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Gods Without Men
by Hari KunzruIn the desert, you see, there is everything and nothing . . . It is God without men. —Honoré de Balzac, Une passion dans le désert, 1830Jaz and Lisa Matharu are plunged into a surreal public hell after their son, Raj, vanishes during a family vacation in the California desert. However, the Mojave is a place of strange power, and before Raj reappears inexplicably unharmed—but not unchanged—the fate of this young family will intersect with that of many others, echoing the stories of all those who have traveled before them.Driven by the energy and cunning of Coyote, the mythic, shape-shifting trickster, Gods Without Men is full of big ideas, but centered on flesh-and-blood characters who converge at an odd, remote town in the shadow of a rock formation called the Pinnacles. Viscerally gripping and intellectually engaging, it is, above all, a heartfelt exploration of the search for pattern and meaning in a chaotic universe. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.
God's Words of Life for Fathers (God's Words of Life)
by ZondervanDads can find the strength they need to love their family well with hundreds of verses specifically chosen to uplift them in all seasons of life. Biblical wisdom and insight from Scripture, in a handsome package, makes God’s Words of Life for Fathers a great choice for any dad.Whether as a gift for a new dad or a grandfather, God’s Words of Life for Fathers has the eternal truth of Scripture to help equip dads in the journey. Encourage the dads in your life with this book filled with biblical insights on timeless topics such as wisdom, prayer, faith, grace, and patience. With a handsome cover and two-color design throughout the book, God’s Words of Life for Fathers is the perfect gift for fathers of all ages and stages for Father’s Day, birthdays, baby gift, Christmas, and all gift-giving occasions.
God's Words of Life for Grandfathers (God's Words of Life)
by ZondervanRemind yourself of God's love and faithfulness with this handy book combining short readings with hundreds of scriptural promises. Whether you are new to grandparenting or a veteran, God's Words of Life for Grandfathers affirms the importance of your role in your grandchildren’s lives.This latest book in the God's Words of Life series covers more than 40 topics relevant to the joys and hopes of being a grandparent, such as family, prayer, wisdom, health, legacy, and God's love. With specially chosen Bible verses and rich devotional thoughts, God's Words of Life for Grandfathers will strengthen your heart and mind as you build a legacy for the next generation.
God's Words of Life for Grandmothers (God's Words of Life)
by ZondervanThis beautiful topically arranged devotional will encourage you whether you are a new grandma or have years of grandparenting experience. With hundreds of verses on topics such as hope, family, and God's faithfulness, God's Words of Life for Grandmothers reminds you of God's presence as you delight in loving your grandchildren well.With hundreds of Bible verses covering more than 40 topics important to grandparents such as family, prayer, wisdom, health, legacy, and God's love, this beautifully designed book with a flexcover and scalloped edges, the latest book in the bestselling God's Words of Life series, is arranged by topics relevant to the joys and hopes of being a grandparent. With specially chosen Bible verses and rich devotional thoughts, God's Words of Life for Grandmothers strengthens your heart and mind as you build a legacy for the next generation.
God's Words of Life for Mothers (God's Words of Life)
by ZondervanRegardless of what you find yourself facing as a mom, you can find peace and comfort in the eternal truths of Scripture. Encourage your heart and soul as you read through God’s Words of Life for Mothers, a beautiful book of curated verses to inspire you in every season. The cover features a beautiful fabric pattern from designer Amy Butler, and pages have unique scalloped edges.Whether you’re busy amid life with littles or advising your grown children through early adulthood, lean on God’s wisdom to love your family well. God’s Words of Life for Mothers includes hundreds of verses carefully organized by the topics you need most—grace, rest, wisdom, prayer, and many more. No matter what you need on any given day, find the inspiration you need straight from the Word of God.With a stylish cover and scalloped page edges, God’s Words of Life for Mothers is the perfect gift for any mom in your life!
