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My Father's Words
by Patricia MacLachlanPatricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one.Declan O’Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was "Dona Nobis Pacem," “Grant Us Peace.” His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O’Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief?At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father’s gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more.
My Father's World (The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #1)
by Judith Pella Michael PhillipsHer mother's dying words to Corrie were, "A woman's got to be strong. She's got to be able to make her way alone if she has to." Her mother had also encouraged Corrie to keep a diary. So the young girl arrives in Gold Rush territory with four younger siblings to care for and only her mother's words to give her courage. The "land of promise" her long-lost father had sought looked frightening and dangerous. Uncle Nick was nowhere to be found. Who could she turn to next?
My Father, My Mother, and Me: Sons and Daughters Tell of Their Devotion, Challenges, and Successes in Honoring Their Parents
by Aviva Rappaport Yehudis Samet<p>So many books about parenting. Finally - a book about our parents. <p>Everyone knows the importance of kibud av va'eim. Honoring parents is one of the Ten Commandments, something that every Jewish child learns in school. <p>And then we grow up. Of course, we still want to be good sons and daughters. And yet, do we really understand how to fulfill this never-ending mitzvah - as adults? <p>Do we know how the Torah expects us, grownup children, to treat our parents? What about stepparents or in-laws? What are our financial obligations? How do we balance our own needs, and the needs of our family, with those of our parents? What happens when our parents divorce? Or if a parent has a difficult or abusive personality? Do we have to love our parents? <p>Rebbetzin Yehudis Samet, veteran educator and author of the classic The Other Side of the Story, brings us a book that is a game-changer; or, rather, a life-changer. It's a tour-de-force that includes: <p> <li>More than 170 stories of sons and daughters - of all ages - rising to the challenge of kibud av v'eim <li>Strategies and common sense advice on dealing with the sensitive issues of "the sunset years" <li>Comprehensive and clear halachos of kibud av v'eim</li> <p> <p>My Father, My Mother and Me is a must-read book for everyone. Because everyone is someone's child.</p>
My Father, The Panda Killer
by Jamie Jo HoangSan Jose, 1999. Jane knows her Vietnamese dad can’t control his temper. Lost in a stupid daydream, she forgot to pick up her seven-year-old brother, Paul, from school. Inside their home, she hands her dad the stick he hits her with. This is how it’s always been. She deserves this. Not because she forgot to pick up Paul, but because at the end of the summer she’s going to leave him when she goes away to college. As Paul retreats inward, Jane realizes she must explain where their dad’s anger comes from. The problem is, she doesn’t quite understand it herself. <P><P> Đà Nẵng, 1975. Phúc (pronounced /fo͞ok/, rhymes with duke) is eleven the first time his mother walks him through a field of mines he’s always been warned never to enter. Guided by cracks of moonlight, Phúc moves past fallen airplanes and battle debris to a refugee boat. But before the sun even has a chance to rise, more than half the people aboard will perish. This is only the beginning of Phúc’s perilous journey across the Pacific, which will be fraught with Thai pirates, an unrelenting ocean, starvation, hallucination, and the unfortunate murder of a panda. <P><P> Told in the alternating voices of Jane and Phúc, My Father, The Panda Killer is an unflinching story about war and its impact across multiple generations, and how one American teenager forges a path toward accepting her heritage and herself.
My Fathers' Daughter: A Story of Family and Belonging
by Hannah PoolWhat do you wear to meet your father for the first time? In 2004, Hannah Pool knew more about next season's lipstick colors than she did about Africa: a beauty editor for The Guardian newspaper, she juggled lattes and cocktails, handbags and hangouts through her twenties just like any other beautiful, independent Londoner. Her white, English adoptive relatives were beloved to her and were all the family she needed. Okay, if I treat it as a first date, then I'm on home turf. What image do I want to put across?...Classic, rather than trendy, and if my G-string doesn't pop out, I should be able to carry the whole thing off. Contacted by relatives she didn't know she had, she decided to visit Eritrea, the war-torn African country of her birth, and answer for herself the daunting questions every adopted child asks. Imagine what it's like to never have seen another woman or man from your own family. To spend your life looking for clues in the faces of strangers...We all need to know why we were given up. What Hannah Pool learned on her journey forms a narrative of insight, wisdom, wit, and warmth beyond all expectations. When I stepped off the plane in Asmara, I had no idea what lay ahead, or how those events would change me, and if I'd thought about it too hard I probably wouldn't have gotten farther than the baggage claim. A story that will "send shivers down [your] spine," (The Bookseller), My Fathers' Daughter follows Hannah Pool's brave and heartbreaking return to Africa to meet the family she lost -- and the father she thought was dead.
