Family & Relationships - General

Written by a victim of a child sex abuse ring from age 5 to 13. Describes source and fate of kids. It's worse than you think and it's going on in middle-class neighborhoods across the USA.Author: Rmarie QuartermaneISBN-10: 1257631349ISBN-13: 9781257631346Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/18/2011Pages: 128Format:...

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John...

"A Book for the Household. Home, Sweet Home, and Other Tales" is a collection of heartwarming and insightful short stories centered on the themes of family, home, and domestic life. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, these tales offer a glimpse into...

"The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" is a groundbreaking and endlessly inventive novel by Laurence Sterne. This edition presents Volume 1 of the celebrated work, inviting readers into the whimsical and digressive world of Tristram Shandy as he attempts to narrate his...

This volume, the result of the second annual Summer Institute sponsored by the Family Research Consortium, focuses on family transitions--both normative and non-normative. The subject of family transitions has been a central concern of the consortium largely because studies of families in motion help...

Discusses the status of children in society from the mid-Victorian period to the end of the First World War, showing that children were regarded principally as objects to be used and abused rather than people in their own right.Author: Lionel RoseISBN-10: 1138968935ISBN-13: 9781138968936Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Dr.Lewis continues one of the most important research projects in clinical psychiatry. It gives a picture of the interweaving of three relationships systems before, during and after the birth of the first child: the martial relationship of the parents, and the parental relationship with...

This significant volume provides broad coverage of the spectrum of problems confronted by patients with developmental disabilities and the many kinds of occupational therapy services these individuals need. Experts identify exemplary institutional and community service programs for treating patients with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy,...

First Published in 1986. The techniques described here are the familiar ones of establishing contracts and contigencies and training in communication and problem-solving skills.Author: N. S. Jacobson,G. MargolinISBN-10: 1138004359ISBN-13: 9781138004351Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2015Pages: 424Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Behavior change is incredibly difficult and we often lose confidence in our ability to make meaningful change. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to go with the flow of society and it seems as if we are not aware of our own choices. This...

Riding the Short Bus honestly describes the heartbreak and humor (believe it or not) that comes with having an autistic child. Written by a human parent -- not a superhero -- for other overwhelmed parents, it's about the parents' wild ride. This is the...

Does your family enjoy a fun and exciting summer vacation but the budget is tight? Or are you tired of the hustle and bustle of packing to get everyone ready for a week-long trip, and don't forget the crowds at the airport or -...

The Noose on The Black Community sheds light on the continuation of murder, robbery and manipulation that is ongoing in the black community. When we look at the crime that destroys a community, the only ones to blame are the men that heads the...

Turner Syndrome is a congenital disorder that affects 1 in 2500 females. This is a collection of life stories written by those affected by Turner Syndrome.Author: Kelsey RakentineISBN-10: 1105547701ISBN-13: 9781105547706Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/26/2012Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

Mrs. Ireri trusts and anticipates that her book will encourage ordinary women to know that they are capable of writing a book about their life experience with their spouses. Their daily mundane experience together will be the source of the material to write. This...

"As the plane slowly climbed into the deep blue Colorado sky, I couldn't stop the tears any longer and thought...what have I done to these kids?" This story is about my life twelve hundred miles from my two boys who chose to stay with...

Men, your daughter's wedding may be one of the greatest challenges and yet one of the most amazing opportunities you will ever encounter. Before you jump into the uncharted waters of planning and paying for that ceremony, read about another man's experiences and then......

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The fourth edition of this textbook provides a thoroughly updated and comprehensive introduction to contemporary and classic research, theories of family communication, and family relationships. It is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in family studies and professionals who work with...

"When Day is Done" by Edgar A. Guest offers a comforting and insightful collection of American poetry centered on the everyday joys and challenges of domestic life. These poems explore the heart of family, relationships, and the simple beauty found within the ordinary moments...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A fast read, Mini-Handbook for Jackasses: Communication & Relationships covers topics including the Golden Rule myth, listening skills, social media landmines, and "freedom" of speech in less than 100 pages. It explores how we humans now use technology as a substitute for the other...

Every few minutes another young person dies from addiction because there is a lack of knowledge and understanding on how to best help them to find a life of long-term recovery. Addictions; What All Parents Need to Know to Survive the Drug Epidemic, this...

Pound cakes and nail polish, big hair and silver patterns ... the iconic Southern Belle knows the value of tradition and pride of place. Yet she is a citizen of the global community now, finding new ways to bloom and contribute while honoring her...

Good Together is not like any other relationship treatise. Jerry Brook won't tell the reader how to get the woman or man of one's dreams. He won't tell how to get along with one's boss or co-workers. Instead, he debunks the current advice-love is...

