Elite Families

America is in crisis. Happiness is falling, loneliness and despair are rising, too many schools are riddled by fights and failure, crime is unacceptably high, and the American Dream is out of reach for millions. The problems are visible to us all, but virtually no one is talking about the solution that matters most: Marriage. New research by University of Virginia sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that Americans who get married and have children today are leading happier and more prosperous lives, on average, than men and women who are single and childless.

The plan was simple: Elizabeth would ignore the fact that she was unjustly fired from her dream job, fly across the pond to settle an unexpected inheritance in her father’s home country, and quickly return to reclaim her position among the Silicon Valley elite. But when Elizabeth stumbles upon an abandoned puppy, she’s shocked to realize that her brief trip to England might turn into an extended stay. Her strict itinerary is upended completely by the pup’s dogged devotion, and soon the lovable puppy helps her to connect with a tight-knit community of new friends.

When Green Beret Bryan Black was killed in an ambush in Niger in 2017, his wife, Michelle, saw her worst nightmare become a reality. She was left alone with her grief and with two young sons to raise. But what followed Bryan's death was an even more difficult journey for the young widow. After receiving very few details about the attack that took her husband's life, it was up to Michelle to find answers. It became her mission to learn the truth about that day in Niger - and Sacrifice is the result of that mission.

I followed the rules to the letter since I was in elementary school, going to the best schools, and making the right connections. But the one person I want to spend the rest of my life with is all wrong on paper; however, she is perfect for me. Charlene’s past as an exotic dancer causes concern for my political career, but standing by her side is all I have ever wanted. I haven’t had an interest in love, but the business of marriage is just that – a business. And I understand business better than most. Taking my talents to the stripper pole and becoming one of the richest women in the...

Inside this ultimate 2 in 1 book, here’s just a fraction of what you will discover: What you should know about pregnancy and parenthood (hint: you’ll be surprised at the things you’ve never imagined you could do). Nine safe exercises during pregnancy - and what activities to avoid.

Schöne Lügen und grausame Wahrheiten – die Elite tut alles, um an der Spitze zu bleiben... Die Dark Romance-Reihe an der Blackbury Academy geht prickelnd weiter! Elizabeths Herz ist gebrochen. Alles, was sie und Vito zusammen erlebt und geteilt haben, war eine Lüge. Und als ob das nicht genug wäre, scheinen alle um sie herum nur noch mehr Geheimnisse vor ihr zu haben – von ihrer Tante bis hin zu ihren engsten Freunden. Doch Elizabeth denkt nicht daran aufzugeben.

Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return - small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big - really big. Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang.

A mystery book set in the pastoral region of Leeholme during an unspecified 19th-century timeframe. "Mystery at the River" weaves a story of murder, love, and betrayal, set in the picturesque, upper-crust region of Leeholme, prominent for its lush countryside and elite families, chiefly the Bayles of Baylesmere. During a serene summer in Holme Woods, the body of Lady Clarice Bayles is discovered in the River Lee, setting off a frenzy within her estate and the community. Her sudden and shocking death propels an investigation revealing a tangled web of secrets and intense emotions. Sir Ronald...

Following a rancorous split from New York’s upper-class society, newly divorced Wendy and her three sons are exiled from the East Coast elite circle. Wendy’s middle son, Kirk, is eight when she moves the family to her native Bermuda, leaving the three young boys to fend for themselves as she chases after the highs of her old life: alcohol, a wealthy new suitor, and other indulgences.

This is a story of hope. In this emotionally vulnerable audiobook, Marci Brockmann was raised by an undiagnosed bipolar mom, who was also narcissistic and, for most of her life, a prescription drug addict. Digging deeply into her heart and memory, Marci reveals, how growing up under the strain of mental abuse caused her to create a toxic relationship template and an equally toxic self-image which influenced almost all of her subsequent personal relationships. She didn’t know how to do anything different.

Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return-- small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big--really big.

Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang. A powerful follow-up to Alex Flinn's Spring 2001 debut novel, Breathing Underwater.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we haven't much choice. Our heart tells us one thing, while our mind says something entirely different. And sometimes, we're reluctant to admit the person we become through the experience is a much better person than we ever realized was possible.

Dear Diary Boy is an intensely personal, heartwarming, and heartbreaking chronicle of one mother and child's experience in a prestigious private Tokyo school. It's a tale that will resonate with all parents as we try to answer the age-old questions of how best to educate our children and what, truly, is in their best interests versus what is in our own.

Overcome mom guilt, feelings of stress, anger, unworthiness, or failure with these life-changing techniques. Each of these life-hacks are easy, free, fun, and both scientifically and personally proven to be effective in increasing joy and energy, and minimizing stress and overwhelm.

With hurricane Sandy slamming into the East Coast, an epic spiritual storm ensues for Mark and Missy Worton, who courageously board the last plane to Ethiopia to rescue a six-year-old girl. Although Favor has already been declared their daughter, she is about to be wrongly placed into a foster care system that looks more like child slavery. Once they land, the storm is far from over. The couple faces false accusations of illegal actions, fears of imprisonment, and threats to their family's safety.

Have you been to that Hell where weeping wasn’t enough? Where the harshest words can’t describe your suffering? Where can hope be found? This inspiring story shows how strong the human spirit can be! An epic memoir of resilience, forgiveness, and God’s miraculous love that will tug at your heartstrings, uplift the soul, and strengthen your resolve to overcome even the darkest of trials. The author’s dysfunctional upbringing was fueled by an abusive, alcoholic stepfather and a mother battling her own demons with drugs.

Someone is telling you lies. Is that "someone" you? Lies such as "I'm a terrible mom. My kids hate me. She's a better mother." What lies do we believe as moms? How do they sneak into our minds without us knowing? Explore five lies moms believe and how to defend against them. Discover the truth about motherhood and rearing the children God entrusted to you. Embrace your mothering fears and find hope to overcome those fears. Find practical encouragement to tackle the hardest job you will ever love.

A Bestseller! The highly acclaimed scandalous book that outs the world's elite. A real page turner filled with one new revelation after another. #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning investigative journalist Ian Halperin is the only person to have interviewed in depth the world’s most notorious child sex trafficking sociopath, Jeffrey Epstein. Halperin uncovers the never-before-revealed facts behind the headlines, including the complex truth about Prince Andrew’s longtime affiliation with Epstein. Halperin peels back the carefully crafted story about Ghislaine ...

The SAD pandemic is real. Sexual Violence, Addictions, and Domestic Violence (SAD) result in too many children in care yearly, aging out to different systems such as prison, employment and income assistance programs, mental health institutions, drug rehabilitation, and homelessness. Are we going to allow the cycle to continue for generations?

Attention! An indispensable training manual for new recruits to fatherhood. Written by ex-Commando and dad of three Neil Sinclair, this manual will teach you, in no-nonsense terms, how to: survive the first 24 hours; prepare and plan to prevent poor parental performance; maintain morale in the ranks; feed, clothe, transport and entertain your troops; transport the troops successfully on manoeuvres; increase your 'flash to bang' time; and 'square away' tasks along the way. And much, much more. Let training commence.