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Iris Has a Virus
by Arlene AldaIris finds out that having a stomach virus is exhausting, especially when her brother, Doug, lets her know that she always gets sick at the wrong time. The sibling rivalry and misunderstanding of what germs are when they are called bugs unfold in this lighthearted story of Iris’s ordinary illness and her unfounded concerns.Arlene Alda’s engaging prose, interspersed with rhyming couplets and complemented by the quirky, vibrant cut-paper collage illustrations of artist Lisa Desimini, make this book a must-have for any child who has ever had more than a runny nose.
Iris and Walter and the Substitute Teacher
by Elissa Haden GuestIris and Walter's teacher Miss Cherry is out sick. . . . and Iris's grandpa is the substitute!
Iris and Walter: Lost and Found
by Elissa Haden Guest Christine DavenierWalter loves his grandmother's harmonica. But when he lets Iris borrow it the night before his grandmother comes to visit, something awful happens--it disappears! How will Iris break the news to Walter?
Irises
by Francisco X. StorkTwo sisters discover what's truly worth living for in the new novel by the author of Marcelo in the Real World.TWO SISTERS: Kate is bound for Stanford and an M.D. -- if her family will let her go. Mary wants only to stay home and paint. When their loving but repressive father dies, they must figure out how to support themselves and their mother, who is in a permanent vegetative state, and how to get along in all their uneasy sisterhood. THREE YOUNG MEN: Then three men sway their lives: Kate's boyfriend Simon offers to marry her, providing much-needed stability. Mary is drawn to Marcos, though she fears his violent past. And Andy tempts Kate with more than romance, recognizing her ambition because it matches his own. ONE AGONIZING CHOICE: Kate and Mary each find new possibilities and darknesses in their sudden freedom. But it's Mama's life that might divide them for good -- the question of *if* she lives, and what's worth living for. Irises is Francisco X. Stork's most provocative and courageous novel yet.
Irish Eyes: A Nuala Anne Mcgrail Novel (Nuala Anne McGrail Novels #5)
by Andrew M. GreeleyA psychic detective and her family are drawn into a century-old unsolved mystery in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of Irish Whiskey.Nuala Anne McGrail, that beautiful Irish spitfire, now lives in Chicago with her husband, Dermot, and their new baby, Nellliecoyne. As Nuala fans may suspect, Nelliecoyne is no ordinary baby: she is fey like her mother, and can see into the past as well as the future.Both Nuala and her daughter have had strange vibrations from a place on the lake where a shipload of Irish-Americans lost their lives a hundred years ago. In the course of their investigation, Nuala and Dermot make some dangerous enemies, and eventually have to solve a murder and find a buried treasure. Will Nuala survive the attacks of a sleazy DJ, and a dangerous run-in with the Balkan Mafia? And how does the diary of a young Irish woman at the turn of the century play into these events? Once again, Andrew M. Greeley—that master of the human heart—creates an engaging, charming story that will delight fans young and old . . .
