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Haven's Wake (Flyover Fiction)
by Ladette RandolphEarly July, and the corn in eastern Nebraska stands ten feet tall; after a near-decade of drought, it seems too good to be true, and everyone is watching the sky for trouble. For the Grebels, whose plots of organic crops trace a modest patchwork among the vast fields of soybeans and corn, trouble arrives from a different quarter in the form of Elsa&’s voice on her estranged son&’s answering machine: &“Your father&’s dead. You&’ll probably want to come home.&” When a tractor accident fells the patriarch of this Mennonite family, the threads holding them together are suddenly drawn taut, singing with the tensions of a lifetime&’s worth of love and faith, betrayal and shame. Through the competing voices of those gathered for Haven Grebel&’s funeral, acts of loyalty and failures, long-suppressed resentments and a tragic secret are brought to light, expressing a larger, complex truth.
Having a Baby
by Cindy Margolis Kathy KanablePersonal, easy to read, and possessed of a warm, welcome sense of humor? An excellent introduction for anyone facing infertility(Publishers Weekly) Cindy Margolis may be known as the ?most downloaded woman on the Internet,? but she was brought down to earth when she tried to conceive. Suddenly, she became another statistic: just one of the more than nine million women each year who are desperately trying to have a child. After more than a year of disappointment and with a growing sense of insecurity, Cindy began a determined quest to have a family that included an array of treatments?including five in-vitro fertilizations and surrogacy?a journey that resulted in three happy and healthy children. Now Cindy helps women navigate through the world of infertility treatments and procedures. Sincere, supportive, and funny, she provides the direction, advice, and information that could only come from a woman who?s been in the trenches? and who has emerged battle-scarred, but victorious. .
Having Children After Cancer: How to Make Informed Choices Before and After Treatment and Build the Family of Your Dreams
by Gina M. ShawYes, youcanhave children after cancer. When faced with a cancer diagnosis, many doctors and patients rush full-speed ahead into treatment, giving minimal attention to the potential fertility implications. Luckily, the field of oncofertility is growing quickly, and medical writer Gina Shaw, herself a cancer survivor, is ready to unravel the complex and evolving issues involved in pre- and post-cancer fertility and family-building options-for both men and women. Having Children After Cancergives you all the tools you need to: Understand how different cancers can affect fertility Identify which treatments―chemo, radiation, and surgery―can potentially impair your fertility Discuss fertility-sparing treatment options with your doctor Select the fertility preservation method that#x19;s right for you-from freezing eggs, embryos, and sperm to preserving ovarian tissue Analyze the chances of getting pregnant-using natural methods and with in vitro fertilization Determinethe best time to get pregnant (and which drug therapies to avoid while doing so) Have a healthy post-cancer pregnancy Navigate surrogacy and what to tell prospective candidates about your medical history Consider adoption and learn about survivor-friendly adoption programs and countries Find sample medical letters and other insurance-company red-tape busting information Think through the implications of mother- and fatherhood after cancer Figure out how to talk to your children about the big C With a foreword by top oncologist Hope Rugo of the UCSF Cancer Center, this first and only cancer-and-fertility guide for patients and survivors will allow you to be your own best advocate throughout the journey.
Having Her Boss's Baby: Having Her Boss's Baby The Princess And The Player That Night With The Ceo (Pregnant by the Boss #1)
by Maureen ChildShe's pregnant...by the boss! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! Billionaire game designer Brady Finn's latest business plan doesn't include a feisty Irish lass who challenges him at every turn. But Aine Donovan, the stunning manager of the hotel he just purchased, is as determined to prevent Brady from ruining tradition as Brady is to have her in his bed. When a no-strings fling leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Aine runs from her sexy, stubborn boss. What Brady doesn't know won't hurt him, right? But Brady won't give up on claiming her-and their child-so easily...
Having His Babies (Expecting! #22)
by Lindsay ArmstrongThe baby surprise!Clare was an independent career woman-and then her life was turned upside down! Her relationship with Lachlan Hewitt had started out as a business affair, but their passion had resulted in pregnancy.Lachlan immediately insisted they get married, but was this just for the sake of their babies? Clare would do anything to safeguard the future of the twins, but she wanted to marry for love, not convenience. Did Lachlan feel the same?She's sexy, successful...and PREGNANT!
