Mr. Spurgeon was emphatically the friend of the young. During the course of his successful and God-honored ministry, his supreme aim was to lead children and youth to Christ and to encourage and stimulate them in their aspirations after true nobility. Now that his voice is hushed, his powerful pen still speaks. In this book, with persuasive earnestness and characteristic force, he shows those who are standing upon the threshold of life how to make A Good Start. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the start we make in the journey of life since it necessarily affects and largely determines all that follows. No life can be truly success­ful unless lived along the lines of Christian principles. The first step must be surrendering the heart to Christ, and all of life’s journey must be lived in conscious fellowship with Him. In this way, we form true perceptions of life and duty, and are enabled to give practical embodiment to God’s idea concerning us. It is during this character-forming time of life that wise counsel, faithful warning, and sympathetic admonition are especially valuable.

Drawing on national, state, and local data, the Urban Child Institute partnered with RAND to explore the social and emotional well-being of children in Memphis and Shelby County, Tenn. The book highlights the importance of factors in the home, child care setting, and community that contribute to social and emotional development.

Begin each Spanish class with lively, interactive activities from award-winning foreign-language teacher Rebekah Stathakis. With ideas for writing and speaking exercises, impromptu presentations, and more, these warm-ups will immerse students in Spanish, engaging them in their language instruction effectively and immediately.

"Desk reference of family-relevant information." Approximately 250 references to journal articles, audiovisuals, and books. Excludes information on marriage, the elderly, and the handicapped adult. Each entry gives title, author, source, funding, abstract, and address where available. Classified index.

More Than Words: Bestselling authors and real-life heroines Every year, Harlequin's More Than Words award is given to three real-life heroines, women whose courage and vision have helped change people's lives for the better. Once again, three bestselling Harlequin authors have written stories inspired by these remarkable women. In The Gift of a Good Start, teacher Olivia Harris could lose more than her job when budget cuts threaten to close her school. Olivia's nonprofit group, which helps students in need, is also at risk. Determined to save her charity, Olivia attends an awards banquet, hoping to meet potential donors. Handsome and charismatic Langston Hill supports the Children's Hospital, and at first, Olivia thinks he could be an ally, someone to help her nonprofit reach the next level. But Langston works for the board of education—he's on the committee that's trying to close her school. Olivia cares about Langston, but how can she love a man who might be responsible for shattering her dreams? Look for all three ebooks inspired by real-life heroines: Red at Night by Katie McGarry, You Are Here by Liz Fichera and The Gift of a Good Start by Earl Sewell.

Every now and then we come across situations where the anti-inflammatory drug is taken long-term to relieve inflammation. However, by taking this drug long term, we will probably have side effects, which would be best avoided. Nature has provided us with many products that can claim to be anti-inflammatory, now we will see what we are talking about. Let's make a premise, some time ago, drugs of this type could cause problems with stomach ulcers, now they no longer have this type of contraindication; in fact, you can easily buy them in supermarkets. However, equally, some damage can be caused to the intestine, especially to the bacterial flora, at the level of the large intestine and small intestine. In fact, in the long run, those who use these drugs excessively enough, even once a day, will end up destroying all the healthy bacteria in their intestines, consequently encountering problems of dysbiosis, i.e. alteration of the bacterial flora, poor digestion, and increased systemic inflammation, i.e. conditions in which inflammatory processes are chronically stimulated at low levels, affecting the entire body, which is why you were taking anti-inflammatories, the cat chasing its tail! So, let's avoid taking these drugs for a long time, and take them only for extreme needs. Having finished this premise, let's see what could replace this drug, preventing you from having negative effects and long-term problems. Too often we decide for heartburn, a headache, or something of that kind, to take anti-inflammatories, which will take away the problem now, but it won't cure it permanently, so you'll start taking them continuously, end result: you'll become a loyal customer of pharmaceutical companies. But then what to do? What can we find that can help us in times of inflammation and pain, but which does not cause us harm?

