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Count My Lies
by Sophie Stava&“The very definition of a page-turner! This smart, original, twisty story had me gripped from the first to the last page.&” —Liane Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author A read-in-one-night suspense thriller narrated by a compulsive liar whose little white lies allow her to enter into the life and comfort of a wealthy married couple who are harboring much darker secrets themselves. For the millions of us still chasing those gone girls, this is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley, and Laura Dave.Sloane Caraway is a liar. Harmless lies, mostly, to make her self-proclaimed sad, little life a bit more interesting. So when Sloane sees a young girl in tears at a park one afternoon, she can&’t help herself—she tells the girl&’s (very attractive) dad she&’s a nurse and helps him pull a bee stinger from the girl&’s foot. With this lie, and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for the wealthy, and privileged Jay and Violet Lockhart. The perfect New York couple, with a brownstone, a daughter in private school, and summers on Block Island. But maybe Sloane isn&’t the only one lying, and all that&’s picture-perfect harbors a much more dangerous truth. To say anything more is to spoil the most exciting, twisty, and bitingly smart suspense novel to come out in years. The thing about lies is that they add up, form their own truth and a twisted prison of a world. And in Count My Lies, Sophie Stava spins a breakneck, unputdownable thriller about the secrets we keep, and the terrifying dangers that lurk just under the images we spend so much time trying to maintain. Careful what you lie for.
Count on Me: Tales of Sisterhoods and Fierce Friendship
by Adriana V LopezFriendships can bring us peace, fill the emotional shortcomings in our romantic relationships, and help us remember what lies deep inside every one of us. For more than twenty-five years, the international organization Las Comadres Para Las Americas has been bringing together thousands of Latinas to count on, lean on, help, and advise one another. Comadre is a powerful term. It encompasses the most important relationships that exist between women: best friends, confidantes, coworkers, advisers, neighbors, godmothers to one's children, and even midwives. Edited by acclaimed author and editor Adriana V. López, this collection of stories features twelve prominent Latino authors who reveal how friendships have helped them to overcome difficult moments in their lives. Fabiola Santiago, Luis Alberto Urrea, Reyna Grande, and Teresa Rodríguez tell their stories of survival in the United States and in Latin America, where success would have been impossible without a friend's support. Esmeralda Santiago, Lorraine López, Carolina De Robertis, Daisy Martínez, and Dr. Ana Nogales explore what it means to have a comadre help you through years of struggle and selfdiscovery. And authors Sofia Quintero, Stephanie Elizondo Griest, and Michelle Herrera Mulligan look at the powerful impact of the humor and humanity that their comadres brought to each one's life, even in the darkest moments.
Count On Me 123
by J. B. FrankFrom friends to pets to doctors and your parents, children learn who they can count on in this fun board book!
Countdown (The 39 Clues: Unstoppable #3)
by Natalie StandifordThe clock has run out for thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill. As head of the most powerful family the world has ever known, he and his older sister, Amy, have been in the crosshairs for too long. Dan and Amy have always managed to stay a step ahead of their enemies, but it was only a matter of time until luck failed them. Now Dan is hopelessly trapped and nothing can save him. Nothing except unleashing an evil into the world even worse than the enemies closing in. As Dan hovers between life and death, Amy has a terrifying decision to make. Just how far is she willing to go to save her little brother?
Countdown (Sixties Trilogy #1)
by Deborah WilesFranny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across the street only complicates things. Worst of all, everyone is walking around just waiting for a bomb to fall.<P><P> It's 1962, and it seems that the whole country is living in fear. When President Kennedy goes on television to say that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba, it only gets worse. Franny doesn't know how to deal with what's going on in the world--no more than she knows with how to deal with what's going on with her family and friends. But somehow she's got to make it.
Countdown (The Sixties Trilogy #1)
by Deborah WilesThe story of a formative year in 12-year-old Franny Chapman's life, and the life of a nation facing the threat of nuclear war.Franny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across the street only complicates things. Worst of all, everyone is walking around just waiting for a bomb to fall. It's 1962, and it seems that the whole country is living in fear. When President Kennedy goes on television to say that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba, it only gets worse. Franny doesn't know how to deal with what's going on in the world -- no more than she knows how to deal with what's going on with her family and friends. But somehow she's got to make it through. Featuring a captivating story interspersed with footage from 1962, award-winning author Deborah Wiles has created a documentary novel that will put you right alongside Franny as she navigates a dangerous time in both her history and our history.
Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home
by Kristin AyyarCountdown ’til Daddy Comes Home is the story of a young boy waiting for Daddy to come home from a trip. To make their separation easier, his family creates rituals to stay connected and count down the days ’til Daddy comes home. A perfect book for military kids who have a parent deployed or kids with a parent who is a frequent business traveler.Includes ideas for ways to count down ’til homecoming and discussion questions to help parents and children talk about separations and staying connected while apart.Available editions:Countdown ’til Daddy Comes Home (English)Contando los días hasta que llegue papá (Spanish)Countdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home (English)Contando los días hasta que llegue mamá (Spanish)
Countdown 'til Mommy Comes Home
by Kristin AyyarCountdown ’til Mommy Comes Home is the story of a young boy waiting for Mommy to come home from a trip. To make their separation easier, his family creates rituals to stay connected and count down the days ’til Mommy comes home. A perfect book for military kids who have a parent deployed or kids with a parent who is a frequent business traveler.Includes ideas for ways to count down ’til homecoming and discussion questions to help parents and children talk about separations and staying connected while apart.Available editions:Countdown ’til Daddy Comes Home (English)Contando los días hasta que llegue papá (Spanish)Countdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home (English)Contando los días hasta que llegue mamá (Spanish)
Countdown to Baby: Answers to the 100 Most Asked Questions About Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Susan Warhus9...8...7...6...5...4...3..2..1... Delivery! One of life's brightest moments is fast approaching—you are about to become a mother! You'll enter the magical world of rubber duckies, booties, and lullabies, and your heart will never be the same. But before all the fun of caring for your child begins, you need answers to all the lingering questions you have about pregnancy and childbirth. In Countdown to Baby, Dr. Susan Warhus answers your questions and provides the facts you need to make well-informed decisions during your pregnancy. A board-certified OB/GYN who has delivered more than 3,000 babies in her 15 years of clinical practice, Dr. Warhus is also a mother who knows first hand the many questions that expectant mothers have throughout their pregnancy. Whether you have questions about your treating swollen feet, painting the nursery, taking medications, or traveling across the country, Dr. Susan's clear, concise responses, will make you feel knowledgeable and confident. Dr. Warhus answers questions such as: • What changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle do I need to make during my pregnancy?• How do I cope with morning sickness?• Should I be considering a doula or midwife?• What can I expect to happen during my prenatal visits? What will my prenatal visits be like?• How will I know when it's time to go to the hospital for delivery?• What are the three phases of labor?• What happens at the hospital before and during delivery?• Why are C-sections performed?• What are my pain management options? All recommendations, guidelines, and medical information are in complete agreement with those sanctioned by the prestigious American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The Book to Read as You Prepare for Childbirth!!
Countdown to Christmas (Brown Baby Parade)
by Nikki Shannon SmithIt's almost Christmas! Count down the days with festive activities in this next installment in the Brown Baby Parade series.It&’s 10 days &‘til Christmas!We set up our tree—ornaments, twinkling lights,pretty as can be.It&’s 10 days &’til Christmas! A little girl and her family prepare by putting up the tree, wrapping presents, baking delicious treats, and much more. Read along as they count down to Christmas Day!Nikki Shannon Smith's soothing, rhythmic text and Letícia Moreno's warm, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of Black and brown babies in everyday life. The many seasonal activities will allow kids to relate no matter how their families celebrate!
Countdown to College: The Essential Steps to Your Child's Successful Launch
by Monique RinereAfter all the testing and touring and applying, your child has been accepted to college. Congratulations! Now what? Every new student grapples with making a successful transition to college—with remaining healthy, happy, grounded, and in school. Indeed, the national statistics are sobering: One in three freshmen will not come back for sophomore year, and less than 50 percent will graduate on time. A student’s adjustment is key, especially during the period starting with the lazy summer months before move-in and ending at the dizzying close of a student’s first semester. Distilling lessons and sharing stories (some cautionary, some entertaining, all helpful) from her long college advisory career, three-time Ivy League dean Monique Rinere presents a unique month-by-month road map to a college experience that is rich, rewarding, and successful for teens and parents alike. Taking parents from the moment the acceptances arrive to the end of the first college semester, her expert advice covers: • assessing the right fit among your child’s options: who and what to ask to get the real scoop on campus and academic life • understanding actual costs: considering hidden expenses, financial-aid and scholarship fine print, loans, and work-study opportunities • parenting through the senior slump so that students don’t jeopardize their hard-won college spot • talking to your child about freshman culture shock and their new freedoms around parties, food, finances, and sleep • what your child needs to know about working with an academic advisor, interacting with professors, and creating their own community of advisors • how to help your rising freshman create a conceptual bridge from what they are, a graduating high school senior, to what they want to be, a college alum • time-management and class-scheduling tips to help your child pick an appropriate class (and extracurricular) load • advice for parents facing the emptying nest: letting go of your anxieties about your child’s autonomy and seizing this opportunity to reinvent your life in new and intentional ways“A valuable and comprehensive guide for parents of college-bound students . . . The months between high school and college are a critical time, but Dr. Monique Rinere gives you confidence that everything will be all right.”—Marvin Krislov, president, Pace University
Countdown to My Birth: A Day-by-Day Account of Pregnancy from Your Baby's Point of View
by Julie B CarrThis day by day account of pregnancy will help expecting mothers discover captivating facts like when your baby is the length and weight of a hot dog roll, when the heart begins to beat, when their eyes open and they begin to look around, and 277 additional daily developmental facts beginning with "making me" and concluding with the "arrival." This book will warm a mom's heart and soul. It's the making of a miracle and a keepsake forever Jodie Lynn, syndicated family columnist for Parent to Parent."A fun way to keep track of the changes in your developing baby and get ready for the even bigger changes ahead." --Rachel Bye, MD, pediatrician "This book will warm a mom's heart and soul. It's the making of a miracle and a keepsake forever" --Jodie Lynn, syndicated family columnist for Parent to Parent.