Having A Lovely Time: An addictively funny novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Jenny Eclair'Brilliant' Sunday Express'Addictive' Daily Mirror'Brutally funny' ObserverMeet the Dobsons and the Jamiesons: two ordinary families on the verge of a nervous breakdown.Joe Dobson left his wife and kids when his young girlfriend Nina discovered she was pregnant. Now he feels like a cliche and Nina feels like a drudge, swapping her wild nights out with friends for mild nights in wiping baby sick off the carpet. So when Joe announces that he's booked a week's luxury holiday in Italy, Nina is thrilled - until she realises Joe's kids Saul and Tabitha are coming along for the ride.Meanwhile Guy Jamieson is sure this will be his last family holiday; he plans to leave his wife Alice on his return. Guy is a high-powered advertising director, and Alice - with her elasticated skirts, inedible mince suppers and unshaven legs - just doesn't fit his image. But Alice has a secret plan of her own: to have another baby... Funny, smart and refreshingly honest, Having a Lovely Time is all about infidelity, jealousy, resentment, recriminations and, just occasionally, love - from the Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Eclair. __________________PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR:'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting'Daily Mail'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent
Having A Lovely Time: An addictively funny novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Jenny Eclair'Brilliant' Sunday Express'Addictive' Daily Mirror'Brutally funny' ObserverMeet the Dobsons and the Jamiesons: two ordinary families on the verge of a nervous breakdown.Joe Dobson left his wife and kids when his young girlfriend Nina discovered she was pregnant. Now he feels like a cliche and Nina feels like a drudge, swapping her wild nights out with friends for mild nights in wiping baby sick off the carpet. So when Joe announces that he's booked a week's luxury holiday in Italy, Nina is thrilled - until she realises Joe's kids Saul and Tabitha are coming along for the ride.Meanwhile Guy Jamieson is sure this will be his last family holiday; he plans to leave his wife Alice on his return. Guy is a high-powered advertising director, and Alice - with her elasticated skirts, inedible mince suppers and unshaven legs - just doesn't fit his image. But Alice has a secret plan of her own: to have another baby... Funny, smart and refreshingly honest, Having a Lovely Time is all about infidelity, jealousy, resentment, recriminations and, just occasionally, love - from the Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Eclair. __________________PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR:'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting' Daily Mail'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent
Having A Lovely Time: An addictively funny novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Jenny Eclair'Brilliant' Sunday Express'Addictive' Daily Mirror'Brutally funny' ObserverMeet the Dobsons and the Jamiesons: two ordinary families on the verge of a nervous breakdown.Joe Dobson left his wife and kids when his young girlfriend Nina discovered she was pregnant. Now he feels like a cliche and Nina feels like a drudge, swapping her wild nights out with friends for mild nights in wiping baby sick off the carpet. So when Joe announces that he's booked a week's luxury holiday in Italy, Nina is thrilled - until she realises Joe's kids Saul and Tabitha are coming along for the ride.Meanwhile Guy Jamieson is sure this will be his last family holiday; he plans to leave his wife Alice on his return. Guy is a high-powered advertising director, and Alice - with her elasticated skirts, inedible mince suppers and unshaven legs - just doesn't fit his image. But Alice has a secret plan of her own: to have another baby... Funny, smart and refreshingly honest, Having a Lovely Time is all about infidelity, jealousy, resentment, recriminations and, just occasionally, love - from the Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Eclair. __________________PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR:'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting' Daily Mail'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent___________Don't miss the unforgettable new novel from Jenny Eclair - INHERITANCE is out now
Having the Soldier's Baby (The Parent Portal #1)
by Tara Taylor QuinnBack from the dead…And back in her heart?Emily and Winston Hannigan had a fairy-tale romance…until he perished for his country. So when Winston arrives on her doorstep very much alive, Emily&’s overjoyed. Winston&’s a changed man, though. He may have survived the unthinkable. But he believes he doesn&’t deserve Emily—or their unborn child. And Winston&’s secret shakes Emily to the core. But at that core is still love…Look out for Tara Taylor Quinn's 100th book, Their Second-Chance Baby, available April 2021 from Harlequin Special Edition!
