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Best Kept Secret: Best Kept Secret (Family Tree #3)
by Ann M. MartinFour girls. Four generations. One family.The third installment of the exquisite new series from Ann M. Martin follows Francie, Dana's daughter, to Princeton, NJ, in the 1980s.
Best Laid Plans (Madaris Family Saga Ser. #14)
by Brenda JacksonLove wasn’t supposed to be a part of the deal…Even a famed matchmaker like Nolan Madaris’s great-grandmother can’t get it right every time. Nolan, the notorious fun-loving ladies’ man, could never connect with someone as straitlaced as tech whiz Ivy Chapman. Yet the scheme Ivy proposes is tempting—they can pretend to be a couple, just long enough to satisfy their families.But someone forgot to clue in their heartsWhat happens, though, when Ivy’s plan to get her relatives off her back has an unexpected side effect: getting her into Nolan’s bed? Houston’s number one womanizer may have found the only one who can truly satisfy him, body and soul. But with a man from Ivy’s past determined to be part of her future, both she and Nolan will have to decide what’s fake, what’s real and what’s worth fighting for…
Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love
by Katie Sullivan Morford“Does a truly sweet job of helping parents pack more inspired lunches . . . recipes for everything from wraps and sandwiches to pizzas and salads.” —Publishers WeeklyBest Lunch Box Ever is full of recipes, ideas, and strategies for packing creative and healthful lunches for kids, solving what is for many parents the most taxing of daily chores. Kids will love the scrumptiousness, while busy moms and dads will appreciate the quick and simple solutions for wholesome, balanced meals developed by Katie Sullivan Morford, a registered dietician and mother of three. The sixty-five recipes are easy, delicious, and—best of all—packed with nutrients for well-rounded lunches and snacks, including Deconstructed Caprese Skewers, Easy Cheesy Thermos Beans, Pesto Pita Pizza, Cinnamon Wonton Crisps, Parmesan Kale Chips, Crispy Applewiches, and more.“Katie Morford has dozens of interesting and sometimes surprising suggestions for easy, delicious, and nutritious lunch items that kids will enjoy—if parents don’t get to them first.” —Marion Nestle, James Beard Award–winning author of Unsavory Truth“This wonderful book is sure to get you out of a lunch-box rut, with inspiring, easy, healthful ideas for lunches that will put a smile on any kid’s face!” —Ellie Krieger, host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite“Ideal for parents and professionals, this cookbook features winning lunch ideas for eco- and health-conscious households.” —Library Journal
Best Man and the Runaway Bride: Best Man And The Runaway Bride / A Maverick To (re)marry (montana Mavericks: The Lonelyhearts Ranch) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Kandy ShepherdWhen a tennis pro helps a bride escape her wedding, he catches the eye of the media—and her—in this sweet romance about forbidden love.After helping Nikki Lucas flee her high-society wedding, privacy-loving best man Max Conway never expected to be accused of having an affair with the bride! As the media scandal dies down, he escapes to a remote island—and comes face-to-face with Nikki! Their connection is undeniable but she’s completely off-limits. Yet as the sun sets in paradise, both are struggling to resist . . .
Best Man for the Bridesmaid
by Jennifer FayeAlways the bridesmaid... Planning her sister's Italian wedding only reminds Jules Lane of how far away she is from finding her own true love. And worse, she's doing it alongside the brooding, mouthwateringly handsome best man, Stefano DeFiore. Maybe the bride? Having seen the destructive power of love, Stefano has no time for weddings-but Jules's smile is captivating. Making her feel like the most beautiful woman in the world is one thing, but can he give this blushing bridesmaid a happily-ever-after of her own?
Best Man with Benefits
by Sophie PembrokeWill the bridesmaid and the best man be able to resist the simmering tension that bubbles between them? Find out what happens in this feel-good rom-com by Sophie Pembroke. Rules are made to be broken…Right? Bridesmaid Nell and best man Alex must find dates to the wedding of the decade or be forced to attend together! They ignore the simmering tension they&’ve been avoiding for years—until dating disasters lead them to reconsider their plan… The best course of action is to get their chemistry out of their systems. The deal was supposed to be temporary, buddies with benefits…but turns out it&’s more fun breaking the rules!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Best Mum Ever: The Perfect Gift for Your Incredible Mum
by Summersdale PublishersYou’re a mum in a million! You’re the bee’s knees, you're the fox's socks, the cat’s miaow and its pyjamas! This little book is my way of saying thank you – because you’re the best mum ever!
