Coming Home
Loving your sisters is easy. Liking them can be impossible."Holly Kerr has done a beautiful job of crafting a family with real relationships--an absolute delight to read."The last thing Brenna wants is to return to her hometown.Reeling from the betrayal of her cheating husband, Brenna's temper costs her the high-profile law career she's given up everything for. She does the first spontaneous thing in her life-returning to the small town where everyone demands to know her business and will waste no time telling her what they think is best for her. Including her sisters.Brenna's past and present will be picked apart and this time, sexy newcomer Joss Ryan will be in the front row to watch the fun. Youngest sister Cat is no stranger to town gossip and wants no part of Brenna's homecoming. Sibling rivalry is still alive and well since Cat has competed with Brenna her entire life. Now that Cat's finally won the love of Brenna's ex, she'll do anything to keep it.But when the unwanted arrival of their father threatens the family home, will Brenna and Cat find forgiveness and stop fighting each other to save it?Humorous and heartwarming small-town romance, Coming Home is the first in the Sisters in a Small Town series about the Skatt sisters and the men who love them.A perfect read if you have a sister, or always wanted one.
The Missing Piece
Relationship experts Stacey and Paul Martino share their norm-shattering method to single-handedly transform your relationship, create unshakable love, and unleash deeper passion. After 14+ years of helping thousands of people to save their marriages, Stacey and Paul Martino are finally releasing their book to share their unique Relationship Development(R) Methodology with the world. The surprising paradigm the Martinos' have uncovered has been The Missing Piece in our knowledge of human relationships. They demonstrate why the old relationship paradigm is broken, why couples work is actually destructive, and how their norm-shattering one-person methodology can be easily learned by the reader to enable them to single-handedly transform their marriage, stop the kerfuffles, and bring harmony back to their home. The Martinos have proven that marriage isn't a "mental health" or even a personality issue. Instead, thriving relationships are the result of a skill set that nobody else has been able to figure-out, until now. Packed with tools, this book demonstrates how one person can quickly begin to transform their relationship, without compromise or pleasing and without having to convince their partner to get on board. At a time when divorce rates are sky high and families are unnecessarily suffering, The Missing Piece provides powerful solutions to help the reader navigate real-life situations harmoniously, regardless of what they are currently facing. Written in a relatable and actionable style, this book is an indispensable guide. Whether the reader wishes to make a great relationship even better, rescue a marriage on the brink of divorce or heal a co-parenting relationship affecting their family, this book has the answers they need. Giving them the piece that has been missing all this time. There has never been a book published which promises a one-person relationship method before. But this isn't just a theory or idea, the Relationship Development Methodology has been proven by many students, over many years. Now it's your turn to finally get The Missing Piece.
The Awkward Optimist's Guide to Human Connection
"The Awkward Optimist's Guide to Human Connection" offers a refreshingly honest take on modern social interaction, turning conventional self-help wisdom on its head by celebrating rather than trying to cure social awkwardness. Written with self-deprecating humor by someone who claims expertise in social faux pas, the book reframes awkward moments as opportunities for genuine connection rather than sources of shame.The guide navigates both digital and physical social landscapes, acknowledging that forming meaningful relationships in either realm can feel like trying to perform surgery while wearing oven mitts. Through chapters like "The Science of the Awkward" and "The Zoo, The Bar, and The Museum: Pickup Lines in the Wild," readers explore how their most embarrassing moments might actually be their most endearing. Unlike traditional dating and social skills manuals that promise to transform readers into charismatic smooth-talkers, this book embraces authenticity in all its messy glory. It suggests that waiting three hours to craft the perfect "casual" text message or accidentally walking the wrong way after saying goodbye are universal experiences that make us human rather than social failures to be corrected.The author positions social mishaps as future anecdotes waiting to happen, teaching readers how to transform their most cringe-worthy encounters into entertaining stories. The book also offers unexpected perspectives on modern social phenomena, suggesting that being ghosted might be a hidden blessing and that failed attempts at wit might create more memorable connections than polished pickup lines.Written for anyone who's ever felt like a caffeinated rhinoceros in a world of graceful gazelles, the guide serves as both a practical manual and a permission slip to embrace one's authentic self. It promises not transformation into a social butterfly, but rather the confidence to flutter awkwardly and own it. The result is a humorous yet insightful exploration of human connection that turns social anxiety into social advantage, one uncomfortable encounter at a time.
