Family & Relationships - General

A wonderful story of how a waterbug turns into a beautiful dragonfly. The dragonfly realizes that with his HUGE wings he could fly and discovers new things he never knew existed. He remembers the promise he made his waterbug friends. He walks over to...

The grandparents in every family speak in a language that only their family can comprehend yet they are educated and professionals too. Grandparents are usually the only people that are capable of picking up the pieces and putting them back together when all hope...

Ever wondered why the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship is often the brunt of jokes? Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking that everyone treats her in-laws badly? Are you preparing to enter a new in-law relationship and find yourself hoping to avoid the pitfalls...

Just Call Me Maggie is a prairie tale set in the city of Winnipeg and the fictional settlement of MacNabb's Crossing, located somewhere in south-western Manitoba. It is 1978. Maggie Barnett is a successful lawyer, a high achiever, in a prestigious firm in Winnipeg....

Quest of Love is a collection of reflections, stories, snippets, drawings and pictures on love from people of all ages and walks of life. It is like "dim sum" - light, yet nourishing for the soul. This anthology was inspired by my many conversations...

This book is written to help children and their families who are diagnosed with cancer. It gives them hope and lets them know that they are not the only ones with this disease. It also lets them know that they can have fun while...

Kristen's secret is exposed, and now the Maddison family must decide if she should leave or stay. Kristen struggles with her faith, and finds simple pleasures difficult. She tries enjoying her freedom by searching for memories of her mom, but is afraid she has...

No matter how old we become or how inevitable death is, we, as adults, are never fully prepared for the passing of our parents! Letting Go, Moving On is the personal account of one daughter's journey grieving the the final years and eventual passing...

The Missing Pieces is a compilation of stories about life with autism from individuals with some form of autism, and those who love them. All proceeds go to support the FACES camp for kids with autism.Author: Teresa Johnson,Polly BoukerISBN-10: 1448649854ISBN-13: 9781448649853Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

A book of poems related to childhood and parenting, to inspire parents/carers to be, parents/carers who are, and for anyone just interested in the subject of good parenting. An eclectic mix of childhood topics, to jolt your memories, give your heart a little tug,...

Author: Clarence M. AllenISBN-10: 1441598952ISBN-13: 9781441598950Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/07/2009Pages: 306Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Intimidating Shades: Why Does My Sister Hate Me? SYNOPSIS The Mayses have worked hard to achieve a comfortable middle-class life. So it is with much despair that they watch their happy home life unravel because of one child's attitude toward her sister-all because of...

Author: Jim WellsISBN-10: 1441546464ISBN-13: 9781441546463Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2009Pages: 142Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Author: Daria SchmidtISBN-10: 1441545948ISBN-13: 9781441545947Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/22/2009Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d

Author: Gloria RamseyISBN-10: 1441532293ISBN-13: 9781441532299Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2009Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

Mama's mess is a remarkable story of how one woman fought to keep a dying relationship with her matriarchal mother alive, until it almost cost her everything she loved. As a divorcee, and single mother of five she is blessed to meet her life...

Irene found out she had a heart condition. Brent, her fiancee, is also her Cardiologist. He has to operate and for that, they have to postpone their wedding. Irene almost died, and they decided to get married anyway. She collapsed at the altar and...

Family and Work in Everyday Ethnography exposes the intimate relationship between ethnographers as both family members and researchers. The contributors to this exciting volume question and problematize the "artificial divide" between work and family that continues to permeate writing on ethnographic field work as...

Life and Times of three generations, a lighthearted look back at coming of age in a place where the past and the present overlapped.Author: Joan Morris ReillyISBN-10: 1439252971ISBN-13: 9781439252970Publisher: Booksurge PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2010Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d

The days of the three dimes will ask, yes hard questions and answer a few.Why after at least 200 years and almost 300 we as blacks still are ascending? Why is it that we have not arrived as we should?We have the means we...

A step by step guide on how to do your family genealogy. Where to start, how far back can you go, what documents are available and where to get them from. A list of good websites for searching. Other places to look for information...

Giving psychic readings for people over the past thirty years, I have seen many issues that can hold back the individuals concerned from fulfilling their personal potential. With this book I hope to help many people to combat these problems and reveal the true...

The Labyrinth of Life! Our life is like a sieve and the longer we live, the more holes appear - and the more issues we have to resolve. Why? Because we have been listening to the wrong advisor! Now we need re-programmed. We need...

Their own skeletons, is a book loosely based on fact spanning through three generations exploring the different human reactions to life's obstacles, we examine how the decisions that are made can bleed through to future generations unraveling un-for-seen turns of events. Witness the human...

This story tells of how life came crashing to a halt one sunny spring morning when Derek left the house to drive a short journey to buy a piece of wood. He was never to return to life as he had known it. Whilst...

