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Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting
by Janet LansburyA modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids&“An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.&”—Wendy Denham, PhDA Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet&’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including:• Nourishing our babies&’ healthy eating habits• Calming your clingy, fearful child• How to build your child&’s focus and attention span• Developing routines that promote restful sleepEschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury&’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.
Eleven Hours
by Pamela ErensThe Millions Most Anticipated Book of 2016 Flavorwire's Most Anticipated Book From the critically acclaimed author of The Virgins, Eleven Hours is an intimate exploration of the physical and mental challenges of childbirth, told with unremitting suspense and astonishing beauty.Lore arrives at the hospital alone--no husband, no partner, no friends. Her birth plan is explicit: she wants no fetal monitor, no IV, no epidural. Franckline, a nurse in the maternity ward--herself on the verge of showing--is patient with the young woman. She knows what it's like to worry that something might go wrong, and she understands the distress when it does. She knows as well as anyone the severe challenge of childbirth, what it does to the mind and the body. Eleven Hours is the story of two soon-to-be mothers who, in the midst of a difficult labor, are forced to reckon with their pasts and re-create their futures. Lore must disentangle herself from a love triangle; Franckline must move beyond past traumas to accept the life that's waiting for her. Pamela Erens moves seamlessly between their begrudging partnership and the memories evoked by so intense an experience: for Lore, of the father of her child and her former best friend; for Franckline, of the family in Haiti from which she's exiled. At turns urgent and lyrical, Erens's novel is a visceral portrait of childbirth, and a vivid rendering of the way we approach motherhood--with fear and joy, anguish and awe.
Eleven and Holding
by Mary PenneyMacy Hollinquest is eleven years old, and don't count on her to change that anytime soon.Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning twelve without her dad by her side. He'd promised to be there for her big day, and yet he's been gone for months--away after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, "important work."So Macy's staying eleven, no matter what--that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady who is searching for her missing dog. Ginger's dog search is the perfect cover for Macy's attempt to locate her dad. But her hunt puts her on a path to a head-on collision with the truth, where she discovers that knowing can sometimes be a heavy burden. And that change, when finally accepted, comes with an unexpected kind of grace.Mary Penney's earnest, heartfelt story of change, loss, and new beginnings will resonate with young readers on the cusp of new beginnings, and stay in their hearts long after it's done.
Eleven: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #184)
by Patricia HighsmithBy the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train'What is striking about these stories is their integrity: they are all of a piece . . . a brilliant collection' - Sunday TimesUnsuspecting victims are devoured by their own obsessions in this perfectly chilling collection of short stories. A man becomes devoted to his pet snails, with fatal results.A young nanny turns arsonist in a bid to become heroine of the hour. A boy finally stands up to his mother, with knife in hand. Highsmith weaves a world claustrophobic in its intensity, disturbing in its mundanity, as she probes the dark corners of the human psyche.Eleven is a collection of masterpieces of Highsmith's particular art, full of compulsion, foreboding and cruel pleasures.
Eleventh Grade Burns (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod)
by Heather BrewerEleventh grade at Bathory High is draining Vladimir Tod. Joss, a professional vampire slayer and Vlad's former friend, has moved back to town. The powerful vampire Dorian has an overwhelming desire to drink Vlad's blood. And his arch enemy, D'Ablo, has brought Vlad's Uncle Otis to trial for crimes against vampires. So much for dating; when the tables turn on Vlad, he has just enough time to return to Bathory for his final good-byes . . .
Elf Food: 85 Holiday Sweets & Treats for a Magical Christmas (Whimsical Treats)
by Cayla GallagherFrom the author of Reindeer Food comes a brand-new collection of sweets and treats that has you covered for the entire holiday season. Fill your plates with peppermint candies, gingerbread, and snowballs and eat just like elves do! This cookbook will take you on a sweet, sugary journey through Christmas Tree Meringue Pops, over rolling hills of Plaid Swiss Roll Cakes, and through a field of Mistletoe Shortbread. You&’ll arrive at a Classic Gingerbread House and cuddle by the fire with some hot milk and a Hot Chocolate Bomb. Whether you want to bake holiday classics or get experimental in the kitchen, Elf Food will be with you every step of the way this holiday season! Recipes include: Jumbo Ornament Cake Elf Cake Hot Chocolate Bombs 5 Instant Hot Chocolate Mixes Holiday Wreath Pavlova Classic Gingerbread Men The Perfect Gingerbread House Plaid Swiss Roll Cake Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Elf Cupcakes Christmas Tree Meringue Pops Reindeer Cupcakes Hot Chocolate Lasagna Mistletoe Shortbread Tree Ornament Hot Chocolate Bombs SO many more! Trust author and photographer Cayla Gallagher to teach you everything you need to know to make your holiday season sweet with Elf Food.
