Relationships and families: advice and issues Books

SOULHAUGEN. Whispers from the pile of souls, guiding humans toward a protopian world. Will each one resist or incrementally evolve from the challenges of intergenerational trauma? Could they imagine a more loving future? Will they act with the guidance...

In this six-session video Bible study, pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart examines all of the purposes that God has established for every relational stage we go through---whether single, dating, engaged, or married.

  THE BEHIND: PAINED MASK is a remarkable collection of poems that has been thoughtfully crafted over an impressive span of eighteen years. Life, in its myriad forms, doesn't always unfold in an uplifting manner when we are deeply affected by...

Cecily fell in love with Levi on the banks of Cherry Lake near Madison, Florida when she was still a girl. Levi was all she's ever wanted as she grew into a woman. But she cannot have him, she's not free to be with him. Standing between these star...

Shane and Shaun, identical twins, and both in love with Sarah Cartledge, Sarah knew without doubt which brother she loved, and she happily married him. But before they could start their new life together, the brothers had to leave and fight as US...

Allen Blackburn is forced by his father to marry Alicia, a woman that he doesn't know, a woman that he is certain is not meant for him. Angry and confused, Allen takes his new bride home and over time he finds himself falling in love with her, a feeling...

Are you a parent, educator, therapist, or social worker in search of a compassionate and practical tool to help children navigate the emotional complexities of grief, the death of a grandparent, or the aftermath of divorce? "Melody's Broken Heart:...

The Story of one "FORGOTTEN" Veteran's Widow who fought the VA for over two decades while working full-time, raising three children and completing the VA's insurmountable and required Claims/Appeals paperwork to correct what the VA later described as...

What readers say about Anchors in My Sea ..."A well-written story woven with love, heartbreak, and triumph.""A must read for people who call the rural South home or city folks who love wide open spaces.""Proof that hope heals.""This memoir is full of...

In Focused Feng Shui, you'll discover simple, practical techniques to optimize energy flow, improve space efficiency, and design a home that supports peace, well-being, and purpose. Whether you're living in a small apartment, a family home, or starting...

Weaving an anthology is like stitching a patchwork quilt, each story a precious scrap from the soul.Choosing which to include?Well, that is a delicate dance, for too much sugar, makes hearts cloy, and humour without bite leaves the soul hollow. Genre...

Raising Tiny Humans Successfully: A (Not So) Serious Guide to Parenting is a practical and engaging resource for parents seeking to enhance their parenting skills while embracing the joys of raising children. Authored by Kerre Burley, an internationally...

One slave master's daughter . . . One intriguing violinist . . . One chance of a lifetime . . .​In July of 1852, almost two years since the Compromise of 1850, Mildred "Millie" Crabtree is the friendly daughter of the mean-spirited, plantation owner...

This is a unique and amazing story inspired by the Little Girl Within. It is heartfelt and filled with life challenges, engaging with hurdles while gaining strength and keeping the faith. I am a foundling left with the mark of abandonment and rejection...

Nobody Move - The Journal: A Guided Companion Through the Emotional Journey of MovingMoving isn't just about boxes, trucks, and new addresses-it's about memories, milestones, and the emotional rollercoaster of leaving one chapter behind and stepping into...

A specialist in animal behavior compares the courtship rituals and mating behaviors of animals to their human equivalents, revealing the many and often surprising ways we are both similar to and different from other species.What makes an individual...

Pastor Jeremy Freeman shares the miraculous story of his son's 10 percent chance of survival after a devastating car accident, the darkness that nearly overtook their family, and the #butGod movement that captured the prayers of believers and brought...

Mothers are incredible! Both the past and the present bear witness to thisThis devotional study book, 31 Mothering Models from the Bible, is for mothers who are curious to see how some women in the bible mothered their children and how they overcame...

"Love and Transition, a Plea for the Practicalization of Known Truth and Righteousness" by Mary Ella Tillotson, published in 1878, offers a compelling look into 19th-century social and familial ethics. This work serves as a guide for navigating life's...

Believe it or not, 73% of adults say that parenting is their biggest challenge and 54% wish they had more information about how to be a better parent. You could find yourself falling into these statistics, but the good news is that parenting is a skill...

Have you ever stood in the middle of a room, looked into the eyes of the person you love most, and said, "I'm sorry," while silently wondering what you actually did wrong? If so, welcome to one of marriage's most humbling mysteries-where apologies...

In this raw and unflinching memoir, LLM lays bare a childhood forged in the crucible of poverty, abuse, and resilience in 1950s and 1960s America. Born into a welfare family with eleven siblings, she navigates a world of hand-me-down shame, emotional...

Maanda Raphulu, affectionately known as Didi by his family and close friends, has been passionate about writing since childhood. Preferring solitude over social interaction, he discovered that quiet moments allowed his creativity to flourish. A strong...

From the decision to become a parent to the thunderclap of recognition that you have too many kids, know that you are not alone in your idiocy. You have a world of company.With humor that is raw without being raunchy, this book will give you...

This book is a collection of short stories. Nothing is invented. Real life usually more fascinating than any fantasy. For instance, climbing mountains first time in life without real preparedness, dating a co-ed, dealing with married life ( in a...

