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The Most Popular 1-Syllable Baby Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 23, 2012	$0.99	1956 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
10,000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 23, 2012	$0.99	30180 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
10,000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 23, 2012	$0.99	30180 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Humanism for Parents - Parenting without Religion	by Sean Curley May 23, 2012	$4.99	19944 words	Sample 20%
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The True Diary of Baby's First Year a mothering companion	by Charlie Plunkett May 22, 2012	$8.99	55926 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I live in Brighton, England with my lovely husband Dave and little boy Cole who is the subject of my second and third books The True Diary of a Mum-to-be and The True Diary of Baby's First Year.
The True Diary of Baby's First Year a mothering companion	by Charlie Plunkett May 22, 2012	$8.99	55926 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: I live in Brighton, England with my lovely husband Dave and little boy Cole who is the subject of my second and third books The True Diary of a Mum-to-be and The True Diary of Baby's First Year.
Nombres de BebÃ©s de Puerto Rico: Nombres modernos, creativos y Ãºnicos de la Isla del Encanto	by Jared Romey May 22, 2012	$4.99	8335 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Jared grew up in Maryland, where he received his bachelorâ€™s degree in economics and political science from St. Maryâ€™s College of Maryland. After spending several years working in Washington, DC, during which time he started studying Spanish, Jared decided to return to school. He continued his studies in Spanish while receiving an International MBA from the University of South Carolina. Looking to further develop the Spanish, Jared accepted a job in Chile upon graduation. After several years living there and in Argentina, he moved to Puerto Rico, where he has resided since 2002. He currently manages his businesses and is trying to learn Portuguese. Whenever possible Jared travels, studies languages, reads and drinks wine. Any comments, corrections or inclusions should be sent to Info@SpeakingLatino.com.
Baby Names From Puerto Rico: Trendy, Creative and Unique Names from the Island of Enchantment	by Jared Romey May 22, 2012	$4.99	8113 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Jared grew up in Maryland, where he received his bachelorâ€™s degree in economics and political science from St. Maryâ€™s College of Maryland. After spending several years working in Washington, DC, during which time he started studying Spanish, Jared decided to return to school. He continued his studies in Spanish while receiving an International MBA from the University of South Carolina. Looking to further develop the Spanish, Jared accepted a job in Chile upon graduation. After several years living there and in Argentina, he moved to Puerto Rico, where he has resided since 2002. He currently manages his businesses and is trying to learn Portuguese. Whenever possible Jared travels, studies languages, reads and drinks wine. Any comments, corrections or inclusions should be sent to Info@SpeakingLatino.com.
Wiccan Baby Names: The Ultimate Collection of Wiccan Names for Boys and Girls	by Jeffrey Fisher May 19, 2012	$2.99	2308 words	Sample 20%
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Italian Baby Girl Names: Unique and Popular Names in Italy for Girls	by Jeffrey Fisher May 19, 2012	$0.99	593 words	Sample 20%
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Italian Baby Boy Names: Unique and Popular Names in Italy for Boys	by Jeffrey Fisher May 19, 2012	$0.99	668 words	Sample 20%
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The Most Popular Unisex Baby Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 18, 2012	$0.99	3836 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
The Most Feminine Baby Girl Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 18, 2012	$0.99	4045 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Expectant Father - She's pregnant!!	by andrew knight May 17, 2012	$2.50	4895 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Andrew Knight was born in 1979 in Gloucester, UK. He is 32 years of age and lives in Cinderford, (Forest of Dean) Gloucestershire. He lives with his partner, 6 year old son and 6 month old daughter. Expectant Father - She's Pregnant is his first book to date.
