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"Virtues? What could possibly be good about growing old?" That's the response former President Jimmy Carter received when he mentioned the title of this book. Indeed, the thought of aging causes people to worry about the physical aspect of it as well as the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. Carter demonstrates, however, that there are indeed virtues to aging, exploring the possibility of spiritual and intellectual growth in old age. This inspirational audio version is narrated by Carter himself.

How do we build strong families in a world that threatens to tear the very fabric of the family apart? This guide provides parents with a 3-step program to improve family communication and give children a sense of consistency and security. These simple steps are: a family legal system, a family economy, and family traditions. The plan allows parents significant opportunities to praise and reward their children, while promoting open communication. Linda and Richard Eyre, authors of the No. 1 national best seller Teaching Your Children Values, have 9 children of their own.

For thousands of readers in their 30s and 40s, Bob Buford's best-selling book Halftime has proved a wise guide for the special challenges of midlife. This audio version shares principles that can help you move from success to the significance you're looking for in life's second half. If you're at the transition, Buford invites you to take a personal "halftime": time to reevaluate who you are, what you have to offer God's kingdom - and what it will take to make your coming years most rewarding.

One of the most original literary works of the 20th century, Joyce's novel follows the life of Stephen Dedalus in a story divided into 5 sections, each of which is written in a voice that reflects Stephen's age and development. The childhood memories are written in a deceptively simple, evocative, childlike style, while the final section about Stephen's maturity conveys complex themes through Latin-sprinkled, stream-of-consciousness prose.

Sir John Falstaff, the lovable rogue, is brought back from his death in Henry V to set this farce in motion. Falstaff (Anthony Quayle), finding himself in need of funds, attempts to seduce 2 wealthy young ladies, Mistress Ford (Joyce Redman) and Mistress Page (June Jago). Alas, the scoundrel's money-making scheme goes awry when he sends the ladies - who are friends - identical love letters. The 2 women retaliate by plotting his downfall - with hilarious results.

Jacob Ericson, a shy, enigmatic, and somewhat inept ranch hand learns that his hands possess the mysterious gift of healing: a gift he uses to cure animals and Sharon, the woman he adores. His gift is quickly exploited and the boundaries of his charm and naïveté begin to stretch. Following Sharon to Los Angeles, Jacob offers his healing powers for free at a church in Los Angeles, and then at a seedy stage show where his beloved Sharon also works.

Best-selling author Harriet Lerner leads you in the most magnificent dance of all: The Mother Dance!

After years of experience leading communication workshops, and honing his own parenting skills, John Gray has created a brilliantly original and effective system that he calls "positive parenting."

Wild mustangs, ghosts on the ranch, gun-toting outlaws and trailblazing cowboys roam the pages of this collection of 8 classic stories about the American frontier. Travel down "The Road to Hell" with a mysterious ranch builder, face down the "Yellow Devil" mountain lion, travel "Where the Wind Blows Free," and join in on a herd of other adventures that will keep you reading until long after high noon.

Are you ready to make your family the most important part of your every day? Best selling author Judy Ford delivers practical wisdom and advice for building strong, healthy families, speaking to every family member about how they can contribute to this important goal. Whether yours is a traditional or nontraditional family, Ford's prescription will sustain families with such vital tools as love and laughter.

It has never been more challenging to be a parent - or more hazardous to be a child. Children don't come with instructions, but Ron Hutchcraft's Five Needs Your Child Must Have Met at Home provides a practical road map for raising stable children in an unstable world. He discusses the 5 critical needs of every child: the need for a secure self, honest sexual answers, satisfying love, stable authority, and spiritual reality, and gives parents valuable, surefire tips for meeting all of these needs. Whether you're brand-new parents or have a house full of teenagers, Hutchcraft shows you how to create a home front that will help your kids grow up to become thriving adults.

The pressures of being a teenager are like ticking time bombs. Ten Time Bombs equips adults with the knowledge and understanding needed to diffuse the most explosive pressures young people face. Through humor and candid discussion, Ron Hutchcraft talks about sex, friends, family, relationships, and those things that make teenagers angry, depressed, hurt, and lonely. Hutchcraft is the host of Alive! with Ron Hutchcraft, the most widely circulated Christian youth broadcast in the world.

The teenage years are often the most difficult - for parents and children alike. The experts from The National Parenting Center can help you find ways to recognize teens at risk, and how to reach them. They explain the vital warning signs of suicide, depression, eating disorders, and drug or alcohol abuse.

As the expectant mother's due date draws near, there's more to consider than just having a bag packed and a route mapped to the hospital. The experts at The National Parenting Center want you to be well-informed about delivery methods and different types of labor such as premature labor, false labor, and, of course, the real thing.

How can you get your family to spend more quality time together? The National Parenting Center has tips for strengthening those invisible links within the "family unconscious." They recommend ways to foster family togetherness including telling stories to your child, playing games and other activities, and introducing them to music.

Behavioral problems can take many forms, from sibling rivalry to screaming, biting, interrupting you on the telephone, misbehaving in the supermarket, or even not sharing toys. The experts from The National Parenting Center offer their advice on these problems, and tell you why "Time-Outs" are best for dealing with aggressive behavior. They'll explain how to handle everything from hyperactivity to car-seat blues to demands for constant entertainment. Please note: This is a live speech recording.

How can you approach your teen and talk about sex? What do teens really need to know? The experts from The National Parenting Center will help you learn what to say - and what to ask. They point out the birth control myths many teens believe, the dangers of having sex too soon, and how to approach a sexually-related crisis.

What parent doesn't wish their child would dutifully troop off to bed without a fuss? Now, the experts from The National Parenting Center have the answers and advice you want. They stress the need for creating bedtime routines and developing strategies for dealing with bedtime refusals. You'll get tips on dealing with problems ranging from bed-wetting to nightmares to night terrors - and how to handle a pesky early-riser. They'll discuss the issue of sleeping with parents, and advise on how to make the move to the big bed. Please note: This is a live speech recording.

How can you be sure that your toddler is getting the nutrition he or she needs? The experts from The National Parenting Center serve up a menu of suggestions for understanding the appetite of a toddler, what kinds of solid foods are dangerous, and whether vitamin supplements do any good. You'll hear tips on planning a healthy diet and how to find the right foods in the supermarket. Learn why breakfast is so important, and what to do with a child who plays with food. Please note: This is a live speech recording.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...Yikes! Thicke, the unforgettable dad on Growing Pains and an honorary Father of the Year in real life, provides a guideline for pregnanthood from a man's perspective in this 2000 Audie Award-winning presentation.