Family Life

A brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children.From beloved bestselling author David Nicholls.Douglas and Connie - scientist and artist, husband and wife - live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce.Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime.The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed.What could possibly go wrong?

WINNER OF THE 2016 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDWINNER OF THE FOLIO PRIZE 2015For eight-year-old Ajay and his older brother Birju, life in Dehli in the late 1970s follows a comfortable, predict

“Gorgeously tender at its core . . . beautiful, heartstopping. . . . Family Life really blazes.”—Sonali Deraniyagala, New York Times Book Review, front-page review

Heart-wrenching and darkly comic, this hotly anticipated second novel from the author of An Obedient Father is the beautifully told story of a boy torn between duty and survival. For eight-year-old Aj

"Outstanding…Every page is alive and surprising, proof of [Sharma’s] huge, unique talent."—David Sedaris

For parents wanting to learn easy, effective, and versatile discipline techniques for every situation, provide an amazing childhood for their kids, and maintain a balanced life, Juggling Family Life:

Historians have commonly characterized Puritan family life as joyless, repressive, even brutal. By such accounts, Puritan parents disciplined their children mercilessly, crushed their wills, responded

Who does what in the family, and how far do the divisions and inequalities which occur in a family context reflect those in society as a whole? This introductory text to the sociology of the family co

This hilarious-but-true adult coloring book pokes gentle fun at the stress of family and the foibles we can all relate to.Even in the best of times, family life can get kind of annoying. And home may be where the heart is, as they say, but wow, can the people you share it with uniquely test your nerves.This Annoying Family Life is here to help. This stress-reducing adult coloring book lets you color your way through the funny and true irritations and minor catastrophes of life with those we love the most (most of the time). Whether it's a supermarket temper tantrum, Tik Tok-ing tweens, having to risk using the bathroom after Dad's been in there, Grandma's big wet kiss, or the baby combing her hair with the cat litter scoop, every flavor of annoyance is here and ready to become a work of art.So grab your pencils, take a deep breath, and color away the anxieties and aggravations of the day. See? It's better already.TOTALLY RELATABLE: Whether it's a highchair food fight, the dog scooting

Don't miss the powerful and page-turning new novel from Clare Mackintosh - AFTER THE END is out now___________From bestselling author Clare Mackintosh, A Cotswold Family Life is a humorous, warm memoi

The family has long been viewed as both a microcosm of the state and a barometer of social change in China. It is no surprise, therefore, that the dramatic changes experienced by Chinese society over

The family has long been viewed as both a microcosm of the state and a barometer of social change in China. It is no surprise, therefore, that the dramatic changes experienced by Chinese society over

The heartwarming tale of Moomin's reunion with his parentsAfter losing both his fortune and his girlfriend, Moomin has hit rock bottom. Luckily, in his darkest moment, he stumbles across the beloved f

This unique resource provides findings and insights regarding the multiple impacts of military duty on service members and veterans, specifically from a family standpoint. Broad areas of coverage incl

In the first study of the stages of lesbian family life, a wide spectrum of relationships is examined in light of the special stresses and developmental issues that face lesbian couples.

This volume is the printed version of a survey carried out in conjunction with a B.B.C. series called "The changing world" which was broadcast in 1932. Four of the talks were monologues by Beveridge (

Family Life in Adolescence” is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of young people and the impact of the family environment. It draws on contemporary research across the globe,

This book provides an understanding of the kinds of family environments that produce productive, well-adjusted young people who can make a worthwhile contribution to the society in which they live.Bas

The five volumes of this collection focus on various aspects of family life. Drawing on rare printed sources and archival material, this collection will provide a balanced, contextualized picture of f

Series: Critical Assessments of Major WritersRoutledge Library Editions: Development will re-issue works which address economic, political and social aspects of development. Published over more than f