A moving, funny, inventive parenting memoir, written in a surprising form: an encyclopedia of failure in sports What can a new father learn about parenthood from reading sports almanacs? For most dads, the answer to this question is: nothing. But to Josh Wilker, whose life and writing have been defined by sports fandom, all of the joy, helplessness, and absurdity of parenthood are present between the lines. After all, what better way to think about losing control than Eugenio Velez's forty-five consecutive at-bats without a hit? How better to understand ridiculous joy than the NFL career of Walter Achiu, whose nickname was "Sneeze"? In the stories of sports figures large and small, Wilker finds the pathos in success and the humor in losing. As the terrified father of a one-day-old, Wilker recalls the 1986 World Series, when the moment was too big for the Red Sox. When he finds himself stealing away for an hour of alone time, Wilker thinks of boxer Roberto Duran, so beaten by Sugar Ray Leonard that he finally gave up. And yet, even as the frustrations and anxieties build, Wilker remembers Mets pitcher Anthony Young, who broke the baseball record for most consecutive losses -- and never stopped showing up. Finding the richness of life in obscure wrestling maneuvers and pop-ups lost in the sun, Benchwarmer is a book of unique humanity and surprising wisdom.

Have you ever had a mommy meltdown after screaming at your kids because they're screaming? Then this book is for you. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the workload it takes to raise a family? (Let's not even talk about the dishes.) Then this book is for you. Have you ever had a bigger vision for your life and you're relationship than you're living right now? Then this book is for you. Have you ever longed for more, even though you have amazing kids, even though you're happy a lot of the time, even though you have so much to be grateful for? Then this book is for you. "You Are A Badass Mom" is the ultimate guide to help you step out of overwhelm, shift your mindset, and create powerful positive change to move your life to the next level. The four awakenings in this book will help you shift your thoughts, find more inner peace, and focus on your state so you can connect more deeply to what matters most. By applying these simple concepts and following along with the "badass homework," you'll find more joy along the journey and live a deeper, richer, more fulfilling life than you ever thought possible.

First Man on the Moon: His Life and Legacy "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." When Neil Armstrong placed his booted foot on the lunar surface, he took what was already conceived as a transcendent moment in a tumultuous time and, unbelievably, he elevated it. He wasn't just an astronaut, and it wasn't just about science, the space race with the Russians, or any other one thing. It was about possibility, and joy. Neil Armstrong, the new special edition from the editors of LIFE, tells the story of a legendary pilot that risked everything, alongside a brave team of astronauts and NASA engineers, to achieve the impossible. You'll learn all about the space race, and how Houston's finest made good on President John F. Kennedy's promise to reach the moon by the end of the 1960s. About the immense sacrifices-both in time spent and lives lost-the number of missions, and the number of failures before the ultimate success of the Apollo 11 landing. Plus: TIME senior writer Jeffrey Kluger stops by to regale us with a tale of the time he spent with Armstrong, and we take a peek behind the curtain at the new Oscar-nominated film based on the American hero's life, First Man. LIFE's Neil Armstrong is a must-have for the adventurer in your life, and a totemic reminder that when we put our minds to it, anything is possible.

Are you thinking about tandem nursing? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed because you just found out you are pregnant, but you are still nursing your child? Not sure whether to tandem nurse or not? I was faced with the same situation after I found out I was expecting our second child. I looked everywhere for support, resources, and books to help me decide whether to tandem nurse or not. As you know, there isn’t a lot of resources about tandem breastfeeding which makes choosing to tandem nurse or not an overwhelming decision. In this short and easy-to-read tandem nursing book, you will: 1. Be inspired by my tandem nursing journey. Specifically, my tandem nursing experiences; through pregnancy, nursing aversion, milk drying up, labor, second childbirth and beyond. 2. Be encouraged and uplifted by personal stories from other tandem nursing mamas. 3. Get access to tandem nursing support groups on Facebook and other helpful resources. 4. Discover how breast milk changes during pregnancy and different ways to help with your milk supply. 5. Get help on deciding whether to wean or not. Plus stories of other tandem nursing moms who gently weaned. 6. Discover how to deal with nursing aversion and nursing agitation. 7. Understand what DMER is, and the different things you might encounter while tandem nursing. 8. Learn what to expect when pregnant and nursing. 9. Find preparation tips for tandem nursing, positions, and frequently asked questions. I hope my story and that of other moms helps you to make the right decision for yourself and family. Now: Buy your copy of My Tandem Nursing Journey today. ------------------------------- Keywords related to this tandem nursing book: Tandem nursing, tandem breastfeeding, breastfeeding toddler and newborn, tandem nursing twins, what is tandem nursing, tandem nursing while pregnant, tandem nursing toddler and newborn, tandem nursing book, tandem nursing toddler and infant, tandem nursing positions, tandem feeding, tandem breastfeeding toddler and newborn, tandem breastfeeding toddlers, tandem breastfeeding twins,

If you’ve ever lost sleep worrying about your kid’s safety, you’re not alone. You may want to wrap your tween or teen in a protective bubble but doing so could emotionally cripple them and make them more, not less, vulnerable to predators. In Raising Badass Kids, danger expert CJ Scarlet teaches you how to empower your 10 to 18-year-old to avoid and defend themselves from dangerous situations, ranging from bullying/cyberbullying and online dangers to sexual abuse and sex trafficking. This super informative, unputdownable book (with TONS of downloadable bonus content!) is the new bible for parents looking to raise safe, savvy, confident kids. Not teaching your kid how to protect themself makes them less safe and puts them at risk! You—and your child—have more power to protect them than you think. Raising Badass Kids is a genuine lifesaver, so read it now and be the parent your child deserves!

Winner of a 2016 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award (first place, inspirational books). Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (honorable mention, backlist beauty). In this edgy, honest, and often audacious book of Catholic spirituality, blogger and popular podcaster Maria Morera Johnson explores the qualities of twenty-four holy women who lived lives of virtue in unexpected and often difficult circumstances. In My Badass Book of Saints, Johnson shares her experience as a first-generation Cuban-American, educator of at-risk college students, and caregiver for a husband with Lou Gehrig's disease. Through humorous, empowering, and touching portraits of twenty-four spiritual mentors who inspired her, Johnson shows how their bravery, integrity, selflessness, perseverance, and hope helped her and can help others have courage to reach for a closer connection to God. She presents remarkable holy women and saints--including the gun-toting Servant of God Sr. Blandina Segale who tried to turn the heart of Billy the Kid, and Nazi resister Irena Sendler who helped smuggle children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II--in a way that brings their vivid personalities to life and helps readers live out the challenges of their lives with virtue and conviction. The book includes a group discussion guide.