Power Families

Tarnished Angels They were raised to be perfect. They chose to be free. Camp Miller was supposed to be just another elite summer retreat—an isolated island where daughters of powerful men were sent to stay quiet, stay clean, and stay out of the way. But beneath the surface of team-building games and carefully monitored routines, something darker was growing. Roxy was never meant to be there. Not like them. Not polished. Not protected. But she knew exactly who Maria, Rosa, and Lupe were: the daughters of cartel-connected men who had already sold their futures to buy more power. And she ...

We all long for homes where we can thrive and flourish. What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household? Don Everts invites us to contemplate what the Bible says about households and consider what a new research project has revealed by pulling back the curtains on everyday households of faith. Original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries shows that some of the healthiest, most vibrant homes extend beyond the nuclear family and include people that may not be biologically related but feel like family.

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.

Embark on an enlightening journey through the complexities of human connections with the audiobook "Attachment Theory in Practice." This comprehensive guide explores the transformative potential of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in enhancing relationships for individuals, couples, and families. In this immersive audio experience, listeners will delve into the nuances of how attachment bonds can become disrupted due to misunderstandings, past traumas, and persistent insecurities.

Damon Ich, an introverted and lonely workaholic, lives in a paradise with power to do anything, and to go anywhere, at any time. He uses this gift to help people in need.One night, he rescues a man who is revealed to be the founder of his way of life - and suggests a rescue mission he can't refuse. The meeting and the rescue set off a train of events that shatter everything. Damon Ich realises that he isn't alone in being able to do anything. Two invincible forces collide in a torrent of bewildering, revealing and eventually catastrophic events, dramatically changing Damon Ich's life ...

Saloni Malhotra is miserable with her lonely and servile existence in Chicago, while her husband Dr. Manish Chawla is too selfish to be bothered about his wife’s happiness. It’s watching her sister’s closeness to her new husband that actually opens Saloni’s eyes to the lack in her life. Aarav Chopra hasn’t looked at another woman since he fell in love with the seventeen-year-old Saloni. The nine years in-between seem to disappear when he sets eyes on her again at her sister’s wedding. But this time round, his love stretches to include her son too, as Mitesh holds not just ...

Adult children whose parents are invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful require skills to advocate for their own needs. In this much-needed guide, listeners will learn how to employ unique assertiveness strategies based on the characteristics of their own family dynamics; uncover the hidden motives behind their parents’ behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions without cutting off their problem parents; and foster healthier relationships.

In the Prayers-that-Must, The Power of Conversational Prayer, Susan Ekhoff explores the delights and influence of prayer from her personal experience as a wife and homeschool mother of seven. Her transparent insights into friendship with God will inspire your own high adventure in prayer. Here are the practical tools to begin a legacy of prayer that will make all the difference. Explore ways to: • Know God as the joy of living • Recognize and relish His voice • Be inspired by practical examples of conversation with the Lord • Pray in ways that change your life and the lives of those...

Ever since Ruby was tiny, she has been unique. Her smiles are magically rare, and she likes things done in a very particular way - her blocks are always color-coded, and her toy animals stand in regimented lines. She’s also the daughter of Sara’s dreams - even on days when being a mother to a three-year-old is exhausting. Not everyone understands Ruby like Sara does though. Not Sara’s husband Mike, and certainly not her disapproving mother-in-law, Barbara. So when circumstances force their family to move in with Barbara, Sara knows it’s going to make motherhood even harder.

In this heartwarming and insightful exploration of fatherhood, Fa'Shay Halley delves deep into the profound impact of both biological and bonus dads. Intentional Dads provides a toolbox of strategies for cultivating open communication, instilling core values, and fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Drawing from personal experiences, interviews, and extensive research, Fa'Shay explores the essence of intentional fatherhood. Through powerful narratives and uplifting anecdotes, she reveals the unique challenges and joys faced by fathers as they navigate the complexities of raising ...

Are you ready to have kids? More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt and an estimated 65,000 adopted children are living with a gay parent. Unlike other parenting books that have whole chapters focusing on things specifically related to mothers (such as how to get the perfect latch when breastfeeding), this parenting book replaces those sections with things relevant to gay dads.

