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Cereal Dating
Audie A. Mae never imagined she'd be back in the dating game at age 52-especially not while singlehandedly raising many teenagers. After her beloved husband vanished from their lives, Audie was stuck. She eventually realized that maybe-just maybe-she deserved a shot at romance. So, armed with determination and a cautiously optimistic attitude, she plunged into the uncharted world of online dating.But finding love as a middle-aged, over-caffeinated working mother of teens is no easy task. From profiles littered with shirtless mirror selfies to dinner dates spent deciphering cryptic male behavior, Audie A.'s journey is equal parts hilarious, unbelievable, at times frustrating, and unexpectedly enlightening. As she navigates late-night texts, ghosting, and a few genuine connections, she finds herself learning more about who she is, what she truly wants, and how to balance love with the unexpected calamities of motherhood.Through laugh-out-loud mishaps, poignant moments of self-discovery, and a healthy dose of reality, Cereal Dating proves that love, life, and relationships are all about embracing the unexpected-and sometimes, the best medicine for a broken heart could be in taking chances.
Enough
Coercive control and narcissistic abuse aren't "communication problems." They are psychological torture - a system of power designed to dismantle you piece by piece, by someone who claims to love you. It doesn't kick down the door screaming. It brings you flowers. It says, "I'm just trying to take care of you." Before you know it, the flowers are wilted, the door is locked from the outside, and you can't remember the last time you made a choice that wasn't pre-approved.From the outside, everyone sees devotion. From the inside, it's demolition.ENOUGH: What Coercive Control Steals. What Recovery Makes Possible is a survival guide for recovery from coercive control and narcissistic abuse, written by trauma-informed counsellor Geoffrey Clow, with Georgie Bailey (n矇e Booker), whose forty-year story of survival forms the heart of the book. Therapy waitlists are long. Specialists are rare. Most survivors are told to "work on communication" with their abuser. Enough bridges that gap, offering clarity, validation, and practical tools that work even when you're still shaking.Inside this guide: The exact patterns of manipulation, so you can finally see what happenedPractical steps to reclaim your reality, your choices, and your sense of selfTools to dismantle self-blame and recognise the truthA path back to trusting your own intuitionPermission to stop explaining yourself and start recoveringWritten in the same words you've searched at 3 a.m. with shaking hands. A book you'll return to again and again as you rebuild. Not theory. Not wellness slogans. Just the truth of what happened, and how to take yourself back. Recovery isn't about going back to who you were. It's about becoming who they never let you be. At some point, you stop excusing. You stop minimising. You stop believing the lies. You finally say the word that should have ended it the first time someone tried to erase you. Enough.
Family Life Education
Useful and informative for seasoned and emerging professionals, as well as for students, Family Life Education: The Practice of Family Science, Second Edition provides a comprehensive examination of the profession from the perspectives of many leading family scholars and educators.The second edition includes four sections that consider the knowledge and skills needed for the effective practice of Family Life Education: Foundations of Family Life EducationIntegrating Family Life Content Areas into PracticeFamily Life Education Teaching & PracticeCritical Topics and Context. In addition to a thorough discussion of foundational principles and theories and the 10 Family Life Education Content Areas, the book includes chapters focused on Family Life Education (FLE) with various populations and relevant issues including divorcing and separating parents, FLE in home visiting, FLE with military families, FLE with aging populations, marriage and relationship education, FLE and technology, FLE in the legislative process, working with men, trauma-informed practice, and sexual orientation/gender identity. Attention is also given to issues relevant to the professional practice of FLE including career exploration and preparation, ethical thinking and practice, marketing of FLE programs, cultural competence, family life coaching, self-care, and FLE skills. Chapters include discussion questions.
Safe
A guide to fostering more security, intimacy, and peace in our relationships, and in ourselves, by the author of Anxiously Attached The topic of attachment theory has never been hotter. The hashtag #attachmentstyle has appeared more than a billion times on social media--but going beyond simple types to uncover how you developed your unique attachment patterns and why you relate to others as you do is where the deepest insights can be revealed. In this empathic and practical guide, therapist Jessica Baum sheds light on the unprocessed attachment wounds that cause us to live in survival mode--and offers a roadmap for building safe relationships that can become the foundation for true healing. You'll discover what fulfilling, joyful, secure love feels like and how to cultivate it using simple techniques that will help you move from "fight or flight" mode to a place of trust, fulfillment, and true closeness with the people you care about most. Drawing on the brain science behind why we tend to repeat old, painful patterns, therapist Jessica Baum shows you how to move toward relationships that provide the deeper connection, safety, and trust we all long for, in every area of our lives.
The Disengaged Teen
"Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It's an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re: Thinking A powerful toolkit for parents of both checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing. Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. This is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school. For the past five years, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution's global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have been investigating why so many children lose their love of learning in adolescence. Now, weaving extensive original research with real-world stories of kids who transformed their relationships with learning, they identify four modes of learning that students use to navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping the internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity: - Resister. When kids resist, they struggle silently with profound feelings of inadequacy or invisibility, which they communicate by ignoring homework, playing sick, skipping class, or acting out. - Passenger. When kids coast along, consistently doing the bare minimum and complaining that classes are pointless. They need help connecting school to their skills, interests, or learning needs. - Achiever. When kids show up, do the work, and get consistently high grades, their self-worth can become tied to high performance. Their disengagement is invisible, fueling a fear of failure and putting them at risk for mental health challenges. - Explorer. When kids are driven by internal curiosity rather than just external expectations, they investigate the questions they care about and persist to achieve their goals. Understanding your child's learning modes is vital for nurturing their ability to become Explorers. Anderson and Winthrop outline simple yet counterintuitive parenting strategies for connecting with your child, tailoring your listening and communication styles to their needs, igniting their curiosity, and building self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Parents in Love
Growing your family doesn't have to mean losing your spark. If your sexual connection and intimacy with your partner has become collateral damage to raising happy kids, Parents in Love will help you bring that passion back to your relationship!Written by a certified sex therapist and married mother of two, Parents in Love offers a research-backed road map to help couples reignite desire, deepen emotional connection, and cultivate a fulfilling sex life amid the chaos and pressure of raising kids. Grounded in attachment theory and the latest relationship science, this book explores: Why libido takes a hit during parenthood (and what you can do about it)How to recognize and repair the attachment injuries that often begin during baby's early yearsWays to rebuild intimacy, restore romance, and keep passion alive through every stage of parentingParents in Love offers relief for every sex-starved parent, as well as those who want to want sex, but just don't. Find out for yourself how prioritizing your romantic connection can help you navigate the challenges of raising children, from toddlerhood to school years to preparing for an empty nest.
