Child Marriage

In this powerful memoir, Soul Custody: Sparing Children from Divorce exposes the hidden phenomenon of “escapist divorces,” cases where married parents pursue separation not from genuine irreconcilable differences, but from unresolved personal demons. Drawn from Pamela’s deep personal experience and spiritual insight, this book challenges the modern impulse to divorce as a solution to marital discord.

Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions: Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since. Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely. And her sister, who won't go outside their house.

Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, her father lives in France, her best friend has moved to another state, and now her mother must decide whether to remarry.

THIS BOOK FOCUSES ON: 1. ISSUE OF LOVE 2. ISSUE OF SEX 3. ISSUE OF MONEY 4. ISSUE OF COMMUNICATON 5. ISSUE OF AUTHORITY 6. ISSUE OF DESTINY 7. ISSUE OF CHILDREN 8. ISSUE OF THIRD PARTY 9. ISSUE OF SEPARATION 10. ISSUE OF MATURITY 11. ISSUE OF FAITH AND PATIENCE 12. ISSUE OF RELIGION

The stunning conclusion to the Eliza Gray Series, The Colors of Tess Gray is a story about the amazing connection between two sisters and the man they love, including how much they are willing to forgive so all three of them can move on with their lives instead of lingering in the past. Five months after Tess falls in love with her brother-in-law, Denver, she looks forward to turning eighteen so they can break the news of their relationship to her parents. Then again, her sister Eliza broke his heart completely this past Christmas, so it’s time he got on with his life—and love. But ...

Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn’t sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I?”

Happy Parents, Happy Kids, Happy Family Bundle: 5 Books In 1! This boxset includes the most useful collection of books that will help you improve every area of your family life. It will quickly lead you to more rewarding and fulfilling relationships, as well as confident and happy parenting years. This book set includes: Book 1) Communication in Marriage and Relationship: How to read Your Partner, Prevent Conflicts, and Make Love that Lasts Book 2) How to Talk so Children Will Listen & Learn: How to Communicate with your Child to Build a Trustworthy Relationship, Engage Cooperation, Set ...

Join Drew and his dragon Diggory Doo on this uplifting story to help a friend during the most difficult change in his life when his parents live apart and he’s now living in two homes. This is an essential book to help discuss and explain to children the hard but important topic in the simple and appropriate way that children could relate to and understand.

Lauren, Jack, Ruby and Billy live by the seaside with their mum and dad. But their parents are always arguing, and then their dad moves out. Lauren and Jack decide they have to get them together again. And so begins Operation Eiffel Tower... in which the four children try to raise money to give their mum and dad a treat in an attempt to make them happier.

Meet 11-year-old Dara Palmer. She loves dancing and dreams of being a world-famous actress, which means she has to get the main part in the school play. When she doesn't get any part at all, Dara begins to wonder whether it's because of her looks rather than her acting skills. But Dara has big ideas and is determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.

Chrissy’s song has not diminished over the years And the yellow daffodils still bloom. She was a beautiful child created from desperation, Christina Marie lit up lives and caused others to change their way of thinking. This is the story that shaped a family and taught a woman to fight back, stand up and believe in herself. And a child who was old beyond her years, aching to remain the big sister whom her siblings adored, but knowing her time on earth was numbered.

"Making Healthy Families" explains the elements required to make and sustain healthy, functional families. This timely book describes the family life stages, from "Becoming a Couple," to "Becoming Parents," and "Raising Adolescents." It educates parents about the predictable stresses of each transition, and offers guidelines and hands-on exercises for achieving a healthy adjustment in each stage of family life. A chapter on "Trouble-shooting" offers couples an opportunity to plot their own predictable stress points on the family journey, thereby allowing them to better master their ...

A woman in love with an ideal rather than a flesh and blood man. A man who struggles to move past the demons haunting him. A marriage that might never happen. Jack Dixon knew his mother was right. It was time he married. He allows his mother to write the letter for him and send it to the matchmaker. In fact, he does not even bother to read it. Little does he know, the contents do not at all resemble who he is as a person. Priscilla Pringle fell in love with the man who wrote such a tender letter. When she meets him, the grumpy man is completely opposite of the person she expects to find on ...

"Previously published as THE CRANMOUTH MANOR HEIST: Hilarious misadventures in a comedy drama with plot twists, romance, friendship, and betrayal. by GUMBLETON, LYNNE AND CHRISTOPHER (AUTHOR)." A thrilling, comedy adventure story of crime, suspense, daring rescues, family drama, love, friendship, and heartbreak. When Rob Holmes meets the mysterious and beautiful Jane Smith, he finds that it’s more than his gardening services she’s interested in. Should he date Jane even though he’s secretly still in love with his ex-girlfriend Helen Collins? Rob, still single at the age of fifty-five,...

Amber Brown is happy her dad has moved back to New Jersey, but her mom isn't. It means the beginning of shared custody, and that means more fighting. Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad, and that doesn't feel good at all. Then her mom says she can't get her ears pierced, but her dad doesn't know that. Amber makes a decision. Something has to belong to her, so why shouldn't it be her ears?

The following playwright script addresses a situation that is very real across many portions of the world, but predominately Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Young girls in the age range of six to fourteen are being forced to marry elderly men due to social, economic or political situations. Polls indicate that there are millions of these child brides around the globe. They are being robbed of their youth and their rights, including the fair and equal chance at an education. The author of this play sets the stage to illustrate the traumatic nature of this global concern. As a native of ...

April has lots of nicknames: there's April Showers, because she's always crying, and April Fool, because of when her birthday falls. Her worst nickname of all, though, is Dustbin Baby. That reminds her of how she started out in life: abandoned in a rubbish bin. When she turns 14, April decides that she must find out who she really is, where she came from and, most importantly, who her real mother is. There have been lots of people she's called Mum, and now she lives with Marion.

The inner child is the part of you that holds your memories, that feels your feelings, that, without your awareness may be calling the shots in your decision-making. Working with this part of yourself is a way of examining the source of your choices and evaluating whether they are coming from outdated, unexamined beliefs that are not delivering the best quality of life for you. By using this model, you may be able to sort out confusing and conflicting behaviors and make conscious choices that will improve your emotional, physical, mental, and relationship health.

A Forbidden Flame of Interracial Love That Ignites the Soul In the sleepy coastal town of Seaside Haven, two artistic souls find solace in each other's arms. Noah, a brooding and reclusive writer, and Mia, a free-spirited artist are overwhelmed one fateful night when they give in to their deepest forbidden desires, sparking a flame of emotions neither could have anticipated would burn so bright or hot. As their connection deepens, so does their desire for one another - and their guilt. They embark on a passionate affair that consumes them both body and soul. But their love is far from ...

Amber Brown is in deep trouble. Lately, no matter what she does, it isn't enough. She straightens up her room - sort of. She does her homework - well, most of it. And she agrees to meet Max, her mother's new boyfriend - but she doesn't agree to like him. Now her mother is angry, her teacher wants all of her homework, and Max keeps trying to make her laugh.