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Unclaimed Heart
by Kim WilkinsThe rules for a young English woman in 1799 are simple: Do what you’re told; stay out of the way; and don’t, under any circumstances, ask questions. But Constance Blackchurch is insatiable, headstrong, and complex; and the quest to find her missing mother is too much to resist…<P> …as is Alexandre Sans-Nom, the pearl diver who steals her heart, uproots all of her social expectations, and can either ruin or save the family she loves.
Unclaimed Treasures
by Patricia MaclachlanOh, to do something special, something extraordinary. That, and to find a true love.... Willa does fall in love, but it isn't at all the way she dreamed it would be. And just what is extraordinary? Willa and twin brother Nicky's mother is going to have a baby-how ordinary. Their friend Horace's mother has left to "seek her fortune." That, Willa thinks, is extraordinary. Willa is on the verge of learning something important. And by the end of the long summer, Willa, Nicky, and Horace each do something extraordinary and unforgettable.
Uncle
by Julia MarkusIrv Bender knew the meaning of devotion-he had sacrificed his own chance for a college education so that his beloved brother Babe could go. But it is Irv, not Babe, who will become the family achiever. As half-owner of a summer camp in the Poconos, he earns more than enough to become his brother's keeper...and a discreetly benevolent "uncle" to his partner, Mandy Mershheimer, the novelist; his talented, attractive niece, Suzanne; and his protégé and assistant, Larry Driscoll. But it is the nature of benevolence to breed resentments. And it is the nature of good intentions to frequently yield unforeseen pain. Julia Markus's remarkable novel is a rich, compressed story of the complex relationships between family and friends, and of one man making peace with the past.Uncle won the Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship Award in 1978.Julia Markus, an English professor at Hofstra University, received the Houghton Mifflin Literary Award for her first novel, Uncle, which was followed by three well-received novels, American Rose, Friends Along the Way and A Change of Luck, as well as her critically acclaimed biographies, Dared and Done: The Marriage of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning and Across An Untried Sea: Discovering Lives Hidden in the Shadow of Convention and Time. She has won a National Endowment for the Arts grant and two National Endowment for the Humanities grants. Her most recent book is J. Anthony Froude: The Last Undiscovered Great Victorian."Delighting and illuminating"--The New York Times Book Review"A beautiful book of complicated moral vision"--Chicago Sun-Times"Uncle portrays a lifetime in the sparest of needlepoints."--Newsweek
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
by Sarah S. Brannen Sarah BrannenBobby and Jamie are getting married, but Bobby's niece Chloe is worried that she won't be his favorite person anymore. Will Uncle Bobby still think she is special? <P> Sarah Brannen's warm story is set in an alternative family as Uncle Bobby marries his boyfriend. Uncle Bobby's Wedding embraces Bobby's relationship with Jamie, but keeps its focus where it truly belongs: on an uncle and niece's love for each other. Beautifully told and charmingly illustrated, this simple yet moving story begs to be read time and again.
Uncle Daddy
by Ralph FletcherWhen his long-absent father suddenly reappears, nine-year-old Rivers struggles with conflicting feelings and reexamines his relationship with the great-uncle who had served as his father.
Uncle Daney's Way
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Bluebonnet Award and Mark Twain Award Master Lists: Cole isn&’t happy about his great-uncle coming to live with his family . . . until Daney&’s in danger of losing his beloved horseCole Tatro has never met his great-uncle Daney. But after he&’s injured in a logging accident, he comes to live with Cole&’s family on their Vermont farm. Cole isn&’t sure how he&’s going to feel about having a stranger around all the time. Then he meets Daney&’s horse, Nip. A big red workhorse with a tousled blond mane and a sleepy face, Nip is the pride of Daney&’s life. Except Daney no longer has a job. Cole&’s parents work hard—his dad at a paper mill and his mom sewing doll dresses at a local factory—but they aren&’t sure they have the money to take care of Nip. That&’s when Daney comes up with the perfect solution. But he&’ll need Cole&’s help to carry it out. Uncle Daney&’s Way is a story of grit, determination, and one family&’s ingenuity in the face of hardship.
Uncle Dan's Report Card
by Unell Barbara C.A Unique Approach to Teaching Children Timeless Values The worth of the child cannot be measured in terms of "Per Cent" alone. The home life of the child is an important part of the whole life. The teacher's judgment will be a much better one if the home will kindly co-operate. Parents are asked to carefully consider and mark "Home Report" as indicated. -M. E. Pearson, Superintendent, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools, 1914 With the discovery of their Uncle Dan's school report card from 1914, in which a "Home Report" section of the card was to be completed by parents, Barbara and Robert Unell were inspired to explore the behaviors and values upon which students were "graded" in addition to the standard academic subjects. They realized that these surprising entries, ranging from acts of kindness and truthfulness to personal habits and reading for pleasure, were as timeless and relevant today as they were almost a century ago. Uncle Dan's Report Card gives every parent and caregiver not only a reminder of the worth of these values and behaviors but also a practical means to encourage children to recognize and practice good habits. This book provides the positive, proven tools they can use with toddlers to teens to help them be successful and happy in their everyday lives, personally and academically. .
Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Level 2)
by Arnold LobelAnother sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing—it ends much too soon.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
Uncle Eli's Wedding
by Sernur Isik Tracy NewmanUncle Eli's wedding forces Daniel to miss his soccer game so Daniel worries that once Uncle Eli gets married, his beloved uncle won't have any time for him. Eli's fiancée Lilah promises Daniel that he and Uncle Eli will do something special together that day, but Daniel has his doubts! This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Uncle Jed's Barber Shop
by Margaree King MitchellCoretta Scott King Award winner A young girl&’s beloved uncle is a talented barber without a shop who never gives up on his dream in this richly illustrated, stirring picture book.Everyone has a favorite relative. For Sarah Jean, it&’s her Uncle Jed. Living in the segregated South of the 1920s, where most people are sharecroppers, Uncle Jed is the only black barber in the county and has to travel all over the county to cut his customers&’ hair. He lives for the day when he could open his very own barbershop. But there are a lot of setbacks along the way. Will Uncle Jed ever be able to open a shiny new shop?
Uncle John's Certified Organic Bathroom Reader
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteOnly Uncle John could make the Green Movement this much fun! This timely edition takes an even-handed look at the trials and tribulations (and downright goofiness) of environmentalism. You'll learn how landfills operate, where plastic goes to die, how to understand food labels, how to save some green around the house, and the lowdown on all the alternative forms of energy currently being bandied about (even beer power). And we cover the really important stuff, such as: Who has the bigger carbon footprint--Fred Flintstone or George Jetson? And lots more, including . . .Lady Bird Johnson's quest for a prettier nationWhatever happened to the electric car?Paper vs. plastic: A fight to the deathNot-so-green Hollywood moviesThe true meaning of "organic"Ancient environmentalistsLiving on an Amish farmNOISE POLLUTION!Animals that recycleThe power of poo And much, much more!
Uncle John's Presents Mom's Bathtub Reader (Uncle John Presents Ser.)
by Sue SteinerGREAT MOTHERLY ADVICE: Inspirational Notes and Quotes from Mom; What They All Learned From Mom (Famous and ordinary folks tell how Mom set them straight); Mom Knows Best -- Or Does She? (Motherly advice that turned out to be wrong)MOMS OF LEGENDS: Dalai Lama's Mom; Einstein's Mom; Elvis Presley's Mom; Thomas Edison's Mom; Presidential Moms (FDR'S Mom, Clinton's Mom etc.)LEGENDARY MOMS: Indria Gandhi; Elinor Roosevelt; Golda Meir; Grace Kelly; Jackie and Rose Kennedy; Margaret Mead; Betty Friedan and Gloria SteinemMOTHERHOOD THROUGH HISTORY:Biblical Moms; Motherhood In Greece and Rome; Mother's Day in Ancient Times; Fashionable Cave Moms; Mideval vs. Renaissance Moms; Life as a Victorian MomNotes and Quotes from History's MomsMOTHERHOOD ACROSS CULTURES: Eskimo moms are Different; What Makes a Jewish Mom?; Africa's Peaceable Moms; A Little Old Irish Mom; Mom Goes LatinaTRIBUTES TO MOM: Statue of Liberty; Whistler's Mother; Poems For Mom; Literary Tributes to Mom; Quotable Tributes to MomMOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS/MOTHERS AND SONS: Those Odd Durrell Boys And Mrs. Durrell; Mary Martin and J.R. of DallasSOCCER MOMS: Callipatira - the Ancient World's First Soccer Mom; Olympic Moms; Muhammed Ali's and Mike Tyson's MomsBASKETBALL AND BASEBALL MOMS (they play)NOTEABLE MOMS (Music): Country Music Moms-- The Judds, The Carters
Uncle Vampire
by Cynthia D. GrantEveryone knows vampires don't really exist--so why are Carolyn and her sister haunted by the same nocturnal visits? Twin sisters Honey and Carolyn have a secret: Uncle Toddy must be a vampire. Their parents won't acknowledge that Toddy's presence in their house is causing problems, but Carolyn can feel him sucking the life out of the family. Honey doesn't want to talk about it. She's a popular, pretty cheerleader with the perfect high school life. Why can't Carolyn just let it go and concentrate on good things, instead of asking questions about what happens when vampires knock at the door in the middle of the night? Both girls' grades are suffering under the strain of keeping their secret, threatening their school activities and plans for the future. Carolyn feels like she's going crazy, seeing things that no one else can. How can she convince Honey that she's only trying to stop the vampire from killing them both? Her only option is to force Uncle Toddy into the one place he doesn't want to be: the light.
Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
by DyAnne DiSalvo-RyanA gentle and age-appropiate introduction to two key issues of our time—hunger and homelessness—from a kid's point of view. This empathy-building book is good for sharing at home or in a classroom.
Unclenching Our Fists: Abusive Men on the Journey to Nonviolence
by Sara Elinoff AckerThis book features eleven first-person stories of men from diverse class and racial backgrounds who have made a long-term commitment to end their physical and emotional abuse and controlling behaviors. These men speak frankly about the abuse they inflicted on their families, what it took to get them to face themselves, and how they feel about the damage they have caused. All participated in violence intervention programs, some for as long as ten years. To put a face on violence and to encourage activism for reform, most of the eleven have allowed their photos and real names to be used in the book. Surrounding this material are chapters that provide context about the disputes among researchers about whether batterer intervention programs work (only a small number of batterers renounce their abuse) and chapters that address the reactions of partners to these stories. "When the Man You Love is Abusive" is designed to caution women not to be manipulated by accounts of change and to outline the stages men need to pass through in the long process of becoming accountable. "The Last Word: Voices of Survivors" ends the book with a focus group discussion in which former abuse victims and advocates respond candidly to the men's stories.
Unclenching Our Fists: Abusive Men on the Journey to Nonviolence
by Sara Elinoff AckerThis book features eleven first-person stories of men from diverse class and racial backgrounds who have made a long-term commitment to end their physical and emotional abuse and controlling behaviors. These men speak frankly about the abuse they inflicted on their families, what it took to get them to face themselves, and how they feel about the damage they have caused. All participated in violence intervention programs, some for as long as ten years. To put a face on violence and to encourage activism for reform, most of the eleven have allowed their photos and real names to be used in the book. Surrounding this material are chapters that provide context about the disputes among researchers about whether batterer intervention programs work (only a small number of batterers renounce their abuse) and chapters that address the reactions of partners to these stories. "When the Man You Love is Abusive" is designed to caution women not to be manipulated by accounts of change and to outline the stages men need to pass through in the long process of becoming accountable. "The Last Word: Voices of Survivors" ends the book with a focus group discussion in which former abuse victims and advocates respond candidly to the men's stories.
The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds (Isabel Dalhousie Novels #9)
by Alexander McCall SmithAs a mother, wife, employer and editor of the Review of Applied Ethics, Isabel Dalhousie is aware that to be human is to be responsible. So when a neighbour brings her a new and potentially dangerous puzzle to solve, once again Isabel feels she has no option but to shoulder the burden.A masterpiece painting has been stolen from Duncan Munrowe, old-fashioned philanthropist, father to two discontented children, and a very wealthy man. As Isabel enters into negotiations with the shadowy figures who are in search of a ransom, a case where heroes and villains should be clearly defined turns murky: the list of those who desire the painting - or the money - lengthens, and hasty judgement must be avoided at all cost. Morals, it turns out, are like Scottish clouds: complex, changeable and tricky to get a firm grip on; they require a sharp observational eye, a philosophical mindset, and the habit of kindness. Fortunately for those around her, Isabel Dalhousie is in possession of all three.
The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds (Isabel Dalhousie Novels #9)
by Alexander McCall SmithAs a mother, wife, employer and editor of the Review of Applied Ethics, Isabel Dalhousie is aware that to be human is to be responsible. So when a neighbour brings her a new and potentially dangerous puzzle to solve, once again Isabel feels she has no option but to shoulder the burden.A masterpiece painting has been stolen from Duncan Munrowe, old-fashioned philanthropist, father to two discontented children, and a very wealthy man. As Isabel enters into negotiations with the shadowy figures who are in search of a ransom, a case where heroes and villains should be clearly defined turns murky: the list of those who desire the painting - or the money - lengthens, and hasty judgement must be avoided at all cost. Morals, it turns out, are like Scottish clouds: complex, changeable and tricky to get a firm grip on; they require a sharp observational eye, a philosophical mindset, and the habit of kindness. Fortunately for those around her, Isabel Dalhousie is in possession of all three.
Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability
by Donald J. MeyerUncommon Fathers is a compelling collection of essays by fathers who were asked to reflect and write about the life-altering experience of having a child with a disability. Nineteen fathers have taken an introspective and honest look at this deeply emotional subject, offering a seldom-heard perspective on raising children with special needs. (from the publisher)
Uncommon Love: God's Heart for Christian Parents of Gay Kids
by Mary CommUncommon Love is a landmark Bible study and the first of its kind. In a culture where gay rights, gay marriage, and a surplus of gender issues have recently exploded in the media, more and more kids are coming out—and many of these are from Christian homes with Christian parents who don&’t know what to do, how to respond, where to draw boundaries or if they even should. Scripture, which is the foundational basis for how to live the Christian life, has even been brought into question, further confusing the hearts and minds of Christian parents. Mary Comm presents a comprehensive navigational map for Christian parents whose kids (whether minor or adult) have Same-Sex Attraction or are living the LGB lifestyle. The primary purpose of Uncommon Love is to help parents maintain a loving, mutually respectful relationship with their LGB children and shows parents how to offer compassionate understanding and unconditional love without compromising their own identity, faith, and values.
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers
by Michael RieraUNCOMMON SENSE FOR PARENTS WITH TEENAGERS has ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. Offering a fresh interpretation of the teen years, Dr. Riera asserts that this period of a child's growth is too often misunderstood as a phase to be dreaded instead of enjoyed. In this fully revised and updated edition, he tackles some of the newest issues facing parents and teens and gives a second look to the old standbys.
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers, Third Edition
by Michael RieraThis perennial bestseller (with more than 100,000 copies sold) has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of teenagers and their parents. Since its initial publication in 1995,Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagershas ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. In this fully revised and updated edition, Riera tackles some of the newest issues facing parents and teens, and gives a second look to the old standbys—alcohol and drugs, academics, sex and dating, sports and extracurriculars, eating disorders, making friends, single parenting, divorce, and more. Riera channels his unpatronizing approach and two decades of experience working with teens into this optimistic and indispensable book.
The Uncommoners #1: The Crooked Sixpence (The Uncommoners #1)
by Jennifer BellAnyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their lives can’t miss this fantasy series opener. Dive into a secret underground city below London where ordinary objects are capable of extraordinary magic! "Part Tim Burton, part J.K. Rowling! A terrific debut." —Soman Chainani, New York Times Bestselling Author of the School for Good and Evil series Welcome to a world where nothing is quite as it seems… When their grandmother Sylvie is rushed to the hospital, Ivy Sparrow and her annoying big brother Seb cannot imagine what adventure lies in store. Soon their house is ransacked by unknown intruders, and a very strange policeman turns up on the scene, determined to apprehend them . . . with a toilet brush. Ivy and Seb make their escape only to find themselves in a completely uncommon world, a secret underground city called Lundinor where ordinary objects have amazing powers. There are belts that enable the wearer to fly, yo-yos that turn into weapons, buttons with healing properties, and other enchanted objects capable of very unusual feats. But the forces of evil are closing in fast, and when Ivy and Seb learn that their family is connected to one of the greatest uncommon treasures of all time, they must race to unearth the treasure and get to the bottom of a family secret . . . before it’s too late. Debut novelist Jennifer Bell delivers a world of wonder and whimsy in the start of a richly uncommon series."An auspicious trilogy opener." -Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Uncommoners #2: The Shadows of Doom (The Uncommoners #2)
by Jennifer BellAnyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their lives can't miss the second book in this fantasy series. Escape to Lundinor, the underground city that holds the world's greatest treasures . . . and its biggest threats."Part Tim Burton, part J.K. Rowling! A terrific series." --Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil seriesIvy and her older brother, Seb, are back in Lundinor--the underground city where enchanted objects can do incredible things, if they're uncommon. But not everyone is thrilled at their arrival. Namely, Selena Grimes, the wicked ghoul who will stop at nothing to return her guild, the Dirge, to their former glory. When Ivy and Seb learn that Selena is after the Jar of Shadows, one of the five most powerful uncommon objects, they know it's up to them to find it first. But there's more than just Selena to worry about this trading season. Jack-in-the-Green, an escaped shape-shifting convict, haunts the city; Grivens, a troubling game where players often end up horribly injured--or worse--is on the rise; and foes disguised as friends lurk in the shadows. Ivy will have to figure out who they can trust--before they meet their uncommon ends.
The Uncommoners #3: The Deadly Omens (The Uncommoners #3)
by Jennifer BellAnyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their lives can't miss the third book and final showdown in this fantasy series. Return to Lundinor, the underground city that holds the world's greatest treasures . . . and its biggest threats."Part Tim Burton, part J. K. Rowling! A terrific series." --Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil seriesAfter years of searching, Ivy gets word that her best friend Valian's long-missing sister Rosie may be hidden in the uncommon trading city of Nubrook, located under the populated New York City. The kids reunite to scour Nubrook for any sign of Rosie, but the hunt leads to one of the last remaining Great Uncommon Good: the Sands of Change, an enchanted necklace that turns objects--and people--into their opposites. The ever-powerful Dirge guild is no doubt also on the hunt for the pendant, so Ivy and her friends are in a race against time to find Rosie and put an end to the Dirge once and for all! Don't miss the epic conclusion in the fight to save the uncommon world.