Having Your Baby: For the Special Needs of Black Mothers-To-Be, from Conception to Newborn Care
by Margaret Williams Hilda HutchersonAfrican-American women face unique challenges during pregnancy. Here is a they can turn to for medical information, health advice, and emotional support during this exhilarating, and sometimes anxious, time. Dr. Hilda Hutcherson, an esteemed Ob-Gyn, explains all the bodily changes, feelings, and medical procedures you may encounter when pregnant. From planning a pregnancy to caring for your newborn, Dr. Hutcherson provides comforting wisdom from her years of experience as a doctor and mother of four. Most important, she addresses such potential risks as fibroid, diabetes, lupus, high blood pressure, and skin conditions.This extraordinary resource offers medically sound and reassuring advice on choosing a care provider ... caring for yourself successfully in each trimester ... the signs and symptoms that necessitate a call to a health care practitioner...minimizing the chances of birth defects ... breastfeeding basics ... and much more.The first childbirth encyclopedia written for African-American mothers-to-be, Having Your Baby addresses all the issues, concerns, and questions you may have about pregnancy and childbirth.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation: Second Edition
by Evelina Weidman Sterling Ellen Sarasohn GlazerHaving Your Baby Through Egg Donation is a helpful, authoritative guide to negotiating the complex and emotive issues that arise for those considering whether or not to pursue egg donation. It presents information clearly and with compassion, exploring the practical, financial, logistical, social and ethical questions that commonly arise. This fully updated second edition also includes recent developments in the field, including travelling for egg donation and the emerging field of epigenetics. This book will be valued by all those considering or undergoing donor conception, as well as the range of professionals who support them, including infertility counsellors, psychologists, therapists and social workers.
Having Your Baby with a Nurse-Midwife: Everything You Need to Know to Make an Informed Decision
by Sandra Jacobs American College of Nurse-MidwivesStudies have shown that countries who employ nurse-midwives have an extremely low infant mortality rate. This book explores nurse-midwives and the services they provide in a variety of environments. Home births, birthing centers and having your baby in a hospital with a nurse-midwife in attendance are explored with pros and cons of each. Insurance costs, pre-existing health conditions, political and financial considerations and state-by-state licensing regulations are also explored in detail so people can make the best decision for themselves and their new babies.
Havoc
by Tom Kristensen Carl Malmberg Morten Høi JensenA longtime cult-classic in Denmark, this novel about dissolution and despair has been out of print in the US for over eighty years until now.Ole Jastrau is the very model of an enterprising and ambitious young man of letters, poised on the brink of what is sure to be a distinguished career as a critic. In fact he is teetering on the brink of an emotional and moral abyss. Bored with his beautiful wife and chafing at the burdens of fatherhood, disdainful of the commercialism and political opportunism of the newspaper he works for, he feels more and more that his life lacks meaning. He flirts with Catholicism and flirts with Communism, but somehow he doesn’t have the makings of a true believer. Then he takes up with the bottle, a truly meaningful relationship. “Slowly and quietly,” he intends to go to the dogs.Jastrau’s romance with self-destruction will take him through all the circles of hell. The process will be anything but slow and quiet.
Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart
by Annie O'NeilCan she tempt this single dad…To take a risk in paradise?Divorced New York firefighter and paramedic Zach Murphy is looking forward to the more relaxed pace of Hawaiian life and building a brighter future for himself and his son. But his stunning new search and rescue colleague Lulu Kahale has the potential to derail his dreams of a quiet existence! Falling in love was never part of the plan, but Lulu tempts Zach to break all his own rules… &“This was my first medical romance from the Harlequin line. I was quite impressed…you can immerse in travel and happily ever after with this delightful book.&”-Harlequin Junkie on A Family Made in Rome &“This was a genuinely lovely story and it had some wonderful characters. It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and this was a nice wholesome read!&”-Goodreads on Christmas Under the Northern Lights
Hawaiian Nights with the Best Man (Blossom and Bliss Weddings #2)
