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"Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely...but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another. Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart-and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages"--

"Alfie Bell is....fine. He's got a six-figure salary, a penthouse in Canary Wharf, the car he swore he'd buy when he was eighteen, and a bunch of fancy London friends. It's rough, though, going back to South Shields now that they all know he's a fully paid-up pansy. It's the last place he's expecting to pull. But Fen's gorgeous, with his pink-tipped hair and hipster glasses, full of the sort of courage Alfie's never had. It should be a one-night thing, but Alfie hasn't met anyone like Fen before. Except he has. At school, when Alfie was everything he was supposed to be, and Fen was the stubborn little gay boy who wouldn't keep his head down. And now it's a proper mess: Fen might have slept with Alfie, but he'll probably never forgive him, and Fen's got all this other stuff going on anyway, with his mam and her flower shop and the life he left down south. Alfie just wants to make it right. But how can he, when all they've got in common is the nowhere town they both ran away from"--

"This book and a telescope are all you need to find, view, and record your observations of the 110 most popular stargazing targets. Over 200 years ago, French comet hunter Charles Messier published a list of comet-like objects he saw through his telescope. While he dismissed them as a nuisance, we now know them as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies! As some of the finest celestial sights to explore with your backyard telescope, these objects are especially perfect for those looking to move beyond the Moon and planets. Finding the 110 Messier (pronounced Messy-ay) objects has never been easier! We provide a star map for each target-plus written directions for how to find it by star-hopping, an "eyepiece view" image to confirm you're seeing it, observing tips from two veteran stargazers, and interesting facts. We also highlight additional nearby objects. These objects are presented in their recommended viewing order-either by season, or during an all-night marathon. Each page contains an observation log so you can track your progress. Whether you're a veteran stargazer or a budding astronomer, this book is your best guide to seeing each deep-sky object in Messier's list!"--

Have a fabulous day at the SALON in this beautiful My Sticker Dress-Up activity book!Children will enjoy screen-free fun with this amazing sticker book that encourages hours of unlimited imagination and play. Enjoy the full salon experience including hair, nails, makeup, and clothes! A lookbook allows children to select and save all their favorite salon moments. With 5 pages of reusable stickers, children will love exploring their creativity by creating their own accessories, outfits, and of course-STYLE!Contains over 350 reusable stickers for multiple dress-up optionsOutfits and accessories can be used on multiple figures, so children experience unlimited creativityMakes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, or any celebration gift

Dress and accessorize all the fabulous FASHIONISTAS in this beautiful My Sticker Dress-Up activity book!Children will enjoy screen-free fun with this amazing sticker book that encourages hours of unlimited imagination and play. Follow the fashionistas as they select stunning gowns and accessories before jetting off to Paris for a fabulous fashion show! A lookbook allows children to select and save all their favorite fashionista moments. With 5 pages of reusable stickers, children will love exploring their creativity by creating their own outfits, scenes, and of course-STYLE!Contains over 350 reusable stickers for multiple dress-up optionsOutfits and accessories can be used on multiple figures, so children experience unlimited creativityMakes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, or any celebration gift

An easy-to-use, insightful guide to modern love from Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia.Dating is overwhelming. Whether you're navigating the intricate world of online dating, pining after an unrequited crush, or searching for "the one" around every corner, you've certainly felt the confusion and frustration that goes hand in hand with dating. But what if it didn't have to be that way? The world of dating continues to evolve and modernize, but every new development is nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The secret to a successful courtship is simple and timeless, and we've known it all along.As one of India's top matchmakers, Sima Taparia has spent her entire career helping clients find their future spouses, and she's ready to share the wisdom she's collected along the way. In Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dating, Sima shares the timeless, tried-and-true traditions of Indian marriage to help readers see dating from a new perspective, avoid common dating pitfalls, and find their perfect matches.

