The Twinless Twin
Many wonderful books have been written for children on the death of a family member, but this is the first of its kind to be written for twins who have lost their other half. Often, the surviving twin feels lonely and abandoned without understanding why. In some cases, the family isn't even aware of the trauma that the survivor faces. This precious story tells about one identical twin and what she experienced when her sister died. It is a spiritual journey to heaven and back as you learn how one child went deep within her heart to find the answers to life's most baffling questions: what happens when we die? Is there life after death? Are we eternal beings? And why are we here?
A Life Remembered
When I first thought about writing this book, I struggled with names for the characters. Do I write factual events or create them? How deeply should I go into my story? And the list went on and on.For years, I jotted down ideas and toyed with being open and honest about my life's journey, both the good and the ugly; and then I finally came to the realization, if I can help just one person in their struggles by being truly honest, then that was the best way to go about writing this book.And so I began the journey of unveiling my trials and tribulations as well as my many joys to you, the reader, so that you could experience those moments and take away from each chapter something that may help you realize that you are special and that you have unique talents that only you can bring into this world. My message is never give up and always remember that change begins with you!
Goodbye
Lisa was taken away from her father when she was six years old, forcing her to grow up in foster care. She was placed in a good home with two other children who eventually became her family. This story, inspired by true events focuses on Lisa's complicated relationship with her father and biological family who chose not to be a part of her life. When Lisa finds out unexpectedly that her father passed away and no one told her, she is forced back into her childhood that she tried so hard to escape. Now that he is gone can she finally move on with her life and leave the past behind?
Marriage Wisdom Moments
Marriage Wisdom Moments 31 Days To A Better Marriage has revolutionized the way that we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages.Loretta A. Pittman's unprecedented study of couples over the years has allowed her to observe the habits of couples that can make or break a marriage.These principles teach couples new approaches for using wisdom for solving conflicts and creating new common ground and achieving greater Marriage Wisdom Moments. Loretta A. Pittman offers words of wisdom on subjects such as, CommunicationLoveTrustRespectDisagreementsSexFinancesDate NightWhich are all important to having a better and happier marriage. Marriage Wisdom Moments 31 Days To A Better Marriage will help you resolve any problem in those areas mentioned.Included are the following, Test Your Own Marriage Satisfaction (Test)Marriage Prayers
Y礙u Nhau MẤy N繳i
VIETNAMESE Book: Nội dung tuyển tập truyện ngắn "Y?U NHAU MẤY N?I" của t獺c giả PHƯƠNG HOA kể về những c璽u chuyện t穫nh đẹp, t穫nh y礙u thủy chung trong chiến tranh Việt Nam giữa những c繫 g獺i Việt & những người l穩nh Việt Nam Cộng H簷a, kể cả những chuyện t穫nh Việt & Mỹ. C獺c nh璽n vật trong truyện đ瓊 vượt qua bao kh籀 khăn, đau khổ, m獺u v? nước mắt, họ đ瓊 chờ đợi nhau h?ng chục năm từ b礙n kia tr獺i đất, ra đi rồi trở về, xa c獺ch rồi gặp lại...Ngo?i ra, trong cuốn s獺ch n?y, độc giả c簷n t穫m thấy những c璽u chuyện t穫nh y礙u cảm động kh獺c của người Mỹ gốc Việt tại Hoa Kỳ. Một số c璽u chuyện đ瓊 xảy ra từ l璽u ở Việt Nam v? cuối c羅ng đ瓊 kết th繳c ở Mỹ. Truyện của t獺c giả Phương Hoa chứa đựng nhiều t穫nh tiết sống động, bất ngờ, khiến người đọc c籀 thể cười, kh籀c, v?, vừa th穩ch th繳 để tiếp tục lật trang ...
Every Son Deserves a Lady
It hit me at our final Daddy/Daughter Dance that my little girl was turning into a young lady, and what an honor it's been attending every one of those dances. I never missed a single one from the first grade to the fifth! However, those dances were going to end when she moved on to middle school and she would most likely be dancing with boys her own age. Accepting the inevitable, I wished her the best and was confident she would pick a boy to dance with (or he choose her), who acted like a gentleman, and she a lady. When I reminisced about those special times, I wondered to myself if I had a son; and he had the same opportunity for a Mother/Son Dance; would he see how a lady behaves in his mother and learn from the experience and cherish it for the rest of his life, just like my daughter saw in me how a gentleman behaved at our dances? I'm certain of it, and that got me thinking that many of the points of view in this book should be seen from the mom's perspective.That, logically enough, was my inspiration to add a companion book to, Every Daughter Deserves a Gentleman: How to Master Gentlemanly Behavior & Become a Gentleman, with this one. This book's purpose is trifold by acting firstly as a useful guide for parents with helping them educate, guide and nurture their sons to dating ladies. Secondly, it's designed to show their son what a lady is, how they behave, and why they deserve one. And lastly, for the benefit of the dating candidates, it teaches them what's expected of a lady suitor and how to be one. By using this trifecta approach between parent, son and lady; each will better understand what their roles are and help ensure between them that every son deserves, and dates, a lady. This book, Every Son Deserves a Lady: How to Master Ladylike Behavior & Become a Lady, does just that by elevating the cause and purpose of gentlewomanly behavior and etiquette to a higher level for the benefit of all sons; teenage and adolescent boys, and young adult men.
A Life Without Regrets (LARGE PRINT)
Since losing her husband, Tobias, in a tragic accident, Carol Denman has been on a journey of self-growth. She's taken steps to finally grieve her daughter's death, forgive her first husband, and mend her broken relationship with her mother. The one heartbreak she can't seem to come to terms with is losing her husband.As Carol continues her travels, family, old friends, and new confidants want to help her heal. However, this is a path Carol must travel alone. She knows her husband would want her to be happy again. She just has to figure out how to move forward.Carol must dig deep to find a way back to the peace and happiness she once had in her life with Tobias. Coming to terms with being a widow isn't going to be easy, but with the support from her loved ones and a few strangers, Carol embarks on her most poignant journey yet-finding a life without regrets.
