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Star-Struck
Star-Struck is a fictional space travel, embarked by two ghosts, discovering new life forms on a new planet, and back to Earth at a different time. Furthermore, the collection content of its poem has been transcribed into a book of songs, entitled For Ever, by Francesca N.V. Moran and grandson Ezra Moran. It is also a sequence of "Blown by the Wind," depicting a true love story, between a diplomat and a student, in a twisted setting of time and place, the middle of a war-torn country.
Shattered
"A truly healing book." - Glen Lord, President, The Compassionate FriendsUnthinkable. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking. Whatever words we choose, they all fall far short of the reality. The loss of a child is a terrible thing.Accidents. Disease. Suicide. School shootings. Murder. Natural disasters. War. No matter how or when, the death of a child (no matter what age) can shatter the heart. How do you survive this? Can you?Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child was written to help.Bestselling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe uses his three decades of experience interacting with grieving parents to give you this heartfelt, easy-to-read, and intensely practical book. In Shattered, Roe walks the reader through the powerful impact a child's death has - emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually.Shattered unpacks the depth of this loss, describing how...Intense, unpredictable emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, fear, depression) can hijack us at a moment's notice.Our minds spin. We can't concentrate. We forget things. It feels like we're going crazy.Our bodies get hit. Symptoms surface. Our health can be impacted. Illness can invade.Our souls feel crushed. Guilt shakes us. What we believe gets challenged.Our relationships change. Marriage, family, friendships, and workplaces feel the impact.Our plans and dreams are shattered. We're now in uncharted territory.Yes, the loss of a child affects everything.In Shattered, you will learn how you can...Deal with the volatile, unpredictable emotions assaulting you.Manage the massive changes that are occurring in your life and routine.Move through feeling overwhelmed and begin to heal. Take care of yourself and your health amid all the challenges.Honor your child with how you grieve.Love those around you, even with a broken heart. Navigate spiritual pain and faith questions. Turn couple, family, and relational changes into personal growth. Support your other children in their grief and parent them well. Find the people and resources you need to begin to recover. Discover whether counseling would be beneficial for you.Live life as well as possible while in great pain.Make your child's life count in deep and powerful ways.If you're a grieving parent or grandparent, this book was written for you. Shattered is not a magic pill. The death of a child cannot be fixed. But comfort, compassion, guidance, and hope can be found in these pages.You will never be the same, but you can survive. And to some degree, you can heal. Shattered can help. Open this book, and let the healing continue.Shattered has been honored as a Best Book Awards Finalist
Putting the Broken Pieces of My Life Together
The book Putting the Broken Pieces of My Life Together tells the story ofthe effects of emotional, verbal, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse inthe life of the author from her childhood through adulthood. The author al-lows the reader to have an inside look into how the array of abuses impactedthe members of her family, particularly her relationship with her mother. Theheart-wrenching inner turmoil that an abused child experiences as she triesto make sense of a world that does not value her grabs the reader's attention.Nevertheless, the book shows the power of a relationship with Jesus Christthat moves the author to choose to forgive her abusers, thus giving herselfpermission to find her voice and to live her life. The courage of the authorto tell her story adds hope to this book and provides readers with reasons tobelieve that healing can be found through Jesus Christ.
A Lifetime of Love
Sixty-Five Prescriptions for Lasting Love"Intimacy is the experience of closeness that brings joy to life. It's the bottom line of what we want out of our relationships." ―Daphne Rose KingmaFall in love and stay in love. Whether you have just fallen in love or are celebrating your silver anniversary, A Lifetime of Love shows you how to develop a deeper intimacy, transcendent moments, and a wonderful soul connection through sixty-five prescriptions for lasting love.Grow in love together. Follow the light of love with your treasured one. Work on your relationship through self-improvement, whether you have just started dating or have been in a marriage for years. Kingman provides tips and pointers on ways to keep the romance alive such as dinner conversation starters. Kingma wants you to feel the fire, but also learn how to commit fully and gladly.Inspire intimacy in your relationship. Learn about intimacy through vulnerability, and ways to trust and love your partner and encourage longevity in your relationship.Discover: How to be vulnerable in your relationshipWays to communicate your love to your partnerHow to make your relationship go the distanceIf you enjoyed #Staymarried, Tiny Love Stories, or Relationship Goals, your next read should be Daphne Rose Kingma's A Lifetime of Love.
Tears for Food
A family is a place where you expect to be loved and nurtured. Where you can develop and grow knowing that you are loved and valued. But what if the family you live in is a place where everything you do is considered wrong: where no love is to be found and you are considered worthless. A place where you heart shrinks from the relentless onslaught of constantly living in fear. What can you cling to so that you not only survive but also develop as a person? Where can you go to and find a place of safety, refuge and peace. Set in the village of St Peter's in the 1950s, Tears for Food tells the story of Richard who though living in a dysfunctional family, with a controlling and unstable mother, is able to find solace through his singing in his local church choir; his friendships with his fellow choristers and his first venture into love with someone else. His life outside the family is the only place where he is able to find a place of safety, refuge and calm. But will it be enough?