This fourth collection of poems explores the life of a beloved brother Chris through the eyes of his sister. We are introduced to his childhood of potential and tension, his passionate mother and disciplinarian father. We learn of the relationship between brother and sister...

A detailed analysis of all that is ancestral, and common, to all those who have gone before. Whether it was your parents, Great Great Uncle George or a small hominid living 3 million years ago. We and are ancestors are the same person. We...

As a toddler, Paula's son was diagnosed with ADHD and her life changed forever. She quickly found that dealing with ADHD would be one challenge, but dealing with society's view of ADHD would be quite another. In this part-memoir, part-guide book, business owner and...

Conversation Skills: For The Ultimate Professional is the second in the Master Sales Manual series of books. A no non-sense and direct approach to the psychology of conversation, with over one hundred tips to improve your conversation skills, your relationships, and your life. Learn...

Chasing My Father is about my journey to find rest in a chaotic world. My new life started in Soweto, South Africa where I learned the real meaning of forgiveness and love. Returning home to Nashville, Tennessee, I finally found freedom and rest. Your...

Ernesto Aragon was born and raised in a healthy Christian family, grew up in a good church, and had all the things most people think would bring happiness. Despite all that, he struggled with self worth and always had trouble building and sustaining relationships...

Discover what it's like to emigrate from Mexico to the United States on the basis of one family's account. Highly readable award-winner tells the story about the cultural shock of arriving in the U.S. for the first time in the 1920s including the cultural...

I'm hurt! Do I have to forgive? What if they're not sorry they hurt me? Do I have to reconcile? Why are they so difficult? I feel so powerless. What can I do? You are invited to follow this author as she journeys into...

The Firefly Project: Conversations about what it means to be alive, presents true dialogues about living and dying, hopes and dreams, grief and loss. These stories show human beings connecting through the old-fashioned art of letter-writing. Adults with life-threatening illnesses move beyond ideas of...

These eight short stories are written for the inquiring mind of a young child, with the view that grandparents play an important role in the development of their little loved ones. Many grandparents have had to accept that their grandchildren do not live around...

Content Advisory: This book is intended for mature audiences and contains graphic violence, explicit sexual activity and disturbing imagery.RIV..ET..TING. IMPONDERABLE. TRUE STORIES. TRAGIC, PAINFUL, BITTERLY JUICY. STRAIGHT, GAY AND FU**ING HILARIOUS.True-stories, gruesome, morbid, maniacal... and unreal.The stories are true, the statistics are real, the...

HOW WILL YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? All of us want our lives to have meaning. We want to know that our contributions to the world extend beyond the brief years that we inhabit the earth. MANIFEST YOUR LEGACY - Your Complete Guide For...

Author: Lynn MelvilleISBN-10: 0976060043ISBN-13: 9780976060048Publisher: Melville PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2005Pages: 212Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

The Red Hill is a story about two different events that occurred over a century apart It is the story of a family of battling Queensland squatters trying to build a future in the harsh conditions. In the 1880's, the district around Mitchell in...

A book to strengthen Single Parent families and also to equip those who want to understand and assist them in growing and becoming Whole in Christ. A biblical perspective rarely taught and highly acclaimed.Author: Tony MartoranaISBN-10: 0962118559ISBN-13: 9780962118555Publisher: Oasis HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2012Pages: 170Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Medicine and the media exist in a unique symbiosis. Increasingly, health-care consumers turn to media sources-from news reports to Web sites to tv shows-for information about diseases, treatments, pharmacology, and important health issues. And just as the media scour the medical terrain for news...

In Self and Other, Robert Rogers presents a powerful argument for the adoption of a theory of object relations, combining the best features of traditional psychoanalytic theory with contemporary views on attachment behavior and intersubjectivity. Rogers discusses theory in relation both to actual psychoanalytic...

Illness can strike at anytime, but dealing with a life-long ailment takes faith, patience, and adjustment to a different kind of lifestyle. Accepting and living with a chronic illness is a process that has many facets, from emotional grappling and physical adjustments to spiritual...

Domestic violence is an often glossed-over danger in families today, and Christian families are not immune. The warning signs can be hidden or disregarded. Reverend Al Miles confronts the issues surrounding family violence, its causes, and possible solutions. He also discusses how all people...

Reconfiguring Families in Contemporary Vietnam chronicles and analyzes the most significant change for families in Vietnam's recent past - the transition to a market economy, referred to as Doi Moi in Vietnamese and generally translated as the "renovation". Two decades have passed since the...

This unique volume takes a comprehensive approach to child and family mental health by examining the many ways in which family plays a central role in the health and/or dysfunction of the child. Rich in its coverage, this book begins with a presentation of...