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The Greatest Game Ever Played
by Phil BildnerThe 1958 NFL championship game is known to football fans as the "Greatest Game Ever Played." Featuring gridiron legends like Johnny Unitas, Frank Gifford, and Vince Lombardi, the Game marked the beginning of America&’s infatuation with professional football.Now, Phil Bildner tells a heartwarming father-and-son story against the backdrop of this historic moment.When the New York Giants baseball team moves to San Francisco, young Sam discovers the other New York Giants—the football Giants. He convinces his skeptical Pop to come with him to the Game, and as Johnny Unitas engineers Baltimore&’s legendary comeback, Sam and Pop rediscover the joy of rooting on their heroes together.
The Greatest Gift
by Michael John SullivanIs there one more miracle left?Teenager Elizabeth Stewart has been given the gift of life once more and uses it to risk everything for a close friend - even though it means leaving behind her father, Michael. Distraught, Michael poses as a Roman soldier, takes a sea journey with an Apostle, and is asked to help write part of the Gospel in his quest to safely bring his daughter home to the twenty-first century. In present time, Hewitt Paul, an embittered FBI special agent, seeks solutions to the mysteries surrounding Elizabeth and Michael's disappearance. As faith collides with cynicism and compassion faces off against cruelty, these three people will encounter the unimaginable in ways that alter their lives forever. Thrilling, illuminating, and ultimately resounding, THE GREATEST GIFT concludes the trilogy begun in NECESSARY HEARTBREAK and EVERYBODY'S DAUGHTER in awe-inspiring fashion.
The Greatest Gift
by Michael John SullivanIs there one more miracle left?Teenager Elizabeth Stewart has been given the gift of life once more and uses it to risk everything for a close friend - even though it means leaving behind her father, Michael.Distraught, Michael poses as a Roman soldier, takes a sea journey with an Apostle, and is asked to help write part of the Gospel in his quest to safely bring his daughter home to the twenty-first century.In present time, Hewitt Paul, an embittered FBI special agent, seeks solutions to the mysteries surrounding Elizabeth and Michael's disappearance.As faith collides with cynicism and compassion faces off against cruelty, these three people will encounter the unimaginable in ways that alter their lives forever.Thrilling, illuminating, and ultimately resounding, THE GREATEST GIFT concludes the trilogy begun in NECESSARY HEARTBREAK and EVERYBODY'S DAUGHTER in awe-inspiring fashion.
The Greatest Gift I Could Offer
by Olivia M. CloudWords of wisdom on raising a family, from President Barack Obama. Barack Obama's eloquent words have inspired many. Here, in the only collection of its kind, are his thoughts on parenting and family. Each of his quotes is set in a context of insightful background on Obama's family experiences-a child of divorce, raised by a single mother, woven into a blended family, reared for years by his grandparents, then going on to embrace his multi-racial roots and blood relatives-and how each of these experiences helped to shape the choices he made in starting his own family. Distinguished by its selection of photos of President Obama in casual family settings, this is an inspiring keepsake and a wonderful gift for baby showers and birthdays-as well as for the first Mother's Day and Father's Day that Obama will be in office.
The Greatest Gifts Our Children Give to Us
by Steven W. VannoyThe author of The Ten Greatest Gifts I Give My Children presents the inspiring stories and life lessons parents across the nation have learned from their children, lessons about sharing, courage, trust, and love
The Greatest Heroes
by Anne SchraffWhen Ken's efforts to help end the Vietnam War fail, he is forced to decide where his loyalties lie.
The Greatest Kid in the World
by John David AndersonFrom the beloved author of Posted comes the story of Zeke Stahls—a thoroughly average twelve-year-old who somehow finds himself in a competition to be named the World's Greatest Kid.Zeke Stahls is not the best kid in the world. Some days he struggles just to be good. He'd rather be pulling pranks than doing extra credit, and he's too busy performing experiments on his little brother, Nate, or tormenting his older sister, Jackie, to volunteer for charity.Which is why Zeke and his entire family are shocked when they receive word that he has been selected as a contestant in an online competition to find the World's Greatest Kid.Zeke has no idea how he was chosen for this, and he knows that measuring up to the other nominees--a saintly lineup of selfless, charming and talented do-gooders with photogenic smiles and hearts of gold--is hopeless. Still, with a $10,000 cash prize on the line, and Zeke's mom struggling to hold the family together on her single-parent salary, he decides to give it his best shot.As Zeke concocts various plots to show the world just how “great” he is, however, he finds himself wondering what that word even means, and who gets to decide. And what kind of kid he wants--and needs--to be.
