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The Ninth Wife: A Novel
by Amy Stolls"In this funny and engaging novel, Amy Stolls shows us that real–life romance is rarely as clear–cut as it seems. The Ninth Wife is a vibrant, nuanced novel about marriage, identity and the moment when we realize that the shimmer of fantasy pales next to the tumultuous reality of ordinary, everyday happiness.” — Carolyn Parkhurst, author of The Dogs of BabelA smart, funny, eye-opening tale of love, marriage, and the power of stories to unlock the true meaning of home and family.What sane woman would consider becoming any man's ninth wife?Bess Gray is a thirty-five-year-old folklorist and amateur martial artist living in Washington, DC. Just as she's about to give up all hope of marriage, she meets Rory, a charming Irish musician, and they fall in love. But Rory is a man with a secret, which he confesses to Bess when he asks for her hand: He's been married eight times before. Shocked, Bess embarks on a quest she feels she must undertake before she can give him an answer. With her long-married, bickering grandparents, her neighbor (himself a mystery), a shar-pei named Stella, and a mannequin named Peace, Bess sets out on a cross-country journey—unbeknownst to Rory—to seek out and question the wives who came before. What she discovers about herself and her own past is far more than she bargained for.
NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers: 365 Days of Adventure (Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanGrab your parka and compass and get ready for a thrilling trek through God’s Word! This 365-day devotional is filled with exciting daily devotions that will inspire you to read about, write about, and, most importantly, live out your faith.Recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids, the illustrated, full-color NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers: Polar Exploration Edition takes kids on a thrilling, enriching quest through the Bible.This 365-day devotional with all-new content includes topics on self-esteem, courage, friendship, and many more! Boys and girls will learn more about God and the Bible and be inspired to live a life of faith, the greatest adventure of all. A companion to the NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers, Polar Exploration Edition this devotional book is written at a 3rd grade reading just for developing readers.Features of the NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers: Polar Exploration Edition include:Trusted Adventure Bible brand content in a frosty new themeFull-color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes throughoutDevotional topics on self-esteem, courage, friendship, and many moreTopical and Scripture indexesThrilling glacial coverX
The NIrV Kids' Book of Devotions Updated Edition: A 365-Day Adventure in God's Word
by Mark LittletonKids need God’s Word every day to get strong and to stay strong! The NIrV Kids' Book of Devotions, revised edition is a 365-day devotional and your perfect source of God’s Word. It includes: A scripture passage from the updated NIrV translation, a short message you can read for yourself, and a prayer in a weekly theme to help you learn more about God and his world. You’ll see that the Bible has something to say about everything—from school to salvation, friendship and family, and fear and faith. A Scripture index will help you find devotions about your favorite Bible passages. God loves you, and he wants you to grow strong. So start reading his Word today!
NIrV Seek and Explore Holy Bible: Hunting for God’s Treasure
by ZondervanThe NIrV Seek and Explore Holy Bible is about engaging the child’s whole being—heart, soul, and mind. This Bible helps children understand God’s Word by utilizing the nine common ways that children learn: Logical reasoning; Visualizing; Discussing and debating; Learning with others and using interpersonal skills; Reflection or intrapersonal skills; Emotional engagement; Experimenting and doing; Kinesthetics; and Nature.Children are joined on their journey through the Bible by nine different animal friends who are each designed to help kids use one of the nine different ways of learning. <P><P>Endearing art of an antelope, monkey, African elephant, meerkat, hippo, tiger, jaguar, panda bear, and zebra guide children from “Base Camp” to the different sites throughout the Bible that lead them through the story of God’s people.Features of the NIrV Seek and Explore Holy Bible include:Full color throughoutSingle-column text4 child-friendly Bible maps8.75 point fontPresentation pageFull text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) of the Bible, written at a third grade reading level for developing readersVibrant and engaging cover
Nissa's Place
by A. LafayeEver since Nissa Bergen's father Ivar remarried, Nissa has felt like a stranger in her own home, clinging to her memories of her free-spirited mother, Heirah Rae, who moved to Chicago to escape the conformity of small-town Louisiana. To make matters worse, she's not ready for the physical changes that are happening to her. So when Heirah asks Nissa to stay with her for a while, Nissa decides it's time for a change. But Heirah's life in Chicago painting sets for a theater is overwhelming to Nissa, and she misses her home and father in Harper. Slowly, Nissa realizes that she has to stop living for her mother and start living for herself. Ivar and Lara's visit convinces her that home is in Harper. And after a revelation in the Chicago library, Nissa discovers a way for her to stake her independence and find her place in her family and her life. Told with the lyricism that marked The Year of the Sawdust Man, Nissa's Place is a beautiful continuation of Nissa's story and a remarkable book on its own. Once you meet Nissa Bergen, you'll never forget her.
