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Journey to Love
Has your marriage journey been a rocky road to travel? Have you arrived at a destination where you're ready to get off? Do you believe God has a plan for your marriage beyond what you can currently see? If your heart answered yes to these questions, journey through the pages of this book with Marcie Wilson as she eloquently tells her story of a love that was lost and a true one that was found. You will learn how to: Develop the Art of Positive Communication in Marriage Pray Specifically and Strategically for your Marriage Fully Accept God's Love to the Point of Overflow Look inside to begin your steps on this life-changing journey!
Don't Be A F*cking Idiot
Don't Be A F*cking Idiot is a raw, unapologetic journey into what it really takes for a man to build and keep a great relationship. Written with grit, heart, and a dash of spiritual rebellion, it's part field manual, part confessional, and all truth.After sixty years of living, loving, and screwing things up in spectacular fashion, Blake Hill lays it all bare. From the ashes of a twenty-year marriage and the adventures chronicled in his first book, Westfalia, comes this brutally honest guide to understanding love, ego, and the emotional blind spots that sabotage men again and again.Blake doesn't preach, he bleeds. He takes readers from the quiet ache of heartbreak to the hard-won lessons found on mountain roads, in solitude, and through the wild introspection that only comes after losing what matters most. Blending real-world stories with insights from Attachment Theory, Love Languages, and his own spiritual awakening, he offers a straight-talking roadmap for men ready to grow the hell up and love with courage.This isn't a soft self-help book, it's a call to arms for the modern man. Gritty, soulful, and sometimes funny as hell, Don't Be A F*cking Idiot is about killing your ego, owning your story, and showing up in love, like your life depends on it, because it does. The greatest gift in life is the life you choose to live.
Do Loss
As featured in the Wall Street Journal, Virginia-based writer and widow Sue Deagle now publishes the essential guide to navigating loss. If you're reading this, chances are that you - or someone you know - has lost something. Not your keys or umbrella. Something more. A job. A marriage or a relationship. A child leaving home. Your health or identity. Some losses we anticipate, others completely blindside us. Sue Deagle's loss was sudden and life changing. With no roadmap, She turned to philosophers, scientists, even the military for guidance. Now, she shares her unique approach and provides the tools, strategies and mindset to help you move forward. Discover: The 3 common phases: cocoon, adapt and emergeAn innovative playbook to draw fromWays to better support othersThe latest addition to the popular Do Books collection, Do Loss will help you find a pathway through, towards a different kind of great.
Su Mejor Vida , Su Mejor Vida Ahora
Do it God's way and watch your marriage thrive. Healthy marriages don't happen by accident. They're built with intention and rooted in God's design. But too many couples are trying to build something beautiful without understanding the blueprint. Doing Marriage God's Way: The Foundations takes you through six at-home sessions that reveal the biblical laws behind every thriving marriage. You'll discover how to anchor your deepest needs in Christ, put your marriage first, pursue each other with energy, and function as true partners, and create an environment of safety and trust. With video teaching, guided conversations, weekly activities, and date night ideas, you'll build your marriage on the Rock. The best marriages are two servants in love--and it starts with getting the foundations right. With God's help and your willingness to work, you can build a dream marriage. Includes video teaching, guided discussions, weekly activities, and date night ideas for six transformational sessions. Purchase the Doing Marriage God's Way course at xonow.com.
Protecting Children Through Divorce
When your marriage ends, how do you make sure your child's world does not fall apart with it?In Protecting Children Through Divorce: Building Healthy Pathways, Christina Marie Calderwood shares her deeply personal journey of navigating separation with compassion, intention, and integrity. Through 12 self-guided reflections, she offers parents a roadmap to put their children's well-being at the center while honoring their own healing.Drawing on lived experience, Christina blends heartfelt storytelling with practical tools, including self-care reminders, journaling prompts, and reflective questions that meet you wherever you are, whether you are breaking the news, co-parenting in high-conflict situations, or adjusting to a blended family.You will learn how to: Deliver difficult news with honesty and careStay grounded in moments of emotional overwhelmCreate a safe space for your child's securityRelease blame and resentment to focus on what truly mattersFoster resilience and trust, even when relationships changeThis is not a textbook. It is a conversation, a space to slow down, reflect, and make conscious choices that protect your child's emotional safety while allowing you to grow into the next chapter of your life.If you want to move forward with love, clarity, and purpose, no matter how hard the road, this book will guide you there. Start your journey today, for you and for them.Christina Marie Calderwood, a native to the South Shore of Massachusetts, is an author, licensed counselor, certified holistic health coach, and nutritionist with a passion for helping others heal, grow, and thrive-body, mind, and soul. With a deep-rooted love for sharing her story, Christina blends her professional experience with personal insight to craft meaningful, heart-centered work to inspire lasting transformation.When she's not guiding others toward healthier lives or serving as an executive administrator, Christina is a devoted wife and proud mom, drawing daily inspiration from her family & friends. Her first book-born from real-life experience, creativity, compassion, purpose, and the desire to make a difference.
I Picked These for You
From the award-winning author of More Than a Little comes a sweet and thoughtful gift book about friendship, appreciation, and all the ways someone makes life lovelier. Following an adorable lamb gathering flowers for a friend, I Picked These for You offers tender verses and timeless warmth from start to finish. Gift it to celebrate a birthday, thank a faithful friend, or show gratitude for a gracious host. This sweet little gift book is like giving a bouquet that never fades.
