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Palace of Mirrors
by Margaret Peterson HaddixCecilia knows that she is not just another peasant girl; she is actually the true princess, in hiding until the evil forces that killed her parents are vanquished. A commoner named Desmia is on the throne as a decoy. As she gets older, Cecilia finds it harder to study statesmanship and palace protocol secretly at night and then pretend that she has nothing on her mind other than scrubbing the gruel stains out of her best apron by day. Cecilia knows that it is time to take charge. Along with her best friend, Harper, she flees to the capital city, determined to reclaim her throne and face the danger head on. When Harper and Cecilia reach the famed "Palace of Mirrors", they discover complications: Princess Desmia believes an entirely different version of the story. Acclaimed author Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the charmed world of "Just Ella", where a princess-in-hiding and a pretender to the throne discover that nothing is as it appears.
Palace of Tears
by Anna KingHope is the only refuge for those left behind . . . A classic saga of World War One from the author of A Handful of Sovereigns. When Emily Ford&’s kindly employers decide to escape the Zeppelin raids that bedevil Hackney in 1916, the pretty housemaid is delighted to return to her parents for an unexpected break. But the holiday proves anything but peaceful. If finding her mother Nellie in hospital after a savage beating from her husband wasn&’t enough, Emily&’s plight deepens when she yields to the advances of Tommy, a young soldier, and becomes pregnant with his child. Not for nothing is Victoria station nicknamed the &“palace of tears.&” As trainloads of men leave for the Western Front, and Emily says goodbye to Tommy, she is left contemplating the life of a single mother. Yet amidst the devastation, happiness still lies within her grasp . . .
Palazzo: A Novel
by Danielle SteelNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stirring novel about the legacies families inherit, create, and carry on, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.After her parents perish in a tragic accident, Cosima Saverio assumes leadership of her family&’s haute couture Italian leather brand. While navigating the challenges of running a company at twenty-three, Cosima must also maintain the four-hundred-year-old family palazzo in Venice and care for her younger siblings: Allegra, who survived the tragedy that killed their parents with scars and a spinal injury, and Luca, who has a penchant for wild parties, pretty women, and poker tables.Cosima navigates her personal and professional challenges with a wisdom beyond her years, but her success has come at a cost: Her needs are always secondary. She&’s married to the business, and her free time is given to those who rely on her . . . until she meets Olivier Bayard, the founder of France&’s most successful ready-to-wear handbag company. A brief conversation on her palazzo&’s terrace turns into a tour of the Saverio workshop, and, fifteen years after her parents&’ deaths, Cosima has found a confidant.Now the business is financially stable and generating enough income for the Saverios to live comfortably. Then Luca loses a hefty sum at the casino, and his debt must be repaid with money or his life. Cosima, forced to bail him out, is given an impossible choice: List the palazzo, sell a third of the family business, or let Luca fend for himself. But is there another way to save everything she has fought for before it goes up in flames?In Palazzo, Danielle Steel delivers a striking tale of family roots, ruin, and renewal.
Pale Morning Light With Violet Swan: A Novel of a Life in Art
by Deborah ReedThis novel of a family secret revealed as a famous painter nears the end of her life is a “heart-lifting testament to the power of memory and love and art” (Margaret Renkl, author of Late Migrations).Ninety-three-year-old Violet Swan has spent a lifetime translating tragedy and hardship into art, becoming famous for her abstract paintings, which evoke tranquility, innocence, and joy. For nearly a century she has lived a peaceful, private life on the coast of Oregon. The “business of Violet” is run by her only child, Francisco, and his wife, Penny. But while death waits on the horizon for Violet, an earthquake sets a series of events in motion and her deeply hidden past begins to resurface. When her beloved grandson returns home with a family secret in tow, Violet is forced to come to terms with the life she left behind so long ago—a life her family knows nothing about . . . A generational saga set against the backdrop of twentieth-century America and moving into the present day, Pale Morning Light with Violet Swan is the story of a girl who escaped rural Georgia at fourteen during World War II, crossing the country alone and broke. It is the story of how that girl met the man who would become her devoted husband, how she became a celebrated artist, and above all, how her life, inspired by nothing more than the way she imagined it to be, would turn out to be her greatest masterpiece.“Reed finely balances the cavalcade of revelations with a poised, multilayered portrait of a complex life.” —Booklist “Prepare to be spellbound.” —Rene Denfeld, author of TheChild Finder
Paleo Dieta : Inizia il tuo viaggio per perdere peso
by Ethan JeromePaleo non è solo un'altra moda; è la dieta che gli esseri umani dovrebbero mangiare per genetica. Ma iniziare qualsiasi nuova dieta può essere una sfida, anche una primitiva come la Paleo. Paleo per principianti è il tuo ricettario di Paleo Dieta per sentirsi in forma, perdere peso e aumentare il livello di energia. Concentrandosi su alimenti a basso contenuto di carboidrati e ad alto contenuto proteico, eliminando tutti gli alimenti trasformati, questo libro di cucina Paleo contribuirà a ridurre le probabilità di sviluppare disturbi di salute comuni come diabete, ipertensione, malattie cardiache e altro ancora. Che cosa state aspettando? Non aspettare ancora! Scorri verso l'alto e fai clic sul pulsante Acquista ora per iniziare il viaggio verso la vita dei tuoi sogni!
