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Inside Grandad
by Peter DickinsonAn unusual and moving story about the magical bond between a boy and his grandfather. Does it just happen that Gavin and Grandad see the seal while they are fishing in the harbor? Just happen that Grandad talks about the selkies, the seal people who can leave the water and take human form? Just happen that Grandad is finishing the beautiful miniature boat he’s making for Gavin’s tenth birthday, and Gavin decides to call her Selkie? And at that moment, Grandad has his stroke. Could the selkies have something to do with all this? Day after day at the hospital, Gavin tries to get through to helpless and speechless Grandad, trying to reach him, explain what’s happened to him. Everyone else has given up. But Gavin will try anything. Even asking the selkies to help. To do that, he must give them something to show them how much it matters. What is the dearest thing he owns?
Inside Insight: Worley's Identity Discovery Profile (WIDP)
by John WorleyWho are you? Wouldn't you like to be authentic?&“INSIDE INSIGHT!&” By the time you finish reading this book, YOU will be a NEW PERSON!Most people have no idea what they want. Then again, for that matter, who they are. That is causing a world of hurt.The outcome from Dr. Worley is a ground-breaking psychometric assessment, Worley&’s ID Profile (WIDP). WIDP used with overwhelmingly positive reviews by corporate leaders, HR Departments, clinicians, churches, schools, sports teams, families, and individuals.In this book, Dr. Worley speaks about how he developed WIDP, why it is radically different from other profiling systems, and how you can use it to help align your outer persona and behavior with your inner expectations. WIDP concretely identifies what you "prefer and do not prefer from others.&” This crucial proof will help enhance your quality of life, and "You will see yourself on the pages of your profile.&”Having completed thousands of profiles I ALWAYS get responses like, &“WOW, how can you get this much information from those questions?&” or &“I can&’t believe how accurate this is about me!&” or &“I wish I had this information when I was younger!&” or &“I want to profile my whole family.&”Let&’s say you are one of those individuals that have always felt uncomfortable being around many people and don&’t like to socialize. GUESS WHAT? Most of society is like that! That is why no one talks on elevators or in doctor&’s offices. It just happens to be your unique temperament. It is &“OK&” for you to feel that way because that is who you are so, leave yourself alone and enjoy the recluse life. You are one of those people who live in their head, thinking, creating, dreaming and inventing ideas. Most people go through life not being able to identify with their true inner desires. You are one of a kind, unique person and that makes you very special.Then there is the temperament that has the innate desire always to be leading others, making decisions, and being in control. They are natural-born leaders and, like cream in milk, will always rise to the top of an organization. You are naturally gifted as a leader and have innate ability to lead armies. If you cannot lead where you are, you will move to another position. You will be anxious until you land in a governance spot. Once you find that position, you will be fulfilled.Then there are the peacemakers, servants, and cheerleaders! The peacemakers balance out everyone and maintain harmony. They are great arbitrators and have a comedy streak. The servants are loyal and committed to working until the task is completed. They are proficient and quiet. They are invaluable. The cheerleaders are the socialites who make the world exciting and fun. Without them, life would be boring. We need them, and they want all of us to be open to them and to be their friends. They are very colorful and expressive and, very open in their communications.We&’re different! Appreciate your temperament. You are VERY important!Expect miracles.
Inside Mrs. B. 's Classroom: Courage, Hope, And Learning On Chicago's South Side
by Leslie BaldacciA respected journalist turned-teacher reveals what's really happening in America's schools In 1999, Chicago Sun-Times veteran Leslie Baldacci left her prestigious, twenty-five year career to teach at a public school in one of Chicago's roughest South Side neighborhoods. As she later commented, "I thought I knew rough. I thought I had answers. I didn't know jack. " But Baldacci never looked back, and the result is Inside Mrs. B's Classroom, a compelling, first-hand narrative from the trenches of the inner-city school system that addresses one of society's most critical issues from gritty, daily personal experience. An expert on Chicago's massive education reform efforts even before she turned in her press credentials, Baldacci adds an informed, intellectual layer to this insightful, engaging work. In an era in which many people talk about wanting to make a difference, Baldacci has done so. Here she shares the whole picture, from the unrealistic expectations to the surprises--good and bad--that make up education today. Above all, she shows how an individual can, did--and continues to--make a difference in the lives of American children.
