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Children have many mysteries that they courageously face on a daily basis. One of my goals in writing is to demystify or explain to children the basis for some of the confusing situations in their lives. Life today seems to have destabilized many of...

One night, at the end of a tragic year, Francine Rose Reed makes her yearly pilgrimage to the family cemetery to visit her deceased father's grave. While there, she has an unexpected visit from her heavenly father, God. During that nightly visitation she gets...

A frank and disturbing view of a child's descent into a world of drug addiction and gang violence, Notting Hill Girl is a candid exploration of a life that is reflected in every city today. A dramatic insight into what life was like for...

Irv and Mary Reiss (aka Dad and Mom) wrote this book as two letters per day for fifteen months from late 1943 through March 1945. Friends and relatives added more letters to bring the total to nearly 1,000. Virtually all of their letters ended...

This book offers a unique look inside an African American sharecropper family, through the eyes and memories, of Mrs. Eunie Mae Gray. The fourth child in a family of fourteen children, Eunie Mae, was raised poor in material things, and rich in family, and...

The Tides That Bind Seven friends Six life-changing decisions And a weekend getaway they'll never forget. ELISE JORDAN is successful in her career but failing in her relationship. Overworked, unsatisfied and now unexpectedly pregnant by boyfriend, ROLAND EDGEWATER, she has to make a decision...

Bring meaning, thoughtfulness and peace to this busy time at the end of the year. Explore Advent with stories Melisa created for her children. This offering comes complete with family crafts and recipes to enjoy making together. Our approach is unique in that it...

"Choose Your Circle Wisely: Embrace Growth, Connection, and Positivity in 'Surrounded by Wrong People.""Surrounded by Wrong People" is a compelling book that guides readers on a transformative journey towards building healthy relationships and empowering personal growth. With captivating chapters that address the challenges of...

Everyone in life goes through a number of circumstances that make them who they are. The more complex life, the more complicated a person becomes. In this autobiography, Author Moneta R. Nichols talked about each stage of her life and how she coped with...

Learn to Talk. Learn to Listen. What would you like to tell your mother, if she could really listen?If you could wave a magic wand, what would you want to be able to alter about your life?When we end up in a really good...

Raised as a preacher's kid in a liberal mainline denomination, one could scarcely predict during his childhood that Douglas would really meet Jesus as his Lord during his college years, and then "hear" Jesus call him during seminary days to serve overseas in missions....

Dumped at the office Christmas party, Ellie is about to vent her spleen on social media when a photo of a cute little dog advertising a charity catches her eye. Her world suddenly changes dramatically when she is offered a month's stay in Northumberland...

Sometimes the path of following God's call can be dotted with tedious (and sometimes treacherous) twists and turns. In Tarnished Gold Thread, Barbara Dowdy reflects on her soul's journey from her ancestral roots (slave owners) to the struggles of growing up dirt poor (rural...

When did self sufficiency, empathy, and logic become taboo? How did these virtues get replaced by Trans people chanting, "We're coming for your children," and multiple governments colluding to create a virus that murdered over 7 million people worldwide? We've entered a phase in...

Icarus, son of the master craftsman, Daedalus, is young, reserved, and confined to his limited freedom. His older brother, Lapyx, and the prince of Crete, Deucalion, take Icarus under their wings and train him in the art of warfare when a threat appears upon...

"From a Bonsai to a Pine Tree: How to Love the Unlovable in Ourselves and Others" is a captivating exploration of the human journey towards self-discovery, compassion, and personal growth. Dr. Antonella Di Giulio, a seasoned scholar with a Ph.D. in music theory and...

This book aims to demystify and dignify singlehood, and bridge a gap in the social narratives, by sharing the journeys of single women who live outside the dominant paradigm of marriage. Today, there are millions of unmarried women and numerous marriages are ending in...

The qualities of aliveness and consciousness in our relationships determine the quality of our life. Based on his popular Relationships seminar series, Natale reveals how to recognize and recreate the 20 vital qualities. "In seeking these qualities," Natale writes, "You will gain an opportunity...

What does it mean to give a "gift"? In this timely collection, distinguished anthropologists--Maurice Godelier, George Marcus, Stephen Tyler--and philosophers--Mark C. Taylor, John D. Caputo, Jean-Joseph Goux and Adriaan Peperzak, explore an enigma that has disturbed contemporary philosophers from Marcel Mauss to Jacques Derrida....

With a New Preface by the author "Breathe is a parent's unflinching demand, born of inherited trauma and love, for her children's right simply to be possible."--The New York Times 2020 NAACP Image Award Nominee - Outstanding Literary Work (Nonfiction) - 2020 Chautauqua Prize...

Read Aloud is one of the most important things a parent can do to help a child succeed in school and in life. After all, reading well is at the heart of all learning, and children who can't read well, can't learn well. Understanding...

"I know, without reservation, that most parents love their children very much, and only want to do 'what is right for them.' They do not consciously intend to bully or otherwise damage their children. But sometimes they do. The good news is--we can change...

Interparental Conflict and Child Development provides an in-depth analysis of the rapidly expanding body of research on the impact of interparental conflict on children. Emphasizing developmental and family systems perspectives, it investigates a range of important issues, including the processes by which exposure to...

DONNA SNOW KING is a proud, multi-generational Texan, born and raised in Fort Worth. Growing up a third generation house mover, which started with her Grandpa Snow in 1942, eventually led her to the TV world where she and her sister, Toni, (The Snow...

This book is about first camping attended by the author when he was ten years old back in Kenya. He was intrigued by sweet melody played in a piano making him wonder about "what is a piano?" This changed his life making him ask...