Self-esteem ain't self-taught-and it does see color.Let's be real: society was not built with the needs of Black women in mind. And as a result, we learn that the only way to feel good about ourselves is to prioritize everyone else's needs over our own. We find our value in being the perfect partner, mother, daughter, employee, and friend. But that is exhausting! Instead of feeling good about how dope we are-regardless of our service, bank account, or looks-we only feel good about what we do for others.Supremacy culture teaches us to hate Black people, to hate women, and to especially hate Black women... except when they need us to either save them or serve them. So in a world where our service is required for acceptance, how could we ever feel good about ourselves while also giving the middle finger to systems of power? How can we possibly live our best lives? How are we supposed to feel confident, secure, and fabulous AF in our bodies?The answer: Self-esteem. Self-esteem as we know it has been gatekept by the white and male supremacist delusions for far too long. It's time to put power where it actually belongs!In Drink Water and Mind Your Business, Dr. Donna Oriowo helps readers understand the basic foundations of self-esteem-what it is, how society molds it, and how it affects us all-and offers real, meaningful solutions to feel like the most glorious and badass versions of themselves. Based on years of research and Dr. Donna's career as a licensed sex and relationship therapist, this book will help you set boundaries, prioritize your needs, understand your immense worth, and pursue a life that brings you pleasure and joy.

Amber's life has been quiet the last few years. She loves her job, and spending time with her two best friends. She doesn't even mind that she's now a third wheel. When her ex-fiancé and his wife, Brittany(Amber's little sister), show up in town, her peaceful world shatters. And the only person who seems capable of picking up the pieces is one particularly annoying co-worker.Amber has hated her coworker Saul aka Mister Broody Pants since he started working at the BGU library. He's awkward, weird, and continues to break the library computer system. But when Amber's seemingly perfect world starts to cave in, Saul seems to always be right there, waiting to catch her before she can fall.

An essential and comprehensive personal finance and money management guide for Childfree and Permanently Childless people.Design the life you want, then create the right financial plan to get you there.Financial planning looks vastly different for DINKs (dual-income, no kids) and SINKs (single-income, no kids). But nearly all the advice out there assumes you have children or will have them someday. Everything from pursuing the kind of career you want; deciding whether you want to buy a house, rent, or hit the road as a digital nomad; to planning and filing taxes; budgeting and investing your money; and getting set up for retirement or your later years is different. Simply said: When you aren't following the Standard LifeScript (go to college, get married, buy a house, have kids), you have the time, money, and freedom to do what you want.Childfree Wealth Specialist(R) Dr. Jay Zigmont flips FIRE--Financial Independence, Retire Early--on its head, showing how people without kids can live the FILE life--Financial Independence, LIVE Early--by following his eight No-Baby Steps. Whether you're single, coupled up, or planning the perfect Golden Girls living arrangement with your best friends, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money is the most comprehensive resource for designing your life, figuring out your finances, and living your best life.

Parents would love to have a bedtime story that quickly puts their children to sleep. Bart and Bethany's THREE MINUTE BEDTIME STORY attempts to do just that!

"Wedding planner Cassandra Benedict sells happily-ever-afters for a living. The last place she expects to be is walking down Dune Road in her wedding dress, carrying a broken heel and her beagle decked out in his own brides-man tutu. Yet here she is. Because the disgraced socialite's fiancâe jilted her at the altar in a swanky oceanfront mansion and she ran out leaving her cell, car keys, and her dog's leash behind. To top it all off, the whole humiliating experience was witnessed by the cráeme-de-la cráeme of New York's elite. Can her life get worse? Billionaire bad boy gossip publisher Andrew Steele sells celebrity news and pop culture via his hugely popular website. He also happens to be Cassandra's ex-boyfriend who had a press sized seat to her wedding catastrophe. When he finds Cassie on the side of Dune Road, he offers her a ride, and a new narrative other than that of the jilted wedding planner bride. Upping the ante, Andrew goes one step further, pitching a fake relationship that will be mutually beneficial. Being in such close proximity with her ex isn't easy. Cassandra holds a grudge a mile long, and her hatred for the paparazzi runs deep. Andrew is the king of the paparazzi. He's also sexy, charismatic, and their chemistry is off the charts. He's also oh, so convincing when he plays a seductive, attentive boyfriend. Then there are the glitzy parties they attend together, during which he rules the room and the rest of the paparazzi. Yep, this guy's got game. Was Andrew's intent truly selfish or has he been secretly pining for her all this time? How can he win her trust and heart?"--

There's a saying on Fall Island: the snow will get you.Gracie Hutchinson has lived here her whole life and knows there's some truth to those words. Every few years someone dies in a snowstorm, or loses their mind, or disappears without a trace. Sometimes it seems like more than just New England weather. Now, a hundred-year-storm is approaching, and while most of the locals have taken the ferry to the mainland, Gracie must stay behind.But she's intrigued to find someone else her age has stayed too-Joseph Wescott, whose mysterious family lives in Wescott Manor, descendants of the legendary first settlers of Fall Island. Together, they stumble across something even more unsettling than the coming storm: the body of a stranger, murdered in a grim ritual. Someone on the island believes the old Fall superstitions have a dark power-and now, they have Gracie in their sights.As the hours count down to the blizzard's landfall, it seems the only safe place to go is Westcott Manor. But Gracie wonders if there's another reason why she's been brought there, one that has to do with Joseph. She'll discover secrets that have been kept for generations, a hidden history, and the terrifying truth about Fall Island. Because even when the storm ends, there's no escape from the horror beneath the snow.