Inside Out
by Ann M. MartinHow do you love someone who makes you miserable? Eleven-year-old Jonathan just wants to have a normal life—for instance, a night when he isn&’t awakened by screams, or a day when he&’s not teased by other kids for having a disabled family member. But normal can&’t happen when your little brother is severely autistic.James, Jonathan&’s four-year-old brother, needs more help than his parents can give him. And it&’s not just hard for Jonathan—it&’s causing strife for the whole family. When James gets into a special school for autistic children, Jonathan and his sister have to make a lot of sacrifices so he can go. Jonathan comes up with an idea to help out the family—but will his plan work, or only lead to more teasing?This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Inside Out Girl: A Novel
by Tish CohenRachel Berman wants everything to be perfect. An overprotective single mother of two, she is acutely aware of the statistical dangers lurking around every corner—which makes her snap decision to aid a stranded motorist wholly uncharacteristic. Len Bean is stuck on the shoulder with Olivia, his relentlessly curious, learning disabled ten-year-old daughter. To the chagrin of Rachel's children, who are about to be linked to the most-mocked girl in school, Rachel and Len begin dating. And when Len receives terrible news, little Olivia needs a hero more than ever.But the world refuses to be predictable. When personal crisis profoundly alters Rachel's relationship with a wild, very special little girl, this perfectionist mother finds herself drawn into a mystery from her past and toward a new appreciation for her own children's imperfect lives.
Inside Transracial Adoption
by Gail Steinberg Beth HallIf a book could realistically carry a thirty- odd word title, then this book's might be something like How to Get to the Place Where It Feels Almost Fun to Let People Wonder How You and Your Kids Could So Clearly Belong to One Another When You Look So Different! Inside Transracial Adoption provides creative, confident, pro-active, and provocative guidance for parents who are experienced veterans or who are considering transracial adoption for the first time. Whether through domestic or international adoption the authors offer direction for building close, loving, and very real families consisting of individuals who are proud and culturally competent members of differing races.
Inside Transracial Adoption: Strength-based, Culture-sensitizing Parenting Strategies for Inter-country or Domestic Adoptive Families That Don't "Match", Second Edition
by Gail Steinberg Beth HallIs transracial adoption a positive choice for kids? How can children gain their new families without losing their birth heritage? How can parents best support their children after placement? Inside Transracial Adoption is an authoritative guide to navigating the challenges and issues that parents face in the USA when they adopt a child of a different race and/or from a different culture. Filled with real-life examples and strategies for success, this book explores in depth the realities of raising a child transracially, whether in a multicultural or a predominantly white community. Readers will learn how to help children adopted transracially or transnationally build a strong sense of identity, so that they will feel at home both in their new family and in their racial group or culture of origin. This second edition incorporates the latest research on positive racial identity and multicultural families, and reflects recent developments and trends in adoption. Drawing on research, decades of experience as adoption professionals, and their own personal experience of adopting transracially, Beth Hall and Gail Steinberg offer insights for all transracial adoptive parents - from prospective first-time adopters to experienced veterans - and those who support them.
