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Will her daughter's secret tear her family apart? When troubled teenager Immy disappears, she leaves her widowed mother Bea completely devastated. Bea pours her love into her six-year-old niece Phoebe, even taking her in when her single father Ewan takes a job abroad. Then Immy returns, in desperate need of her mother's help and love. But Ewan is clear: he will never let Bea see Phoebe again if she welcomes her daughter back. As Bea grapples with...
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It is the summer of 1960 in Atkinson, Vermont. With no help from her alcoholic ex-husband, Marie Fermoyle is raising three children on the edge of poverty. Her seventeen-year-old daughter, Alice, is becoming emotionally involved with a local priest in a staunchly Catholic town that disapproves of Marie's divorce. Alice's brother Norm is a hotheaded sixteen-year-old, and twelve-year-old Benjy is isolated and full of anxieties, looking with yearning...
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After two personal tragedies in one year, the landscape of Gertrude's life looks flat and barren. Suddenly childless, she wanders in a vast emptiness for months. Her women gather, bringing sustenance and encouragement, but it is not until a long look in the mirror shows a serious weight loss and sickly pallor, that she knows a change must be made. Summoning an intrepid strength, Gert pulls herself together and takes a step forward. With relief and...
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"Rising Over the Waves: Surviving Among Emotionally Immature Parents" is a compelling and insightful book that sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals who grew up with emotionally immature parents. This book offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating the complexities of such relationships and finding healing and growth.The book goes beyond mere identification and provides valuable insights into navigating challenging conversations...
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As a busy mom, you don't always have time to reflect on your memories with your family. A Mother's Legacy makes it easy to journal your memories and create a cherished family keepsake. Designed in a 12-month format, each month features 12 thoughtful prompts with space to write a personal answer. Your family will learn answers to questions such as:
• What was your favorite pastime as a child?
• Who gave you your name and why?
• Describe your...
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How are your children learning about intimacy? What are they seeing when they watch you interacting with your spouse? In a ground breaking approach to family dynamics, What Children Learn from Their Parents' Marriage shows how a child's perception of the marriage his or her parents have created is the key to his or her psychological development and ultimate well-being.
Talking to both intact families and divorcing couples with children, marriage...
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"Just five days after they meet, Julie Hanrahan and Dr. Thomas Larkin exchange vows on a moonlit Caribbean beach, the whirlwind conclusion to a romance that's swept her off her feet. Tom is sexy, witty and charming and Julie's sure she's found her Prince Charming. But not every fairy tale ends happily ever after. With a workaholic husband, a hostile mother-in-law and a resentful stepdaughter, the honeymoon doesn't last long. Especially after Julie...
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This is the story of my family's adventure. We left the Canadian west coast on Vancouver Island, travelled to the North Peace River area in northern British Columbia, Canada, established our home there, and then left. It is the story of six children who managed to live this adventure and build a new life after the journey ended. It is a tale of poverty and determination, heartwrenching loss and a testament to grit and a bittersweet life, Here is...
9) Leaking Laffs Between Pampers and Depends, He's Gonna Toot And I'm Gonna Scoot, and Living Somewhere
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Grab your giggle box! Here comes Barbara Johnson with another helping heap of joy for women of all ages, aches, and "architecture."
Author Barbara Johnson's encouraging book about a woman's adventures in aging, Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death, became the number-one best-selling paperback in the Christian market for the year in which it was published. Soon hordes of happy readers were flooding Barbara's mailbox with their own favorite...
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In "Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Psychology of Bullying," acclaimed author Desmond Gahan delves into the intricate web of factors that contribute to the pervasive issue of bullying. This comprehensive exploration goes beyond surface-level analyses, providing readers with a deep understanding of the psychological underpinnings that sustain the cycle of aggression.Drawing on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and education, Desmond...
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If you have a school age child, you probably know bullying is a problem that is quickly gaining ground in our nation's schools. A quick surf of the internet or television channels reveals horrific news stories of bullying in all areas of our country and it's escalating at an alarming rate.The first in a three-part series, Taking the Bully by the Horns discusses the kindergarten to high school bully, how to identify bullies and their victims, as well...
13) Supera tus conflictos de pareja y revive el amor: Consejos prácticos para fortalecer tu relación
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¿Estás pasando por problemas en tu relación y no sabes cómo resolverlos? No te preocupes, este libro está diseñado para ayudarte a superar los desafíos que puedan estar afectando tu relación de pareja. "Superar problemas de pareja" es una guía práctica y efectiva para ayudarte a identificar las raíces de tus problemas, aprender técnicas para mejorar la comunicación y la empatía, y descubrir cómo resolver conflictos de manera constructiva....
14) Needle Work
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The secret life of a Michigan couple unraveled when police discovered they'd committed 2 horrific murders. When Carol Giles's friend Nancy Billiter was found dead - she had been bound, sexually violated, and injected with a lethal dose of battery acid and heroin - detectives in Michigan traced Billiter's death back to Giles and her boyfriend, Tim Collier. Police also learned that the diabolical duo shared another secret: They had murdered Giles's...
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This book is for those dealing with any problem that seems to be constantly repeating or those that are simply looking for a great read. People deal with several issues and never seem to find a solution. This book is designed to provide you with answers and point you in the direction of more answers. With heavy thought, analysis and prayer, this book contains revelations and insights that can be life changing. Along with the recommended content from...
16) Life's a Drag
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There's more to life than being fabulous… but it's a start
Roz and Jamie have moved to leafy Suffolk from London in search of a quiet life, so it's a shock to find the village embarking on its riotous annual drag competition. Fuelled by large quantities of alcohol and boisterous community spirit, they are soon caught up in a battle for the identity of the village itself against those who'd prefer to stay stuck in the past.
Meanwhile in San Francisco,...
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Are you feeling suffocated by your family? Do you often find yourself trying to ignore your family members, believing that they don't understand you? Do you find it painful when your loved ones unintentionally hurt you, even though you love them deeply?If your answer is yes, then you should delve into these 7 timeless principles for a happy family life. This book will equip you with valuable knowledge.You will learnTo overcome Negative effects of...
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The New York Times–bestselling classic true-crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder, the Manhattan socialite who persuaded the one assassin who couldn't refuse her-her teenage son-to kill her multimillionaire father In August of 1983 Shana Alexander, acclaimed journalist and chronicler of the lives and criminal trials of Jean Harris and Patty Hearst, wrote to New York City ballet patron Frances Schreuder on the eve of her murder trial. Schreuder stood...
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Être père est une aventure remplie de joies, de défis et de responsabilités. "Élever des Enfants Forts" vous guide à travers les diverses difficultés de la paternité en offrant des conseils pratiques, des stratégies émotionnelles et des réflexions inspirantes pour construire des relations solides avec vos enfants. Ce livre va au-delà des simples conseils en vous aidant à forger une connexion profonde et positive avec vos enfants, même...
20) Diavola
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Anna has two rules for the annual Pace family destination vacations: Tread lightly and survive. It isn't easy when she's the only one in the family who doesn't quite fit in. Her twin brother, Benny, goes with the flow so much he's practically dissolved, and her older sister, Nicole, is so used to everyone—including her blandly docile husband and two kids—falling in line that Anna often ends up in trouble for simply asking a question. Mom...
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