So You Want to Date My Daughter?
It finally hit me one day after I kept hearing my tween aged daughter rave time and time again after she saw a good looking guy. "Boy! Is he hot?" "He's so hot!" "He's smokin' hot!" So, it got me thinking; 'Maybe she's going to end up wild and promiscuous like my single Playboy Bunny mom!' Worried like any loving father, I remember articles on how family traits skip a generation. If that were true for my daughter--she could end up being a Playboy centerfold ten years later!Determined to make sure that didn't happen, I did extensive research regarding teenage dating and sexuality while she was a teenager--covering every pertinent fact and statistic regarding teenage dating and sexuality. What I discovered during this journey of enlightenment was there was NO definitive book about teenage sexuality and dating! So, I decided to become an expert myself on the comical, emotional, and humiliating aspects of pre-pubescent and pubescent behavior--as well as the darker side of teenage pregnancy, STD's, and intimate partner violence.Knowing what I wanted then as a testosterone fueled teenage boy--versus what I know now as a protective father of teenage daughter--I sat down and wrote So You Want to Date My Daughter? A Father's Rulebook on the Do's and Don'ts for Dating His Little Princess--the definitive book for every-day-dads and parents like you and me who need a how-to-manual in life. Because of that and what I learned along the way--it's now this book's mission to help prepare and empower other dads and daughters (and moms too) for safe and sane dating and pass this practical information along from every chapter.So how did my daughter make it through her teenage dating years you might ask? Did she turn out to be wild and promiscuous like her Playboy Bunny grandmother? I'm relieved to inform you, we both made it safely through her teenage dating years, without any incidences, and she's a mature and responsible adult now--and turned out better than any dad could hope for. Yours can too with some straight forward advice, practical knowledge and preparation. Enjoy!
If You Don't Know My Story, You Won't Understand My Praise
This book is about life in general. Life is what you make it so live it to the fullest!
El amor no tiene rostro
LA AMISTAD ES UNO DE LOS SENTIMIENTOS MAS FUERTES QUE LOGRA EXPERIMENTAR EL SER HUMANO Y CUANDO ES CORRESPONDIDA CON UN AMOR REAL, JAMAS LLEGA A SU FIN.
Relationship Solutions
Your marital miseries are not the end of the road but a detour on the road to happiness. Speed forward from heartache to healing! Whether you're unhappily married, on the road to divorce recovery or somewhere in between, this inspiring guide will lead you step by step through a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation, so you can create the happiness you deserve--with your spouse...or alone. Reach your destination and enjoy your best life now!
Getting Married in New Zealand - Te Mārenatanga ki Aotearoa
This book has everything you need to plan and create a wedding ceremony and celebration that is right for you.The authors have many years' experience of offering couples a multi-choice format upon which to construct their marriage ceremony. The essence of the book is flexibility and adaptability to individual circumstances.For each part of your wedding ceremony there are many text options to choose from. Combine them or use them as a starting point to write your own text. You can find templates for: - Christian and secular weddings- te reo Māori ceremonies- same-sex weddings, and others.Couples and celebrants outside New Zealand can easily adapt the material to suit their local setting.You can download free wedding and reception checklists and summaries on the publisher's website.The authors also provide practical guidance about wedding receptions, including things to avoid, and they offer some advice about building strong, healthy marriage relationships. And they have included guidance and options celebrating the birth of children.Both authors have significant experience of helping couples prepare for marriage and conducting marriage ceremonies. This book represents a pooling of their experience and expertise. They have also been active in promoting interfaith activity and greater interreligious understanding in New Zealand and beyond. There is a great deal that we can learn from people who base their lives and marriages on a faith different to ours, or on no particular religious faith-foundation at all. This book thus provides some "other-than-Christian faith" marriage information and ceremony options as an aid to greater understanding. Te reo Māori (The Māori language) is an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand. The everyday use of te reo has been increasing significantly over the last 30 years. Accordingly, the authors have incorporated Ngā Whakaritenga Mārena - a marriage order of service in te reo Māori - within this book.The authors hope that this book will also be valued by all who seek a broader and more informed understanding of marriage, including recent developments in New Zealand law to allow for same-sex marriage. Material is provided to help all readers understand some of the rationale and reasons why same-sex marriage has become legal in Aotearoa-NZ, and some of the theological understandings which undergird acceptance of same-sex marriage by some Churches. The format and style of the wedding reception has evolved over the years. The authors provide advice for how to structure a contemporary wedding reception, taking account of significant changes within society.Ceremonies of thanksgiving and blessing for the birth of a child are also included within this book. It is the authors hope that this book will help meet the real needs of a new generation of couples and celebrants, both within and "way beyond" the Church.In short, this book is: - ideal for celebrants to share with couples- ideal for couples to plan their own unique celebration- a helpful gift for couples preparing to marry- for couples seeking to deepen their marriage relationships, and - for theology, ministry and religious studies students
A Life Without Regrets
"A Life Without Regrets is the perfect ending to a perfect series." Dauntless Novels"This is a book I will think about for a long time." Bookbubbe"Not just for women's fiction fans, but for everyone who enjoys a heroine who digs deep to find the ability to survive and flourish with grace." PW ReaderSince losing her husband, Tobias, in a tragic accident, Carol Denman has been on a journey of self-growth. She's taken steps to finally grieve her daughter's death, forgive her first husband, and mend her broken relationship with her mother. The one heartbreak she can't seem to come to terms with is losing her husband.As Carol continues her travels, family, old friends, and new confidants want to help her heal. However, this is a path Carol must travel alone. She knows her husband would want her to be happy again. She just has to figure out how to move forward.Carol must dig deep to find a way back to the peace and happiness she once had in her life with Tobias. Coming to terms with being a widow isn't going to be easy, but with the support from her loved ones and a few strangers, Carol embarks on her most poignant journey yet-finding a life without regrets.
Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging
This book pioneers evidence-based research on healthy aging through the application of self determination theory (SDT). Its uniqueness is located in the fact that to date, no other work has applied SDT to the empirical study of aging populations. The authors focus on how SDT drives healthy, successful and active aging, and note that the motivation factors underpinning healthy aging are often neglected, or altogether absent, in the existing literature. This edited volume is particularly timely given the expanding aging crisis in many North American, European and Asian contexts. The collection of chapters meets this challenge head-on in comparing these contexts vis-a-vis a broad international scope, and subsequent discussions on important specialty issues in aging, such as hearing and memory loss. The work offers global perspectives on aging, autonomy and associated life challenges, as well as factors relating to the sustainability of healthy aging in terms of physical and mental well-being. This book will be highly relevant to researchers in the SDT community, as well as specialists in aging and gerontology. It will also be of interest to lifespan psychologists and developmental psychologists.
101 Tips for Child Development
By paying extra attention to the whole brainchild, you are helping develop all the skill sets necessary for kids to lead honest, compassionate, caring, independent and fruitful lives.In 101 Tips for Child Development, author Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana provides valuable tools to parents, which she learned in over a decade helping children and their parents and her own experience teaching her own three children about social issues and morals. It is vital to understand how your child's brain development affects social skills and behavior in school and at home. The author offers proven methods to use your children's whole brain to maximize the effect of positive parenting.In this helpful kids behavior improvement book, you will learn powerful methods any parent can use to raise respectful, well-adjusted children with positive self-esteem: How to raise kids with morals and ambition to be successfulHow to use positive discipline and reassurance to reinforce valuesHow to overcome low self-esteem and self-doubt in childrenHow to use whole brain training for kids (that is, using both the right brain and left brain together for maximum effect on cognitive development and improving social skills and conflict resolution)How to monitor social media for kids and teensHow to teach empathy for kids and why it is important
Standing In The Fire
Losing someone you love is a painful and often lonely time. You will have a companion in this book. Based on heartfelt and professional experience, you will be guided through three thresholds of grief-Fire: facing uncertainty and the ending, Pilgrimage: the inner work of grieving, and Beauty: living again with hope and courage. I want to engage readers in their capacity for transcendence, of seeing the world just differently enough to realise there is an ascent following every descent. It seems to be the polarity of life, yet it is a continuum and a healing cycle. The descent into suffering cannot be avoided, but once fully experienced, you are free to rise up and take flight. Once again, you see the beauty in the world, hear the song sung for you and know how beautiful and resilient you are. D. E. Percy, author
Sexual Frustrations
You need to get laid like yesterday! Nicely put - you're sexually frustrated and you don't know what to do about it. You don't know how to communicate it but mostly, you want to get rid of it. How do I know? Well, the telltale signs are there and they sure aren't telling any tales about your sexual frustration. In "Sexual Frustrations: A Practical Guide to Managing the Feelings Surrounding Your Love Life," we take an up-close and personal look at sexual frustration. We take a look at its anatomy, dissecting every aspect, from the psychology behind it to the science that makes it up. Welcome to the lab! Oh... and don't forget to wear protection.
Everything I Wish I Knew About Divorce - Before I Was in One!
"Everything I Wish I Knew About Divorce - Before I Was In One!" is a ground breaking book about helping you through a Separation/Divorce in areas that you might not have predicted. The author is a trained Counselling Professional with over 35 years work experience. Joy Blossom uses her own traumatic event of a 25 year marriage ending and learning how to pick up the pieces so that she could move on through a healing journey. Her counselling practice and her own personal journey lend a new level of understanding to the knowledge and tools she can impart. Joy gives credit to many strong individuals' personal sharings that have helped her through various stages in her life. This book is to gift knowledge for the reader to navigate their own journey or the journey of a loved one. Additional insights about being aware of how others: children, teens, young adults, family and friends may also be impacted by a loved one or parental Separation/Divorce is also a focus in this book.
