Bøger af Tara Smith

Whether it's work, your daily commute, or your family, there are some things in life that can stretch you to the breaking point. It seems like everyone needs a chance to blow off some steam every once in a while Various assortment of mandalas coloring books for adults relaxation With Stress Less Coloring Mandalas, you can use these circles to calm your mind, relieve stress, and manage anxiety in a therapeutic way. Each page encourages you to concentrate on coloring and shading in 60 detailed mandalas. As you use your own unique palette to fill in these designs, you'll be able to feel your focus shift onto something fun and new, releasing any tension you may have felt -Color 40 full-page complex yet relaxing mandala-inspired designs. -Short-circuit the stress and let creativity flow freely as you color these meditative patterns! -ease of use. -paper is 8.5 x 11 inches. -Blank Page Use to protect from color bleed through when coloring

Discover all the best things to do in St. Louis with kids! St. Louis is a great place to raise a family, and for good reason. It's filled with historic places and hidden gems, as well as so many free things to do. With Best Mom St. Louis as your guidebook, you can confidently pack your day full of adventurous and educational outings for all ages. Explore man-made caves and tunnels at City Museum, and head up to the rooftop for more thrills. Explore the stars at McDonnell Planetarium, and learn how blown glass is made at Third Degree Glass Factory. Discover tree houses, zip lines, and climbling structures in St. Louis's numerous public parks, and hike a nature path through a unique outdoor art gallery at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Relax in a butterly garden, shop a farmers market, or attend a family-friendly cooking class. Take in views of the city by riverboat, helicopter, trolley, or from the top of the St. Louis Wheel. Local author and longtime St. Louisian Tara Smith is ready to introduce you to all the places that, once visited, will have your kids declaring that you are the best mom!

Ayn Rand controversially defended rational egoism, the idea that people should regard their own happiness as their highest goal. Given that numerous scholars in philosophy and psychology alike are examining the nature of human flourishing and an ethics of well-being, the time is ripe for a close examination of Rand's theory. Egoism Without Permission illuminates Rand's thinking about how to practice egoism by exploring some of its crucial psychological dimensions. Tara Smith examines the dynamics among four partially subconscious factors in an individual's well-being: a person's foundational motivation for being concerned with morality; their attitude toward their desires; their independence; and their self-esteem. A clearer grasp of each, Smith argues, sheds light on the others, and a better understanding of the set, in turn, enriches our understanding of self-interest and its sensible pursuit. Smith then traces the implications for a broader understanding of what a person's self-interest genuinely is, and, correspondingly, of what its pursuit through rational egoism involves. By highlighting these previously underexplored features of Rand's conceptions of self-interest and egoism, Smith betters our understanding of how vital these psychological levers are to a person's genuine flourishing.

Making the Grade provides life lessons for serious students that want to graduate with honors. It's a good feeling to be distinguished with cords, stoles and lapel pins. There is an overwhelming feeling of pride that hits you just before you reach the stage. And once you hit that stage, and the announcer calls your name, you hear the roar of the crowd and the screams of your family and friends, and it simply feels GREAT! You start to think about all the long days and late nights, all the television shows and telephone calls you had to miss to stay focused, all the sacrifices you had to make in order to forge ahead, and then your smile begins to grow wider and wider without effort. Your step gets more pep and your stature grows taller. So take some time to journey with me through my life as a student, from childhood to adulthood. I pray that my experiences will provide you with insight, laughter, effective methods for success and alternatives to my mistakes.

This volume examines the most basic foundations of value and morality, demonstrating the shortcomings of major traditional views and proposing that morality is grounded in the objective requirements of human life.

Seeking a way out of today's bewildering rush of rights claims, Tara Smith offers here a systematic account of the nature and foundations of rights. The book shows what political freedom is and demonstrates why it should be protected by rights.

As Tara's life story led her to begin the process of adopting a child from China, she had no idea of the cost or how adoption worked in the United States, much less in China. Adopting internationally can be a daunting process for anyone, but especially for a single mother. In a guide tailored for any parent either considering or currently moving through the process of international adoption, Smith shares valuable insight and practical tools that will help anyone navigate through this major life decision that includes filling out complex paperwork, choosing an agency, financing the process, traveling to a foreign land, preparing the home, and adjusting to a new normal once the child arrives. Throughout her presentation, Smith offers a glimpse into her own experiences as she moved through each challenge to finally attain the joy of meeting her daughter for the first time.