Irma Voth: A Novel
by Miriam ToewsThis novel about a daughter estranged from her religious family “combines an intimate coming-of-age tale with picaresque and extremely effective prose” (Publishers Weekly).In a rare coming-of-age novel that blends dark truths with uplifting transformations, acclaimed author Miriam Toews delivers the story of a young Mennonite woman, vulnerable yet wise beyond her years, who carries the burden of a terrible family secret with her during a remarkable journey of survival and redemption. Irma Voth, from the award-winning author of Swing Low and A Complicated Kindness, is a poignant and elegant exploration of one woman’s difficult odyssey to discover her own potential—a path that leads her away from her close-knit community and into the wide and unknown world beyond. “The nicely drawn contrast between what Irma knows and suspects and what the reader understands about her world gives Irma Voth a suspenseful charge from the first pages.” —Jane Smiley, Globe and Mail (Toronto)“A literary novel marked by charm, wit and an original approach to language.” —Kirkus Reviews“Toews . . . is clearly an artistic powerhouse.” —The Gazette“There is something quite mesmerizing about Toews’s prose. It’s to do with the rhythm of her language, with the seeming effortlessness of it and, when combined with her quick, offhand wit, it can enliven even the darkest of moments.” —Toronto Star“Toews’s ability to generate comedy and heartache at the same time just soars.” —Maclean’s“Wryly funny and perceptive.” —National Post“A beautiful, heartbreaking novel. . . . Calls to mind Ann-Marie MacDonald’s 1996 epic, Fall On Your Knees.” —Winnipeg Free Press
Iron Lace (Iron Lace)
by Emilie RichardsAn elderly white Louisiana socialite reveals her shocking life story to the writer of her memoirs in this family saga by a USA Today–bestselling author.When Aurore Gerritsen watched her lover kill her father, it was just one act of violence in a long chain of dramatic events.Years later, behind the iron lace gates of wealthy New Orleans, beneath the veneer of her society name, linger secrets that Aurore Gerritsen has hidden for a lifetime, and truths that threaten to change forever the lives of her unsuspecting family. Now, as Aurore faces her own mortality, she needs to reveal those secrets that have haunted her for so many years.Aurore seeks out Phillip Benedict and asks him to tell her story. He’s intrigued, but wonders why the matriarch of a prominent white family would choose to confess her sins to an outspoken black journalist.Finally Phillip agrees, but though he thinks he’s ready for anything she might say, the truth is that nothing can prepare him for the impact of Aurore’s shocking revelations.Praise for Iron Lace“A fascinating tale of the tangled race relations and complex history of Louisiana . . . this is a page-turner.” —New Orleans Times-Picayune“Richly textured and deeply moving, Iron Lace is a break-your-heart love story in the grand tradition.” —Karen Harper, New York Times–bestselling author of Shaker Run“This portrait of racism from 1919 to the mid-1960s is intricate, seductive and a darned good read.” —Publishers Weekly
Iron to Iron (Wolf by Wolf)
by Ryan GraudinOnce upon a different time, there was a boy who raced through a kingdom of death.Sixteen-year-old Luka Löwe has one goal in mind: Win the 1955 Axis Tour and become the first Double Cross victor. If he can accomplish that, maybe his father will finally see him as a worthy son. He's completed the grueling trek from Germania to Tokyo before, but this time is different. Luka never expected to meet Adele Wolfe, another racer posing as her twin brother and with a singular dream--to live life on her own terms.When Luka and Adele form an alliance, an unlikely bond forms, and even possibly love. But only one person can win the Axis Tour....Can everything Luka and Adele built together survive the race?Word count: ~24000
Ironmom: Training and Racing in a Family of 7
by Mette HarrisonFrom the personal tragedy of a stillbirth to an Ironman and beyond, author and stay-at-home mom of five children Mette Ivie Harrison learned life lessons about accepting herself, moving forward, pushing to become better, and bringing her family along the way--sometimes kicking and screaming. In this riveting and inspiring first-person story of going from couch potato to nationally ranked triathlete, Mette shares her experience training and racing with her family. She explores how to manage a busy family, how to ignore the things that don't matter, and how to focus on goals that create a stronger you and a stronger family. She shares how racing can be a vacation, how racing with your children strengthens your family bond and how, when you think you've hit your wall, whether in parenthood or during hour twelve in a triathlon, how you can push through and succeed. Part memoir, part manual and all family, this incredible story of how one mom chose to remake her life and her family will inspire you to achieve greater heights.
