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Lab 101 (Mission Alert)
by Benjamin Hulme-CrossTom and Zilla are on a field trip to a robotics lab—and on a secret mission to uncover its true purpose. But soon the situation gets out of control. If they want to survive, they'll have to face off against an army of robots. Can secret agents find out the lab's sinister purpose and save themselves?
Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments
by John AustinBeing a wizard takes training, practice, and a few tips from an expert. Author and professional toy designer John Austin, creator of the popular MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction series, provides dozens of projects for up-and-coming sorcerers. Each of the 35 projects in Labcraft Wizards is explained through illustrated step-by-step instructions and uses simple, everyday materials. Build an Enchanted Hourglass out of empty soda bottles, plastic hangers, and sand. Transform a chicken egg into a colorful, bouncy Dragon Egg using vinegar and food coloring or mix up a batch of Ogre Snot with corn syrup and gelatin. Through its creative activities, Labcraft Wizards helps eager minds explore basic concepts in chemistry and physics through experimentation, encourages scientific observation, and fuels imaginations.
Labor Day: True Birth Stories by Today's Best Women Writers
by Eleanor Henderson and Anna SolomonThirty acclaimed writers share their personal birth stories—the extraordinary, the ordinary, the terrifying, the sublime, the profaneIt's an elemental, almost animalistic urge—the expectant mother's hunger for birth narratives. Bookstores are filled with month-by-month pregnancy manuals, but the shelves are virtually empty of artful, entertaining, unvarnished accounts of labor and delivery—the stories that new mothers need most. Here is a book that transcends the limits of how-to guides and honors the act of childbirth in the twenty-first century. Eleanor Henderson and Anna Solomon have gathered true birth stories by women who have made self-expression their business, including Cheryl Strayed, Julia Glass, Lauren Groff, Dani Shapiro, and many other luminaries. In Labor Day, you'll read about women determined to give birth naturally and others begging for epidurals; women who pushed for hours and women whose labors were over practically before they'd started; women giving birth to twins and to ten-pound babies. These women give birth in the hospital, at home, in bathtubs, and, yes, even in the car. Some revel in labor, some fear labor, some feel defeated by labor, some are fulfilled by it—and all are amazed by it. You will laugh, weep, squirm, perhaps groan in recognition, and undoubtedly gasp with surprise. And then you'll call every mother or mother-to-be that you know and say "You MUST read Labor Day."Contributors: Nuar AlsadirAmy BrillSusan BurtonSarah Shun-lien BynumLan Samantha ChangPhoebe DamroschClaire DedererJennifer GilmoreJulia GlassArielle GreenbergLauren GroffEleanor HendersonCristina HenriquezAmy HerzogAnn HoodSarah JefferisHeidi JulavitsMary Beth KeaneMarie Myung-Ok LeeEdan LepuckiHeidi PitlorJoanna RakoffJane RoperDanzy SennaDani ShapiroAnna SolomonCheryl Strayed Sarah A. StrickleyRachel Jamison WebsterGina Zucker
Labor Day
by Joyce MaynardWith the end of summer closing in and a steamy Labor Day weekend looming in the town of Holton Mills, New Hampshire, thirteen-year-old Henry--lonely, friendless, not too good at sports--spends most of his time watching television, reading, and daydreaming about the soft skin and budding bodies of his female classmates. For company Henry has his long-divorced mother, Adele--a onetime dancer whose summer project was to teach him how to foxtrot; his hamster, Joe; and awkward Saturday-night outings to Friendly's with his estranged father and new stepfamily. As much as he tries, Henry knows that even with his jokes and his "Husband for a Day" coupon, he still can't make his emotionally fragile mother happy. Adele has a secret that makes it hard for her to leave their house, and seems to possess an irreparably broken heart. But all that changes on the Thursday before Labor Day, when a mysterious bleeding man named Frank approaches Henry and asks for a hand. Over the next five days, Henry will learn some of life's most valuable lessons: how to throw a baseball, the secret to perfect piecrust, the breathless pain of jealousy, the power of betrayal, and the importance of putting others--especially those we love--above ourselves. And the knowledge that real love is worth waiting for. In a manner evoking Ian McEwan's Atonement and Nick Hornby's About a Boy, acclaimed author Joyce Maynard weaves a beautiful, poignant tale of love, sex, adolescence, and devastating treachery as seen through the eyes of a young teenage boy--and the man he later becomes--looking back at an unexpected encounter that begins one single long, hot, life-altering weekend.
