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The Locust and the Bird: My Mother's Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Al-Shaykh, Hanan, PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, In a masterly act of literary transformation, celebrated novelist Hanan al-Shaykh re-creates the dramatic life and times of her mother, Kamila. Married at a young age against her will, Kamila soon fell head-over-heels in love with another man--and was thus forced to choose between her children and her lover. As the narrative unfolds through the years--from the bazaars, cinemas and apartments of s Beirut to its war-torn streets decades later--we follow this passionate woman as she survives the tragedies and celebrates the triumphs of a life lived to the very fullest.

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Table for Two: Summer Desserts/Lessons Learned

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roberts, Nora, PUBLISHER: Silhouette Books, The way to a man's heart-- Take two world-class chefs. Add two distractingly attractive people to their lives. Stir in some soul-searing kisses and tender nights. Simmer at high heat. What you'll get is an irresistible recipe for romance Summer Desserts When love-resistant dessert chef Summer Lyndon develops a taste for her delectable boss, Blake Cocharan, her legendary willpower is put to the ultimate test. Lessons Learned Publicist Juliet Trent never mixes business with pleasure, but her newest client, charming ladies-man and chef Carlo Franconi, is determined to whet her appetite for love.

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La strada in fondo al mare

Leah Fleming For May Smith, travelling with her husband and baby girl Ellen, stepping foot on the Titanic marks the start of an incredible journey, one which is destined to take her from the back streets of Bolton to the land of opportunity: the United St (cod. I_)

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Syd Arthur

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frankel, Ellen, PUBLISHER: Pearlsong Press, Meet Syd Arthur Living in the cloistered world of suburbia, Syd is a middle-aged Jewish woman who is potentially awake, but likes to start her day with a strong cup of coffee, just in case. Her daughter has just left for college and her diet is once again off track. while for most of her life she's been convinced that happiness can be attained by a magic number on the bathroom scale -- or a really great shopping day at Bloomingdale's -- she finds herself in the grocery store with an empty cart wondering if there just might be something more.When East unexpectedly meets West, Syd embarks on a journey as a spiritual seeker. Soon she's in over her chakras as her search takes her from yoga studio to meditation hall to ashram gift store to the pages of Zensational catalogue. Her Mah Jonhh group insists it's merely a midlife crisis. But nothing's going to stop Syd's journey toward Nirvana -- not even the hottest sale at Nordstrom's. Follow Syd as she finds her bliss and discovers a richness that rivals a Godiva truffle, making for one delicious enlightenment.

Only for Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pellicane, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, Felicity Dryson is loyal to George Washington's cause, acting as both his courier and, without his knowledge, nurse to his injured soldiers. But she cannot deny her passion for rakishly handsome British physician Jared Walker, who is also her sworn enemy.

Love Finds You in Bethlehem New Hampshire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bliss, Lauralee, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, Sara McGee is not what Tom Haskins expected. The artist knew he was taking a risk when he reluctantly agreed to advertise for a mail-order bride but Tom assumed the woman who answered his ad would be more refined than the penniless and uneducated Sara McGee. Tom takes Sara under his wing but he knows he can never marry her especially now that he?'s suddenly receiving attention from accomplished pianist Annabelle Loving. While Tom?'s sister is bent on transforming Sara into a lady, Sara knows she can never compete with Annabelle. Nonetheless, she finds herself drawn to the lovely mountain town of Bethlehem and to the artist who brought her here. But without a marriage to Tom, Sara knows she cannot stay. As preparations for Christmas transform the tiny town, will Tom come to understand the message of the first Bethlehem that the most precious gifts don t always come as they re expected?

So B. It

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weeks, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Laura Geringer Book, You couldn't really tell about Mama's brain just from looking at her, but it was obvious as soon as she spoke. She had a high voice, like a little girl's, and she only knew twenty-three words. I know this for a fact, because we kept a list of the things Mama said tacked to the inside of the kitchen cabinet. Most of the words were common ones, like good and more and hot, but there was one word only my mother said, soof. Although she lives an unconventional lifestyle with her mentally disabled mother and their doting neighbor, Bernadette, Heidi has a lucky streak that has a way of pointing her in the right direction. When a mysterious word in her mother's vocabulary begins to haunt her, Heidi's thirst for the truth leads her on a cross-country journey in search of the secrets of her past. A dramatic tour de force by the best-selling author of "Regular Guy."