Irregular Heartbeats at the Park West (Made in Michigan Writers Series)
by Russell BrakefieldWith musical language and vivid imagery, Irregular Heartbeats at the Park West attunes us to the sheer wonder of being alive. Intimate reflections on family histories, hardship, and everyday life reveal the ways art and nature can lift us from grief and serve as lodestars in an increasingly uncertain world. Russell Brakefield’s poems span American landscapes and personal experience, dropping down in music venues and dark barrooms, back alleys and suburbs, brightly lit galleries and lonely graveyards. How do we manage the weight, one poem asks, of carrying all our histories inside us? The poet hunts for answers everywhere, seeking insights into the particulars of the natural world and the minutiae of everyday life. Inspired by an assemblage of Americana and a litany of literary landmarks—from spiritual epiphanies at the Hemingway house to a reckoning with privilege in Lucille Clifton’s Baltimore—Brakefield explores how poetry can be influenced, propped up, and contorted by the American canon. Drawing on a depth of emotion, wit, and reverence for nature, this striking new collection captures the beautiful and often poignant complexities of the human experience.
Irresponsible Adult: warm and witty, this is the perfect novel for anyone who is growing up disgracefully!
by Lucy Dillon'So good! Warm and funny, and I was rooting for Robyn from the very first page' MILLY JOHNSON'Funny, perceptive and oh-so-relatable, Robyn's reluctant mission to clean up her world is full of laughs and also some heart-twisting surprises' ALEXANDRA POTTER'A funny, relatable read with some surprise twists' STYLISTDEFINITELY OLDER. NOT NECESSARILY WISER...Sisters Cleo and Robyn may be close in age but their attitudes to life could not be further apart. While Cleo's a fully-fledged adult with a family, a business and a signature scent, Robyn is still waiting for the instruction manual to Adult Life and success is keeping her houseplant alive. Skating by at her job as an estate agent, she's adept at avoiding housework, ignoring admin, and evading her mother's anxious questions about her love life. But then Robyn's fired in the most publicly humiliating way imaginable - and her chaos catches up with her.Although Cleo steps in to give Robyn a temporary job in her cleaning firm, it comes with very firm instructions: Robyn must BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY. And that includes meeting the high standards of Jim, her enigmatic supervisor. But when Robyn learns to navigate the catastrophic kitchens and judgemental dogs of total strangers she learns some unexpected truths about her own messy world. No one's life is spotless... Is it time - finally - for everyone to stop sweeping their secrets under the carpet?'I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much - quite simply, it's a joy from beginning to end' JANE COSTELLOYour favourite authors love Lucy Dillon:'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better' JOJO MOYES'This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life' KATIE FFORDE'I always find Lucy Dillon's books so overflowing with wit and wisdom' JENNY COLGANReaders are loving IRRESPONSIBLE ADULT too:'Absolutely fabulous! Devoured this in one day!''I love a good sister novel and this one hit all the right boxes''Warm, genuinely laugh out loud funny, surprisingly emotional, and populated by wonderful, likeable characters''Oh my goodness, I loved this book and ended up reading into the night to finish it'
Irresponsible Adult: warm and witty, this is the perfect novel for anyone who is growing up disgracefully!
