Strong, firm character does not develop automatically. This book assists families in setting and achieving the goals necessary for developing eight essential character traits: integrity, faith, a teachable spirit, a servant's heart, self-discipline, joy, compassion, and courage. With refreshing honesty, John and Susan Yates share how parents and children can grow together in these qualities.
Susan Alexander Yates is an author who has truly "been there." When her twin daughters were born, they joined siblings ages two, four, and seven. Through the challenges of raising those five young children, Susan realized the need for an honest, practical book that helps parents through that time of life. This new edition of the best-selling And Then I Had Kids contains guidance for dealing with common struggles such as discipline, priorities, and fatigue. Susan is honest about the frustrations of parenting, yet encourages parents through her own experiences. She offers a biblical perspective on family life, inspiring mothers (and fathers!) to create a loving atmosphere, find good role models, and shape a Christian home.
In a world where our families are more scattered than ever, true and lasting family connections are hard to forge and even harder to maintain--and they don't happen by accident. For grandparents who long to create a close-knit bond in their family, popular speaker and parenting expert Susan Alexander Yates has a revolutionary new book. Cousin Camp is an inspiring, practical book that outlines how grandparents can plan and host a camp. Grandmother to 21 grandchildren, Yates has been creating cousin camps and family camps for years. Now she passes on what she's learned so you can help your children and grandchildren develop meaningful, lasting connections with each other--and with you! Full of specific, practical ideas and hilarious stories, this book contains everything you need to know from initial planning (who, when, and where) to a daily schedule to specific ways to build friendships among family members. Yates also includes plenty of ideas for family camps and reunions to draw everyone closer.
Discover New Passion and Purpose after the Kids Leave Home Many women approaching their empty-nest years do so with mixed emotions--feeling grief for what is no more but also excitement for what lies ahead. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates are seasoned empty nesters, and they know firsthand the ups and downs, the uncertainty and challenges that accompany this new stage of life. Although Mom is a lifelong role, the job description changes significantly when the kids are grown. Questions abound: Who am I now? How do I relate to my kids? How will my marriage be affected? Where am I needed? Every woman in this stage needs to determine her own redefined role as wife, mother, friend, and more. Offering practical advice and biblical guidance, along with inspiring personal stories of women who have discovered how to live a meaningful life during the "second half," Barbara and Susan help you work out how to flourish and thrive in your own empty nests.
In One Devotional, acclaimed author Susan Yates helps you to focus on character traits of our amazing God. She says, "It is so easy for our lives to become about me and my stuff. When this happens we lose perspective and our joy begins to evaporate. God delights in revealing himself to us. If we begin to walk through each day focusing on Him and His character we will gain a healthier perspective.
The bestselling author of And Then I Had Kids offers encouragement and guidance to parents of teens and preteens. Drawing from her experiences raising five teenagers, she offers parents a unique blend of insight, compassion, and advice. Yates empathizes with parents and, at the same time, helps them consider their teenagers' perspectives and needs.
How can we walk in the faith that keeps us focused on God in the midst of the hard circumstances life never stops throwing in our path? Where do you find faith like that? Susan Yates takes readers on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. With Risky Faith you can move from defeat to victory, starting today.
Have a peaceful, loving home with these practical and creative tips on handling in-laws, sibling rivalry, and more. Includes specific activities for building family friendships.
’TIS THE SEASON Dr. Kelly Hall had lost all hope of ever having a family—until single father Tanner Malone burst into her hospital and asked her how to raise his newborn daughter. What else could she do, so soon before Christmas, but lend her expertise to the gorgeous contractor? His charming smiles and come-hither glances draw her like a moth to a flame, but she’s in no position to get involved with anyone. After a devastating heartbreak, Kelly has given up on happiness. Nonetheless, Kelly can’t deny the attraction…or the hope she’ll get the husband and family she’s always longed for. As the days move closer to Christmas, it’s clear to Kelly that Tanner —and his daughter—is what’s missing from her life. First published as Their Little Princess by Silhouette Books in 2000. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Hold Me, Cowboy by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates The last thing Madison West expected was to be stranded for Christmas, let alone snowed in with a cowboy who drives her wild. His proposal: twelve days of hot sex before Christmas! But will it ever be enough?
A perfect gift for a bride- or groom-to-be--or for couples married for years--Tightening the Knot provides words of honesty, wisdom, encouragement, and humor from the real experts about marriage: other couples who have really "been there".
