Changing Families

A Western drama book set in the upper Missouri River region during the late 19th century. In the heart of a changing American West, "The Cattle Rancher" paints a vivid portrait of resilience, love, and the struggle against encroaching modernity. As traditional cattle rancher Tom Byron fights to protect his way of life, his strong-willed daughter Hope yearns to carve her own path amidst the turbulent backdrop of a waning frontier. This gripping tale interweaves their lives as they face not only the imminent transformation of their landscape but also the complexities of family, identity, and ...

Do you want to help your child with a disability live a more happy and fulfilling life? Raising kids with disabilities is hard, but this audiobook makes it a lot easier. There are many different kinds of disabilities. There are physical and mental disabilities; some disabilities are more visible and disabling than others, but all require an extra amount of attention and action, which can be very overwhelming for parents of a kid with a disability. This audiobook was made to make raising a kid with a disability easier for parents.

Have you ever tried to change another person? If you have, you probably know it is next to impossible. Most parenting books teach parents how to change the child. The Parent Fix focuses on the parents, emphasizing a parent’s need to change to inspire family improvement. If our greatest joys and sorrows come from family relationships, are we truly happy when we are in control of our loved ones?

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.

It is a jungle out there, where the strongest members prey on the weak-minded. It’s a jungle where you need resilience in order to survive and thrive. It’s a jungle that your children have to conquer. No, this is not your ordinary self-help, positive parenting, or educational psychology book. Frank Dixon, the author of this eye-opening guide on how to raise resilient kids, has created an easy-to-follow strategy for parents.

Alyssa Romriell thinks she has the perfect life. She’s in a serious relationship, her real-estate career is soaring, and she has a family who loved her. When she realizes her relationship was less than she wants, she isn’t sure how to handle things. After the death of her parents, she and her sisters decide to convert the lake house—a place filled with so many cherished childhood memories—into a bed and breakfast. As she becomes reacquainted with the town and all the people there, her dreams shift. With her sisters at her side, she forges her way into a new enterprise, rediscovering...

This edition collects books one and two of the Shady Holler series, The Nine Lives of Frank Tipton and Shady Holler Holidays. The Nine Lives of Frank Tipton, is a black humor version of the Cinderella story set deep in the redneck south. Think My Name is Earl with a female lead and a lot of dead bodies. Think Raising Hope but with no baby or meemaw. Think True Blood, but without the vampires, hotties, or hunks. It’s complete with revenge, murder, mentally-challenged kids, and a love story. Audrey Peters is a hard working girl from a small backwater town in Virginia. Having never been ...

A remarkable coming-of-age story with special appeal to dog lovers. This was supposed to be a simple summer for Billy - one more lazy expanse of time before college began. He'd fill the hours playing with Jimmy - his canine best buddy - going camping and doing all the things he promised Jimmy they'd do before Billy left. But that was before the accident that shook the entire town. It was before the summer job that turned into something so much more than a way to get a paycheck. And it was before Vicki.

With catastrophic global warming already baked into the climate system, today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Yet how can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the climate crisis? Help is at hand. Written by Harriet Shugarman - the Climate Mama and trusted advisor to parents - How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children and galvanize positive action.

Protect, connect, and build trust with Teen Speak. The stronger your relationship with your teen, the greater the opportunity to guide them through any challenges the teen years present. Along with a greater appreciation and understanding of how your teen is wired, you’ll also learn proven communication strategies for talking with your teen, instead of at your teen.

Hailed as "an unusually gifted storyteller with exceptional insight" (Jewish Tribune), Bernstein award-winning writer Sayed Kashua presents his masterful fourth novel Track Changes, which follows an Arab-Israeli man as he reckons with the weight of his past, his memories, and his cultural identity.

Why Boys Don’t Listen to Their Mothers reveals eye-opening principles and techniques designed to train adults on the best ways to manage, guide, and treat boys with behavioral problems. It does not disappoint as the content is filled with step-by-step instructions, stories, examples, and scenarios to help you get the results you’ve been searching for.

This summer, Nathaniel Cavanaugh vacations in Lobster Cove to spend quality time with his kids after his estranged wife’s tragic death. Successful and well-connected, he is on the fast track to the highest legal positions in the country, but his family life suffers. After an accident throws Val nearly into his lap and costs her a job opportunity, Nathaniel surprises himself by overlooking her outlandish appearance and lack of qualifications to offer her a job as his nanny for the summer.

When Life Takes a Twist: Unraveling the Threads of Love, Family, and Destiny Rose, a dedicated school teacher, enjoys a well-deserved night out with her colleagues at a local pub. When a charming stranger, Elijah, catches her attention with a surprising gesture, they share an undeniable connection. As the night unfolds, their chemistry leads to an impulsive decision that leaves a lasting impact. When Rose later discovers she's expecting a child, she must confront her fears and navigate the unexpected consequences of that fateful evening. Elijah, known for living life to the fullest, is ...

Society is making great strides in increasing awareness of oppression and injustice, but one group remain mistreated, with unequal human rights, and remains under-discussed: children. We are a society who are afraid of treating children kindly, as evidenced by the almost constant uproar and ridicule of the 'gentle parenting' movement by the media today. Because each of us have been raised to believe that the rights of children matter less than those of adults, we subconsciously continue the cycle of childism from one generation to the next.

In the enchanting coastal town of Mariner's Haven, where the sun dances on the ocean's surface and whispered secrets ride on the salty breeze, a captivating tapestry of lives unfolds. From the weathered docks to the charming cottages, the heartbeat of this picturesque town thrums with the joys, sorrows, and triumphs of its unforgettable residents. Discover the indomitable women who serve as the backbone of the community, their strength and resilience holding together not only their own lives but the very fabric of the town itself. Meet the dreamers whose hearts yearn for distant horizons, ...

En casa de los Butterfield están muy apretujados con mamá, papá, cinco niños y ahora el bebé Will. Mamá desea cambiarse de casa. Pero mudarse significa cambiar de colegio… ¿Acaso se ha hecho realidad la Peor Lista de Preocupaciones de Mattie?

Best-selling author Harriet Lerner leads you in the most magnificent dance of all: The Mother Dance!

Has it ever happened with you, that before you enter a big interview or presentation you had been preparing for months now, you hear a voice telling you to just call it quits? You look for the source of it and it turns out that it is coming from within you? People, it is time to meet your inner critic. It tells you to run to some far-off land, dump your phone in the water, and be free from the shackles of worldly chaos and worries!

Eliza is in a full-blown panic. Her notebook has been stolen - the one thatlists everything she wants but is afraid to go after. And the absolute worstperson in the world has it: her ex-boyfriend, Cooper. Like it's not enoughCooper was lying to Eliza for their entire relationship, now he and his friendsare blackmailing her; giving her just one night to complete the most humiliatingtasks on her list or they'll post her secrets online. Eliza's sure of one thing:she isn't going down without a fight. Cooper may have what's left of herdignity, but she's not the only one with something to hide.