The Story About Sickle Cell Disease and Asthma
Meet Olana, a bright and courageous 12-year-old girl with a powerful story to tell. Olana is back sharing her story when she was 7 years old, living with both Sickle Cell Disease and asthma. Her days were often filled with chest pain, breathless moments, aching bones, and too many missed playdates and school days. But even through the hardest times, Olana kept her spark and her smile. And right beside her through it all was her big brother, Lana-her superhero in disguise. This book is a celebration of strength, healing, and the powerful bond between siblings. Lana and Olana's story reminds young readers that even in the toughest moments, love and family can light the way. Take a deep breath, turn the page, and join Lana and Olana on their inspiring journey to joy.
Break Free
Do you feel trapped inside your own emotional walls?Is love something you crave but push away the closer it gets?Break Free is your roadmap out of loneliness, emotional distance, and broken patterns. Drawing on a real, deeply personal case study, this self-help guide reveals how avoidant attachment develops, why it hurts, and most importantly, how you can heal.Inside, you'll discover how to: Identify avoidance patterns like emotional withdrawal, mixed signals, and fear of intimacyHeal old wounds and reset your nervous system for safetyForgive and let go of relationships that no longer serve youBuild secure, trusting love (within yourself and with others), step by stepWhether you're coming out of a hurtful relationship, feeling emotionally unavailable, or tired of repeating the same avoidant cycles, this book meets you where you are and shows you a way forward.Because you deserve connection.You deserve peace.And you deserve to finally Break Free.
Unseen, Overburdened, and Undervalued
Unseen, Overburdened, and Undervalued is a powerful, unflinching look at the emotional toll, systemic failures, and silent battle faced by family caregivers everywhere.Drawing on both lived experience and deep professional experiences, Julia exposes the toxic dynamics caregivers are forced to navigate - from poor communication and lack of trust, to institutional micromanagement, discrimination, and more. With clarity and compassion, she names what caregivers are afraid to say: they are being crushed by the very things that are meant to support them.But this is more than a critique - it's a call to action. Each chapters provides practical strategies for caregivers, professionals, organizations, and policy makers to shift the landscape of caregiving and create real, lasting change.
Unseen, Overburdened, and Undervalued
Unseen, Overburdened, and Undervalued is a powerful, unflinching look at the emotional toll, systemic failures, and silent battle faced by family caregivers everywhere.Drawing on both lived experience and deep professional experiences, Julia exposes the toxic dynamics caregivers are forced to navigate - from poor communication and lack of trust, to institutional micromanagement, discrimination, and more. With clarity and compassion, she names what caregivers are afraid to say: they are being crushed by the very things that are meant to support them.But this is more than a critique - it's a call to action. Each chapters provides practical strategies for caregivers, professionals, organizations, and policy makers to shift the landscape of caregiving and create real, lasting change.
Full Gas Forever
'What Ed Clancy doesn't know about cycling isn't worth knowing' - Sir Chris Hoy 'A timely reminder that age is no reason to slow down' - Tour De France winner Geraint Thomas 'Brilliant advice, light-hearted and insightful' - Olympic Champion Victoria Pendleton MBE 'Filled with hard-won advice from the pair on the training, nutrition, recovery and off-bike conditioning required for a long life on - and off - the bike' - Bike Radar AN EXPERT GUIDE FOR ROAD CYCLISTS LOOKING TO DEFY THE YEARS AND RIDE FASTER AND FURTHER Getting older does not mean getting slower. Improving your performance is achievable despite the advance of the years. If you are a midlife rider who wants to ride faster and for longer, Full Gas Forever provides the complete guide. Ed Clancy OBE, a three-time Olympic gold-medal winning cyclist and fitness writer, flexibility expert and midlife cyclist Lexie Williamson, are the ideal people to guide you through the strategies, training, benefits and pitfalls of going full-gas in your fifth or sixth decade. Mixing anecdotes, insights and personal experiences from their own sporting lives, you will find practical guidance on the following: - exercises to enable riders to work on this area of fitness.- off-bike preparation- ride fuelling through a nutritionally focused diet- recovery strategies- injury prevention as well as advice on avoiding overtraining.- dealing with injuries and adapting your training plan accordingly- specifically designed programmes to smash the sprints and outlast the others in a test of endurance. Whether you're looking to scale those peaks, smash those sprints or outlast the others in a test of endurance, this book shows just how it can be done.
Dance of Attachment
You're smart, capable, and successful... So why are relationships so damn hard?If love feels like you're holding your breath instead of being held, you are not the problem, your attachment patterns are. Dance of Attachment is your zero-shame, refreshingly honest guide to stop chasing love and start creating the relationships you deserve.With a mix of storytelling, science, and sass, Jenn shows you how Attachment Theory shapes your love life and how to D.A.N.C.E. like no one's leaving. Inside you'll learn new choreography to: Discover your Adapted Attachment StanceAlleviate the wounds that make love so complicatedNurture the needs you've been taught to ignoreCommunicate with confidence and connectionEmbody Secure Attachment in every relationshipYou'll also meet the four familiar "dances" of attachment. The Salsa of Uncertainty, Solo Tango, Pendulum Swing Dance, and Smooth Waltz. Then practice new steps with scripts, somatic affirmations, guided journal prompts, and workbook exercises that actually stick.Whether you are dating, married, in a situationship, or healing from heartbreak, this book is your permission slip to stop performing for approval and start leading with authenticity. If you've ever asked: Is it me? Is it them? Is Mercury in retrograde? You'll have all the answers you need to finally feel safe, seen and secure in love. Ready to stop doing dumb sh*t in your relationships and break these patterns for good? Scroll up and click "Add to Cart." Right now!
