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Angus's Lost Lady (Families Are Forever Ser. #1)

by Marie Ferrarella

In this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author, a private eye and single dad helps a beautiful amnesiac. Private detective Angus MacDougall was used to finding missing persons. But the woman standing before him was a completely different story. She had absolutely no idea who she was.From the first, he wanted her. But he knew that the delicate mystery woman wouldn’t remain unclaimed for long. Some lucky man would come for her, and Angus would lose her forever. He couldn’t let his young daughter start calling her “Mommy.” Yet how could he resist this precious lost lady when she’d already claimed both their hearts?

Anh's Anger: An Anh's Anger Story (Anh's Anger Story)

by Christiane Krömer Gail Silver

Children experience anger on a regular basis, but lack the coping skills to guide them through these difficult moments. In Anh's Anger, five-year-old Anh becomes enraged when his grandfather interrupts playtime with a summons to the dinner table. When Anh's grandfather takes the time to help Anh fully experience his anger by suggesting he go to his room and "sit with his anger," Anh discovers a positive method by which to work through his feelings. This remarkable book teaches children to both acknowledge and resolve their difficult emotions, making it an invaluable tool for parents and teachers alike.

Anika's Mountain (Anika Scott #3)

by Karen Rispin

Being twelve isn't easy. But Anika Scott, who has joined her parents as a missionary in Kenya, uses her faith and trust in God and His words as guidance to help her through her adolescent problems. Join Anika in her exciting and often dangerous adventures where using God and her own ingenuity she makes discoveries about the truth in the world. Anika has always wanted to climb Mount Kenya and when Lisa gets to go with her Uncle Joey, Anika seizes the chance of a lifetime. But what is supposed to be the ultimate adventure in mountain climbing quickly turns disastrous. Will her prayers to God be answered in time or will her adventure on Mount Kenya turn deadly?

Animal Art

by Frank Rodgers

If you want to learn how to draw, paint and create cartoon animals then look no further! You'll find out that animals have always been popular in art, from prehistoric cave drawings to modern comics. In Animal Art, Frank Rodgers shares many of his ideas with you. Try out some of his exciting drawing and coloring techniques and soon you'll be creating your own masterpieces from mythical monsters to four-legged friends.

Animal Attraction: The irresistible romance you've been looking for! (Animal Magnetism)

by Jill Shalvis

The second in the sexy, heartwarming Animal Magnetism series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Cedar Ridge and Lucky Harbor series. Fans of Bella Andre, Robyn Carr and Rachel Gibson will adore these romances with Jill's irresistible combination of humour and romance.Sunshine, Idaho, is the perfect place to give injured animals a refuge...or to find one. Veterinarian Dell Connelly suspects there's a reason his clinic's uber-efficient receptionist has taken shelter here. Jade Bennett couldn't be happier to escape the big-city jungle to work with injured animals...and enjoy the gorgeous views of her ruggedly sexy boss. Jade is used to planning everything in her life, but Dell's seductive, alluring ways have sparked an uncontrollable desire. And though Dell has never had time for love, Jade's strength and sass is the kind of call no red-blooded male can resist...Want more sexy, fun romance? Return to Sunshine, Idaho for more of the captivating Animal Magnetism series, visit spellbinding Lucky Harbor or take a trip to Cedar Ridge's unforgettable Colorado Mountains in Jill's other bestselling series.

Animal Friends to Sew: Simple Handmade Decor, Toys, and Gifts for Kids

by Sanae Ishida

Sew adorable animal-themed projects for kids' room decor, handmade toys, and wearable accessories.Create beautiful handmade animal friends for the whole family: a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the creator as much as the recipient. 15 beginner-friendly projects with 35+ variations. Includes lookbook at the front followed by a sewing and embroidery primer, project instructions with photos and step-by-step illustrations, and templates at the back.

