Most Popular Books by Susan Meyers

Cinco anos atrás... Tia apaixonou-se obsessivamente por um homem por quem nunca deveria ter se apaixonado. Quando engravidou, Nathan desapareceu, e ela entregou seu bebê para a adoção. Caroline adotou um bebê para agradar o marido. Agora ela questiona se está preparada para o papel de esposa e mãe. Juliette considerava sua vida perfeita: tinha um casamento sólido, dois lhos lindos e um negócio próspero. E então ela descobre o caso de Nathan. Ele prometeu que nunca mais a trairia novamente, e ela confiou nele. Hoje... Tia ainda não superou o fim do seu caso com Nathan. Todos os anos ela recebe fotos de sua garotinha, e desta vez, em um impulso, decide enviar algumas delas para a casa do ex-amante. É Juliette quem abre o envelope. Ela nunca soube da existência da criança, e agora precisa desesperadamente descobrir quantas outras mentiras sustentaram o seu casamento até hoje.

This volume takes a fresh look at the problems of designing effective and humane service care delivery systems for the seriously mentally ill. The author addresses a number of major themes, including the differing definitions of mental illness and the differing treatment technologies that have logically developed from them, the varying theories regarding the structure and design of the service delivery system, and the policy dilemmas that lead to inconsistent and inequitable treatment. Demonstrating that there are wide areas of agreement among the disputing professionals. Chandler offers guidelines for finding these zones of agreement and achieving a consensus for realistically improving the system of care. The focus throughout is on the development of practical problem-solving strategies for professionals, advocates, patients, and their families. A particularly valuable feature is the inclusion of an in- depth case study that demonstrates the application of effective conflict resolution techniques in the mental health setting. Following an introductory overview of the persistent problems of people with mental illnesses, Chandler analyzes the recurring themes and issues that have surrounded the mental health field since its earliest conception. She goes on to examine such issues as the failure of the deinstitutionalization policies for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and the changing roles and responsibilities of state and local governments, families, mental health providers, and welfare agencies. The remaining chapters explore the nature of advocacy in the mental health field. Chandler describes the framework and belief structures of prominent advocacy organizations, discusses the advocacy wars among the organizations and agencies whose goal it is to help the mentally ill, and delineates a negotiation strategy for meeting the needs of the mentally ill. Topics such as the rise of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, the growth of patient rights groups, and strategies for altering the definitions of mental illness receive extended treatment. In the final chapter, Chandler outlines the knowledge necessary to understand the complex issues surrounding the mentally ill and the skills necessary to work successfully in this field.

"Grrr morning," Granny says. "Rise and growl." Woolsey is excited. It''s the first day of school for this little monster! But as Granny walks Woolsey to the school raft, he begins to worry. What if the teacher asks me a question and I don''t know the answer? What if no one plays with me at recess? What if he''s the only monster whose granny walks him to the school raft? Join this young monster as he faces his fears on the first day of school.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray kittens as they go from nestling newborns to proud, independent, and ready to have kittens of their own.

Shoe Haiku is for those of us who absolutely love shoes. Dressy shoes, casual shoes, special occasion shoes. Any kind of shoes. This book celebrates the ups and downs of shoe owner-ship, from the perfect pair of autumn boots to the reviled puce bridesmaid pumps.So whether you''re a sneaker girl who secretly covets red high heels, or you practically live in your comfy cowboy boots, Shoe Haiku is just for you.

Poetry. Winner of the 2012 Cider Press Review Editors'' Prize. "Few poets writing today manage to teach us the beauty of the simple things with such precise language and tender care for detail... as Susan Laughter Meyers does in her new book MY DEAR, DEAR STAGGER GRASS. Meyers writes with the voraciousness of someone seeking to consume and somehow preserve every fiber of our senses; it is about collecting place, but it is also about collecting feeling, memory, and a way of being in the world." Lola Haskins"

Three perfect books for babies and the people who love them. The beloved Time for Bed, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, and Everywhere Babies are nestled in a beautiful slipcase. A lovely starter library of the sweetest stories to welcome baby to the world!

Women Under Scrutiny is an honest, intimate examination of the relationships we have with our bodies, hair, and faces, how we''ve been treated by the world based on our appearance-and how we have treated others. The women who created the serious, humorous, and courageous work in this anthology-women ages seventeen to seventy-six-represent an array of cultures and religions from across the United States. They are an extraordinary group of women who all share one thing: the ability to tell the truth.Women Under Scrutiny grew out of Randy Susan Meyers'' new novel, Waisted, the story of two women who torture themselves and are brutalized by others around weight issues, who get caught in the war against women, disguised as a war against fat.¿"Meyers exquisitely explores body image, family, and marriage in this surprisingly deep novel. . . she dips into major issues of race, culture, obsession, and sisterhood. Taking on the timely topic of how a woman is perceived in today''s society, she twists it into how far women will go to be what society deems right, and at what cost-a marriage, a family obligation, a personal goal?"- Booklist (about Waisted: A Novel)