The Intelligence of The Heart is a moving, real-life account of one woman's journey from Princeton, New Jersey, to Constanza, Romania, in the aftermath of Nicolae Ceaușescu's dictatorship, which left thousands of young children orphaned and institutionalized. While volunteering, she fell in love with...

Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmaking students and professionals, this step-by-step guide to draping fabric on a dress form teaches skills and techniques needed to develop creative patterns. The Art of Fashion Draping, 5th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced projects and...

Synopsis: Choosing to raise our three beautiful children in the idyllic countryside, a parade of charming stray cats and endearing dogs unfailingly found their way into our home, and lovingly into our hearts. In other words, we didn't choose our pets, they willingly, and...

Burn Hill" by Andrew Louis HalePrepare to embark on a remarkable journey through time as you delve into the captivating pages of "Burn Hill" by Andrew Louis Hale. This heartwarming memoir transports readers to a bygone era, the 1950s rural Washington State, where the...

Celebrate the Season Gather Family and Friends for an evening of sipping hot chocolate swirled with whipped cream and a star-shaped sugar cookies nestled next the warm mug. Read this heart-warming classic poem with those you love. A Holiday Tradition will be Born Memories...

Sometimes, I feel like I traded in my life for my husband's.He got a life upgrade, and I got...a toaster.I was supposed to be something. Now, I'm just an expat spouse. Dina Honour never imagined a life outside of New York City, yet with...

The book shares Mother Ida's wonderful recipes. She was a Chef, and founded her own recipes. She made food taste m--good! We could smell the fried chicken, pork chops, barbecue ribs, meatloaf, oxtails, and vegetables from afar. Author: Corlisa Warren-SpurlockISBN-10: 195688419XISBN-13: 9781956884197Publisher: Imprint Productions...

After three weeks of having relapsed, I entered Hanley Rehabilitation Centerin West Palm Beach. A rehabilitation center for alcoholics and drug addicts.I had no idea what I had in store for me but having been in Marine Corpboot camp over twenty years prior, I...

Parents and Teens, do you have a hard time understanding and discussing sensitive topics with one another. Teens do you feel that your parents just don't get it. Parents do you think your teens are just ignoring you. During teenage years life can be...

He's curled up beside me. Much like the ticking of a clock - the rhythmic passing of days and months, he'll slowly wake. Unraveling and unfolding, he opens his sparkling brown eyes. He blinks. Then he smiles. A big toothless grin that nearly stops...

Wanted: Home for baby boy, aged 1 month, complete surrender. In late 1942, that advert was placed in the Reading Mercury. Two weeks later, on the deserted platform of Reading railway station, a young couple who had read the advert were to fleetingly meet...

This book takes a humorous and realistic view of caring for your parents as they age and it's effects on the entire family. Being in the Sandwich Generation can be trying at times. You are raising your kids at home and then taking care...

A personal experience by the author with Father Edmund A. Walsh, S.J. which proved to be an extraordinary event in his life.Author: Thomas J. Jr. O'ConnorISBN-10: 148011376XISBN-13: 9781480113763Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

"Here comes the nobodies"Jane and Piggy walked closer to the crowd."You didn't bring your little cop friend with you this time, Jane? Who's going to save your ass tonight?" Jane walked straight through the crowd, right up to Molly's face, and spit in it....

Author: Mary Margaret KrugerISBN-10: 1441549420ISBN-13: 9781441549426Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2009Pages: 154Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Using case studies of top-level women and research in the field, Women at the Top breaks new ground and offers new insight into how women can create dually-successful lives. explores the work histories, motivation, leadership styles, mentors, and family backgrounds of a diverse assortment...

Teaching Children with Autism: An ABA Primer by Dr. Reg Reynolds, Psychologist. This second edition of "ABA: A Brief Introduction to Teaching Children with Autism," published in 2010, includs what I have learned about teaching children with autism in the intervening three years. It...

Shining Light On Relationship FlagsShining Light On Relationship Flags by M. T. Barnard provides an insightful look into the dynamics of relationships and how to identify and define red, yellow, and green flags. Barnard helps readers understand the importance of recognizing the subtle warning...

This is a comprehensive guide for men who want to excel in their role as a son. In this book, you will learn how to strengthen your relationship with your parents, navigate family conflicts, and become a supportive member of your family. Through practical...

Everyone has a different path of finding faith in Christ. This is how I found mine, how about you?Stop the Tall Man, Save the Tiger is a retelling of a fascinating real-life story that provides the readers a glimpse of being in a cult....

Take a journey this Advent through the family tree of Jesus and his ancestor, Jesse. Beginning with the creation of the world and continuing right up to the night of Jesus' birth, read about 25 of the most important people and events that came...

Cody "Long Legs" McCully was born into a life surrounded by adventure in the outdoors. His small, but close-knit, family called a small forest cabin home, where Cody took refuge in his tree house built by his father, Rex. When Cody and his lifelong...

Salvaged From the Flood is an evocative collection of first-person essays, offering glimpses into the author's journey through life. These narratives touch on poignant moments of youth, love, family, and the pursuit of a filmmaker's dream. With candid tales of college debate and adventures...

Ever thought about starting a business with your partner or spouse?Inside this book, you'll meet four entrepreneurial couples who have created million-dollar businesses together in the real estate and short-term rental industries. Not only will you hear how they successfully started these businesses, but...

DONNA SNOW KING is a proud, multi-generational Texan, born and raised in Fort Worth. Growing up a third generation house mover, which started with her Grandpa Snow in 1942, eventually led her to the TV world where she and her sister, Toni, (The Snow...