Animal Instinct

by Amy Shearn

The world has stopped. But Rachel is just getting started…It&’s spring of 2020 and Rachel Bloomstein—mother of three, recent divorcée, and Brooklynite—is stuck inside. But her newly awakened sexual desire and lust for a new life refuse to be contained. Leaning on her best friend Lulu to show her the ropes, Rachel dips a toe in the online dating world, leading to park dates with younger men, flirtations with beautiful women, and actual, in-person sex. None of them, individually, are perfect . . . hence her rotation.But what if one person could perfectly cater to all her emotional needs? Driven by this possibility, Rachel creates Frankie, the AI chatbot she programs with all the good parts of dating in middle age . . . and some of the bad. But as Rachel plays with her fantasy to her heart&’s content, she begins to realize she can&’t reprogram her ex-husband, her children, her friends, or the roster of paramours that&’s grown unwieldy. Perhaps real life has more in store for Rachel than she could ever program for herself.

Animal Magnetism: The unputdownable romance you've been searching for! (Animal Magnetism)

by Jill Shalvis

The first in the sexy, heartwarming Animal Magnetism series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Cedar Ridge and Lucky Harbor series. Fans of Bella Andre, Robyn Carr and Rachel Gibson will adore these romances with Jill's irresistible combination of humour and romance.Sunshine, Idaho, is a small, sunny town - the perfect home for man and beast. Well, maybe not for man, as pilot-for-hire Brady Miller discovers when his truck is rear-ended by what appears to be Noah's Ark. As the co-owner of the town's only kennel, Lilah Young has good reason to be distracted behind the wheel - there are puppies, a piglet and a duck in her Jeep. Still, she doesn't find it hard to focus on the sexy, gorgeous stranger she's collided with. Brady is just passing through, but there's something about Lilah and her menagerie that makes the temptation of staying in Sunshine one that's difficult to resist...Want more sexy, fun romance? Return to Sunshine, Idaho for more of the captivating Animal Magnetism series, visit spellbinding Lucky Harbor or take a trip to Cedar Ridge's unforgettable Colorado Mountains in Jill's other bestselling series.

Animal Person: Stories

by Alexander MacLeod

From Giller Prize finalist Alexander MacLeod comes a magnificent collection about the needs, temptations, and tensions that exist just beneath the surface of our lives. Named a Canadian Fiction title to watch by the CBC, Quill & Quire, and 49th Shelf. Featuring stories published in The New Yorker, Granta, and the O. Henry Prize Stories.Startling, suspenseful, deeply humane yet alert to the undertow of our darker instincts, the eight stories in Animal Person illuminate what it means to exist in the perilous space between desire and action, and to have your faith in what you hold true buckle and give way. A petty argument between two sisters is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Adjoining motel rooms connect a family on the brink of a new life with a criminal whose legacy will haunt them for years to come. A connoisseur of other people&’s secrets is undone by what he finds in a piece of lost luggage. In the wake of a tragic accident, a young man must contend with what is owed to the living and to the dead. And in the O. Henry Award-winning story &“Lagomorph,&” a man&’s relationship with his family&’s long-lived pet rabbit opens up to become a profound exploration of how a marriage fractures. Muscular and tender, beautifully crafted, and alive with an elemental power, these stories explore the struggle for meaning and connection in an age when many of us feel cut off from so much, not least ourselves. This is a collection that beats with raw emotion and shimmers with the complexity of our shared human experience, and it confirms Alexander MacLeod&’s reputation as a modern master of the short story.

Animal Rescue Team: Gator on the Loose!

by Sue Stauffacher

Meet the Carters: Mr. and Mrs. Carter, 10-year-old daughter Keisha, five-year-old Razi, baby Paolo, and Grandma Alice. Together, they run Carters' Urban Rescue, the place you call when you've got an animal where it shouldn't be. In their first adventure, there's a baby alligator at the city pool, which will seriously interfere with opening day, especially Keisha's cannonball practice. So it's up to the whole family to figure out what to do with the poor guy who has no business hanging around Michigan. Luckily for all of them, and thanks to some serious ingenuity from Keisha, the answer is closer than they ever could have imagined. Sue Stauffacher turns to her first series effort with Animal Rescue Team. With compelling plots based on actual events in her community, Sue has created a lovable cast of characters of boys and girls, young and old, who feel like people you'd meet at your neighborhood block party. Written in an accessible and engaging style meant to appeal to those independent readers looking to be excited and entertained, and with subplots about friendship, siblings, the environment, and animal conservation, along with plenty of humor, these will be a hit with teachers and librarians, and parents, as well as kids themselves.

