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What happens when becoming a parent is no longer a choice?
2028. Sam Maxwell is looking forward his junior year at college. But after breaking up with his on-again, off-again girlfriend for good, his life is completely derailed by a summons to family court about a surprise pregnancy. To his dismay, Wisconsin's pro-birth laws declare him as the biological father of the embryo which has been declared a ward of the state.
Struggling with the sudden...
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Damien Chandler wants a child! He thinks Natalie Hayes will make the ideal mother.
Natalie Hayes wants a child! She just can't picture Damien Chandler in the role of father.
Natalie has tried not to think of Damien as anything but a business acquaintance, and she succeeds...;until the night they share a bed! Damien has never been able to resist a challenge-;now he faces the biggest challenge of his life. He has to convince Natalie that perfect lovers...
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Orion security volume 2
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Fatherhood was never in the cards...until an innocent family wrapped themselves around his heart... Mark Tranton thought his bodyguard career ended the day he watched a client die. Now Kelli Crane-the widow-needs Mark to keep her and her little girl safe. Mark swears he's not the man for the job, but when the vulnerable beauty is attacked, there's no way he can deny the woman he failed two years before. Being around Kelli again stirs something in...
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"I'm not the baby's father!"
When a beautiful brunette wheeled a baby carriage into Dominic Hunter's office, he knew he could not have forgotten making love to her! But Tina was convinced that Dominic was Bonnie's father-;even if he did insist on denying paternity-;and she was determined to make this heartless seducer face up to fatherhood.
Heartless? Even Dominic couldn't resist baby Bonnie, whether she was his or not. Seducer? Suddenly Dominic...
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"Daddy's Little Secrets: A Guide to Navigating Fatherhood" is a heartfelt and insightful journey into the complex world of parenthood, specifically tailored for fathers. This book delves deep into the unique challenges and joys that come with fatherhood, offering a blend of practical advice, emotional support, and relatable anecdotes. The author masterfully weaves together experiences from various fathers, creating a comprehensive guide that helps...
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Raised in rural England before the rise of the internet, Ben Crane grew up in the company of wild things, with hawks and other birds of prey alive in his mind-and woods and fields-as symbols of a kind of self-possessed, solitary power. He spent time with them, knew them, and loved them. But as Crane grew into adulthood, situations that may seem to many of us natural, or even comforting, were challenging: he found it difficult to be around other people...
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Being a father may be the greatest and scariest experience of many men's lives, but there's no map or manual; every dad must find their way. Matthew Filner tells stories from his first 18 years as a parent to share the lessons he's learned. He also takes us through rounds he's played at iconic golf courses, to show us the many parallels between golf and parenting. The result is an entertaining read, with something for everyone.
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Springer International Publishing
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2021
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This aim of this open access book is to launch an international, cross-disciplinary conversation on fatherhood engagement. By integrating perspective from three sectors—Health, Social Policy, and Work in Organizations—the book offers a novel perspective on the benefits of engaged fatherhood for men, for families, and for gender equality. The chapters are crafted to engaged broad audiences, including policy makers and organizational leaders,
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Sheriff Neil Lovitt was looking for a fresh start in Payson. Small-town Arizona is about as far away as a man can get from New York and all its painful memories. His job has already made him a widower and robbed his five-year-old girl of her mother. Now Neil's just looking to keep his daughter, and his heart, safe. But Carolina Sweetwater isn't interested in safety; the headstrong rancher's daughter wasted plenty of time running from her own broken...
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Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
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2024.
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"A heartrending and unforgettable memoir of an unlikely journey to parenthood through America's broken foster care system. What does it take to keep a child safe? As a long-time strategist and activist fighting for better outcomes for foster children, Mark Daley thought he had the answer. But when Ethan and Logan, an adorable infant and a precocious toddler, entered into their lives, Mark and his husband Jason quickly realized they were not remotely...
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This funny and poignant memoir from celebrated family man blogger Jason Good delves into the magic, fails, and meaning of fatherhood. Here he shares the story of his father, a charismatic, communicative, and affectionate man who taught him how to live and how to be a dad to his own two young sons. The moment Jason was told he would lose his father to cancer, and the year that followed, inspired him to reflect on how an imperfect father can be perfection...
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Get the Summary of Andrew McCarthy's Walking with Sam in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Walking with Sam" is a memoir by Andrew McCarthy that recounts his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago with his son, Sam. The journey begins in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and is filled with minor mishaps and McCarthy's anxieties about fatherhood and masculinity. He hopes the walk will transition their relationship into...
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You ARE the Father: Celebrating DADS with Poetry is a collectible poetry work by Walter the Educator. Collect more poetry at WaltertheEducator.com. Creating a poetry book celebrating fathers is a wonderful way to honor and appreciate the important role that fathers play in our lives. Fathers are often unsung heroes, providing love, support, guidance, and protection. This poetry book dedicated to fathers can capture the depth of emotions and experiences...
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Get the Summary of Roman Dial's The Adventurers Son in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Roman Dial's memoir, "The Adventurer's Son," chronicles his life from childhood to the harrowing search for his missing son, Cody Roman Dial, in the Costa Rican wilderness. Raised in a family that valued independence and exploration, Roman developed a passion for adventure and the natural world. He pursued this love through climbing,...
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Authored by relationship expert Dr. Sarah Cline, 50 Ways to Love Your Daughter is a unique parenting guide that blends practical wisdom with a touch of academic rigor. Inside, Dr. Cline offers up simple strategies to enhance your relationship with your daughter-whether she's taking her very first step or walking down the aisle. You will need to put in the time, but a stronger connection is guaranteed…and what's worth more than that?Having laid a...
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Drawing on her thirty years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman.
From cradling his newborn to walking her down the...
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Dads Like Us offers practical support and honest encouragement to fathers of children who are disabled. Written in a personal and straight-forward style by a father who has walked that road with his two sons, this brief book guides dads through the maze of emotions, experiences, and encounters unique to this parenting-role. "A parade of doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, specialists and others will march into your child's life-and yours,"...
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There is a wound in almost every man's heart, an unblessed injury passed down from the one man in our lives who was called to protect and care for us. This is "the father wound." It cuts deep into our souls, destroying our unique identity, and causing us to erect barriers of anger and shame that affect us and our children's lives for generations to come. But there is hope to break this cycle of pain caused by abuse and neglect. Author Bob Kroll examines...
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One day motivational leader Greg Wright realized that the four set of pretty young eyes under his own roof were looking to Dad to be strong, fearless, and wise. The reality was, the lone male in an all-girl household ("heck, even the dog was female") was only thirty years old and felt like he had been shoved into the deep end of the estrogen pool without swimming lessons. That's when the love-struck father of four gorgeous pre-teens started searching...
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Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect Father's Day and graduation gift book. Mixing old-world charm with modern-day spirituality HSH Prince Alexi Lubomirski advises on all aspects of life from romance to spirituality, manners to chivalry, love, balance, and leadership.
Offering eloquent, timeless counsel for living a gracious life and cultivating inner nobility, Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect book to give for graduation,...
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