Eight Years
This fictional story follows the main character, Justin. From ages 4-13 we follow Justin as he learns the ins and outs of the world, and we discover the type of person Justin grows up to be.
Never, Ever Get Married
Did You Know 50% of Marriages End in Divorce?It's a fact, and the truth is, in our current world, where we can have almost anything on demand, it is only getting worse.But what if I told you: Your marriage doesn't have to be the proverbial ball and chain.Your perfect mate is out there, and you can have the relationship of your dreams.There is an easy process that will help you snag just the right partner for you.Life doesn't end when you get married-it's just the beginning!Just like you, I have had more than my fair share of bad relationships. But what I've learned throughout five failed marriages is that true, lasting love is possible-if you know the secrets.In this book, I'll tell you how to never, ever get married like the rest of the world does. You'll learn the secrets to becoming one of the 50% who chooses the right mate to enjoy the rest of your life with
CareGivers ScareTakers
Do you know if your trusted caregiver is ripping off your parents?What can you do to protect your loved ones?How can you find the best qualified caregiver?Families struggled to find dependable, trusted care. These true stories are but a glimpse that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers. Through these stories, you will learn to identify subtle hints that expose a dishonest caregiver. You'll discover Resources, tips on hiring and managing your caregiver and some basic estate planning questions are included.More than $37 billion is stolen each year because of the financial exploitation of seniors, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Better regulation is needed for in-home care agencies. Some states don't require caregivers to be fingerprinted, background-checking and/or drug-tested! Who can you trust?Agencies charge their clients around $20 per hour but only pay caregivers $12 per hour. Why would a caregiver want to take that job when they can get $15 per hour in a different industry?Raising the bar on caregivers will raise the bar on the quality of care.
I Hope We Never Meet
For attorney Andrew Finkelstein, every day is an opportunity to fight for redemption. He battles on behalf of his clients-families facing the devastating aftermath of preventable catastrophes. When a loved one is killed on the job, Andrew helps the family pick up the pieces; when a construction worker is paralyzed due to inadequate fall protection, he helps them regain control, focus on recovery, and discover optimism in the darkest of times. In I Hope We Never Meet, Andrew Finkelstein, with Sarah Lunham, tells his clients' stories of tragedy and recovery, demonstrating how families have rebuilt their lives by holding offenders accountable. He discusses what personal recovery looks like and the journey of ensuring that justice is visited upon negligent actors. I Hope We Never Meet is an inspirational resource for anyone searching for ways to turn their pain into purpose and make the world a better, safer place.
How I Met My Other
Will you marry me?We all want forever love with that one special person who lights up our lives with joy. Many people picture the perfect moment, but sometimes reality can surprise us. In this collection of true stories, authors share their one-of-a-kind engagement stories, filled with humor, surprises, and most of all, happiness.Inside are stories of unexpected beginnings, second chances at love, tales of just-right timing, and experiencing the magic in every day. Join us in a celebration of forever love!EXCERPTIt's a Love Story, Afterallby Jenna WilsonEver since my teen years, I was the Valentine's Day version of Ebenezer Scrooge-I hated love stories. I mumbled and grumbled my way through them, always celebrating February 15th as "Discount Chocolate Day" instead. I thought the whole concept of a "love story" was unreasonable, and that belief only grew stronger over time.When I was teaching eighth grade at a small school in a larger metropolitan area, I was tasked with preparing my students, who had the same thirty classmates since preschool, for their experiences in high schools with about two thousand students each. I once asked my class what they were most excited about, and one girl raised her hand. When I called on her, she first responded with a deep sigh. She then leaned forward and placed her chin in the palm of her hand with her elbow resting on the desk and raised her eyes skyward while literally twirling her hair. The only bit missing from this scene of stereotypical adolescent femininity was a pop of bubble gum at her lips. Once in position, she said to me: "I just can't wait to have a real, true love story. You know, like The Fault in Our Stars."Dear God, if that is what this child was hoping for, I didn't know if I should roll my eyes or send her to a social worker. It's a beautifully written, heart-wrenching tearjerker for sure, but it's the last thing I'd call "a real, true love story."I completely understand why she was swooning. It's the same reason millions of people each year buy romance movies and novels-both the wholesome kind and their more, ahem, provocative counterparts. These stories are fun to read. They give our hearts something to long for. They show a world where meeting a partner is more than just a swipe on a dating app. They're absolutely dreamy. And that's why I hated them...