Events planner Karina Marcelos has risen to the top of her field trying to forget lothario polo player Dante Barracca. Ten years ago he took her innocence, but that wasn't all she lost after that fateful night. With the Gaucho Cup to organize, Dante knows Karina is the best person for the job. But the buttoned-up woman he hires is a shadow of the vivacious girl he once knew. No one can hide under the glare of the Brazilian sun, and Dante plans to lift the lid on Karina's secret before he lifts the champion's cup!"--Back cover.
Looking for your next great romantic escape? This contemporary sampler from Harlequin™ and Avon™ has you covered! Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or something edgy, this collection of excerpts from nine of today's hottest authors mixes #1 New York Times bestsellers with the freshest voices in romance: Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr Thrill Me by Susan Mallery Only In My Dreams by Darcy Burke Redemption Bay by RaeAnne Thayne The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter All of Me by Jennifer Bernard Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye Exit Strategy by Lena Diaz
The title says it all…whether you like your romances small-town sweet, hot and steamy, or with a bit of danger, we have what you're looking for. Inside ALL ROMANCE, ALL THE TIME, you'll get a taste of 13 stories by some of our most popular and bestselling authors, at least one of whom is guaranteed to become your new romance go-to. So no matter if your toes curl for Regency rogues, wounded warriors, chiseled cowboys or the classic guy-next-door, prepare to lose yourself between the covers. Featuring titles from The Closer you Come by Gena Showalter, The Devil Takes a Bride by Julia London, Unfaded Glory by Sara Arden, Flirting with Disaster by Victoria Dahl, Wild Horses by B.J. Daniels, First Time in Forever by Sarah Morgan, One Wish by Robyn Carr, Holding Strong by Lori Foster, Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates, In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins, When We Met by Susan Mallery, Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne, and The Tea Shop on Lavender Lane by Sheila Roberts.
DER PRINZ UND DIE SCHÖNE KELLNERIN von YATES, MAISEY "Heirate mich." Wie bitte - hat Kronprinz Raphael DeSantis ihr wirklich einen Antrag gemacht? Aber für Bailey gibt es nur eine Antwort: nein! Denn auch wenn ihr die heiße Affäre mit ihm ein süßes Geheimnis beschert hat: Von Liebe spricht der Prinz nicht ... AUF DER PRIVATINSEL DES MILLIARDÄRS von STEPHENS, SUSAN Der sizilianische Milliardär Luca Tebaldi ist fassungslos: Sein Bruder hat sein Vermögen einer jungen Engländerin vermacht! Was hat er in dieser Jen Sanderson gesehen? Luca lädt sie auf seine Privatinsel ein - und versteht seinen Bruder nach einer heißen Nacht sehr viel besser ... DIE SÜßE RACHE DES STOLZEN SPANIERS von WALKER, KATE Atemlos sieht Rose, wer ihre Designer-Boutique betreten hat: Nairo Moreno - genau so sexy wie damals. Ist er etwa gekommen ist, um eine alte Schuld zu begleichen? Sie ahnt nicht, was der stolze Spanier Ungeheuerliches von ihr verlangen wird ... WAS EINE NACHT IM CASTELLO VERSPRICHT ... von WINTERS, REBECCA Sie hat den Job! Gemma ist glücklich, dass sie von nun an für die Gäste im eleganten Castello kochen und backen wird! Bis sie sieht: Der Besitzer des Schlosshotels ist Vincenzo Gagliardi, der ihr als Teenager nach einer heißen Nacht das Herz brach - und den sie nie vergessen hat ...
This gift book is designed to express your love to your mother, or someone who has been like a mother to you. It is compiled from the authors' own experiences and from interviews of friends who told delightful stories about their mothers.
