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The Zing family lives in a world of misguided spell books, singular poetry, and state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. They use these things to protect the Zing Family Secret, one so huge it draws the family to the garden shed for meetings every Friday night. Into their world comes socially isolated middle grader Listen Taylor, whose father is dating a Zing. Enter Cath Murphy, a young teacher at the elementary school that Cassie Zing attends, suffering...
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El enojo, ¿Ha sido un problema en su hogar? ¿Alguna vez sus hijos le han hablando con un tono airado o irrespetuoso? ¿Pelean entre ellos? ¿Ha perdido usted alguna vez la compostura o la paciencia mientras trataba una situación irritable en su casa? Pues bien, si contestó honestamente «sí» a alguna de estas preguntas, usted necesita este libro.
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A new study of Egypt's resources for elder care, and an exploration of the cultural and social attitudes that impact this ever-increasing need in modern society. The Egyptian society is aging. Families have to find solutions for care-dependent older persons, while at the same time, social changes threaten the traditional system of family care. The society has to adapt to this previously unknown situation and to develop new strategies for meeting the...
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"En busca de una salida" es el testimonio vital y a la vez un excelente libro de autoayuda de un ser humano, Ramon Gironés, que desde la infancia encara la paulatina y progresiva pérdida de visión que le obliga a dejar su profesión de panadero, a la que se ha dedicado en cuerpo y alma, cuando llega a la cincuentena. El autor no da puntada sin hilo y ofrece apuntes biográficos, que se leen casi como un cuento, para pintar el calvario y la respuesta...
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"A la recerca d'una sortida" és el testimoni vital i alhora un excel·lent llibre d'autoajuda d'un ésser humà, Ramon Gironés, que des de la infància encara la paulatina i progressiva pèrdua de visió que l'obliga a deixar la seva professió de forner, a la qual s'ha dedicat en cos i ànima, quan arriba a la cinquantena. L'autor no dóna puntada sense fil i ofereix apunts biogràfics, que es llegeixen gairebé com un conte, per pintar el calvari...
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Escape the rat race by heading to the Yorkshire Moors in Jane Lovering's funny, warm and magical new novel.
Needing an escape, Dora swapped city living for life as a shepherdess on her grandad's Yorkshire farm. More than a decade later Dora is still there, now farming the fifty acres and caring for the one hundred rare sheep by herself. She never hears the call of the city, but instead relishes the peace and simplicity of life on the Moors.
When Dora's...
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Do you feel like a fraud? Do you sabotage yourself before reaching your goals?If your answer is yes, you are likely struggling with excessive self-criticism or imposter syndrome. These two silent enemies can slow your progress and limit your potential.In this book, you will discover:The characteristics of self-criticism and imposter syndrome: Learn to identify these thought patterns and how they affect you.The origins of these beliefs: Explore the...
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La conmovedora historia de un hombre que siempre quiso ser padre y el largo camino que finalmente culminó en un sueño hecho realidad Armando Lucas Correa lo tenía todo: un trabajo increíble como el editor de People en Español, una pareja estable y una vida llena de viajes y entrevistas con glamorosos celebridades. Pero con el nuevo milenio, algo cambió. Se le despertó un sueño enterrado en su alma desde sus primeros años de vida en Cuba:...
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Ana looks out the pet store window with the store's last remaining animals for sale-a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What are they waiting for?
Ana remembers finding the dog and bringing him to the store as a puppy. She's watched as all the other dogs-the most charming, the most elegant, the strongest-have all gone off. Ana, too, has never left, except at nights when she closes the store and goes home to the modest apartment she shares with her grandmother....
10) Gray Divorce
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"Gray Divorce" is a comprehensive book that delves into the increasingly common phenomenon of divorce among older adults, often referred to as "gray divorce." This book explores the various facets and implications of such divorces, providing insights into the emotional, financial, social, and health-related impacts.At the heart of the book is an understanding of how demographic changes, evolving societal norms, and personal growth contribute to the...
11) Future TX
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When a couple of tweens get their first cell phones, the phones ring at the same time. A Mystery Man (caller display Future TX) says he's from the future and needs the kids' help. But how can they help someone from the future? Is this just an elaborate prank or hoax call? The kids must find out the truth, decide what's right and wrong, and choose their own future.
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La reacción que provocó el séptimo bestseller de la Dra. Laura Schlessinger, Cómo Cuidar y Tener Contento al Esposo, comprobó lo mucho que le ha ayudado a miles de lectores a mejorar sus matrimonios y a salvar aquellos que estaban al borde del divorcio. A raíz de los comentarios y las opiniones de sus lectores y oyentes que querían saber más acerca del poder especial que tienen las mujeres para transformar a sus esposos, sus matrimonios y...
13) Older Not Wiser
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A wickedly funny new series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout. Jeanie's Grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster or anything, more like . . . up to no good. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing but most of the time she's REALLY fun, especially when she gets Jeanie involved in her mischievous schemes. Everyone says she's old enough to know better...
14) Baby's Blessings
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In this charming board book, a Jewish family celebrates the arrival of a baby!
Blessings in our house abound,
Newest is the wondrous sound,
Of baby whom we hold so dear,
Crying out with joy, "I'm here!
15) Why Mommy Swears
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Why Mommy Swears is the much anticipated new novel from Gill Sims, author of the hilarious Why Mommy Drinks and online sensation Peter and Jane. It's every parents' nightmare — the start of the school holidays — and instead of sitting in the sun, reading a book over a cold, crisp glass of Pinot Grigio, Mummy has two bored moppets to attend to. After frantically booking sports camps, child minder slots, not to mention time off work, Mummy is exhausted....
16) The Wild Child: Secrets Always Find a Way of Revealing Themselves. Sometimes you Just Need to kno
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Casey tells the harrowing story of Connor, an eight year old boy from a broken home who comes to stay with her family. It's a Saturday morning when Casey and Mike are asked to take in eight year old Connor – an emergency placement, just for a couple of days, following a violent incident at his now former care home. And Casey's instinct, as ever, is to say yes. With long term foster son Tyler off to football, and no particular plans for the weekend,...
17) Karen's Toys
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From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!
No guns allowed. Karen and Andrew love the action movie Space Game. Now they want the movie toys. But, Mommy won't let Karen and Andrew have any. She does not approve of toy guns. Boo. Then Karen comes up with a sneaky plan. Will Karen and Andrew get their toys after all?
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A difficult and distressing tale of a young boy who desperately needs to be loved. Nathan is a troubled young child. Disruptive, aggressive and, most disturbingly, prone to violent mood-swings Nathan soon finds himself in at the school's behavioural unit, managed by Casey – Ms Watson to her students. What's even more disturbing is Nathan's split personalities; from Jenny with a bright blonde wig to sexually frustrated Jack, Nathan's behaviour demonstrates...
19) Karen's Movie
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From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!
Take five!Karen's grandad is sick. Karen wants to do something nice to cheer him up. So, she makes a movie for him. All Karen's friends are going to star in her movie. But uh-oh. Karen's having problems on her set. And now her friends are mad at her. Making a movie isn't as easy as she thought! Ann M. Martin is the creator...
20) The Baby
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Five friends, one life-changing party.
When Olivia opens the bathroom door, the last thing she expects to see is her best friend, Nicola, giving birth on the floor. And, to say that Nicola is shocked is an understatement. She's not ready to be a mother, and she needs Olivia's help. But, Olivia has her own problems-specifically her bullying boyfriend, Jonty, and having to keep an eye on her younger sister, Alice. And then there's Nicola's friend Ben,...
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