Elite Families

America is in crisis. Happiness is falling, loneliness and despair are rising, too many schools are riddled by fights and failure, crime is unacceptably high, and the American Dream is out of reach for millions. The problems are visible to us all, but virtually no one is talking about the solution that matters most: Marriage. New research by University of Virginia sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that Americans who get married and have children today are leading happier and more prosperous lives, on average, than men and women who are single and childless.

You Make My Heart Giggle: Dadisms, The Wisdom and Wit of Dad is the perfect book for anyone who cherishes the timeless wisdom of fathers and the lessons they impart, often disguised as quirky sayings. Whether you're seeking inspiration, laughter, or a heartfelt reminder of life's most cherished values, this book is for you.

Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return-- small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big--really big.

Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang. A powerful follow-up to Alex Flinn's Spring 2001 debut novel, Breathing Underwater.

Inside this ultimate 2 in 1 book, here’s just a fraction of what you will discover: What you should know about pregnancy and parenthood (hint: you’ll be surprised at the things you’ve never imagined you could do). Nine safe exercises during pregnancy - and what activities to avoid.

The plan was simple: Elizabeth would ignore the fact that she was unjustly fired from her dream job, fly across the pond to settle an unexpected inheritance in her father’s home country, and quickly return to reclaim her position among the Silicon Valley elite. But when Elizabeth stumbles upon an abandoned puppy, she’s shocked to realize that her brief trip to England might turn into an extended stay. Her strict itinerary is upended completely by the pup’s dogged devotion, and soon the lovable puppy helps her to connect with a tight-knit community of new friends.

The SAD pandemic is real. Sexual Violence, Addictions, and Domestic Violence (SAD) result in too many children in care yearly, aging out to different systems such as prison, employment and income assistance programs, mental health institutions, drug rehabilitation, and homelessness. Are we going to allow the cycle to continue for generations?

This is a story of hope. In this emotionally vulnerable audiobook, Marci Brockmann was raised by an undiagnosed bipolar mom, who was also narcissistic and, for most of her life, a prescription drug addict. Digging deeply into her heart and memory, Marci reveals, how growing up under the strain of mental abuse caused her to create a toxic relationship template and an equally toxic self-image which influenced almost all of her subsequent personal relationships. She didn’t know how to do anything different.

Are you heading into the unknown world of adult orphanhood? Helping your parents as they age and eventually leave this world can be difficult. While caring for them perfectly isn’t a realistic expectation, it is possible for you to let them go without losing sight of kindness and compassion for them and for yourself. When you feel lost in this process, let the experiences and advice of others who have gone before you give you direction and hope on your own road to Becoming an Orphan.

When Green Beret Bryan Black was killed in an ambush in Niger in 2017, his wife, Michelle, saw her worst nightmare become a reality. She was left alone with her grief and with two young sons to raise. But what followed Bryan's death was an even more difficult journey for the young widow. After receiving very few details about the attack that took her husband's life, it was up to Michelle to find answers. It became her mission to learn the truth about that day in Niger - and Sacrifice is the result of that mission.

Homes around the world are under attack, and Niccie knew God and this audiobook would be the answer.

Following a rancorous split from New York’s upper-class society, newly divorced Wendy and her three sons are exiled from the East Coast elite circle. Wendy’s middle son, Kirk, is eight when she moves the family to her native Bermuda, leaving the three young boys to fend for themselves as she chases after the highs of her old life: alcohol, a wealthy new suitor, and other indulgences.

Schöne Lügen und grausame Wahrheiten – die Elite tut alles, um an der Spitze zu bleiben... Die Dark Romance-Reihe an der Blackbury Academy geht prickelnd weiter! Elizabeths Herz ist gebrochen. Alles, was sie und Vito zusammen erlebt und geteilt haben, war eine Lüge. Und als ob das nicht genug wäre, scheinen alle um sie herum nur noch mehr Geheimnisse vor ihr zu haben – von ihrer Tante bis hin zu ihren engsten Freunden. Doch Elizabeth denkt nicht daran aufzugeben.

Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return - small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big - really big. Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we haven't much choice. Our heart tells us one thing, while our mind says something entirely different. And sometimes, we're reluctant to admit the person we become through the experience is a much better person than we ever realized was possible.

Have you been to that Hell where weeping wasn’t enough? Where the harshest words can’t describe your suffering? Where can hope be found? This inspiring story shows how strong the human spirit can be! An epic memoir of resilience, forgiveness, and God’s miraculous love that will tug at your heartstrings, uplift the soul, and strengthen your resolve to overcome even the darkest of trials. The author’s dysfunctional upbringing was fueled by an abusive, alcoholic stepfather and a mother battling her own demons with drugs.

With hurricane Sandy slamming into the East Coast, an epic spiritual storm ensues for Mark and Missy Worton, who courageously board the last plane to Ethiopia to rescue a six-year-old girl. Although Favor has already been declared their daughter, she is about to be wrongly placed into a foster care system that looks more like child slavery. Once they land, the storm is far from over. The couple faces false accusations of illegal actions, fears of imprisonment, and threats to their family's safety.

On a September morning, brightness falls horribly from the sky, and people worlds apart suddenly find themselves working side by side at the devastated site, feeling lost anywhere else, yet battered still by memory and regret, by fresh disappointment and unimaginable shock. What happens, or should happen, when life stops us in our tracks, or our own choices do? What if both secrets and secret needs, long guarded steadfastly, are finally revealed? What is the good life?

Overcome mom guilt, feelings of stress, anger, unworthiness, or failure with these life-changing techniques. Each of these life-hacks are easy, free, fun, and both scientifically and personally proven to be effective in increasing joy and energy, and minimizing stress and overwhelm.

Many of us have been hurt and must endure emotional pain and suffering every day. But there is a path of healing. This story is one of heroic recovery. Darcy is a classically trained violinist who, soon after graduating from the Boston Conservatory, connects with her dream to play bluegrass and old-time fiddle music, much to the dismay of her parents. Her sights are firmly set on winning the National Oldtime Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho. She barely gains traction with her quest when tragedy strikes.

When the orange tabby kitten, Gordon Pumpkin Smith the Second, is adopted by Lilly and her family, he knows he is in for a great adventure! As Gordon grows, he encounters many other animals and ponders the strange behavior of his humans. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and sometimes heartwarming, this tale is the purrfect story for cat lovers young and old!