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In this compelling memoir, author Tam MacPhee bares her soul and shares her deepest memories. As a little girl she battles through abuse, with her innocence betrayed by the males closest to her. Becoming a single parent at the age of eighteen, she is...

"You're not permitted to see your child at birth." The nurse was cold and stern as she draped a curtain across the teenager's midsection. The baby's cries echoed off the cold operating room walls and boomeranged back to the...

Boys will be boys . . . It's time we stopped trying to "fix" them.Boys today are being bombarded with a slew of diagnoses--ADHD, Asperger's, bipolar disorder--at an alarming rate and at younger ages. The Way of Boys urges parents, educators,...

Mike Linderman is a teen therapist unlike any other. A real-life cowboy, he wakes up at the crack of dawn, works the cattle on his ranch, and then counsels some of the country's most troubled teens, approaching them with a unique blend of down-home...

An Inspiring Approach to Reading From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" to "Ramona the Pest to Wringer," here are 100 great books guaranteed to stir the imagination, spark conversation, and lead the way to adventure. In "100 Books for Girls to Grow On," Shireen...

What are you going to do with your children's hair? Combing your daughter's hair is giving you a headache and now your son is asking you for cornrows. Relax. Finally, there's a lifeline for those who are desperately seeking help in styling their Black...

You have an exciting, fulfilling job. You've fallen in love with the man of your dreams--and met his three kids! Now what? Jacquelyn B. Fletcher shows how any professional woman turned wife and instant stepmother can build on the skills she employs at...

Respected psychologist Dr. Brad Sachs helps parents to recognize their unrealistic expectations for their teenagers and to love, accept and nurture the family they have to its full potential. His approach frees them to discover acceptance of themselves...

In a book likely to transform how parents manage many of their child's daily struggles, Drs. Smith and Gouze explain the central and frequently unrecognized role that sensory processing problems play in a child's emotional and behavioral difficulties...

When our daughter asked me to be Santa Claus for our first grandson, our little grandson Jeffrey, who loves me, and I love him, how could I say no? I couldn’t. I told her I would rent a Santa suit, wig and beard and plan accordingly to be available...

A single mother at the age of nineteen, author Tonya Molton shares how she overcame being just another statistic labeled by society. With the love of God and his grace and mercy, she prevailed. A Christian mother, real estate broker, life coach, writer,...

"Follow the journey of the Johnson family through the ups and downs of a tumultuous and agonizing period of their lives and review with them the lessons they learned when their oldest son, Jared, committed suicide. This is is a story of faith, hope, and...

" A Stitch in time saves nine" Effective moral and spiritual education and positive exposure are the stronger weapons against the negative personality symptoms discussed in this book. I humbly implore the whole world to take up the challenge, with...

<p>When he was just a kid, author James A. Harrell Jr.&rsquo;s parents divorced. As a youngster, he couldn&rsquo;t understand why his father never came to see him or his brothers or provide sustenance for their well-being. Harrell spent...

Spanking Is a Global Phenomenon looks at this traditional method of corporal punishment from a deep perspective, placing it in its historical context, and from a wide point of view, comparing changing attitudes across cultures and generations. The result...

This book was written with the intent to provide general information for parents/caregivers of children with sensory issues. This book is not intended to diagnose, prevent or cure children with sensory issues, but to give parents a starting point in...

I am Val Bower-a daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. I gave birth to three beautiful children and later adopted two more; I also have four stepchildren. I have spent the majority of my adult life working with people who need some...

"Two struggling mothers, each with a son diagnosed with bipolar disorder, brought together through one psychologist. Join them all as they share their struggles and their triumphs in raising and treating David and Nick. From the mother's first gut...

This book unveils that "YOU ARE A GIFT, YOUR LIFE IS A GIFT" and "YOUR LIFE DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED." The life of a Teenager is too beautiful and precious. And your life is meant to be filled with the joy and abundance of happiness. This is your...

This book has been written for parents, soon-to-be parents, teachers, and caregivers who look into the eyes of a child and see infinite possibilities of good. The main principles of this book are:People and all of creation are innately good; The...

