marriage

New Yorker staff writer Alexis Okeowo reveals a rich account of everyday people swept up in war and extremism in Africa, and the resources they have used to fight back.

"When his dream of the perfect marriage, the perfect son, and the perfect life implodes, a Wall Street millionaire takes a cross-country bus trip in search of his college sweetheart and ideals of youth."--Provided by publisher.

The author explores the life of Barbara Newhall Follett as she evaluates her own in this biography and memoir.

"Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride--or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia--the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion! Sebastian's secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances--one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone's secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend?"--Back cover.

Understand the different ways men and women communicate and miscommunicate with each other.

Tamsin Wright will do anything to reach the Glittering Court's top ranks and, even after a shipwreck exposes her to new cultures and beliefs, holds tight to the secret that would unravel everything if uncovered.

When Dimple Shah and Rishi Patel meet at a Stanford University summer program, Dimple is avoiding her parents' obsession with "marriage prospects" but Rishi hopes to woo her into accepting arranged marriage with him.

Angie Glass is living an untroubled life with a handsome husband Paul and a new baby. However, her life changes when they receive a call from Paul's niece, Ruby, in New York, telling them Ruby's father has committed suicide and her mother has gone missing. Angie and Paul drop everything to come and help Ruby. During their stay with Ruby, Angie discovers Glass family secrets that causes her to question her own marriage.

"For thousands of years, marriage was a business transaction between two families. Fathers chose husbands for their daughters to build power, wealth, and social status. Rules about acceptable spouses were strict. Interfaith and interracial marriages were often forbidden. Over the centuries, laws and traditions governing marriage have changed dramatically ... In some places, however, centuries-old customs are still firmly in place. Modern matrimony has ... [both its good and bad sides. This book shows both] the good and the bad, with people from around the world discussing the complexities and the joys of marriage"--Provided by publisher.

"...after twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim Kavanagh realizes he doesn't need a steady job to prove himself. Then he's given one--but what, exactly, does it prove? Meanwhile, newly married Dooley and Lace face a crisis that empties their bank account and turns their household upside down. Is the honeymoon over? Is this where real life begins?"--Provided by publisher.