Relationships and families: advice and issues Books

“Kevin tells a compelling story about a family that finds both a community and each other. They prove in the most powerful way possible that love really is all that matters.” — Glynn Washington, host of “Snap...

A little Mockingbird becomes overwhelmed by the noises of the world and learns how to tune its heart to the song of its Creator who sings, "You are loved, you are never alone, and all that was lost is being restored".

A redemptive story of family, forgiveness, and the journey to self-acceptance. "Our adopted angel"-that's what Danielle's adoptive parents called her.  She grew up adored, doted on, unconditionally loved. It wasn't until she was in college...

Hilltop Farm is a memoir of an experiment in communal subsistence living situated in Jamaica, Vermont, from 1941 to 1945. The story is based on journals and correspondence from that time. It was compiled, transcribed, edited, and published by siblings,...

Tweet Her And Meet Her is the ultimate guide showing men the rules of meeting women on Twitter. No more randomly following girls, hoping they'll notice you. This book breaks down the steps of getting her off Twitter to an in person meeting or "date"...

This is a great little book for those entering counseling or struggling in the recovery process!The beauty of this work lies in the fact that it is written from a personal journey and it has the amazing ability to effectively assist the addict and their...

This volume is the first in a series which brings together studies of par­ ticular relevance to the care provided by midwives for childbearing women and their families. The series is intended primarily for midwives but we hope...

It is with great pride that the Psychologists in Long Term Care (PLTC) have sponsored The Professional Educational Long-Term Care Training Manual, and now its second iteration, Geropsychology and Long Term Care: A ...

This timely and much-needed book addresses the demographic trends affecting the Latinos in the United States, Mexico and Latin America, looking at the health concerns and of this growing population, as it ages. Further examination of this previously...

Risk, Age and Pregnancy provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The authors integrate observational, qualitative interview and survey data, exploring the perspectives of pregnant women,...

In The Meaning of Marriage---a six-session video-based Bible study---Timothy Keller and Kathy, his wife of forty years, share a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture that is refreshingly frank and unsentimental, yet hopeful and...

If you're one of the millions of adults struggling with the grief and complex considerations of living in an empty nest, author and motivational speaker Jim Burns's much-anticipated Finding Joy in the Empty Nest will remind you that--with some practical...

Want to avoid the pain and ugliness of divorce? Then make the decision to marry only after following Steve Arterburn's spiritually based, yet street-smart plan outlined in Is This the One? This "how to' strategy for happier, stronger marriages was...

Who's Picking Me Up from the Airport? by Cindy Johnson, is one girl's refreshing and humorous reflections on Christian dating and the single life.

In this powerful book, Teacher and motivational speakerPastor Andrew Asante guides you through an enlightened, dynamic set of supportive chapters. Sharing Bible verses, expounding on principles and teaching strategies which will have the impact of...

A deep and thoughtful look at what it means to age, how to do it well and why we care at all

"A wonderful gift to Black women. . . . Richardson and Wade, with pens dipped in abundant love, gracefully advise us as to the lessons of the past we must embrace and those we must discard, if we are to achieve true self-empowerment and emotional...

We have to be classified as 'Poor Dirt Farmers' during the great depression. I suppose we knew we were poor but we didn't know anyone who wasn't poor. I describe us as not having anything but not feeling deprived because we didn't know there was anything.

The meaning of life and emotion as described in the most poetic words to make a person think twice.

Lust, love, and intimate details looking into the life of an unusual man who re-invented himself and went from broadcasting to drug enforcement and then business management. These women are real, the relationships described actually happened. A secret...

Scientists in the news speak out from opposite sides of the fence on the question of DNA testing for researching family history and ancestry. How do you interpret your own DNA test results? How do you work with or research oral history?

In this latest collection from iUniverse's Jonathan Martin, there are no boundaries. From the romantic to the bizarre,

Since the winter of 1971 when my father and my brothers sued Keith, resulting in their paying him $91,839.60 for his stock, I have attempted to discover what would end the lasting conflict between the Harrison family and the Simms family. I have assumed,...

Why do you feel like you already know each other?Is there really a soul mate for you?Where did that unexpected attraction come from?What is the force that sends your relationships in the wrong direction?How can you live within your relationships and not...

A truly different approach to the written word. Out the door with rules! They are broken and rewritten or not written at all! Boundaries are tested in this collection of original poetry!

When faced with the prospect of being a one-child family, and yet having a strong desire for more children, this Midwest family embarks on what would become the adventure of their lives. Through the eyes of a mom, this book is written for all of us who...

This book will bring the joy to your heart that you've been longing for, It will make your life a better place to be. All of the stories between these pages relate to all of our lives in one way or another. The author puts such a funny spin on the trials...

A Bridge Between Worlds is a story about many bridges, between many worlds. It is a bridge between Chinese and American culture, a bridge between two generations, a bridge between the physical and non-physical worlds, a bridge between this life and past...

The Relationship Handbook (www.relationshiphandbook.com) is written as an interactive resource for people desiring soundness, health, and realism in their relationships.The mission and the goal of The Relationship Handbook is to offer people an education...

The doctor said, "Don't try it -you could die on the operating table." A scary thought, but the alternative was worse

This pioneering text formally introduces an all-inclusive approach to preventive health care that is targeted at female factor associated infertility. All female factor problems and related issues are examined critically. This is followed by the proposal...

If your adult child becomes incapacitated or dies, you do not automatically gain custody of your grandchildren. Sometimes, depending on the age of the children and whether or not they are adoptable will determine who gets custody. Hundreds of thousands...

This much-needed bibliography and filmography brings together lists of books about Alzheimer's and caregiving, including biographies, poetry, and even fiction, as well as in instructional and dramatic films.

The vast majority of women will state that their man is not romantic, or could do much better. While men have romantic feelings, they receive poor marks in sharing or expressing these feelings. Most of the books on romance tend to be by women for women. ...

"Women make up half of any nation. No plan of national significance will move forward unless women are consulted. The potential of a woman, aware of her human essence, is to serve in the progress of her society and is equivalent to that of 100 men."

This edited volume provides a comprehensive and critical review of what we know about military service and the life course, what we don't know, and what we need to do to better understand the role of military service in shaping people's lives. It...

This book is for those who believe that good government should be based on hard evidence, and that research and policy ought to go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, no such bond exists. Rather, there is a substantial gap, some say chasm, between the...

Although many researchers agree on a general definition of acculturation, the conceptualization and measurement of acculturation remain controversial. To address the issues, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) sponsored a...

In Overcoming Masculine Depression, psychologists John Lynch and Christopher Kilmartin present a model that provides new ways of understanding men's behaviors.　 This unique book does not portray men as victims, but seeks to increase awareness that a...

This new and revised edition of Culture, Society and Sexuality brings together and makes accessible a broad and international selection of readings to provide insights into the social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of sexuality and...