What prenatal tests and down syndrome reveal about our reproductive choices When Alison Piepmeier-scholar of feminism and disability studies, and mother of Maybelle, an eight-year-old girl with Down syndrome-died of cancer in August 2016, she left behind an important unfinished manuscript about motherhood, prenatal testing, and disability. In Unexpected, George Estreich and Rachel Adams pick up where she left off, honoring the important research of their friend and colleague, as well as adding new perspectives to her work. Based on interviews with parents of children with Down syndrome, as well as women who terminated their pregnancies because their fetus was identified as having the condition, Unexpected paints an intimate, nuanced picture of reproductive choice in today's world. Piepmeier takes us inside her own daughter's life, showing how Down syndrome is misunderstood, stigmatized, and condemned, particularly in the context of prenatal testing. At a time when medical technology is rapidly advancing, Unexpected provides a much-needed perspective on our complex, and frequently troubling, understanding of Down syndrome.

Humorous, yet practical, this refreshingly different book looks at just about everything that drives married people crazy, from the dangerous "Do I look fat?" question to the stubborn "I know exactly where I'm going" answer. Joey O'Conner helps couples move beyond who's right and who's wrong, toward a healthier, stronger marriage.

Part memoir, part guide, Burning My Roti is essential reading for a new generation of South Asian women. With chapters covering sexual and cultural identity, body hair, colourism and mental health, and a particular focus on the suffocating beauty standards South Asian women are expected to adhere to, Sharan Dhaliwal speaks openly about her journey towards loving herself, offering advice, support and comfort to people that are encountering the same issues. This provocative book celebrates the strides South Asian women have made, whilst also providing powerful advice through personal stories by Sharan and other South Asian women from all over the world.

Love is a dominant theme in Western popular culture. It has become central to the meaning of everyday life, propagated through the media and the market. Being in love has become idealised. With the demise of institutional religion in the West, romantic love has become the dominant form of inner-worldly salvation. In Foucault's terms, it has become a key component in the 'arts of existence' and the care of self. In this highly accessible introduction to love of all kinds, Tom Inglis gives a clear, concise picture of how love shapes, and is shaped by, society. How is romantic love linked to capitalism? What is the difference between romantic love and loving? How is love connected to separation, loss and grief? Inglis addresses all these questions, and looks at how today's changing circumstances - globalisation, mobile lives and a new rugged individualism - have changed our perceptions of love and relationships. Love is an engaging, thoughtful introduction to the subject for students, academics and general readers alike.

The perfect Father's Day gift, birthday present for dad, or sweet treasure for a daughter of any age! Show Dad your appreciation with this classic from New York Times bestselling author Greg Lang. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad has been bringing together fathers and daughters for years, and makes the perfect gift for dads everywhere. To a daughter, no one is stronger or braver than her dad. He's someone to laugh with and a shoulder to cry on, and no matter what, there's no place safer than in her father's arms. A Daughter Needs a Dad... To tell her truthfully that she is the most beautiful of all To teach her to believe that she deserves to be treated well To show her how to fix things for herself Who will not punish her for her mistakes, but help her learn from them To teach her what it means to always be thereFeaturing over 40 inspiring black & white photos, Why A Daughter Needs a Dad celebrates 100 reasons why Dad's steadfast love is the guide his little girl needs to become the woman she's destined to be. For new dads, fathers-to-be, or for any girl dad out there, celebrate how a father helps his girl grow.

Over 600,000 copies sold! The perfect guide for husbands who want to love their wives and strengthen their marriages in a way like never before. So you want your wife to . . . Understand you? Appreciate you? Be more responsive sexually? Support you during hard times? Admire you? Share your interests? Listen to what you have to say? In this revised and updated edition of his classic bestseller, Gary Smalley explains a woman's deepest needs, shows men how to meet those needs, and gives ten simple steps to strengthen any marriage. He helps men to understand not only how to respond to a woman's feelings, but also how to make her feel important. Using the latest research, humorous and touching illustrations from his own life, as well as case histories and biblical examples, Gary Smalley maps a blueprint to a better marriage that will have a deep and lasting impact on men and their wives. Companion to For Better or for Best. Spanish edition also available.

