Life After Kids
The mom's guide to finding happiness, hope, fulfillment, and self-love as an empty nester For moms everywhere, Life After Kids: Rediscover Yourself and Thrive Beyond Motherhood is an essential guide to becoming an empty nester. When your child leaves home for new opportunities, it's hard to adjust to their absence. This book provides a roadmap to navigating this transitional life stage, filled with wisdom on finding new opportunities, focusing on developing your emotional and mental health, managing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty, and preparing to welcome a new phase of parenting as kids grow older and more independent. Written by Brooke Stillwell and Lynne Mouw, two health and wellness experts with decades of experience helping women maximize their potential and find fulfillment, this book helps readers understand concepts like: Why continuing to pour even more of your heart and soul into your grown kids' lives is often a step backwards Why women thrive as empty nesters through building emotional resilience: letting go of things you cannot control, and instead focusing on things you can control Why finding more purpose, rather than accumulating material possessions or indulging in leisurely activities and pastimes, is the only real way forward For all mothers looking to embrace life now that the kids are grown, Life After Kids: Rediscover Yourself and Thrive Beyond Motherhood is the perfect practical, supportive guide to finding hope and fulfillment in a new parenting era.
Only When It's Dark Can We See The Stars
Four Long Years: That's the time from 12-year-old Julian's diagnosis of leukemia until the van Popta family reaches the other side. All the while, dad kept a log chronicling in detail the arduous ordeal. Is there hope in the pitch-dark Valley of Baca? With his journal, you can travel with these pilgrims on their journey.Since John is sharing his entries with extended family, friends and church members, you hear him reporting and reflecting as a pastor. He had encountered similar situations before, but such experience counts for little compared to facing cancer of a loved one firsthand. So you also sense how a father's heart aches as his son suffers. And how he wrestles with wounded faith."When I held my son in my arms tonight, I wept."
I Didn't Deserve You
I Didn't Deserve You isn't just a story-it's an emotional storm you'll feel long after the final page.Isla thought she had found safety in Caleb, a man who seemed perfect-devoted, protective, and endlessly loving. But perfection can hide dangerous truths. Beneath Caleb's charm lies a darkness that twists love into control and devotion into obsession.Leaving should have been Isla's freedom. Instead, it pulls her deeper into a web of secrets, trauma, and fear. As Detective Kane uncovers Caleb's carefully hidden lies, Isla's best friend Megan is forced to confront what silence costs-and the chilling reality of toxic love.Raw, haunting, and unforgettable, I Didn't Deserve You is a psychological suspense novel about love turned weapon and the resilience it takes to fight back. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover's darker works and B.A. Paris, this book delivers emotional depth, survival themes, and a final twist that will leave you breathless.
The Phoenix Within
The Phoenix Within is a powerful and compassionate guide for women who are ready to rise from the ashes of emotional, physical, or psychological abuse and reclaim their inner strength, purpose, and worth.Written by Luciana C. Stan, a transformational coach and healer, this book serves as both a roadmap and a sanctuary for those on the path of emotional healing and self-discovery. Through a blend of personal insight, therapeutic tools, and spiritual wisdom, Luciana gently walks readers through the stages of inner transformation, from understanding the root causes of pain to rediscovering one's voice, boundaries, and vision for life.Each chapter is thoughtfully designed to help readers: Identify hidden emotional wounds and release limiting beliefsHeal from heartbreak and emotional trauma with clarity and graceUnderstand the power of forgiveness using practices like Ho'oponoponoRebuild self-identity and set empowered boundariesDiscover personal values and align relationships with themReclaim joy, purpose, and the courage to move forwardThe Phoenix Within is not just a book-it's a sacred space for growth, healing, and remembering that your story doesn't end in the fire-it begins in your rise. Whether you're navigating a breakup, emotional burnout, or years of silent pain, this book offers the tools, reflection, and hope to rise again-stronger, wiser, and more radiant than before.You are not broken. You are becoming. You are the Phoenix.
