What's Going on Down There?: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask

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Why is my voice making such weird sounds? When will I be able to start shaving? Why do I keep getting pimples? What is a wet dream?

Your body has been behaving very strangely lately. You hardly know what to expect from one day to the next. Karen Gravelle, with some help from her two young advisors, Nick and Chava Castro, has written a down-to-earth and practical book that will help guide you through this confusing time in your life. What's Going On Down There? answers any questions you might have about puberty, from what it is and what it feels like, to what puberty is like for girls, to how to handle the sexual feelings you may be starting to experience. Robert Leighton's funny and informative cartoons ease the confusion and exasperation you might feel.

Part manual, part older brother, What's Going On Down There? will give you the facts you need to feel comfortable and confident about this new phase of your life.

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Dangerous Words, Beware!.......2007-05-25

Chapter 8, titled: Is This Normal? States, "it is not unusual for a boy to watch another boy masturbate or to masturbate with a group of boys. Nor is it unusual for two boys to masturbate each other." My 13 year old son was accused of sexual assault by an 11 year old boy (a friend) after the 11 year old suggested they masturbated together, they did so on three occasions. The charge came a year later, social services and the police visited our home. Our younger son was almost removed from our home. Our 14 year old was questioned by police, charged, fingerprinted and we had to hire a lawyer. This book states that boys masturbating together or each other is not unusual. Maybe so, but it is a crime, and your child could be charged with sexual assault. Especially when the other child, out of guilt, fear, or revenge perhaps, tells his parents that he wasn't a willing participate once he realizes his "young, boyish curiosity" was a crime. BEWARE!

Very Insightful.......2007-05-15

I bought this book for my 12 year old son and he finds it to be very interesting. It has opened up discussions on things he would normally not discuss with me which has helped us have great conversations. I recommned this book for anybody with young boys going through puberty whom are normally not used to talking about what's going on with them.

For boys who want to know the facts, this book has the answers!.......2007-04-10

What's going on down there? A general question, perhaps, but one that boys between the ages of ten and fourteen ask regularly about the changes their bodies undergo during puberty. In Karen Gravelle's book, What's Going on Down There: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask, she describes the physical and emotional changes that occur in boys (and, to a lesser extent, in girls) during puberty. In addition, Gravelle discusses sexual activity, homosexuality, AIDS, and other related topics. Gravelle had help with the book; 11- and 13-year-old brothers, Nick and Chava Castro, served as advisors, asking questions and working with Gravelle to make the book's language easy to read and to understand.

I bought this book for my older son when he was ten years old. I liked the funny and informative cartoons, and my cursory reading before giving it to him left me believing it might help him navigate the storms of puberty.

I had not read the book cover-to-cover, but I did so recently in connection with an assignment for my master's degree in library science. I am glad I did. Reading the book carefully served to confirm that I made a wise purchase five years ago, something I suspected when I noticed that my older son had handed down the book to his younger brother a few years ago.

Although the book has a few weird and wonderful moments (like stating that many women don't find childbirth to be particularly painful!), I found it to be an excellent source of practical, no-nonsense information. Some parents might be uncomfortable with the book's approach. The author includes frank discussions of orgasms, masturbation, and abortion, and the illustrator has a drawing of an orchidometer so boys can measure their testicles to see how far along they are in the puberty process. For parents who want their sons to know the facts about their bodies, though, and for boys who need to know those facts, this book is the one book on the subject I would recommend first.

so very informative.......2007-03-06

This book is packed full of useful information, easy to read, and helpful drawings. A must-read for any boy going through puberty.

Great Information!.......2007-02-08

I mailed a copy of this book to my 10 year old step son, because he was asking his father questions about the process of becoming a man. I read the book thoroughly. I believe the book is excellent. There are a few points in the book that will make a parent uncomfortable, but it is information a young boy needs to know, and deals with situations he has likely seen on television or in movies. My step son's mother did not let him read the book because she felt he did not need to be exposed to the small section on homosexuality and masturbation. I ordered a copy for him to read at our house, and he told his father he was glad to have the opportunity to read the book. He stated that the book addressed questions he would never have asked his mother, and that the book also helped him determine where his friends had given him misleading or incorrect information about what to expect during puberty. Overall, this is an excellent book, and I hope that parents won't let their fears override an otherwise excellent method of providing a young man with the information he desparately needs to know.

What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life

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great neuro develoment book
Great Book, if you have a scientific background.
Amazing help to those with premmies
SO interesting!
Good - If You Want to Know the Biology...

What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life
Lise Eliot
Manufacturer: Bantam
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0553378252
Release Date: 2000-10-03

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Though not for the impatient, What's Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life will undoubtedly make you a better parent. It is thick, detailed, and scientific. But it is also accessible to parents who have the time and patience to immerse themselves in the latest research on brain development. And for those who do, the rewards can be great.

