Tricia B.'s bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:08:16 -0800 60 Tricia B.'s bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis (Camper & Criminals, #8)]]> 204345791
Telling stories around a campfire at Happy Trails Campground is very entertaining to The Laundry Club women until one of the story teller's tall tale about murder and alibis comes true, leaving the story teller MURDERED!

Once again, Mae and the Laundry Club ladies find themselves doing things they never thought they'd do while trying to get clues to who or why someone murdered the tourist.

Mae discovers an unheeded warning that will bring the tall tale to life if she can't end the story for good before the killer strikes again.]]> 174 Tonya Kappes Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.81 2019 Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis (Camper & Criminals, #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World]]> 40885515
If you’ve ever wondered why Putin is so obsessed with Crimea, why the USA was destined to become a global superpower, or why China’s power base continues to expand ever outwards, the answers are all here.

In ten chapters (covering Russia; China; the USA; Latin America; the Middle East; Africa; India and Pakistan; Europe; Japan and Korea; and the Arctic), using maps, essays and occasionally the personal experiences of the widely travelled author, Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present and future to offer an essential insight into one of the major factors that determines world history.
]]> 320 Tim Marshall 1501121480 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.24 2015 Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World
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average rating: 4.24
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]]> <![CDATA[Dopamine Detox : A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Train Your Brain to Do Hard Things (Productivity Series Book 1)]]> 58503121 Reclaim your focus in 48 hours or less.

Do you keep procrastinating? Do you feel restless and unable to focus on your work? Do you have trouble getting excited about major goals?

If so, you might need a dopamine detox.

In today’s world where distractions are everywhere, the ability to focus has become more and more difficult to achieve. We are constantly being stimulated, feeling restless, often without knowing why.

When the time comes to work, we suddenly find an excess of other things to do. Instead of working toward our goals, we go for a walk, grab a coffee, or check our emails. Everything seems like a great idea—everything except the very things we should be doing.

Do you recognize yourself in the above situation?

If so, don’t worry. You’re simply overstimulated.

Dopamine Detox will help you lower your level of stimulation and regain focus in 48 hours or less, so that you can tackle your key tasks.

More specifically, in Dopamine Detox you’ll discover:

� what dopamine is and how it works
� the main benefits of completing a dopamine detox
� 3 simple steps to implement a successful detox in the next 48 hours
� practical exercises to eliminate distractions and boost your focus
� simple tools and techniques to avoid overstimulation and help you stay focused, and much more.

Dopamine Detox is your must-read, must-follow guide to help you remove distractions so you can finally work on your goals with ease. If you like easy-to-understand strategies, practical exercises, and no-nonsense teaching, you will love this book.]]> 62 Thibaut Meurisse Tricia B. 4 3.94 2021 Dopamine Detox : A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Train Your Brain to Do Hard Things (Productivity Series Book 1)
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average rating: 3.94
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]]> <![CDATA[A Modern Girl's Guide to Bible Study: A Refreshingly Unique Look at God's Word (A Modern Girl's Bible Study Book 1)]]> 21455452 212 Jen Hatmaker 1600065473 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.28 2006 A Modern Girl's Guide to Bible Study: A Refreshingly Unique Look at God's Word (A Modern Girl's Bible Study Book 1)
author: Jen Hatmaker
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average rating: 4.28
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]]> <![CDATA[Family Bible Study: Being a Good Helper (Value Books) (Family Bible Study Time Book 1)]]> 19286769
Each week your family will study a snippet of scripture, find a short commentary of the scripture (or thoughts to share), an activity, discussion questions, and a family virtue you can use for your wall of virtue.

The Family Bible Study Time series of eBooks are sure to help ground your family in the word of God!]]> 14 Heather Bixler Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.20 2011 Family Bible Study: Being a Good Helper (Value Books) (Family Bible Study Time Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women]]> 50409326 A yearlong journey through the Bible to strengthen women’s faith

When you need to lift your spirits or tackle life’s challenges, the Bible is always there to offer guidance. This inspiring approach to Bible study for women combines a daily reading plan with weekly opportunities to reflect, discuss, and explore how God’s wisdom can be applied to your daily life.

Go beyond other Christian books for women

Themed readings―All verses for a given week tie together with themes that relate to modern women, like persevering through challenges, moving on from mistakes, and more.Your favorite translation―The included reading plans work with any translation, allowing you to use your favorite Bible to connect with God more deeply.Ways to study―Explore the interactive questions, Bible journaling prompts, and prayers on your own or in a group setting of any denomination.

Get to know the Word in a new light and strengthen your relationship with Christ in this Bible study for women.]]> 210 Kimberly D. Moore 1641528168 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.41 2020 The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women
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]]> Hill of Secrets 199529242
Los Alamos, 1943. The US Army has gathered scientists to create the world’s first nuclear weapon. Their families, abruptly moved to the secret desert base with no explanation, have simple orders: Stand by. Make do. Above all, don’t ask questions.

Christine, forced to abandon her art restoration business in New York for her husband’s career, struggles to reinvent herself and cope with his increasing aloofness.

Gertie, the inquisitive teenage daughter of a German Jewish refugee physicist enlists Christine to help her unravel hidden truths and deal with parents haunted by their past.

Gertie’s father, Kurt, anguished by what the Nazis have done to his family and bent on defeating them, carries burdens he longs to share but cannot confide in his wife—leading him to find comfort elsewhere.

And Jimmy, a young army technician, falls for Gertie but is unsure if even her deep affection can overcome his agonizing self-doubts.

Will so much secrecy save them or destroy them?]]> 357 Galina Vromen Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.04 2024 Hill of Secrets
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]]> <![CDATA[Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides (Camper & Criminals, #7)]]> 204345784
The evening comes to an abrupt end when a lightning storm knocks out all the power. At least, that's what appears to have knocked out the electricity. But things aren't always as they appear.

Mae West has a way of sticking her nose where it doesn't belong and finds herself in a dangerous situation when she finds a treasure map that leads to more than just treasure... a dead body!]]> Tonya Kappes Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.75 2019 Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides (Camper & Criminals, #7)
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]]> Churchill's Secret Messenger 54860831 A riveting story of World War II and the courage of one young woman as she is drafted into Churchill’s overseas spy network, aiding the French Resistance behind enemy lines and working to liberate Nazi-occupied Paris�

London, 1941: In a cramped bunker in Winston Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms, underneath Westminster’s Treasury building, civilian women huddle at desks, typing up confidential documents and reports. Since her parents were killed in a bombing raid, Rose Teasdale has spent more hours than usual in Room 60, working double shifts, growing accustomed to the burnt scent of the Prime Minister’s cigars permeating the stale air. Winning the war is the only thing that matters, and she will gladly do her part. And when Rose’s fluency in French comes to the attention of Churchill himself, it brings a rare yet dangerous opportunity.

Rose is recruited for the Special Operations Executive, a secret British organization that conducts espionage in Nazi-occupied Europe. After weeks of grueling training, Rose parachutes into France with a new codename: Dragonfly. Posing as a cosmetics saleswoman in Paris, she ferries messages to and from the Resistance, knowing that the slightest misstep means capture or death.

Soon Rose is assigned to a new mission with Lazare Aron, a French Resistance fighter who has watched his beloved Paris become a shell of itself, with desolate streets and buildings draped in Swastikas. Since his parents were sent to a German work camp, Lazare has dedicated himself to the cause with the same fervor as Rose. Yet Rose’s very loyalty brings risks as she undertakes a high-stakes prison raid, and discovers how much she may have to sacrifice to justify Churchill’s faith in her . . .]]> 418 Alan Hlad 1496728432 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.51 2021 Churchill's Secret Messenger
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]]> The Yellow Birds 18872786 A novel written by a veteran of the war in Iraq, The Yellow Birds is the harrowing story of two young soldiers trying to stay alive.

"The war tried to kill us in the spring." So begins this powerful account of friendship and loss. In Al Tafar, Iraq, twenty-one-year old Private Bartle and eighteen-year-old Private Murphy cling to life as their platoon launches a bloody battle for the city. Bound together since basic training when Bartle makes a promise to bring Murphy safely home, the two have been dropped into a war neither is prepared for.

In the endless days that follow, the two young soldiers do everything to protect each other from the forces that press in on every side: the insurgents, physical fatigue, and the mental stress that comes from constant danger. As reality begins to blur into a hazy nightmare, Murphy becomes increasingly unmoored from the world around him and Bartle takes actions he could never have imagined.

With profound emotional insight, especially into the effects of a hidden war on mothers and families at home, The Yellow Birds is a groundbreaking novel that is destined to become a classic.]]> 241 Kevin Powers 0316219355 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.81 2012 The Yellow Birds
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]]> <![CDATA[Lies My Teacher Told Me About Christopher Columbus: What Your History Books Got Wrong]]> 13509 48 James W. Loewen 1565840089 Tricia B. 0 to-read 3.91 Lies My Teacher Told Me About Christopher Columbus: What Your History Books Got Wrong
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]]> <![CDATA[Anatomy of a Purple State: A North Carolina Politics Primer]]> 210844664
Readers will be introduced to everything that has made North Carolina the most purple of purple states—from the state constitution and the influence of think tanks to the growing racial diversity of the state and the limitations on the governor's power. By explaining how we came to be in the political situation we are in, Cooper shows us where we might go next. And, as many have said, "As North Carolina goes, so goes the nation."

]]> 287 Christopher A. Cooper 1469681722 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.00 Anatomy of a Purple State: A North Carolina Politics Primer
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]]> <![CDATA[The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith]]> 8131255 The New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller "aĚýC.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century" in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation of whyĚýwe should believe in God. Now, inĚýThe Prodigal God, Keller takes his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity and uses the parable of the prodigal son to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation.ĚýWithin that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.]]> 172 Timothy J. Keller 144063789X Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.63 2008 The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
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]]> <![CDATA[An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People]]> 42749548 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Young Adult Honor Book2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People,selected by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council 2019 Best-Of Best YA Nonfiction of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) · Best Nonfiction of 2019 (School Library Journal) · Best Books for Teens (New York Public Library) · Best Informational Books for Older Readers (Chicago Public Library)Spanning more than 400 years, this classic bottom-up history examines the legacy of Indigenous peoples� resistance, resilience, and steadfast fight against imperialism.Going beyond the story of America as a country “discovered� by a few brave men in the “New World,� Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity.The original academic text is fully adapted by renowned curriculum experts Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and young adult readers to include discussion topics, archival images, original maps, recommendations for further reading, and other materials to encourage students, teachers, and general readers to think critically about their own place in history.]]> 280 Debbie Reese 0807049409 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.36 2019 An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
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]]> The Air Between Us 9373127
Suddenly the connections between whites and blacks are revealed to be deeper than anyone expected, which makes the town's struggle with integration that much more complicated. Dr. Cooper Connelly, who hails from a prominent white family, takes an unexpectedly progressive view toward school integration; while the esteemed Dr. Reese Jackson, so prominent he has garnered an Ebony profile, tries to stay above the fray. With fully realized characters and a mystery that will keep readers turning pages until the end, The Air Between Us is a heart-filled, endearing tale.]]> 336 Deborah Johnson 0061850225 Tricia B. 4 fiction 4.16 2008 The Air Between Us
author: Deborah Johnson
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.16
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rating: 4
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]]> Mercury Pictures Presents 59747455 The epic tale of a brilliant woman who must reinvent herself to survive, moving from Mussolini's Italy to 1940s Los Angeles

Like many before her, Maria Lagana has come to Hollywood to outrun her past. Born in Rome, where every Sunday her father took her to the cinema instead of church, Maria immigrates with her mother to Los Angeles after a childhood transgression leads to her father's arrest.

