A boy recounts all the special times he has shared with his dog as they have both gotten older.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE FRIENDS?? Are you finding it difficult to meet new people Tired of feeling lonely? Does the thought of having to make small talk leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? DISCOVER practical ways to meet new people, learn the art of small talk, and find out how to nurture lifelong friendships. Rebecca Collins, the author of the groundbreaking ‘Love Yourself Deeply’, is back, this time with a powerful guide for those who feel lonely, isolated, and lacking friends. "How To Make Friends Easily" This self-help guide is full of empowering tools and strategies to help you overcome shyness, learn the social skills needed to connect with others and handle those awkward pauses when meeting someone new. This book is an absolute MUST for young adults, students, parents, people of all ages, and those living alone, this book is full of well-researched strategies that you can use to find friends easily and form deeper, more meaningful friendships. Learn how to: Build the confidence to approach potential friends and develop a fulfilling relationship open up to people and allow them to get to know you better Apply strategies for overcoming your fear of small talk Make new friends easily at school, college, or in a new city Enjoy the holiday season instead of dreading it because you are all alone Use the powerful Pareto Principle to create long-lasting friendships Each chapter addresses different challenges you may be facing when it comes to making friends, with tried and tested strategies to overcome them. Discover how to nurture true friendships that will stand the test of time and learn the skills you need to create a happier, more fulfilling life. “Never has there been a more timely book than this, which comes along to tackle the real issues of social isolation and stress.” A "Must Read" for anyone who feels lonely because of a lack of friends. This book brilliantly explains what true friends are, why we need them and how to find them. It gives really useful suggestions on where to look for friends in a variety of situations as well as what to say to break the ice and start a conversation. I especially loved the chapter about Christmas and other major holidays. As a single person, this was especially helpful. After reading this book, you never need to feel lonely again. - Tina Sibley - UK

Science Fiction Film examines one of the most enduring and popular genres of Hollywood cinema, suggesting how the science fiction film reflects attitudes toward science, technology, and reason as they have evolved in American culture over the course of the twentieth century. J. P. Telotte provides a survey of science fiction film criticism, emphasizing humanist, psychological, ideological, feminist, and postmodern critiques. He also sketches a history of the genre, from its earliest literary manifestations to the present, while touching on and comparing it to pulp fiction, early television science fiction, and Japanese anim. Telotte offers in-depth readings of three key films: Robocop, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and THX 1138, each of which typifies a particular form of science fiction fantasy. Challenging the boundaries usually seen between high and low culture, literature and film, Science Fiction Film reasserts the central role of fantasy in popular films, even those concerned with reason, science, and technology.

A practical book to help children learn to make friends.

“If you struggle to simplify your life and wish you could savor the here and now, this book is a must-read.” —Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and New York Times–bestselling author Have you ever felt that your life—and budget—is spiraling out of control? Do you sometimes wish you could pull yourself together but wonder exactly how to manage all the scattered pieces of a chaotic life? Is it possible to find balance? In a word, yes. Ruth Soukup knows firsthand how stressful an unorganized life and budget can be. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical action plans, she will inspire you to make real and lasting changes to your personal goals, home, and finances. With honesty and the wisdom of someone who has been there, Ruth will help you: Discover your “sweet spot” —that place where your talents and abilities intersect. Take back your time and schedule by making simple shifts in your daily habits. Reduce stress in your home and family by clearing out the clutter. Stop busting your budget and learn to cut your grocery bill in half. This book provides real and practical solutions from someone who has been there. Ruth doesn’t just offer advice, she walks it with you, and shares with brutal honesty her own mistakes, failures, and shortcomings. It is encouraging, motivating, and life-changing. “An inspiring book full of step-by-step instructions and spiritual wisdom. I love how Ruth is transparent about her mistakes as she leads us to reevaluate our priorities. This book is a great biblical guide to living well and finding joy!” —Courtney Joseph, founder of Women Living Well Ministries

Loki and Mayday show children and newlyweds how to have happy and healthy lasting relationships as only two 5-year-old cats can. This sweet and simple story teaches young children and reminds grownups that they can be friends with someone without always enjoying all of the same things all of the time.

An eminent philosopher reflects on the nature of friendship, past and present Friends are a constant feature of our lives, yet friendship itself is difficult to define. Even Michel de Montaigne, author of the seminal essay "Of Friendship," found it nearly impossible to account for the great friendship of his life. Why is something so commonplace and universal so hard to grasp? What is it about the nature of friendship that proves so elusive? In On Friendship, the acclaimed philosopher Alexander Nehamas launches an original and far-ranging investigation of friendship. Exploring the long history of philosophical thinking on the subject, from Aristotle to Emerson and beyond, and drawing on examples from literature, art, drama, and his own life, Nehamas shows that for centuries, friendship was as much a public relationship as it was a private one-inseparable from politics and commerce, favors and perks. Now that it is more firmly in the private realm, Nehamas holds, close friendship is central to the good life. Profound and affecting, On Friendship sheds light on why we love our friends-and how they determine who we are, and who we might become.