Madres Narcisistas
聶Quieres aprender a sobrevivir al abuso de una relaci籀n por parte de los padres con trastornos de la personalidad y la recuperaci籀n del descuido emocional de la infancia? En caso afirmativo, siga leyendo...El narcisismo tiene sus or穩genes en la mitolog穩a griega donde hab穩a un joven llamado Narciso. Era un cazador griego de Boeotia e hijo del dios del r穩o y una ninfa. Era una persona extraordinariamente apuesto.Un d穩a, N矇mesis lo atrajo al borde de un lago donde se enamor籀 del reflejo de la piscina de agua de s穩 mismo. Narciso estaba tan absorto con admiraci籀n de su reflejo que termin籀 ahog獺ndose en el lago. En esta 矇poca, el narcisismo es una teor穩a utilizada en el psicoan獺lisis; la teor穩a del psicoan獺lisis tiene sus inicios en el ensayo de 1914 sobre el narcisismo de Sigmund Freud.Adem獺s, la Asociaci籀n Americana de Psiquiatr穩a clasifica el narcisismo como un trastorno mental caracterizado por la necesidad y la admiraci籀n de otros con un gran sentido de autoimportancia y falta de empat穩a por los dem獺s.Una obsesi籀n por la apariencia f穩sica, los rasgos y los logros a niveles no naturales puede conducir a una distracci籀n de la vida diaria y las actividades. El Trastorno de Personalidad del Narcisismo (NPD, por sus d穩as) es una de las tres personalidades oscuras junto con el maquiavelismo y la psicopat穩a. Estas tres personalidades oscuras se conocen como la "tr穩ada oscura". Las personas con estos tres trastornos presentan un comportamiento nocivo hacia los dem獺s.Ayudar獺 en este punto a no confundir el narcisismo con el egocentrismo. Los narcisistas son todos acerca de sus egos, al igual que los egoc矇ntricos, pero hay una diferencia entre una persona narcisista y una persona egoc矇ntrica. Un narcisista s籀lo obtiene su dosis de admiraci籀n o lo que sea que necesiten por el momento de otra persona. Lidiar con el narcisismo es muy dif穩cil porque las personas que lo padecen no lo ven como un problema; creen que est獺n perfectamente bien y saludables.Cualquier evento o persona que obligue a las personas con Trastorno de Personalidad Narcisista a revisarse a s穩 mismas no producir獺 cambios porque todav穩a percibir獺n los hechos sobre ellos como ataques. En este libro, aprender獺 m獺s sobre: Madres narcisistasComprender el narcisismoTrastorno narcisista de la personalidadCaracter穩sticas de los padres narcisistasEl futuro de tu relaci籀nMadres narcisistas y sus hijosC籀mo tratar con padres narcisistasRecuperaci籀nCuraci籀n del narcisismoC籀mo las manipulaciones influyen en tu mentalidadTerapia... 癒Y M?S!
Improve Your Social Skills
Learn the ways to improve your social skills and present yourself in style, in just a short readDo you want to learn the skills to begin seamless conversations with anyone?Do you want to feel confident when giving presentations in your office?Do you want to impress everyone with your public speaking skills?Do you want to become a fun person to talk to?Good social skills can help you become a charmer you have always aspired to be. Want to know the ways to good social skills, Read More...Most people are never able to perform better in their lives or learn something well because they cannot muster the courage to come forward or ask something in front of others. They lose the chance to do well in their lives simply because they don't want to stand out. Have you ever curbed your urge to talk to someone due to the fear of rejection?Have you ever felt that you could have given some presentations better than others only if you didn't have to face all those people?Have you not felt weak while speaking in front of a group of people, although you knew everything?Have you felt your stomach making funny noises even at the thought of performing in public?Do you know that all these are signs of poor social skills, and you can overcome them if you want?If you want to know the process to do so, Read More...There is a wide misconception in people that social skill improvement is only for a certain class. People don't pay attention that social skills are essential for everyone. We are social animals, and living without proper social skills is living without a necessary tool. This book will help you in understanding the basics of social skills and step by step tutorials for improving various social skill sets. It will guide you in enhancing your confidence, conversation skills, and public speaking skills.In this book, you will find: A thorough understanding of the fears and anxieties coming in the way of your confidence buildingImpact of such fears on your relationships and businessImpact of poor social skills on your overall personality developmentBasic confidence-building measuresWays to understand the mind and overcome the obstaclesWays to begin conversationsMeasures to break the silenceWays to not only begin conversations but also have deeper and meaningful conversationsSimple ways to get recognition and respect in group conversationsTips to appear more convincing and knowledgeableMeasures to gain confidence for group conversationsTechniques to develop a deeper understanding of verbal as well and non-verbal communicationWays to become more self-aware and confidentOvercoming the anxieties created by overthinking with the help of meditationWays to strengthen your friendships and relationshipsTechniques to make new friends and increase your social circleA deeper understanding of the way's relationships flourish and the ways to overcome hurdlesWays to open up to the world without any fear and inhibitionAnd Much More.........
The Ugliest Word
Child rape at the hands of a parent is a topic so taboo, victims feel debilitating life-long shame and rarely speak up. This novel speaks up.The Ugliest Word tells the story of a little girl named Lark whose father is molesting her, as she navigates childhood, and the woman she becomes. An aspiring writer and artist, Lark's spunk and creativity buoy her as the abuse progresses. Lacking other confidantes, Lark befriends Glassman, a mysterious character who collects glass bottles from the alley and leaves special gifts at a loose board in Lark's fence. As a grown woman, Lark learns to cope with her past abuse by talking on an international phone conference line for incest victims. Her healing is disrupted when she receives word that her father is dying.Maybe he'll apologize. A death-bed confession. Maybe she'll forgive him.But maybe she won't.The Ugliest Word is for anyone who has survived childhood incest, and for everyone who loves a survivor, is friends with or works with one.
Homo Gogo Man
HOMO GOGO MAN: A True Story of Dance, Discovery, and Desire About the Book: in the pulsating heart of New York City during the dazzling disco era of the 1970s, a sexually suppressed boy embarks on a remarkable journey. His weapon? Dance. This true story unfolds as a captivating odyssey, where innocence collides with hedonism, and secrets unravel through the hands of adept adults. These seasoned guides transform unsuspecting souls who, until that moment, had merely toyed with the internalized concept of a homosexual lifestyle.HOMO GOGO MAN is a vivid and gritty account of coming-of-age-a tale that grips the reader from the very first beat. As a suburban, hip, and attractive young man, I dared to take a bite out of the Big Apple. The streets of New York became my stage, and the neon lights illuminated my path. With brass balls and unwavering determination, I danced my way through the city's labyrinth, discovering both ecstasy and heartache.This R-rated memoir delves into the raw, unfiltered reality of my life-the passion, the pain, and the pulsating rhythm of desire. It's a story that resonates with those who seek truth, authenticity, and the courage to embrace their own unique journey.About the AuthorChristopher Duquette is more than a storyteller; he's a time traveler. With each word, he transports readers to a bygone era, immersing them in the sights, sounds, and emotions of the past. As a dancer, writer, and seeker of truth, Christopher's life experiences have shaped his storytelling style. His words pulse with authenticity, inviting readers to join him on a thrilling ride through the disco lights of New York City.About the PublisherHOMO GOGO MAN is proudly published by DonnaInk Publications, LLC. Founded by Donna L. Quesinberry, this independent publishing house is committed to bringing unique voices to the literary world. With a focus on authenticity, diversity, and creativity, DonnaInk Publications supports authors like Christopher Duquette in sharing their powerful narratives with the world.For more information about HOMO GOGO MAN and other compelling titles, visit DonnaInk's website.Note: Mr. Christopher Duquette, the author of this title, is currently working on his second release, slated for the summer of 2019.
