Books on parenting abound, with many suggesting that specific strategies will produce desired results. Gifted theologian Holly Taylor Coolman offers something different: a theologically and biblically rich commentary on the theme of raising children.As a mother of five who is known for approaching parenting in a theological way, Coolman is often asked for advice. In this book, she explores parenting as a complex and beautiful vocation in which mothers and fathers themselves are mad...

The SapphiConnection exists to bring like-minded women together for fun and relaxation. Find your hot date for the night and fulfill all your mutual whims: nothing is forbidden, no attractions laughable, and most of all, your satisfaction is guaranteed.Holly (6,000 Words)Christmas comes but once a year, and with it arrives the annual SapphiConnection Secret Santa exchange. This year Holly and her match Tara decide that there's only one thin...

Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Jana DeLeon's Miss Fortune will find a new character to love in Holly Hands! Holly Hands. 29. Single mom. Disgraced, former boxing pro. Repo woman. Repossessing Lamborghinis and other exotic toys from criminals is second-hat for Holly. But finding a dead body—and solving a murder—is not. Luckily, Holly has Lucky by her side—a neglected pit bull she found on the wrong side of a job, who refuses to leave her side—and who, like her, has nowhere to ...

Escape to the charming West Yorkshire countryside this autumn, where golden leaves crunch underfoot and crisp air stirs secrets at Holly Close Farm.Architect Charlie Maddison's life in London crumbles on a rainy November day when she discovers her boyfriend is married. Fleeing heartbreak, she returns to her quirky family in the picturesque village of Westenbury, seeking solace amongst the falling leaves and crisp air.Her sister, Daisy, a talented landscape gardener, is also...

Behind the piercing lens of a vintage 16mm camera lies sixty years of calculated maternal malice, toxic sibling cruelty, and financial ruin. For decades, the family scapegoat, a resilient filmmaker named Hope, has survived the suffocating weight of an abusive mother and a golden-child sister through manic artistic creation. But when a final, horrific financial betrayal brings past traumas rushing to the surface, psychological torment manifests into a literal, bone-chilling physical reality...

"A ground-breaking study of the songs of the pied butcherbird . . . intellectually engaging and also very entertaining as a fieldwork memoir." — The Music TrustHow and when does music become possible? Is it a matter of biology, or culture, or an interaction between the two? Revolutionizing the way we think about the core values of music and human exceptionalism, Hollis Taylor takes us on an outback road trip to meet the Australian pied butcherbird. Recogniz...

Your wildest dreams have come true. Get an insider’s look at Taylor Swift’s life and achievements in this pocket-sized collectible hardcover book for Swifties of all ages. Are you ready for it?100+ stunning photos and clued-in commentary from top music and culture writers explore the power of Taylor’s music and influence–and why she’ll never go out of style.Taylor Swift is so much more than a pop star: she has more number one albums than an...

A bundle of books #1 (KNOCKOUT) and #2 (SUCKER PUNCH) in Mia Gold’s Holly Hands cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books one and two in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In KNOCKOUT (Book #1), repossessing Lamborghinis and other exotic toys from criminals is second-hat for Holly. But finding a dead body—and solving a murder—is not. Luckily, Holly has Lucky by her side—a neglected pit bull she found on the wrong side of a job, who refuses to leave her side—and wh...

Delightful and heart-warming debut story from renowned illustrator of the Horrible History series.A long time ago, there was a little girl whose best friend was a cave bear cub. He had been small and frightened when Nell found him. Now that he was not so small and not so frightened, the grown-ups were not so sure he was a suitable pet. So Nell and Cave Bear set off on a big adventure, searching for a way to stay together. . .This heart-warming story is beau...

Considered by many to be the most accomplished songbird in Australia, the pied butcherbird is known for its ability to skillfully craft new and complex melodies. Each vocalist sings differently from the next; their nocturnal solo songs can span up to seven hours; and they are superb mimics. With songs that transform annually, these feathered choristers provide a rich bounty of complex musical phrases to celebrate.Music from Another Species is an inspired zoömusicological a...

Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Laos provides a comprehensive introduction to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s recent development and transformation.The handbook showcases state-of-the-field interdisciplinary research across six themes: The Basics, The Populace, Political Economy, Resources, International and Challenges. Individual chapters provide specialist and non-specialist readers with a rigorous overview of 32 fundamental topics in Lao Studies, from ‘The Par...

Malik Goes to School: Examining the Language Skills of African American Students From Preschool-5th Grade synthesizes a decade of research by the authors, Holly Craig and Julie Washington, on the oral language and literacy skills of African American children from preschool to fifth grade. Their research has characterized significant influences on the child's use of AAE and the relationship between AAE and aspects of literacy acquisition. The research has also led to the characteri...