by Cara ColterBeing stranded on a secluded Hawaiian island with the best man wasn&’t how Bliss expected her sister&’s wedding to end… Find out more in the latest Harlequin Romance novel from Cara Colter! Temptation…in paradise! When a tropical storm descends after her sister&’s wedding, Bliss finds herself tantalizingly stranded with best man Lance. The former special forces billionaire has a physique normally reserved for marble statues, and he&’s a mystery that&’s begging to be solved. But Bliss&’s unpredictable childhood has left her wary of getting close to anyone. Until the consequences of their Hawaiian nights upend both their worlds…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Blossom and Bliss WeddingsBook 1: Second Chance Hawaiian HoneymoonBook 2: Hawaiian Nights with the Best Man
¿Hay algún hombre en casa?: Tratado para el hombre ausente
by Aquilino Polaino LorenteTodo el mundo está de acuerdo en que madre no hay más que una. Pero es igual de cierto que padre tampoco hay más que uno. Lo cual, por desgracia, se olvida con demasiada frecuencia. Tanto por parte del hombre, que durante siglos ha rehuido su responsabilidad en la familia -más allá de una genérica protección física o de proporcionar el sustento-; como de la mujer que, al reclamar cotidianamente su cuota de poder, termina monopolizando la educación de los hijos. Aquilino Polaino, con un estilo ágil y ameno, repasa las principales consecuencias que esta ausencia del varón tiene en el mundo de la pareja, en la familia y en la educación de los hijos. El libro trata a la vez temas de actualidad y educación, y Polaino ofrece desde su experiencia como psiquiatra y terapeuta familiar interesantes puntos de vista y análisis.¿Hay algún hombre en casa?, aunque esboza soluciones a problemas concretos, no es ni un recetario ni un libro de autoayuda, es un tratado de antropología sobre la necesidad de que el varón recupere el papel que le corresponde en la pareja y la familia.Aquilino Polaino es Psiquiatra, Doctor en Medicina, Licenciado en Filosofía y Catedrático de Psicopatología de la Universidad Complutense durante tres décadas. En la actualidad es catedrático en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad CEU-San Pablo. Amplió sus estudios en las Universidades de Heidelberg, Munich, UCLA y Georgetown, de la que es Profesor Visitante. Es miembro de las Reales Academias de Medicina de Valencia, Cádiz y Granada. Ha impartido numerosos seminarios y cursos universitarios en Universidades de Europa y Latinoamérica y ha publicado más de cuatrocientos artículos en revistas españolas y extranjeras y alrededor de sesenta libros. En la actualidad reparte su actividad entre la investigación, la docencia universitaria, la clínica y la terapia familiar.
Hazard: A Sister's Flight from Family and a Broken Boy
by Margaret CombsHazard is a poignant, unflinching memoir of the emotional intricacies of growing up with a severely disabled sibling. Margaret Combs shows how her Southern Baptist family coped with lived reality of autism in an era of ignorance and shame, the 1950s through the 1970s, and shares her own tragedy and anguish of being torn between helping her brother and yearning for her own life. Like many siblings of disabled children, young Margaret drives herself to excel in order to make up for her family’s sorrow and ultimately flees her family for what she hopes is a ?normal” life.Hazard is also a story of indelible bonds between siblings: the one between Combs and her sister, and the deep and rueful one she has with her disabled brother; how he and she were buddies; and how fervently she wanted to make him whole. Initially fueled by a wish that her brother had never been born, the author eventually arrives in a deeper place of gratitude for this same brother, whom she loves and who loves her in return.
Hazard
by Frances O'Roark DowellA kid filled with rage, kicked off the football team for unsportsmanlike conduct, and his father, newly home from the war in Afghanistan, reckon with the injuries they&’ve caused to others and themselves in this unflinching middle grade novel in verse about love and forgiveness.Everybody knows Hazard Stokes has mad football skills. A defensive back, he&’s never played dirty (no need for that when you&’re as good as he is) so it&’s a shock when he makes a bad hit the first game of the season and gets thrown off the field. Now Coach won&’t let him back on the team until a therapist gives the thumbs up. At first, Haz denies there&’s a problem, but over time he starts to get it: When your dad&’s at Walter Reed Medical Center getting fitted for a prosthetic limb to replace a leg lost in an IED blast (and won&’t let you come visit him while he&’s there), it might make you angry enough to hurt somebody. On top of that, Haz discovers his dad&’s dealing with wounds that go deeper than the loss of a leg. What happens when a soldier makes a split-second decision that haunts him long after the battle is over? Through emails, texts, and family interviews, Haz slowly begins to understand how the body keeps score when bad things happen to people you love, and how the anger and confusion you feel can become the violence you commit. Both Hazard and his dad have to come to terms with the suffering they&’ve caused other people—and themselves.
