When Sony began their robot research project in 1993, it is doubtful even their brightest marketing minds could have suspected how popular their Entertainment Robot would become, nor could they have expected that sales of the first AIBO would earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Sony's AIBO is not a kid's toy; it is computer hardware in a cute case running a sophisticated software program. Owning an AIBO is very much like having a bio pet without the mess. Of course, how many real dogs or cats can read your email to you or upload photographs to their own online blog? AIBO appeals to people of all ages throughout the globe many of whom are participants in online communities dedicated to AIBO. This book is written for the first time AIBO owner as well as the AIBO enthusiast. It contains tips to avoid scams when buying used AIBOs, resources for downloadable programs, links to AIBO sites and resources, and photographs of AIBOs provided by AIBO owners.

The enjoyment of gambling doesn't go away with age, it may even intensify. Gamblers don't "age out" into other pastimes. Seniors have more free time, perhaps more money they're willing to spend on trivial pursuits, fewer family obligations, and less interest in scuba diving or rock climbing now that their bodies are feeling the effects of aging. Seniors play bingo at church, at the VFW, at their community hall. They buy lottery tickets. They go to sweepstakes internet cafes. Visiting a casino can be an entertaining day out when it's done right. Hopefully this book will help you or your favorite little old lady to "do it right."

Some Marriages Don't Survive Middle Age Adultery. Will Yours? Does male midlife crisis cause husbands to cheat? For many women, middle age will turn their marriages into nightmares when their formerly faithful husbands go outside the marriage in a search for the fountain of youth and believe it can only be found in the arms of "the other woman." "Is he cheating?" "Is he having a midlife crisis?" "When will it be over?" "What should I do to get him back?" "What do I tell our children?" "How can he just turn his back on our marriage?" "How do I deal with the other woman?" "Should I make him move out?" "Should I tell the other woman's husband about their affair?" Those are some of the questions betrayed wives ask on The Midlife Club, a private online forum. Women who have survived betrayal and those who are still dealing with it are quick to offer support and share their answers. Much of that wisdom is in this book, in their words. There is no "one size fits all" answer to dealing with betrayal. What works for one person will not necessarily work for another. But, knowing you're not alone can help soothe frayed nerves and tips from how to tell the children to how to find a good attorney provide a starting point to building a life past betrayal, either with him or without him.

For Some Men, Love and Sex Do Not Go Together There are many names for it: Madonna/Whore Complex; Madonna-Whore Syndrome; Virgin/Whore Complex; Prostitute-Versus-Madonna Syndrome; Virgin-Prostitute Syndrome; Pedestal/Gutter Syndrome; Madonna-Whore Dichotomy; Virgin-Madonna-Whore Complex; Madonna vs. Harlot; Obscenity-Purity Complex; Good Girl-Bad Girl Dichotomy. Regardless of the name, it refers to the male sexual dysfunction in which some men believe that sex is a dirty act that is only enjoyed by "bad" women-whores. For these men, all women are divided into two very different groups: the whores/prostitutes/harlots, women who are easily seduced and who enjoy the dirty act of sex; and the Madonnas/virgins-as in the Virgin Mary-pure women of virtue who would never enjoy sex and who should not be degraded by the sex act. These men, who love their wives too much to have sex with them, marry virgins but save their passion for whores. For a woman brought up believing "good girls don't," marriage is supposed to be when "good girls do." She may link marriage, love, and sex together but marriage to a man with the Madonna/Whore Complex will be essentially sexless. A man diagnosed with the Madonna/Whore Complex does not want to have a wife "who is a lady in public and a whore in the bedroom." He expects his wife to be a lady in public and in private. He does not want her to be sexually aggressive or act whorish (in his opinion). He wants her to be pure in mind and body, virginal in every way. For him, love does not equal sex nor does sex equal love. Table of Contents: Introduction The Madonna/Whore Complex Warning Signs The Virginity Issue The Making of a Madonna Wife Is He or Isn't He? The Wives and Girlfriends The Husbands and Boyfriends Can the Madonna/Whore Complex Be Cured? The Dark Side of the Madonna/Whore Complex Sources

Self-publishing is not rocket science. Today's technology makes it simple for authors who are fairly computer savvy to also self publish. This guide, written by a publishing consultant and self-published author, is for authors who are tired of waiting for someone else to publish their book.