Godwin: A Novel
by Joseph O'NeillA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • From the acclaimed author of Netherland (a New York Times Book Review Best Book of the year): the odyssey of two brothers crossing the world in search of an African soccer prodigy who might change their fortunes.Mark Wolfe, a brilliant if self-thwarting technical writer, lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Sushila, and their toddler daughter. His half-brother Geoff, born and raised in the United Kingdom, is a desperate young soccer agent. He pulls Mark across the ocean into a scheme to track down an elusive prospect known only as &“Godwin&”—an African teenager Geoff believes could be the next Lionel Messi.Narrated in turn by Mark and his work colleague Lakesha Williams, Godwin is a tale of family and migration as well as an international adventure story that implicates the brothers in the beauty and ugliness of soccer, the perils and promises of international business, and the dark history of transatlantic money-making.As only he can do, Joseph O&’Neill investigates the legacy of colonialism in the context of family love, global capitalism, and the dreaming individual.
Goggle-eyes (Galaxy Children's Large Print)
by Anne Fine[From the back cover: "Helly Johnston is miserable. Her mother is thinking of getting married again, but Helly doesn't want a stepfather--and certainly not this one! Kitty Killin has been through it all herself with the man in her own mother's life, the silver-haired, chocolate-bearing Gerald (otherwise known as old Goggle-eyes). Down in the lost property cupboard with Helly, Kitty tells her story--of how her mother seems so changed by Gerald's presence, of how her small sister Jude has taken to him at once, and how he remains a thorn in Kitty's side."
Going All the Way: A Novel
by Dan WakefieldTwo friends return home from the Korean War to find their world—and themselves—irrevocably altered in this novel hailed by Kurt Vonnegut as &“gruesomely accurate and enchanting&” and &“wildly sexy&” Willard &“Sonny&” Burns and Tom &“Gunner&” Casselman, Korean War vets and former classmates, reunite on the train ride home to Indianapolis. Despite their shared history, the two young men could not be more different: Sonny had been an introverted, bookish student, whereas Gunner had been the consummate Casanova and athlete—and a popular source of macho pride throughout the high school. Reunited by the pains of war, they go in search of finding love, rebuilding their lives, and shedding the repressive expectations of their families. As Sonny and Gunner seek their true passions, the stage is set for a wounded, gripping account of disillusionment and self-discovery as seen through the lens of the conservative Midwest in the summer of 1954. Rendered in honest prose, national bestseller Going All the Way expertly and astutely captures the joys and struggles of working-class Middle America, and the risks of challenging the status quo. Author Dan Wakefield crafts this enduring coming-of-age tale with fluidity, grace, and deep humanity.
Going Beyond Mom: How to Activate Your Mind, Body & Business After Baby
by Randi ZinnBorn out of her popular website Beyond Mom, Randi’s book is a guide for mothers looking to jump-start their business ideas by finding connection from within. The 1.2 million women in America each year who choose not to return to traditional work after having children have found themselves filled with an unexpected creative energy, but lack the knowledge and network to tap it.With the support of the Beyond Mom community behind you, Randi provides the guidance and the tools women need to find their strength, body, and mind, thus laying the integral foundation to bring entrepreneurial ideas to fruition. Her distinct approach is as practically accessible as it is holistic—a former yoga teacher who also possesses a decade of experience as an acting CEO, she knows that personal well-being is critically connected to any thriving business venture. Because the first step to personal wellness and idea growth begins with you. In addition, each chapter features an interview from the Beyond Mom network of celebrity moms, successful businesswomen, and clients, like bestselling author and coach Alexandra Jamieson, renowned psychotherapist Terri Cole, IntenSati founder Patricia Moreno, and author/anthropologist Wednesday Martin, just to name a few. Honest, smart, and relatable, Randi provides wisdom and encouragement to build entrepreneurs (who are also moms) from deep within!