Zwei Schwestern - eine dramatische Kindheit - ein Ja zum Leben Lulu ist zehn, als ihr Vater vor ihren Augen die Mutter ersticht. Jetzt gibt es nur noch sie und ihre Schwester Merry - und niemanden, der sie tröstet. Scheinbar unzertrennlich meistern die beiden in den Folgejahren alle Schwierigkeiten. Doch ihre Geschwisterliebe wird auf eine harte Probe gestellt. Denn während die eine ihren Vater verleugnet, sucht die andere nach Wegen der Versöhnung ... Obwohl ihre Mutter es verboten hat, lässt Lulu ihren Vater in die Wohnung - aus Mitleid, denn sie spürt, wie sehr er unter der Trennung leidet. Machtlos muss sie dann erleben, wie der Streit zwischen den Eltern eskaliert. Sie versucht noch, Hilfe zu holen, doch es ist bereits zu spät: Die Mutter ist tot, ihre Schwester Merry schwer verletzt. Schuldgefühle werden von nun an zu Lulus ständigem Begleiter - und lassen sie umso entschlossener um eine bessere Zukunft für sich und Merry kämpfen. Doch es schwelt zwischen den Schwestern ein sich über die Jahre zuspitzender Konflikt: Während Lulu ihren Vater konsequent verleugnet, fühlt Merry sich für ihn verantwortlich ... Mit Humor und Sensibilität schildert Randy Susan Meyers den Weg zweier Mädchen aus einer dramatisch-düsteren Kindheit zu einem selbstbewussten Leben als erwachsene Frauen.

"Of course, it began with a man. Aren''t troubles with men a woman''s daily bread? Worse yet, I was sleeping with the trouble and he wasn''t my husband-a secret as undeserved as cruel. Adam''s marriage crimes were cold but not savage, and certainly not worthy of infidelity." Isabelle needs one good reason to shave her legs with joy. Her husband broods over cholesterol, white flour, and his dental patients; her nervous eight-year-old son worries about everything, and her teen-aged daughter thinks Isabelle is an embarrassment. Isabelle begins her affair for many reasons-her husband treats her as an employee, her daughter turns more sour each day, and she feels she''s holding onto pretty by her teeth. But the lust isn''t worth the guilt, and when her daughter strikes up an unexpected friendship with the daughter of her lover, Isabelle''s two worlds approach a devastating collision.

A young boy''s desire for a boxer puppy involves him with a mysterious fisherman who doesn''t seem to know anything about fishing.

P.J. Clover and Stacey Jones try to find mysteriously missing laundry from Mrs. Baxter''s back yard. Will they unravel the seemingly endless trail of false clues in time to save their clubhouse and give Mrs. Baxter a chance to enter the flower contest?

While on a picnic, an active baby plays, splashes, and stretches, while imitating various animals.

Describes, in text and photographs, the San Francisco Insect Zoo and the many insects that are kept there.

P.J. Clover and Stacey Jones try to find mysteriously missing laundry from Mrs. Baxter''s back yard. Will they unravel the seemingly endless trail of false clues in time to save their clubhouse and give Mrs. Baxter a chance to enter the flower contest?

Calra learn how a book shelf is made.

Looks at the cases of divorced parents who decided that the father should have custody of the children and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement

While designing the perfect costumes for a Halloween contest, P.J. and Stacy try to clear their school custodian''s name by tracking down the thief who entered the school after hours and stole an antique samovar.

Winner of the 1998 Persephone Press Book Award. [Meyers''s] particular gift is taking the fine gradations of light and shadow that make up everyday existence, and proving once and for all how important these things are in our lives, how they are, in fact, what constitute our lives. Behind her quiet poetic voice the reader finds a startling complexity that confronts essential issues with an almost mythopoetic force. --S. Paul Rice.

Marta goes to the supermarket with her mom. Can Marta find the things they want to buy? Read and find out.

A collection of writing and art by diverse creators, with a focus on the intersections of identity. This collection includes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art.

Describes the growth and development of an orphaned harbor seal pup from his arrival at the California Marine Mammal Center to the time of his release into the ocean.

P.J. and Stacy investigate a jewelry store heist and a mystery involving a missing doll.

JAM HANDS! is a collection of 14 fun, imaginative, silly and wonderful stories written on a 1st and 2nd grade reading level. "My kids laughed out loud while reading this one tonight. There''s nothing better in the world than hearing them giggle like that!"What is a DyslexiAssist Reader?This is a DyslexiAssist Reader - a book designed with a special font and layout specifically to help increase readability for children struggling with Dyslexia.When reading with this font and layout, independent research shows that 84% of dyslexics read faster, 77% read with fewer mistakes, and 76% recommend the font to others who also suffer.

Příběh rozdělený do šesti částí popisuje ženu, která zjistí, že její manžel není tím, kým si myslela, že je. A ona se musí rozhodnout, zda s ním zůstat či odejít. Pheobe a Jake. Jejich vztah začal v roce 1960, jí bylo patnáct a jemu osmnáct. Ona příliš mladá a on plnou hlavu velkých plánů o tom, jak dobude svět. Čas běží a Jakovi sny se stávají realitou, buduje své impérium, po boku má Pheobe, která ho bezmezně miluje a děti. Nic ale není, tak jak vypadá a pro Pheoebe to bude tvrdá rána, protože zjistí, že její manžel není tak úžasný, jak si myslela. Za jeho úspěchem stojí obrovské Ponziho schéma a to se zhroutí jako domeček z karet. Je rok 2009 a Pheobe přemýšlí, zda s Jakem zůstat nebo odejít, návštěvy ve vězení ji vyčerpávají a uvědomuje si, že Jake snad ani nelituje, toho co způsobil. Sebere Pheobe odvahu Jakea konečně opustit nebo s ním zůstane dál a bude čelit všem hrozbám, které se pojí s tím, že jste manželkou muže, který zpronevěřil miliardy?