Palm Beach: A Summer Beach Read
by Mary Adkins“Difficult to put down. . . . The novel is itself like a sandy beach, equal parts beautiful and uncomfortable. . . . Lines blur and expectations aren’t met, keeping readers on their toes. . . . makes for a surprisingly fast-paced Palm Beach.” —Associated PressA thought-provoking page-turner from the author of When You Read This and Privilege that captures the painful divide between the haves and have-nots and the seductive lure of the American dream. Living in a tiny Queens apartment, Rebecca and her husband Mickey typify struggling, 30-something New Yorkers—he’s an actor, and she’s a freelance journalist. But after the arrival of their baby son, the couple decides to pack up and head for sunny, comfortable Palm Beach, where Mickey’s been offered a sweet deal managing the household of a multimillionaire Democratic donor. Once there, he quickly doubles his salary by going to work for a billionaire: venture capitalist Cecil Stone. Rebecca, a writer whose beat is economic inequality, is initially horrified: she pillories men like Stone, a ruthless businessman famous for crushing local newspapers. So no one is more surprised than her when she accepts a job working for Cecil’s wife as a ghostwriter, thinking of the excellent pay and the rare, inside look at this famous Forbes-list family. What she doesn’t expect is that she’ll grow close to the Stones, or become a regular at their high-powered dinners. And when a medical crisis hits, it’s the Stones who come to their rescue, using their power, influence, and wealth to avert catastrophe. As she and Mickey are both pulled deeper into this topsy-turvy household, they become increasingly dependent on their problematic benefactors. Then when she discovers a shocking secret about the Stones, Rebecca will have to decide: how many compromises can one couple make?
Palms to the Ground
by Amy StollsA thirteen-year-old boy does some hard traveling Calman Pulowitz is an only child whose parents have been sending him to a therapist since he was able to talk. Now a teenager, he has reduced his suffering to insomnia, fainting spells, an addiction to Pepto-Bismol, and a dependence on the Psychic Hotline. But things are going to change, as he's about to travel far away from his home in Boston to Walla Walla, Washington, to meet his pen pal. Out West, he'll encounter Simon, the nine-fingered banjo player; Eleanor, the rosescented bartender; Tank, the fix-it man with an odd speech impediment; and, most important, Rizzy, his bully of a pen pal who greets Calman with a big surprise: she's a girl. In this debut, readers will meet two brave, quirky, and utterly unforgettable characters who learn that growing up is a lot easier - and more fun - if you can count on a friend.
Palomino: An epic, unputdownable read from the worldwide bestseller
by Danielle SteelTHE WORLD'S FAVOURITE STORYTELLERNEARLY ONE BILLION COPIES SOLD From shattered dreams to lasting love . . .Every time Samantha went back to the flat, John's words rang through her head :'I can't live with you any more - I've got to get out.' He's been seeing another woman, and now she was promising him the one thing Sam couldn't give: a child. The man she had shared her life with, her love and her laughter, had lied to her.When the agency gave her four months on a ranch she thought they were crazy. Did they think a holiday would change her? She knew she was wild and untamable, a lone free Palomino - until she met the man who could break any horse on the range and entered a world of endless and enduring love . . .An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve BinchyPRAISE FOR DANIELLE STEEL:'Emotional and gripping . . . I was left in no doubt as to the reasons behind Steel's multi-million sales around the world' DAILY MAIL'Danielle Steel is undeniably an expert' NEW YORK TIMES
Panda Pants
by Jacqueline DaviesWith spot-on humor, a spare text, and adorable panda bear characters, this is a fun and familiar exchange between a parent and child that fans of I DON'T WANT TO BE A FROG! will easily relate to! I want pants, says a little panda to his father. You are a panda, answers the father. Pandas do NOT wear pants. And so begins a hilarious battle of wills when a young panda tries to convince his father why pants make perfect sense. After all, pants are soft. Pants keep you warm. Some pants even have . . . POCKETS! But with a menacing snow leopard lurking in the background, will the longed-for pants end up having an even greater role to play? Jacqueline Davies&’s humorous story, with deliciously droll illustrations from Sydney Hanson, captures the push and pull between a parent and child as they face off over the age-old dilemma of what to wear . . . with the most heartwarming of results.