by Lucy Dillon'So good! Warm and funny, and I was rooting for Robyn from the very first page' MILLY JOHNSON'Funny, perceptive and oh-so-relatable, Robyn's reluctant mission to clean up her world is full of laughs and also some heart-twisting surprises' ALEXANDRA POTTER'A funny, relatable read with some surprise twists' STYLISTDEFINITELY OLDER. NOT NECESSARILY WISER...Sisters Cleo and Robyn may be close in age but their attitudes to life could not be further apart. While Cleo's a fully-fledged adult with a family, a business and a signature scent, Robyn is still waiting for the instruction manual to Adult Life and success is keeping her houseplant alive. Skating by at her job as an estate agent, she's adept at avoiding housework, ignoring admin, and evading her mother's anxious questions about her love life. But then Robyn's fired in the most publicly humiliating way imaginable - and her chaos catches up with her.Although Cleo steps in to give Robyn a temporary job in her cleaning firm, it comes with very firm instructions: Robyn must BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY. And that includes meeting the high standards of Jim, her enigmatic supervisor. But when Robyn learns to navigate the catastrophic kitchens and judgemental dogs of total strangers she learns some unexpected truths about her own messy world. No one's life is spotless... Is it time - finally - for everyone to stop sweeping their secrets under the carpet?'I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much - quite simply, it's a joy from beginning to end' JANE COSTELLOYour favourite authors love Lucy Dillon:'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better' JOJO MOYES'This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life' KATIE FFORDE'I always find Lucy Dillon's books so overflowing with wit and wisdom' JENNY COLGANReaders are loving IRRESPONSIBLE ADULT too:'Absolutely fabulous! Devoured this in one day!''I love a good sister novel and this one hit all the right boxes''Warm, genuinely laugh out loud funny, surprisingly emotional, and populated by wonderful, likeable characters''Oh my goodness, I loved this book and ended up reading into the night to finish it'
Is It Dyslexia?: An At-Home Guide for Screening and Supporting Children Who Struggle to Read
by April McMurtreyHands-on resources for screening readers of all ages for dyslexia In Is It Dyslexia?, certified dyslexia assessment specialist April McMurtrey delivers an accessible, hands-on framework for screening readers of various ages for dyslexia.. The book offers comprehensive, clear, and step-by-step processes you can apply immediately to confidently and accurately screen readersfor dyslexia. The author shares the tools and strategies used by professional screeners, as well as first, next, and final steps you can take as you move forward with your screening results. The book includes: Explanations of what dyslexia is, as well as an overview of common talents and strengths often found in readers with dyslexia A collection of recommended accommodations for students with dyslexia in the home and school and effective literacy instruction for students with dyslexia A comprehensive dyslexia questionnaire, eleven different screening tests, and step-by-step instructions for administering themIdeal for tutors, homeschool teachers, parents, instructional coaches, counselors, and speech-language therapists, Is It Dyslexia? comes complete with reproducibles and links to video tutorials required for screening students of various ages.
Is It Hanukkah Yet?
by Alessandra Psacharopulo Chris BarashChris Barash is the author of Is It Passover Yet? She is an elementary school teacher and lives in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she always looks forward to lighting the candles of Hanukkah with friends and family. Alessandra Psacharopulo lives and works in Milan. She studied fine arts and illustration at Mimaster, where she learned painting and using color.
Is It Me or My Meds: Living with Antidepressants
by David A. KarpThis book gives voice to those who are depressed and to those who use medications so that they are not depressed. Full of useful information.
Is It My ADHD?: Navigating life as a neurodivergent adult
by Grace TimothyDarkly funny, relatable and unflinchingly honest, Is it My ADHD? gives irreverent and intersectional insight into what life is like for women living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Much like the 3-4% of the British population with ADHD, Grace Timothy always felt on the outskirts of 'normal'. After a lifetime of mental and physical symptoms that didn't quite add up, she was finally diagnosed in 2021. At the time, information was scant. Now, neurodivergence is the hot topic on everyone's lips. With this increased awareness, we've encountered a new challenge: how can we circumnavigate the misinformation and better understand our own brains? Writer and podcaster Grace Timothy speaks to those living with ADHD to explore traits specific to women, grounding each chapter in clinical research and expert commentary. Offering comfort and real, triedand-tested tips along the way, this book is for anyone who's ever wondered, is it my ADHD?
Is It My Fault, Mummy?: A little girl locked in a prison of guilt. A loving foster carer determined to free her
by Maggie HartleyFoster carer Maggie Hartley is used to receiving placements at short notice, but the arrival of seven-year-old Paris sees her handling one of her most heart-breaking cases yet. Paris arrives at Maggie's house with the police, after the traumatised little girl is found wandering the streets alone, sobbing that she can't wake up her baby brother. When the police eventually discover where Paris lives, they make a shocking discovery: her mum and stepdad are in a heroin-induced coma, and it's too late to save five-month-old baby Joel. Paris is convinced it's all her fault but slowly, through love and care, she begins to open up to Maggie and reveals the horrendous neglect and abuse she and her brother endured. Maggie is stunned to discover that Paris knows exactly how to make a bottle and change a nappy, and it soon becomes clear that this little girl was forced to shoulder the responsibility of looking after her baby brother singlehandedly. With both parents on remand in prison and charged with neglect, Maggie must slowly try to break down the wall of guilt surrounding this damaged little girl and help her heal from the trauma of her brother's death.