The Crow Jacket
Dementia presents a complex and uncertain journey, leaving both the diagnosed individual and their loved ones questioning what lies ahead. How can one prepare? What steps can family and caregivers take to cope?In this poignant and timely book, Marian Heemskerk offers practical insights for individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers drawn from over forty-four years in the healthcare industry. Through a blend of educational content and real-life stories of those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Marian provides guidance through the challenges of the disease. She emphasizes the importance of preparation and understanding the roles of family, friends, and professional caregivers. The Crow Jacket not only provides support and education but also honours and celebrates the crucial role caregivers play in the lives of those with dementia by expressing gratitude for caregivers who enrich the lives of the elderly with compassion and care.
Don't Kiss Until...
Don't Kiss Until There's a whisper in the quiet moments, a gentle pause before your heart leaps forward.This book is a quiet guide, a lantern in the dark, helping men and women of all ages, whether just beginning to date, searching for lasting love, or ready to say "I do." See what lies beneath the surface before taking that step.Not every sparkle is a star, and not every fire will warm you. Some moments are fleeting shadows, others the start of a light that never fades.Wander through these pages with an open heart and curious eyes. Discover the truths waiting patiently for you, truths that protect your heart and lead you to love that lasts.
The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition
Simple Ideas, Lasting LoveFalling in love is easy. Staying in love--that's the challenge! How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?In the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages(R), you'll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman's proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner--starting today.The 5 Love Languages(R) is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work. Includes a His and Hers Personal Profile assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your spouse This beautiful, ornate edition makes the perfect gift for your loved one or a couple on their wedding day or anniversary.
The Crow Jacket
Dementia presents a complex and uncertain journey, leaving both the diagnosed individual and their loved ones questioning what lies ahead. How can one prepare? What steps can family and caregivers take to cope?In this poignant and timely book, Marian Heemskerk offers practical insights for individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers drawn from over forty-four years in the healthcare industry. Through a blend of educational content and real-life stories of those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Marian provides guidance through the challenges of the disease. She emphasizes the importance of preparation and understanding the roles of family, friends, and professional caregivers. The Crow Jacket not only provides support and education but also honours and celebrates the crucial role caregivers play in the lives of those with dementia by expressing gratitude for caregivers who enrich the lives of the elderly with compassion and care.
Principles and Practices of Carnegie A1 Community Culture
Principles and Practices of Carnegie A1 Community Culture gives significant insight into the culture of the Carnegie A1 Community, a family foundation in Uganda, which is based on the descent from its founder Ahmed Adaku, as the starting point.The ultimate goal of the community is to promote unity, honesty and the spirit of hard work among its members. It also encourages the personal development of individual members, as well as keeping the unity of members within their different individual families. All members of the community shall originate from this one great family by birth or by marriage into the family as they become part of the community. The basis of the community's culture is upholding the guiding principles that will help its families live a positive life, while at the same time excluding undesirable practices.The Carnegie A1 community has many benefits because of its leadership structure, composition and mode of becoming a leader in the community. The leadership style provides clear and smooth succession which shall continue from one generation to another without greed and struggle for leadership position. Some of the ideas of starting Carnegie A1 community and the formulation of its guiding principles stem from the founder's previously published book, The Journey of Life: The Basic Family Principles of Living a Fulfilling Life (Strategic Book Publishing, 2025).Reading both books will provide a complete picture of a good family life in the current society which is full of destructive forces.
The Redeemed Reader
A book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe. --Madeleine L'EngleGod loves stories. We understand the world and ourselves in light of His great story. And humans reflect Him in their love to tell and immerse themselves in story. But not all stories are equal--or even good.Good books awaken us to truth, warn us from falsehood, and provide unforgettable examples. They open our hearts to beauty and wonder. They shape us. In The Redeemed Reader, parents and educators find encouragement and guidance to raise readers who can engage both heart and mind with books and the culture surrounding them.This book offers insight into how to build discernment in children and provides practical tips, examples, and booklists for their literary journey. Passionate about shepherding imaginations and young hearts, the authors read ahead so that you can confidently choose books for your children.Readers will discover a deeper understanding of how the gospel shines into children's books and practical guidance for applying these principles. If you want the imaginations of your children to be formed by what is good and true, The Redeemed Reader will equip you--parents, librarians, and educators--to navigate literary culture in a fallen world and to nurture thoughtful readers.