Enjoy date night from the comfort of your own home with these 52 inexpensive and imaginative ideas! This deck includes date night ideas like body painting, a home day spa, and more. Couples new and old will love these fun and flirty activities! Compact Size: This petite package means you can easily keep the cards at home on your bedside table, bookshelf, or coffee table. Great for Gifting: Makes a great newlywed or anniversary gift; or treat yourself and your partner. Date Night Activities for the Year: Choose one card a week, or pick a card whenever you need a date night. Perfect for: * Couples looking for date night ideas * Valentine's Day, anniversary, and birthday gifters * Newlywed, bachelorette party, and wedding shower shoppers

A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But the fact is, even the hottest of messes are being shaped-right now-into Jesus' likeness. In this book, Mary Katherine shares the sometimes-hidden evidence of God's work in her life and shows you that it's okay to embrace the hot messes. Mary Katherine will share both hilarious and vulnerable stories about faith, friendships, motherhood, marriage, and depression. She will cover the topics that plague our hearts every day with raw, honest truth and a side of laughter. Mary Katherine invites you into her story as a friend, encouraging you to embrace the hot messes in your life. Because we are all a work in progress, and as long as we are alive, we are under construction-and construction sites tend to be messy.

Aprenda cuando decir que si y cuando decir que no ---a su conyuge y a otras personas--- para lograr lo maximo en su matrimonio. Solo cuando el esposo y la esposa conocen y respetan las necesidades, opciones y libertades del otro, pueden entregarse el uno al otro con libertad y amor. Los limites son los 'linderos' que definen y protegen a los esposos y esposas como individuos. Una vez que esos linderos estan en su lugar, un matrimonio que es bueno puede ser mejor, y el matrimonio que es menos que satisfactorio incluso puede salvarse. Los Drs. Henry Cloud y John Townsend, asesores y autores del galardonado exito de libreria Boundaries Limites], le muestran a las parejas como aplicar las diez leyes de los limites que pueden cambiar por completo sus relaciones personales. Ellos ayudan a los esposos y esposas a comprender los puntos de friccion o las heridas serias y traiciones en su matrimonio y a avanzar mas alla de eso hacia el cuidado, el respeto, la afirmacion y la intimidad mutua que ambos anhelan. Limites para el matrimonio ayuda a las parejas a * Fijar y mantener limites personales y respetar los de su conyuge * Establecer valores que forman una estructura y arquitectura santa para su matrimonio * Proteger su matrimonio de los diferentes tipos de 'intrusos' * Trabajar con un conyuge que entiende y valora los limites o con uno que no los entiende."

Even in the best of times, family life can get kind of annoying. And home may be where the heart is, as they say, but wow can the people you share it with uniquely test your nerves. THIS ANNOYING FAMILY LIFE is here to help. This stress-reducing adult coloring book lets you color your way through the funny and true irritations and minor catastrophes of life with those we love the most (most of the time). Whether it's a supermarket temper tantrum, Tik Tok-ing tweens, having to risk using the bathroom after Dad's been in there, Grandma's big wet kiss, or the the baby combing her hair with the cat litter scoop, every flavor of annoyance is here and ready to become a work of art. So grab your pencils, take a deep breath, and color away the anxieties and aggravations of the day. See? It's better already.

Every year, over 10,000 letters addressed to Juliet Capulet arrive in Verona, Italy, the famous hometown of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. These handwritten letters come from people all over the world, seeking guidance and support from Juliet herself. Capturing the pain, joy, humor, and confusion of love, the 60 letters in this book offers encouragement, comfort, hope-and a nod to the human condition. Including responses from Juliet herself, this romantic and relatable, and perfect as a Valentine's Day gift, Dear Juliet proves that love is the universal language.

