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A Creature of Moonlight
by Rebecca HahnAs the only heir to the throne, Marni should have been surrounded by wealth and privilege, not living in exile--but now the time has come when she must choose between claiming her birthright as princess of a realm whose king wants her dead, and life with the father she has never known: a wild dragon who is sending his magical woods to capture her. Fans of Bitterblue and Seraphina will be captured by a Creature of Moonlight, with its richly layered storytelling and the powerful choices its strong heroine must make.
A Critique of the Study of Kinship
by David M. SchneiderSchneider views kinship study as a product of Western bias and challenges its use as the universal measure of the study of social structure.
A Crooked Kind of Perfect
by Linda UrbanTen-year-old Zoe Elias has perfect piano dreams. She can practically feel the keys under her flying fingers; she can hear the audience's applause. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her lessons, and then she'll be well on her way to Carnegie Hall. But when Dad ventures to the music store and ends up with a wheezy organ instead of a piano, Zoe's dreams hit a sour note. Learning the organ versions of old TV theme songs just isn't the same as mastering Beethoven on the piano. And the organ isn't the only part of Zoe's life that's off-kilter, what with Mom constantly at work, Dad afraid to leave the house, and that odd boy, Wheeler Diggs, following her home from school every day. Yet when Zoe enters the annual Perform-O-Rama organ competition, she finds that life is full of surprises--and that perfection may be even better when it's just a little off center.
A Crooked Mile: An emotional and uplifting saga set in Bolton from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
by Ruth HamiltonCatherine Cookson fans will love this heart-warming saga set in Lancashire from The Sunday Times bestseller Ruth Hamilton. You won't want to put it down... "Very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" - Sarah Broadhurst on Radio Four. "Gritty, down-to-earth writing and strong female characters have become the trademarks of her writing" -- Bookworld"I really do not know what to say about this book, it is the most moving story I have ever read. In places it made me laugh, and in many places it made me cry. Absolutely excellent." -- ***** Reader review."Another excellent book from Ruth Hamilton. I read every night in bed and am always reluctant to switch off my Kindle as I want to know what happens next in the story." -- ***** Reader review."Ruth Hamilton has exceeded all expectations [-] another successful novel..." -- ***** Reader review. "Really enjoying this book. Can't wait to pick it up again." -- ***** Reader review. **************************SHE'LL NEED ALL HER STRENGTH TO SURVIVE...Life is tough and conditions are squalid for the residents of Myrtle Street, in the shadow of the Althorpe mills.Joe Duffy, a Bolton tradesman, strives to lift his family out of the 'garden' streets. But as more children are born, Joe's wife Tess sinks deeper into the obsession that will be her undoing. Few people heed her ravings saying that the area is cursed. She is ignored, even as the Myrtle Street tragedies become more frequent and begin to feature in local gossip.It is left to Megan, the third Duffy child to end the curse. When she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit, Megan needs all her strength, talents, and wit in order to survive and ensure her family's stability and the future of the Althorpe cotton mills.
A Crooked Tree: A Novel
by Una MannionThis “meticulously plotted” novel explores “the mysteries of dysfunctional families . . . and adolescents’ imperfect . . . understanding of the world of adults” (Sarah Lyall The New York Times Book Review).“The night we left Ellen on the road, we drove up the mountain in silence.”It is the early 1980s and fifteen-year-old Libby is obsessed with The Field Guide to the Trees of North America, a gift her Irish immigrant father gave her before he died. She finds solace in “The Kingdom,” a stand of red oak and thick mountain laurel near her home in suburban Pennsylvania, where she can escape from her large and unruly family and share menthol cigarettes and lukewarm beers with her best friend.One night, while driving home, Libby’s mother, exhausted and overwhelmed with the fighting in the backseat, pulls over and orders Libby’s little sister Ellen to walk home. What none of this family knows as they drive off leaving a twelve-year-old girl on the side of the road five miles from home with darkness closing in, is what will happen next.A Crooked Tree is a surprising, indelible novel, both a poignant portrayal of an unmoored childhood giving way to adolescence, and a gripping tale about the unexpected reverberations of one rash act.“Beautifully written with tenderness and wisdom.” — Elizabeth Wetmore, New York Times bestselling author of Valentine“Suspenseful, affecting, and disarmingly evocative of childhood and the not-so-distant era of the 1980s.” —Kirkus Reviews“Filled with pathos, nostalgia, and the best kind of suspense..” — Liz Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Long Bright River“Completely entrancing.” —Julia Pierpont, New York Times–bestselling author of Among the Ten Thousand Things
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow: Soon to be a movie starring Kit Connor (Cuban Girl's Guide Ser.)