Divorce & Beyond
Divorce hurts! You or someone you know is living the pain. Where to go for help? Is the only option to suffer through changes alone? Bill Koontz, Paulette Liburd, and Dan Cox, authors of Divorce and Beyond: Finding hope, healing, and growth, share with you how to deal with the many emotions and decisions involved in divorce and gain a long-lasting, positive effect. "We are three diverse people who, out of the extended pain of our own divorces, experienced a faith-based healing that has transformed our lives from winters of despair into springtimes of hope. In this book, we offer that same hope to you." You will learn: Why divorce is so hard.Practical steps to navigate the path of recovery.Facing the unique challenges of loneliness, forgiveness, and rebuilding.A biblical overview based on the character of God.About the Authors: Bill KoontzBill Koontz started the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1990. He has a MEd from Xavier University and a MA in pastoral counseling from Cincinnati Christian Seminary. Bill's personal divorce experience and his biblical knowledge will guide you to more clearly understand what you are experiencing, and practical ways of moving forward. Bill has two adult children from his first marriage and two adult children with his wife Laura.Paulette Liburd: Paulette Liburd joined the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 2007. She has a BS from Tuskegee University and a MA in business management from Antioch University McGregor. She has facilitated several Divorce & Beyond support groups and helped plan and co-facilitate the seminar. She is also a NAMI member (The National Alliance on Mental Illness), where she facilitates the support group LENS (Listening, Education, Network, and Support). She has two adult children.Dan CoxDan Cox joined the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1994. He has facilitated several support groups, and he plans and emcees the seminar. His gift of humor through the songs and stories he has written about his personal divorce experiences bring laughter and hope to an otherwise difficult experience. Remarried, he and his wife Eileen have five grandchildren. Just ask, and Dan will show you 5,000 pictures of them at any time!
Keep Your Head Up
A testament to the depth of familial love and our ability to endure in the face of childhood terminal illness Keep Your Head Up is the incredible tale of one family's path to perseverance in the face of devastating odds. When author Tasha Faruqui gave birth to her second daughter, Soraya, she knew immediately that something was wrong. Yet as years passed and every medical test for Soraya came back normal or inconclusive, Tasha began to realize that science doesn't always have the answers, and there are some issues in life that simply cannot be fixed. Yet, we can continue to find happy moments and celebrate the beauty of what we have. This story gives a voice to parents and loved ones of terminally ill children, illuminating the way to comfort, community, and unbreakable hope. This book discusses terminal illness with raw honesty, demonstrating how families can provide transparency to life-limited children around a terminal diagnosis, comfort them when they are afraid of what comes next, and continue to embrace life despite ongoing challenges. With beautiful narration and a heartfelt perspective, Keep Your Head Up testifies to the true depth of familial love and the hard things we can endure with grace and resilience. This book: Provides guidance, hope, and understanding to parents and caregivers of terminally ill children Tells a story that will resonate with families facing elusive diagnoses, fickle healthcare systems, and emotional turmoil Offers hope that it is possible to find joy in the face of tragedy and give sick children the gift of a fully lived life Presents the balanced and relatable perspective of an award-winning pediatrician and parent to a child in hospice Parents, family, and friends of terminally ill children, as well as healthcare professionals and educators, will appreciate Keep Your Head Up for its candor and its value as a guide to moving through a situation no family should have to face.