Couples Therapy Workbook
Are you struggling in your romantic relationship?I understand how complicated that can feel.Here's a little sneak preview of what you'll get: - 30 ways to effectively communicate with your partner (and how to better iron out disagreements in the process)- Why reconnecting emotionally is just as important as reconnecting physically...and how you can do both at the same time- What destroys relationship and how to fix it- The #1 secret to strong and long-lasting relationships (spoiler alert, it's not as complicated as you think!)- Why you need to heal your past relationship traumas before you can resolve your current issues with your partner- How to identify and break unhealthy relationship patterns and cycles of negative behavior- The 5 most common problems that couples face today...and what you can do to fix them
Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex
Don't let divorce ruin your child - handle a toxic ex without letting their unhealthy behavior get in the way of your parent-child relationship!Is your ex annoying the hell out of you by doing all they could to use your child as their weapon after separation?Are you getting anxious just by thinking about the possibility that your child might turn against you after all your ex's manipulation?Do you want to stop your toxic ex from ruining your life further by inflicting pain on your child?You're not alone. With high divorce rates, not all separation ends up on good terms, and this can have devastating effects on children. Statistics show that children of separated parents are more likely to have their mental health and emotional development negatively affected.Inside this must-have manual, you'll discover: - The adverse effects of divorce on children - identify the signs of struggles early on and know if your child is having a hard time coping- How to create a parenting plan to help your child better manage divorce - your role as partners may have ended, but parenthood doesn't!- How to improve the relationship you have with your child - overcome negative post-divorce changes and make your child feel loved and understood- What parallel parenting is and why it's an effective arrangement when dealing with a toxic ex- How to spot toxic co-parenting behaviors from your ex and how to respond in a mature and constructive manner- How you could unknowingly be putting your child in a difficult spot with your actions and attitude toward your ex- A closer look at parental alienation and ways to counteract brainwashing - don't let your alienating co-parent poison the mind of your childAnd much more!Two peaceful homes are better than one ruined house
Memento Mori
Most Christians forget the one truth Jesus never allows His disciples to ignore: you will die, and you do not know when.Forgetting this breeds the very diseases Christ condemns-sloth, delay, complacency, and the soft indifference that numbs the soul. Scripture calls such a life foolishness. The saints call it sleep.Memento Mori is a summons back to the wisdom we have lost. Drawing from the Psalms, the Desert Fathers, the warnings of the Lord, and the Bridegroom theology of the early Church, this book exposes the spiritual cost of ignoring our mortality and the freedom that comes from remembering it.To remember death is not morbid. It is Christian. It is the discipline that awakens vigilance, purifies love, strengthens repentance, and prepares the heart for the moment every story reaches its truth: the face of Christ.This book argues one simple, life-altering claim: To remember one's death is to rediscover the Christian life itself.Those who live in this remembrance become sober, wise, detached, and ready for love-like the wise virgins whose lamps never run dry. Memento mori forms the bride who lives awake, longing for the Bridegroom who comes suddenly, mercifully, and in glory.Live as if you will see Him soon-because you will.
Finally, Darlene
Who said happily ever after can't happen in your golden years?It took Darlene seventy-six years to finally figure out she ought to live life for herself. Decades of a loveless marriage to a man who couldn't care less have left her yearning for feeling butterflies again, for someone who excites her and truly see who she is. So when she meets Dan, a charismatic man with his own baggage, their instant chemistry awakens desires Darlene never felt before.As the two become closer, Darlene discovers the woman she has always been waiting to become - carefree, wild at heart, and deeply passionate. But the path to happiness is anything but smooth, as both Darlene and Dan struggle to break free from old patterns of mistrust and unhappy marriages that seem too set in stone to ever end.Ready to confront her past to ignite her future, Darlene must decide how far she is willing to go for love, and whether she is willing to leave everything behind for a new chance at life. Can she find the courage to leave her husband and finally get the man of her dreams, or will the ghosts of their past keep them apart?Finally, Darlene is a heartwarming and light-hearted story of a woman's journey to self-discovery that proves love knows no age, perfect for fans of Judy Leigh and Fiona Gibson.
Second Life, Not Second Chance
You don't need to torch your career to begin again. This book is a precise method for midlife reinvention-built on small bets, clear thinking, and the assets you already have. If you've wondered whether a second act career is possible without risking the mortgage or your reputation, this is your blueprint. It shows you how to surface transferable skills, harvest identity capital, and design low-regret experiments that reveal what works before you commit. You'll learn to map the adjacent possible around your current role, borrow credibility instead of buying credentials, and build meaning beyond work that lasts longer than any job title. Real case studies, practical exercises, and weekly rhythms help you create momentum you can measure. Inside, you'll learn how to: - Rebalance your portfolio life so income, energy, and time support change rather than fight it - Turn hidden strengths into proof-of-work that travels across industries - Use small pilots to test direction, price your new value, and decide when to cross over - Keep relationships strong and reputation intact while you pivot This is for thoughtful professionals who want progress without drama-people who care about craft, contribution, and a path that is sustainable. By the end, you'll have a clear map for reinvention without quitting: a set of experiments, decisions, and conversations that make your next chapter safer, saner, and genuinely yours.
Just Don't Be a Sh*t Boss!
Just Don't Be a Sh*t Boss! is a witty and insightful fable that takes readers deep into a jungle where leadership has gone wildly wrong. In this chaotic world, fairness has flown out the window and what remains is a tangled mess of gossip, favouritism and broken promises.Meet the rainbow lorikeet, who thrives on chatter and whispers, while the lion roars with authority but offers little substance. The sloth, in a baffling twist, climbs the corporate ladder without lifting a finger, not even for a nap! Meanwhile, the poor kitten grows weary under the weight of endless nonsense, wondering if things will ever change.Then there's the frog, a symbol of hard work and perseverance, who tirelessly stays in the loop, only to discover that the pond he was promised is nothing more than a boiling pot, ready to turn him into frog soup. Through these colourful characters and their misadventures, the book exposes the flaws and failures that plague toxic workplaces everywhere.Packed with humour, sharp observations and practical lessons, Just Don't Be a Sh*t Boss! is more than a playful jungle tale, it's a wake-up call for anyone in a leadership role. It reminds readers that being a boss isn't about power or perks; it's about fairness, integrity and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Whether you're a seasoned manager or stepping into leadership for the first time, this story will challenge you to reflect on your own practices and inspire you to lead with empathy and accountability.In the end, the message is clear and unforgettable: Just don't be a sh*t boss at all. Because when leaders fail, chaos reigns and the jungle becomes a place no one wants to call home.
