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44 Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street #1)
by Alexander McCall SmithThe bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series brings his trademark warmth and wisdom to his novel chronicling the lives of the residents of 44 Scotland Street that's 'as charming as the bohemian street in which it's set' (Scottish Daily Record)The story revolves around the comings and goings at No. 44 Scotland Street, a fictitious building in a real street in Edinburgh. Immediately recognisable are the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative Association, who dreams of membership of Scotland's most exclusive golf club. We have the pushy Stockbridge mother, and her prodigiously talented five-year-old son, who is making good progress with the saxophone and with his Italian. Then there is Domenica Macdonald who is that type of Edinburgh lady who sees herself as a citizen of a broader intellectual world.In McCall Smith's hands such characters retain charm and novelty, simultaneously arousing both mirth and empathy. 44 Scotland Street is vintage McCall Smith, tackling issues of trust and honesty, snobbery and hypocrisy, love and loss, but all with great lightness of touch. Clever, elegant and funny, this is a novel that provides huge entertainment but which is underpinned by the moral dilemmas of everyday life and the characters' struggles to resolve them.Contains an exclusive extract from The Department of Sensitive Crimes, the first novel in the new Detective Varg series by Alexander McCall Smith
44 Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street #1)
by Alexander McCall SmithThe story revolves around the comings and goings at No. 44 Scotland Street, a fictitious building in a real street in Edinburgh. Immediately recognisable are the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative Association, who dreams of membership of Scotland's most exclusive golf club. We have the pushy Stockbridge mother, and her prodigiously talented five-year-old son, who is making good progress with the saxophone and with his Italian. Then there is Domenica Macdonald who is that type of Edinburgh lady who sees herself as a citizen of a broader intellectual world.In McCall Smith's hands such characters retain charm and novelty, simultaneously arousing both mirth and empathy. 44 Scotland Street is vintage McCall Smith, tackling issues of trust and honesty, snobbery and hypocrisy, love and loss, but all with great lightness of touch. Clever, elegant and funny, this is a novel that provides huge entertainment but which is underpinned by the moral dilemmas of everyday life and the characters' struggles to resolve them.
44 Scotland Street: 44 Scotland Street Series (1) (44 Scotland Street Series #1)
by Alexander McCall Smith44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 1 The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy—just ask his mother. Welcome to 44 Scotland Street, home to some of Edinburgh's most colorful characters. There's Pat, a twenty-year-old who has recently moved into a flat with Bruce, an athletic young man with a keen awareness of his own appearance. Their neighbor, Domenica, is an eccentric and insightful widow. In the flat below are Irene and her appealing son Bertie, who is the victim of his mother&’s desire for him to learn the saxophone and italian–all at the tender age of five.Love triangles, a lost painting, intriguing new friends, and an encounter with a famous Scottish crime writer are just a few of the ingredients that add to this delightful and witty portrait of Edinburgh society, which was first published as a serial in The Scotsman newspaper.
44 Scotland Street: 44 Scotland Street; Espresso Tales; Love Over Scotland; The World According to Bertie; The Unbearable Lightness of Scones
by Alexander Mccall SmithOne of Alexander McCall Smith’s bestselling series and the funniest, 44 Scotland Street is the world's longest-running serialized novel and continues to be published weekly in The Scotsman newspaper for three months of each year. The 44 Scotland Street series is truly heart-warming, terribly funny and filled with the day-to-day lives of the residents of 44 Scotland Street, a converted Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh. The first five novels chronicle the episodes that begin when 20-year-old Pat rents a room from handsome and cocky Bruce, and inherits some delightfully colourful neighbours: Domenica, an insightful and eccentric widow; Bertie, a 5-year-old who’s mastered both saxophone and Italian; and Irene, his overbearing mother. Pat has a new job at an art gallery, where her contemplative boss, Matthew, spends most of his time drinking coffee in a local café and discussing matters great and small, with barista Big Lou, wise and lovelorn. Pat’s duties are light, until she realizes that one of their paintings may be an undiscovered work of a renowned Scottish artist and she discovers that one of their customers may be in on the secret. Add to this a fancy ball, love triangles, an encounter with a famous crime writer, the dog-napping of painter Angus Lordie’s gold-toothed dog with a heart of gold, Cyril, and McCall Smith’s observations on a wide range of issues, including the merits of various forms of olive oil, the domestic economy of contemporary pirate households and our human search for happiness, and you have an incredibly entertaining and nuanced portrait of Edinburgh society.In the first five novels—44 Scotland Street, Espresso Tales, Love Over Scotland, The World According to Bertie and The Unbearable Lightness of Scones—full of gently satirical humour and sympathy for his characters, McCall Smith offers an affectionate portrait of a city and its people who, in his own words, “make Edinburgh one of the most vibrant and interesting places in the world.”
