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The Refuge (The Brotherhood)
by Jo FentonAt a sanctuary for the abused, a woman works to protect others—but after her psychologically damaged sister arrives, she may need rescuing herself . . . Mel thought she was safe after the fall of the Brotherhood, but her peace is shattered when her long-lost sister Jess is found. Escaping a nine-year captivity, Jess seeks refuge in the abbey with Mel, her husband Mark, and their newborn daughter Emma. As Mel struggles with the guilt of her past and turns the abbey into a safe haven for abuse victims, Jess battles haunting memories and an addiction to self-harm. And when the sisters discover Jess&’s abductor is still hunting her, the abbey&’s sanctuary becomes a prison of heightened security and mounting tension. Mark grows increasingly volatile, while Jess fights her demons with the help of new friends. But when Mel and baby Emma go missing, the pair must confront their darkest fears to survive. Will Jess risk everything to save her family? And can the residents of the abbey face their greatest challenge yet—rebuilding their lives while grappling with the scars of the past? Part psychological thriller, part dark family drama, The Refuge is a suspenseful and emotionally powerful novel of survival and healing from the author of The Brotherhood.This book contains themes of abuse and self-harm.
Refuge: A Novel
by Dot Jackson&“An intensely readable novel of the complexity of family ties . . . Dot Jackson is a true Southern voice, a master storyteller and an Appalachian treasure&” (Dori Sanders, author of Clover and Her Own Place). Early one morning in 1929, Mary Seneca Steele spontaneously packs a suitcase, gathers up her son and daughter, and drives away in her abusive and dissolute husband&’s brand-new Auburn Phaeton automobile leaving her privileged life in Charleston behind. It is the beginning of a journey of enlightenment that leads Mary &“Sen&” to the mountains and mysteries of Appalachia where she will learn unexpected family secrets, create a new life for herself and her children, and finally experience love and happiness before tragedy will once again test her. Written by Pulitzer Prize–nominated author, Dot Jackson has spun a story that will captivate readers looking for an entertaining saga of self-discovery, family, love, loss, and redemption. &“Refuge is a wonderful story about the need to find one&’s place in the world—and the price paid to remain there. With her narrative gift and keen ear for Appalachian speech, Dot Jackson gives her readers a beautifully rendered portrait of a lost time and place.&” —Ron Rash, author of Serena and The Cove
Refuge: A Novel
by Dina NayeriThe moving lifetime relationship between a father and a daughter, seen through the prism of global immigration and the contemporary refugee experience. An Iranian girl escapes to America as a child, but her father stays behind. Over twenty years, as she transforms from confused immigrant to overachieving Westerner to sophisticated European transplant, daughter and father know each other only from their visits: four crucial visits over two decades, each in a different international city. The longer they are apart, the more their lives diverge, but also the more each comes to need the other's wisdom and, ultimately, rescue. Meanwhile, refugees of all nationalities are flowing into Europe under troubling conditions. Wanting to help, but also looking for a lost sense of home, our grown-up transplant finds herself quickly entranced by a world that is at once everything she has missed and nothing that she has ever known. Will her immersion in the lives of these new refugees allow her the grace to save her father? Refuge charts the deeply moving lifetime relationship between a father and a daughter, seen through the prism of global immigration. Beautifully written, full of insight, charm, and humor, the novel subtly exposes the parts of ourselves that get left behind in the wake of diaspora and ultimately asks: Must home always be a physical place, or can we find it in another person?
Refuge: A Novel (Isis Cassettes)
by Gillian WhiteDoes true evil exist in the world? Are people really what they seem?Abandoned by each of her children&’s fathers, Shelley Tremayne&’s having a tough time raising six kids alone. When she sees a TV newscast about five boys committing a horrible crime and recognizes her eleven-year-old son Joey in the surveillance camera footage, her life becomes infinitely worse. Although Joey swears he only witnessed the incident, the other boys point to him as the instigator, a charge supported by the evidence. But Shelley simply can&’t accept that her Joey could be responsible for such a heinous act. Shelley and her children can&’t return to their grubby home, where their neighbors are waiting to express their outrage. Fortunately, good Samaritans John and Eunice Bolton volunteer to shelter the family at their farm, and offer them the help and caring that they&’ve given to so many others in desperate straits. But who will believe Shelley when she discovers that the Boltons are not as kind as they appear?
