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Doctor of the High Fells: A Gritty Saga About One Woman's Determination to Make a Difference
by Elizabeth GillWill she forever be an outsider?The perfect fireside read for wintry nights, for fans of THE WINTER BABY by Sheila Newberry and THE MISTLETOE SELLER by Dilly Court.Determined to practise as a doctor, Prue escapes a loveless marriage to journey far from home and join a surgery in Tow Law. But she soon finds that long hours and limited resources are only the beginning - gaining the townspeople's trust will be her greatest challenge of all.Elizabeth Gill's next northern saga THE QUARRYMAN'S WIFE is available to preorder now! Just search 9781786482662 Praise for Elizabeth Gil's latest book, SNOW ANGELS, from real readers: 'This is a real love story with twists of family saga' Debra, Amazon reviewer 'Snow angels is a most enchanting book. It keeps you captivated in an exciting world with plenty of twists and turns' Sally, Amazon reviewer 'The story is full of fantastic descriptions of the North Country, where Elizabeth Gill herself has always lived, and which she clearly loves with all her heart.' Amazon reviewerAlso by Elizabeth Gill:Snow AngelsThe Guardian AngelNobody's ChildMiss Appleby's AcademyThe Singing WindsFar From My Father's HouseAnd available to pre-order now: The Quarryman's Wife
Doctor of the High Fells: A Gritty Saga About One Woman's Determination to Make a Difference
by Elizabeth GillFrom the bestselling author of Miss Appleby's Academy, comes a gritty saga perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Nadine Dorries.Prue's heart beat hard - she had heard of the low seams of the mines of northwest Durham and she had always had a fear of being enclosed. This was her job, she told herself, this was what she had wanted. She must do it. So she picked up her bag and followed them to the cage which carried the miners below ground, praying that the man did not die, that she need not produce some miracle . . . Determined to practise as a doctor, Prue escapes a loveless marriage to journey far from home and join a surgery in Tow Law. But she soon finds that long hours and limited resources are only the beginning - gaining the townspeople's trust will be her greatest challenge of all. From the bestselling author of Miss Appleby's Academy comes the story of Prue Stanhope, young woman doctor to the miners of Tow Law, County Durham.(P)2015 WF Howes Ltd
Doctor Right
by Janet TronstadTreasure Creek, Alaska, has only one pediatrician: the very handsome, very eligible Dr. Alex Haven. But the former big-city doc is counting the weeks till his contract with the tiny town is up. All so he can return to Los Angeles to start a clinic in his brother's honor. Nurse Maryann Jenner is determined to keep Alex in Alaska by finding him a bride and giving him a new reason to stay. But when a little boy's life-and Maryann's hope-is jeopardized, Alex may find his own reason to stay forever.
Doctor Ryder and Son: A Touching Medical Romance (Medical Romances #8)
by Gill SandersonAnother delightful medical romance by best-selling author Gill Sanderson!Readers love Gill's gripping medical romances!'Stories are brilliant and find it difficult to put down' 5* reader review'Yet another living heartfelt story. I could read these books forever....' 5* reader review'A brilliant book of such quality !!' 5* reader reviewSean and Luke both needed Kate...Still reeling from his divorce, and unable to cope with their son Sean's severe leukaemia, Dr Luke Ryder had held women at bay. But when he saw Sister Kate Storm with her small patients he knew that she could give his mother support and help in caring for nine-year-old Sean. In need of a break, and as Sean was in remission, Kate felt that looking after the boy would be more like a holiday than work. She knew that Luke was the one for her, and Luke clearly found her equally attractive - but how could she convince him to trust again?Don't miss Gill Sanderson's entertaining medical romances, including the Good, Bad and Ugly and the A Lakeland Practice series.
The Doctor's Calling (Men of the West #25)
by Stella BagwellShe'd never thought she had a crush on her grumpy boss-but when Russ Hollister announced he was leaving his vet practice, the thought of not seeing him every day struck Laurel Stanton hard. Then his next proposal-that she move with him to a ranch and continue to be his assistant-made her rethink everything....For Russ, to focus on the horses and cattle on the Cantrell ranch was the chance of a lifetime. But suddenly, facing a day without lovely Laurel's patience, smile and soothing touch would be pure purgatory. He'd made her one offer-but should he make her another?