487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes
by Bo Nasmyth LoyTips from kids of all ages as well as parents and doctors, how to fine-tune your diabetes on injections and on the pump. A "going on the pump" journal is included.
49 Days Back to Better: Change Your Trajectory for a New Outlook on Life
by Tim HillIt seems much of what society thought was normal about life and the world has changed.A tiny unseen virus has shut down businesses, crippled nations, and taken the lives of precious people. Those lives can never be replaced. And then there is the petty stuff like finding a single roll of toilet paper at the supermarket. People are wearing masks and gloves to protect themselves and others from this unseen enemy potentially hiding inside of friends, neighbors, and family members. Normal just isn’t normal anymore. Normal is just a place in people’s minds that everyone seems to want to get back to as soon as possible. Some people are even calling it a new normal, but what is that?As the concept of going back to better is considered, Dr. Tim Hill, Tim Enochs, and Adam Enochs fully understand that some losses can never be replaced, and in that realm, there is no going back to better. In 49 Days Back to Better, they focus on areas where there is a choice whether to go back to normal in those areas or find the way back to something better.
4Give and 4Get
by Kristi D. HollWhen fourteen-year-old Alex goes to Indiana to live with her grandparents, she struggles to cope with new friendships, her stern grandfather, and missing her mother.
5 Days to a Perfect Night's Sleep for Your Child: The Secrets to Making Bedtime a Dream
by Eduard EstivillThese days, most books on improving your child's sleep take either a tough-love approach (ignore crying) or a soothing strategy (offer continuous comfort). But now an internationally renowned sleep expert provides a middle-ground method that will have your child sleeping through the night at any age. Dr. Eduard Estivill's no-fail technique focuses on a mixture of authority, ritual, and reward. Parents can end negative cycles of resistance and wakefulness and feel as rested as their child will by following these expert tips: Adopt a firm and confident attitude (your child will pick up on your mood), Use meals as a cue to announce your child's next nap or nighttime sleep, Incorporate appropriate elements (such as a stuffed animal or a pacifier) at bedtime so your child will not rely on you as a vital part of the sleep process, Reinforce the contrast between light (day) and dark (night), Never punish children by making them go to bed (it sends the wrong message about sleep time), Learn what to say before-and after-the light is turned off.
5 Minutes with Jesus: Quiet Time for Your Soul (5 Minutes with Jesus)
by Sheila Walsh Sherri GraggFive Minutes with Jesus provides bursts of inspiration for every reader&’s relationship with Jesus. Brief but profound, these daily readings from Sheila Walsh will help busy people draw close to Him and walk with Him throughout the day. It will become clear that, even in the midst of a busy lifestyle, every minute we spend in the powerful presence of Jesus makes a difference in our lives!
5 Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together
by Gary ChapmanIs your family all that it could be? Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment:A heart for service Husbands and wives who relate intimately Parents who guide their children Children who obey and honor their parents Husbands who love and leadIn Dr. Chapman's own words, "What happens to your family does make a difference not only to you and your children, but to the thousands of young observers who are in search of a functional family."This book is not merely for reading, but for living. Experience God's design for family.