Countdown to Yesterday
by Shirley MarrRebecca Stead&’s The List of Things That Will Not Change gets a &“Space Oddity&” sci-fi twist in this moving middle grade novel about one boy&’s journey to go back in time to prevent his parents&’ divorce.The present is the last place James wants to be. Since his parents have separated, he&’s been living two different lives and neither of them add up to the great one he used to have. He thinks about his Top Six memories and wonders if he can go back. During National Science Week, James meets the enigmatic Yan, a girl who looks at the world with x-ray eyes, and discovers that time travel might be possible after all. The two budding scientists&’ quest to restore James&’s lost past brings them into contact with retro Australian Women&’s Weekly birthday cakes, old Commodore computers, chaotic rideshare vehicles of the future, and spacemen. But as they get closer to their goal, James is forced to consider that his favorite moments from his personal history may not be as perfect as he remembers them.
Counted Out: Same-sex Relations and Americans' Definitions of Family
by Brian PowellThis book is about family--in particular, which living arrangements are counted in Americans' definitions of family, and which ones are counted out. In thinking about the support, advice, and assistance we received while completing this book, we recognize that a great number of people and organizations must be counted in.
The Counterfeit Family Tree of Vee Crawford-Wong
by L. Tam HollandA hysterically funny debut novel about discovering where you come from--even if you have to lie to get there.When Vee Crawford-Wong's history teacher assigns an essay on his family history, Vee knows he's in trouble. His parents--Chinese-born dad and Texas-bred Mom--are mysteriously and stubbornly close-lipped about his ancestors. So, he makes it all up and turns in the assignment. And then everything falls apart. After a fistfight, getting cut from the basketball team, offending his best friend, and watching his grades plummet, one thing becomes abundantly clear to Vee: No one understands him! If only he knew where he came from... So Vee does what anyone in his situation would do: He forges a letter from his grandparents in China, asking his father to bring their grandson to visit. Astonishingly, Vee's father agrees. But in the land of his ancestors, Vee learns that the answers he seeks are closer to home then he could have ever imagined.
Countess Veronica (Veronica #4)
by Nancy K. RobinsonVeronica has a habit of exaggerating the truth sometimes. But her mother really is dating Count Carleton. If they marry, Veronica believes she will become a royal countess. When Veronica learns that Count Carleton is a world famous chess player, she cannot help hinting to him that she is an unusually gifted player herself. Now he is coming to dinner and she has to prove it! Will she ruin her mother's chances with this man? Will she lose her chance to become royalty? Read more about Veronica the fifth grader, who gets herself in trouble by lying to impress everyone, from your Bookshare library. Try: Veronica Meets Her Match. Reading Level 4th grade, Ages 8-12
The Countess's Forgotten Marriage
by Annie BurrowsAn emotional Regency reunionHer memory has returnedAnd she&’s the Countess of Epping! Mary has arrived home, after months away, following a traumatic encounter with a highwayman that wiped her memory. Back in her grand house, her aloof—but distractingly handsome—husband, Anthony, is wary, suspecting her of the worst! But how can she explain that she&’d become brave and wily to survive? She&’ll need those skills if she&’s to win back her earl&’s trust, and if they&’re to resume as man and wife once more… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Counting Backwards
by Binnie KirshenbaumA middle-aged couple struggles with the husband&’s descent into early onset Lewy Body dementia in this profound and deeply moving novel shot through with Kirshenbaum&’s lacerating humor. It begins with hallucinations. From their living room window, Leo sees a man on stilts, an acting troupe, a pair of swans paddling on the Manhattan streets below. Then he&’s unable to perform simple tasks and experiences a host of other erratic disturbances, none of which his doctors can explain. Leo, 53, a research scientist, and Addie, a collage artist, have a loving and happy marriage. They&’d planned on many more years of work and travel, dinner with friends, quiet evenings at home with the cat. But as Leo&’s periods of lucidity become rarer, those dreams fall away, and Addie finds herself less and less able to cope with an increasingly unbearable present.Eventually, Leo is diagnosed with early onset dementia in the form of Lewy body disease. Life expectancy ranges from 3 to 20 years. A decidedly uncharacteristic act of violence makes it clear that he cannot live at home. He moves first to an assisted living facility and then to a small apartment with a caretaker, where, over time, he descends into full cognitive decline. Addie&’s agony, anger, and guilt result in self-imposed isolation, which mirrors Leo&’s diminished life. And so for years, all she can do is watch him die—too soon, and yet not soon enough.Kirshenbaum captures the pair&’s final years, months, and days in short scenes that burn with despair, dark humor, and rage, tracking the brutal destruction of the disease as well as the moments of love and beauty that still exist for them.
