Wendalynn Wigg will tackle any problem head-on so when she's offered her chance at a school of her own, becoming a mail-order bride should be no obstacle at all. Setting her heart on a life dedicated to instilling a lifelong love of learning in needy children she sets out for Nebraska where a lonely preacher is in need of a wife. Ambrose Bennet is looking for a wife who can solve all of his problems in one fell swoop. Sending for a wife who is also a teacher will not only give him more time to spend preparing the messages his parish should hear, it will remove him from a classroom of rowdy boys determined to be like their hero Buffalo Bill Cody. More importantly, it will save him from the nefarious machinations of the matchmaking mothers of the tiny town of Hope Nebraska.Will preconceived ideas, expectations, and a conniving young woman destroy any chance of a happily ever after for the new teacher and her dashing preacher or will any icy dousing bring them together in a most unexpected way?
Athena Ricci, daughter of Nicholas Ricci, the don of the Italian mafia. She's not like other don's daughters. She's deadly. The most skilled assassin in the whole of Italy. After she catches the eye of Russia's young don Roman Petrova, her whole life changes when she's taken to Russia and engaged to him.Roman Petrov is the youngest don in Russian history. Strong and dangerous, he is well known for his cruelty and what he does to those who betray him. When a beautiful girl catches his eye at a ball, will he get her to fall in love with him before her 18th birthday?The two most deadly people falling in love and being in power; a beautiful love story filled with murder, torture, passion and suspense.
Selected by Aimee Nezhukumatathil as the winner of the A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize, Danni Quintos carves a space for brown girls and weird girls in her debut collection of poems. Two Brown Dots explores what it means to be a racially ambiguous, multiethnic, Asian American woman growing up in Kentucky. In stark, honest poems, Quintos recounts the messiness and confusion of being a typical ‘90s kid—watching Dirty Dancing at sleepovers, borrowing eye shadow out of a friend’s caboodle, crushing on a boy wearing khaki shorts to Sunday mass—while navigating the microagressions of the neighbor kids, the awkwardness of puberty, and the casual cruelties of fellow teenagers. The mixed-race daughter of a dark skinned Filipino immigrant, Quintos retells family stories and Phillipine folklore to try and make sense of an identity with roots on opposite sides of the globe. With clear-eyed candor and a wry sense of humor, Quintos teases the line between tokenism and representation, between assimilation and belonging, offering a potent antidote to the assumption that “American” means “white.” Encompassing a whole journey from girlhood to motherhood, Two Brown Dots subverts stereotypes to reclaim agency and pride in the realness and rawness and unprettyness of a brown girl’s body, boldly declaring: We exist, we belong, we are from here, and we will continue to be.
Blue Bayou Moon is a Louisiana based children's story book. All of the animals in this story come straight from the swamp. The moon which is shining brightly at night tells all of the swamp animals goodnight when someone unexpectedly falls asleep before everyone else.
Danni Sparks is a children's book writer. She is a mom by day and a writer by night. When she was a child, she always had trouble sleeping and was also afraid of the dark. Her inspiration was the moon and how bright it is at night. The only way she could sleep at night when she was a child was because the moon would shine through her window at night. It was her light in the darkness. And that's where she got her inspiration so every child knows that the moon will always be there when it's dark and be their light as it was for her.
A heartwarming and delightful winter tale of two tired bear parents who are trying to get just a little bit of extra sleep before getting up to join their wonderful gang of wild and wacky children for a fun-filled day of frolicking in the snow. The gorgeous illustrations will whisk you into a wonderful winter land. But don't be fooled, this is a tale that will be appreciated throughout the entire year. Parents, teachers and guardians will easily identify with the bear parents and their gentle request for more rest, and children will be head over heels for the hilarious tale of kids gone wild in the early hours of the morning.
This is a great LGBTQ book for families to enjoy together during the winter months.It features a bedtime story and will be perfect for putting the kids to sleep, especially on cold nights. Great for LGBTQ families and families that want to broaden their library with stories that are inclusive.Book Synopsis: A heartwarming and delightful winter tale of two tired dads who are trying to get just a little bit of extra sleep before getting up to join their wonderful gang of wild and wacky children for a fun-filled day of frolicking in the snow.