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Relationships
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Relationships is a compelling and compassionate guide to understanding, nurturing, and restoring long-term relationships. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Richard Johnson blends psychological insight with real-world wisdom to help couples navigate the emotional terrain of love with clarity and care.With a rare combination of scientific depth and heartfelt empathy, this book explores the key forces that build connection-and those that quietly erode it. Richard's engaging style makes complex psychological principles easy to grasp, while his practical strategies offer real help for real problems.What sets this book apart is its structured focus on diagnosing relationship challenges and treating them with proven, actionable tools. From enhancing communication and rebuilding trust to sustaining emotional intimacy, Richard offers a roadmap for couples seeking deeper understanding and lasting connection.Whether you're in a long-term relationship, or preparing for one, this book is an essential companion-thoughtful, wise, and refreshingly honest. Richard's insights will not only illuminate the path forward, but also inspire the courage to walk it.
Waltzing Through the Years
In this heartwarming and whimsical picture book, Waltzing Through the Years celebrates the timeless beauty of dance, love, and growing old together. The story follows Bob and Betty, an endearing elderly couple who may move a bit slower these days, but never miss a chance to dance. Their graceful waltz reminds us that the rhythm of life never fades-it simply changes tempo.With gentle rhymes, expressive illustrations, and a touch of nostalgia, April Vidal invites readers of all ages to cherish the joy of movement, the warmth of companionship, and the enduring spirit of dance. Whether you're a lifelong dancer or a dreamer with dancing shoes tucked away, this book is a tender tribute to living with joy at any age.
Wisdom for Marriage Made Simple
Marriage doesn't have to be complicated.Praying Medic and his wife know what it's like to walk through broken relationships, and what it takes to build a marriage that lasts. In Wisdom for Marriage Made Simple, they share their story with raw honesty and biblical wisdom, showing how God can transform even the most difficult circumstances into a love that thrives.This book isn't full of lofty ideals, religious platitudes, or unrealistic formulas. It's a down-to-earth guide filled with encouragement, practical steps, and stories you'll relate to. You'll discover how to: Communicate in ways that bring healing instead of hurtNavigate conflict without creating lasting scarsRebuild trust after disappointment or betrayalGrow intimacy-spiritual, emotional, and physicalGuard your marriage against subtle attacks that divide couplesWalk in unity, even when God calls you in different directionsWith warmth, vulnerability, and practicality, Praying Medic and his wife remind us that marriage isn't necessarily about finding the perfect person-it's about becoming the best version of yourself and inviting God into the journey.Whether you're newlyweds, blending a family, rebuilding after failure, or making a good marriage better, Wisdom for Marriage Made Simple will help you experience the joy of a Christ-centered partnership.Simple. Biblical. Real. Marriage the way God designed it.
Happily Ever After is a Choice
Have you given up on love?A first-time bride at the age of fifty-two, Maria Mugica transformed her rocky love life and finally met and married the love of her life. Part memoir, part guide, she shares an honest and deeply personal account of her trials and tribulations while providing practical tips and nuggets of wisdom learned along the way. She provides a road map for women who are seeking their true love.Happily Ever After Is A Choice will help you: Heal yourself and your past relationships.Create practical and fun ways to prepare for your man.Gain clarity and vision for the love you desire.Be inspired and motivated to continue on your journey to true love.Though the destination may be finding your man, the woman you become along the way is really the greatest gift, and this book shows you the way.
The Other Parent is Not the Enemy
There s a silent epidemic unfolding in family courtrooms and living rooms alike: parents caught in the wreckage of high-conflict divorce parenting, expected to co-parent with someone who may have betrayed, manipulated, or emotionally wounded them. This book is a lifeline for those navigating that impossible space the ones expected to keep the peace when peace feels like a lie. It doesn t offer surface-level strategies or hollow calls for civility. Instead, it dives deep into the emotional trenches of co-parenting with a toxic ex, giving readers the tools to break free from power struggles, guilt, and psychological traps. Drawing from trauma-informed frameworks and real-world stories, it guides parents toward clarity, stability, and self-respect no matter how the other parent behaves. If you re parenting through grief, rage, or disillusionment, this book offers more than advice it offers transformation. Inside, you ll learn how to: - Set parenting boundaries with an ex firmly and ethically - Disengage from destructive patterns without abandoning your child s needs - Use co-parenting communication strategies that de-escalate conflict - Parent from a place of purpose, not pain even in the aftermath of betrayal - Heal yourself so you don t pass the emotional fallout onto your child For anyone trying to parent through a storm of post-divorce family dynamics, this book speaks with the clarity of experience and the compassion of someone who s walked the path. Whether you re dealing with how to co-parent with a narcissist, craving emotionally intelligent co-parenting, or looking to practice trauma-informed parenting divorce, you ll find a way forward here. This is not a manual for fixing your ex. It s a map for reclaiming yourself.
