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Hear Dickens' gift for social commentary in this classic story of the poor orphan, Oliver. In this time-tested classic, Dickens aimed to expose the filth of the London underworld as well as attack the inhumanity of the New Poor Law of 1834. This audiobook is a stunning performance by the award-winning Miriam Margolyes, who is considered one of the most knowledgeable and brilliant actors and interpreters of Dickens.

Are you encountering certain issues parenting your teenage girls? Why do some parents find it easy to handle their daughters while others are feeling helpless? Are there secrets for successful and easy parenting techniques of teen girls? How can you be the best parent your teenage girl can listen to and trust in any situation? Roxanne Miles explains the never-failing ways to parent your daughter about love, money, and discipline, and get her to understand the importance of education without creating tension by using inductive reasoning.

Why do dads matter more than society Wants To admit? Through compelling narratives and personal experiences, This Book reveals the untold truths about fathers and their indispensable roles. From debunking the myth that fathers are merely secondary parents to confronting the false narrative of emotional detachment, this book exposes the societal misconceptions that have long overshadowed the profound influence of dads.

Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This four-book series is among the best-reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron. This fourth volume, Have a Nice Guilt Trip, maintains the same sterling standard of humor and poignancy as Lisa and Francesca continue on the road of life, acquiring men and puppies.

Daca ai fost crescut de un parinte imatur emotional, indiferent si egocentric, ai experimentat, cu siguranta, sentimente ca: furie, singuratate, tradare sau abandon. Iti amintesti copilaria ca pe o perioada in care nevoile tale emotionale nu au fost satisfacute, sentimentele tale au fost ignorate si a trebuit sa-ti asumi responsabilitati de adult pentru a compensa comportamentul nociv al propriilor parinti. Aceste rani pot fi insa vindecate, iar tu poti sa incepi o noua viata.

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 "How to Become the Best Dad," Ken Sibley offers a compassionate, insightful, and practical guide for fathers striving to excel in their role. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom, blending real-life experiences with actionable strategies to help men navigate the complex journey of fatherhood. With its engaging and straightforward approach, Ken addresses the multifaceted aspects of being a good father, going beyond traditional parenting advice.

You’re about to discover how to create a relationship with your child that will ensure that your child is going to love to spend time with you by using positive parenting techniques. You will learn that, regardless of your previous relationship, by using the techniques in this book you will be able to create the relationship that you have always wanted.

In the fall of 2012, after working on a presidential campaign that suffered a devastating loss, Stuart Stevens, having turned 60, realized that he and his 95-year-old father had spent little time together for decades. His solution: a season of attending Ole Miss football games together, as they'd done when college football provided a way for his father to guide him through childhood - and to make sense of the troubled South of the time.

If you've ever yearned for your parents' approval, felt the weight of their high expectations, or experienced the burden of unspoken obligations to care for them as they age, you're not alone. Too often, we hesitate to ask our parents about their lives, held back by mistaken beliefs or past conflicts. With warmth, wit, and vulnerability Amy Yip explores the profound influence her parents had on her life and offers you a roadmap to navigate conversations with your own parents.

Most of us are fortunate enough to be born to loving, caring and nurturing parents. We are encouraged and looked after, treated well and inspired. But what if that wasn’t you? What if your parents didn’t care for you in the way they were supposed to, and you are still suffering from that? In this book, Dealing with Immature Parents: How to Recover From Narcissistic, Rejecting or Abusive Parenting, you can learn some of the lessons of how to deal with the lasting effects, through chapters on: parenthood and parenting styles, mature and immature parenting, and more.

Ti accolli sempre i problemi degli altri anche quando non vorresti, reagisci in modo eccessivo davanti a piccole cose, hai sentimenti persistenti di rabbia, solitudine, tradimento o abbandono: se ti riconosci in questa descrizione potresti essere stato cresciuto da genitori emotivamente immaturi. La psicologa clinica Lindsay Gibson da anni studia gli effetti distruttivi che una genitorialità immatura può avere sui figli.

Jann Arden moved in to a house just across the way from her parents in rural Alberta to be close to them but also so they could be her refuge from the demands of the music business and a performing career. Funny how time works. Since her dad died in 2015, Jann cooks for her mom five or six times a week. Her mom finds comfort in her daughter's kitchen, not just in the delicious food but also just sitting with her as she cooks. And Jann finds some peace in caring for her mom, even as her mom slowly becomes a stranger.

New Mark Twain! This previously unpublished Twain piece was written 125 years ago, composed in 1876 as a "blind novelette" that Twain planned to launch as a competition for other great writers of the day. The competition never took place, and the story was thought by many to have been lost. This rediscovered gem, with a new introduction and afterword by Roy Blount, Jr., and brilliantly read by Blount and Garrison Keillor, allows us, once again, to celebrate the literary genius of Mark Twain.

There is a special bond between mothers and their sons, and it never goes away. This book contains some of the best stories and poems from Chicken Soup's library honoring that lifelong relationship between mothers and their male offspring.

In Growing Up Catholic, in Philly, During the 50s and 60s With a Very Controlling Mother, the author takes us on a poignant journey through his tumultuous childhood. This compelling autobiography paints a vivid picture of a young boy's life, navigating the harsh realities of a Catholic school and the relentless interference of his overbearing mother.

Charles Dickens is known not only for his novels, but also for his short stories, particularly "A Christmas Carol." In the latter genre, interestingly, these stories had a powerful commercial impulse, for they were serialized in magazines at the Christmas season.

Saturday, October 10, 1998. Fielding Marshall is hiking on the Appalachian Trail. His beloved dog - a six-year-old golden retriever named Gonker - bolts into the woods. Just like that, he has vanished. And Gonker has Addison's disease. If he's not found in 23 days, he will die.

The search begins. Fielding and his father, John, are dispatched to the field. They have the family's other dog, Uli, in tow. Combing the trails, Fielding and his father bond like never before.

Es la historia del impacto de amor que surge de una revelación que va mucho más allá del amor mismo; es una historia valiente, sensible y conmovedora, que obliga a revisar la propia vida y las pequeñeces en las que muchas veces invertimos tiempo, esfuerzo y energía, sin apreciar dónde está lo realmente importante y crucial para la realización plena.

As the 800,000+ U.S. fans of Elaine Lui’s site know, her mother, aka The Squawking Chicken, is a huge factor in Elaine’s life. She pulls no punches, especially with her only child. "Where’s my money?" she asks every time she sees Elaine. "You’ll never be Miss Hong Kong," she informed her daughter when she was a girl. Listen to the Squawking Chicken lays bare the playbook of unusual advice, warnings, and unwavering love that has guided Elaine throughout her life.