Relationship Questions for Couples
No matter how good your marriage or relationship might be, communication difficulties can erode your closeness and create misunderstandings and conflict that aren't necessary. As uncomfortable or awkward as it might feel at first, meeting regularly with your spouse or partner to ask questions and learn more about each other safeguards your relationship from painful conflicts. The deep conversations these questions foster also will create a new level of intimacy between you. Questioning is a powerful tool for mutual understanding. I use probing questions as a personal coach to help clients uncover their deeper desires, needs, and fears. A strong question prompts us to search within to uncover the answer, leading to profound moments of self-awareness and inner growth. Within a love relationship, mutual questioning provides these same benefits, but also it allows each partner to participate in the awareness and growth of the other. More important, by actively listening to your partner's responses without judgment or defensiveness, you understand more about his or her motivations, fears, pain, longings, and frustrations. Questions to Build Intimacy If you're feeling distant from your partner or spouse, and even if you're not, try taking some time to talk about your answers to the following questions the next time you find yourselves relaxing on the couch or finally stumbling into bed, even if you just go through one or two here and there. You may find that the frank discussions that can result will help you and your partner grow closer and get to know each other even better. Anyone who's in a relationship should know some good questions for couples. ...Because communication is essential to a healthy relationship, with couples who talk regularly enjoying the benefits of a deeper, more intimate and connected relationship. By taking the time to consider important questions for couples, you can strengthen your connection to your partner and avoid unnecessary arguments from misunderstandings. -Why are relationship questions so important? Because... communication is the key to any successful relationship. From dinner conversation to pillow talk, these questions to ask are perfect for connecting with your significant other in a meaningful way. Use these questions for couples to ignite new discussions so you can keep your relationship fresh and exciting. Asking questions in your relationship is one sure way to get to know your partner well. Do not die in sile
Marriage Advice self-help books
Discover the secret to rekindling your romance, creating enduring harmony and reconnecting intimately with your spouse with this definitive guide to communication in marriage! One thing is certain in every marriage. There will always be fights. It's par for the course. The way both parties handle the aftermath is what separates an amazing marriage from a troublesome one. If you're sick of always having your efforts to communicate with your spouse devolving into a bout of arguing, yelling and resentment and your mutual loathing of each other is tearing your marriage apart, then this guide is for you. In this guide, Katerina Griffith shows you how to effectively communicate with your spouse without fighting and hands you the skills to be a better listener without becoming defensive. You're going to discover useful tips and tactics to help heal your marriage from years of toxic communication patterns. Here's a preview of what you're going to learn in this insightful workbook: - Everything you need to know about good communication in a committed marriage - The three communication types in a committed marriage and how you currently stack up against the three - Why you should care about effective communication in your marriage - 11 deadly communication mistakes that can sink your marriage if you don't watch out for them and how to avoid them - 5 surefire tips to help you fix communication issues in your marriage - The 4-step technique to help you communicate with your spouse when you're angry - 5 foolproof strategies to keep your anger at bay in emotionally stressful situations - The 8 signs your marriage is lacking emotional intimacy and 11 things you can do to refresh your romance - ...and tons more! Whether your marriage is buried in constant conflict and headed for the rocks or you're simply looking for ways to improve the quality of your relationship, the techniques contained in this guide will help you fall in love again. Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to buy now!
The Broken Glass
Separation or divorce can be hard for everyone involved. It can be particularly difficult for children who may not understand why Mom and Dad are parting ways. The Broken Glass uses a story to help young children whose parents may have separated or are going through a divorce. It deals with feelings of grief and loss. This book is a fantastic tool that includes notes, worksheets, and coping strategies for children.
A Mother's Guide Through Autism, Through The Eyes of The Guided
A mother and son have teamed up to give both views of what their journey of living with autism has been like over the past 30 years. The good thing is, both stories are all in ONE tome! Brigitte shares stories that she applies to her guided practices to heal a mother's heart. She offers all mothers to become inspired to live more joyfully, no matter where they are on their autism journey. Joseph gives his own perspective and insightful views of what living with autism has been for him, and what we all can do to understand and help those like him. The first half of this book, Mother's Guide Through Autism, will give you tools, guided practices, support, and inspiration through Brigitte's own experience as a teacher, life coach, and mother guide. Metaphorically, when you flip the book over you will gain knowledge, insightful life experience, and hope from Joseph's life who is now an adult autistic person. Mother's Guide Through Autism is the second book authored by Brigitte, following It's A God Thing. However, this is Joseph's debut as an author. Whether you're a blossoming guide yourself, or just a curious soul, this is sure to bring insight and perspective to a large, yet still mysterious phenomenon of human development.
Half-Baked Love
Almost every woman dreams of her wedding day and marrying the love of her life. Veronica Col籀n had the fairytale romance, her beautiful wedding day, and looked forward to starting her family.In her early 30s, Veronica soon found herself in a newlywed nightmare. In less than a year, she was not only a lonely wife but a soon-to-be mother when she discovered her husband's affair four weeks before the birth of their daughter. As her would-be fairytale came crashing down around her, she had to quickly navigate the messy middle of divorce.This is her journey of hope against all odds as she became a single mother with a newborn and rediscovered the power of God within her to overcome obstacles and grow into the person and mother she is today.
Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart
How did this happen? Why? How do we do this? Who are we now? What's next?The loss of a spouse changes everything. Our hearts are broken. Our souls shake.We need good companions for this painful journey - who meet us in our grief and walk with us through this painful valley.This book can be such a companion.Multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving hearts find hope and healing for more than three decades. Written with heartfelt compassion, this warm, easy-to-read, and practical book reads like a caring conversation with a close friend. In Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, you will read about how to...Process emotions like sadness, anger, fear, guilt, and depression.Navigate feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected.Take good care of yourself and deal with physical health issues and new symptoms that can arise.Handle challenging spiritual issues that frequently surface.Relate well to the people around you - those who are helpful and those who aren't.Deal well with emotional triggers and grief bursts.Find the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing.Develop simple, realistic plans for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.Use your grief for good - for yourself, your family, and others. Be kind to yourself. Please don't grieve alone. Let Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart join you on this arduous, tasking journey. Comfort and hope await you in the pages of this book.
H.E.A.L.I.N.G.
In the middle of her son's tenth birthday party, Jenene Holcomb received the call. Her beloved husband, Lee, had received his diagnosis: an aggressive cancer of the liver with multiple tumors. How could she survive as the primary caregiver of her beloved husband while simultaneously nurturing two children? Everyone eventually suffers loss-a spouse, a parent, a child, a weather disaster that takes a home, a divorce. No one is immune. In this book, Holcomb relates her personal story, offers her insights on the process of grieving, and shares her spiritual survival strategies.
Dating
This book was designed to provide women with an inside look at how men think and what men want in a woman when they're ready for a serious relationship. In it, you're going to see things from a man's point of view, as you discover the various aspects about a woman's life and behavior that might force a man to lose interest in her and disappear without a trace.This book focuses on the first few dates and will teach you: What to learn about yourself before datingThe do's and don'ts of datingTo recognize red flagsTips to becoming your best youHow to attract the oneHow to keep the one...and so much more!After many of them took my advice and found themselves in happy, healthy relationships, I've decided to share my wisdom with you. Finding a man who's worth your time and getting him to like you back might seem like an impossible task now, but by the end of this book, you'll find that you have more than enough willing men to choose from.
The Worst Kind of People
What is an energy vampire?Vampires do not exist, at least not the kind depicted in horror films. And yet, our encounters with people who leave us feeling physically or emotionally drained may tempt us to believe otherwise. Instead, it is likely that we have been in the presence of an energy vampire; a kind of human predator who purposely steals the energy of others.This energy depletion can take many forms, from drawing on our time, money or physical labor to draining us of self-esteem until we become a submissive slave to their every whim. In that state, we may begin to feel utterly hopeless, spiritually vacant and even lose our will to live.It is for these reasons and more that we must learn to identify and defend against those selfish social manipulators identified here in The Worst Kind of People, lest they keep feeding upon our lives until we are bled dry.- From the author of Clearing a Path to Joy -
Master Your Attachment Style
Are you ready for a social circle that you're proud of, and that brings you unlimited happiness?Do you feel like there is a common theme among all your relationships? Something potentially negative by nature but that no matter how hard you try to do things differently, it just keeps happening?Do you crave a true and intimate relationship with someone, but feel like it's not in the cards for you?Or maybe you can sense that although your friends mean well and your connection with them is strong, there's still something missing?If you've answered yes to any of the questions above, rest assured, things don't have to be this way.Open, honest, and deep friendships that make you feel safe and secure can be achieved by anyone.Even if you experienced a lot of failed relationships, you can build a strong, romantic relationship that lasts forever. With the right awareness, a powerful collection of tools, and a broader understanding of your emotional patterns you can completely transform every single relationship in your life.You can enter a new world, one where your relationships are truly fulfilling.In Master Your Attachment Style, you'll discover: Why attachment isn't always a bad thing and how you can use your attachments to your advantageGroundbreaking scientific insight into how and why we become who we areWhy knowing your attachment styles is the best way to supercharge your relationshipsHow your attachment style helps develop your limiting beliefs and what you can do to overcome themOne simple trick to turn any weakness into a strength and move forward in life with confidenceA step-by-step guide to building a healthy and long-lasting relationship that will bring both you and your partner the utmost happiness and joy... and so much more.It's completely normal to go through ups and downs. Yet, your relationships with others shouldn't be something that causes you constant stress, anxiety, or worry. You also don't have to keep pretending like you don't care. Profound relationships are vital to your mental and emotional well-being. A life filled with beautiful and long-lasting relationships is something you deserve and it's time you go out and create this for yourself!