Bullying
CREATE A BULLY-FREE ENVIRONMENT AND EMPOWER EVERY CHILD WITH CONFIDENCE, even if you've felt powerless in the past! Do you ever worry about... How to protect your child from bullying, no matter where it occurs? How to help your child avoid becoming a target? How to create a safer, kinder school environment? How to step in effectively-without making things worse? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Parents and teachers around the world share these same concerns. The fear, frustration, and helplessness that come with bullying can feel overwhelming. But there is hope. Research, proven strategies, and real-life experiences show that when adults understand the issue and take proactive steps, they can make a powerful difference in breaking the cycle of bullying. Here's just a glimpse of what you'll discover inside this powerful, comprehensive guide: Evidence-based strategies drawn from respected experts, organizations, and the latest research on bullying prevention. How to spot the warning signs of physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying-before it's too late. Proven intervention techniques to handle different bullying situations quickly and effectively, whether they occur at school, online or elsewhere. Effective ways to build children's confidence and resilience so they are less likely to be targeted. Step-by-step guidance for parents and teachers to provide emotional support and create open communication. Real-life case studies showing how these strategies work in schools, homes, and communities. Activities and tools that empower bystanders to take action and help break the bully cycle. Long-term prevention strategies to create safer, kinder classrooms and communities. ...and so much more! You might be thinking, "I've tried everything and nothing works." The truth is, effective bullying intervention requires consistent, coordinated efforts, and this book delivers just that-not isolated tactics, but comprehensive, actionable strategies recommended by bullying prevention experts and research. Whether you're a parent, teacher or other significant adult in a child's life, this book was designed to be a practical guide with step-by-step strategies, real-life examples, and it's designed to be applied immediately, even in the most challenging of circumstances. If you're ready and committed to be part of the movement to break the bullying cycle for all children, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Bullying
CREATE A BULLY-FREE ENVIRONMENT AND EMPOWER EVERY CHILD WITH CONFIDENCE, even if you've felt powerless in the past!Do you ever worry about...How to protect your child from bullying, no matter where it occurs?How to help your child avoid becoming a target?How to create a safer, kinder school environment?How to step in effectively-without making things worse?If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Parents and teachers around the world share these same concerns. The fear, frustration, and helplessness that come with bullying can feel overwhelming.But there is hope. Research, proven strategies, and real-life experiences show that when adults understand the issue and take proactive steps, they can make a powerful difference in breaking the cycle of bullying.Here's just a glimpse of what you'll discover inside this powerful, comprehensive guide: Evidence-based strategies drawn from respected experts, organizations, and the latest research on bullying prevention.How to spot the warning signs of physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying-before it's too late.Proven intervention techniques to handle different bullying situations quickly and effectively, whether they occur at school, online or elsewhere.Effective ways to build children's confidence and resilience so they are less likely to be targeted.Step-by-step guidance for parents and teachers to provide emotional support and create open communication.Real-life case studies showing how these strategies work in schools, homes, and communities.Activities and tools that empower bystanders to take action and help break the bully cycle.Long-term prevention strategies to create safer, kinder classrooms and communities....and so much more!You might be thinking, "I've tried everything and nothing works." The truth is, effective bullying intervention requires consistent, coordinated efforts, and this book delivers just that-not isolated tactics, but comprehensive, actionable strategies recommended by bullying prevention experts and research.Whether you're a parent, teacher or other significant adult in a child's life, this book was designed to be a practical guide with step-by-step strategies, real-life examples, and it's designed to be applied immediately, even in the most challenging of circumstances.If you're ready and committed to be part of the movement to break the bullying cycle for all children, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
This Was Never the Plan
Divorce brings a storm of emotions--grief, anger, confusion and shame. Yet while the ache lingers, life goes on.Vaneetha Risner has walked through this pain. In this hopeful and honest book, she draws from Scripture and her own story to offer compassionate wisdom on... Finding emotional clarity and letting go of shame Trusting God in the uncertainties ahead Healing relationally, resisting bitterness and finding community Nurturing hope for the future She also shares about navigating single parenting, church, dating and the work of rebuilding.Whether you are in the early stages of divorce or beginning to restore your life, this book points to Christ's faithful presence every step of the way. Helpful "check-ins" throughout invite you to pause, reflect and take hold of God again and again.Includes appendices to guide friends and church leaders in supporting you.
Keep Love
FROM THE HOST OF THE #1 WE NEED TO TALK PODCAST "Paul's book is a game-changer - honest, insightful, and full of passion. The perfect guide to creating love that lasts and keeps the spark alive." --Davina McCall Keep Love is your relationship bible combining cutting-edge research, case studies and self-help tools. Paul outlines all the key myths, issues and challenges that couples will likely experience in their partnerships and arms you with the simple tools, know-how and emotional intelligence to manage them. Through honest and open communication, mutual respect, problem-solving ability, intimacy, and a shared sense of purpose, Keep Love shows us how anyone can build strong foundations for long-lasting love. "Paul is a true relationship expert - Keep Love brilliantly demystifies the secrets to fostering long-lasting connections in this insightful and practical guide. It's essential reading for everyone." --Dr. Tara Swart
How to Love
The most popular book in the "How To" series--now available in special hardcover edition. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of How to Love--a beloved title in Thich Nhat Hanh's bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series--this luminous hardcover gift edition features a refreshed design with crimson sprayed edges, iridescent foil, and spot-color illustrations. Pocket-sized and profound, this modern classic offers clear, compassionate teachings on how to love deeply and mindfully, beginning with ourselves. With warmth and simplicity, Thich Nhat Hanh shows that love is rooted in understanding, deep listening, and presence--making this special edition a meaningful companion for readers at any stage of the journey.
Simple Acts of Kindness
"An inspirational book! This is a lovely gift to yourself or to a friend." -Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator"Compelling and beautifully written. This book is right for our time." -Janeen I. Mason, Award-winning Author and IllustratorWhat If the Simplest Thing You Did Today Was Also the Most Powerful?A smile. A kind word. A thoughtful gesture. Kindness is powerful, and the best part? It's easy and within your reach every day.In Simple Acts of Kindness: 159 Easy Ways to Bring a Smile, Give Comfort, Share Joy, and Inspire a Kinder World, Peggy Healy Stearns offers a practical, uplifting guide filled with easy, actionable ways to make a difference-whether at home or work, in your community, or with strangers.In just 40 pages, this inspiring guide packs a heartfelt message that will help you...Tap into 159 powerful ways to be a force for good-even with a busy schedule and a limited budget.Learn the science behind kindness and how it boosts your happiness, reduces stress, and improves your health.Make someone feel seen, heard, and appreciated-with gestures so simple, they're often overlooked.Find practical, down-to-earth ideas that suit your personality and lifestyle.Discover how tiny acts of compassion can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond what you imagine.