Damaged Goods
Have you ever walked into the store, gone down to the can good aisle to purchase your corn or peas only to find some of the cans have been damaged? Some cans have dents in them. See, the truth of the matter is that we overlook those cans. We pick them up, assess the damage on the outside, and put them back on the shelf. We determine that they would not work for us because of the damage we see. However, we don't realize that we can still use what is on the inside of the can. The vegetables within the damaged can will still taste good. It is still nutritious. The product on the inside is not damaged; it's just the exterior look. The value of the can have not changed because of the damage on the outside. Often, we miss out on our blessings because of how the outside of a thing or a person looks. I'm here to tell you that although you may be damaged, have some bruises, and took some loses, YOU ARE STILL GOOD. You still have value. God can and will still use you. This book will help you see how one girl took all her transitions, all her losses, and all her hurt and let God work it out for her good.
How to Marry Your Second Husband* First
As the Senior Rabbi of a 1,000 family congregation in Los Angeles, California and as the Rebbetzin (rabbi's wife) and life partner for nearly 40 years Steven and Didi Carr Reuben have watched, met with and counseled hundreds of couples as they wrestled with the challenges, joys, successes, and failures of creating and nurturing their marriages. After decades of helping others they created this book as their unique recipe for creating a successful marriage and finding the right life partner. Filled with their particular brand of down-to-earth relationship advice and blending humor and experience both personal and professional, How To Marry Your Second Husband First is a practical "how to" guide for anyone looking for a road map to identify the qualities in themselves and a potential partner that will give them the best possible chance at finding love and creating a lasting, life-long spiritual partnership with the absolute right person.
Seven Choices
In this short book, you will learn simple strategies that will help you: -Support each other as great partners-Rekindle the romance in your relationship-Communicate better and truly understand each other-Know where to focus your efforts to keep the love aliveMotivated by the sudden and unexpected loss of his marriage of 25 years, Dr. Openshaw has taken over 30 years of training and experience in helping couples and has condensed that knowledge into a simple structure of the best strategies he has encountered. In this short book he pleads with you to not ignore or take for granted the love in your life, and to use these ideas, these simple choices, to save your marriage before it is too late. These simple strategies really work and can help you find love and keep it alive, find passion and keep it alive, and help you to be the loving people you and your partner deserve! Dr. Stephen Openshaw is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience helping couples, groups and individuals. Licensed in California and Hawai'i, he now works as a Psychologist helping our Military in Hawai'i.
And Then I came Home to You
A story about two young soulmates that find themselves in heaven for a short time and then years later cross through hell to reunite. In this book, you will find a tale of two young people that seemed to meet each other by chance but maybe the cards were already laid out for them. Witness an autopsy on these mysterious things called love, relationships and the human soul. Watch the dissection of feelings from a love that has lasted over twenty five years, even when the two souls were apart for most of them.
Sincere Condolences
A PRACTICAL GUIDE on how to respond to other people's Grief and Tragic Loss. Written from the author's personal experiences after her husband's death by suicide this book provides advice and encouragement to anyone wanting to provide truly compassionate support to those who have experienced loss.
Almost a Mother
"After my infant twins died, I couldn't find anything on the shelves at the bookstore that was actually honest." I found books about grief, sure. Books written by psychologists on the stages of grief and books that assured me that I would find my answers in prayer. This isn't meant to replace those. Those books are necessary, but in the raw, emotional weeks and months after losing my twins, what I wanted to know more than anything was that I was not crazy. Christy, a fourth-grade teacher, and her husband, Brian, are raising two adorable children ages 4 and 7 in Onalaska, WI. But Christy has two other children--twins--who died shortly after being born at 21 weeks. Christy's captivating memoir about her hopes, her dreams, her loss, her grief, and ultimately, her healing, is a poignantly powerful and brutally honest account of what happens when tragedy hits. We never think it's going to happen to us. We never think it will happen today. But it does, and it happened to Christy. In an effort to find solace, Christy tried Googling, "What do I do when my baby dies?" Unfortunately, there just aren't any good resources out there--at least not any that are truly honest, not sugar-coated with clich矇s. "Almost a Mother" is Christy's way of reaching those out to those who have experienced a horrible loss of any kind, of any magnitude, in the hope of building a community of support and love. And, in her words, "I just wanted to know that I wasn't crazy because I wanted to punch the pregnant lady at Target in the face."
Almost a Mother
"After my infant twins died, I couldn't find anything on the shelves at the bookstore that was actually honest." I found books about grief, sure. Books written by psychologists on the stages of grief and books that assured me that I would find my answers in prayer. This isn't meant to replace those. Those books are necessary, but in the raw, emotional weeks and months after losing my twins, what I wanted to know more than anything was that I was not crazy. Christy, a fourth-grade teacher, and her husband, Brian, are raising two adorable children ages 4 and 7 in Onalaska, WI. But Christy has two other children--twins--who died shortly after being born at 21 weeks. Christy's captivating memoir about her hopes, her dreams, her loss, her grief, and ultimately, her healing, is a poignantly powerful and brutally honest account of what happens when tragedy hits. We never think it's going to happen to us. We never think it will happen today. But it does, and it happened to Christy. In an effort to find solace, Christy tried Googling, "What do I do when my baby dies?" Unfortunately, there just aren't any good resources out there--at least not any that are truly honest, not sugar-coated with clich矇s. "Almost a Mother" is Christy's way of reaching those out to those who have experienced a horrible loss of any kind, of any magnitude, in the hope of building a community of support and love. And, in her words, "I just wanted to know that I wasn't crazy because I wanted to punch the pregnant lady at Target in the face."