The Greatest Superpower
by Alex SanchezIt’s the summer before high school, and thirteen-year-old Jorge Fuerte wants nothing more than to spend his days hanging out with his fellow comic-book-obsessed friends. But then everything changes. His parents announce they’re divorcing for a reason Jorge and his twin brother, Cesar, never saw coming—their larger-than-life dad comes out as transgender. Jorge struggles to understand the father he’s always admired, but Cesar refuses to have anything to do with him. As Jorge tries to find a way to stay true to the father he loves, a new girl moves into the neighborhood: cool, confident, quirky Zoey. She tames Jorge’s unruly terrier and enlists the terrier and Jorge in a dance routine for the back-to-school talent show. As the date of the show draws near, Jorge must face his fears and choose between being loyal to his brother or truthful about his family’s secret. Although he’s no superhero, Jorge already has the world’s greatest superpower—if he decides to use it.
The Greats
by Deborah EllisWith the unexpected help of a giant prehistoric sloth, ghostly grandfathers return to help a suicidal teenager.Winning a national high-school geography competition should be the high point of Jomon’s life. So why does he find himself running through the streets of Georgetown, Guyana, later that same night — so angry and desperate? Why does he heave his hard-won medal through the front window of a liquor store? Why does a teenaged boy decide life is not worth living?Arrested by police and detained in a jail cell, Jomon is jolted out of his suicidal thoughts by the sudden appearance of another teenaged boy — who claims to be his great-great-grandfather ...Meanwhile, across town, the pride of Guyana, the life-sized exhibit of a giant prehistoric sloth named Gather, disappears overnight from the Guyana National Museum. While museum officials argue over who is responsible for the disappearance and who is in charge of getting the sloth back, only Mrs. Simson, a museum cleaner, seems to understand what needs to be done.And so begins a strange and marvelous journey, as Jomon is sentenced to a youth detention facility, and a succession of his dead grandfathers appears, each one of them having died by suicide. As the grandfathers argue among themselves and blame each other for their own fates, they keep a watch out for Jomon, to try to make sure he does not continue their family tradition.In this short, fable-like story, Deborah Ellis comes at the timely and difficult issue of child suicide with restraint, compassion, and freshness, as the grandfathers overcome their own fraught histories to help their grandson, who in the end is aided by the appearance of a wondrous giant rodent, busy enjoying her own return to earthly existence.
A Greedy Gulp of Horrid Henry 3-in-1: Horrid Henry Abominable Snowman/Robs the Bank/Wakes the Dead (Horrid Henry #1)
by Francesca SimonCollection of twelve classic stories about everyone's favourite horrid boy, including the ones when Horrid Henry competes to win a snowman competition, cheats at Gotcha, and performs at a talent show.
Greek, Actually: Disentangling Adoption Deceptions
by Penny Zagarelou-Mackiesonn Penny MackiesonAll I' ve ever wanted is the deep sense of belonging associated with knowing and being connected with who and where I' ve come from.Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson always knew she was adopted. But she didn' t know she was swapped at birth.After a lifetime grappling with issues of identity and belonging, outlined in her earlier book Adoption Deception, Penny discovered that her natural mother, according to her adoption records, is genetically unrelated to her. Penny' s family reunion of two decades was based on falsehoods. Her ancestry is Greek, not Celtic-Anglo as she was led to believe.So begins Penny' s new quest to learn about her origins. She confronts a shocking legacy of babies misidentified in the heyday of Australia' s forced and closed adoptions and appalling medical record-keeping – meaning many adoptees may never know their true origins.Penny' s quest leads her to court seeking legal recognition of her true identity, involving her ‘ de-adoption' – termination of the Adoption Order imposed on her in infancy.This remarkable story of one woman' s determination to uncover the truth and restore her dignity reveals human rights violations inherent in adoption. Penny questions continuing laws and practices that cement stigmatising secrecy and harm adopted people, arguing for wide-reaching reforms.We share Penny' s rollercoaster of emotions as facts are revealed, court orders made, records sought and corrected, and travel planned and thwarted. We see Penny persist in the face of numerous hurdles and learn about those who help her.This inspiring, heartfelt book is gripping to read and impossible to ignore.“ it is neither logical nor fair that the natural identity and name of a child adopted in Victoria is legally cancelled and replaced with fictitious kin relationships years before they are in a position to make an informed choice about their preferred identity and the ramifications for their descendants.”