Anxiety Can Be Your Superpower
What if the very thing holding you back could actually push you forward? Anxiety is often seen as a weakness, but what if it could be your greatest strength? This groundbreaking book turns the narrative on its head and invites you to discover the untapped power within. In竅+Anxiety Can Be Your Superpower, Dr. Mark D. Ogletree and Brayden McFadden blend personal stories, scientific insights, and practical tools to transform how you see anxiety. Through ten life-enhancing "superpowers," this book reveals how anxiety can sharpen your focus, heighten your empathy, and even fuel your resilience. You'll gain actionable strategies to embrace anxiety, leverage its benefits, and unlock new potential in your personal and professional life. This isn'?繫t about managing anxiety'?簾it'?繫s about thriving with it. Whether you'?繫re seeking motivation, deeper self-awareness, or a fresh perspective, 竅+Anxiety Can Be Your Superpower will inspire you to embrace what makes you unique and turn challenges into triumphs. Your anxiety isn'?繫t a flaw'?簾it'?繫s your superpower waiting to be unleashed.
Forever Honeymoon
"July 4, 2015, was one of the most amazing days of my life. The ONE finally stepped up and changed my last name. Now I get to be the wife I've prepared myself to be! This is about to be a piece of cake because I just absolutely ADORE this man. But then... life came at us hard and fast, and I learned it is a piece of cake, but girl you gotta be the one to bake it first!"Over the years, I've realized there is no manual for the marriage I was looking for. There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all blueprint or easy relationship. No matter what, you have to put in the work, dedication, communication, forgiveness, patience, and forgiveness again, commitment, yup and forgiveness yet again. And you have to do all of that while standing on faith and putting God first. Marriage can be a never-ending roller coaster but Forever Honeymoon was written to help each individual become a better person and to help the couple who felt that things had gone too far to turn back, change their perspective, and reignite the spark that was once there.Whether you've been married 20 minutes or 20 years, the stories, lessons, and wisdom nuggets shared in Forever Honeymoon will help shift your perspective back to a place of appreciation, honor, love, and mutual respect for the one to whom you pledged forever.
What We Did to Her Made the Water Rise
Meghann Plunkett's debut chapbook What We Did To Her Made The Water Rise explores the cross section between shoreline and the female form. This collection is set in the decay of the New England gothic aesthetic where the slow disintegration of an ocean-side community illuminates the erosion of women under traditional gender roles. This journey of intergenerational hardship is echoed throughout the stark oceanic imagery as well as the fraught mother and daughter dynamic. Plunkett uses broken structure and sound to blur the line between body and land in order to highlight the similarities of earth erosion and the erosion of the female experience.
It's Complicated
A mosaic of human connections in all their sexy and shameless shades - from breaking up to making out, quiet contentment to agonising loneliness, sexting to ghosting, friendships to 'fuckboys', pregnancy loss to profound fulfilment. '��' - Maya Jama 'Utterly fascinating' - Bernardine Evaristo 'Dolly Alderton for people who don't just do missionary' - Anon 'Obsessed' - Diana Vickers If you've ever checked your ex's social media at 2am - or their new partner's LinkedIn (because it's the only social profile you can access) - or if everyone thinks you're the perfect couple but you've been drifting apart for years - then you've probably felt a smarting of shame. But let me tell you something radical: your darkest secrets, your most repulsively shameful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours: you're not alone. Featuring 250 tantalising, unfiltered anonymous confessions, this book slips beneath the surface of modern relationships to reveal the raw hidden truths behind their most intimate layers. These aren't love stories - they're stories about love.
Single
An empowering, comforting, and honest exploration of single life, in all its facets In her thirties and single, journalist Nicola Slawson was sick of reading narratives about how all single women must be miserable and desperate. She wanted stories that reflected her experience, so she started The Single Supplement, a newsletter for single women that didn't patronize them or assume that their only goal in life was finding a partner. The newsletter immediately took off, gaining thousands of followers and winning awards and features. Now Slawson is ready to cement everything she's learned into a book. Using her personal experiences along with insights gleaned from years of interviews, Slawson offers us an open, witty, and warmhearted exploration of single life, taking an honest look at its challenges but just as keenly celebrating its joys. She writes about feeling left behind and navigating friendships as people get married and have children; managing personal finances, career, ambition, and self-reliance; deciding whether or not to be a single mother; dealing with the shame and stigma of being single; embracing the freedom and happiness that can be found in being single; and so much more. A vibrant life is within reach for all of us, with or without a partner. Whether you are single long term, recently, keen not to be, happy to be, considering becoming, voluntarily, involuntarily, and so on, Single is an optimistic companion, providing comfort, hope, and understanding to anyone who reads it. It is a reminder that you are not alone, you have what it takes to handle life's challenges, and you deserve to squeeze as much joy as you can out of your life right now, instead of feeling like you're waiting for it to start.