Come inside and meet Marjorie and her ancestors and learn how their little logging company grew a village into a town. Find out if Marjorie can save the Digby clan and the home she loves, or whether her daughter Clara's "special gift" from her Abenaki...

A novel or novelette is a prose story in which a picture of human life is presented. That is, the novel is a mirror in which different forms of life can be seen. Describing the conflict between the lower and upper classes in the Nawab environment of the...

I Know My Temperament Blend Now What? This workbook is written for Christians who want to know how to develop their natural tendencies and deal with their strengths and weaknesses biblically.Workbooks for all twelve temperament blends are a culmination...

Picture a hopeless romantic with a big heart, questionable judgment, and a talent for turning every date into a disaster-in this hilariously heartwarming romp through modern love gone wrong. From vanishing dates to cringe-worthy texts, one woman's...

Featuring excerpts of essays collected from over one thousand young adults while in the throes of divorce, this book paints a picture of the pain and the hope shown by the storytellers. By framing the narratives with an analysis of the most recent...

This is the moving and inspiring story of a woman who, after being abandoned while still pregnant by the only man she ever loved and rejected by her parents, faced with courage, faith and determination all the obstacles that her sad fate brought her,...

The Price of Ovulation is an eye-opening expose' about a previously unrevealed risk of fertility drugs - Clomid in particular - the actions one manufacturer has taken to conceal the risk and the FDA's complicity in allowing the cover-up. Among its many...

Frank's debut literary work fulfills a thirty-year-old promise he made to his father, a World War II fighter pilot. A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please chronicles realities of life in the 1940s, not only for the faithful US Air Force pilots, but also of...

Couples often ask, "Can people really change?" A better question is, "How do people change?" In The Aperture Effect, psychiatrist and couples therapist Dr. Kathryn Ford doesn't just tell you how-she gives you simple tools that will immediately begin to...

Cada abuela tiene una historia: una vida llena de risas, amor, desafíos y triunfos que la hacen quien es. Cuéntame, abuela, tu mejor historia es más que un libro; es un viaje lleno de sentimientos que invita a la abuela a compartir los momentos...

Cada Abuelo Tiene HistoriasHistorias divertidas, conmovedoras y extraordinarias que lo hacen ser quien es. Este libro de recuerdos está diseñado para ayudar a los abuelos a compartir esas historias, sabiduría y recuerdos de una manera que será atesorada...

Cada mamá tiene una historia: una vida llena de amor, risas y momentos inolvidables que la moldearon. Este libro es más que un recuerdo: es una invitación para que mamá comparta las experiencias más significativas de su vida con sus propias palabras...

In the heart of Fargo, North Dakota, the 1985 Red River County Fair marked the end of summer and the beginning of adulthood for Kerry Panneli, a farmer-preacher's daughter seeking freedom from her sheltered upbringing. As she navigates the chaos of the...

サードカルチャーキッズとは、いろいろな文化の中に住み、その間を繰り返し行ったり来たりしているグローバル・ノマドのことを言います。自分らしい人生のストーリーの中に、経験したすべてのことを統合し抱擁していくこと。そこに彼らの人生の美しさと課題があります。対話や振り返りなどいろいろなアクティビティを通して、脳とからだの全体がそのプロセスに関わっていきます。そのようなアクティビティを家族またグループでいっしょに行うことで、深い関係が築き上げられていきます。子どもや大人のTCK、親、教師、派遣団体のTCKケアに関わ...

Anthropologist Robert Bates Graber's 165 sonnets constitute a sort of "dig"-- the kind which unearths connections between a volcano spewing hot lava and Pluto, Roman god of the underworld, or the kind a comedian might use to bury a politician--or the...

Dear Mum: Letters from Your Daughter is a simple yet meaningful lined notebook designed for daughters to write heartfelt letters to their mums. Whether you want to share memories, express gratitude, or put your feelings into words, this journal offers a...

What if love doesn't follow the rules?What if destiny leaves a note and disappears for decades - only to return when you least expect it?The Diary of Parallel Serendipity is a moving true story of first love, heartbreaking separation, and the mysterious...

It takes a coven they'd say. During a fateful gap year, a circle of childhood friends make a pact that weaves their lives together. The secret they share remains hidden-until the past resurfaces and threatens everything they've built. Will the truth...

During the 1920's and 1930's many of the Osage people faced perilous times through greed, jealousy and heinous acts; characters claiming to be their friends. The labels or designations next to the names of many in these censuses alone openly show or...

Experience the Power of Jesus' Love For You! Have you ever longed to discover in your own life a relationship with God that is filled with real peace, love, joy, and significance? Are you ready to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus and discover...

After a lifetime of strained bonds with her aging parents, Patricia Williams finds herself in the unexpected position of being their caregiver and neighbor. As they all begin to navigate this murky battleground, the long-buried issues that have divided...

New loves, bold adventures, and an unexpected loss.Threads of Love, Book Two of three in the Felicity and Mitzi series picks up where Book One, Pieces of Us, left off.A few years have passed. Sisters Felicity and Mitzi adjusted to life as roommates and...