Fifteen years later, on the eve of America's entry into World War II, Maria is an associate producer at Mercury Pictures, trying to keep her personal and professional lives from falling apart. Her mother won't speak to her. Her boss, a man of many toupees, has been summoned to Washington by congressional investigators. Her boyfriend, a virtuoso Chinese-American actor, can't escape the studio's narrow typecasting. And the studio itself, Maria's only home in exile, teeters on the verge of bankruptcy.

Over the coming months, as the bright lights go dark across Los Angeles, Mercury Pictures becomes a nexus of European émigrés: modernist poets trying their luck as B-movie screenwriters, once-celebrated architects becoming scale-model miniaturists, and refugee actors finding work playing the very villains they fled. While the world descends into war, Maria rises through a maze of conflicting politics, divided loyalties, and jockeying ambitions. But when the arrival of a stranger from her father's past threatens Maria's carefully constructed facade, she must finally confront her father's fate--and her own.

Written with intelligence, wit, and an exhilarating sense of possibility, Mercury Pictures Presents spans many moods and tones, from the heartbreaking to the ecstatic. It is a love letter to life's bit players, a panorama of an era that casts a long shadow over our own, and a tour de force.]]> 432 Anthony Marra 0451495225 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.91 2022 Mercury Pictures Presents
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]]> Quartet in Autumn 227002 186 Barbara Pym 0330326481 Tricia B. 0 to-read 3.90 1978 Quartet in Autumn
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average rating: 3.90
book published: 1978
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]]> 1776/John Adams 2197840
Book PaperbackPublication 1/1/2007 183Reading Age 10 and Up]]> 0 David McCullough 0328146269 Tricia B. 0 4.46 1776/John Adams
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]]> <![CDATA[We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time]]> 38739584 FOREWORD BY LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA AND LUIS A. MIRANDA, JR.

The true story of how a group of chefs fed hundreds of thousands of hungry Americans after Hurricane Maria and touched the hearts of many more

Chef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world.

Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend José Enrique at Enrique’s ravaged restaurant in San Juan to eventually cooking 100,000 meals a day at more than a dozen kitchens across the island, Andrés and his team fed hundreds of thousands of people, including with massive paellas made to serve thousands of people alone.. At the same time, they also confronted a crisis with deep roots, as well as the broken and wasteful system that helps keep some of the biggest charities and NGOs in business.

Based on AndrĂ©s’s insider’s take as well as on meetings, messages, and conversations he had while in Puerto Rico, We Fed an Island movingly describes how a network of community kitchens activated real change and tells an extraordinary story of hope in the face of disasters both natural and man-made, offering suggestions for how to address a crisis like this in the future.Ěý

Beyond that, aĚýportion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to the Chef Relief Network of World Central Kitchen for efforts in Puerto Rico and beyond.

]]> 277 José Andrés 0062864505 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.86 2018 We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time
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]]> <![CDATA[Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast]]> 36236853
Discover how simple and delicious traditional Indian cuisine can be. The Indian Instant Pot Cookbook offers fast and easy takes on classic Indian dishes—all designed to be cooked in your electric pressure cooker.

Whether you’re new to Indian food or looking to experiment at home, The Indian Instant Pot Cookbook keeps things simple with limited-ingredient, quick-fix recipes for everything from Basmati Pulao to Chicken Tikka Masala. Learn how to properly use your Instant Pot, stock up essential spices, substitute ingredients, and more.

The Indian Instant Pot Cookbook

50 authentic recipes—Bring a wide array of Indian flavors to your table with Marathi Kadhi (tangy yogurt soup), Murgh Makhani (butter chicken), Masala Chai (spiced tea), and more.Indian cuisine made easy—This Instant Pot cookbook shows you how to speed up your cooking with simple recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor, plus lists of must-have ingredients and equipment.Expert guidance—Get tips and tricks designed to help you clean, maintain, and get the most out of your electric pressure cooker with this Instant Pot cookbook.Who needs restaurants? Let the Indian Instant Pot Cookbook show you how to start making delicious curries and more at home.]]> 205 Urvashi Pitre 1939754550 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.24 2017 Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast
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average rating: 4.24
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]]> <![CDATA[Totally Indian: Classic Indian Recipes to Make at Home (Flavors of the World Cookbooks)]]> 39792115 Explore the flavors of India and prepare authentic Indian food for your family and friends. They will ask you for seconds!Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Learn to master the art of Indian cooking with easy-to-prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. The delicately spiced dishes are just right, nutritious, and can be prepared quickly.Some would think spices are only something that changes the taste of a meal. However, after getting to know Indian spices and Indian cuisine, one would be fully aware of their great benefits for both the palate and our health.Some of the benefits of cooking with turmeric and other Indian spices include diabetes control, lower risk of heart disease, cancer prevention, Alzheimer's disease prevention and treatment, and more!Inside this book, you’ll Delicious breakfast recipes such as the Low-Calorie Oats Idli Recipe and the Paneer ParathaTraditional curry recipes like the Potato Curry and the Chicken Tikka MasalaFulfilling lentils recipes like the Dal Makhani and the Mango Dal RecipeNourishing rice recipes such as Tamarind Rice and Chicken BiryaniDelightful vegetable dishes like the Kadhi Bhindi Recipe (Okra in Yogurt Gravy) and the Baigan Ka Bharta (Eggplant Stir-Fry)Delicious pickle recipes such as the Green Chili Pickle and the Amla Ka AcharTasty Indian bean curry recipes such as the Rajma and the Green Bean CurryLuscious dessert recipes such as the Turmeric Halwa and the Puran Poli (Sweet Lentil Stuffed Flatbread)All recipes come with an image, a detailed list of ingredients, cooking and preparation times, the number of servings, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and nutrition information per serving.Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon's free reading Kindle App.Ready to embark on your culinary journey of Indian food? Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page for an immediate download!]]> 157 Sarah Spencer Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.67 Totally Indian: Classic Indian Recipes to Make at Home (Flavors of the World Cookbooks)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10)]]> 54083354 256 Agatha Christie Tricia B. 0 4.29 1934 Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10)
author: Agatha Christie
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average rating: 4.29
book published: 1934
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]]> The Bedford Boys 56265759 The Bedford Boys is the true and intimate story of these men and the friends and families they left behind.Based on extensive interviews with survivors and relatives, as well as diaries and letters, Kershaw's book focuses on several remarkable individuals and families to tell one of the most poignant stories of World War II--the story of one small American town that went to war and died on Omaha Beach.]]> 300 Alex Kershaw Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.66 2003 The Bedford Boys
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average rating: 4.66
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]]> <![CDATA[No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties]]> 58646102 Discover the freedom you have to give your kids with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences a meaningful education.If you're overwhelmed by the day-to-day education of your kids with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties, you're probably looking at it from the wrong point of view.

After twenty-five years of home educating seven children with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, Marianne Sunderland has learned how to create an engaging, meaningful, and effective educational experience for these smart but struggling learners.No More School will equip you

Understand that learning struggles caused by dyslexia are learning differences that require a different way of teachingAccept that traditional schools are not equipped to provide the education your children needStep outside the box of traditional education and focus on your children's unique learning needs Plan a learning environment that meets the unique needs of your familyHave peace that you are doing enough and that you are giving your kids the best education possibleFor parents doubting that they are able to give their children with learning struggles the best education possible, homeschool veteran Marianne Sunderland provides a thorough and engaging guide filled with practical advice to help you get started and finish strong!]]> 0 Marianne Sunderland Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.42 No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties
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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas, Criminals, and Campers (Camper & Criminals, #4)]]> 41444212
Librarian Abby Fawn is star struck when her favorite romance author, Nadine White, has rented a cozy camper at the Happy Trails Campground for the winter months.

Abby is devastated to find out Nadine White is nothing like the person she portrays in interviews or on social media. In fact, Nadine White is not nice at all and Abby lets her feelings known that she thinks Nadine is a fraud. . .after she finds out Nadine has a ghost writer.

When Nadine White is found dead in the Normal Library, Abby Fawn is Detective Hank Sharp's number one suspect.

It's time for Mae West to put up her camping gear for the winter months and put on her sleuthing gear to figure out who is framing Abby Fawn before Abby is the ending in Nadine White's final chapter.]]> 188 Tonya Kappes Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.82 2018 Christmas, Criminals, and Campers (Camper & Criminals, #4)
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average rating: 3.82
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]]> The Direction of the Wind 61120646 A heartfelt story that spans continents and generations, about a young woman who searches for answers about a mother she barely remembers.

Sophie Shah was six when she learned her mother, Nita, had died. For twenty-two years, she shouldered the burden of that loss. But when her father passes away, Sophie discovers a cache of hidden letters revealing a shattering her mother didn’t die. She left.

Nita Shah had everything most women dreamed of in her hometown of Ahmedabad, India—a loving husband, a doting daughter, financial security—but in her heart, she felt like she was living a lie. Fueled by her creative ambitions, Nita moved to Paris, the artists� capital of the world—even though it meant leaving her family behind. But once in Paris, Nita’s decision and its consequences would haunt her in ways she never expected.

Now that Sophie knows the truth, she’s determined to find the mother who abandoned her. Sophie jets off to Paris, even though the impulsive trip may risk her impending arranged marriage. In the City of Light, she chases lead after lead that help her piece together a startling portrait of her mother. Though Sophie goes to Paris to find Nita, she may just also discover parts of herself she never knew.]]> 318 Mansi Shah 1542035414 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.09 2023 The Direction of the Wind
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]]> This Impossible Brightness 123445739 Taking refuge on a remote island, a grieving woman develops unlikely connections with the community and the wild in this haunting novel of hope and perseverance from debut author Jessica Bryant Klagmann.