The Doctor's Christmas Bride: The Doctor's Christmas Bride The Nurse's Wedding Rescue (Lakeside Mountain Rescue #1)
by Sarah MorganFirst in the series featuring three siblings who risk their lives—and hearts—in pulse-pounding medical romances from the USA Today–bestselling author.Consultant doctor Bryony Hunter is determined to fulfill her little girl’s wish—a daddy for Christmas. She is certain there must be someone out there who can answer the call, but time is running out.Jack Rothwell is a wonderful doctor in a busy Emergency department—and Bryony’s partner on the mountain rescue team. He is also a committed bachelor and has no time for a serious relationship . . . or so he thinks. But when he realizes Bryony is resolute in her plans to find a man, Jack decides to help out in his own special way.Praise for Sarah Morgan“A masterful storyteller.” —Booklist“Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times–bestselling author“Escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart.” —Katie Marsh, author of Unbreak Your Heart
The Doctor's Daughter
by Hilma WolitzerIn her first work of fiction in more than a decade, award-winning novelist Hilma Wolitzer brilliantly renders the intimate details of ordinary life and exposes a host of hidden truths. The Doctor's Daughter is a haunting portrait of a woman coming to terms with her family history and the fallibility of memory. One morning, Alice Brill awakes with a sudden awareness that something is wrong. There's a hollowness in her chest, and a sensation of dread that she can't identify or shake. Was it something she's done, or forgotten to do? As she scours her mind for the source of her unease, she confronts an array of disturbing possibilities. First, there is her marriage, a once vibrant relationship that now languishes stasis. Then there's her idle, misdirected younger son, who always needs bailing out of some difficulty. Or perhaps Alice's trepidation is caused by the loss of her career as an editor at a large publishing house, and the new path she's paved for herself as a freelance book doctor. Or it might be the real doctor in her life: her father. Formerly one of New York's top surgeons, he now rests in a nursing home, his mind gripped by dementia. And the Eden that was Alice's childhood-the material benefits and reflected glory of being a successful doctor's daughter, the romance of her parents' famously perfect marriage-makes her own domestic life seem fatally flawed. While struggling to find the root of her restlessness, Alice is buoyed by her discovery of a talented new writer, a man who works by day as a machinist in Michigan. Soon their interactions and feelings intensify, and Alice realizes that the mystery she's been trying to solve lies not in the present, as she had assumed, but in the past-and in the secrets of a marriage that was never as perfect as it appeared. Like the best works of Anne Tyler, Sue Miller, and Gail Godwin, The Doctor's Daughter is private yet universal, luminous and revelatory-and marks the reemergence of a singular talent in American writing.
The Doctor's Former Fiancée (The Doctors MacDowell #2)
by Caro CarsonUSA Today–bestselling author: The Doctor’s Former Fiancée “is a heartwarming, contemporary romance that I could not put down” (Romance Junkies).When Braden MacDowell is reunited with Lana Donnoli, will their rivalry douse the last spark of their youthful infatuation—or ignite embers that never stopped smoldering?She didn’t want to imagine that the Braden MacDowell she had once loved could have turned so cold and calculating. But the billionaire CEO was taking away Dr. Lana Donnoli’s funding. Just what was going on beneath her ex-fiancé’s icy facade? And just what could she do to get him to change his stubborn mind?The last place Braden wanted to be was back in his family’s hospital, close to the woman who had owned his heart. His business was all about the bottom line, a fact Lana just couldn’t comprehend. But their passion for each other was still just as intense, still impossible to resist. Would those old feelings be enough to get them to a place where love was the best medicine?“An absolutely delightful story.” —Romance Junkies, 5 Blue RibbonsThe Doctors MacDowell seriesDoctor, Soldier, Daddy (#1)The Doctor’s Former Fiancée (#2)The Bachelor Doctor’s Bride (#3)
The Doctor's Perfect Match
by Arlene JamesA Time to Heal Everyone in Buffalo Creek, Texas, knows that Dr. Brooks Leland doesn't date. After his harrowing loss, the widower focuses all his time on helping the sick. But when a mysterious newcomer with a heartbreaking secret becomes his patient, Brooks is drawn to Eva Russell. Suddenly, the blonde spitfire he can't bear to fall for is working in his medical practice, living at Chatam House and challenging everything he knows about love. Now even the town's triplet matchmakers have hope that these two battered hearts are on the way to healing.nging everything he knows about love. Now even the town's triplet matchmakers have hope that these two battered hearts are on the way to healing.