My Fathers' Ghost Is Climbing in the Rain: A Novel
by Mara Faye Lethem Patricio PronThe anticipated American debut of one of Granta's Best Young Spanish-Language Novelists: a daring, deeply affecting novel about the secrets buried in the past of an Argentine family. A young writer, living abroad, makes the journey home to South America to say good-bye to his dying father. In his parents' house, he finds a cache of documents--articles, maps, photographs--and unwittingly begins to unearth his father's obsession with the disappearance of a local man. Suddenly he comes face-to-face with the ghosts of Argentina's dark political past and with the long-hidden memories of his family's underground resistance against an oppressive military regime. As the fragments of the narrator's investigation fall into place--revealing not only a part of his father's life he had tried to forget but also the legacy of an entire generation--this audacious novel tells a completely original story of corruption and responsibility, history and remembrance. and remembrance. It is an audacious accomplishment by an internationally acclaimed voice poised to garner equal acclaim in America.
My Favorite Mistake (Walsh Family #7)
by Marian KeyesThe hilarious, heartwarming new novel from #1 internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes.Anna has just lost her taste for the Big Apple . . .Anna has a life to envy. An apartment in New York. A well-meaning (too well-meaning?) partner. And a high-flying job in beauty PR. Who wouldn't want all that? Anna, it turns out.Turning a minor mid-life crisis into a major life event , she switches the skyscrapers of Manhattan for the tiny Irish town of Maumtully (population 1,217), helping old friends Brigit and Colm set up a luxury coastal retreat.Tougher than it sounds. Newsflash: the locals hate the idea. So much so, there have been threats—and violence.Anna, however, worked in the beauty industry. There's no ugliness she hasn't seen. No wrinkle she can't smooth over.There's just one fly in the ointment: old flame Joey Armstrong. He's going to be her wingman. Never mind their checkered history. Never mind what might have been.Because no matter how far you go, your mistakes will still be waiting for you.Praise for Marian Keyes"Keyes is the real thing." —The Globe and Mail"Everything this woman touches turns to comic gold." —Cosmopolitan"Mercilessly funny." —The Times (UK)"Clever, hilarious. . . . Gloriously funny." —Sunday Times"Turn[s] out page-turner after page-turner." —ELLE Canada&“Hands down the funniest writer in the business.&” —The Irish Times&“Marian Keyes's novels are warm, witty and wise. Even when she's writing about hard-hitting subjects like divorce, depression or alcoholism, she's never preachy or pious.&” —The Independent
My Favorite Things (Curious Baby)
by H. A. ReyThis adorable ebook follows George and his beloved teddy as they adventure together. The sweet and engaging story encourages babies to follow along and discover all of George's favorite things--from soft, warm blankets to fresh bananas to his yellow duckie. At the end they will discover George's most favorite thing of all! The audio for this Read-Aloud ebook was produced and engineered by Perry Geyer at Cybersound Recording Studios (349 Newbury St., Ste. 201, Boston, MA 02115). Music theme composed by Cybersound Studios (Perry Geyer, Silvio Amato, Michael Africk, Greg Hawkes). Engineers: Perry Geyer (music production and sound design), Rob Whitaker (editing and mixing engineer), Samuel Creager (editing, sound design, and mixing engineer), Marcus Clark, Corey Rupp. Assistant engineers: Dave Chapman, Mike Pekarski, Justin Sheriff, Daniel Wrigley, Andrew Sardinha, Mami Ienaga, Kevin Notar, Maria Goulamhoussen. Sheridan Willard, John Huang, John Schmidt. Voiceover by Joyce Kulhawik.