The Gold Digger Bible
"Charm is a skill. Desire is an economy. Elegance is survival."When a Dutch medical student steps quietly into the hidden world of luxury companionship, she discovers that power, pleasure, and poise obey the same anatomy. From Saint-Tropez to Monaco, she learns that attention is currency, curiosity is armour, and discretion is freedom.Now living among olive trees above the Riviera, Sofia Vermeer reflects - with humour, grace, and unapologetic clarity - on what her double life taught her about men, money, and modern femininity. The Gold Digger Bible is not a confession; it's a curriculum. A witty, elegant, and fiercely intelligent handbook for women who would rather master the game than be mystified by it.For readers who enjoy unapologetic women, quiet luxury, and a glass of wine with their wisdom.Sofia Vermeer lives near Mont Agel, above Monaco, with her dachshund and an unreasonable number of olive trees.This work is written under a pen name.
Empath and Narcissist
Does any of these situations sound familiar?- You're constantly feeling emotionally exhausted, as if your partner is draining your energy.- Your needs and feelings seem always to be sidelined or ignored.- You find yourself walking on eggshells, afraid of triggering your partner's anger or criticism.- You've started doubting your own perceptions and feelings, wondering if you're the one at fault.- You feel isolated from friends and family because of your relationship.- Your partner oscillates between charming affection and cold indifference.- You're experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, linked to your relationship dynamics.- You keep hoping for a change in your partner, clinging to the good moments, despite the pain.Imagine for a second, what if you could...- Regain your sense of self-worth and confidence, no longer overshadowed by your partner's needs.- Establish healthy boundaries that protect your emotional well-being.- Understand the dynamics of empath-narcissist relationships and why you're drawn to them.- Heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse and rebuild a stronger, more resilient you.- Learn to trust your instincts and perceptions again, reclaiming your reality.- Develop strategies to avoid toxic relationships in the future.- Experience the freedom and joy of being in a relationship that nurtures and respects you.- Empower yourself with knowledge and tools to thrive, not just survive, in your relationships.But first, a warning...This book is not a quick fix. It's not for those looking for an easy solution without putting in the work. Healing from narcissistic abuse and breaking free from toxic cycles requires honesty, self-reflection, and a commitment to personal growth. If you're ready to embark on this journey, to face the hard truths and do the necessary work, then this book will guide you towards lasting change and healing.Here's a little sneak preview of what you'll get: - Understanding Narcissistic Behavior- Why Empaths and Narcissists are Drawn Together- Breaking Free from the Abuse Cycle- Recognizing and Responding to Red Flags- Why You Should Never Ignore Red Flags- The Cost of Remaining in a Toxic Relationship- Differentiating Empathy from Codependency- Strategies to Break Free from Codependent Patterns- Narcissists Claiming To Be Empaths- Setting Boundaries with Narcissists- Life Beyond Narcissistic Influence- The Art of Saying "NO"- Healing from Past Relationship Traumas- Finding Joy and Purpose After Abuse- Trusting and Rebuilding After Toxic RelationshipsAre you ready to turn the page on toxic relationships and start a new chapter of empowerment and self-discovery? This book is your guide, your companion, and your source of strength.The most captivating stories often begin with a single step. Take yours now - your future self will thank you.
12-Step Couples Therapy Workbook
Inside, you and your partner will learn how to: - Build your "Team Us" identity with a one-page charter that sets your purpose, decision rules, and red lines.- Catch tension before it explodes, using a simple traffic-light system that makes stress visible and manageable.- Write Six Rules of Engagement you can both recall under pressure, turning conflict into workable conversations.- Open softly and get further, with phrases that lower defensiveness and protect trust.- Make your partner feel deeply heard, even when you disagree, by mastering validation instead of debate.- Use timeouts that actually bring you back, with a protocol that prevents silence from feeling like rejection.- Turn fights into workshops, designing small, testable plans instead of courtroom battles.- Set boundaries that breathe, protecting dignity and privacy without building walls.- Create time, tech, and privacy agreements that reduce digital jealousy and prevent late-night spirals.- Decode your real mix of love languages, translating preferences into small daily actions that land.- Rebuild after betrayal with a structured path: stabilization, no-contact agreements, trigger regulation, and paced reconnection.- Foster intimacy that adapts, lowering brakes, raising accelerators, and keeping closeness alive across different seasons.- Build a money system that fits, ending recurring fights with short money dates and safeguards against financial secrecy.- Make the invisible mental load visible, so household management stops falling silently on one partner.- Run your week like a team, with a 15-minute operational huddle that prevents chaos and aligns calendars.- Catch relapses early and recover fast, using visible cues and agreed resets before small slips turn into crises.- Grow on purpose, with light habits of play, shared learning, and service that keep your bond alive over time.
The Pimp and the Great One
What is the best way to tell your fianc矇 that her to-be brother-in-law is a suburban pimp? Do you let him be part of your life even though he's violent and addicted to meth? Would you let him hold your baby girl? The Pimp and the Great One tries to answer these questions and more as it tells the story of Andrew and David, two brothers locked in a never-ending sibling rivalry, and the wildly different paths they take in life. Using comedy and brutal honesty, the book explores the toll addiction, violence, and generational trauma can take on a family while capturing the pain and humor that comes from being stuck between two very different worlds.
She Found Her Superpower
What if divorce wasn't the end? What if it was the key to unlocking your secret superpower?She Found Her Superpower is a collection of raw, inspiring journeys from 7 women who didn't choose divorce; divorce chose them. Though these stories began in heartbreak, the power of intuition led each woman on a path of self-discovery, independence, and gave them the freedom they needed to begin embracing life on their own terms. They became the superheroes they never knew they could be.From rediscovering self-love to embracing independence, from breaking free of old patterns to daring to dream again, these women show what's possible when you finally choose yourself.Whether you're navigating divorce, standing at a crossroads, or simply looking for a new beginning, this book invites you to see endings differently-not as failures, but as superpowers to unlock the path you are meant to live.All Contributors To This Book Are: Audrey AliceLauren BacaKathryn BislandOlga DewarMichelle Wincell O'LearyNathalie PerronDeepika Sandhu
Move into Abundance
Do you ever feel like you're going nowhere-like others are being blessed while you're left behind? Is there a battle that rages on in your life?You're not alone. Move into Abundance is the powerful story of Patti, a Navy SEAL wife who went from stressed and overwhelmed to living boldly in God's abundant grace.Through uncertainty, heartache, and life's pressures, she discovered deep biblical truths that transformed her life-fully experiencing God's peace, purpose, and provision. What God did for her, He can do for you, too.This isn't just her story-it can be yours. In these pages, you'll uncover biblical insights and practical tools to: Shift from survival to overflowDiscover strength in adversityUnlock God's abundance in every area of your lifeIf you're ready to stop striving and start thriving, Move into Abundance will guide you into the overflowing life God has for you. Be transformed-your breakthrough begins here.