Violence Against Women and Ethnicity
This book draws together both: theory and practice on minority/migrant women and gendered violence. The interplay of gender, ethnicity, religion, class, generation and sexuality in shaping the lives, experiences and choices of minority/migrant women affected by violence has not always been adequately theorised within much of the existing writing on violence against women. Feminist theory, especially the insights provided by the concept of intersectionality, are central to the editors' conceptual frameworks. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
Violence Against Women and Ethnicity
This book draws together both: theory and practice on minority/migrant women and gendered violence. The interplay of gender, ethnicity, religion, class, generation and sexuality in shaping the lives, experiences and choices of minority/migrant women affected by violence has not always been adequately theorised within much of the existing writing on violence against women. Feminist theory, especially the insights provided by the concept of intersectionality, are central to the editors' conceptual frameworks. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
Lessons from a Good Death
A good death for the person who died, is not necessarily good for those left behind and vice versa. When my wife, Jane, died, she died the good death that she had always wanted. Her death was instant, painless and she was at home. It was also sudden and in many ways completely unexpected and in others totally predictable. I am a Buddhist, but this is not a religious book. This book is both a tribute to Jane's kindness and compassion for others in life and a record of my grief. What was helpful and what was not. It is full of hope and despair, much like life. I do not believe that any of our grief journeys are the same, but in understanding what others have experienced it can be helpful.
Dear Future Husband
So you got it going on. You're a beautiful woman. You've got a good head on your shoulders. You make your own money. You have your own stuff. You're a "good person" and you're STILL SINGLE. This book is for you - whether you are considering, or perhaps already preparing for marriage. However, it holds valuable information that will increase both male and female relationship IQ's. Whether male or female, young or old, my raw and transparent approach to writing about love and marriage is sure to resonate with you on some level. No matter if you are searching or becoming, it is sure to aid you on your journey. For the brave men who dare to venture through these pages, you will find yourself wondering if you are the "king" to the "queen" of which I speak. -Anita Lorraine "I often share with singles, in order to get the right one you have to become the right one. You also have to know what the right one looks like. So when they come you will know them. In 'Dear Future Husband: Are you ready for me?' Anita has checked both boxes. She's ready for her future husband and she knows what he looks like. Reading this book will help you to become 'The One.' It's an amazing read. -Bishop Greg Davis, Television/Radio Host
Pain On Paper
This short story is based on the author's experience with bullying as a child to a young adult in college. She goes through the pain and emotions of being bullied and also becoming a bully herself. With these life experiences, she hopes to inspire others to not be afraid of who they are and to take chances even when everyone stands against them. She also hopes to give people like herself a voice, people who may be scared or ashamed to say they have ever been bullied.
Quizzes for Married Couples
Over 301 fun quiz questions to help you learn more about that stranger sleeping next to you!If you want a fun and entertaining way to further connect with your partner and strengthen your relationship, then you've come to the right place...Marriage life can be quite the rollercoaster, but it is a journey well worth it! It may seem unbelievable, but even after years of marriage, there are still so many new things you can learn and find out about one another. Discovering unique random quirks, habits, and ideas will allow you to have fun conversations and build a stronger bond. It's also way more rewarding than sitting next to each other on the couch binge-watching a show or lying in bed next to each other scrolling on your phones!Here's just a little of what you will discover inside "Quizzes for married couples"...Quickfire, warm-up questions to see how the two of you achieve that perfect balance of love and responsibility.Thought-provoking quizzes to help you navigate the difficulties life can throw at you together.A fun look at memories in the rearview mirror along with quizzes that look to the future. One word... intimacy. (This quiz section can get spicy!)16 entertaining quiz topics (including hobbies, food & drinks, pets, traveling, and money) to keep you laughing and connecting.Bucket list questions for the couples that know it's never too late to get started and follow a dream.... and much, much more.This is a must-have book for all couples and a great gift! Ready to get to quizzing and learning more about one another? Click "Buy Now".
Swipe to The Altar
Tired of singles' bars and awkward setups? Learn how to use today's technology to help find your partner-for-life.Have you struggled to meet a man wanting more than a hookup? Have you tried online matchmaking sites only to realize Prince Charming is a toad? Done having your heart broken? Now Mrs. Q. Warnock shares the wisdom she gained after surviving forty-two blind dates and enduring the crushingly repetitive disappointments, so you can skip the nightmares and fulfill your dreams. Jump on board as she steers you through the turbulent seas of courting in the modern age to help you land your perfect soulmate with ease.Swipe to the Altar: Your 10-Step Roadmap to Finding True Love Online is your straight-to-the-point manual for navigating the murky waters of e-lationships. Using relatable examples and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll start by downloading the right app and end by sweeping down the aisle to say, "I do." With these clear-cut strategies, you'll improve communication, gain courage, and take control of your journey to wedded bliss.In Swipe to the Altar, you'll discover: Which dating apps to avoid and which to download for maximum successThe surprising method to hook him within the first three datesHow to develop a powerful mindset to boost your confidence and make you irresistibleThe best way to create a fantastic online profile to attract Mr. RightA 28-day plan to appeal to the special men in your everyday life, and much, much more!Swipe to the Altar: Your 10-Step Roadmap to Finding True Love Online is a down-to-earth guide to help you achieve an extraordinary long-term connection. If you like attainable action plans, advice steeped in hard-earned experience, and paths to personal enrichment, then you'll adore Mrs. Q. Warnock's eye-opening resource.Buy Swipe to the Altar to seize the bouquet today!
