“barbara r sarason”

What role do relationships play in the individual's health and the functioning of families and communities? Recent research indicates that relationships are important not only to individuals' well-being, but also to families, whilst their importance in the functioning of communities is only beginnin... More

Written in a clear, involving style that focuses attention on basic concepts and significant issues, this book directs the readers attention to what people bring to situations as they move through life, as well as the situations themselves. It emphasizes the concepts of vulnerability and resilience ... More

This classic book provides readers with a comprehensive and up-to-date real-world overview of the abnormal psychology field, by building on the strengths of existing theoretical systems and clinical methods. It focuses on maladaptive behavior as a product of the interaction between personal vulnerab... More

The bestselling author of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" now delivers this hilarious Halloween romp.The Herdmans plus Halloween have always spelled disaster Every Halloween, the six Herdman kids steal candy, spray-paint other kids, and take everything that isn't nailed down. And this year promise... More

One of America's leading nutritionists, author of the popular "Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan," encourages readers to quit "dieting" for good, to feel full on fewer calories, and to lose weight while never feeling deprived. Recipes included. Full color.From Dr. Barbara Rolls, one of America's leadi... More

Young Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis and the other wacky members of her unpredictable, very odd family in this work from the author of the bestselling, ALA Notable Children's Book "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.""How is it that Louis has been driving his mot... More

The six Herdman children are the terror of their town. When they take over the annual Christmas pageant, everyone rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas. ALA Notable Children's Book 1971-1975.The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hi... More

Readers first met the Herdman kids, the notorious troublemakers of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, in Barbara Robinson's hilarious novel "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Now the Herdmans return in an even funnier sequel in which they start a riot at the laundromat, kidnap someone's baby brother ... More