Modern Relationships

Drifting Between Empty Tramlines is a novel about quietly desperate – and not-so-quietly desperate – women. A moral and social satire in the tradition of Jane Austen, it focuses on the lives of a group of twenty-something women in the fictional town of Bridchester near Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire in the 1970s. It was written in 1972 by Susan Noble, who died in 1974 at the age of 31. The atmosphere of the fictional records office in the novel, with its gossip and backbiting, was almost certainly based on that of Susan’s daily working life; the office forms the backdrop to the ...

Our culture today is inundated with narratives about the strength of female friendship, whether through images of girl power, BFFs, or work wives. Yet cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith has always found her own life much messier. She has had dramatic friend breakups, friendships that felt like too much or not enough, friendships that drifted into silence, and friendships built on convenience rather than a meeting of minds. And there are older cultural scripts to contend with: the competitive rival, the jealous backstabber, the underminer, the fair-weather friend.

Liza goes from nice to naughty, from financial doom to financial dominatrix in this funny, mood-boosting novel. The book is edgy, smart, sassy; very modern. A delight to read. - Richard Brilliantly written, entertaining, and authentic in its delivery, author Rowena Wiseman’s 'My Human ATM' is a must-read women’s literary fiction and humor novel of 2023. - Anthony Avina It’s like fifty shades of finance! The book was the spiciest stuff I’d read in … well, ever. - Scott Pape, The Barefoot Investor Liza is broke and heartbroken after her marriage with Lewis has fallen apart. She has ...

In The Life of Dad, Dr Machin draws on her research and the latest findings in genetics, neuroscience and psychology to tell the story of fatherhood. She will show the extraordinary physiological changes a man undergoes when he becomes a father, investigate how a man’s genes can influence what sort of father he will be, and show how a dad makes a unique contribution to his child’s life, helping to foster independence of mind and spirit.

Turn daily chaos into calm mastery—without giving up your busy life. In Keep Calm and Stoic On: 10 Stoic Techniques to Conquer Modern Stress, performance coach Harper Caldwell distills the hard-won wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus into a field-tested game plan you can start using today.

In a world that prizes success and celebrates achievement, From Setback to Springboard: Failing Forward in a Modern World reveals the hidden power behind failure. This transformative book by Ryan S Sinek shows listeners that failure is not something to fear, but an essential part of the journey toward growth, success, and fulfillment.

Dive into the labyrinth of modern relationships with "Nurturing Healthy Connections", a comprehensive guide that encourages growth, resilience, and authentic linkages. Navigate the complexities of the contemporary dating scene, unravel the mysteries of self-awareness, and master the art of effective communication through this illuminating tome. Every chapter hinges on the cornerstone of fostering emotional empathy and understanding emotional needs, bringing you a step closer to achieving enduring connections. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to exploring the crucial aspect of ...

In this inspirational audio program, best-selling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson offers her insights on a variety of issues that confront many of us in our daily lives. This collection of live lectures includes: Letting Go/Becoming Your Potential; Spiritual Victory/The Power of Forgiveness; Balancing Masculine and Feminine; and Love Is Real, Nothing Else Is/Praying for Changes.

While you can’t control the chaos around you, you can control how you respond to it. The solution lies in a powerful ancient philosophy that has stood the test of time… Stoicism offers a practical, grounded path to inner peace, resilience, and emotional clarity — no matter what life throws your way. You don’t have to stay stuck in the storm of modern life. Let Stoicism guide you back to clarity and calm — right where you are.

"The writing of Paul Elam is a knuckle-sandwich lovingly delivered straight into the central nervous system; a satirical and provocative technical knock-out designed to make you stop, breathe and think. If the provocative nature of his writings is over-shadowed by anything, it is overshadowed by the compassion which directly nourishes its roots; compassion that is easily discovered by merely scratching the surface. "Men. Women. Relationships." is a frank and factual look directly into the heart of relationship problems between men and women, written for those who prize honesty above ...

Nearly every question life coach and queen of boundaries Michelle Elman is asked relates to one subject: dating. Including unravelling myths about single life, changing your dating mindset, dealing with ghosting, text etiquette and taking relationships offline, The Selfish Romantic will teach you how to empower your love life like never before. Combining Michelle's expertise in boundaries and body positivity, this is your guide to navigating the modern dating landscape.

As parents, it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools, we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead?

What if you could captivate any man without changing who you are? Discover The Marilyn Effect, a self help book that unveils the timeless secrets of Marilyn Monroe—her effortless confidence, irresistible charm, and the psychology behind her magnetic allure. Whether you’re navigating modern dating or looking to add spark to your relationship, this book will guide you through Marilyn’s most powerful techniques to create meaningful connections with men, all while staying true to yourself. Packed with real-life insights and practical strategies, you'll learn: How to balance confidence and...

Have you been plagued by constant setbacks? Are you stuck in a situation where success seems so far away? Are you uncertain how to move forward? My name is Dan McMann. I am a retired financial advisor and self-help guru who has helped thousands of clients and their children achieve success. This book is your key to understanding how to develop the right mindset to empower you to succeed no matter the odds.

The world is full of mixed messages for girls: Stand up for yourself but do it softly. Be independent but not single. Love your body, just make sure it’s waxed, bleached, and thin. And then there are the more overt hostilities: being talked over, paid less, touched without permission, and having politicians debate their right to bodily autonomy. Many parents find it simpler to affirm girls’ strength than to address these distressing experiences directly. But with girls’ skyrocketing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, parenting them in this culture presents an urgent challenge.

You don't want to spend months worrying if you are doing things "right", while your child struggles to understand what you're trying to teach. Stephany Hicks knows the ins and outs of toilet training, and tried every approach under the sun when she was raising her own three children. Now, she's compiled all you need to know in order to take your child out of diapers and into the next stage of their development as easily and quickly as possible.

Fight temptation, tame your impulses, and learn to persevere. We know we should use self-discipline, just like we know we should budget more wisely, or eat more healthy. But just because we know about something doesn’t mean we know how to do it. The mythology of self-discipline teaches you tough lessons in clear ways. Not only that - we’ll dive into a few more modern role models to emulate, and understand how we can cope with the difficulties of life, yet never stop and keep on going.

This audiobook is for highly sensitive people who have felt out of place in the modern world. It provides a narrative that describes how they fit into a lineage of creatives throughout history. Jacob Nordby offers a bold new definition of success in the modern era. "The only success now is living and creating a work-of-art life: unique, rich with meaning, naked of anything we don't care about, and ruthless about carving out something absolutely real from a world that has gorged itself on fakeness and become critically ill from it."

Are you sick of hearing the same personal finance advice but never being able to get ahead? Paying off debt takes more than making a budget and cutting your spending. Years of bad spending habits, not planning for setbacks, and stress that depletes your motivation are just some of the barriers that prevent people from paying off debt. This book will show you how to knock down every barrier and finally achieve debt freedom. You’ll experience a renewed vigor to pay off your debt and feel the financial weight lifted off your shoulders.

Should you quit your day job to follow your dreams? How do you rein in an overbearing mother? Will you ever stop dating wishy-washy, noncommittal guys? Should you put off having a baby for your career? Heather Havrilesky, the author of the weekly advice column Ask Polly, featured in New York magazine's The Cut, is here to guide you through the "what ifs" and "I don't knows" of modern life with the signature wisdom and tough love her readers have come to expect.