by Laura Taylor NameyLove isn't always part of the plan . . . A charming, heartwarming story following a Miami girl who unexpectedly finds love – and herself – in a small English town. Soon to be a movie starring Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Pretty Little Liars' Maia Reficco! For Lila Reyes, a summer in England hadn't been on the cards. Certainly not one stuck in the small town of Winchester with a lack of sun and zero Miami flavour. But when Lila meets Orion Maxwell in the local tea shop, her nightmare trip starts to look up. With a bright new future suddenly on the horizon, will Lila leave behind everything she's ever planned and follow her heart? A New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick.PRAISE FOR A CUBAN GIRL'S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW: 'An absolute delight' Rachael Lippincott, author of Five Feet Apart 'An utterly charming read that feels like a treasured recipe that will heal and feed a broken heart.' Nina Moreno, author of Don&’t Date Rosa Santos 'I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey&’s lush, vibrant words forever.' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow 'This book. THIS BOOK. Laura Taylor Namey has written the coziest love story I&’ve ever had the pleasure to read.' Erin Hahn, author of You&’d Be Mine and More Than Maybe
A Cup Of Comfort For Mothers To Be: Stories that Celebrate a Very Special Time
by Colleen SellA Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be is a celebration of a very extraordinary time in your life & the nine months that make you into a mother.
A Cup of Comfort Devotional Stories for Mothers
by James Stuart Bell Jeannette Gardener LittletonIn A Cup of Comfort Devotional Stories for Mothers, you'll find three touching, biblical-themed stories written by devoted mothers who have welcomed the Lord into their daily lives. Celebrating the God-given beauty, strength, and wisdom of mothers everywhere, these reflections will inspire and delight you. Being a good mother is never easy. But with A Cup of Comfort Devotional Stories for Mothers, you have all you need to help deepen your faith in God, family, and the power of a mother's love.
A Cup of Comfort Devotional Stories for Mothers: Celebrating Christian moms of faith and strength
by James Stuart BellIn A Cup of Comfort Devotional Stories for Mothers, you'll find three touching, biblical-themed stories written by devoted mothers who have welcomed the Lord into their daily lives. Celebrating the God-given beauty, strength, and wisdom of mothers everywhere, these reflections will inspire and delight you. Being a good mother is never easy. But with A Cup of Comfort Devotional Stories for Mothers, you have all you need to help deepen your faith in God, family, and the power of a mother's love.
A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers and Daughters: Daily Reminders of God's Love and Grace
by James Stuart Bell Susan B TownsendFew bonds are more blessed than that of mother and daughter. Encompassing all of life itself, this special relationship colors every woman's past, present, and future. This moving new collection shows how God's love and compassion for mothers and daughters is at work in their lives every day of the year. Featuring a touching essay for each month, biblical passages, and real-life accounts of mother/daughter miracles large and small, this devotional is a daily dose of grace and goodness for Christians everywhere.
A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers: Daily Inspirations for Christian Moms
by Jeanette Gardner Littleton James Stuart BellIn this special addition to the bestselling A Cup of Comfort series, you'll find touching, biblical-themed stories written by devoted mothers who have welcomed the Lord into their daily lives. Celebrating the God-given beauty, strength, and wisdom of mothers everywhere, these daily reflections will inspire and delight you. You'll draw comfort and renewed confidence in the moving stories of such mothers as:Jean, who looks to the Lord to ease the struggles she faces raising her children-and in the process renews her commitment to family love. Sally, who finds the wisdom she needs in scripture when her adopted son asks questions about his past. Nancy, who trusts in God to watch after her grown children after they've left her home and gone out on their own into the world Being a good mother is never easy. But with A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers, you have all you need to help deepen your faith in God, family, and the power of a mother's love.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers and Daughters
by Colleen SellMothers and daughters share more than just life, death and love; they exchange wisdom, advice and intimate secrets unlike that of any other relationship. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers and Daughters explore the strength and depth of women's unbreakable earliest bond. These stories rejoice in the complexity and kindness--as well as the struggles and triumphs that make the mother-daughter relationship so significant--and will enlighten your spirit and enrich your life.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers and Daughters: Celebrating a very special bond
by Colleen SellMothers and daughters share more than just life, death and love; they exchange wisdom, advice and intimate secrets unlike that of any other relationship. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers and Daughters explore the strength and depth of women's unbreakable earliest bond. These stories rejoice in the complexity and kindness - as well as the struggles and triumphs that make the mother-daughter relationship so significant - and will enlighten your spirit and enrich your life.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers to Be
by Colleen SellA Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers to Be is a celebration of a very extraordinary time in your life--the nine months that make you into a mother. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be bring the heartwarming stories of pregnant women to life. These touching accounts of the most exciting months of a new mother's life are sure to warm your heart--and those of the loved ones who surround you during this emotional and amazing period of your life.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers to Be: Celebrating a very special time
by Colleen SellA Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers to Be is a celebration of a very extraordinary time in your life - the nine months that make you into a mother. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be bring the heartwarming stories of pregnant women to life. These touching accounts of the most exciting months of a new mother's life are sure to warm your heart - and those of the loved ones who surround you during this emotional and amazing period of your life.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Sisters
by Colleen SellNo one knows you as a woman quite like your sister does--no matter your differences, rivalries, or how far apart you may drift over time. You confide in each other, share your most intimate secrets, and depend on each other for support and guidance when everyone else in your lives disappoints you. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort for Sisters celebrate the special relationship that only sisters share. You'll relate to how these sisters care for one another through good times and bad, providing advice and a reassuring hug when they are needed most.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Sisters: Celebrating the special bonds of sisterhood
by Colleen SellNo one knows you as a woman quite like your sister does - no matter your differences, rivalries, or how far apart you may drift over time. You confide in each other, share your most intimate secrets, and depend on each other for support and guidance when everyone else in your lives disappoints you. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort for Sisters celebrate the special relationship that only sisters share. You’ll relate to how these sisters care for one another through good times and bad, providing advice and a reassuring hug when they are needed most.
