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Pelican Book Group
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2023.
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Estranged twins, Darcy and Bennett Langston, drop everything to rush to Gibson's Run to help their great aunt Lulu who is injured preparing for the 50th annual Christmas Festival. Each knows that returning to the sleepy Ohio town will be a challenge, but neither anticipates that being home for Christmas will be life-changing. The siblings are quickly caught up in the attraction of one-of-a-kind traditions and budding relationships.
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Based on the true story of the Fortune sisters, three young women each at a crossroads when they boarded the RMS Titanic in the spring of 1912 –and how that maiden voyage would transform their lives in profound and unexpected ways.
Fans of The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abé and Patricia Falvey's The Titanic Sisters will be captivated as USA Today bestselling author Anna Lee Huber expertly weaves real historical figures and events into this...
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Light Messages Publishing
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2023.
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English
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The Secrets of the Past are Buried at Wingate Winery
When Kate Tyler learns that her brother may need a kidney transplant, she has no choice but to unravel the mystery of her biological parent's health history. Given only her birth mother's name to start with, she begins untangling the threads of her past despite her own desire to leave it all alone. Undeterred by the risk of a second betrayal, she follows the leads to the Wingate family, a well-off...
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"Theo Benton decides to move to the United States to finally finish her novel, and she is soon drawn into a literary labyrinth where identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of sales and readership. When her mentor and lover is brutally murdered, Theo wants the killer to be found and justice to be served. But when the prime suspect turns out to be her older brother, Gus, Theo does what is necessary to protect him-to save him....
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Hippo is a quirky 10-year-old girl with a simple life. Her mom spends her time drinking, leaving Hippo to fend for herself, but Hippo doesn't mind. One day, Hippo's mom doesn't come home, forcing Hippo to call her sister, Shark Lady, at college. Shark Lady begrudgingly returns home, determined to give their mom a piece of her mind, but finds that their mom is nowhere to be found. The resulting journey to find their mom reminds both sisters that families...
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Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut. Sequin's mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, buttons and beads. It's a sparkling sanctuary, like a princess's wardrobe. While Mum works at her sewing machine late into the night, Sequin takes care of her baby brother, Stitch, and dreams of a place in...
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Navigating the labyrinth of child development has always been a task for educators, but understanding the nuances related to birth order can be particularly challenging. "The Middle Child Syndrome: A Guide for Educators on Understanding Its Psychological Effects" delves into the unique experiences and challenges faced by middle children in families.Key aspects covered in this comprehensive guide include:Birth Order Psychology: An introduction to the...
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Andi Boggs and her best friend Colin Carter are at it again ... in this third book of the Andi Boggs series, Andi Unstoppable, school has begun for the two Killdeer middle schoolers and the science teacher has a great idea! He is an expert birder and wants his class to share in the fun. In a birding group with Colin and her biggest school rival, Ava, Andi sets out to be the first student in class to spot the elusive Kirtland warbler but ends up spotting...
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Ainhoa se cae todo el tiempo. Cuando corre se cae, cuando baila se cae, si coge algo, a menudo, se le cae. Todos piensan que es un poco torpe, ¡incluso ella piensa que es patosa! Cuando la doctora le dice que tiene los músculos débiles, Ainhoa siente un gran alivio: ¡no es torpe! Lo que le pasa es que necesita una silla de ruedas.
Sin embargo, la actitud de sus padres cambia desde que lo saben y nunca la regañan como a sus dos hermanos, da igual...
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Can she stop living for tomorrow?She can't wait to finally start living, but first she must lose the weight and stop pulling out her eyebrows then everything will be perfect.Weighting to Live follows one woman's struggle to stop living for tomorrow in the midst of the illness of her beloved grandmother, a miserable boss, a crazy family, inner demons, and a lack of self-belief.And just wait until you meet Nigel …A cosy, heart-warming story that will...
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This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the steps you'll need to take in order to create your dream life. First, you'll learn how to identify your goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Next, you'll learn how to take action and stay motivated. Finally, you'll learn how to create a system for tracking your progress and celebrating your successes.
12) Ainhoa revoltosa
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Ainhoa se cae todo el tiempo. Cuando corre se cae, cuando baila se cae, si coge algo, a menudo, se le cae. Todos piensan que es un poco torpe, ¡incluso ella piensa que es patosa! Cuando la doctora le dice que tiene los músculos débiles, Ainhoa siente un gran alivio: ¡no es torpe! Lo que le pasa es que necesita una silla de ruedas.
Sin embargo, la actitud de sus padres cambia desde que lo saben y nunca la regañan como a sus dos hermanos, da igual...
13) Cracking Up
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When it comes to making people laugh, few things can create a more enjoyable atmosphere than good old-fashioned humor. The ability to make someone laugh is an invaluable skill, and when used correctly, can bridge many social gaps and break awkward silences. Whether you're looking to lighten the mood of a party or just want to make a few people smile, cracking up people with your jokes can be one of the most rewarding experiences.
14) Uphill
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"Uphill' is the final book in the Don Walker series. This story looks in on the lives of the principal characters some thirty years after the second book (Grab an Egg and Shave It). Don struggles with depression and significant health issues. His daughter Lisa, now married and raising a seven-year-old of her own, runs her own business as an interior decorator and designer.Because of good faith efforts to assist one of Lisa's clients, both she and...
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Saturdays are usually the best day of the week for Makenzie and her adopted little sister, Maggie, but this Saturday was nothing they could imagine.
Dramatic Makenzie tells her tale of how she tried to escape Maggie because she had germs growing on everything. Until finally, she decided to do something about it.
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Get the Summary of David Sedaris's HappyGoLucky in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "HappyGoLucky" by David Sedaris is a collection of personal anecdotes exploring family, aging, societal norms, and the human condition. Sedaris recounts visiting his sister Lisa and their trip to a firing range, reflecting on American gun culture. He discusses his father's decline and the peculiarities of life at an assisted living...
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The Adventures of Bean and Bug is the first in a series of humorous stories about two sisters and their adventures (or misadventures as the case may be). Their relationship is one of sisterly love hidden under a blanket of sibling rivalry.
In this first installment, the younger sister, Bug, will have to give up something precious to her. Her older sister, Bean, comes up with a solution, which is greatly appreciated by her parents and shows a wisdom...
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Once upon a time in a Kingdom named Mouchi, lived the Poro family. The Poro family was composed of the mother Nadia, Abel the father and three young boys whose recklessness made them stand out and a young girl, Maya whose beauty could literally rock the moon. On a cold winter evening, a new child was born: Grace a baby with no hair, and whose eyes were being eaten by the eyelids. The parents went in quest of a cure for their daughter. When summer...
20) Chloe, Instead
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Molly always dreamed of having a sister who is just like her. But she got Chloe, instead. These two sisters are nothing alike: Molly loves to color with crayons. Chloe prefers the taste of wax. Molly loves to read. Chloe prefers to nibble a book's spine. Molly is frustrated! But then she realizes that maybe sisters aren't the ones next to you on the piano bench, they're the ones dancing to the music you play! This humorous, perceptive snapshot of...
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