Pandora: The classic steamy romance from the bestselling author of Rivals (Rutshire Chronicles #7)
by Jilly Cooper OBEThe classic bestseller from the author of Rivals, now a major series streaming on Disney+___________________No picture ever came more beautiful than Raphael's Pandora. Discovered by a dashing young lieutenant, Raymond Kelvedon in a Normandy Chateau in 1944, she had cast her spell over his family - all artists and dealers - for fifty years. Hanging in a turret of their lovely Cotswold house, Pandora witnessed Raymond's tempestuous wife Galena both entertaining a string of lovers, and giving birth to her four children: Jupiter, Alizarin, Jonathan and superbrat Sienna.Then an exquisite stranger rolls up, claiming to be a long-lost daughter of the family, setting the three Belvedon brothers at each other's throats. Accompanying her is her fatally glamorous boyfriend, whose very different agenda includes an unhealthy interest in the Raphael.During a fireworks party, the painting is stolen. The hunt to retrieve it takes the reader on a thrilling journey to Vienna, Geneva, Paris, New York and London. After a nail-biting court case and a record-smashing Old Masters sale at Sotheby's, passionate love triumphs and Pandora is restored to her rightful home.____________________PRAISE FOR DAME JILLY COOPER'Fun, sexy and unputdownable - a classic' Marian Keyes‘Flawlessly entertaining’ Helen Fielding‘Joyful and mischievous’ Jojo Moyes
Panic Early, Panic Often: more true stories from two moms in their quest to survive motherhood
by Pam Johnson-Bennett Kae AllanJoi the Two Loons as they continue to careeb down the path of motherhood. In Cookies for Dinner,co-authors, Pam and Kae shared their experiences of early motherhood. If you thought that getting through the diaper wars and succesfully engineering "the potty train" was wild, wait until you read how the Two Loons handle what comes next! Only in Panic Early, Panic Often will you learn what no other "How to be the Perpect Mother" books are willing to share, such as: • How to banish monsters with nothing but a handful of pocket link • How to gain security at Chuck E. Cheese •Unusual Uses for the average household ladder • How to accept your place in the family hierarchy • Why swimming lessons may not always be the best idea • How to graciously accept help from your three year old when going potty • Why you should never take your children to get your tires rotated • How to handle it when your child tells everyone you have gone to jail • How to keep your kids from tellung the world you're an idiot • Why "family" and "vacation" are two words that should never be used together
Panic and Joy: My Solo Path to Motherhood
by Emma BrockesAn explosive and hilarious memoir about the exceptional and life-changing decision to conceive a child on one's own via assisted reproduction When British journalist, memoirist, and New York-transplant Emma Brockes decides to become pregnant, she quickly realizes that, being single, thirty-seven, and in the early stages of a same-sex relationship, she's going to have to be untraditional about it. From the moment she decides to stop "futzing" around, have her eggs counted, and "get cracking"; through multiple rounds of IUI; to the births of her twins, which her girlfriend gamely documents with her iPhone and selfie stick, Brockes brings the reader every step of the way--all the while exploring the cultural circumstances and choices that have brought her to this point. With mordant wit and remarkable candor, Brockes shares the frustrations, embarrassments, surprises, and, finally, joys of her momentous and excellent choice.