5 to 1
by Holly BodgerPart Homeless Bird and part Matched, this is a dark look at the near future told through the alternating perspectives of two teens who dare to challenge the system. In the year 2054, after decades of gender selection, India now has a ratio of five boys for every girl, making women an incredibly valuable commodity. Tired of marrying off their daughters to the highest bidder and determined to finally make marriage fair, the women who form the country of Koyanagar have instituted a series of tests so that every boy has the chance to win a wife. Sudasa, though, doesn&’t want to be a wife, and Kiran, a boy forced to compete in the test to become her husband, has other plans as well. As the tests advance, Sudasa and Kiran thwart each other at every turn until they slowly realize that they just might want the same thing. This beautiful, unique novel is told from alternating points of view—Sudasa&’s in verse and Kiran&’s in prose—allowing readers to experience both characters&’ pain and their brave struggle for hope.
5-Minute Adventure Bible Stories
by Jim Madsen Catherine DevriesChildren will love these timeless 5-minute Bible adventures, featuring classic stories of Noah’s ark, Daniel and the lions, the birth of Jesus, and more! With text and art from the bestselling Adventure Bible brand, more than 30 stories come alive with bright, colorful illustrations and fun, interactive elements. Each of these stories can be shared in just five minutes, making this collection perfect for families on the go, children learning to read, and bedtime.
5-Minute Adventure Bible Stories (Adventure Bible)
by Catherine DeVriesChildren will love these timeless 5-minute Bible adventures, featuring classic stories of Noah&’s ark, Daniel and the lions, the birth of Jesus, and more! With text and art from the bestselling Adventure Bible brand, more than 30 stories come alive with bright, colorful illustrations and fun, interactive elements. Each of these stories can be shared in just five minutes, making this collection perfect for families on the go, children learning to read, and bedtime.
5-Minute Adventure Bible Stories, Polar Exploration Edition (Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanChildren will love these timeless 5-minute Bible adventures, now featuring cool, fun, and frosty polar accents! With text and art from the bestselling Adventure Bible brand, more than 30 stories come alive with bright, colorful illustrations and fun, interactive elements. If you&’re looking for a collection of easy-to-read, easy-to-understand Bible stories that will immerse your children in God&’s Word over and over again … you found it! Each of these stories can be shared in just five minutes, making this collection perfect for families on the go, children learning to read, and bedtime. Best of all, the engaging illustrations that go along with each story help make Scripture stick with young readers. 5-Minute Adventure Bible Stories, Polar Exploration Edition:Teaches key Bible stories to kids ages 4–8Is presented in a quick, easy-to-read format that is ideal for busy families.Will be enjoyed by children, parents, and grandparents alikeIs part of the trusted Adventure Bible brand, the #1 selling Bible for kids with over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible isX
5-Minute Devotions for Dad: A Christian Parenting Book for Strength and Calm
by Ronald SteedNo matter how busy fatherhood is keeping you, these short devotions help you strengthen your connection to God, reflect on the gifts that He has given you, and set a good example for your children.Keep your faith strong and be the kind of father your children need. It is important to find time to be with God just like you find time to be with your family! What sets 5-Minute Devotions for Dad apart from other Christian parenting books:75 dad-centered devotions—Discover how you can be a better father with lessons drawn straight from the Lord's Word.Faith when you need it—These devotions only take a few minutes each, ensuring you can fit them into your day no matter what you have going on.Words into deeds—Simple exercises and guided prayers provide ways to act on the Bible's lessons and apply them to your life as a father.Get the faith-based guidance you need to be an exceptional parent with 5-Minute Devotions for Dad!
5-Minute Devotions for Girls: Featuring 180 Daily Devotions (Faithgirlz)
by ZondervanMake every moment with God count with the Faithgirlz 5-Minute Devotions for Girls for readers ages 8-12.Written for girls on the go, this 5-minute devotional will help busy girls slow down and take time to grow closer to God. Short and sweet devotions applicable to everyday life are paired with relevant Scripture passages that will resonate with readers. Devotions focus on the ups and downs of tween-hood—friendships, peer pressure, bullying, boys, and self-confidence—all while showing girls how to live their faith each day.This devotional makes the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays, and everyday giving. Features text from the bestselling New International Version (NIV) translation.