Quizzes for Married Couples
Over 301 fun quiz questions to help you learn more about that stranger sleeping next to you!If you want a fun and entertaining way to further connect with your partner and strengthen your relationship, then you've come to the right place...Marriage life can be quite the rollercoaster, but it is a journey well worth it! It may seem unbelievable, but even after years of marriage, there are still so many new things you can learn and find out about one another. Discovering unique random quirks, habits, and ideas will allow you to have fun conversations and build a stronger bond. It's also way more rewarding than sitting next to each other on the couch binge-watching a show or lying in bed next to each other scrolling on your phones!Here's just a little of what you will discover inside "Quizzes for married couples"...Quickfire, warm-up questions to see how the two of you achieve that perfect balance of love and responsibility.Thought-provoking quizzes to help you navigate the difficulties life can throw at you together.A fun look at memories in the rearview mirror along with quizzes that look to the future. One word... intimacy. (This quiz section can get spicy!)16 entertaining quiz topics (including hobbies, food & drinks, pets, traveling, and money) to keep you laughing and connecting.Bucket list questions for the couples that know it's never too late to get started and follow a dream.... and much, much more. This is a must-have book for all couples and a great gift! Ready to get to quizzing and learning more about one another? Click "Buy Now".
Postitive Discipline for Kids
Are you tired of arguing with your child, but don't want to abuse power and use force to teach them boundaries? Do you want to know how to get your child to cooperate by talking and teaching that actions have consequences?If so, Positive Discipline for Kids; The Essential Guide to Manage Children's Behavior, Develop Effective Communication and Raise a Positive and Confident Child is the book for you!Have you ever been worried about a lack of discipline in your parenting style, but found yourself unable to discipline without force? Are you afraid to put your foot down because you feel like it will traumatize your child? Don't worry! An abundance of healthy, safe, and loving ways to teach your child discipline is just around the corner! Did you know that children who are raised with an equal amount of freedom and boundaries grow up to be strong, confident, and resilient to stress and failures? Did you know that children who lack boundaries often face more challenges in life, have a harder time adapting, and are more likely to struggle with stress in adult life? That's right!This book will teach you how to build a strong, trust-based bond with your child, and how to instill responsibility and accountability by using effective communication and teaching about the consequences of your child's actions.This book will lead you to discover: What is positive disciplineHow to help your child learn from their behaviorsHow to establish healthy and consistent boundariesHow to discipline your child without causing emotional distressHow to improve your parentingWhat is your parenting styleWhether you should change your habits and behaviorsHow to change successfullyHow to teach consequencesHow to teach natural consequencesHow to teach logical consequencesHow to manage your child's behaviorHow to handle tantrums and boundary testingHow to talk to your child to reduce fighting and argumentsHow to use time-outs and grounding the right wayHow to communicate with your childHow to listen and know why your child is angry and spitefulHow to feel for your child and show support while sticking to boundariesHow to prevent future conflictsAnd much more!This book will show you how to teach your child valuable life skills that will help them become strong, passionate, competent, and confident. In this book, you will learn how to instill discipline in ways that teach your child how to cope with sadness, unpleasantness, and limitations. That way, they won't cave in the face of challenges and failures in life. Instead, they will use their own strengths, learn from their mistakes, and show responsibility and accountability for better health, stronger and healthier relationships, and greater career success! This won't be yet another easy-read with superficial advice you won't be able to apply. This book is down-to-earth and based on parenting strategies that are proven to work.Hurry up! Your manual for developing a healthy parenting style and good discipline habits is only a couple clicks away!
Hochsensible Kinder erziehen
Da eine genaue Abgrenzung und Differenzierung insbesondere psychologischen Laien eher schwerfallen k繹nnte, soll dieses Buch Ihnen dabei helfen, eine etwaige Hochsensibilit瓣t bei Ihrem Kind zu erkennen und zu verstehen. Sie werden zun瓣chst den psychologischen Fachbegriff "Hochsensibilit瓣t" und seine Forschungsgeschichte kennenlernen. Au?erdem werden Sie erfahren, wie Hochsensibilit瓣t definiert wird und wodurch diese gekennzeichnet ist. Und auch die Schwierigkeiten, die diese Definition vor allem in der psychologischen Fachwelt und im (neuro-)wissenschaftlichen Diskurs mit sich bringt, werden erl瓣utert. Es wird ein Einblick in die Gef羹hlswelten hochsensibler Kinder gegeben und auch erl瓣utert, welche Verhaltensweisen bei hochsensiblen Kindern h瓣ufig zu beobachten sind und auf welche Schwierigkeiten sie im Umgang mit anderen Menschen sto?en. Au?erdem werden Sie Ratschl瓣ge f羹r das Alltagsleben mit einem hochsensiblen Kind erhalten und erfahren, wie Sie als Eltern Ihr hochsensibles Kind bestm繹glich begleiten, unterst羹tzen und erziehen. Das erwartet Sie: -Was ist Hochsensibilit瓣t? -Was sind die Ursachen? -Hochsensibilit瓣t bei Kindern -Hochsensibel oder introvertiert? -Hochsensibilit瓣t in Kita & Schule -und vieles mehr ...