Inside the Castle: Law and the Family in 20th Century America
by Lawrence M. Friedman Joanna L. GrossmanA comprehensive social history of families and family law in twentieth-century AmericaInside the Castle is a comprehensive social history of twentieth-century family law in the United States. Joanna Grossman and Lawrence Friedman show how vast, oceanic changes in society have reshaped and reconstituted the American family. Women and children have gained rights and powers, and novel forms of family life have emerged. The family has more or less dissolved into a collection of independent individuals with their own wants, desires, and goals. Modern family law, as always, reflects the brute social and cultural facts of family life.The story of family law in the twentieth century is complex. This was the century that said goodbye to common-law marriage and breach-of-promise lawsuits. This was the century, too, of the sexual revolution and women's liberation, of gay rights and cohabitation. Marriage lost its powerful monopoly over legitimate sexual behavior. Couples who lived together without marriage now had certain rights. Gay marriage became legal in a handful of jurisdictions. By the end of the century, no state still prohibited same-sex behavior. Children in many states could legally have two mothers or two fathers. No-fault divorce became cheap and easy. And illegitimacy lost most of its social and legal stigma. These changes were not smooth or linear—all met with resistance and provoked a certain amount of backlash. Families took many forms, some of them new and different, and though buffeted by the winds of change, the family persisted as a central institution in society. Inside the Castle tells the story of that institution, exploring the ways in which law tried to penetrate and control this most mysterious realm of personal life.
Inside, Outside: A Novel
by Herman WoukA &“truly enjoyable&” journey through one man&’s Jewish American experience by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Marjorie Morningstar (Newsday). Israel David Goodkind is a minor bureaucrat in the Nixon White House, killing time in the office by writing the story of four generations of his large, sprawling Russian Jewish immigrant family. As he recounts his brief stint in show business, his torrid affair with a showgirl, and his encounters with a hassled and distracted President Nixon, Goodkind also witnesses historical events firsthand—the Watergate scandal, the Yom Kippur War—and eventually finds his way back to his Jewish faith. Combining Pulitzer Prize winner Herman Wouk&’s wildly comic streak with his deep respect for religious tradition, Inside, Outside is both an individual&’s story and &“a social comedy of Jewish-American life reaching from New York to Jerusalem and spanning much of the 20th century&” (Publishers Weekly). &“Extremely funny.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Wouk reaffirms his position as one of the nation&’s eminent storytellers.&” —Newsday &“Wouk&’s most significant work since The Caine Mutiny.&” —Chicago Tribune &“Generously stuffed with zestfully old-fashioned humor and sentiment.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
by Dusti BowlingAven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again. <p><p> Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms.
Insignificant Others: A Novel
by Sarah JioFrom New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio comes an escapist novel following a young woman stuck in a “time loop” of one-day relationships with romantic partners from her past.“An ingenious and heartfelt love story. I absolutely adored this novel!” —Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling authorWhat if you could have a second chance to say “yes” to the one who got away?Lena Westbrook, a perfectionist and workaholic, has carefully planned and orchestrated every detail of her life. So when her boyfriend of two years breaks up with her on the night she expects him to propose, she’s heartbroken and confused. Lena flees to her beloved aunt’s home on Seattle’s picturesque Bainbridge Island to lick her wounds but when she awakens the next morning, she is shocked to find herself in Paris—in bed with a handsome French man who seems to think that Lena is his wife.From the elegant neighborhoods of Paris to the charming landscape of Kinsale, Ireland, to the sparkling skyline of New York City, and many other unexpected destinations in between, each time Lena awakens, she finds herself somewhere else with someone else. In each experience, she’s given a glimpse of what life might have looked like had she chosen the “road not taken.” And as she becomes more clear-sighted about her past decisions, Lena begins to wonder, were any of these former romantic encounters actually...significant?Enchanting and surprising, Insignificant Others is a lively, heartfelt novel that explores the relatable and resonant “what ifs” of life, but most especially, love.
Inspector Insector
by Jackie Urbanovic Jeffrey Fuerst Jane AndersonPerform this script about Inspector Inspector and his tiny ant friend.