My Favourite Goodbye: A touching, uplifting and romantic tale by the #1 bestselling author
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY FAVOURITE GOODBYE is a delicious novel about finding love in unexpected places - not to be missed by readers of Veronica Henry and Freya North. Ash O'Halloran is happy with her futon, her flat, her cat and her job as a party caterer. She doesn't do impulsive. She is absolutely, perfectly in control of her single woman's life. And if she can't have relationships without complications - then she's content to carry on as she is. Ms Self-Contained. But when she's employed to cook the supper over which Dan Morland plans to propose to his girlfriend, suddenly she becomes party to someone else's relationship - in all its tangled, heart-breaking complexity. And, as she watches Dan struggling to sort out the mess his emotions have got him into, Ash starts to realise she's not Ms Invulnerable after all...What readers are saying about My Favourite Goodbye: 'An absolutely excellent book - I don't think I've read a more touching story since' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I have read a couple of Sheila O'Flanagan's books already but this one is by far the best. I wanted to read it all in one go but I just didn't want it to end so like a delicious bar of chocolate I allowed myself a bit at a time' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'What a delightful read! I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying this charming, light-hearted and humorous book' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
My Favourite Goodbye: A touching, uplifting and romantic tale by the #1 bestselling author
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY FAVOURITE GOODBYE is a delicious novel about finding love in unexpected places - not to be missed by readers of Veronica Henry and Freya North. Ash O'Halloran is happy with her futon, her flat, her cat and her job as a party caterer. She doesn't do impulsive. She is absolutely, perfectly in control of her single woman's life. And if she can't have relationships without complications - then she's content to carry on as she is. Ms Self-Contained. But when she's employed to cook the supper over which Dan Morland plans to propose to his girlfriend, suddenly she becomes party to someone else's relationship - in all its tangled, heart-breaking complexity. And, as she watches Dan struggling to sort out the mess his emotions have got him into, Ash starts to realise she's not Ms Invulnerable after all...What readers are saying about My Favourite Goodbye:'An absolutely excellent book - I don't think I've read a more touching story since' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I have read a couple of Sheila O'Flanagan's books already but this one is by far the best. I wanted to read it all in one go but I just didn't want it to endso like a delicious bar of chocolate I allowed myself a bit at a time' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'What a delightful read! I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying this charming, light-hearted and humorous book' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
My Favourite Goodbye: A touching, uplifting and romantic tale by the #1 bestselling author
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY FAVOURITE GOODBYE is a delicious novel about finding love in unexpected places - not to be missed by readers of Jamie Beck and Liane Moriarty. Ash O'Halloran is happy with her futon, her flat, her cat and her job as a party caterer. She doesn't do impulsive. She is absolutely, perfectly in control of her single woman's life. And if she can't have relationships without complications - then she's content to carry on as she is. Ms Self-Contained. But when she's employed to cook the supper over which Dan Morland plans to propose to his girlfriend, suddenly she becomes party to someone else's relationship - in all its tangled, heart-breaking complexity. And, as she watches Dan struggling to sort out the mess his emotions have got him into, Ash starts to realise she's not Ms Invulnerable after all...(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
My Favourite Mistake (Walsh Family #7)
by Marian KeyesThe hilarious, heartwarming new novel from #1 internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes.Anna has just lost her taste for the Big Apple . . . Anna has a life to envy. An apartment in New York. A well-meaning (too well-meaning?) partner. And a high-flying job in beauty PR. Who wouldn't want all that? Anna, it turns out.Turning a minor mid-life crisis into a major life event , she switches the skyscrapers of Manhattan for the tiny Irish town of Maumtully (population 1,217), helping old friends Brigit and Colm set up a luxury coastal retreat.Tougher than it sounds. Newsflash: the locals hate the idea. So much so, there have been threats—and violence.Anna, however, worked in the beauty industry. There's no ugliness she hasn't seen. No wrinkle she can't smooth over.There's just one fly in the ointment: old flame Joey Armstrong. He's going to be her wingman. Never mind their checkered history. Never mind what might have been.Because no matter how far you go, your mistakes will still be waiting for you.Praise for Marian Keyes"Keyes is the real thing." —The Globe and Mail"Everything this woman touches turns to comic gold." —Cosmopolitan"Mercilessly funny." —The Times (UK)"Clever, hilarious. . . . Gloriously funny." —Sunday Times"Turn[s] out page-turner after page-turner." —ELLE Canada&“Hands down the funniest writer in the business.&” —The Irish Times&“Marian Keyes's novels are warm, witty and wise. Even when she's writing about hard-hitting subjects like divorce, depression or alcoholism, she's never preachy or pious.&” —The Independent
