GUNS, EX-CONS AND POLICE INCARCERATION... Sounds more like something that would happen in an action movie than on a date. But as these TRUE stories show, dating can be dangerous, shocking and most of all, FUNNY. So find yourself a seat and get ready to laugh, cry and shake your head in disbelief. And if you're thinking about dating, get yourself some pepper spray--you'll need it!

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! In Surrounded by Setbacks, internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson turns his attention to a universal problem: what to do when things go wrong. Too often it seems like our dreams and ambitions—whether it’s finally getting that corner office, lacing up your running shoes again, or building a flourishing relationship with your partner—are derailed by one roadblock or another. So how do we learn to take setbacks in stride and still achieve our goals? In Surrounded by Setbacks, Erikson answers that question. Using simple, actionable steps, Erikson helps readers identify the “why” behind their goal, create a concrete plan towards achieving it, and—most importantly—avoid many of the most common pitfalls that derail us when we attempt something new. The simple 4-color behavior system that made Surrounded by Idiots revolutionary now helps readers reflect on how they respond to adversity, giving them the self-awareness to negotiate the inevitable obstacles of life with confidence.

Its September 2015 and Lucie is in the third trimester of her pregnancy. Its been quite a difficult one this time and shes hoping for a girl. She was happy to start over in a new country, very far away, where nobody knew her or her past. After twenty-nine years, she felt like nothing was going in the direction she wanted anymore. In Sydney, Lucie met and married the man of her dreams, had a good career, and a beautiful one-year-old son. But life is unpredictable and Lucie finds herself floored by news that shakes the perfect life shes created for herself, bringing everything, including her mortality, into question.

I Need You to Know is a book of family reading, however you might want to define 'family'. First and foremost, it is a book about the history of Fionn's family, as narrated by his mother, whose motto is "Tell (almost) every truth." While it's a story about two particular families coming together as one, it also explores the nature of family generally, the imperfections, jealousies, and secrets that lie side by side with its loyalties, unconditional love, and frankness. Family are the friends you can't avoid. Erin's advice to her son on living with family is somewhat longer and more positive than Lord Chesterfield's 18th Century advice to a young man contemplating marriage: "Don't...".

In July 1950, a young Dutch intersex woman was expelled from elite competition by the International Amateur Athletic Federation. It turned out to be the beginning of a dark era in the history of women in sport. Young women were subjected to humiliating examinations and dozens of intersex athletes were suspended, although no fraud was ever uncovered. This book presents a compelling argument against gender verification, showing the pernicious effects that suspension inflicted on the lives of young athletes. Some withdrew from the public eye, lived in solitude, or even committed suicide. Compassionate profiles of these banned athletes highlight the unfair play of gender verification and of their exclusion from competition.

Going against his father's wishes, Leon Brackshaw enrolled in the Eolas Martial Warrior Academy to be a Spirit Swordsman for the Eolas Sect. A man without ambition until he meets Anri Eaton, a wealthy lord's son. A meaning is given to his definition of a martial warrior’s heart.

Did you know that life is like an obstacle course? It's exciting and fun, but full of tricky spots to get through. If you're a kid who feels so frustrated by those tricky spots that it's hard to enjoy the good things in life, this book is for you. What to Do When You Grumble Too Much guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations help kids see life's hurdles in a new way, while drawing and writing activities help them master skills to get over those hurdles. And step-by-step instructions point the way toward becoming happier, more positive kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD. From the Note to Parents and Caregivers: Children who tend toward the negative are actually often happy, as long as everything is going well. And therein lies the catch, because in real life, there are glitches. One of the rides at the amusement park is out of commission, you forget to pick up the blueberry yogurt, a school friend chooses to sit with someone else. And that’s when the grumbling (and worse) begins. In the life of a child whose thinking quickly turns negative, a small mishap can shatter an afternoon. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids® series and includes an “Introduction to Parents and Caregivers.” What-to-Guides for Kids® are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change. Introduction to Parents and Caregivers Chapter One: Are You Getting Stuck? Chapter Two: What Is Negativity? Chapter Three: How Does Negativity Get Started? Chapter Four: Strength and Flexibility Chapter Five: Exercise #1: Jumping Hurdles Chapter Six: Finding a Coach Chapter Seven: Exercise #2: Leaving the Past Behind Chapter Eight: Exercise #3: Flip Your Brain Chapter Nine: Exercise #4: The High Five Game Chapter Ten: What If Anger Gets in the Way? Chapter Eleven: How to Stay Positive Chapter Twelve: You Can Do It!