Elfos en el quinto piso
by Francesca CavalloEl nuevo libro de la coautora de Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes. Instalarse en una nueva ciudad no es fácil, y más si, como les ocurre a Manuel, Camila y Shonda, te mudas a tres días de Navidad y el alcalde del lugar se llama señor Aburrimiento. Pero para los tres niños y sus dos madres, Isabella y Dominique, las sorpresas no han hecho más que empezar. Enterado de su llegada a la ciudad, Papá Noel les pide ayuda para empaquetar los 230.119 regalos que debe repartir entre los niños de la localidad y, cuando aceptan, diez elfos se plantan en su puerta cargados de cajas para envolver. ¿Llegarán entre todos a tiempo de salvar la Navidad? El nuevo libro de Francesca Cavallo, autora del gran éxito Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes, es una historia navideña de las que reconfortan el corazón y el espíritu, y que hará felices a grandes y pequeños.
Elfs al cinquè pis
by Francesca CavalloEl nou llibre de la coautora de Contes de bona nit per a nenes rebels. És gairebé Nadal quan en Manuel, la Camila i la Shonda, juntament amb les seves dues mares, la Isabella y la Dominique, s'instal·len a la seva nova ciutat. No triguen a rebre una increïble sorpresa: deu simpàtics elfs es presenten a la porta de casa seva i els fan saber que el mateix Pare Noel els ha encarregat que trobin una base operativa pel Nadal a la seva ciutat. I demanen als tres nens que els ajudin a empaquetar els 230.119 regals que cal repartir i a tenir-los llestos per a l'hora en què està previst que passi el trineu. Arribaran a temps de salvar el Nadal? El nou llibre de Francesca Cavallo, coautora del gran èxit Contes de bona nit per a nenes rebels, és una història nadalenca de les que escalfen el cor i l'esperit, i que farà feliços a petits i grans.
Eli's Horse
by Mary Catherine JohnsonEli loves horses but he is afraid of how big they are! One night, he gets a special visitor to help him get over his fear. His parents think that it's just a dream but Eli knows its real! Will Eli be able to touch or ride one of his grandfather’s horses?
Elias and Daddy Go to the Park
by Sara CibralicStep into Elias and his dad’s world as they embark on an exciting day at the park. Together, they explore the wonders of nature and the joy of spending quality time together. But there’s more to this adventure than meets the eye. Follow along as Elias’ dad uses the power of labelled praise to nurture Elias’ positive behaviours. Discover the magic of encouragement and positive reinforcement in their heartwarming journey. Elias and Daddy Go to the Park is not just a story of a fun-filled day; it’s a valuable lesson in fostering positivity, bonding, and the love between a parent and child.
Eligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice (The Austen Project #4)
by Curtis Sittenfeld<P>Wonderfully tender and hilariously funny, Eligible both honors and updates Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. <P>Tackling gender, class, courtship, and family, Curtis Sittenfeld reaffirms herself as one of the most dazzling authors writing today. This version of the Bennet family--and Mr. Darcy--is one that you have and haven't met before: Liz is a magazine writer in her late thirties who, like her yoga instructor older sister, Jane, lives in New York City. <P>When their father has a health scare, they return to their childhood home in Cincinnati to help--and discover that the sprawling Tudor they grew up in is crumbling and the family is in disarray. Youngest sisters Kitty and Lydia are too busy with their CrossFit workouts and Paleo diets to get jobs. Mary, the middle sister, is earning her third online master's degree and barely leaves her room, except for those mysterious Tuesday-night outings she won't discuss. And Mrs. Bennet has one thing on her mind: how to marry off her daughters, especially as Jane's fortieth birthday fast approaches. <P>Enter Chip Bingley, a handsome new-in-town doctor who recently appeared on the juggernaut reality TV dating show Eligible. At a Fourth of July barbecue, Chip takes an immediate interest in Jane, but Chip's friend neurosurgeon Fitzwilliam Darcy reveals himself to Liz to be much less charming. . . . And yet, first impressions can be deceiving. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Elijah and Emma Meet Friends and Visit History: A Story Book to Color
by Darlene MillerInstead of sitting in a classroom, Elijah likes to “do stuff.” His grandmother helps the family to participate in reenactments and living history events where he, and his sister Emily, can experience the life styles of early America and the Civil War era. “To read about the reenactment of history is fascinating, to color the pages is to bring the story to life. Elijah and Emma Meet Friends and Visit History is truly one of a kind encouraging people of all ages to seek out reenactments and places of historical value. Elijah and Emma Meet Friends and Visit History could only become priceless as the years pass.” Joan Pomeroy Author
Elijah, God's Mighty Prophet: Level 2 (I Can Read! / Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanWhen Elijah tries to convince the Israelites to stop worshipping idols, King Ahab won&’t hear of it. In this Level 2 I Can Read written and illustrated in the tradition of the bestselling NIV Adventure Bible, beginning readers learn about the epic challenge between Elijah and King Ahab and the false god, Baal.Perfect for readers ages 4-8, learning Bible stories on their own.
