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Liv's Alone: Amateur Adventures in Solo Motherhood
by Liv ThorneA taboo-busting, funny, and poignant audiobook about choosing to have a baby by yourself.When Liv Thorne was in her twenties, and single, she would joke to friends that if Mr Right didn't come along, she'd have to take matters into her own hands and have a child on her own. When she was still single in her thirties, it stopped being a joke and she started researching sperm banks and fertility clinics. Liv's Alone is an honest and hopeful memoir that captures the joy and the challenge that is parenting alone by choice. From smashing the fairy tale story that we're fed from a young age and grieving the life you thought you were going to have, to buying sperm from Denmark and bringing a baby into the world, Liv guides readers through the highs and lows with warmth, humour and understanding. This audiobook is for anyone who might want to take charge of their parental destiny, learn more about modern families or want to be reassured that there is no right or wrong way to parent.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Liz Taylor Ring: A Novel
by Brenda Janowitz&“Brenda Janowitz writes with extraordinary humor and heart.&” —JANE GREEN, New York Times bestselling authorThree siblings. A priceless family ring. One legendary love story.In 1978, Lizzie Morgan and Ritchie Schneider embark on a whirlwind romance on the bright beaches and glamorous yachts of Long Island. Over the years, their relationship has its share of ups and downs, including a nine-month hiatus that ends with a stunning eleven-carat ring—one that looks just like the diamond Richard Burton gifted Liz Taylor after their own separation. Like the famous couple, despite the drama that would unfold throughout the Schneiders&’ marriage, the ring would be there as a symbol of their love…until it wasn't.Decades later, when the lost ring unexpectedly resurfaces, the Schneiders&’ three children gather under one roof for the first time in years, eager to get their hands on this beloved, expensive reminder of their departed parents. But determining the fate of the heirloom is no simple task, unearthing old wounds and heartaches the siblings can't ignore. And when the ring reveals a secret that challenges everything they thought they knew about their parents&’ epic love story, they&’ll have to decide whether to move forward as a family or let the ring break them once and for all.
The Lizard of Oz (Goosebumps Most Wanted #10)
by R.L. StineIn this spinoff to the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a tween begins turning into a reptile when her parents brings home a lizard egg.Kate Lipton’s family has some strange ideas. Her dad is convinced that their family should be running a farm . . . for lizards. Who doesn’t love lizards? The whole family takes a trip to Australia to find the most exciting and rare species. But what they come home with is an egg. Kate can’t wait for the egg to hatch. And when it finally does, strange things start to happen. She can’t help but notice certain . . . changes her body is going through. And then there’s all those flies she’s suddenly compelled to eat. What’s happening to her? And will she survive the Lizard of Oz?
Lizard People
by Charlie PriceYOU MEET THE NICEST PEOPLE IN THE LOBBY OF A PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. <P> The author of Dead Connection proves that what goes on in our minds just may be the scariest thing of all.<P> Ben Mander's junior year is derailed when his mentally ill mother erupts in the school office. Visiting her in the psych hospital, Ben meets Marco, who also has a mentally ill mother. Marco tells a story that turns Ben's idea of reality upside down. Soon, the story begins to uncomfortably mirror Ben's own life. Lizard People races along the edge of madness as Ben wrestles with his greatest fear--that deep within him lie the seeds of his own insanity.
Liza's England: A Novel (Virago Modern Classics #42)
by Pat BarkerDauntless Liza Jarrett, born at the dawn of the twentieth century, is now in her eighties, frail and facing eviction with her cantankerous parrot Nelson, when she is visited by Stephen, a young gay social worker. As she learns to trust him, she recalls her life - her embittered, exhausted mother, her shell-shocked spiritualist husband, her beloved son and chaotic daugter. Their friendship, deepening with the unfolding of their stories, comes to sustain Liza through her last battle and brings new courage to Stephen.
Liza's England: A Novel
by Pat BarkerDauntless Liza Jarrett, born at the dawn of the twentieth century, is now in her eighties, frail and facing eviction with her cantankerous parrot Nelson, when she is visited by Stephen, a young gay social worker. As she learns to trust him, she recalls her life - her embittered, exhausted mother, her shell-shocked spiritualist husband, her beloved son and chaotic daugter. Their friendship, deepening with the unfolding of their stories, comes to sustain Liza through her last battle and brings new courage to Stephen.
