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Lily's Mountain
by Hannah ModerowLily refuses to believe what everyone else accepts to be true: that her father has died while climbing Denali, the highest mountain in North America. Lily has grown up hiking in the Alaskan wilderness with her dad. He's an expert climber. There's no way he would let something like this happen. So instead of grieving, Lily decides to rescue him. Her plan takes her to Denali and on a journey that tests her physically and emotionally. In this powerful debut, Hannah Moderow has written an authentic Alaskan adventure that crosses terrain both beautiful and haunting—and ultimately shows the bond of family and the wonder of wild places.
Lily's Promise
by Kathryn ErskineFrom National Book Award–winning author Kathryn Erskine comes a heartfelt, poignant novel that tackles grief, change, and the struggle to let your voice be heard. Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Ali Benjamin.Shy, eleven-year-old Lily made her dad an important promise before he passed away—that she would “Strive for Five” and speak her mind at least five times. But speaking up one time, let alone five, is easier said than done. It’ll be even harder now that Lily must attend public school for the first time. Fortunately, she meets curling-obsessed Hobart and quiet Dunya at the beginning of sixth grade. Their kindness gives Lily hope that life without Dad might just be bearable.But when Lily and her friends are bullied by Ryan and his mean clique, she quickly discovers the true meaning of friendship and speaking out. Despite the anxiety she feels, Lily knows she needs to stand up for herself and others. And she’ll use the tools her dad gave her to not only keep her final promise but bring her whole school together.Following Lily’s journey and the snarky, insightful, and humorous commentary from Libro, the actual book, who guides readers through this thoughtful tale, makes Lily’s Promise a strong title for social emotional learning.
Lilyville: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I've Played
by Tovah FeldshuhThis heartwarming and funny memoir from a beloved actress tells the story of a mother and daughter whose narrative reflects American cultural changes and the world's shifting expectations of women.From Golda to Ginsburg, Yentl to Mama Rose, Tallulah to the Queen of Mean, Tovah Feldshuh has always played powerful women who aren't afraid to sit at the table with the big boys and rule their world. But offstage, Tovah struggled to fulfill the one role she never auditioned for: Lily Feldshuh's only daughter.Growing up in Scarsdale, NY in the 1950s, Tovah—known then by her given name Terri Sue—lived a life of piano lessons, dance lessons, shopping trips, and white-gloved cultural trips into Manhattan. In awe of her mother's meticulous appearance and perfect manners, Tovah spent her childhood striving for Lily's approval, only to feel as though she always fell short. Lily's own dreams were beside the point; instead, she devoted herself to Tovah's father Sidney and her two children. Tovah watched Lily retreat into the roles of the perfect housewife and mother and swore to herself, I will never do this.When Tovah shot to stardom with the Broadway hit Yentl, winning five awards for her performance, she still did not garner her mother's approval. But, it was her success in another sphere that finally gained Lily's attention. After falling in love with a Harvard-educated lawyer and having children, Tovah found it was easier to understand her mother and the sacrifices she had made during the era of the women's movement, the sexual revolution, and the subsequent mandate for women to "have it all."Beloved as he had been by both women, Sidney's passing made room for the love that had failed to take root during his life. In her new independence, Lily became outspoken, witty, and profane. "Don't tell Daddy this," Lily whispered to Tovah, "but these are the best years of my life." She lived until 103. In this insightful, compelling, often hilarious and always illuminating memoir, Tovah shares the highs and lows of a remarkable career that has spanned five decades, and shares the lessons that she has learned, often the hard way, about how to live a life in the spotlight, strive for excellence, and still get along with your mother. Through their evolving relationship we see how expectations for women changed, with a daughter performing her heart out to gain her mother's approval and a mother becoming liberated from her confining roles of wife and mother to become her full self. A great gift for Mother's Day—or any day when women want a joyous and meaningful way to celebrate each other.