EIN MILLIARDÄR FÜR GEWISSE STUNDEN von SHARON KENDRICK Eine heimliche Nacht mit Milliardär Salvatore di Luca verändert für Lina alles. So süß diese Leidenschaft, so bitter die Konsequenzen! Von der Mutter verstoßen, beschließt sie, Salvatore nach San Francisco zu begleiten. Doch wird er sie dort noch an seiner Seite haben wollen? VERBOTENE KÜSSE IN NEW YORK von SUSAN MEIER Das Letzte, was Charlotte braucht, ist ein sexy Bodyguard! Aber bis geklärt ist, ob sie wirklich die Milliardenerbin ist, besteht dieser Jace MacDonald darauf, sie Tag und Nacht zu bewachen. Was zwei Wochen in New York bedeutet - genug Zeit, ihm gefährlich nahezukommen ... NUR EINE SOMMERAFFÄRE MIT DEM PRINZEN? von MAISEY YATES Marissas Sommerromanze mit Prinz Hercules von Pelion hat süße Folgen. Doch ein königlicher Unterhändler eröffnet ihr, dass der Prinz sie nie wiedersehen will. Traurig gibt sie ihren Traum vom Glück auf - und ahnt nicht, dass sie das Opfer einer Palastintrige geworden ist ... STÜRMISCHES WIEDERSEHEN AUF KORFU von MELANIE MILBURNE Das Ende ihrer Ehe! Juliette will dem Tycoon Joe Allegranza auf Korfu persönlich die Scheidungspapiere übergeben. Doch plötzlich knistert es trotz des Schmerzes, der sie damals getrennt hat, heiß. Gibt es noch eine allerletzte Chance für ihre Liebe auf der romantischen Insel?
DER MILLIARDÄR UND DAS HIPPIEGIRL von YATES, MAISEY Schock für Playboymilliardär Renzo Valenti: Hippiegirl Esther wurde von seiner Ex als Leihmutter engagiert und trägt sein Kind unter dem Herzen. Spontan macht er ihr einen Antrag - nur um einen Skandal zu vermeiden! Doch bald weckt ausgerechnet Esther nie gekannte Gefühle in ihm ... KOMM UND KÜSS MICH, BOSS! von BUCANNON, BELLA Beim Blick in Matt Daltons tiefblaue Augen wird der schüchternen Computerexpertin Lauren schlagartig klar: Der sexy Tycoon ist der geheimnisvolle Fremde, der sie einst zu einem unvergesslich heißen Kuss verführte. Jetzt muss sie ihm aber widerstehen, denn er ist ihr neuer Boss! DAS PARADIES IN DEINEN ARMEN von STEPHENS, SUSAN Eine paradiesische Privatinsel! Zumindest zur Hälfte ... Haushälterin Rosie sollte froh sein über ihr Erbe. Aber die andere Hälfte gehört Unternehmer Don Xavier Del Rio. Der ist nicht nur unverschämt sexy, sondern auch profitgierig und will ihr geliebtes Zuhause zerstören. Was nun? UNSERE ITALIENISCHE AFFÄRE von ROBERTS, ALISON Bei einer Wanderung an der Amalfifküste wird Mika von dem faszinierenden Rafe vor dem Absturz bewahrt. Schnell fasst sie Vertrauen zu ihm. Als er sie zärtlich in seine Arme zieht, gibt sie sich rückhaltlos hin. Ein Fehler? Noch ahnt sie nicht, wer ihr Retter wirklich ist ...
Retirement is a milestone event. It is essential when you are planning retirement or have already retired that your financial decisions are based on the facts. Those facts can put dollars in your pocket and help keep them there. RIGHT Answers gives you the factual answers to 260 questions about your Canadian retirement finances. It explains the fundamentals --- and more --- in easy to understand, plain English. It will provide you with knowledge that does not represent the view of any company in the financial services business. This impartial information will let you base the management of your money on what is right, not necessarily what someone with a vested interest might want you to hear. You'll get the lowdown on Canadian government and company pensions, how to create income from your real estate or life insurance, and what investments are best during retirement. Canadian tax issues are addressed throughout the book and also warrant a chapter on their own. From a practical viewpoint, you'll learn how to keep the cottage in the family and what to do if you inherit. Create an estate, leave a legacy, spend less, earn more: it's all part of RIGHT Answers. Sam Albanese, CLU, FLMI, CHFC, CFP, TEP Sam is a 30-year member of the financial services industry. He is the founder of the Financial Services Practitioner's Program at Seneca College in North York, ON and teaches industry newcomers at Seneca. Sam's expertise includes retirement planning, financial planning, estate planning, and life insurance. Susan Yates Susan has worked in the business of financial services education for over ten years. Her company, the Centre for Life Insurance and Financial Education (CLIFE; www.clifece.ca) has provided thousands of hours of continuing education courses to the industry in subjects including retirement planning, financial fraud, anti-money laundering, and life insurance.
Home is a great place to learn--and the place for defining and refining character. Not only in kids, but in parents, too. But firm character doesn't happen automatically, it's the result of hard work, concerted efforts towards established goals. The Yates tell how they work together to strenghten the character of their entire family.
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