If I am Brave Enough
I met Jake in the springtime . . .So begins Cristina's story, a story of love and marriage, but also abuse and violence. Cristina met Jake when she was on the rebound, not looking for anything serious. And he seemed like the perfect guy: he was attractive and confident, he had a solid job, and he didn't hide the fact that he was interested in her. Before she knew it, they were married, talking about kids, settling down.The first time he hit her, she was shocked. She'd been getting ready for work, talking about the day ahead . . . He sent flowers, apologized, promised it would never happen again. But it did. It happened again. And again.This is Cristina's story. The story of how she survived a violent and abusive marriage, how she justified and forgave, how she concealed bruises and broken furniture, how she tried over and over again to make it work. It's a story about violence, and darkness, and shame. But it's also a story about love-how a mother's love for her children can make her strong enough to overcome even the most terrifying odds. If I Am Brave Enough is about finding the courage to fight for your own happy ending.
Life And Death And The Things In Between
Just where is the intersection between spirituality and medicine? Life and Death and the Things in Between is a collection of ten stories documenting the struggles and strengths of the human spirit as it searches for meaning amid challenging circumstances. The stories reveal the psychological and emotional experiences of people in Dr. Arty's milieu who are besieged by profound life-changing events and circumstances, such as severe mental illness, addiction, terminal illness, and personal loss. They are stories of love and courage, and of trauma and suffering. Most of all, they are stories of compassion and hope. Being a psychiatrist of Haitian origin working in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Arty has incorporated his heritage and culture into several of the stories--some of which are written within the frame of a medical illness. The publication of this book is a new proof of Dr. Arty's determination to share his rich experience with other human beings. There is no doubt that the readers will see this book as an invitation to remain compassionate and courageous in the worst times of adversity.E.F.Th矇baud, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Medical Center"In his series of short stories adapted from his personal experiences or that of his patients, Pierre vividly weaves an intricate web of each character's story. His depiction of each story is more enthralling than the other..."Mary Pender Greene, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist/Author, President and CEO of MPG Consulting "These are stories of the mentally ill and the disenfranchised, of immigrants and the down and out--stories of life and death, faith, hope, and love. They are stories that touch our hearts with their humanity and their reflection of the human condition..."T.L. Max McMillen, ELS, Editor-in-Chief, leaflet, a literary and visual arts magazine, and Senior Editor, The Permanente Journal
Never Really Left
Faced with an incomprehensible loss, one mother's experiences forced her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about life and death-and open her heart to a new reality.When Wendy Jordan Saffel lost her twenty-year-old son, Hugh, she discovered that grief is a well without a bottom. But even as she felt herself sinking into despair, she was offered an unexpected lifeline-one that changed her perception of the world forever. A rational thinker, Wendy focused on the facts-the tangible and the measurable. That is, until she began experiencing profound spiritual connections with her son shortly after his passing. These initial moments of contact propelled her on a yearslong journey to understand what happens when we die, what comprises the afterlife, and how a relationship with our lost loved ones can persist in ways that are real, true, beautiful, and sacred. Drawing on traditional and nontraditional spiritual beliefs, the growing body of work on the survival of consciousness, and what quantum physics tells us about the nature of reality, Never Really Left shares a wealth of research, experience, and hope for all those who have lost the ones they love. For Wendy, walking the path through grief and toward understanding led her to tremendous healing and a new paradigm of living-where joy can coexist with grief.
If I am Brave Enough
I met Jake in the springtime . . .So begins Cristina's story, a story of love and marriage, but also abuse and violence. Cristina met Jake when she was on the rebound, not looking for anything serious. And he seemed like the perfect guy: he was attractive and confident, he had a solid job, and he didn't hide the fact that he was interested in her. Before she knew it, they were married, talking about kids, settling down.The first time he hit her, she was shocked. She'd been getting ready for work, talking about the day ahead . . . He sent flowers, apologized, promised it would never happen again. But it did. It happened again. And again.This is Cristina's story. The story of how she survived a violent and abusive marriage, how she justified and forgave, how she concealed bruises and broken furniture, how she tried over and over again to make it work. It's a story about violence, and darkness, and shame. But it's also a story about love-how a mother's love for her children can make her strong enough to overcome even the most terrifying odds. If I Am Brave Enough is about finding the courage to fight for your own happy ending.
Notes with Nowhere to Go
Grief arrives uninvited. It can strike suddenly, reshaping your world in an instant.When the author's dad passed away, she turned to her notes app on her phone, jotting down thoughts she couldn't voice aloud. Those late-night notes became Notes with Nowhere to Go, a deeply personal memoir providing a gentle companion to anyone navigating loss.This isn't a how-to guide. It's a hand to hold.Blending honest reflection with thoughtful advice, this book offers reassurance, validation, and connection. If you're grieving, or love someone who is, these pages are here to remind you: you're not alone, and there is no wrong way to carry your loss.
All about Love: The Deluxe Collector's Edition
Now available in a special hardcover Deluxe Collector's Edition featuring beautiful new packaging, including cloth case stamping with red foil, bold endpapers, and red sprayed edges! A New York Times bestseller and enduring classic, All About Love is the acclaimed first volume in feminist icon bell hooks' "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy. All About Love reveals what causes a polarized society, and how to heal the divisions that cause suffering. Here is the truth about love, and inspiration to help us instill caring, compassion, and strength in our homes, schools, and workplaces."The word 'love' is most often defined as a noun, yet we would all love better if we used it as a verb," writes bell hooks as she comes out fighting and on fire in All About Love. Here, at her most provocative and intensely personal, renowned scholar, cultural critic, and feminist bell hooks offers a proactive new ethic for a society bereft with lovelessness--not the lack of romance, but the lack of care, compassion, and unity. People are divided, she declares, by society's failure to provide a model for learning to love. As bell hooks uses her incisive mind to explore the question "What is love?" her answers strike at both the mind and heart. Razing the cultural paradigm that the ideal love is infused with sex and desire, she provides a new path to love that is sacred, redemptive, and healing for individuals and for a nation. The Utne Reader declared bell hooks one of the "100 Visionaries Who Can Change Your Life." All About Love is a powerful, timely affirmation of just how profoundly her revelations can change hearts and minds for the better. "Each offering from bell hooks is a major event, as she has so much to give us." -- Maya Angelou
Storymaker
Perhaps it's a long journey, or you want to get them off their screens? Perhaps it's a group of restless children and you wish you could catch, hold and reward their attention? You can, and, as you magic from thin air a gripping story, that face-to-face engagement does as good as it feels, boosting their contentment, their concentration and their connection with you and with their peers as you journey together with story.Your guide is master storyteller Giles Abbott whose work, for over 20 years, has sought to reconnect adults and children with the sheer joy of story. Start your journey here!