Labor of Love (The Principles of Love #6)
by Emily FranklinLove finally connects with her mother—and finds her whole world turned upside downBig changes are afoot for Love Bukowski. Just when she meets her half-sister for the first time in Los Angeles, she gets a call from her long-lost mother and hops a plane back to Martha&’s Vineyard. Love is ready to embrace the new and exciting steps toward her senior year—but in Massachusetts, she finds more than she bargained for. Her mom is still not there, her boyfriend, Charlie, has changed from a down-to-earth guy into someone she&’s not sure she knows anymore, and her old flame Jacob is wearing his heart on his short-sleeved tee. She could use some advice, but her dad doesn&’t have all the answers. Arabella&’s in California, and her best buddy Chris has distractions of his own. Only one woman can clear things up—one who&’s never been a part of Love&’s life before.
Labor of Love: Gestational Surrogacy and the Work of Making Babies
by Heather JacobsonWhile the practice of surrogacy has existed for millennia, new fertility technologies have allowed women to act as gestational surrogates, carrying children that are not genetically their own. While some women volunteer to act as gestational surrogates for friends or family members, others get paid for performing this service. The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the United States, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews not only surrogate mothers, but also their family members, the intended parents who employ surrogates, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process. Seeking to understand how gestational surrogates perceive their vocation, she discovers that many regard surrogacy as a calling, but are reluctant to describe it as a job. In the process, Jacobson dissects the complex set of social attitudes underlying this resistance toward conceiving of pregnancy as a form of employment. Through her extensive field research, Jacobson gives readers a firsthand look at the many challenges faced by gestational surrogates, who deal with complicated medical procedures, delicate work-family balances, and tricky social dynamics. Yet Labor of Love also demonstrates the extent to which advances in reproductive technology are affecting all Americans, changing how we think about maternity, family, and the labor involved in giving birth. For more, visit http://www.heatherjacobsononline.com/
Labours of Love: Canadians Talk About Adoption
by Deborah A. BrennanAdoption is not for the faint of heart. Labours of Love chronicles the journeys of Canadians who have overcome heartbreaking obstacles to become parents. Their stories are as diverse as our country, and span the borders of our world. While each account is unique in its own way, the stories are connected by the overwhelmingly commonality of the power of human connection.
Lace and Satin
by Helen BrooksAn adult affairAs a student, Logan Steer had been wildly and romantically attractive to the female population.... Now he was devastating! Amelia Higginbottom knew Logan and his effect on women all too well, so she was determined to keep their business relationship just that-strictly business.What Melly didn't know was that her cat, Marmalade, had an altogether different view of things, and had made plans accordingly...!
Laces Of Love: The Gift of Aphrodite, Mysteries of Fate, Family Silver Cross, The Cupid's Apple
by Olga KryuchkovaThe “Laces of Love” is a collection that includes Olga Kryuchkova's famous novels such as “The Gift of Aphrodite”, “Family Silver Cross”, “Mysteries of Fate” and “The Cupid’s Apple”, formerly known as “The Lucky Choice”. The actions of the novels take place in Russia in the 19th century. The heroines are charming young women who seek to win their place under the sun and find true love, despite all the obstacles, trials and dizzying adventures that destiny sends them. The novels are written in an entertaining and easy vaudeville style.
