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The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts: 12 Tools for Improving Your Home Life
by Gary Chapman Shannon WardenIs it really possible to have the home life you want with the people you love?The most exciting part of any home improvement show is the big reveal—that moment when a drab, run-down house becomes a breathtaking new home. What if you could have that with your home life? That&’s what the DIY Guide is all about. In it, you&’ll find practical tools for transforming your home life and dramatically improving your family&’s culture from Shannon Warden and Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller The 5 Love Languages®. Each chapter teaches you a new home life skill and pairs it with a home improvement metaphor that makes it fun and easy to remember.You can&’t hire a contractor for this work, but if you&’re willing to put in the sweat equity (hard work), you&’ll see results fast. Don&’t wait any longer. Get started today and give your relational space the renovations it deserves.
The DNA of Relationships
by Gary Smalley Greg Smalley Michael Smalley Robert S. PaulHAVE YOU EVER FELT AS IF YOU'RE . . . Repeating the Same Mistakes in Your Relationships? Dr. Gary Smalley tells you the whys and hows of relationships. His insights are based on five years of relational research showing amazing results: a more than 90 percent success rate in resolving conflict and a 72 percent increase in relationship satisfaction.
The DNA of You and Me: A Novel (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
by Andrea Rothman“Refreshing.... Asks urgent questions about female ambition. Fans of Lab Girl have found a worthy successor.”—Real SimpleA powerful debut novel—a wonderfully engaging infusion of Lab Girl, The Assistants, and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine—that pits the ambition of scientific discovery against the siren call of love.Emily Apell arrives in Justin McKinnon’s renowned research lab with the single-minded goal of making a breakthrough discovery. But a colleague in the lab, Aeden Doherty, has been working on a similar topic, and his findings threaten to compete with her research.To Emily’s surprise, her rational mind is unsettled by Aeden, and when they end up working together their animosity turns to physical passion, followed by love. Emily eventually allows herself to envision a future with Aeden, but when he decides to leave the lab it becomes clear to her that she must make a choice. It is only years later, when she is about to receive a prestigious award for the work they did together, that Emily is able to unravel everything that happened between them. A sharp, relevant novel that speaks to the ambitions and desires of modern women, The DNA of You and Me explores the evergreen question of career versus family, the irrational sensibility of love, and whether one can be a loner without a diagnostic label.
The Dad Coach: How to Lead Kids to Succeed On and Off the Baseball Field
by Mike MathenyThe New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field.Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn&’t attention from fans or the trophy at the end of a season that guided his morals, but the hard-won discipline, labor, and humility that he incorporated into every game he played. Now, in The Dad Coach, Matheny puts his philosophy into action and provides a step-by-step template for coaches and parents to develop solid fundamentals and a strong sense of character in their players, including:• Age-specific drills and exercises to develop skills, along with practice plans to help young ballplayers improve• Game preparation and evaluation techniques to help coaches stay on track and keep kids engaged• Advice on making coaching a meaningful experience and investment of time• More than seventy QR codes leading to instructional videos featuring Matheny and other Dad Coach advocatesDrawing on Matheny&’s playing and coaching expertise at every level of the game, The Dad Coach is an engaging and essential resource for anyone, regardless of experience, who wants to coach their players to success in baseball and life.
The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids
by Bryan LorittsWhat does it take to be a great dad?The world is full of examples of men who weren&’t there for their kids. But there are good and even great dads out there, who inspire their children and the men around them to reach for more. How do you become a dad like that—even if your own dad wasn&’t such a good example?In The Dad Difference, Bryan Loritts explores the four gifts every kid needs from their dad: relationship, integrity, teaching, and experiences. He walks you through what each of these mean and how to put them into practice. He also shares stories of fathers, including his own dad, who were examples of this to him. Full of biblical wisdom, simple truths, and practical advice, this book will empower you to become a dad who makes a difference in the lives of your children.
The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids
by Bryan LorittsWhat does it take to be a great dad?The world is full of examples of men who weren&’t there for their kids. But there are good and even great dads out there, who inspire their children and the men around them to reach for more. How do you become a dad like that—even if your own dad wasn&’t such a good example?In The Dad Difference, Bryan Loritts explores the four gifts every kid needs from their dad: relationship, integrity, teaching, and experiences. He walks you through what each of these mean and how to put them into practice. He also shares stories of fathers, including his own dad, who were examples of this to him. Full of biblical wisdom, simple truths, and practical advice, this book will empower you to become a dad who makes a difference in the lives of your children.
