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22) THNX MOM
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She told me that even though I was conceived before marriage, that she loved me nonetheless. I was told many great truths that have anchored me throughout my life as well as many more wonderful things that have manifested. Mama, the only name I'd ever call her, was a creative cook and a woman of great faith. These two worked together in miraculous ways. There were times we had only a little food. But she would prepare the table and put pots on the...
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If you're wondering what it feels like to grow up and be a twin or a triplet, then this is the book for you.
Identical triplet Kari Ertresvåg interweaves advice and observations on life as a multiple with hilarious anecdotes from her own, covering the logistically challenging early years, the perplexities of teenagerhood, and the clarity that comes as an adult.
With humour and honesty, Kari lays bare what it feels like to grow up as a twin or a...
24) Stage Fright
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Kira and Katelyn Dorsey might be identical twins, but their personalities are completely different. While Kira dreams of starring in her school musical, Katelyn wants nothing more but to win the trivia tournament and defeat her rival. When a mishap forces Katelyn to audition for the musical, she suddenly finds herself with a dilemma: Should she compete in the tournament or perform in the play? With the help of Kira's carefully concocted plan, Katelyn...
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Des histoires pour célébrer la présence extraordinaire de nos soeurs dans notre vie et dans notre coeur.
Que vous soyez la cadette qui admire sa soeur plus âgée, l'aînée de la famille qui laisse sa jeune soeur l'accompagner, ou le frère qui apprend rapidement qu'une soeur peut se battre aussi bien qu'un garçon, ce livre révèle le rle spécial que tiennent les soeurs dans notre vie. Avec humour et perspicacité, chacune des histoires relate...
26) Friendly Family
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Every parent knows that raising siblings can be both a heartwarming and challenging experience. From the heartwarming first interactions to navigating rivalries, how can we ensure that the bonds formed between our children last a lifetime?
Friendly Family: A Parent's Guide for Nurturing Positive Sibling Relationships offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate dynamics of sibling relationships. Delve into the historical perspectives of sibling...
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Julie's Story: Julie has an idyllic childhood, loved and nurtured by the adults in her life, who unbeknownst to her have an unconventional dynamic. Being raised by her biological mother Leyna, Leyna's partner Lisa and her biological father Boss is all she knows. Together with the community of extended family and friends who ensure her development is guided, nourished and protected, she couldn't hope to have a more stable and joyous childhood. The...
28) Happy Holidays?
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The best thing about the holiday season is spending time with family. At the same time, sometimes the worst thing about the holiday season is spending time with family. The stories in this collection touch on that and more as Mandy Nichols, Jeff Resnick, and Judi Straub struggle through what's supposed to be the joyous season. One family contemplates murder; another wants to end what they see as a bad relationship, while another can only see their...
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As war rages, everyone has to do their bit... Bristol 1941
As the clouds of war grow bleaker both at home and abroad, the Tobacco Girls are determined to do their bit for King and Country. To that end Maisie Miles and Bridget Milligan become voluntary ambulance drivers.
As well as coping with the frequent air raids, Maisie is kept on her toes with three new junior employees one of whom is particularly testing.
Bridget's heart becomes torn between...
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Nothing will stop the The Tobacco Girls not even war...
BRISTOL 1940.
The Tobacco Girls cling together as they realise that the clouds of war are turning dark, the world is becoming more dangerous and their lives more unpredictable.
Bridget Milligan's big, happy family fragments when her siblings are evacuated to North Devon, then a letter from America further fills her with dismay.
Maisie Miles safe haven from both Eddie Bridgeman and her father...
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Bristol 1939. School leaver Maisie Miles suspects her father, a small-time crook, has an ulterior motive for insisting she gets a job at the W. D. & H. O. Wills tobacco factory but keeps it to herself.
She's befriended by effervescent Phyllis Mason and kind-hearted Bridget Milligan who take pity on her and take Maisie under their wing.
But beneath their happy go lucky exteriors they all harbour dreams and worries about what the future holds.
Engaged...
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Pre-order the FINAL instalment in the bestselling Tobacco Girls series!
It has finally happened! The war is over and Europe rejoices.
May 1945 – VE Day
After battling against the odds, the three friends are uncertain of their futures.
Maisie Miles must wait on tenterhooks for Japan to surrender and for poor Sid to return home. Will they still be sweethearts and have a future together? But tragedy strikes when Maisie's lodger Carole dies leaving...
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Ever want to know what life would be like if your life was really meant for a primetime TV time slot? What is it like raising children who are gold champions at sarcastic comedy? Find out by following the crazy antics of two young American children who are anything but boring. This book highlights some of the most memorable real-life moments of an average Midwest family. The quotes from these hilarious children will keep you laughing and leave you...
34) Forest Explorer
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AN ODE TO EXPLORING OUTSIDE! Join the adventure of siblings Nino and Tenna. From the imagination of an actual preschooler! While on a walk in the woods, Nino, a thoughtful and curious boy, explores the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. He spots insects, he hears critters, he smells flowers and...smoke from a fire?? This story offers an imaginative reminder that sometimes it's a good idea to slow down, and to enjoy and explore your surroundings....
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The beginning of the 20th century was great for Italians in the north. Wealth and prosperity were everywhere and the country seemed to be doing well. The poorer citizens that occupied much of South Italy, however, weren't having the same experience. It was for this reason that fourteen million Italians emigrated to America between 1880 and 1914.
The D'Imperio family was one of those families. Yet the journey wasn't what one might expect. Separation,...
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Navigating Siblinghood: Unlock the Secrets to Lifelong Bonds
Every parent knows that raising siblings can be both a heartwarming and challenging experience. From the heartwarming first interactions to navigating rivalries, how can we ensure that the bonds formed between our children last a lifetime?
Friendly Family: A Parent's Guide for Nurturing Positive Sibling Relationships offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate dynamics of sibling relationships....
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Jane Larkin disappeared without a trace in November 1976. When ten-year-old Miranda arrives home from school that autumn afternoon, finding her mother's pocketbook in its usual spot in the front hall, she assumes her mother will be back any minute. But as the hours tick by, alone in the house, Miranda becomes filled with a steady certainty that her mother will never come home again. In the absence of other leads, detectives quickly turn their suspicions...
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Catch-up with Lizzie Lane's bestselling Tobacco Girls series!
War is fleeting, but true love last forever...
May 1944
Hope and excitement is in the air when news breaks of the allied forces landing in Normandy. D Day has arrived. However, the day-to-day struggles for the Tobacco Girls continue.
Carole Thomas wants her old life back. She is burdened with the guilt of being a young single mother and considers having baby Paula adopted, but Maisie...
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ALL NEW from the Tobacco Girls
BRISTOL 1943 and life for the Tobacco Girls isn't getting any easier...
Bridget Milligan has donned a uniform and joined the nursing services where she becomes intrigued with the miracles of modern medicine. She's also torn between family loyalty, her new career and Lyndon O'Neill, the love of her life. Is it too impossible to hope that everything will come out right in the end?
Phyllis Harvey is still serving in Malta...
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Families are the foundation of society. When we care for and protect children, we ensure that future generations thrive as well. As veteran foster parents, my husband and I have seen the devastation that abuse and neglect cause. These atrocities solidify our resolve to help the foster children placed in our home to heal and feel loved. Our goal is to develop their God-given talents, help them move past the role of endless victimization, and encourage...
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