Inspired Baby Names from Around the World: 6,000 International Names and the Meaning Behind Them
by Neala ShaneThousands of Names and the Blessings They Can Impart This unique guide includes 6,000-plus names from all corners of the globe, and each entry illuminates the name’s distinctive spiritual, historical, and cultural background — its poetry. Names, from the traditional to the newly coined, are fully explained. Pronunciation guide, origin, alternate spellings, and meaning are enhanced by the affirmation carefully chosen for each name. Lists of names by meaning, names by ethnicity, and most popular names by decade provide easy reference. Whether your aim is to honor ancestors, capture a child’s essence, or convey parental hopes, Inspired Baby Names from Around the World will help you greet and bless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.
Instafamous
by Erika J. KendrickThis funny and fabulous novel about a middle school diva&’s hunt for the spotlight speaks to the importance of friendship and family—even in the midst of fame. Lyric Whitney Houston Darby has always wanted to be famous, just like her superstar mom. So when the hottest music-competition TV show announces auditions in town, it&’s her chance to compete—and maybe even score a record deal. There are just a couple of problems: First, the show requires industry experience. This means Lyric has to audition for her school&’s production of The Wiz…as if middle school musicals aren&’t totally beneath her. Second, she needs to mega-boost her platform on Instagram. Fast. This show is an influencers-only event! Luckily she has her besties at her side! Or… does she? As Lyric starts to get everything she ever wanted, her BFFs are coping with their own challenges. Will Lyric be there to lift them up, or is she about to learn the real cost of being instafamous? This bubbly story is as wise as it is witty, reminding readers of the importance of mental health, and that what you want isn&’t always what you need.For more adventures at Valentine Middle, don't miss these school stories from Erika J. Kendrick: Squad Goals Cookie Monsters
Instant Attraction: Fun, feel-good romance - guaranteed to make you smile! (Wilder #Bk. 1)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis introduces Cameron, Stone, and T.J. Wilder - owners of Wilder Adventures and Expeditions, the perfect place to start for a woman wanting more from life...Numbers cruncher Katie Kramer has been the good girl all her life and yet she's still a fish out of water, still a square peg trying to fit into that round hole. So the real question is, can good karma be wished for? Because she's wishing, damn it. Wishing hard. At wits' end and rock bottom, she stares up at the night sky (barely visible past all the L.A. city lights) and falls asleep dreaming about a huge, twinkling, falling star, and makes three wishes on that star.One, to experience a real-life adventure complete with amazingly athletic feats and danger. Two...good sex. And three, to belong. Really belong somewhere. Anywhere.The next day she reads an ad about a small, far-away mountain town named Wishful, and an expedition company that needs a bookkeeper. She thinks of her wishes.Maybe...maybe she had to dream it to live it. So she heads to the quirky little town of Wishful to find the Getaway Inn...and Cameron Wilder. Cam's lived a thousand lifetimes in his thirty years, and there's so much he wants to show Katie. Most of all that there's no way to escape karma... Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Instant Gratification: Fun, feel-good romance - guaranteed to make you smile! (Wilder #Bk. 2)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewWelcome to Wishful, California, where the air is mountain clean, the people are small-town friendly and the wide-open spaces are perfect for a woman wanting to reinvent herself.There was a time when Dr. Emma Sinclair wanted to challenge herself, sharpen her medical skills by plunging into the relentless pace of a New York City ER. But she was younger then. Now she's not that much older, but at least she's wise enough to jump at the chance to run her father's clinic for a summer in the Sierra Nevadas. Here she treats bee stings, stomach flu, and the occasional pet cat. She also contends with patients like Stone Wilder, laid-back and well-aware of his good looks - and irritating beyond belief. The man laughs at her. And Emma loathes him. Partly because she can't resist his smile and the gleam in his eyes...As co-owner of Wilder Adventures and Expeditions, Stone knows when he sees a fish out of water. He also knows how to put it back in the water. When he tries to help Emma loosen up a bit, he pictures white-water rafting or scenic mountain hikes. He never bargained for a much more intimate encounter. Still, Emma's sure she has no place in a town like Wishful, but Stone knows different. Emma belongs here - in this town, in his life. Convincing her is a challenge he was born to take...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Instant Mom