Laceys of Liverpool
by Maureen LeeA compelling Liverpool story of deep emotion and tangled family relationships which hide a dreadful secret.Alice Lacey couldn't be more different from her sister-in-law, Cora. Alice is married to John, Cora to his hapless younger brother Billie. Both women give birth to sons on one chaotic night in 1940. It is Cora's jealousy and resentment that prompts her to swap her puny baby for Alice's beautiful son. With Alice's marriage in tatters, she borrows money from Cora in order to purchase the lease of the tiny hairdresser where she works. Alice is talented; the business thrives and a chain of salons becomes Laceys of Liverpool. The relationships between the cousins Cormac and Maurice, their parents, Alice's three girls and their eventual husbands and children, combine to give a unique picture of Liverpool in the last sixty years of the twentieth century.
The Lacrosse Mix-Up (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The)
by Mike LupicaThe sixth installment of New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. In this sixth installment Zach and Zoe join the Middletown Elementary lacrosse club. But a day after their first game, a mystery presents itself: the netting on one of the school's lacrosse sticks is torn through. Ms. Moriarty says the equipment is just old and worn, but the twins think it might be something else. They decide to investigate, and when the clues start coming together, they realize solving the mystery is only the first piece of an even bigger surprise.Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.
Lactancia materna: Preguntas y respuestas
by Ser Padres Carlos GonzálezEl doctor Carlos González resuelve más de 100 preguntas, consultas concretas de casos reales sobre lactancia materna, enviadas a la revista Ser Padres, elaborando así una guía completa sobre la lactancia. ¿Cuánto tiempo puede estar mi bebé en cada pecho?, ¿cuántas tomas hay que darle?, ¿influye el tamaño del pecho?, ¿puedo tomar medicamentos o teñirme el pelo?, ¿tendré suficiente leche para mis trillizos?, ¿cómo y cuándo se debe hacer el destete?... Sabemos que la lactancia materna es un proceso natural, en el que lo mejor es dejarse guiar por el instinto, sin miedos, pero también en natural que toda mujer que se enfrenta a la maternidad por primera vez tenga dudas. En este libro encontrará consultas de madres reales, junto a las respuestas completas de Carlos González, prestigioso pediatra y especialista en lactancia materna, que resolverán todotipo de cuestiones sobre una de las etapas más hermosas de la maternidad: la lactancia.
Lactivate!: A User's Guide to Breastfeeding
by Jill Krause Chrisie RosenthalTackle breastfeeding challenges with confidenceBreastfeeding moms will tell you the process comes with health and convenience benefits‚ and a million questions. Embrace your journey as a mother with this essential breastfeeding book at hand. Lactivate! is a judgment-free advice book with the latest knowledge of breastfeeding, supporting you to make the best decisions for yourself and your family.From solving everyday breastfeeding problems to clearing a plugged milk duct, this guide will help you create the ultimate biological synchronization between you and your child.This breastfeeding book includes:First 90 days—Learn helpful information, like how to optimize your breast pump and how to monitor your milk supply.FAQ—When will your milk come in? Are there foods you can't eat? All your questions are answered.Helpful illustrations—Images explain important information like how your baby should latch, how to identify potential problems, and more.Find out if breastfeeding is right for you with the breastfeeding strategies and principles in Lactivate!
Lactivism: How Feminists and Fundamentalists, Hippies and Yuppies, and Physicians and Politicians Made Breastfeeding Big Business and Bad Policy
by Courtney JungIs breast really best? Breastfeeding is widely assumed to be the healthiest choice, yet growing evidence suggests that its benefits have been greatly exaggerated. New moms are pressured by doctors, health officials, and friends to avoid the bottle at all costs--often at the expense of their jobs, their pocketbooks, and their well-being. In Lactivism, political scientist Courtney Jung offers the most deeply researched and far-reaching critique of breastfeeding advocacy to date. Drawing on her own experience as a devoted mother who breastfed her two children and her expertise as a social scientist, Jung investigates the benefits of breastfeeding and asks why so many people across the political spectrum are passionately invested in promoting it, even as its health benefits have been persuasively challenged. What emerges is an eye-opening story about class and race in America, the big business of breastfeeding, and the fraught politics of contemporary motherhood.