Lizzie and Emma: The Buggy Spoke Series, Book 2 (The Buggy Spoke Series #2)
by Linda BylerIn Little Amish Lizzie, the first book in the Buggy Spoke series, five-year-old Lizzie moves to a new home with her family and must adjust to a new school, new house, and lots of new people. But some things stay the same, including her spunky, sensitive, and mischievous personality. It feels like her big sister Emma is just the opposite—she is sweet, respectful, and good at just about everything that Lizzie isn’t. When Lizzie and Emma begins, Lizzie is eight years old and it’s not that she wishes she weren’t the kind of girl who loves hiding for hours to read a good book or racing down too-steep hills on her sled or eating lots of doughnuts. But she does wish she could make herself walk instead of running once in awhile so she wouldn’t get in trouble at school, and she knows no one thinks she’s as pretty or as good as Emma is. Times are hard for the Glick family—Dat’s business is still not doing well and his cheerful optimism is beginning to wear thin. Lizzie and Emma are young, but they begin to understand that Dat and Mam don’t have enough money and their family might be in trouble. Will the sisters be able to put aside their differences to support each other through their family’s financial struggles, tragedy in their community, and yet more changes? This is the second book in the Buggy Spoke series, which follows Lizzie through her tumultuous teenage years as she struggles to mesh her hot temper and willful ways with her Amish faith. These books are the prequels to Linda Byler’s bestselling Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy, geared to a younger audience (ages 8-10). Reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, these books are delightful accounts of another way of life; each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions of Amish food, farms, and traditions. The series explores themes of respecting parents, not fitting in, sibling rivalry, recognizing your own shortcomings and gifts, and reconciling a strong personality with an abiding faith.
Lizzie and the Lost Baby
by Cheryl Blackford"...the prose is precise, direct, and accessible, vividly calling up the drizzly fog and green pastures of the countryside without falling victim to overwrought descriptions. Lizzie&’s questioning of the decision-making of the adults around her will likely appeal to young readers learning that being grown up does not necessarily translate to being wise." —Bulletin "This tale will capture the minds of middle-grade readers and leave them wanting to find out more about World War II and treatment of children during this time, as well as treatment of the Gypsies in England." —VOYA "Blackford alludes throughout to The Secret Garden, Lizzie&’s favorite book, and this promising novel has a similar setting and thought-provoking plot written in simple but affecting language." —Publishers Weekly "A satisfying chapter book with a well-realized historical setting and a stout-hearted heroine." —Booklist "Blackford¹s straight-to-the-heart prose brings a Yorkshire village and its inhabitants lovingly to life in this sweet and tender story. It¹s impossible not to be smitten with Lizzie, who not only finds a lost baby, but courage, friendship, justice, and a way forward in her new life." —Margi Preus, New York Timesbest-selling author and Newbery Honor winner of Heart of a Samurai "Familiar and inviting, Lizzie and the Lost Baby is the sort of book that feels like a friend." —Caroline Starr Rose, author of May B and Blue Birds "Inspiring and unfailingly honest. Written in authentic language and poetic prose, Ms. Blackford¹s gripping story is one that young readers everywhere will long remember." —Eileen Beha, author of The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Sea "Empowering..Blackford masterfully brings this era to life in this simple, yet compelling story. A delightful read!" —Mary Casanova, author of The Klipfish Code "The kind of book I would have gulped down as a kid. With beautiful language and cultural and emotional complexity, Blackford brings us two characters who, when failed by adults, must navigate their own moral pathways. Love this book!" —Pat Schmatz, author of Bluefish —
Lizzie & Dante: A Novel
by Mary BlyThe insightful, audacious, and deeply romantic story of a woman whose life turns upside down after she meets an enigmatic chef on vacation in Italy&“Prepare to be swept away on an Italian holiday, one that sizzles with romance, intrigue, and mouthwatering cuisine.&”—Lori Nelson Spielman, author of One Italian SummerWhat if falling in love means breaking someone&’s heart?On the heels of a difficult break-up and a devastating diagnosis, Shakespeare scholar Lizzie Delford decides to take one last lavish vacation on Elba, the sun-kissed island off the Italian coast, with her best friend and his movie-star boyfriend. Once settled into a luxurious seaside resort, Lizzie has to make big decisions about her future, and she needs the one thing she may be running out of: time. She leaves the yacht owners and celebrities behind and sneaks off to the public beach, where she meets a sardonic chef named Dante, his battered dog, Lily, and his wry daughter, Etta, a twelve-year-old desperate for a mother. While Dante shows Lizzie the island&’s secrets, and Etta dazzles with her irreverent humor, Lizzie is confronted with a dilemma. Is it right to fall in love if time is short? Is it better to find a mother briefly, or to have no mother at all? And most pressingly, are the delicacies of life worth tasting, even if you will get to savor them only for a short while? A luscious story of love, courage, and Italian wine, Lizzie & Dante demands to know how far we should travel to find a future worth fighting for.
