Frank Carlson Library

"When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up by a mutual friend on a blind date in July 2016, little did they know that the resulting whirlwind romance would lead to their engagement in November 2017 and marriage in May 2018. Since then, our fascination with the woman who has smashed the royal mold has rocketed. So different from those coy brides of recent history, Meghan is confident, charismatic, and poised; her warm and affectionate engagement...

Choosing to have children is a private decision with global consequences. Other Than Mother explores the decision-making process around not having children. It is in three parts: Part I "The Worldly Winds" explores the backdrop to deciding whether or not to have children, including the cultural changes brought about by a rise in voluntary/intentional childlessness. Part II "A Private Decision with Global Consequences" explores the pros and cons in...

If you have been, guided to read this book, then trust that now is, the time to shift your love life from the places that feel stuck into a new paradigm of relating that will, create an incredible fresh, creative perspective on sex-relationships and purpose. As you move through this real time expression of intimacy, you will become more aware of what you can create in this very, present moment for yourself and with others. Perhaps your marriage is...

El "contacto cero" es una estrategia consciente y deliberada en la cual una persona elige cortar completamente la comunicación y la interacción con otra, generalmente en el contexto de relaciones difíciles, tóxicas o que han llegado a su fin. Esta medida implica eliminar cualquier forma de contacto, ya sea a través de mensajes de texto, llamadas telefónicas, redes sociales, correos electrónicos o encuentros personales. El objetivo principal...

In his 1968 CBC Massey Lectures R. D. Laing discusses how and why we value society's notions of family over our own. Using concepts of schizophrenia, R.D. Laing demonstrates that we tend to invalidate the subjective and experiential and accept the proper societal view of what should occur within the family. A psychoanalyst and psychiatrist, Laing worked at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations. His books include The Self and Others and The Politics...

"Y Knot, Montana Territory, 1886: The long-awaited wedding date has finally been set, but when a young Cheyenne woman shows up in the loft of her family's barn, life as Charity McCutcheon knew it is thrust into chaos. Secrets her parents and brother Luke have held now explode with the power to shake her foundations. When Brandon Crawford, Charity's intended and sheriff of Y Knot, is drawn away by the haunting memory from a tragic event that happened...

Drawing from his wide-ranging career, a new collection features some of the humorist's work, including the title story, which is the basis for a feature film starring Maggie Smith.

"Over half a million readers have joined the journey of Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone. Through their popular online community Arrows and Bow, Ashley and Dino share their adventures, mishaps, and joys of building a life together using an unexpected element: design. Now, in their much-anticipated debut book, Ashley and Dino invite readers into their home and relationship through their trademark honest and hilarious storytelling. They...

Relationships take work. In this much-anticipated book, best-selling author Matthew McKay and psychologist Avigail Lev present the ten most common relationship schemas, and provide an evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) treatment protocol for professionals to help clients overcome the barriers that hold them back in their relationships. Romantic relationships are a huge challenge for many of us, as evidenced by our high divorce...

The "Must Be Read Guide" to find your perfect mate, written by a licensed clinical psychologist. It's been called "concise", "funny", "appealing", and "user friendly". Simple guidance for adults and teens, as they think, through this major life choice.