Books published by Stonewall Press

Exploring the Roots of Your Marriage: Understanding the Influence of the Family of Origin is a concise and accessible manual designed to lead individuals in a couple-relationship to self-understanding and self-acceptance.As individuals rediscover who they are as a result of the influences of their family of origin, their awareness of the basis of their behaviors is enhanced. The purpose of examining the family of origin is not to blame the parents, but to develop an understanding of what is behind the dynamics of the couple's relationship.Exploring the Roots of Your Marriage: Understanding the Influence of the Family of Origin emphasizes that understanding will lead to positive changes that will affect personal growth and the growth of the marriage.

';A friend loveth at all times, but a brother is born for adversity.' Proverbs 17:17Friends Jonathan Simon and David Wagner are sons of Martin Van Vedder. The brothers do not know of their relationship until their father's deathbed confession. Jonathan seeks a father's love but follows his father's path of deceit. As a lawyer, he seeks revenge on his father for causing his illegitimate birth to his retarded mother. Jonathan, raised by Christian grandparents, rebels against God until he falls in love with his Christian secretary, Sharon. David lives with his father and mother, but guilt and alcohol destroy their marriage. A friend, Sharon's brother Robert, introduces David to Christ. It takes a while for David and Jonathan to become brothers. They must seek forgiveness and accept their Heavenly Father's love and hope for a better future.

The messages for energy healing shared in this book are intended for anyone who is ready for or in need of emotional or spiritual healing. Janine Palmer is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Shamanic Practitioner who shares tools and wisdom through her writing to assist with removing energetic blocks and for releasing what no longer serves. The work focuses on the importance of forgiveness for freedom by accessing knowledge and wisdom to disconnect from limited and limiting ideologies which keep people stuck in guilt and shame and fear. The work is presented in short poetic messages. Many people have left very heartfelt feedback about how the writing has touched them deeply and that they have found the writings very helpful.

The unexpected illness appeared to be the very worst thing that could've ever happened. However, to her surprise it turned out to be the beginning of a new day in her life in God. Through it all she realized, God would guide us through painful situations and experiences that we do not otherwise want to feel or go through. Evangelist Georgette Mayberry has written this book to share with us how she began to let God take control and have his way in her life. In it, she very openly reveals how God will take our fear of illness and despair and replace it with faith and hope. John 14:27

This is another short and humorous story about Octrina, our clumsy little octopus who has a hard time managing all her eight arms. She wants to work during summer vacation at Lakeshore Camp. Her first problem is when she finds that she is too big to get on the camp bus and has to arrive into camp in a "We Haul It" wagon. Her eight arms bother the children. The horse she wants to ride took one look at her and ran away. During the hiking trip, Octrina used all her arms to save the campers from an angry bear. Octrina finds what she can do best with all her arms, and at the end of camp, she wins the Best Camper award.

Octrina is a sweet but clumsy little octopus who knocks other children down when she tries to play. She breaks up dishes when she tries to entertain and knocks down all soup cans in the grocery store.Finally, she finds success and happiness after becoming a school teacher where every teacher needs eight arms.

How do you make a bird's nest? It's easy if you are a bird; not so easy if you're a poodle. Skipper's friends try to help him do just that when he stumbles upon three baby robins that had fallen from their nest during the bad storm from the night before. The nest was ripped to pieces and could no longer be a home for the birds. Mama and Papa bird could do nothing but watch in fear for the safety of their babies. How can Skipper and his three friends, Chin, Yorky, and Leone help and what part does the neighborhood bully, Cedric play?

April Darling never thought she would be holding onto life by a thread. After she is found near death under the lifeless body of a notorious drug baron, April is nursed back to health and eventually visited in the hospital by the president of the United States, who credits her for helping to capture more powerful and dangerous drug lords. Anxious to heal and return to England as soon as possible, April settles into a chair in her hospital room after the president leaves and falls asleep.In her sleep, she dreams of the fateful day when a stranger changed her life beyond all recognition. As the dream continues, April drifts through memories of being drugged, abducted, and then transformed into a field agent. Unfortunately, as she attempts to stop an ominous global threat, she has no idea she is a dispensable decoy. Worse yet, she can remember her previous identity as George Partridge, a loving husband and father. Despite all the obstacles, however, April will not be deterred from her selfless assignment to make the world safer for others.In this gripping thriller, an agent tasked with the ultimate call to duty wonders if she will ever be able return to the life she once knew.