Love Factually
Human nature hasn't changed. Dating has!Dr. Duana Welch and science are back to help. Still the only fact-based book to take men and women from before-you-meet until you commit, Love Factually blends heart, soul, and science in this fully revised and updated edition. Read the international bestseller Dr. David Buss calls "gripping, science-based, and brimming with actions to improve your love life." In a genre long on opinion and short on proof, Love Factually puts all the evidence in your corner for the most important and daunting task of our lives: finding and keeping The One."Finally we have a research-based guide for how to sensibly select a partner. A must read for all those of us seeking a lasting love." -Dr. John Gottman, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work"If you are going to read any book about love, make it Love Factually." -Jeannie Assimos, Senior Director, eHarmony"Love Factually is a real treat: a smart, funny page-turner, full of heart and based on the best science." -Dr. Linda J. Waite, Professor of Sociology at the University of Chicago, and author of The Case for Marriage"Love Factually is like having Malcolm Gladwell and Bren矇 Brown gene-splice with Dear Abby and The Rules." -Ellen Fein & Sherrie Schneider, authors of The Rules, All the Rules, and Not Your Mother's Rules
Straight Talk for Partners
Based on more than twenty years of support work and counselling with partners of adults with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), this book goes beyond the call to understand and accept the differences present when one partner is on the Autism Spectrum, and to actually confront some aspects of these relationships that remain unacceptable and typically resistant to personal appeal or professional guidance. Partner stories continue to expose an all pervasive sense of powerlessness experienced in these situations, the subtle slide away from basic social benchmarks, and a crippling absence of effective relationship tools and strategies for managing daily challenges or creating positive change This book presents some internationally accepted principles to re-create benchmarks for partners to use to assess the state of their relationship, their own emotional well-being and their partner's level of participation in forging and sustaining whatever common ground is possible, taking into account however the inherent limited capacities of those who may be on the Autism Spectrum. It is believed that the principles presented in this book could equally be useful in any complicated and difficult relationship characterized by a lack of mutuality and reciprocity.
Reminiscing 1950s America
Reminiscing the 1950s America along with your beloved who is facing memory or cognitive challenges can be a beautiful way to reconnect and rekindle happy memories of the past and initiate a conversation.They are very popular as picture books for people with dementia, and are also suitable for: People who have had strokes, brain injuries, strokes or any cognitive lossParkinson's diseaseAlzheimer's disease Picture Books for people with Dementia: Picture books can be a useful tool as they help promote conversation & dialogue, which in turn can have a whole host of benefits: Helps alleviate boredomCan help combat depressionReduces isolation between individuals when used as group therapy, for example in care homesIncreases relationship levels between individuals & carers, as pictures help promote conversation about life events in a casual & non-invasive manner The pictures used in these books were specifically chosen for people with Alzheimer's & dementia, there is a large variety of Nature images that help soothing and relaxing. Our books make great presents, care home activities, or simply a brilliant reminiscence product.
The things i never said
In a world where love is the biggest force, it can quickly turn into hate. People meet, they fall in love, they fall out of love, they get comfortable. It is not until the two worlds collide that we get to see people's true colors. Join me, as we go through every branch of the Eros type of love. the things i never said, is sure to take you on a whirlwind of emotions as you dive into these relationships, that will individually tell their story. Does love win or does it lose? I think love is what you make it.
I Hope We Never Meet
For attorney Andrew Finkelstein, every day is an opportunity to fight for redemption. He battles on behalf of his clients-families facing the devastating aftermath of preventable catastrophes. When a loved one is killed on the job, Andrew helps the family pick up the pieces; when a construction worker is paralyzed due to inadequate fall protection, he helps them regain control, focus on recovery, and discover optimism in the darkest of times. In I Hope We Never Meet, Andrew Finkelstein, with Sarah Lunham, tells his clients' stories of tragedy and recovery, demonstrating how families have rebuilt their lives by holding offenders accountable. He discusses what personal recovery looks like and the journey of ensuring that justice is visited upon negligent actors. I Hope We Never Meet is an inspirational resource for anyone searching for ways to turn their pain into purpose and make the world a better, safer place.
All Relationships Inevitably End
Movies of romance and love soothes our minds and warms our hearts. Some stories show love as a battle, a partnership, or best of all, a timeless connection that surpasses life itself.Many films and stories inspire us to seek a "happily ever after". Even with all these movies, self help books and relationship advice, we still fall short of finding "true love."No one expects a heart-filled relationship to end, but let's face it, they do; unless, both partners choose to ensure the longevity of the relationship.You must learn when to recognize what works, what doesn't and if it's time to put the relationship behind you. This book will grant you an insightful perspective for a, sometimes, elaborate ordeal.
Princess Sariah
Written, illustrated and self published, Princess Sariah is an interactive story book by child author Sariah Renee. The book helps children conquer the chaotic maze of the decision making process.