by Nia VardalosA New York Times bestseller, Instant Mom is Academy Award-nominated writer/star Nia Vardalos’s true story of becoming a mother through adoption.“Some families are created in different ways but are still, in every way, a family.”Writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Nia Vardalos firmly believed she was supposed to be a mom, but Mother Nature and modern medicine had put her in a headlock. So she made a choice that shocked friends, family, and even herself: with only fourteen hours’ notice, she adopted a preschooler.Instant Mom is Vardalos’s poignant and hilarious true chronicle of trying to become a mother while fielding nosy “frenemies” and Hollywood reporters asking, “Any baby news?” With genuine and frank honesty, she describes how she and husband Ian Gomez eventually found their daughter . . . and what happened next. Vardalos explores innovative ways to conquer the challenges all new moms face, from sleep to personal grooming, and learns that whether via biology, relationship, or adoption—motherhood comes in many forms.Featuring laugh-out-loud behind the scenes Hollywood anecdotes, Vardalos candidly shares her instant motherhood story that is relatable for all new moms (and dads!)“If you have ever considered bringing a child who isn’t an infant into your family, it’s the book you’ll want to read. And if you just enjoy a good, honest memoir, it’s the book for you, too.” —New York Times’ Motherlode Blog “Refreshingly candid for all parents-plus anyone considering adoption. We know Nia is many things: writer, actress, director, musical theater lover! Here, though, you learn she is a mom first. Pure, beautiful honesty.” —Kristin Chenoweth
Instant Pot® Vegetarian Cookbook for Two: Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Your Favorite Pressure Cooker
by Janet ZimmermanCreate tasty vegetarian meals for two with your Instant PotThe Instant Pot makes it convenient to whip up small-batch, veggie-forward meals without lots of dishes, leftovers, or time spent in the kitchen. Whether you're a full-time vegetarian or simply want to eat more greens, The Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook for Two streamlines mealtime with perfectly scaled, meat-free dishes for your Instant Pot. Featuring simple instructions and basic ingredients, these versatile recipes can be made with either a 3- or 6-quart Instant Pot.The Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook for Two includes:Tips on cooking for two—Get smart suggestions for planning meals, stocking your kitchen, and shopping for groceries in small batches.Instant Pot guidance—Learn everything your Instant Pot can do, find answers to frequently asked questions, and get pointers for safe and successful cooking.A focus on nutrition—Find nutritional information for every recipe in this Instant Pot vegetarian cookbook, plus tips for adapting dishes to be vegan, gluten-free, and more.Explore flavors ranging from regional American favorites to diverse cuisines around the world, with The Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook for Two.
Instant Pot® Vegetarian Cookbook: Fast & Healthy Recipes for Your Favorite Electric Pressure Cooker
by Srividhya GopalakrishnanYour Instant Pot® just became vegetarianMarrying the popular multicooker with vegetarian recipes for the first time, the Instant Pot® Vegetarian Cookbook makes it simple to prepare healthy and hearty vegetarian plates.A lifelong vegetarian and pressure-cooking enthusiast, Srividhya Gopalakrishnan uniquely understands how to make the most of veggie-packed, multicooker meals. Inside this Instant Pot cookbook, she teaches you the most important Instant Pot basics while also introducing you to 75+ mouthwatering, vegetarian dishes from around the world. Suggestions for substituting ingredients, making creative use of leftovers, and more are included as well.This complete vegetarian Instant Pot cookbook includes:75+ VEGETARIAN DISHES—Cook-up Enchilada Casserole, Chana Masala, Strawberry-Chocolate Cake, and a variety of other healthy and satisfying vegetarian dishes with this Instant Pot cookbook.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE—This Instant Pot cookbook has recipes and cooking charts that feature timing, pressure level, and how to best release the pressure.TIPS TO SHAKE IT UP—Get advice for turning recipes vegan, exciting ways to use your leftovers, ideas for transforming recipes, and more.Discover how simple (and delicious) vegetarian cooking can be with this Instant Pot cookbook.