The Dad Library
by Dennis WhelehanI wish you could change dads, the way you can change library books. I wish there was a Dad Library.Joseph is fed up with his dad. He forgets to go shopping, he cooks terrible meals, he doesn't help Joseph with his homework and he makes him eat school dinners.Then Joseph discovers the Dad Library, crammed full with all sorts of wonderful dads. Should he borrow an Organizer Dad, or a Sporting Dad, or a Clever Dad, or an Indulgent Dad? Joseph wants to try them all. But which one will he want to keep?
The Dad's BBQ Cookbook: Sweet and Savoury Recipes for the Ultimate BBQ Spread
by Sam BrooksThe BBQ is the domain of dads. This is a universal fact. Whether you are hosting a large gathering or you want to whip up something quick and easy for one, this book covers all BBQ bases, including meat, fish and veggie grills, sauces and rubs, side dishes, and sweet treats.It's time to don your apron, fuel the flames and get grilling!
The Dad's Playbook to Labor and Birth: A Practical and Strategic Guide to Preparing for the Big Day
by Theresa Halvorsen Brad HalvorsenA basic guide for the man who wants to help his partner in labor but who doesn’t want to study obstetrics or question a doctor’s advice.You need a game plan, Dad!You’re going to be a father, and you’re nervous about the birth. You know what your partner is supposed to do, but how can you, the rookie coach, really shine? Are you afraid you’ll fumble—forget the breathing patterns, fall asleep, maybe even faint when the baby crowns?Quit worrying! Just get into the huddle with Theresa and Brad Halvorsen, a couple of pros who will clear your head of the blur of information from the birthing class and tell you what you really need to know to perform at your best. From The Dad’s Playbook to Labor and Birth, you’ll learn how to:Anticipate your partner’s needs (does she really want eight people in the birthing room!)Know when she’s going into laborPack your own hospital bag (don’t forget the snacks)Develop your own set of tricks to ease laborWrite up a cheat sheet to ensure that you don’t forget anythingMake full use of the hospital’s staff, equipment, and servicesTake care of your team in the days after birthTheresa and Brad offer plenty of laughs along with the strategic advice and the slap on the back you need to run with the ball when the Big Day comes. With the help of The Dad’s Playbook to Labor and Birth, you can bet that at the end of the day, you, your partner, and the new little rookie will be dancing in the end zone!
The Daddy Book
by Todd ParrWhether they're working at home or working far away, teaching you how towalk or how to ride a skateboard, wearing suits or wearing two different socks,daddies can be pretty cool. With childlike smiling stick figures, bold,brilliant color, and upbeat text, picture-book creator Todd Parr celebrates thediverse, wonderful world of fathers in The Daddy Book. As in his Mommy Book, Parr focuses on thedifferences between individual parents ("Some daddies make cookies. Some daddiesstop for doughnuts."), but brings it all together every few pages with lineslike, "All daddies love to kiss and hug you!" or "All daddies like to watch yousleep!" Parr's quirky artwork and eternally optimistic--yet neversaccharine--books are truly irresistible, for both grownups and kids. Don't missany of his friendly, esteem-boosting titles: The Best Friends Book, It's Okay to Be Different,Underwear Do's andDon'ts, and lots more. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter
The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up
by Andy CohenThe Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times bestselling author Andy Cohen goes from bottle service to baby bottles in a hilarious, heartwarming, and name-dropping account of the most important year of his life.Andy Cohen has taken on the most important job of his life—father— and boy (and girl!) does he have a lot to say about it!One of Andy Cohen’s most momentous years starts off with a hangover the morning after an epic New Year’s Eve broadcast. But Andy doesn’t have time to dwell on the drama, as his role as media mogul is now matched with the responsibilities, joys, and growing pains of parenthood.This fast-paced, mile-a-minute look behind the scenes of living the so-called glamorous life in Manhattan now takes firm aim at life at home. With a three-year-old son, Ben, and a daughter, Lucy, born in May, stories of late-night parties are replaced by early mornings with Ben, drama at the play-ground, and the musings of a single dad trying to navigate having it all. All this is set against the backdrop of constant Housewives drama, hijinks behind the scenes at Watch What Happens Live, a revolving door of famous faces, and a worried mother (and newly minted grandmother) in St. Louis.Buckle up, bottle up, and get ready for a laugh-out-loud and surprisingly poignant look at the ways in which family changes everything and the superficial gets very real. Watch what happens!