Is It My Fault, Mummy?: A little girl locked in a prison of guilt. A loving foster carer determined to free her (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
by Maggie HartleyFoster carer Maggie Hartley is used to receiving placements at short notice, but the arrival of seven-year-old Paris sees her handling one of her most heart-breaking cases yet. Paris arrives at Maggie's house with the police, after the traumatised little girl is found wandering the streets alone, sobbing that she can't wake up her baby brother. When the police eventually discover where Paris lives, they make a shocking discovery: her mum and stepdad are in a heroin-induced coma, and it's too late to save five-month-old baby Joel. Paris is convinced it's all her fault but slowly, through love and care, she begins to open up to Maggie and reveals the horrendous neglect and abuse she and her brother endured. Maggie is stunned to discover that Paris knows exactly how to make a bottle and change a nappy, and it soon becomes clear that this little girl was forced to shoulder the responsibility of looking after her baby brother singlehandedly. With both parents on remand in prison and charged with neglect, Maggie must slowly try to break down the wall of guilt surrounding this damaged little girl and help her heal from the trauma of her brother's death.
Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence.
by Justin S. Holcomb Lindsey A. HolcombIs it My Fault? proclaims the gospel of healing and hope to victims who know too well the depths of destruction and the overwhelming reality of domestic violence. At least one in every three women have been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in their lifetime. The effects of domestic violence are physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, and can have long-lasting distressing consequences. It is common for victims of domestic violence to suffer from ongoing depression and recurring nightmares, self-harm, such as cutting, panic attacks, substance abuse, and more. This book exists to address the abysmal issues of domestic violence using the powerful and transforming biblical message of grace and redemption. Is It My Fault? convincingly shows that the Lord is the only one who can heal the despairing victim. It deals with this devastating problem and sin honestly and directly without hiding its prevalence today.
Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence.
by Justin S. Holcomb Lindsey A. HolcombIs it My Fault? proclaims the gospel of healing and hope to victims who know too well the depths of destruction and the overwhelming reality of domestic violence. At least one in every three women have been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in their lifetime. The effects of domestic violence are physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, and can have long-lasting distressing consequences. It is common for victims of domestic violence to suffer from ongoing depression and recurring nightmares, self-harm, such as cutting, panic attacks, substance abuse, and more. This book exists to address the abysmal issues of domestic violence using the powerful and transforming biblical message of grace and redemption. Is It My Fault? convincingly shows that the Lord is the only one who can heal the despairing victim. It deals with this devastating problem and sin honestly and directly without hiding its prevalence today.
Is My Child OK? When Behavior Is a Problem, When It's Not, and When to Seek Help
by Henry A. PaulMy kindergartner insists on wearing the same dress day after day. What should I do? My twelve-year-old is a target of the class bully. Should I intervene? My four-year-old is coming home with other kids' toys in his pocket. Should I be concerned? Is my child normal? Every parent has asked the question at one time or another. Now this wise and compassionate guide, written by an expert in children's mental health, offers reassuring words for worried parents--plus concrete ways to spot the difference between a normal stage of development... and a true problem. In most cases, childhood problems will clear up with a healthy dose of common sense and loving parental attention. But sometimes professional help or medication is needed. This one-stop reference book--organized by symptom and covering everything from tantrums to learning disorders--tells parents what's "normal," what's not, how best to help your child through a rocky period, and when to get an expert's help. Discover: How much fighting between siblings is "normal" (page 94) What to do if your child is the class bully--or the victim of a bully (page 89) How to determine if your child has ADD--or if he's just a little more active and a little less patient (page 106) Tough questions parents must ask themselves when they're dealing with chronic separation anxiety (page 37) How to help a child who suddenly refuses to go to school (page 124) The growing concern surrounding childhood eating disorders (page 172) And much more.
