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by Rob Sheinkopf (Author)This is a collection of baseball stories from award winning authors, college professors, baseball broadcasters, former players and baseball fans about the influence their Mom or Dad had on their lifelong passion for the love of America's National Pastime. In his new book "Hey Mom, wanna have a catch?" author Rob Sheinkopf has collected 42 baseball stories, adding to eight of his own, evoking emotions from contributors as they tell of their Dad taking them to their fir...

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by Carol Becker (Author)A complex story of contradiction, disillusion and love, George's Daughter is a memoir/essay about a daughter's attempt to live in accordance with her own values, in spite of conflicts with her controlling father whom she nonetheless adores. Ultimately, her defiance of him--by refusing to end a romantic relationship of which he does not approve--leads to emotionally catastrophic consequences for them both. These themes will resonate with anyone whose family has come und...

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by Lindsay Lackey (Author)From award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes Farther Than the Moon, a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of We Dream of Space and Song for a Whale. All thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut. His dreams feel like they're finally coming true when he's accepted to the highly-competitive Junior Astronaut Recruitment Prog...

Diario del Wimpy Kid 19. En Su Salsa / Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19. Hot Mess - Hardcover

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by Jeff Kinney (Author)En su salsa, la entrega m?s reciente de la serie superventas Diario del Wimpy Kid, Greg descubre que meter a tropecientos familiares en una casa diminuta con la temperatura a tope es la receta perfecta para el desastre. Un aut?ntico fen?meno mundial. La cosa se pone calentita para Greg Heffley cuando descubre que meter a tropecientos familiares en una diminuta casa de la playa con la temperatura a tope es la receta perfecta para el desastre. Hablando de recetas, lo...

The Cost of Fear: Why Most Safety Advice Is Sexist and How We Can Stop Gender-Based Violence - Hardcover

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by Meg Stone (Author)A violence prevention expert helps targets of gender-based violence discern fact from fiction around what keeps us safe and support social change Personal safety shouldn't mean living in fear, nor should it come at the expense of political progress. Questionable advice to avoid violence, like "don't go shopping alone," comes mostly from the police or other men in authority. But gender-based violence is often enacted in the most intimate spheres of our lives, not when we'r...

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by Sloane Crosley (Author)Named a Best Book of the Year by Vogue, TIME, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Esquire, NPR, Elle, Library Journal, LitHub, Oprah Daily, Publishers Weekly, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus, Bookpage, The Independent, and New Statesman Disarmingly witty and poignant, Sloane Crosley's memoir explores multiple kinds of loss following the death of her closest friend.How do we live without the ones we love? After the pain and confusion of losing her closest friend to ...

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by Majdi Osman (Author), Teresa Mart?nez (Illustrator)Did you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five million microbes live on your hand? A child's curiosity helps her understand why these tiny organisms make such a big difference in her life. After the last drop of rain falls, Meena and her mom head outside to their garden, which is bursting with veggies and flowers. But it isn't the produce that Meena is curious about. It's the microbes in the soil (...

To the End of the World, Far, Far Away - Hardcover

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by Ronda Armitage (Author), Victoria Turnbull (Illustrator)When Louis threatens to run away, Mom goes to playful lengths to express how much she'd miss him in this lyrical, beautiful, and reassuring story of parental love. The splashing waves will call to me, Louis's mother, why do you cry? Louis has just spilled his milk, and Mom is a little frustrated, so her little bear decides it's time to head to the end of the world, far, far away. But just as Louis is prepared to depart, he can't help...

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by Charlotte Offsay (Author), Jason Kirschner (Illustrator)It's Matzah Day! Celebrate with this joyful rhyming story! Mom and Dad and baby, too, We love matzah! So will you! In this fun rhyming story, a family celebrates Passover with lots of matzah-with lox, as stuffing, matzah pizza, and matzah candy. Get it from a box or make it yourself. Information about Passover and matzah, as well as matzah recipes are included at the back of the book. An Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlig...

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by Chloe Ito Ward (Author), Gael Abary (Illustrator)This joyful exploration of immigration and nontraditional beauty pays tribute to the unique identity formed by a girl's Japanese roots and Hawaiian upbringing. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners meets Your Name Is a Song. From the shores of Japan to the coast of Hawai'i, old customs are honored, new traditions blossom, and an exuberant narrator defies narrow beauty standards to embrace the skin she's in and her life on the island of Kaua'i. Trium...

Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death - Hardcover

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by Misa Sugiura (Author)In the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family--and the world--from the vengeful goddess of the underworld. Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human--torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin and Niko by her side, she's finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izan...