Turning Forty
Being 40 doesn't feel especially old.When you are: Discovering strippers, working at internet companies.Emptying parents' antique-filled house, staying with the millionaire Aunt.Partying on Mulholland, visiting the Four Seasons, looking at lingerie photosGoing on dates with strippersTrying to stay alive in the e-commerce world.Building a ten-foot sculpture of a great white shark Turning Forty, a dramatic account written over one year of hanging out and drinking coffee at a formerly legendary cafe, the purple-lit Bourgeois Pig in Hollywood. The inside story of life and style of a displaced New Yorker. Keen views at a Hollywood Cafe from the author as he turns forty. A planetary and space scientist sits in a purple-lit caf矇, observing human nature. A window of sites, strange and unique.There is an Oprah interview with details.A visit to the Malibu Colony.Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Antioch University.Swimming in the Hunter S. Thompson poolDating a Hollywood stripper. Then, after getting fired from a daytime TV show, He decides to build a shark. This could be seen as a metaphor for life. Some people might say madness--but no, just an artist having fun-stories from the clinic. One of the therapists was locked in the room.Cleaning an antique-infested apartment in Queens
Supporting Someone Polyamorous
Could my loved one's polyamory just be a phase? What does it mean for raising children? How should I navigate meeting multiple partners?Having a polyamorous family member or friend can bring up lots of questions - including some that you might be too scared to ask. This non-judgemental, accessible guide addresses common concerns, explains new terminology and walks you through key scenarios to help you best support your polyamorous loved one.
Exquisitely Bored
Why living longer and living younger has us rethinking retirement!In this interesting and thought-provoking read, Joanne Clark challenges the traditional social construct of retirement. Whether you're mid-career, nearing retirement or already retired, this book will spark conversation and encourage you to view retirement as your what's next-so that you can experience fulfillment and meaning in all stages of life. Retirement is not an age, and it's time to challenge its traditional notion. It's not just about financial planning; it's about finding new ways to achieve fulfillment using your skills, talent and aspirations to find new meaning.Retirement is an individual choice, and living in a modern and evolving world means we can even find earning power in our next chapter! Retirement should be a time of fulfillment and purpose, and it should be rich in rewards. Joanne Clark has built her life in exactly that way-and she's here to show you how to rethink the traditional definition of retirement!As you explore the various phases of retirement through this thought-provoking book, you'll discover: How to work without going to work... and how to explore what's next for youAn eye-opening exploration of how to discover your second act, your post-career or your encore careerWhy your principles, passions and people are so important... and what you can do to make sure that each phase of your retirement is rewardingWhy you need a personal brand even if you're not starting a business... and how to mobilize early on in your career to plan for your retirement from an emotional and social perspective (not just financial) And much more. Whether you've reached a traditional "retirement age" or you've reached your freedom intersection early, you need to redefine retirement and make sure that it's something you find fulfilling and meaningful.Discover a new way of seeing life in retirement and challenge the expectations and perceptions around retirement even earlier in your career: Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now!
Unbreakable Us
What if the love you've been seeking isn't just possible...But inevitable - Once you learn how to truly find your way? Unbreakable Us is not your typical relationship book. It's a soul-deep, truth-telling companion for those who are smart, self-aware, tired of the emotional rollercoaster-and ready to do love differently. Think of it as your personal relationship roadmap-a glowing "You are here" marker in the middle of your beautiful, unfolding love life. It invites you to reimagine love as sacred ground-a place you stand fully in yourself, while allowing another to meet you there. Through grounded insights, creative practices, and intimate storytelling, you'll be guided to recognize where you are in your relational journey, break free of outdated patterns, rebuild inner trust, and move forward with courage, clarity, and heart.This isn't a book of quick fixes. It's about genuine transformation-of how you relate, how you love, and how you show up for yourself and the people who matter most. Whether you're stuck in "too much" or "not enough," aching for a partner who truly sees you, or wondering if it's too late for you-Unbreakable Us offers a grounded, compassionate, and artfully different path forward. You haven't failed at love. You're just ready for something new. Welcome to the beginning of everything real.
Where Her Love Lives Now
Where Her Love Lives Now is a collection of poems and reflections for anyone grieving the loss of their mom. Grief changes everything. The world goes on as if nothing happened, while you're left carrying an ache that never leaves. This book puts words to that ache-and reminds you that even in the missing, a mother's love is still here. Raw, honest, and deeply comforting, Where Her Love Lives Now will not erase your grief-but it will sit with you in it. It will remind you that you are not alone. And it will help you see all the quiet places where her love still lives.