After the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé, Alma Hughes moves to a remote island in the North Atlantic, where she hopes to weather her grief and nurture her ailing dog. But the strange town of Violette has mysteries as well.

Townsfolk say that the radio tower overlooking their town broadcasts messages through their home appliances, their dreams, even the sea itself. When lightning strikes the tower, illuminating the sky in a brilliant flash, Alma finds herself caught in the unexplainable aftermath of one of Violette’s deadliest storms.

As the sea consumes the island, threatening its very existence, the deaths and lost memories of the recently departed also devastate the community. Alma, with a unique link to the lost, may be the only one who can help them move on. But to do so, she must confront a tragic loss of her own.

On this doomed island haunted by echoes of the departed, Alma searches for meaning in her future—and dares to discover the power of hope among the living.]]> 308 Jessica Bryant Klagmann 1662513135 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.54 2024 This Impossible Brightness
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last List of Mabel Beaumont]]> 148516779 The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first�

Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. â€Remember: eggs, butter, sugarâ€�. â€I love you: today, tomorrow, alwaysâ€�.

But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: â€Find Dâ€�.

Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend Dot, who she hasn’t seen since the fateful day she left more than sixty years ago.

It seems impossible. She doesn’t even know if Dot’s still alive. Also, every person Mabel talks to seems to need help first, with missing husbands, daughters, parents. Mabel finds her list is just getting longer, and she’s still no closer to finding Dot.

What she doesn’t know is that her list isn’t just about finding her old friend. And that if she can admit the secrets of the past, maybe she could even find happiness again�

A completely heartbreaking, beautiful, uplifting story, guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of My Name is Ove, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The Keeper of Stories.]]> 314 Laura Pearson 1785136054 Tricia B. 5 4.03 2023 The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
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]]> The County Line 136968522
And legacy is no small matter in a county like his. The townsfolk remember Cottonmouth and his kin, just like they remember everyone who ever put down roots in the area. Folks do like the way the outlaw camp helps out the local so long as criminals undertake their troublemaking across county lines, they’re more than welcome to stay and spend some of that money in county establishments. But when Cottonmouth gets embroiled in some ill-conceived ransom plans with a few of those visiting scofflaws, he pushes the boundaries of the community’s forgiving nature.

Set against the unyielding backdrop of the Great Depression and with an unforgettable cast of ornery characters, The County Line is a lyrical and loving celebration of community and opportunity in 1933 America.]]> 299 Steve Weddle 1662515251 Tricia B. 0 3.41 2024 The County Line
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]]> <![CDATA[The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1)]]> 60556912
Every day I clean the Winchesters� beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.

I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.

I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out� and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.

But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.

They don’t know what I’m capable of�

An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put this down!]]> 329 Freida McFadden 1803144378 Tricia B. 0 4.31 2022 The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts (Camper & Criminals, #2)]]> 204345744
Mae West is just getting settled into the RV lifestyle as owner of the local camp ground in Normal, Kentucky. The Happy Trails Camp Ground, located in the Daniel Boone National Park, has started to bring in tourists for the late summer vacationing family that love to hike, swim, fish, and enjoy the outdoor life.

The Laundry Club ladies are still holding court ( better known as gossip sessions) in the local laundromat. They're spinning more tales than the washing machine spin cycle after there's a string of burglaries happening in their small, southern town.

Suddenly everyone in Normal is on alert after one of their own is found dead. Even though Mae West tries her best to stay out of it, she can't. After all, it's not good for business when a murderer is on the loose. Plus, Betts Hager, one of the Laundry Club ladies and Mae's good friend, is the number one suspect and now it's personal to Mae.

Mae has grown to love her RV community and now that she's found a place to belong, she's not going to let anyone ruin it, throwing her deep into using her amateur sleuthing skills to bring the real killer to justice.]]> 184 Tonya Kappes Tricia B. 0 3.73 2018 Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts (Camper & Criminals, #2)
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average rating: 3.73
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]]> <![CDATA[Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall]]> 60631034
In her acclaimed The Design of Childhood, Alexandra Lange uncovered the histories of toys, classrooms, and playgrounds. She now turns her sharp eye to another subject we only think we know. She chronicles postwar architects' and merchants' invention of the mall, revealing how the design of these marketplaces played an integral role in their cultural ascent. In Lange's perceptive account, the mall becomes newly strange and rich with contradiction: Malls are environments of both freedom and exclusion--of consumerism, but also of community. Meet Me by the Fountain is a highly entertaining and evocative promenade through the mall's story of rise, fall, and ongoing reinvention, for readers of any generation.]]> 315 Alexandra Lange 1635576032 Tricia B. 0 3.60 2022 Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall
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]]> American Dirt 45721673
Lydia Quixano PĂ©rez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable.

Even though she knows they’ll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with a few books he would like to buy—two of them her favorites. Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia’s husband’s tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.

Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia—trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier’s reach doesn’t extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?]]> 389 Jeanine Cummins Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.52 2020 American Dirt
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]]> <![CDATA[Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old]]> 56339733
The fact is, we don’t want to age the way previous generations did. “Old people� hoard. They bore relatives—and strangers—with tales of their aches and pains. They insist on driving long after they’ve become a danger to others (and themselves). They eat dinner at 4pm. They swear they don’t need a cane or walker (and guess what happens next). They never, ever apologize. But there is another way . . .

In Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I’m Old, Petrow candidly addresses the fears, frustrations, and stereotypes that accompany aging. He offers a blueprint for the new old age, and an understanding that aging and illness are not the same. As he writes, “I meant the list to serve as a pointed reminder—to me—to make different choices when I eventually cross the threshold to â€old.’â€�

Getting older is a privilege. This essential guide reveals how to do it with grace, wisdom, humor, and hope. And without hoarding.]]> 272 Steven Petrow 0806541024 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.67 2021 Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old
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]]> <![CDATA[The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller]]> 12828071 Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek.ĚýThe Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script.ĚýBased on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, The Anatomy of StoryĚýdraws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own uniqueĚýapproach for how to build an effective, multifaceted narrative.ĚýTruby's method for constructing a story is at onceĚýinsightful and practical, focusing on the hero's moral and emotional growth. As a result, writers will dig deep within and explore their own values and worldviews in order to create an effectiveĚýstory. Writers willĚýcome away with an extremely precise set of tools to work with--specific, useful techniques to make the audience care about their characters, and that make their characters grow in meaningful ways. TheyĚýwill construct a surprising plot that is unique to their particular concept, and they will learn how to express a moral vision that can genuinely move an audience.


The foundations of story that Truby lays out are so fundamental they are applicable--and essential--to all writers, from novelists and short-story writers to journalists, memoirists, and writers of narrative non-fiction.]]> 461 John Truby Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.35 2007 The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
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]]> <![CDATA[The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of America's Man-made Landscape]]> 33244751 The Geography of Nowhere traces America's evolution from a nation of Main Streets and coherent communities to a land where every place is like no place in particular, where the cities are dead zones and the countryside is a wasteland of cartoon architecture and parking lots.

In elegant and often hilarious prose, Kunstler depicts our nation's evolution from the Pilgrim settlements to the modern auto suburb in all its ghastliness. The Geography of Nowhere tallies up the huge economic, social, and spiritual costs that America is paying for its car-crazed lifestyle. It is also a wake-up call for citizens to reinvent the places where we live and work, to build communities that are once again worthy of our affection. Kunstler proposes that by reviving civic art and civic life, we will rediscover public virtue and a new vision of the common good. "The future will require us to build better places," Kunstler says, "or the future will belong to other people in other societies."

The Geography of Nowhere has become a touchstone work in the two decades since its initial publication, its incisive commentary giving language to the feeling of millions of Americans that our nation's suburban environments were ceasing to be credible human habitats. Since that time, the work has inspired city planners, architects, legislators, designers and citizens everywhere. In this special 20th Anniversary edition, dozens of authors and experts in various fields share their perspective on James Howard Kunstler's brave and seminal work.]]> 258 James Howard Kunstler Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.36 1993 The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of America's Man-made Landscape
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]]> <![CDATA[Toltec Civilization: A History from Beginning to End (Mesoamerican History)]]> 51788297 Free BONUS Inside! The Toltecs are one of the most mysterious and little understood of all the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. This culture was venerated by later civilizations such as the Aztecs, and even today, “Toltec knowledge� is used as a kind of shorthand for arcane wisdom from an ancient culture. However, discussing the actual history of the Toltecs is extremely difficult. Much of what we know of these people comes from writings and oral traditions of the Aztecs, as translated and interpreted by European invaders. This Aztec history is so mingled with myth and legend that it is very difficult to discern what may be historical fact. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, most historians seemed to accept that the Toltecs were a distinct and warlike culture centered around the Valley of Mexico who conquered large parts of Mesoamerica. More recently, there has been debate about whether the Toltecs really were a separate culture at all or whether this term should be taken to represent a set of shared ideas and beliefs which permeated several cultures in Mesoamerica around the end of the first millennium. Even now, much of the information about the Toltecs is vague, contradictory, and subject to debate. This is the mysterious, baffling, and ever-changing story of the Toltecs. Discover a plethora of topics such as Origins of the Toltecs The Place of the Reeds Toltec Society and the Cult of Quetzalcoatl The Toltecs and the Maya Decline and Fall And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on the Toltecs, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!]]> 47 Hourly History Tricia B. 5 4.13 Toltec Civilization: A History from Beginning to End (Mesoamerican History)
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]]> <![CDATA[Inca Empire: A History from Beginning to End]]> 53437384
Inca engineers designed and built an extensive and sophisticated system of roads and created buildings and walls from massive blocks of worked stone. Inca temples were opulent and featured the abundant use of gold, silver, and precious stones. Massive Inca armies won victory after victory as they steamrollered potential competitors. The Inca government controlled every aspect of the lives of its subjects, from the food that they ate to the clothes that they wore.

