Life is what you make it, relationships are what you make them, LOVE is what you make it, which is why when dealing with any of the three, you must give it all you've got. In order to gain the most, you have to give the most. Though it isn't always easy, if done right, it's worth it. Uzoma has patiently loved and guided Joc through all of her pain and trials with little to no help coming from her end. Emotionally battered and bruised, in her mind, she has nothing left to give. That is until he helps her find herself. To find the exact same love and passion inside of herself that she's found in him is not only everything that she's wished for, but everything that she plans to keep. Uzoma Youngblood is worth it, their love is worth it, their life together, and everything that they've fought for... is worth it. Having been abandoned one time after the next, Zino is no longer open to the idea of letting anyone in. He fights back any emotion that arises in order to ensure that he's never left alone again. Little does he know, Lonnie Bruce has absolutely no plans to leave. No matter how hard he pushes, no matter how far he strays away, she remains there to reel him back in. After putting up one tireless effort after the other, Zino finally gives in, only to notice that the very thing he's been running from is the only thing he needs.

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

A 2 in 1 collection of Yada Yada Prayer books authored by Neta Jackson.

Your struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program. Their addictions, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral issues have brought you to a moment of decision. Heartsick, anxious, and exhausted, questions bounce endlessly around your mind, “Will this work? Was this really necessary? Will she ever forgive me? Can we handle him at home when the time comes?” Dr. Tim Thayne delivers the answers in his groundbreaking book Not by Chance. As an owner/therapist of wilderness and residential programs, Thayne was frustrated when young people made monumental progress, only to return home where things quickly unraveled. His mission became to vastly improve long-term success by crafting and proving a model to coach parents on their power to lead out through full engagement during treatment and management of the transition home. Not by Chance engages readers through solid research, simple exercises, and captivating stories taken from Thayne’s own life and the living rooms of hundreds of American homes. This book serves up concrete tools, hope, confidence, and stamina for families, professionals and mentors. Topics include: • Why good programs work • How to boost—not undermine—treatment • Nine dangers waiting after discharge • How to identify natural mentors for your teen • What to do when the testing begins • When and how to grant back privileges and freedoms • How to ease your young adult’s transition from treatment to independent living • When you know you’ve succeeded If you are even considering out-of-home treatment for your teen, do not gamble with the outcomes. Not by Chance should claim its rightful place on your nightstand.