Animal Rescue Team: Show Time (Animal Rescue Team #4)

by Sue Stauffacher

The squirrels at Mt. Mercy College are getting too friendly-they're frightening the students, making the nuns jumpy... and they're super messy. It's time to call the Animal Rescue Team! Meanwhile, Keisha's got a problem of her own. The Grand River Steppers jump rope team has a chance to win first place in their school district this year, but Keisha's so nervous, she keeps messing up! When she and Daddy go to the Veteran's Facility to check out their squirrel situation, Keisha meets Sergeant Pinkham, who's learning how to use his new prosthetic leg. Could Sarge be just the person to help Keisha stay calm, do well, and have fun at the competition? Perfect for independent readers, the Animal Rescue Team books offer adventurous and heartwarming stories with lots of laughs-and plenty of critters. From the Hardcover edition.

Animal Rescue Team: Special Delivery!

by Sue Stauffacher

Keisha and her family are just sitting down to Saturday-morning breakfast when the phone rings. Uh-oh!There seems to be a skunk at the community garden, and it's dug a hole under the shed. At the same time, Mr. Sanders can't deliver the mail to a certain house: crows keep dive-bombing him when he gets near the mailbox. Time for the Animal Rescue Team to spring into action! This time they've gottwomysteries to solve: What could crows have against mail delivery? And what really dug that hole at the community garden--as Mama knows, it's too big to have been dug by a skunk. Once again, it'll take the whole team, along with help from some new friends, to sort out what, and who, is creating all this mayhem around town. Sue Stauffacher turns to her first series effort with Animal Rescue Team. With compelling plots based on actual events in her community, Sue has created a lovable cast of characters of boys and girls, kids and adults, who feel like people you'd meet at your neighborhood block party. Written in an accessible and engaging style meant to appeal to independent readers looking to be excited and entertained, and with subplots about friendship, siblings, the environment, and animal conservation, along with plenty of humor, these will be a hit with teachers and librarians, and parents, as well as kids themselves.

Animal Wife: Stories

by Lara Ehrlich

In this award-winning debut collection, fifteen magical realism stories portray girls and women searching for an escape from their everyday lives. &“In villages where women bore most of the weight of a constricted life, witches flew by night on broomsticks,&” said Italo Calvino of the way imagination bridges the gap between everyday existence and an idealized alternative . . . The fifteen stories of Animal Wife are unified by girls and women who cross this threshold seeking liberation from family responsibilities, from societal expectations, from their own minds. A girl born with feathers undertakes a quest for the mother who abandoned her. An indecisive woman drinks Foresight, only to become stymied by the futures branching before her. A proofreader cultivates a cage-fighting alter ego. A woman becomes psychologically trapped in her car. A girl acts on her desire for a childhood friend as a monster draws closer to the shore. A widow invites a bear to hibernate in her den . . .Animal Wife was selected as the winner of the Red Hen Fiction Award by New York Times– bestselling author Ann Hood, who says, &“From the first sentence Animal Wife grabbed me and never let go. Sensual and intelligent, with gorgeous prose, it made me dizzy with its exploration and illumination of the inner and outer lives of girls and women.&”Praise for Animal Wife &“Whimsy and fantasy meet the way things really turn out in stories from a strong new voice.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Strange, funny, fearsome, Animal Wife is a gorgeous book, weird in its very bones.&” —Elizabeth McCracken, author of Bowlaway: A Novel &“Lara Ehrlich has written a collection of stories that allow for escapism.&” —F(r)iction &“I was particularly intrigued by the way Lara beautifully portrays the inner struggle between wildness and domesticity, the surreal elements of each story lending a mythical complexity to these conflicts. Really lovely and thought-provoking. Perfect for fans of Aimee Bender, Karen Russell, and Angela Carter.&” —Joy Baglio, founder of Pioneer Valley Writer&’s Workshop