The Daddy Secret: The Daddy Secret Finding Family... And Forever? The One He's Been Looking For (Return to Brighton Valley #1)
by Judy DuarteA single mom returns to her hometown and runs into her son’s father in this romance series debut from a USA Today–bestselling author.When Mallory Dickinson comes home with the son she gave up for adoption at seventeen, she knows she has to face her past. Ten years ago, she fell hard for Rick Martinez. The irresistible Brighton Valley troublemaker with a capital T is now the town’s beloved vet. But is he ready to be a father?When Rick finds out Mallory’s planning to raise their child—the son he never met—he knows this is their second chance. But how long can he keep his true identity a secret from his son . . . when every day brings him closer to Mallory and the boy who looks just like him? It’s time for this rebel with a cause to prove he’s got what it takes to become the family man he’s always wanted to be.
The Daddy Shift: How Stay-at-Home Dads, Breadwinning Moms, and Shared Parenting Are Transforming the American Family
by Jeremy A. SmithThe first nuanced look at the meaning-for men and for American society-of stay-at-home fatherhood The Daddy Shiftis an accessible, personal, and deeply researched book about a growing phenomenon among American families: fathers who stay at home from work and take a larger role in raising children. What happens when dads stay home? And what does it mean for the larger society?In chapters that alternate between large-scale analysis and beautifully written close-up portraits of men and their partners, Smith traces the complications, myths, psychology, sociology, and history of a new set of social relationships. He explores the hopes and ideals that inform men's choices, and analyzes the economic and social developments that have made their choices possible. Filled with stories as well as entertaining history and research, Smith's book is a guide for thoughtful readers to a terrain more and more families are exploring.
The Daddy Wish
by Brenda HarlenThis could be the merger of a lifetime The holidays are over, but Allison Caldwell can't stop thinking about the kiss she shared with Nathan Garrett under the mistletoe. The dazzlingly attractive playboy she's secretly crushed on for years isn't just off-limits because he's out of her league; the heir apparent to the Garrett furniture empire is about to be crowned CFO-and the single mother's new boss! One night changed everything for Nathan. And now his executive assistant is strictly hands-off despite their intense physical attraction. Besides, Allison has a son, and Nathan's no family man. Then why is Nathan's head suddenly filled with fantasies of being a father? Perhaps this once-happy bachelor won't be single for long...
The Dads & Daughters Togetherness Guide
by Joe KellyCongratulations. . . Now what? This follow-up to The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being an Expectant Father guides new dads through all the emotional, financial, and physical changes and responsibilities they'll face as they transition through their first year of fatherhood. This volume includes everything from using bottles and diapers, to babyproofing the home and finding the right pediatrician, to balancing work and family. * Offers a chronology of the changes dads can expect to see during the first year in their infants-and in themselves* Author has been extensively featured in the national media* Author's previous book Dads and Daughters has sold extremely well
The Daffodils Of Newent: (The Rising Family Book 2): the second instalment in the extraordinary West Country family saga by bestselling author Susan Sallis
by Susan SallisThe Daffodils of Newent continues the story of the Rising Girls, begun in A Scattering of Daisies. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will love this emotional and wonderfully enthralling saga, from multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, that expertly captures the lives and emotions of a family in the run up to World War Two. READERS ARE LOVING THE DAFFODILS OF NEWENT! 'A captivating read, satisfyingly long, that will hold the reader's attention to the very last page!' -- ***** Reader review'The ending was perfect, and completely unexpected!' -- ***** Reader review'Fascinating characters and beautifully described settings.' -- ***** Reader review'A well-crafted book, with beautifully drawn characters.' -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE GREAT WAR, CAN THEY FIND HAPPINESS?They were called the Daffodil Girls, spirited and bright, enduring, loving and dancing their way through the gay and desperate twenties.April, who married the tortured and sexually suspect David Daker, convinced she could blot out his memories of the trenches.May, pregnant by her handsome music-hall star husband, who refused to settle down and become a family man.March, loved and betrayed by the man who had fathered her child, and who still wanted her, in spite of everything.WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD IN STORE FOR THEM? The Daffodils of Newent is the second book in the Rising Family sequence and is followed by Bluebell Windows and Rosemary for Remembrance. The story began in A Scattering of Daisies.
