Books published by publisher Sourcebooks Inc. 2009

The Baby Sleeps Tonight offers a concise, pocket-sized guide packed with simple effective solutions that rely on a proven model of sleeping success. Sleep schedule specialist Shari Mezrah outlines quick and specific instructions to teach anyone, no matter how sleep deprived, how to create order and happiness in their household by getting baby to sleep through the night by nine weeks. The secret to the plan is the practical and progressive schedule that the author developed and has been teaching for over 10 years, and the easy to understand schedules, checklists, and helpful tips aimed at every stage of development for the first year and beyond. Planning for predictable happiness using The Baby Sleeps Tonight system helps new parents regain control over their lives, guiding them through the thorny problem of sleep schedules all the way from prebirth through the toddler years and ensuring that baby-and the whole family-sleeps tonight.

Amy Knapp’s Family Organizer is Parenting tested and mom approved! This #1 National Best Selling easy-to use format helps even the busiest of families gain control of their active lifestyle. This organizer features weekly and monthly calendar grids, weekly grocery lists, weekly to-do lists and inspirational quotes, and color-coded stickers. New features introduced are: • foreign holiday list revised to allow more writing space, •heavier paper weight, •internal storage pocket,•sturdy jacket for durability • and a fresh new design!

A direct, yet sensitive guide for helping in the recovery and healing of children, from the very youngest of age up to teenagers and beyond.Most children experience a certain level of order and happiness in their lives. Suddenly, when a child experiences profound loss or an unexpected death, their world is no longer "normal", and that stability is replaced with grief, confusion, and anxiety. In Helping Children Grieve, Ruth P. Arent extends a bold yet gentle hand to hold during this most painful of life's experiences. Her practical and insightful exercises and stories ― accompanied with her optimism and empathy ― will help parents and caregivers nurture and assist the bereaved child. With the right amount of patience and perspective, this book will help return the child to a renewed level of trust, spontaneity and hope for a future of wellness.

"For those who like their history rich in vivid details, Derek Beck has served up a delicious brew in this book....This may soon become everyone's favorite." —Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty! The American RevolutionA sweeping, provocative new look at the pivotal years leading up to the American RevolutionThe Revolutionary War did not begin with the Declaration of Independence, but several years earlier in 1773. In this gripping history, Derek W. Beck reveals the full story of the war before American independence-from both sides. Spanning the years 1773-1775 and drawing on new material from meticulous research and previously unpublished documents, letters, and diaries, Igniting the American Revolution sweeps readers from the rumblings that led to the Boston Tea Party to the halls of Parliament-where Ben Franklin was almost run out of England for pleading on behalf of the colonies-to that fateful Expedition to Concord which resulted in the shot heard round the world. With exquisite detail and keen insight, Beck brings revolutionary America to life in all its enthusiastic and fiery patriotic fervor, painting a nuanced portrait of the perspectives, ambitions, people, and events on both the British and the American sides that eventually would lead to the convention in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Captivating, provocative and inspiring, Igniting the American Revolution is the definitive history of these landmark years in our nation's history, whose events irrevocably altered the future not only of the United States and England, but the whole world." Integrating compelling personalities with grand strategies, political maneuverings on both sides of the Atlantic, and vividly related incidents, Igniting the American Revolution pulls the reader into a world rending the British Empire asunder." – Samuel A. Forman, author of the biography Dr. Joseph Warren

From the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 MagicWhining and pouting are high on the list of child behaviors that are aggravating to moms and dads. A quick, easy-to-read resource, Whining and Pouting shows parents:• What causes whining and pouting• How adults unintentionally reinforce these behaviors• Real-life examples of how to handle whining and pouting• FAQs about whining and poutingThis Quick Reference Guide is perfect for busy adults who need expert parenting advice―fast!

"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." ―Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GenePassionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene.After 3.8 billion years humankind is about to start evolving by new rules...From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives―sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we?

The Immersive Story of the Extraordinary Alliance That Forged Our Nation and the Unlikely Duo Behind It: George Washington & Alexander HamiltonIn the wake of the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers faced a daunting task: overcome their competing visions to build a new nation, the likes of which the world had never seen. As hostile debates raged over how to protect their new hard-won freedoms, two men formed an improbable partnership that would launch the fledgling United States: George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.Washington and Hamilton chronicles the unlikely collaboration between these two conflicting characters at the heart of our national narrative: Washington, the indispensable general devoted to classical virtues, and Hamilton, an ambitious officer and lawyer eager for fame of the noblest kind.Working together, they laid the groundwork for the institutions that govern the United States to this day and protected each other from bitter attacks from Jefferson and Madison, who considered their policies a betrayal of the republican ideals they had fought for.Yet while Washington and Hamilton's different personalities often led to fruitful collaboration, their conflicting ideals also tested the boundaries of their relationship―and threatened the future of the new republic.From the rumblings of the American Revolution through the fractious Constitutional Convention and America's turbulent first years, this captivating history reveals the stunning impact of this unlikely duo that set the United States on the path to becoming a superpower.

It had been well over a month since I had seen or heard from Dirk, and it was showing in my bank account...I was tempted to start searching for another job. I still had faith, though, that somehow, someway, I was meant for this line of work..."Hello?" I mumbled, not recognizing the number on the caller ID."Jeff, it's Dirk," said the voice. I waited curiously, wondering who the hell Dirk was. "We've got one," he eventually said when I failed to answer.We had never bothered to get together for any sort of training, and now, it was too late.After toiling for minimum wage for years, Jeff Klima got an unexpected offer: to head up a brand new crime scene cleanup company in Orange County. The upside? A chance to make incredible money in a field with no competition. The downside? Everything else about the job.The Dead Janitors Club is an engrossing, hilarious, and morbidly fascinating memoir of life and death, from someone whose life is death. From his first job-where a piece of brain fell off the ceiling and landed in his eye-to having to clean up one of his former neighbors, The Dead Janitors Club is more than just a retelling of crime scenes and what it takes to clean them up. It is a memoir about struggling to survive college, love, life, and keeping one's sanity when one never knows if, the next time the phone rings, you must delve into the darker side of life and death.

Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids. Now in Spanish!Mediante la presentación desde el punto de vista del niño del popular programa de crianza de hijos 1-2-3 Magia, esta guía innovadora provee los niños con una profunda comprensión del sistema disciplinario-desde el método de contar y el castigo de tiempo de descanso que los padres utilizan hasta cómo un comportamiento mejor beneficia toda la familia y deja más tiempo para jugar. Apartados de narración se combinan con abundantes ilustraciones que ayudan a describir los principios de 1-2-3 Magia-tales como el refuerzo positivo, el registro gráfico y el sistema de descuento-mientras que una sección de preguntas y respuestas describe situaciones comunes, incluyendo ¿Qué pasa si no me voy a mi cuarto? ¿Me darán un recuento auque tenga un amigo en casa? y ¿Qué tipos de cosas podemos hacer para divertirnos uno a uno? Crucigramas, búsquedas de palabras y sugerencias de diario animan a los niños a aplicar todo lo que han aprendido sobre los métodos.The popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program has been adapted to be introduced from a child's point of view! This innovative guide explains the child discipline system--from counting and time-out methods to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play--with clear, easy-to-understand language and lots of illustrations. 1-2-3 Magia para niños describes the basics of the 1-2-3 Magic program, including:• Positive reinforcement • Charting • The docking systemA question-and-answer section outlines common family situations and questions from kids, including:• What if I don't go to my room? • Will I still be counted if I have a friend over? • What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun?Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what they've learned about the methods, and make 1-2-3 Magia para niños a fun way to get kids on board with the new rules at home.