Refuge After the Collapse: Book Two of The Pulse Series (The Pulse Series)
by Scott B. WilliamsA father and daughter continue their struggle to survive in darkness following an apocalyptic disaster in this riveting adventure sequel to The Pulse.With the power, communication and transportation grids destroyed by massive solar flares, America has spiraled into anarchy and violence. Artie Drager and his daughter Casey reunite after his harrowing voyage across the Caribbean and her traumatic escape from a crumbling New Orleans and a deranged abductor.But their situation remains dire. The Gulf Coast swamps have provided a brief respite from danger, but Artie, Casey and their small band of friends know they must keep moving to stay ahead of the urban mobs. Although they accept Artie’s plan to sail to safety aboard his brother’s catamaran, none are aware that vicious marauders have ransacked the boat and left his brother to die.Meanwhile, Casey’s ordeal has left her shaken. Her courage and adaptability are tested again when the man she loves has become separated from the group. Casey must now decide whether to stay behind to save him or continue on with her father and uncle in search of refuge.
Refugee Boy
by Benjamin ZephaniahWalk in the shoes of Alem and you will learn what it's like to be a boy without a country. Alem's father is Ethiopian and his mother Eritrean, and as long as these two countries are at war, Alem's family is not welcome in either place.
The Refugee's Daughter
by Carolyn NewtonAmid wartime brutality and unimaginable suffering, a teenager in flight from the Soviet Army struggles to survive, find her brother—and hold on to hope . . .Winter 1945. The Red Army has its sights set on punishing Germans for the Nazis&’ reign of terror. Thirteen-year-old Giti and her younger brother, Otto, live with their mother and grandmother. After soldiers arrive and brutally attack the two adult women, killing their grandmother, the farm is set ablaze and the survivors are loaded into a crowded train bound for the Soviet Union. When further tragedy strikes, the two children are left to fend for themselves. Giti is determined to lead them to freedom, but her escape plan goes horribly wrong. Otto is trapped onboard and left alone heading north. Wandering into the forest, the traumatized and mute Giti is rescued by a man hiding in the woods. The two strike up an unlikely bond and help each other survive—until Russian soldiers arrive . . . As Giti fights for her life, she is determined to be reunited with her brother. But how long will she have to wait, and will the reunion be as joyful as she envisaged?
El regalo de abuelita (Abuelita's Gift Spanish Edition): Un cuento de Día de Muertos
by Mariana Ríos RamírezJulieta está ansiosa para honrar el alma de su abuelita en Día de Muertos, pero lucha por encontrar el regalo perfecto. Una cálida historia sobre el amor, la familia y los lazos que nos conectan, incluso después de la Muerte.Acompaña a Julieta en su búsqueda del regalo perfecto para honrar el alma de su abuelita en Día de Muertos. Con la celebración acercándose, y viendo cómo sus ideas fallan una tras otra, Julieta está cada vez más preocupada. Solo cuando logra reconectar con la pasión que compartía con abuelita, Julieta se da cuenta de que los mejores regalos siempre vienen del corazón. El libro incluye una nota de la autora y un diagrama con los elementos más representativos de una ofrenda, los cuales aportan contexto adicional a esta hermosa tradición. Escrito por la autora mexicana Mariana Ríos Ramírez e ilustrado por la artista galardonada Sara Palacios, este cuento celebra a la familia y su legado que perdura a través del tiempo.
El regalo de Afrodita
by Olga KryuchkovaEl Regalo de Afrodita es la historia de amor de la joven hija de un noble ruso y un húsar sin dinero (los húsares eran jinetes de caballería ligera del ejército imperial ruso en el siglo XIX). Con tan sólo 18 años, sus padres la casarse con un hombre que encontraron para ella: un conde rico y de alto rango cuarenta años mayor que la niña. Ella intenta obligar a su padre a cancelar la boda, pero sin éxito alguno; mientras que el valiente húsar la secuestra y se casa con ella. Sin embargo, el conde deshonrado es también un pariente cercano del húsar, lo que permite una pronta reconciliación con su sobrino, quien también es su más querido heredero. Este libro está dirigido a mujeres de todas las edades.