Nits Nits Nits!: Book 4 (Horrid Henry #4)
by Francesca SimonNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some blood-sucking nits, a fangmangler monster, a school trip and a DISASTROUS dinner party! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions: 365 Days of Adventure (Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanGrab your parka and compass and get ready for adventure! The all-new, illustrated NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions: Polar Exploration Edition takes kids on a thrilling, enriching quest. This 365-day devotional is filled with exciting daily devotions and includes topical and Scripture indexes. Devotional topics include self-esteem, courage, friendship, and many more! Boys and girls will learn more about God and the Bible and be inspired to live a life of faith—the greatest adventure of all. Companion to the NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition, part of the #1 bestselling Bible brand for kids.This devotional features a full-color interior.
NIV, Adventure Bible: The Gospel of Mark (Adventure Bible)
by Lawrence O. RichardsExperience the Gospel of Mark portion of the NIV Adventure Bible! Here&’s a quick tour through the features:• Life in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days• Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize• Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God&’s Word and the life of faith• People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible• Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life• Book introduction for the book of Mark• Complete Scripture text from the book of Mark in the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible.Over 10 million copies within the Adventure Bible® brand have been sold. The Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!
NIV, Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition, Full Color (Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanWith over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. Now the #1 Bible for kids, including all of the trusted essentials loved by parents, is available in an exciting polar exploration theme!Ready for a frosty Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting trek through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible, now in an all-new polar exploration theme! While on this arctic adventure readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. And most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God.Features of the NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition include:The same trusted content in a frosty new themeFull color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes throughout make learning about the Bible even more engagingLife in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient daysWords to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorizeDid You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faithPeople in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the BibleLive It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your lifeTwenty polar-themed pages focus on topics such as how to know you are a Christian, famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, and how to pray.Book introductions feature arctic art and important information about each book of the BibleDictionary/concordance for looking up tricky wordsColor map section to help locate places in the BibleComplete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the BibleThe NIV Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!
NIV Discoverer's Bible, Revised Edition
by ZonderkidzA LARGE PRINT Bible That’s Easy to Read Features include: • Complete text of the NIV translation—just like the one Mom and Dad use. It’s the perfect chance to embark on your own Bible exploration. • Large-print type for easy reading • 30 color pages—of important Bible scenes and other important information • Book introductions—tell you what each book is about • Dictionary-concordance—helps you understand key Bible words • Color maps—help you see where Bible events happened • Presentation page—for personalization and gift giving
NIV, Gift of Christmas: 14 Days of Devotions, eBook
by ZondervanRevel in the blessings of Christmas with Christmas Bible Readings, excerpted from The Jesus Bible with the complete New International Version (NIV). 14 daily readings will provide the perfect way to see the overarching narrative of the Bible through Jesus and the Christmas story.
