| Description |
xvi, 495 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The brain-child of Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas who died September 11, 2001 on Flight 93, the Merit badge handbook is designed to help women and girls create and execute a want-to-do list. |
| Contents |
Dare to dream : the first step -- Bust a move : dancing -- Roam where you want to : travel -- Take the stage : acting -- Extra credit : stand-up comedy -- Walk on fire : firewalking -- Speak up : public speaking -- Champion a cause : activism -- Rock out! : starting a rock band -- Be your own boss : drafting a business plan -- Fly solo : aviation -- Sing your heart out : singing -- Paint a picture : painting -- Be an author : writing -- Extra credit : getting published -- Roll 'em : filmmaking -- Take a (really good) picture : photography -- Go world wide : building a web site -- Dig this : gardening -- Extra credit : flower arranging -- Redo a room : decorating -- Bead it : beading -- Sew fabulous : sewing -- Extra credit : quilting -- Get down to the knitty-gritty : knitting -- Get your way : negotiating -- Learn the lingo : speaking a foreign language -- Go back to school : continuing your education -- Play a tune (in tune) : playing an instrument -- Be a renaissance gal : art appreciation -- Get well-read : book lover -- Dine in : cooking -- Know your best cellars : wine appreciation -- Party on! : entertaining -- Exercise your options : fitness -- Stretch yourself : yoga -- Hang ten : surfing -- Head for the hills : climbing -- Jump! : skydiving -- Go for the gold : triathlon -- Dive right in : scuba diving -- Hit the slopes : snow sports -- Beat the boys at pool : billiards -- Take the reins : horseback riding -- Eat it : nutrition -- Care for your health : healthcare -- Quit it : breaking bad habits -- Look sharp : personal style -- Money, money, money -- Find your money : budgeting -- Grow your money : saving and investing -- Give your money away : estate planning and philanthropy -- Pop the hood : car care -- Speak geek : computer care -- Make yourself handy : home maintenance -- Organize it : organizing -- Get an inner life : meditation -- Share what you know : teaching -- Commune with nature : camping -- Trace your roots : genealogy -- Connect with your tribe : family rituals -- Play the field : dating -- Make love last : strengthening your relationship -- Give a little bit : volunteering -- Dream on : make your own badge. |
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Women -- Life skills guides.
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Self-realization in women.
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Experiential learning.
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Home economics.
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Arts.
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Sports.
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| Added Author |
Bozzini, Yvette.
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| ISBN |
0811846350 |
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