A chat over coffee is just that; imagine you are talking with a friend and having a good natter. A tea cake is on its way as well. What could be nicer than chatting about anything and everything. Reminiscing about past times and fun...

Author: Mary BramallISBN-10: 1438989954ISBN-13: 9781438989952Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2010Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d

Every son's greatest desire is to be prepared to take on life by his father. For many reasons this is not always possible, and many men have never known the vital guidance of a father. From Father to Son is all about helping men...

The book was the story of Maoi who became depressed as a result of unstable childhood education by being sent out to stay with her grandmother, uncle, and her sister Maoi had a tremendous experience about life which was a motivation to her even...

Many of the people I counseled would ask what they could do if they got stuck, again. They wanted to know if there was something they could do on their own instead of coming back to counseling. They asked me to give them some...

An amusing look at a boy growing into a man, through the eyes of an ordinary man.Author: Stephen MorrisISBN-10: 1438982429ISBN-13: 9781438982427Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2009Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d

Aunty Moose books are designed to give children the opportunity for a fresh look into the values and morals of everyday life lessons. From the simple pleasures we overlook in everyday life, to the drastic changes we may desperately try to avoid. Given the...

A unique moving collection of poems, Telling a human story, From birth to death and beyond, Of hopes and fears, Happiness and anguish, There is no magic wand, Read and contemplate, Lets not complicateAuthor: Rajesh BakraniaISBN-10: 1438974949ISBN-13: 9781438974941Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/2009Pages: 108Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Hi, This book is about spiritual growth and not about spiritual enlightenment. One has to be spiritually enlightened before one can begin one's spiritual growth. Spiritual growth is eternal. Spiritual enlightenment suggests that spiritual growth is complete. On the contrary, spiritual enlightenment is the...

Sarah finds an old photograph when clearing out her late Aunt's house. The photograph intrigues her and whilst searching for the answer as to why the photograph was hidden she helps the owners of Bridge Farm look at their history. A lavender farm is...

"Sammy was a real, live baby boy, knit together ian his mother's womb by the hand of God. He was deeply loved, but he never lived to feel the embrace of his mother's arms or know the first breath of fresh air to fill...

Author: Eileen EdwardsISBN-10: 1438956517ISBN-13: 9781438956510Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/10/2009Pages: 604Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.95lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.22d

Through my eyes Is a book about an ordinary person who has a lot of ups and downs in life, some downs lower than others but it shows the strength of character she has which helps her overcome her problems. As a child her...

Life is a journey, and sometimes not an easy one. Growing up knowing some of the basic truths and unwritten rules would make the journey a little easier. This book can help. Written in a no-nonsense, "tell it like it is" way, here is...

My life story and the history of the family so farAuthor: Robert J. PageISBN-10: 1438941781ISBN-13: 9781438941783Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2009Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d

Linen is a fairy tale including the after following the "happily ever after" line. It is the story of a foundling girl. Following a life of torment and little joy, she is rescued by the man of her dreams. For a period of time...

Author: Louise Jacob BennettISBN-10: 143893548XISBN-13: 9781438935485Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2009Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d

"Stills" are moments in time or memory recollections of the author. The moments described span a period from the pre-teen years to the age of sixty. * From a child growing up in an inter-racial family in the island of Cuba during the decade...

Coal Dust & Memories is the story of one life, mine from my earliest recollections, roughly 1961 and my younger sisters birth. The belief that had she not been born my Pop, Pop (Grandad) wouldn't have died. A rollercoaster ride that I have ridden,...

The author's account of early childhood life on a red dirt farm in Chambers County in East Central Alabama presents the struggles and victories of her parents in successfully raising five children in the 1920's and 1930's. Their solid integrity and robust faith in...

Alzheimer's Disease: Survivor or Victim? is a comprehensive study of the ever-evolving effect Alzheimer's Disease has on both a societal and personal scale. Approximately five million Americans are afflicted each year. Over the next twenty-five years the largest segment of society will be over...

'The Lonely Waves' is based on the loneliness, friendship and the crisis faced by three middle aged persons. Narayan Sharma, Arjun Sinha and Rajeev Agarwal were very successful in their own profession. But at a particular juncture of their lives, they started to feel...

Arabs In Tent And Town: An Intimate Account Of The Family Life Of The Arabs Of Syria is a book written by A. Goodrich-Freer that provides a detailed and insightful look into the family life of the Arabs living in Syria. The book is...

Author: Clarence E. FreemanISBN-10: 1436388198ISBN-13: 9781436388191Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/20/2009Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 07/09/2013

Author: Penny DoveISBN-10: 1436368839ISBN-13: 9781436368834Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2008Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d