Review: "Written to stress the crosscurrent of ideas, this cultural encyclopedia provides clearly written and authoritative articles. Thoughts, themes, people, and nations that define the Romantic Era, as well as some frequently overlooked topics, receive their first encyclopedic treatments in 850 signed articles, with bibliographies and coverage of historical antecedents and lingering influences of romanticism. Even casual browsers will discover much to enjoy here."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004.

“Revolutionize your relationship," redefine romance, and build the loving connections you yearn for with this new paradigm for love that will help couples who feel disillusioned, disconnected, or unfulfilled (Dr. Pepper Schwartz). Many of us were raised with the idea that true love means finding our "other half" and that a spark is the best foundation for successful long-term partnerships and marriages. But what if this understanding is flawed? Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As Dr. Nasserzadeh knows, successful partnerships do not thrive on love, at least as we know it. Instead of chasing our butterflies we need to cultivate six core relational ingredients that make it possible for love to emerge: Attraction: What do you like and value about each other? Respect: How do you keep each other’s needs and priorities in mind? Trust: Do you know that you will show up for each other consistently? Compassion: Can you honor the other’s emotional experience without making it about you? Shared vision: Where are you committed to going together? Loving behaviors: How do you show your partner they’re special to you? Offering dozens of exercises and reflection prompts, this groundbreaking book—perfect for fans of 8 Rules of Love or The Love Prescription—will give readers a new foundation for their coupledom—one that will help your coupledom thrive for a lifetime.

By God's design, romance is supposed to be the flame in the fireplace of marital intimacy. Yet far too many Christian couples feel cheated because their marriage produces as much spark as a book of wet matches. Others have neglected to fan the flames of passion for so long that they have lost hope of experiencing romance. Rekindling the Romance, now available in trade paper, is organized into short, biblically-based chapters. Packed with practical insight, this tastefully candid and inviting resource provides the Christian couple with the keys to unlock their relational and sexual intimacy.

This story follows the journey of two individuals as they navigate their way through life, love, and creative collaboration. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, they learn to rely on each other and build a deep and lasting connection that carries them through every challenge. The story begins with the two characters meeting and starting to collaborate creatively. As they work together, they begin to develop a romantic connection, but their fears and insecurities threaten to hold them back. However, through communication and vulnerability, they learn to trust each other and build a solid foundation for their relationship. As their love deepens, they face a series of challenges that test their commitment to each other. These challenges include navigating change, pursuing new opportunities, and facing a final test of their love. Through it all, they learn to adapt and grow together, relying on their connection to carry them through. In the end, they commit to a lasting love and build a life together that brings them happiness and fulfillment. Their love story is one of resilience, trust, and commitment, and it serves as a reminder that true love can conquer all challenges.

Illustrated with lush reproductions of Grant and Nixie's art and photographs of their amazing garden, The Romance Continues is a love story, an art-appreciation adventure and a garden tour, all wrapped up in one gorgeous volume. Nationally known artists Grant Leier and Nixie Barton are also husband and wife, parents and the creators of an astonishing and whimsical garden on Vancouver Island. Their paintings differ greatly, though both artists make extensive use of rich, luminous and vibrant colours, and both are widely admired and collected. Over their long careers, Grant and Nixie have experimented with subjects and styles, and observing the growth and change in their work is fascinating. When they moved to a rural, seven-acre property, they turned their love of colour and sense of fun onto the land, and the rambling, witty garden they created is a visual spectacle that draws thousands of delighted visitors every year.