Family Conflict

The book provides a detailed chronological history of early Western Europe through the lives of the nobility, their marriages, wars, rebellions, and betrayals. The book has original source documentation embedded. This book was compiled from 20-plus years of research combined with an interest in the history of western civilization. By putting all the events in chronological order, I was able to show the impact of relationships between the various factions, and how these relations helped shape Western Europe.

Identical twins. Rivaling hearts. One gay romance that could change everything. When responsible Alex falls for Ryan in this passionate MM romance, Leo’s impulsive and reckless interference threatens the relationship and the bond between the brothers. Alex’s new relationship unsettles Leo, who fears the shifting family dynamics and losing the time they’ve always spent together. Leo's sudden, calculated actions create a deeper rift than anyone could have imagined, challenging the foundation of their twin bond. Caught between loyalty and passion, the brothers confront the painful ...

We hear it all the time on the news. The divorce rates are rising. More children are being raised in split homes. But you didn’t think it would happen to you. Luckily, you’re not alone. Popular divorce coach Michelle Dempsey-Multack not only survived her own divorce but figured out how to move on with her life, just like you will, too. Now happily remarried with a blended family, she’s living proof that no matter which “firsts” you might be experiencing as you end your marriage, your best days are ahead.

Confident Parents, Confident Kids lays out an approach for helping parents - and the kids they love - hone their emotional intelligence so they can make wise choices, connect, and communicate well with others (even when patience wears thin), and become socially competent, confident human beings.

Filled with love for land, history, and people, it is more than anything else—a family story and a love story told with enormous humanity and feeling. How the son (one of six), born at the height of the displacements to a disabled father and illiterate mother, a believer in peaceful resistance, became a leading poet and writer in Palestine, before being forced, with his own young family in tow, to flee and start a new life in Australia.

In her trademark gentle, supportive and reassuring style, best-selling author Sarah Ockwell-Smith shows that while we all lose it at times, everyone can become a calmer parent. Based on her many years' experience working with parents, Sarah provides research, advice and practical exercises that will set you on the path to calmer parenting that will benefit both you and your child.

Most parenting approaches end up encouraging children to ask the wrong questions about life: What’s in it for me? Are you going to pay me for that? What’s the minimum I need to do to get by? But God’s Word gives us a better way to parent, one that builds strong internal motivation in children. When parents change the way they parent, kids change the way they live. This practical book explores a theology of internal motivation and then gives parents real-life solutions to equip their kids for life.

When 25-year-old Ian’s mom leaves for a weeklong vacation, she trusts her husband, 50-year-old Arthur, to look after the house—and her son. But Ian quickly realizes being alone with Arthur stirs feelings he’s tried to ignore. As Arthur works on a broken sink, Ian catches him shirtless, and the moment ignites a passion the both of them have tried to suppress. What starts as a charged encounter quickly spirals into something deeper, something that crosses a dangerous line, one that threatens to unravel their lives if they can't keep it secret.

Explore your personal roots to shame with an expert. As a top authority on recovering from growing up in toxic families, Karen C. L. Anderson walks you through her shame story, her relationship with her narcissistic mother, and the simple practices she has developed to alleviate guilt from unhealthy relationships. Author of bestselling Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters with over 150,000 copies sold, Karen offers tools to process, understand, and move beyond childhood trauma so you can not only survive, but thrive.

Experienced foster carer Rosie Lewis takes on the heart-breaking case of Megan, a baby born with neo-natal abstinence syndrome and a cleft palate. Addicted to drugs from birth because of her mother's substance abuse during pregnancy, new-born Megan is taken into Rosie's loving care. Rosie is supposed to help Megan find her new permanent home, but it turns out that Megan has already found her 'forever mummy' in Rosie.

In "Flight of Eagles," a disgraced dam builder, Russell Troy, finds himself at the precipice of a moral abyss, facing a life-changing choice that will determine the fate of tens of thousands. Once a high-riding geophysicist in his family's international construction firm, Russell's world crumbles when his reckless older brother's gambling addiction brings ruin to their once-secure lives. Faced with humiliation and destitution, Russell contemplates a dark escape from his threatening future at the edge of a cliff. But his attempt at ending it all only deepens his despair, until an unexpected ...

Cold-blooded (Adjective): without emotion or pity, deliberately cruel or callous. Meet Mattie Saunders, an independent, determined, outspoken young woman with a social conscience and a bad attitude, who loves birds. She's devoted her short life to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of exotic ones people buy as pets and then abandon. It was a strange call. An old friend from high school asking Mattie if it's possible to temporarily board some reptiles at Saunders Bird Sanctuary? The Reptile Refuge where Liz volunteers has been closed by police while they investigate a suspicious death ...

Enjoy the drama and excitement of a novel experience in compact short stories—contemporary lives moving through dark trials to light and hope. "There are many excellent stories in this collection." ~McEvoy

The Effective Anger Management Guide for Parents looks at the sources and triggers of explosive anger in parents to provide alternative strategies that can help you cope with stressful parenting situations.

A historical fiction book set in Garrison City, a small cattle town in the American West during the late 19th century. In "Son of an Outlaw," the story unfolds in the rugged heart of the American West, where the past casts long shadows over the present. Isabella Beaumont, a fierce and compassionate woman, raises the infant son of the notorious outlaw Black Henry Grady after she witnesses his dramatic demise. As the years go by, Isabella strives to shield Oliver from the grip of his father's criminal legacy, but as he nears his twenty-fifth birthday, the chains of history tighten, forcing ...

Discover the path to tranquility within your family tree with "Balance Within Bloodlines". Positioned at the crossroads of self-help and sociology, this transformative eBook provides insightful tools to navigate the intricate pathways of family dynamics successfully. Immerse yourself in a journey that enlightens you on the importance of healthy family dynamics. Gain a new perspective on how your family's role influences your life and unravel the complexities surrounding the balance of different personalities under one roof. Navigate through the in-depth analysis of various family ...

Anna, a total theater kid, is less pretty and popular than her lookalike twin, Katie, but she doesn't let that get her down. She has two goals for junior year: she wants to become a major player in her high school's drama department, and she wants her best friend to become her boyfriend. And then an accident changes everything. She's sidelined from acting, and she seems to be losing the guy she's crushing on. What's more, this whack dude from her past--someone she'd like to keep her distance from--keeps trying to reconnect. Anna may have to rethink the role of "Anna." Maybe it's time she ...

Turn In-Law Anxiety into Genuine Connection—For the Sake of Your Family’s Future You raised your child with love, but now they’ve joined another family. What happens next? Will your relationship with their in-laws feel natural—or like an ongoing, silent negotiation? For many parents and grandparents, introducing new in-laws brings unspoken expectations, cultural clashes, and a quiet fear of being sidelined. Misunderstandings grow, family gatherings feel forced, and your child feels caught in the middle. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Art of Co-Parents-In-Law Harmony ...

Joanne Harvey MSW, a seasoned professional in social work and personal development, draws upon her extensive background to offer profound insights in "Estranged Parents Guide to Resilience." Having worked with hundreds of clients suffering from estrangement, Joanne deeply understands the profound, heartbreaking pain estranged parents endure. As a Pro EFT Master and Certified Havening Practitioner, her gentle guidance and empathetic understanding illuminate a path for readers navigating these difficult times.

You've met the partner of your dreams and have gotten your happily ever after, but now you've taken on a new role: stepmom. And you have no idea what you signed up for. Or maybe you've been a stepmom for a while now, but things are getting you down. Who do you turn to for help? Where is the stepmothering support group that'll give you the advice you need? A book for all the ins and outs of having a blended family? Who actually gets how hard being a stepmom can be?