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Many times children have been born on the same day even if they are in no way related, but rarely are they born at precisely the same time at the same hospital to two different mothers, but that was the case with Amanda Thompson and her close-friend Sarah Smith, who had little girls born at the exact same time at the same exact hospital on July 16,2016 and not surprisingly, not only are the two Mommies close friends, but their two baby girls quickly become BFF's: Best Friends Foreve
After four years with Alexei, there are a few things Mike knows with absolute certainty: he loves Alexei, Alexei loves him, and Alexei gives the very best gifts. This Christmas is no exception, though Mike is having a hell of a time figuring out what, exactly, Alexei’s gift is. Alexei knows his gift this year is going to blow Mike’s mind, but in the meantime, it’s pretty hilarious watching Mike try to figure out what it is. Granted, Alexei does have a lot of surprises in store for Mike this week, and it sure as hell isn’t frankincense and myrrh.
A Best Novel of Summer (New York Times Book Review) From the acclaimed author of Mr. Dickens and His Carol, a richly-imagined reckoning with the life of another cherished literary legend: Mary Wollstonecraft – arguably the world’s first feminist August, 1797. Midwife Parthenia Blenkinsop has delivered countless babies, but nothing prepares her for the experience that unfolds when she arrives at Mary Wollstonecraft’s door. Over the eleven harrowing days that follow, as Mrs. Blenkinsop fights for the survival of both mother and newborn, Wollstonecraft recounts the life she dared to live amidst the impossible constraints and prejudices of the late 18th century, rejecting the tyranny of me...
How to find ways to love your current job and how to improve your sense of wellbeing at work, or how to leave it by working out the skills you have to offer and how to find a new opportunity. The way we work has changed and that change is only accelerating. The advice we were given at school or by parents no longer makes sense in the world of digital nomads, social media overload and zero-hour contracts. Working out what you want to do and going after it is no longer as simple as studying the right degree. Even when we think we have our dream job, is it really what we thought it would be? The School of Life business coach Samantha Clarke is on hand to help you navigate the difficult world of modern work and show you how to find a role you love and not be afraid to step away from a job that doesn't bring you joy. Love It Or Leave It is for anyone: *Thinking about a career change *Stuck in a job they hate but worried about throwing away years of experience/training or feeling financially constricted in their options *Who has landed their dream job but is struggling to enjoy it thanks to a toxic workplace *Desperate to find a job that will leave them feeling fulfilled.
Coming in May 2024: A stunning repackage of the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling Bone Season series. Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaim's puppet empire. The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel. With Arcturus Mesarthim-her former enemy-at her side, she embarks on an adventure that will lead her from the catacombs of Paris to the glittering hallways of Versailles. Her risks promise high reward: the...
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
**FROM THE AUTHOR OF 2024 BOOKER PRIZE WINNING ORBITAL** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2019** 15th century Oakham, in Somerset; a tiny village cut off by a big river with no bridge. When a man is swept away by the river in the early hours of Shrove Saturday, an explanation has to be found: accident, suicide or murder? The village priest, John Reve, is privy to many secrets in his role as confessor. But will he be able to unravel what happened to the victim, Thomas Newman, the wealthiest, most capable and industrious man in the village? And what will happen if he can’t? Moving back in time towards the moment of Thomas Newman’s death, the story is related by Reve – an extraordinary creation, a patient shepherd to his wayward flock, and a man with secrets of his own to keep. Through his eyes, and his indelible voice, Harvey creates a medieval world entirely tangible in its immediacy.
What would you do if your friend was in trouble-real life-or-death trouble? Christopher Benjamin needs to find out what risks he is willing to take, but he only has seconds to make his decision. There are machine guns, speeding trains, and a vicious lion, but Chris has his own weapons and sage advice from a strange, old lady. Will it be enough for Christopher to save Samantha? Find out in this Christian adventure story written especially for young people not afraid of a little danger.
Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, e, i.
Achieving Parenthood They say everyone has a story; in the world of infertility, truer words have never been spoken. The fertility journey is often a lonely one to travel, and many people suffer in silence. Achieving Parenthood breaks the silence. Follow the heartfelt journeys of everyday people who bravely share their stories of miscarriage, infertility, adoption, stillbirth and infant loss, surrogacy, and donor options. You will also gain insight into infertility research from a doctor's perspective and hear from other fertility specialists who have been through their own struggles. Each story will provide you with the comfort of knowing you are not alone and there is always hope.