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In a time when much of the country sees red whenever the subject of gay marriage comes up, Dan Savage—outspoken author of the column Savage Love—makes it personal.
Dan Savage's mother wants him to get married. His boyfriend, Terry, says "no thanks" because he doesn't want to act like a straight person. Their six-year-old son, D.J., says his two dads aren't "allowed" to get married but that he'd like to come to the reception and eat
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No one knew they'd moved in together. Now one of them is dead. Could this be the perfect murder? 56 DAYS AGO Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin the same week Covid-19 reaches Irish shores. 35 DAYS AGO When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests that Ciara move in with him. She sees a unique opportunity for a new relationship to flourish without the pressure of scrutiny of family and friends. He sees it as an opportunity...
43) Parting Glances
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Kanopy Streaming
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2016.
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1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 91 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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Heroic, funny and romantic, Parting Glances is a triumph for everyone who has ever been in love-straight or gay. The story revolves around two men, Michael and Robert, who have been lovers for years. Robert is being transferred out of the country for two years, leaving Michael behind. Their best friend Nick, who is also Michael's former lover, is dying of AIDS. So begins a surprisingly funny, wonderfully acted love story set in the gay scene of Manhattan....
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2010
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IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10
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NYPD detective Jacob Kanon and Swedish reporter Dessie Larsson traverse Europe in hot pursuit of a serial killer, one who sends a postcard before each murder and was responsible for the slayings of Jacob's daughter and her boyfriend.
45) Jude the obscure
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Jude the Obscure, the semi-autobiographical final novel from Thomas Hardy explores notions of surprising candor; within the eponymous protagonist lies the tragic truth of failed ambitions and relationships. In a fierce exploration of the darkness of love and the intellect, this is one of the great tragic novels of English literature.
Jude Fawley, an earnest boy from a rural English village, dreams of a life of academia despite his working-class background....
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Over the course of a long, hot summer in London, the lives of three very different married couples collide when their children join the same tutoring circle, resulting in illicit relationships, shocking violence, and unimaginable fallout. There's Eve, a bougie earth mother with a well-stocked trust fund; she has three little ones, a blue-collar husband and is obsessed with her Instagrammable recipes and lifestyle. And Melissa, a successful interior...
48) Memorial
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2020.
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Japanese-American chef Mike and Black daycare teacher Benson begin reevaluating their stale relationship after Mike departs for Japan to visit his dying father and Benson is suddenly stuck with his visiting mother-in-law, who becomes an unconventional roommate.
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Adams Media
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"Unhappy couples may be unhappy each in their own way - but they're all fighting about the same things: money, sex and kids. These three topics often cause conflict that can erode even the strongest marriages. In this prescriptive, practical guide, popular author and therapist Dr. Tina B. Tessina shows couples how to deal with their differences in these critical areas, and resolve them before they take their toll on their relationship. They learn...
51) Being Together
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Being Together: Practical Wisdom for Loving Yourself and Your Partner is a self-help book that presents lessons and stories from those, who have experienced the ups and downs of relationships, insights from expert psychologists and personal accounts of author, Padma Gordon. It introduces you to some of the essential principles and simple tools needed to have a thriving long-term relationship, giving you a roadmap to happiness and opening doors that...
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Dinámica de la familia es una radiografía de la familia como grupo social primario desde el enfoque sistémico. Profundiza en los procesos interaccionales que se dan al interior de este "organismo vivo" y cómo es que estos afectan o potencian el crecimiento de cada uno de sus miembros. Explica los subsistemas que lo componen, las propiedades que lo caracterizan y los ciclos de vida que tiene. Además, incluye un análisis de los diversos tipos...
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Comment vivre heureux, en relation, quand on a de la difficulté à l'être d'abord avec soi-même? À la lecture de ce livre, vous aurez toutes les clés en main pour vivre des relations saines et harmonieuses.
La relation à l'autre n'est pas toujours chose facile. Comment composer avec son entourage alors que chacun est doté de son propre tempérament, de ses valeurs, de ses forces et fragilités? Chaque être humain semble avoir, à différents...
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Si has vivido un aborto voluntario y supuso una experiencia innombrable en tu vida, este es tu libro.
Si no has vivido un aborto voluntario, pero quieres reflexionar sobre esta experiencia desde otros puntos de vista, este es tu libro.
Estas cartas íntimas, a caballo entre el diálogo, la confesión, el ensayo y la poesía, nacen con el anhelo de acompañar en sus duelos a aquellas mujeres que han vivido un proceso de interrupción del embarazo,...
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Rowman & Littlefield
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[2014]
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xv, 154 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"This collection of true stories is written by Mihee Kim-Kort and Andy Kort, a married clergy couple who met while they were in seminary. They share their unique perspective on the joys and challenges of ministry in alternating segments, forming a collective narrative that illuminates the inner workings of a clergy marriage, even as it inspires with heartfelt tales of life in ministry. Throughout the book Mihee and Andy relate their respective...
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Raising children is one of life's greatest joys, but the impact of introducing a child into a marriage is staggering. Many couples don't realize the relational stress that parenting can cause. Most parents experience decreased intimacy and increased conflict. They may even find themselves asking, "Am I still in love?" When Two Become Three helps couples recognize the inevitable challenges to their relationship that occur during the childrearing years....
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Beyond the Looking Glass: Finding Healing after Divorcing a Narcissist is a compassionate and empowering guidebook that offers support and guidance to individuals who have experienced the challenges of divorcing a narcissist. Drawing upon expert knowledge, personal experiences, and psychological insights, this book comprehensively explores the healing journey after divorcing a narcissistic partner.In this book, readers will embark on a transformative...
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When someone is convicted of internet or contact sexual offences against children, there is usually a significant negative effect on the life of their partner and family. Many loved ones of sex offenders need therapeutic help to come to terms with what has happened, to make informed choices going forward and to better protect any children in their care. Drawing on many years of working therapeutically in the field of sexual offending and following...
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Offers an up-close and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that willmake a profound difference in the world.
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