By around 1500 CE, the Inca Empire had reached its greatest extent and looked set to persist for a very long time indeed. Instead, within little more than thirty years, it had been reduced to a small rump state, and within seventy years, it had vanished entirely. This is the story of the rapid rise and sudden fall of the mighty Inca Empire.]]> 37 Hourly History Tricia B. 4 4.18 Inca Empire: A History from Beginning to End
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]]> <![CDATA[The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost his Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden]]> 915695 288 William Alexander 1565125037 Tricia B. 4 food, homemaking 3.72 2006 The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost his Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden
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A fun memoir of one man's journey through gardening. Its an easy read with little that is profound or enlightening, really, but it flowed well, had some funny parts.
]]> <![CDATA[The Ottoman Empire: A History From Beginning to End]]> 42653702 * * *Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. Over the course of just two hundred years, the Ottoman Empire grew from a small, obscure Anatolian state into the most powerful Muslim nation in the world, controlling vast swathes of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. Within the empire science, medicine, technology, and art flourished, and the Ottoman army became one of the most feared and efficient fighting forces in existence. Then came a period of gradual decline. Beset by external enemies and torn apart by conflicting elements inside, over the next three hundred and fifty years the Ottoman Empire lost power, territory, and prestige until it became “the sick man of Europe.� Inside you will read about... � Emergence of the Ottoman Dynasty � The Fall of Constantinople � Selim the Grim and Suleiman the Magnificent � Sultanate of Women � The Crimean War � Decline Until World War I And much more! This is the dramatic story of the rise, fall, and eventual disintegration of the Ottoman Empire, of its conquests and defeats, and of its sultans who ranged from the grandeur of Suleiman the Magnificent to the obsession and confusion of Mustafa the Mad. The story begins with the dream of the first Ottoman sultan, Osman I, in 1300, and ended with the nightmare of the last sultan, Abdulmejid II, in 1922. This is the story of the Ottoman Empire, from beginning to end.]]> 43 Hourly History Tricia B. 4 4.20 The Ottoman Empire: A History From Beginning to End
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]]> The Vibrant Years 61175551 Living on their own terms means being there for one another.

When sixty-five-year-old Bindu Desai inherits a million dollars, she’s astounded―and horrified. The windfall threatens to expose a shameful mistake from her youth. On an impulse, Bindu quickly spends it on something a condo in a posh retirement community in Florida.

The impulsive decision blindsides Bindu’s daughter-in-law, Aly. At forty-seven, Aly still shares a home with Bindu even after her divorce from Bindu’s son. But maybe this change is just the push Aly needs to fight for her own dreams.

As Bindu and Aly navigate their new dynamic, Aly’s daughter, Cullie, is faced with losing the business that made her a tech-world star. The only way to save it is to deliver a new idea to her investors―and they want the dating app she pitched them in a panic. Problem is, Cullie has never been on a real date. Naturally, enlisting her single mother and grandmother to help her with the research is the answer.

From USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev comes a heartfelt novel about three generations of hilarious, unconventional, ambitious women who embark on a shared journey of self-discovery. Join the Desai women as they come together to embrace the hijinks and heartbreak of facing their greatest fears to finally live their most vibrant lives.]]> 272 Sonali Dev 1542036232 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.98 2022 The Vibrant Years
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]]> The Other Man 55305736
Heir to his father’s Mumbai business empire, Ved Mehra has money, looks, and status. He is also living as a closeted gay man. Thirty-eight, lonely, still reeling from a breakup, and under pressure from his exasperated mother, Ved agrees to an arranged marriage. He regrettably now faces a doomed future with the perfectly lovely Disha Kapoor.

Then Ved’s world is turned upside down when he meets Carlos Silva, an American on a business trip in India.

As preparations for his wedding get into full swing, Ved finds himself drawn into a relationship he could never have imagined―and ready to take a bold step. Ved is ready to embrace who he is and declare his true feelings regardless of family expectations and staunch traditions. But with his engagement party just days away, and with so much at risk, Ved will have to fight for what he wants―if it’s not too late to get it.]]> 299 Farhad J. Dadyburjor 1542031540 Tricia B. 4 3.66 2021 The Other Man
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sumerians: A History From Beginning to End (Mesopotamia History)]]> 41949148 Free BONUS Inside! The Sumerians settled in the area known as Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, around five thousand years ago. They produced many fundamental changes to the way in which human societies developed—these were the first city-builders, the first people to use wheeled vehicles, the first methodical astronomers, and the first people to develop a sophisticated written language. The Sumerians also produced art, music, and literature as well as created some of the first professional soldiers the world had ever seen. But for all that we know about the Sumerians, one central mystery We have no idea where the Sumerians came from when they suddenly arrived in Mesopotamia five thousand years ago. Many people have put forward answers ranging from the plausible to the esoteric to the (literally) out of this world, but none of the solutions suggested to date appears to provide a complete or final answer. When looking at how Homo sapiens have developed from primitive tribes of hunter-gatherers to today’s urban dwellers, the Sumerians represent one of the biggest and most dramatic single periods of change ever achieved by the human race. This is the story of the advanced, ingenious, and mysterious Sumerians. Discover a plethora of topics such as The Black Heads Arrive The Conquest of Sumer Sumerian Society and Religion Technology and Writing Music and Art Mysteries of the Sumerians And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on The Sumerians, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!]]> 116 Hourly History Tricia B. 4 4.22 The Sumerians: A History From Beginning to End (Mesopotamia History)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics]]> 16158542
It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys� own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.]]> 404 Daniel James Brown 067002581X Tricia B. 5 non-fiction 4.37 2013 The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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]]> <![CDATA[Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet]]> 3367956 290 Jamie Ford 0345505336 Tricia B. 0 to-read 4.03 2009 Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
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]]> <![CDATA[Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (People and Events in History)]]> 53928449
You’re invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists—all in the same book! Black Heroes introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from both history and modern times. This black history book for kids features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.

Discover where in the world they lived, and what their lives were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You’ll find out how these inspirational figures created lasting change—and paved the way for future generations.

Black A Black History Book for Kids

Fascinating biographies―Read about famous icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, as well as lesser-known pioneers like aviator Bessie Coleman and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.Ways to learn more―Every biography includes an idea for a new way to explore the person and their work, like a book to read, website to visit, or video to watch.Colorful portraits―Bring the historical heroes to life in your imagination with the help of full-color illustrations.

Black Heroes goes beyond other black history biographies for kids to highlight people from around the world and across time. Who will your new hero be?]]> 164 Arlisha Norwood 1641527056 Tricia B. 0 great-expectations-academy 4.55 Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (People and Events in History)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven]]> 53643693


In Sermon on the A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine introduces the major topics in the Sermon on the Mount, explains historical and theological contexts, and shows how the words of Jesus echo his Jewish tradition and speak forward to reach hearts and minds today.

This book provides a rich and challenging learning experience for the individual reader and also makes a wonderful, six-week group study with the additional Leader Guide, DVD, and 40-day readings]]> 160 Amy-Jill Levine 1501899902 Tricia B. 0 christian 4.23 2020 Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
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]]> <![CDATA[First Corinthians: Searching the Depths of God]]> 57499666 131 Jaime Clark-Soles 1501891448 Tricia B. 0 christian 3.97 First Corinthians: Searching the Depths of God
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]]> <![CDATA[The Garden of Small Beginnings]]> 34599806 In the spirit of A Man Called Ove and Good Grief--a poignant, funny, and utterly believable novel about life and loss.

Give grief a chance . . .

Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years--ever since her husband died in a car accident. One mental breakdown and some random suicidal thoughts later, she's just starting to get the hang of this widow thing. She can now get her two girls to school, show up to work, and watch TV like a pro. The only problem is she's becoming overwhelmed with being underwhelmed.

At least her textbook illustrating job has some perks--like actually being called upon to draw whale genitalia. Oh, and there's that vegetable-gardening class her boss signed her up for. Apparently, being the chosen illustrator for a series of boutique vegetable guides means getting your hands dirty, literally. Wallowing around in compost on a Saturday morning can't be much worse than wallowing around in pajamas and self-pity.

After recruiting her kids and insanely supportive sister to join her, Lilian shows up at the Los Angeles botanical garden feeling out of her element. But what she'll soon discover--with the help of a patient instructor and a quirky group of gardeners--is that into every life a little sun must shine, whether you want it to or not...

READERS GUIDE INCLUDED]]> 368 Abbi Waxman Tricia B. 0 4.12 2017 The Garden of Small Beginnings
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]]> <![CDATA[Everybody, Always Bible Study Guide: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People]]> 37842154
To the world around us, this kind of unconditional love makes little sense. The world is really good at loving some people, sometimes. Most of us are. But what about loving people who don't talk like us, think like us, vote like us, or see the world like we do?

In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), BobĚýpoints the way to embodying love by doing the unexpected, the intimidating, the seemingly impossible--to love everybody the way Jesus loved them--without fear, insecurity, or reservations...

Love ĚýBegin by loving people right where you are through serving and helping the neighbors God has placed in your world.ĚýĚýLove ĚýLove people when they mess up, and help them move past the place of shame to acceptance.ĚýĚýLove ĚýBe courageous and follow where God leads one step at a time--even if you feel like you're flying blind.ĚýĚýLove ĚýDon't just agree with Jesus, but actually step out and do what Jesus said.ĚýEach session explores a different aspect of unconditional

Love People Where You AreĚýĚýCatch People on the BounceĚýĚýDon’t Play It SafeĚýĚýLook at What’s in Your BucketĚýĚýLove Even the Difficult PeopleFollowing Christ means more than just putting a toe in the water when it comes to loving others. It means grabbing your knees and doing a cannonball! And, as Jesus revealed, it means loving the difficult ones. TheĚýEverybody, Always Study GuideĚýprovides practical steps to help you take that journey.

Includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions, and a leader's guide.

