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The Best of Me

de David Sedaris ...

“Genius ... It is miraculous to read these pieces ... You must read The Best of Me.” —Andrew Sean Greer, New York Times Book ReviewFor more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly attuned to the world outside. It opens our eyes to what is at absurd and moving about our daily existence. And it is ... Leer más

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“Genius ... It is miraculous to read these pieces ... You must read The Best of Me.” —Andrew Sean Greer, New York Times Book ReviewFor more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly attuned to the world outside. It opens our eyes to what is at absurd and moving about our daily existence. And it is
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The Land and Its People

Essays

de David Sedaris ...

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (**Publishers Weekly, starred review).**“A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” —**Kirkus<... ... Leer más

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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (**Publishers Weekly, starred review).**“A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” —**Kirkus<...
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Love Blooms at the Cornish Cottage

The BRAND NEW gloriously feel-good tale of second chances

de Kim Nash ...

The BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously uplifting, romantic Sandpiper Shores series, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE How do you mend a broken heart? Michelle finally thought she’d found love with her hot Greek doctor. But when Demetri reveals he’s returning home to care for his sick ... Leer más

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The BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously uplifting, romantic Sandpiper Shores series, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE How do you mend a broken heart? Michelle finally thought she’d found love with her hot Greek doctor. But when Demetri reveals he’s returning home to care for his sick
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The Pecking Order

A Bold New Look at How Family and Society Determine Who We Become

de Dalton Conley ...

The family is our haven, the place where we all start off on equal footing — or so we like to think. But if that’s the case, why do so many siblings often diverge widely in social status, wealth, and education? In this groundbreaking and meticulously researched book, acclaimed sociologist Dalton Conley shatters our notions of how our childhoods affect us, and why we become who we are. Economic and ... Leer más

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The family is our haven, the place where we all start off on equal footing — or so we like to think. But if that’s the case, why do so many siblings often diverge widely in social status, wealth, and education? In this groundbreaking and meticulously researched book, acclaimed sociologist Dalton Conley shatters our notions of how our childhoods affect us, and why we become who we are. Economic and
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How to Forget

A Daughter’s Memoir

de Kate Mulgrew ...

“This is a masterfully crafted memoir, an elegant tour deforce that firmly establishes Mulgrew as a writer of significant literaryendowment. The soulmate to Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes, How to Forget, despite the promise of its title, cannot beforgotten or ignored.” —Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors and Toil& TroubleIn this profoundly honest and examined memoir about retur... ... Leer más

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“This is a masterfully crafted memoir, an elegant tour deforce that firmly establishes Mulgrew as a writer of significant literaryendowment. The soulmate to Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes, How to Forget, despite the promise of its title, cannot beforgotten or ignored.” —Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors and Toil& TroubleIn this profoundly honest and examined memoir about retur...
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Time Bandit

Two Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World's Deadliest Jobs

de Andy Hillstrand, Johnathan Hillstrand, Malcolm MacPherson ...

“Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep, so beware, beware,” goes the chorus of an old sailors’ sing-along that celebrates the allure and danger of the seafaring life. But make no mistake–there truly is much to beware for those who are drawn to risk their lives and seek their fortunes upon the waves. And perhaps none take more chances than the men and women who brave the tempestuous, bountiful ... Leer más

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“Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep, so beware, beware,” goes the chorus of an old sailors’ sing-along that celebrates the allure and danger of the seafaring life. But make no mistake–there truly is much to beware for those who are drawn to risk their lives and seek their fortunes upon the waves. And perhaps none take more chances than the men and women who brave the tempestuous, bountiful
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Twins! 2e

Pregnancy, Birth and the First Year of Life

de Connie Agnew, Alan Klein, Jill Alison Ganon ...

Twins! is a comprehensive guide for all parents preparing for a multiple birth. It is filled with practical advice from specialists who work with expectant mothers and their twins every day.From the moment the expectant mom knows she's getting more than she expected, Twins! provides complete information on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience:Your relationship with your practitionerPre ... Leer más

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Twins! is a comprehensive guide for all parents preparing for a multiple birth. It is filled with practical advice from specialists who work with expectant mothers and their twins every day.From the moment the expectant mom knows she's getting more than she expected, Twins! provides complete information on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience:Your relationship with your practitionerPre
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Saving Ellen

A Memoir of Hope and Recovery

de Maura Casey ...

A coming-of-age memoir that follows a large, working-class Irish family as it plunges into chaos in the wake of a terminal diagnosis—and the author's own hidden struggle to endure when her sister's disease becomes the dark star around which they all revolve.“A story for anyone who has refused to give up on someone, including themselves. . . . With her ever-expanding heart, she helps us find the ... Leer más

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A coming-of-age memoir that follows a large, working-class Irish family as it plunges into chaos in the wake of a terminal diagnosis—and the author's own hidden struggle to endure when her sister's disease becomes the dark star around which they all revolve.“A story for anyone who has refused to give up on someone, including themselves. . . . With her ever-expanding heart, she helps us find the
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Twelfth Night

de William Shakespeare ...