Hazard
by Gardiner HarrisWhen a block of coal the size of a stove shoots out of the wall, miner Amos Blevins barely has time to react before the entire area is flooded with water. He tries to rescue his crewmates, but in an underground space that is pitch-black and too cramped for anyone to even stand up, he can barely crawl to safety himself. Inspector Will Murphy is sent to investigate, ordered by his superiors to clear up things quickly so the mine can reopen. It seems to be a straightforward accident, but Will senses something suspicious about this case--or maybe he's just lashing out at his older brother, who has usurped his place as heir to the largest mining company in Eastern Kentucky and is the owner of the flooded mine--but Will has decided he won't let this one go, whatever it might cost him.
Hazard at the Nineteenth
by April HardyMeet the Hazards:When Stella’s future mother-in-law ‘accidentally’ feeds her a nut-filled cake, her night disastrously ends in A&E. Stella knows that Joyce doesn’t like her, but murder by allergy is just one step too far. And don’t even mention ally, Cordelia, ‘the girl next door’.Charity committee member Joyce worries that Stella doesn’t like her. She tries to put the quiet, bookish girl at ease, but everything she does backfires. When she enlists a family friend’s help, she’s sure things will run more smoothly. But Cordelia has other ideas…Will Stella ever make it down the aisle or is she destined not to fit in with the Hazards?
Haze of Oblivion
by Bloodwitch Luz Oscuria“My name is Catherine. I'm 35 years old. I own an apartment in Paris, and I have a well-paid job. I also have a 5 year old son, William, and a golden nanny, Claire. I have everything it takes to be happy. And yet…” Being constantly checked by a psychologist, she tries to have a normal life amidst the moments when she loses ground between alcohol, depravity and blackouts. Being the sole witness to a murder in the convenience store where she usually does her grocery shopping, her already not so peaceful little life will be turned upside down in just one week.
Hazel: a Novel
by Julie HearnHazel Louise Mull-Dare has a good life, but it's so dull. With an adoring father who grants her every wish, a place in the Kensington School for the Daughters of Gentlemen, and no pressure to excel in anything whatsoever, her future looks primly predictable. But on the day of the Epsom Derby -- June 4, 1913 -- everything changes. A woman in a dark coat steps in front of the king's horse, in protest at the injustice of denying women the vote. She dies days later, bringing further attention to the suffragist cause. Young Hazel is transfixed. And when her bold new friend Gloria convinces her to take on the cause, Hazel gets her first taste of rebellion. But doing so leads her into greater trouble than she could have ever imagined. Such great trouble that she is banished from London, all the way to where her family fortune originates -- a sugar plantation in the Caribbean. There Hazel is forced to confront the dark secrets of her family -- secrets that have festered, and a shame that lingers on.
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
by Ashley Herring BlakeFor fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Ali Benjamin comes a poignant yet hopeful novel about a girl navigating grief, trauma, and friendship, from Ashley Herring Blake, the award-winning author of Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World.Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect house with the perfect family in sunny California. But when a kayaking trip goes horribly wrong, Mum is suddenly gone forever and Hazel is left with crippling anxiety and a jagged scar on her face. After Mum's death, Hazel, her other mother, Mama, and her little sister, Peach, needed a fresh start. So for the last two years, the Bly girls have lived all over the country, never settling anywhere for more than a few months.When the family arrives in Rose Harbor, Maine, there's a wildness to the small town that feels like magic. But when Mama runs into an old childhood friend—Claire—suddenly Hazel's tight-knit world is infiltrated. To make it worse, she has a daughter Hazel's age, Lemon, who can't stop rambling on and on about the Rose Maid, a local 150-year-old mermaid myth.Soon, Hazel finds herself just as obsessed with the Rose Maid as Lemon is—because what if magic were real? What if grief really could change you so much, you weren't even yourself anymore? And what if instead you emerged from the darkness stronger than before?
The Hazel Wood
by Melissa Albert<P>Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. <P>But when Alice’s grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get: Her mother is stolen away—by a figure who claims to come from the Hinterland, the cruel supernatural world where her grandmother's stories are set. Alice's only lead is the message her mother left behind: “Stay away from the Hazel Wood.”
Hazel's Amazing Mother
by Rosemary WellsWhen Hazel and her beloved doll Eleanor are set upon by bullies, Hazel's mother comes to the rescue in a surprising way.