No Proper Grief
What do you do when the life you knew is shattered?When his husband died, Jakob's life changed irrevocably. He had to figure out how to make a living, parent grieving children, and grieve alone. He felt like he wasn't enough. Jakob's journey, intimately detailed in No Proper Grief, shows us that no matter how we choose to grieve, it will be enough-regardless of how others think we should do it. No Proper Grief reveals how even the tiniest hope is enough to give us the resilience we need to walk through our grief journey our way. There is no proper way to grieve or heal. We don't need to reinvent our lives immediately to move forward. Read his story. Breathe. Discover the truth-you are enough.
For the Love of Joan
Poetry written by the author about the pain and agony of grieving following the sudden death of his Wife after sharing 50 years of Love together. Every word is written through his tears and and suffering and truly shows for all to see the real trauma and distress caused by the loss of one's Soulmate and True Love.
Dear Heaven
This letter story part Two of Book One, A Son's Gift (a/k/a) A Journey of Unconditional Love. Letters can be a conduit of healing. Especially when deep and profound words are expressed. Nick was a young adult who continually faced death with insurmountable odds and setbacks. His robust perseverance transcended impending darkness. Yet, he captured the world with his humble heart throughout his five year journey with Ewing's Sarcoma. For families whose loved ones transitioned, a written artifact is comforting. When we embrace grief while we empower our healing heart we remind ourselves that 'once was' memory is forever etched of 'what is' in our present moment. In celebration of these poignant and yet beautiful letters that follow my first published book A Journey Of Unconditional Love, they remind me over and over how my son's spirit was an inspiration to all who share the inner pain, joy, and love within these pages.
The Loss of a Child
This is Shannon's story from his mother's perspective. His life was cut short by an untimely death that left many in shock and grappling to recover. Despite dealing with her own grief, through the strength of the Lord, she delivers a powerful message directly to her audience. If you are dealing with the loss of a child, or any form of grief, this book is a must read.Some say they will never accept the loss of a friend or loved one because if they do that means they are letting go of them. To an extent that is true because you will eventually have to let go in order for God to mend your broken heart. We all have to give it to Him - our burdens, our pains, our tears - because we cannot handle them in our own strength. If we are to move on in life, we must accept this shift. Until we accept the loss, we will still be holding on, hoping that this is only a dream or nightmare that will eventually end.
Mother-in-law Daughter-in-law Dilemma
A thought provoking and entertaining book about the ongoing struggle between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law as they strive to foster a harmonious relationship for the benefit of their son/spouse. The book offers interesting vignettes and brainstorming discussions to enrich the debate and promote communication. At the end of each chapter, questions are provided to guide the reader to reflect on their own relationships in order to broaden understanding and promote communication. The book highlights such issues as power struggles, gift giving, grand parenting, holidays, time commitments, obligations, jealousy, insecurity, and more. A must read for anyone married or soon-to-be married, as well as anyone who has a married child.
Halal Ever After
TikTok personality Randa Taha takes it to the next level with Halal Ever After, a guidebook on marriage in Islam for Millennials and Gen Z. On a mission to aid Muslim Girls in all aspects of marriage, intimacy, and finding their "Halal Ever After," Randa offers invaluable support and insight into various topics like;- The detrimental effects of comparison via social media.- Dos and Dont's for those who've committed Zina.- Dealing with parents who use Islam to justify their actions.- Dealing with a difficult mother-in-law.- Pre-Marital tips and what to look for in a future spouse.- Sex Education from an Islamic perspective.Ever felt like you're the only one struggling? Readers will discover they're never alone with the Bonus Q&A Chapter of relatable stories from Muslim Women worldwide.
Head Over Wheels
When you spend most (or all) of your time in a wheelchair, it's easy to to trick yourself into believing you have every reason for not having the dates you want. You get stuck in a vision of yourself as undesirable. In Head Over Wheels: A Quad's Lessons from Adventures in Wheelchair Dating, Pat Chang invites you on a new journey-an adventure of dating and love. Learn how to transcend your wheels, and let your spirit rise from the doubts of your mind: Never fear asking for dates againFeel tall and confident in a wheelchairGet over rejection and heal from a broken heartUncover the perfect venues for your datesBecome the kind of lover that can choose his datesBy following Pat's lessons, you can turn your dating life into an adventure of romance, joy, and unlimited possibility. You can live head over wheels!