High impact research shows that the parents of autistic children can greatly improve their children's social, imaginative, and communicative skills. However, this is only possible when parents know practical strategies to assist their autistic children...

This book is designed to encourage young people to be free! Free to make decisions about their future and their overall self-esteem. Free to be smart and fun and free to be confident enough to live the life they love.

Unleash the Laughter: Unfiltered Tales from the Front Lines of Motherhood.Real Mums, Raw Stories, No FiltersIn "The Bare-Naked Truths," Julie Mundy delivers an unfiltered, take on the absurdities of motherhood and marriage. Imagine going to a Mother's...

There has been a significant increase in the prevalence of certain chronic disorders among children and adolescents. For example, health experts warn of an epidemic of diabetes mellitus due to an increase in the sedentary life...

What Is A Man?? The burning question I pondered during my young adult life. Seeking to give Meaning to my existence, as well as an explanation to my progeny. Growing up in rural Mississippi during the 1960's - 1980's era, proved to be a...

A bedtime story that Trent Brown II began telling his children evolved into a heartfelt tale that children all over the world now enjoy. Children come to experience friendship, love, and positivity through the adventures of the 3T Chronicles.The first...

Markita's Lost Diary is a real time account of the thoughts of a single mother of two who started a business on welfare who jotted down her thoughts. Her mindset is revealed in 40 short stories that many have said to change their perspective on life...

Now available in Albanian: Unshakable Parenting is an introspective work about how God shaped the author, Estephany Chesnut, to become a better mother. She wrote this book as a stay-at-home mom during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was during this time...

Unshakable Parenting is an introspective work about how God shaped the author, Estephany Chesnut, to become a better mother. She wrote this book as a stay-at-home mom during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was during this time that she acknowledged the many...

Over 30 Recipes for Dough, Slime, Sticky Sand and MoreUnlock a world of wonder with "Activities for Sensory Play," your go-to resource for engaging and creative play activities for young children. This comprehensive guide is perfect for parents,...

Life on the farm taught Ken MacKenzie many things: integrity, responsibility, generosity, and stewardship. In this compendium of childhood recollections, Ken shares these lessons through another farm tradition: storytelling. Guided by the wisdom of past...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

What makes a man a man?How can fathers, grandfathers, and mentors teach boys about biblical masculinity?How do we initiate boys into manhood so they aren't left wondering when they'll become men?In "The Wild Man," Zeke Pipher, pastor and author of "In...

Perfect for parents, grandparents, homeschooling, teachers, teen church groups, community organizations, or anyone invested in the success of adolescents!“I can’t read that clock, it’s not digital.”“I don’t know who...

This book give practical tips and advice to all parents, but especially working moms, about how to juggle the many roles we have in life and feel good about our success as a parent. Each chapter ends with exercises designed to help ensure that the reader...

Most people with children would tell you that parenting is the most difficult job they've ever had. What if it didn't have to be either of those things, difficult or a job? Each of the 19 authors (Jennifer Chabot, Sadie Lake, Jennifer Cramer Windsor,...

We can begin to pray for our children even before they are born. With much information and little time, the overwhelming thought, “Where do I start?” can hinder us from starting to pray.  Pregnancy Prayers was written to encourage you to...

Liam Conrad.University lecturer.Sexy as hell.… And considering risking his career. Perry Jenkins.University student.Natural beauty.… And crushing on her teacher. From the moment Liam and Perry lock eyes, sparks fly.Liam never...

Foreword by Gordon Neufeld, PhDBased on the work of one of the world’s foremost child development experts, Rest, Play, Grow offers a road map to making sense of young children, and is what every toddler, preschooler, and kindergartner...

"Damos la bienvenida más efusiva y entusiasta a la traducción de la obra de Gary Wilson Tu Cerebro Pornificado, donde con un lenguaje directo y comprensible no exento de rigor cientifico coloca a la pornoadicción y a sus consecuencias en un marco...

"Who will help me?" said the Little Brown Hen. "Not I!" said the Purple Cat." "Not I!" said the Blue Dog. The Little Brown Hen is a vibrantly modern take on a classic tale. This book is a fun way to teach children about planting seeds and how hard work...