Lime Creek: Fiction
by Joe HenryIn this wonderful work of fiction, Joe Henry explores the complex relationship between a father and his sons, whose deep connections to one another, to the land, and to the creatures that inhabit it give meaning to their lives.Spencer Davis, his wife, Elizabeth, and their sons, Luke, Whitney, and Lonny, work with horses and with their hands. They spend long relentless days cutting summer hay and feeding it to their cattle through fierce Wyoming winters. The family bears witness to the cycle of life, bringing foals into the world and deciding when to let a favored mare pass on to the next. As Luke grows older, falls in love, and begins to assert his independence, Spencer strives to impart the wisdom of this way of life to his headstrong son, whatever the cost.Moving, powerful, and beautifully rendered, Lime Creek brings readers into the lives of this unforgettable family and into a world that, though often harsh, is lit by flashes of spectacular grace.From the Hardcover edition.
Lime Creek: Fiction
by Joe HenryIn this wonderful work of fiction, Joe Henry explores the complex relationship between a father and his sons, whose deep connections to one another, to the land, and to the creatures that inhabit it give meaning to their lives.Spencer Davis, his wife, Elizabeth, and their sons, Luke, Whitney, and Lonny, work with horses and with their hands. They spend long relentless days cutting summer hay and feeding it to their cattle through fierce Wyoming winters. The family bears witness to the cycle of life, bringing foals into the world and deciding when to let a favored mare pass on to the next. As Luke grows older, falls in love, and begins to assert his independence, Spencer strives to impart the wisdom of this way of life to his headstrong son, whatever the cost.Moving, powerful, and beautifully rendered, Lime Creek brings readers into the lives of this unforgettable family and into a world that, though often harsh, is lit by flashes of spectacular grace.From the Hardcover edition.
The Lime Green Secret
by Georgia GrahamNot every flower girl enjoys “her” wedding day quite the way Gloria does!Nothing has made Gloria happier than being chosen as flower girl for sister Fran’s wedding. Thrilled with her beautiful satin gown, long white gloves, shiny white shoes, lace socks, and sparkling tiara, Gloria dreams of donning her wedding finery and transforming herself. Hanging on a hook on her bedroom door, the dress glows “like a radiant angel.” When Gloria gives in to temptation and puts on the entire wedding outfit to entertain the dog, it leads to unpredictable and comical results.In this hilarious romp through the days leading up to the wedding, Gloria’s unstoppable desire to dress up in her flower-girl attire will appeal to any little girl whose fantasies pester her until she comes up with a creative way to fulfill them.Georgia Graham’s playful chalk pastel illustrations bring the antics in The Lime Green Secret magically to life.
Limelight: A Novel
by Melody CarlsonClaudette Fiore had once turned heads and broken hearts. But age has withered that beauty, and a crooked accountant has taken her wealth. Deciding to return to her shabby little hometown, Claudette questions her own values and finds herself wondering if it's too late to change.
Limelight: A Novel
by Amy Poeppel“Outstanding...A tribute to Broadway, teen celebrity life, and a mother who has now seen it all, this work is tough love at its finest and a great read for those wanting a ride on the wild side.”—Booklist (starred review) Best New Books You Should Read This Spring—PopSugar In a smart and funny new novel by the author of the critically acclaimed, “big-hearted, charming” (The Washington Post) Small Admissions, a family’s move to New York City brings surprises and humor as their lives merge with the captivating world of Broadway.Allison Brinkley—wife, mother, and former unflappable optimist—discovers that a carefully weighed decision to pack up and move her family from suburban Dallas to the glittery chaos of Manhattan may have been more complicated than she and her husband initially thought. Allison learns that New York is unruly and bewildering, defying the notions she developed from romantic movies and a memorable childhood visit. After a humiliating call from the principal’s office and the loss of the job she was counting on, Allison begins to accept that New York may not suit her after all. When Allison has a fender-bender, witnessed by a flock of mothers at her son’s new school, she is led to the penthouse apartment of a luxurious Central Park West building and encounters a spoiled, hungover, unsupervised teenager who looks familiar. It doesn’t take long to recognize him as Carter Reid—a famous pop star who has been cast in a new Broadway musical. Through this brush with stardom, Allison embraces a unique and unexpected opportunity that helps her find her way in the heart of Manhattan. In a book that delivers laughs, warmth, and delightful wish fulfillment, Poeppel dives into celebrity culture and modern motherhood with her trademark “quick-witted and razor-sharp” (Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Maybe in Another Life) style.
