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Dad's Maybe Book

by Tim O'Brien ...

Best-selling author Tim O'Brien shares wisdom from a life in letters, lessons learned in wartime, and the challenges, humor, and rewards of raising two sons."We are all writing our maybe books full of maybe tomorrows, and each maybe tomorrow brings another maybe tomorrow, and then another, until the last line of the last page receives its period."In 2003, already an older father, National Book ... Read more

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Best-selling author Tim O'Brien shares wisdom from a life in letters, lessons learned in wartime, and the challenges, humor, and rewards of raising two sons."We are all writing our maybe books full of maybe tomorrows, and each maybe tomorrow brings another maybe tomorrow, and then another, until the last line of the last page receives its period."In 2003, already an older father, National Book
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The Man of Many Fathers

Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir

by Roy Wood Jr. ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers“Honest, raw, and an absolute treat to read.”—TREVOR NOAH“Insightful and memorable.”—CHELSEA HANDLER“Roy didn’t just write a book—he left a mark.” ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers“Honest, raw, and an absolute treat to read.”—TREVOR NOAH“Insightful and memorable.”—CHELSEA HANDLER“Roy didn’t just write a book—he left a mark.”
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Granby au passé simple

by Akim Gagnon ...

Quiconque a lu Le cigare au bord des lèvres se souvient de l’attachant personnage de Pop, le père du narrateur Akim et de son frère Carl-Camille. Dans Granby au passé simple, on retrouve Akim, son frère et son Pop dans la modeste maison mobile de Granby où il a grandi. Dans ce roman d’une grande tendresse et derrière les fanfaronnades trash d’Akim, on découvre une misère de région ordinaire : le ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Quiconque a lu Le cigare au bord des lèvres se souvient de l’attachant personnage de Pop, le père du narrateur Akim et de son frère Carl-Camille. Dans Granby au passé simple, on retrouve Akim, son frère et son Pop dans la modeste maison mobile de Granby où il a grandi. Dans ce roman d’une grande tendresse et derrière les fanfaronnades trash d’Akim, on découvre une misère de région ordinaire : le
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A to Z Baby Boy Names

What Will Your Baby be Called?

by Kerry Butters ...

Series Book 1 - Baby Names Collection
The name you give your son will help shape the man he becomes. Will he be a successful businessman, an inspiring hairdresser, or a professional doctor. building a family, Many cultures believe that a boy’s name is a critical milestone that dictates certain paths they will take in life. The pregnancy is the perfect time to begin researching that special name and considering how you want to raise ... Read more

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The name you give your son will help shape the man he becomes. Will he be a successful businessman, an inspiring hairdresser, or a professional doctor. building a family, Many cultures believe that a boy’s name is a critical milestone that dictates certain paths they will take in life. The pregnancy is the perfect time to begin researching that special name and considering how you want to raise
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Eight Is Enough

A Father's Memoir of Life with His Extra-Large Family

by Tom Braden ...

The true story behind the classic TV show: A father's delightful account of raising eight free-spirited children in 1970s America.Tom Braden had a colorful career: He parachuted into Nazi-occupied France, directed the CIA's covert operations program during the early years of the Cold War, ran for public office, owned a newspaper, served as executive secretary for the Museum of Modern Art, and ... Read more

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The true story behind the classic TV show: A father's delightful account of raising eight free-spirited children in 1970s America.Tom Braden had a colorful career: He parachuted into Nazi-occupied France, directed the CIA's covert operations program during the early years of the Cold War, ran for public office, owned a newspaper, served as executive secretary for the Museum of Modern Art, and
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Act Like You Got Some Sense

And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me

by Jamie Foxx ...

From Academy Award-winning multi-talent Jamie Foxx, a hilariously candid look at the joys and pitfalls of being the father of two daughters.Jamie Foxx has won an Academy Award and a Grammy Award, laughed with sitting presidents, and partied with the biggest names in hip-hop. But he is most proud of his role as father to two very independent young women, Corinne and Anelise. Jamie might not always ... Read more

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From Academy Award-winning multi-talent Jamie Foxx, a hilariously candid look at the joys and pitfalls of being the father of two daughters.Jamie Foxx has won an Academy Award and a Grammy Award, laughed with sitting presidents, and partied with the biggest names in hip-hop. But he is most proud of his role as father to two very independent young women, Corinne and Anelise. Jamie might not always
... Read more
A Proper Family Holiday

A heartwarming and laugh-out-loud page-turner of the ups and downs of family life

by Chrissie Manby ...

