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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
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""Rhaina Cohen's moving, intimate portraits of people in unusually devoted friendships upend our cultural narratives about which relationships matter . . . an arresting work of compassion and insight." -Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of Dear Therapists podcast Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? What do we lose when we expect a spouse to meet...
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Tales of the city volume 5
Language:
English
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Inspiration for the Netflix Limited Series, Tales of the City
The fifth novel in the beloved Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin's best-selling San Francisco saga.
Tranquillity reigns in the ancient redwood forest until a women-only music festival sets up camp downriver from an all-male retreat for the ruling class. Among those entangled in the ensuing mayhem are a lovesick nurseryman, a panic-stricken
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English
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Roommates since college, Jess and Ren have built a strong--if at times codependent--friendship. Now navigating their late thirties, the women co-own a weathered beachfront home, comother a rescued shelter pup and have inadvertently centered their lives around each other. Jess is clever and driven with a lucrative career running her own real estate brokerage. Magnetic but aimless, Ren has been making margaritas at the same local dive and teaching dance...
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Publisher:
Open Road Media
Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
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In bestselling author Sandra Kitt's provocative urban romance, light-skinned Patricia Gilbert's identity becomes even more complicated when she falls in love
With her youthful appearance and light skin, African American high school counselor Patricia knows how it feels to be an outsider in her own world. Her racial identity has always been questioned because she also appears white, making it difficult for Patricia to be accepted for who...
With her youthful appearance and light skin, African American high school counselor Patricia knows how it feels to be an outsider in her own world. Her racial identity has always been questioned because she also appears white, making it difficult for Patricia to be accepted for who...
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Publisher:
Laurence Donelson
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
"ALS Awareness Relationships: Attention to Significant Others, Family & Friends" is a compassionate guide for those touched by ALS. It begins with an **introduction** to the importance of awareness and a brief overview of ALS. The book delves into the **impact of ALS**, sharing personal stories and case studies that highlight the challenges faced by patients and their loved ones. Navigating the complex web of **relationships** affected by ALS, the...
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Publisher:
Coverstory Books
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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A group of five friends who, some thirty years after they lived and worked in the same town, come back together to honour an old friend who has recently died. The weekend is intended as a celebration but merely serves to reignite old emotions and uncover long-held secrets. "Sally Rooney meets Henry James" - Jim Friedman "this honest exploration of human nature helped me understand myself better" - Ann Pelletier-Topping "a story that questions the...
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Publisher:
Leafwood Publishers
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
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A generation ago, most Americans had little or no contact with Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, or any other adherents of non- Christian religions. Now our culture is much more pluralistic. In addition to these "others," many Westerners, disenchanted with Christianity, are more inclined than they were a generation ago to dabble in new spiritual alternatives that were not as readily available here before. Many Christians feel intimidated by these changes....
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Publisher:
FREQUENCY REVELATOR
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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The glory of God is no longer a mystical spiritual phenomenon because in this end time season. God is causing His glory to manifest visibly through gold dust and other precious stones in such a way that everybody can see it in the same manner in which the Israelites saw a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. Such an enthralling spectacle is intensifying in these end times as we are adjourning quickly towards the second coming of the...
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Publisher:
National Highlights Inc
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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This book explores the wonderful possibilities for LGBTQ relationships that include friendships between people of all kinds, dating for sex, seeking a romantic relationship, falling in love, getting married, and having kids. It includes practical tips for LGBTQ teens to help them navigate the world of potential relationships, build self-esteem, and deal with dysfunctional relationships. Embracing the diversity of LGBTQ teens, this book offers recommendations...
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Publisher:
Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date:
2012
Language:
English
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Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Are you searching for something greater? While it is easy to get comfortable with going about your business throughout the week and then showing up at church for an hour on Sunday, you are called to much more. Greatness, growth, and significance in the kingdom of God is found on the path of service. In this practical and inspiring book, Nelson Searcy motivates readers to take the next step on their journey toward...
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Publisher:
Kameta Media
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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Patience and empathy are the cornerstones of any healthy relationship, yet these qualities can be difficult to maintain in the long run. Running out of patience with your significant other can lead to more arguments, poor communication and frustration. Here, you'll learn how to tap into your inner reservoir of patience and compassion whenever you need it. This meditation can help you: - Increase your inner patience and empathy at will - Feel closer...
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Publisher:
Skyhorse
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
Description:
Bodies talk. Do you know how to listen? A quick glance, a twist of the hips, or a biting of the lower lip can speak volumes about what someone is thinking or feeling. The powerful messages our bodies send can make all the difference when interviewing for a new job, going on a date, or detecting when a person is lying to you. In Body Language for Women, body language expert Dr. Donna Van Natten provides you with the tools and resources that you need...
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Publisher:
Open Road Media
Pub. Date:
2018
Language:
English
Description:
Three passionate and sensitive contemporary romance novels from an Essence-bestselling author. From breaking ground as Harlequin's first African American writer to her mainstream success with The Color of Love and many other acclaimed novels, Sandra Kitt's work has received a range of honors, including the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award, the Zora Neale Hurston Award, and an NAACP Image Award nomination. The Next Best Thing: April Stockwood's...
18. Dope
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Description:
Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.