Designed for use with theĚýEverybody, Always Video StudyĚý(9780310095361), sold separately.]]> 101 Bob Goff 0310095352 Tricia B. 0 christian 4.29 Everybody, Always Bible Study Guide: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People
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]]> <![CDATA[From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler]]> 51077859 from somewhere, she wants to run to somewhere -- to a place that is comfortable, beautiful, and, preferably, elegant. She chooses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Knowing that her younger brother Jamie has money and thus can help her with a serious cash-flow problem, she invites him along.
Once settled into the museum, Claudia and Jamie find themselves caught up in the mystery of an angel statue that the museum purchased at auction for a bargain price of $225. The statue is possibly an early work of the Renaissance master, Michelangelo, and therefore worth millions. Is it? Or isn't it? Claudia is determined to find out. Her quest leads her to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the remarkable old woman who sold the statue, and to some equally remarkable discoveries about herself.]]> 163 E.L. Konigsburg Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.28 1967 From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler
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]]> <![CDATA[Herbal Houseplants: Grow beautiful herbs - indoors! For flavor, fragrance, and fun]]> 57593522 Hey, houseplant Are you ready to up your growing game? Whether your green thumb is weathered and worn or shiny and new, get ready to branch out and step into the world of growing your own herbs—indoors! There’s no better place to start this adventure than with Herbal Houseplants.Ěý Inside the beautifully illustrated pages, author and expert herbalist Susan Betz lets you in on a little Herbs make great houseplants. And, you don’t need fancy grow lights, expensive potting soil, or high-end equipment to grow them. All you need is a sunny windowsill and the right plant. Learn which herbs perform best as houseplants, how to care for them, and even how to harvest and use your homegrown herbs for culinary creations, household cleaning products, herbal teas, handmade crafts, and more. In Herbal Houseplants you’ll The basics of caring for herbs indoorsHow to keep indoor herbs productive and pest freeTips for choosing the best herbs for indoor growingEssential advice for watering, fertilizing, and harvestingDozens of recipes and DIY projects for enjoying your herbal harvestHow to grow exotic herbs, like patchouli, tulsi, and Corsican mint From parsley and thyme to sage and lemongrass—and many herbs in betweenâ€�tending and enjoying herbal houseplants pays big rewards for little effort.]]> 178 Susan Betz Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.50 Herbal Houseplants: Grow beautiful herbs - indoors! For flavor, fragrance, and fun
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]]> <![CDATA[The Story of Science: Newton at the Center]]> 30141135 480 Joy Hakim 1588345289 Tricia B. 0 4.55 2005 The Story of Science: Newton at the Center
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]]> The Cake Therapist 25385213 A fiction debut that will leave you wanting seconds, from an award-winning cookbook author.Claire “Neely� O’Neil is a pastry chef of extraordinary talent. Every great chef can taste shimmering, elusive flavors that most of us miss, but Neely can “taste� feelings—cinnamon makes you remember; plum is pleased with itself; orange is a wake-up call. When flavor and feeling give Neely a glimpse of someone’s inner self, she can customize her creations to help that person celebrate love, overcome fear, even mourn a devastating loss.Maybe that’s why she feels the need to go home to Millcreek Valley at a time when her life seems about to fall apart. The bakery she opens in her hometown is perfect, intimate, just what she’s always dreamed of—and yet, as she meets her new customers, Neely has a sense of secrets, some dark, some perhaps with tempting possibilities. A recurring flavor of alarming intensity signals to her perfect palate a long-ago story that must be told.Neely has always been able to help everyone else. Getting to the end of this story may be just what she needs to help herself.]]> 304 Judith M. Fertig 0698180410 Tricia B. 0 3.56 2015 The Cake Therapist
author: Judith M. Fertig
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average rating: 3.56
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]]> <![CDATA[At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe]]> 33802288
At Home in the WorldĚýfollows their journey from China to New Zealand, Ethiopia to England, and more. And all the while Tsh grapples with the concept of home, as she learns what it means to be lost—yet at home—in the world.]]> 286 Tsh Oxenreider Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.19 2017 At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe
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]]> The Ghosts of Africa: A Novel 24868887 A sprawling, epic saga of adventure, romance, war, and resistance based on the savage conflict in East Africa during World War I.In German-occupied East Africa during World War I, British forces have arrived. In defiance of his orders, German military commander Paul von Lettow enlists soldiers, civilians, and African rebels to fight against the British, forming the first modern guerrilla uprising of the time. Amid his political battles, Lettow is embroiled in a romantic relationship with an American woman who loves him, but who objects to his war. To complicate things, Lettow’s actions draw the attention of the brilliant but brutal chief of British intelligence who plots to defeat him. Amid all the action, Zionists fight for influence in the region, rival tribes have to be appeased with diplomacy, and an African princess serves as a spy for the rebels.Amazingly, these colorful characters and eventful plots are firmly based on real-life personas and historical events during the war. In the gripping style of narrative fiction, Stevenson relates the often overlooked German resistance in East Africa and their inventive use of guerrilla tactics. As a former foreign correspondent in the region, Stevenson paints an astonishingly accurate and detailed picture of the geography and political climate of East Africa.A thrilling read, The Ghosts of Africa packs history, military tactics, romance, and adventure into a single epic tale that will both entertain and inform.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.]]> 540 William Stevenson 1629149632 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.00 1980 The Ghosts of Africa: A Novel
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]]> The Secrets We Kept 40700317 A thrilling tale of secretaries turned spies, of love and duty, and of sacrifice--the real-life story of the CIA plot to infiltrate the hearts and minds of Soviet Russia, not with propaganda, but with the greatest love story of the twentieth Doctor Zhivago .

At the height of the Cold War, two secretaries are pulled out of the typing pool at the CIA and given the assignment of a lifetime. Their to smuggle Doctor Zhivago out of the USSR, where no one dares publish it, and help Pasternak's magnum opus make its way into print around the world. Glamorous and sophisticated Sally Forrester is a seasoned spy who has honed her gift for deceit all over the world--using her magnetism and charm to pry secrets out of powerful men. Irina is a complete novice, and under Sally's tutelage quickly learns how to blend in, make drops and invisibly ferry classified documents.

The Secrets We Kept combines a legendary literary love story--the decades-long affair between Pasternak and his mistress and muse, Olga Ivinskaya, who was sent to the Gulag and inspired Zhivago's heroine, Lara--with a narrative about two women empowered to lead lives of extraordinary intrigue and risk. From Pasternak's country estate outside Moscow to the brutalities of the Gulag, from Washington, DC, to Paris and Milan, The Secrets We Kept captures a watershed moment in the history of literature--told with soaring emotional intensity and captivating historical detail. And at the centre of this unforgettable debut is the powerful belief that a piece of art can change the world.]]> 368 Lara Prescott 0525656162 Tricia B. 0 3.66 2019 The Secrets We Kept
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]]> <![CDATA[On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society]]> 36687150
Upon its initial publication, On Killing was hailed as a landmark study of the techniques the military uses to overcome the powerful reluctance to kill, of how killing affects soldiers, and of the societal implications of escalating violence. Now, Grossman has updated this classic work to include information on 21st-century military conflicts, recent trends in crime, suicide bombings, school shootings, and more. The result is a work certain to be relevant and important for decades to come.]]> 420 Dave Grossman Tricia B. 0 4.18 1995 On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
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]]> Paris In Love 36147464 here.

In 2009, New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James took a leap that many people dream about: she sold her house, took a sabbatical from her job as a Shakespeare professor, and moved her family to Paris. Paris in Love: A Memoir chronicles her joyful year in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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With no classes to teach, no committee meetings to attend, no lawn to mow or cars to park, Eloisa revels in the ordinary pleasures of life—discovering corner museums that tourists overlook, chronicling Frenchwomen’s sartorial triumphs, walking from one end of Paris to another. She copes with her Italian husband’s notions of quality time; her two hilarious children, ages eleven and fifteen, as they navigate schools—not to mention puberty—in a foreign language; and her mother-in-law Marina’s raised eyebrow in the kitchen (even as Marina overfeeds Milo, the family dog).
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Paris in Love invites the reader into the life of a most enchanting family, framed by la ville de l’amour.]]> 274 Eloisa James Tricia B. 0 3.80 2012 Paris In Love
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America]]> 32453157
Throw in plenty of run-ins with the police, rapidly dwindling finances and Josephine � the worst car in the world - and you have all the ingredients for a classic American road trip. Will George and Mark make it all the way to California?

And then there is Rachel, George’s girlfriend, left back in England. Would travelling to the United States without her turn out to be the stupidest decision he had ever made?
]]> 371 George Mahood Tricia B. 0 4.14 1988 Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America
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]]> <![CDATA[Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids Book 1)]]> 35110938 Brain Teasers for Kids - Riddles for the Whole Family“The mind once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.� Ralph Waldo Emerson This kids book is a collection of 300 brain teasing riddles and puzzles. Their purpose is to encourage children to think and stretch their minds. They are designed to test logic, lateral thinking as well as memory and to engage the brain in seeing patterns and connections between different things and circumstances.They are laid out in three chapters which get more difficult as you go through the book, in the author’s opinion at least. The answers are at the back of the book if all else failIt is a perfect activity book for kids who like problem solving. These activities can be shared with the whole family.This book is one of a series of puzzle books for kids. The aim of all of them is to stretch children’s brains through kids riddles and puzzles. They are kids books designed to challenge to think laterally and more creatively.]]> 355 M. Prefontaine Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.99 Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Positively Disney: Heartwarming Stories About Disney's Impact On People's Lives]]> 32062324 Written for kids from 10 to 100 years, you will not want to miss out on this collection of real stories about real people. Join Disney artists, cast members and guests young and old and see how the power of the Disney experience has impacted their lives.
Find out how a great grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday in Disneyland-her favourite ride will surprise you!
Read the full story behind the family of two-year-old Jack Jack’s love for Snow White.
Hear from Disney artists and see how a dream can turn into a reality.
Learn about a poverty stricken child whose entire life changed because of a day trip to Disneyland
Hear from a Run Disney multi marathoner and cancer warrior
These stories and more await Disney fans everywhere!]]> 223 Kimberley Bouchard Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.92 Positively Disney: Heartwarming Stories About Disney's Impact On People's Lives
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]]> <![CDATA[The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand out From The Crowd]]> 41943000
To build a successful business, you need to stop doing random acts of marketing and start following a reliable plan for rapid business growth. Traditionally, creating a marketing plan has been a difficult and time-consuming process, which is why it often doesn't get done.

In The 1-Page Marketing Plan, serial entrepreneur and rebellious marketer Allan Dib reveals a marketing implementation breakthrough that makes creating a marketing plan simple and fast. It's literally a single page, divided up into nine squares. With it you'll be able to map out your own sophisticated marketing plan and go from zero to marketing hero.

Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced entrepreneur, The 1-Page Marketing Plan is the easiest and fastest way to create a marketing plan that will propel your business growth.

