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Fingerprints of You
by Kristen-Paige MadoniaA teen embarks on the road trip of a lifetime in this authentic, beautifully written debut novel.Lemon grew up with Stella, a single mom who wasn't exactly maternal. Stella always had a drink in her hand and a new boyfriend every few months, and when things got out of hand, she would whisk Lemon off to a new town for a fresh beginning. Now, just as they are moving yet again, Lemon discovers that she is pregnant from a reckless encounter--with a guy Stella had been flirting with. On the verge of revisiting her mother's mistakes, Lemon struggles to cope with the idea of herself as a young unmarried mother, as well as the fact that she's never met her own father. Determined to have at least one big adventure before she has the baby, Lemon sets off on a cross-country road trip, intending not only to meet her father, but to figure out who she wants to be. Lyrical and moving prose from an original voice whose writing Judy Blume calls "luminous" deftly depicts the nuanced conflicts of early motherhood and the search for identity.
Fingers
by William SleatorEighteen-year-old Sam has always been jealous of his younger brother, Humphrey, the famous "wonder child" pianist. But now that Humphrey is fifteen, the one-time child prodigy isn't able to get any more bookings. Sam's mother refuses to accept that Humphrey's career is over and devises a scheme to recapture his fame: Sam will compose "new works" by a long dead gypsy composer, and they will tell the world that the composer is dictating the music to Humphrey from the grave. The scheme is a wild success-until some ghostly occurrences convince Sam that the spirit of the dead composer has actually taken over Humphrey's fingers. Have Sam and his family unleashed a force from beyond the grave?
The Finished Man
by Sean MurphyFollowing the success of his wildly popular debut novel, Sean Murphy returns with a hip, imaginative, and slyly comedic tale set amidst a West Coast world of wildfires and wannabes, hipsters and heavy smog—-offering a wry, rollicking look at love, the literati, and Southern California. Frank, a penniless and hapless writer, has nothing to show for himself but an unfinished novel and an unclear future. So when he bumps into Max—-an arrogant former classmate who is a terrible, but successful, author—-Frank agrees to take up residence in his garage apartment. After all, a glimpse at the inner workings of Max's glittering life will provide great material for his book. Soon, Frank is swept up in a world of glossy cocktail parties, nouveau-wealth, and near-celebrity—-as well as a passionate love affair with Max's beautiful wife. And although his nemesis possesses everything Frank desires, he remains secure in his sense of artistic superiority—-until Max's latest work heralds him as one of the great new voices in American literature. Seething with envy, Frank sets out to uncover the true source of his newfound talent and gets a lot more than he bargained for. Told in Murphy's distinctive, tongue-in-cheek style, this is a lively and engaging book that will appeal to Murphy's established fans and win him new ones.
Finishing Touches: A Novel
by Patricia ScanlanIn this charming offering from internationally bestselling author Patricia Scanlan, the ties of family are tested when siblings reunite to celebrate their sister's new interior design business.Will family and friends help Cassie Jordan follow her dreams--or hinder her? Meet Cassie Jordan as she launches the dream venture she has fought so hard to create: her own interior design business, named Finishing Touches. The party promises to be a night to remember; will Cassie's long-estranged sister, Barbara, bury her resentment and toast Cassie's success? Will their younger sister, Irene, travel all the way from the States for the big night? And will brother Mark ignore his wife's pettiness and support his sister when she needs him? What Cassie does know for certain is that her two oldest and best friends, Laura and Aileen, will be there by her side, supporting each other as they have done since their school days. Finishing Touches is an engrossing novel of schoolmates and soulmates, shared secrets, and desires--and how one woman dares to make her dreams come true.
Finishing Well: Aging And Reparation In The Intergenerational Family
by Terry D. Hargrave William T. AndersonOffers therapists guidance in helping multigenerational families with older members understand and cope with the myriad challenges they face. The text considers such issues as: confronting death; life validation; life review; and exoneration, forgiveness, and healing in the family.
