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What would happen if The Unthinkable blindsided you, requiring everything be put on hold to become a full-time caregiver for a loved one? Without a survival guide, it could even destroy your life. Barb Owen delivers precisely that survival guide in Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore. She weaves a story, based on her life-changing experience as primary caregiver for her elderly parents. Following each chapter a bit of wisdom gained from Barb's experience is summarized as a Reflection.

This is a guide for couples, for future marriage partners, and just those who want to know more about the topic. In this book, you’ll find hidden treasures that apply to all kinds of aspects of a happy marriage.

Jackson thought that the day he was fired was the worst day of his life. Losing his job at the dealership brought with it a host of troubles. In desperation, he decides to contact the agency whose card he was given at the Daddy and Me event he last attended. Nick has been waiting two years for Mama Lorraine to find his match.

Sakura is used to no one knowing quite what to make of them and is quite used to having their differences met with violence. When their service dog is kidnapped, they know they need help. It’s one thing to go after Sakura, but it’s time to take the gloves off when they kidnap their service dog, Juniper. Frustrated by the police’s response, Sakura turns to their former Daddy’s old college friend, Mama Lorraine.

When your mother abused you, bullied you, neglected you, and used you for her selfish gain, it was not your fault. When she made you feel trapped and like there was nowhere else for you to go, it was not your fault. And when you realized your toxic relationship with her ruined other relationships in your life, it was not your fault. Daughters of narcissistic mothers often find themselves growing up feeling massive amounts of pain, confusion, and fear in their lives.

By scheming and theft, the Thief of Eddis has become king of Attolia. Eugenides wanted the queen, not the crown, but he finds himself trapped in a web of his own making. Then he drags a naive young guard into the centre of the political maelstrom. Poor Costis knows he is the victim of the king's caprice, but his contempt for Eugenides slowly turns to grudging respect. Though struggling against his fate, the newly crowned king is much more than he appears. Soon the corrupt Attolian court will learn that its subtle and dangerous intrigue is no match for Eugenides.

Lovely watercolor paintings capture the sights and sounds of nature on a Maine Island.

Backed by the latest scientific research, "Failing Upward" explores the multifaceted nature of failure. It delves into the question of whether failure is inherently good or bad and presents evidence that might surprise you. The book uncovers the nuances of how failure can shape our growth, creativity, and resilience. In a society obsessed with avoiding negativity at all costs, "Failing Upward" challenges the norm by presenting a fresh perspective.

With fall on the way, James is working hard to prepare his cabin for the colder seasons. Cutting wood, bringing in the last harvest, getting supplies.... Even with magic, he has his work cut out for him.

The number of addicts who become addicted is a global crisis that can touch any family. Two, the first book in a series of four books about understanding addiction, accomplishes this by providing an evidence-based psychosocial explanation of how addicts are created and how this can be avoided. The addiction scourge needs an explanation on which prevention and intervention strategies can be based.

Dina spends her days running her café in Bloomsbury, trying not to think about the curse that will hurt anyone who falls in love with her. But when she meets museum curator Scott and the pair are made maid of honour and best man at their friends’ wedding, sparks begin to fly. Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?

If you want to end battle with food and get permanent weight loss, then keep reading! With our newfound mindfulness and by identifying our needs, values, expectations, and even identities, we can make decisions at key points on our consumption journey that will help us create the eating experiences we crave. We should be able to identify the correct time when to eat and what are the best foods to eat to become healthy. Once we understand and apply mindful eating, we will be able to enjoy the foods that we love without feeling guilty and without binging.

Ryan thought he had it all figured out when he moved to the city for a promising job opportunity. But when the job turns out to be a scam, he finds himself stranded without a place to live. Desperate and alone, he turns to Mama Lorraine and her Little Ad(option) Agency for help. A Little in trouble? Mama Lorraine knows exactly what to do. The swindlers need to be caught and her list of contacts has just the right man for the job. Meanwhile, Ryan has the Agency to help look after him while Mama looks to match him with the Daddy of his dreams.

In Celebrating the Seasons, Amanda shares funny and charming stories about life with her family and their many four-legged charges and describes their activities at Ravenseat, from lambing and shearing to haymaking and feeding the flock in midwinter. Her gorgeous photographs showcase the famous Swaledale landscape she writes about, from the sweeping moors to rare wildflowers and the elusive hares glimpsed in the field.

The inside story of how a television show almost took over the universe. You'll hear confidential memos written by "Deep Throat Nine" to Paramount, that contain suggestions on how to enhance Star Trek's domination of the known universe - on how such a world should and could exist.

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie Peter pan, the mischievous boy who refuses to grow up, lands in the Darling's proper middle-class home to look for his shadow. He befriends Wendy, John and Michael and teaches them to fly (with a little help from fairy dust). He and Tinker Bell whisk them off to Never-land where they encounter the Red Indians, the Little Lost Boys, pirates and the dastardly Captain Hook.

The narrow alleys are brimming with jazz bars, bookies, black-shirts, ponces and tarts, so when a body is found above the Windmill Club, detectives are content to dismiss the case as just another young woman who topped herself early. But Geats - a good man prepared to be a bad one if it keeps the worst of them at bay - knows the dark seams of the city. Working with his former partner, mercenary Flying Squad Sergeant Mark Cassar, Geats obsessively dedicates himself to finding a warped killer.

Golden girl Cindy Villanueva left home for UCLA, full of promise - and one year later was an unwed teen mom and college dropout. After suffering domestic abuse and two divorces, she was on the ropes. Don’t Fight Mad describes her journey back to the joy-filled life she enjoyed as a child. Through deeply personal stories, Cindy shares how martial arts became a metaphor for recapturing her strength, identity, and joy. She offers a candid and authentic blueprint for those who long to rekindle the wonder of a well-lived existence.

After 15 years of mourning, is Adam ready to risk his heart again? Adam had loved his Daddy with all his heart. They had the perfect life, or so he thought. Then Daddy suddenly died and Adam was all alone, a Middle without a Daddy. Enter Mama Lorraine. Gifted an endowment to start the agency, Mama was also charged with looking after Adam. His Daddy's fondest wish was that Mama would help him heal, then find the train loving bear of a Boy a new love to share his life with.

Ride along with the calm and measured paramedics of 1980s ambulance work as they navigate speed and gore. Chronicled are the memories of a boy who followed the sirens' call into manhood, utilizing grit and imagination to overcome hidden deficits. Ambulance Man is the sometimes funny, sometimes frightening, but always heartfelt story of a young man's entry into ambulance work.