Is My Child Overtired?
by Will WilkoffWake up! Your kids are tired. More and more often, bedtime is a battle that parents just don't have the energy to fight. With the demands of juggling work, running a household, and raising kids, it is easy for parents to be lax about their children's sleep habits. They may not realize that fatigue is the number-one cause of health and behavioral problems, and it is frequently overlooked. If you find that your kids are often cranky, hyperactive, or prone to headaches and growing pains, these are red flags that they may be overtired. Describing the unique sleep requirements for every stage of a child's development from infancy through adolescence, Is My Child Overtired? is a proactive child-rearing plan that encourages parents to establish and stick to a sleep routine for the whole family. Pediatrician Will Wilkoff, M.D., explains how to recognize the signs of fatigue and gives you specific guidelines to determine how much sleep a child really needs (you'll be surprised -- they need a lot more than you think). Combining practical wisdom with a voice you can trust, Is My Child Overtired? discusses: Getting off on the right foot with your new baby Helping your child to sleep through the night Crafting a relaxing and reliable bedtime ritual Adding daytime siestas when nighttime sleep isn't enough Finding ways to maintain bedtimes on weekdays, on weekends, and even during school vacations and family trips Simply put, when your kids sleep more, they'll feel better. And so will you.
Is My Sister Dying?
by Alida E. YoungIt just couldn't be true! The doctors had to be wrong. They said my older sister Allyson had kidney failure, that she'd have to spend the rest of her life hooked up to a machine that cleansed her body. Her only hope for a normal life is for someone with the same blood and tissue types to donate a kidney. Someone like me. I really want to help my sister get well. But when I think about all the risks, and the chance that Allyson's body might even reject my kidney, I wonder if I could really go through with it. Can I do it? Can I give Allyson the gift of life?
Is That My Child?
by Dr Robin PaucAt least one child in five experiences some form of learning difficulty, but:* Learning difficulties as we understand them DO NOT exist* They are not diseases just symptoms* These symptoms never appear alone* They are treatable and avoidableDr Robin Pauc, an expert in child neurology, approaches learning difficulties, including Dyslexia, ADD, OCD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Tourette's syndrome of childhood, from a truly ground-breaking perspective. All human babies are born prematurely and develop special new brain cells four months after birth. Every human's developement in the womb and particularly in these early stages of life can, therefore, be affected by devlepement delay, which can blight childhood and marginalize a child at school. Since our brains continue to grow, however, the symptoms can also be treated.Is That My Child? Explains the backround to human developmental delay and contains:* Advice on how to get the best assessment for your child and an explanation of what the examination must include* The effects - good and bad - of certain foods on the brain* Excercises and computer programs that you can use to expand your child's neural function* Case histories of children on whom this plan has workedIn the single biggest breakthorough in the history of learning difficulties, Is That My Child? explains the cause of Development Delay Syndromes, uses simple, easy-to-follow tips to show you how to greatly reduce the risk of your child suffering, and gives advice on what can be done to treat those children that do.
Is That My Child? The Brain Food Plan: Help your child reach their potential and overcome learning difficulties
by Dr Robin PaucFollowing the success of Is that My Child?, Dr Pauc demonstrates how nutrition and exercise can help children overcome many conditions from dyslexia and dyspraxia to ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. The book includes easy-to-follow advice and information, from the effects nutrition can have on children's behaviour to how different types of exercise can benefit children in different ways. There are also lots of recipe ideas as well as practical exercise and diet workbooks for parents to chart their child's progress.