Breathing Life, a Mere Memoir
Mrs. Brown is also the author of; One Breath At A Time, Read Breathe Journal, Telling Our Stories Surviving and Thriving (a Book Collaboration) and currently working on children's books, and several other book collaborations while presenting, ministering, and mentoring through the spoken word and motivational speaking.Healing not only comes from the joyous times, but in fact more from the moments that cause us broken, heart wrenching pain, which at times may stop our thoughts and remind us to breathe. Shall we continue taking one breath at a time.To Connect with Mrs. Brown or to learn how you can support our 501c3 mentoring and more program and how you can assist those grieving the unexpected loss of a child, email her at es3nolimits@yahoo.com or kydbrown@yahoo.com.Visit: solo.to/kydbrown
Beauty in Battle
Beauty in Battle is not just another marriage book - it's a blueprint for how to energize your relationship, give you purpose, and draw you close to your spouse by turning the tension that divides you into energy that fuels you. In these pages, Jason and Tori Benham share their story of how they turned conflict and quarrels into passion and purpose by leaning into their struggles rather than trying to avoid them. As a result, they discovered that fighting together drew them together. Their message is clear - you don't need to stop fighting; you need to start fighting ... the right way. When you and your spouse choose to no longer fight against each other in a personal battle but alongside one another in a spiritual war, the results are amazing as you begin to recognize your God-given purpose together. In this book, the Benhams take you to a basketball court where a flirtatious stranger exposed a problem in their relationship. You'll travel along with them on a cruise ship where a suitcase was flung across their room. They'll invite you to a party where one of them (not mentioning names!) jumped across a kitchen island to punch someone in the face. They'll even walk you into their master bedroom where God used a dream to reignite their passion for each other, and the three-step plan He gave them to get it back. Laced with practical insights and easy-to-follow steps, Beauty in Battle will help you discover: The number one relationship killer and how to stay away from it. How to combat negative thinking toward your spouse. The one key that will magnetize you to your spouse and your spouse to you.How to win your love back when "you've lost that lovin' feeling."Why there was a wedding crasher at the first marriage in history and how he showed up at your wedding too. We all fight. The question is, will you discover the beauty in battle? Beauty in Battle will help you do just that. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Jason and Tori Benham have been married for more than twenty years, own several businesses together, and are passionate about helping couples thrive in marriage. Jason holds a Master's Degree in Christian Counseling and Tori is a certified emotional intelligence and enneagram coach. They have four children and live in Charlotte, NC. Learn more at JasonAndTori.com
Half-Baked Love
Almost every woman dreams of her wedding day and marrying the love of her life. Veronica Col籀n had the fairytale romance, her beautiful wedding day, and looked forward to starting her family.In her early 30s, Veronica soon found herself in a newlywed nightmare. In less than a year, she was not only a lonely wife but a soon-to-be mother when she discovered her husband's affair four weeks before the birth of their daughter. As her would-be fairytale came crashing down around her, she had to quickly navigate the messy middle of divorce.This is her journey of hope against all odds as she became a single mother with a newborn and rediscovered the power of God within her to overcome obstacles and grow into the person and mother she is today.
Tales of Tinderella
Tales of Tinderella is a single girl's insight into the world of online dating after the failure of her marriage. Thrown into the new style of dating, Tinderella had to learn, and learn fast if she was going to find her forever guy.Follow Tinderella's journey along with the many twists and turns when she faces dating in the modern digital age.Be a witness to her challenges, failures and successes. Hear about her lovers, both good and bad, and learn from them.Each chapter includes advice from Behavioural Change Specialist, Simone Hamilton who gives her insights from each encounter to help you understand and learn how things happened and why. All names have been changed to protect the innocent... and the guilty.
I Love Mother's Day
I LOVE MOTHER'S DAY, IS A COLORING BOOK THAT'S FILLED WITH DIFFERENT DRAWINGS ASSOCIATED WITH MOTHERS. IT'S JUST WAITING TO BE COLORED. NOW, LET YOUR IMAGINATION BE YOUR GUIDE.
Dear James
It's ironic how stories end. Painful experiences remain locked within your shattered soul until life, through orchestrated circumstances, hands you the key to unlock the rusted metal bars that held you a prisoner far too long.This book was written for women who have loved deeply, only to find themselves effortlessly thrown aside. It was written for mothers who were left standing alone holding an innocent child.May these penned words find their way into the darkest places of your heart, releasing you from pain, regret, and rejection completely.Dear James is a raw, honest, gut-wrenching personal journey through grief. It is the story of a shattered past, an uncertain future, and the struggle of a mother and daughter to find wholeness.
Meet, Date, Get Engaged, and Married in 90 Days
"Meet, Date, Get Engaged, and Married in 90 Days" answers all issues you've been facing in choosing your mate. This book is a step-by-step guide for women who are looking for someone special but don't know how to find him or it also covers the key principles and the characteristics to look for in a man for you not to waste your time. This masterpiece also prepares you with the right tools, knowledge, experience, attitude, and wisdom to choose the right leader for your children to look up to. All the secrets you need are included in this book. Are you single, dating, in a complicated relationship, separated, divorced, or uncertain about your relationship? When a man sees you, why does he only associate you with pleasure, having fun, or even having his child but does not envision you as his wife? Why are you stuck in the never-ending cycle of dating and unable to move on to the next step toward marriage? You feel prepared, educated, articulated, beautiful inside and out, yet it seems no man wants to marry you? What are the spiritual implications involved in not being able to find a man or getting married? This masterpiece sheds new light on the whole process of finding the right man, getting prepared for marriage, and then getting married in the shortest time possible. Read this book and get ready to walk down the aisle. "Meet, Date, Get Engaged and Married in 90 Days"; 77 secrets that will make him marry you in less than 12 weeks.