El regalo del fracaso: Aprender a ceder el control sobre tus hi
by Jessica LaheyLa crianza de los los hijos en estos tiempos modernos está definida por un nivel sin precedentes de sobreprotección: padres que corren hacia la escuela en cuanto reciben una llamada telefónica para entregar tareas olvidadas, que desafían a los maestros cuando sus hijos reciben malas calificaciones, que controlan las amistades de sus hijos e interfieren en el campo de juego. Tal como lo explica la maestra y escritora Jessica Lahey, aunque estos padres se consideren a sí mismos como padres altamente responsables en cuanto al bienestar de sus hijos, no les dan la oportunidad de experimentar los fracasos… ni tampoco la oportunidad de aprender a resolver sus propios problemas. Los excesos en la crianza de los hijos tienen el potencial de destruir la seguridad de los hijos y de socavar su educación, nos recuerda Lahey. Los maestros no se limitan a enseñar a leer, escribir, sumar y restar. Enseñan responsabilidad, organización, buenos modales, dominio propio y previsión, habilidades importantes que los niños conservan mucho después que abandonan el salón de clases. Proporcionando un camino hacia las soluciones, Lahey desarrolla un estándar con consejos específicos sobre cómo manejar las tareas, los reportes de calificaciones, la dinámica social y los deportes. Pero aún más importante Lahey pone en marcha un plan para ayudar a los padres a contenerse y a aceptar los fracasos de sus hijos. Implacable pero a la vez cálido y lleno de sabiduría, este libro es esencial para padres, educadores y psicólogos que quieren ayudar a los niños a triunfar.
El Regalo del Tiempo
by Jorge RamosEscrito como una serie de cartas a sus hijos, Jorge Ramos--el periodista, viajero incansable, ganador del premio Emmy y autor bestseller--nos presenta el que es, sin duda, su libro más personal e íntimo Hay cosas que todo padre siempre quiere decirles a sus hijos. Sobre el amor. Sobre la muerte. Sobre lo que es realmente importante en la vida. Sobre el sexo. Sobre dios y la religión. Sobre sus abuelos y sus raíces. Sobre vivir en un país extranjero. Sobre cómo salir adelante. Y Jorge Ramos no se quedó con las ganas. En El Regalo del Tiempo nos recuerda que no hay que estar a punto de morirse para decirle a nuestros hijos cuanto los queremos y enseñarles las lecciones que, esperamos, les permitan llevar una vida más plena, honesta y--¿por qué no?--alegre. Jorge comparte en este libro lo que nunca antes se había atrevido, siquiera, a sugerir en público. El Regalo del Tiempo es una mirada íntima y conmovedora del mundo en que vivimos y del rol que debe cumplir un padre. A través de su experiencia como testigo de muchos de los horrores y alegrías del mundo, Ramos le ofrece a sus hijos consejos sólidos que necesitan no solo para vivir, sino también para sobrevivir en el turbulento mundo de hoy. Sus sugerencias son universales. Este libro es de todos los tiempos y está cargado de emoción y de lecciones que sus hijos y sus lectores podrán llevar consigo para siempre. Aquí conocemos no solo la filosofía, los valores y las convicciones del conductor de televisión sino también al hermano, al hijo y, sobre todo, al padre que quiere contarles a sus hijos todas las cosas que ha aprendido en la vida. "Al final de cuentas," concluye el padre-escritor, "lo único que tenemos para regalarle a nuestros hijos es tiempo... nuestro tiempo."
Un regalo para papá (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level D #63)
by Elsie Nelley Elise HurstNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Manu y su mamá están en la tienda de juguetes. El juguete que buscan no es para Manu. ¿Para quién será?
Regarding Children: A New Respect For Childhood And Families (Family Living In Pastoral Perspective Series)
by Herbert Anderson Susan B. W. JohnsonTHIS IS THE THIRD in a series of books on Family Living in Pastoral Perspective. The first, Leaving Home, addresses the need for children and parents alike to find ways of leaving and letting go that are liberating and confirming.