Lizzie Flying Solo
by Nanci Turner StevesonA lyrical, poignant middle grade novel about embracing change, accepting help from others, and finding a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale.Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet.Lizzie just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school, so she doesn’t have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything.But when Lizzie finds herself at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends—along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire—help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she’ll have more to lose if things change again.
Lizzie Loves Healthy Family Food: Delicious and Nutritious Meals You’ll All Enjoy
by Lizzie King'Not only is she a brilliant cook, but she fundamentally knows what is good and what is bad in food.'Thomasina MiersLIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is the cookbook every health-conscious parent needs in their life.Nutritional health coach and mum of three Lizzie King knows how tough it can be to feed a family, fast, and keep them healthy: lack of time, fussy eaters and weaning babies can make any alternative to cooking from scratch seem tempting.LIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is here to help. Every recipe is quick-to-make, delicious, bursting with flavour and all the vitamins and minerals you and your children need to stay healthy. Every meal is free from refined sugar and gluten, and is instead packed with as much good stuff as possible.With an eye on cutting down prep time and making one meal work for everyone, LIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is the busy parent's dream. You'll also find Lizzie's invaluable ten-step guide to cracking fussy eaters, nutritional information on what children need when and why, and a handy shopping list for your store cupboard staples. No longer will you stare blankly into the fridge wondering what to cook your kids next! Complete with over 100 wholesome and delicious recipes, helpful meal plans and practical short cuts, LIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is the only cookbook you and your family need to eat well, and be well, for life.
Lizzie Loves Healthy Family Food: Delicious and Nutritious Meals Youll All Enjoy
by Lizzie King'Not only is she a brilliant cook, but she fundamentally knows what is good and what is bad in food.'Thomasina MiersLIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is the cookbook every health-conscious parent needs in their life.Nutritional health coach and mum of three Lizzie King knows how tough it can be to feed a family, fast, and keep them healthy: lack of time, fussy eaters and weaning babies can make any alternative to cooking from scratch seem tempting.LIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is here to help. Every recipe is quick-to-make, delicious, bursting with flavour and all the vitamins and minerals you and your children need to stay healthy. Every meal is free from refined sugar and gluten, and is instead packed with as much good stuff as possible.With an eye on cutting down prep time and making one meal work for everyone, LIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is the busy parent's dream. You'll also find Lizzie's invaluable ten-step guide to cracking fussy eaters, nutritional information on what children need when and why, and a handy shopping list for your store cupboard staples. No longer will you stare blankly into the fridge wondering what to cook your kids next! Complete with over 100 wholesome and delicious recipes, helpful meal plans and practical short cuts, LIZZIE LOVES HEALTHY FAMILY FOOD is the only cookbook you and your family need to eat well, and be well, for life.
Lizzie Zipmouth
by Jacqueline WilsonLizzie refuses to speak. She doesn't want to talk to Rory or Jake, her new stepbrothers. Or to Sam, their dad. Or even to her mum. She's completely fed up with having to join a new family, and nothing can convince her to speak to them. Not football, not pizza, not a new bedroom. That is, until she meets Great-Gran - a member of the new family who is even more stubborn than she is . . .