Going Beyond 'The Talk': Relationships and Sexuality Education for those Supporting 12 -18 year olds
by Sanderijn van der Doef Clare Bennett Arris LueksWith helpful and accessible advice, this is an informative guide to open communication with adolescents about relationships and sexuality. Highlighting the value of positive sexuality education and going beyond a single 'talk', it covers potential challenges and how to address them, offering developmentally appropriate guidance for 12-18-year olds.
Going Down Home with Daddy
by Kelly Starling LyonsSet at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions."On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home"Down home is Granny's house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they'll share, but what will Lil Alan do?Kelly Starling Lyons' eloquent text explores the power of history and family traditions, and stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor- and Caldecott Honor-winner Daniel Minter reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.
Going Down Screaming: Will America Follow Hitler and Stalin, In Removing the Useless Eaters To Save The Majority?
by Barbara J. MorganA history of the nursing home industry, coupled by a short history of the school system. There two events are the crux of the story describing the elderlly and their values, the young and their lack of values. Subsequently when the crises of America comes to fore, (too many seniors, too few young)the outcome of life for the elderly will be determined by the children of today. It can only end in euthanasia. The lack of sufficient young to pay the bills for the elderly was created by the abortion act in Roe vs Wade, which ironically enough is now working against those who agreed to the abortion law, and now are dependent on that low census generation to spare them.
Going for the Record
by Julie A. SwansonSeventeen-year-old Leah Weiczynkowski, about to begin her senior year of high school, is on the brink of realizing her dream -- playing soccer for the under-eighteen national team, her gateway to the World Cup and the Olympics. Everything she's worked for in her young life has been about this moment. She can't wait to tell her dad, her biggest fan and her faithful chauffeur to games and practices. Unfortunately, her dad, Pete Weiczynkowski, has news of his own. "Going for the Record" addresses Leah's passion for her sport, her love for her father, and her growing recognition of her father's faith and bravery. Loosely based on the author's own experience, "Going for the Record" is a coming-of-age story on a number of levels, as Leah must question everything that's mattered most to her and how she will define herself in the future.
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One (Pain and the Great One Series)
by Judy Blume James StevensonTHE PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still. From the Hardcover edition.
Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
by David James Veronica JamesAlmost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives.David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway. But could a homebody helicopter mom learn to let go of her heartstrings and house keys all at once?Filled with a sense of adventure and humor, Going Gypsy is the story of a life after raising kids that is a celebration of new experiences. Pulling the rip cord on the daily grind, David and Veronica throw caution to the wind, quit their jobs, sell their house, put on their vagabond shoes, and go gypsy in a beat-up old RV found on eBay.On a journey of over ten thousand miles along the back roads of America (and a hysterical, error-infused side trip into Italy), they conquer old fears, see new sights, reestablish bonds with family and friends, and transform their relationships with their three grown children from parent-child to adult-to-adult. Most importantly, they rediscover in themselves the fun-loving youngsters who fell in love three decades prior.
Going Home: One of the Observer's Debut Novels of 2024
by Tom Lamont'A spirit-lifting debut'DAVID MITCHELL'I will never forget these characters: so pained and funny, so brilliantly drawn, wrestled with and forgiven'HELEN GARNER'Meltingly warm'OBSERVERLocal boy Téo Erskine is back in the north London suburb of his youth, visiting his father - stubborn, selfish, complicated Vic. Things have changed for Téo: he's got a steady job, a brand-new car and a London flat all concrete and glass, with a sliver of a river view. Except, underneath the surface, not much has changed at all. He's still the boy seeking his father's approval; the young man playing late-night poker with his best friend, unreliable, infuriating Ben Mossam; the one still desperately in love with the enigmatic Lia Woods. Lia's life, on the other hand, has been transformed: now a single mum to two-year-old Joel, she doesn't have time for anyone - not even herself.When the unthinkable happens, Joel finds himself at the centre of an odd constellation of men - Téo, Vic, Ben - none of whom is fully equipped to look after him, but whose strange, tentative attempts at love might just be enough to offer him a new place to call home.