Elisa Michaels, Bigger And Better (Riverside Kids)
by Johanna Hurwitz[From the left dust jacket flap:] Now that Elisa's in second grade, she's taking charge of whatever comes her way--from a baby-sitter who doesn't know how to change a diaper to an airplane trip without her parents. Of course, it's not easy taking charge when your big brother thinks you're too little and your little brother runs amok! But Elisa is determined to make everything work out in the end. And what better way to celebrate being seven and a half than a day of eating nothing but chocolate. Chocolate cookies, chocolate milk, chocolate bars... chocolate and more chocolate, from morning to night. With these delicious new episodes from the whirlwind life of Elisa Michaels, Johanna Hurwitz entertains us once again with a vivid portrayal of family life as seen from four feet tall. Look in the Bookshare library for over fifty more books you'll like by Johanna Hurwitz about children of all ages with others on the way. They include: The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein, Aldo Applesauce, Amazing Monty: More adventures in Third Grade book 3, Anne Frank: Life in Hiding, Baseball Fever, Class Clown, Faraway Summer, The Just Desserts Club, Llama in the Library, One Small Dog, Roz and Ozzie, and Spring Break.
Elisabeth's Daughter
by Marianne FredrikssonKatarina Elg is young and free. She adores falling in love, but lasting closeness frightens her and she cannot accept being tied down. Independence is more precious than anything else. Then she becomes pregnant and decides, surprisingly perhaps, to keep the baby. Her mother, Elisabeth, is supportive, but her lover reacts violently, believing that the pregnancy is no accident. Is violence inherited, Katarina wonders, and if so, can it be inherited among victims as well as perpetrators? These thoughts lead her to approach her mother, and the two women open up to each other as the past is confronted and explored.
Elissa's Odyssey
by Erica VerrilloSometimes all you want to do is to go home. . . . In the sequel toElissa’s Quest,Elissa’s Gift is not only growing in power . . . it’s changing. Elissa could always speak to animals, but now she’s able to control other things in the natural world. When Elissa becomes separated from her friend Maya—and her faithful donkey, Gertrude—she embarks on a perilous voyage that introduces her to others who have special Gifts, too. It’s as if an unseen hand is guiding her to the pieces of the prophecy . . . the prophecy of the Phoenix. In this second title in the Phoenix Rising trilogy, readers will continue to root for Elissa—a fabulous, strong girl character—as she makes her way toward her destiny.
Elissa's Quest
by Erica VerrilloNow in paperback--Book One of the Phoenix Rising trilogy is a classic and often humorous fantasy adventure about a young girl with an extraordinary gift.
Elixir of the Incas
by Edward FarberAn orphan boy named Billy performs with a traveling medicine show with Angus and Doctor C.F. Noble, Discoverer of the Elixir of the Incas. Billy is planning to run away when Doc is suddenly taken ill. Will Billy stay and help the Doc or run away?
Eliza Starts a Rumor
by Jane L. RosenThe author of Nine Women, One Dress delivers a charming, unforgettable novel about four women, one little lie, and the big repercussions that unite them all. It wasn&’t supposed to happen this way. When Eliza Hunt created The Hudson Valley Ladies&’ Bulletin Board fifteen years ago she was happily entrenched in her picture-perfect suburban life with her husband and twin preschoolers. Now, with an empty nest and a crippling case of agoraphobia, the once-fun hobby has become her lifeline. So when a rival parenting forum threatens the site&’s existence, she doesn&’t think twice before fabricating a salacious rumor to spark things up a bit. It doesn&’t take long before that spark becomes a flame. Across town, new mom and site devotee Olivia York is thrown into a tailspin by what she reads on the Bulletin Board. Allison Le is making cyber friends with a woman who isn&’t quite who she says she is. And Amanda Cole, Eliza&’s childhood friend, may just hold the key to unearthing why Eliza can&’t step out of her front door. In all this chaos, one thing is for sure…Hudson Valley will never be the same. Funny, romantic, raw, and hopeful, this is a story about being a woman and of the healing power of sisterhood.
Eliza, from Scratch
by Sophia LeePerfect for fans of Jenny Han and Rachel Lynn Solomon, this charming, poignant rom-com follows an academics-obsessed teen who learns big truths about love, family, and herself when a scheduling snafu lands her in a culinary arts class.Eliza Park’s senior year will be perfect: She’s going to be salutatorian, give a tear-jerking graduation speech in front of her parents, and enjoy her last year with her equally ambitious best friends. But when a scheduling mishap enrolls her in Culinary Arts, Eliza is suddenly the most clueless person in the class. Her typical title of star student belongs to the aggravatingly arrogant Wesley Ruengsomboon, a charming Thai American boy whose talent in the kitchen leaves Eliza both awed and annoyed.With her rank on the line, Eliza’s only hope is to snatch the midterm cooking contest win from Wesley, however improbable that may be. Add in the flavor of her grandmother’s Korean recipes, the heat of being class partners with Wesley, and the sweetness of unexpected feelings—and Eliza must now rebuild everything she knew about success, love, and what it means to be herself, from scratch.