Best Mum Ever: The Perfect Gift for Your Incredible Mum
by Summersdale PublishersYou’re a mum in a million! You’re the bee’s knees, you're the fox's socks, the cat’s miaow and its pyjamas! This little book is my way of saying thank you – because you’re the best mum ever!
Best Nerds Forever
by James Patterson Chris GrabensteinWhen a lifelong friendship just isn't long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road by a maniac in a big van. Now, he's a ghost. He can do lots of fun things, like try every ice cream flavor in the store, sneak up on people, and play as many video games as he wants. Finn even has a new ghost friend, Isabella, to show him the ropes. But he also has a lot of BIG questions, like: who wanted him dead? And can he stop the maniac from striking again? Packed with hilarious moments, epic friendships, and fun art, Best Nerds Forever celebrates the nerd in each of us and the joy of living life to its fullest.
Best Party Book Ever!
by Editors of Faithgirlz! Girls' Life Mag<P>Let the celebration begin!<P>Whether you want to throw the best birthday bash ever or you’re dreaming up a just-for-fun sleepover extravaganza with your friends, Faithgirlz! has you covered.<P> Packed full of creative and crazy-fun ideas, this book contains everything you need to know to plan fifteen great get-togethers from start to finish.<P> From holiday parties to secret garden soirees, cookie bake-offs for a cause to “glamping” slumber parties, you and your BFFs will get detailed how-tos and plenty of tips for designing cute crafts, décor, munchies, and more. Plus, clever ideas throughout show you how to turn every day into a special occasion! Have a blast from invitation to gracious goodbye—all on a crafty girl’s budget.
Best Practice in Labour and Delivery
by Richard Warren Sabaratnam ArulkumaranAn understanding of when and how to intervene is the key to good obstetric care. This textbook is an encompassing reference covering all the essential information relating to childbirth; it offers clear practical guidance on all aspects of labour and delivery. Written by well-known leading experts, each chapter offers a modern authoritative review of best practice. The evidence base described will help to optimize outcome through appropriate clinical management and justifiable intervention. Whilst this is an ideal textbook for those training and taking examinations in labour ward practice, it offers all those caring for the woman in labour a modern, evidence-based approach which will help them understand, recognize and deliver the best possible clinical care. The importance of team working, prioritizing, and the organization of maternity care receive appropriate emphasis with clear guidance and practical advice.
Best Practice in Labour and Delivery
by Sabaratnam ArulkumaranIn light of new recommendations for intrapartum care, this fully updated second edition offers a review of best practice in all aspects of labour and delivery. This authoritative guide incorporates revised recommendations from the latest MBRRACE-UK Report, NICE guidelines, Cochrane Reviews and RCOG Green-top Guidelines to provide advice that is in line with the latest research and practice. New chapters cover the aspects of non-technical skills, ranging from leadership and team work to situational awareness and decision making. This edition also emphasises the problem of adherent placenta and discusses how it should be managed. With its modern, evidence-based approach, Best Practice in Labour and Delivery is the ideal textbook for those training in labour ward practice and studying for postgraduate examinations. Offering clear and practical guidance, this comprehensive book will help all obstetricians, obstetric anaesthetists, midwives and nurse practitioners to understand and deliver the best clinical care to patients.
