Most Popular Books by Karen Moline

In an ideal world, mothers would have time to hand-sew their kids'' costumes for the school play, prepare all-organic meals, and volunteer in the classroom at the drop of a hat. In reality, most moms have to settle for plopping their little ones in front ofSpongeBobso that they can prepare yet another chicken nugget-based dinner, guiltily convinced they''re falling down on the job.InGood-Enough Mother,Rene Syler pulls back the curtain to reveal the truth about modern mothering and reassure time-stressed moms that even if their children are strangers to made-from-scratch cookies, they can emerge as happy, well-adjusted, fully functioning members of society. Mother to two great kids of her own, Syler explains how she learned to chuck perfection for practicality -- in short, how she became a Good-Enough Mother. She shows other women seeking to balance family, work, and some semblance of a personal life how to happily join the ranks of Good-Enough Mothers, who occasionally serve breakfast for dinner yet give their children plenty of what really matters -- love, time, and support.Each essay provides welcome empathy and sage advice on navigating life''s different obstacles, whether it''s dealing with annoying Supermoms, bluffing through a third grader''s math homework, or coping with the words that strike terror into every parent''s heart ("Your son''s teacher on line one"). Offering real wisdom tempered with humor and warmth,Good-Enough Motherwill have every modern mom laughing in relief and recognition.

“Nearly criminally funny . . . carries a powerful message to all parents, but especially moms, that distilled to its essence is this: chill.” —Time Sh*tty Mom is the ultimate parenting guide, written by four moms who have seen it all. As hilarious as it is universal, each chapter presents a common parenting scenario with advice on how to get through it in the easiest and most efficient way possible. With chapters such as How to Sleep Until 9 A.M. Every Weekend and When Seeing an Infant Triggers a Mental Illness That Makes You Want to Have Another Baby, as well as a Sh*tty Mom quiz, this is a must-have, laugh-out-loud funny book for the sh*tty parent in all of us. “A totally hilarious and uncensored look at some of the impossible situations we mothers find ourselves in.” —The Bump “As the attachment parenting craze has hit a zenith in American culture, four very funny moms—comedy writers, TV producers, and a novelist—blast open a long-locked safe filled with frustrations faced by all modern mothers, with sympathetic and sharp humor . . . The authors’ unfiltered candor is a welcome reminder for readers that they’re not alone.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Hilariously entertaining. A must-read survivor’s guide for every mother!”—Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts “A long overdue little burst of honesty from the supposed minority of mothers who are, in fact, not that maternal . . . After a generation of supermoms one-upping each other in dead earnest on playgrounds and schoolyards, the emerging mass appeal of Sh*tty Mom is a welcome relief.” —The New York Observer

Based on the recent avian flu outbreaks that have emerged into human populations, the World Health Organization now warns us that bird flu--if mutated into a supercontagious pandemic form--could visit millions of homes within two years. The Bird Flu Pandemic provides definitive answers to the questions on all our minds: - Should we be getting reading for a world catastrophe, and if so, what should we be doing? - Will masks help? - Should we feed our kids poultry? - Will we be able to go to work? - Will we be able to leave the house? - What about pets? - Just how bad could this get? Dr. Greene knows exactly what we need to do to keep our families safe, sane, and secure in the face of what is potentially an unprecedented and life-threatening worldwide scourge.

This is a biography of the actor Bob Hoskins, referred to as the cockney Cagney by the critics. The author examines his childhood in Finsbury Park, his discovery in the bar of the Unity Theatre, his bitter divorce and alleged nervous breakdown and his new found calm domesticity in Islington. Some of his film performances include Mona Lisa which led to the 1986 Best Actor award at Cannes, an Oscar nomination, and to worldwide acclaim. This, the author''s first full-scale biography, presents information gleaned from Hoskins'' fellow-actors, family members, friends and associates who were prepared to discuss this enigmatic actor.

"Harry Fisch knows more about sex than anyone on earth, with the possible exception of Colin Farrell. This book will improve your love life. You should trust Harry Fisch. I do, and there are few I''d let anywhere near that subject."—A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically and Drop Dead Healthy Fire Up Your Sex Life and Your Relationship with This Smart, Refreshingly Candid Guide from Dr. Harry Fisch. Let''s be honest: If it''s been years since you had the "talk," it''s going to show—in the bedroom and out. As Dr. Fisch, a sexual health and fertility expert at Cornell Medical College and a hit radio talk show host, discovered, lots of couples are having lots of sex...but that doesn''t mean they''re any good at it. Or satisfied. But life between the sheets doesn''t have to be lackluster! In The New Naked, Dr. Fisch brings you the ultimate sex education for grown-ups. This indispensable guide: •Helps couples master bedroom basics they were never taught in any health class •Lays bare both men''s and women''s various sexual needs and perceptions •Shows couples how to decode their partner''s sex speak, navigate the risky business of porn, medical issues, and bad bedroom habits, and fulfill each other''s fantasies. •Unlocks the secrets to successful foreplay with Dr. Fisch''s unique LSD system (Listening + Security + Desire), a three-step approach to put the sizzle back in your sexy time! Packed with easy-to-follow advice and stories from real couples, The New Naked will prime you for the greatest sex of your life—and the happiest relationship too.

Belladonna was sold as a sexual slave for $1 million. After years of abuse at the hands of an anonymous English aristocrat and his peers she escapes with her daughter and two servants. One of these, Thomasino, an Italian partisan castrated by the Gestapo, narrates the story - how he and his brother nurse her back to confidence and how they decide to seek revenge on the people who so damaged her and caused the death of her son. They settle in New York and open an opulent and decadent nightclub, sure that its erotic reputation will lure the men who abused her. The plan succeeds but only after Belladonna has fallen for Guy and believes she no longer needs the protection of Thomasino. Disillusioned and hurt he realises that revenge is not a sweet dish and in an exquisitely moving finale Belladonna comes to the same conclusion.

Designed for those who are fit or have mastered the original programme, this is a follow-up to ''Callanetics Countdown'' and ''Callanetics for Your Back''. It offers an advanced class in the deep-muscle exercise techniques. In this workout, just one advanced stomach movement is equivalent to 20 movements of the original and there are new exercises, variations and routines. The daily routine is explained by means of step-by-step instructions and photographs.

In light of the designer jeans phenomenon, America''s fascination with and exploitation of the derriere is examined in text and photographs