Going Home: A Novel
by Tom LamontGoing Home is a sparkling, funny, bighearted story of family and what happens when three men—all of whom are completely ill-suited for fatherhood—take charge of a toddler following an unexpected lossTéo Erskine, now in his thirties, has moved on from childish things: He has a good job, a slick apartment in London, and when he heads back to the suburbs on the occasional weekend to visit his old friends, he makes sure everyone knows he can afford to pick up the tab. So what if he asks a few too many questions about Lia, the girl of their group, wondering if she will come out, if she&’s seeing anyone, if she might give him another shot? Téo is hazily aware that something possibly happened between Lia and Ben Mossam, Téo&’s closest friend and his greatest annoyance, but he can&’t bring himself to ask. Lia, meanwhile, has no time to indulge their rivalry. She&’s now the single mother of a toddler son, a kid named Joel that Téo occasionally (and halfheartedly) offers to babysit.Téo is home for one such weekend when the unthinkable happens—a tragedy in the heart of their group—and he suddenly finds himself the unlikely guardian for little Joel. Together with his father, Vic, Ben Mossam, and Sybil, Lia&’s beguiling rabbi, they bide time until they can find a proper home for Joel, teaching him to play video games, plying him with chicken nuggets and waffles, and learning to sing him lullabies at night. But when a juvenile mistake leads to a terrible betrayal, Téo must decide what kind of man he wants to be. Wise, relatable, and blissfully laugh-out-loud funny, Going Home is a captivating first novel that explores the mysterious ways children can force us to grow up fast while simultaneously keeping us young forever.
Going Home: One of the Observer's Debut Novels of 2024
by Tom LamontA best book of the year for the Guardian, Economist and Daily ExpressAn Observer debut of the year'Exceptionally touching . . . A terrific reminder that what binds us to our loved ones isn't blood but the care we take to keep them close, and our ability to show up for them when we screw it up on the first go-round'NEW YORK TIMES'Gently comic, bittersweet'GUARDIAN, Books of the year'A poignant and generous story'TESSA HADLEY, DAILY EXPRESS Books of the Year'In an unsentimental evocation of fatherhood and male friendship, this novel explores the glory and sacrifice involved in learning to love'ECONOMIST, Books of the year'Pepped up and gorgeous, just bristling with life'OLIVIA LAING, GUARDIAN'Brilliantly observed'NEW YORKER'A beautiful, funny tale of lives new and old'SUNDAY TIMES'I loved it . . . word-perfect'INDIA KNIGHT'A spirit-lifting debut'DAVID MITCHELL'I adored every moment. The characters have stayed with me ever since'BELLA MACKIETéo Erskine might have a steady job and a brand-new London flat, but underneath the surface, he's still the boy seeking approval from his father, Vic; the young man playing late-night poker with his best friend, Ben; the one still in love with the enigmatic Lia, now a single mum to a young boy, Joel.When the unthinkable happens, two-year-old Joel finds himself at the centre of this odd constellation of men - Téo, Vic, Ben. None of them is fully equipped to look after him, but their tentative attempts at love might just be enough to offer him a new place to call home.
Going Home
by K. M. PeytonMany children run away from home, but when Milly and Micky are sent off to France for a vacation they don't want to take with relatives they don't especially like, they find themselves in the unusual position of running away to home. The problem is that "home" is in England and that they're on a barge on a canal somewhere in the middle of France. How this high-spirited brother and sister outwit their elders to embark by themselves on a sometimes perilous, sometimes hilarious journey is a lively adventure story, set against the colorful backdrop of the chateau country of France.