Accepting 7
It was the call no one wants to receive. When Brant Thompson's phone rang early that morning, he thought he knew what to expect, but knowing didn't make it any easier. His mother, with whom he had always had a close relationship, had passed away. Putting down his phone, the time 7:47 a.m. flashes and, while not the time of her death, it would serve as the marker of this memory. Both his father and his only sibling, his sister, Margo, had died some years before, and with no other relatives-both his parents had been only children-he was the last of the loving, close-knit Thompson family still standing. While putting the rest of his life on hold, he had been making the three-hour journey to stay in the family home during his mother's illness and hospitalization and navigating the many difficult decisions about her end-of-life care.Now, deep in the throes of grief, as the executor of her estate, it was his job-and his alone-to take care of the myriad things a loved one's death entails. Contact his mother's friends and colleagues. Arrange the funeral. Deal with the bank. The insurance company. The lawyers. And the most painful and complicated task of all: empty out and say goodbye to the three-storey house his parents had built and lived in for some fifty years.With wit, insight, and compassion, Thompson explores the nature of his grief and documents some of the challenges and pitfalls he experienced as a first-time executor, which he hopes will be helpful to others in similar situations. Accepting 7:47: Trying to Say Goodbye While Executing the Estate was written to honour his mother's legacy of helping others.
Accepting 7
It was the call no one wants to receive. When Brant Thompson's phone rang early that morning, he thought he knew what to expect, but knowing didn't make it any easier. His mother, with whom he had always had a close relationship, had passed away. Putting down his phone, the time 7:47 a.m. flashes and, while not the time of her death, it would serve as the marker of this memory. Both his father and his only sibling, his sister, Margo, had died some years before, and with no other relatives-both his parents had been only children-he was the last of the loving, close-knit Thompson family still standing. While putting the rest of his life on hold, he had been making the three-hour journey to stay in the family home during his mother's illness and hospitalization and navigating the many difficult decisions about her end-of-life care.Now, deep in the throes of grief, as the executor of her estate, it was his job-and his alone-to take care of the myriad things a loved one's death entails. Contact his mother's friends and colleagues. Arrange the funeral. Deal with the bank. The insurance company. The lawyers. And the most painful and complicated task of all: empty out and say goodbye to the three-storey house his parents had built and lived in for some fifty years.With wit, insight, and compassion, Thompson explores the nature of his grief and documents some of the challenges and pitfalls he experienced as a first-time executor, which he hopes will be helpful to others in similar situations. Accepting 7:47: Trying to Say Goodbye While Executing the Estate was written to honour his mother's legacy of helping others.
Don't Go Broke Paying for College
Worried about the skyrocketing cost of college? You're not alone.Parents everywhere are losing sleep over how to pay for higher education without sinking into overwhelming debt. But what if there were smarter, lesser-known ways to dramatically reduce those costs-without sacrificing your child's future?Don't Go Broke Paying for College is your essential guide to funding college the smarter way. Drawing on decades of counseling experience, Patty R. Adams reveals the insider tips, overlooked programs, and realistic strategies that schools rarely talk about-but that can save families thousands.You'll discover: - How to find scholarships you didn't know existed- The truth about FAFSA-and how to avoid common mistakes- Creative strategies for stacking aid, work-study, and dual credit- How to guide your teen toward a smart college choice based on your real budget- Practical steps to avoid student loan traps before they happenThis isn't about gimmicks-it's about empowering families with the tools they need to make college affordable without going into long-term debt. Whether your child is in middle school or about to graduate, it's never too early (or too late) to take control of your college funding plan.Don't leave your financial future up to chance.Buy this book today and breathe easier tomorrow!
Called to Serve
Standing with Survivors and Protecting Children Still at RiskChild trafficking is not confined to distant places or unfamiliar faces-it's happening everywhere, often hidden in plain sight. Behind every statistic is a child: a future stolen and a voice waiting to be heard.In Called to Serve: Standing with Survivors and Protecting Children Still at Risk, Susan Ernst shares her experience volunteering at a rescue facility for trafficked and vulnerable children. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflection, she offers an unflinching look at the realities of exploitation-and the extraordinary resilience of those who survive it.This book is both a testimony and a call to action. It invites readers to open their eyes, listen deeply, and recognize that real change begins when ordinary people care enough to show up.
Behind Closed Doors A Daughter's Story
A heartbreaking true story of abandonment, betrayal, and the search for truth.Born to a 17-year-old mother disowned by her strict Catholic family, Daniella spent her earliest years shuffled between 21 homes before the age of eight. When her mother was declared unfit and lost temporary custody, strangers tried to adopt Daniella as their own. After a grueling two-year legal battle, her mother regained custody. Daniella hoped for stability and love - but found only emotional absence.By seventeen, she left home determined to create a life of her own, desperate to prove she was worthy of belonging. Her search led her to find her biological father - and with it, devastating consequences that would change her forever.Years later, as she cared for her dying mother, Daniella uncovered a dark family secret that shattered everything she believed about her past - and about herself.Behind Closed Doors: A Daughter's Story is a raw and deeply moving memoir about survival, resilience, and the courage to face even the most painful truths. Daniella DeChristopher's journey speaks to anyone who has longed for acceptance - and proves that even in the darkest betrayals, you can find the strength to break free and redefine your future.