Animales de papel

by Emanuele Azzità

Una hoja de papel cualquiera en tus manos y el libro abierto; lee las instrucciones, mira los dibujos y dobla el papel, despacito y con cuidado... verás que, como por arte de magia, ¡la hoja de papel ha desaparecido y tienes ante ti un cisne! (o una rana o el animal que hayas elegido). Así de fácil y de divertida es la papiroflexia. Si practicas con frecuencia, lo harás cada vez mejor y, si además utilizas papeles de colores distintos o pintas tus obras con lápices de colores, pronto podrás tener los animales de tu propio zoo, de tu granja o de tu selva. La papiroflexia es una actividad muy fácil de practicar que, sin más gastos, procura grandes momentos de diversión, y que el padre y la madre podrán compartir con sus hijos e hijas. Ayuda a desarrollar la habilidad manual, la imaginación y la creatividad; mejora la autoestima de los niños y niñas que comprueban que son capaces de crear sus propios juguetes. Usted puede también enseñarles a reciclar el papel usado para sus juegos a la vez que los aleja de la televisión y otras pantallas electrónicas. Emanuele Azzità es un gran experto en papiroflexia que ha publicado varias obras sobre este tema en Editorial De Vecchi. En esta ocasión, se ha propuesto presentar graciosos proyectos, apropiados para los más jóvenes de la casa.

Animating Maria (The School for Manners Series #5)

by M. C. Beaton

In this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, a young lady&’s parents hinder her chances at marriage.Amy and Effy Tribble can't believe their luck. After four seasons spent molding intractable, wayward, or just plain frumpy young women into marriage material, their fifth Season in the chaperone business brings them a dream client. Maria Kendall, is beautiful, impeccably mannered, effortlessly graceful, and extremely well-dowered. She is a perfect candidate for marriage, even if none of her real suitors—especially the proud and aristocratic Duke of Berham—quite live up to her dreams. But when the Duke meets Maria&’s vulgar and boorish parents his proposal is quickly withdrawn. Amy and Effy soon realize that they face their greatest challenge yet—taking on not only Maria, but the hopelessly common Kendalls as well. ABOUT THE SERIES The Misses Tribble, Amy and Effie, spinster sisters of a certain age, have lived for years on expectations of a great inheritance. When this fails to materialize, they are truly destitute. Desperate, they advertise that they will refine wild and unruly daughters, present them, and see them safely wed. The School for Manners six book series follows these two stalwart spinsters as they undertake enterprises of matchmaking and navigate the troublesome machinations of the London marriage mart.&“Another welcome return for the oddball spinster sisters…who grow more charming with every outing…. A deservedly popular series that gets only better.&”—Kirkus Reviews

Anita of Rancho Del Mar

by Elaine F. O'Brien

Depicts life on a Spanish land-grant ranch in California in the 1830s through the adventures of young Anita and the Lorenzana family.

Anna & Elsa #1: All Hail the Queen (Disney Frozen)

by Disney Book Group

Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and the rest of the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series that is perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. Now that the castle gates are open, Anna and Elsa are thrilled to be finally getting to know their kingdom. Anna bubbles with enthusiasm for all the things to do and the people to meet in Arendelle, and Elsa loves using her magic to help the town. But sometimes even a queen needs a day off.

Anna & Elsa #2: Memory and Magic (Disney Frozen)

by Disney Book Group

Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and all the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. After years apart, Anna and Elsa are finally getting to know each other as sisters. But Anna still wishes she could remember the magical times they had together when they were younger--skating and making snowmen, even in the middle of summer! An eager young troll claims he can restore the memories that Pabbie removed, but Elsa's not so sure. Maybe it's time to make new memories!

