Bøger af Katherine Mariaca-Sullivan

When it comes right down to it, what makes a family?Is it nature or nurture?Prosecutor Jack Westfield has it all - a beautiful, loving wife, an exciting legal career, a child on the way. With so much going for him, his life is perfect. Until the morning of his biggest case yet. That day Jack makes a mistake, one that costs him everything.Artist Mar Delgado had it all - marriage to her childhood sweetheart, a successful career. She had never been happier, until the boat carrying her husband on a trip to dive with hammerhead sharks returns without him.For four years, as his career tanks and his personal life is non-existent, Jack tries to make amends for his mistake the only way he can - by searching for and bringing home the child that was stolen from him.Mar's attempts at rebuilding her life after her husband's death founder. She can no longer paint the coral reef paintings that she had been famous for because water terrifies her. She can no longer trust herself to love because the toll is too high. But then, in the most unexpected way, she is given a second chance.Private Investigator Sy Colomanos has seen it all. Still, for him, finding the Westfield baby is personal. For years, he follows the kidnapper's convoluted trail across the country searching for the one clue that will help bring young Mia home. When the trail dead ends at Mar's door, however, all hell breaks loose as the question becomes, what makes a family?

If Your Loved One Died Today Would You Know What to Do? When a Loved One Dies, by author Katherine Mariaca-Sullivan is a how-to book for families and friends struggling to create a dignified and meaningful goodbye for their loved ones. Born out of necessity when first her father, Peter Mariaca, died of pancreatic cancer, and then her niece, Jahmila Kyla Bertie-Mariaca, was killed in a car accident, the book examines the funeral industry from one who has been embroiled in it and who wants to help others navigate through it. Understanding Your Options When confronted with the death of a loved one, most families do not know where to turn or have any idea of all they must accomplish in a very short time. A time when they are at their most vulnerable. The first half of the book examines all the death-care options open to friends and family members. It discusses the choices that must be made about their loved one's body, as well as the many (legal) forms of final disposition available. Each option is discussed from historical, philosophical, legal, religious, customary and personal points of view. The pros and cons are weighed and, when appropriate, pricing is included. Short, actionable chapters provide you with the information you need in order to make the best possible decisions for your family. Preparing the Services In the second part of the book, Mariaca-Sullivan takes readers through the many different services that can be planned to memorialize their loved one, from home funerals to graveside services. She offers considerations for each type of service, ways to balance dignity with budget, and provides helpful examples to help readers get started. Tools to Help You Prepare With more than twenty checklists and worksheets to work from, this book gives readers the tools they need to make the best decisions possible. There are questionnaires to help families interview funeral homes and cemeteries, as well as step-by-step instructions for caring for a loved one's body at home. Resources at Your Fingertips No matter what your decisions are, you will need resources. This valuable section provides you with the contact information for government agencies you will need to contact, funeral home, crematorium and cemetery trade organizations, funeral merchandise vendors, green cemeteries, support groups and so much more.

An argument with her older sister led author/artist Katherine Mariaca-Sullivan to examine what it means to be a sister. What she discovered is that, even as young sisters grow into women, some of the rivalries and frustrations that marked their early years do not necessarily grow up. With humor and wit, Katherine reveals some of the sisterly baggage that she has been carrying for decades, as well as her conclusion that no matter how complicated the relationship between sisters, there is really no stronger bond. This book, expressed in stories and illustrations, is perfect for any woman who is a sister. It is sure to spark memories, recover early bonds, and to heal old hurts. Please note: this is the black and white version of the book, which is also available in full color.

An argument with her older sister led author/artist Katherine Mariaca-Sullivan to examine what it means to be a sister. What she discovered is that, even as young sisters grow into women, some of the rivalries and frustrations that marked their early years do not necessarily grow up. With humor and wit, Katherine reveals some of the sisterly baggage that she has been carrying for decades, as well as her conclusion that no matter how complicated the relationship between sisters, there is really no stronger bond. This book, expressed in stories and illustrations, is perfect for any woman who is a sister. It is sure to spark memories, recover early bonds, and to heal old hurts. Please note: this is the full color version of the book, which is also available in black and white.