The Lie About Love
The Lie About Love is part memoir and part examination of the emotional patterns that keep many women tied to relationships marked by inconsistency, confusion, and hope that never quite settles.Written from lived experience, Zen Prem challenges the quiet belief that chemistry must be chaotic and that longing must mean love.Zen's writing has reached millions on Facebook, where readers recognised themselves in his reflections on emotional pain, psychological patterns, and the ways people lose themselves while trying to be chosen. This book continues that work in a deeper, more sustained form.The book explores the dynamics that make certain relationships so hard to leave, including emotional neglect, subtle psychological pressure, and the kind of distortion often described as gaslighting. It speaks directly to the woman who has stayed too long, doubted her own perception, or taken responsibility for behaviours that were never hers to carry.This is not a clinical text and does not offer professional analysis. It is a clear, honest account of how certain forms of emotional and psychological mistreatment feel from the inside, and why they can be mistaken for passion.The book looks at: - How early emotional imprints shape who feels familiar- Why inconsistency creates a stronger pull than stability- How adrenaline can masquerade as attraction- How overgiving becomes a way of coping- Why gaslighting and emotional neglect are so easily minimised- How hope becomes part of the cycle- What steady, mutual love actually feels likeThe writing is plain, direct, and without embellishment. It acknowledges the shame, confusion, and self-doubt that arise in relationships where emotional or psychological abuse is present, even in subtle forms. It offers the reader recognition without judgement and restores a sense of steadiness where the relationship has taken it away.The Lie About Love is for anyone who has doubted themselves more than they doubted the relationship. It gives language to experiences that are often hidden and points back towards steadiness and self-respect.
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After isn't just a book - it's the beginning of your love story, told in your own words.Every great romance begins somewhere: a glance, a chance encounter, a twist of fate. From meet-cute to commitment, your journey deserves to be remembered, cherished, and written like the classic tales that make our hearts flutter - but this time, the protagonists are you. Whether your love is a slow-burn romantasy, a laugh-out-loud rom-com, or something a little steamier, Happily Ever After hands you the pen and invites you to co-author the story of how it all began. Part memoir, part storybook, and all about love.Inside you'll find: Guided prompts to capture the moments that changed everythingThoughtful design for a shared experience that's fun & easy to followPop culture tropes & examples to decode your romantic dynamicStory-building activities that turn memories into a meaningful narrativeMini writing workshops to bring depth & character to your love storyWhether you're newly in love, decades into your journey, or still waiting for your meet-cute, this book is an invitation to celebrate romance in your own way. Capture the story of your relationship, or create the love story you've always imagined - meaningful, playful, or wildly fantastical. Happily Ever After is for couples and dreamers alike. More lasting than flowers, more personal than a gadget, and more meaningful than any card, Happily Ever After makes the perfect gift for: Bridal showers, bachelorette parties & couples showersEngagements, weddings & anniversariesBaby showers & thoughtful gifts for new parentsValentine's Day, Christmas & birthdaysDate nights, stocking stuffers & just-because surprisesBecause the greatest love story ever written is the one you star in.
Extra Marital Affairs
"Extra Marital Affairs" looks at love and desire beyond marriage as a natural part of life. It shows how seeking connection, passion, or intimacy outside a committed relationship can bring happiness, excitement, and personal growth. The book challenges society's taboos and judgments, showing that exploring feelings freely doesn't always mean betrayal-it can be a path to understanding oneself and enjoying life fully. Through real-life-inspired stories, it encourages readers to rethink rules about love, trust, and relationships, and embrace the freedom to follow their heart without shame.
See What You Made Me Do
A completely updated edition of Jess Hill's groundbreaking investigation of domestic abuse.National bestseller and winner of the Stella PrizeDomestic abuse is a national emergency: one in four Australian women has experienced violence from a man she was intimate with. But too often we ask the wrong question: why didn't she leave? We should be asking: why did he do it?Investigative journalist Jess Hill puts perpetrators - and the systems that enable them - in the spotlight. See What You Made Me Do is a deep dive into the abuse so many women and children experience - abuse that is often reinforced by a justice system that is meant to protect them. Critically, it shows that we can drastically reduce domestic violence - not in generations to come, but today.Combining forensic research with riveting storytelling, Jess Hill's acclaimed bestseller radically rethinks how to confront the national crisis of fear and abuse in our homes. This new and updated edition features revised statistics, forewords by Professor Clare Wright and domestic-violence educator Hannah Taylor-Civitarese, and a new preface by the author. This is required reading - not just for people affected by domestic abuse but for all Australians.'A shattering book: clear-headed and meticulous, driving always at the truth'-Helen Garner'One Australian a week is dying as a result of domestic abuse. If that was terrorism, we'd have armed guards on every corner.'-Jimmy Barnes'The most important book of the last decade on one of the most critical issues in our time.'-Rick Morton
Soul Surgery
I was poorly educated and battered. Overcoming adversity as a child, being physically abused and sexually assaulted, against the odds, I became a surgeon who has saved many lives.My story will explain how I became a surgeon, a qualified barrister and then lay minister.When you have read it, I hope it will give you confidence and hope to succeed in all of your life's uncertain circumstances.I'll show you what it is like to train as a surgeon, work as one and what life in the NHS is really like. You will read about death, emergency surgery and tragic circumstances and how they are dealt with. Find your hope in my story!
Radiate Love
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage is a vocation -- a calling that is God's gift for human thriving amid a sea of worldly troubles. A good marriage is also the most powerful indicator of happiness in life for the couple, the bedrock of positive life outcomes for their children, and the basic cell of society that sustains human dignity and boosts social cohesion, purpose, and commitment for the common good of all.Pope Leo XIV has said that "Many young people today ... need someone to show them in a concrete and clear way, especially by the example of their lives, what the gift of sacramental grace is and what strength derives from it." Every marriage can use a tune-up, and as a people called to be missionary disciples of Jesus, Catholics are no exception.With the help of a generous grant from the Catholic Marriage Initiatives Fund, the bishops of California joined together in 2024-25 to encourage Catholic couples to Radiate Love into the world around them, starting at home. Perfect for married couples of all ages, marriage preparation, or even couples in a dating relationship, the reflections, prayers, and activities in this book will add spiritual depth and a radiant shine to the way they live their love. In collaboration with Communio and Our Sunday Visitor, the California Catholic Conference offers these tools to Catholic couples everywhere -- for their own benefit, for the good of their children, and as a light to the world.