5-Minute Devotions for Mom: 150 Days of Peace, Prayer, and the Power of God
by Teresa Ann CriswellFind a moment of peace in the parenting chaos with 150 brief, uplifting devotions for moms Even during the most hectic days of being a mom, God is with you every step of the way. Take a few minutes to find peace in Him with 5-Minute Devotions for Mom, a mom devotional packed with 150 devotions to lighten your load and deepen your faith. The convenient 5-minute format makes it easy to pause and reconnect with God—over morning coffee, at bedtime, or anytime in between.Discover Scripture passages, spiritual anecdotes, and insights to remind you of God's grace. Ponder bite-size lessons on motherhood, relationships, and living for the Lord. Reflections, prayers, and action items all feature in this mom devotional—so you can put His wisdom into practice as you move forward with your busy day.This inspiring mom devotional includes:150 Devotions, 5 minutes—Explore the brief lessons from this mom devotional your way—one per day, several at a time, on your own, or with a group.Thoughtful message—Conclude each devotion with a prayer, thoughtful question, or suggestion for applying its wisdom to your life.Faith and cheer—An elegant, easy-to-read format makes this the perfect mom devotional to give as a gift or enjoy in your own worship.A mom's life is busy—take five to connect with God and find peace with a special mom devotional.
5-Minute Family Devotional: Kid-Friendly Devotions for Growing with God
by Brittany RustConnect with God and each other through 5-minute devotions for families Exploring God's Word as a family can help you grow in faith and spend meaningful time together—even if it's just for a few minutes! This book is filled with 5-minute devotions for the whole family, with themes and ideas that both young kids and adults can understand and relate to. Together, you'll discover the Lord's wisdom and see the many ways His love manifests in your lives.Get the kids involved!—Designed for families with kids under the age of 10, this devotional makes it easy for everyone to understand God's Word.150 simple devotions—Each devotion includes a passage from Scripture paired with reflections and a prompt to pray, talk, or do an activity together as a family.Thoughtful themes—Explore devotions on family-friendly topics like listening to God, coping with anger, being a good friend, and living with compassion.Strengthen your faith together with this kid-friendly choice in family devotionals.
5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy: Simple Practices to Feel Calm, Present, and Connected to Your Baby
by Josephine AtluriFind calm as you connect with your body and your baby Pregnancy is a time of great excitement and change. So it's only natural that you'll experience overwhelming moments as well as joyful ones. This guided journal can help you approach each day with grace and self-compassion, by turning to mindfulness. It's full of short and easy exercises designed to generate positivity, connection, and peace of mind.What sets this pregnancy book apart:Principles of mindfulness—Explore the basic tenets and benefits of mindfulness and discover how tools like breath work and visualization can keep you grounded in times of transition.Build a sustainable practice—Quick 5-minute exercises make it simple to develop a consistent mindfulness routine and stay motivated even on the toughest days of your pregnancy.Explore empowering exercises—Dive into a range of mindfulness practices designed for pregnancy, from yoga poses that alleviate discomfort to journal prompts that celebrate your changing body.Feel relaxed and remain present as your pregnancy progresses with this handy guide to mindfulness.
5-Minute Mindfulness for Raising Toddlers: Simple Practices to Manage Stress and Find Calm
by Stacy SpensleyKeep calm and parent on Life can be a chaotic adventure when you're raising toddlers, full of hilarious moments—and plenty that make you want to pull out your hair. This guide can help you keep your cool and reduce stress by turning to mindfulness. It's filled with easy 5-minute exercises designed to generate positivity and peace of mind. What sets this apart from other books about parenting toddlers: Stay grounded—Discover how tools like breathwork and visualization can keep you grounded in trying times. Building a sustainable practice—Develop a consistent mindfulness routine and stay motivated with 5-minute exercises you can tackle even on truly hectic days. Empowering exercises—Dive into a range of mindfulness activities perfect for parents, from learning how to meditate on the move to coloring your way to calm with (or without) your child. Adopt a mindfulness practice and start alleviating parenting stress today.