Meet, Date, Get Engaged, and Married in 90 Days
"Meet, Date, Get Engaged, and Married in 90 Days" answers all issues you've been facing in choosing your mate. This book is a step-by-step guide for women who are looking for someone special but don't know how to find him or it also covers the key principles and the characteristics to look for in a man for you not to waste your time. This masterpiece also prepares you with the right tools, knowledge, experience, attitude, and wisdom to choose the right leader for your children to look up to. All the secrets you need are included in this book. Are you single, dating, in a complicated relationship, separated, divorced, or uncertain about your relationship? When a man sees you, why does he only associate you with pleasure, having fun, or even having his child but does not envision you as his wife? Why are you stuck in the never-ending cycle of dating and unable to move on to the next step toward marriage? You feel prepared, educated, articulated, beautiful inside and out, yet it seems no man wants to marry you? What are the spiritual implications involved in not being able to find a man or getting married? This masterpiece sheds new light on the whole process of finding the right man, getting prepared for marriage, and then getting married in the shortest time possible. Read this book and get ready to walk down the aisle. "Meet, Date, Get Engaged and Married in 90 Days"; 77 secrets that will make him marry you in less than 12 weeks.
Caring for Loved Ones with Heart Disease
Guides caregivers of those with heart disease through the process of supporting their loved one without sacrificing their own personal needs and wellbeing. Over 30 million people in the US suffer from heart disease and it is universally feared as the most common cause of death. Through the various stages of heart disease, patients need increasing care from their friends, family members, or other caregivers. Caring for Loved Ones with Heart Disease helps caregivers get appropriately involved in the care of their loved one's heart disease management and treatment while maintaining their own physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Offering accessible information about heart diseases, treatments, common problems, the challenges of caregiving, and more, this work fills the increasing need among caregivers to understand everything their loved one will face from the doctor's office to operating room to home care. Importantly, however, Jignesh Shah does not overlook the needs of the caregiver, providing tips and tools for balancing the complexities of advocacy and hand-on care with the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the caregiver. Shah teaches readers about various resources to help maintain a balance between performing these critical functions and tending to their own needs. Any friend or family member assisting in the care of a loved one will find the guidance offered throughout this book indispensible.
Ballad of my Fearless Heroine
The author of several books, Vladimir Tsesis dedicated this work to millions of women heroically fighting the aggressive metastatic breast cancer. Under the pen of the writer, the "medical history" of his wife, Marina, turned into an exciting chronicle of stoic resistance to a fatal ailment, filled with not only happy findings of the peaceful flow of everyday life but also irreparable losses. Contrary to the forecasts of American experts who predicted Marina's inevitable death in a few months, she lived for another fifteen years, a whole life, making a creative contribution to the lives of loved ones and without ceasing to express love for the whole family. Marina helped friends, was a volunteer at school, for several years helped her son prepare for publication of a huge collection of documents on the history of the Holocaust, lived an active social life, traveled a lot, continued to be fond of reading and music, willingly shared her impressions, and under no circumstances posed herself as a victim, although she had to constantly undergo cycles of challenging medical therapy. Truly, she lived every day as if it were her last, filling each day with the events and gifts of her new life, setting an example of resilience in life's circumstances. The aggressive form of cancer could not force her to capitulate and break her morale. She lived for today and under no circumstances pretended to be a victim, and except for the last days of her life, she never lost control of the situation she was in. Many books have been written about people who suffered from serious illnesses, but people who love and care for the sick also suffer. And the suffering of caregivers can be very deep. After a long period of introspection, the author compiled his "Program of Twelve Steps," which helped him overcome the grief of loss.
The Journey Through Life
PURPOSE OF THE BOOK The book as we can see is meant to serve as an inspiration to the reader. It helps to understand among many things, certain basic truths about life. About the Author: Akinyamoju F. Francis is an author, educator and entrepreneur whose published works includes novels, short stories, business journals and essays. Akinyamoju was born in Ondo state Western Nigeria, gaining a BA and MA in Business management from Atlantic International University, Honolulu Hawaii. His Published work includes The Journey through life" and Complexity Across Cultures".
Mate Selection in China
In the context of dramatically changing contemporary patterns of mate selection in China, Mate Selection in China focuses upon both the causes and consequences the societal changes which have resulted in a considerable shift in the ways in which young adults go about finding a spouse. Tracking a period of change, from a long history of patriarchal families and arranged marriages, into an environment wherein individuals are relatively free to choose their intimate partners, Blair, Madison and Fang demonstrate and analyse how recent shifts in divorce, cohabitation, and pre-marital sex have altered young adults' perceptions of marriage. Delving into demographic factors, such as the skewed sex ratio among young adults which have resulted in an overabundance of young males, cultural factors, such as increasingly individualistic forms of dating, and social and economic change which has resulted an increasingly materialistic middle-class, this book highlights that while traditional influence of parents in the selection of partners for their children has been overtaken, mate selection choices are not entirely made by the individuals themselves. Providing a comprehensive examination of mate selection within an ever-changing context, this book is a fascinating read for scholars interested in the impact of culture of family and marriage.
