Friendship Development

In this easy-to-follow self-help manual sprinkled with relatable stories, Florence Ann Romano introduces the six roles commonly found in villages and provides a road map to help the listener build their own support systems.

When celebrated and respected agent Fritz Hudson passes away, he leaves a trail of Hollywood glory in his wake - and two separate families who never knew the other existed. Allie and Des Hudson are products of Fritz's first marriage to Honora, a beautiful but troubled starlet whose life ended in a tragic overdose. Meanwhile, Fritz was falling in love on the Delaware Bay with New Age hippie Susa Pratt - they had a daughter together, Cara, and while Fritz loved Susa with everything he had, he never quite managed to tell her or Cara about his West Coast family.

In Passion: Career, Friendship, Hobby, Hair professor Young delivers a sharp, streetwise, and psychologically grounded guide for men who want more out of life—but don’t know where to start. Through a blend of witty barbershop dialogue, real-world wisdom, and poetic insight, this book introduces a revolutionary way to look at self-development—not through abstract ideas, but through the everyday decisions we make about our careers, our relationships, and our free time.

The older we get, the less we find ourselves spending time in the company of good friends. Organic friendship becomes nearly impossible―after all, there are all sorts of obligations tugging at our attention. Or we find ourselves getting frustrated with shallow, draining conversations. Or, most painful of all, we feel like no one wants us―and who wants to be rejected? If you have found yourself desperately wanting connection but confused about why you are not experiencing it, you are not alone. And you don’t have to stay there.

Troy and his pals Tate and Nathan are leading their team toward a possible state championship. At the same time Troy’s gift for predicting an opposing team’s plays is helping Seth Halloway lead the Falcons on a march toward glory. Then everything is endangered by a sleazy reporter with a grudge against Seth who will do anything to get a story.

Being a mom is hard, but it doesn't have to be lonely. Are you trying to do this mothering thing alone? So focused on the kids that you're hungry for friendships of your own? Have good friendships, but you want to enjoy them more? Jill Savage, mother of five, knows those challenges well, and she's here to help.

Learn how to set and maintain boundaries: Overcome fear of saying no, and improve self-esteem so you can stop being taken advantage of and start building meaningful friendships. “You have to be able to set boundaries, otherwise the rest of the world is telling you who you are and what you should be doing.”

Your comprehensive guide to conquering social awkwardness, making genuine friendships, creating immediate connections and boosting your confidence. Does your heart race at the idea of meeting new people? Is there something that makes you unbearably self-conscious? Are social interactions draining for you? Then this guide is designed just for you. It has no dialogue to memorize, no "word salads," no affirmations, no self-help psychobabble—just some gentle truths and tips you can put into action right now.

It’s been six years since Pen Calloway watched her best friends walk out of her life. And through the birth of her daughter, the death of her father, and the vicissitudes of single motherhood, she has never stopped missing them. Pen, Cat, and Will met on their first day of college and formed what seemed like a magical and lifelong bond, only to see their friendship break apart amid the realities of adulthood. When, after years of silence, Cat - the bewitching, charismatic center of their group - e-mails Pen and Will with an urgent request to meet at their college reunion, they can’t refuse.

Brimming with inspirational stories and backed by research, Developing New Friendships equips you to build an empowering social circle and lead a richer, more fulfilling life. Whether ending loneliness, expanding your social horizon, or mastering the art of conversation, this book will inspire and guide you every step of the way. Start your journey towards developing new friendships today!

A name is destiny...or is it? Young Vicky is reeling from the loss of her old horse Joe, but eager to help the flighty, impossible to ride young mare, Witch. Unpredictable and dangerous, Witch's future is bleak. In her first moment with the horse no one trusted, Vicky changed Witch's name to Gidget, a hopeful benediction. "If only changing her name is all it took to change behavior," the farm owner laments. Despite her new name, Gidget, the horse formerly known as Witch, struggles to abandon old, unstable habits.

Are you tired of second-guessing his every text and move? Say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence with Cracking the Bro Code, your secret weapon for decoding mixed signals fast.

It feels as if it's going to be a long season for Arthur as he struggles to sharpen his baseball skills. But before it's all over, he learns an important lesson about teamwork.

Loose Woman tells of a life-changing year - 1979 - when Beth Kaplan, a successful actor, surprised herself by agreeing to live and work with a group of intellectually disabled men in France. In this intimate, sometimes hilarious memoir, she leaves behind the backstage and bars of the Canadian theatre scene to embark on an extraordinary odyssey of self-discovery and redemption.

The consequences of loneliness and isolation extend far beyond mere feelings of emptiness or discomfort. Studies have consistently shown that chronic loneliness poses significant risks to both mental and physical health. It is associated with a higher likelihood of developing depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Moreover, prolonged isolation can lead to a weakened immune system, increased inflammation, and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The impact of loneliness on overall well-being cannot be overstated.

Almost every day it seems that our world becomes more fractured, more digital, and more chaotic. Sheila Liming has the answer: we need to hang out more. Starting with the assumption that play is to children as hanging out is to adults, Liming makes a brilliant case for the necessity of unstructured social time as a key element of our cultural vitality. The book asks questions like what is hanging out? why is it important? why do we do it? how do we do it? and examines the various ways we hang out-in groups, online, at parties, at work.

Are you consumed with a busy life but unsure how to slow down? Do you desire connection within your community and think, Absolutely, but I don't have time for that or I can't create that? What if there was another way through it all, a way to find those moments of peace and to create a time for honest, comfortable connection? What if meeting neighbors and connecting with friends was as simple as showing up and being available?

How do you know when you have found a genuine friend, or when you have forged a friendship to last a lifetime? At times, we may choose the wrong path when establishing a friendship. Real-life stories to learn from, and enable you to deal with hurt and betrayal. Forced to confront situations which may not have found closure, this guide takes you on a journey of discovery through your past, present, and future.

In a world where the quest for genuine connection is ever-present, "1111 Affirmations for the Heart" emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. Amidst the chaos of daily life, the essence of self-love, deep romantic connections, nurturing family ties, and enriching friendships often gets lost. The challenge lies in rekindling these vital relationships and nourishing the love within ourselves.

When you were young, for a male to make friends with another male was pretty damn simple - you walked up to them and asked them to be your friend. Try that as an adult and you will get some very strange looks! With this audiobook, best-selling author and speaker Ben D. Ingham has successfully unlocked the code and made it so much easier to make and keep male friendships.