A Cup of Comfort for Adoptive Families: Stories That Celebrate a Special Gift of Love
by Colleen SellIt takes a loving and caring couple to bring an adopted child into their home. And every year, thousands of couples make room in their homes—and their hearts—for these special children. This story collection celebrates the individuals and families who experience these feelings firsthand. From first-time parents, anxiously awaiting the phone call that their little one has arrived to a single woman who crosses the Atlantic to find her heart’s child, this inspiring collection will touch every person who picks it up. The newest volume from the beloved and bestselling Cup of Comfort series is sure to resonate with the thousands of happy couples who adopt children every year—and those looking to become mothers and fathers.
A Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women: Inspiring Stories of Strength, Hope, and Independence
by Colleen SellDivorce in the twenty-first century should come with an instruction manual, a release valve, and a support system. This book will serve as all three, in the form of comforting, insightful, and inspirational stories about surviving and thriving during and after divorce. In the bestselling tradition of the Cup of Comfort series, this volume will make divorcees laugh and cry as they commiserate about the universal issues of divorce: ex-husbands, ex-houses, alimony, child support, new holiday traditions, and much more. A shoulder to cry on and a friend to laugh with all rolled into one perfect gift book, this collection will be the best friend for every woman who picks it up.
A Cup of Comfort for Fathers: Stories That Celebrate Everything We Love About Dad
by Colleen SellHe gave you your eye color, your love of old movies, and the inspiration for countless inside jokes that only a father can appreciate. He's your Dad. A Cup of Comfort for Fathers celebrates the indescribable link between father and child through fifty stirring stories written by, for, and in tribute to dads.From a young father still figuring out his role in his new baby's life to an adult son recounting memories of his long passed-away dad, this collection gives fathers, sons, and daughters countless laughs as well as the opportunity to reflect on your own cherished moments. Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad.
A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents: Stories That Celebrate a Very Special Relationship
by Colleen SellThe bond between grandparent and grandchild is like none other. A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents celebrates the unconditional love, mutual delight, and everlasting joy only this special bond can bring you. In this heartwarming collection you'll find more than fifty stories that pay tribute to the difference grandmothers and grandfathers can make in grandchild's life-and vice versa-including:Charles, whose granddaughters give him a reason to live after his wife passes away; Sydney, whose five-year-old grandson's first heartbreak reminds her of her own almost-lost love; Bobbi, who defies her age (and sore muscles) and Rollerblades and rides horses with her grandson; These moving tales, along with the dozens of others in A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents, will make you appreciate your own special relationship in the way only A Cup of Comfort can.
A Cup of Comfort for Military Families: Stories that Celebrate Heroism on the Home Front
by Colleen SellIt has been said that military life is “not for the faint of heart.” But neither is it without its benefits and blessings. One thing is certain: It is an experience like no other—for both the soldiers and their families. In this collection, readers will experience the pride that wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends feel when a loved one chooses to put his or her needs aside for the benefit of the country. Featuring stories from the current Iraq war as well as stories of servicemen and -women who have long retired from the armed forces, this timely collection will span generations. This book is sure to inspire every reader, whether a husband whose wife is defending freedom today, or a grandchild who wants to know why her grandfather is called “hero.”
A Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be: Stories That Celebrate a Very Special Time
by Colleen SellA collection of stories for mothers-to-be.
A Cup of Comfort for Mothers: Stories that celebrate the women who give us everything (Cup of Comfort)
by Colleen SellIs your mom your best friend? Or your biggest fan? Your loyal confidante? No matter what she means to you, Mom is always the one you turn to when you need a shoulder to cry on, sound advice, and unconditional love. And there's no better way to pay tribute to the most exceptional woman in your life than with this touching and poignant collection.Inside, you'll meet fifty mothers, daughters, and sons who celebrate the mother-child bond by sharing heartfelt and personal stories--from tales of new mothers to adult children who are longtime parents themselves before they truly realize the abiding strength of a mother's love.Featuring narratives by and for mothers, this newest volume in the Cup of Comfort series is the perfect gift to remind her that every day is Mother's Day.
A Cup of Comfort for New Mothers
by Colleen SellThere's a new baby in the house--and it's not the only one crying. New moms cry happy tears, tired tears, and overwhelmed tears--and that's when the wisdom, sensitivity, and empathy of women who've been there prove invaluable. In this book, you meet fifty mommies who've lived and loved through those terribly wonderful first months home with baby. From a first time mom faced with keeping her little miracle safe and happy once daddy goes back to work, to a mother who wonders how she will find time for the newest member of her already sizable family, these moving stories provide the support and reassurance first-time mothers need to enjoy their new role--and their baby--to the fullest!