The Doctor's Recovery: The Twin Test Love, Unexpected Her Family's Defender The Doctor's Recovery (City by the Bay Stories #Vol. 234)
by Cari Lynn WebbWhen a doctor and a filmmaker reconnect…Just who is healing whom?Two years ago, Dr. Wyatt Reid shared an unforgettable goodbye kiss with Mia Fiore. Now a scuba diving accident brings the daredevil documentary filmmaker into his San Francisco ER. Could this be their shot at a real relationship? But Wyatt, haunted by family tragedy, saves lives, and Mia risks hers every day. Can they find the way to a future on both their terms?
The Doctor's Reunion to Remember (Reunited at St. Barnabas's Hospital #2)
by Annie ClaydonA forgotten past…An unforgettable future?In this Reunited at St. Barnabas&’s Hospital story, former workaholic Dr. Gil Alexander is happy with the slower-paced life he was forced to adopt following his traumatic brain injury. The only things missing are his memories of just before the accident. But when Dr. Clemmie Francis is temporarily assigned to his rehabilitation center, he can&’t shake the feeling he&’s met this captivating yet cautious doctor before…and that this isn&’t the first time he&’s experienced their explosive chemistry! Reunited at St. Barnabas&’s Hospital duetBook 1 – Twins for the Neurosurgeon by Louisa HeatonBook 2 – The Doctor&’s Reunion to Remember by Annie Claydon &“Would I recommend this book to others? In a New York minute. Or a Mediterranean hour. Annie Claydon gives every couple she creates the time and attention they deserve to come alive on the page.&”-Goodreads on Greek Island Fling to Forever &“A spellbinding contemporary medical romance that will keep readers riveted to the page, Festive Fling with Single Dad is a highly enjoyable treat from Annie Claydon&’s immensely talented pen.&”-Goodreads
The Doctor's Wife
by Luis JaramilloIn stylish, intimate, and devastating short flashes, The Doctor's Wifetells the story of three generations of a family in the Pacific Northwest.Winner of the Dzanc Short Story Contest, Luis Jaramillo's The Doctor's Wife pushes the limits of what a short story collection can be. In stylish, intimate, and devastating short flashes, Jaramillo chronicles the small domestic moments, tragic losses, and cultural upheavals faced by three generations of a family in the Pacific Northwest, creating a moving portrait of an American family and the remarkable woman at its center.
The Doctor's Wife: A Novel (Paladin Bks.)
by Brian MooreShortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: A married woman begins an impulsive affair in Paris in this novel of “brilliant insight” (The Times, London). Sheila Redden, a devoted mother and reserved wife of a busy Belfast surgeon, is awaiting the arrival of her husband at a Paris hotel. In a matter of days, they’ll be celebrating a second honeymoon after sixteen years of marriage. But Sheila never could’ve imagined the chance encounter with Tom, a handsome and attentive American student—or that in one inexplicable moment, she’d abandon everything she knows to disappear into the unknown with an irresistible stranger. It’s more than a sexual awakening. It’s a chance to see her ordinary life from a distance—her dutiful role as mother and wife, her sacrifices, her lost sense of self, and the realization that she’s already been vanishing little by little for quite some time. All the while, Sheila’s concerned husband and brother are retracing her steps, following her on a cathartic and devastating journey that’s far from over.
Documenting Death: Maternal Mortality and the Ethics of Care in Tanzania
by Adrienne E. StrongA free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org.Documenting Death is a gripping ethnographic account of the deaths of pregnant women in a hospital in a low-resource setting in Tanzania. Through an exploration of everyday ethics and care practices on a local maternity ward, anthropologist Adrienne E. Strong untangles the reasons Tanzania has achieved so little sustainable success in reducing maternal mortality rates, despite global development support. Growing administrative pressures to document good care serve to preclude good care in practice while placing frontline healthcare workers in moral and ethical peril. Maternal health emergencies expose the precarity of hospital social relations and accountability systems, which, together, continue to lead to the deaths of pregnant women.
