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For the young Volina, there are worlds she reads about in the magazines her mother brings home - beyond her own world filled with domestic violence, frightening racism, and poverty. Volina will escape from Mississippi. But will she escape from her past, from who she really is? "Getting Honest" is the compelling, poignant memoir of Volina Cross, a woman who began life as one of sixteen children born to parents in the destitution of rural Mississippi....
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This book goes where no other work has gone. It refuses to conform to the conventional descriptions of the realities of widows in Africa. Thus, rather than approach the issue of widowhood from the vantage point of what society can do for widows, the book considers what widows can do for society.
Christian widows in northern Nigeria are defying the restrictions assigned to their widowhood. Remarriage and property inheritance, for instance, are not...
38623) Spring Without Summer
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This novel, set in the 1970s when fertility treatments were in the early stages and mobile phones were not around to provide the convenience of contact we have today, is the story of Marrie, a young married woman who is desperate to have a baby. She is devastated when, after years of trying, tests show that this would not be possible. Could A.I.D. be the answer? Faced with this dilemma Marrie makes a decision of how to deal with the fertility problem....
38624) What John Marco Saw
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John Marco is small. And everyone around him is busy. Too busy to listen to John Marco.
John Marco is busy, too-noticing the world around him. Maybe everyone should slow down and listen to John Marco. If they do, they might discover some pretty amazing things. They just need to pay attention. Like John Marco does.
Bestselling author Annie Barrows has a singular talent for creating stories that speak directly to young readers. Here, in her first...
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Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!
¡Celebremos la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder del cuento!
Rafael wants to protect his toys from his little sister, Essie. Gathering materials from around the house, he builds a wall tall enough and wide enough to keep her out. But will it be strong enough? And what does Essie really want? A playful exploration of physical space and geometry, featuring Chicanx (Mexican American)...
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Parenting is an incredible adventure, but for those raising children with special needs, the journey can be uniquely challenging and filled with uncertainties. "Unconditional Love: A Parent's Guide to Raising Special Needs Children" is an indispensable resource designed to empower and support parents facing these extraordinary circumstances.In this compassionate and informative book, parents will find a wealth of guidance, wisdom, and practical advice...
38627) Sono grata I am Thankful
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Sono grata mostra come sia facile essere grati per tutto nella vita, anche per le piccole cose. A partire dal risveglio al mattino, al godersi il sole caldo, al tornare a dormire e abbracciare il proprio orsacchiotto preferito. C'è sempre qualcosa per cui essere grati.
38628) George Gets Smart
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This is a story about what can happen to a man when he does not keep himself clean. People do not need to be able to read in order to understand the story. In the book we follow George's daily life - at home, at work, on the bus and in the pub. George likes being with people and does not understand why they seem to avoid him. He often feels lonely and unhappy, and sometime feels unwell. George's life changes when he is helped to be clean and to wear...
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Dad Quote of the Day: For the Love of Coffee and Other Food carries on the tradition we started with Dad jokes, snippets of conversations between me and my daughters, and great fun. Now, we have added 44 Dad, Kid, and Family-friendly recipes to bring Dads and their kids into the kitchen for some fun and games. This is the start of Chef Dad, Chef Kid, and a global movement to strengthen families through food and love.
Our Mission is "Celebrating Great...
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While helping restore an abandoned country club, Abby and the Baby-sitters Club become entangled in a decades-old murder mystery involving a secret blackmailing ring that was once based there. Praise for Geronimo Stilton books:"Lightning pace and full-color design with hook kids in a flash." -- Publishers Weekly Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most...
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Fantasy Mask for Her. Step up the excitement! Bow Tie for Him. For the well-dressed willie! Twelve Dare-you Fantasy Cards. Spontaneous surprises galore! Simple starters, role-play, extras and fetish fun! Share your fantasies with your partner and your lovemaking enjoyment will soar. Try these tips and games at four different levels. Start gently and end up wild! 40 tips and creative games. Fun activities to improve your relationship.
38632) What's Not Said: A Novel
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Kassie O'Callaghan's meticulous plans to divorce her emotionally abusive husband, Mike, and move in with Chris, a younger man she met five years ago on a solo vacation in Venice, are disrupted when she finds out Mike has chronic kidney disease-something he's concealed from her for years. Once again, she postpones her path to freedom-at least, until she pokes around his pajama drawer and discovers his illness is the least of his deceits.
But Kassie...
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Innately curious, infants and toddlers love to explore, investigate, and discover-making the earliest years a perfect time to begin teaching the foundations of STEM. This book defines what science, technology, engineering, and math education looks like for this age group, and why it is so vital for children to develop STEM knowledge. Expand your understanding of STEM to lay the foundation for children to develop skills in critical thinking, communication,...
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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes... what, exactly?
Marriage is hard work. It's often full of failure and heartache. After all, husbands and wives are sinners. And even if they're both Christians who want to serve God and obey Scripture, it can be hard to know how, especially in twenty-first-century America.
Wouldn't it be nice if there was a marriage book that was honest about marriage? One that gave everyday practical advice without...
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Teething can be a terrible time for babies and parents alike. Most babies experience discomfort, pain, and other difficulties that prevent both parent and child from sleeping and functioning, as they would like.
Parents who would like a natural alternative to teething gels and pain relievers have options available to them. Julie Cottle, a naturopath and natural parenting advocate, has pulled together a remarkable collection of facts and solutions...
38636) Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child: Effective Parenting Strategies to Unlock the Full Potential of
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El ser humano es un ser social por excelencia. Una de las formas en las que se manifiesta esta dimensión se da cuando un hombre y una mujer deciden unir sus vidas en matrimonio y uno de sus fines es la procreación de los hijos, quienes son el fruto del amor de esos padres. Esta unión es la base que constituye la primera comunidad a la que se asocian tareas, propósitos y funciones. Por diversas circunstancias de la vida actual, muchos matrimonios...
38637) El niño y la niña adecuados
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"El niño y la niña adecuados" es una introducción moderna a la relación basada en el propósito entre los jóvenes de hoy en día. Las diferentes culturas ven las relaciones personales o familiares de manera no similar. Con esto en cuenta, el presente libro enfatiza la fortaleza de la relación mutua en el contexto de sus generaciones familiares (es decir, la generación de los padres, la de los padres de los padres, etc.). Esto forja un fuerte...
38638) Chosen
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Have you ever felt like you were meant for more in life? Like you were destined for greatness. I have always felt like God was preparing me my whole life like he gave me a unique purpose to fulfill. I have predicted many events that have come true, I can feel what other people are feeling, I have had dreams I cannot explain and I feel incredibly connected to every living thing on the planet and more. This is a story about a boy who had to go through...
38639) Geography and Ghost Hunts
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A ghostly mystery in an academy for the supernaturally gifted. Can a young witch do her math, learn how to conjure, and help a ghost move on?Chloe Barker hasn't had the easiest life. Witch Hunters took her parents in the dead of night a few years back. Chloe ended up in some sort of weird witchy family foster system. She's been passed around from cousin to cousin and aunt to aunt. Finally, some witch somewhere decided to open an academy for all things...
38640) White Picket Monsters
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White Picket Monsters tells the story of a young girl growing up in a house of horrors, a house brimming with shocking family secrets of manipulation, sexual exploitation, and extreme violence. Her parents, while being praised for their humanitarianism, lived a life that was far from ordinary in the house behind the white picket fence.
Bev's story is one of survival, resilience, and strength. It is a story of rising above extreme pain to overcome...
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