The Inner Life Of Abraham Lincoln
In the heart of the Civil War era, where the corridors of the White House echoed with the weight of a nation divided, lies a narrative that unveils the intimate and often unseen dimensions of one of history's most revered leaders. This historical biography offers a poignant glimpse into the life of Abraham Lincoln during a tumultuous six-month period, capturing moments that shaped a presidency and a nation. As readers navigate the Washington D.C. setting of the 1860s, they encounter the complexities of leadership during war and the profound insights that defined Lincoln's tenure. This presidential memoir, once lost to the ravages of time, has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations by Alpha Editions. It is not merely a reprint but a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both history enthusiasts and Lincoln scholars a rare window into the past. The narrative resonates with the themes explored by Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals," yet stands alone in its unique portrayal of White House life and the intricate dynamics of a leader steering a nation through its darkest hours. Rediscovered after decades out of print, this edition emerges as a beacon for those seeking to understand the enduring legacy of Abraham Lincoln. It invites readers to reflect on the timeless lessons of courage, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of leadership that continue to inspire generations.
A Journal, Of A Young Man Of Massachusetts, Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen And Was Confined First, At Melvi
In the shadowy confines of Dartmoor Prison, the echoes of a young American surgeon's harrowing journey unfold-a vivid tapestry of survival and resilience amidst the tumult of Napoleonic era Britain. Captured at sea, he becomes a reluctant chronicler of his own fate, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of prisoners and the intricate web of British-American relations during the early 19th century. This historical journal, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, captures the raw essence of maritime war literature, blending personal anecdotes with profound moral and political observations. As you turn the pages, you are transported to the heart of an American privateer account, where the stark realities of war and imprisonment are laid bare. The narrative is more than a prisoner of war narrative; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who endured the unendurable. This edition, restored for today's and future generations, is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. With its detailed depiction of the 1813 Dartmoor Prison and the massacre that ensued, it serves as a vital historical research reference for maritime history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Embrace this unique opportunity to own a piece of history, a memoir that transcends time, offering insights into the human condition amidst the chaos of war.
The Journal Of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 2
Step into the opulent world of Regency-era England, where the whispers of the British aristocracy echo through time, captured in a journal that lay dormant for decades. Now resurrected by Alpha Editions, this exquisite volume is not merely a reprint but a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Within its pages, you'll find a tapestry of 19th-century memoirs, woven with vivid European travel observations and social life insights that reveal the intricate dance of politics and society. This historical journals collection offers an unparalleled glimpse into the life of a woman whose observations rival those of Jane Austen's contemporaries, and whose keen political commentary on England resonates with the timeless intrigue of the Samuel Pepys diaries. The journal's restoration ensures that both today's history enthusiasts and future generations can delve into its rich narrative, exploring the nuanced layers of early 19th-century life. For academic researchers and casual readers alike, this volume is a gateway to understanding the complexities of the era, offering a lens through which the past becomes vividly alive. As you turn each page, you'll discover the enduring relevance of these reflections, which continue to illuminate the human experience with grace and precision. This edition stands as a testament to the enduring power of personal narrative and historical insight, inviting you to journey through a world both distant and familiar.
From the Brink of Death
"I'm the villain, or at least, that's the picture people often paint, and my story is not for the faint of heart."From childhood abandonment and system abuse to addiction, homelessness, spiritual awakening, and escape from cycles of trauma, Tabitha Marie Ann McGee's unflinching memoir is a raw, riveting journey through darkness to healing. Driven by spiritual gifts inherited from her mother, she faces violence, betrayal, loss, and the long process of rebuilding identity against all odds, guided by uncanny intuition, fleeting hope, and encounters with both the shadow and the divine. For readers seeking a true story where survival is an act of rebellion-and forgiveness, the bravest magic of all-From The Brink Of Death is a powerful, intimate account of reclaiming one's voice after being silenced by family, society, and inner demons. Be prepared: some memories have been lost to time, and others still haunt the author-but every page is both a confession and a testament to resilience.Publisher: BookFuel
One Good Move
Let me make one thing clear: I did not fly to Miami for a one-night stand. However, I did follow a devastatingly handsome man into a hotel office and do ridiculously filthy things with him on top of a desk. It didn't matter that he worked for a rival company because I had no plans to stick around. Or ever see him again. But it turns out Grayson Ford is hard to forget. And now, two years later, my one-night stand is suddenly back in my life. Not only is he my shirtless, drop-dead gorgeous new neighbor, but he is also my brother's best friend-which makes me off-limits. Try telling that to Grayson, with his piercing dark eyes and a smirk that gets him whatever he wants. Like me, that night in Miami. Grayson is very hard to resist, but I moved back home to Reed Point to help my family, not cause more problems. Our friendship works for a little while, but our chemistry is undeniable. It doesn't take long before we both decide that one night wasn't enough. And the more secret nights I spend with him, the more I want a life with him.I came back to this town to make things right, but my brother will never forgive me if he finds out the truth. I never planned to fall this hard, never mind find love. All I wanted to do was make One Good Move.
I Don't Want You to Leave
"I don't want you to leave... but I don't know how to make you stay."If you've ever found yourself whispering those words-or thinking them through tears-you're not alone. In I Don't Want You to Leave: Why Can't You Change?, Licensed Family Therapist Chris Vella brings decades of experience counseling couples through the heartbreak of broken trust, miscommunication, and unmet expectations.Whether you're hanging by a thread or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, this book is your roadmap back to connection, communication, and hope.Through real-life stories, step-by-step strategies, and compassionate truth-telling, Chris Vella helps you: Understand what's really driving your conflict-and why the same fights keep happening.Break the toxic cycles of blame, silence, and resentment that are killing your intimacy.Learn how to communicate to be heard, not just to win.Rediscover emotional safety, rebuild trust, and rekindle love.Decide with clarity whether your relationship can be restored-and how to begin the healing.With wisdom, empathy, and practical tools that work in real life, Chris guides you to stop saying, "Why can't you change?"-and start asking, "What can we change together?"If your heart says, "I don't want you to leave," this book shows you that love-real, lasting, growing love-can still have the final word.