Panorama
by Steve Kistulentz<P><P>Richard MacMurray, a cable news talking head, is paid handsomely to pontificate on the issues of the moment. On New Year's Day he is scheduled to be a guest on a prominent morning talk show. <P>As he awaits the broadcast, the network interrupts with news that a jet airliner has crashed in Dallas and that everyone aboard has perished. <P>Within an hour, amateur videotape surfaces of the plane's last moments, transforming the crash into a living image: familiar, constant, and horrifying. <P>Richard learns that his sister, Mary Beth, was aboard the doomed flight, leaving behind her six-year-old son, Gabriel. Richard is the boy's only living relative. <P>When he is given an opportunity to bring Gabriel home, it may be that the loss of his sister will provide him with the second chapter he never knew he wanted. <P>In this powerful debut, Steve Kistulentz captures the sprawl of contemporary America--its culture, its values, the workaday existence of its people--with kaleidoscopic sweep and controlled intensity. <P>Yet within the expansive scope of Panorama lies an intimate portrait of human loss rendered with precision, humanity, and humor.
Papa Brings Me the World
by Jenny Sue Kostecki-ShawJenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw's Papa Brings Me the World is a poignant picture book that celebrates the bond between parent and child, and follows their long-distance trip around the world.Most parents drive a car or ride a bus or train to work—but not Lulu’s papa. He navigates mountains, deserts, and oceans, each time returning home with pockets full of treasures. There’s an ancient calculator from China, a musical mbira from Zimbabwe, and a special game from Sumatra. But the best treasures are special stories Papa tells when he comes home—tales of playing peekaboo with rare birds in the Andes and befriending dragons in the Irish Sea.This long-distance love story between parent and child celebrates inclusivity, imagination, and the richness of global cultures.Christy Ottaviano Books
Papa Put a Man on the Moon
by Kristy DempseyIn time for the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing, this father-daughter story celebrates a small community's big contribution to one of America's greatest accomplishments.Marthanne and her father sit side by side, looking out over their mill village as the moon glows in the sky. Marthanne hopes that one day, man will walk on the moon, and she knows her father is helping America accomplish this mission: The fabric he weaves forms one layer in the astronauts' spacesuits. Papa insists he's only making a living, but Marthanne knows his work is part of history, and she's proud. She tries to be patient, but she can't stop imagining the moon mission: the astronauts tumbling through space, the fabric her papa made traveling all the way up into the sky. When the astronauts blast off and Neil Armstrong finally takes his first steps on the moon, Marthanne watches in wonder. She knows her papa put a man on the moon.
Papa Weasel
by Teresa BatemanSly the weasel thinks he's going on a simple nest raid to steal eggs for an omelet. But when ducklings hatch from the stolen eggs, Sly becomes Papa and his big adventure begins.
Papa's Angels: A Christmas Story
by Collin Wilcox Paxton Gary Carden"This is what happened since Momma died..." So begins this heartwarming Christmas tale from the Appalachian mountains. Told with fable-like charm through the eyes of twelve-year-old Becca Jenkins, Papa's Angels invites readers into the heart of a family rocked by tragedy at Christmas. Along with her brothers and sisters--Hannah Rose, Alvin, Maude and John Neal--the keenly observant Becca watches as their father battles the crippling grief caused by his wife's recent death. Just when all appears lost, the Jenkins children, with the help of their wise and feisty "Grammy," demonstrate to Papa the true meaning of Christmas and love. Papa's Angels captures the narrative grace of The Education of Little Tree and the inspirational wonder of The Christmas Box. Full of colorful characters and often hilarious dialogue, Papa's Angels is one of those rare, beautiful stories that reminds us that love is stronger than death, and that the wisdom of a child can redeem the world.
Papa's Angels: A Christmas Story
by Collin Wilcox Paxton Gary Neil Carden"This is what happened since Momma died. . . ". So begins this tale, told through the eyes of precocious 12-year-old Becca Jenkins, of an Appalachian mountain family rocked by tragedy. It's Christmas -- the first since the death of their mother -- and Becca and her four siblings must somehow find a way to draw their father out of his crippling grief. At the height of their hopelessness, Becca and her brothers and sisters, aided by their wise Grammy, devise a plan to help Papa, and themselves, through a troubled time.