Lacy Eye
by Jessica TreadwayA haunting, evocative novel about a woman who might have to face the disturbing truth about her own daughter.Hanna and Joe send their awkward daughter Dawn off to college hoping that she will finally "come into her own." When she brings her new boyfriend, Rud, to her sister's wedding, her parents try to suppress their troubling impressions of him for Dawn's sake. Not long after, Hanna and Joe suffer a savage attack at home, resulting in Joe's death and Hanna's severe injury and memory loss. Rud is convicted of the crime, and the community speculates that Dawn may also have been involved. When Rud wins an appeal and Dawn returns to live in the family home, Hanna resolves to recall that traumatic night so she can testify in the retrial, exonerate her daughter, and keep her husband's murderer in jail. But as those memories resurface, Hanna faces the question of whether she knows her own daughter-and whether she ever did.
Ladder of Years
by Anne TylerBaltimore Woman Disappears During Family Vacation declares the headline. Forty-year-old Delia Grinstead is last seen strolling down the Delaware shore, wearing nothing more than a bathing suit and carrying a beach tote with five hundred dollars tucked inside. To her husband and three almost-grown children, she has vanished without trace or reason. But for Delia, who feels like a tiny gnat buzzing around her family's edges, "walking away from it all" is not a premeditated act, but an impulse that will lead her into a new, exciting, and unimagined life.
Ladder of Years: A Novel
by Anne TylerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Breathing Lessons"BALTIMORE WOMAN DISAPPEARS DURING FAMILY VACATION." The headlines are all the same: Beloved mother and wife Delia Grinstead was last seen strolling down the Delaware shore, wearing only a bathing suit and carrying a beach tote with five hundred dollars tucked inside. To the best of her family's knowledge, she has disappeared without a trace. But Delia didn't disappear. She ran.Exhausted with her routine and everyone else's plans for her, Delia needed an out, a chance to make a new life for herself and to become a different person. The new Delia can let go of all the hurt and resentment that left her stuck in her past. As she eagerly sheds the pieces of herself she no longer needs, Delia discovers feelings of passion and wonder she'd long since forgotten. The thrill of walking away from it all leads to a newfound sense of self and the feeling that she is, finally, the star of her own life story.
Ladies Coupé: A Novel
by Anita NairMeet Akhila: forty-five and single, an income-tax clerk, and a woman who has never been allowed to live her own life - always the daughter, the sister, the aunt, the provider - until the day she gets herself a one-way ticket to the seaside town of Kanyakumari. In the intimate atmosphere of the all-women sleeping car - the 'Ladies Coupe' - Akhila asks the five women the question that has been haunting her all her adult life: can a woman stay single and be happy, or does she need a man to feel complete?This wonderfully atmospheric, deliciously warm novel takes the reader into the heart of women's lives in contemporary India, revealing how the dilemmas that women face in their relationships with husbands, mothers, friends, employers and children are the same world over.
The Ladies Farm: Novel
by Viqui LitmanSteel Magnolias meets The First Wives Club in a touching and hilarious novel of friendship, love, sex, dreams, and good hair.After you've raised the kids, been widowed or divorced once or twice, or even if -- especially if -- you've been married for a few decades, you need a rest. The Ladies Farm offers relaxation, exercise, crafts classes, and a fully equipped beauty salon. This idyllic retreat set in the hills of Sydonia, Texas, is owned and operated by four friends: Pauline, the resident earth mother; Rita, the oft-married hairdresser; Della, a plain-spoken divorcee; and the younger businesswoman, Kat.When Barbara, widow of Richard -- a man who had a great love of womankind -- moves in, all hell breaks loose at the Ladies Farm. Turns out that all Richard's ex-lovers live in Texas; in fact, more than one of them resides right at the Ladies Farm.Take five women of a certain age, one piece of prime real estate, and one dead man who had a lot of love to give, and you have a rollicking, rambunctious novel about women who are old enough to know what they want out of life and young enough to get it.From the Hardcover edition.
