A gritty, hard-hitting guide to turning an extra-nasty man into anto ex-boyfriend or ex-husband uses examples from the author's counseling sessions to illustrate the patterns an abusive male and shows women how to spot the danger signs. Simultaneous.

Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner. This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape drugs, stalking, cyber-stalking, pregnancy and domestic violence, and the effectiveness of batterer intervention programs. Current controversial social and legal issues such as mutual battering, child welfare and "failure to protect" policies, child custody and visitation rights for batterers, mandatory arrests, and welfare reform are also covered. Two new chapters devote attention to domestic violence in the military and to the challenging and rewarding role of those who work with battered women and their children. New resources have been included to reflect the ever-evolving wealth of books, web sites, and agencies available to both helpers and those in need.

In this guide to online dating, relationship expert Eve Hogan describes the skills needed to make meaningful contact on the Web, and then successfully shift to face-to-face romance. -- from back cover.

This book does not talk about men who have taken their responsibility as parents and partners in a serious way. It does not talk about men who have loved sincerely and honestly. It does not talk about men committed to the feelings of their partners and determined not to make them suffer. It does not talk about men who cooperate and turn a relationship into a team. It does not talk about men who accept when they are wrong and do everything they can to make their relationships work. It does not talk about men who accept you as you are and value you for your feelings, not for the size of your butt or the amount in your bank account. It does not talk about hard-working men and good providers, who can separate their work from their personal life and balance the two. It does not talk about men who see their children as a blessing and get involved with them beyond a monthly alimony. It does not talk about men who are faithful and loyal, despite the pressure of their friends or the temptation of a beauty queen. It does not talk about honest men who accept when they are in love and defend that love without hesitation. No book needs to be written for them, but for their partners, so they know how to take care of them.

Procrastination might kill me. Or help me find the love of my life. Out of pure insanity, I saved Oceanview Orchards as one of my last farm inspections. Now the days are running low before the new year, and I haven’t finished my reports. The family-owned farm is always a problem, and this time, I might not survive what they throw at me. A broken fence, power outage, and a snowstorm leave me stranded with only the youngest Halliday son as my entertainment guide. It turns out that Hale is not like his brothers. It’s hard to dislike him when his true colors shine, but if I’m not careful, I might enjoy being stuck with him too much. If I don’t stop procrastinating, I won’t have a job in the new year. I’m not at the orchard to fall in love and definitely not with Hale. One incredibly hot Halliday brother and the farm of horrors won’t stand in my way. Take a vacation to Oceanview Orchards this holiday season and discover how the last Halliday brother meets his match.

ONE CHALLENGE AFTER ANOTHER... Recently divorced and mourning the death of her marriage, Kay Morgan flees into the American Wilderness to find peace and spiritual harmony. What she stumbles into is an Indian rebellion, is rescued by a Native American shaman only to fall in love. She follows him straight into the future evolution of mankind. She is given the mission to protect those making the transition from this Earth plane to the next dimension. Easy reading but deeply thought provoking and spiritual, this book will appeal to all Native Americans, nature spirits, new age practitioners and devotees of Mother Earth. Questions just keep growing and adding more questions. Can mankind survive Mother Earth's planetary changes? Can Kay survive her divorce? Can John Red Eagle survive falling in love again? Can Old Two Owls make a stand for his people one last time? Will the world ever be the same again? Will the next dimension become home to the inhabitants of Mother Earth? This is book II of the Mother Earth Trilogy, Read all three: Gift of the Gods Eagle's Coup By Fire Next Time

Never Fall in love with the Enemy. Sounds easy. Or is it? I have one chance to win Maine’s Annual Apple Cider Taste Off and claim the prestige that comes with being awarded the state's best apple farm. I’ve spent a lifetime preparing and now I’m ready to sweep the competition. There’s no time for the new mysterious hot guy who shows up at the competition with his adorable dog Bacon. His smile begs me to give him a shot, but I’m focused on beating Causebay Family Farms at this year’s Taste Off. What might happen if I take my eye off the prize for one night of drinks and desserts? Winning this competition will put Oceanview Orchards on the map. I can’t lower my guard now. My family needs me to prove we’re the best apple orchard in Maine. No one can stand in my way. The stakes are high and losing might cost me everything.