Limestone and Clay: A Novel
by Lesley GlaisterAn unsettled marriage takes a sinister turn in this novel of domestic suspense. It&’s &“pure gold&” (Los Angeles Times). Winner of the Yorkshire Post Author of the Year Award In a quiet English village, Nadia is a sculptor driven by an obsession to conceive a child. Creating is in her blood. Her husband Simon is a geology professor and spelunker determined to finish a project beneath the earth&’s surface that has already killed one man. Each consumed by private passions, the two live a blinkered coexistence, until Nadia makes an unsettling discovery: Simon&’s former girlfriend, Celia, is pregnant. But if Celia&’s husband is sterile, then who has made Celia such a happy and intolerably boastful mother-to-be? For Nadia, the answer is the ultimate, unforgivable betrayal. Now, as Simon&’s job takes him into the deep unknown, Nadia descends into darkness as well. And before the night is over, everyone is going to pay. &“Before Gillian Flynn, there was Lesley Glaister,&” says Harper&’s Bazaar, and in Limestone and Clay, she once again mines the horror of love as &“a jangle-nerved young married couple cook their respective obsessions to a nightmare boil&” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Liminal People
by Ayize Jama-EverettWhen his ex asks for help, Taggert risks the wrath of his enigmatic master to try and save her daughter. But as Taggert realizes the girl has more power than even he can imagine, he has to delve into the very nature of own skills and utilize his heart and soul to survive. Ayize Jama-Everett was born and raised in Harlem, New York. He has traveled in Northern Africa, New Hampshire, and northern California. He holds a master's degree in clinical psychology and a master's in divinity. When not educating or studying, he's usually enjoying aged rums and practicing his aim.
The Limit
by Rosalind BelbenA brief, potent, and audaciously written novel about a husband caring for his dying wife, and the shifting nature of their relationship as the end approaches.Anna, an Englishwoman, has married, quite late in life, a merchant marine officer, an Italian. Beginning—and ending—at a point shortly before her death, the story told in The Limit focuses attention on her past and his future along lines of narrowing perspective. In the ten years of this odd couple&’s life together, the limits of devotion have somehow been reached. And yet, when Anna can no longer speak and appears to understand nothing, Ilario feels closer to her than ever. But Anna, so old, ill, and wasted, is a child again.This altogether singular, remarkable novel has been as good as unobtainable for decades. Its reissue has been long awaited by Rosalind Belben&’s admirers.
The Limit
by Kristen LandonIn a world eerily similar to our own, the government imposes debt limits on families. Exceed the limit, and the family's oldest child will be taken away to a special workhouse. Thirteen-year-old Matt doesn't think he has anything to worry about. After all, his parents are financially responsible, unlike the parents of those other kids. But after Matt's family unexpectedly surpasses their limit, Matt's whisked away to a workhouse where far more serious dangers exist than anyone on the outside realizes. Highly relevant to modern financial challenges and sure to captivate readers, The Limit is a fast-paced thriller that never lets up.
Límites con los adolescentes: Cuando decir 'sí', cómo decir 'no (Boz Ser.)