The Most Masculine Baby Boy Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 16, 2012	$0.99	4411 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Der werdende Vater - Zwischen Kinderwunsch und Baby Blues	by Jens Oenicke May 16, 2012	$2.99	24716 words	Sample 5%
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The 33,723 Most Popular Baby Names of 2011	by Nancy Man May 15, 2012	$2.99	107271 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Italian Baby Names: The Ultimate Collection of Italian Baby Names For Boys and Girls	by Jeffrey Fisher May 15, 2012	$2.99	2615 words	Sample 20%
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English Baby Girl Names: Traditional and Unique English Names for Girls	by Jeffrey Fisher May 14, 2012	$0.99	639 words	Sample 20%
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How to Protect Your Children Online: Internet Safety Tips for Kids	by Madison Owen May 14, 2012	$4.99	10927 words	Sample 10%
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Oadie	by LaVerda Andres May 11, 2012	$3.99	1990 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: La-Verda Andres hails from Southern Indiana, where she grew up as the first female child of several generations on both sides of her family, earning her the place of head babysitter and leader of the pack to cousins, brothers and sisters, and the coveted title of Sissy. Andres began writing short stories and poetry around the age of six, sharing the love, laughter, tears and family tales that have forever colored her world with hope and dreams for the future generations. Mother of three, she has nine more children she calls her own, grandmother to eight plus twenty-two more, and she loves sharing that she is a great-grandmother, too. Having several published works of poetry, Andres was recipient of the Editors Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry in November 2003. Poetry has been a mainstay of her writing focus, and she continues to delight readers with her lyrical prose. Previously employed as a teacher for various vocational schools, she also served in administrative capacities in the medical field. Andres is now embarking on fulfilling her dream to share her stories with the world. Offering short stories and poetry, she is holding tight to a hope of seeing her very own novel published one day. Outside of her writing endeavors, Andres is a proficient weaver of homespun artistry with extraordinary offerings that include mixed media textiles of hand woven offerings of crocheted and knitted items, alongside a cavalcade of eye catching oil paintings.
A Future as an Heirloom	by Andre Michaud May 10, 2012	$7.99	55027 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: President of SRP Inc. Involved since 1982 in manufacturing a popular laboratory Air Table to help teaching Newtonian mechanics (http://www.srpinc.org/airtable.htm). Formally published papers: 1 â€“ "On an Expanded Maxwellian Geometry of Space", presented at the International Congress on Physics CONGRESS-2000 Held at St.-Petersburg State University in St.-Petersburg, Russia, from July 3 to 8 of year 2000 (pages 291 to 310 of the Proceedings). 2 - "Field Equations for Localized Individual Photons and Relativistic Field Equations for Localized Moving Massive Particles", International IFNA-ANS Journal, No. 2 (28), Vol. 13, 2007, p. 123-140, Kazan State University, Kazan, Russia (http://www.gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Essays/View/2257). Born in 1944. Initial professional area: Computer sciences, systems analysis, data processing, computer languages, electronics and equipment-computer interface. Areas of scientific interest: early literacy in children, fundamental physics. Knowledge in neurophysiology and neural networks leading to understanding the need for early literacy in children for them to reach optimal intellectual development. Knowledge of electromagnetic theory and particle physics leading to understanding the electromagnetic mechanics of scatterable particles. Member of the IALFI (International Association for Literacy from Infancy) Current administrator of the General Science Journal (http://www.gsjournal.net/)
A Practical Guide For New Parents	by Benjamin Gordon May 08, 2012	$3.99	12916 words	Sample 30%
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On Becoming a Special Parent - A Mini-Support Group in a Book	by Marcia Turner May 07, 2012	$7.99	25952 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: After struggling for years in the medical maze with her severely brain damaged daughter, the author, Marcia R. Turner, wanted to spare other parents the obstacles she encountered. Culling from expert advice from various organizations for people with disabilities, physicians, therapists, and other parents, Ms. Turner compiled On Becoming for special needs parents and the professionals who treat their children.
Bully Games: 8 Strategies to BULLYPROOF your kid	by Dana Sherman, Ph.D. May 06, 2012	$1.99	7509 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Dr. Dana Sherman is the owner of Dr. Dana Consulting Services, LLC. Dr. Dana designs and implements emotional intelligence programs for students and families. She is a parenting expert, author, and entrepreneur. Dr. Dana received her Master's Degree and Doctorate in Psychology and Organizational Behavior from Duke University. During her career, Dr. Dana has worked as a college instructor, parenting instructor, prevention specialist working with children, Executive Director, and School Program Director. She writes a community parenting column called "Ask Dr. Dana". Most importantly, she is the mother of two beautiful girls.
Useful Parenting Tips For Today's Adolescent Volume-II	by Peter McPherson May 04, 2012	$11.00	57163 words	Sample 10%
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Broken Family Bonds: Poems and Stories from Victims of Parental Alienation	by PAS Intervention May 03, 2012	$4.99	16038 words	Sample 25%
Author bio: PAS Intervention or Parental Alienation Support & Intervention is Federally Tax Exempt Charitable Organization approved accept tax deductible contributions under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the IRS. This charity was formed to help heal, deal and stop the snowball affect of Hostile Parenting and the psychological abuse that accompanies it. It is dedicated to victims and their families of Parental Alienation and it's syndrome. (PAS) What is PAS and HAP?Â PAS is an insidious form of psychological abuse used during high conflict divorce. It is when one parent destroys the relationship between the children and their other parent or family using HAP or Hostile Aggressive Parenting. It harms the children permanently.