Eliza: With an Afterword by Phillipa Soo, the Original Eliza from Hamilton: An American
by Margaret McNamaraFans of the musical Hamilton and their children won't want to miss this stunning picture book biography about Eliza Hamilton, American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton's extraordinary wife and an important figure in her own right. Includes an afterword from Phillipa Soo, the actress who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton!We all know the story of scrappy Alexander Hamilton and his rise in American politics--but how much do we know about his workmate, inspiration, and stabilizing force, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton? Margaret McNamara employs the letter-writing style of the period to tell the story of Eliza Hamilton, who was born into a family of considerable wealth, power, and influence in Albany, New York, in 1757. Eliza was expected to marry into a similarly powerful family . . . until she met and fell in love with the charismatic Hamilton. She stood by him throughout his tumultuous life, and after his death, she single-handedly collected his papers and preserved them for historians and musical-theater writers of the future. Eliza outlived Hamilton by fifty years; during that time she founded the first orphanage in New York State, raised funds for the Washington Monument, and kept the flame of her husband's memory and achievements alive. This is a beautiful and informative biography featuring extensive back matter--including information about America's revolution, the historical relevance of letter writing, and a timeline--and exquisite, thoroughly researched art that mirrors paintings from 18th-century America. Every Hamilton lover will want to gift it to the young readers in their lives.
Elizabeth Alone
by William TrevorAlone together in a London hospital ward, four women take stock of their lives in this &“deeply moving novel&” by the award-winning author of The Old Boys (The New York Times). At forty-one, the news that she requires a hysterectomy strikes Elizabeth Aidallbery as something of a nonevent. But from her bed at Cheltenham Women&’s Hospital, the divorced mother of three comes to realize that she is at a crossroads. She meets two other women admitted for the same operation: Young Sylvie Clapper, who is preoccupied with her dishonest boyfriend; and poor Miss Samson, with her disfiguring birthmark, who runs a Christian boarding house. In the ward with them is Lily Drucker, determined to have a child despite insurmountable difficulties. With compassion and wry humor, these very different women share their lives, concerns, and regrets. Elizabeth faces a lonesome life that includes a childhood friend turned hapless suitor, and a teenage daughter who has run off to a commune. But there is a hard-won grace in the companionship these women find in Trevor&’s &“finely observed, gently sensitive comedy&” that is &“delightful to read&” (Daily Telegraph).
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Much-loved poems from one of the greatest Romantic poets (The Great Poets)
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning'How do I love thee? Let me count the ways'Elizabeth Barrett Browning was a poet of passion, wit and conscience. She was also a woman who wrote to speak the truth about everything she knew - and she knew just what it was like to be a thinking woman in a society that wanted women to be weak. The eldest of twelve children, she wrote poetry from the age of eleven, and became a highly successful poet in her lifetime - and remains very much loved today.She was also a strong advocate for human rights, campaigning to abolish slavery and child labour, and her three-part poem A Curse for a Nation is a powerful polemic against the slave trade.'I heard an angel speak last night, and he said "write! Write a nation's curse for me, and send it over the western sea" '
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Much-loved poems from one of the greatest Romantic poets (The Great Poets)
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning'How do I love thee? Let me count the ways'Elizabeth Barrett Browning was a poet of passion, wit and conscience. She was also a woman who wrote to speak the truth about everything she knew - and she knew just what it was like to be a thinking woman in a society that wanted women to be weak. The eldest of twelve children, she wrote poetry from the age of eleven, and became a highly successful poet in her lifetime - and remains very much loved today.She was also a strong advocate for human rights, campaigning to abolish slavery and child labour, and her three-part poem A Curse for a Nation is a powerful polemic against the slave trade.'I heard an angel speak last night, and he said "write! Write a nation's curse for me, and send it over the western sea" '
Elizabeth Baxter's 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage
by Karen KingsburyReal-life marriage advice from the fictional Baxter family matriarch—inspired by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author&’s novel Forever. Karen Kingsbury&’s beloved character Elizabeth Baxter once penned a letter to her children, in which she included her very own &“Ten Secrets to a Happy Marriage.&” Over the years, Karen has been inundated with letters from readers wanting more of Elizabeth&’s wisdom. Here, for the first time, are Elizabeth Baxter&’s &“Ten Secrets to a Happy Marriage&”—explained and expanded. This e-short is filled with practical guidance and advice, insight that will bring a greater love to any marriage.