What Happened to My Sex Life?
When your interest in sex takes a dive, it can be frustrating, isolating, and scary. You might feel pressured by a partner to "get back to normal," or worry that you're broken, no longer able to connect authentically to your sexuality.You're not broken, and you will feel desire again.In What Happened to My Sex Life?, Dr. Kate Balestrieri--licensed sex therapist, founder of Modern Intimacy, and host of the podcast Get Naked with Dr. Kate--uncovers the twelve most common causes of a loss of libido. Then she shares what you can do to overcome them and reignite your passion.Sometimes the cause of a dip in desire is obvious: stress at work, a fight with your partner. But often, it's not so clear. Maybe you're struggling with shame, burnout, or feeling disconnected from your body. Or maybe you're dealing with libido-killers like a partner's entitlement, a stagnating long-term relationship, or feelings of objectification.Whatever the cause, once you know what's behind your lack of interest, you can address it. With Dr. Kate's compassionate guidance, you'll be empowered to begin asking yourself what you really want from sex, befriending your body, confronting your mental blocks, discovering and sharing your turn-ons, and renegotiating your relationships.Full of insightful analysis and practical advice, What Happened to My Sex Life? is your road map back to yourself, your sexuality, and your pleasure.
Saints Codependent
Saints Codependent is the first in a trilogy. Pure fiction, yet influenced by real life stories, it offers fast-paced action and suspense. Follow the journey of three women, struggling to find their own identities. Wanting to "do the Christian thing" yet habitually leaving themselves out of their circle of care.Constance fails to see how her intense community and social needs have blinded her to Norma's needs. Norma and Libby's choice to be loyal to their abusive husbands becomes harmful to everyone.The evils these women have suffered are many. Domestic violence, sexual abuse, murder, kidnapping is just a glimpse of the skeletons in their closets, the "blemishes" upon their seemingly quiet, undisturbed towns.This book gives insights to become more aware of the commonality of evil in all families, regardless of income, gender, sexual orientation, or race. It will challenge readers to learn, understand, and grow so that they might know themselves.From beginning to end these characters will capture your heart and touch the deepest and most painful parts of who we can be when needs go unfulfilled. Their stories are gut-wrenching yet healing, reminding all of us that trusting God's love will not fail, even in unfathomable pain.As you become privy to this family's darkest secrets, sit in on psychotherapy sessions, vicariously learning as they learn. If desired, at the end, answer some gentle yet probing questions for the individual reader or to be used in a group format.
How to Coparent with Someone You Hate
Co-parenting with someone you have strong negative feelings toward can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Whether it's due to a difficult breakup, personal conflicts, or lingering resentment, navigating parenting with someone you truly dislike can stir up intense emotions. Yet, despite the emotional obstacles, it's essential to remember that your child's well-being comes first.The reality is, your relationship with your co-parent doesn't have to be perfect, but your ability to work together for your child's benefit does. Co-parenting with someone you hate requires a shift in mindset - one that prioritizes the child's needs over past grievances. In this guide, we will explore practical strategies for managing communication, setting boundaries, and minimizing conflict, all while maintaining the peace for your child's sake.Through patience, focus, and a commitment to putting your child's future first, you can find a way to co-parent effectively, even when emotions run high. Let's dive into how to navigate this complex, yet necessary, responsibility.Today's families navigate complex landscapes - from relationship parenting in intact families to co-parenting successfully after separation. Those experiencing parenting divorce or helping children through separation for kids face unique challenges. Mastering how to coparent effectively can turn potential conflict into productive collaboration, ensuring children's wellbeing remains the priority. Good co-parent partnerships thrive when using co-parenting strategies, whether through formal co-parenting curriculum approaches, supportive co-parenting therapy, or practical tools like the foster parenting handbook.The parenting journey evolves dramatically - from raising young kids with their constant needs to raising young adults preparing for independence. Along the way, parents must adapt their approach, whether learning how to be a good step parent in blended families, implementing effective co-parenting techniques, or navigating parent separation kids situations with sensitivity.For those facing particularly challenging circumstances like co-parenting with a high conflict parent, or working through co-parenting through separation and divorce, specialized resources and approaches can make all the difference. Even in parenting and relationships strained by circumstance, the loving parent handbook approach reminds us that consistency and emotional availability matter most.From childrens co-parenting arrangements to co parenting for kids adjusting to new family structures, and from parent separation for kids protocols to co-parenting divorce transitions, modern parenting requires both heart and strategy. The co-parenting works philosophy proves that when parents commit to putting children first - whether through co-parenting after divorce or co-parenting sons through adolescence - families can not only survive but thrive.At its core, all parenting and relationship success comes down to this: creating environments where children feel secure, valued, and free to grow. Whether you're consulting the artistic pruning techniques handbook for metaphorical parenting wisdom or implementing practical co-parenting strategies, remember that the strongest family bonds are those nurtured with intention, patience and unconditional support.Are you ready to transform your parenting approach and build relationships that withstand life's challenges? The journey begins with a single step toward understanding, cooperation and consistent love.