My Feelings Have Names (Kids Have Troubles Too)
by Sheila StewartFeelings and emotions can be confusing. Sometimes it can be hard to understand exactly what it is you are feeling, and that can be hard to deal with. For kids, feelings can be especially overwhelming. It is easy to just react without taking the time to think about what's going on and what you're really feeling. Understanding your feelings can help you figure out what to do about them and will keep them from being in control of you.
My Feelings and Me
by Dagmar Geisler Holde KreulDo you know your own feelings? Sometimes, we're happy, so we laugh and shout with glee. Other times, we're angry, and want to rage and roar. It is not easy to deal with our many contradictory emotions. To recognize our own feelings and deal with them responsibly is an important learning process for children, and a trial of limits. This vibrantly and expressively illustrated book invites children to talk about feelings. It takes readers through a range of potential emotions without ever calling them "good" or "bad," allowing children to recognize and examine their own emotional world.
My Feelings and Me: A Child's Guide to Understanding Emotions
by Poppy O'NeillThis activity book is for children aged 7–11 yearsIt’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child understand big feelingsDoes your child struggle to control their emotions?Perhaps they get upset easily and find it difficult to calm down?Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why?These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about big feelings and the physical sensations they experience as a result.This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.Your child will be guided, with the help of Pop – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.
My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential Signs to Learn and Practice
by Lane RebeloLearn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3!Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part-storybook and part-sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. This baby sign language book starts with signs for basics like "eat," "milk," and "mommy" and then moves on to more advanced ideas like "help," "potty," and "I love you."Get an illustrated sign language book for babies that includes:A storybook style—Each sign is paired with engaging text and vibrant illustrations to help depict the meaning of the word.Interactive learning—Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to sign properly and allow you and your baby to learn and practice together.40 real ASL signs—This baby signs book uses signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you'll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers.This book of sign language for babies and toddlers is the perfect way to start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak.
My First Book of Beards (My Cool Family)
by Robyn WallA super-stylish board book for babies and toddlers with bearded dads!There are SO many types of beards! Stylish beards, stubble beards, Santa beards, bubble beards! And they're all here in this funny and hip board book. It's the perfect baby shower and first birthday book for babies with the coolest families. Beard lovers and their littles ones will enjoy cozying up together for a read and a stubbly snuggle.Also available in the My Cool Family series:My First Book of Tattoos
My First Book of Coffee (My Cool Family)
by Robyn WallI love you a latte! Coffee culture is lovingly and humorously celebrated in this hip and timely board book featuring babies and toddlers and their coffee-loving grown-up. From the My Cool Family board book series.Full steam, sweet cream. Good morning, sunbeam! Families who juggle sleepless nights and early mornings with a baby and a serious need for a cup of coffee will smile and giggle at this funny and stylish board book, sure to delight families with a commitment to caffeine. It's the perfect baby shower and first birthday book for babies with the coolest families.Also available in the My Cool Family series: My First Book of TattoosMy First Book of BeardsMy First Book of Travel
My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots
by Caroline BritzDo you know what seamanship is? It's the art of making knots. But there's no need to board a boat to learn how to make sea knots. My First Book of Nautical Knots brings you eighteen knots to discover. Some are done in a jiffy, like the figure eight or the bowline knot; others require greater concentration, such as the slip knot or the bosco knot. Still others are so pretty that you can use them to make a jewel or a small decorative object. Ropework is an activity very popular with children, and My First Book of Nautical Knots offers beautifully illustrated step-by-step models of nautical knots that is sure to help parents and children to learn and master this craft together. As a bonus, My First Book of Nautical Knots presents the star of the playground: gimp stitching.