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by Sasa Hawk (Author) Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.4 x 5.7 IN Publication Date: February 25, 2025

Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken! - Hardcover

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by Vivian French (Author), Nanette Regan (Illustrator)What better way to spend a sunny day than a visit to Grandpa's chickens--and a peek at some baby chicks just as they hatch? When Julie and her little brother Bob visit Grandpa on a beautiful day, they're in for a treat: a yard full of chickens! Grandpa introduces them--a white, fluffy Puffball called Lulu, a tan-colored Orpington called Lola, a strutting rooster named Marvin, even Lottie, who's sitting on eggs just about hatch into adorabl...

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by Jessica Kim (Author)For fans of Disney's GO FIGURE, a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt dual POV sibling-rivalry story by acclaimed author Jessica Kim Twelve-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Dexter Bae are polar opposites in every way except for their love of the ice. Phoebe is hyperfocused on pairs figure skating, and Dex loves his hockey team. But when Phoebe's partner injures his knee just two months before competitions and Dex gets cut from his team in favor of a new hotshot goalie from Can...

Happy Holi!: Celebrating the Festival of Colors - Hardcover

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by Chitra Soundar (Author), Amberin Huq (Illustrator)Welcome springtime and celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors with this vibrant, inviting picture book.As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play.See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi! Swirling clouds of color. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. During this special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph o...

The Love, Heartache, and Devotion of a Mom and Grandma: Story of a very strong Faith and Hope! - Hardcover

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by Darcie Joy Miller (Author)A book of happy times, disappointments, mental illness, addictions, sexual abuse, neglect and abuse-and even death! A mom sharing her youngest daughter's life of struggles in abusive situations and addictions. As a grandma witnessing her four little grandchildren living in these toxic situations-also the sudden death of her little grandson and then later her daughter. Through all of this she has been able to move on to help others. Her very strong faith has helped...

Music for the Developing Brain: A Simple, At-Home Program - Paperback

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by Jane J. Bader (Author)It's never too early to teach your pre-school children about music, and any parent can do it-even if you have never had a music lesson in your life!Music is a gift we all share. Infants can hear well before they can see. They can even recognize familiar songs as early as two weeks before they're born. It's one of the earliest components in brain development.That's why the best time to introduce your children to music is right from the beginning.Learn how to enhance yo...

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Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide - Paperback

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by Jenny McCarthy (Author), Jerry Kartzinel (Author)The must-have New York Times bestseller that tells you what to do now for a child with autism, ADD, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders For any child with challenges, early intervention is essential and parents need a plan that they can implement right away. Jenny McCarthy, one of the country's leading autism advocates, has teamed up with top autism specialist Jerry Kartzinel, M.D., to offer a prescriptive guide to the healing therapies and tre...

Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love - Hardcover

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by Heidi B. Friedman (Author) Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: February 12, 2025

The Flirt Coach Guide to Finding the Love You Want: Communication Tips for Relationship Success - Paperback

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by Peta Heskell (Author)A guide to perfecting your flirting skills, from Flirt Coach Peta Heskell. Use your communication skills to find the right relationship for you. Peta Heskell has refined flirting to a fine art - a sexy, lighthearted art that makes communication fun and has the power transform your romantic relationships. Successful flirts draw people to them with ease and once they have got that special someone's attention, they rarely lose it! Peta insists that the key to successful r...

El Regalo del Tiempo: Cartas a MIS Hijos - Paperback

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by Jorge del Rayo Ramos (Author)Escrito como una serie de cartas a sus hijos, Jorge Ramos--el periodista, viajero incansable, ganador del premio Emmy y autor bestseller--nos presenta el que es, sin duda, su libro más personal e íntimo Hay cosas que todo padre siempre quiere decirles a sus hijos. Sobre el amor. Sobre la muerte. Sobre lo que es realmente importante en la vida. Sobre el sexo. Sobre dios y la religión. Sobre sus abuelos y sus raíces. Sobre vivir en un país extranjero. Sobre cómo ...

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by Tracey Wood (Author)This manual offers practical guidance to parents of school-age boys on helping their child to read. Written by a teacher, teacher trainer and educational consultant, and endorsed by the Learning Disabilities Association of America, it answers such questions as: when does a reading delay become a reading problem?; how, when and where should I look for tutoring?; what about testing for learning differences?; how can I get the best help from the school?; how can I avoid (o...

How to Behave So Your Preschooler Will, Too! - Paperback

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by Sal Severe (Author)Dr. Sal Severe established himself as a leading childcare and parenting expert with his phenomenally successful How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too Now he focuses on raising children between the ages of three and six. Based on Dr. Severe's philosophy that children's behavior often reflects that of their parents, this book teaches readers how to better handle a host of issues, from fussing at bedtime and temper tantrums to toilet training and sibling rivalry. Instea...