Going Home Again
by Dennis BockAfter two acclaimed historical novels, one of Canada's most celebrated young writers now gives us the vibrant, contemporary story of a man studying the suddenly confusing shape his life has taken, and why, and what his responsibilities--as a husband, a father, a brother, and an uncle--truly are. Charlie Bellerose leads a seminomadic existence, traveling widely to manage the language academies he has established in different countries. After separating, somewhat amicably, from his wife, he moves from Madrid back to his native Canada to set up a new school, and for the first time he forges a meaningful relationship with his brother, who's going through a vicious divorce. Charlie's able to make a fresh start in Toronto but longs for his twelve-year-old daughter, whom he sees only via Skype and the occasional overseas visit. After a chance encounter with a girlfriend from his university days, a woman now happily married and with children of her own, he works through a series of memories-including a particularly painful one they share-as he reflects on questions of family, home, fatherhood, and love. But two tragic events (one long past, the other very much in the present) finally threaten to destroy everything he's ever believed in.
Going Into A Dark House
by Jane GardamMolly Fielding's mother had been a terrible woman...'A terrible woman indeed. One need only to look at the old sepia photograph to see a vision of nastiness. The look of cunning, the self-satisfied smile, the aura of hauteur as she watches the little Italian photographer go about his business. They say the camera never lies, but maybe this one did...'Going into the Dark House', the title story of Jane Gardam's passionate new collection, brilliantly captures the subtly subversive qualities of her art. Quietly mesmeric and quite beautifully written, these ten stories are a delight.
Going Into A Dark House
by Jane GardamMolly Fielding's mother had been a terrible woman...'A terrible woman indeed. One need only to look at the old sepia photograph to see a vision of nastiness. The look of cunning, the self-satisfied smile, the aura of hauteur as she watches the little Italian photographer go about his business. They say the camera never lies, but maybe this one did...'Going into the Dark House', the title story of Jane Gardam's passionate new collection, brilliantly captures the subtly subversive qualities of her art. Quietly mesmeric and quite beautifully written, these ten stories are a delight.
Going Native (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Stephen WrightA dutiful husband and father walks out of his life and into a road trip from hell in a novel Toni Morrison calls "astonishing" and Don Delillo proclaims "a slasher classic . . . strange, dark, and funny." Wylie Jones has a happy marriage, beautiful children, and backyard barbecues in his tastefully decorated suburban house. One night he follows a sudden impulse, leaves his wife in bed, and commandeers his neighbor's emerald-green Ford Galaxy 500, driving away without a second look. He sheds all traces of his old life in favor of a new name and a new life and drives from town to town, following his deepest impulses where they lead.By turns scathing and hilarious, Stephen Wright's outrageous rollercoaster of sex and violence probes the nihilistic and savage core of the American identity.
Going on a Field Trip (Emma Every Day)
by C. L. ReidIt's the first field trip of the year! Emma's class is headed to a history museum. Field trips are supposed to be fun, but how much fun can you have looking at old things all day? Leave it to Emma to find the fun in everything, including history, in this early chapter book from the Emma Every Day series. Emma is Deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and each book includes an ASL fingerspelling chart, a sign language guide, a glossary, and content-related questions.
Going On Nine: A Novel
by Catherine Underhill FitzpatrickIn the summer of 1956, a girl goes in search of freedom: &“Chronicles a time of great change in America . . . will keep you reading long past your bedtime.&” —Kelly O&’Connor McNees, author of The Island of Doves A child swipes her mother&’s engagement ring, snatches her sister&’s brand-new nightgown, and runs outside to play &“bride.&” She soon loses the ring, rips the gown, and, when she gets caught, decides it&’s time to pack her suitcase and make a run for it. When the policeman brings her home that night, her parents&’ reaction isn&’t what she expected. In fact, they tell her to try living at some of her friends&’ houses in their little St. Louis suburb, so she can find a better family… What happens next is a summer-long journey in which Grace Mitchell rides shotgun in a Plymouth Belvedere, hunkers in the back of a rattletrap vegetable truck, crawls into a crumbling tunnel, dresses up with a prom queen, and keeps vigil in the bedroom of a molestation victim. There are reasons why Grace remembers the summer of 1956 for the rest of her life. Those are just a few. Through the eyes of a child and the mature woman she becomes, we make the journey with Grace and discover important truths about life, equality, family, and the soul-searching quest for belonging.