My First Book of Tattoos (My Cool Family)
by Robyn WallA super-stylish board book for babies and toddlers from a tattooed family!Rosey tats, pose-y tats, tickle little toes-y tats! Tattoos are everywhere! And now these creative, unique, inked-up families are right here in a funny and hip board book. It's the perfect baby shower and first birthday book for babies who surround themselves with the coolest grown-ups. Tattooed moms and dads and their littles ones will love cozying up together for a read and a snuggle.Also available in the My Cool Family series:My First Book of Beards
My First Book of Travel (My Cool Family)
by Robyn WallFamilies who love to travel are the stars of this hip board book featuring babies and toddlers and their families as they explore the world. From the My Cool Family board book series.Overseas or coast to coast, I love trips with you the most!Little ones whose families love to pack a bag and hop on a plane or train will smile and giggle at this sweet and stylish board book that celebrates the world of travel, sure to delight all families with a wanderlust. It's the perfect baby shower and first birthday book for babies with the coolest families.Also available in the My Cool Family series: My First Book of TattoosMy First Book of BeardsMy First Book of Coffee
My First Knitting Book: Easy-to-Follow Instructions and More Than 15 Projects (Dover Crafts: Knitting)
by Hildegarde DeuzoIf you want to learn to knit, you only need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, some patience — and this book! It's the ideal introduction to knitting, with easy-to-follow, full-color instructions for more than fifteen projects. Clear, step-by-step explanations of basic techniques make this guide great for beginners of all ages, especially those wishing to create handmade gifts. An introduction explains the how-to of knitting, from holding the needles and yarn to casting on, basic stitches, and finishing touches. Patterns start out as simple as can be and gradually become more challenging, although by no means difficult. Readers can advance from bracelets, hair ornaments, and pocketbooks to scarves and hats, in addition to a charming variety of household decorations.
My First Passover
by Tomie dePaolaPassover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. Tomie dePaola&’s simple text and beautiful illustrations provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.
My First Pregnancy
by Joanna GirlingFinding out you are expecting for the first time is a magical experience. It can also be pretty daunting and nerve-wracking. We bet you're bursting with questions!Written by a team of healthcare professionals, My First Pregnancy is here to guide you through all stages of your journey, from finding out the good news to preparing for labour and meeting your baby. Brimming with reassuring advice and essential information, we will help you have a healthy and positive pregnancy.Inside you'll find:What to expect at antenatal appointments and how to decipher your notesDetailed information on scans and what tests are available to youHow your baby is growing week by week - from first flutters to karate kicks!Tried and tested advice on relieving the inevitable aches and pains of pregnancy, and when to seek helpLooking after yourself at work and how to plan maternity leavePreparing for labour - what to consider and how to keep calmIt's your complete guide to a happy, healthy pregnancy.
My First Pregnancy
by Joanna GirlingFinding out you are expecting for the first time is a magical experience. It can also be pretty daunting and nerve-wracking. We bet you're bursting with questions!Written by a team of healthcare professionals, My First Pregnancy is here to guide you through all stages of your journey, from finding out the good news to preparing for labour and meeting your baby. Brimming with reassuring advice and essential information, we will help you have a healthy and positive pregnancy.Inside you'll find:What to expect at antenatal appointments and how to decipher your notesDetailed information on scans and what tests are available to youHow your baby is growing week by week - from first flutters to karate kicks!Tried and tested advice on relieving the inevitable aches and pains of pregnancy, and when to seek helpLooking after yourself at work and how to plan maternity leavePreparing for labour - what to consider and how to keep calmIt's your complete guide to a happy, healthy pregnancy.