by John TownsendEn este libro, usted aprenderá las técnicas y habilidades sencillas que todo padre de adolecentes necesita conocer: saber cuándo decir que sí, cómo decir que no. O sea, cómo implementar y hacer cumplir límites saludables y amorosos para sus hijos adolescentes.Adopte una posición activa de una vez por todas en el mundo de su adolescente. ¡Relájese! Su cordura sobrevivirá a estos complicados años de la adolescencia, y de la misma forma sus hijos, siempre y cuando usted determine límites saludables que trabajen en beneficio de ellos y de usted mismo. Límites con los adolescentes le enseña cómo hacerlo.El Dr. John Townsend, autor de libros de éxitos en ventas y consejero, comparte su experimentada perspicacia y le brinda la guía que usted necesita a fin de ayudar a sus adolescentes a ser responsables con sus acciones, actitudes y emociones, así como también a adquirir una apreciación y un respeto más profundos, tanto por usted como por ellos mismos. Con sabiduría, el Dr. Townsend aplica principios de base espiritual para la tarea y el desafío de guiar a los hijos a través de su adolescencia. Nos muestra cómo: ? Enfrentar las actitudes irrespetuosas y la conducta imposible de su adolescente.- Establecer límites saludables y consecuencias realistas.- Ser amorosos y afectuosos mientras se establecen reglas.- Determinar estrategias específicas para manejar problemas grandes y pequeños.En este libro, usted aprenderá las técnicas y habilidades sencillas que todo padre de adolecentes necesita conocer: saber cuándo decir que sí, cómo decir que no. O sea, cómo implementar y hacer cumplir límites saludables y amorosos para sus hijos adolescentes.
Límites en el noviazgo: Cuándo decir sí. cuándo decir NO. tome el control de su vida
by null Henry Cloud null John TownsendEntre la soltería y el matrimonio hay un camino llamado noviazgo. ¿Quieres hacerlo más hermoso? Establece límites saludables y mantenlos en tu relación; limites que te ayuden a crecer en libertad, integridad y autocontrol.Reglas para el noviazgo que le ayudaran a Encontrar el amor de su vida. Entre la soltería y el matrimonio hay un camino llamado noviazgo. ¿Quieres hacerlo más hermoso? Establece límites saludables y mantenlos en tu relación; limites que te ayuden a crecer en libertad, integridad y autocontrol. Si experimentas un noviazgo difícil Límites en el Noviazgo puede revolucionar la manera en que lidias con tu relación.Y si marcha bien, los aportes queque hallarás en este libro enriquecerán aun más esta etapa de tu vida. Escrito por los autores de bestsellers como Límites, Límites para los hijos, El Factor Mamá, esta obra es tu guía para alcanzar una clase de noviazgo gratificante que te lleve de unos simples encuentros solitarios a una vida completa con el alma gemela que tanto esperas.
Límites, normas y estilos parentales (Hijos y padres felices)
by Alberto Soler Sarrió Concepción Roger Sánchez¿Qué límites? ¿Cómo aplicarlos? En este texto breve, didáctico y riguroso, Alberto Soler responde a estas y otras preguntas y explica las diferencias entre límites y normas, negociables e innegociables, además de describir los diferentes estilos parentales existentes y cómo estos influyen en los niños. Para profundizar en temas relacionados con la crianza, recomendamos el ebook Hijos y padres felices, de Alberto Soler y Concepción Roger, que incluye “Límites, normas y estilos parentales”, además de capítulos dedicados a la alimentación, el sueño, la guardería, las pantallas y las rabietas, entre otros.
Límites para Nuestros Hijos: Cuándo decirles que sí, Cuándo decirles que no, para poder ayudar a sus hijos a controlar su vida
by Henry Cloud John TownsendLo que el galardonado Límites ha hecho por las relaciones entre adultos, Límites para nuestros hijos lo hará con ustedes y sus hijos. Aquí está la ayuda que necesita para criar a unos hijos que tomen responsabilidad por sus actos, actitudes y emociones. Los doctores Henry Cloud y John Townsend les guiarán por la complicada travesía de formar un carácter en sus hijos que los ayude tener una vida adulta balanceada, productiva y llena de satisfacción. APRENDA A: • Fijar limites manteniéndose como un padre amoroso • Traer control a una vida familiar que esta fuera de control • Aplicar la 10 leyes de limites paternales • Definir los limites y las consecuencias adecuadas para sus hijos… y mucho más.
