Development First

As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And most importantly, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process.

Orphaned at six and sent to an orphanage, Jericho Rolland discovers an interstellar sim when he’s eight. Soon realizing actual trading like this will be the focus of his life. He applies his massive intellect and drive toward preparing himself for that goal. Knowing he can go to space at twelve, Jericho starts setting things up six months before his birthday. The only resistance he runs into is with the interstellar bank. The bank officials really don’t know who they are tangling with, but they find out much to their regret. At Twelve, when many of his almost always brilliant ancestors ...

Read by the author. Discover how to become the father your family deserves. Glen Henry never wanted to be a father. He grew up in a broken home and assumed that the role was worthless. Then he saw what a good father looked like and became passionate about not only being a good father himself but...

Communication should be clear and concise, and we should get to the point quickly. The problem is we don’t always know how to do this. What does it mean to be concise? How can a complex topic be summarized in just a few lines? This award-winning book is a step-by-step guide for clear, concise communication in everyday work conversations. Being concise is not about trying to condense all the information into 60 seconds. It is about having clear intent, talking about one topic at a time, and focusing on solutions instead of dwelling on problems.

Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier to listen to and new-family friendlier than ever - packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.

When a child is kidnapped at a presidential retreat, two former Secret Service agents must become private investigators in a desperate search that might destroy them both in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. A daring kidnapping turns a children's birthday party at Camp David into a...

A parenting guide that speaks directly to Latinx families with language, history, and lived experience that honors and celebrates our cultura—while helping readers unlearn violence and shame as tools of discipline. For many in the Latinx community, “la Chancla”—what we learn to see as...

Discover Healing and Growth Through the Wisdom of Buddhism Embark on a transformative journey through grief and loss with "The First Hundred Days of Healing: A Buddhist Journal for Navigating Loss and Grief." This compassionate and empathetic guide provides wisdom and support as you traverse the complex landscape of mourning. In this unique journal, you'll find: 100 carefully selected quotes exploring themes of grief, loss, hope, and self-development Insightful commentaries from a Buddhist philosophical perspective, offering new perspectives on your own experience of grief Daily writing ...

Congratulations on your new baby, dad! The next few months will come with a lot of joy, a lot of changes, and a lot to learn—and this book for first-time fathers is here to help. Written by a dad and pediatrician, it’s filled with supportive and straightforward advice especially for dads. It’s your one-stop resource for everything from birth and basic newborn care to baby-proofing your home, discovering your parenting style, and being there for your partner.

Being a man today comes with pressure most people never prepared you for. You are expected to lead, provide, and protect, yet many men were never shown how. Call Me First is a direct, practical guide for men ready to step into leadership at home. Damian Lewis shares real experiences, lessons from failure, and the mindset shifts required to lead with discipline, accountability, and clarity. This is not about perfection. It is about responsibility. You will learn how to build respect in your home, strengthen your relationships, and become the man your family depends on.

Being a great first-time dad doesn’t mean being perfect. It means having the tools you need to be a supportive partner during and after pregnancy - which is exactly what We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook is all about. From heartburn and headaches to birth and breastfeeding, We’re Pregnant! features practical, action-oriented pregnancy advice from the author of the Dad or Alive blog, Adrian Kulp, a (once clueless) dad who’s been there and done that - three times, in fact!

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is the official OpenStax Lifespan Development audiobook, produced by Audileo, a valued OpenStax Technology Partner. Lifespan Development aligns to the topics and objectives of most introductory developmental psychology courses taught across...

Are you living in chaos because you keep putting off important tasks until the last minute? Do you feel disorganized at home and at work? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and helplessness because of all your unfinished projects? If so, it's time to break the procrastination habit and rewire your difficult work habits.

Have you ever thought that exact thing, just to find out God's way was better, AGAIN? Ariel Fitz-Patrick—TikToker, songwriter, and modern-day messenger (who you may recognize with a blanket over her head playing her own sassy Guardian Angel)—can absolutely relate. “Is that you, God?...

For years, Amy Thunig thought she knew all the details about the day she was born, often demanding that the story of her birth be retold. Years later, heavily pregnant with her own first child, she learns what really happened that day. It’s a tale that exemplifies many of the events of her early life, where circumstances sometimes dictated that things be slightly different from how they might seem–including what is meant by her dad being away for ‘work’ and why her legal last name differs from her family’s.

A 360-degree guide to pregnancy for first-time parents—demystify your doubts and make healthy choices for yourself and your baby. From the wild surprise that brings tears of joy to a gradual, somewhat anxious, realization that things are going to change, pregnancy is a roller-coaster of emotions, expectations, and the promise of a new life.

Whether you're a veteran property owner or just starting out, here you'll uncover the real estate expertise you need to select the finest land for your new home.

Read by the author. The First Time Manager Series has sold over 500,000 copies and is a go-to guide for new and aspiring sales managers on what to expect and how to succeed. The jump from sales superstar to sales manager has made or broken many a sales career. As a top-performing sales...

The essential handbook for all things first-year father is now fully updated and revised. Not only will new dads get a month-by-month guide to their baby’s development, men listening to The New Father will learn how they change, grow, and develop over the first 12 months of fatherhood. In each chapter, Brott focuses on What’s Going On with the Baby; What You’re Going Through; What’s Going On with Your Partner; You and Your Baby; Family Matters; and more.

This practical and motivational guide provides the tools and knowledge to control your future and secure your fortune. From establishing goals and sorting out the legal and financial paperwork, to advanced marketing strategies and relationship building techniques, this indispensable book offers step-by-step instructions for you to establish and grow your own consultancy business. This extensively revised and updated fourth edition includes new and expanded coverage on utilizing informal media, changes in guidelines, key distinctions of wholesale and retail businesses, and much more.