The Greek Bridegroom
by Helen BianchinDivorced and broken-hearted, a woman isn’t ready to say yes to a sexy tycoon in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.The moment hot-blooded tycoon Jace Dimitriades met Rebekah, the attraction sparked between them! Jace knows that women find him irresistible—and Rebekah’s no exception. So how come all he’s getting from her is the cold shoulder?Rebekah finds Jace extremely sexy . . . but that’s the problem! She can’t give in to her feelings for him without giving Jace a hold on her heart—and it’s been bruised before.Jace is determined to show Rebekah that he’s different, but it seems the only way is to play his ace—and propose!Originally published in 2002.
The Greek Doctor's Secret Son
by Jennifer TaylorFinding his son...and his bride? When nurse Amy Prentice takes her son to the island of Constantis to show him his Greek heritage, the last person she expects to see is Dr. Nico Leonides-the man who broke her heart...and Jacob's dad! But there's no denying that Nico, as he gets to know Jacob, proves to be a remarkable father. And as he bonds with Amy over their son, the love they once shared resurfaces. Now can Nico find the courage to share his own secret...and finally make them a real family?
A Greek Love: A Novel of Cuba
by Zoé ValdésFor readers of Isabel Allende, Gabriela Garcia, and Julia Alvarez, the story of a woman who must fight for her love and her child in a Cuba suffocated by oppression A free spirit who spends time near the port of Havana, where her friend Osiris is known as the &“Greek sailormen's whore,&” teenager Zé becomes pregnant after a brief love affair with a captain's son her age. By the time she realizes her condition, the ship has left and the boy is gone. In her father's Cuba, an unwed teenage mother is a source of scandal and shame and a threat to his ambitions in the Party. He disowns her and brutally throws her out of her home. Led by her mother, she leaves the city for refuge in Matanzas, a university town rich in Afro-Cuban culture, where her mother's sister, a music scholar, lives and where she will raise her child mentored by these three older women—aunt, mother, and Osiris. Years later, Zé&’s son, Petros, has become a world-class musician bridging Cuban and Greek traditions, while Zé has become a scholar herself. When a recording executive invites Petros to give concerts in Greece, Zé seeks permission from the authorities to leave the island and accompany him. Secretly—a secret they guard from the authorities and her father, now a Party stalwart—they both nourish the hope of somehow finding Petros&’s father and Zé&’s one great, lost love. With echoes of the breakout novel that made Zoé Valdés an international literary star, A Greek Love is a tale of passion, endurance, and hope—and a woman's tenacious love.
The Greek Millionaire's Marriage (The Greek Tycoons #27)
by Sara WoodStill pretending to be wed…but can they keep out of bed?When his marriage to Olivia falls apart,Dimitri Angelaki is ready with a plan to keephis wife…Olivia asks for a divorce from the Greek tycoon,and Dimitri surprises her with a counterproposal:fake a temporary reconciliation and he will sether free. But Olivia realizes she cannot deny thatpassion still simmers between them, and soon she'swishing that their make-up could be for real….
The Greek Tycoon's Baby Bargain (Greek Billionaires' Brides Ser. #1)
by Sharon KendrickA mistress pregnant with twins wants nothing to do with the playboy father or his money in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Alexandros Pavlidis always ended his affairs before he got bored. So, he never expected to see his London mistress, Rebecca Gibbs, again—until she showed up with shocking news: she was pregnant with his twins!Xandros was intrigued when Rebecca didn’t touch a penny of the substantial payoff he gave her. And when the babies were born, everything changed. These were Pavlidis heirs! Now he was on his way to London to bargain for his sons!Originally published in 2008.
The Greek Tycoon's Blackmailed Mistress
by Lynne GrahamA woman must agree to be her ex-fiancé’s mistress to see her precious niece in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Aristandros Xenakis is like a panther poised to pounce. Sleek, dark and utterly powerful, he’ll soon taste the sweet victory of vengeance. . . .Ella desperately wants access to her baby niece, but the child’s guardian is Aristandros—her ex-fiancé! She has no choice but to submit to his demand—she must become his mistress!Naive and unworldly, Ella is not like the groomed, gold-digging females who have previously warmed Aristandros’s bed. Surely it’s only a matter of time before he tires of her. . . ?Originally published in 2009.
The Greek Tycoon's Convenient Bride: The Greek Tycoon's Convenient Bride Bound To The Greek (The Greek Tycoons #2)
by Kate HewittIn this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author, a baby turns her guardian’s life upside down.Rhiannon Davies’s plan was to reunite her late friend’s baby with the infant’s Greek father, then return home . . . alone. Instead, Lukas whisks them away to his private island! Soon Rhiannon falls under the spell of the sun, sea?and the ruthless tycoon himself. Caught up in a wave of desire for the devastatingly handsome Lukas, she finds herself agreeing to marriage?with a man who has made it clear he’ll never love her. . . .