You'll understand the inner workings of the brain like never before. You'll learn the latest thinking on the nature vs. nurture question. You'll gain invaluable insights into the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional growth, memory, language, and intelligence. But most importantly, you'll understand--maybe for the first time--exactly how great your contribution as a parent can be to the development of your young child's brain. Written by Lise Eliot, Ph.D., a neurobiologist and mother of three, What's Going on in There? is an immensely intelligent labor of love. It is based on the author's own "odyssey of discovery" as she sought answers to questions about her own role in carrying, delivering, and parenting her children. --Kelley Smith

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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 just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. How much of her baby's development is genetically ordained--and how much is determined by environment? Is there anything parents can do to make their babies' brains work better--to help them become smarter, happier people? Drawing upon the exploding research in this field as well as the stories of real children, What's Going On in There? is a lively and thought-provoking book that charts the brain's development from conception through the critical first five years. In examining the many factors that play crucial roles in that process, What's Going On in There? explores the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional behaviors, and mental functions such as attention, language, memory, reasoning, and intelligence. This remarkable book also discusses:

how a baby's brain is "assembled" from scratch
the critical prenatal factors that shapebrain development
how the birthing process itself affects the brain
which forms of stimulation are most effective at promoting cognitive development
how boys' and girls' brains develop differently
how nutrition, stress, and other physical and social factors can permanently affect a child's brain

Brilliantly blending cutting-edge science with a mother's wisdom and insight, What's Going On in There? is an invaluable contribution to the nature versus nurture debate. Children's development is determined both by the genes they are born with and the richness of their early environment. This timely and important book shows parents the innumerable ways in which they can actually help their children grow better brains.

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great neuro develoment book.......2007-10-18

This book details the neurologic development of a baby, from fetal to early years. It is written by a mom in lay language that an educated person will easily understand yet gives depth that a professional will appreciate.

Great Book, if you have a scientific background........2007-10-06

This author is obviously very knowledgeable and the subject matter is extremely interesting. I learned a lot about my baby's brain development and even why he behaves as he does sometimes (for example, why no separation anxiety when they are young, but then LOTS of separation anxiety when they are older - It is all biology!). Fascinating.

BUT . . be warned that this is a very scientifically written book, almost like a medical textbook. Unless you are in the medical profession, you should read with a medical dictionary beside you. I missed a LOT of information because I do not have a science background.

I wonder why the author did not include a Glossary at the back? It would have been very helpful.

Amazing help to those with premmies.......2007-08-13

I found this book easy to read and comprehend. It was extremly helpful as a mother of a 29 week premmie who is now a year old and having some developemental delays from arriving a whole trimester early. It gave hope and encouragement as well as info on how to help foster developement in avenues I had not realized. The book even has numerous references about premmies.

SO interesting!.......2007-08-05

I have a hard time sitting down and reading a nonfiction book front to back. But this book is great, my mind skims across some of the really scientific parts, but 90% I read deeply to absorb all the great information. I am 1/2 way through in only 2 weeks, and that is impressive with a 5month old around(: I love this book, and I feel more empowered about my child rearing decisions.

Good - If You Want to Know the Biology..........2007-07-12

For some reason, I thought this book would be more about what my baby is thinking. Instead it is very much about biology. Every chapter starts with a discussion of when a certain part of your baby's brain began developing including regions, names, and discussions about when and how fast the nuerons in that area mylenate. This leads to discussions about what your baby's brain can and cannot do and when that changes. You can extrapolate from this information to get an idea of "Whats going on in there?", but it isn't really what the book is about. For example, the book discusses that your baby can smell right at birth (maybe before) and that the scent of the mother and milk and so on play a roll in bonding. Then, it talks about the tests that were done to show that this is true. It never says whether or not your baby would enjoy more smells, or maybe which smells, or even if it matters whether or not there are any smells. For me, I wanted that kind of information, not so much biology. For example, if her room seems a bit stuffy to me, will is seem that way to her? Should I delay her nap time by 5 minutes to maybe open the windows and air it out, or could she care less? This book does not answer those kinds of questions.

However, as a baby brain biology book, I have no doubt that this is probably the tops on that score. It is interesting to know how your baby's senses develop and what her brain is and isn't capable of at a certain age. So if you want a book about that, this book is great, it is easily readable, and very accessable (the brain has complicated names for its parts, but there is nothing the author can do about that). If you are looking for a book that lets you in on what might be going on in that little head of hers...well, I haven't found that book yet.

The Five Life Stages of Nonprofit Organizations: Where You Are, Where You're Going, and What to Expect When You Get There

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The Five Life Stages of Nonprofit Organizations: Where You Are, Where You're Going, and What to Expect When You Get There
Judith Sharken Simon , and J. Terence Donovan
Manufacturer: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0940069229

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The life stage model is a powerful tool for understanding — objectively — your organization's current status and preparing it to move ahead to the future. This useful guide helps you understand where your organization is in its life and how to avoid unnecessary struggles and act on opportunities to boost your organization's development.