Counting by 7s
by Holly SloanIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow's world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.
Counting by 7s
by Holly Goldberg SloanIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow's world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read."Holly Goldberg Sloan writes about belonging in a way I've never quite seen in any other book. This is a gorgeous, funny, and heartwarming novel that I'll never forget."--John Corey Whaley, author of Where Things Come Back"Willow Chance subtly drew me into her head and her life, so much so that I was holding my breath for her by the end. Holly Goldberg Sloan has created distinct characters who will stay with you long after you finish the book."--Sharon Creech, Newbery Award-winning author of Walk Two Moons"In achingly beautiful prose, Holly Goldberg Sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that's a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Counting by 7s is a triumph."--Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Counting by 7s
by Holly Goldberg SloanIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow's world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read."Holly Goldberg Sloan writes about belonging in a way I've never quite seen in any other book. This is a gorgeous, funny, and heartwarming novel that I'll never forget."--John Corey Whaley, author of Where Things Come Back"Willow Chance subtly drew me into her head and her life, so much so that I was holding my breath for her by the end. Holly Goldberg Sloan has created distinct characters who will stay with you long after you finish the book."--Sharon Creech, Newbery Award-winning author of Walk Two Moons"In achingly beautiful prose, Holly Goldberg Sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that's a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Counting by 7s is a triumph."--Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Counting by 7s
by Holly Goldberg SloanIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. <P><P>Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. <P><P>The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.
Counting Miracles
by Nicholas SparksTanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone: happiest when off on his next adventure, zero desire to settle down. But when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew—and where to find him. <P><P> Tanner is due at his next posting soon, but his curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He’s been in town less than twenty-four hours when he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom. They both feel an immediate connection; Tanner knows Kaitlyn has a story to tell, and he wants to hear it. To Kaitlyn, Tanner is mysterious, exciting—and possibly leaving in just a few weeks. <P><P> Meanwhile, nearby, eighty-three-year-old Jasper lives alone in a cabin bordering a national forest. With only his old dog, Arlo, for company, he lives quietly, haunted by a tragic accident that took place decades before. When he hears rumors that a white deer has been spotted in the forest—a creature of legend that inspired his father and grandfather—he becomes obsessed with protecting the deer from poachers. <P><P> As these characters’ fates orbit closer together, none of them is expecting a miracle . . . but that may be exactly what is about to alter their futures forever. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Counting Miracles: A Novel
by Nicholas SparksFrom the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we&’ve taken. Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather&’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone: happiest when off on his next adventure, zero desire to settle down. But when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew—and where to find him. Tanner is due at his next posting soon, but his curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He&’s been in town less than twenty-four hours when he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom. They both feel an immediate connection; Tanner knows Kaitlyn has a story to tell, and he wants to hear it. To Kaitlyn, Tanner is mysterious, exciting—and possibly leaving in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, nearby, eighty-three-year-old Jasper lives alone in a cabin bordering a national forest. With only his old dog, Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by a tragic accident that took place decades before. When he hears rumors that a white deer has been spotted in the forest—a creature of legend that inspired his father and grandfather—he becomes obsessed with protecting the deer from poachers. As these characters&’ fates orbit closer together, none of them is expecting a miracle . . . but that may be exactly what is about to alter their futures forever.
Counting on Mom
by Odd DotA beautifully illustrated picture book that encourages readers to count and celebrate all the moms around them!1 mom waking, 2 moms eating, 3 moms walking . . .Moms are all around us! This simple counting book encourages readers to count and celebrate all the amazing moms around them--the heroes kids count on everyday! Moms playing; moms relaxing; moms helping each other and their kids. It's a joyful opportunity to celebrate all that moms are and do! With sweet animal characters and charming art, this is the perfect gift book for new moms and at Mother's Day and all year long.