Dancing with the Rain
In the southeast point of the Indian peninsula lies the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka. A little baby girl's cry of life echoed in the silence.This autobiography, by Lynn Ramalingam, not a formative writer, is true and includes a complex story of abandonment, romance, family, and secrets told with intelligence, grace, and an abiding tenderness.Lynn was an unwanted infant left to be raised by her aunt, uncle, and cousins. What begins as a sad tale of a cast-off infant via a rickshaw, Sri Lanka's version of a taxi, turns out to be a happy life of love and success.Lynn's new family adores her and treats her like a princess bolstering her self esteem and preparing her for being an educational leader in the Midwestern United States. Learn the interesting life story that unfolds for Lynn.Lynn's memoir, "Dancing with the Rain,"offers truth for all andheartwarming tales.Published by Tasora BooksA portion of the proceeds from this book go IFAW and EFL of Sri Lanka.
That Didn't Last Long
Relationships are tough. Love takes work. Marriage can be a tug of war.Your way is not the right way. Their way is not the right way. What if you both got out of the way and trusted that God knew what was best for you and your marriage? In her captivating and heartfelt memoir, That Didn't Last Long: Why Doing Marriage Your Way Never Works, author and Air Force vet Krystal DesChamps shares with readers what it looks like to practice obedience to God, but not always get the outcome you were hoping for. DesChamps believed she was experiencing a miracle when she had heard God say He was restoring her marriage. After ten years of being apart, she remarried her high school sweetheart. Everything was amazing until it wasn't. This intimate marital guide and deeply personal account -- at turns poignant, other times whimsical -- tells the story of the author's failed marriage, the lessons learned about keeping one's focus on God, surrendering the illusion of control in relationships, and the wisdom she gained from trusting God and her experience. After her divorce, DesChamps also witnessed many people around her experiencing broken relationships. She felt God pulling on her heart to share this story. Whether you are currently in a marriage that feels like a hopeless situation, or you've experienced the hurt, pain, and grief of divorce, there is still good news and hope for you. Turn your eyes and trust to God, and allow this book to be evidence of how He can take any bad situation and use it for your good!
Connected Couples
Are you still looking for that deep and meaningful connection? Are you still searching for that lifelong bond and a fulfilling love relationship?Connected Couples from relationship expert Andy T. Fenske will spark the flame of love and add the connection and passion your relationship is missing.90% of people don't have the love relationship they really want.Why? They lack the knowledge and the skills to create and maintain that relationship.They never went to Love Relationship School.Did you?Probably not. Success or failure of your relationship is rooted not in factors out of your control but in skills that you can very much learn. No matter how good or bad your current love life is, you have the power to make it better. You are in charge!What if you had an actual roadmap for your love relationship?In Connected Couples, you'll find proven strategies that help you: Get a deepened sense of self-awareness and understanding of your partner Break your personal fear cycle and learn to navigate through challenging timesDiscover the proven secrets to solving, and avoiding your relationship problems in the first place - without therapy, marriage counseling, or even worse, lawyers!Develop the skills necessary for effective communication as well as strategies for fewer arguments and "better fighting"Create a profound vision for your perfect relationshipA practical handbook for how to successfully navigate through "Love Land".From his own experiences working with couples, the author draws out eight roadmaps with real-life examples, practical tools, and techniques that will give you the confidence and the skills needed to make your relationship a lasting success.We have all experienced the many ups and downs of life and love - and whether or not you: Have failed in relationships beforeFeel stuck in a relationship that "doesn't work"Have run into the domino effect of fights and argumentsThink you suck at loveAre still jumping from one relationship to the next hoping to find "the one"Have been single for a decadethis book is for you!Equipped with these road maps will you not only make your relationship last - but the best one ever. Build a strong foundation and embark on your relationship journey with a thriving vision and new sense of purpose.Get the Book Now to Unlock Your Ideal Relationship!
Grammy's Stories
Margie and Will are 11 and 12 year-old neighbors in their suburban Washington, D.C. homes in Maryland. Fall provides opportunities for each to visit the other's grandparents in rural towns - Will's on Maryland's Eastern Shore and Margie's in mountainous Northwest Maryland. Their their seemingly endless curiosity leads them to discover closely held family secrets that threaten their friendship. However a later adventure leaves them closer than ever as the ever-confident Will must learn to trust Margie to find their way.
Overthinking about You
Dating is hard. But pursuing love and relationships when you live with mental illness can be even more overwhelming.Allison Raskin knows this challenge firsthand and shares her journey with perfect candor. She's learned from her experiences, and we get to learn from her, discovering new ways to form healthy dating and relationship habits. How do you talk to a partner about your mental health? What is the potential impact of SSRIs on your body? What is the difference between having valid concerns and catastrophizing? It's all here, from meeting online to how to handle a breakup, from recognizing and avoiding unhealthy relationships to the big one--sex.Woven in throughout are interviews with clinical psychologists, a psychiatrist, a sexologist, relationship experts, and real-life couples for their points of view and professional guidance. All to help you walk away from this book feeling less alone in the struggle and better prepared to tackle dating and relationships with more confidence and less worry. It's a transformative book, with insights on every page and an inspiring message of optimism and hope.
