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The Secret of Happy Children: Why Children Behave the Way They Do--and What You Can Do to Help Them to Be Optimistic, Loving, Capa
by Steve BiddulphPsychologist and family counselor Steve Biddulph has been hailed as a "childhood guru" (The Guardian) and a "publishing phenomenon" (the Times, London), and this is his landmark book, the foundation for his major international reputation. <P><P>With unparalleled clarity, common sense, and warmth, The Secret of Happy Children instructs all parents about parent-child communication from babyhood to teens. It gives parents confidence to be more themselves as parents—stronger, more loving, more definite, more relaxed. Biddulph reveals what is really happening inside kids' minds and what to do about it. <P>He covers a wide variety of issues important to a child's—and a parent's—happiness, including stopping tantrums before they begin, curing shyness, the link between food and behavior, and much more. Parents will find themselves letting go of old, negative approaches and freeing up more energy to enjoy their kids and their own lives.
The Secret of Haven Point
by Lisette Auton"A charming tale of found families and mermaids, with my favourite kind of hero at its heart" - Elle McNicoll, award-winning author of A Kind of SparkA stunning literary adventure from an incredible debut talent, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Cerrie Burnell and Katherine Rundell.I was Haven Point's first Wreckling, but I certainly wasn't the last. There are forty-two of us now, not including the mermaids. When you're a Wreckling, you mainly spend your days squabbling, eating and planning adventures. Oh, and Wrecklings also carry out wreckings, which is how we got our name . . .Washed up as a baby beside a remote lighthouse and raised by a mermaid, Alpha Lux was the first foundling at Haven Point. Now the lighthouse is a ramshackle home for any disabled person who needs somewhere to belong. Looting from passing ships to make a living, they call themselves the Wrecklings, and for the children of Haven Point life is spent adventuring on the wild shore (and getting into trouble with the grown-ups).But when Alpha spots a strange light up on the headland, she realizes that her beloved family are in danger of being discovered by Outsiders.With their home under threat, the Wrecklings must decide what kind of future they want . . . and what they're willing to do to get it.
The Secret of Honeycake
by Kimberly Newton FuscoHurricane is quiet while her Aunt Claire is a force of nature with very particular ideas--and a host of Latin sayings to back them up. When Hurricane gets stuck living with her, she retreats into herself...until a series of unexpected friends, including a mangy cat, help her find her voice in a whole new way.A recipe for The World&’s Most Comforting, Twelve-Layer Honeycake:1 quiet girl named Hurricane, who runs like the wind along the Mighty Atlantic with her old dog Brody-Bear.1 imperious aunt, who steps up when Hurricane&’s world turns upside down. 1 kind-hearted boy, who helps wounded animals (and may smell a little of fish)1 lonely and flea-bitten cat with a ragged ear and a crooked tail.1 gentle chauffeur, who knows exactly what to say…and when not to say a thing.Mix them all together in big, fancy house in the city. What you get might surprise you.
The Secret of Ka
by Christopher PikeOne minute Sara's bored on vacation in Istanbul. The next, she's unearthed a flying carpet that cleverly drags her to the mysterious Island of the Djinn--or genies. By her side is Amesh, a cute guy she has a crush on but doesn't yet trust. When Amesh learns the secret of invoking djinn, he loses control. He swears he'll call upon only one djinn and make one wish. The plan sounds safe enough. But neither Sara nor Amesh are any match for the monster that that swells before them. It hypnotizes Amesh, compelling him to steal Sara's flying carpet and leave her stranded on the island. Discovering the carpet has sparked a new path for Sara, one that will lead her to battle creatures even deadlier than djinn. In this fight, Sara can save mankind, herself, or the boy she cares for. Who will she be forced to sacrifice?
The Secret of Nightingale Wood (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
by Lucy StrangeA beautifully tangled story of friendship, fairy tales, and family secrets. For those who loved Pax and The War That Saved My Life.A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2017An Amazon Best Book of 2017A 2018 Bank Street College Best Book of the Year A Telegraph Top 50 Book of the YearEveryone is too busy to pay attention to Henrietta and the things she sees -- or thinks she sees -- in the shadows of their new home, Hope House. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is busy taking care of her younger sister.All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers that Hope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostly figures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyond the garden.One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood. What she finds there will change her whole world...
