"The brilliant mind behind Party of One examines the striking social trend: people are stuck and they want to change, but..." (San Francisco Chronicle) In this book, Anneli Rufus identifies an intriguing aspect of our culture: Many of us are stuck. Be it in the wrong relationship, career, or town, or just with bad habits we can't seem to quit, we even say we want to make a change, but . . . Merging interviews, personal anecdotes, and cultural criticism, Stuck is a wise and passionate exploration of the dreams we hold dearest for ourselves-and the road to actually achieving them. When faced with the possibility of change, our minds can play tricks on us. We tell ourselves: I can't make it. Or, It's not worth the effort. How is it that in a time of unprecedented freedom and opportunity, so many of us feel utterly powerless and unsure? In this book, Rufus exposes a complex network of causes for our immobilization- from fear and denial to powerful messages in popular culture or mass media that conspire to convince us that we're helpless in the face of our cravings. But there can be a light at the end of the tunnel: Rufus also tells the stories of people who have managed to become unstuck and of others who, after much reflection, have decided that where they are is best. After all, she writes, "what looks to you like a rut, others might say is true absorption in a topic, a relation­ship, a career, a pursuit, a place. What looks to you like bore­dom, others call commitment. And even contentment." A brilliant glimpse into what truly motivates-or doesn't motivate-us, Stuck will inspire you to take a look at yourself in an entirely new light.

Young people are transforming the global landscape. As the human popu­lation today is younger and more urban than ever before, prospects for achieving adulthood dwindle while urban migration soars. Devastated by genocide, hailed as a spectacular success, and critiqued for its human rights record, the Central African nation of Rwanda provides a compelling setting for grasping new challenges to the world’s youth. Spotlighting failed masculinity, urban desperation, and forceful governance, Marc Sommers tells the dramatic story of young Rwandans who are “stuck,” striving against near-impossible odds to become adults. In Rwandan culture, female youth must wait, often in vain, for male youth to build a house before they can marry. Only then can male and female youth gain acceptance as adults. However, Rwanda’s severe housing crisis means that most male youth are on a treadmill toward failure, unable to build their house yet having no choice but to try. What follows is too often tragic. Rural youth face a future as failed adults, while many who migrate to the capital fail to secure a stable life and turn fatalistic about contracting HIV/AIDS. Featuring insightful interviews with youth, adults, and government officials, Stuck tells the story of an ambitious, controlling government trying to gov­ern an exceptionally young and poor population in a densely populated and rapidly urbanizing country. This pioneering book sheds new light on the struggle to come of age and suggests new pathways toward the attainment of security, development, and coexistence in Africa and beyond. Published in association with the United States Institute of Peace

Are You STUCK in a Broken Relationship?We've all been stuck: stuck in traffic, stuck in the mud,stuck in the middle...But getting stuck in a broken relationship is one of the worst places to be stuck. It leaves you hurt and confused: not knowing what to do next. If that's where you find yourself today, then STUCK may be the book to help you get unstuck. A Practical Guide to Broken RelationshipsF. Remy Diederich goes beyond anger management and provides his readers with practical, spiritual insight into how to overcome anger. He offers helpful analysis of the question, What is anger? and then carefully suggests approaches, often step-by-step, to help you navigate the process of letting go of your anger and getting your life back on track.A Bible-based Approach on How to ForgiveF. Remy Diederich's writing is rich in biblical thought and counsel but not simplistic in its application or blind to the realities of human weakness. Issues of anger management, grief, boundaries, and how to forgive are carefully looked at from a spiritual perspective. He also includes a special section on how to forgive yourself.A Compassion, Realistic Approach to Reconciliation While encouraging reconciliation, the author is also aware that reconciliation is not always possible and offers alternatives. Because of STUCK's helpful "how-to" nature, you will want to highlight key thoughts and return to them again and again. What will you learn from STUCK? The answer to the question: what is anger? Seven reasons why those closest to you often tick you off How to take control of your anger and let it work for you Seven reasons you stay stuck in broken relationships Why grieving is so important after you lose a relationship A practical guide on how to forgive others How to help others forgive you and achieve reconciliation How to forgive yourself How to move on from your past and reclaim your life If you are "stuck" in a broken relationship, do yourself a favor and read this book. It could be just the thing you need to help you get unstuck and move on with your life. Still not sure? Go back to the top of this page and check out the "Look Inside The Book" feature to take a glance at how this book can help you "Mend and Move on From Broken Relationships"

