ELINA FURMAN

Melina Furman y María Eugenia de PodestáLos volúmenes de esta colección abordan los principales desafíos, demandas y problemáticas por los que atraviesa la educación en los inicios del siglo XXI. Son abordadas cuestiones tales como el significado de aprender y enseñar, el lugar de la diversidad, el significado de la tarea del aula y muchos otros temas que confluyen generando aportes concretos para alcanzar el sueño de una educacion de calidad para todos. Busca transmitir la importancia de la enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria. Destinado a docentes, a quienes invita a reflexionar sobre la importancia de generar espacios para que los alumnos exploren y se encuentren en situaciones reales e interesantes de conocimiento sobre la naturaleza. Aporta herramientas que acompañan todo el proceso de enseñanza e invita a traves de ejercicios a implementar estrategias novedosas en el aula. Esta dirigido a la escuela primaria, ya que distintas investigaciones demuestran la importancia de adquirir competencias cientificas antes de los 14 años, aptitud que, pasada esa edad no logra alcanzarse de la misma manera. Poca es la produccion buena, contundente y con aportes sustantivos para el aula en esta disciplina. Los resultados de las pruebas de evaluaciones nacionales e internacionales de los ultimos años reflejan un muy bajo nivel de desempeño de nuestro pais en Ciencias Naturales.

You can go home again! Boomerangers are on the rise. Named for the nearly eighteen million 18- to 35-year-old Americans currently living at home, this rapidly growing phenomenom is becoming a way of life for many college graduates and adults looking for a rent- and hassle-free way to get out of debt and plan a course of action for their futures. Written by Elina Furman, who happily survived living at home the second time around, this timely, information-packed guide offers Boomerangers -- both practicing and aspiring -- wisdom on how to cope with the practical, economic, emotional, and psychological realities of moving back in with Mom and Dad. Furman debunks popular myths, such as that college graduation marks the beginning of domestic and financial freedom, and offers dynamic action plans, proven strategies, and practical advice on: Taking the plunge -- are you ready to move back home? Making a financial plan and sticking to it Discovering the hidden benefits of living at home Determining whenter you have a Cool, Reluctant, or Perma-Parent Maintaining privacy Setting and following house rules Handling the stigma Dealing with sibling rivalry With special chapters on brainstorming new career objectives and dating under your parents roof, and featuring inspiring tales from the trenches by independent and successful Boomerangers, Boomerang Nation proves that not only can you go home again, you can survive and thrive there.

Based on the stories of more than one hundred women, this straight-talking guide helps single women conquer commitment anxiety and say yes to love.You may be commitment-phobic if: You have a mile-long list of requirements for your ideal mate You go from one short-lived relationship to the next You have a habit of dating "unavailable" men You think many of your married friends have settled for less You are constantly blowing "hot" and "cold" in your relationships For years, it was the men who had the monopoly on commitment-phobia. Today, single women are the fastest-growing segment of the population, with over forty-seven million single women in this country and twenty-two million of them between the ages of twenty-five and forty-four. Whatever the reasonfear of divorce, increased financial independence, delayed motherhoodmore women than ever no longer feel the urgency, or the ability, to settle down. Lucky for this growing group of women, author and former commitment-phobe Elina Furman has written Kiss and Run, the first-ever book about female commitment anxiety. Filled with fun quizzes, first-person testimonials, and step-by-step action plans, Kiss and Run includes the top-five panic buttons, advice for curbing overanalysis, and tips for fixing negative commitment scripts. Youll also find the seven types of commitment-phobes, including the Nitpicker, the Serial Dater, and the Long-Distance Runner.

The secret to a happy, healthy baby is in your handsliterally! Learn the time-honored practice of baby massage and science-backed wellness hacks to calm, soothe, and protect your baby.New parents often wonder: Is there a natural remedy for congestion? How do I help my baby poop without medication after days of constipation? Is there a magic button that will instantly soothe my baby? Will this baby ever sleep!? Good news: the answer to these questions is yes. For nearly every ailment and issue our babies experiencecolds, gas, constipation, colic, fussiness, teething pain, restless sleepthere is a safe, simple, natural hack that can help. An ideal cribside companion and baby shower gift, 101 Baby Hacks is an easy-to-follow guide to baby massage, acupressure, and other modern tricks that can help new parents gain confidence and alleviate their babys discomfort.Baby massage expert and Kahlmi founder Elina Furman has collected proven techniques that you most likely wont learn from your friends or your pediatrician. You will learn how to: Quickly understand what your baby needs Massage your baby with basic strokes to soothe Troubleshoot common issues like sleep, gas, and teethingDivided into sections by issue, and illustrated with simple, helpful images, the book can be flipped through for quick reference or enjoyed page by page. Whether its 4 am or 4 pm, 101 Baby Hacks has the easy, natural and quick baby solution for almost any baby issue.

Drew Barrymore was a star by the time she was seven years old, a drug addict by twelve, and a has - been before her sixteenth birthday. But with the resounding success of such recent films as Ever After: A Cinderella Story, The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed (produced by Drews production company, Flower Films) and Charlies Angels, Drew Barrymore has reclaimed her place as one of Hollywoods hottest young actors. Her inspirational comeback from a highly publicized battle with drug and alcohol addiction has left this former child star wiser, happier, and more triumphant then ever.From her struggle to reenter Hollywood to her many acclaimed movies, from a strained relationship with her mother and a failed marriage to a newfound sense of peace and enduring love, HAPPILY EVER AFTER offers a fascinating look at the troubled Little Girl Lost and the beautiful woman she grew up to be!An unauthorized biography