Instant Temptation: Fun, feel-good romance - guaranteed to make you smile! (Wilder #3)
by Jill Shalvis'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you'll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill's books are guaranteed to make you smile:'You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book' 5* reader review'A heartwarming read with all the feels' 5* reader review'Another winner... I cannot wait for more' 5* reader review'A riveting and comforting romance' 5* reader reviewTo Harley Stephens, the landscape around Wishful, California, is exhilarating, untamed, and more than a little dangerous...The same could be said for T.J. Wilder, who's invited himself along on her trek to study a rare coyote. He's the perfect package of breathtaking adventure and excitement. But Harley's career is riding on this trip, and she doesn't need a stubborn, incredibly sexy distraction tagging along.For T.J., Harley is the one woman he's never been able to forget. But he's a professional guide who knows when to stay back and when to provide invaluable expertise - just like he's done since they were in high school. And Harley, as usual, is torn between throttling him and giving in to the raw attraction that's been smoldering all these years.After waiting so long, it's all about timing...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Instead of Watching TV: 99 Activities to Help Kids Unplug
by Anna HueteRecent studies have shown that children's in today's world spend more than three hours daily in front of the TV. Educators suggest that this habit causes obesity, and apathy in children. What can we do?Instead of Watching TV offers kids alternatives to TV or videogames. These ideas permits parents to enjoy a few minutes at our children's sides and the means for kids to enjoy themselves on their own as well.Some of the activities include understanding the phases of the moon through a game, how to make a "telephone," and how to create an animated book. Instead of watching "the idiot box," children 4 to 12 years old can discover, communicate, and learn: Simple and fun crafts Games for inside the house Cooking recipes for kids Safe scientific experiments
Instinctive Parenting
by Ada CalhounAbandon your insecurities. Trust your instincts. Enjoy raising a happy, considerate child.SMART CHILDREARING SENSE FROM THE FOUNDING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF BABBLE.COMWhat's the right way to parent? Any playground or online message board will supply as many opinions as there are adults. Every subject--from sleep training to time-outs to pacifiers--has its supporters and detractors, and every viewpoint can be backed up by a truckload of research and statistics.It's enough to reduce any new parent to tears, but you can end the madness. Ada Calhoun--a young mother as well as the founding editor-in-chief of Babble .com--provides a complete and completely reassuring guide that will calm your fears and make those precious early years a source of joy. Her simple yet profound advice: find what works for you and your family and ditch the anxiety and judgment.Despite what other parenting books--and other parents--might have you believe, there is no universal "best." Whether you start solids at four months or eight, whether you co-sleep or Ferberize, whether Junior's mac 'n' cheese is Day-Glo orange or 100 percent organic is not nearly as important as providing the few absolute essentials (love, food, shelter) while teaching your little one how to be a kind, responsible human being. With its compelling mixture of entertaining, hilarious firsthand accounts and refreshing common sense, Instinctive Parenting will show you how to do that--and even show you how to retain your sanity, your friends, your sense of humor, and your personal life in the process.