Anna & Elsa #3: A Warm Welcome (Disney Frozen)

by Disney Book Group

Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and all the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. Olaf has news for Elsa! He has heard of a summer queen from a summer land with summer magic—someone with similar powers as Elsa&’s, who can control fire and heat. He says her land is trapped in an eternal summer. Olaf thinks it sounds great, but Elsa and Anna think she might be in trouble. Either way, a journey is in order!

Anna And Elsa #1: All Hail The Queen (A\stepping Stone Book(tm) Ser. #1)

by Bill Robinson Erica David

Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and the rest of the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series that is perfect for girls ages 6 to 9. Now that the castle gates are open, Anna and Elsa are thrilled to be finally getting to know their kingdom. Anna bubbles with enthusiasm for all the things to do and the people to meet in Arendelle, and Elsa loves using her magic to help the town. But sometimes even a queen needs a day off.

Anna Casey's Place in the World (Neighborhood Novels Ser. #2)

by Adrian Fogelin

How do you face life without a place to call home? Award-winning author Adrian Fogelin follows up her critically acclaimed novel Crossing Jordan with the story of a young girl&’s trials and triumphs as she tries to find a home. With warmth and humor, Fogelin has created a memorable character in Anna, who must deal with the loss of her family and adjust to living in a foster home. Feeling abandoned and alone, Anna turns to her closest companion, her explorer journal. With the help of a scrawny new friend named Eb, Anna discovers a sense of belonging . . . and her own place in the world.

Anna Goes on Vacation

by Andrea Vlahakis

Anna packed her pajamas and slippers. Her toothbrush was in her backpack, too. And her favorite book. She is staying with her grandmother in the barn across the driveway. But that doesn't mean she still doesn't miss her father!

Anna Karenina (Word Cloud Classics)

by Leo Tolstoy

The nineteenth-century Russian classic novel of a tumultuous love affair set amidst the nation&’s changing society in the 1870s. First published in the late nineteenth century, Anna Karenina, by famed Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of all time. Chronicling the turbulent affair between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, Tolstoy weaves a parallel plot of self-discovery and a turn to religion by character Konstantin Levin that is thought to be autobiographical. The result is a tale of jealousy, faith, hypocrisy, passion and progress set amidst the social change occurring in Russia in the 1870s. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, the novel is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. &“One of the greatest love stories in world literature.&” —Vladimir Nabokov

Anna Maria's Gift

by Janice Shefelman

When Anna Maria's father, a famous violin maker, passes away, she is sent to live in the Pieta, an orphanage in Venice. Though she misses her father, she knows he will always be with her, as long as she has the beautiful violin that he crafted for her. Luckily, the Pieta is not just an orphanage-it's also a renowned music school whose teacher is none other than composer Antonio Vivaldi. When Anna Maria becomes his star pupil, another orphan's jealousy leads her to throw Anna Maria's precious violin into the canals. With help from her beloved teacher and new friends, Anna Maria searches Venice's bridges, streets, and canals, but it seems hopeless. Will Anna Maria ever find her father's violin? Can she ever be happy in Venice without it? This lyrical historical fiction story by Janice Shefelman perfectly captures the beauty of Venice, the joy of music, and how a bit of kindness can make a scary new place feel like home.

Anna Maria's Gift

by Robert Papp Janice Shefelman

Reissued with a fresh look and added content, the Stepping Stones History series is kid-friendly and Common Core ready! When Anna Maria's father dies, she moves to an orphanage in Venice. Though she misses her father, she knows he will always be with her, as long as she has his beautiful violin. Luckily, the orphanage is also a renowned music school, with a teacher who is none other than composer Antonio Vivaldi. But when her violin is stolen, Anna Maria must search Venice's bridges, streets, and canals. Will she ever find it--and can she ever be happy in Venice without it? This lyrical historical-fiction story captures Venice, the joy of music, and how kindness can make a scary new place feel like home. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

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