Long jump for Littlies	by Ilse Ferreira May 02, 2012	$0.99	4446 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Writer with a career spanning 30 years, encompassing journalism, PR writing, and editing. First book published in 2009 (Jacana Fanele Imprint): Italian Footprints in SA in English and Italian (Sulle Orme Degli italiani in Sudafrica).
Daddy Gear	by Jed Gibson May 02, 2012	$4.75	42549 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: In addition to learning about life with children, Jed Gibson, author of Daddy Gear, has grown accustomed to the bedlam of parenthood with his extended family of four in-laws and seven nieces and nephews. Often referred to as Uncle Daddy, he puts to use all of his skills as a carpenter, architect, chief cook, and bottle washer. Raised in a quiet New York suburb, he now resides outside of Philadelphia with his wife, three kids, and a dog.
Real Parents, Real Kids, Real Talk	by Susan Stone Belton May 01, 2012	$3.99	36906 words	Sample 20%
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A Parent's Introduction to Wilderness Therapy	by CRC Health Group May 01, 2012	$1.99	3064 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: CRC Health Group is the nation's leading provider of behavioral healthcare services for adolescents, teenagers, and adults. Our residential and outpatient treatment programs provide life-changing services for individuals who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, obesity & other weight management problems, pain management, behavior disorders, learning differences, and related conditions.
Talking to Your Child About Weight: When, Why, & How to Have This Important Conversation	by CRC Health Group May 01, 2012	$1.99	2602 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: CRC Health Group is the nation's leading provider of behavioral healthcare services for adolescents, teenagers, and adults. Our residential and outpatient treatment programs provide life-changing services for individuals who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, obesity & other weight management problems, pain management, behavior disorders, learning differences, and related conditions.
Bully Buster OC Parent Resource Guide	by Ryan Foland April 30, 2012	$4.99	16314 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: A native of Huntington Beach, Ryan earned two bachelor degrees from the University of California Santa Barbara, and went on to earn his MBA from the University of Phoenix Arizona. As an entrepreneur, Ryan formed Foland Financial Corporation and has consulted for several small to mid-sized companies in the fields of Construction, Mortgage, Finance, and Life Insurance. Currently a consultant, working as Program Director for Zen Dojos Martial Arts Academy in San Juan Capistrano, Ryan works with kids on a daily basis, and has formed his organization Bully Buster OC and Bully Buster USA to tackle the â€œbullyingâ€ issue that so many children struggle with. Being bullied as a kid, and seeing the need for Bully Buster training in the community, he has been working closely with different community groups, schools, and organizations to push awareness of bullying in and out of schools. Using his experience as black belt in Taekwando, and Black Belt in Karate, Ryan has developed a unique "Bully-Buster" Workshop for Kids and Parents of Orange County. The workshop is designed to arm kids with the knowhow to handle bullies in a non-violent way, learning how to avoid potentially harmful situations, resolve problems as they arise, and manage the conflict if it gets to the physical level. Bully Buster USA has partnered with Iconosys, Inc., a leader in mobile safety communication and life-style applications, to launch Word Bullyâ„¢ 3.0, the ultimate app and means of self-defense in the battle against bullying and cyber-bullying. Ryan also actively writes his â€œBully Blog,â€ sharing insights on bullying information daily. For more information of if you are interested in booking a Workshop or Ryan as a guest speaker, please visit www.BullyBusterOC.com.
A Mother's Wish	by Samahria Ramsen April 29, 2012	$9.99	9313 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Samahria Ramsen is a novelist, a master-storyteller, and a mystic, for whom Ancient Secrets of Success for Todayâ€™s World has been a life-long inspiration. Now, the author of life-changing books: A Motherâ€™s Wish, Romancing the Stove and Romancing the Stove 2.0, A Motherâ€™s Prayer, and A Prayer for Romance, Samahria Ramsen gives us a new trilogy. This trilogy is a Saga of Desire, consisting of Kiss of Karma, Confessions of a High Lama, and Strings of Desire. Written in the genre of romantic thriller, this Buddhistic saga, paralleled with the saga of a New World Order, takes us on an extraordinary journey into the realm, where imagination and reality becomes inseparable. Samahriaâ€™s books unveil the truth, which is waiting for awakening in each one of us. Her skillfully woven tales inspire romance, bring hope and a sense of liberation in todayâ€™s stressed out world. For more information About the Author visit: www.samahriaramsen.com
The Happy Book	by Nyna Greene April 28, 2012	$5.99	15108 words	Sample 20%
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What Every Parent Should Know About Raising Children	by Roger McIntire April 26, 2012	$3.99	74030 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Dr. McIntire taught child psychology and principles of family counseling and therapy at the university of Maryland for 32 years. Father of three, columnist and parenting editor for the Cambfridge Center for Behavioral Research (behavior.org), he has answered over 600 letters from parents in the last ten years. He has also beena consultant and teacher of teachers in public schools and colleges.
