Power Families

Duke Thomas Cavendish of Chatsworth, the off-limits rake next door, may be rich and powerful, but Lady Eleanor brands him an enemy from the start. Lady Eleanor La Croix is the epitome of sauciness and pretends not to be a damsel in distress. After her father’s death, her family emigrated from France to London with one goal: To find the perfect rich husband for her eldest sister, who could also care for her family. Thomas Cavendish is a bored duke with a secret. He sees no purpose in life until his eyes land on a feisty young woman in one of his underground wrestling matches. He’s ...

Dan Savage’s mother wants him to get married. His boyfriend, Terry, says “no thanks” because he doesn’t want to act like a straight person. Their six-year-old son, D.J., says his two dads aren’t “allowed” to get married but that he’d like to come to the reception and eat cake. Throw into the mix Dan’s straight siblings, whose varied choices form a microcosm of how Americans are approaching marriage these days, and you get a rollicking family memoir that will have everyone - gay or straight, right or left, single or married - howling with laughter.

Professor Eliza Bennett, accompanied by her sarcastic cat Merlin, embarks on a European lecture tour, her job security hanging in the balance. Their first stop, a Bavarian lodge, becomes unexpectedly entangled with a murder mystery surrounding the recently deceased Greta Hohenstein and the theft of a cursed colt. Eliza and Merlin uncover a secret society manipulating historical records and family legacies to maintain power, ultimately exposing the killer. The investigation reveals a web of deceit, including forged documents and a long-hidden family secret connected to the missing horse. ...

Everyone needs some faith and hope! This book is just the ticket, with a collection of some of the best stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's past on answered prayers, the power of love, family, and making a difference. These true stories, written by regular people, tell of prayers answered miraculously, amazing coincidences, rediscovered faith, and the serenity that comes from believing in a greater power, appealing to Christians and those of other faiths - anyone who seeks inspiration.

Under The Shadows Of The Almighty, Prayers To Experience The Divine Protection Of God During these dangerous and uncertain times, it’s easy to find ourselves feeling afraid. And there is nothing the enemy enjoys more than seeing God's people live in fear. But we don't need to be afraid! God knows what lies ahead in these last days, and He has everything we need to see us through to victory. Prayer Madueke has a heart for the safety of God's children. He outlines important keys to keeping you and your family safe during the uncertain days ahead. These life-changing principles will place ...

This second volume of the Medicine Surrounds Us series covers the medicinal uses of mint family herbs. It’s your all-in-one guide to identifying (color photographs), harvesting (flower, leaf, or root?), and preparing (fresh or dried?) the herbs. But it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also learn how to make the remedies (alcohol, water, or oil extract), historic and modern usage, and dosage, as well as synergisms and cautions. For some herbs, there is copious usage and preparation information. Others are more limited in scope. How many of these medicinal powerhouses are you already growing?...

Eleven-year-old Tilly has lived above her grandparents’ bookshop ever since her mother disappeared shortly after she was born. Like the rest of her family, Tilly loves nothing more than to escape into the pages of her favourite stories. One day Tilly realises that classic children’s characters are appearing in the shop through the magic of ‘book walking’ - crossing over from the page into real life.

Young men of color want to be good dads, but it takes more than a strong will to make that desire a reality. Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD, a therapist and the co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, an organization that helps fathers reconnect with their kids, learned firsthand while serving primarily Black and Brown men that it’s possible for fathers to overcome the significant challenges to establishing a relationship with their kids after weeks, months, or even years of separation.

Welcome to the fascinating and transformative world of boundaries! This groundbreaking audiobook explores how to think about boundaries in a completely new way.

People of every age long for the gift of The Blessing—the unconditional love and approval that comes from healthy relationships with your family and with the world around you. This life-changing gift is essential for instilling a deep sense of worthiness and unshakable emotional well-being. In The Power of the Blessing, you'll learn about these five keys to improving your relationships. God has always been interested in blessing his people, and we are called to bless others. Choose to speak the power of the blessing today!

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!

When Parker and Ellie McFadden's mysterious aunt Sadie shows up in the aftermath of the dramatic events at Haven House, they realize their world is about to get a lot bigger. They've been invited to join an underground society called the Sentry, a group comprised of powerful individuals tasked with protecting the planet. At Mountain Harbor, a summer training camp for junior members of the Sentry, Ellie and Parker will be given a chance to hone their newly realized abilities in a secure space.

This book pays tribute to one of history's most celebrated and revered families. It is the story of an Irish immigrant family who, through hard work, unparalleled drive and ruthless ambition, worked their way up the ladder of American society, ultimately reaching the highest office in the land. The story of the Kennedys is a true reflection of the American dream and is one you will want to hear again and again.

In this heartwarming and insightful exploration of fatherhood, Fa'Shay Halley delves deep into the profound impact of both biological and bonus dads. Intentional Dads provides a toolbox of strategies for cultivating open communication, instilling core values, and fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Drawing from personal experiences, interviews, and extensive research, Fa'Shay explores the essence of intentional fatherhood. Through powerful narratives and uplifting anecdotes, she reveals the unique challenges and joys faced by fathers as they navigate the complexities of raising ...

Affirmations are powerful … IF you are affirming the truth in line with God’s promised blessings. The definition of affirmation is as follows: “Something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgment.” It is a means of influencing—of reinforcing—our own behavior or beliefs. An affirmation is simply a declaration of our fixed intent—based upon what we hold to be true—to succeed, progress, achieve, develop or mature in a preselected area of our life, profession or relationships. If you know that what you are declaring is true—without a doubt—you have only to ...

When we fall in love and find the perfect person of our dreams, most of us don’t stop to evaluate their family. Sadly, the man or women of your dreams can have parents who can literally derail your marriage, taking it from a fairy tale to a nightmare, in what feels like an instant. One of my favorite quotes is: “When did my life go from a Hallmark movie to a Lifetime movie?” This was my life.

While there are many commonalities in these situations, there are also a multitude of circumstantial variations that will make your journey different. The path is not an easy one, but if you've read this far, you recognize that change needs to happen. Take the next step.

Most teens would love to have a pro surfer for a dad. Just not Riley. Abandoned as a kid, he hates the sound of the ocean and the man who gave himself to it. When the 18-year-old learns that his best friend is stranded at a New Mexico hospital as her father fights for his life, Riley hits the highway to head east. But when his Jeep breaks down before he even leaves California, he must rely on the one man he despises to get to the girl who needs him the most.

Wish you could make fear your friend, develop boundless courage, and do it all in a way that elevates your state of mind? Searching for a way to build granite mental toughness that you can turn to no matter what happens in life? To turn on your internal switch you need to embrace a new way of thinking. The problem is how do you change the entire way your brain and mind work when everything else in life still keeps coming at you?

Striving to be the best is how the nickname Goodie became a household name. It is the brand and he stands on it with confidence. That same confidence flows into everything he touches from women to real estate. The Goodie brand is certified and so is his golden mouthpiece that he learned to develop throughout his life. Now just like Amado, his best friend, Goodie meets his match when a beautiful woman with expensive taste and stiletto heels enters his atmosphere. Can Goodie seal the deal and win her over?