Lizzie's Carefree Years: The Buggy Spoke Series, Book 3 (Buggy Spoke Series)
by Linda BylerBestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s third book in the Buggy Spoke series for young readersLizzie is nine years old now and adjusting her new home in Jefferson County. There’s so much to get used to—a new school, new friends, new ways of dressing and speaking. Mostly Lizzie loves her new life, but it’s not easy getting used to so many changes at once. Perhaps the hardest part is growing up itself. Suddenly her older sister Emma expects Lizzie to “act her age,” but what does that even mean? Is it wrong to want to splash in slush puddles, play games with friends, and run through the woods? Lizzie wants to be a good girl, but it’s confusing to know when it’s ok to have fun, how she should pray, and why she still does naughty things. Mam and Dat seem to have enough money now—there’s plenty of food and the kids even get extra special Christmas gifts. Mam smiles more and Dat seems more relaxed. But when Lizzie and Emma wake up to a room full of smoke, they realize danger can strike even when things feel the most secure. Will their new community come to their aid after the fire? And why does God allow such scary things to happen? This is the third book in the Buggy Spoke series, which follows Lizzie through her tumultuous teenage years as she struggles to mesh her hot temper and willful ways with her Amish faith. These books are the prequels to Linda Byler’s bestselling Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy and are geared to a younger audience (ages 8–10). Reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, these books are delightful accounts of another way of life; each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions of Amish food, farms, and traditions. The series explores themes of respecting parents, not fitting in, sibling rivalry, recognizing your own shortcomings and gifts, and reconciling a strong personality with an abiding faith.
Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl
by Susan LubnerTold with humor and heart, this is a middle grade story about family, friendship, and hope--plus cats in sweaters!Living in the small town of East Thumb, Maine, upstairs from her family's diner, twelve-year-old Lizzy Sherman searches for signs to guide her and perhaps guarantee her a bump-free path through life. She pays attention to the clouds in the sky, the ice cubes in her water, the heart-shaped puddle of the juice her friend spilled. If only she can figure out what the signs are trying to tell her, she'll know what to do next. When Lizzy and her best friend go searching for a stray cat and find a runaway girl instead, they want to help. And when Lizzy notices a tiny four-leaf clover tattooed on the girl's hand, she knows it's a sign. Lizzy hides the girl inside her bedroom closet, convinced the girl will be able to protect Lizzy's family from tragedy. But signs can be tricky, and what the girl has to offer may be more valuable that luck.
The Llama Bridesmaid
by Bella SwiftNeed a bridesmaid? No prob-llama! Lulu the llama loves to help people! When she finds out that Apple Tree Farm is in trouble, she wants to help Farmer James save their home. A wedding at the farm could be the answer to their problems, so Lulu can't wait to get stuck in. From the cake to the flowers, Lulu wants everything to be perfect - but sometimes she gets a bit carried away . . . Can Lulu's new friend, a little girl named Avani, help the llama bridesmaid save the bride's big day? The future of Apple Tree Farm is depending on it!This funny, heart-warming story is full of wedding joy and llama drama!
Llama Llama ABC (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama board book that takes you from A to Z. A is for alphabetB is for books we read Join Llama Llama as he makes his way from A to Z in this colorful ABC board book illustrated in the classic Anna Dewdney style. From crayons to ice cream to kisses, Llama Llama introduces you to all of his favorite things!
Llama Llama ABC (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyIncluida en la selección de grandes éxitos de The New York Times, la serie narrativa de Anna Dewdney continúa con un nuevo libro ilustrado de Llama Llama que nos lleva de la A a la Z.A es por el alfabeto.B es por los libros que leemos. Comenzando por la A y terminando por la Z, vamos a leer con Llama Llama en este colorido abecedario ilustrado al estilo literario clásico de Anna Dewdney. Desde crayones y helados e incluso besos, Llama Llama nos presenta sus cosas favoritas.