It's time to say h*ll yes to new adventures and always taking the scenic route with Get Me the F*ck Out of Here Travel Planner, the best undated travel planner to help you get out of your comfort zone and see the d*mn world! Plan your ultimate vacation with ease with travel tips and information, bucket lists, travel goal-planning pages, and spreads to record all your best trips and memories. Sweary phrases are scattered throughout the year for laughs and travel inspiration as you prepare to go on the best d*mn adventures of your life.

"Jake Stiles has no idea what he's signing up for when he dashes into the rain to help a stranger and her dog who have been in a car accident, but fate has stepped in. Jenna Dunning was on her way to return her sister's high-energy border collie to a shelter after another failed attempt at a forever home for him when a distracted driver ran into them. Jenna is being taken to the hospital and must rely on a caring stranger to take charge of the terrified canine. When Jake and Jenna reconnect, Jenna's delighted to learn Jake has taken on fostering the poorly trained border collie, who they name Seven because this will be his seventh chance at being adopted. Jake's not looking for a relationship-he just ended a disastrous one-but he realizes Jenna may be the key to making Seven's fostering successful. The timing might be all wrong, but as they grow close, he has to admit that he's falling in love"--

Record every special campfire memory!Have you been on so many camping trips, you can't remember all the sites you've stayed at-or are you just planning your first camping trip and looking to capture every amazing memory? Do you need a better way to keep all the information about your camping vacations organized so you can keep track of all the details? Then this is the perfect journal for you!Authors of the bestselling Where Should We Camp Next? travel series Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi are back with a guided journal featuring 40 campground logs to help you remember and reflect on all your unique experiences. Each campground log contains a section to plan your trip, a space to add details of your campsite while there, and room to memorialize your vacation upon returning home. Where Should We Camp Next?: Camping Logbook and Journal also features activities, recipes, and more to inspire you as you head out on your next adventure.The next time you're packing for the great outdoors, don't forget to bring this journal along-and remember the journey!

The dark story behind the bright lights of TinseltownFrom the outside, Hollywood starlet Lana Turner seemed to have it all-a thriving film career, a beautiful daughter, and the kind of fame and fortune that most people could only dream of. But when the famous femme fatale began dating mobster Johnny Stompanato, thug for the infamous west coast mob boss Mickey Cohen, her personal life became violent and unpredictable. Lana's teenage daughter, Cheryl, watched her beloved mother's life deteriorate as Stompanato's intense jealousy took over. Eventually, the physical and emotional abuse became too much to bear, and Lana attempted to break it off with Johnny-with disastrous consequences. The details of what happened that fateful night remain foggy, but it ended in a series of frantic phone calls and Stompanato dead on Lana's bedroom floor, with Cheryl claiming to have plunged a knife into his abdomen in an attempt to protect her mother. The subsequent murder trial made for the biggest headlines of the year, its drama eclipsing every Hollywood movie.New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman pulls back Tinseltown's velvet curtain to reveal the dark underbelly of celebrity, rife with toxic masculinity and casual violence against women, and tells the story of Lana Turner and her daughter, who finally stood up to the abuse that plagued their family for years. A Murder in Hollywood transports us back to the golden age of film and illuminates one of the 20th century's most notorious true crime tales.