Regarding the Tycoon's Toddler . . . (Just for Kids)
by Mary Anne WilsonGuess who was left holding the baby!Lindsey Atherton was furious with CEO Zane Holden's attitude toward the company day-care center. But when she stormed over to tell him so, she found the usually cool, controlled exec with panic on his face and a child in his arms. The man she'd called a heartless playboy had inherited...a toddler! One look at bachelor and baby, and Lindsey's defenses crumbled.A woman like Lindsey was dangerous to Zane's carefully calculated plans. But he desperately needed her help. Could he work with the tempting beauty long enough to learn to be a father-and leave before she taught him about love and forever?Just for Kids: a corporate day-care center where love abounds...and families are made!
The Regency: The Morland Dynasty, Book 13 (Morland Dynasty #13)
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles1807: the Napoleonic Wars continue and their violence reverberates in the lives of the Morland family.Lucy trying to rebuild her life after the death of her lover, Captain Weston, is thrown into doubt and confusion by an unexpected proposal of marriage. At Morland Place, the hard-won happiness of James and Heloise is threatened by his rebellious daughter, Fanny. As heiress to the Morland estate, Fanny is determined to claim more than her inheritance, but for those dependent on her generosity, Fanny's decision to marry the unscrupulous Lieutenant Hawker brings only anxiety.These troubled times hold many surprises, and in their darkest hour the Morlands make an astonishing discovery which enables them to face the uncertain future with new strength.
The Regency: The Morland Dynasty, Book 13 (Morland Dynasty #13)
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles1807: the Napoleonic Wars continue and their violence reverberates in the lives of the Morland family.Lucy trying to rebuild her life after the death of her lover, Captain Weston, is thrown into doubt and confusion by an unexpected proposal of marriage. At Morland Place, the hard-won happiness of James and Heloise is threatened by his rebellious daughter, Fanny. As heiress to the Morland estate, Fanny is determined to claim more than her inheritance, but for those dependent on her generosity, Fanny's decision to marry the unscrupulous Lieutenant Hawker brings only anxiety.These troubled times hold many surprises, and in their darkest hour the Morlands make an astonishing discovery which enables them to face the uncertain future with new strength.
Regency Christmas Parties
by Annie Burrows Lara Temple Joanna JohnsonThree festive Regency stories in one collectionAn invitation to… Three seasonal Society parties! In Invitation to a Wedding by Annie Burrows, Clara&’s immersed in a glamorous aristocratic wedding, but it&’s captivating Lieutenant Hugo who sweeps her off her feet. In Snowbound with the Earl by Lara Temple, Bella makes an unlikely ally of forbidding Lord Deverill to thwart an elopement—and gets stranded with him for Christmas! In A Kiss at the Winter Ball by Joanna Johnson, Maria&’s rescued from a snowstorm by Viscount Stanford, and receives a life-changing invitation. From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Regency Christmas Weddings
by Christine Merrill Liz Tyner Elizabeth BeaconThree Regency Christmas short stories in one volume Winter wedding bells are ringing… For three Regency couples! In A Mistletoe Kiss for the Governess by Christine Merrill, Major Frederick is stunned when his daughters&’ governess is not the stern matron he expects, but a beguiling miss who challenges and tempts him! In The Earl's Yuletide Proposal by Liz Tyner, delivering the news that her cousin is calling off her engagement should be simple for Adriana. Until the earl proposes to her instead! In Lord Grange's Snowy Reunion by Elizabeth Beacon, years ago Juno fell in love with Lord Nathaniel Grange, then war tore them apart. Will a snowbound night lead to a second chance? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Regency Reunions at Christmas
by Diane Gaston Laura Martin Helen DicksonThree festive Regency second-chance romances in one volume'Tis the season…For three reunion romances! In The Major's Christmas Return by Diane Gaston: at her friend&’s house for Christmas, Caroline&’s shocked her fellow houseguest is Major Nashfield—who left her at the altar! In A Proposal for the Penniless Lady by Laura Martin: Isobel&’s always regretted obeying her father and turning down Thomas&’s proposal. Now that he&’s back for Christmas, is this their second chance? And in Her Duke Under the Mistletoe by Helen Dickson: Sophie is stunned by her convenient husband Tristan&’s return—and their thrilling new attraction… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Regifted: An Adoptee's Memoir of True Belonging