Jennifer's Secret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baer, Judy, PUBLISHER: Bethany House Publishers, Book 3 in the Cedar River Daydreams. Lexi discovers that Jennifer hates school and attempts to befriend her. Will Lexi's assurance that God will answer her prayers be the solution to Jennifer's problem?

Mary Quesquesqah's Love Story: A Pend D'Oreille Indian Tale

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaverhead, Pete, PUBLISHER: Montana Historical Society Press, Developed by the Salish Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press In Mary Quequesah's Love Story, a tale from the buffalo-hunting era of the nineteenth century, Mary Quequesah confronts the difficulties of love. After Mary's husband leaves her, a wise old woman dreams of her sorrow and tells her how to win him back.

101 Ways to Promote Yourself: Tricks Of The Trade For Taking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Raleigh Pinskey, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, NA

Sugar Hill Where the Sun Rose Over Harlem

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baker Mulligan, Terry B. / Mulligan, Terry Baker, PUBLISHER: Impulse Press, As a little girl, the author used to stand on the corner, wishing white people would drive down her street to see how well black people lived. She wanted them to see that the Daily News was wrong about Harlem being nothing but a crime-plagued black ghetto. When no one paid attention to her, she vowed to write a story. This is her story.

The Greatcoat

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunmore, Helen, PUBLISHER: Cornerstone, A terrifyingly atmospheric ghost story by the Orange-prize-winning Helen Dunmore. In the summer of , newly wed Isabel Carey arrives in a Yorkshire town with her husband Philip. As a GP he spends much of his time working, while Isabel tries hard to adjust to the realities of married life. Life is not easy: she feels out-of-place and constantly judged by the people around her, so she spends much of her time alone. One cold winter night, Isabel finds an old RAF greatcoat in the back of a cupboard that she uses to help keep warm. Once wrapped in the coat she is beset by dreams. And not long afterwards, while her husband is out, she is startled to hear a knock at her window, and to meet for the first time the intense gaze of a young Air Force pilot, handsome, blond and blue-eyed, staring in at her from outside. His name is Alec, and his powerfully haunting presence both disturbs and excites Isabel. Her initial alarm soon fades, and they begin a delicious affair. But nothing could have prepared her for the truth about Alec's life, nor the impact it will have on her own marriage.

Unseen: A Novel (Will Trent)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Slaughter, Karin, PUBLISHER: Delacorte Press, "New York Times "bestselling author Karin Slaughter delivers another explosive Will Trent thriller fully charged with her signature blend of forceful plotting, breathtaking twists, and vivid characterizations. Slaughter's latest sends Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent Will Trent to Macon, Georgia, where he goes undercover with a drug and prostitution ring. Taking matters into his own hands, he decides not to burden girlfriend Sara Linton with any knowledge of his assignment -- for it's one in which the stakes will be higher than any Will has tackled yet.

A Song for My Sister

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simpson, Lesley / Mai-Wyss, Tatjana, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, WAAAAA When Mira's wish for a sister at long last comes true, she's thrilled--but the new baby isn't exactly what she expected. Who knew someone so little could make so much noise No matter what Mira or her parents do to soothe or amuse her, the baby's reaction is... WAAAAA On the day of her simchat bat, her Jewish naming ceremony, the baby cries--as usual That is, until Mira steps close to offer her own special gift and the inspiration for her parents' choice of the perfect name. Lesley Simpson's tale of a family adjusting to a welcome change is sweet and sassy and very funny. It's a universal story about families and siblings, as well as a glimpse into a lovely Jewish ritual for welcoming baby girls to the family and the community.