Límites saludables para tu adolescente: Pautas basadas en el amor y la disciplina
by June Hunt Jody CapehartEstablecemos límites para nuestros hijos porque queremos mantenerlos sanos y salvos, y queremos enseñarles a tomar buenas decisiones. Si bien los límites pueden cambiar a medida que nuestros hijos vayan creciendo, la necesidad de ellos es la misma. Los padres necesitan consejos para navegar por los escenarios complejos y difíciles que puedan surgir con sus hijos adolescentes.June Hunt y Jody Capehart proporcionan esta clase de asesoramiento en Límites saludables para tu adolescente. Basándose en principios bíblicos, enseñan a los padres a establecer límites apropiados en cuatro áreas críticas de la vida de un adolescente: en casa y en la escuela, y en su vida personal y social. Cada capítulo se inicia con un escenario de la vida real seguido de consejos específicos sobre qué decir y las medidas disciplinarias a tomar, si las hubiera, con su hijo. Práctico y realista en sus pautas, el libro muestra continuamente cómo la disciplina y los límites son catalizadores útiles para sanas relaciones en la familia.We provide our children with boundaries because we want to keep them safe and we want to teach them to make good decisions. While the boundaries themselves may change as our children grow older, the need for them does not. Parents need advice to navigate complex and difficult scenarios that may arise with their teen.June Hunt and Jody Capehart provide such advice in Bonding with Your Teen Through Boundaries. Drawing on biblical principles, they show parents how to provide appropriate boundaries in the critical areas of a teen's life: at home and at school, in both their personal and social lives. Each chapter opens with a real-life scenario followed by concrete advice on what to say and what disciplinary action, if any, to take with your teen. Practical and realistic in its tone, the book continually shows how discipline and boundaries are helpful catalysts for healthy bonding.
Límites saludables para tus hijos
by June HuntEn este libro, la consejera bíblica June Hunt, junto a Peggy Sue Wells, combinan esperanza bíblica y ayuda práctica para motivar a los padres a establecer límites saludables. Descubre el rol fundamental de los límites, cómocontribuyenaldesarrollodelcarácterdeunniño y cómo los equipan para un aprendizaje de por vida. Los capítulos prácticos de “cómo hacer” ilustran cómo lograr que los límites trabajen, guiando a los padres mientras ellos cultivan hogares felices y construyen relaciones saludables con sus hijos.In Bonding with Your Child through Boundaries, biblical counselor June Hunt, along with PeggySue Wells, combines biblical hope and practical help to motivate parents to set healthy boundaries. Discovertheessentialroleofboundaries,howthey contribute to the development of a child’s character, and how they equip kids for a lifetime of learning. Practical “how-to” chapters illustrate how to make boundaries work—guiding parents as they cultivate happy homes and build healthy relationships with their children.
Límits: Com educar amb límits conscients i créixer junts
by Míriam TiradoMíriam Tirado, experta en criança conscient, dona en aquest manual informació, eines i consells perquè aconsegueixis criar i educar els teus fills i filles de qualsevol edat amb uns límits conscients que enforteixin el vostre vincle. Quins són els límits que cal posar als fills i filles i, sobretot, com s'han de posar és una de les preocupacions de moltes famílies. El paradigma de criança tradicional, que tirava d'autoritarisme, d'arbitrarietat i del «perquè ho dic jo» no serveix quan les mares i pares volem establir una relació amb els fills i filles basada en el respecte mutu i la connexió. Tanmateix, ens falten referents i, a més, ens trobem amb una altra dificultat: sovint no tenim clars els nostres propis límits i, sense base pròpia, fem aigües. Els límits són absolutament indispensables en la criança i l'educació dels nens i nenes, però com es poden establir d'una manera conscient, clara i assertiva? Aquest llibre et permetrà descobrir el perquè dels límits, i t'ajudarà, a més, a anar dins teu per descobrir la base que et donarà estructura i claredat: els teus propis límits.
The Limits of Hope: An Adoptive Mother's Story
by Ann Kimble LouxMark andAnn Kimble adopt two sisters and bring them into their family of five. Because professionals did not share information about these two children, the family has its share of trials and tribulations before coming into acceptance of themselves and each other.