Sri Lankan Housemaids in Lebanon
This study unravels the real dynamics at stake within the Lebanese Madame/Sri Lankan housemaid relationship. Unraveled in this book are the real dynamics at stake in the Madame/housemaid relationship. While cases of extreme physical abuse by the Lebanese women who hire housemaids - Madames - are an exception, what has become normalised are more insidious patterns of domination used to control each and every aspect of their employees' lives. For their part, Sri Lankan housemaids are not merely passive victims. Away from direct provocation and first-hand repercussions, they try to deflect what Pierre Bourdieu has called 'symbolic violence'. These attempts at 'everyday forms of resistance', as defined by James Scott, can help loosen their employers' grip. Yet, as this unprecedented study shows, the Madame/housemaid relationship and the rules that govern it remain under the managerial hold of the Madame.
A Mere Reflection of My Mother
A deeply emotional memoir of one woman's decision to take care of her mother with cancer while juggling everyday life as a mom of two.At four years of age, Anne's mother drops her off at her father's place and drives away with her new boyfriend in a battered white pickup truck. Through the rest of her childhood and youth, she only sees her mother a handful of times. Life with her father is difficult, but she manages to build a successful life and career, eventually becoming a mother herself.What do you do when the mother you don't know well falls ill?Right after Anne turns forty, she learns her mother has stage four lung cancer. As the only person who can provide care, she is faced with a difficult choice: continue living her life at a safe distance, or step in and care for the mother who didn't care for her.Told with raw honesty, A Mere Reflection of My Mother confronts the complexities of nearly estranged mother-daughter relationships and addresses the realities of being an unexpected caretaker while managing a career and a family as a single parent.
That Think You Do Volume 2
If you ever wonder how to entice that pretty thing across a crowded room, how to recognize if someone's attention is genuine, how to let someone know you're both interested and interesting, how to know if someone's toxic by watching how they move, or how to flirt without getting hurt, this book's for you.Carrabis shares insights gleaned from over forty years as an anthropologist, psychologist, language theorist, neuroscientist, therapist, and pizza maker (guys, want to impress someone? make them dinner). His real life stories are examples of demonstrating good behavior, recognizing the early signs of bad behavior, how to enter a relationship, how to make it last, and how to recognize a relationship's ending before the end is painful.Topics includeHow and when to dress for successThe differences between female and male social networks, and how to navigate them if you're the other genderHow to be heard and how to make others want to hear youWhen a few words is more powerful than a PorscheWhen to talk, when to listen, and howCarrabis' studies and practice brought him all over the world. The wisdom in these pages comes from years studying and teaching at the university level, studying and learning from aboriginal peoples across the globe, and blending these experiences to help people navigate difficult daily and life situations. Chapter by chapter, Carrabis offers healing techniques with a sensitivity and understanding few modern therapists have achieved.
Simple Acts of Love
Looking for new ways to remind your partner how much you love them? Look no further! As people continue to seek advice for adding more romance to their relationships on sites like Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, PureWow, and Psychology Today, this book gives a list of simple yet meaningful suggestions for upping the romance every day! Add romance to your relationship every day with these easy, "aww-worthy" activities that range from taking over a morning chore so they can sleep in to proudly bragging just a little bit over your partner's accomplishments to making time to cuddle before getting up to start your day. In Simple Acts of Love, you'll discover many ways to strengthen and have more fun together in your relationship, including: Bringing your partner's car back with a full tank of gas after borrowing it Having their favorite lunch delivered to their workplace as a midday surprise Sending them funny GIFs throughout the day to let them know you're thinking of them Enjoying a quiet night together with just a movie and some snacks And many more! These simple actions make it easy to be romantic every day while showing your partner just how much you care about them. With this book in hand, you can easily brighten your partner's day and keep your relationship strong and happy.
How to End a Love Story
���� Discover the path from heartbreak to wholehearted freedom ✨ What if the end of a love story could mark the beginning of your most powerful chapter yet? ���� This guide offers an honest and compassionate journey through the realities of a breakup-helping you not just survive the pain, but rise with clarity, courage, and strength. �������� Inside, you'll find: ���� Practical tools to reclaim your mental space & set healthy boundaries���� Smart strategies for handling social media triggers���� Journaling prompts to release emotions and gain perspective���� Guidance on recognizing red flags & embracing green ones in love���� Tips to avoid rebound traps and build lasting, meaningful connections Instead of feeling stuck in the shadows of your past relationship, you'll learn how to: ���� Rediscover your true self���� Rebuild self-trust and confidence���� Create a future where you set the standards for love and happiness Whether you're navigating heartbreak for the first time or seeking deeper wisdom after many lessons, this book is your beacon of hope and healing. ���� It's time to claim your peace, honor your worth, and step boldly into new beginnings-because the best love story is the one you write for yourself. ❤️����
Finding Yourself After Divorce
Reclaim Your Power. Rediscover Your Joy. Rewrite the Rest of Your Life. Divorce may feel like an ending, but it can also be the beginning of a powerful new chapter. If you feel lost, broken, or unsure of how to move forward, you are not alone-and you don't have to stay stuck. Finding Yourself After Divorce is your compassionate guide to healing your heart, reclaiming your confidence, and creating a life filled with strength, peace, and joy. Inside this empowering book, you'll discover: ✅ How to heal from the pain of divorce and release emotional baggage✅ Tools to rebuild your self-worth and rediscover who you truly are✅ Strategies for finding your voice, your boundaries, and your independence✅ Steps to move from heartbreak to hope with clarity and courage✅ How to rewrite your story and create a life that excites and inspires you With practical insights and soulful encouragement, this book helps you not just survive divorce-but thrive beyond it. Whether you're navigating grief, loneliness, or the challenges of starting over, you'll find the support, inspiration, and confidence to reclaim your power and rewrite your future. ✨ Perfect for women who want to heal, grow, and embrace life after divorce with resilience and joy. Your story isn't over. It's just beginning.