The Secret of Robber's Cave (Cabin Creek Mysteries)
by Kristiana GregoryAction! Intrigue! Cliff-hangers! With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini-mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they crave: immediate answers AND ongoing suspense.
The Secret of Sarah Revere (Great Episodes)
by Ann RinaldiThe daughter of Paul Revere tells of her father&’s secret—and her own: &“A lively, exciting picture of Boston going to war…excellent.&”—VOYA Thirteen-year-old Sarah Revere knows her father is a Patriot hero, a champion of the Colonies against the British. But she also knows that Paul Revere guards a secret about the start of the Revolutionary War that he will tell no one—not his new wife, not his best friend, not even his trusted daughter. It seems everyone in her family has secrets. Sarah&’s even got one of her own—and it's tearing her apart…. This is a &“beautifully crafted&” novel of a young girl growing up—and a country&’s battle for independence (School Library Journal). &“As usual, Rinaldi has done her homework; the book is solidly researched and extremely well written. Readers will not soon forget these characters…Vivid in the best sense of the word.&”—Kirkus Reviews A New York Public Library &“Book for the Teen Age&” Includes a reader's guide
The Secret of Snow: A Novel
by null Viola ShipmanThe forecast is calling for a reluctant homecoming and regrettable decisions with a strong chance of romance…When Sonny Dunes, a SoCal meteorologist whose job is all sunshine and seventy-two-degree days, is replaced by a virtual meteorologist that will never age, gain weight or renegotiate its contract, the only station willing to give the fifty-year-old another shot is the very place Sonny&’s been avoiding since the day she left for college—her northern Michigan hometown.Sonny grudgingly returns to the long, cold, snowy winters of her childhood…with the added humiliation of moving back in with her mother. Not quite an outsider but no longer a local, Sonny finds her past blindsiding her everywhere: from the high school friends she ghosted, to the former journalism classmate and mortal frenemy who&’s now her boss, to, most keenly, the death years ago of her younger sister, who loved the snow.To distract herself from the memories she's spent her life trying to outrun, Sonny throws herself headfirst into covering every small-town winter event to woo a new audience, made more bearable by a handsome widower with optimism to spare. But with someone trying to undermine her efforts to rebuild her career, Sonny must make peace with who she used to be and allow her heart to thaw if she&’s ever going to find a place she can truly call home.Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
The Secret of the Ginger Mice: The Gerander Trilogy
by Frances WattsAlistair, Alex, and Alice have always been an inseparable (though not necessarily harmonious) triplet of miceOC that is until Alistair is kidnapped one summerOCOs night. While Alistair tries to make heads or tails of falling from the sky onto another young ginger-colored mouse named Tibby Rose (a most unusual incident on all accounts), Alex and Alice set off to find their missing brother. But in a world where spies abound and an elusive underground organization called FIG is only heard about in shushed bits and pieces, figuring out whom to trust is no small task for this intrepid trio. The key to the mystery seems to be within their grasp, but it only hints at another hair-raising adventure and creates more questions that seemed destined to remain unanswered. aFull of warm, clean humor and whippet-quick wit, Frances WattsOCO new trilogy will effortlessly charm readers and adventurers alike. Chosen as a ChildrenOCOs Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2011"
The Secret of the Magic Pen (Sweet Valley Twins Super Chiller #8)
by Jamie Suzanne Francine PascalA pen that tells the future? Summer vacation is here, and Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield and their friends have just arrived at sleep-away camp! On a hike through a dark, eerie cave, Elizabeth finds something incredible -- a glowing pen! She can't wait to use it to write an article for the camp newspaper. But as she writes, Elizabeth is astonished to find herself composing a mystery full of scary twists and turns. And to her horror, little by little the mystery seems to be coming true! This isn't just an ordinary pen. Could it be haunted?
