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Fans of Marian Keyes, Cecelia Ahern and Sophie Kinsella will love this hilarious and heart-warming story.Lily Beaumont and her husband Jack are the owners of a genuine Victorian tavern, on one of Belfast's few remaining narrow cobbled streets. It's a favourite among the locals who love the quiet atmosphere, good beer and simple food. But one day, Dublin-based developer Vincent Halloran arrives with big plans for Maple Street. The other traders are keen to sell up and retire, but Jack and Lily aren't ready to call it a day on their beloved tavern.Lily hires four new barmaids to help bring in the customers. Enter man-eater Bridget, lazy art-student Daisy, neurotic Trudy and painfully shy Marie. And if the stakes for Lily and Jack weren't already high enough, there's a secret about the Maple Street tavern that has yet to be discovered. A secret that will redefine the meaning of love, friendship, and family in the most surprising ways . . .Praise for Sharon Owens:'Maeve Binchey meets Joanna Trollope . . . Gives you a warm glow like a nice cup of tea' Irish Independent'It made me refuse nights out in favour of curling up on the couch . . . dreaming of mouth-watering delights the book so vividly describes' Cecelia Ahern'A lovely heart-warming tale brimming with entertaininng twists and turns' Heat ****'A real page-turner' Company *****

Looking at the population data for Texas we can see that the state is a wonderful mix of people from many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Through accessible text and engaging images, readers will learn how the blending-together of cultural traditions has created a unique demographic identity in their state. Readers will gain a full understanding of this state's rich history through an age-appropriate treatment of historical and contemporary immigration. Colorful images, engaging graphic organizers, and informative sidebars supplement the text and provide additional opportunities for learning.