Series Book 1 - Proper Family
'I loved the characters in the book. It sums up the chaos of each family holiday except I wanted to be there with the Benson family' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ ️ ️ ️Could you survive a week-long holiday with your entire family?Newly single magazine journalist Chelsea Benson can't think of anything worse...Your grubby small nephew torpedoing any chance of romance with the dishy guy you met on the p... ... Read more

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'I loved the characters in the book. It sums up the chaos of each family holiday except I wanted to be there with the Benson family' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ ️ ️ ️Could you survive a week-long holiday with your entire family?Newly single magazine journalist Chelsea Benson can't think of anything worse...Your grubby small nephew torpedoing any chance of romance with the dishy guy you met on the p...
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How to Cook Like a Man

A Memoir of Cookbook Obsession

by Daniel Duane ...

Daniel Duane was a good guy, but he wasn't what you might call domestic. Yet when he became a father, this avid outdoorsman was increasingly stuck at home, trying to do his part in the growing household. Inept at so many tasks associated with an infant daughter, he decided to take on dinner duty. He had a few tricks: pasta, soy-sauce-heavy stir-fry... actually, those were his only two tricks. So ... Read more

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Daniel Duane was a good guy, but he wasn't what you might call domestic. Yet when he became a father, this avid outdoorsman was increasingly stuck at home, trying to do his part in the growing household. Inept at so many tasks associated with an infant daughter, he decided to take on dinner duty. He had a few tricks: pasta, soy-sauce-heavy stir-fry... actually, those were his only two tricks. So
... Read more
Wrestling with Fatherhood

My Championship Journey to My Greatest Title: Dad

by Titus O’Neil ...

WWE Tag Team Champion Titus O’Neil shares his experience with fatherhood and all its successes and failuresFrom the moment Titus O’Neil laid eyes on his first son nearly 20 years ago, he has considered fatherhood his greatest accolade. Neither his decorated college football career, nor a WWE Tag Team Championship, nor his staggering achievements in community service could compare. Having grown up ... Read more

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WWE Tag Team Champion Titus O’Neil shares his experience with fatherhood and all its successes and failuresFrom the moment Titus O’Neil laid eyes on his first son nearly 20 years ago, he has considered fatherhood his greatest accolade. Neither his decorated college football career, nor a WWE Tag Team Championship, nor his staggering achievements in community service could compare. Having grown up
... Read more
Life, Death & Bialys

A Father/Son Baking Story

by Dylan Schaffer ...

In 2002 Flip Schaffer asked his son to join him in an intensive bread class at a fancy culinary school in New York. At, first, the idea seemed considerably less than half-baked. The two hadn't spent much time together-not since Flip left Dylan and his siblings in the care of their crazy mother thirty years before. Neither knew the first thing about making bread. And, Flip's end-stage lung cancer ... Read more

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In 2002 Flip Schaffer asked his son to join him in an intensive bread class at a fancy culinary school in New York. At, first, the idea seemed considerably less than half-baked. The two hadn't spent much time together-not since Flip left Dylan and his siblings in the care of their crazy mother thirty years before. Neither knew the first thing about making bread. And, Flip's end-stage lung cancer
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A Song for the Dark Times

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

by Ian Rankin ...

Series Book 23 - A Rebus Novel
From the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin, comes one of the must-read books of the year: A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'Genius ... Only great novels capture the spirit of the age. This is one of them.'THE TIMES* * * * *'He's gone...'When his daughter Samantha calls in the dead of night, John Rebus knows it's not good news. Her husband has been missing for two day... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

From the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin, comes one of the must-read books of the year: A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'Genius ... Only great novels capture the spirit of the age. This is one of them.'THE TIMES* * * * *'He's gone...'When his daughter Samantha calls in the dead of night, John Rebus knows it's not good news. Her husband has been missing for two day...
... Read more
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober

by Catherine Gray ...