A Spiritual Affair
They say that first love never dies. You can put out the flame, but not the fire.I guess you can say that Ashlee and Nick always had a connection. Call it divine timing. Despite many years of marriage to her true love, Brian, Nick and Ashlee's deep spiritual connection to each other transcends fifty-five years.This book is based on a true story of love and gratification as seen through the spirit and soul of two people who knew and loved each other through a spiritual connection never experiencing the physical, a love that was pure, untouched, and often misunderstood.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Pussy-whipped. Why is it that the worst thing one man can say about another is that he is controlled by a woman, or more precisely, by his need for a woman? The surprising answer that is hidden in plain sight is that most straight men are scared of their intimate partners.It's pretty clear that women are afraid of men, and with good reason. Men hold positions of privilege and power in most personal and professional settings. The idea that men are also afraid of women is a radical one, and to some, even offensive. Men's fears of women are less visible--more hidden--from women, from other men, and from themselves. Men have done such a good job of hiding their fears and vulnerabilities that even their mothers and lovers don't know how scared they are. Men's fears of women include: the fear of being dominated and controlled by women; fear of being entrapped by women; fear of being responsible for women; fear of being inadequate; fear of being abandoned; and fear of being feminized.Men's fears of women are one of the primary causes of many emotional problems for men and of their difficulties in intimate heterosexual relationships. Take the example of a husband and wife having an argument. The wife is hurt and angry. Her husband can clearly see that she's upset, which makes him surprisingly uncomfortable. While he would like to feel empathic, there is something about her strong feelings that is distressing to him and gets in the way. Because he is uncomfortable with his own strong feelings, the husband begins to withdraw emotionally and detach to protect himself. For reasons he doesn't fully understand, it becomes increasingly important to him to remain rational and unemotional, and he is increasingly critical of, and irritated with, his wife for being "too emotional." The wife can feel her husband withdrawing, and the more he withdraws, the stronger her feelings become and the more urgently she pursues him, trying to find a way to make some kind of emotional connection with him. Now they are locked in a mutually destructive cycle; the more she pushes for the emotional connection that she yearns for, the more he detaches. The more he tries to control his own fear by detaching, the more upset she gets.Dr. Avrum Weiss' Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships is a psychological non-fiction book about relationships and the hidden internal world of men. The book presents many scenarios with prescriptive content and guidance woven throughout. It is written for a popular audience in intelligent yet accessible, relatable language.Male readers will recognize that this is a male-positive book, written by a man about the male perspective on relationships in a way that will not make them feel inadequate or shamed. At the same time, the book's topic will interest women who often feel in the dark about men's internal experience, and who will be intrigued by the opportunity to have a peek into the secret lives of men, to learn more about the counter-intuitive idea that men are as scared of them as they are of men.
Do I
Do I? is a marriage planning resource to help you with self-assessment and introspection as you consider a life commitment with a partner. It is a compilation of questions starting with "Do I?" and topics that cover seven important areas, including friendship and family. Whether you are single, engaged, or married, this book is your ultimate guide before heading to the altar to say, "I Do."
Difficult
A much-needed perspective on how to mother difficult adult children while balancing one's own needs. Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected, burdensome, and even catastrophic dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers relatable, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence--the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child? With guidance for finding social support, staying safe, engaging in self-care, and helping the adult child, Difficult is a compassionate resource for those living in a family situation which too many keep secret and allows readers to see that they are not alone.
Embrace Aging
Everybody ages, so why not embrace it? Filled with practical advice for happy, healthy, and independent aging to understand and overcome the changes ahead. Currently, there are over 95 million Americans who are 50 years old or older, more than at any time in our history. This demographic shift is expected to continue. While recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of several disorders have contributed to our increased longevity, we are at greater risk of age-related health conditions. But these age-related health conditions are modifiable. We have a say in how we age! In Embrace Aging: Conquer Your Fears and Enjoy Added Years, Dr. Jeannette Guerrasio empowers people over 50 by guiding them with practical advice for happy, healthy, and independent aging. Combining her clinical experience with thousands of elderly patients, as well as her knowledge of cutting-edge research, Dr. Guerrasio focuses on the everyday aspects of aging to help readers understand how their bodies change with age and how best to overcome and adapt to these changes. Encompassing an astonishingly wide range of topics, Embrace Aging covers subjects commonly associated with aging from osteoporosis to cognitive impairment as well as concerns that other books ignore, such as constipation, medication dosing, sexual dysfunction, and home safety. Embracing traditional as well as alternative medicine, Dr. Guerrasio focuses on proven methods and treatments; there are no false promises. Moreover, she generously shares both her own and her patients' experiences. Filled with tips and optimism, the author's warmth and compassion shine through on every page. This valuable guide ensures that getting old is a joyful experience.
Defining Love
Everyone searches for Love. In its many forms it can bring happiness, contentment and peace. In these poems I've tried to define different kinds of love. One single idea of love is far too much of a generalization. There's passionate love that drives the need to procreate, there's the tender and constant love of family, also the love of pets and how we weep for them when they're no longer with us. There's the love of all things in Nature. Whatever kind of love we choose, it always comes from the heart. Ultimately, there's the love radiating from the wondrous Universe which permeates our bones, sinews and every atom of our being. We are all made of the same stuff, this Stardust - this Divine Light.