The Caregiver's Advocate
If you're helping a loved one with daily tasks, doctor appointments, or emotional support, you're a caregiver-whether you realize it or not. The Caregiver's Advocate Volume 2 brings together 22 professionals-doctors, social workers, consultants, financial advisors, and more-who understand the real challenges of caregiving because they've lived it. Through personal stories, expert strategies, and practical tools, this book offers guidance, encouragement, and a sense of community. Whether you're just beginning or deep into the caregiving journey, you'll find relief, clarity, and renewed strength in these pages. You're not alone-and you don't have to figure it all out by yourself.
Wisdom
Marriage is not a child's play. Our society is founded on homes. The problems we face today in our societies could be averted if only our homes are sane and godly. God did not intend marriage for procreation alone. He expects more than that. Until we arise to the task and ensure we put things in proper perspective about marriage, God's purpose for our lives would be defeated. Many writers have written about different topics on marriage particularly how to make it work. But the greatest challenge we have is that only few are those that deliver on preparing young people for what to meet in marriage. Most of the marriage counseling sessions of our days only teach young people about how to conduct themselves during courtship not mentioning what to expect in marriage. This is the reason why a lot of marriages fail. Some will tell you how pure they were in courtship yet marriage is not working. This piece is dedicated to prepare young people for marriage, resolve conflicts among married couples and serve as a viable manual for every marriage counselor or pastor. I pray that as you embark on reading it, may the light from above shine into your inner man and make your marriage work in Jesus name. Read and be blessed!
From Strangers to Family
From Strangers to Family: Critical Insights for Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law is a passionate and grace-filled guide to one of the most complex and delicate relationships in the family structure.Drawing from personal experience, deep reflection and shared stories of many women, this book speaks about the often-unspoken issues that arise between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. It also explores the emotional, cultural, and generational layers that shape this relationship, offering practical insights for both sides.Split into two parts, From Strangers to Family offers guidance to daughters-in-law seeking acceptance and understanding and to mothers-in-law trying to let go without losing connection with their sons.Whether you are a new daughter-in-law navigating unfamiliar terrain or a mother-in-law adjusting to an ever-evolving role, this book provides a safe platform for reflection, forgiveness, restoration and growth.
Provoked
Now a major motion picture starring Aishwarya Rai as Kiranjit, Nandita Das, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Robbie Coltrane and a host of other stars. Born into a privileged family in India, Kiranjit Ahluwalia came to England in 1979 to be married to a man she hardly knew. The next ten years were to be a nightmare of almost daily, physical, mental and sexual violence at the hands of her husband. There was no one she could turn to for help and support. Domestic violence was a taboo subject for many Asians In Britain, and family honour - izzat - was at stake for anyone who went outside the family for help. Kiranjit, in desperation, killed the man who had tortured her for so long. Bewildered, poorly advised and speaking little English, she was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. In prison, she unexpectedly found a degree of freedom she had never known in the outside world. For the first time she was safe from beatings and abuse, and was able to enjoy the friendship and solidarity of other women who were in a similar situation. Meanwhile, a campaign organised by Southall Black Sisters, a women's group operating on a shoestring budget to draw attention to her plight was gathering momentum. Media coverage of her plight had made Kiranjit something of a cause celebre", and she attracted many prominent supporters, including Diana, Princess of Wales who urged her to write this book. She was released amid scenes of rejoicing in September 1992 when her conviction for murder was reduced to manslaughter on appeal. Regina v Ahluwalia has become legal history because it was a landmark ruling that paved the way for other women in Kiranjit's situation to win justice."
A Counsellor's Guide to Using "Preparing for a Happy and Fulfilling Marriage" Effectively
Let Love Lead
What happens when we stop pretending, start healing, and finally talk about what's breaking us, and what can restore us? In Let Love Lead: Reclaiming the Power of Black Love, Professor Lewis Miles and Dr. Charmaine Marie invite you into a powerful dialogue about the state of Black love today. From silence to struggles, from heartbreak to healing, this book is a real, raw, and necessary journey through what it means to love, lead, and build again, together. These pages don't offer blame, they offer truth. They don't offer perfection, they offer perspective. And most importantly, they offer hope. Whether you're in love, longing for it, healing from it, or trying to make sense of it, this book speaks to you. It's time to challenge the cycle, rewrite the narrative, and reclaim the legacy of love we all deserve. Let's talk about it. Then let's do something about it.
