Great Family

Each of us is living a story-the story of our life. For Sam Collier, his story started with rejection, because when he and his twin sister were born, their biological mother gave them up for adoption. Though Sam loved his adoptive family, life sometimes felt like a puzzle missing crucial pieces. But it was also the way God would reach into Sam's life and show him that he didn't have to write his own story-because it was really God who was telling his story through Sam.

King George V predicted that his son, Edward VIII, would destroy himself within a year of succeeding to the throne. In December 1936 he was proved right, and the world’s press revealed the king was abandoning his throne to marry Wallis Simpson. A life spent in the shadow of his charismatic elder brother left the new king, George VI, magnificently unprepared for the demands of ruling the kingdom and empire. Drawing on personal accounts from the royal archives, Deborah Cadbury uncovers the very private conflict.

Too old for love? Widowed Isabella Rossi is content with her life at the villa. In the past year, all her grandchildren have discovered faith and love. But what about her? When a beau from her teens returns to Tuscany, can the flame of love be rekindled, or is eighty-something too old for romance? A shorter novella follow-up to the wonderful A Tuscan Legacy multi-author series! Visit the A Tuscan legacy page (click on the author name) to see all the books in the series.

On September 8, 2022, the world stood still as news broke of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Her death dismantled the protective shield around the world’s most famous family, and saw a long-simmering crisis of confidence in the British monarchy begin to resurface. Now, with unique insight, deep access and exclusive revelations, journalist Omid Scobie pulls back the curtain on an institution in turmoil—exposing the chaos, family dysfunction, distrust and draconian practices threatening its very future. This is the monarchy’s endgame. Do they have what it takes to save it?

Isadora Moon es especial porque es diferente. Su mamá es un hada, su papá un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. A Isadora le encanta jugar en la nieve... ¡y con su magia ha creado a un nuevo amigo! Pero el hechizo no puede durar para siempre... ¿o sí?

121 thoroughly developed questions layed out in a multiple choice format with legitimate, entertaining distractors. There are 11 chapters. Each have 11 questions. CLICK ON THE POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO HYPERLINK TO THE CORRECT ANSWER IN THE ANSWER KEY. THERE IS ALSO A HYPERLINK AFTER EACH ANSWER TO BRING THE READER BACK TO THEIR ORIGINAL QUESTION WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A "BACK" BUTTON. This trivia book is suitable and fun for all.

Dear parents everywhere—we get it, you love your kid. But, let's face it: no matter how much you praise them, your kid is most likely not the next child prodigy. Be that as it may, we are pretty sure the neighbors are tired of hearing about how the fruit of your loins got the lead in the school play or scored the most points in the last game when they are just trying to grab a burger at the barbecue.

There's nothing like being a parent. Parenting is the absolute greatest and most honorable job on earth. It's also the most difficult, terrifying, amazing, and most fulfilling job on earth. That's the reason for this book - to provide you with the encouragement and instruction necessary to raise up your children to be respectful, intelligent, confident, compassionate, responsible, and godly people.

Being repeatedly burned out of his home is not something anyone gets used to, but Paul and Maggie Cowan came to know how to survive such events in the Borders area of 16th-century Scotland. Danger and hunger were their constant companions as repeated border wars between the English and Scots continued for centuries. To add to their miseries, general lawlessness by cattle thieves and robbers was the order of the day. This family saga recounts the lives of four generations of Cowans as they struggle for survival in a time of great upheaval. You will read about how decisions made by English ...

When people think of the British Royal family, and more specifically where they live, the first image that often pops into mind is that of stately Buckingham Palace, with its changing of the guard and the occasional royal coach leaving or entering. Others may think of the royal country estate of Windsor Castle, a favorite of both Britain's longest-reigning and second longest-reigning monarchs. But there was a time when both royal residences played second fiddle to a much better known home.

Winner of Eric Hoffer Book Award “We came here for America’s freedoms,” Weam Namou writes. “As an immigrant, I saw through the Dawn Hanna case how we are losing the very things we came here for.” One day, a family approached Namou to write a story about their daughter, Dawn Hanna, who was accused of conspiring to broker telecommunication equipment to Iraq during the sanctions. Unbeknownst to Dawn and the jury which tried her, her co-conspirator was actually a CIA operative. The project was sponsored by the United States to listen in on Saddam and his men. Namou was drawn to this ...

Through the long years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute watches with a child's clear eyes her family's struggle to survive in a hot and impoverished landscape. As life on the surface grows harsher, her brother Tin escapes ever deeper into a subterranean world of darkness and troubling secrets, until his memory becomes a myth barely whispered around the countryside.

10 Great Dates revolutionizes dating by providing you with 10 innovative great dates based on marriage enriching themes guaranteed to energize your relationship with fun, friendship, and romance.

Productivity isn't just about getting more done; it's about getting the right things done. It's about living a life filled with purpose, accomplishment, and well-being. This book is your roadmap to navigate the often-confusing world of productivity, equipping you with the tools and strategies to transform your time into meaningful results. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to increased productivity, you can select the tools and resources that best meet your individual or team’s needs. Contents: Introduction: Mastering Your Time, Not Being a Slave to It Part 1: Unveiling the ...

Discover the essential guide to becoming an exceptional grandpa with "The Papa Handbook." Written with warmth and expertise, this comprehensive training manual offers invaluable insights and practical advice for every stage of grandparenting. From mastering newborn care and playtime techniques to navigating discipline and safety concerns, author Dr. Robert G. Watkins shares heartfelt stories and time-tested strategies that will inspire and empower you on your journey.

In our stressed-out culture, too many parents are just coping rather than thriving, juggling demands on their time and energy, and tuning out their inner voices and deeper visions for family life in order to keep their heads above water. There is a better way. Coaching parents through his holistic health practice, Dr. Steven Fonso has helped thousands of families reconnect with what matters most: slowing down to savor authentic moments of connection and letting go of the noise and stress that all too often get in the way.

After her years in domestic service, Winifred Foley married and started a family. But while scraping a living as a charwoman in a rundown north London tenement, she continued to long for her home in the Forest of Dean and the cherished relatives she had left behind. Determined to give their children the rural upbringing she had enjoyed, the young couple moved to an isolated, crumbling cottage not far from the forest. But even in the 1950s, they lacked heating or running water, and money was tight. Food was begged, borrowed or homegrown, and their clothes were hand-me-downs.

With 1000 years of royal history from 1066 to the present day, Domesday Book to Magna Carta the Field of Cloth of Gold to King Charles' accession, Crown & Sceptre is an unparalleled exploration of the British monarchy. From Sunday Times bestselling author and joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces Tracy Borman, comes a fresh, engaging and authoritative account of the crown's tumultuous history—including a chapter on King Charles III.

Step back in time with H.D. Ingles, in The Forties & The Fifties A Collection of Stories. Born in 1939, Ingles brings these decades to life through heartfelt narratives and humorous stories about growing up in a large family during the golden era of American growth. You’ll witness H.D.’s vivid recollections of the excitement surrounding emerging technologies, like the transistor radio and early television. And you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and hard work that laid the groundwork for the post-war boom years, all beautifully capture by Mr. Ingles' pen. The Forties ...

Eleven-year-old Echo Quickthorn has grown up believing that nothing exists outside the Kingdom of Lockfort, but everything changes when an eccentric professor parks his airship outside her window armed with a map that shows all the magical places that exist beyond the city walls. Together with her pet lizard, Gilbert, Echo sets off on an incredible adventure to find her missing mother, an adventure that will take her to unimaginable places, places filled with giant butterflies, mechanical dragons and...sky pirates!