Going Places: Alaska and The Yukon for Families: Getting There, What to Do, Where to Stay, Where to Eat

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Going Places: Alaska and The Yukon for Families: Getting There, What to Do, Where to Stay, Where to Eat
Nancy Thalia Reynolds
Manufacturer: Sasquatch Books
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Home to breathtaking scenery as well as some of the world's most exciting family adventures, Alaska and the Yukon are proof that it's possible to get away from it all — and bring the entire family. Visit sea otters and whales in Kachemak Bay, attend a midnight baseball game in Fairbanks, watch a giant Kodiak bear fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park, or ponder a First Nations woolly mammoth trap in Carmacks, Yukon. In winter, cheer on the mushers at the Iditarod or go snowshoeing while the aurora borealis blossoms overhead.
Whether driving the Alaska Highway or traveling by ferry, cruise ship, or airplane, these tips from parents who've been there and done that help readers choose accommodations, restaurants, and attractions to fit every budget, plus what to pack for messy toddlers, where to find the nearest playground, where to feed a "discriminating" eater, and how to keep children amused at the train station or cruise ship terminal.

What's going on in there? The Verbatim Text of the Mormon Temple Rituals Annotated and Explained by a Former Temple Worker

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What's going on in there? The Verbatim Text of the Mormon Temple Rituals Annotated and Explained by a Former Temple Worker
Chuck Sackett
Manufacturer: Ministry to Mormons in association with Ex-Mormons for Jesus
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ASIN: B0006EBIVK

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wonderful book!

What's Going On In There?
Geoffrey Grahn
Manufacturer: Orchard
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0439574951

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Grahnville looks like a perfectly ordinary town. There's a school, a candy store, a barbershop, a pizzeria, and nice, neat homes. But wait until you look behind the scenes.Grahnville is also the kind of town where candymakers build a rocket ship, a circus performs in a barbershop, and the pizzeria is closed on Thursday because of a dinosaur.Come along on Geoffrey Grahn's morning-to-nighttime tour of this topsy-turvy town and nothing will ever seem ordinary again.

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wonderful book!.......2005-04-10

Geoff Grahn is my favorite illustrator working in the U.S. today. I was thrilled to find he finally published a picture book. The illustrations are playful and fantastic, and the concept is as quirky as you'd expect coming from such an original, idiosyncratic artist. But that's all from an adult's perspective--kids will love guessing what strange activities are taking place behind the windows of each building in Grahn's town. It's exactly the type of book that would have fueled my imagination when I was a kid, and I plan to give it as a gift this year to all the kids I know--both old and young.

What's Going On Out There? Understanding Today's World (10 pack pamphlets)

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What's Going On Out There? Understanding Today's World (10 pack pamphlets)
John Benton
Manufacturer: Evangelical Press
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Binding: Paperback

What's the Use of Walking When There's a Freight Train Going Your Way?: Black Hoboes and Their Songs

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What's the Use of Walking When There's a Freight Train Going Your Way?: Black Hoboes and Their Songs

Manufacturer: Charles H. Kerr
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Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 0882863061

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Another wonderful slice of political, cultural, and social history. Better yet, it comes illustrated with a CD, with 25 original recordings. Plus, the work is full of the lyrics, art, and photographs of people and their times.
The music and poetry of black workers in motion - hoboing, hitchhiking, timbering, mining, railroading, loving, leaving, fighting back and searching for a new job, a new life and even a new world are brilliantly recorded and explained in this arresting collection. -David Roediger
Paul Garon has produced yet another masterpiece of cultural history. The stories and songs he gathers together in this remarkable book disrupt common notions of what we mean by freedom when it comes to black folk. Hoboes represented a significant segment of the black working class, and their constant movements were both evidence of constraints and acts of freedom. And as he so eloquently demonstrates, the men and women who took to the road and their bards have much to teach us about Americas bottom rail. -Robin D G Kelley

Going (and being) direct: despite the savings in time and fuel from a direct routing, ATC often can't oblige. Why you can't get there from here and what ... FLIGHT): An article from: Aviation Safety

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Going (and being) direct: despite the savings in time and fuel from a direct routing, ATC often can't oblige. Why you can't get there from here and what ... FLIGHT): An article from: Aviation Safety
Jeff Pardo
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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This digital document is an article from Aviation Safety, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 2625 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Going (and being) direct: despite the savings in time and fuel from a direct routing, ATC often can't oblige. Why you can't get there from here and what to do about it.(INSTRUMENT FLIGHT)
Author: Jeff Pardo
Publication: Aviation Safety (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Page: 12(4)

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Monitoring the Competition: Find Out What's Really Going On Over There

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Monitoring the Competition: Find Out What's Really Going On Over There
Leonard M. Fuld
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0471852619

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Presents guidelines on how to develop and implement a program for monitoring the activities of business competitors. The author interviewed executives at 100 corporations and found that the most successful monitoring programs were extremely similar. The guidelines in this book are based on those programs. Fuld explains how to develop a competitor intelligence program without a large investment in computers or staff, why the ``low-tech'' route is often the most effective, how to communicate intelligence information to the decision makers, the importance of ethical guidelines, and how to conduct an intelligence audit to uncover a company's existing intelligence resources.

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