How to be the Loving, Wise Parent You want to be...Even with Your Teenager!	by Leslie King, LCSW, and Darryl Sollerh April 25, 2012	$3.99	26113 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Leslie King, LCSW, has worked as Crossroads School counselor in Santa Monica, CA. for 20 years while maintaining a private practice, working with both adults and children. She is also a single mother of three sons. Darryl Sollerh, a writer, married, has also been a class teacher at Crossroads School (Literature, Ethics), and a tutor and mentor for the past 15 years, working with students of all abilities, as well as with parents and families in crisis. We have worked with hundreds of families over the years, assisting them with a wide range of both short-term and ongoing parental and life challenges. Through our mutual belief in a compassionate yet practical response to the kinds of challenges most families face, we have developed what we have found to be a gentle, yet realistic approach that takes into consideration both the teens' and their parentsâ€™ point of view. In so doing, we seek to spark and support an empathetic awakening in both parent and child, not only as they each meet the initially difficult phases of any family challenge or crisis, but also as they move into the future, guided by a new, foundational awareness and understanding of each other â€“ an awareness capable of supporting their ongoing efforts to grow and evolve in relationship through the years to come in a shared dialog of mutual respect and understanding. Or as we like to envision it: the dance.
Stop Yelling, Start Listening -- Understanding Your Middle School Child	by Leslie King, LCSW, and Darryl Sollerh April 25, 2012	$3.99	28068 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Leslie King, LCSW, has worked as Crossroads School counselor in Santa Monica, CA. for 20 years while maintaining a private practice, working with both adults and children. She is also a single mother of three sons. Darryl Sollerh, a writer, married, has also been a class teacher at Crossroads School (Literature, Ethics), and a tutor and mentor for the past 15 years, working with students of all abilities, as well as with parents and families in crisis. We have worked with hundreds of families over the years, assisting them with a wide range of both short-term and ongoing parental and life challenges. Through our mutual belief in a compassionate yet practical response to the kinds of challenges most families face, we have developed what we have found to be a gentle, yet realistic approach that takes into consideration both the teens' and their parentsâ€™ point of view. In so doing, we seek to spark and support an empathetic awakening in both parent and child, not only as they each meet the initially difficult phases of any family challenge or crisis, but also as they move into the future, guided by a new, foundational awareness and understanding of each other â€“ an awareness capable of supporting their ongoing efforts to grow and evolve in relationship through the years to come in a shared dialog of mutual respect and understanding. Or as we like to envision it: the dance.
21 Days, Step-Parenting With God's Guidance	by T.L. Campbell April 24, 2012	$0.99	4633 words	Sample 5%
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Cookies for God	by Kathie Harrington April 24, 2012	$0.99	883 words	Sample 40%
Author bio: Kathie Harrington, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech/language pathologist, author, public speaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She has numerous books, short stories, and articles to her credits. Kathie blogs on a regular basis. Her expertise is in the areas of autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and speech-language development. Kathie enjoys writing in both the fiction and non-fiction arenas. Her first novel, To Dance with Fireflies, will be published soon.
How To Mine The Hidden Treasures Of A Picture Book	by Shelley Richardson April 23, 2012	$1.99	5314 words	Sample 50%
Author bio: Shelley P. Richardson, a retired educator, lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife Louise and their two little dogs, Chappy and Libby. He enjoys tennis, creating graphic cards for family and friends, writing, and painting illustrations graphically for their books. Three of their four children along with some grandchildren live close enough to enjoy times together frequently.