Immune To Murder
Does a law enforcement officer indiscriminately murder someone and walk away as if it were nothing? Does the term "Suicide by Cop" conveniently give cops the right to commit a homicide and get away with it? Apparently so. I witnessed it with my own eyes. Immune to Murder is the true story of my late husband Patrick, his daredevil life, struggle with depression, and the tragic events that led to his unnecessary death at the hands of law enforcement. This book is written with a sincere effort to cast light on the recognition of mental illness, to take seriously the subtle signs of a person crying out for help, and to administer that help before it leads to tragedy.I believe this book contains helpful information for counselors, law enforcement, civil rights attorneys, psychotherapists, employers, families, and caring friends.
Bff
Your marriage may not seem as passionate as it did in the beginning, but failure is not the end until you quit! I coach couples who are in crisis, and even after doing everything according to the proverbial marriage book, some marriages were still falling apart. However, when I began to take them through the process of discovering their original friendship, I started to see them fall in love all over again; marriages began to be restored. In BFF. I help couples journey back in time to become best friends again and see their marriages transcend.
A Wasted Life
As I write this book, I can feel all the heart felt pain, one a mother must feel to see her child lost in a world of drugs and crime. This is a true story of what actually happened to my brother Jimmy. Thank God he found a way out and lived to tell his story. I'm writing this book in hope that someone can truly see, there is a way out of the darkness. My brother survived homeless, drugs, sickness and near-death experience. He now tells other they can find hope and peace in the Lord. I pray that as you read this story, you'll share it with others who needs a better direction in life. I believe this book will help others to see what people really go through in life. As a family member, pastor and just an ordinary person; true life events of people may be able to help others avoid the road to trouble. I have a website called www.godsvisionsministry.com this group is about helping senior citizens, we let them know they are not forgotten.
Conversations for a Global Child
Is your child ready for the global world they are about to enter? Conversations for a Global Child helps parents on their journey to prepare children to be happy and successful in this new, interconnected world. The journey we examine is not about what a child needs to know but about the person they need to become. It is about the connections we have with people close to us as well as with those in more distant communities, in other parts of the world. To begin, we need to ask ourselves who we want our children to be. Using examples from Japan and other places Conversations for a Global Child explores this incredibly important question for parents and examines how we can support our children through everyday conversations at home.
The Practice of Love
A master class in relationship repair and connection. At its core, this book delivers an inconvenient truth. Our relationships have to be a daily practice if we want them to thrive. We should treat them like we treat anything that we want to succeed, by giving them time and attention. For far too long it has been assumed that we should innately understand how to love one another. Relationships have fallen into the category of things we should know how to do. But we are not born knowing how to make a relationship work, any more than we are born knowing how to file taxes or buy insurance, and there are no classes in high school or college that teach us how to do this. The Practice of Love is that class. In his work, Lair Torrent, a licensed marriage and family therapist, brings together concepts and tools that can actually help couples heal for the long haul. Diving beneath the symptoms most therapies focus on, he helps couples develop a deeper understanding of the wounds that brought them together and how they show up in their relationships. The 5 Practices gives the reader an opportunity to weed out and take responsibility for limiting or negative habits while allowing them to learn and adopt new and healthier practices with their partner. These are not short-term solutions, but rather a path to profound healing, deeper connection, and stronger, happier relationships.
Lessons from a Frog Princess
Lessons from a Frog Princess is not just another 'how-to' book full of nice theoretical ideas and self-improvement suggestions; it is much, much more. This is a life coach telling you exactly how to mend your broken heart and release all the baggage. You will learn step-by-step, how to remove the barriers that keep you from attracting healthy, genuine, true love. There are 9 life-changing lessons packed with practical exercises, coaching advice and guided meditations. First, you will 'unlearn' some outdated thought programs, pull them out by the roots and transform them into healthier versions. Then, you will learn how to attract the kind of love you truly deserve so that you can find your own Mr or Ms Right. Nazish S. Qazi shares her own real-life stories with poignant accounts, advice and knowledge along with delightful illustrations and a dash of fairy dust. It is reminiscent of olde world children's books but with grown-up guidance and novel techniques to fulfill your heart's most cherished dreams. It doesn't matter how old you are, for you too, can discover how to conquer dragons, meet your fairy godmother and master the art of manifesting your own happy-ever-after fairy tale.
Make Your Mess Your Message
Discover the Power of Meaningful, Life-changing Conversations We've all had unique-and often messy-life journeys. You know ... the good, the bad, and the ugly. But what if your "messy" life experiences have hidden meanings-that if uncovered could help you have mind-blowing insights about your life's purpose, and deepen your friendships? In this second book in The Friendship Series, life coach Shari Leid chronicles a round of dates with her girlfriends where she asks the question "What is the mess that became your message?" And the responses are astounding! Make Your Mess Your Message encourages each of us to not only give one another the gift of time but to have meaningful life-changing conversations.