Finlay Donovan Leva Tudo à Frente
by Elle CosimanoQuando tudo parecia estar a entrar nos eixos, eis que Finlay se vê de novo enredada numa história que mais parece saída de um dos seus livros. Depois de Finlay Donovan Vai Arrasar, Elle Cosimano volta a trazer-nos uma divertida comédia de enganos que é também um romance e que é também um mistério. Ela vai dar cabo deles… Assim que conseguir organizar a sua vida! Para não variar, Finlay Donovan está atrasada na entrega do seunovo livro e continua assoberbada com os dois filhos pequenos e as contas por pagar. Felizmente, tem a ajuda preciosa de Vero, a ama das crianças, que se tornou também a sua melhor amiga, e o único cadáver que tem pela frente é o do peixinho de estimação da sua filha. Por outro lado, Finlay descobre que alguém quer matar Steven, o seu ex-marido. Ele pode ter-lhe causado um grande desgosto,mas é um bom pai, e ela está determinada a impedir que o pior lhe aconteça. A busca por quem poderá estar por detrás da ameaça à vida de Steven conduz Finlay ao submundo dos fóruns para mães, obrigando-a a aproximar-se em demasia de pessoas muito pouco recomendáveis. Enquanto tenta proteger a família, descobrir um assassino a soldo e escrever um livro, Finlay tem ainda de resolver a confusão emque se transformou a sua vida amorosa e encontrar o fio à meada da trama em que se vê envolvida, antes que esteja demasiado enredada para conseguir escapar. «Vibrante… Perante o desafio de corresponder à maravilhosa premissa do seu primeiro livro, Elle Cosimano faz um trabalho notável. O que virá em seguida?» Kirkus Reviews «Tão inteligente e hilariante como o seu antecessor.»PopSugar
Finlay Donovan Vai Arrasar
by Elle CosimanoUma divertida comédia de enganos que é também um drama familiar e um mistério difícil de resolver. Poderá a vida de uma mãe comum tornar-se ainda mais complicada? Mãe divorciada, escritora a enfrentar um bloqueio criativo e dona de casa com muitas faturas por pagar, Finlay Donovan não tem uma vida fácil. Como se não bastasse, o novo livro que prometeu entregar à sua agente literária ainda não está escrito, o ex-marido despediu a ama sem lhe dizer nada e a filha mais velha teve de ir para a escola com o cabelo colado com fita adesiva, depois de um pequeno incidente doméstico envolvendo uma tesoura. Quando se encontra com a agente para lhe falar sobre o processo criativo para o novo livro, a sua conversa é ouvida por alguém numa outra mesa, que a confunde com uma assassina a soldo e a contacta para matar o seu marido. Intrigada e decidida a usar a situação como inspiração para a sua próxima história, Finlay não resiste à curiosidade acerca do que terá levado aquela mulher a fazer-lhe uma proposta tão inusitada e decide aprofundar o assunto. No entanto, tudo se complica antes de ela conseguir esclarecer o mal-entendido. Quando dá por si, Finlay já se encontra envolvida numa rocambolesca trama, da qual terá dificuldades em sair. Pelo meio, terá também de lidar com a sua conturbada vida pessoal, enfrentando as agruras da maternidade, as quezílias com o ex-marido e as difi culdades de novos relacionamentos.
Finley's Perfect Pet: Independent Reading Purple 8 (Reading Champion #631)
by Damian HarveyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Finley promises his parents he'll take good care of a pet, so they decide it's time to welcome one into their home. You won't believe how many things can go wrong with pets until you read this funny tale of squawking and slithering!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Finn: a novel
by Matthew OlshanFor ages 12+. Chloe Wilder lives with her grandparents in a quiet middle class neighbourhood. Some say she is angry, others think of her as quiet, but in reality, she is finally learning to replace some of the demons in her nightmares with a sense of normalcy. She has loving guardians; an eccentric but true friend, Marian; safety; and the friendship of her grandparents' maid, Silvia, an illegal immigrant from Mexico. She almost believes everything is going to be OK when her mother's husband kidnaps her and turns her world into a living nightmare. When her abusive mother forces her to help rob her grandparents, Chloe stages her own death with an explosive fire. Then she and a very pregnant Silvia embark on an adventure similar to that of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. As they attempt to get to California, they drive in circles, run across tricksters, and end up in the dangerous projects.
Finn and the Dentist: Independent Reading Green 5 (Reading Champion #635)
by Jill AtkinsThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Finn has never been to see the dentist but he is sure he won't like it. Is he right?Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Finn and the Feline Frenemy (Life in the Doghouse)
by Danny Robertshaw Ron Danta Crystal VelasquezInspired by a real dog from Danny & Ron&’s Rescue from the popular documentary, Life in the Doghouse, this fourth book in the sweet chapter book series follows a dog&’s rivalry with his new cat sibling.Finn, a Redbone hound with three legs, is excited to join the Figueroa family, who are also expecting a new baby to arrive any day now! The house is full of new toys and fun places to explore, but for Finn, who is still adapting to his missing back leg, the stairs are too daunting to manage. But Finn&’s new home holds one big surprise—a new cat sibling, Rusty, who has three legs just like him! Finn is determined to become best friends, but Rusty has other plans. And when the two start fighting over the family&’s attention, it turns into a battle to be the favorite pet. Will Finn and Rusty learn to get along before their new human arrives? Or is the dog-cat divide too large to cross?
