The book opens with the death of Manon’s father upon which, Manon discovers the existence of an estranged family. This is something she always longed for having been raised as an only child, by a single Dad.It is set in Quebec, New York and Connecticut, with richly described scenes placing readers into the spaces that Manon occupies. It is replete with art references, and illuminates the creative process. Readers glimpse into the mind of a visual artist, experience her passions. Th...

When grandparent rights become children's rights"Working with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to allow grandparents to petition the court for visitation of their grandchild, after their grandchild has been adopted by a new stepparent, was one of our most important legislative accomplishments of the year. In today's changing families, it is crucial to foster healthy, loving, supportive relationships between grandpar- ents and grandchildren - and I love that the idea came from a local...

She swore she would never have another dog only to have her heart ripped out when they die... but then when her nine-year old GrandDog was in danger of being harmed that all changed.She never looked back... it was the right thing to do and the best thing to do not just for Diamond but for Susan too.Diamond has proven to be a true best friend. A friend who is loyal, a friend to share space with, a friend to talk to and who listens, a friend to go places with, a friend to lov...

The truth is children need all of the love that they can get in order to become a full a human being.When a child knows that they are loved by those adults in their life a foundation is formed that helps them believe that they are okay.A vital part of children feeling confident and secure is building self-esteem.Self-esteem is an ongoing process that needs to be nurtured in order to grow.Grandparents are the ones who freely provide unconditional nurturing, l...

The book contains twenty-two abiding principles of behavior that are called "Rickisms" in reference to Marriage and Family Therapist, Rick Harrison. He believed that people deserve to feel good about themselves and those they care about. He provided the tools to help improve and maintain sound relationships and to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive results in all phases of life, personal, work and spiritual. His talent for saying more by using less words is what the 22 life l...

Undercover GrandmaA grandparent's job is to love the grandchild. A grandchild's job is to receive that love. With such a unique relationship between generations, it's the mutual affection and time shared between a grandparent and grandchild that strengthens the bond and makes for a full human being.What happens when the balance of this relationship is interrupted?It's a losing situation for everyone involved, and while children have no voice and no choice, it's the ...

It has been said that one of the most dangerous places for a child to live is in a home with a non-biological male. It’s a statistical fact that parents are more likely to abuse their stepchildren than they are their biological children— a phenomenon commonly referred to as the Cinderella effect in evolutionary psychology.In spite of the warnings, Marjorie Van Ness chose to marry the one man that everyone hated. Stefanie’s new step-father wasted no time in showing her who was boss....

Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka's Journey and The Librarian of Auschwitz - this is the international bestselling and life-affirming true story of female bravery and surviving the horrors of Auschwitz.NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller and WINNER of the Opzij Literature Prize 2019They knew their survival depended on each other.They ha...

The unforgettable story of two unsung heroes of World War II: sisters Janny and Lien Brilleslijper who joined the Dutch Resistance, helped save dozen of lives, were captured by the Nazis, and ultimately survived the Holocaust.Eight months after Germany’s invasion of Poland, the Nazis roll into The Netherlands, expanding their reign of brutality to the Dutch. But by the Winter of 1943, resistance is growing. Among those fighting their brutal Nazi occupiers are two J...

This lively economics textbook uniquely offers a comprehensive exploration of economic issues related to women, covering topics from marriage and family dynamics to work and pay. It goes beyond the basics to include up-to-date empirical research and pressing policy discussions, making it an essential read for those interested in the economic dimensions of gender.Using contemporary economic theory, the authors analyze various aspects of women's lives, diving into labor economics, fa...

Ontworteld van Naomi Novik is de betoverende fantasy-roman vol avontuur en samenzweringen waarvan de filmrechten al zijn verkocht aan Warner Bros., de studio van de Harry Potter-films en The Lord of the Rings.Ontworteld is het verhaal over een volk dat vertrouwt op een kille tovenaar die hen moet beschermen tegen het gevaarlijke Woud. Maar deze man vraagt een enorme prijs: een jonge vrouw die hem tien jaar moet dienen – een lot haast net zo versc...

Sophie Jackson geeft de term 'badboy' een nieuwe betekenis in Stuk van jou. Wesley Carter is namelijk geen gewone badboy. Nee, we hebben het hier over een crimineel. Al voor hij meerderjarig was, wist hij hoe een gevangenis er vanbinnen uitzag. Maar een ding heeft hij nog nooit meegemaakt: verliefdheid.Dus wanneer Kat Lane Engelse les komt geven in de New Yorkse gevangenis waar hij zit, raakt hij behoorlijk in de war – net als zij. Want hun verboden gevoelens voor elkaar z...