My Memoir-My Recipe for My Successful Marriage
How we persevered and made our Marriage a successYou, too, can design your perfect Marriage or Relationship Are you ready to have that marriage or relationship you desire and take it from a dream to a reality! Are you ready to throw in the towel, or are you ready to fight for the successful relationship you envisioned you can have? You can create what you want your marriage to be and make it happen. Are there roadblocks that keep you from communicating with your significant other? Well, you can remove those obstacles and move toward beginning your happiness?Go through the entire dating processBelieve in your marriage and what it means to youShow purpose for being in the relationship that you are inAddress the red flags that present themselves early onDon't be afraid to love and cherish your mate with all your mightAs an Author, Life Coach, and wife, I have given insight into mistakes I've made in my marriages, hoping to shed some light on that no matter what struggles you go through, your marriage can be successful. Carol Kirkendoll is a very passionate, loving and caring person who specializes in helping others see value in their marriage or relationship. Find out more about Carol now atwww.core-lifecoaching.com
Reminiscing 1940s America
"Reminiscing 1940s America" Memory Picture Book looks at the world during and after the World War II. Touching various aspects of life and the American dream. It is a unique gift for your dear ones enduring cognitive loss.They are very popular as picture books for people with dementia, and are also suitable for: People who have had strokes, brain injuries, strokes or any cognitive lossParkinson's diseaseAlzheimer's disease Picture Books for people with Dementia: Picture books can be a useful tool as they help promote conversation & dialogue, which in turn can have a whole host of benefits: Helps alleviate boredomCan help combat depressionReduces isolation between individuals when used as group therapy, for example in care homesIncreases relationship levels between individuals & carers, as pictures help promote conversation about life events in a casual & non-invasive mannerEach of our picture book for seniors has: No mention of Dementia or Alzheimer's or Parkinson's on or inside the book or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment.Carefully chosen Topics of 1940s with unique history.Premium Therapeutic Pictures of American History from the 1940s to set a positive moodLarge Print, Helvetic font for facilitating ease of readingOnly one picture per page considering the requirements of focus The pictures used in these books were specifically chosen for people with Alzheimer's & dementia, there is a large variety of Nature images that help soothing and relaxing. Our books make great presents, care home activities, or simply a brilliant reminiscence product.
Long-Term Care
Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make a quick decision, Long-Term Care helps you understand nursing home costs, the alternatives to nursing facilities, and how to find the best care you can afford. With Long-Term Care, you'll be able to: 	evaluate long-term care insurance	arrange home care	explore options beyond nursing homes	choose a nursing facility	get the most out of Medicare, Medicaid and other benefit programs	protect your assets, and	recognize and prevent elder fraud. The completely updated edition includes an expanded discussion of Medicaid coverage, special long-term care insurance, assisted living, and long-term care. Plus, you'll get up-to-date benefit numbers, laws and taxes, and revised information on veterans' benefits. With sensitivity and clarity, Attorney Joseph Matthews gives you everything you need to help plan for and make the best arrangements for long-term care.
Prenuptial Agreements
Plan today for peace of mind tomorrow Marriage is so much more than a great wedding. It's also a legal contract that binds two people together in many aspects of life, including finances. . If you don't want to let state law dictate how to allocate your assets and debts, take control by entering into a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be spouse. Use this book to create a customized agreement that addresses how to protect each other from debts, handle marital property and finances, maintain preexisting financial obligations, and much more. This book also gives solid advice on how to make sure that the process of entering into a prenup strengthens your bond--there's no need for the process to be adversarial. With Downloadable Forms: Easy-to-use worksheets and essential agreement clauses that help you get organized are available for download.
Recovery from Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency & Complex PTSD (3 in 1)
Trauma impacts everyone but its effect varies from one person to anotherIn Recovery from Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency & Complex PTSD (3 in 1), you will have three books that will help you discover: What Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD areTheir cycles and how they form; eventually taking over your lifeThe impact they have on you and your relationships with othersThe shift in mindset that you need to help you finally gain the courage to escapeSelf-care practices that will help you take back control of your lifeHow you can rebuild an accurate sense of self that isn't formed by events from your pastAnd much more.You know what helplessness feels like. The paralysis of panic, the loss of control. What it's time for you to learn, is that these feelings aren't forever. You are capable of transforming your life; if you are ready to take the first step then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Lemon Moms
Break Free from the Cycle of Emotional Manipulation, Rejection, and GuiltAre you tired of constantly seeking your mother's approval and affection, only to be left feeling empty, unloved, unseen or inadequate? Lemon Moms: A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism offers a roadmap to reclaiming your life.In this book, you will find: - Empathy and support from the author, a fellow survivor who shares her healing experience- Practical strategies to reclaim your life- A roadmap to understanding your relationship with your mother- Steps to break free from the cycle of emotional manipulation- Insight into the true nature of maternal narcissism- Actionable steps at the end of each chapter- A companion workbook to deepen your healing journeyWith actionable steps and a companion workbook, this is your guide to understanding and healing from maternal narcissism. You can't change your mother, but you can change how you interact with her.Don't let your mother's expectations keep holding you back. Take control of your life and begin your journey to healing by getting this book today. Buy now before the price changes.