Best Seat in the House: 18 Golden Lessons from a Father to His Son
by Don Yaeger Jack Nicklaus IIJack Nicklaus II shares stories, insights, and lessons he&’s learned from his father, the &“Golden Bear,&” that will delight golf fans of all ages, encourage fathers, and inspire readers to focus on what&’s most important in life: family.Best Seat in the House, written with New York Times bestselling author Don Yaeger, gives us eighteen valuable lessons that Jack Nicklaus II learned from his father, PGA champion Jack Nicklaus. Although the &“Golden Bear,&” as he is known by fans, is widely regarded as the best golfer of all time, with a record number of PGA major championships, his life and values show that true legacy lives on through your children, grandchildren, and others we are blessed to call family and friends.For the first time, the public is given the opportunity to see what made Jack Nicklaus an off-course success, includinghow he and his wife, Barbara, fashioned fifty-plus years of marriage, understanding that they both had to give of themselves &“at least 95 percent of the time&”the importance of having boundaries and limits that everyone in the family agrees onhow Nicklaus taught his son Jack, who worked as his caddie for several years, to value his competitors and treat them as he would hope to be treatedthe need to be connected to what we&’ll leave behind: our legaciesOne June day, Jack Nicklaus II had just completed his second round in a Palm Beach County Junior Golf Association tournament and was sitting at the scorer&’s table, signing his scorecard, when somebody told him his dad was on the telephone. He was a little frustrated because he didn&’t want to be bothered on such an important day, but his dad wanted to know how he had played, so Jack II spent the next twenty minutes detailing every hole and every shot. Afterward, his father said, &“Jackie, would you like to know how your dad did today?&” Of course he wanted to know, and he felt a little guilty for not asking. &“Well, I just won the US Open.&” It was Father&’s Day 1980, and on that day Jack II learned a valuable lesson that he carried with him into adulthood: family is more important than anything in the world.
Best Supporting Role
by Sue MargolisSue Margolis's "sexy British romp[s]" (USA Today) have captivated readers who enjoy an "irreverent, sharp-witted look at love and dating" (Houston Chronicle). Now she returns with a novel about a suddenly single mom whose life needs a lift. When her gambling addict husband died, Sarah Green was left penniless--and with two children to raise. Since then, she's been desperate to keep her professional and personal lives on firm financial footing. And what could be safer than dating an accountant and working at a non-emergency crime help line? But then Sarah's aunt dies, leaving Sarah her once famous--now flailing--lingerie shop. With her fashion background, Sarah reluctantly decides to make a go of it, even if that means breaking up with her too-prudent boyfriend over the risk. Suddenly Sarah finds herself falling for Hugh, the handsome struggling actor she hired to renovate her new boutique, and entering a prestigious lingerie competition. Taking chances has never been her forte, but the built-in support of family and friends could give her the boost she's been looking for....
Best Things Fathers Do: Ideas and Advice from Real-World Dads (Children, Parenting And The Family Ser.)
by Will GlennonFollowing up on his popular The Collected Wisdom of Fathers,Will Glennon combines the wisdom and joy culled from interviews with fathers, research, and his own personal experience as a dad into Best Things Fathers Do, a helpful and inspiring book that is perfect for fathers, new and old. Fathering is a full-time job. The age-old notion that fathering extends only to the occasional pick-up game of catch or fishing trip is certainly a thing of the past. Fathers are more involved than ever with daily care, teaching, and raising of their children. In Best Things Fathers Do, Glennon not only celebrates fatherhood, but gives dads the tools to build close, powerful emotional bonds with their children.
Best Vacation Ever
by Jessica CunsoloTwo best friends, five hot guys, one dream vacation. What could possibly go wrong?Lori is beautiful, smart, and athletic. The one thing she can’t do is speak up for herself: she can’t stand up to a creepy guy at the gym, she can’t speak to her crush, and she certainly can’t tell her parents that she wants to take a year off to backpack around Europe rather than follow family tradition and go to med school. When her best friend, Faye, invites her on an all expenses paid, weeklong trip to a sunny destination with Faye’s brother, Adam, and four of his friends, she jumps at the chance to leave all her problems behind.Faye is Lori’s opposite in a lot of ways—maybe that’s why they’re such good friends. In fact, the only problem in Faye’s life is that her brother hates her, and she’s hooking-up with his best friend, Kellan, behind his back. She can’t let Adam find out. as that’ll only make their relationship worse. At the same time, she doesn’t want a hook-up; she wants a real relationship with Kellan. This vacation is her chance to figure out if he’s in this for real or not.When Faye hatches a scheme designed to make Kellan jealous, she drags everyone else into her drama—including Lori and her gym crush, who just happens to be on this trip too! Soon everyone is fighting with everyone else and relationships are being ripped apart as secrets are revealed. Going on the Best Vacation Ever may turn out to be the Worst Decision Ever.This delightful, stand-alone novel from YA superstar Jessica Cunsolo deals with romance and friendship, but it’s also about learning to stand-up for yourself and be who you want to be.