The Ladies' Man & Some Kind of Wonderful
by Susan Mallery Sarah MorganDon't miss these two stories about finding love in the most unexpected places. The Ladies' Man by New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Rachel Harper was a kindergarten teacher. She was definitely not a one-night stand kind of girl. But that was exactly what she'd done-she'd picked up a charming guy in a bar and brought him home. Mortified, Rachel couldn't get Carter Brockett out of her life fast enough. But then, a few weeks later, she discovers she's not quite done with Carter: she's pregnant with his baby. Some Kind of Wonderful by USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan Her whole life, Brittany Forrest has dreamed of adventure. And at the age of eighteen, she thought she'd found it when she married bad boy Zachary Flynn. But after just ten days, their whirlwind marriage went up in smoke. Now, the daredevil pilot is back on Puffin Island. The sparks between them are as powerful as ever, but can Brittany risk the life she's built for a second chance with Zach?
The Ladies of Garrison Gardens: A Novel (Three Miss Margarets #2)
by Louise ShafferCharles Valley's legendary dowagers, the three Miss Margarets, have lost one of their own: Peggy Garrison, who married into a huge fortune but was constantly overshadowed by the legacy her husband's first wife, the great Myrtis Garrison. When Peggy's will is read, the news of who will take over the Garrison fortune shakes the town to its core. To everyone's shock, Peggy has left all of the Garrison holdings--the world-famous botanical gardens, the massive resort, and the lovely Garrison "Cottage," where FDR once visited--to the town's down-and-out wild child, Laurel Selene McCready. Laurel was like a daughter to Miss Peggy, but the last thing she wants to do is step into Miss Peggy's shoes as the wealthiest, most powerful person in town, especially since the Garrison fortune never bought Peggy any happiness. On top of that, when Laurel reluctantly explores her hew home, the storied Garrison Cottage, she discovers that mysteries abound when it comes to the great Miss Myrtis. What clues are hidden in an old suitcase containing a child's dress and sheet music dating back to the Southern Vaudeville circuit? Who is the elderly woman outside Atlanta who has been keeping track of the Garrison estate's every development via the Charles Valley Gazette? And how will Laurel avoid the fate of her two predecessors whose secrets have far greater implications than Laurel could ever have imagined? Culminating in an unforgettable sleight of hand, proving that behind every great fortune there is a great crime, The Ladies of Garrison Gardens is as page-turning and irresistible as its predecessor.
