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An inspiring and revealing essay about motherhood, self-acceptance, and overcoming the fears that hold you back by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Open Book.

More people are starting to identify the negative attachments that were developed during childhood and the impact they’re having during adulthood. My goal is to help you understand the four types of attachments and how they can either hinder or improve your relationships.

In Forever Best Friends, Forever Love, you'll discover the timeless secret to building a marriage that lasts: true companionship. This book explores the powerful foundation of friendship in relationships, showing how being best friends with your spouse can create a lasting, fulfilling bond. Through heartfelt insights and practical advice, you’ll learn how to communicate with compassion, navigate conflict together, and share life’s joys and challenges as a team.

In this tantalizing true mystery of a stolen life, an acclaimed reporter and an identity theft investigator follow a series of incredible revelations about the actual identity of a wife, mother, and friend turned perfect stranger. Days after Lori Ruff’s suicide, her family discovered her hidden strongbox containing stunning evidence that her entire life had been invented. Her real identity was buried so deep it would take five years to unearth. Who was Lori Ruff?

AUTISM UNLEASHED, GENIUS UNLEASHED celebrates the lives and achievements of 13 autistic visionaries, illuminating the profound contributions they have made in a variety of fields. These stories are not only a testament to their genius but also a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone touched by autism.

Raising a seven-year-old daughter and caring for a newborn, single mother Stephanie Land tries her best to persevere through fatigue, hunger, a depleted food stamp balance, and a bank account hovering around ten dollars. Not to mention postpartum hormones, anxiety over finding suitable housing, and the fear of defeat in the battle of fulfilling her children’s needs and forging her own identity as a writer. With the help of a community of friends and her own steely will, Stephanie is determined to find a way forward to a life that can afford her family hope and joy.

Two days before Shea and Larami Serrano were to be married, four months into her pregnancy with twin boys, she went into labor. Stuck in a hospital room, fearing the worst, and dismantling a year’s worth of preparations in a matter of hours - the couple decides that the show must go on. Told from Shea’s and Larami’s dual perspectives, this memoir shows the powerful bond that can arise from adversity, a sense of humor, and mutual trust.

In the intricate landscape of foster care, LGBTQ+ youth navigate a unique and often challenging journey that demands our attention, understanding, and action. "LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care: Beyond the Rainbow" offers an essential, comprehensive guide for foster parents, social workers, educators, mental health professionals, and allies committed to supporting these resilient young people.

Plenty of psychology books out there diagnose narcissists, gaslighting, and dysfunctional relationships. This is a firsthand account of what it is like to date a sociopath. Corinne Thornwood is a first-time author who is here to share her cautionary tale of how to survive a sociopath with the objective to help unsuspecting and innocent people from having this happen to them.

Like Kelly Kapoor on The Office, Mindy is engaged with her Indian heritage to the extent that it is fun and convenient. So apart from a tolerance for spicy foods and an appreciation for Ravi Shankar, Mindy isn’t all that Hindu. Her daughter’s Jewish godfather--TV and film’s B.J. Novak--prompts her to reconsider her religious beliefs and ask herself: How Indian do I want my daughter to be?

An irresponsible twentysomething comic and his equally shameless grandmother join forces as proud pariahs in this dark and rowdy story of dicey family ties, kindred spirits, bad behavior, and bribery. When Rory’s judgmental mother told him that he took after his grandma Evelyn, he took it as a compliment. The ninety-two-year-old cocktail-toting, offtrack-betting party girl was every bit the troublemaker he was. When she landed at a dead-end nursing home, Rory jumped at the chance to liven things up for bored Evelyn - with vodka, scratch-offs, bingo, and gaming.

The new dating craze among the divorced, recently broken up with, and frustrated singles of Los Angeles starts with the creation of “the List.” The converted swear by it—just write down everything you want in a partner, and the cosmos will provide. But could such a simple, old-fashioned technique actually work? Enter Jade, who investigates this increasingly popular path to a soul mate, with charming and hilarious effects, tracing the history of list making—and learning about dating and love along the way.

As an awkward high schooler, Wednesday struggled to find her place in Grand Rapids. Until a handsome senior encouraged her to believe how talented, smart, and wonderfully different she was. Naturally, Wednesday fell for him...He was falling, too. For another boy. Yet this one-sided crush proved life altering, paving the way for a string of “boyfriends” who offered Wednesday something deeper than physical connection.

The last wish of Walter Kirn’s terminally ill father is to spend his final days in his remote Montana cabin. Trapped in life’s loneliest predicament, he sticks with his pleasures: nature, Murder, She Wrote, and reminiscing with his adult son. The only thing Walter didn’t foresee is the bear rooting outside his father’s sickroom window - a bold and curious yearling with whom Walter forms a unique and consoling bond.

When Mindy and her best friend, B.J. Novak, are approached on a dark street by a Charles Manson-esque character, naturally they’re unnerved. Turns out he’s a huge fan of The Office! Now Mindy’s feeling a little judgy. But the night is young, unseasonably hot, and getting weirder. Mindy and B.J.’s brief encounter with the drifter is about to take an unexpected turn in Sunset Junction.

What do people want to know about relationships? People want to know how to create relationships in all aspects of their lives that are fulfilling, that help them attract that special someone, that helps them gain genuine relationships in business and social settings, and improve their overall well-being.

Stretch Yourself will teach you how to create the relationships you deserve in your life, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions as a conscious creator.

Are you ready to change a child's life – and your own? "The Foster Care Challenge" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the rewarding yet complex world of foster care. Written by Juan Rodriguez Aceves, a seasoned foster parent with over a decade of experience and more than 100 children welcomed into his home, this book offers unparalleled insights into the realities of fostering.

In this meditation on celebrity, power, and a simple thank-you, Mindy Kaling takes the next charmed step in her path from Conan intern to mogul: picking up the entire tab for a famous A-lister. It’s an investment, right? He’ll be blown away by her class. They’ll be best friends forever. Forty thankless seconds later, who wouldn’t spiral into self-doubt, second-guessing, over-rationalizing, and anxious obsession?

Wie so viele Mütter befürchtet auch Susanne Veit, dass ihre Kinder vor lauter Social Media und Online-Games irgendwann nicht mehr wissen, wie Schneeflocken schmecken und Lavendel duftet. Allen Unkenrufen zum Trotz wagt sie den Schritt aufs Land, kauft Hasen und Hühner und legt einen Gemüsegarten an. Eine Reise beginnt, die die fünfköpfige Familie grundlegend verändert. Der Bericht einer Mutter, deren Kinder heute Holz hacken, Weidenzäune spannen und für die Hühner Würmer suchen.

Ein Neuanfang mit Patina muss nicht immer verstaubt sein. Er kann auch glänzen! Gerade fünfzig geworden und alles auf Anfang? Als die quirlige Carola herausfindet, dass ihr Mann sie betrügt, steigt sie aus der gemeinsamen Firma aus und fängt noch einmal von vorn an. Geht nicht gibt's nicht. So sucht sie ihr neues Glück auf unterschiedlichen Wegen: über Fortbildungskurse, eine Typveränderung, Dating-Apps und neue Bekanntschaften. Doch es geht eben nicht mehr alles so einfach wie mit zwanzig.