A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.

Over his acclaimed career, Cook's novels have haunted, riveted, and spellbound readers across the world, and his short stories are equally acclaimed. They range from the intensely focused world of "Fatherhood," the Herodotus prize-winning title story, to "Rain," a dark, kaleidoscopic tale of Manhattan on a single, rain-swept night. "The Fix," the story of a famous boxing fix that was, well, not a fix at all, was selected for inclusion in Best Mystery...

Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he's creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter. Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tales are just like a friendly chat over the back fence, or the banter of a backyard BBQ. They will stir your own memories: of hot summer days and cooling off under the sprinkler while Dad works in the garden with the radio tuned to the sports results; that time Dad tried to teach...

In a debut volume, the collected short stories of Thomas H. Cook, one of America's most celebrated crime fiction authors Over his acclaimed career, Cook's novels have haunted, riveted, and spellbound readers across the world, and his short stories are equally acclaimed. They range from the intensely focused world of "Fatherhood," the Herodotus Award–winning title story, to the Edgar-nominated "Rain," a dark, kaleidoscopic tale of Manhattan on a...

Making babies...;. His free-wheeling bachelor days behind him, Matt Davis is ready for family and fatherhood. And Peta Kelly seems to be the answer to his prayers. Not only is she provocative and outrageously sexy, she is also prepared to commit to marriage with the next decent man she meets. Making babies with Peta would be pure pleasure. But first Matt has to convince her that he wants more from their relationship than just her delectable body...;. MAN...

How to quickly become an expert on all aspects of having a baby. Do you want to learn all there is to know about family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and babies? Are you wondering how to balance family and work in your new role as a father, regardless of whether you have a permanent job or a freelance career? And, you'd like to successfully keep your relationship intact and maintain a fulfilling sex life? Or perhaps you're looking for a great...

Want to be an influential father figure to the children in your life?Feeling uncertain about how to guide your children in a loving way?Through touching, heartwarming, and humorous storytelling, Paul Williams explores the principles of righteous, loving fatherhood. His authentic, inspiring message and experiences will bring more assurance, inspiration, and joy to your fatherhood journey.In this book, you will discover how to . . .Find confidence in...

Fatherhood is a gift and a responsibility that most men never get the chance to fully experience and in most cases this is due to lack of navigation. Fatherhood at 19, No Tutorial Books hopes to offer Fathers of all cultures a piece of guidance & insight. Fatherhood at 19... No tutorial books is a memoir written to offer any father progressive perspectives and experiences from the life of Curtis "Dom" Witters to inspire any man to be the best possible...

The five Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, are well-known for their extensive welfare system and gender equality which provides both parents with opportunities to earn and care for their children. In this topical book, expert scholars from the Nordic countries, as well as UK and the US, demonstrate how modern fatherhood is supported in the Nordic setting through family and social policies, and how these contribute to...

Fatherhood is a journey of growth and self-discovery. It is an opportunity to learn about yourself, your strengths, and your weaknesses. Embrace the lessons that parenthood teaches you and use them to become the best version of yourself.