Expecting wedding perfection is setting oneself up for disaster. Attitude is everything. IMPERFECT WEDDINGS ARE BEST gives a quick and easy overview of 135 topics, showing the ins-and-outs of how to plan a wedding. This guide is informative, filled with tips and don't-eventhink- of-doing-this admonitions. Dr. Meinberg relates anecdotes from her personal experiences and observations, as well as that of friends. Pay close attention to the information in each vignette, as these examples might save you from costly pitfalls. Know what to expect, and how to respond to the unexpected. A great...

The teachable moment is any unplanned, off-the-cuff comment or out-of-the-blue event that can be used as a learning opportunity. It is a spontaneous response that addresses whatever sparked the enthusiastic interest of an individual or a group. It is a fleeting impromptu reply to address a sudden interest or burning questions in the here and now, when listeners are most open, engaged, and receptive. Eighty (80) anecdotes, from individuals in all walks of life, include their spur of the moment replies to the unexpected. Their heart-warming stories are poignant, funny, and sometimes...

"A Cluster of Cancers: A Simple Coping Guide for Patients" brings a positive approach to the subject, showing how readers can participate in the healing process-alongside their treatments. It covers the gamut of self-help issues that cancer patients contend with (thirty-one subjects). Half of the quotes are by medical doctors and psychologists, while the other half are by experts in their fields or famous names. Supportive and encouraging, the practical suggestions provide a different slant from other cancer books as it is written by a cancer survivor.