Family & Relationships - General

Unstuck in Time, A Memoir and Mystery on Loss and Love is a hybrid memoir focused on the sudden death of the author's 32-year-old son and a journey through grief. This memoir reveals dual mysteries: why an apparently healthy, athletic young man dies suddenly...

In The Poet & The Architect, Christine Stewart-Nuz explores how the disciplines we devote our lives to influence how we view the world and, subsequently, interact with each other. If, as Louis Sullivan says in the book's epigraph, an architect must possess "the intuition...

A compassionate approach to understanding and supporting loved ones with bipolar disorder If your loved one was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns about how to help them live the healthiest life possible. Understanding Bipolar Disorder...

Are you a parent, teacher or therapist who is overwhelmed by the challenges faced in guiding children despite your best efforts? Do you find it hard to handle your own reactions in the face of intense children? Are you trying to stay connected despite...

Bowen Family Systems Theory in Christian Ministry: Grappling with theory and its application through a biblical lens brings together the voices of Christian leaders and workers who have engaged Bowen theory in their ministry contexts--churches, schools, workplaces, and pastoral care situations.Christian ministry inevitably involves...

In this searing new volume, Lynn Melnick dives head-first through concentric waves of personal and generational trauma with her trademark fearlessness. Evincing a complex mind shaped by the late 20th century's misplaced priorities, Refusenik interrogates misogyny and anti-Semitism across time and a shifting global...

Are you a weary traveler on life's messy road? Do you find the Christian life exhausting, lacking joy, or purpose? It could be that you think the road is paved with rigid expectations. Find the true freedom, grace, and mercy in a life of...

Living in Two Worlds is a story of love, loss, and reflection. Vivian, born to an American mother and Chilean father, has an idyllic childhood in her father's country. With her beloved abuelita (grandmother), her siblings and cousins, and their grandparents' fundo (large ranch),...

This book contains specific, practical, and proven, psychological techniques that you can use to know a person's thoughts and feelings at anytime--often within minutes. Because the techniques can be applied instantly to any person in just about any situation, Dr. Lieberman has demonstrated their...

One of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century shares his wisdom about building loving relationships in Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other. "Hit-and-run" relationships have become common in our society as it has grown more rootless, less tied to traditional family structures,...

Deez Nuts is a relatable book to everyone who has ever lived With an amusing tender heart the message is "The struggle is real, I care about you, and you're loveable just the way you are." Artist and author Karen Feiling shares her personal...

This collection of 101 stories of love and sacrifice provides emotional and practical resources to sustain the family caregiver. These revealing stories from people of all ages who take care of family members, at home or in outside facilities, are filled with emotional support...

From the moment you read Barbara DiMauro's opening poem, "The Swamp Queen," you know you will experience a book vivid in its exploration of human relationships-to Nature, to each other, to the world around us, and to our interior selves. Some poems relate direct...

In this revised edition, Paul Ekman, a renowned expert in emotions research and nonverbal communication, adds a new chapter to present his latest research on his groundbreaking inquiry into lying and the methods for uncovering lies. Ekman has figured out the most important behavioral...

Love You Always is a love letter to children to remind them that they will always be loved no matter what troubles they may get themselves into.Author: Sheila Lebrun-JamesISBN-10: 1982278226ISBN-13: 9781982278229Publisher: Balboa PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Far From Their Eyes is a collection of essays, short stories, poems, interviews, and artwork from people with connections to Ohio and to migration. The anthology provokes connections across cultures, borders, languages, and time, for readers who are open to seeing them. Because we...

'Marriage is a risk, and it should not be taken lightly. The wrong partner can break your heart, ruin your life, future prospects, and the lives of those who depend on you, and love you.' - Claudia Bannister Most know Claudia Bannister as a...

An internationally known scientist joins the bestselling coauthor of The Melatonin Miracle to introduce the healing power of the antioxidant network--the different antioxidants that work together with much more strength than they do individually.Author: Lester Packer, Carol ColmanISBN-10: 0471353116ISBN-13: 9780471353119Publisher: Trade Paper PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Cleaning out a home, whether it's yours or someone near and dear to you is very stressful. Psychologically, it can be a trying time for family and friends. With this guide, Linda Hilton provides calm, orderly advice for moving on and moving forward. And...

Capture the wonder of the Christmas season with stories that share emotion and create memories. Celebrate rebirth and renewal by bringing the love of God to life through shared experiences. Life is for sharing: sharing history, sharing experiences, share love. Come through a journey...

When we come across a happy narrative, we love imagining ourselves living out that story as the main character, yet, when faced with tales of human pain or suffering, we often awkwardly shy away, offer quick condolences, and say "I Can't Imagine". Human nature...

Gentle counsel and realistic advice for families contending with one of today's most misunderstood forms of mental illness. For family members of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), home life is routinely unpredictable and frequently unbearable. Extreme mood swings, impulsive behaviors, unfair blaming and...

In inner city Little Rock, Arkansas, three cousins had the grand idea that they would tackle the streets and take over the drug game. They rose in theranks and gained street "cred" at an alarming pace. Yet, because of dueling egos, they ended up...

When you're eating for two, you need to eat well. When you're eating for two, you need to eat well. There's no question that a vegetarian or vegan diet is just as nutritionally sound during pregnancy as one that includes animal protein. In fact,...

Home-management experts and authors Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli spruce up this classic by adding newly updated material and an eye-catching cover. For more than 25 years, Emilie and Sheri have conducted time-management seminars and taken the opportunity to listen to the thousands of...