Ladies of the House: A Modern Retelling of Sense and Sensibility
by Lauren EdmondsonAN IRRESISTIBLE FAMILY DRAMA THAT PUTS A MODERN SPIN ON JANE AUSTEN&’S CLASSIC SENSE AND SENSIBILITYA Good Morning America, Bustle, and Popsugar Recommended Read&“I was absolutely charmed by Ladies of the House. A wonderful debut.&” —Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author of Cleo McDougal Regrets NothingNo surprise is a good surprise. At least according to thirty-four-year-old Daisy Richardson. So when it&’s revealed in dramatic fashion that her esteemed father had been involved in a public scandal before his untimely death, Daisy&’s life becomes complicated—and fast.For one, the Richardsons must now sell the family home in Georgetown they can no longer afford, and Daisy&’s mother is holding on with an iron grip. Her younger sister, Wallis, is ready to move on to bigger and better things but falls fast and hard for the most inconvenient person possible. And then there&’s Atlas, Daisy&’s best friend. She&’s always wished they could be more, but now he&’s writing an exposé on the one subject she&’s been desperate to avoid: her father.Daisy&’s plan is to maintain a low profile as she works to keep her family intact amid social exile, public shaming, and quickly dwindling savings. But the spotlight always seems to find the Richardsons, and when another twist in the scandal comes to light, Daisy must confront the consequences of her continued silence and summon the courage to stand up and accept the power of her own voice.&“A stellar novel that celebrates sisterhood and the way women can step out of flawed men&’s shadows. I delighted in every page.&”—Amy Meyerson, bestselling author of The Bookshop of Yesterdays and The Imperfects&“Warm, witty, and whip-smart. Edmondson&’s talent shines in her expertly crafted story of two sisters breaking free of their father&’s legacy. A sensational debut.&”—Amy Mason Doan, author of The Summer List and Lady Sunshine
Ladies of the Lake: A Novel
by Haywood SmithFrom Haywood Smith, the New York Times bestselling author of THE RED HAT CLUB novels comes a pitch perfect story of four sisters who are forced to come together after years of silenceSisters Dahlia, Iris, Violet, and Rose—all with grown children of their own—have a complicated relationship, so when their grandmother's will requires them to spend the whole summer—without friends or family—"camping in" at her run-down lodge on re mote Lake Clare in order to inherit the valuable land, old rivalries and new understanding emerge, with plenty of laughs along the way. Desperate to save her Buckhead home from foreclosure after being left in the lurch, recent divorcee Dahlia must complete the summer and sell her share immediately. Practical, even-tempered Violet will be no problem, but Iris has been Dahlia's nemesis since she learned to say, "no" to her big sister. And super-sweet, quirky Garage Sale Queen Rose is so "green" she'd test the patience of a saint. As tempers flare and old secrets are revealed, four grown women discover that the past is never truly buried, in Haywood Smith's Ladies of the Lake.
El lado oscuro de la adopción
by Taylor StormAndrew Koepke y su esposa eran una pareja que estaba en sus treinta y que no tenían suerte tratando de tener hijos. Después de casarse, intentaron tener hijos, pero fracasaron, por lo que adoptaron una niña de Haití. Ella tenía alrededor de cuatro años cuando la adoptaron y atravesó por varias dificultades en medio de la pobreza y durante su estancia en el orfanato. Andrew y su esposa contrataron una tutora para su hija, lo que les dio cierto alivio y conocieron a otra pareja que había adoptado dos niños de Haití. Unos años más tarde, la esposa quedó embarazada de gemelos — un niño y una niña. La adopción fue muy costosa y la pareja tuvo que refinanciar su casa para sacar algo de capital. Luego, la esposa se enfermó y necesitó cirugía, lo que los estaba dejando sin dinero. Además, la empresa para la que trabajaba Andrew estaba quebrando, por lo que, para levantarse, pidieron a los empleados que invirtieran en la empresa. Cuando su padre biológico supo donde vivía Esther, la niña adoptada en ese entonces, le dio a Andrew algo de dinero para depositarlo en un fondo fiduciario que se lo daría a la niña al cumplir 21 años o que iría a manos de Andrew en caso de que Esther muera. Dado que Andrew tenía problemas financieros, organizó la muerte de su hija adoptada, alegando que eso resolvería tanto sus problemas como los de su esposa, ya que ella estaba enferma y él estaba arruinado. Como si el dinero estuviese maldito, Andrew y su familia sufrieron una serie de eventos, hasta el punto en que comenzó a creer que era porque estaba usando un "dinero manchado de sangre," como lo llamaba. El hombre que contrató para matar a Esther y hacer que pareciese un atropellamiento y fuga, se enteró de que había recibido más dinero del fondo fiduciario de lo que Andrew le había dicho, por lo que decide chantajear a Andrew. Andrew se encuentra con él e intenta matarlo, pero la policía llega a tiempo y se llevan a a