The Dagger Quick
by Brian EamesA rousing old-fashioned adventure, The Dagger Quick is the story of twelve-year-old Christopher, a boy with a clubfoot who is seemingly doomed to follow in the footsteps of his father as a cooper in seventeenth-century England. Yet, Christopher longs for more. But after his mother is kidnapped and his father is murdered--and Christopher is blamed for the crime--he has no choice but to set off on a dangerous seafaring voyage with bounty hunters on his trail and his only ally an uncle he hardly knows; an uncle who is an infamous pirate and the only man ever crazy enough to steal from the equally infamous Governor of Jamaica....
The Dagger X (The Dagger Chronicles)
by Brian EamesKitto’s adventure continues in the suspenseful sequel to The Dagger Quick, which School Library Journal called a “quest perfect for landlubbers and pirate aficionados alike.”On the high seas of the Caribbean in the 1600s, a twelve-year-old boy, Kitto, stands wrongly accused of his father’s murder and is forced into adulthood too quickly as he tries to prove his innocence. After a brutal shark attack, Kitto must take refuge on a forsaken island that holds a store of valuable nutmeg, with its power to make men as rich as kings. When he encounters the notorious Alexandre Exquemelin, known as X, he discovers a dark secret about his own past and identity. Will the events of Kitto’s past determine his fate, or will he have the courage to forge his own destiny? A tale of friends and fiends, good and evil, pirates and predators, and the thrill of the high seas, The Dagger X is an exciting adventure and classic story of the search for manhood and identity.
The Daggers of Ire
by J. C. Cervantes“A perfect blend of magic, humor, adventure, and heart!" —Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Percy Jackson and the OlympiansA rich and exciting new Latine middle grade fantasy about sisterhood, magic, and the power of kids to face what grown-ups refuse to see—by J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner seriesEsmerelda Santos is a rare bruja, born with Chaos magic in her veins. She and her family are direct descendants of one of the four original witches—a mysterious legend about the night magic was born in San Bosco. But since the death of her mother, Esme is more concerned about healing their father’s spiraling grief.When Esme finds a heart spell in a forbidden grimorio, she thinks it could be the answer to making her dad whole again. But before she can try, she and her best friend, Tiago, discover that their families and all the town’s witches have vanished—along with their magic, which keeps San Bosco alive. The only way to save them and the town is to find an original witch—impossible, since no one has actually ever seen one.With a witch hunter on their tail, Esme and Tiago journey to a banished realm where forbidden magic runs wild. Here the two must embrace their powers and confront the legend’s terrible truths . . . or risk losing their families and their magic forever.Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!
The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Fatherhood, Love and Raising Great Kids
by Ryan HolidayWhat does it mean to be a great father? And how do you become one? Parenting is a role filled with meaning and purpose, but every dad needs guidance: because fatherhood is not a one-off, it is something you do every day. Instead of a parenting book you read once as a sleep-deprived new parent, The Daily Dad provides 366 accessible meditations on fatherhood, one for each day of the year. Drawing quotes from history, literature and psychology, bestselling author Ryan Holiday - a father of two himself - has crafted a daily practice that will help dads old and new to find inspiration and advice. Each entry offers a memorable lesson on beingthe role model your child needs, rooted in timeless principles.From Socrates to Martin Luther King Jr., ancient philosophy to contemporary figures, The Daily Dad collates wisdom from around the world to help every dad face the day-to-day challenges in the lifelong job of parenting, and ultimately become the best father they can be.
The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids
by Ryan Holiday&“Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.&”—Marcus AureliusBecoming a parent is more than just a biological process – it&’s a lifelong commitment to sacrifice, service, and most importantly, love. It&’s a challenge to get up every day and put your kids first. You will experience moments of heroic compassion and humiliating failure, sometimes within the same day.But you don&’t have to do it alone. From Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash hit The Daily Stoic, The Daily Dad provides 366 timeless meditations on parenting in a few manageable paragraphs a day – useful for even the most sleep deprived new parent.Drawing on his own experience as a father of two as well as lessons from the lives of legends such as Theodore Roosevelt, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Elizabeth II, Marcus Aurelius, and Toni Morrison, this daily devotional provides wisdom and guidance on being the role model your child needs. Whether you&’re expecting your first or already a grandparent, The Daily Dad offers encouragement, perspective, and practical advice for every stage of your child&’s life.