The Daily Drama of Parenting Adult Children - Vol. 1: You Are Not Alone!	by S.S. Craig April 21, 2012	$1.99	17250 words	Sample 15%
Author bio: Shannon Craig is an aspiring author who enjoys writing on a variety of topics, entering writing contests and has recently launched 3 websites and a blog. In her opinion, writing is an effective form of communication and an excellent source of therapy. Personal gratification, accomplishment, pride and favorable reviews from her readers are only a few of the motivating factors behind her pursuit of a career in writing. Although the issues associated with parenting adult children are the focus of much of her initial publications, her long-term goals include a variety of topics, writing styles and audiences. As she develops a readership, she looks forward to years of publishing at Smashwords. Your continued following and support is greatly appreciated!
I Didn't Know Breastfeeding Would Be So Hard!	by Mimi Koay April 19, 2012	$3.99	5939 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Mimi Koay is the author of Mother, Wife, Myself a collection of poems about How To Find Yourself After Becoming A Mother and Wife. She is a blogger for 8 years and a Squidoo lensmaster. She writes and maintains 5 blogs regularly and is an active member at Squidoo. She blogs on parenting issues, motherhood, kids crafts, house and home and health.
Babysitting 101: How to Start, Run, and Market your own Babysitting Business	by Betty Green April 18, 2012	$4.99	5854 words	Sample 10%
Author bio: Hi my name is Betty Green and I am an indie writer. I love writing books especially how to books. Hope you enjoy my book and please let me know if there is inaccurate information in my books
21 Schools	by Jillian Smith April 16, 2012	$2.99	120464 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: 21 Schools is based on my daily journal and updates of five multi-racial foster children spanning 25 years. This book is written to assist in preparing people to become foster parents, to be a case study resource for the training or continuing education of professionals engaged in the foster parent system and to make the general public aware of the desperate situation of so many of our precious children. As the stories are told difficulties in the system will become evident. In addition to the account of six years of parenting the conclusion of the text contains a follow up twenty-five years later of the lives of these children...the successes and the heartbreaks. All names and locations have been changed.
The Worlds Greatest Day Care Guide - Everything you must know about day cares, whether starting one or sending your child to one.	by Anastasia McAllister April 13, 2012	$7.97	14310 words	Sample 20%
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What's on Your Toddler's Mind: A Roadmap to Toddler Thinking and Behavior	by Calvin Colarusso, M.D. April 13, 2012	$2.99	9313 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: An eminent authority in the field of development, Dr. Colarusso is a board-certified Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California at San Diego, where he served for two decades as Director of the Child Psychiatry Residency Training Program. He is also a Training and Supervising Analyst in child and adult psychoanalysis at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute and an internationally known lecturer to students, professionals, and the general public on many aspects of normal and pathologic development. His six books in print have been published in English, Korean, and Spanish. He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. See http://amzn.to/calcolarusso. Dr. Colarusso resides in La Jolla, California with his wife of 51 years, three married children, and 6 grandchildren. Playtime is filled with music, travel, physical fitness, and golf.
Dr Kaur Reveals How to Cure an Ear Infection in Babies and Toddlers Simple Home Remedies to Stop Ear Ache Fast	by Greatest Books April 13, 2012	$2.99	5121 words	Sample 20%
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Where Did I Go Wrong? How Did I Miss The Signs? Dealing with Hostile Parenting and Parental Alienation	by Joan Kloth-Zanard April 13, 2012	$19.99	105686 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Joan has a BS in Health and Psychology with a Minor in Business and has continued her education with Graduate work in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Professional Counseling. She also is Certified as a Recovery Support Specialist. Since 1998, she has been running non-profit online support groups for victims of Psychological Abuse. She recently authored a book called "Where Did I Go Wrong? How Did I Miss The Signs? Dealing with Hostile Parenting and Parental Alienation." This book is a culmination of her research and studies into the world of high conflict divorce. Further, she has created a program of prevention and intervention for the courts, counselors and families. And has created a 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization for the Prevention, Intervention and Support of Victims of Parental Alienation called PAS Intervention. (www.PAS-Intervention.com) In addition, she is a trained dancer with certification in Exercise Science as well as Nationally Certified and Licensed in Massage Therapy. Joan continues to expand her education with extensive work with families and children affected by PAS and HAP. She is married with one child and a house full of pets.
Go Outside and Play: Why Kids Don't and Why They Should	by Patty Goffinet April 10, 2012	$9.99	40809 words	Sample 20%
Author bio: Patty Goffinet lives in Florida with her husband and three children in a house with a well-worn yard. This is her first published work aside from an obscure article on seagrass distribution and a master's thesis on wastewater treatment that even her mother hasn't read. She still gets a thrill riding her bike through the neighborhood.

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