Finn's Going
by Tom KellyTake Finn. He may be the burping champion of the universe. He may be the demon farter of the planet--capable of mind-boggling impressions (a hissing cat, a creaking door in a haunted house, a boiling egg). Or not. Take Danny. He may be the burping champion of the universe. He may be the demon farter of the planet--capable of mind-boggling impressions (a hissing cat, a creaking door in a haunted house, a boiling egg). Or not. Danny and Finn. Identical twins. Best friends. Big brothers to Angela. Playing with Donut the dog. Sons of Mum and Dad. Living together in a house on Holt Street. Happy. All of that is about to change.
Fiona and the Rainy Day: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, in this story of sharing and caring about friends—and the good thing about a little rain storm too.It is raining, but Fiona still wants to hang out with her good friends at the zoo. When Flamingo stops by Hippo Cove for a visit, she brings her big umbrella. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.Fiona and the Rainy Day is:An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparentsAn inspiring story of sharing and caring about friendsA Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to readCreated by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame
Fiona Gets the Sniffles: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends Cheetah, Chicken, and Fox figure out how to help Mr. Elephant feel better when he has a case of the sniffles. What happens when Fiona starts sniffling too?Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read book about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.Fiona Has the Sniffles is:An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparentsA sweet book about how we all have times when we don&’t feel wellA Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to readCreated by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame Fiona Gets the Sniffles is one title in the I Can Read brand that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:Meet FionaFiona Saves the DayFantastic FionaFiona and the Rainy DayFiona&’s Train RideFiona Goes to School
Fiona Goes to School: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends start a zoo school to learn more about their fellow animals. Fiona and a few of her animal friends attend zoo school for the very first time and find out just how fun it is to learn new things in the classroom. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality. Fiona Goes to School?is: An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparents? A sweet story about the importance of learning and being good listeners A?Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to read Perfect for back-to-school reading, summer reading, birthday gifts, and holiday?gift-giving Created?by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A?Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad?Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame Fiona Goes to School?is one title in an I Can Read series that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:?Meet Fiona, Fiona Saves the Day, Fantastic Fiona, Fiona and the Rainy Day,?and?Fiona&’s Train Ride.
Fiona I Can Read Collection 2: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanFiona the Hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, is the star of these Fiona the Hippo I Can Read children&’s picture books now available in this 4-in-1 collection. These Level One I Can Read books feature fun Fiona the Hippo adventures that will teach your young child about friendship, courage, and more, all written in simple, accessible language, great for emergent readers. Fiona the Hippo I Can Read Collection 2: Includes 4 complete Fiona the Hippo I Can Read titles Features Level One I Can Read stories geared especially for children just learning to read Is the second collection of Fiona I Can Read books Is the perfect collection of books for summertime reading, back to school, or any time Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame Fiona the Hippo I Can Read Collection 2 includes: Fiona Goes to School Fiona&’s Train Ride Fiona Gets the Sniffles Fiona Plays Soccer
Fiona, Love at the Zoo (A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she visits her zoo friends and celebrates how love makes the world more beautiful. Fiona, Love at the Zoo is another addition to the wildly successful Fiona the Hippo series of books, created by New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey. Love is in the air as Fiona the hippo sees all the zoo animals expressing their affection for each other. Whether it&’s the red pandas cuddling up close or the swans dancing across the water, Fiona knows there are many ways to say I Love You.A perfect gift for Fiona fans, baby showers, or birthdays, this heartwarming story will have you wiggling your ears in delight!