The Creative Marriage
DO YOU WANT AN EXCITING AND SATISFYING MARRIAGE? When the dreams fade and the realities of life set in, those magical vows from your wedding day can start to lose their luster. You begin to negotiate the marital maze of budgeting, balancing in-laws, choosing careers, and then you add children to the mix. To top it off, the romantic feelings for each other ebb and flow in the stresses of everyday life. How can we be men and women who consistently and creatively live out our vows after the honeymoon is over? In a culture that tells us it's ok to quit, it's time for us to discover what it takes to commit and experience a marriage and love created to last. Ed and Lisa take a penetrating look at what it means to have a lasting marriage in today's world. Drawing upon their experience in church ministry and successful marriage of more than forty years, they speak openly and honestly about the hard work involved in keeping your marital relationship fresh and alive as you creatively live out your "I Do's." The Creative Marriage offers valuable insight into these critical areas: ● Laying a strong foundation for a lasting marriage ● Keeping your marriage relationship at the center of your home ● Building up your spouse with creative communication ● Allowing positive conflict resolution to increase intimacy ● Removing the barriers to a sizzling sex life ● Protecting your marriage against financial pressures ● Recreating marriage and family after divorce
What Narcissists NEVER Tell You
Are you trying to make it work with the narcissist, psychopath, or other toxic person in your life?99% of the books written about narcissism will advise you to leave, and that's what I did-but what if you can't leave?If you have someone like that in your life, you might have received the advice to let them go. But, what if you can't? What if you still love them and want to find a way to make it work, despite how they try to manipulate you? If that's your situation, then you need to know how to manage your toxic relationship so you can live a happy life.Whatever the reason you have for staying in a narcissistic relationship, this book will help you understand how to manage your interactions with that toxic person for the best outcome. It will present strategies for how you can make a relationship with a narcissist or other toxic person work.I married a narcissist, and I made the decision to leave him behind, but that was the best choice for me. I know exactly how abusive a narcissist's behavior can become. My experience with a toxic spouse is what prompted me to get a degree in psychology and write several books about my experience with narcissism and recovering from narcissistic abuse.I soon realized, however, that many people can't leave their toxic spouses or get away from their narcissistic boss. Maybe your narcissist is one of your children, and you simply don't want to break off all contact with them. In that case, you'll need to know how to protect yourself from their gaslighting, narcissistic rage, and other forms of emotional abuse. You have to learn to live with them without developing narcissistic victim syndrome.Specifically, you'll learn about the following topics: How to accept that they will never change while understanding that their behavior is not your fault;How to use humor to redirect their bad behavior and narcissistic rage;How to mirror them so they will feel recognized and understood;How to set strong boundaries to stop their manipulations;How to avoid being codependent, learn to live your life, and fulfill your dreams, in spite of their mental condition.This book is designed to help people who don't want to or cannot leave the narcissist in their life. It is possible to create a happy life even with a narcissist in it, and this book can show you what you need to know to protect yourself so you can make that happen.The book will give you proven techniques to keep you from being manipulated by the narcissist you love. It will also help you foster better communication with this toxic person. You'll learn how to take care of yourself so you won't be a victim of narcissistic abuse and improve your communication with the toxic person you love, so you can have a positive and productive relationship with them.You can make it work with a narcissist!Start reading today to find out how to survive and thrive in your relationship with a narcissist!
Love, Lust and Logic
"Love, Lust & Logic" is the GPS to help you avoid relationship danger zones. Leah Kay Rossi has had her share of unfortunate relationships. From being abandoned by her father to an abusive relationship, it took decades to understand what healthy relationships should look like. Finally, she found ways to evaluate prospective partners and self-evaluate to avoid picking men who were exhibiting red flags. With tips on: -fidelity -privacy-finances-sex-extended family-addiction -religion-politics-and so much more!Write your answers in the book or get the ebook and write your answers in a notebook. Do it alone or with a partner. Do it before you're in a relationship or while dating someone.