In this groundbreaking new book you'll

� How to get new customers, clients, or patients and how make more profit from existing ones.
� Why “big business� style marketing could kill your business and strategies that actually work for small and medium-sized businesses.
� How to close sales without being pushy, needy, or obnoxious while turning the tables and having prospects begging you to take their money.
� A simple step-by-step process for creating your own personalized marketing plan that is literally one page. Simply follow along and fill in each of the nine squares that make up your own 1-Page Marketing Plan.
� How to annihilate competitors and make yourself the only logical choice.
� How to get amazing results on a small budget using the secrets of direct response marketing.
� How to charge high prices for your products and services and have customers actually thank you for it.]]> 224 Allan Dib 1941142982 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.27 2016 The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand out From The Crowd
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]]> <![CDATA[The Kingdom of Kush: A Captivating Guide to an Ancient African Kingdom in Nubia That Once Ruled Egypt (African History)]]> 55181489 Free History BONUS Inside! The Kingdom of Kush was completely forgotten once it met its end. The stories of its might didn’t survive in the cultures of its successor kingdoms, possibly because Christianization soon followed, which required the people of the Nubian region to turn toward the east and the myths of the Christian messiah. There was no more room for the divine rulers, Amun and Re, or a place for their sons, the kings of Kush. The kingdom continued to exist in the stories of some classical writers, but it was often considered as nothing more than a distant, probably even imaginary, kingdom, where the uncivilized savages lived. With the renewed interest in the classical arts of Greece and Rome, the Renaissance rediscovered the existence of Kush. Still, it was not explored until Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt in 1798. Even then, it was seen as a part of Egyptian culture. The discoveries made by the 18th- and 19th-century explorers proved there were, in fact, two separate cultures. However, this explanation was greatly influenced by Darwinism. Scholars presented the entirety of Africa as a place where civilized white men ruled over the “uncivilized negroes.� Kush was no exception to them, and the general opinion was that Egypt ruled over the uncivilized Kushites. Even the rule of the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty was observed as nothing more than the less fortunate Kushites imitating the superior Egyptians. It was not until the early 20th century that the Kingdom of Kush received its rightful place in history. When the first archaeological survey of Nubia took place between 1907 and 1911, the distinctive cultural aspects of the Kingdom of Kush emerged, and it was finally seen as a separate entity from Egypt. In The Kingdom of A Captivating Guide to an Ancient African Kingdom in Nubia That Once Ruled Egypt, you will discover topics such asNubia and the Emergence of the Kingdom of KushFrom Alara to the Twenty-Fifth DynastyThe Rulers of the Twenty-Fifth DynastyRelations between Kush and Egypt ContinueKush between the 6th and 3rd CenturiesThe Meroitic DynastyThe Last Centuries of the Kingdom of KushThe Society of KushAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Kingdom of Kush, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!]]> 104 Captivating History Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.97 The Kingdom of Kush: A Captivating Guide to an Ancient African Kingdom in Nubia That Once Ruled Egypt (African History)
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]]> <![CDATA[Backyard Farming: Keeping Honey Bees: From Hive Management to Honey Harvesting and More]]> 20450022 Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here!Make beekeeping a part of your backyard farming enjoy honey, beeswax and a more fruitful garden, as your bees will work as hard as you do to make your backyard farm a success!Backyard ĚýKeeping Honey Bees is your guide to successfully caring for your hive. As a comprehensive primer for first-time beekeepers, Keeping Honey Bees includes detailed illustrations and informative photographs that help to ease new homesteaders into the world of backyard beekeeping.Keeping Honey Bees takes you from start to from planning out your beesâ€� space in the yard and constructing/installing your hives, to feeding and nurturing your new colony, to enjoying your very own golden honey and more.With Keeping Honey Bees, you â€� Learn the proper use of the equipment necessary to make your beekeeping a successâ€� Construct the perfect apiary to minimize your workload and ensure a productive colonyâ€� Gather honey and beeswax for profit, or to include in your own self-sufficiency planâ€� Use the freshest, fullest honey possible in a variety of delicious recipes…and many more tips and tricks from experienced farmers to help you avoid the most common pitfalls you might encounter. Keeping Honey Bees is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life—and it starts right in your own backyard.Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.]]> 145 Kim Pezza 1578264537 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.00 2013 Backyard Farming: Keeping Honey Bees: From Hive Management to Honey Harvesting and More
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]]> <![CDATA[Attracting Native Pollinators; Protecting North America's Bees and Butterflies]]> 20538405 385 The Xerces Society 1603427473 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.39 2011 Attracting Native Pollinators; Protecting North America's Bees and Butterflies
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]]> Anna Karenina 151
«Nos capítulos iniciais de Anna Karénina, somos conduzidos, uma e outra vez, a um sentido de analogia musical. Há efeitos de contraponto e harmonia no desenvolvimento das principais tramas do “prelúdio Oblonski� (o acidente na estação ferroviária, a zombadora discussão sobre o divórcio entre Vronski e a baronesa Chilton, o deslumbramento do fogo vermelho diante dos olhos de Anna). O método de Tolstoi é polifónico; mas as harmonias principais desen- volvem-se com uma tremenda força e amplitude. As técnicas musicais e linguísticas não podem comparar-se de um modo exato. Mas como poderíamos elucidar de outro modo o sentimento de que as novelas de Tolstoi surgem de um princípio interior de ordem e vitalidade, enquanto as dos escritores menos importantes parecem alinhavadas?»

«Anna Karénina morre no mundo do romance; mas cada vez que lemos o livro ela ressuscita, e mesmo depois de o termos acabado adquire outra vida na nossa recordação. Em cada personagem literária existe algo da Fénix imortal. Através das vidas perduráveis das suas personagens, a própria existência de Tolstoi teve a sua eternidade.» [George Steiner, Tolstoi ou Dostoievski]]]> 838 Leo Tolstoy 0143035002 Tricia B. 3 4.11 1878 Anna Karenina
author: Leo Tolstoy
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average rating: 4.11
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]]> <![CDATA[Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World (Biblical Theology for Life)]]> 36983323
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God whose creative power and loving care embrace all that exists, from earth and sky and sea to every creature. Yet the significance of the Bible's extensive teaching about the natural world is easily overlooked by Christians accustomed to focusing only on what the Bible says about God's interaction with human beings.

InĚýCreation Care, father and son team Douglas and Jonathan Moo invite readers to open their Bibles afresh to explore a comprehensive biblical theology of creation care as well as a careful analysis of the most up-to-date scientific data about the state of our world. Following the contours of the biblical storyline, they uncover answers to questions such

What is the purpose of the non-human creation?Can a world with things like predators, parasites, and natural disasters still be the 'good' world described in Genesis 1?What difference does the narrative of the 'Fall' make for humankind’s responsibility to rule over other creatures?What difference does Jesus make for our understanding of the natural world?How does our call to care for creation fit within the hope for a new heaven and a new earth?What is unique about Christian creation care compared with other approaches to 'environmental' issues?How does creation care fit within the charge to proclaim the gospel and care for the poor?Ěý

Rather than merely offering a response to environmental concerns,ĚýCreation CareĚýinvites readers into a joyful vision of the world as God's creation in which they can rediscover who they truly are as creatures called to love and serve the Creator and to delight in all he has made.

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Part of theĚýBiblical Theology for LifeĚýseries, this practical and robust book will help you develop an effective and faithful Christian response to the scriptural teaching about the created world.]]> 244 Douglas J. Moo 0310416558 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.40 2018 Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World (Biblical Theology for Life)
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]]> Breaking Free Day by Day 11153936 400 Beth Moore Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.47 2007 Breaking Free Day by Day
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]]> <![CDATA[Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Surrender]]> 11153937
In Breaking Free, Beth Moore embarks on a study of selected passages from the book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today’s Christians, in order to show how to make freedom in Christ a daily reality. Moore teaches readers to remove obstacles that hinder freedom by identifying spiritual strongholds in their lives and overcoming them through the truth of God’s Word—truth that will set us free.]]> 306 Beth Moore Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.45 1999 Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Surrender
author: Beth Moore
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]]> <![CDATA[Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)]]> 43347657 with the Creator

It's impossible to out-imagine God. He orchestrates time, creates light, and speaks things into existence--from the largest stars to the smallest starfish. God is a powerful, purposeful, personal, unparalleled Creator.

Psalm 19:1 says, "The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what his hands have made."

Indescribable displays the majesty of creation with scientific findings, photography, and original illustrations. These 100 devotions encourage awe at God's creativity with an in-depth look at



- Space, Galaxies, Planets, and Stars

- Earth, Geology, Oceans, and Weather

- Animals--from Hummingbirds to Dinosaurs

- Our Minds, Bodies, and Imaginations



Each devotion features a "Be Amazed" section with fascinating facts, hands-on activities, and a closing prayer. Based on Louie Giglio's popular messages "Indescribable" and "How Great Is Our God," 100 Devotions About God & Science will help kids discover the incredible creation of our indescribable God.]]> 206 Louie Giglio 1400216729 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.65 Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)
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]]> <![CDATA[America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America]]> 27392246
"It's time we right this unacceptable wrong," says bestselling author and leading Christian activist Jim Wallis. Fifty years ago, Wallis was driven away from his faith by a white church that considered dealing with racism to be taboo. His participation in the civil rights movement brought him back when he discovered a faith that commands racial justice. Yet as recent tragedies confirm, we continue to suffer from the legacy of racism. The old patterns of white privilege are colliding with the changing demographics of a diverse nation. The church has been slow to respond, and Sunday morning is still the most segregated hour of the week.

In America's Original Sin, Wallis offers a prophetic and deeply personal call to action in overcoming the racism so ingrained in American society. He speaks candidly to Christians--particularly white Christians--urging them to cross a new bridge toward racial justice and healing.

Whenever divided cultures and gridlocked power structures fail to end systemic sin, faith communities can help lead the way to grassroots change. Probing yet positive, biblically rooted yet highly practical, this book shows people of faith how they can work together to overcome the embedded racism in America, galvanizing a movement to cross the bridge to a multiracial church and a new America.]]> 274 Jim Wallis 1493403486 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.17 2016 America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America
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]]> <![CDATA[FORENSICS: UNCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (Inquire and Investigate)]]> 21341993 130 Carla Mooney 1619301857 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.50 2013 FORENSICS: UNCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (Inquire and Investigate)
author: Carla Mooney
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.50
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]]> <![CDATA[The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom]]> 24410383 Millions of people visitĚýWhole30.com every month and share their stories of weight loss and lifestyle makeovers. Hundreds of thousands of them have read It StartsĚýWithĚýFood, which explains the science behind the program. At last, TheĚýWhole30 provides the step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe guidebook that will allow millions of people to experience the transformation of their entire life in just one month.