The thrilling conclusion to the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.What if there was no good or evil?And everything you thought couldn't possibly be real, was. What if the war you'd been fighting changed heroes into villains and enemies into friends until all that was still true... was you.It's been three months since the Snow Queen and OzCorp infiltrated Maidenkeep and nearly seized the Nine Maidens. Ryker is still unconscious and the rest of the group is feeling the effects of the prolonged war. Not to mention that Abigail Fey's curse has far-reaching consequences, and many in the Royal States have been using it to stir unrest and hostilities against Avalon. When the Adarna, a firebird-like creature appears in Avalon, the gang discovers it is one of seven magical artifacts that the Snow Queen has been searching for, in her bid to open a portal to Buyan-a place that could grant her tremendous power. Determined to find the artifacts first the Bandersnatchers find information about the other five: The Singing Bone, The Hamelin Flute, The Tamatebako, The Lotus Lanternm The Raskovnik, and The Wonderland Tree.But the Snow Queen will stop at nothing to get to the relics first. And as the final battle approaches, both sides will lose the ones they love as the fight to save or destroy Avalon finally comes to be.

A romping, rhyming, onomatopoeic tale of Terri the Triceratops and the world of dinosaurs!Terri the Triceratops's world is full of strange sounds, from crawling critters and shaking trees to scorching volcanoes and stormy seas. As she embarks on a journey through the Late Cretaceous Period, what will she discover? Who will she meet? What will she hear? And will she find her own voice in the face of danger along the way?A delightful, immersive read-aloud experience, Stomp, Soar, Dino Roar explores the prehistoric world of dinosaurs through one Triceratops's eyes. This narrative nonfiction tale takes kids on a playful journey into the past through sight, sound, and storytelling in a way that both educates and entertains. Back matter on the Late Cretaceous Period, sonic science, and more included.

Making friends with death is the ultimate liberationContemplating death is scary. Most of us prefer not to dwell on the fact that our time here is limited-it's more comforting to imagine we'll all live forever. And yet, death is an integral part of life. Rather than shield you from your mortality, this guided journal gives you the space and tools to explore your own relationship with it. My Death Diary takes you gently by the hand and guides you down a path toward examining your own mortality.Doing this work isn't easy; it requires a great deal of courage and commitment. But it is so worth it. Because nothing brings you more immediately into the present than the realization that life is finite.So what if you used this time-right now-to no longer simply ignore or fear death but to equip yourself for it?My Death Diary will help you embrace the idea that, eventually, this all will end-so you can prioritize what truly matters.

Part history lesson. Part sacrilege. An entirely good time.Think you have what it takes to be a saint? Lucky for you, thousands of souls have paved the way to heaven-creating a clear formula for getting the job done while also leaving a rich, disturbing history behind them. And in just five easy-ish steps, you can learn how to secure your own halo!But even if the whole "dying and becoming a saint" thing doesn't appeal to you, the bizarrely bureaucratic process of canonization is still guaranteed to delight and entertain. How to Be Saint is a compulsively readable and endlessly entertaining ride through Catholicism for anyone who enjoys their history with a side of comedy. From flying friars to severed heads, this book explores the wild lives (and deaths) of saints and pulls the curtain back on the oddest quirks of religious doctrine.Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or a weird-history enthusiast, How to Be a Saint is your ultimate guide to understanding the hilarious, fascinating, and shockingly true history of sainthood.

"Even from a young age, Katie Brumbach was BIG and STRONG. She could lift heavy weights, bend steel bars, and lift several men at once. She boldly named herself "Katie Sandwina" after Eugen Sandow, the world's strongest man, and her women's record for an overhead lift of 296 pounds remained unbroken for over 75 years. In 1912, at the height of her American fame, she publicly rallied with her fellow circus performers for women's suffrage. Hailed as a goddess-like figure by the press and circus audiences, Katie showed the world that being big and strong could be beautiful"--

"It's Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-baking contest. The day is meticulously planned, from the judging panel to the maple lattes, and Leila can't wait for the entire town to enjoy some sweet treats. But when a neighbor drops dead from sampling a poisoned pumpkin pie, it's not just Leila's perfect day that's in jeopardy- her livelihood is now at stake. And after yet another near-fatal incident, she realizes an even more terrifying truth: the killer wasn't targeting her neighbor but someone even closer to home! Can Leila figure out who's behind the murder before the dough hits the fan?"--