These Two Wrongs
The universe must really hate me.Rhys Astor, the guy with a deadly smirk and devil-may-care attitude, is the sole witness to one of the most embarrassing moments of my life. But even worse, now he's suddenly intrigued by me, which is confusing because until now, he couldn't be bothered to remember my name.Dorothy, Donatella, Danielle...no, it's Delilah, you unhinged prat.I don't want his attention. If I had my way, we'd go on avoiding each other for the rest of our lives, but again, the universe is conspiring against me. Rhys is the captain of the fencing team, and I'm the new manager. That means we're stuck together everyday for practice, tournaments, and long, long bus rides to away matches.Our shared bus rides lead to heated bickering.That bickering leads to hate-kissing...and not-so-hate kissing.And somehow, those few stolen kisses lead to sexy tutoring sessions, where Rhys is an extremely enthusiastic student.He shows me with every single touch, kiss, and whispered word how much he appreciates my rounded curves. And in return, I show him what it means to truly be cared for.But I have a feeling Rhys is hiding something. That his motives might not be what they seem.I've never wanted to be wrong about anything more than I do about these nagging suspicions.Because if I'm right, then there's nothing but heartbreak waiting for me.
Verbal Aikido(R) for Beginners
Get ready to master the art of communication with Verbal Aikido for Beginners! In this comprehensive and practical guide, you'll learn how to transform tense conversations into peaceful exchanges using the principles of Verbal Aikido.Join Luke A. Archer on a journey through the fundamentals of Verbal Aikido, where he teaches immediately applicable techniques to handle verbal attacks with confidence and ease.Recognize verbal attacks and understand how to shift into effective communication postures. Unlock the power of centered expression, enhanced listening, and harmony exploration. Enjoy fun exercises and engaging activities that make learning effortless for beginners of all ages.Whether you're navigating challenges at work, school, with friends, or at home, this book equips you with the skills and confidence to turn conflicts into constructive conversations like a pro.Upgrade your communication skills and become a Verbal Aikido master today!
Brave New Endings
Would you help your ex if they needed you?Ten years after her divorce, Elizabeth Verwey's ex-husband faced emergency surgery. Without hesitation, she offered to be part of his care team-an act of compassion that sparked her journey toward Brave New Endings.This eye-opening book explores the quiet courage of post-romantic caregiving. Through personal history and sharing 30 real-life stories, Verwey reveals how love can evolve beyond heartbreak. Spanning cultures, sexual orientations and life stages, these stories offer hope and challenge us to consider what it means to show up with empathy, even after love has changed shape.There are "Heart Healing" exercises designed to help readers work through the pain of former romantic relationships. This tribute to empathy and compassion unravels the many expressions of love throughout life.
Cat, I Keep Searching for Answers...
If you've recently lost your cat, we're so sorry for your loss. We know how painful it can be and the weight of words left unsaid.The Open Letter: This letter gives you a gentle space to freely and safely write what you feel after losing your beloved cat. It helps you express your thoughts, process emotions, and keep everything organized in one easy-to-find place.With over 250 guided prompts thoughtfully designed to support you, inside you'll find space to: - Work through the shock and disbelief that comes with loss.- Acknowledge denial and the longing for your cat's presence.- Understand overwhelming emotions and scattered thoughts.- Face the fear of a future without your loyal companion.- Let go of anger, guilt, or regret that still weighs on your heart.- Open your heart to moments of acceptance and gratitude.Also Included in the Grief Journal: - My Favorite Memories with My Cat: A space to write down your most cherished memories.- Things That Will Always Remind Me of My Cat: A section for all the little things that remind you of them, walks, toys, foods, places, and more.- The Poetry Section: You'll find a poem written to inspire you. Use it as a starting point to write your own poem about your cat.- Meaningful Photos: Add photos that capture special and unforgettable moments.This book is the result of three months of thoughtful work. It was lovingly created by Evelyn Harrington, a compassionate grief counselor with years of experience helping people through loss and healing. Pick up your copy and start the journey today.
Dog, I Keep Searching for Answers...
If you've recently lost your dog, we're so sorry for your loss. We know how painful it can be and the weight of words left unsaid.The Open Letter: This letter gives you a gentle space to freely and safely write what you feel after losing your beloved dog. It helps you express your thoughts, process emotions, and keep everything organized in one easy-to-find place.With over 250 guided prompts thoughtfully designed to support you, inside you'll find space to: Work through the shock and disbelief that comes with loss.Acknowledge denial and the longing.Understand overwhelming emotions and scattered thoughts.Face the fear of a future without your loyal companion.Let go of anger, guilt, or regret that still weighs on your heart.Open your heart to moments of acceptance and gratitude.Also Included in the Grief Journal: My Favorite Memories with My Dog: A space to write down your most cherished memories.Things That Will Always Remind Me of My Dog: A section for all the little things that remind you of them, walks, toys, foods, places, and more.The Poetry Section: You'll find a poem written to inspire you. Use it as a starting point to write your own poem about your dog.Meaningful Photos: Add photos that capture special and unforgettable moments.Pick up your copy and start the journey today.
