we hold dear.... A deadly cloud of powdered anthrax spores settles unnoticed over a crowded football stadium.... A school cafeteria lunch is infected with a drug-resistant strain of E. coli.... Thousands in a bustling shopping mall inhale a lethal mist of smallpox, turning each individual into a highly infectious agent of suffering and death.... Dr. Michael Osterholm knows all too well the horrifying scenarios he describes. In this eye-opening account, the nation’s leading expert on bioterrorism sounds a wake-up call to the terrifying threat of biological attack — and America’s startling lack of preparedness. He demonstrates the havoc these silent killers can wreak, exposes the startling ease with which they can be deployed, and asks probing questions about America’s ability to respond to such attacks. Are most doctors and emergency rooms able to diagnose correctly and treat anthrax, smallpox, and other potential tools in the bioterrorist’s arsenal? Is the government developing the appropriate vaccines and treatments? The answers are here in riveting detail — what America has and hasn’t done to prevent the coming bioterrorist catastrophe. Impeccably researched, grippingly told, Living Terrors presents the unsettling truth about the magnitude of the threat. And more important, it presents the ultimate insider’s prescription for change: what we must do as a nation to secure our freedom, our future, our lives.

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Up-to-date and easy-to-use, this is the largest ever directory of publicly available college scholarships, including thousands of little-known, hard-to-find scholarships that anyone can apply for. Contents include profiles of every scholarship, with eligibility requirements, application procedures and contact person, financial aid calender, and much more.

A selection of research papers, reviews, books and book chapters ... considered representative of the works by the author over the years 1958-1993.

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