Papa's Baby: Paternity and Artificial Insemination
by Browne C. LewisWhen a child is conceived from sexual intercourse between a married, heterosexual couple, the child has a legal father and mother. Whatever may happen thereafter, the child’s parents are legally bound to provide for their child, and if they don’t, they’re held accountable by law. But what about children created by artificial insemination? When it comes to paternity, the law is full of gray areas, resulting in many cases where children have no legal fathers. In Papa’s Baby, Browne C. Lewis argues that the courts should take steps to insure that all children have at least two legal parents. Additionally, state legislatures should recognize that more than one class of fathers may exist and allocate paternal responsibility based, again, upon the best interest of the child. Lewis supplements her argument with concrete methods for dealing with different types of cases, including anonymous and non-anonymous sperm donors, married and unmarried women, and lesbian couples. In so doing, she first establishes different types of paternity, and then draws on these to create an expanded definition of paternity.
Papa's Butter Chicken: A celebration of family and community
by Monica SaigalThis picture book is a celebration of Indian heritage, father-daughter relationships, and sharing with community. Includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes.A young girl named Monica shares special time with her father as they prepare her favorite dish in this warm and inspiring picture book for kids ages 3-7.Monica loves the Butter Chicken that her father makes. She spends the day helping him in the kitchen as he prepares the dish, stirring the sauce and adding the spices. And while the chicken bakes, the two dance around the kitchen.When the chicken is done, they get ready to sit down and enjoy the meal together. But then the doorbell rings, and Grandma, Monica's uncles, and even the neighbors arrive to share in the feast!A warm and inspiring story of food, family, community, and sharing that includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes.
Papa's Coming Home
by Chasten ButtigiegA charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for families who love each other the whole year through.Jojo and Rosie's papa has been away on a trip, and they can't wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy's help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away. When Papa's plane arrives, they give him a huge hug—but when they bring him to the car, they realize there's one small problem: Where will Papa sit?Delightfully illustrated by Dan Taylor, this charming story filled with love celebrates dads and familial bonds. Chasten Buttigieg shines a beautiful light on the humorous musings of toddlers and a parent&’s unconditional love for their child.
Papa's Mechanical Fish
by Candace FlemingCandace Fleming and illustrator Boris Kulikov pair up to tell a fun story about a real submarine inventor in Papa's Mechanical FishClink! Clankety-bang! Thump-whirr! That's the sound of Papa at work. Although he is an inventor, he has never made anything that works perfectly, and that's because he hasn't yet found a truly fantastic idea. But when he takes his family fishing on Lake Michigan, his daughter Virena asks, "Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fish?"—and Papa is off to his workshop. With a lot of persistence and a little bit of help, Papa—who is based on the real-life inventor Lodner Phillips—creates a submarine that can take his family for a trip to the bottom of Lake Michigan.
Papa, Do You Love Me?: 8 Copy Display (Mama Ser.)
by Barbara M. Joosse Barbara LavalleeThis follow-up to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? (over one million copies sold in 15 languages!) captures the universal love between a father and child. Set in Africa and featuring the Maasai culture, the beautiful watercolor illustrations, lyrical text, and enduring message are sure to make this another instant classic.
Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages
by Clyde EdgertonClyde Edgerton has four kids ranging in age from 6 to 31 years old. After three decades of fatherhood, there are certain things he has learned during his tenure. His way of raising his children involves, of course, lots of humor (don't curse near a mimicking child), but also the sound advice of a lifelong educator (you can't start reading to a baby too early). With PAPADADDY'S BOOK FOR NEW FATHERS, a great storyteller gives wise counsel to new parents--both fathers and mothers, young and old alike. Writing from experience, observation, and his vivid imagination, Clyde Edgerton conveys both caution and joy--mostly joy.nd will be falling down a lot. Assemble the crib before the baby is born." "By the way, I'd suggest that you do not video record the birth until after the birth part." "When a father is afraid of making his child unhappy, and thus asks the child to make certain kinds of decisions, like "Well, Johnny, would you like to go to bed or stay up?" then the father may in a few years be taking directions from a worried, impatient, frowning, unsteady child." Writing from experience, observation, and his imagination, Clyde Edgerton provides caution and joy in equal measure. Happy Father's Day!
Papasaurus
by Stephan LompBabysaurus loves playing hide-and-seek with his Papasaurus. But one day, no matter where he looks, he can't find him, so Babysaurus turns to his prehistoric friends for help. Where can his Papasaurus be? Of course, Papasaurus has been right there all along, and when Babysaurus needs a little help, Papasaurus is ready with a big kiss and more games. This colorful and reassuring book is a fresh twist on a perennial theme that will win the hearts of little ones and their papas alike.