Family fun takes center stage in three-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Paulsen’s hilarious novel for middle-school boys. Kevin Spencer is the glue that holds his family together. When his wacky relatives decide to have a double wedding in the backyard, Kevin takes charge. Planning two weddings is a great way to impress his girlfriend, Tina Zabinski, the Most Beautiful and Best-Smelling Girl in the World. But as more and more relatives come to stay, things spiral out of control. Tying the knot has Kevin tied up in knots in this laugh-out-loud story. “When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen.”—Booklist “[Paulsen is] one of the best-loved writers alive.”—The New York Times Praise for Family Ties “Kevin seems to truly have his heart in the right place as he tries to bring order to the disparate parts [of his family] and restore some missing familial affection.”—Kirkus Reviews “The Spencers may not be a conventionally perfect family, but by the end of the novel it is clear that, despite their oddball antics, they are a loving one. Fans of the series and new readers will enjoy this offering.”—School Library Journal “[A] goofy, rollicking ride.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Alex receives his first comeuppance as a new business major in college when he invests in a hairdresser's shop at the local mall.

When Meg shows up at her mother’s door, she has no idea how to break the news to her. She’s come home from France, pregnant. At just nineteen years old, this wasn’t where she saw her life going. Now, trying to hide her growing belly and figure out her next decision, she moves in with her mother, sister and aunt on Seabreeze Island. But, how long can she keep her pregnancy a secret, and what happens if another surprising person shows up at the front door of Julie’s house? In this 3rd installment of the South Carolina Sunsets series, you’ll get to read Meg’s story and also see more of Dawson and Julie’s story unfold. Of course, Janine, William, Colleen and Dixie will be there too! But, what will happen when a woman from Dawson’s past shows up and might just throw a kink in his relationship with Julie?

After unexpectedly becoming friends with androids at her high school, Julie stands against her prejudiced parents and others in the community who want to "Void the droids."

"At last: a book that melds research on family ties in later life inclusively. Connidis' book is not simply a research compendium but a theoretical synthesis of value to both scholars and students. Connidis' clear writing style makes it an excellent choice for students... I recommend this book both to teachers and researchers in the areas of family and aging." -- JOURNAL OF MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY Presenting a broad examination of the issues surrounding family ties and aging, this advances textbook provides an integrated and thorough representation of current research in the field. Whereas book on families and aging have traditionally focused on ties to a spouse and to children and grandchildren, Connidis's coverage is more extensive and more reflective of contemporary society. She includes groups and relationships that have typically been neglected, such as single, divorced, and childless older people and their family relationships, as well as sibling relationships among the elderly, live-in partnerships not formalized by marriage, and the family ties forged by gays and lesbians over their life course. Family Ties and Aging weaves the vast range of information we now have about the many facets of family relationships and aging into a critical, comprehensive, and integrated whole.

Most people's lives are complicated by family relationships. Birth order, our parents' relationship, and the rules we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family of Origin therapy and techniques can help you create better relationships.

Contents: Hessel Miedema, Kinship and Network in Karel van Mander; Axel Marx, Why Social Network Analysis Might Be Relevant for Art Historians: a Management Perspective; Koenraad Brosens, Can Tapestry Research Benefit from Economic Sociology and Social Network Analysis?; Neil De Marchi and Hans J. Van Miegroet, Uncertainty, Family Ties and Derivative Painting in Seventeenth-Century Antwerp; Rudi Ekkart, Dutch Family Ties: Painter Families in Seventeenth-Century Holland; Brecht Dewilde, On Noble Artists and Poor Painters: Networking Artists in Renaissance Bruges; Natasja Peeters, From Nicolaas to Constantijn: the Francken Family and their Rich Artistic Heritage (c. 1550-1717); Miroslav Kindl, The De Herdt (De Harde) Family in the Service of Emperor Leopold in Vienna; Nils Buttner, Rubens & Son; Jeremy Howarth, The Steenwyck Paintings, Products of Family Enterprise; Hans Vlieghe, Going their Separate Ways: the Artistic Inclinations and Paths of David Teniers I, II and III; Prisca Valkeneers, Justus van Egmont (1602-1674) and his Workshop in Paris; Bert Timmermans, 'Siet wat een vrucht dat baert hen kercken te vercieren'. Family, Agency and Networks of Patronage: towards a Mapping of the Revival of the Family Chapel in Seventeenth-Century Antwerp; Alison Stoesser, Lucas and Cornelis de Wael: their Family Network in Antwerp and Beyond.

Originally published: Middleton, WI: American Girl, c2000.

To move from struggle to liberation the African American family is in need of a vision. The book addresses the critical need to reconnect the Black family with the type of unity that has historically been at the root of its strength. This book deals with the struggles that come against the family such as racism, classism, economic uncertainty, and a lack of spiritual and ethnic identity. Family Ties contains vignettes from a collection of Bible families, paired with an inside look at today's African American family. Each chapter illustrates timeless values by presenting background information on the historical context of the Bible family and guidance in drawing for the modern family.

Family ties aren’t always perfect. These enemies to lovers' stories find our couples struggling to accept that others don't feel the same way about family. We all need love and a second chance, but love in all its guises can often be confusing. Is there room for more than one kind? And, if you had to choose—which would win? 5 * “I loved this book. Once I started, I didn't want to stop. The characters felt real with real life problems.” ~ Bren C