A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer: Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls - Paperback

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by Eve Ensler (Editor)Selections from the "Until the Violence Stops" Festival Featuring writings by Abiola Abrams - Edward Albee - Tariq Ali - Maya Angelou - Periel Aschenbrand - Patricia Bosworth - Nicole Burdette - Kate Clinton - Kimberle Crenshaw - Michael Cunningham - Edwidge Danticat - Ariel Dorfman - Mollie Doyle - Slavenka Drakulic - Michael Eric Dyson - Dave Eggers - Kathy Engel - Eve Ensler - Jane Fonda - Carol Gilligan - Jyllian Gunther - Suheir Hammad - Christine House - Marie Howe...

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by Michele Weber Hurwitz (Author)Eleven-year-old Calli Gold is the quiet third child in a family of loud overachievers. In fact, the family motto is Be Gold. Calli's sister is on an ice-skating team, and her brother's a basketball star. Her parents are sure she has a hidden gift for something. They just have to figure out what it is! But Calli has flopped at everything she's tried. She sure doesn't feel like a Gold. Until a new person enters her life. Second grader Noah Zullo might seem stran...

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy: From Pregnancy Through Labor and Delivery . . . A Doctor's Step-by-Step Guide for Parent - Paperback

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by Gila Leiter (Author), Rachel Kranz (Author)Twins...triplets...quads...finally The book that answers all your questions about multiple birth--written by a doctor who is a mother of twins herself Over ten years ago when Dr. Gila Leiter, herself an OB/GYN, was pregnant with twins, the book she desperately needed wasn'tavailable. Now it is: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy. Taking you step-by-step through the processes of pregnancy and birth, Dr. Leiter shares her ...

How to Get a Divorce When You Don't Want One - Paperback

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by Christian James (Author)Are you facing an unwanted divorce? If so, you are about to be confronted with decisions you never dreamed you would ever have to make. These profound decisions will determine your quality of life for years to come; therefore, it is vital that you make the very best decisions possible. You already feel trapped by horrible circumstances out of your control, so you must direct with care and precision the circumstances under your power. This resource will walk you step...

The Stepdad's Guide: Resolving Family Conflict - Paperback

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by S. James Wheeler (Author)Blended families seem destined to fail. Most do, but they don't have to. Many couples who stay together discover the secret. Now the secret's in your hands The Stepdad's Guide reveals five common roadblocks these families face -and gives couples the tools to save their marriage.Author BiographyS. James Wheeler is a Family Dynamics Researcher whose work has been called "Insightful," "Powerful" and "Valuable" by counselors and family coaches. Wheeler is the founder ...

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by Jennifer Armstrong (Author)A lyrical novel about a day in the life of a young pioneer girl growing up on the Dakota prairie is now available in a Knopf Paperback edition. This widely praised and beautifully crafted tale deftly evokes the vast expanse of the American West, the hardships faced by pioneer families, and the strong bonds of family and community.Front JacketA lyrical novel about a day in the life of a young pioneer girl growing up on the Dakota prairie is now available in a "Kno...

Play or Be Played: What Every Female Should Know about Men, Dating, and Relationships - Paperback

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by Tariq K-Flex Nasheed (Author)Street-smart and straightforward, Play or Be Played will help you get with a king without being a hoochie, groupie, or a chickenhead. Got Game? It's a fact. Every woman needs game. Take Oprah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Beyoncé Knowles. All three of these women have the one intangible quality that every mack, male or female, must possess: they all have game. In other words, they have intelligence, hustle, and common sense that they apply to every aspect of their l...

Dating After Divorce: Preparing for a New Relationship - Paperback

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by David Frisbie (Author)Starting over...it's not as easy as it sounds, is it? But, you've made it through the pain of divorce, and you are eager for a new beginning. God stands ready to help-He is the God of possibilities. As you look toward the future, you may begin to ask questions about what a new life might look like. Will I ever remarry, you wonder. Do I want to remarry? There are other questions: How much time should pass after a marriage ends before it's wise to explore a new friendsh...

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by Irene Tritel (Author)In a Bronx bar, long-legged beauty, Maureen, has just bashed the side of her boyfriend's head with a heavy margarita glass and he's about to get creative by using his switchblade on her. A fight erupts and someone gets stabbed. Con-man, Lui Chu, downs his drink and cuts short his visit to the old neighborhood. He's heading back to California in his '64 red Impala before the police arrive. But, at the last minute, three unexpected passengers join him for the cross-count...