Power Families

In an audiobook that is The Big Sick meets Dad Is Fat, Jeannie Gaffigan, writer/director/producer/accused supermom and wife of best-selling author/comedian Jim Gaffigan, writes with humor and heart about the pear-sized brain tumor she had removed, the toll it took on her enormous family, and the priceless lessons she learned along the way.

Most people familiar with the Rosary are not aware of the specific “promises” the Blessed Virgin Mary told saints about the Rosary’s power as a safeguard against evil. This book contains inspiring experiences from ordinary people and from a select family about how the Rosary has affected their lives being brought up saying a family rosary together. The book also includes an in-depth view of what Mary has told the visionaries about the distinct power of the Rosary at six different apparition sites, its powers as told by special people including Immaculee Ilibagiza, Father Patrick ...

Annie Adams is days away from her 32nd birthday and thinks she has finally found some happiness. She visits the world's most interesting places for her syndicated travel column and she's happily cohabiting with her movie director boyfriend Nick in Los Angeles. But when Nick comes home from a meeting with his therapist (aka "futures counselor") and announces that he's taking a break from their relationship so he can pursue a woman from his past, the place Annie had come to call home is shattered.

Do you wish there was a way to raise well-behaved children without punishment? Are you afraid the only alternative is being overly indulgent? With Positive Discipline, an encouragement model based on both kindness and firmness, you don't have to choose between these two extremes. Using these 49 Positive Discipline tools honed and perfected after years of real-world research and feedback, you'll be able to work with your children instead of against them.

The “adopted” son of legendary organized crime boss Russell Bufalino, for decades D’Elia had unequaled access to the man the FBI and US Justice Department considered one of the leading organized crime figures in the United States. But the government had no real idea as to the breadth of Bufalino’s power and influence—or that it was Bufalino, from his bucolic home base in Pittston, Pennsylvania, who reigned over the five families in New York and other organized crime families throughout the country.

Between the ages of 12 and 24, the brain changes in important and often maddening ways. It’s no wonder that many parents approach their child’s adolescence with fear and trepidation. According to renowned neuropsychiatrist Daniel Siegel, however, if parents and teens can work together to form a deeper understanding of the brain science behind all the tumult, they will be able to turn conflict into connection and form a deeper understanding of one another. In Brainstorm, Siegel illuminates how brain development affects teenagers’ behaviour and relationships.

As CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, Bob Chapman has pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that has created a high-performing and happy culture. At Barry-Wehmiller, every single person matters, just like in a family. That's not a cliché; it's the bedrock of the company's success. In Everybody Matters, Chapman shows how any organisation can stop viewing its employees are simply func­tions, to be moved around, 'managed' with carrots and sticks, or discarded at will.

Is your kid or teen facing anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide? Whether you're a parent, youth leader, teacher, or caring adult, not knowing how to help those dealing with difficult emotions can leave you feeling intimidated, powerless, and discouraged. It can feel scary. But we want you to know there is hope. This audiobook will help you: Understand how the brain works when someone is in despair and discover simple yet powerful tools you can use every day to connect with a kid or teenager to help them heal.

Her touch sparks flame. His duty demands her death. Darkness itself wants her alive. Kaelara Veylin has spent her life hammering steel and hiding the fire curling beneath her skin. When the Iron Guard outlaws Flamebearers, she becomes the most hunted woman in Aeryndor. Three men stand in her path: Captain Dain Arvath—all iron oaths and guarded eyes. Evríc the Rebel—golden smile, lethal secrets. The Shadow—an ancient voice in the dark, promising power for a price. Take the fire and she might save the realm that fears her. Refuse, and the kingdom will burn first. Enemies-to-lovers ...

Renowned media scholar Sherry Turkle investigates how a flight from conversation undermines our relationships, creativity, and productivity - and why reclaiming face-to-face conversation can help us regain lost ground. We live in a technological universe in which we are always communicating. And yet we have sacrificed conversation for mere connection. Preeminent author and researcher Sherry Turkle has been studying digital culture for over 30 years. Long an enthusiast for its possibilities, here she investigates a troubling consequence.

