Modern Relationships

Vic Howard never wanted to go to the party. He's the Invisible Guy at school, a special kind of hell for quiet, nice guys. But because his best friend is as popular as Vic is ignored, he went . . . And wished he hadn't. Because something happened to a girl that night. Something terrible, unimaginable, and Callie Wheeler's life will never be the same. Plus, now Callie has told the police that Vic is responsible.

I’m Cynthia Winston, a pastry chef who’s poured her heart and soul into Flourish & Frost, my little bakery in Bluebell Falls. For me, trust is a precious commodity, one I don’t give away easily. I’ve been burned before, and the scars have left me determined to keep my focus on my pastries, not on potential heartbreak. Then there’s Ethan Foster. With his rugged good looks and undeniable charm, Ethan is the town’s most sought-after architect, running a successful firm just down the street. I’ll admit it: he’s smitten. He’s determined. And, frustratingly, he’s undeterred by...

Farming has been in John Connell's family for generations, but he never intended to follow in his father's footsteps. Until, one winter, after more than a decade away, he finds himself back on the farm. Connell records the hypnotic rhythm of the farming day - cleaning the barns, caring for the herd, tending to sickly lambs, helping the cows give birth. Alongside the routine events, there are the unforeseen moments when things go wrong: when a calf fails to thrive, when a sheep goes missing, when an argument between father and son erupts and things are said that cannot be unsaid.

Nearly every question life coach and queen of boundaries Michelle Elman is asked relates to one subject: dating. Including unravelling myths about single life, changing your dating mindset, dealing with ghosting, text etiquette and taking relationships offline, The Selfish Romantic will teach you how to empower your love life like never before. Combining Michelle's expertise in boundaries and body positivity, this is your guide to navigating the modern dating landscape.

Inspired by a famed correspondence handbook penned by a persnickety Victorian who had strong opinions on how to lick a stamp, cultural critic Rachel Syme has rewritten the staid letter-writing rules of yore for the letter writers of today. Syme insists you must stuff your envelopes with flat frivolities (and includes guides for how to press flowers and make a matchbook-mark), teaches you how to perfume a parcel, and encourages you to cultivate your own ritual around keeping up with your correspondence.

In this inspirational audio program, best-selling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson offers her insights on a variety of issues that confront many of us in our daily lives. This collection of live lectures includes: Letting Go/Becoming Your Potential; Spiritual Victory/The Power of Forgiveness; Balancing Masculine and Feminine; and Love Is Real, Nothing Else Is/Praying for Changes.

ADHD is a widespread phenomenon, impacting countless children across America and the world at large. As a parent, managing children with ADHD can be a serious challenge—lack of focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity can make learning difficult and home life problematic. With so many opinions out there, it can be difficult to find a long-term, beneficial treatment which works for both you and your child.

Outgoing strong-willed New York lawyer + uptight handsome British lawyer = fireworks, conflict and…love? After a tragic accident, successful New York lawyer Emily Taylor is restarting her career. Having spent the past year recovering, tucked away in rural England, she is finally ready to get back into the corporate world at a boutique law firm in the City of London, with any thought of a relationship firmly off the table. But when she is partnered up with the handsome but emotionally distant Jack, things don’t go according to plan… Jack is one of the most successful lawyers in the ...

Like many of us, Jason Gay didn’t see this coming: a reshaped world, on edge, often stuck at home, questioning everything, trying to navigate a digital landscape that changes how we think, parent, coach, and live. With a series of topical and interconnected personal pieces, Gay comically takes on this new state of being, looking for the optimism and joy in the face of discouragement. Gay's essays run the gamut of modern life and he approaches it all with humility, grace, and more than a few laughs.

Persuasion is not an art, it is a science. Anyone can learn how to create massive influence if they understand how to apply the right psychological principles. The key comes from learning how to bypass people's mental firewall of resistance, and implant ideas in their subconscious mind for the greatest possible impact.

What if you could captivate any man without changing who you are? Discover The Marilyn Effect, a self help book that unveils the timeless secrets of Marilyn Monroe—her effortless confidence, irresistible charm, and the psychology behind her magnetic allure. Whether you’re navigating modern dating or looking to add spark to your relationship, this book will guide you through Marilyn’s most powerful techniques to create meaningful connections with men, all while staying true to yourself. Packed with real-life insights and practical strategies, you'll learn: How to balance confidence and...

With humor and honesty, Sheila invites you to believe that God wants to bring oneness and intimacy to your marriage - and challenges you to partner with him in that process by changing the way you think.

Learn how to leverage dark psychology and emotional manipulation techniques to get what you want out of people.

This audiobook is for highly sensitive people who have felt out of place in the modern world. It provides a narrative that describes how they fit into a lineage of creatives throughout history. Jacob Nordby offers a bold new definition of success in the modern era. "The only success now is living and creating a work-of-art life: unique, rich with meaning, naked of anything we don't care about, and ruthless about carving out something absolutely real from a world that has gorged itself on fakeness and become critically ill from it."

At 17, Anna K is at the top of Manhattan and Greenwich society (even if she prefers the company of her horses and dogs); she has the perfect (if perfectly boring) boyfriend, Alexander W.; and she has always made her Korean-American father proud (even if he can be a little controlling). Meanwhile, Anna's brother, Steven, and his girlfriend, Lolly, are trying to weather a sexting scandal.

As parents, it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools, we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead?

Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in over 30 years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopaedia. So that's what this book is. An advice encyclopaedia. A mentor in a box. Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascinating insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century.

Are you struggling to acknowledge who you really are and what motivates you as a person? Are you unaware of the positive traits you can take advantage of in life that can make the difference you were missing? The Enneagram is an ancient personality-type system with an accuracy in describing how human beings are wired, both positively and negatively. The Enneagram dives into nine personality types that have been existent since forever but were founded in the 1960s. If you've ever wondered why it is that you behave the way you do on a day-to-day basis, this book describes why!

Kat has it all - money, success, recognition, influence - except the one thing she desperately desires: a fulfilled life. A business entrepreneur in the high-end sportswear industry, Kat is driven in relentless pursuit of ever-greater success. The two anchors in Kat's frenzied life have been her father; a famous baseball pitcher turned team manager, and her son, who is following in his grandfather's footsteps. When both anchors become unstable, Kat's life tips dangerously out of balance.

Love Tunnel: A Guide to Relationships in the Modern World is a comprehensive and compassionate exploration of the challenges and joys of love and connection in today's society. From understanding the dynamics of compatibility and chemistry to overcoming communication breakdowns and navigating dating fatigue, this book offers practical strategies, heartfelt encouragement, and timeless wisdom to empower readers on their journey toward fulfilling and authentic relationships. Through insightful chapters and inspiring anecdotes, readers will discover how to cultivate self-love, navigate the ...