I Don't Want You to Leave
"I don't want you to leave... but I don't know how to make you stay."If you've ever found yourself whispering those words-or thinking them through tears-you're not alone. In I Don't Want You to Leave: Why Can't You Change?, Licensed Family Therapist Chris Vella brings decades of experience counseling couples through the heartbreak of broken trust, miscommunication, and unmet expectations.Whether you're hanging by a thread or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, this book is your roadmap back to connection, communication, and hope.Through real-life stories, step-by-step strategies, and compassionate truth-telling, Chris Vella helps you: Understand what's really driving your conflict-and why the same fights keep happening.Break the toxic cycles of blame, silence, and resentment that are killing your intimacy.Learn how to communicate to be heard, not just to win.Rediscover emotional safety, rebuild trust, and rekindle love.Decide with clarity whether your relationship can be restored-and how to begin the healing.With wisdom, empathy, and practical tools that work in real life, Chris guides you to stop saying, "Why can't you change?"-and start asking, "What can we change together?"If your heart says, "I don't want you to leave," this book shows you that love-real, lasting, growing love-can still have the final word.
Never Say Never
Tucker Collins.Treasured college football coach by day, Reed Point's most notorious bachelor by night-and the thorn in my side for the past 10 years. It wasn't always that way. Once upon a time, Tucker and I were inseparable. We grew up next door to each other and he was almost like a brother to me. My closest friend. But as we got older, things started to change. Secretly, I loved his cocky grin and the way his blue eyes would lock on mine. I was resigned to lusting after him from afar until one day he kissed me-only to reject me the very next day. Since then, I've tried to keep as much distance between Tucker and I as possible. When we do cross paths, which is more often than I'd like seeing as our parents are best friends, that man still knows exactly how to get under my skin. Then one night, Tucker corners me on a date and demands to know who the guy is. I tell him it's just a fling, not that it's any of his business. The truth is I'm leaving town in a few months, so I'm not looking for anything serious. But when I admit to having certain needs, Tucker comes up with an agreement. That's how I end up in a frienemies-with-benefits pact with my childhood best friend. We have a list of rules-no sleeping over, no cuddling and definitely no falling in love. But before long it's taking everything in me not to break every single one. Catching feelings for Tucker Collins is a very bad idea. There are a million reasons why I should walk away. But it's hard to leave when I'm having so much fun. Tucker is Reed Point's hottest bachelor. The boy who broke my heart. And my new dirty secret.
Love Lessons
An inspirational reframing of the bestselling classic The 5 Languages of Love, including all kinds of people and all kinds of loveThe Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman has sold millions of copies since it was published in 1992. Framed around how to best communicate with your romantic partner, "What's your love language?" is such a pervasive conversation topic that it's become a common prompt on dating apps. But despite its popularity, it really hasn't kept up with the times--it's simplistic, limited, and doesn't allow room for all the beautiful complexities life has to offer.Love Lessons, written by Alise Morales and illustrated by Ana Jar矇n, reframes the familiar concept of love languages as a more fluid and flexible method of communication that we all engage with at different times, in different moods, and with different people.From romantic partners to close friends, from family to coworkers, this book shows how love languages don't have to be a one-size-fits-all approach. Existing love languages are reexamined and new ones introduced as equally powerful tools for expressing respect, admiration, and care in our most valued relationships. Morales' text is accompanied by Jar矇n's diverse artwork, showcasing illustrations that reflect the anarchy of the universal approach previously set forth by Chapman. Her maximalist, colorful drawings are indicative of the fun and freeing content that Morales has reframed to reach a more open-minded generation.Informative writing, inclusive language, and multiple-choice quizzes come together in Love Lessons to reach new heights within the community of people wanting to uncover how they give and receive love.
I'm Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
This book is a collection of fifty bittersweet lessons that Umm Zakiyyah learned the hard way on her journey of life and love. She says, "These are lessons that I often had to learn and re-learn over and over-even after Allah had already gifted me with soul-nourishing, blessed solitude in my life."In this book, the "quiet part" includes personal truths she learned from two emotions that Muslim women are often shamed away from: joy and rage.She says, "Most of these truths were gleaned from lessons that 'the fire of experience' taught me-most especially after I chose to walk away from unhealthy relationships and circumstances that were no longer beneficial for my life or nourishing to my soul."
The Pocket to the One I Love
Celebrate your loved ones this Valentine's Day with this beautiful pocketbook. Packed with romantic quotes, positive affirmations, fascinating trivia and historical tidbits, this volume is the perfect way to show someone how much they mean to you. Whether you wish to indulge in a candlelit dinner, attend a romantic dance class or spend a relaxing evening at home, this volume celebrates love in all its forms, making it the perfect gift for anyone special. With suggestions for couples, friends, families and those flying solo, The Pocket To the One I Love is a must-have for Valentine's and Galentine's celebrations alike, as well as any occasion that celebrates love. Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
The Best Secret of Greatness
THE BEST SECRET OF GREATNESS BY SYAVIHA MULENGYADo you lead, lift, and love? Do you long to live in peace with yourself and with other people? There is a secret - a sacred strategy for true success.Many chase fame, followers, and flashy titles. They long to be admired, yet still feel anxious, unloved, and unfulfilled. God is not calling you to popularity - He is calling you to purpose.This book reveals the best secret: serve sincerely, show love, stay humble, and solve problems. You are not ordinary. You are a person with potential, passion, and purpose. Every day is a chance to do good, be good, and build greatness.Inside, you will discover how to: Find your design, develop discipline, and define your directionLet humility lead to honor, harmony, and happinessReplace pride with peace, pressure with purpose, and performance with principleStrengthen your relationships and protect what matters mostGrow into a productive, powerful person who inspires othersIn this book, Syaviha Mulengya shows that humility is the key the world needs, a powerful guide to true transformation. It will help you change your attitude, your actions, and your associations. It will show you how to live a happy, healthy, and harmonious life. It will inspire you to become a role model, set a good example, and leave a legacy of love and leadership.You are valuable. You are capable. You are called to live a life of meaning. Let this book remind you of the greatness within you and guide you to the peace, purpose, and power God has prepared for your future.