by Candi ByrneA raw, often wry, memoir of mothers, mysteries, and miracles. Surrendered at birth in a closed adoption, Candi Byrne’s biology and ethnicity is a secret. The impending arrival of her first grandchild ignites an urgency to identify potential genetic time bombs and confirm her ancestry. Due to arcane privacy laws, Candi is repeatedly denied access to the one person who could provide that information—her biological mother. After years of failed attempts, she resigns herself to never learning the truth about her roots; that is, until her ninety-year-old Aunt Delores has a vision and insists Candi resume efforts to find her birth family. Candi is gobsmacked when an internet search she’s performed thousands of times before suddenly reveals her birth mother’s identity. Within hours, she ends up on the doorstep of her birth mother—a place she’s sworn never to visit. After a series of guilt-driven interactions with “Those People,” as she refers to her maternal birth family, Candi terminates contact. Although the reunion proves disastrous, it opens her eyes to truths about her relationship with her adoptive mother, Delphine. Though their relationship was difficult and contentious during Delphine’s life, a series of miraculous experiences after her death guides Candi home to herself—where, she learns, she has belonged all along.
Regina Is NOT a Little Dinosaur
by Andrea ZuillMeet a young dinosaur seeking her independence in this hilarious picture book from the author of WOLF CAMP and SWEETY.When Regina's mother heads off to hunt, she tells her little dinosaur: stay in the nest and be mama's good little carnivore. But just who is she calling little?! Regina is big! And she has all the tools to hunt herself: a fear-inducing predator stare, a terrifying roar, and an uncanny ability to camouflage. And so Regina sets off on her first real hunt, all alone. ROAR! Along the way, she meets some truly huge dinosaurs, and hilariously, and miserably, fails at catching anything. What if she has to live her life as an.... herbivore?! Little kids everywhere will recognize themselves in Andrea Zuill's intrepid young dino--eager for independence, but still very much needing the safety and comfort of home.
Regreso a Orchard Canyon
by Ken Mc ElroyUna novela de negocios David Reynolds, un hombre de mediana edad, atraviesa un periodo difícil tanto en lo económico como en lo personal: ha perdido su empleo en el banco y recién se ha divorciado. Invirtió la mayor parte de su existencia en el trabajo y ahora se pregunta a dónde han ido sus años y su vigor. Para tomarse un descanso se dirige junto con su hija Meghan a Orchard Canyon, un encantador hotel en Arizona que es propiedad de Ron, su padre. Ahí se dará cuenta de que aún tiene mucho que aprender de él y sus ingeniosas historias sobre cómo salió adelante ante los devastadores efectos de la Gran Depresión de 1929. A veces, lo mejor que se puede hacer en los negocios es regresar a los orígenes y reinventarse. .
Regret Free Parenting
by Catherine HickemAre my kids ready for the world? Did I teach them the right things? What if I made a bad decision that affects them forever? What could I have done differently?Moms have a list of worries a mile long about their parenting. They fear they'll spend twenty years raising children--only to discover they missed investing in and teaching the things that mattered. How can any parent be sure she won't have regrets?Now an acclaimed motherhood expert teaches the principles every mother needs to confidently raise her children. Catherine Hickem shows you how to:Build companionship and trustLive peacefully in the teen yearsMaintain your position as the parentDevelop emotional intelligenceKnow the difference between control and intentionAnd much, much more.Most importantly, Hickem shows how to achieve intentional parenting. Everything important in life requires planning. And every mom knows her greatest legacy, the truest expression of her heart and hope for the world, is bound up in the way she raises her child. With a perspective rich in faith and tested by life, join Hickem and learn how you can achieve regret-free parenting!"While mothering is the hardest job we'll ever undertake, our Creator designed it to be the most rewarding, most powerful, and closest to grasping God's heart." --CATHERINE HICKEM, LCSWEndorsements: "Have you ever picked up a book and as you read it became aware that this is more than just a great book, it's a gift from God at the perfect moment? That's how I feel about Catherine's book on parenting. If you are like me, you long to love your children well through all the ages and stages of their lives. But at times, the path ahead gets a little foggy....Regret Free Parenting reminds us of what we know to be true. I am grateful for this book, I believe you will be too." ?Sheila Walsh, Women of Faith Speaker and Author of The Shelter of God's Promises and Gigi, God's Little Princess. "Catherine Hickem, wisely reminds us that as parents of teens that 'they need us to be our best when they are at their worst.' Her advice to be the 'Keeper of the Vision' and to provide affirmation to our children during the difficult teen years is exactly the right message. Regret Free Parenting is an excellent resource for all parents! ?Elayne Bennett, President and Founder of Best Friends Foundation and future author of Saving Our Daughters (Thomas Nelson 2012). Elayne is married to bestselling author, former Secretary of Education and Morning in America host, Bill Bennett.
