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"Told from alternating perspectives, an evocative and riveting novel about the lifelong bond between two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event--a powerful and poignant exploration of race in America today and its devastating impact on ordinary lives. Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though their lives have taken different directions....
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Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
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2016
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English
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An acclaimed expert on parenting and childhood development argues that kids today are suffering because their parents are no longer in charge—and explains what parents and educators can do to reverse this trend
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BOOM! Studios
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English
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For fans of Decorum and Something is Killing the Children comes a new sci-fi epic from Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II harvest resources from the giant corpses of alien gods found on the edge of human space. While other autopsy ships race to salvage the meat, minerals, and metals that sustain the human race, Malik sees an opportunity to finally break free from this...
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Wiley
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2013
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English
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New York Times Bestseller
How feminine values can solve our toughest problems and build a more prosperous future
Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations...
How feminine values can solve our toughest problems and build a more prosperous future
Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations...
6. Like Them
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Ideal for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 8 words from Fry's First 100 words list: you, him, her, them, be, like, so, and can. Early readers will learn about the many things their bodies can do. The clear images, rebus pictures and simple, repetitive sentences build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence as they learn to read independently....
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2009
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English
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Ryan D'Agostino, former senior editor at Money, wanted to know how the wealthiest in America got that way. So he asked. Knocking on 500 doors in some of the most affluent zip codes in America, D'Agostino met with men and women who welcomed him in and shared their most difficult financial decisions, toughest setbacks, greatest strategies, most triumphant moments, and deepest insights. In RICH LIKE THEM, he weaves together what he learned and offers...
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Recorded Books, Inc
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English
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Blaise Cansino has always been an attractive girl, using her looks to make a coin for as long as she could remember. After experiencing the ultimate heartbreak, at the hands of her malicious and deceitful child's father, Blaise swears to only take a man as seriously as the deepness of his pockets. Things take a dramatic turn when she crosses paths with the sexy, cocky, audacious, yet charming Belly. He's far from the men that the beautiful Blaise...
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"What makes us love Ellen DeGeneres and hate Anne Hathaway? How do politicians move away from policy talk and connect with their voters? Activist and former producer Steven Goldstein breaks down the industry of creating likability and how public figures manufacture their image"--
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"On the short drive to the preschool, I dutifully unwrap a NutriGrain bar and toss it into the back seat to my four-year-old. Sometimes I'll even unwrap one for myself. Studies have shown that it's very important for familes to eat together. . . . " Why couldn't the Sopranos survive living down South? Simple. You can't shoot a guy full of holes after eating chicken and pastry, spoon bread, okra, and tomatoes. What does a Southern woman consider grounds...
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BOOM! Studios
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English
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No one escapes the gods. Fifty years have passed since Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II embarked on their fateful mission - and the universe has changed in ways no one ever expected. Jason Hauer, one of the fated Vihaan II crew, is now 71 years old and living a life on the razor's edge between the Harvesters and the Worshippers. But as these rival religious factions clash throughout the galaxy, Jason finds himself thrown into the center...
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Penguin Books
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[2021]
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English
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2 stars
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"Anna and Constant Guillot live with their two daughters in the peaceful, remote mountain village of Carmac, largely deaf to the upheavals of the outside world. Everyone in Carmac knows each other, and most of its residents look alike--until Bakary and Sylvia Langlois arrive with their three children. Wealthy and flashy, the family of five are outsiders in the small town, their impressive chalet and three expensive cars a stark contrast with the modesty...
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Dafina Books
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[2011]
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English
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"Disillusioned by love and dreading her thirtieth birthday, Amberlina Nash is determined to snag a rich man by spending the summer mingling with the country club set on Martha's Vineyard. But when Amber meets charismatic hotel manager Don Randall, she struggles to maintain her polished alter ego--and fights the possibility that what she wants and what she needs might be two different things... Serial playboy Sheldon St. Romaine has spent the past...
15. Love Like Them
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Candace Parker
Pub. Date:
2022
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English
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Forget waiting for phone calls back or dwelling on one-night stands. So, after she spends a magical night with Ethan, a free-spirited and mysterious bartender she meets at her best friend's wedding, she sneaks out the door and moves on with her life. But then Sawyer gets a life-changing surprise and needs to see Ethan again. Unfortunately, he has already moved away, leaving no trace or social media presence behind. Without his phone number or last...
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Sullivan Group Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
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From the span of hips to the swing in her waist, the stride in her step and the arch in her back, neck breaking has always occurred when she stepped her pretty ass in a room. At the age of 17 and raised in a privilege home in Bergen County New Jersey Kandice "Kandi" Jackson was known as that rebellious child who always did the opposite of what she was told. At the age of 19 Kandice finds herself in love with a street thug name Cali who introduced...
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Sullivan Group Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date:
2017
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English
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After spending the last six years sober and raising her son Kianni, Kandice life has taken an unexpected turn for the worst. Falling in love with John has been one battle after another. After being attacked and drugged by John's crazy ex Kori, Kandice world is shaken. Once feeling the rush from the drugs that was pumped into her veins by Kori, Kandice fights hard not to feed the need but that battle is soon lost. Now with her parental rights and her...
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Sullivan Group Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
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For six years Kandice has managed to stick to her value to keep her son Kianni, first by any means necessary. In part one Kandice unexpectedly falls for the street savvy, low key, pretty boy Jonathan who has promised her nothing but love, trust and security. This is all put to the test when Jonathan's obsessed ex Kori, wants back in to his heart and isn't willing to give up. She's down to kill just to have her man back where he belongs, which is with...
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Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date:
2016
Language:
English
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a fresh, crisp apple salad? A hearty apple and lentil soup? Succulent apple-stuffed chicken breast or spicy apple curry? Or the classic favorite, apple pie? Madge Baird, a regular Johnny Appleseed, has 75 creative, simple, and delicious ways to make eating apples the highlight of your day.