Kinfolk Issue Forty-Two, on sale December 7, 2021 Author: KinfolkISBN-10: 1941815464ISBN-13: 9781941815465Publisher: KinfolkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/18/2022Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.90w x 0.50d

This book is about a girl named Unique who is getting introduced to Mommah NeNe's class. It's full of adventures and excitement.Author: Shaneika JacobsISBN-10: 1669807487ISBN-13: 9781669807483Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.06d

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX FILM PENGUIN BLOOM "A triumph that will make your heart soar" (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus), this true story follows a family's journey of recovery, hope, and courage as they nurse an injured magpie back...

Running has always given me peace. It has been my sidekick, my friend, and my release. I have had 43 years of wind in my hair. It's how I breathe. When The Worst Day Of Your Life Didn't Kill You is for every reader...

After food, water, and shelter, relationships are the most important factors in determining quality of life. At work, productivity and efficiency depend on relationships. At home, relationships with your spouse, children, and friends are key to success and happiness. And among nations, relationships start...

Loving someone who has an addiction problem is like being trapped on a roller-coaster of painful emotions.You never know what's going to happen from one moment to the next. It can be like living a re-occurring nightmare that you can't wake up from.The ongoing...

Four seasoned raconteurs take an irreverent romp thru the South Carolina Lowcountry at Raccoon Run's Member-Guest golf tournament. The social event of the season. Animal House visits Green Acres. Caddy Shack without the puppet. Rambunctious fun and hijinks are the order of the Day...

Every family has its own story and an increasing number of us are taking the time to search out these histories and record them for this and future generations. My Family Tree is a beautifully designed book to record your unique family story, with...

The New York Times bestselling self-help book that offers advice on how to find and choose the recovery program for you, as well as a directory of the wide range of Twelve Step programs, including AA, Codependents Anonymous, Codependents of Sex AddAuthor: Melody BeattieISBN-10:...

"Who are you?" the Caterpillar asked Alice in Wonderland. It's a question that many of us might ask ourselves. What makes us grumpy one day and cheerful the next? Why would some of us prefer to receive little love notes from our spouse rather...

You can feel great again! ""Syndrome X proactively lays out a nutritious, tasty, and simple diet plan to get us back to the basics of healthy nutrition.""-Lendon H. Smith, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Feed Your Body Right ""Syndrome X is the...

In 1939, Melanie Morrison's mother, Eleanor, at age eighteen spent a winter weekend at the home of Lillian Smith on Old Screamer Mountain in North Georgia. Smith was a white Southern author who wrote scathing critiques of white supremacy. That weekend on Old Screamer...

When the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in Washington, DC a few years ago, Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch said, "the goal of this Museum is to make sure that people see that the African American experience is not an...

Do you feel you should be doing more with your life, but you just don't know what? Do you have things you want to do, but you don't know how to get started? Have you tried and failed too many times and are afraid...

With a detailed introduction to the ancient philosophical, ethical, and religious Chinese practice of Taoism, The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity is a unique, comprehensive, and practical self-help guide to live a balanced and positive Taoist lifestyle.Written by a Westerner for the Western...

In 2010, four certified trainers of Nonviolent Communication produced a new tool to help people successfully learn, strengthen, and integrate the skills and consciousness of NVC. They called this tool the Pathways to Liberation Self-Assessment Matrix. Since then, thousands of NVC practitioners have been...

"The Healing Journey: Relationship Health and Wellness Guide" is a radical book on wellness that supports readers for a whole year. It tells you how to heal trauma without forgiving the person who caused it, how to build relationships when you don't trust people,...

John Wieland is the first to admit his success is baffling.When an average Joe turns a bankrupt company into a 30-branch business that earns over $300 million in revenue and gives 10 percent of the company profits to ministries across the world, Wieland is...

Motive matters! "Give me five minutes and I can predict your life success. I can help you understand why you do what you do by identifying your Core Motive." --Dr. Taylor HartmanIn his life-changing book, Dr. Taylor Hartman introduces you to the People Code...

Why is Mommy Crying? -explaining early pregnancy loss to young children comforts children as young as three, their parents, extended family, and friends. One is often at a loss how to engage with those in grief, whether adult or child. Because miscarriage affects about...

Throughout this book, I pray that even when faced with the unpredictable emotions and stages of grief, that you may find comfort when reading the Word of God, seeking positives in all situations, and holding onto your faith through tears.Leaning on Faith: Grief shows...

When most people think of Louisiana, they think of Cajuns, alligators, and Mardi-Gras New Orleans. Few think of Northeast Louisiana and the hard, tough, and determined Scots-Irish and French families who settled its piney woods, worked in the sawmills, worked on the rivers, built...

Peggy Prilaman Marxen grew up near the town of Meteor in northwestern Wisconsin's Sawyer County, isolated by geography yet surrounded by close-knit extended family. Multiple generations of her family witnessed changes to rural Wisconsin that altered the fabric of their lives and the lives...

Christmas and Miracles! Two of our favorite things. There's no better way to celebrate the season! Anyone who loves the holidays will enjoy these magical stories of joy and wonder. We've chosen our favorite holiday miracle stories from our past books. You'll love these...

Kathleen Keating and Mimi Noland combine their talents to show how and why all kinds of hugs have positive results on IQ, aging, self-esteem, and stress. Relax, raise your arms, place them around the person in front of you and squeeze gently. But, no...