Relationships and families: advice and issues Books

Though much has been written about twins, very little research has been done into their everyday lives, both postnatal and prenatal. In this fascinating new study Alessandra Piontelli follows the development and behaviour of thirty pairs of twins from...

In Marriage After God, popular marriage bloggers Aaron and Jennifer Smith cast a vision for marriage that goes far beyond happy and healthy--because from the beginning God has purposed marriage to be a ministry and a symbol of His love in the world. Let...

Finally, you can love your work and wake up each day with clarity of purpose. All it takes is one decision, to Start with Your People. In this life-changing book, Dr. Brian Dixon shows you how to unlock the door to purpose and profit by embracing a...

Annie was an unlikely candidate for meth, and A Very Fine House is her mother's story of despairing loss, impossible choices, and ultimately a celebration---of a beloved daughter, an enduring family, and a loving God too big for the box many wish to put...

Dr. Kara Powell's The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family is a positive and practical "ideas manual" from the Fuller Youth Institute's Sticky Faith research: a wealth of tested ideas for parents who want to build lasting faith in their children and...

In Hands Free Life bestselling author and popular blogger Rachel Macy Stafford (the Hands Free Mama) reveals the daily habits and practices that can help us all to live more fulfilled lives and protect our relationships with those we love. Parents,...

This thought-provoking book exposes the chaos and pressure of "normal" living and points toward a better life where community and church are authentic, rich, and as close as the neighbors on your street.

In The Better Mom, Ruth Schwenk invites you to grow out of the "mess" of motherhood and into a place where you can grow as a better, happier mom. Ruth encourages you to embrace the refining work of the Holy Spirit to help you and your family not just...

A former rodeo queen abandons her dreams in order to care for her deceased father's ranch and her two half-siblings, only to realize with the help of a young new pastor that God can turn even the most dire circumstances into seeds of hope.

This book is concerned with the sweeping changes that took place in public assistance programs at the end of the 20th century and the way in which the original and reformed versions of these programs relate to the well-being of...

I have often wondered if the opposition to women's choosing to abort a pregnancy masks a fear of women choosing to have and raise children on their own. When a woman separatesmotherhood from marriage, she claims a freedom in...

The future of healthcare may be very simple. You will sit in your living room chair and drink your tea, coffee, and beer. As you sip, the chair will absorb an encyclopedia of knowledge about your physical state of affairs. A...

The Brave New World of Sex We've seen in less than a generation a swift revolution in human sexual behavior, attitude, and consequences so dramatic that some people are left in a state of stunned dismay and the public at large...

In The American Father, Wade C. Mackey documents a wealth of infor­ mation demonstrating the vast benefits to society when its children are raised in families with fathers. The biopsychosocial approach Mackey in human employs...

This practical guide offers effective solutions to various behavior problems such as aggression, communication, perseveration, play and leisure, eating and sleeping, and toileting and hygiene.

Um grande amor nunca se esquece, no entanto, por vezes a vida prega-nos partidas, principalmente quando encontramos o nosso tudo. Nesse momento, o risco aumenta e o tudo pode rapidamente passar a nada, ou...de tempos a tempos, conforme o destino.Esta...

A tremendous burden is being placed on friends. Individuals want friends more than family. Couples want to marry a friend - a very novel idea. And at the social level, politicians, sociologists, even bishops realise that in the anonymity of the networked...

This book is a professional text focusing on the role and practice of Family Group Conferencing in human services. It provides a detailed understanding of Family Group Conferences to a wide audience of readers, including agencies, caseworkers,...

A Gentle Guide from a Birth Doula. Pregnancy insights and tips from a mother, wellness coach and experienced birth doula.With compassion and warmth, author Lucy Bear empowers you to grow with your baby during your pregnancy and the early newborn months...

From the authors of the phenomenal bestseller Protein Power comes a quick, easy-to-follow low-carb diet plan designed to get you on the fastest possible track to losing weight, feeling fantastic, and improving your health. If you've heard all the recent...

Breaking Bread Around the World: A Culinary Journey of Global Recipes by Dedra L. Stevenson.Renowned for her Fantasy Fiction, Courtroom Drama, and Horror, Dedra L. Stevenson surprises readers with Breaking Bread Around the World-a beautifully curated...

How should we understand transgenderism, especially as it affects children and adolescents? Psychiatric manuals include transgenderism among mental illnesses (Gender Identity Disorder). Such inclusion is relatively recent, and even the words...

Although it is an extremely widespread practice, "happy ending" massage is very rarely spoken of in polite company. Discussion of the subject is restricted to semi-serious and humorous remarks when it's brought up at all. So how is anyone to separate the...

Feeling overscheduled and underconnected? Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help couples make every moment together count. Practical, accessible, and easy to use, Your Time-Starved Marriage shows you how to create a more vibrant and intimate relationship by...

Written by the bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas, Making Your Marriage a Fortress imparts the wisdom and insight couples need to fortify their marriage before trials come, keep their marriage together when they come, and enjoy a marriage...

Matthew was born three months early, and spent the first six months of his life at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol, England, which specialises in caring for premature and critically-ill newborns.This record of the emotional rollercoaster his parents...

This book is the true-life story of a little girl born in Moscow, Russia, in 1981 to a simple family of amazing gymnasts and performers. The girl lived and did not think that she would end up where she is today. Her two parents raised her without much...

In this truly inspiring memoir, Janet Hatch shares her compelling story of raising her strong-willed daughter who, at age eleven, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. From the beginning of her life, Zandra experienced being different as a result of...