Llama Llama and Friends (Llama Llama)
by Anna Dewdney Jj HarrisonAnna Dewdney's best-selling picture book series is now a Netflix original animated series! This charming title introduces readers and viewers to Llama, his Mama, and all of their friends who appear on the show.
Llama Llama Colores (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyLlama Llama, la serie narrativa infantil de Anna Dewdney y selección de la lista de grandes éxitos en The New York Times regresa con un nuevo libro de cartón que enseña los colores a través de la comida. Llama Llama quiere pintar, pero todo lo que tiene frente a él es su almuerzo. Con imaginación y creatividad acompañaremos a Llama Llama mientras transforma esta comida en un hermoso retrato de nuestra mamá llama favorita. ¿Cuál será la reacción de Mamá Llama cuando vea su obra de arte? Escrito en rima e ilustrado por JT Morrow, este nuevo libro infantil de cartón enseña los colores a través de las frutas y vegetales con los que Llama Llama &“pinta&” su colorida creación.
Llama Llama Colors (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama concept board book about understanding colors through food!Llama Llama wants to paint but all he has is his lunch! Join the fun as he gets creative with his meal and makes a portrait of our favorite mama llama using orange carrots, green peas, and a few other items he sneaks from the fridge. Will Mama Llama be mad when she sees his colorful masterpiece?Written in rhyme and illustrated by JT Morrow, this new Llama Llama colors concept board book is told through colorful food as Llama Llama makes art with his fruits and vegetables.
Llama Llama el ayudante de las fiestas (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyCelebrate the holidays with Llama Llama and all his friends in this beautifully illustrated bilingual 8 x 8 storybook, based on the hit animated Netflix series! ¡Celebra las fiestas de fin de año con Llama Llama y sus amigos con este cuento bilingüe de 8&” x 8&” (20 x 20 cm) bellamente ilustrado, basado en la exitosa serie animada de Netflix!Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this beautiful bilingual storybook, Llama Llama and Mama Llama are just about done with getting ready for the holidays. So Llama decides to help out his friends -- hanging wreaths, decorating trees, and baking cookies. Join Llama, Gilroy, Nelly, Euclid, and Luna as they celebrate their favorite time of year. ¡Atención, todos: Llama Llama se ha convertido en una estrella de la televisión! El querido personaje que se hizo famoso gracias a la colección superventas de álbumes ilustrados de Anna Dewdney es la estrella de su propia serie original que se transmite ahora por Netflix. En este hermoso cuento bilingüe, Llama Llama y Mamá Llama están terminando de decorar todo para las fiestas, así que Llama decide ir a ayudar a sus amigos: a colgar guirnaldas, decorar árboles y hornear galletas. Únete a Llama, Gilroy, Nelly, Euclid y Luna para celebrar con ellos su época favorita del año.
Llama Llama Gives Thanks (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyFrom beloved storyteller Anna Dewdney comes the perfect way to give thanks: a Llama Llama Thanksgiving board book! In Llama Llama Gives Thanks, it's Thanksgiving time for Llama Llama and his family! That means yummy foods and autumn leaves and being thankful for everything from pumpkin pies to blue skies. Thanksgiving may only come once year, but in Llama's family, giving thanks is always here!With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they&’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.Llama Llama Gives Thanks was one of Anna&’s final projects before she passed on in 2016. Her love of language, playful sensibility, and ability to entertain and comfort young children are evident in all of her books.
Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyIt&’s an exciting day for Llama Llama; he&’s going to visit Gram and Grandpa Llama and spend the night! His first night away from home….and from Mama. But he makes sure to pack everything he needs. And there are so many fun things to do with Gram and Grandpa. It&’s not until he gets ready for bed that he realizes that he&’s forgotten something important. Fuzzy Llama! Fortunately, Grandpa Llama has a wonderful solution and soon Llama Llama is having sweet dreams.
Llama Llama Holiday Drama (Llama Llama)
by Anna DewdneyLlama Llama holidays. Jingle music. Lights ablaze. How long till that special date? Llama Llama has to wait. If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how long is it until Christmas? Will it ever come? Finally, Llama Llama just can't wait any more! It takes a cuddle from Mama Llama to remind him that "Gifts are nice, but there's another: The true gift is, we have each other."