Regrets Only: A Novel
by Erin DuffyFrom the author of Bond Girl and Lost Along the Way, comes a fiercely funny, insightful story of marriage, family, and the crooked path to figuring out who we really are.Claire thought she had everything a woman was supposed to want—a loving husband, a newborn son, a beautiful home in the suburbs. Then she walks in on her husband canoodling with their realtor in their newly renovated kitchen, and in an instant, her perfect life comes crashing down. With her marriage heading for divorce, Claire knows it’s time to stop feeling sorry for herself. But how can she move on when she’s still stuck in the orbit of her husband’s world? For starters, she can get rid of her soon-to-be ex’s possessions—including his prized, gigantic foosball table—by dumping them onto the curb…until complaints from the neighbors get the police involved. Now Claire is busy dodging the mean mommies at story hour and hiding from her ex-husband’s girlfriend in the grocery store. But as Claire soon learns, suburbia still has a few surprises in store for her—surprises that will make her question her choices from the past, send her down an unexpected road to self-discovery, and maybe even lead to new love.Desperate for a positive outlet to channel her frustrations, she turns to girlfriends Lissy and Antonia for help. Together they join forces to rebrand Lissy’s local stationery store and turn it into a thriving business. But as Claire soon learns, suburbia still has a few surprises in store for her—surprises that will make her question her choices from the past, send her down an unexpected road to self-discovery, and maybe even new love. Featuring a second coming-of-age story, Regrets Only deftly explores the subtle nuances of marriage, family, friendship, and what it means to be a woman today, while delighting readers as its unforgettable heroine acts on impulses we’ve all been guilty of having.
Regrets Only
by Kieran ScottIn this &“fast-paced, juicy read full of flirtation, danger, and lies&” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author), a single mom goes undercover to investigate a host of disturbing secrets held by the leaders of a local suburban parent-school association, including embezzlement, bribery, adultery, and murder—by the bestselling author of Wish You Were Gone. Paige Lancaster, single mom and prodigal daughter, has returned to the East Coast from her prestigious, well-paid job in Los Angeles, writing for the smartest detective series on television. Something terrible happened to her back in Hollywood. Okay, two terrible things, one featuring a misplaced tire iron—and now she&’s broke, homeless, and living with her widowed mother and eight-year-old daughter, Izzy, in her Connecticut hometown. Paige needs to buckle down and find a new writing gig but first, she meets the movers and shakers of Izzy&’s school&’s Parent Booster Association, run by the intimidatingly gorgeous Ainsley Anderson, who just happens to be married to Paige&’s old high school flame, John. Then she shows up at the annual Parents and Pinot fundraiser, held at Ainsley and John&’s dazzling mansion, where she&’s caught in a compromising position with John, accidentally destroys the guest bathroom, overhears an incriminating conversation, and discovers that her purse has gone missing. And later that night, Ainsley turns up dead at the bottom of her own driveway. Did she fall? Or was she pushed? Paige may have only written about detectives, but she is convinced she can handle a little undercover sleuthing. After all, it&’ll give her an excuse to spend more time with John. Still, she can&’t help but wonder: could he be capable of murder? Or could one of the PBA members have planned a dastardly crime to reach the top? But the most important question of all: will Paige ever get her life back on track?