5-Minute Parenting Fixes: Quick Tips and Advice for the Everyday Challenges of Raising Children
by Liat Hughes JoshiWe all have busy lives but want to be the best parent to our child, without compromise.Many of us turn to the internet when we want a snap answer to a parenting dilemma, but how do we determine what is reliable information? This book is the antidote to those overwhelming search engine results. It’s a one-stop source for time-poor parents who need reliable, tried and tested advice on all the parenting conundrums from classic to topical, such as:What’s the best way to encourage good behavior?How can I ensure my child has a healthy body image.How can I ensure they do their homework with minimal fuss?How can I get my children to play nicely together instead of fight?With no-nonsense solutions, each designed to be read in less than 5 minutes, this book will help to boost your confidence when making important parenting decisions.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor
by Bruce LanskyName Your Baby The Smart Way! You use star ratings to select restaurants, hotels, movies, and mutual funds. Now Bruce Lansky's 5-Star Baby Name Advisor gives you an objective way to select thousands of baby names. In this unique book, Lansky rates 1,800 popular and unique names and provides more helpful information and advice about each name than you'll find in any other book. In addition to meaning, origin, and common variations, each name's profile includes: STAR RATING (What is the name's overall appeal?), GENDER CLARITY (Is the name for a boy or girl? Will it be confusing?), EASE OF SPELLING (will the name be misspelled?), VERSATILITY (Will the name work for a variety of formal and informal occasions?), FIRST IMPRESSION (What will people think of when they hear the name?), POPULARITY AND TREND (How popular is the name? Is it too popular?), EASE OF PRONUNCIATION (Will the name be mispronounced?), and CONCISE ADVICE (What should you consider before selecting the name?). This book can help you pick a name that will give your child a head start in life! 5-Star Baby Name Advisor is a Mom's Choice Award Silver Award Winner! SAMPLE: Mia (4 Stars): (Italian) mine. First Impression: Mia is pictured as a fascinating original. Gender Association: Used for girls. Popularity and Trend: #13 (#94 in 2000). Risk of Misspelling: Fairly Low. Risk of Mispronunciation: Average. Famous Namesakes: Actress Mia Farrow, soccer player Mia Hamm, model Mia Taylor. Common Nicknames: None. Common Variations: Miah. Consider This: This name is pronounced "MEE-ah," but some may mistake it for "MY-ah."
50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do)
by Gever Tulley Julie SpieglerAn activity book about danger, safety, and the incredible world around us. In a time when children are too often coddled, 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) reminds readers that climbing trees is good for the soul, and that a pocket knife is not a weapon. Full of exciting ways children can explore the world around them, this book explains how to "Play with Fire" and "Taste Electricity" while learning about safety. With easy-to-follow instructions, it includes: * Activities, like walking a tightrope * Skills, like throwing a spear * Projects, like melting glass * Experiences, like sleeping in the wild Watch a Video
50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.
by Brent D. GlassA one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain—selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation’s history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government; the dramatic impact of military conflict; the powerful role of innovation and enterprise; the inspiring achievements of diverse cultural traditions; and the defining influence of the land and its resources. Expert historian Brent D. Glass explores these themes by connecting places, people, and events and reveals a national narrative that is often surprising, sometimes tragic, and always engaging—complete with photographs, websites for more information, and suggestions for other places nearby worth visiting. Sites you would expect to read about—in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC—are here, as well as plenty of surprises, such as the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, or Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, or the Village Green in Hudson, Ohio; less obvious places that, together with the more well-known destinations, collectively tell the story of America. For families who want to take a trip that is both educational and entertaining, for history enthusiasts, or anyone curious about our country’s greatest places, this book is the perfect guide.
50 Harbor Street: 50 Harbor Street 6 Rainier Drive 74 Seaside Avenue 8 Sandpiper Way (Cedar Cove #5)
by Debbie MacomberWelcome back to Cedar Cove! Visit with the characters you know and love, discover new ones, and learn what new mystery is keeping the charming town—and Judge Olivia Lockhart—busy! Only in this beloved series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.In a small town where everyone is friendly, it’s unusual to have a mystery. But private investigator Roy McAfee and his wife, Corrie, have been receiving anonymous postcards with cryptic messages, and no one can figure out what they mean. It feels as though someone from their past might be trying to shake things up.Their daughter, Linnette, has moved to Cedar Cove to work at the new medical clinic. When her mother buys her a date at the humane society’s fundraiser auction, she is less than enthusiastic about it. But maybe she’s one more step closer to finding the true love she’s been seeking.Previously published