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- Discover surprising little things that have big impact in any relationship.
- See what the latest research reveals about differences between men and women.
- Master what is most important to the most important person in your life.
Whether married or single, with a group or on your own, this all-in-one participant's guide offers you eye-opening insights and practical tips for understanding the opposite sex. Use this participant's guide as a companion with any, or all of, the following:
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- "For Men Only" (book and/or DVD study), and
- "For Couples Only" (using both "For Men Only" and "For Women Only" books and/or the "For Couples Only" DVD)
For years, men and women have seen great life change as they used these groundbreaking books in small groups, Bible studies, Sunday school classes, and premarital or marriage counseling. Now this participant's guide makes the content even more illuminating.
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In "The Family Manager," best-selling author Kathy Peel not only gives your demanding job a new title, she shows mothers how to use the same skills and strategies that successful business managers use-practical and innovative ways to get life under control.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Essential, clever and kind' Alain de Botton 'I am a huge admirer of Julia's work' Elizabeth Day ______________________ Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions together? Why do our families drive us mad? And how can even small changes greatly improve our relationships? In Every Family Has a Story, bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turns from her acclaimed work with individuals to draw on her sessions with a wide variety of families, across multiple generations. Through eight beautifully told and insightful case studies, she analyses a range of common issues, from loss to leaving home, and from separation to step-relationships, and shows how much is, in fact, inherited -- and how much can be healed when it is faced together. Exploring the relationships that both touch us most and hurt us most, including the often under-appreciated impact of grandparents and siblings, and incorporating the latest academic research, she offers wisdom that is applicable to us all. Her twelve touchstones for family well-being -- from fighting productively to making time for rituals -- provide us with the tools to improve our relationships, and to create the families we wish for. This is a moving and reassuring meditation that, amid trauma and hardship, tells unforgettable stories of forgiveness, hope and love. ______________________ 'Everyone who reads this will learn something profound' Dr Rachel Clarke 'Offers vivid insights in a book for all families' Kathryn Mannix 'I love every word she writes' Cathy Rentzenbrink

In Homes and Homecomings an international group of scholars provide inspiring new historical perspectives on the politics of homes and homecomings. Using innovative methodological and theoretical approaches, the book examines case studies from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. * Provides inspiring new historical perspectives on the politics of homes and homecomings * Takes an historical approach to a subject area that is surprisingly little historicised * Features original research from a group of international scholars * The book has an international approach that focuses on Africa, Asia, the Americas and East and West Europe * Contains original illustrations of homes in a variety of historical contexts

'Catch the Sparrow is true crime at its most personal and purposeful - heartfelt and intimate, noble and determined, meticulous and brave' Robert Kolker, New York Times bestselling author of HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD and LOST GIRLS Growing up, Rachel Rear knew the story of Stephanie Kupchynsky's disappearance. The beautiful violinist and teacher had fled an abusive relationship on Martha's Vineyard and made a new start for herself near Rochester, NY. She was at the height of her life - in a relationship with a man she hoped to marry and close to her students and her family. And then, one morning, she was gone. Near Rochester - a region which has spawned such serial killers as Arthur Shawcross and the 'Double Initial' killer - Stephanie's disappearance was just another news item. But Rachel had more reason than most to be haunted by this particular story of a missing white woman: Rachel's mother had married Stephanie's father after the crime, and Rachel grew up in the shadow of her stepsister's legacy. In Catch the Sparrow, Rachel Rear writes a compulsively readable and unerringly poignant reconstruction of the dark and serpentine path, across more than two decades, to try to solve the case. Obsessively cataloging the crime and its costs, drawing intimately closer to the details than any journalist could, she reveals how a dysfunctional justice system laid the groundwork for Stephanie's murder and stymied the investigation for more than twenty years, and what those hard years meant for the lives of Stephanie's family and loved ones. Startling, unputdownable, and deeply moving, Catch the Sparrow is a retelling of a crime like no other.

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, yet it need not bring resentment and heartache. "The Fight-Free Marriage" teaches couples how understanding each other's personality type and using conflict resolution skills can help to build a satisfying and lasting relationship. Anastasi's unique "conflict without casualty" strategy helps couples handle their innate differences and conflicts in a positive, healthy manner.