Does Family Preservation Serve A Child's Best Interests? (Controversies In Public Policy Series)
by Howard Altstein Ruth G. McRoyIn this new volume, two distinguished professors of social work debate the question of whether family preservation or adoption serves the best interests of abused and neglected children. <P><P> Arguing the merits of keeping families together whenever possible, Ruth G. McRoy examines the background, theory, and effectiveness of family preservation programs. She provides practical recommendations and pays particular attention to the concerns of African American children. <P><P> Claiming that there is insufficient evidence that family preservation actually works, Howard Altstein counters that children from truly dysfunctional families should be given the chance for stable lives through adoption rather than left in limbo.
Does My Child Have PTSD?: What to Do When Your Child Is Hurting from the Inside Out
by Jolene PhiloIs it possible that the struggles you have with your child may be because he or she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Once ignored, even by the medical professionals treating war veterans, PTSD is gaining global recognition as a very real and serious issue for those who have experienced traumatic events, even children. When children experience medical illness, witness violence, or are abused, it can leave a lasting effect. According to recent studies, 50 to 60 percent of children who experience these traumas early in life may suffer from a form of PTSD, leading to issues in childhood, through adolescence, and even into adulthood. Does My Child Have PTSD? is designed for readers looking for answers about the puzzling, disturbing behaviors of children in their care. With years of research and personal experience, Philo provides critical information to help people understand causes, symptoms, prevention, and effective diagnosis, treatment, and care for any child struggling with PTSD.
Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?: 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View
by Dr. Preston M. SprinkleMany arguments are made for and against same-sex marriage that end with divisiveness and confusion instead of thoughtful conversation. New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle provides a resource that will encourage respectful and thoughtful conversations around the question &“Does the Bible support same-sex marriage?&” Equipped with thorough research, history, and biblical context, this book will enable you to wade into some of the main arguments against the historically Christian view of marriage: The biblical writers didn&’t know about sexual orientation.Jesus never mentions homosexuality.Biblical teachings about women, slavery, and same-sex are on the same trajectory.Since some people are born gay, then being gay must be okay.The Bible has been mistranslated. Preston carefully answers 21 of the strongest cases for same-sex marriage and offers a humanizing and thoughtful response to each one.
Does Third Grade Last Forever? (Making the Grade)
by Mindy SchanbackChanging schools when you're only in third grade is hard enough, but try learning how to get along with a new step-family at the same time! That's exactly what Tracy has to do. The kids at Greatdale Elementary think she's a snob. The math homework is impossible. The class bully has got it in for her. And worst of all, her father isn't around to help her anymore. Add to that a new step-brother like Ronald, and third grade looks doomed! Ronald calls Tracy "dog face," knocks her down on the playground and is even mean to her mom. But Tracy doesn't give up easily. Pretty soon, she's made some friends. And they're full of great ideas about how to get back at Ronald! Pictures are described. RL 3.5
Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?
by Dan BucatinskyIn 2005, Dan Bucatinsky and his partner, Don Roos, found themselves in an L.A. delivery room, decked out in disposable scrubs from shower cap to booties, to welcome their adopted baby girl--launching their frantic yet memorable adventures into fatherhood. Two and a half years later, the same birth mother--a heroically generous, pack-a-day teen with a passion for Bridezilla marathons and Mountain Dew--delivered a son into the couple's arms. In Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight? Bucatinsky moves deftly from sidesplitting stories about where kids put their fingers to the realization that his athletic son might just grow up to be straight and finally to a reflection on losing his own father just as he's becoming one. Bucatinsky's soul-baring and honest stories tap into that all-encompassing, and very human, hunger to be a parent--and the life-changing and often ridiculous road to getting there.his dawning realization that every single aspect of his life has been impacted by having children and strike the universal chords of child rearing, marriage, family, and growing older. Soul-bearing and honest, they pierce the boundaries of gender and sexual orientation while still managing to stay rooted to the heart of his story: the hunger to be a parent--and the life-changing road to becoming one.