Melissa and Dallas Hartwig’s critically-acclaimed Whole30 program has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform how they think about their food, bodies, and lives. Their approach leads to effortless weight loss and better health—along with stunning improvements in sleep quality, energy levels, mood, and self-esteem. Their first book, theĚýNew York TimesĚýbest-sellingĚýIt Starts With Food, explained the science behind their life-changing program. Now they bring youĚýTheĚýWhole30, a stand-alone, step-by-step plan to break unhealthy habits, reduce cravings, improve digestion, and strengthen your immune system.ĚýTheĚýWhole30Ěýfeatures more than 100 chef-developed recipes, like Chimichurri Beef Kabobs and Halibut with Citrus Ginger Glaze, designed to build your confidence in the kitchen and inspire your taste buds. The book also includes real-life success stories, community resources, and an extensive FAQ to give you the support you need on your journey to “food freedom.”]]> 435 Melissa Urban 0544633113 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.02 2014 The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom
author: Melissa Urban
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average rating: 4.02
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]]> <![CDATA[Air Fryer Cookbook #2020: 1000 Day Easy Air Frying Recipes for Families on a Budget that Anyone Can Cook | Lower Cholesterol & Shed Weight (Vegan, Vegetarian & Keto Recipes Included)]]> 54767515 Wilda Buckley Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 0.0 Air Fryer Cookbook #2020: 1000 Day Easy Air Frying Recipes for Families on a Budget that Anyone Can Cook | Lower Cholesterol & Shed Weight (Vegan, Vegetarian & Keto Recipes Included)
author: Wilda Buckley
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]]> <![CDATA[From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen]]> 42322464 Welcome to tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen � The first cookbook and recipe book from Tha Boss Dogg.

You've seen Snoop work his culinary magic on VH1's Emmy-nominated Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, and now, Tha Dogg's up in your kitchen...with his first cookbook.

Recipe book that delivers 50 recipes straight from Snoop's own cookbook features OG staples like Baked Mac & Cheese and Fried Bologna Sandwiches with Chips, and new takes on classic weeknight faves like Soft Flour Tacos and Easy Orange Chicken. And it don't stop ... Snoop's giving a taste of the high life with remixes on upper echelon fare such as Lobster Thermidor and Filet Mignon. But we gotta keep it G with those favorite munchies too, ya know? From chewy Starbursts to those glorious Frito BBQ Twists, you should have an arsenal of snacks that'll satisfy. And of course, no party is complete without that Gin and Juice and other platinum ways to entertain.

If you're a fan of celebrity cookbooksĚýsuch asĚýBob's Burgers, Magnolia Table Cookbook, Margaritaville cookbook, or the Gilmore GirlsĚýEat Like a Gilmore;Ěýthe Doggfather's got you covered â€� complete with epic stories and behind-the-scenes photos that bring his masterpieces to life.]]> 291 Snoop Dogg 1452180865 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.19 2018 From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen
author: Snoop Dogg
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.19
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]]> The Boy Between Worlds 40537814
Waldemar is unique as a biracial young man in post WWII Netherlands—and his search for his own path in life is sure to engage even the hardest hearts.]]> 218 Annejet van der Zijl 1542090091 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.16 2004 The Boy Between Worlds
author: Annejet van der Zijl
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.16
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fearsome Foursome (Tales from the Haunted Mansion #1)]]> 31161497 158 Amicus Arcane 1484713710 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.74 2016 The Fearsome Foursome (Tales from the Haunted Mansion #1)
author: Amicus Arcane
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2016
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]]> <![CDATA[From the Ashes of War (The War Trilogy #3)]]> 43193787 Diane Moody's bestselling WWII trilogy, Dutch war bride Anya Versteeg McClain is struggling to adapt to her new life in America. Her husband Danny, a former B-17 pilot, is troubled by her rollercoaster moods, but vows to do whatever he can to make her happy. Little did he know that would mean letting her go again. When an unexpected telegram requires her return to Holland, she leaves with a conflicted heart. Danny can only hope and pray she'll come back to him. There in her homeland, Anya makes an astounding discovery that alters the course of her life.

From the Ashes of War concludes the compelling story of a family's journey from the heartache of war to the promise of hope and healing.]]> 480 Diane Moody Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.36 From the Ashes of War (The War Trilogy #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Naturally Clean Home: 100 Safe and Easy Herbal Formulas for Non-Toxic Cleansers]]> 168085 169 Karyn Siegel-Maier 158017194X Tricia B. 0 to-read 3.98 1999 The Naturally Clean Home: 100 Safe and Easy Herbal Formulas for Non-Toxic Cleansers
author: Karyn Siegel-Maier
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average rating: 3.98
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]]> <![CDATA[I'm Not Dying with You Tonight]]> 46273481 "An absolute page turner, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact. "—Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

Over the course of one night, two girls with two very different backgrounds must rely on each other to get through the violent race riot that has enveloped their city.

Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she's going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school.

When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together.

They aren't friends. They hardly understand the other's point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames, and they only have each other to rely on if they're going to survive the night.

Additional Praise for I'm Not Dying with You
"A vital addition to the YA race relations canon."—Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin
"An astounding achievement. This novel is an incendiary experience, one that does not shy away from difficult questions about privilege and violence. But Jones and Segal don't hold our hands to provide us easy answers; this is a book meant to be devoured in a single sitting and discussed for years to come."—Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift
"I'm Not Dying With You Tonight is a powerful examination of privilege, and how friends are often found in surprising places. Jones and Segal have penned a page-turning debut, as timely as it is addictive."—David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland and Kids of Appetite]]> 330 Kimberly Jones 1492678902 Tricia B. 5 3.92 2019 I'm Not Dying with You Tonight
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name: Tricia B.
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ultimate Instant Pot cookbook: Foolproof, Quick & Easy 800 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users (Instant Pot coobkook)]]> 52739865 The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook with 800ĚýRecipes for Beginners & Advanced Users

Do you want to make an effortless progressĚýin your kitchen regardless of the occasion?

Do you want to save time cookingĚýhealthy meals on any budget?

In this Instant pot cookbook you will find: Simple and quick solutions as to how to use yourĚýInstant Pot effectively Easy-to-cook and delicious-to-tasteĚýinstant pot recipes Improved techniques on how to cook in the most efficient wayĚýusing the Instant Pot

Thanks to this great cooking device, the Instant Pot, cooking quickĚýand budget-friendly meals is easier than ever. No matter if you're a solo eater, or if you cook for the whole family or friends - you'll always find dozens of recipes to satisfy everyone.Ěý

In this instant pot book you will find 800 recipes in theseĚýcategories: Brunch & Side Dishes to die for Easy Pasta and Rice recipesĚý Something for Fish & Seafood loversĚý Tons of tasty Pork, Beef, Lamb and Poultry recipes Beans & Grains recipes for quick meals Effortless Soups, Stews & Chilis Vegetables & Vegetarian Dishes Delicious Snacks & Appetizers Quick-to-prepare Desserts

Finally there's your All-on-one Instant Pot cookbook, for any occasion for any guest for any budget!Ěý

]]> 147 Simon Rush Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.07 The Ultimate Instant Pot cookbook: Foolproof, Quick & Easy 800 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users (Instant Pot coobkook)
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]]> <![CDATA[Homeschooling for the Rest of Us: How Your One-of-a-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling and Real Life Work]]> 21138908
Sonya Haskins doesn't want any more families to give up on homeschooling. In this book she shares affirming stories and practical ideas from dozens of everyday families who successfully deal with cluttered schedules, academic struggles, sibling squabbles, and other real-life issues. Instead of learning a one-size-fits-all approach, readers will discover how to evaluate their own family's strengths and weaknesses and set their own goals for success.]]> 177 Sonya Haskins 144121254X Tricia B. 0 3.33 2010 Homeschooling for the Rest of Us: How Your One-of-a-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling and Real Life Work
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average rating: 3.33
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]]> <![CDATA[Disney Inspired Recipes: Magic come to life]]> 45420976
And then you remember the portrayal of food in those Disney movies, and you realize that they are even steps ahead of the legendary status. You remember “Cheese Souffl� from Beauty and the Beast? You remember Corn Dogs in Princess Diaries. Hmmm…Your taste buds are probably working overtime as the images of these food floods your mind. There is no shame in admitting that you wished to take a bite of these meals.

What would you do if you realize that you indeed can? Jump at the opportunity, right? Yes, you actually can, and this cookbook and a willingness to storm the kitchen are all you need.

With this cookbook, the magic of the Disneyworld is about to appear in physical form in your life. This cookbook will teach you how to make delectable meals like Belle’s Breakfast Porridge, Snow White’s Gooseberry Pie and a whole lot of others.

You would agree that there is only so much you can find out in the description. It can only show you what to expect. You should expect 30 amazing recipes that cover different courses.

Grab this cookbook and jump into this pool of enchantment right now. It does look like you do not need a fairy godmother afterall; you have already found her in this cookbook.]]> 110 Thomas Beard Tricia B. 0 4.23 Disney Inspired Recipes: Magic come to life
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]]> The Gown 40055174 Somewhere in France comes an enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century—Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown—and the fascinating women who made it.

"Millions willĚýwelcome this joyous event as a flash of color on the long road we have toĚýtravel."
—Sir Winston Churchill on the news of Princess Elizabeth’sĚýforthcoming wedding

London, 1947: Besieged by the harshest winter in living memory,Ěýburdened by onerous shortages and rationing, the people of postwar Britain are enduring lives of quiet desperation despite their nation’s recent victory.ĚýAmong them are Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers at the famed MayfairĚýfashionĚýhouse of Norman Hartnell. Together they forge an unlikely friendship,Ěýbut their nascent hopes for a brighter future are tested when they areĚýchosen for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: taking part in the creation of PrincessĚýElizabeth’s wedding gown.

Toronto, 2016: More than half a century later, Heather Mackenzie seeksĚýto unravel the mystery of a set of embroidered flowers, a legacy fromĚýher lateĚýgrandmother. How did her beloved Nan, a woman who never spoke of her oldĚýlife in Britain, come to possess the priceless embroideries that so closely resemble the motifs on the stunning gown worn by Queen Elizabeth II at herĚýwedding almost seventy years before? And what was her Nan’s connection to theĚýcelebrated textile artistĚýand holocaust survivor Miriam Dassin?

With The Gown, Jennifer Robson takes us inside the workrooms where one of the most famous weddingĚýgowns in history was created. Balancing behind-the-scenes details with aĚýsweeping portrait of a society left reeling by the calamitousĚýcosts of victory, she introduces readers to three unforgettable heroines, their points of view alternating and intersectingĚýthroughout its pages,Ěýwhose lives are woven together by the pain of survival, the bonds of friendship, and the redemptive power of love.]]> 379 Jennifer Robson 006267496X Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.32 2018 The Gown
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]]> The Price of Paradise 42409242 In a city as corrupt as it was luxurious, those who dared to dream were bound to pay the price.

Havana, Cuba, 1947. Young Patricio flees impoverished Spain and steps into the sultry island paradise of Havana with only the clothes on his back and half-baked dreams of a better life. Blessed with good looks and natural charm, he lands a job as a runner at El Encanto—one of the most luxurious department stores in the world.