The Secret of the Nightingale Palace: A Novel
by Dana SachsStruggling to move on after her husband's death, thirty-five-year-old Anna receives an unexpected phone call from her estranged grandmother, Goldie, summoning her to New York. A demanding woman with a sharp tongue and a devotion to fashion and etiquette, Goldie has not softened in the five years since she and her granddaughter last spoke. Now she wants Anna to drive her to San Francisco to return a collection of exquisite Japanese art to a long-lost friend.Hours of sitting behind the wheel of Goldie's Rolls-Royce soften Anna's attitude toward her grandmother, and as the miles pass, old hurts begin to heal. Yet no matter how close they become, Goldie harbors painful secrets about her youthful days in 1940s San Francisco that she cannot share. But if she truly wants to help her granddaughter find happiness again, she must eventually confront the truths of her life.Moving back and forth across time and told in the voices of both Anna and Goldie, The Secret of the Nightingale Palace is a searing portrait of family, betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness—and a testament to the enduring power of love.
Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry
by Rosalie K. FryFiona McConville is a child of the Western Isles, living on the Scottish mainland. City life doesn’t suit Fiona and at age ten she is sent back to her beloved isles to live with her grandparents. There she learns more about her mother’s strange ways with the seals and seabirds; hears stories of the selkies, mythological creatures that are half seal and half human; and wonders about her baby brother, Jamie, who disappeared long ago but whom fishermen claim to have seen. Fiona is determined to find Jamie and enlists her cousin Rory to help. When her grandparents are suddenly threatened with eviction, Fiona and Rory go into action. Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry is a magical story of the power of place and family history, interwoven with Scottish folklore. Rosalie K. Fry’s novel, which was the basis for John Sayles’s classic 1994 film The Secret of Roan Inish, is back in print for the first time in decades.
Secret of the Super-small Superstar (Who Shrunk Daniel Funk? #4)
by Stephen Gilpin Lin OliverDaniel knows it would be dangerous if anyone found out about his tiny twin brother. But when his sister accidentally posts a video of Pablo on her blog, Daniel is catapulted to instant stardom. Everyone is wowed by his special-effects skills--because there couldn't actually be a miniature boy dancing on camera, could there? Daniel's fear of Pablo being discovered is soon overshadowed by the lure of superstardom. Everyone is thrilled for him--except Pablo. Pablo can't help but be jealous--after all, it's his talent that's getting Daniel noticed. Pablo's tired of being left in the background, and decides it's time for a drastic move. Will Daniel come to his senses before Pablo changes their lives forever?
Secret of the Three Treasures
by Janni Lee SimnerTiernay Markowitz, pseudonym Tiernay West, is an adventurer. She moves with the stealth of a great cat of the African plains and can track a bicycle on dry pavement. She has no use for ballet, fancy dresses, her mother's new--and frankly very dull--boyfriend or his nerdy, computer obsessed son, Kevin. When Tiernay catches wind of possible buried treasure in her very own town, she's on the case. Little does she know where this will lead--was running for her life, scaling cliffs in the middle of the night, or getting trapped underground really part of the plan?
The Secret of Toddler Sharing: Why Sharing Is Hard and How to Make It Easier
by Elizabeth CraryOffering parents realistic expectations about toddler behavior, this guide provides detailed, how-to advice for teaching kids to share and for intervening when toddlers have difficulty sharing. It reviews children’s temperament and development and the roles they play in the willingness to share, while also explaining how to handle the child who never complains about giving up a possession. Relating personal experiences as real-life examples of the teaching process, this parenting reference includes scenarios and suggests dialogs to use. Three factors that encourage children to share are introduced, along with five strategies that specify how to teach sharing. Whether sharing issues come up with toddlers on play dates or in public places, parents will be armed with the knowledge of how to handle and teach their child.
The Secret of Two Brothers
by Irene Beltrán Hernández21-year-old Beaver tries to create a decent life for himself and his brother following his mother's death and his own stint in prison. The story explores maintaining a family against difficult odds and trying to live an honorable life.