Fiona Plays Soccer: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends find a soccer ball and decide to play a game. But what happens when the ball gets stuck up a tree and lost in a pond?Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read book about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.Fiona Plays Soccer is:An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparentsA sweet story about teamwork and playing togetherA Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to readCreated by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame?Fiona Plays Soccer is one title in the I Can Read brand that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:Meet FionaFiona Saves the DayFantastic FionaFiona and the Rainy DayFiona&’s Train RideFiona Goes to SchoolFiona Gets the Sniffles
Fiona Range: A Novel
by Mary McGarry MorrisIn this &“complex, compelling&” novel by the New York Times–bestselling author, a troubled woman uncovers the mysteries of her own past (Kirkus Reviews). Abandoned by her young mother, unsure of her father&’s identity, and raised by her prominent aunt and uncle, thirty-year-old Fiona Range has developed a high threshold for emotional pain. Her recklessness, generosity, and poor judgment have landed her in more scrapes than her affluent family—or small-town community—can tolerate. Beautiful, volatile, and smart-tongued (or trashy, erratic, and wild, depending on whom you ask), Fiona hits rock bottom after she wakes up with a hangover and a strange man in her bed. Alienated from relatives and friends but determined to change, Fiona turns to the men in her life—among them, cruel and unstable Patrick Grady, who denies she is his daughter. When her gentle cousin Elizabeth arrives home with fiancé in tow, it sparks a storm where past mistakes and current passions collide.
Fiona Saves the Day: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her animal friends attempt to help their friend Mango the little blue penguin who&’s stuck on a ledge.Get ready to let out a snort, wiggle your ears, and say, &“I&’ve got this!&” alongside the cute and courageous Fiona the hippo. Beginning readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this adventure-filled Level One I Can Read book.Fiona Saves the Day is:An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparentsAn easy-to-read inspirational story of friendship and courageA Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to sound out words and sentencesCreated by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame
Fiona the Hippo (A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanFiona the Hippo Educator's Guide is a companion to Fiona the Hippo illustrated by Richard Cowdrey. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades K-3.
Fiona the Hippo I Can Read Collection 1: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanIt is raining but Fiona still wants to hang out with her good friends at the zoo. When Flamingo stops by Hippo Cove for a visit, she brings her big umbrella. A story of sharing and caring about friends—and the good thing about a little rain storm too.Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.Fiona and the Rainy Day is:An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparentsAn inspiring story of sharing and caring about friendsA Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to readCreated by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame
Fiona's Train Ride: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
by ZondervanJoin Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends take a train ride at the zoo! Fiona wants to visit the new baby red panda, but it is so far! What better way to get around the zoo than the fun and fast zoo train. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality. Fiona&’s Train Ride?is: An endearing animal book that&’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparents? A sweet story about friendship and trying new things A?Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to read Perfect for back-to-school reading, summer reading, birthday gifts, and holiday?gift-giving Created?by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A?Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It&’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad?Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame? Fiona&’s Train Ride?is one title in an I Can Read series that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:?Meet Fiona, Fiona Saves the Day, Fantastic Fiona, Fiona and the Rainy Day,?and?Fiona Goes to School.
The Fire
by Daniela KrienIn her perceptive and affecting new novel, Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. "Quietly devastating . . . Krien beautifully conveys [a] sense of impotent frustration, familial tensions and the thwarted desires of middle age" HANNAH BECKERMANN, ObserverHow can two lovers find a way back to each other, when the pain of the past stands between them?With plans adrift after a fire burns down their rented holiday cabin, Rahel and Peter find themselves unexpectedly on an isolated farm where Rahel spent many a happy childhood summer. Suddenly, after years of navigating careers, demanding children and the monotony of the daily routine, they find themselves unable to escape each other's company. With three weeks stretching ahead, they must come to an understanding on whether they have a future together."A stylish, subtle read" Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTHWhat happens when love grows older and passion has faded? When what divides us is greater than what brought us together? And how easy is it to ask the fundamental questions about our relationships? Praise for LOVE IN FIVE ACTS:"Highly recommended" The Times "Exquisite . . . Utterly captivating" Woman and Home"Unfailingly impressive" Irish Times "Beautifully direct and lucid prose" Sydney Morning Herald"A beautiful novel" New European "Sympathetic and clear-eyed" Financial Times"An intelligent study of female ambition and frailty" ObserverTranslated from the German by Jamie Bulloch
The Fire (Witch & Wizard #3)
by James Patterson Jill DembowskiWhit and Wisty Allgood have sacrificed everything to lead the resistance against the merciless totalitarian regime that governs their world. Its supreme leader, The One Who Is The One, has banned everything they hold dear: books, music, art, and imagination. But the growing strength of the siblings' magic hasn't been enough to stop the One's evil rampage, and now he's executed the only family they had left.Wisty knows that the time has finally come for her to face The One. But her fight and her fire only channel more power to this already invincible being. How can she and Whit possibly prepare for their imminent showdown with the ruthless villain that devastated their world-before he can truly become all-powerful?In this stunning third installment of the epic Witch & Wizard series, the stakes have never been higher--and the consequences will change everything.