Dog
by Prudence Andrew"Why can't I have a dog?" Andrew pleads. For the twentieth time his father explains that dogs aren't allowed in the project where they live. Then, one wonderful day, Andrew finds Scruffy--a hungry, shaggy, little dog that belongs to nobody. Andrew is determined to keep Scruffy--and, somehow, he's going to do it!
Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis
by Dav PilkeyFrom Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Hally Tosis, the adorable dog that will take your breath away!Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her breath! It is so smelly, Hally's pet parents want to find a new home for her. The children, desperate to keep their beloved pet, try everything to rid Hally of her stinky stench. They take her for a breathtaking view, a movie that would leave her breathless, and a ride on a roller coaster that would make her lose her breath, but Hally's putrid panting persists! Only a miracle could save her now!
A Dog Called Homeless
by Sarah LeanMy name is Cally Louise Fisher and I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn't always make things happen, however much you want them to. When Cally Fisher sees her dead mother, real as anything, no one believes her. So Cally stops talking - what's the point if no one is listening? The only other living soul who sees Cally's mum is a mysterious wolfhound who always seems to be there when her mum appears. But without a voice, how will Cally convince anyone that her mum is still with them, and how will she ever persuade her Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her? An outstandingly assured debut novel from a sparkling new talent.<P><P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
A Dog Called Jack
by Ivy PembrokeEvery street should have a dog like Jack. And every abandoned dog should find a new family like the residents of Christmas Street—a group of people who just might need Jack as much as he needs them . . .All day, he trots happily between the terraced houses, receiving treats and toys, offering a tail wag or lick in return. For Sam, a widower recently returned to London, Jack is Christmas Street’s unofficial welcoming committee. For Sam’s young son, Teddy, the small, scruffy mutt is much more than that—he’s a confidante and Teddy’s much-needed and so far only friend.But other neighbors also rely on Jack for company, including Bill, the street’s oldest, grumpiest resident. Bill remembers when everyone knew and looked out for each other. Now, people live side by side for years, scarcely interacting. Jack—with some help from Sam and Teddy—is starting to change all that. After a bumpy start, Jack helps forge a bond between Teddy and the girl next door, and he’s the unlikely connection between Bill and artist Max, who lives with his husband, Arthur. He’s also an approving witness to the secret relationship between two teenagers from very different backgrounds, and to Sam’s tentative flirtation with Teddy’s teacher. After all, Jack, with his willing and open heart, knows how much happier these humans could be if they, too, took the time to connect with one another.Warm, witty, and as irresistibly charming as its canine hero, A Dog Called Jack is the uplifting story of an ordinary street and the extraordinary dog bringing all its inhabitants together.
Dog Days (Coronet Bks.)
by Mavis CheekA newly divorced mom fends off her matchmaking friends—with unexpected results—in this novel from a “Jane Austen in modern dress” (The Boston Globe). Patricia’s marriage of eleven years is over. Aside from her doubts about the arrival of Brian, a dog who has become a father-substitute for her ten-year-old daughter, Patricia is more than ready for a fulfilled life as a single parent. But then the matchmaking begins. Even her most trusted friends are determined to provide her with potential lovers, all of whom she skillfully manages to avoid—that is until Roland, who is deeply unsuitable, arrives on the scene . . . “A witty, enjoyable novel that will appeal to readers who like their fiction sharp and British.” —Library Journal “Taking dead aim at complacency and pretension, Mavis Cheek is Jane Austen in modern dress.” —The Boston Globe “[A] stylish, engaging comedy of manners . . . The scenes leading up to the denouement are unpredictably hilarious.” —Publishers Weekly “A devilishly funny social satirist.” —Daily Mail
Dog Days: The Carver Chronicles, Book One (The Carver Chronicles #1)
by Karen English Laura FreemanIt's tough being the new kid at Carver Elementary. Gavin had lots of friends at his old school, but the kids here don't even know that he's pretty good at skateboarding, or how awesome he is at soccer. And when his classmate Richard comes over and the boys end up in trouble, not only does Gavin risk losing his one new friend, he has to take care of his great aunt Myrtle's horrible little dog as punishment. To make matters worse, Gavin seems to have attracted the attention of the school bully. Will he be able to avoid getting pounded at the skate park? And how is he ever going to prove he's cool with a yappy little Pomeranian wearing a pink bow at his side?