The Secret of Villa Serena: escape to the Italian sun with this romantic feel-good read
by Domenica De RosaA gorgeous, sun-filled novel following one woman's journey from heartbreak to adventure, for fans of Santa Montefiore. An irresistible read that will transport you straight to Tuscany...Emily looks like she has it allLiving the dreamThere's the lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse, the three beautiful children, the successful husband, the newspaper column detailing her glamorous expat life. But when Emily's husband dumps her by text message, she has to face up to some stark home truths. The nightmare realityShe has no money, her cleaner hates her, her eldest girl is out of her depth with the local seducer, her middle daughter is dangerously underweight, and her darling baby is fast becoming a brat. She doesn't even have any Italian friends. But there's hopeEven as Emily admits that she's not living the Tuscan dream, she finds herself drawn into the village of Monte Albano and discovers the genuine Italy, darker and more intriguing than she had ever imagined. If she can get over a lingering obsession with her youthful first love, an attractive stranger might be about to show her the time of her life...(P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited
The Secret of Villa Serena: escape to the Italian sun with this romantic feel-good read
by Domenica De RosaFrom Elly Griffiths, bestselling crime author, writing as Domenica de Rosa, comes a heartfelt, witty story of one woman's journey from heartbreak to adventure, full of gorgeous Italian flavour. Emily Robertson looks like the woman who has it all: the lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse, the three beautiful children, the successful, attentive husband. But when her husband dumps her by text, she has to face up to some stark home truths. She has no money, her cleaner hates her, her eldest girl is out of her depth with the local seducer, her middle daughter is dangerously underweight, and her darling baby is fast becoming a brat. She doesn't even have any Italian friendsEven as Emily admits that she's not living the Tuscan dream, she finds herself drawn into the village of Monte Albano and discovers the genuine Italy, darker and more intriguing than she had ever imagined. If she can get over a lingering obsession with her youthful first love, an attractive stranger might be about to show her the time of her life...************************What readers are saying about The Secret of Villa Serena'Wonderful . . . it will take you to Tuscany' 5* Reader Review'Couldn't put it down' 5* Reader Review'A brilliant read' 5* Reader Review'Romance, comedy . . . brilliant, it has it all' 5* Reader Review'A lovely book to get lost in' 5* Reader Review
The Secret of Willow Ridge
by Claudia Black John C. Blackford Helen H. MooreLikeable Gabe makes the journey from being an almost friendless, unhappy, and skeptical young boy reeling from mistreatment at the hands of his addicted father and the effects the disease of addiction have had on his family, to a hopeful, happy youngster who takes pride in his dad's greatest accomplishment: recovery.
The Secret of Zoom
by Lynne JonellTen-year-old Christina lives a sheltered life until she discovers a secret tunnel, a plot to enslave orphans, and a mysterious source of energy known as zoom.
The Secret Office (Orca Echoes)
by Sara CassidyKey Selling Points The Secret Office shows how self-sufficient kids can be, as Allie and Henry use their problem-solving smarts throughout; the real-world setting will help empower readers to take on their own projects. Reflects the contemporary reality of many adults working from home, and its setting in an apartment building will be refreshingly relatable to many. Sara Cassidy's children's books include finalists for the Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature, the Chocolate Lily Award, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, the Diamond Willow Award and the Silver Birch Express Award. Her book Genius Jolene won the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. There are 25 black-and-white illustrations throughout. Part of the Orca Echoes series of early chapter books with character-building themes and curriculum tie-ins.
The Secret Orchard: Warm, uplifting and romantic - the perfect autumn read
by Sharon GoslingPre-order THE FOREST HIDEAWAY, the stunning new Sharon Gosling novel, coming Summer 2025. A feel-good story about family, belonging and finding peace with the past from the author of The Lighthouse Bookshop and The Forgotten Garden. 'The exploration of family and identity is filled with vivid characters and an enthralling plot, making it absorbing and emotional' The People&’s Friend 'A lovely, heartwarming read about belonging' heatCan a return to the past be the start of something new? Bette and Nina Crowdie have never been close – the ten-year age difference doesn&’t help, and Bette&’s rarely been home since she left for university at eighteen. When their father passes away and unexpectedly splits the family farm between them, Nina is furious and afraid. She&’s been working at the farm for the past five years. It&’s the only home her young son, Barnaby, has ever had, and she&’s convinced that Bette will sell at the first chance she gets. When they discover the huge debt their father has been hiding, Bette reluctantly agrees to help her sister. But that means they have to find a way to work together, and Bette must face up to the real reason she left all those years ago.Could a long-forgotten diary and the discovery of a secret orchard on their land help save the farm – and the sisters&’ relationship?Praise for The Secret Orchard: &‘I loved the characters and the orchard! I gobbled it up in a couple of sittings. What a gorgeous read, full of heart&’ Liz Fenwick, author of The River Between Us &‘Warm, tender and wise, Sharon Gosling&’s well-crafted, engrossing story was a pleasure to read&’ Rachel Hore, author of The Hidden Years
The Secret Papers of Madame Olivetti
by Annie VanderbiltThe coast of Southern France sparkles in this sexy, mature, and engaging debut novel. Lily has come to southern France in search of a new perspective, hoping that the sun?s soft rays and the fragrant sea breezes will provide a relaxing respite from the demands of her lively daughter and her family?s Idaho cattle ranch. Two years after her husband?s sudden death, in the house that?s been in his family for generations, she finally finds some stolen weeks to make sense of the past. To Madame Olivetti?her cranky old manual typewriter?Lily entrusts all her secrets, pounding out the story of the men she loved, the betrayals she endured, the losses she still regrets. And with the companionship of Yves, the seductive handyman who comes by to make repairs, Lily comes closer to understanding her exhilarating past?and to discovering she has a new story to tell?one about the delights of starting over. .
