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"Klara -- who's always thought of herself as a little different, a sneaker in a world full of kitten heels and polished boots -- is feeling a disconnect these days. She has type 1 diabetes, currently works in a dead-end job, and is in desperate need of a change. When her dad falls ill, Klara begrudgingly agrees to help run his small construction company while he recovers, even though it means moving back home and pushing the boundaries of her comfort...
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"Pacific Hills, California: Gated communities, ocean views, well-tended lawns, serene pools, and now the new home of the Shah family. For the Shah parents, who came to America twenty years earlier with little more than an education and their new marriage, this move represents the culmination of years of hard work and dreaming. For their children, born and raised in America, success is not so simple. For the most part, these differences among the five...
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"When her sister Esme leaves her high-society husband and needs a ride, Jane Conner imagines one reality where she tells Esme to crash with a friend and then 24 hours later she disappears, and another reality where she brings Esme back to Connecticut where they must reckon with an explosive secret from their past"--
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"Sisters Rose Tillman and Marvina Nash haven't spoken in decades--not since Rose sent Marvina $40 to register their business and Marvina spent it on something else. Rose begins a long career at the post office and Marvina spends her weekends cooking chicken dinners for the church fundraiser. Marvina never leaves the canister of their mama's special spice mix in the church kitchen, and she shares the recipe with no one. Rose never forgave Marvina...
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"A winning debut novel about a young teenage girl in Jamaica determined to bake her way out of her dysfunctional family and into the opportunity of a lifetime."
Pumkin Patterson is a thirteen-year-old girl living in a tiny two-room house in Kingston, Jamaica, with her grandmother (who wants to improve the family's social standing), her Aunt Sophie (who dreams of a new life in Paris for her and Pumkin), and her mother Paulette (who's rarely home).When...
9) Thorn tree
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2024.
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"Now in his late-sixties, Daniel lives in quiet anonymity in a converted guest cottage in the Hollywood Hills. A legendary artist, he's known for one seminal work-Thorn Tree-a hulking, welded, scrap metal sculpture that he built in the Mojave desert in the 1970s. The work emerged from tragedy, but building it kept Daniel alive and catapulted him to brief, reluctant fame in the art world. Daniel is neighbors with Celia, a charismatic but fragile actress....
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As a busy mom, you don't always have time to reflect on your memories with your family. A Mother's Legacy makes it easy to journal your memories and create a cherished family keepsake. Designed in a 12-month format, each month features 12 thoughtful prompts with space to write a personal answer. Your family will learn answers to questions such as:
• What was your favorite pastime as a child?
• Who gave you your name and why?
• Describe your...
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In the 1950s, 9-year-old Andrea Rodriguez and her brother leave Woronoco, Massachusetts, for the mountain villages of Puerto Rico and then, months later, are brought back to the tiny factory town where everything has changed and must navigate the rifts between their family's values and all-American culture as they journey into adulthood.
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"It's the summer of 1984 in Swaffham, Massachusetts, when Mel (short for Melanie) meets Sylvia, a tough-as-nails trans woman whose shameless swagger inspires Mel's dawning self-awareness. But Sylvia's presence sparks fury among her neighbors and throws Mel into conflict with her mother and best friend. Decades later, in 2019, Max (formerly Mel) is on probation from his teaching job for, ironically, defying speech codes around trans identity. Back...
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"Zhenia is adrift in Los Angeles, pregnant with a baby her husband doesn't want, while her Russian grandmother and favorite person in the world is dying on the opposite coast. She's deeply disconnected from herself and her desires when she gets a strange call from Paul, a psychic medium who usually specializes in channeling dead pets, with a message from the other side. Zhenia's great-grandmother Irina, a Russian Revolutionary, has approached him...
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In "Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Psychology of Bullying," acclaimed author Desmond Gahan delves into the intricate web of factors that contribute to the pervasive issue of bullying. This comprehensive exploration goes beyond surface-level analyses, providing readers with a deep understanding of the psychological underpinnings that sustain the cycle of aggression.Drawing on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and education, Desmond...
16) Life's a Drag
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There's more to life than being fabulous… but it's a start
Roz and Jamie have moved to leafy Suffolk from London in search of a quiet life, so it's a shock to find the village embarking on its riotous annual drag competition. Fuelled by large quantities of alcohol and boisterous community spirit, they are soon caught up in a battle for the identity of the village itself against those who'd prefer to stay stuck in the past.
Meanwhile in San Francisco,...
17) The Saxon Boy
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How can John learn to love a new stepfather?
When John Klessig's father dies suddenly, Mama marries Mr. Ernst, who is very different from Papa. His beard and his boots are big, and he doesn't want to help new families the same way Papa did with the inn. Without warning, fire threatens the village. John and all the neighbors, including the Indians, help each other as friends. But where is Mr. Ernst? How can John and his new stepfather learn to...
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This book is for those dealing with any problem that seems to be constantly repeating or those that are simply looking for a great read. People deal with several issues and never seem to find a solution. This book is designed to provide you with answers and point you in the direction of more answers. With heavy thought, analysis and prayer, this book contains revelations and insights that can be life changing. Along with the recommended content from...
20) Supera tus conflictos de pareja y revive el amor: Consejos prácticos para fortalecer tu relación
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¿Estás pasando por problemas en tu relación y no sabes cómo resolverlos? No te preocupes, este libro está diseñado para ayudarte a superar los desafíos que puedan estar afectando tu relación de pareja. "Superar problemas de pareja" es una guía práctica y efectiva para ayudarte a identificar las raíces de tus problemas, aprender técnicas para mejorar la comunicación y la empatía, y descubrir cómo resolver conflictos de manera constructiva....
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