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This longitudinal study investigated the link between relationship script similarity within the romantic dyad and relational well-being. In session one, 93 heterosexual couples (46 dating and 47 married) provided descriptions of their personal (actual) and ideal relationship scripts for both dating and marriage. Relationship well-being was assessed via questionnaires. Approximately one year later, 46 couples (16 dating & 30 married) and 12 single people returned, and the study was repeated. Results varied by gender, script type (ideal or personal), and relationship type (dating or married). Findings showed that: (1) script agreement between partners for their personal relationship is moderately predictive of relationship well-being; (2) there is modest support to indicate that as couples' scripts converge over time, they are higher in well-being, and; (3) dating females who saw the progression of their personal relationship as resembling their ideal relationship were higher in relationship well-being.

As more veterans return from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, more are needing care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While there are several treatment and recovery options, outlets for support, and other resources, understanding and gaining access to them is often difficult or confusing. In Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD: A Resource and Recovery Guide, authors Cheryl Lawhorne and Don Philpott offer guidance for returning veterans, from treatment options, to diagnostic criteria and techniques, to resources for rehabilitation and support. The authors begin discussions of TBI and PTSD by offering definitions of each, outlining the risk factors, and exploring the relationship between the two. They then move on to provide explanations of diagnostic criteria, treatment options, prevention techniques, and barriers to seeking care. Sections on the important role that insurance and health care plays, and on the support of family and friends, round out this useful and accessible volume. This is an essential guide for returning veterans, their families, and all who work with veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI.

Love's Letters: A Collection of Timeless Relationship Advice from Today's Hottest Marriage Experts is the first ever collaboration featuring twenty-eight couples who champion God's greatest gift-marriage. Each day's devotional is written by a different husband and wife team, sharing timeless advice that will elevate your marriage to the next level.This historic charity anthology brings together pastors, authors, entertainers, social media influencers, military, first responders, and professional sports chaplains as they and their spouses share their hearts and wisdom about marriage.Authors include:Richard & Sheri BrightHallee & Gregg BridgemanChris & Holly BrownJody & Nan BurkeenDebra Clopton & Chuck ParksRashawn & Denisse CopelandLaMorris & Megan CrawfordLuke & Anna CunninghamRon & Cheryl EdmondsonJeff & Shaunti FeldhahnDebra & John FiletaKellie & Allen GilbertGeorge & Tondra GregoryClayton & Ashlee HurstScott & Katie LaPierreAmber & Guy LiaShawn & Tricia LovejoyJoel & Emily MalmJuan and Ruthy MartinezAdam & Jami McCainJoshua & Keesha MelanconJamal & Natasha MillerSean & Lanette ReedMichael & Alicia RowntreeScott & Leah SilveriiDave & Rebekah StottsLarry & Devi TitusSpecial Author Couple

Go With This Coloring Book On A Fantastic Journey And Discover The Fairy Tale Wonderland With Alice In This Book. Now fans of all ages can bring every character in this fairy tale to life through the magic of coloring. Packed with plenty of highly-illustrated images, this enchanting book will send you on a fantasy-filled adventure in Wonderland which will stimulate your creativity as they color in this book. Appealing to all ages, our book also delights and keeps younger readers busy for hours, whereas colorists can enhance their coloring skills and concentration. Highlights Of This Book: This book contains 50+ stress relief and inspiring designs for you to unleash your inner artist while having fun coloring each one. Queen Of The Heart, Alice, White Rabbit, Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat and more characters are just waiting to be brought to life. Whimsical patterns are also created for aiding relaxation and meditation ✔ Each image is printed on a separatepage to prevent bleed-through ✔ All pages are made in fabulous quality and large size, so that kids could happily colorize and fantasize ✔ You can display your artwork with a standard 5" x 11" frame. Rip away a page you like and hang the colored copy in your bedroom or gift it to your friends✔ With smooth bright white pages, our paper is ideal for showcasing coloring pencils, markers, pastels, and gel pens ✔ The act of coloring lights up different areas of your brain, requiring you to use the motor skills of your hand, your sense of sight and touch and your creativity as you select colors. Furthermore, the act of coloring focuses the mind on one simple activity, which leads to relaxation and reduced stress. And when you're finished, you'll have a beautiful piece of art that you can be proud of ✔ Our designs are excellent for kids and adults alike. Designs range from basic for younger kids to a bit more advanced for older ones so that they can let their inner artist shine ✔ This incredible coloring book provides a wonderful way to de-stress after a nerve-racking time working or studying. Enjoy hours and hours of pleasure with the treasure chest of creative fun inside this book.

Fear casts a long shadow, and shadows take many shapes… From award-winning editor, Jeani Rector, who brought you the terrifying anthology, WHAT FEARS BECOME, comes a wicked brew of spine-tingling fiction. Featuring never before published works from best-selling authors such as Bentley Little, Yvonne Navarro, Scott Nicholson, Melanie Tem, Elizabeth Massie, Earl Hamner, Simon Clark, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Ronald Malfi, Lisa Morton, Jeff Bennington, JG Faherty and many others, this chilling collection of works also includes a foreword from Joe R. Lansdale. From classic horror and exciting suspense to Twilight Zone-type speculative fiction with twisted endings, SHADOW MASTERS: An Anthology from The Horror Zine delves into the darkest corners of our nightmares and delivers the shivers.

Named for a British Prime Minister and carved from Augusta County in 1777, Rockingham County lies at the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. As home to a portion of the Great Wagon Road running southwest from Pennsylvania, the county's culture and landscape reflect the influence of ethnic groups migrating to the frontier along this trail. Rockingham County's rich agricultural traditions have been a constant throughout its history, and while recent population increases have led to the disappearance of much of its rolling farmland, the county maintains a strong adherence to its agricultural past.

Ali's life is about to change forever when she flies with her new friend Bern through the Shimmering into the beautiful land of Isshuay. Shy, dreamy Ali is the only one with the power to save the magical land of Isshuay. When Bern, a boy she has only just met, convinces her she must go with him to a place she's never heard of, her life is on the verge of changing forever. Who are the mystical Silver Ones who have chosen her for this special task? Can she find the courage to recover the stolen Lifestone and save the land of Isshuay?

Other times, other places, other stories than the ones we know...These are the Tales From the Otherverse, where anything is possible and things never work out quite the way you'd expect. Some of today's top talents in popular fiction turn their hands to tales of alternate history. Featuring new stories by bestselling, award-winning authors Bill Crider, Lou Antonelli, Scott A. Cupp, Robert E. Vardeman, James Reasoner, and more. Explore the Otherverse and see what might have been!