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Huntsmen series (Gilman) volume 2
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"Rosemary and Aaron Harker have been effectively, unofficially sidelines. There is no way to be certain, but they suspect their superiors know that their report on Brunson was less than complete and that they omitted certain truths. Are they being punished or tested? Neither Aaron nor Rosemary knows for certain. When they are sent to a town just outside of Boston with orders to investigate suspicious activity carefully, the Harkers suspect that it...
3) 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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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...
5) 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.
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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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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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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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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.
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Surfing, amnesia and a search for self, Where There Is A Will is fast-moving holiday read all about family, love, and identity, built for the beachgoer in us all.
A massive cyclone swell on Sydney's beaches claims a big wave surfer, leaving his long-term partner without a body to mourn. His four adult godchildren from far and wide gather for the reading of his will. A mystery girl from Tasmania joins them.
Down the coast, a man is pulled...
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**Book Title: "Kindergarten Chronicles: A Journey of Growth and Discovery"Description: "Kindergarten Chronicles" is a heartwarming narrative that follows the adventures of Lily, a curious and spirited young child, as she navigates her way through the transformative landscape of kindergarten. Through vivid storytelling and immersive descriptions, the book invites readers to join Lily on a journey of growth, friendship, and discovery. From the nervous...
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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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This set includes all four books included in The Heart of the Family Series.Mistletoe & Cocoa KissesRobin Cove has had enough of her boss, is over her boyfriend, and makes a split-second decision to leave it all behind. Too bad she didn't check the weather forecast before she left. Stranded on the side of the road when her old car breaks down, Robin fears her impulsive action will be the death of her as her body temperature steadily lowers to dangerous...
16) Stop Talking
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From the author of Please... Tell Me More comes the highly anticipated sequel!
Finally, Rose has found her soulmate, Jack, and is ready to live her best happily-ever-after life. But tragedy strikes in Alaska, where Rose's brother and family live, and soon her world is turned upside down... again. Rose and Jack do the only thing they can: they take their niece, Fern, who has suffered a tremendous loss, home to Virginia.
Fern is adrift, grieving...
17) The Way Home
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In sleepy Sweet Water, Alabama, one family has had its fair share of conflict but still Christian George does his duty, like his father and uncle before him.The Vietnam War was different to other wars though, a war that couldn't be won, one that kept service personnel imprisoned for the longest time in US history and their families suffering from uncertainty for years. Many of those incarcerated didn't live to see home again and those that did discovered...
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She sacrificed too much for them. When her real ancestry shatters her world, will she ever reclaim happiness? Carly Davis was sure getting away from the island would help. Elated after finally freeing herself from running her late family's inn, her fresh start in Maine fizzles in the aftermath of a failed relationship. And her luck sours further still when an innocent DNA test reveals at least one of her parents had been deceiving her for decades.Furious...
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Silver sisters volume 2
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 11
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The Silver sisters return to Cape Cod in this sequel to The Forget-Me-Not Summer, which ALA Booklist called "reminiscent of the Penderwick series" in its starred review.
Wedding bells are ringing on the Cape! It's summer again, and Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily are heading back to their beloved Pruet to help bride-to-be Aunt Sunny plan her big day. But cake and decorations aren't the only items on the girls' agenda this summer. Marigold can't wait...
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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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