A must-have treasury of quotes to spark joy and imagination!This beautifully illustrated collection offers quotes from historical and modern classics for today's kids. Centered around helpful themes, such as being different, friendship, and taking risks, these inspirational words from some of the most creative minds in children's literature offer readers timeless wisdom for today's world.Over 170 beloved children's books are found in this treasury, including:A Single ShardBecause of Winn-DixieCharlotte's WebCorduroyEl DeafoHarriet the SpyLittle WomenLook Both WaysRedwall: The Legend of LukeThe BorrowersThe CrossoverThe HobbitThe Mysterious Benedict SocietyThe Runaway BunnyThe Wind in the Willows Touching Spirit BearWe Are Water ProtectorsWhere the Mountain Meets the MoonWinnie-the-Pooh"Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny." - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis"Home is wherever you are with the people you love. And that is always the best place to be!" - The Tía Lola Stories: How Tía Lola Came to (Visit) Stay, Julia Alvarez"You're mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are." - Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll"We must ask ourselves these questions as often as we dare. How will the world change if we do not question it?" - The Magician's Elephant, Kate DiCamillo

Annie Jones is stuck repeating Christmas Eve until she finds everything she's been missing in life in this heartwarming time travel Christmas romance for fans of Miracle on 34th Street, Groundhog Day, and Josie Silver's A Winter in New York.Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic New York City department store Lawson's Finest. So when her Christmas window display gets upended by some rambunctious kids on Christmas Eve, the all-too-realistic store Santa gives Annie a little decorating tip on how to start over. With help from friendly security guard Braden Tate, Annie repairs the damage and heads home. But when she wakes the next morning, she's bewildered to find that it isn't Christmas day at all, but Christmas Eve all over again. Trapped in a time loop, Annie doesn't know how she'll ever make it back to the present. Luckily, she has an infinite number of chances to get things right. As little everyday choices bring her closer to Braden and to Christmas day, Annie starts to picture what her new life- one full of friendship, love, and community-could look like.Praise for The Holiday Mix-Up:"Fans of Hallmark movies will appreciate this wholesome holiday offering." -Library Journal"Baird excels at capturing the warmhearted and somewhat kooky dynamic... This is a delight." -Publishers Weekly

From the New York Times bestselling author of How Do I Un-Remember This? and host of the hit podcast Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino comes a collection of tragically hilarious holiday mishaps.For many families, the holiday season is-quite frankly-unhinged. Whether that involves inappropriately improvised monologues at the children's Christmas pageant, gifts that land someone in the emergency room, or just sitting through the emotional rollercoaster of a Hallmark movie marathon, the holidays are a chaotic and magical time. And nobody knows this better than Danny Pellegrino.For Danny, the holidays are always accompanied by both merriment and mayhem. And like the gay Ghost of Christmas Past, he's here to take you on a nostalgic trip through his most festive memories in a collection of stories that are heartfelt, hilarious, and (unfortunately) true. So grab your favorite winter beverage, snuggle up by the crackling fireplace, and turn up the holiday tunes from the pop diva of your choosing. The Jolliest Bunch is a healthy dose of holiday cheer to prepare you for the unhinged season ahead and remind you of the moments that make all the chaos worth it.

"Who hasn't dreamed of moving to the Italian countryside, buying and renovating a rundown villa? Well, that's exactly what Rosie Meleady, a wedding planner, did, when she moved her family from cold, wet, overpriced Ireland to Italy, where she and her husband accidentally bought a 22-room derelict villa in Umbria from eight crazy cousins in the middle of a global pandemic. While living in Italy is many people's idea of paradise, it's not all sunshine and gelato. Rosie pulls back the curtain to reveal some of the more stress-inducing parts of living abroad: navigating the many complex layers of buying a home in Italy, the tribulations of the COVID pandemic, and how difficult it was for them to integrate themselves into their new residence, all while introducing a bevy of hilarious characters and the friends they make along the way"--

"Before she mastered the art of French cooking in midlife, Julia Child found herself working in the secrets trade in Asia during World War II, a journey that will delight both historical fiction fans and lovers of America's most beloved chef, revealing how the war made her into the icon we know now. Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job working for America's first espionage agency, years before cooking or Paris entered the picture. The Secret War of Julia Child traces Julia's transformation from ambitious Pasadena blue blood to Washington, DC file clerk, to head of General "Wild Bill" Donovan's secret File Registry as part of the Office of Strategic Services. The wartime journey takes her to the Far East, to Asia's remote front lines of then-Ceylon, India, and China, where she finds purpose, adventure, self-knowledge - and love with mapmaker Paul Child. The spotlight has rarely shone on this fascinating period of time in the life of ("I'm not a spy") Julia Child, and this lyrical story allows us to explore the unlikely world of a woman in a World War II spy station who has no idea of the impact she'll eventually impart"--