The Limits of State Power & Private Rights: Exploring Child Protection & Safeguarding Referrals and Assessments
by Lauren DevineThis book tackles a complex area of law, social policy and social work, providing a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical, practical and legal boundaries of State power following safeguarding and child protection referrals in England. The book examines the history, rationale and implications of the current position, concluding that the balance of power is weighted in favour of the State. The Limits of State Power & Private Rights is ground-breaking in its approach to the subject and its detailed, critical analysis. Traditionally the subject matter of the book is considered within a welfare framework. The analysis in this book argues that a policing agenda is embedded within policy but without appropriate safeguards and controls, creating potentially irreconcilable tension described by the author as the ‘welfare/policing dichotomy’. This book is of importance to academics, lawyers, social workers, policy makers, practitioners and service users. The book is written so as to be accessible to a multi-disciplinary audience, but is sufficiently detailed so as to be suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike in this subject area. The chapters include introductory and contextual sections as well as doctrinal, theoretical and socio-legal analysis. Although the focus is on the English system, the book is equally applicable to the many worldwide jurisdictions adopting the Anglo/American ‘child rights’ based framework of child protection. It is also of use as a comparative work in countries where a family support based system is practiced.
Limos, Lattes and My Life on the Fringe (Real Life #4)
by Nancy N. RueFrom bestselling author Nancy Rue comes a YA contemporary novel where prom season takes on a deeper meaning, as a girl nominated for prom queen as a joke decides to use the opportunity as a way to empower her fellow classmates. And ends up questioning her self-perceptions in the process.For Tyler Bonning, not caring what others think is her super power. As is her ability to find the perfect, cutting response. All she needs to be happy is her group of equally smart and quirky friends and high grades to get into a good college. Then she&’s nominated for prom queen as a joke.Deciding to make the most of the opportunity—and mask her pain—Tyler starts a Prom for Everyone campaign intended help make the event more affordable. In the process, she discovers the way she&’s perceived by her classmates—as well as her supposedly close friends—may actually be more important than she thought. And she doesn&’t like the person they perceive her to be. With her parents pressuring her to focus on the racial issues at school instead of a frivolous cause, and a growing closeness to a boy who represents everything she once mocked, Tyler questions who she really wants to be. And as prom approaches, she faces her biggest challenge yet. One she can&’t handle on her own.Limos, Lattes & My Life on the Fringe:features a diverse main protagonistfocuses on the ideas of self and identity, and what we let define and divide usprovides an inspirational message for those dealing with tough circumstancesis the final book in the Real Life series, but can also be read as a stand-alone novel
The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #13)
by Alexander McCall SmithTHE THIRTEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIESThe one where Mma Ramotswe meets her hero . . . Mma Ramotswe, normally a peaceful sleeper, finds her slumbers disturbed by dreams of a tall stranger - but she is not quite ready to learn what this vision portends.Soon even Mma Makutsi has to admit that untoward things are occurring around the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: at Speedy motors, Fanwell finds himself in trouble with the law, and the indomitable Mma Potokwani disappears from the orphan farm. Armed with courage, kindness and an instinct for the truth, Mma Ramotswe sets out to restore order . . .
The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #13)
by Alexander McCall SmithTHE THIRTEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIESThe one where Mma Ramotswe meets her hero . . . Mma Ramotswe, normally a peaceful sleeper, finds her slumbers disturbed by dreams of a tall stranger - but she is not quite ready to learn what this vision portends.Soon even Mma Makutsi has to admit that untoward things are occurring around the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: at Speedy motors, Fanwell finds himself in trouble with the law, and the indomitable Mma Potokwani disappears from the orphan farm. Armed with courage, kindness and an instinct for the truth, Mma Ramotswe sets out to restore order . . .
The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #13)
by Alexander McCall SmithMma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have always relied on the advice of the classic guide to their trade, The Principles of Private Detection. But who is the eminent author, Mr Clovis Andersen, and what if he were to come to Botswana? That seems a very unlikely possibility, and yet . . . When Mr Andersen visits Botswana on holiday, he is delighted and intrigued to stumble across a roadside sign that reveals the existence of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Professional courtesy suggests that he call and announce himself. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi and Phuti Radiphuti are embarking on married life and building a new house - a tricky business under any circumstances but especially hazardous when the name of the contractor is the Joy and Light Building Company.