Vessel
An evocative, lyric bricolage of memoir, literature, history, and translation that wrestles with the shape death takes.Who would think to call Ophelia a corpse? She is but a woman emptied of herself.In 1993, when she was eighteen years old, Dani Netherclift witnessed the drowning deaths of her father and brother in an irrigation channel in North East Victoria, Australia. Or, she saw her father and brother disappear beneath an opaque surface and never saw her loved ones again. Netherclift hasn't stopped imagining the shape of this bodily loss. Not viewing the bodies grows into a form of ambiguous loss that makes the world dangerous, making people seem liable to suddenly vanishing.What would it have been like to have seen them, after the fact? To have looked upon their bodies. To picture the emptied vessels of her father and brother is to reach toward a sense of closure, a form of magical thinking in which goodbye is made possible. Vessel pulls together a language of space and ruin, building toward the realization that all bodies become in the end bodies of text, beautifully written palimpsests--elegies--inked on the skins of the dead.
From One Heart To Another
"One day without you turns to three, Weeks turn into months.Yet still we're left with all this pain, And grief we must confront."Grief is a lonely journey on a path that is anything but linear. It's hard enough to process when you're going through it; it's harder still for those around you to understand.In this deeply personal poetry collection, a grieving mother bares her heart and puts pen to paper. It's everything she might want to say to herself, to the people around her, and to the child who will always be in her heart.But this collection is for everyone, not just the mum who has lost her child.It's for anyone who has lost a loved one. To give a voice to your grief, help you feel less alone, and hopefully shine some light in your darkness.It's also for those who've never experienced grief, especially if you're supporting someone who has. To give you a glimpse into the mind of the griever, help you be more grief-aware, and hopefully have a better idea of what to say (or not say!) and what they may need from you.Grief needs space, not silence. That's what this book is: an invitation into the sacred, unspoken spaces of grief.
Unexpected
Unexpected is a sweeping, heartfelt love story about fate's quiet timing and the miracles that appear when we stop looking. Carmen, a driven marketing professional from California, and Matteo, a dedicated detective from Colorado, were never searching for love-until one night changed everything. What begins as a simple double date turns into a journey neither could have imagined. From late-night laughter and long-distance devotion to moments of loss, sacrifice, and rebirth, their story unfolds with authenticity, humor, and grace. As Matteo's life of service leads him into danger and Carmen's unwavering heart becomes his anchor, they learn that love doesn't arrive when it's convenient-it arrives when it's meant to. Together they face distance, faith, and fate, discovering that the most extraordinary love stories are often born from the unexpected. For readers who believe in destiny, resilience, and the healing power of connection, Unexpected is a tender reminder that true love doesn't just find you-it transforms you.
Unexpected
Unexpected is a sweeping, heartfelt love story about fate's quiet timing and the miracles that appear when we stop looking. Carmen, a driven marketing professional from California, and Matteo, a dedicated detective from Colorado, were never searching for love-until one night changed everything. What begins as a simple double date turns into a journey neither could have imagined. From late-night laughter and long-distance devotion to moments of loss, sacrifice, and rebirth, their story unfolds with authenticity, humor, and grace. As Matteo's life of service leads him into danger and Carmen's unwavering heart becomes his anchor, they learn that love doesn't arrive when it's convenient-it arrives when it's meant to. Together they face distance, faith, and fate, discovering that the most extraordinary love stories are often born from the unexpected. For readers who believe in destiny, resilience, and the healing power of connection, Unexpected is a tender reminder that true love doesn't just find you-it transforms you.
And the Flower Turn Their Faces Toward the Sun
Turning toward the light, even in uncertain times, is at the heart of And the Flowers Turn Their Faces Toward the Sun. This collection is a meditation on presence, resilience, and the quiet miracles that shape our days. Through poems that reflect on the cycles of nature and the ache of time's passage, the book invites readers to pause and rediscover what it means to be fully human.Themes of love, grief, healing, and the bonds of family run through these pages, urging us to bless our own lives and measure our days by presence rather than productivity. The poems offer solace in companionship, challenge us to hold hope, and encourage us to value feelings over fleeting events. With a voice both vulnerable and wise, each piece calls us to embrace the totality of our experience-the joys, the sorrows, and the beauty found in simply being alive.Like flowers seeking the sun, these poems are an invitation to find light, meaning, and connection in the everyday. And the Flowers Turn Their Faces Toward the Sun is a testament to the enduring power of poetry to illuminate, comfort, and remind us of our shared humanity.
And the Flowers Turn Their Faces Toward the Sun
Turning toward the light, even in uncertain times, is at the heart of And the Flowers Turn Their Faces Toward the Sun. This collection is a meditation on presence, resilience, and the quiet miracles that shape our days. Through poems that reflect on the cycles of nature and the ache of time's passage, the book invites readers to pause and rediscover what it means to be fully human.Themes of love, grief, healing, and the bonds of family run through these pages, urging us to bless our own lives and measure our days by presence rather than productivity. The poems offer solace in companionship, challenge us to hold hope, and encourage us to value feelings over fleeting events. With a voice both vulnerable and wise, each piece calls us to embrace the totality of our experience-the joys, the sorrows, and the beauty found in simply being alive.Like flowers seeking the sun, these poems are an invitation to find light, meaning, and connection in the everyday. And the Flowers Turn Their Faces Toward the Sun is a testament to the enduring power of poetry to illuminate, comfort, and remind us of our shared humanity.