The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride: The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride What A Sicilian Husband Wants (The Rich, the Ruthless and the Really Handsome #2)
by Lynne GrahamA wealthy playboy aims to take the mother of his child as his bride in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Maribel was a shy virgin when she and handsome Leonidas Pallis shared a night of passion. She assumed he was inspired by his need for comfort, rather than lust for her. However, unbeknownst to Leonidas . . . Maribel conceived his child.Now Leonidas wants what’s his: his baby boy and Maribel, available 24/7. But the only way Leonidas will claim her and their son is if he takes her . . . as his bride!Originally published in 2008.
The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride
by Lynne GrahamFate unites a Greek billionaire and an English gardener—whether they like it or not—in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller.It amazed Ophelia that Lysander Metaxis—a Greek billionaire notorious for his harem of adoring women—wanted to marry her, a humble gardener with a crumbling old manor house and debts up to her ears.But soon she realized Lysander didn’t want her—he wanted her property and her body.But marry him she would, because she had no choice if she wanted to keep what she cherished most. And disobedient she would be, because her new husband had no intention of loving her. . . . Originally published in 2008.
The Greek's Blackmailed Wife (The Greek Tycoons #2420)
by Sarah MorganIn this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author, an arrogant Greek playboy needs his estranged wife to repair his image.In order to secure the Greek island resort he’s always wanted, ruthless tycoon Zander Volakis needs to change his image—fast! The only person who can help him is the woman who betrayed him five years ago: his wife! But Lauranne O’Neill refuses to work with Zander. He has the power to ruin her life again. To play with Zander is to play with fire . . . ! Her refusal leaves Zander with only one choice: he will buy her back and blackmail her until she’s his.Originally published in 2004.Praise for The Greek’s Blackmailed Wife“A steamy, passionate, explosive love story. The characters are unbelievably intense, and the romance is powerful yet tender.” —RT Book Reviews
The Greek's Christmas Bride: Under Pressure The Darkest Torment The Greek's Christmas Bride Those Texas Nights Everything For Her Forged In Desire (Christmas with a Tycoon #2)
by Lynne GrahamA Greek playboy’s marriage of convenience yields more than he can handle in this holiday romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Coldly ruthless and deeply cynical, Apollo Metraxis has made a career of bachelorhood. But when the inheritance of his father’s estate is conditional on a marriage and a child, he is forced to do the unthinkable! Unpolished Pixie Robinson is the world’s worst choice of a wife for Apollo. Yet her family’s mounting debts leave her defenseless and therefore uniquely suitable. But when the wedding night exposes Pixie’s untouched vulnerability, striking a chord in the dark reaches of his heart, Apollo is forced to think again. And that’s before he discovers that she’s carrying not one—but two Metraxis heirs!
The Greek's One-Night Heir: Her Sicilian Baby Revelation / The Greek's One-night Heir (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Natalie AndersonA reserved billionaire is tested by the results of one night of passion in this pregnancy romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.When tycoon Theo sees security footage of a woman requesting to speak with him, he recognizes Leah Turner instantly. They spent an astonishing night together, and he’s been trying—failing—to forget her since. What could she possibly want?Leah’s baby bombshell floors Theo . . . and his marriage proposal stuns her! She trusted him with her virginity, and she knows she can trust Theo with their unborn child. Their chemistry is undeniable, but can Leah trust this brooding Greek to give her anything more?
The Greek's Surprise Christmas Bride (Conveniently Wed! #24)
by Lynne GrahamA troubled medical student enters a marriage of convenience with billionaire in this holiday romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Greek tycoon Leo is a businessman, not a family man. Yet becoming guardian to his orphaned nieces and nephews leads him to make the ultimate sacrifice—finding a wife! And kindhearted Letty is the perfect bride for the job.Letty can’t let her family fall into financial ruin. A convenient Christmas wedding with Leo is the ideal solution! Until their paper-only arrangement is scorched . . . by the heat of their unanticipated passion! Which awakens innocent Letty to the inescapable truth: she wants more from Leo than she signed up for . . .
Green Babies, Sage Moms
by Lynda FassaFrom the trailblazing founder of Green Babies organic clothing comes the very first guide for new mothers in raising a "green" family-and doing it simply and inexpensively. Filled with necessary and convenient advice that takes the reader from the first months of pregnancy and beyond, this indispensable book explains: - The safest ways to get the house ready for the baby - The best baby gear-from clothes to crib mattresses - Organic recipes for health-conscious breastfeeding moms - How to throw a green baby shower - The best solutions for storing breast milk safely - How to keep play areas safe from chemicals - How to handle the diaper dilemma: wash vs. toss - And much more!