In Love with a Monster
Imagine living a life that you have no control over.Fear, abject hatred, unspeakable violent acts, and terror follow you everywhere you go. They weigh on you like ships' anchors, but your shoulders can no longer bear the strain.Life's pleasures bring you pain.You bear the scars of someone else's rage.The future is hopeless. The past is too traumatic to recall.This is what life is like for those who are in a relationship plagued by domestic violence. Your chest constricts. Your hands shake, so you hide them as best you can so as not to provoke your abuser.Look no one in the eyes, or you'll suffer the consequences.Don't laugh unless you've been told to, and only for an approved amount of time.Hide your scars. Make excuses. Blame yourself. Tell yourself it will change.But what if it never does? What if you spend the rest of your earthly days living like a prisoner in a relationship that is destroying you inch by inch?IN LOVE WITH A MONSTER explores the dark and dangerous percussions of domestic abuse. It's for women who've suffered egregious brutality and created a fa癟ade to keep up appearances and not anger their abuser. It exposes the twisted logic that's embedded in psyches when someone is forced to remain in a toxic and brutal relationship. It's part cautionary tale, part survival guide.
The Girl Before Me
I switched on the bedroom light, casting a glow across the apartment. No one was there. But then the locks on my front door caught my eye. I thought I'd locked them both, but now one was open... When I moved into the apartment with my little daughter Lily, it was meant to be a new beginning for us. Now we are right in the heart of downtown, in a building with its own doorman. For the first time in a long time we are safe, away from my ex-husband. But just as we settle into our new lives a letter arrives for someone called Annie. The neighbors tell me to ignore it. She's just the woman who lived here before me, who moved out one day without a word. Curious, I open it anyway and am shocked by what I read. It says Annie wasn't safe. It said she needed to get out. Now, I can't escape the idea that someone is watching us. I feel I can't trust my neighbors. And I can't help but think... Something happened to Annie. Something bad. And Lily and I are not nearly as safe here as I thought we were... A totally unputdownable gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Gillian Flynn. Readers are loving The Girl Before Me: "OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!?... The most heart-racing book I've read in a long time, if not ever!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page... I started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at approx 2am... and although I'm knackered today it was 1000000% worth it!!!... MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS which will leave you absolutely shocked!!! I can hand on my heart say that I cannot remember when I was so gobsmacked by a book twist... AN EXPLOSIVE READ!!!" Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "WOW!! Just wow!!... Mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, gripping... Once you pick up the book you just can't put it down... My jaw was locked open... Never did I imagine that ending." Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great book!! Wow what a storyline! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, and WHOA, so many twists and turns!!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow! That was one suspenseful and thrilling read. I'm still at a loss for words... one of the best psychological thrillers that I've read... five stars from me. A sensational read." Books Only ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Holy cow, this was so good!... so twisty with many OMG moments, it's fast paced and unputdownable." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow wow wow - this book grabbed me from the first pages. So many twists and turns... I could not put down, read late into the night... This one is so so tense." NetGalley reviewer "An absolutely sensational read which had me hooked from page one. It had me guessing throughout... especially the shocker at the end!!!... Every chapter seemed to end on a cliffhanger and it was definitely unputdownable and addictive!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dear Love
On a journey to find love and wonder why you have yet to discover what love even looks like. Sometimes we get so hung up on TV and other people's perception, that we lose track of what love really is. "Dear Love; Where are you?", helps shine some light on reality from fantasy when it comes to recognizing love. Love has its ups and downs, you just have to know what's worth the ride.
Women Seeking in Men
charm and spellbind any man you wish to date to develop deep, undying interest in you but have no clue where to start and how to do it confidently without coming off as slutty and cheap?And do you wish to keep the man you get, have an amazing dating experience and possibly build a long term relationship with the kind of man many people only dream about?If you've answered YES, keep reading...You Are About To Discover The Secret Strategies That Women In Successful Dating Relationships Never Seem To Want To Admit And Share With Other Women On What It Takes To Attract And Keep A Man, For Good!It's true that women generally find it easier to get a man they want than the other way around. Unfortunately, there are more women who struggle when trying to find a man than most social science journals would care to admit. From always getting the "wrong guy" to countless "things gone wrong" during dates and first time engagements, women are really suffering under the veil.If you have, then your search ends here. I know that you've clearly had enough of bad relationships, hookups and dating issues, and all that ends right here. This simple, straightforward beginners' book is here to give you a clear insight into the secrets of dating, understanding men and getting what you want.With it, you'll discover: - The difference between a bad boy and a nice guy and what their characters mean- How the male mind operates- The secret to being successful at dating- How to ace the first date- How to be successful at online dating by doing things right the first time and avoiding mistakes- How to fly like an eagle in the "wingman"- How to bring out the best of your body- How to make the right call- The rules and tips you need to know to have confidence and glow- Why dating is a game, and how to play it successfully...And much more!As you'll soon discover, there's a difference between what you've been doing and what you should actually be doing to get a good match for yourself. The good news is that it's not difficult to do what you're supposed to do and the way this book is written and structured makes it so. Yes, it is perfect for you, even if you've had a string of unsuccessful relationships or just never seem to have the kind of men you wish to date approach you!