THE STORY: Set in backwater Middletown, USA--STUCK tells the tale of two twenty-three-year olds, Lula and Margaritah, best friends since they were five years old. They work at a video store during the day and hang out in the car at night minding Mar

STUCK! is a manual with easy-to-follow steps and exercises for those of us who feel trapped in a negative condition which blocks us from moving forward and experiencing an exciting and fulfilling life. Some of the feelings associated with this negative condition may include: I just live day by day and don't make any plans for the future. I don't experience joy in my life. I almost never finish anything I start. I have relationship problems. On some days, nothing is right. The subsequent chapters focus very much on the emotional and spiritual processes. Techniques are offered, as well as some anecdotes which emphasize the healing benefits of the program. At the end of the book there are two special sections: one to help the inexperienced reader learn the technique of Creative Visualization and the other offers a discussion on stress and how it can be managed. www.JohnVolkmar.com Since the 1960s, John's goal has been to translate the holistic philosophy into workable techniques for positive personal change. His innovative work has emphasized the mind/body/spirit connection and the vital role of the Higher Spiritual Self in the creation and healing of disease. These techniques have been used successfully by many people needing to take charge of their lives, control stress and heal from serious physical or mental illness. John is a member of the American Holistic Health Association.

Stuck is a lightly satirical and philosophical fiction presented through the observations of Friendly, a human-like marsupial with a pouch, and her subconscious writing assistant named Soki. In 1988, Friendly (with one of her mates, Fargo) arrives on earth to find only four adult human beings alive. The two marsupials use scientific means to ensure the human species does not die out. One of their primary reasons for visiting earth in the first place is because humans (like themselves) have a developed sense of spiritual consciousness. Upon returning alone to earth twelve years later, Friendly discovers the planet is as we knew it in the year 2000. Billions of people are alive, unaware they should be dead from an unknown disease or biological mishap. What does a good marsupial do under the circumstances? While waiting for her comrades to arrive, Friendly focuses on the human neighbors in a wealthy suburb of Chicago near where she positions her hidden spacecraft. She follows Justin, an American archeologist, his spouse, Pyl, who is a college art professor, and her brother, Blake, who is an independent scientist. Each has an agenda that does not include an alien marsupial named Friendly.

For pre-reading age19 initial key sight wordsSupported by Booster readers and Big Core readersPractise phonic patternsAppealing multicultural characters

From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite! When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers' most absurdly funny story since The Incredible Book-Eating Boy. Childlike in concept and vibrantly illustrated as only Oliver Jeffers could, here is a picture book worth rescuing from any tree.

Are You Just Surviving Instead of Thriving? Are you stuck in life? If so, then you will find this practical treatment plan as your easy-to-follow action strategy to transform your life from being stuck in survival mode and moving into the thriving mode of life. This book is for survivors, parents, spouses of survivors, healthcare providers and counselors. Is There Life After Sexual Abuse? • What is this shame that lives inside me? • How did I get here and how do I get out of this place? • Why do I feel so bad, like it’s my fault? • How do I find freedom from addictions? • Why do I keep choosing bad/painful relationships? • How can I break this chain so it doesn’t affect my children? • Can I truly come out of this insanity feeling sane? • Why am I so angry at God and where is God anyway? There are clear and proven answers that can be clearly defined and followed to move toward success in life. A victor lives inside you and is waiting to burst out!

“A moving story steered by a likable if imperfect heroine whose combination of grit and hard luck will win readers' hearts.” - Kirkus Reviews Odette Leblanc is promoted to night-shift supervisor at the local convenience store, but at the age of twenty-three, she already feels like her life has become a predictable routine. That is, until she meets a mysterious doryman and his cat on the beach, followed by an unexpected run-in with an American sailor. Each man will undeniably change the course of her life, and so will the selfish actions of her bingo-addicted mother, an impressionable younger sister, and a team of damaged co-workers. Their stories weave together only to unravel in a mess of lies, betrayal, and missed opportunity that will leave Odette to face an uncertain future. Set in the picturesque Acadian fishing village of Pointe-du-Chêne, New Brunswick, Stuck is an emotional journey about redefining what’s important in life and staying true to yourself.