Exploring themes of love, gender, and identity, William Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night", (or What You Will) was first performed in England in 1602 and first published in 1623 after Shakespeare’s death. "Twelfth Night" takes its title from the twelfth night of Christmas, a raucous holiday marked with feasting and entertainment.In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", a sister and brother are shipwrecked and ... Leer más

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Exploring themes of love, gender, and identity, William Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night", (or What You Will) was first performed in England in 1602 and first published in 1623 after Shakespeare’s death. "Twelfth Night" takes its title from the twelfth night of Christmas, a raucous holiday marked with feasting and entertainment.In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", a sister and brother are shipwrecked and
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More

101 Stories Celebrating Double Trouble and Multiple Blessings

de Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Susan M. Heim ...

This is Chicken Soup for the Soul's first book about the growing world of twins and multiples. Twins, parents of multiples, relatives of twins, or anyone interested in twins, triplets, and more will enjoy these inspirational, humorous, and touching stories.Twins and multiples are all over the news these days. Co-author Susan M. Heim, a well-regarded expert on twins, has collected stories that ... Leer más

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This is Chicken Soup for the Soul's first book about the growing world of twins and multiples. Twins, parents of multiples, relatives of twins, or anyone interested in twins, triplets, and more will enjoy these inspirational, humorous, and touching stories.Twins and multiples are all over the news these days. Co-author Susan M. Heim, a well-regarded expert on twins, has collected stories that
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A Sister's Promise

The heartbreaking read from Caroline Finnerty

de Caroline Finnerty ...

A thought-provoking, tear-jerking story of sisterhood, love and lies from bestselling author Caroline FinnertySisters Laura and Penny were once close, bonded together after the early death of their mother. Laura always had her younger sister’s back until one day everything changed and Penny disappeared.Twenty years later, Laura finds herself alone and at a crossroad in her life; questioning her ... Leer más

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A thought-provoking, tear-jerking story of sisterhood, love and lies from bestselling author Caroline FinnertySisters Laura and Penny were once close, bonded together after the early death of their mother. Laura always had her younger sister’s back until one day everything changed and Penny disappeared.Twenty years later, Laura finds herself alone and at a crossroad in her life; questioning her
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Identical Strangers

A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited

de Elyse Schein, Paula Bernstein ...

As seen in the hit documentary Three Identical Strangers • “[A] poignant memoir of twin sisters who were split up as infants, became part of a secret scientific study, then found each other as adults.”—Reader’s Digest (Editors’ Choice)WINNER OF A BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDElyse Schein had always known she was adopted, but it wasn’t until her mid-thirties while living in Paris that she searched ... Leer más

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As seen in the hit documentary Three Identical Strangers • “[A] poignant memoir of twin sisters who were split up as infants, became part of a secret scientific study, then found each other as adults.”—Reader’s Digest (Editors’ Choice)WINNER OF A BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDElyse Schein had always known she was adopted, but it wasn’t until her mid-thirties while living in Paris that she searched
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Love in a Time of Homeschooling

A Mother and Daughter's Uncommon Year

de Laura Brodie ...

“In a world where ‘homeschooling’ is so often misunderstood, discounted, and even ridiculed, Laura Brodie offers a clear-eyed view and makes a valuable contribution to the literature on the subject. This is necessary reading for anyone with an interest not just in homeschooling but in education generally.”— David Guterson“As a parent involved in homeschooling, I highly recommend this book. It’s ... Leer más

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“In a world where ‘homeschooling’ is so often misunderstood, discounted, and even ridiculed, Laura Brodie offers a clear-eyed view and makes a valuable contribution to the literature on the subject. This is necessary reading for anyone with an interest not just in homeschooling but in education generally.”— David Guterson“As a parent involved in homeschooling, I highly recommend this book. It’s
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I Love You Rituals

de Becky A. Bailey ...

I Love You Rituals offers more than seventy delightful rhymes and games that send the message of unconditional love and enhance children’s social, emotional, and school success, laying a foundation for healthy early childhood development.This perennial, award-winning book offers parents a lifetime of positive parenting rituals and practices to incorporate into daily life with their children. These ... Leer más

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I Love You Rituals offers more than seventy delightful rhymes and games that send the message of unconditional love and enhance children’s social, emotional, and school success, laying a foundation for healthy early childhood development.This perennial, award-winning book offers parents a lifetime of positive parenting rituals and practices to incorporate into daily life with their children. These
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Heroes for My Daughter

de Brad Meltzer ...

In this companion to his acclaimed and inspirational bestseller, Heroes for My Son, national bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer brings together the stories of fifty-five remarkable individuals, from intellectual explorers such as Marie Curie, Sally Ride, and Jane Goodall to cultural champions like Billie Jean King; from implacable public figures such as Rosa Parks and Winston Churchill to artistic ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

In this companion to his acclaimed and inspirational bestseller, Heroes for My Son, national bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer brings together the stories of fifty-five remarkable individuals, from intellectual explorers such as Marie Curie, Sally Ride, and Jane Goodall to cultural champions like Billie Jean King; from implacable public figures such as Rosa Parks and Winston Churchill to artistic
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You Were Always Mom's Favorite!

Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives

de Deborah Tannen ...

Conversations between sisters reveal a deep and constant tug between two dynamics—an impulse toward closeness and an impulse toward competition. It takes just a word from your sister to start you laughing, or to summon up a past you both share. But it also takes just a word to send you into an emotional tailspin. For many women, a sister is both a devoted friend and a fierce rival.Wise and witty, ... Leer más

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Conversations between sisters reveal a deep and constant tug between two dynamics—an impulse toward closeness and an impulse toward competition. It takes just a word from your sister to start you laughing, or to summon up a past you both share. But it also takes just a word to send you into an emotional tailspin. For many women, a sister is both a devoted friend and a fierce rival.Wise and witty,
... Leer más
Raising Twins

What Parents Want to Know (and What Twins Want to Tell Them)

de Jill Alison Ganon, Eileen M. Pearlman ...

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The Kids Are All Right

A Memoir

de Diana Welch, Liz Welch, Amanda Welch, Dan Welch ...

A blisteringly funny, heart-scorching tale of remarkable kids shattered by tragedy and finally brought back together by love."—PeopleSomehow, between their father’s mysterious death, their glamorous soap-opera-star mother’s cancer diagnosis, and a phalanx of lawyers intent on bankruptcy proceedings, the four Welch siblings managed to handle each new heartbreaking misfortune together.All that ... Leer más

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A blisteringly funny, heart-scorching tale of remarkable kids shattered by tragedy and finally brought back together by love."—PeopleSomehow, between their father’s mysterious death, their glamorous soap-opera-star mother’s cancer diagnosis, and a phalanx of lawyers intent on bankruptcy proceedings, the four Welch siblings managed to handle each new heartbreaking misfortune together.All that
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Fostering Love

A Glimpse Into Foster Care

de Kathleen M Paydo ...

Families are the foundation of society. When we care for and protect children, we ensure that future generations thrive as well. The devastation that abuse and neglect cause have taught us the immense impact-good and bad-that parents have on children. This book will enlighten readers beyond those directly involved with foster children to see the resiliency and potential that can be hidden in these ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Families are the foundation of society. When we care for and protect children, we ensure that future generations thrive as well. The devastation that abuse and neglect cause have taught us the immense impact-good and bad-that parents have on children. This book will enlighten readers beyond those directly involved with foster children to see the resiliency and potential that can be hidden in these
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Mountain Laurel

de Donna Fasano ...

***USA Today Bestselling Author***So what if Laurel Morgan hasn't had a date in years? Her dysfunctional family makes creating a private life next to impossible. But if all it will take to convince her teenage sister to turn her life around is to go on a few dates and have some fun, it’s a bet she can beat. And before she can change her mind, rugged forest ranger Michael Walker agrees to play the ... Leer más

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***USA Today Bestselling Author***So what if Laurel Morgan hasn't had a date in years? Her dysfunctional family makes creating a private life next to impossible. But if all it will take to convince her teenage sister to turn her life around is to go on a few dates and have some fun, it’s a bet she can beat. And before she can change her mind, rugged forest ranger Michael Walker agrees to play the
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Three Weeks with My Brother

de Nicholas Sparks, Micah Sparks ...

**The New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook shares a life-affirming memoir where he travels the world with his brother."Refreshingly honest and perceptive." —Publishers Weekly**In January 2003, Nicholas Sparks and his brother, Micah, set off on a three-week trip around the globe. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at thirty-seven and thirty-eight respectively, they were now ... Leer más

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**The New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook shares a life-affirming memoir where he travels the world with his brother."Refreshingly honest and perceptive." —Publishers Weekly**In January 2003, Nicholas Sparks and his brother, Micah, set off on a three-week trip around the globe. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at thirty-seven and thirty-eight respectively, they were now
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Little Women: Complete Series

de Louisa May Alcott ...

Louisa May Alcott ended Little Women (1868) with the words "So the curtain falls upon Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Whether it ever rises again, depends upon the reception given the first act of the domestic drama called Little Women." It was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, Good Wives (1869), ... Leer más

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Louisa May Alcott ended Little Women (1868) with the words "So the curtain falls upon Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Whether it ever rises again, depends upon the reception given the first act of the domestic drama called Little Women." It was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, Good Wives (1869),
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Calypso

de David Sedaris ...

David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book.If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong.When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he ... Leer más

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David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book.If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong.When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he
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Little Women

de Little Women, Golden Deer Classics, Louisa May Alcott ...

Following the lives of four sisters on a journey out of adolescence, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women explores the difficulties associated with gender roles in a Post-Civil War America. ... Leer más

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Following the lives of four sisters on a journey out of adolescence, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women explores the difficulties associated with gender roles in a Post-Civil War America.
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