This is a journal of self-discovery by a man I will refer to as "John." His journal covers a span of 89 days as he attempts to come to grips with his wife's betrayal and subsequent exit from their marriage, their impending divorce, and his new role as a middle-aged single parent. "John" is not his real name but he is a real person struggling with issues that many men (and women) will be able to relate to.

You are in a committed relationship, married or involved exclusively with one another. You thought everything was glorious-or, at least as glorious as it gets. All relationships have some rough spots. But now it seems that you are always fighting. Or he just doesn't act like himself anymore. He doesn't like his job. He wants a sportier car. He says you and he have grown apart. He wants something but he doesn't know what.All relationships have their difficult times, but when a previously sensible man morphs into an angry stranger, the difficulties compound. Does your man say he is no longer "in love" with you but his reasons, if any, are vague at best? Is he trying to reinvent himself as a younger, hipper guy? Is he looking for an elusive "something" that he can't define? Have you twisted yourself inside out in an attempt to please him, but with no success? Maybe it's time you stop trying to change yourself and focus on the real cause of his conduct. If this is new behavior for him and he is between the ages of 35 and 50, your man is blazing a trail through midlife-and he is probably having a crisis. But how do you know for sure? And if it is a crisis, what can you do about it?A midlife crisis can devour a relationship. It may be devouring yours. The Midlife Wives Club is a supportive sisterhood for midlife mates-a chance to vent some steam, share advice, or just get a reminder that you're not alone. In this guide, you'll find wisdom from both Midlife Wives and experts on: Recognizing the symptoms; Coping with the threat (or reality) of infidelity; Handling bad behavior-thrill-seeking, financial irresp0onsibility, substance abuse; Identifying underlying problems like depression and anger; Deciding when to stick it out-and when to pack it in; Protecting your kids from the fallout; Making it through the crisis...andcoming out stronger, saner, and more self-reliant.With personal stories from real women (and men) and a comprehensive list of resources, this book can help you get past the rough spots-and turn this tumultuous time into a change for the better.Pat Gaudette is the founder and webmaster of the Friends & Lovers website (friendsandlovers.com), as well as the popular Midlife Club website (midlifeclub.com). She is the self-published author of six works of nonfiction including Teen Mom, and one novel.Gay Courter is the author of five bestselling novels including The Midwife and two works of nonfiction, including I Speak for This Child.

Sixteen-year-old "Katie" was half way through her junior year of high school when a condom tears during sex with her boyfriend. Throughout her pregnancy and for several months afterward she kept a journal. This is her story as told in that journal. These are her thoughts as she deals with a difficult twins pregnancy, family issues, and tough choices that affect the future of her babies and herself. This is not a work of fiction; it is a slice of reality. Katie is not one teenager dealing with unplanned pregnancy, she is one of many. She may be the girl next door or the girl in the next block. She may be your daughter or your son's girlfriend. She may even be you.

The outspoken "Queenie" is rarely without an opinion and since 1996 she has sharing her thoughts about relationship problems as the advice columnist for Friends & Lovers the Relationships Guide (www.FriendsandLovers.com). In Advice for an Imperfect Married World the feisty Queenie gives her opinions about situations facing married couples and people in committed relationships. This is a follow-up to Advice for an Imperfect Single World published September 2004.

Since 1996 men and women have been pouring out their relationship woes via email to a person known simply as "Queenie," the feisty, no-nonsense advice columnist for the popular Friends and Lovers Web site. Advice for an Imperfect Single World is compiled from Queenie's columns dealing with problems facing singles.

Why does a person cheat on their spouse? What type of person cheats? Can adultery be forgiven? Can a marriage be glued back together after it has been torn apart by the adultery or one or both partners? With the prevalence of adultery as high as it is, it's the very rare person who has never been directly touched by adultery in some manner. Love and lust are powerful forces but with enough time and tears each of us comes to a point of decision making. Do you confront? Do you leave? Do you give ultimatums? Perhaps once you have read the stories of others who have been where you are, you will more focused as to the best path for your personal situation.