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"Growing up in Yakima, Washington, Noé Álvarez never knew his grandfather. Stories swirled around this mythologized, larger-than-life figure: that he had abandoned his family, and had possibly done something awful that put a curse on his descendants. About his grandfather, young Noé was sure of only one thing: That he had played the accordion. Now an adult, reckoning with the legacy of silence surrounding his family's migration from Mexico, Álvarez...
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"Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. Almost every adolescent has said to parents, "You JUST don't understand." In The Breakthrough Years, child development expert Ellen Galinsky explains why that is so often true. Galinsky's seven-year inquiry into the adolescent brain and behavior, including conducting original studies-uniquely...
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Eighteen-year-old Darcy, a firm believer in love at first sight, finds herself stranded at a bus station the night before leaving for college, until she meets Russell, sparking a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and heartfelt connections as they unravel the possibility of falling in love in just one day.
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Bloody Vessels Of Love, is a story about love and blood by Reza Taheri Bashar.
This romance tells the events after a bad love failure.
when The great spiteful general can not marriage with beautiful girl from noble's family,
So, he conspire and kill and kill and kill and kill treacherously.
this story, the final downfall of an aristocratic family. You will cry blood with this play.
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La compañera del rey león había tenido una sola cría que fue creciendo en un ambiente natural, y era la esperanza del reino para que lo gobernara en un futuro cuando su padre llegara a la vejez.Salía como de costumbre a jugar con sus amigos y mostraba mucha delicadeza, no le agradaba la brusquedad, por lo que fue objeto de burlas de los otros cachorros, lo que hizo que se apartara de ellos y se reuniera con las hembras, donde se encontraba a...
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Even in progressive families and communities, people who practice nonmonogamy are susceptible to misinformation and accusations of moral and emotional failings. Facing this requires its own coming out and education process. In this guide, Tamara Pincus and Rebecca Hiles provide a roadmap for explaining the expansive intricacies of the consensual nonmonogamy spectrum. By fusing personal experience and community research, they break down the various...
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This story begins in 2022 with Arvis, the only surviving member of the gospel singing Stewart Family, celebrating her 98th birthday. She receives a gift – a book of water colors by a famous artist who happens to be a relative from her large extended Sargent family. While looking through the pictures, memories are triggered that inspire the revealing of her family history in Alabama.
Before taking the cloth and launching his singing family,...
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"Discover the inspiring journey of love and learning in 'Raising Happy Children,' a book that offers valuable insights on how to raise happy children. Exploring key themes with wisdom and empathy, this work is an indispensable guide for parents seeking to cultivate an environment of positive and lasting growth for their children."
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A breakup is often a difficult and painful experience, especially when it comes to a woman you love. If you want to accept your wife's decision to separate from you, there are some steps you can take to make the process easier: Take time to process your feelings: A breakup can trigger a variety of emotions, such as sadness, anger, loneliness and despair. It is important to take time to process these feelings and accept what has happened. Avoid social...
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There are different ways you can build a family, and all of them are beautiful-especially when you're a choice mommy, as seen in this heartwarming children's book that explores why telling your parenting story is important.
Author Olufunke Owolabi, PhD, is a later-in-life choice mom who has transformed her IVF journey into the perfect read about a mother and her angel baby daughter. Through simple statements and illustrations, she illuminates...
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"At birth, Violet and Rose Flowers were identical, save for a tiny bluish-purple mark gracing Violet's slender neck. By nineteen, their temperaments distinguish them, as different as the flowers their mother named them for - Violet, wild and outgoing, and Rose, solitary and reserved. Still, they are each other's world. Then, on a sweltering, terrible August night in 1928, an explosion rocks Lamb's Dance Hall in Possum Flats, Missouri, engulfing it...
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"A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food. Nothing could be more out of character, but after fifty-nine years of marriage, as her husband Bernard's health declines, and her friends' lives become focused on their grandchildren--which Jenny never had--Jenny decides she wants a little something for herself. So she secretly applies to be a contestant on the prime-time TV show Britain Bakes. Whisked into...
15) Recess Ruckus
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On their first day starting at their new school, Jonah and his little brother Peanut face many challenges. Peanut doesn't seem to mind, but Jonah only wants to protect him. When a kickball game turns into a chance to hurt Peanut, it's time for Jonah to step in. The brothers take a stand against the bullies who are looking to start a RECESS RUCKUS. Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension....
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When Jonah is asked to play baseball with the local kids, he's happy to do it. That is, until he twists his ankle and gets hurt. With the team short one player, there's only one person who can step in. Will his little brother Peanut strike out in a big BASEBALL BREAKOUT? Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
17) Haunted Hayloft
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Jonah is adjusting to his new life in the country when his little brother Peanut decides they need to explore the old barn. Things change when Peanut loses something precious there. Grandpa always said to stay away from there at night. Why? Find out when the brothers explore the HAUNTED HAYLOFT! Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
18) Dangerous Drop
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After a blizzard covers the countryside in snow, Jonah and his brother Peanut decide to explore their new surroundings. Peanut is on a quest to find snowpeople, but instead they discover a handful of kids sledding. When the kids encourage Peanut to go down a very steep hill called Deadman's Drop, Jonah races after him. Will Peanut make it to the bottom of the DANGEROUS DROP? Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions...
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Are you ready to show your grandparents the depth of your love and appreciation in ways they'll never forget? In "50 Ways to Love Your Grandparents," acclaimed family therapist Dr. Sarah Cline offers a heartwarming guide to enriching one of life's most cherished relationships. With a blend of academic research and touching anecdotes, this book delves into the unique dynamics of grandparent-grandchild bonds, providing easy, practical ways to express...
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