Series series The Unexpected Joy Of
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Not remotely preachy' - The Times'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying.' - Alice O'Keeffe, Guardian'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire</strong... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Not remotely preachy' - The Times'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying.' - Alice O'Keeffe, Guardian'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire</strong...
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Fathering Your Toddler: A Dad's Guide To The Second And Third Years

by Armin A. Brott ...

"At what age should you introduce your child to computers? When and how should you go about drawing up a will? The day your child starts preschool, how will you cope with the pangs of adult separation anxiety? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in the pages of this information-packed volume. Author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to every three months of the second and third ... Read more

$14.19 CAD

"At what age should you introduce your child to computers? When and how should you go about drawing up a will? The day your child starts preschool, how will you cope with the pangs of adult separation anxiety? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in the pages of this information-packed volume. Author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to every three months of the second and third
... Read more
A Proper Family Christmas

the perfect festive stocking filler

by Chrissie Manby ...

Series Book 2 - Proper Family
'Love this dysfunctional family festive read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️Annabel Buchanan has the perfect life. A loving husband, a beautiful house, a happy family.So, when her daughter Izzy falls dangerously ill, Annabel will do everything she can to find the organ donor Izzy so desperately needs. And that includes tra... ... Read more

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'Love this dysfunctional family festive read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️Annabel Buchanan has the perfect life. A loving husband, a beautiful house, a happy family.So, when her daughter Izzy falls dangerously ill, Annabel will do everything she can to find the organ donor Izzy so desperately needs. And that includes tra...
... Read more
An Officer and a Gentleman’s Daughter

by Douglas Day Stewart ...

The official sequel to the 1982 hit film, An Officer and a Gentleman‘s Daughter is a brilliant story of struggle and redemption written by Academy Award–nominated screenwriter Douglas Day Stewart.Thirty-five years after the events of An Officer and a Gentleman, Zack Mayo finds himself facing a very different kind of struggle. His beloved wife died tragically over a decade ago, his daughter ... Read more

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The official sequel to the 1982 hit film, An Officer and a Gentleman‘s Daughter is a brilliant story of struggle and redemption written by Academy Award–nominated screenwriter Douglas Day Stewart.Thirty-five years after the events of An Officer and a Gentleman, Zack Mayo finds himself facing a very different kind of struggle. His beloved wife died tragically over a decade ago, his daughter
... Read more
Son of Perdition

by Brandon Blackmore ...

When Brandon Blackmore left the FLDS Church in 2012, he had to endure seeing his children taken from him by the cult-and fought tooth and nail to keep the FLDS from trafficking his children. This is that story.In Son of Perdition, enter the pages of a gripping memoir of struggle and triumph. Brandon is a young father who faces the daunting challenge of battling a fanatical religious cult, the ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

When Brandon Blackmore left the FLDS Church in 2012, he had to endure seeing his children taken from him by the cult-and fought tooth and nail to keep the FLDS from trafficking his children. This is that story.In Son of Perdition, enter the pages of a gripping memoir of struggle and triumph. Brandon is a young father who faces the daunting challenge of battling a fanatical religious cult, the
... Read more
The Daily Dad

366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids

by Ryan Holiday ...

“Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.”—Marcus AureliusBecoming a parent is more than just a biological process – it’s a lifelong commitment to sacrifice, service, and most importantly, love. It’s a challenge to get up every day and put your kids first. You will experience moments of heroic compassion and ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

“Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.”—Marcus AureliusBecoming a parent is more than just a biological process – it’s a lifelong commitment to sacrifice, service, and most importantly, love. It’s a challenge to get up every day and put your kids first. You will experience moments of heroic compassion and
... Read more
How Tough Could It Be?

The Trials and Errors of a Sportswriter Turned Stay-at-Home Dad

by Austin Murphy ...

A father takes a break from every guy's dream gig--covering football (and the odd swimsuit shoot) for Sports Illustrated--to give it a go as Mr. Mom, in this hilarious and heartfelt bookAfter nineteen years as a writer for Sports Illustrated, Austin Murphy should have had it made. Instead, he'd had it--with measuring his life by hotel rooms and Heisman stories, with members of his church assuming ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

A father takes a break from every guy's dream gig--covering football (and the odd swimsuit shoot) for Sports Illustrated--to give it a go as Mr. Mom, in this hilarious and heartfelt bookAfter nineteen years as a writer for Sports Illustrated, Austin Murphy should have had it made. Instead, he'd had it--with measuring his life by hotel rooms and Heisman stories, with members of his church assuming
... Read more
The Birth Guy's Go-To Guide for New Dads

How to Support Your Partner Through Birth, Breastfeeding, and Beyond

by Brian W. Salmon, Doula, CLC, Kirsten Brunner, MA, LPC ...

