Changing Families

Janie Hunt's path to the true ways of life was shaky, beset with constant sting of rejection and cruelty from her parents. She was a teenager when she first set foot in a church, where her new best friend's dad was a pastor. Now, after graduating from college and still trying to find her path in life, it still pains her to think of her past. Bradley Bridges is a small town guy, well loved by his neighbors and friends. He didn't grow up surrounded by faith, and he didn't know that anything was missing from his life... until he met Janie. As the friendship between Janie and Bradley grows, and...

Widowed Kate Everett is looking forward to starting her "second act". She’s planned out everything that she wants - a new house, a new job, maybe even a new man. She can’t wait until everything falls into place. But life has a way of butting in, and Kate soon finds herself dealing with unexpected houseguests, helping her daughter plan the world’s smallest wedding, and sudden unemployment. Things get even more complicated with the reappearance of her old college love, Jake. He realizes the mistake he made years ago in letting her go, and is eager to win her back.

Seventeen-year-old Caprice wants to piece her family back together now that her older brother has returned home, even as she resents that he ever broke them apart. Just as she starts to get a new footing—falling in love for the first time, uncertainly mending her traumatized relationship with her brother, completing the app that will win her a college scholarship and a job in tech—wildfires strike Sierra, her small California town, forcing her to reckon with a future that is impossible to predict.

Cory Marcel built a successful military career over eight grueling years. But after her commanding officer brutally assaulted her, she lost everything. Shattered, Cory reluctantly agrees to work at a furniture store in the picturesque town of Perfect…but she wonders if she can ever escape the demons haunting her. Ted Lovejoy may have cofounded Langford & Lovejoy Heritage Furniture, but these days, everyone makes decisions without him. He’s ready to walk away from his beloved business…until he sees Cory.

Healthy relationships across cultures are possible. Dr. Michelle Reyes takes a close look at the concept of cultural accommodation found in Scripture—and especially in the letter of 1 Corinthians—to redefine how Christians interact with cultural narratives that are different from their own.

Discover how to talk to your daughter about puberty and celebrate her changes even if you think it may be uncomfortable. Are you happy to see your daughter growing up but dreading having to explain all the details? You understand that puberty is a normal part of life, but you’re worried about how to explain it to your little girl without it being awkward. Puberty is one of the first signs that your daughter is growing up and that’s something to be celebrated.

He had blood on his feet after walking for miles and looking all day for a job. (intro) Earl Meanor was a hard-working lab technician who was targeted by a few men he worked with who simply did not like him. A blacklist, a possible stolen camera and many other problems pushed him against the wall and yet his character and integrity never wavered. He kept his family together through it all. This is his and our family's story as told by me, his son. You need to read it.

As Martine and Jacques Le Guennec prepare for their annual family Christmas dinner, Martine reminds her husband to be on his best behavior. Their son Nicolas is bringing his girlfriend, Jeanne, to their home for the first time, and she doesn't want Jacques to scare this one off. Jacques has always ruled his roost with patriarchal bravado, and he can't help but verbally antagonize everyone - especially the wives of his sons.

This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. (Seriously, pink lemonade was made by accident—listen to the story inside.) Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create.

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel a little ...

Twenty-eight-year-old Geraldine travels to Kenya with her new husband James with the intent of staying a year. In a dizzying multicultural city, she struggles to maintain her balance as well as her sense of self. Her marriage, and her understanding of the world, are shaken to the core.

The antebellum era and the close of the 19th century frame a period of great agricultural expansion. During this time, farmhouse plans designed by rural men and women regularly appeared in the flourishing Northern farm journals. This book analyzes these vital indicators of the work patterns, social interactions, and cultural values of the farm families of the time. Examining several hundred owner-designed plans, McMurry shows the ingenious ways in which "progressive" rural Americans designed farmhouses in keeping with their visions of a dynamic, reformed rural culture.

Survivor is a true story about a girl growing up not knowing how to defend herself against the abuse in her life. Her parents never seem to care about her. After escaping death, she runs into the arms of her soon-to-be husband arms who also never seems to care about her. Getting unintentionally pregnant saved her life because now she had to learn to fight back to defend her children. As if history repeated itself, years later it was her child who didn't want to live anymore. Now it was her job to keep him alive. This intense novel is about a family drama in a small town behind closed doors...

Everyone has emotions and thoughts. These are not just confined to adults; kids also have such thoughts and emotions. They are new to everything, and they do not know how to express their emotions or overcome their negative thought process. As a parent, you must teach your kid about emotions.

In 7 Vital Parenting Skills for Improving Child Behavior and Positive Discipline, best-selling parenting advice author Frank Dixon offers caring parents proven and straightforward positive discipline methods that any mom or dad can use to overcome negative child behavior issues with the power of positive reinforcement, good family communication, and clear parental expectations.

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

Changes in health can be overwhelming. Get empowered to make the best decisions for you. How can you make the most of living with declining health or strength? How can you manage your day-to-day life while living with a critical diagnosis or unexpected prognosis? How can you make the best health-care decisions for you when you're feeling lost? Own Your Care offers patients and family members a guide to finding answers for what may feel like an overwhelming situation.

In Sunset Harbor, change comes crashing like ocean waves in Tides of Change. Lucy Chen has run The Anchor for years, upholding her grandfather’s legacy against mounting pressures. When Will Harrison, a wealthy summer resident with a hidden past, arrives determined to rescue his family’s crumbling property, sparks fly from their very first clash. Their differing worlds ignite a battle of wills, forcing them into an unlikely partnership as local tensions heat up. Lucy’s deep ties to the town’s working-class roots collide with Will’s well-guarded secrets and high-society airs, making...

You’ve taken the first step into the beautiful and creative life of the highly sensitive child. And now, we can help make this world a more compassionate and caring place together. Parenting a highly sensitive child is a gift: We get to experience their journey of growth and help shape their future. But parenting a highly sensitive child presents special challenges that require special awareness. Highly sensitive children need understanding, validation, and our support as positive role models to learn how to use their unique gifts in a world that doesn’t always understand them.

Tiny Leaps, Big Changes explores the reality behind personal development - that all big changes come from the small decisions we make every day. Using scientific and psychological research, Gregg Clunis shows you what hidden factors drive our behavior and gives you the tools to form helpful daily habits to accomplish your goals.