How to Coparent with a Toxic Ex
Breakups and divorces are among the most difficult experiences a person can go through. They turn your life upside down, force you to redefine your relationships, and require you to navigate emotional terrain you never expected. When children are involved, these challenges are magnified. Suddenly, it's no longer just about you and your ex-partner-it's about protecting your child's happiness, emotional health, and future.The co-parenting journey is not always easy. For many, it's filled with questions like: "How do I put my child's needs first when I'm still healing from the breakup?""What do I do if my co-parent and I can't agree on anything?""How do I help my child thrive in two homes?""What happens when emotions run high, and communication breaks down?"If you've ever asked yourself these questions, you're not alone. Co-parenting after a breakup is one of the hardest responsibilities you'll face as a parent. But it's also one of the most important-and the good news is that it's absolutely possible to navigate this journey successfully.Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is never easy-especially when you're dealing with toxic feelings, a high-conflict ex, or even narcissistic co-parenting. Whether you're struggling with a toxic girlfriend (or boyfriend), navigating narcissistic parenting behaviors, or trying to protect your child from the fallout of a difficult split, finding the right strategies is essential.This guide offers practical advice on co-parenting, even in the toughest situations. Learn how to handle coparenting with a narcissist, set boundaries in high-conflict coparenting, and repair a toxic relationship with your child. Discover valuable co-parenting tools, co-parenting resources, and even thoughtful co-parenting gifts to ease tensions.For parents seeking ways to support their kids, we cover topics like co-parenting for kids, helping children understand divorce through a parents split kids book, and addressing difficult emotions with a toxic kids book. If you're wondering how to divorce a borderline personality partner or break free from toxic parents toxic children cycles, this resource provides actionable steps.From things to do with spouse (or ex-spouse) to improve communication to expert-backed advice on co-parenting kids, this guide helps you create a healthier environment-for both you and your children. Because even in the midst of conflict, stability and peace are possible.
Life and Death
Life and Death considers ageing and mortality from a psychoanalytic perspective and from the point of view of the individual, the couple, and the family. The book grounds a psychoanalytic approach to understanding later life as a key point of developmental challenge for us all.
Love by Design
Redefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples--perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh knows, successful partnerships do not thrive on love, at least as we know it. Instead of chasing our butterflies, we need to cultivate six core relational ingredients that make it possible for love to emerge: -Attraction: What do you like and value about each other? -Respect: How do you keep each other's needs and priorities in mind? -Trust: Do you know that you will show up for each other consistently? -Compassion: Can you honor the other's emotional experience without making it about you? -Shared vision: Where are you committed to going together? -Loving behaviors: How do you show your partner they're special to you? Offering dozens of exercises and reflection prompts, this groundbreaking book gives readers a new foundation for a thriving, lasting coupledom.
Crushmore
NATIONAL BESTSELLER In the debut essay collection from the hosts of the hit podcast Podcrushed, Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, and Nava Kavelin explore what it means to come of age at every stage of our lives. Known for spotlighting your favorite artists' tween stories of self-discovery on their podcast, Penn, Sophie, and Nava turn inward to share their own experiences for the first time. Penn, a twelve-year-old, Discman-toting introvert, starts in the solitude of his only-child household where he danced like no one was watching (because no one was watching) before embarking on a neon-lit journey to Hollywood. Sophie takes us to her middle school in Beijing where she had to ward off rumors of a boob job, and to the moment loosening her chokehold on love brought her husband straight into her living room. Nava traces the emotional aftershocks of losing her mother and guides us through the whimsical world of an imaginationship, where nothing is ever as it seems. With compassion, humor, and insight, Crushmore charts the often cringey, sometimes luminous path from adolescence to adulthood. Together, these essays remind us that we can find healing--and even inspiration--from our awkward adolescent selves long after we thought we left them behind.
