Barbara Wallace Livres

Focusing on practical guidance, this manual equips mental health professionals and community members to support adult children from dysfunctional families through individual and group counseling. It presents trauma resolution strategies and intervention methods for children and adolescents in various settings. Emphasizing group psychoeducation, the book covers essential topics like healthy parenting, the impact of migration stress, cultural sensitivity, and violence prevention. Dr. Wallace offers a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing community mental health amidst prevalent societal challenges.

Colin Trevelyan, newly orphaned heir to his parents' fortune, is kidnapped in the night from his ancestral home and taken to the grim Broggin Home for Boys, where he is underfed, overworked, and destined for a short life in a deadly glass factory. "A "Junior Literary Guild" selection and winner of the "Mystery Writers of America" EDGAR Award.This story "immediately hooks readers, who will gobble up this satisfying fare," says "School Library Journal. "Fully realized Victorian melodrama that would make Dickens proud," says "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books."

Beauty and the Brooding Boss Working for reclusive author Alex sounds like Kelsey's dream job, until she meets her new boss. He might be devastatingly handsome, but he's certainly not welcoming! Yet, beneath his gruff exterior, could guarded Alex be Kelsey's Prince Charming after all? Friends to Forever Marc and Beth were best friends until a heated kiss exposed secrets and ruined everything. Ten years later their reunion leads to an unexpected rescue mission. Stranded on an Australian beach, they need to learn to face the sins of the past together.

Cynical billionaire Daniel Martinetti works hard; plays harder and has one ironclad rule. Never trust a woman. Bad news for historian Charlotte Doherty who shows up at exactly the wrong time. Like every other woman in Daniel's life, Charlotte wants something from him-the deed to her family farm. Daniel agrees, but only if he gets something in return: Charlotte's company for the weekend! The property is Charlotte's only link to the mother she never knew. Desperate to keep her history alive, she'll accept Daniel's indecent proposal, but not without a few terms of her own. Namely, a propriety clause. No flirting. No kissing. No sex. Daniel has no intention of honoring her conditions, but after one weekend with Charlotte leaves him hungering for more, he can't help wondering if she could be the exception to his unbreakable rule...

Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Woodbridge, the story unfolds as dark secrets lurk beneath the surface. As residents navigate their everyday lives, hidden truths threaten to unravel their relationships and the community itself. The narrative explores themes of deception, trust, and the impact of secrets on personal connections, revealing how well we truly know those around us. The tension builds as the characters confront their pasts, leading to unexpected revelations that change everything.

In a twist of fate, Sadie McIntyre, who thought her days of sleuthing were over while in witness protection, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation after discovering a body during a real estate showing. Complicating matters, her best friend Rob becomes the prime suspect in a subsequent murder in Woodbridge. As Sadie grapples with her past and the dangers of her current situation, she must navigate the complexities of friendship and justice while staying under the radar.

A seemingly perfect romantic dinner takes a dark turn when unexpected events unfold, leading to a deadly confrontation. The tension escalates as secrets are revealed, and trust is shattered among the characters. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the fragility of relationships, ultimately questioning how well we truly know those closest to us. As the night progresses, the characters must confront their hidden motives and the consequences of their actions, culminating in a shocking climax.

A wedding reunion brings billionaire Whit Martin face-to-face with his college girlfriend, Jamie Rutkowski, the one he lost. As they reconnect, their old chemistry transforms into a deeper passion. Both must confront the secrets of their past to explore the possibility of a lasting future together.

When financial executive Sophie Messina's weekend is disrupted by a DIY-loving neighbour, she's fuming, how can she work with this racket going on? Marching upstairs to complain, her reaction to gorgeous Grant Templeton shocks her, this man is pure temptation! Fiesty Sophie throws ex-architect Grant off-balance just as much. He doesn't know where Sophie's burning ambition comes from, but he knows exactly how destructive it can be. His mantra these days is live for the moment and he can tell that if he persuades Sophie to let loose, the moments they share will be unforgettable, even life changing!

Trying to put the scars of the past behind her, Abby Gray has decided to make a fresh start. So when Hunter Smith offers to make her his new assistant, Abby's life might just be turning around. But is she ready to believe that happy-ever-afters can happen in real life - not just in fairy-tales?