She’s done things for money. But will she do things for love? From fantasy catfights to fetish modeling, Edith “Eddy” Malone is one sensual temptress. RICH MAN’S OBSESSION is a sizzling romance about one woman’s desire for fame and fortune—and she’s got the looks and the acting skills to do it. But unfortunately, what she doesn’t have are the connections. When broke bombshell Eddy Malone is hired by David Gardner, a billionaire Renaissance man, to be a model for his upcoming fairy book, she leaps at the chance to do something artistic… and profitable. What Eddy doesn’t ...

Friendship, loyalty, compassion, greed, rape, and, murder: the makings of Dillon. This is a twenty-year history of a small town, Dillon, Colorado, a large corporation, Dillon Inc., and the man who owns them both, Mr. William Dillon. A prospering town, a thriving corporation, and a man who leaves nothing to chance, the three all but inseparable from one another. And this is the story of Mr. Dillon's four grandchildren. Twin grandsons, William and Walter James, who appear willing to do whatever it takes to be the one to inherit all of Dillon. Mr. Dillon's only granddaughter, Miss Ann, who, ...

The Trader of Chicago by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in early 20th century Chicago. It captures the tumultuous world of speculative trading and the intricate dynamics of a wealthy family in the Windy City. Gina Brown, a young woman from a small town in Massachusetts, finds herself thrust into the high-stakes world of Chicago's trading floors and social elite. As she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and familial duty, Gina's journey becomes a riveting exploration of human psychology and societal pressures. A captivating psychological thriller ...

Using the newest research on human attachment and brain development, Terri Apter, an internationally acclaimed psychologist and writer, unlocks the mysteries of this complicated bond. She showcases the five different types of difficult mother - the angry mother, the controlling mother, the narcissistic mother, the envious mother, and the emotionally neglectful mother - and explains the patterns of behavior seen in each type.

The end is here—and Alec West holds the fuse. After shattering the Ascension Gate and entering the Core World, Alec—now an Ascendant Warden—stands one irreversible choice away from saving Earth… or severing it forever. The Beacon’s heart is broken. The Void Dragon rules the skies. A one-minute countdown ticks across every reality shard. Worse, Harbinger champion Darius Kane wants the Beacon’s core—and the power to reshape existence—for himself. To stop the collapse, Alec must: Reunite his scattered party—Rina, Virgil, Cole, Mark, Eleanor, and Miranda—within a realm where...

I bet that you’ve picked up this book, not because you’re trying to decide if you’re a Generational Curse Breaker, but because you are sure that you are. More than likely, the title caught your attention because it describes exactly where you find yourself in your journey, fatigued. I wrote this book to encourage and inspire you to get up, and get back in the fight the right way. By the end of reading this book, encouraged you’ll be a lot more prepared to face the challenges that being a GCB brings. The greater your knowledge, the greater your chances of success. This book is ...

Young men of color want to be good dads, but it takes more than a strong will to make that desire a reality. Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD, a therapist and the co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, an organization that helps fathers reconnect with their kids, learned firsthand while serving primarily Black and Brown men that it’s possible for fathers to overcome the significant challenges to establishing a relationship with their kids after weeks, months, or even years of separation.

Everyone needs some faith and hope! This book is just the ticket, with a collection of some of the best stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul's past on answered prayers, the power of love, family, and making a difference. These true stories, written by regular people, tell of prayers answered miraculously, amazing coincidences, rediscovered faith, and the serenity that comes from believing in a greater power, appealing to Christians and those of other faiths - anyone who seeks inspiration.

Fifteen years after an alien invasion, Gail, a seventeen-year-old girl raised mostly in solitude, wanders through the slowly-crumbling world in search of a family she has never known. When she runs into a snarky "computer witch" named Crow, she becomes embroiled in a plan to take down the oppressive Mori: a 4000-year-old enemy of Earth. The two are joined by other people in on this plan, including a US marine trapped inside an experimental power suit, and a knife-throwing con man. When Gail accidentally kills the younger brother of the self-proclaimed "Duke of the East," Gail is branded a ...