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A novel filled with depth, wit, heart, and a bit of intrigue, from the author who has captivated readers and reviewers alike with her "modern yet timeless" (Kirkus Reviews) storytelling, complex characters, relatable friendships, and emotionally rich romance.
Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan-and keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend she'd known...
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This tale of a family in Little Italy is “a minor miracle . . . documenting the madness and the grace of God in everyday life” (Newsweek).
On a 1950s September night so hot that the devout Catholics of Little Italy wonder if New York City has slipped into hell, the butcher Joseph Santangelo invites his friends to play pinochle. At the end of a long, sweaty, boozy evening, his friend...
On a 1950s September night so hot that the devout Catholics of Little Italy wonder if New York City has slipped into hell, the butcher Joseph Santangelo invites his friends to play pinochle. At the end of a long, sweaty, boozy evening, his friend...
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Sinopsis: Escrito desde el punto de vista y la experiencia de un niño de cuatro años. El libro aborda la pregunta: '¿Qué es un funeral?' '¿Por qué todos están tan tristes?' y '¿Volveremos a ver a nuestros seres queridos alguna vez?' La respuesta a '¿Volveremos a ver al abuelo?' es un sueño.
65) The Promise Tree
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What provokes one child down a dangerous path, while her cousin takes a less tortuous direction in life? A mere six months apart in age, the girls were born near the end of World War Two, when a war tragedy set the stage for Ginger Drake's calamitous life. Ginger's 'sister at heart', cousin Glory Clayborne, has all she can do to protect the incorrigible Ginger from herself, to say nothing of the many evils lying in wait.
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Marriage is the foundational human relationship that God ordained. It is the building block on which all familial relationships are established. We desperately want relationships, and we want them to work. Getting married can be a significant life milestone for most people. Without solid planning and
preparation by engaged couples, we will surely see a continuation of the startling divorce rate among Christians and non-Christians alike. Approaching...
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Jenny's imagination whisks her away to the beautiful Himalayan mountains in the country of Nepal. With each turn on the steep, rocky path and each high bridge she crosses, Jenny encounters many adventures. She meets another young girl, who is traveling with her grandparents to provide wonderful gifts and other support to the local orphanage. As they hike up the mountain together, Jenny and her new friend learn about the Sherpa people and their culture....
68) Ana no
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Ana Paucha, que se llamaba a sí misma Ana no, era una mujer de mar, de sol, de dicha, prendada de su marido, pescador, y de sus tres hijos. El marido y los dos hijos mayores murieron en la guerra, el pequeño está preso. Ana no, a sus setenta y cinco años, cierra la puerta de su casa en un pueblecito almeriense y decide ir andando hasta la cárcel de su hijo para abrazarlo y darle el pan de aceite que ha amasado con sus propias manos. Inquietante...
70) Getting Nowhere
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Mark only has one emotion: anger Fourteen-year-old Mark feels betrayed by his father, who has recently remarried. He spends his time feeling resentful and angry, especially after a humiliating experience with a girl. Mark's mood only worsens until even his best friends have had enough. When he recklessly decides to take his stepmother's car for a spin, he meets with near-tragic consequences. Can he learn to let go of his anger before things get out...
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Este cuento lo hice pensando en que muchos de nosotros cuando vamos al baño, es en ese lugar donde surgen las grandes ideas, también es un lugar de reflexión y de recordar tristezas y alegrías.Cada vez que entramos al baño nos volvemos como leones porque nos empoderamos y salimos de allí con más fortaleza para enfrentar al mundo.La soledad de estar en un baño permite el encuentro consigo mismos y, lo más importante, nos demuestra que no somos...
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What if the one person you can't stand is the only one you can depend on? Nobody ever asked Betsy Reisman if she wanted to be a twin, but since she and Meg are stuck with each other, they've reached a truce. Mostly they keep busy-Betsy with her beloved piano and her plans to go to Juilliard and Meg with learning her fifth (or is it sixth?) language. It's about to get harder, though, since their parents, both writers, have decided to take the year...
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Nothing is more important in children's education than an understanding of symbolism and how to apply its wisdom continuously to daily life. The language of symbolism conveys essential teachings which help a person to understand the meaning of life as well as the foundational and sacred principles which underlie an otherwise seemingly deadend materialistic reality.
- Virginia Gray Henry, Director, Fons Vitae Publishing
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La pornovenganza se puede definir como compartir materiales sexuales privados, ya sean videos o fotos de otra persona sin su consentimiento con el fin de causar daños psicológicos o vergüenza. El responsable de este acto criminal en oportunidades comparte información personal sobre la víctima.La seguridad de la persona afectada puede verse comprometida en la medida que se comparta su información personal. Las víctimas de pornovenganza son por...
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En su nuevo libro la autora Robin McGraw, habla directamente al corazón de cada mujer y la desafía a reconocer y desarrollar su rol característico que la dirige hacia su auto satisfacción personal, su carrera, su familia y lo que ella emprende.
76) Blood Relations
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How can Mick break free from a family that won't let him go? In the second book in the Blue-Eyed Son trilogy, Mick's brutal brother, Terry, prepares for his annual May Day party. But this is no ordinary party-it's two full days of disgusting pranks and drunken violence. Terry throws the bash to prove that if you aren't in his circle, then you're in his sights. Mick's parents would rather not know what goes on, so they clear out and leave their sons...
77) Go East
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The Sweedies are an average modern family with their share of quirks. They face life with humour and cherish family time, especially with the Grannies.
A trip to Spain brings mishaps – Sally Sweedie, mother to Jen and Ted, misplaces her phone while dealing with treacherous weather.
Back home in Southend for Christmas, two new arrivals join the Sweedies. Howard, father of the household, feels restless and buys a motorcycle, much to his wife's chagrin.
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78) Orgullo de madre
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Ser madre nunca ha sido fácil. Los hijos casi siempre son inoportunos y llegan para desbaratar y poner patas arriba nuestra planificada vida personal y profesional. Convivir con una criatura así no es fácil, por mucho amor que se ponga. Además, tener hijos y cuidarlos con amor "colisiona" con el desarrollo personal y la autorrealización que exige nuestra sociedad enferma.
Nada prepara para ser madre, pero ser madre prepara para todo. Urge "maternizar"...
79) The Pawn
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In 1879, Josefina Taylor's ambitions are shattered by the Elders of their strict society. To escape she breaks their rules, then faces a life of desperation and fear. The pawn in a plot to destroy everything she values, she fights for her dream.
80) Take Two
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"A brilliant, funny new novel from the bestselling, beloved Danielle Hawkins
'Take Two is that rare and special thing, a novel that is effortless to read - I sped through it in a day - but is also emotionally genuine and original. Danielle Hawkins is a natural storyteller with a light touch and she doesn't shy away from the gritty and the real. She is New Zealand's very own version of Marian Keyes.' - Nicky Pellegrino
Sometimes you have to revisit...
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