NIV Kids' Visual Study Bible, Full Color Interior: Explore the Story of the Bible---People, Places, and History
by ZondervanThe NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible, for ages 8–12, brings the Bible to life in four-color illustrated splendor. This study Bible includes a spectacular full-color interior featuring over 700 illustrations, photos, infographics, and maps on every page that visually represent key Bible information. Each page also features important facts located near the relevant verse. Intriguing facts; colorful, engaging maps; photographs; and illustrations make this a Bible they’ll want to explore. Features: Over 700 four-color photographs, illustrations, infographics, and maps throughout Full-color design Book introductions, including important facts and an image to orient the reader One-column format with side bar study notes for ease of reading Presentation page The complete text of the New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible
Nives: A Novel
by Sacha NaspiniA widowed Italian farm woman finds unlikely companionship and startling self-discovery in a novel “as immediate and spellbinding as a two-character play” (La Stampa).A Tuscan through and through, Nives didn’t cry when she found her husband of fifty years dead in the pig pen. Nor did she cry at the funeral. But when loneliness sets in—and she brings her favorite chicken inside for company—she is shocked to discover that her new companion is a more than adequate replacement.Then one day, the chicken goes stiff in front of the tv, and Nives must call the town veterinarian, Loriano Bottai. What follows is a phone call that seems to last a lifetime, a phone call that becomes a novel. Their conversation veers from the chicken to the past—to the life they once shared, the secrets they never had the courage to reveal, wounds that never healed.Shortlisted for the 2022 Italian Prose in Translation Award, Nives reverberates with stories of love lost, of abandonment, of silent and heart-breaking nostalgia, of joy, laughter, and despair.
The Nix: A novel
by Nathan Hill<P>A Nix can take many forms. In Norwegian folklore, it is a spirit who sometimes appears as a white horse that steals children away. In Nathan Hill's remarkable first novel, a Nix is anything you love that one day disappears, taking with it a piece of your heart. <P>It's 2011, and Samuel Andresen-Anderson--college professor, stalled writer--has a Nix of his own: his mother, Faye. He hasn't seen her in decades, not since she abandoned the family when he was a boy. Now she's re-appeared, having committed an absurd crime that electrifies the nightly news, beguiles the internet, and inflames a politically divided country. <P>The media paints Faye as a radical hippie with a sordid past, but as far as Samuel knows, his mother was an ordinary girl who married her high-school sweetheart. Which version of his mother is true? <P>Two facts are certain: she's facing some serious charges, and she needs Samuel's help. To save her, Samuel will have to embark on his own journey, uncovering long-buried secrets about the woman he thought he knew, secrets that stretch across generations and have their origin all the way back in Norway, home of the mysterious Nix. <P>As he does so, Samuel will confront not only Faye's losses but also his own lost love, and will relearn everything he thought he knew about his mother, and himself. From the suburban Midwest to New York City to the 1968 riots that rocked Chicago and beyond, The Nix explores--with sharp humor and a fierce tenderness--the resilience of love and home, even in times of radical change. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Nixon Man
by Michael CahillWinner of the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Award for best new novel "My father was a Nixon man. Before that he'd been a Goldwater man.
NKJV, Teen Study Bible, eBook
by Lawrence O. Richards Sue W. RichardsAs an on-the-go teen, you’re moving fast. God is moving faster! The New King James Version Teen Study Bible will help you keep in step with all he has done, is doing, and will do in the world and in your life. This Bible will help you discover the eternal truths of God’s Word and apply them to the issues you face today. Features include: We Believe: Unpacks the Apostles Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith Panorama: Keeps the big picture of each book of the Bible in view Key Indexes: Help with in-depth Bible study To the Point: Reveals what the Bible says about pressing issues Dear Jordan: Offers biblical advice for teens Instant Access: Tells what God says to you personally Q&A: Tests your knowledge of Bible trivia Bible Promises: Highlights Bible verses worth remembering Book Introductions: Provides an overview for each book of the Bible Complete New King James Version (NKJV) Bible text
No: Why Kids--of All Ages--Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It (Cornell Studies In Industrial And Labor Relations Ser. #No. 30)
