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2023.
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English
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""Florida, we got it all. Motorsports, ribs, beer. You can drive on the sand right on up to the ocean. Fireworks every night." That's how twelve-year-old CC's father, who named her after his beloved Canadian Club whiskey, describes the appeal of their new home. The man is a born grifter, a used-car salesman who burns down his dealership in southern Ohio for enough insurance money to set up a life for himself, his wife, and his two young daughters...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"After a tumultuous childhood, Christa Liddle has hidden away, both figuratively and literally. Happily studying sea snails in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Christa finds her tranquil existence thrown into chaos when her once-famous father--long thought dead after a plane crash--turns out to be alive, well, and ready to make amends. The world goes wild, fascinated by this real-life saga, pinning Christa and her family under the spotlight. As if...
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English
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Will her daughter's secret tear her family apart? When troubled teenager Immy disappears, she leaves her widowed mother Bea completely devastated. Bea pours her love into her six-year-old niece Phoebe, even taking her in when her single father Ewan takes a job abroad. Then Immy returns, in desperate need of her mother's help and love. But Ewan is clear: he will never let Bea see Phoebe again if she welcomes her daughter back. As Bea grapples with...
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
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To free herself from her dysfunctional family in Kingston, Jamaica, and join her beloved aunt in Paris, 13-year-old Pumkin Patterson turns her passion for baking into a way to raise money for her French exam, but when word gets out, she stands to lose everything she's worked so hard for.
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English
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"Nothing brings an estranged family together like a murder next door. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she's built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage - and hoping...
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English
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Find Your Voice
Heal Your Past
Free Your True Self
Step Out with Confidence
Relate Authentically
Do you sense your current relationship, parenting or life challenges can be traced back to unresolved, childhood experiences?
Inner Child Rescue is a step-by-step holistic guide to freeing yourself from the pain of childhood trauma, dysfunctional behaviours and broken relationships. At its heart are simple, practical processes and practices that support...
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Series
Publisher
Urano
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
1a. edición.
Language
Español
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"Coco's life was anything but easy or normal. With a family broken for generations, an absent father, a teenage mother, four younger brothers and an aggressive stepfather, Coco soon finds herself alone in a world characterized by abuse, mental illness and financial problems. From a very young age, she learned to fend for herself to walk her path, often desolate and so full of darkness, that it was about to swallow her completely. But Coco did not...
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English
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Keep Your Marriage Strong
"Written by a licensed relationship therapist and a divorce attorney, if you read this book, you won't need the services of either! " ―Becca Anderson, author of Let Me Count the Ways
#1 New Release in Sociology of Marriage & Family
Couples communication and relationship experts David Bulitt and Julie Bulitt share their relational knowledge in this book that may save your marriage. With stories and marriage help tested...
Publisher
Screen Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The Worth's are a family portrait of dysfunction, but when their matriarch, Grandma Mabel dies suddenly, they must set aside their differences and come together. Chaos ensues as they soon discover that not only did Grandma Mabel keep secrets, so did everyone else. They begin to find their way back to each other and realize that while you can't choose your family, you can choose to be friends with them.
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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"After a lifetime of kindly taking care of his irresistible but impossible sister and her wonderful daughter, Tom is finally ready to put himself first. Naturally, that's when his phone rings. His niece, Cecily--the real love of Tom's life, as his boyfriend reminded him when moving out--is embroiled in a Title IX investigation at the college where she teaches that threatens her career and relationship. And after decades of lying, his sister wants...
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English
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Guide to Surviving Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating the Emotional and Practical Challenges of Divorce
Divorce can be one of the most challenging and emotionally draining experiences in life. The end of a marriage can bring about feelings of loss, grief, anger, and confusion, and the practical challenges of separation can seem overwhelming. But with the right guidance and support, it's possible to navigate these challenges and come out...
13) I Want Out
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English
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Divorce Doesn't Have to Be Scary
What's holding you back from leaving your failing marriage? If you're like most women, the answer is probably fear. Fear over where you will live, what will happen to your children, how you will support yourself, and more. Just what will you have to give up in order to finally have the peace you want and deserve? The rumors and misinformation around divorce can be enough to scare some women into staying in marriages...
Author
Series
Middle school (James Patterson) volume 2
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
After surviving sixth grade, Rafe expects seventh grade to be a fun zone because he has been accepted to art school in the big city, but when he discovers it is more competitive than he expected, he sets out to turn his boring life into the inspiration for a work of art.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Otto and Cecil. Two brothers growing up privileged in the Welsh countryside. They enjoy watching nature shows, playing with their pet pony, impersonating their grandfather...and killing the help. Murder is the family business after all. Downton Abbey, this is not. However, it's not so easy to continue the family legacy with the constant stream of threats and distractions seemingly leaping from the hedgerow. First there is the matter of the veritable...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"A funny, touching, unforgettable story of an invisible everywoman pushed to the brink--who finally pushes back. Grace Adams gave birth, blinked, and now suddenly she is forty-five, perimenopausal. and stalled-the unhappiest age you can be, according to the Guardian. And today she's really losing it. Stuck in traffic, she finally has had enough. To the astonishment of everyone, Grace gets out of her car and simply walks away. Grace sets off across...
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English
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From Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation @MammyBanter One month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas? It's the most wonderful time of the year… Like every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family – but no-one else is lifting a finger and she's losing her elf-ing mind. From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character,...
18) High and dry
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Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"In this illustrated early chapter book, a young boy and his grandfather work together to save a beached orca."--
19) The Phoenix Path
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Language
English
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Navigating the scalding tempest of a relationship with a narcissist can leave you feeling burnt out and lost amidst the ashes. The questions pile up: "Why do they act this way?", "Is there any hope for change?", "How do I reclaim my life after such profound manipulation?"
The Phoenix Path is your beacon amidst the smoke, lighting the way to empowerment and rejuvenation. This transformative guide will not only help you discern the intricate dance of...
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Language
Français
Description
Traverser la période brûlante d'une relation avec un pervers narcissique peut vous laisser épuisé(e) et perdu(e) au milieu des cendres. Les questions s'accumulent : "Pourquoi agissent-ils de cette manière? Y a-t-il un espoir de changement? Comment reprendre ma vie en main après une manipulation si profonde?"
Embarquez dans un voyage lumineux et inspirant. Plongez dans les profondeurs des dynamiques narcissiques et voyez ce que vous pourrez découvrir...
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