Instrucciones para una ola de calor
by Maggie O'FarrellUna novela sobre la familia, sobre lo que contamos y lo que decidimos no contar; sobre los compromisos y las concesiones que hacemos, y sobre lo que puede ocurrir si construimos nuestra vida sobre medias verdades. Escrita con una hermosa y evocadora prosa, la historia de los Riordan te mantendrá en vilo hasta la última página. La joven escritora Maggie O'Farrell es una de las voces más sobresalientes de la narrativa del Reino Unido. Su brillante imaginación, su talento para construir personajes memorables y transmitir emociones con intensidad dramática han seducido por igual a lectores y a críticos y le han valido numerosos reconocimientos. En esta novela O'Farrell aborda uno de sus temas predilectos, la familia, cuyo complejo funcionamiento disecciona con maestría. En Londres, en el verano de 1976, durante una ola de calor y una sequía legendarias, Robert Riordan, recientemente jubilado, sale de casa por la mañana, como todos los días, para comprar el periódico, pero esta vez no regresa. Asustada, su esposa Gretta llama a sus tres hijos, dos mujeres y un hombre, que regresarán a la casa familiar para emprender las pesquisas. El inusitado calor provoca extraños comportamientos entre los Riordan, irlandeses católicos radicados en Londres, y varios secretos guardados celosamente durante años afloran a la superficie. El hijo mayor, Michael Francis, es un desencantado profesor de historia que trata de salvar su matrimonio. Monica ha intentado recomponer su vida tras el fracaso de su matrimonio pero sufre la animadversión de las hijas de su actual pareja. Aoife, la pequeña, es la hermana rebelde que abandonó los estudios y buscó refugio en Nueva York. Cada uno de ellos tiene sus propias ideas acerca de dónde puede estar su padre. Pero lo que ninguno sospecha es que su madre sabe mucho más de lo que les ha contado. Reseñas:«Maggie O'Farrell no falla nunca; sus novelas, que se caracterizan por la nitidez de sus detalles, no caen nunca en lo predecible [...]. Una autora cuya profundidad y perspicacia fluyen bajo una superficie de aparente ligereza [...]. Esta novela tiene algo delicioso, tierno, que hace que no podamos dejar de leerla y que sin duda la convertirá en un éxito. O'Farrell ha vuelto a conseguirlo.»The Guardian «La nueva novela de la excelente Maggie O'Farrell es más que un libro, es un acontecimiento literario [...]. Instrucciones para una ola de calor es evocadora y fluida; se lee con placer. Una autora en plena forma.»The Sunday Express «O'Farrell es una escritora extremadamente perspicaz en todo lo relativo a las relaciones humanas. Escrita con una prosa evocadora e inquietante, Instrucciones para una ola de calor confirma dicha reputación.»The Independent on Sunday «O'Farrell es una gran narradoray una excelente creadora de personajes. Los miembros de la familia Riordan son divertidos, exasperantes y, al mismo tiempo, adorables.»The Irish Times «Una historia muy lograda, adictiva, narrada con auténtica humanidad, que demuestra hacia los personajes un afecto contagioso [...], dolorosamente verosímil [...]. Muy recomendable.»The Observer «Una novela sorprendente, preciosa, sobre los laberintos de la vida familiar.»Fabulous Magazine «Excelente retrato de una familia que afronta una crisis [...]. La parte final del libro es de una calidad excepcional.»The Telegraph
Instructions for Bringing Up Scarlett
by Annie SandersIt's not the promises we make that count, it's the ones we keep...Alice is living the life she always dreamed of: a travel guide writer, her life is one of carefree adventure, with no ties, no constraints and no worries. Virginia finally has everything she ever wanted. The loving husband, the beautiful daughter and the successful career. Life hasn't always been easy, but she knows that her family can weather any storm.They have been best friends since university - so much so that Virginia trusts Alice with all she holds dearest. Then tragedy strikes, and Alice finds she must honour a rash promise she made to her friend. It's then she discovers that it can be the people you think you know best who hold the most closely guarded secrets...
Instructions for a Heatwave: The bestselling novel from the prize-winning author of HAMNET
by Maggie O'FarrellA story of a dysfunctional but deeply loveable family reunited, INSTRUCTIONS FOR A HEATWAVE by Maggie O'Farrell already feels like a contemporary classic. It was shortlisted for the 2013 Costa Novel Award and was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller.It's July 1976. In London, it hasn't rained for months, gardens are filled with aphids, water comes from a standpipe, and Robert Riordan tells his wife Gretta that he's going round the corner to buy a newspaper. He doesn't come back. The search for Robert brings Gretta's children - two estranged sisters and a brother on the brink of divorce - back home, each with different ideas as to where their father might have gone. None of them suspects that their mother might have an explanation that even now she cannot share.(P)2013 Headline Publishing Group Ltd