Best of Friends: A Novel
by Kamila Shamsie&“A profound novel about friendship. I loved it to pieces.&” —Madeline Miller &“A shining tour de force about a long friendship&’s respects, disrespects, loyalties and moralities.&” —Ali Smith From the acclaimed author of Home Fire, the moving and surprising story of a lifelong friendship and the forces that bring it to the breaking point Zahra and Maryam have been best friends since childhood in Karachi, even though—or maybe because—they are unlike in nearly every way. Yet they never speak of the differences in their backgrounds or their values, not even after the fateful night when a moment of adolescent impulse upends their plans for the future. Three decades later, Zahra and Maryam have grown into powerful women who have each cut a distinctive path through London. But when two troubling figures from their past resurface, they must finally confront their bedrock differences—and find out whether their friendship can survive. Thought-provoking, compassionate, and full of unexpected turns, Best of Friends offers a riveting take on an age-old question: Does principle or loyalty make for the better friend?
Best of Glacier National Park
by Alan LeftridgeA detailed guide to the best of all that Glacier has to offer. From the best photography spots to the greatest day hikes and best wildflower meadows, this book contains all the don't-miss features of Glacier National Park (and Waterton too!). The perfect size to slip into a daypack, don't visit Glacier without it.
Best of the Best (Baseball Greats)
by Tim GreenJosh is still flying high from his team's tournament win at Cooperstown when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way? Two things are sure: His father's new girlfriend, Diane, is looking to change things, and Josh is determined to get her and her terrible son out of his life. With the help of Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keep his family together-but it's ever harder to concentrate on the game and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory. In his compelling style, Tim Green delivers great sports action and more-a fast-paced adventure about friendship, the power of becoming a team, and finding a way to get what you need when you can't have what you want.
Best, First and Last
by Amy MatthewsA young woman stuck in a rut is dragged by her grieving grandmother to hike the Inca Trail – but can a holiday heal heartbreak, or will long-held secrets tear them apart? A heartwarming novel from the acclaimed author of Someone Else's Bucket List. Heather Russo is miserable – work is non-stop, and her love life is in tatters. But she&’s not the only one struggling. Her mother, Sandy, is finally separating from Heather&’s womanising father, while her grandmother, Bonnie, is grieving her third husband by carrying his urn everywhere she goes… even the supermarket. Sick of everyone&’s moping, Bonnie plans a surprise girls&’ trip: they&’re going to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Heather is a reluctant hiker – until she meets charming Owen on the trail and things start to get interesting. Of course, that&’s when Bonnie decides to share some long-held secrets that just might send them all over the edge. With every twist in the trail, Heather learns more about her family – and herself. And as her time with Owen becomes precious, she&’s forced to reconsider what she really wants.
Best, First, and Last
by Amy T. MatthewsIn this stirring, spirited, and ultimately joyful new novel from the author of Someone Else&’s Bucket List, three generations of women in the same family, whose hearts have been broken in different ways, set out on a challenging journey to see one of the wonders of the world—and find themselves to be just as awe-inspiring. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle. When twenty-five-year-old Heather Russo breaks up with her boyfriend—again—she can&’t figure out if she&’s to blame or he is. Either way, she&’s miserable, and working at home via Zoom meetings is only making it worse. What&’s more, all the women in her family are struggling. Mom Sandy is convinced she&’s wasted her life and is nursing a giant grudge against Heather&’s father, whom she&’s now divorcing. Grandmother Bonnie is reeling with the grief of losing her third husband, and is carrying his urn everywhere she goes, even the supermarket. The bottom has fallen out of their lives so abruptly, the trio is clinging to any handhold they can—and slowly but surely losing their grip . . . Inspired by a friend&’s adventurous grandson, and determined not to spend her 70th birthday wallowing, Bonnie is ready to take extreme measures. Even if it means dragging her beloved girls along by the hair, they&’re going to hike the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course, their emotional baggage gets packed with their lightweight jackets, but as they make the trek, the women also talk, sharing stories and secrets that have been festering for far too long. With every arduous step toward the famed summit, each woman sheds some of the past and its pain, and opens up to the extraordinary possibilities of the present—and a future that just might include a new happily ever after. Praise for Someone&’s Else&’s Bucket List&“A poignant look at how the bonds of sisterhood can shape our lives.&” —Namrata Patel, author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave &“Someone Else's Bucket List begins by breaking your heart then takes you by surprise by becoming uplifting and utterly galvanizing. Best of all, it's a stirring celebration of the power of sisterhood!&” —Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle &“This life-affirming tale reminds us that happiness is possible if we find the courage to reach for it.&” —Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Best-Kept Lies
