families

"The roles of men and women at home and in the family have changed over the years, and women face different stereotypes and challenges. [This book] explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality"--Provided by publisher.

The New York Times bestselling series returns in this heart-stopping prequel novella. Ever wonder how our future queen fell for her bodyguard? Or how Prince Jefferson and his sister?s best friend got caught in a love triangle for the ages? Grab your royal invitation and we?ll show you the night that started it all. Princess Beatrice realizes what?s expected of her as heir apparent?and it is not riding in cars, alone, with her Revere Guard. But what the Crown doesn?t know won?t hurt it?right? Princess Samantha is already bored of her own graduation party. She swears she isn?t looking for trouble, but when the king and queen are away, the spare will play?. Nina never dreamed of acting on her feelings for Prince Jefferson. Tonight, though, anything seems possible: even a prince and a commoner. Meanwhile, Daphne is hiding more than one secret beneath her perfect exterior. A royal party might just be the window of opportunity she needs?until everything comes crashing down. Will this be an evening of new beginnings, or will it mark the end of an era? Set before the events of New York Times bestseller American Royals, this brand-new story offers a glimpse of your favorite royal family as you've never seen them before, just in time for the release of American Royals III: Rivals!.

In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer, but he decides to use his position to try to outwit his handler, undermine the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. Includes author's note.

In San Jose, California, in the 1990s, teenaged Sara keeps a diary of life as an Iranian American and her discovery that she and her family entered as undocumented immigrants.

A family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness.

"Going through a family breakup is a devastating, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like when your family is split apart through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it 'happened to them,' read their journeys to a new family life, and find out more about why families break up and restructure afterward in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration"--Amazon.

"Overachiever Luz 'Lulu' Zavala has straight As, perfect attendance, and a solid ten-year plan. First up: nail her interview for a dream internship at Stanford, the last stop on her school's cross-country college road trip. The only flaw in her plan is Clara, her oldest sister, who went off to college and sparked a massive fight with their overprotective Peruvian mom, who is now convinced that out-of-state-college will destroy their family. If Lulu can't fix whatever went wrong between them, the whole trip--and her future--will be a waste. Middle sister Milagro wants nothing to do with college or a nerdy class field trip. Then a spot opens up on the trip just as her own spring break plans (Operation Don't Die a Virgin) are thwarted, and she hops on the bus with her glittery lipsticks, more concerned about getting back at her ex than she is about schools or any family drama. But the trip opens her eyes about possibilities she'd never imagined for herself. Maybe she is more than the boy-crazy girl everyone seems to think she is. On a journey from Baltimore all the way to San Francisco, Lulu and Milagro will become begrudging partners as they unpack weighty family expectations, uncover Clara's secrets, and maybe even discover the true meaning of sisterhood"--From the publisher's web site.

Simple text and photographs explain how families are similar to communities, describing the characteristics they have in common, and discussing ways members of a family communicate, help, and teach one another.

When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.

Follows a circle of family and friends over the course of a day from morning till night, showing the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.