Girl Called Tennyson

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Givner, Joan, PUBLISHER: Thistledown Press, Anne "Tenn" Tennyson Miller's adventure begins during an ordinary ferry trip, but reality soon melts away as Tenn is transported to the fantasy land of Greensward. When she arrives in Greensward, Tenn is elected to rescue her new friend, Una, who has been spirited away to a nearby country occupied by evil forces determined to destroy the harmony of Greensward. Before she sets out on her dangerous mission she is trained by the wise woman, Bethan, who understands the enemy's weaknesses and offers Tenn resources and information that can help her on her mission. Once in enemy territory she uses Bethan's supplies and teachings, as well as her own keen memory and wealth of knowledge, to sustain her quest. She is eventually successful in finding Una but then discovers that there are many other children who must also be saved and returned to Greensward. This classic fantasy quest from established YA author Joan Givner takes young readers on an adventure written in the British tradition, fused with a contemporary voice. Givner alludes to the work of Tennyson, as "Tenn" loves poetry, story and rhyme; in fact it will be her love of great writers that helps her in her quest and leads her to success.

Endlessly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, Kiersten, PUBLISHER: Harper Teen, Evie's paranormal past keeps coming back to haunt her. A new director at the International Paranormal Containment Agency wants to drag her back to headquarters. The Dark Faerie Queen is torturing humans in her poisonous realm. And supernatural creatures keep insisting that Evie is the only one who can save them from a mysterious, perilous fate. The clock is ticking on the entire paranormal world. And its fate rests solely in Evie's hands. So much for normal.

True Romance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Turner Farmer, Joyce Ann, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, When Carlos Smith, the man Casey Weaver had fallen in love with, disappeared without a trace, Casey was devastated. In spite of all the accusations that he was the one making all the threatening phone calls to her, her heart wouldnat let her believe it. She had been denied real true love for so long, and now her heart was breaking again, acause she never really told him how she felt. Casey couldnat stand the thought of losing him now. She was willing to risk it all to find the one man she truly loved. She didnat know where their relationship would go from there, leaning on faith to bring them back together again, desiring to know she wouldnat rest until Carlos was back in her arms again.

The Outside (Hallowed Ones)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bickle, Laura, PUBLISHER: HMH Books for Young Readers, After a plague of vampires is unleashed in the world, Katie is kicked out of her Amish community for her refusal to adhere to the new rules of survival. Now in exile, she enters an outside world of unspeakable violence with only her two "English" friends and a horse by her side. Together they seek answers and other survivors--but each sunset brings the threat of vampire attack, and each sunrise the threat of starvation. And yet through this darkness come the shining ones: luminescent men and women with the power to deflect vampires and survive the night. But can these new people be trusted, and are they even people at all? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, it's up to one Amish girl to save her family, her community, and the boy she loves... but what will she be asked to leave behind in return?

Crosscut

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gardiner, Meg, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, For Evan Delaney, China Lake was a tough place to grow up. But she didn't realixe just how tough until, returning to the desert military base for her high school reunion, she discovers that a disturbing number of her classmates have died young.

Frances Willard: A Biography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bordin, Ruth, PUBLISHER: University of North Carolina Press, Frances Willard (), national president of the WCTU, headed the first mass organization of American women, and through the work of this group, women were able to move into public life by . Willard inspired this process by her skillful leadership, her broad social vision, and her traditional womanly virtues. Although a political maverick, she won the support of the white middle class because she did not appear to challenge society's accepted ideals. Acquista Ora

Too Many Yesterdays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Jo, PUBLISHER: Ulverscroft Large Print, Debra flees to Bamburra Island following a painful broken romance. There she falls under the spell of the mysterious Luke Darey. She is forced to ignore what her heart tells her when suddenly Luke's past starts to catch up with him.

Lone Point: And the Esselstynes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, Maria Hammond and her sister, Rachel, were as different as could be. Rachel was like bright sunshine everywhere, while Maria, or "Ri," as her family called her, always took things awry. When the Hammond family had to rent out their spacious home in the city and take a plain summer cottage by the sea, Rachel was delighted. Maria, however, humiliated by her family's reduced financial status, threw herself fiercely into the role of martyr, determined to make everyone feel her suffering. Then a chance encounter with thoughtful, contemplative Howard Fairfield changed everything. Soon Maria found herself trying to be as good and spiritual as he believed she was... but Lone Point was to bring Maria many struggles before she found the love her lonely heart craved. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.

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