A must-have baby shower gift for expectant dads! In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners.Gone are the days when fathers would nervously pace the waiting room while their partners gave birth. Dads are ... Read more

$14.79 CAD

A must-have baby shower gift for expectant dads! In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners.Gone are the days when fathers would nervously pace the waiting room while their partners gave birth. Dads are
... Read more
Good Stuff

A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant

by Jennifer Grant ...

Jennifer Grant is the only child of Cary Grant, who was, and continues to be, the epitome of all that is elegant, sophisticated, and deft. Almost half a century after Cary Grant’s retirement from the screen, he remains the quintessential romantic comic movie star. He stopped making movies when his daughter was born so that he could be with her and raise her, which is just what he did.Good Stuff is ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Jennifer Grant is the only child of Cary Grant, who was, and continues to be, the epitome of all that is elegant, sophisticated, and deft. Almost half a century after Cary Grant’s retirement from the screen, he remains the quintessential romantic comic movie star. He stopped making movies when his daughter was born so that he could be with her and raise her, which is just what he did.Good Stuff is
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From Under the Truck

A Memoir

by Josh Brolin ...

“Josh Brolin’s out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric of the freedom to be who we are.”—Matthew McConaugheyFrom Josh Brolin, a unique and decidedly un-celebrity memoir, by turns affecting, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

“Josh Brolin’s out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric of the freedom to be who we are.”—Matthew McConaugheyFrom Josh Brolin, a unique and decidedly un-celebrity memoir, by turns affecting,
... Read more
Big Daddy's Rules

Raising Daughters Is Tougher Than I Look

by Steve Schirripa ...

What happens when a world-famous tough guy takes on the toughest job of all— becoming a father?Welcome to the world of the Big Daddy.Steve Schirripa is known for his star turns on The Sopranos and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but in his own life he’s the father of two daughters of his own—and a self-confessed human volcano. In Big Daddy’s Rules, Schirripa tells all and brings a ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

What happens when a world-famous tough guy takes on the toughest job of all— becoming a father?Welcome to the world of the Big Daddy.Steve Schirripa is known for his star turns on The Sopranos and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but in his own life he’s the father of two daughters of his own—and a self-confessed human volcano. In Big Daddy’s Rules, Schirripa tells all and brings a
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Look for Me There

Grieving My Father, Finding Myself

by Luke Russert ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUpdated with new afterword from the author.In Look for Me There, Luke Russert traverses terrain both physical and deeply personal. On his journey to some of the world’s most stunning destinations, he visits the internal places of grief, family, faith, ambition, and purpose—with intense self-reflection, honesty, and courage."—Savannah Guthrie, coanchor of Today... ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUpdated with new afterword from the author.In Look for Me There, Luke Russert traverses terrain both physical and deeply personal. On his journey to some of the world’s most stunning destinations, he visits the internal places of grief, family, faith, ambition, and purpose—with intense self-reflection, honesty, and courage."—Savannah Guthrie, coanchor of Today...
... Read more
Immortal Bird

A Family Memoir

by Doron Weber ...

A searing account of a father’s struggle to save his remarkable son from a rare heart condition that threatens his life—****“a powerful and lyric portrait of a son and a vibrant family” (Toni Morrison).Damon Weber is a brilliant kid—a skilled actor and a natural leader at school. Born with a congenital heart defect that required surgery when he was a baby, Damon’s spirit and independence have ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A searing account of a father’s struggle to save his remarkable son from a rare heart condition that threatens his life—****“a powerful and lyric portrait of a son and a vibrant family” (Toni Morrison).Damon Weber is a brilliant kid—a skilled actor and a natural leader at school. Born with a congenital heart defect that required surgery when he was a baby, Damon’s spirit and independence have
... Read more

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