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Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
We are not all born with equal opportunities. Yet there have been countless of women who have overcome a range of barriers such as prejudice, illness, and personal tragedy to advance our understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). They used their knowledge to change the world, and their stories are fascinating. This book offers a concise introduction of the lives of 46 women, taking you into the cultural and social context...
Author
Series
Lillys volume 2
Publisher
Sourebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Hot chemistry, fantastic writing, realistic character flaws, triumphs, and family drama--Xio Axelrod never misses a beat! GIRLS WITH BAD REPUTATIONS is one you don't want to miss!" -- Rebecca Yarros , #1 New York Times Bestselling Author All her life, Kayla heard the same refrain: Don't be so loud. Don't act so wild. Don't take up so much space. Now she's the beating heart of an up-and-coming rock bandand the whole world is going to know her name....
Author
Publisher
Harper Muse
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A standout voice in women's fiction. I was captivated from the very first line." -- Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds Perhaps the secrets of her mother's past in this tiny French town hold the key to her own future. . . Food critic Temps̈ta Luddington has always felt like the odd person out in her family, ever since she lost her beloved mother at the tender age of thirteen. When her workaholic father...
Author
Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A romantic suspense writer finds herself trapped in the plots of her own books in this sexy thriller from the New York Times -bestselling author. A failed marriage has shown Sasha Blake exactly what she doesn’t want in life: a man; and what she does want: a fulfilling career, good friends, and independence. The introverted author has found a sanctuary on Martha’s Vineyard, where she can pen her bestselling romance thrillers in peace and quiet....
Author
Publisher
Park Row Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When a relationship expert's own marriage falls apart, she invites four strangers to Italy for a vacation of healing and second chances in this uplifting new novel from the author of The Messy Lives of Book People.
Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and advice expert, prides herself on knowing what's best for others. So she's sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she's planned for their thirtieth wedding anniversary. But...
Publisher
Barbour Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
You Are a Cherished Woman of God. Take Heart--Your Savior, Jesus, Has Overcome Every Challenge You Face! Women will find inspiration, refreshment, and their spirits lifted as they experience the wisdom of God's Word every day of 2024. Every day for an entire year, you will be encouraged by scriptures, devotional readings, and prayers that remind you that no matter what difficult times come, the peace and power of Jesus reigns in every situation, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Inspiring stories of unstoppable girls and everything they achieved-for kids ages 8 to 12
Girls are smart, capable, and determined! All over the world, young women have made huge strides in pop culture, politics, social justice, and more. This book explores 15 of these girls and the incredible impact they made before they were even 20 years old. Discover how they powered through challenges and stood up to anyone who said they couldn't make a difference....
Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The Victorian belief that women were the ‘weaker sex’ who were expected to devote themselves entirely to family life, made it almost inconceivable that they could ever be capable of committing murder. What drove a woman to murder her husband, lover or even her own child? Were they tragic, mad or just plain evil? Using various sources including court records, newspaper accounts and letters, this book explores some of the most notorious murder cases...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Justice for Sara and The First Wife Erica Spindler comes The Other Girl , a chilling new thriller about a ritualistic murder of a college professor that sends a small town cop back into the trauma she thought she’d put behind her. "Explosive.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A fantastic thriller from one of the best in the genre!” -- RT Reviews A horrific crime. One witness--a fifteen year...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Discover the life of Sojourner Truth-a story about being bold and brave for kids ages 6 to 9
Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was one of the most important leaders in the anti-slavery movement. Before she fought for freedom and changed American history, she was a young enslaved girl who wanted a better life for herself and for all Black people. She overcame many incredible challenges as she bravely stood up for equality and justice. This...
Author
Publisher
Harper Muse
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Joy Calloway weaves a dramatic, heartfelt story of self- discovery and a hard-won love against the stunning backdrop the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'" --Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of Time is a River At this wondrous resort, secrets can easily be hidden in plain sight when the eye is trained on beauty. April 1913 --Belle Newbold hasn't seen mountains for seven years--since her father died in a mining accident and her mother...
Author
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A Beautiful Mind takes a life-and-death road trip in this battle of wits, maze of psychological suspense, and heartbreaking family drama." -Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word
A road trip to find closure… or a reckless chase that could turn deadly?
Penny has never met anyone smarter than her. That's par for the course when you're a savant--one of less than one hundred in the world. But despite her photographic...
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Series
Publisher
Kregel Publications
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A humorous, heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the power of community
Fair Meadows Retirement Community might as well be a country club for most of the retirees enjoying the pool, golf course, and book clubs. But for the caregivers whose family members reside upstairs in the special Memory Care Unit, vacation is over.
Comforting these caregivers is exactly why the Woolgatherers group has formed. They make prayer shawls to support those affected...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A daily dose of self-care anytime you need it
Doing small things to prioritize your own well-being is essential, especially for women, who are often the caretakers of everyone else in their lives. Self-Care Activities for Women encourages you to spend time on you, with a wide variety of ways you can relax, reset, and find a little joy.
• Self-care inside and out-Take care of yourself in every way, with specific chapters for emotional, mental,...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it's time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is and risk everything to buy a tiny but adorable cottage in desperate need of renovation.
Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside, all is chaos. With a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting, and a sleeping bag and camping mat for a bed, Anna soon wonders if she's bitten...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From hilariously awkward lunch breaks to cringe-worthy Zoom calls, this workplace comedy of errors is sure to put a smile on your face.
Indiana "Ana" Aaron is a talented coder and IT specialist, but she doesn't always fit in at work. When she speaks up one too many times for her boss's ego, she's transferred to a remote team-and it's clear this is her last chance to blend in.
Ana sees working from home as a chance at redemption; she can keep her...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Landmark
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A charming novel about sisterhood, regrets, and second chances, [with] a peek into Southern comfort food. An utter delight from start to finish." -Terah Shelton Harris, author of One Summer in Savannah
Two strong-willed sisters fight their way to forgiveness in this feel-good Southern fiction, for fans of Terry McMillan and KJ Dell'Antonia's The Chicken Sisters.
Rose Tillman and her sister Marvina Nash haven't spoken in decades-not since Rose...
18) Memory Road
Author
Publisher
Bloodhound Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Despite knowing it's a mad idea, Lily agrees to take her mother on one last road trip around the UK, in this new novel by the bestselling author of His Other Woman.
This trip will be challenging because Lily's mother can no longer be described as "just a bit forgetful": Moira has started talking to imaginary friends and singing ABBA songs in public, and last week she began emptying boxes of cereal onto the floor in the supermarket.
Lily is...
Author
Publisher
Union Square and Co
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A new mom repairs her broken dreams in this hilarious rom-com about starting over that sparkles with intelligence, wit, and compassion. Hannah Tate can hardly believe her sleep-deprived eyes when she finds an engagement ring hidden in the closet. Killian, her super responsible, incredibly attractive boyfriend--and the father of her new baby, Bowie--is finally going to propose. But a romantic night out goes horribly wrong when Killian reveals he's...
Author
Series
Seasons of Triumph volume Book 1
Publisher
Chalice Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In the isolating mix of small-town America, online life, and family challenges, teenagers Sarah, Layla, and Johnny Tae are struggling to find meaningful direction. They are fast succumbing to nihilism and its subsequent acceptance of life-endangering behaviors. But three clergy women–Birdy, Ara Grace, and Nell-are determined to overcome their own insecurities and inabilities to walk these Triumph teens through apathy and into the light of life....
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