The Secret Photographs: Absolutely gripping historical fiction for 2024 by the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club Pick The French House
by Jacquie Bloese'What a sumptuous, evocative triumph of a novel!' JENNY ASHCROFTDiscover the spellbinding portrait of two women determined to find their freedom - perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, The Doll Factory and The Essex Serpent.England, 1895: In the bustling seaside town of Brighton, photography is all the rage. Ellen Harper assists her twin brother running one of the city's seafront studios, where fashionable ladies and gentlemen pose in their finery to have their likeness captured forever in a silver frame.But behind the façade of a respectable business, the siblings have something to hide. After the studio closes for the day, secret photographs are taken in the back room. There is money to be made from this underground trade, but if exposed to the light of day, these photographs would destroy them... When newly married Clementine comes to sit for a portrait, Ellen learns she is looking for a lady's companion. Longing for a life of her own choosing and freedom from the deals her brother has made, Ellen accepts the post. The new position transports her to a sweeping white-fronted townhouse on one of Brighton's most prestigious crescents, full of every luxury imaginable.But Clementine's gilded world hides as much darkness as Ellen hoped to escape... What will happen when the secrets Ellen has left behind finally catch up to her?Don't miss this richly atmospheric and gripping historical fiction shining a light on the role of women in a world dominated by men.This book was first published as The Golden Hour.Praise for The Secret Photographs:'I loved this!... I was drawn into the shadowy world of illicit photography in late-Victorian Brighton and felt I was walking those streets with my own camera and watching the images develop... A compelling tale of love, friendship and identity... This book does what the best historical fiction can do: immerses you in its world... I thoroughly recommend!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was instantly hooked into the story, it has vivid descriptions of the times and places, and a plotline that kept me guessing. Ellen and Clem are particularly strong and fascinating characters, I very much enjoyed sharing their battles and endeavours during such unfair times for women' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A sumptuous, evocative triumph of a novel!' Jenny Ashcroft'I could not put it down... Fantastically researched. Got to be a 5-star rating from me' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A divine and sumptuous portrait of Victorian Brighton, written in gloriously seductive prose, I was enthralled' Amanda Geard'I loved the way you were drawn into the various characters and their struggles through gender and class divides of the era' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A glorious and sumptuous feast for the senses and it drew me in from the start, wanting to find out more about these women's stories and their struggles for freedom and change. It's an absolute joy. I couldn't put it down' Rosanna Ley'Beautifully atmospheric' Gill Paul'Beautifully written book with fabulous characters and plot, hard to put down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secret Princess for the Warrior
by Michelle StylesA dramatic, enemies-to-lovers Viking tale between a princess and a brooding warrior! Born to be enemies Sworn to become lovers? When Viking Karn finds himself shipwrecked on enemy territory, even his razor-sharp, battle-hardened instincts could never have foreseen being rescued by tantalizing maiden Maer… Maer is stunned to learn that Karn hails from the kingdom that was once her home. And that his father was responsible for the brutal end to her family&’s reign, forcing Maer to become a princess-in-hiding! She should hate Karn but instead finds herself irresistibly drawn to the brooding warrior. He could be the key to her return, but can she trust him with her feelings—and her royal secret? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.