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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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Mad Sisters

de Susan Grundy ...

"An indispensable book for those of us who love someone with a mental illness." - New York Times bestselling author Pete EarleyA poignant memoir of a caregiver’s lifelong struggle to break through the barrier of her sibling’s mental illness in search of sisterhood.Through evocative personal stories, Susan Grundy compassionately explores the devastating consequences of her older sister’s severe ... Leer más

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"An indispensable book for those of us who love someone with a mental illness." - New York Times bestselling author Pete EarleyA poignant memoir of a caregiver’s lifelong struggle to break through the barrier of her sibling’s mental illness in search of sisterhood.Through evocative personal stories, Susan Grundy compassionately explores the devastating consequences of her older sister’s severe
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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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The Swiss Family Robinson

de Johann David Wyss ...

Johann David Wyss's "The Swiss Family Robinson" tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family that consists of the father, mother, and four sons. They take materials from the accident and apply their abilities to start again by locating food, building shelters, and taming animals. As they adjust to island life, the novel emphasises their adventures, ingenuity, and close family ties. When a rescue ... Leer más

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Johann David Wyss's "The Swiss Family Robinson" tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family that consists of the father, mother, and four sons. They take materials from the accident and apply their abilities to start again by locating food, building shelters, and taming animals. As they adjust to island life, the novel emphasises their adventures, ingenuity, and close family ties. When a rescue
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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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Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

de Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish ...

The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to reducing hostility ?and generating goodwill between siblings.Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The result was Siblings ... Leer más

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The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to reducing hostility ?and generating goodwill between siblings.Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The result was Siblings
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Twins! 2e

Pregnancy, Birth and the First Year of Life

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

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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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Jesus Land

A Memoir

de Julia Scheeres ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: An “exquisitely wrought memoir” about how “love can flourish even in the harshest climates”—for readers of The Liar’s Club and Running with Scissors (People).“One of the best memoirs in years” (Anne Lamott): A poignant account of two siblings—one white, one Black—growing up in the Christian fundamentalist communities of Indiana and the Dominican Republic.**Julia and ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: An “exquisitely wrought memoir” about how “love can flourish even in the harshest climates”—for readers of The Liar’s Club and Running with Scissors (People).“One of the best memoirs in years” (Anne Lamott): A poignant account of two siblings—one white, one Black—growing up in the Christian fundamentalist communities of Indiana and the Dominican Republic.**Julia and
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Welcome to Weaver Street

The first in a heartbreaking and heartwarming new WW1 series

de Chrissie Walsh ...

Series Libro 1 - Weaver Street
If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's WWI story of love, loss and triumph!July, 1916Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom’s great-uncle has bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn’t have come at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter Uprising and Kitty’s brother is now in prison.The house in ... Leer más

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If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's WWI story of love, loss and triumph!July, 1916Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom’s great-uncle has bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn’t have come at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter Uprising and Kitty’s brother is now in prison.The house in
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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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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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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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To Save My Daughters

An utterly unforgettable, heart-wrenching read from Louise Guy

de Louise Guy ...

Brand new emotional page-turner from bestselling author Louise Guy ⭐️ Must-read for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt! I loved him… but I loved my daughters more. I knew what I had to do. I had to protect them.When June Marlow was arrested for the murder of her husband nearly thirty years ago, she feared she would never see her daughters again.Terrorised by the man who claimed to ... Leer más

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Brand new emotional page-turner from bestselling author Louise Guy ⭐️ Must-read for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt! I loved him… but I loved my daughters more. I knew what I had to do. I had to protect them.When June Marlow was arrested for the murder of her husband nearly thirty years ago, she feared she would never see her daughters again.Terrorised by the man who claimed to
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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
... Leer más
Brothers

de Alex van Halen ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his ... Leer más

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen’s love letter to his
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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,
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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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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),
... Leer más
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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Happy-Go-Lucky

de David Sedaris ...

David Sedaris returns with his first collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso.Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask—or not—was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms ... Leer más

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David Sedaris returns with his first collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso.Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask—or not—was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms
... Leer más

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