This story is about a little city girl named Jennie who believes she could do anything in life. In her pass time, she loves spending time at her dad's ranch to help him feed his animals. While feeding the animals, she also enjoys cleaning and petting them. Jennie likes all kinds of animals. However, she loves horses.Few days before her birthday, her dad gets her a pony; but he does not tell her about it until the night before. That night, as they were sitting on the dining table eating, Jennie's dad tells her he has a surprise for her birthday. Suddenly Jennie becomes very excited and wants to know what and where the gift is. The next day, Jennie and her dad arrive at the farm. When Jennie finally sees the pony, she gets very excited and she could not believe her eyes. She then tries to catch the pony by running after it, but she is not able to because the pony does not have a rope on its neck and it is a little bit wild.

Two black and white kittens want to serve and protect the Kingdom of Cats. But, both of them have embarrassing secrets and feel that they alone have problems they are unable to control. When they meet each other, they discover that they are not alone and find a friend who truly understands and accepts them. Although their maladies are discovered and threaten their position in the army, they remain faithful in their service. When they courageously join in an unexpected attack on the kingdom, the kittens and their superiors are surprised to find their problems can be used for a good cause.

Books for Young and Early School-Aged BoysThis is the second in a new series of children's books, The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo. Although they will be of interest to all children, these books are aimed specifically at young and early school-aged indigenous boys. They are written based on the educational research into the factors that have been shown to play a role in increasing the probability that boys will develop an interest in reading at an early age.Educational research has shown that the number one predictor that children will experience long-term success in school is the level of reading readiness that they already have when they begin school. The research also shows that young boys that have been provided with books that have specific characteristics are likely to have a higher level of reading readiness when they begin school. These characteristics are: Books that have a male as the central character; Books that the boys actually own, even if they cannot yet read them by themselves; Books that contain action, adventure and/or problem-solving by boys; Books that portray the central character modeling behaviours such as reading, problem-solving, and searching for and applying knowledge; Books in which the vocabulary allows them to be read to boys by their parents in their early years, and by the boys themselves once they begin to read for themselves.

Based on actual historical events that took place in 17th Century Europe, Recompense presents a fictional portrayal of how the devastating bubonic plague, the "Black Death," disrupted the everyday lives of inhabitants in the small Alpine village of Oberammergau, Germany. The response of the villagers was to institute their renowned Passion Play, still faithfully re-enacted every ten years as an expression of gratitude for cessation of the deadly malady.After a tragedy forces Brandon St. Clair, a young San Francisco attorney, to re-evaluate his plans for the future, he joins a tour group traveling to Oberammergau to attend a present-day performance of the Passion Play. Soon, he begins experiencing mystifying "visions" of the old medieval village. Who is the young boy caught up in the cataclysmic events of the time? Why do the inhabitants of this mountain hamlet appear to be so familiar?The catastrophe of the bygone plague is echoed in impending disaster for the modern tour group. Is it ever too late for recompense?

How to Choose the Best Childcare Option for Your Child?In today's fast-paced world, the luxury of being a stay-at-home parent is rare. You need reliable, nurturing care for your child… but how do you decide which options are best? With 25 years' professional experience in preschool childcare, Alice Carrillo provides an invaluable guide to assessing childcare providers in Home Childcare vs. Childcare Centers. Observations are included to give parents information about both strategies, as well as tips on what to look for when visiting a provider, and what questions to ask. The book also includes interactive art activities, a sample monthly curriculum, outdoor and indoor activity suggestions, songs and nursery rhythms that are suitable for sharing with a childcare provider, or enjoying at home with your preschooler. Home Childcare vs. Childcare Centers is the perfect guide for any parent who is worried about leaving their child with a family member, a neighbor, or even a nanny. You'll be given all the tools you need to choose the right care for your child.

Seventy-six million baby boomers were born and are now aging. The medical industry from doctors to med spas to cosmetic companies have taken notice. There is so much confusion and false promises that this book addresses what and who is real and qualified for you to trust your looks, your health and indeed your life.