by Lisa JacksonBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Best-Kept Lies by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson Randi McCafferty has a secret—and keeping it could endanger her life. But it's the only option she has if she wants to keep her son safe. When her well-meaning but overbearing brothers hire Kurt Striker to protect Randi, she still doesn't trust Kurt enough to reveal the dark information she's holding…even if the handsome investigator insists that sharing the secret is the key to Randi's freedom. But Kurt is hiding something, too: he's beginning to fall for the very woman he's been entrusted to protect. Even as Randi opens up to Kurt—emotionally and personally—Kurt worries their vulnerability could endanger them both in a way he never imagined possible…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!A Father for Her Baby by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels After witnessing a murder, Kit Bannack discovers she's set a killer on her trail. Fortunately, determined cowboy Luke St. John has taken Kit in for safekeeping. The handsome bodyguard has kept Kit and her child out of harm's way—and has surely stolen Kit's heart. But before they even think of being a family, they'll have to catch a killer…
Best-Kept Secrets & Second Chance Cowboy
by Lisa Jackson B.J. DanielsBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authorsBest-Kept Secrets by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa JacksonPreviously published as The McCaffertys: ThorneWhen his pregnant half sister is injured in a car accident, Thorne McCafferty rushes to the hospital in his hometown of Grand Hope, Montana. He never expects that Randi's ER doctor will be his teenage flame, Nicole Stevenson.Nicole has never forgotten the young love she shared with Thorne—or the sting of his unexplained rejection. Now they're grown up, but she finds her feelings for Thorne haven't changed. Will they both be able to move beyond their pasts for a second chance at a happy ending?FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Second Chance Cowboy by New York Times bestselling author B.J. DanielsJust about every woman in Whitehorse, Montana, dreams about the new agent in town, Hank Monroe—even Arlene Evans, the plain woman with a painful past. When Arlene's pregnant daughter goes missing, it's up to Hank to close the case. But with Hank's personal demons coming back to haunt him, Arlene will have a mystery of her own to solve…
Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby
by Suzanne Arms Chloe Fisher Mary RenfrewFor more than a decade, BESTFEEDING has been recognized by midwives, doctors, and nursing mothers as the definitive word on breastfeeding. The culmination of 60-plus years of hands-on experience from three dedicated and internationally respected authors, this newly updated classic blends academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills to educate first-time and experienced mothers alike. Mothers will find precisely the information they need to help their babies grow and thrive-physically and emotionally-as a result of breastfeeding. The book answers all questions a new mother may have, and it is fully illustrated with dozens of helpful photos and drawings that demonstrate all the dos and don'¬?ts of breastfeeding. In addition to the basics, mothers will find tried-and-true solutions to both common and more unusual problems, as well as remedies for babies with special needs. With its sensitive and informed advice, BESTFEEDING is a supportive reminder of what women have always known: that breastfeeding is, quite simply, the best way to nourish a baby. An illustrated guide to the basics of breastfeeding your baby, with more than 100 photos. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby; posture and positions; medical and dietary concerns; and causes and solutions to numerous breastfeeding problems. Revised and thoroughly updated with new information on feeding multiple babies and adopted babies, and a discussion of the emotional rewards of breastfeeding. The first two editions have sold more than 120,000 copies.
Beswitched
by Kate SaundersA magic spell has spun Flora into the past. She's mysteriously swapped lives with a schoolgirl in 1935! No iPod? No cell phone? No hair products? How will she survive? Now Flora's a new girl at St. Winifred's, where she has to speak French at breakfast, wear hideous baggy bloomers, and sleep in a freezing dormitory. But lots of adventures in the past are amazing even if they are not forever. How will she find her way back to the 21st century?From the Hardcover edition.