A leading clinical expert in the fields of child cognitive behavior therapy and anxiety disorders, Dr. Tamar Chansky frequently counsels children (and their parents) whose negative thinking creates chronic or occasional emotional hurdles and impedes optimism, flexibility, and happiness. Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking provides parents, caregivers, and clinicians the same clear, concise, and compassionate guidance that Dr. Chansky employed in her previous guides to relieving children from anxiety and obsessive compulsive symptoms.

Michael C. Reichert draws on his 30 years of experience researching the process by which boys become men to provide a road map for parents and educators who hope to help the boys they love and care about grow into strong, emotionally intelligent, and compassionate men.

You are about to experience the power of God in your situation. Discover hidden mysteries and unusual prayers from Psalm 35; Everything about your life is about to change. Psalm 35 is a very famous and powerful scripture. Many Christians know and declare it for deliverance/freedom or judgment prayers. However, the Psalm contains hidden messages that when understood make it work, whether confessed or not. This book exposes Psalm 35, with prayers and prophetic declarations that will bring you into a deeper understanding of the words of this Psalm, empower a better fellowship with God, and ...

Ever tried a 'quick' grocery run with your toddler, only to feel like you’ve walked into a circus, minus the entertaining clowns and popcorn? I know that scenario all too well. Parenting isn't about living up to everyone else's expectations but rather tuning into and accommodating our children's unique needs. This journey revealed something universal: our parenting struggles are real, and they're shared. Whether it's the frantic morning rush, persuading a child to eat their greens, or navigating an explosive tantrum in public, parenting is ripe with opportunities for growth.

How To Pray Perfectly Powerful Prayers by Speaking in Tongues™ is an easy-to-read guide for any Christian, whether you've already spoken in tongues or not. This book helps you build intimacy with the Holy Spirit, empowering you to walk in God's power, hear His voice, and contribute to building His Kingdom on earth. Perfect for teens, women, and men in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond—even into their 100s! Inside, you’ll: 🗣️ Learn how to start speaking in tongues and build stamina that reveals spiritual gifts. 🙏 Find out how to pray powerful prayers that get results. ...

Does your teenage daughter seem overwhelmed by the battles of life—confused about her identity, burdened by anxiety, or entangled in the pressures of today’s culture? You are not alone. Every parent desires to see their daughter flourish spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. But how do you fight the unseen battles threatening her well-being? Deliverance Prayers for Your Teenage Daughter is not just another prayer book—it's a divine arsenal for spiritual warfare that empowers you to intercede for your daughter’s freedom, growth, and destiny. This book is a powerful guide, ...

Can we consecrate ourselves to Mary? Mary is not the Creator, she is not the Redeemer. She is the opposite of a Goddess; she never substituted herself for God. But it was God's will that Mary had something to do with our Christian life, with our sanctification. It is a role assigned to her by God. In perfect union with her Son and subordinate to him, the Vatican II Council calls her "our mother in the order of grace" (LG 61). Let us not forget that Mary is the prototype of perfect consecration at the beginning of the New Testament. She was chosen to help us in our consecration through her ...

When those you love are on the wrong path, you may feel hopeless and defeated. Whether they struggle with addictions and destructive lifestyles or they're blinded by deception, you need to know how to connect God’s power to their situation and stand in faith for their deliverance. In Intervention Prayers, Michelle Steele, pastor, author, and host of Faith Builders television program, unpacks detailed biblical strategies to execute in prayer for your loved ones’ freedom and restoration.

This book isn’t about being a perfect parent—it’s about becoming a more present and emotionally grounded one. You’ll gain practical tools for repairing emotional ruptures, strengthening the bond with your child, and building a healthier, more connected family dynamic.

Emotional labor is essential to our society and economy, but it’s so often invisible. In this groundbreaking, journalistic deep dive, Rose Hackman shares the stories of hundreds of women, tracing the history of this kind of work and exposing common manifestations of the phenomenon. But Hackman doesn’t simply diagnose a problem—she empowers us to combat this insidious force and forge pathways for radical evolution, justice, and change.