The Daily Family Conversation Starter: 366 Ways to Nurture Connection, Inspire Play, and Empower Your Kids (Ideas for Questions and Activities that Build Better Relationships and Create Memories)
by Katie ClemonsDiscover how to strengthen your family bond and create memories that last a lifetime.Your stronger family connection starts here with just 5 minutes of conversation each day. The Daily Family Conversation Starter contains 365 easy and imaginative ways to check in with your kids, develop deeper relationships, and get both serious and silly—together! Every interactive activity and open-ended conversation prompt will help you build the family bond you've always dreamed of.Prompts like these will get your family talking—and you may find it hard to get them to stop!Who made you laugh today?What would you do if you had a tail?Why do you think it's important to try new things, even if it means you get knocked down?In addition to engaging conversation starters, you'll find inside:Easy activities for working togetherFill-in-the-blank questions that everyone can answerSpontaneous games that infuse whimsy into your family's daily routineMini essays to help your family discuss difficult topics or new concepts Whether commuting together, sitting at the dinner table, or preparing for bedtime, The Daily Family Conversation Starter invites you to share, discover, and laugh together as you create family memories that last a lifetime.
The Daily Struggles of Archie Adams: The Daily Struggles Of Archie Adams (aged 2 ¼) (Hurrah For Gin Ser. #2)
by Katie KirbyLife is hard for Archie. It often seems like the world is out to get him. People are always telling him what to do... "Eat your snack, Archie!, "Don't lick the bus stop, Archie," "Stop putting Mommy's phone in the garbage, Archie!"An then one day his heart is shattered when he learns his parents are to replace him with a younger sibling--the utter bastards!The only comforts he finds are in his best friend Amelie, who teaches him all the good swear words, and the sweet relief he gets from sinking his teeth into other people's limbs.From naked protests to dealing with other people looking at YOUR THINGS!, this is a no-holds-barred account of life told through the eyes of Archie--a creatively stifled, modern day toddler.Sunday Times bestseller Hurrah for Gin has delighted fans with its honest, emotional and laugh-out-loud accounts of parenting. Brilliantly illustrated with Katie Kirby's unique stick-figure drawings and told in the same outrageously funny way, The Daily Struggles of Archie Adams, Aged 2 1/4 once again takes on the highs and lows of family life, this time with one opinionated toddler having his say.
The Daisy Children: A Novel
by Sofia GrantInspired by true events, in Sofia Grant’s powerfully moving new novel a young woman peels back the layers of her family’s history, discovering a tragedy in the past that explains so much of the present. This unforgettable story is one of hope, healing, and the discovery of truth.Sometimes the untold stories of the past are the ones we need to hear...When Katie Garrett gets the unexpected news that she’s received an inheritance from the grandmother she hardly knew, it couldn’t have come at a better time. She flees Boston—and her increasingly estranged husband—and travels to rural Texas. There, she’s greeted by her distant cousin Scarlett. Friendly, flamboyant, eternally optimistic, Scarlett couldn’t be more different from sensible Katie. And as they begin the task of sorting through their grandmother’s possessions, they discover letters and photographs that uncover the hidden truths about their shared history, and the long-forgotten tragedy of the New London school explosion of 1937 that binds them..
The Dakota Winters: A Novel
by Tom BarbashAn evocative and wildly absorbing novel about the Winters, a family living in New York City’s famed Dakota apartment building in the year leading up to John Lennon’s assassinationIt’s the fall of 1979 in New York City when twenty-three-year-old Anton Winter, back from the Peace Corps and on the mend from a nasty bout of malaria, returns to his childhood home in the Dakota. Anton’s father, the famous late-night host Buddy Winter, is there to greet him, himself recovering from a breakdown. Before long, Anton is swept up in an effort to reignite Buddy’s stalled career, a mission that takes him from the gritty streets of New York, to the slopes of the Lake Placid Olympics, to the Hollywood Hills, to the blue waters of the Bermuda Triangle, and brings him into close quarters with the likes of Johnny Carson, Ted and Joan Kennedy, and a seagoing John Lennon. But the more Anton finds himself enmeshed in his father’s professional and spiritual reinvention, the more he questions his own path, and fissures in the Winter family begin to threaten their close bond. By turns hilarious and poignant, The Dakota Winters is a family saga, a page-turning social novel, and a tale of a critical moment in the history of New York City and the country at large.