Many couples put more planning into the wedding ceremony than they do for what comes after the wedding. Intelligent, deliberate preparation for a lifetime of sexual leasure is a worthy investment you won't regret. In Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start, renowned sexual counselors and best-selling authors Clifford and Joyce Penner guide you through an encouraging process that begins by dispelling sexual myths and then guides you in getting to know yourself and each other emotionally and physically. With reassuring enthusiasm and straightforward advice, the Penners show you how to clarify your expectations and pursue the joyous marital passion described in Scripture. Through creative, step-by-step exercises and easy-to-understand examples, you'll learn how to: Design a successful honeymoon Prepare for your first sexual time together Choose and use family planning Create a mutually enjoyable wedding night Get past disappointments Keep the spark alive Thousands of couples have discovered the marvelous gift of a positive sexual relationship through the Penners' helpful books and enlightening seminars. As your wedding day nears-or even if you're already newlyweds-this extraordinary book will help you get your sex life off to a great start.

This eBook is for expecting moms, parents of newborns, or for anyone who wants to learn how to establish a successful breastfeeding relationship. While breastfeeding is a natural process, it doesn't come naturally. Instead, it's a learned skill for both mom and baby, and there are many obstacles in our modern healthcare system that routinely rob women of an enjoyable breastfeeding experience. This easy-to-read, non-judgmental eBook contains everything from how to prepare during your pregnancy, to what to expect of/ how advocate during your hospital stay, to the mechanics of breastfeeding. It discusses the equipment you'll need, how many ounces your baby should gain each week, what sleep and self-care can look like for the breastfeeding mom, how a partner can be supportive, what the research says, and so much more! It is filled with insider tips, videos, and resources. Designed to educate, empower, and support breastfeeding families, this eBook is an absolute must for turning your breastfeeding goals into reality.

Every parent wants the best for their child, but how do you go about giving your baby or toddler the skills they need to live a happy, fulfilled life? ‘Best Start’ has the answers! Your baby’s early experiences and interactions provide them with the beginnings of their self-beliefs, thoughts and feelings; their self-esteem and self-value; how they operate in relationships; how they behave socially; and their sense of emotional security. It is therefore vital that you understand how to help your baby to develop trust and confidence, and to feel secure and valued. In ‘Best Start’, psychologist Lynn Jenkins looks at how a person’s emotional foundations are formed in babyhood and the power that these foundations have over the way in which a child develops. Most importantly, she outlines what your baby needs in order to develop a positive idea of themselves and what you can do to meet those needs, ensuring that your child experiences the best start in life.Simply written with an engaging honesty and humour, ‘Best Start’ is essential reading for every parent!

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is now statutory in the UK for children from birth to five years, and other countries are experiencing similar developments; early years librarians, teachers, nursery nurses, playgroup leaders and childminders all require knowledge of how to promote and encourage communication, language and literary skills. Parental reading with young children is clearly vitally important, and libraries are uniquely placed to support the development of literacy skills in pre-school children. This book provides an understanding of how children develop such skills through enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences, and is a pioneering practical guide for library and information professionals involved in planning and delivering services in early years libraries. Drawing on the authors' underpinning contemporary research and examples from current best practice, it will equip practitioners with a broad range of knowledge and ideas. Key areas covered include: take them to the library: the role of the early years professional people and partnerships: working across interdisciplinary boundaries, and how to involve parents and carers buildings, design and space: the children's libraries of the future resources for early years libraries: books, toys and other delights reaching your audience: the librarian's role planning and organizing: projects and reading sessions. User-friendly and accessible, each chapter is clearly structured and sets outs the key issues for practitioners, scenarios offering insights into these, and practical ideas and resources for service provision. The book also includes case studies of successful pre-school library initiatives in a variety of global settings, useful information about relevant organizations, and links to helpful websites. This valuable text is essential reading for all library and information professionals working with young children - whether those with responsibility for the strategic planning of services, or those involved in delivering them at community level. Readership: Essential for students of library and information studies or childhood studies, and practitioners undertaking NVQ qualifications, it also provides a sound background in early years literacy and provision for a range of local authority practitioners, such as nursery teachers and Children's Centre managers.