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The death of Callie Scott's fashionable father left her with nothing - except an inquisitive mind not even her grandmother's puritanical upbringing could quash. An adventurous spirit doesn't get her much in New York City, however, except an abysmal position as a ladies maid. Things are looking up when she lands a trial job in a library. Her benefactor's offer of wine before noon should have signaled something amiss.

Drawing on more than 15 years experience as a clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Guthrie discusses the fine line between good parenting and "pressure parenting". She concludes that if parents focus on their sons' and daughters' healthy development, families can avoid the backlash that results from the current trend of demanding perfection from children.

Private investigator and ex-Ranger Noah Sullivan arrives in Nashville to identify the victim of a 20-year-old kidnapping, one of a series of cases in a nation-wide investigation. He plans to locate the victim, hand off information to authorities, and move on. But Quinn Collier has other plans. How dare this handsome stranger ruin her life and not stick around for the fallout?

In Shut Up and Eat!, humorist and parenting author Kathy Buckworth applies her razor-sharp wit to the family meal. Experts claim that sitting down to eat together can prevent children from getting into trouble while simultaneously creating close-knit families, but what about the son who thinks his food tastes better on the blue plate or the daughter who won’t eat anything green? Laugh-out-loud funny and more accurate than most of us would care to admit Shut Up and Eat! is a must-listen for any woman who’s ever wondered: What the hell am I cooking tonight?

The summer before her senior year of high school, Rosalee fell in love with George. By the next summer, George had broken her heart, and Rosalee was sure she’d never see him again.

Life in the 'Pale' wasn't easy, however, the life of a Jew is seldom easy. In this, the story of one family's generations, young Batya will experience heart wrenching loss and a love for the ages. Enduring a hatred of her people so overwhelming it spawns pogroms, and Nazi death camps, she stands on the arena of history to witness revolutions, world wars and the birth of a nation. Through the ignorance of innocence she will experience the worst that man can conjure and the best that he can envision. From the Steppes of her childhood Ukraine, to the power of the cross of Christ she will prevail.

Halloween in Salem. A time for seances, ghost walks, spooky tales, and dressing up like your favorite witch or goblin. People go about their day, unknowing that as the veil between worlds thins and spirits become more active, the ancient evil roils in rage. Trapped in the Netherworld by the druid Seabhac, the evil plots its escape and thirsts for revenge against those who locked it in the swirling mass of nothingness.

Sparent, by Jyl Barlow, is filled with the true tales of life in a blended family. Through laughter and tears, Sparent offers insight and wisdom that is easily applied to all types of families. Jyl is best known for giggling at inappropriate times, something she carries into her writing. As a humorist, Jyl’s writing has been compared to Erma Bombeck's. As a stepmother, she’s been compared to . . . well, that’s not important.

This three-month devotional is designed to guide men who are seeking God into His presence. Each day's devotion, thought for the day, and personalized prayer will help to draw you deeper into a conversation with the one who understands you and wants a relationship with you, Jesus. Yes, Jesus wants to come alongside your life and fill you with His peace and joy. Sit down, take a deep breath, and revel in His love for you. God Bless.

This narrative, aptly performed by Kathy Verduin, of The Three Bears, is a fairy tale first recorded in narrative form by British author and poet Robert Southey, and first published anonymously in a volume of his writings in 1837.

In The Conspiracy Theory: A Thriller of Deception, Jake and Sarah are two investigators, who have devoted their lives to fighting against the forces of evil. When they stumble upon a conspiracy that threatens to upend society as we know it, they are plunged into a dangerous world of secrets and deception. As they delve deeper into the conspiracy, they encounter a secret society, double agents, and a web of lies that seems impossible to unravel. But they won't back down, even as their lives are threatened at every turn.

Elterliche Führung übernehmen fällt vielen Müttern und Vätern schwer, die bedürfnisorientiert erziehen und autoritäre Konzepte ablehnen. Die Erziehungsberaterinnen Kathy Weber und Dr. Martina Stotz zeigen erstmals gemeinsam anhand ihrer neuen FüLi-Erziehung, wie liebevolle Führung in der Familie ohne Bestrafung, Drohen und Schimpfen umgesetzt werden kann. Die Grundlagen ihres Ansatzes sind u.a. die Gewaltfreie Kommunikation, die Bindungstheorie und entwicklungspsychologische Hintergründe sowie ihre Beratungs- und Kurserfahrungen mit über 8.000 Familien.

Redeem California is a strategic plan of action to call believers into actively participating in their faith, believing in God to show up and do the impossible, and identifying God-fearing people who can and will run for office in our cities, counties, state, and Congress. If Christians aren’t elected to office, California’s policies, mandates, laws, and ideologies will never change. The power and favor of God will make change happen.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit the Greater Piedmont Triad. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books.

Settler ranching in southern Alberta conjures the image of a lone cowboy riding through the foothills or a stoic ranch hand roping errant cattle. But women have always played an integral part in the cattle industry, often working without recognition or support to meet the challenge of the frontier. Ranching Women in Southern Alberta examines the rhythms, routines, and realities of women’s lives on family ranches.

This is a picture of my life: Not flowers and rainbows, but mine nevertheless. Drugs and partying became a cool alternative to the disappointments of life. My demons became my friends and confidants. But I quickly learned that I was sadly mistaken. Here I was, a pretty, bright, teenage girl battling rage, injustice, and the personal ordeals of cancer and rape. But when the demons took over, it became a story of survival. Battling to overcome the addictions of alcohol, heroin, and men had turned me into a junkie.

Martha Tidberry grew up knowing she was different. But that difference was far from what anyone could imagine. Even herself, in the beginning. What was she to do with that puzzling brain of hers? Except believe in the impossibility of the possible....

In this follow up to Journeys, Sarah finds her way through life after learning the truth about her parents' past. When a neighbour's house burns down, she sees her opportunity to put her passion to good use, building homes for those in need. Old characters and new characters come together to make an even larger non-traditional family in this tale of overcoming hardships.

Do you feel bombarded by all the info "out there" about health and natural healing, and don't know what to believe? Are you feeling stressed - some, most, or all of the time? Are you overweight, or unhappy with the way you look and feel? Do you suffer from depression and/or self-worth issues? Do you suffer from any chronic disease or pain? Are you in a relationship or job that does not support your highest good?

"Paul Vincenzio: Alpha Male–An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance—Chicago Mafia Vows, Book 3" is an enemies to lovers mafia romance that plunges listeners into the heart of Chicago's underworld through the eyes of Paul Vincenzio, the ruthless Boss of the Chicago Outfit. While Paul's hold on Chicago is jeopardized by a powerful and dangerous secret organization, his life, is further thrown off balance by Aisling, a college intern whose fiery temper matches her striking red hair.