Brave New Endings
Would you help your ex if they needed you?Ten years after her divorce, Elizabeth Verwey's ex-husband faced emergency surgery. Without hesitation, she offered to be part of his care team-an act of compassion that sparked her journey toward Brave New Endings.This eye-opening book explores the quiet courage of post-romantic caregiving. Through personal history and sharing 30 real-life stories, Verwey reveals how love can evolve beyond heartbreak. Spanning cultures, sexual orientations and life stages, these stories offer hope and challenge us to consider what it means to show up with empathy, even after love has changed shape.There are "Heart Healing" exercises designed to help readers work through the pain of former romantic relationships. This tribute to empathy and compassion unravels the many expressions of love throughout life.
Date Like a Brand
What if you could transform your search for love from luck to a strategy?For decades, dating has been an emotional guessing game, filled with conflicting advice and unclear expectations. But what if it wasn't? What if, instead of relying on luck, you could approach dating like a world-class brand-strategically, intelligently, and with a proven framework?In Date Like a Brand, Fortune 500 C-suite marketer and author Vince Hudson introduces a groundbreaking approach to modern relationships. By applying marketing's most powerful strategies, Vince redefines the basics of dating. The world's best brands don't leave their success to chance-they analyze, position, and optimize to win in the market. Now, you can do the same in your love life.Learn how to measure a person's dating value in the same way brands assess their market worth.Get insight on how to evaluate attraction, compatibility, and relationship potential, and stop wasting time on Mr. or Mrs. Wrong.Discover the KPIs-Key Performance Indicators-of dating that will give you the advantage of knowing when to stay in the relationship and when to walk away.Whether you're searching for the right person, evaluating your current relationship, or optimizing your approach to love, Date Like a Brand will become your playbook to making clearer, more strategic, and ultimately, more successful dating decisions.Dating success doesn't need to be random or left to luck. Find and keep your Love For Life. Implement the Ultimate Dating Strategy starting today.
Love Rebels
An exploration of how to balance activism and relationships without burning out. Balancing a devotion to activism with personal relationships can be incredibly difficult. Kitty Stryker shares her experience as an activist, street medic and relationship educator to help others pursue the important work while maintaining healthy relationships and without burning out. In what is both a call to action and a candid memoir, Stryker is open about what she has learned and her perceived limitations. Recognizing that it can feel overwhelming to know how to effectively make change, she encourages readers to consider how they can best advocate for causes they believe in, presenting different types of activism and urging readers to honestly examine their own hesitations. She also emphasizes that without taking care of our interpersonal relationships, many people burn out of activism at the very time when we need more people on the ground, and she offers practical strategies to avoid this and to encourage healthy relationships.
Date Like a Brand
One hundred years ago, our great-great-grandparents simply married the girl or boy next door. Compatibility and true love didn't always play into the equation. Today's expanded dating world should make finding the ideal partner easier than ever. Somehow, though, the task of finding the right mate has become more difficult instead. Modern dating is a marketplace-one where attraction, perception, and positioning matter just as much as compatibility. Yet, most people approach dating with no real strategy, leading to confusion, mismatches, and wasted time.But how might things change if you could apply the proven principles of brand management to your love life? The world's most successful brands don't rely on chance. They analyze, position, and optimize to achieve their goals. Date Like a Brand will help you apply the Six Ps of Strategic Dating.Pre-Assessment will help you understand yourself and the dating landscape.Purpose defines what love and partnership mean for you.Positioning empowers you to present yourself authentically and attractively.Prime Prospecting lets you identify and engage with high-potential matches.Performance Dating teaches you how to test, learn, and adjust based on real experiences.Partnership Marketing for Marriage builds and sustains a thriving, long-term relationship.Develop Your Own Strategic Marketing Plan for Finding and Keeping the Love For Your Life Today
Nineteen
For fans of Stephanie Thornton-Plymale's American Daughter and Cea Sunrise Person's North of Normal comes Leslie Johansen Nack's emotional follow-up memoir about her battle with addiction following a traumatic childhood--and her inspiring journey toward healing and happiness. In the mid-1970s, after sailing to French Polynesia with her sisters and father, Leslie Nack returned to the US with her family. In Southern California, she began the integration process back into American life, which meant being tossed back and forth between an alcoholic, mentally ill mother and an abusive, overbearing father who took her to deliver sailboats, sent her on a wilderness survival course, and recovered a stolen boat for an insurance company in the Virgin Islands. During all of that, she and her sisters attempted to free their mentally ill mother from confinement. Life couldn't be more unpredictable. At nineteen, her larger-than-life father dies suddenly in a plane crash in Mexico. In the wake of his death, she descends into addiction--caught in a downward spiral, her only solace is her next fix. Ultimately, however, Leslie's story is one of resilience: she chooses sobriety and happiness, builds a healthy marriage, and raises two children. At its heart, Nineteen affirms that acquiring new skills and investing in oneself are essential to breaking free from the destructive lessons of childhood. Raw and intense but ultimately hopeful, this sequel to the popular memoir Fourteen tells the rest of Leslie's turbulent--and incredible--story.
Such a Pretty Picture
USA TODAY BESTSELLER For readers of I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, a candid and heart-wrenching memoir about child abuse, family secrets, and the healing that begins once the truth is revealed and the past is confronted. Andrea is four and a half the first time her father, David, gives her a bath. Although she is young, she knows there is something strange about the way he is touching her. When her mother, Marlene, walks in to check on them, she howls and crumples to the floor--and when she opens her eyes, she is blind. Marlene's hysterical blindness lasts for weeks, but her willful blindness lasts decades. The abuse continues, and Andrea spends a childhood living with a secret she can't tell and a shame she is too afraid to name. Despite it, she survives. She builds a life and tells herself she is fine. But at age thirty-three, an unwanted grope on a New York City subway triggers her past. Suddenly unable to remember how to forget, Andrea is forced to confront her past--and finally begin to heal. This brave debut offers honest insight into a survivor's journey. Readers will feel Andrea's pain, her fear, and her shame--yet they will also feel her hope. And like Andrea, they will come to understand an important truth: though healing is complicated, it is possible to find joy and even grace in the wake of the most profound betrayals.