Famous for its exquisite offerings from French haute couture to Arabian silks, El Encanto indulges the senses in opulent extravagance. It caters to visiting Hollywood stars, rising politicos, and prerevolutionary Cuba’s wealthiest power players, including the notorious mobster César Valdés.

Falling in love with the mobster’s young wife, Gloria, is suicide. But Patricio is irresistibly drawn to the beautiful girl with sad eyes, a razor-sharp intellect, and a penchant for both Christian Dior’s clothes and Einstein’s theories. Within the walls of El Encanto, anything seems possible, even a love that promises to heal them and a desire that thrums with the mambo beat of the city itself.

In a reckless love affair that spans half a century, Patricio’s and Gloria’s lives entwine time and again, challenged by every twist of fate—for in a world of murder, betrayal, and revolution, those who dare to reach for paradise seldom survive unscathed.]]> 368 Susana López Rubio 1542043565 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.12 2017 The Price of Paradise
author: Susana LĂłpez Rubio
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average rating: 4.12
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Blog for Profit without Selling Your Soul]]> 18513525
Change the Way You Blog:
Empower yourself to stop comparing your blog to others
Understand what makes awesome content and how to create it
Discover the critical importance of compelling presentation
Increase your blog traffic through proven techniques
Develop a solid Pinterest strategy for capturing viral growth
Boost your revenue through diversified income streams
Learn how to work smarter not harder]]> 144 Ruth Soukup Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.06 2013 How to Blog for Profit without Selling Your Soul
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average rating: 4.06
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]]> How We Disappeared 41439813 A beautiful, stunningly ambitious tale of endurance, identity, and memory, for fans of Min Jin Lee's Pachinko and Georgia Hunter's We Were the Lucky Ones.

Singapore, 1942. As Japanese troops sweep down Malaysia and into Singapore, a village is ransacked. Only three survivors remain, one of them a tiny child.

In a neighbouring village, seventeen-year-old Wang Di is bundled into the back of a troop carrier and shipped off to a Japanese military rape camp. In the year 2000, her mind is still haunted by her experiences there, but she has long been silent about her memories of that time. It takes twelve-year-old Kevin, and the mumbled confession he overhears from his ailing grandmother, to set in motion a journey into the unknown to discover the truth.

Weaving together two timelines and two life-changing secrets, How We Disappeared is an evocative, profoundly moving and utterly dazzling novel heralding the arrival of a new literary star.]]> 352 Jing-Jing Lee 1786074125 Tricia B. 5 fiction 4.13 2019 How We Disappeared
author: Jing-Jing Lee
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.13
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]]> A Fire Sparkling 43159032 An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller.

From the USA Today bestselling author of A Curve in the Road comes a spellbinding novel about one woman’s love, loss, and courage during wartime.

After a crushing betrayal by the man she loves, Gillian Gibbons flees to her family home for a much-needed escape, but when she finds an old photograph of her grandmother in the arms of a Nazi officer, Gillian’s life gets even more complicated. Rattled by the discovery, Gillian attempts to unravel the truth behind the photos, setting her off on an epic journey through the past�

1939. England is on the brink of war as Vivian Hughes falls in love with a handsome British official, but when bombs begin to fall and Vivian’s happy life is destroyed in the blitz, she will do whatever it takes to protect those she loves�

As Gillian learns more about her grandmother’s past, the old photo begins to make more sense. But for every question answered, a new one takes its place. Faced with a truth that is not at all what she expected, Gillian attempts to shine a light not only on the mysteries of her family’s past but also on her own future.

This gorgeously written multigenerational saga is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful examination of one woman’s struggle to survive, perfect for fans of The Nightingale and Beneath a Scarlet Sky.]]> 432 Julianne MacLean 1542092817 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.44 2019 A Fire Sparkling
author: Julianne MacLean
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.44
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]]> <![CDATA[Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age]]> 18857799 396 William E. Linney 097950516X Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.31 2007 Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age
author: William E. Linney
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average rating: 4.31
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]]> <![CDATA[What's So Cool About Mountains, Anyway? (In Depth Science #2)]]> 30899970
Have you ever thought about what the world would be like without mountains?

Mountains aren't just a fun place to visit - they change the weather patterns and long-term climate, and even affect how species evolve. This book tells the story of how mountains grow and erode, how the oldest species on Earth relies on mountains, and how the rise of the Himalaya may have cooled Earth's climate. This is real, cutting-edge science, written for kids. Best of all, at the end of the book, activities bring the science to life: experiment with dry ice, build and erode mountains made from play-dough and dirt, and watch as freezing water expands to crack the container it's in.

Judith Hubbard is a geology professor with a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a B.S. from Caltech - and also two young children. She started the In Depth Science series with the goal of making college-level science accessible to kids as young as eight years old.]]> 74 Judith Hubbard Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 3.67 What's So Cool About Mountains, Anyway? (In Depth Science #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Lost on a Mountain in Maine: A Gripping True Survival Story of Courage and Endurance—Now a Major Motion Picture from Balboa Productions]]> 19985193
Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second . . . and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious.

With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it.

Don't miss this thrilling survival story, a proven high-interest winner that pulls in readers the way Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived books do.]]> 117 Donn Fendler Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.18 Lost on a Mountain in Maine: A Gripping True Survival Story of Courage and Endurance—Now a Major Motion Picture from Balboa Productions
author: Donn Fendler
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]]> Educated 36247169 A newer cover edition of ASIN B072BLVM83 can be found here.

Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag". In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard.

Her father forbade hospitals, so Tara never saw a doctor or nurse. Gashes and concussions, even burns from explosions, were all treated at home with herbalism. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent.

Then, lacking any formal education, Tara began to educate herself. She taught herself enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University, where she studied history, learning for the first time about important world events like the Holocaust and the civil rights movement. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home.

Educated is an account of the struggle for self-invention. It is a tale of fierce family loyalty and of the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties. With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Westover has crafted a universal coming-of-age story that gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes and the will to change it.]]> 336 Tara Westover Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.56 2018 Educated
author: Tara Westover
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.56
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Sammy the Sea Cow Makes a New Friend (Sammy the Sea Cow, #1)]]> 19025553 30 DeAnna Kinney Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.50 2013 Sammy the Sea Cow Makes a New Friend (Sammy the Sea Cow, #1)
author: DeAnna Kinney
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2013
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]]> <![CDATA[Summer in Good Hope (Good Hope #2)]]> 27384986
Prim is resolved not to date again until her boys are in college, but her will starts crumbling whenever she’s around her former high school debate partner, Max Brody—who just happens to live in the charming cottage next door. Max has reservations of his own about giving love a second chance and is determined to keep his distance. But when the two pair up to work on the town’s Fourth of July celebration, the fireworks over Green Bay aren’t the only sparks flying. Are Prim and the small-town boy she left behind perfectly wrong for each other…or perfectly right?]]> 286 Cindy Kirk 1503989631 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.32 2016 Summer in Good Hope (Good Hope #2)
author: Cindy Kirk
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2016
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]]> <![CDATA[The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months]]> 18961505 The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks

Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your "year" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound.

� Explains how to leverage the power of a 12 week year to drive improved results in any area of your life
� Offers a how-to book for both individuals and organizations seeking to improve their execution effectiveness
� Authors are leading experts on execution and implementation

Turn your organization's idea of a year on its head, and speed your journey to success.]]> 212 Brian P. Moran Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.07 2009 The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months
author: Brian P. Moran
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 4.07
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]]> In the Unlikely Event 24357287 NATIONAL BESTSELLERĚýâ€� The author of Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret returns with an adult novel that takes us back to the 1950s and introduces us to the town where she herself grew up, where a community is left reeling after a real-life tragedy when a series of airplanes fell out of the sky.“Makes us feel the pure shock and wonder of living.... Judy Blume isn’t just revered, she’s revolutionary.â€� —The New York Times Book Review “No one captures coming-of-age milestones…like Blume.â€� —The Boston GlobeHere she imagines and weaves together a vivid portrait of three generations of families, friends, and strangers, whose lives are profoundly changed during one winter. At the center of an extraordinary cast of characters are fifteen-year-old Miri Ammerman and her spirited single mother, Rusty. Their warm and resonant stories are set against the backdrop of an extraordinary real-world tragedy. Gripping, authentic, and unforgettable, In the Unlikely Event has all the hallmarks of this renowned author’s deft narrative magic.]]> 402 Judy Blume 1101875054 Tricia B. 5 3.81 2015 In the Unlikely Event
author: Judy Blume
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2015
rating: 5
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]]> The President Is Missing 35097255 The President is Missing.

As the novel opens, a threat looms. Enemies are planning an attack of unprecedented scale on America. Uncertainty and fear grip Washington. There are whispers of cyberterror and espionage and a traitor in the cabinet. The President himself becomes a suspect, and then goes missing...

Set in real time, over the course of three days, The President Is Missing is one of the most dramatic thrillers in decades. And it could all really happen. The President Is Missing is Bill Clinton and James Patterson's totally authentic and spellbinding thriller.]]> 513 Bill Clinton Tricia B. 0 3.82 2018 The President Is Missing
author: Bill Clinton
name: Tricia B.
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[More than Words: 10 Values for the Modern Family]]> 35218125 The values we live and raise our families by are grounded, first, in love. Contrary to many of today's so-called family values, our values go beyond one or two loaded social issues to a wholehearted lifestyle of practicing compassion, hospitality, justice, peace, and belonging.

More than Words articulates ten values that forward-thinking, openhearted people want to embody in their lives and pass on to their children. With practical ideas and thought-provoking questions, this book inspires families to live more intentionally, engage their communities, and make a difference in the world.

]]> 187 Erin Wathen 1611648041 Tricia B. 0 currently-reading 4.14 More than Words: 10 Values for the Modern Family
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]]> The Wives of Los Alamos 20565588
And while the bomb was being invented, babies were born, friendships were forged, children grew up, and Los Alamos gradually transformed from an abandoned school on a hill into a real community: one that was strained by the words they couldn’t say out loud, the letters they couldn’t send home, the freedom they didn’t have. But the end of the war would bring even bigger challenges to the people of Los Alamos, as the scientists and their families struggled with the burden of their contribution to the most destructive force in the history of mankind.

The Wives of Los Alamos is a novel that sheds light onto one of the strangest and most monumental research projects in modern history, and a testament to a remarkable group of women who carved out a life for themselves, in spite of the chaos of the war and the shroud of intense secrecy.]]> 240 TaraShea Nesbit 1620405059 Tricia B. 4 3.48 2014 The Wives of Los Alamos
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