Goodbye to Mum and Dad
After eight years together, Mum and Dad finally married in Clapton on 4 April 1956. Apparently it snowed. After the ceremony at St Andrews Church, photos were taken at Auntie Gertie and Uncle Oliver's house in Loughton. Gertie's daughter (Mum's niece), Janet, was chief bridesmaid, and both full families were in attendance with one exception. Not long before the wedding, Grandma Edie had died. In the wedding photographs, whilst Dad looks full of pride and happiness, Mum appears sad but radiant. She was given away by her brother John. The reception was at the rambling King's Head pub in Chigwell. Mum and Dad were a good match. Dad was highly sociable and could talk to anyone. Mum was naturally shy, unusual in the Kirby family, but she gained in confidence as she got older with Dad by her side. Mum covered up her shyness by talking a lot, and she said a lot of funny things. Dad was placid, with never a bad word to say about anyone. He hated confrontation. Mum was emotional at times, and I'm the same. Mum used to say the reason we argued was because we were so alike.
Fearless Love Marriage Devotional
Fearless love saved our marriage! We were on a typical relationship track. About eight years into our marriage, most of our communications were filled with unspoken hurts and hidden agendas. Everything shifted the day we got a revelation of how to implement agape love into our life!Healing isn't the hard part. We must do things differently, and it takes practie. Walking in agape love daily is our challenge.This 14-Day devotional is a practical guide on how to sow powerful kingdom principles of Agape Love into your daily life. Fearless Love Changes Everything!
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The Child Development and Positive Parenting Master Class
Feel like no one gave you the manual for your kids? Discover the missing techniques that can turn parenthood into pure joy. Can't seem to wrangle your child to follow simple instructions? Sick of yelling at sullen adolescents to get your way? Concerned they're falling behind at school? Educator, expert pedagogue, and founder of a leading learning center in the heart of London, Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana has dedicated her life to helping struggling parents. Now she's here to share eye-opening tips and systems that will take all the guesswork out of life's most challenging job. The Child Development and Positive Parenting Master Class 2-in-1 Bundle is a complete resource to help any parent, guardian, or teacher learn the art of tailoring their behavior and communication to effectively support their kids and teens. With comprehensive, highly relatable examples, Ekine-Ogunlana's guidebook pinpoints key skills you need to develop happy children, spanning ages five to eighteen. And by understanding how you and your young person interact and adjusting your responses accordingly, you'll enjoy quality time together as you give them their best start possible. In The Child Development and Positive Parenting Master Class 2-in-1 Bundle, you'll discover: - Over 101 strategies for developing social skills, improving self-esteem, and helping them stand on their own feet- How to make upsets a thing of the past by strengthening their conflict resolution- Fun and exciting methods for fortifying their math and literacy abilities- Proven approaches to accelerated learning and nurturing intelligent minds to reach peak performance- The #1 word never to use, sample scenarios and conversations, and much, much more! The Child Development and Positive Parenting Master Class 2-in-1 Bundle is an extraordinarily wide-ranging source of inspiration and is the first book in the From Toddlers to Teens series. If you like well-grounded expertise, easy-to-follow examples, and essential techniques to change your kid's thinking, then you'll love Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana's amazing handbook. Buy The Child Development and Positive Parenting Master Class 2-in-1 Bundle to get the answers you need today!
Aging Well
This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessible in all healthcare settings and the home, enabling aging-in-place, financing long-term care, improving care coordination and access to care, delivering hospital-level and emergency care in the home and retirement community settings, merging health and social care, supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers, creating communities and employment opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to those of all ages and abilities, and combating the stigma of aging. The innovative programs of support and care in Aging Well serve as models of excellence that, when put into action, move health spending toward a sustainable path and greatly contribute to the well-being of older adults. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
Aging Well
This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessible in all healthcare settings and the home, enabling aging-in-place, financing long-term care, improving care coordination and access to care, delivering hospital-level and emergency care in the home and retirement community settings, merging health and social care, supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers, creating communities and employment opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to those of all ages and abilities, and combating the stigma of aging. The innovative programs of support and care in Aging Well serve as models of excellence that, when put into action, move health spending toward a sustainable path and greatly contribute to the well-being of older adults. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
Goodbye to Mum and Dad
After eight years together, Mum and Dad finally married in Clapton on 4 April 1956. Apparently it snowed. After the ceremony at St Andrews Church, photos were taken at Auntie Gertie and Uncle Oliver's house in Loughton. Gertie's daughter (Mum's niece), Janet, was chief bridesmaid, and both full families were in attendance with one exception. Not long before the wedding, Grandma Edie had died. In the wedding photographs, whilst Dad looks full of pride and happiness, Mum appears sad but radiant. She was given away by her brother John. The reception was at the rambling King's Head pub in Chigwell. Mum and Dad were a good match. Dad was highly sociable and could talk to anyone. Mum was naturally shy, unusual in the Kirby family, but she gained in confidence as she got older with Dad by her side. Mum covered up her shyness by talking a lot, and she said a lot of funny things. Dad was placid, with never a bad word to say about anyone. He hated confrontation. Mum was emotional at times, and I'm the same. Mum used to say the reason we argued was because we were so alike.
With One Accord
"This is a book about marriage. It isn't about my marriage or your marriage, or anybody's marriage in particular. It is about marriage as an institution and as a life event. Perhaps you will think about yourself or someone you know as you read this book, but marriages are not the source of the information contained here. God's Word is the source." -Carl IrbyThe words from the preface sum up the theme of this book. Using the analogy of taking a trip in a car, the author likens maintaining a good marriage to planning for the trip and keeping a car in good running condition. Determining the journey through married life, navigating through detours, playing the radio or CD player along the way, and knowing when to apply the brakes to potentially hazardous behavior are just a few of the comparisons made between a road trip and a marriage.Based firmly in the Word of God, the guiding principles found in this book will benefit both the newlyweds and seasoned couples. Whether you are anticipating marriage, or just beginning your marriage, or have a good marriage or on the brink of divorce, you will find helpful information here that will enhance or possibly save your marriage.