by Dr. David WalshNo. It's not just a one-word answer, it's a parenting strategy. By saying No when you need to, you help your children develop skills such as self-reliance, self-discipline, respect, integrity, the ability to delay gratification, and a host of other crucial character traits they need to be successful. Although the importance of using No should be obvious, many parents have a hard time saying it -- even when they know they should -- when other parents and the culture around them are being permissive. Now, successful psychologist, bestselling author, and nationally known parenting expert Dr. David Walsh provides you with an arsenal of tactics, explanations, and examples for using No the right way with your kids. With Dr. Walsh's straightforward "parent tool kits," you can assess and improve your relationship with your kids, set and enforce limits that make sense for different ages (from toddlers to teens), and otherwise make No a positive influence on kids' behavior and in your overall family life. Other parenting books broach the topics of tough love and discipline, but only No offers the lively voice, warm wisdom, science made simple, and breadth of knowledge that readers have come to expect from Dr. Walsh. The first look at the psychological importance of No in a child's development, No is filled with down-to-earth advice that you can put into practice immediately. Dr. Walsh's memorable, affecting, and sometimes humorous anecdotes remind you that you're not alone in your parenting struggles and help you regain confidence in your own judgment and ability to say No. His stories also reinforce his message that establishing healthy limits is not only essential for kids' well-being, it's vital for creating disciplined, productive adults who can compete in a global marketplace and ensure a prosperous economic future for our country. Most important, No gives parents real, effective strategies for helping their children bloom and grow, giving them the psychological resources to become healthy, happy adults.
No. 1 Mum: A Celebration of Motherhood
by Alison MaloneyFor No. 1 Mums everywhere, this is the perfect celebration of motherhood, filled with inventive ideas and clever tips and bubbling with joyful things. From chicken soup to Sunday roasts, bubble bath to balloons, No. 1 Mum pays tribute to the top 100 objects every mother will recognise, in a fun and handy book that promises to amuse and inspire in equal measure. Along the way, Alison offers great ideas to complement the objects – top-ten ideas for travel games to play, a birthday cake recipe that will wow your child’s friends, the perfect solution to the thorny school play costume dilemma – in an entertaining and rewarding celebration of motherhood.
No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame
by Janet LansburyA modern classic on the gentle art of discipline for toddlers, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of Elevating Child Care&“No Bad Kids provides practical ways to respond to the challenges of toddlerhood while nurturing a respectful relationship with your child.&”—Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama DisciplineJanet Lansbury is unique among parenting experts. As a RIE teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, her advice is not based solely on formal studies and the research of others, but also on her more than twenty years of hands-on experience guiding hundreds of parents and their toddlers. A collection of her most popular articles about toddler behavior, No Bad Kids presents her signature approach to discipline, which she sees as a parent&’s act of compassion and love for a child. Full of wisdom and encouragement, it covers common toddler concerns such as:• Why toddlers need clear boundaries—and how to set them without yelling • What's going on when they bite, hit, kick, tantrum, whine, and talk back• Advice for parenting a strong-willed child• How to be a gentle leader, and Lansbury&’s secret for staying calmFor parents who are anticipating or experiencing those critical years when toddlers are developmentally obliged to test the limits of our patience and love, No Bad Kids is a practical, indispensable resource for putting respectful discipline into action.
No Better Man (Heart of the Rockies #1)
by Sara Richardson"Charming, witty, and fun. There's no better read. I enjoyed every word!" --DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author A DARING PROPOSITIONWhen it comes to business, Avery King always comes out on top. So after a very public breakup, work is the perfect excuse to flee the Windy City for the gentle breezes of Aspen, Colorado. Her mission: acquire the land of a rundown mountain ranch. Avery expects an easy win . . . until she meets the rugged and irresistible rancher who won't give up his property without a fight.Bryce Walker is stunned by the stubborn beauty determined to get what she wants. But what she wants is his last connection to the life he used to have. Bryce has plans to return the ranch to its former glory and no way will he sell his family home. Yet the more time he spends with Avery, the more her sweet touch makes him forget his painful memories. Now Bryce must decide whether living in the past is worth losing his future . . .