How to Raise Highly Successful People
What is that thing that really makes someone successful? What kind of abilities or knowledge do successful people have? The truth is that success is made of a lot of simple and little things that can create great results when used together. For example: When it comes to parenting, it's a known fact that we tend to raise our children in the same way our parents raised us. Now, we don't want to do that, we want only to take the best of our parents efforts and leave all the rest.Our children will be able to grow up in a complete different way only because of this little difference. To examine how you can raise your children to be not only successful, but kind and independent too than you'll need a guide like: "How to Raise Successful People: The ultimate guide to build a successful mind" by Albert Piaget Here's a little preview of what you will find inside of the book: - the Esther Wojcicki story- let your children discover their passions- build rock solid relationships- the importance of discipline- how much collaboration is important to become successful...and much, much more!
Narcissist
Would you like to start loving yourself more and get rid of all negative emotions that these people or a certain person is causing you even if you can't get rid of him? Grab a Copy Today to Get Started!
Transgression to Transformation
This book is Diamond's story. She bares her traumas, childlike but infused with a heart and trust in God that fully demonstrates the scripture in Mark 10:5, that says. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." "The Diamond in the Rough" is the beginning saga in her Transgression to Transformation Series. Her story will be complete with her final journey in, Transgression to Transformation Series III. Her stories will take you through her childhood, youth, into adulthood and beyond. So prepare to be immersed into struggle and shame, but look forward to rejoicing as she works through the power of God with amazing "Faith" that transforms those who believe.
Transgression 2 Transformation
This book is Diamond's story. She bares her traumas, childlike but infused with a heart and trust in God that fully demonstrates the scripture in Mark 10:5, that says. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." "The Diamond in the Rough" is the beginning saga in her Transgression to Transformation Series. Her story will be complete with her final journey in, Transgression to Transformation Series III. Her stories will take you through her childhood, youth, into adulthood and beyond. So prepare to be immersed into struggle and shame, but look forward to rejoicing as she works through the power of God with amazing "Faith" that transforms those who believe.
When Mandrakes Don't Work
Author Malcolm O'Dean and his wife, Shane, secretly endured years of agony for not being able to have a baby. After everything else had failed, a seldom-thought-of statement from Psalm 113:9 became their encouragement, their motivation, and their empowerment for fulfilling their desire to have their baby. The O'Dean's personal experience with the highs and lows of having a baby is held dearly as their only qualification for sharing their story with the world. In When Mandrakes Don't Work, Malcolm confronts the social pressure to become pregnant and have a baby, and he dispels the myth of being cursed if you don't get your baby. This story reveals that with God, neither time nor age, nor can conditions or circumstances, impede your destiny. It discloses how to end the frustration of unsuccessful rounds of in vitro fertilization, ritual cleansing, feng shui, and conjugal positioning. When Mandrakes Don't Work helps you understand why people of all ages are either secretly or openly zeroed in on having a baby. Above all else, it bears truth to the words of the songwriter Jim Reeves: "It is no secret what God can do. What he's done for others, he'll do for you."
Soul Minding
"In the West, many of us have forgotten the sacred work of tending to a soul as it prepares for its earthly birth and as it experiences the many rites of passage that are part and parcel of its physical, human journey. So too, have we neglected the spiritual preparations necessary for a peaceful death of the physical body and the sacredness of correctly entering into the afterlife in a state of joyful awareness. Our ancestors understood what we in the West are just now reawakening to. The remembrance of this knowledge and the wisdom itself lies within our very blood and bones, the blood and bones of our illuminated ancestors. I have come to call this sacred work, Soul Minding." Author, American Mystic and Ceremonialist, Denise King Francisco
Grateful and Blessed
Have you ever thought about keeping a daily gratitude journal? The benefits we get from writing in a journal far outweigh the small investment of time that goes into the writing. Research has shown that the good that comes from journaling is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Some studies concluded that writing each day in a gratitude journal improves our sleep, lowers our stress, and even boosts our immunity. Do you think that you won't have something each day to be grateful for? It really doesn't have to be something huge. It can be as inconsequential as a smile from a stranger, a helping hand from a neighbor, a welcome hug when you need a hug, a phone call from a friend, or your dog or cat showing that they love you. Every day there is something to be grateful for - we just need to see the good. If I hadn't written each day in my gratitude journal, I'm quite sure that I'd be looking back at that year as a year of darkness. Now when I read my journal I see that I had rays of sunshine in my life every day. I hope that you'll consider keeping a gratitude journal. Try it for a while. See what you think. Try it by yourself, or do it as a family around the supper table. I venture to say that each day you will find something that made you smile, or helped you in some way.
