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Meghan is caught between the past and the present. Part of her lives in Arizona, part of her feels at ease in New Hampshire. When she returns to the lake of her childhood, she is alone. Both her parents are dead and she is widowed. But soon she does not feel alone. The community of Pawtuckaway Lake embraces her as they did Jack MacNamara, her father. She revisits much of what she left behind: work, love, places and old feelings. Does she continue...
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TODDLERS ON TECHNOLOGY Does your toddler seem to know more about the iPad than you do? Welcome to the world of the Digitods: the young children born into the era of mobile technology. These kids are learning faster and better than any generation that has come before them. And they are loving it! Take a look at toddlers using an iPad. They are pictures of concentration. Their hands are moving and their eyes are constantly scanning the screen. They...
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'sop's Fables - Here and Now brings common sense and humor to the 21st Century. The author deftly weaves into his stories and commentary an exploration of the Facts of Life – meaning truth is universal and applies to everyone at all times; … what did you think it meant? …. Well, sure, that too. 'sop's original stories chose cute and perceptive animals to represent and inspire people in cute and perceptive stories. In like manner, our author,...
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Melissa Williams, a small town Alabama girl, takes you on her journey as she goes through a very difficult time in her life. Although her high school years were quite memorable, there is one moment in time that stands out more than others. Melissa and three of her closest friends often find themselves hanging out at night clubs. The fact that it was usually on school nights didn't matter much to them. But, on one night in particular, they return to...
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Growing Up under the Palm Trees is about a young Haitian American's journey advancing through the rough streets of Little Haiti, Miami, Florida during the late 80s to the early parts of the 21st Century. His account starts with his exit out of Haiti amidst a brutal revolution in which he and his family barely escaped with their lives. Upon arriving in Miami, they found another group of challenges in which each member had to acquire skills that would...
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THROUGH THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: * PROTECT YOUR FAMILY CIRCLE. *TAKE LITERALLY THE WARNING FOUND IN ST. MATTHEW 7:15; BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING, BUT INWARDLY THEY ARE RAVENING WOLVES. *TRUST GOD AND FAMILY IMPLICITLY. *TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. *"BE WISE AS SERPENTS AND HARMLESS AS DOVES. "
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This Bible-study material is the product of much time and seeking spent in quietness before God, reading the Word, and listening to the Holy Spirit. It can offer a life-changing exercise for anyone who is hungry for the truth and willing to partner with the Almighty in faith and obedience. Why have these women been included in the Bible? Surely it is for our good, so that we can learn from their lives. And the author finds great peace in being egalitarian...
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The purpose of this book is to celebrate a unique generation, ther multitude of 70+ seniors of the 21st century, who lead purposeful, rewarding and independent lives in specially designed retirement communities. The authors, in their early 80's, live it up each and every day in their chosen community. With humor, wistfulness, seriousness and common sense, they introduce some of their neighbors and provide a bird's eye view of active life after retirement....
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"Secrets of Life Before Birth"is the presentation of the long processes leading to the conception and later the birth of an individual, in this case: Whomus, but it could be the story of any one of us.The distinction found in this book is the conversations translated from the many interactions among different actors in this story. The highly specialized unicellular precursors of a human being can be followed in their interactions among themselves...
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Set in London between 1973 and 1983, Adrift is a compelling true story portraying the way a husband's mental illness tragically destroys a happy marriage. It examines the agonising dilemma faced by his wife struggling to make sense of his baffling condition yet concerned for their young children and her own safety.
111) The Mommy Cup
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Through a simple story, The Mommy Cup teaches how important it is for those who take care of others to make sure to take the time to take care of themselves too. Although it is a simple message, it is too easily set aside in the busy demands of day-to-day life. Read it with a friend or a child, and get ready to renew your life. How full is your mommy cup?
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From the first time you were sent home to "tell your mother what you did" to the earliest schoolyard crush and beyond, this family-oriented collection of stories, told through the eyes of a young boy, rediscovers a time when life revolved around parents and grandparents, neighborhood, school and church. With a near-eidetic memory, author Robert Layton reminds us of the events that shaped our lives. The stories within reflect the youthful curiosities,...
114) When I Was Small
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Seeing the world through the eyes of children is a great experience. When I was small takes you on a journey with a big sister and her observations of the world as she learns to share life with a new baby sister.
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Monica Drake exhibe en La locura de amar la vida la cara más vulnerable y humana de varios personajes a lo largo de décadas, a menudo huyendo o tratando de encontrar su sitio en un mundo demasiado grande y hostil. A lo largo de ese tiempo, de esas páginas, la vida revela su esencia como algo simultáneamente comprimido y expansivo, en un reflejo de lo que implica haber vivido tanto, y asistir al paso de esos años en un abrir y cerrar de ojos....
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The Patchwork of Our Lives is a Christian fiction book reveal-ing the story of Katies love for her grandparents house, her dreams of falling in love with a Christian prince charming,and raising their family in the old home place.Nick, a charming man, leads Katie to believe he may becomeher dream fulfi ller, but at times proves to be diffi cult to un-derstand and very secretive, causing Katie much distress.As Katie tenderly sews the pieces of her grandmothers...
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It's not easy to be a teen girl, and it's definitely not easy parenting one. Parents everywhere struggle to respond appropriately to challenging behavior, hit-or-miss communication, and fluctuating moods commonly exhibited by teenage girls. More than previous generations, today's teen girls face a daunting range of stressors that put them at risk for a range of serious issues, including self-harming behaviors, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety,...
118) Drácula
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Drácula de Bram Stoker es una obra seminal de la literatura gótica. La narración se desarrolla a través de una serie de anotaciones en un diario, cartas y recortes de periódico, que proporcionan una perspectiva polifacética de los desgarradores acontecimientos que se suceden. La historia comienza con Jonathan Harker, un joven abogado inglés, que viaja al remoto castillo del Conde Drácula en Transilvania para ayudar en una transacción inmobiliaria....
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The hectic pace of everyday life can keep families constantly on the go, but removing some of the frenzy is easy-if you just take a moment to slow down. Hit the pause button on all of life's daily distractions and reconnect with your family in familiar and exciting ways. Parenting and family expert Susan Sachs Lipman shows you the enormous benefits of having a slower paced, more connected family. Packed with simple, affordable, and delightful games,...
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The average age of the people living in the Morning Glory condominium is sixty-two. Together in the well-used recreation room, watching movies, playing cards, holding an art show, or a wake, these seniors are, finally, 'really' living.
Mary is busy with her daughter and pregnant granddaughter, while Alice desperately wants more time with her family. Phil and Helen's affair is discovered, Paul and Sandra agree to become friends with benefits and Lise...
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