No Biking in the House Without a Helmet
by Melissa Fay GreeneDispatches from the new front lines of parenthoodWhen the two-time National Book Award finalist Melissa Fay Greene confided to friends that she and her husband planned to adopt a four-year-old boy from Bulgaria to add to their four children at home, the news threatened to place her, she writes, "among the greats: the Kennedys, the McCaughey septuplets, the von Trapp family singers, and perhaps even Mrs. Feodor Vassilyev, who, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, gave birth to sixty-nine children in eighteenth-century Russia."Greene is best known for her books on the civil rights movement and the African HIV/AIDS pandemic. She's been praised for her "historian's urge for accuracy," her "sociologist's sense of social nuance," and her "writerly passion for the beauty of language."But Melissa and her husband have also pursued a more private vocation: parenthood. "We so loved raising our four children by birth, we didn't want to stop. When the clock started to run down on the home team, we brought in ringers."When the number of children hit nine, Greene took a break from reporting. She trained her journalist's eye upon events at home. Fisseha was riding a bike down the basement stairs; out on the porch, a squirrel was sitting on Jesse's head; vulgar posters had erupted on bedroom walls; the insult niftam (the Amharic word for "snot") had led to fistfights; and four non-native-English-speaking teenage boys were researching, on Mom's computer, the subject of "saxing.""At first I thought one of our trombone players was considering a change of instrument," writes Greene. "Then I remembered: they can't spell."Using the tools of her trade, she uncovered the true subject of the "saxing" investigation, inspiring the chapter "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex, but Couldn't Spell."A celebration of parenthood; an ingathering of children, through birth and out of loss and bereavement; a relishing of moments hilarious and enlightening—No Biking in the House Without a Helmet is a loving portrait of a unique twenty first-century family as it wobbles between disaster and joy.
No Biting!
by Karen KatzEven the most angelic babies sometimes bite. This lift-the-flap story shows that even though they may misbehave sometimes, they really know how act most of the time. Teach children the right and wrong time for each action.
No Biting: Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs, Second Edition
by Gretchen KinnellBiting is one of the most frustrating and widespread issues childcare providers and parents face.No Biting discusses why toddlers bite, how to respond to biting, and how to develop a plan to address repeated biting.<P><P> It also explores what parents think of biting, how to respond to their suggestions and demands, and how to create biting policies. This second edition includes additional anti-biting strategies, new information on the causes of biting, and sample newsletter articles to educate parents.
No Book but the World
by Leah Hager Cohen"Lush, dark and unsettling, No Book but the World haunted me for days. With great skill, Leah Hager Cohen takes us through a twisty and resonant tale about the price of secrets, the burden of family, the remnants of childhood we never leave behind." --Megan Abbott, author of The End of Everything and Dare Me At the edge of a woods, on the grounds of a defunct "free school," Ava and her brother, Fred, shared a dreamy and seemingly idyllic childhood--a world defined largely by their imaginations and each other's presence. Everyone is aware of Fred's oddness or vague impairment, but his parents' fierce disapproval of labels keeps him free of evaluation or intervention, and constantly at Ava's side. Decades later, then, when Ava learns that her brother is being held in a county jail for a shocking crime, she is frantic to piece together what actually happened. A boy is dead. But could Fred really have done what he is accused of? As she is drawn deeper into the details of the crime, Ava becomes obsessed with learning the truth, convinced that she and she alone will be able to reach her brother and explain him--and his innocence--to the world. Leah Hager Cohen brings her trademark intelligence to a psychologically gripping, richly ambiguous story that suggests we may ultimately understand one another best not with facts alone, but through our imaginations.
No Bullies: Solutions for Saving Our Children from Today's Bully
by Bobby Kipper Bud RameyPractical solutions to stop the culture of bullying. We&’ve all seen bullies in action. Many of us have been the victims. Some of us have been the perpetrator. But thanks to all the attention being focused on bullies and the issues that surround them, awareness is growing of the damage bullying can do. Whether we&’re raising children in this culture or we&’re part of the village that helps, we also need some effective and user-friendly tools to go up against the bully. We need some very specific and action-oriented strategies to help every child feel welcomed and valued. This book offers a smart, useful guide for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about putting an end to abusive behavior.