Gracefully Broken
LaKrystal Lovett is a lot like you. She is a person who loves. A person who struggles and a person who thought that she had her life under control. She loves God and considered herself a vessel of Christ. That is, until the tragic death of her twenty-seven-year-old sister turned her life upside down. She went from consistently seeking God, to having no desire to seek him at all. LaKrystal invites you inside her private life as she unveils how she learned to accept the discomfort that growth brings while embracing life's challenges. Gracefully Broken takes us through moments of agonizing grief, and faltering faith. With a voice that is brave and unapologetic, LaKrystal's inspiring story reveals how the same storm that tried to destroy her, became the gateway to her purpose.
Savoring the Moments
Have You Recognized Your Simple Treasures? A lot of people can tell stories, but very few can write them in a way that makes readers feel like they are part of the experience. Such is the case with author Charlie Sacchetti's third book, Savoring the Moments: True Stories of Happiness, Sadness, and Everything in Between. Sacchetti continues to display his storytelling prowess, using his humorous, sincere style to share episodes from his life and the lives of those he has touched. The same easy, conversational tone that his readers have come to appreciate is again evident in this compilation of 28 stories. This time, his approach is more attuned to the reader who agrees that the events of our complicated lives should be appreciated for what they are: true gifts which are often fleeting but should not be soon forgotten. Hopefully, if we think back, we'll realize that many of our experiences, whether happy or sad, are worth their weight in gold and deserve a place in our hearts. It's the author's wish that his stories will help readers rekindle their own precious memories.
Navigating Grief and Loss
NAVIGATING GRIEF AND LOSS is designed to support all of us through difficult and upsetting times. It's a relatable and useful guide with practical applications to help navigate the profound experience of loss, be it an elderly parent, succumbing to a lingering illness, the shock of an accidental death, a small business shuttered, a divorce after years of conflict, or euthanasia of a beloved pet. Each short chapter honestly describes a personal experience dealing with death or grief--staying at a hospice facility at my mother's bedside, feeling frustrated by the options for a terminally ill friend, navigating changed relationships after someone dies, the shock and shame of an unwanted divorce, managing the overwhelming pain of bereavement--and is followed by a brief practice--a meditation, exercise, or contemplation that readers can use to discover insights and truths and find some solace for their own struggles and sorrow.
How To Fail At Flirting
We live in a generation where the term "relationship goals" has become a part of the trendy vernacular. It may seem more like a hashtag than anything else, but we all are eager to go into the depth of its meaning. A beautiful photo of a stunning couple having a good time together? Relationship goals. A cute text message sent to a girlfriend from his boyfriend? Relationship goals. A perfect wedding? Relationship goals. All these might seem sweet and enviable and look like an absolute dream, and it doesn't mean that these come off as accessible to them. If you have ever been in a relationship, you would know exactly what I'm saying. Love is not always fireworks, passion, and butterflies. Relationships are not just date nights, kisses, and cuddles. And love is not that glamorous as it looks on social media. But when you strive to build something together, involving your selflessness, commitment, and even sweat and tears, those are actual relationship goals. Here is a list of what relationship goals you must have with your partner.
Making Him Loyal
More and more strangers were coming to warn me in whispered tones about Mark's infidelity. The signs were overwhelming. Mark was having an affair. Some of his friends knew it and even dropped hints. At the same time, Mark bragged to them about not having to worry about me cheating. This left me humiliated and angry. It was changing me. I found myself doing things that I never thought I would. One day, I got so angry when I found him and one of his side chicks in our bedroom that I grabbed the biggest knife I could find and chased her...How did it come to this? I mean, we met at a Christian youth camp for crying out loud! At the beginning, we had lots of fun together. ​​​​​​​We were always laughing and joking. He seemed to be serious about his relationship with God and regularly gave Bible studies. We did things the right way, so what happened? Later I realized there were some signs I had ignored at the time.When my first marriage ended, I was drained, angry, and depressed, almost to the point of being disabled. It got so bad that my mother had to help bathe me, a grown woman with 3 children. I almost lost my faith. But over the next few years, God would heal me and turn my life completely around. Now I enjoy a marriage where I don't have to "make him loyal." So how was I able to move to a new country, earn two college degrees, start a new career, and rebuild a new life with my three children? To share the story of how I got into that situation and how God turned ashes into beauty is exactly why I've written this story of hope.
A Baby Boomer's Bedtime Story
The book with its whimsical look also casts light and dark on the life and times of this unmistakable group. An expose, a keepsake, a chiding and full of happy memories, but mostly the book is full of congratulations. The kudos are wonderfully combined for all to see and give insights about the generation born between 1946 and 1964, the Baby Boomers. Products from the sixties, trends from back then and life changing events are all accompanied by colorful images to delight your mind.
Letters to Chris
Everyday laughter and communications with loved ones can change between heartbeats. Joy becomes hollow. Loss takes its toll. The last two years have increased the number of people coping with loss. For an author used to taking words and making them her own, Holly found one way; she wrote her beloved husband letters. A burden bared is a burden shared.