A heartwarming and delightful winter tale of two tired bear parents who are trying to get just a little bit of extra sleep before getting up to join their wonderful gang of wild and wacky children for a fun-filled day of frolicking in the snow. The gorgeous illustrations will whisk you into a wonderful winter land. But don't be fooled, this is a tale that will be appreciated throughout the entire year. Parents, teachers and guardians will easily identify with the bear parents and their gentle request for more rest, and children will be head over heels for the hilarious tale of kids gone wild in the early hours of the morning.
This is a great LGBTQ book for families to enjoy together during the winter months.It features a bedtime story and will be perfect for putting the kids to sleep, especially on cold nights. Great for LGBTQ families and families that want to broaden their library with stories that are inclusive.Book Synopsis: A heartwarming and delightful winter tale of two tired dads who are trying to get just a little bit of extra sleep before getting up to join their wonderful gang of wild and wacky children for a fun-filled day of frolicking in the snow.
Join Olivia, a curious young owl with a thirst for adventure, in this enchanting children's book that captures the heart and imagination. In "Olivia the Inquisitive Owl" Olivia sets off on a journey to meet new friends and explore the fascinating world around her. As Olivia soars through lush forests and across sparkling rivers, she encounters a delightful cast of animal friends, each with their own stories to tell. From the playful squirrel to the beautiful hummingbird, every new friendship teaches Olivia something special about kindness, teamwork, and empathy. However, Olivia's adventures are not just about making new friends. As she discovers the wonders of the natural world, Olivia learns about the vital role of trees and the pressing need to preserve our planet's precious ecosystems.Through her eyes, young readers will develop an appreciation for nature and understand the importance of taking care of the environment. With its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations, both by the author, this book is crafted to inspire and educate children about the beauty of our world and the significance of environmental conservation.
Join Olivia, a curious young owl with a thirst for adventure, in this enchanting children's book that captures the heart and imagination. In "Olivia the Inquisitive Owl" Olivia sets off on a journey to meet new friends and explore the fascinating world around her. As Olivia soars through lush forests and across sparkling rivers, she encounters a delightful cast of animal friends, each with their own stories to tell. From the playful squirrel to the beautiful hummingbird, every new friendship teaches Olivia something special about kindness, teamwork, and empathy. However, Olivia's adventures are not just about making new friends. As she discovers the wonders of the natural world, Olivia learns about the vital role of trees and the pressing need to preserve our planet's precious ecosystems.Through her eyes, young readers will develop an appreciation for nature and understand the importance of taking care of the environment. With its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations, both by the author, this book is crafted to inspire and educate children about the beauty of our world and the significance of environmental conservation.
Slowly I slid to the floor as I watched the policeman buckle my children into the backseat of his police car, close the door and drive away. The knock on my door had startled me as I had not been expecting anyone. As I lay on the floor contemplating taking every pill in the bottles strewn across my bathoom countertop. I opened my eyes and surveyed the disaster before me. How had this happened? Slowly getting to my feet I found the bag of unopened trash bags and sat down amidst the piles of dirty clothes, trash and dog poop. I had to at least try. It took me eight days to clean the house and get my kids back. Now my home is clean, and my children are grown. This one instance started me on the road to recovery, from victim to victory. I am not a doctor, I am a survivor of mental illness This is my journey from my diagnosis with bipolar disorder and depression, and psychiatric wards. I had to work within the court system to get my kids back. I also worked with Children Youth and Families and to learn how to keep my house clean, pay my bills on time and become a stable, productive member of society. This is my journey of hope
The four Buckley siblings, Kat, Jack, Robbie and Hollie, have been left 'home alone' whilst their parents are on an important mission on the other side of the world. So far quite safe and settled in their hidden home in the woods, their lives are soon to be disrupted by a mysterious stranger who threatens to discover their secrets. Not only do the youngsters have to cope with managing their day to day lives without their mum and dad, they now have to cope with the intrusion of this strange and curious man. Fortunately for them they have the help and companionship of their loyal pet dog, Rufus, as well as their intuitive pet lizard, Lennie, who has a mysterious relationship with the animals that live in the beautiful woodland off the stunning North Yorkshire coast. But who is this stranger and why is he so curious about their lives? Will they manage to keep their secrets under cover until their parents return? Could be used as a class set text for high ability Y6 and 7. Supporting scheme of work available.
Searching for quiet amidst the controlling threats of an ex and well-meaning family, Michelle Brighton contacts a modern-day matchmaker to escape the bustle of her New York life in the hopes of finally finding peace.Quite Kade Ballard knows little more than work, and the fact that he doesn't want to be alone on the Broken J Ranch anymore. Letters from the past make him long for a simpler time. Hopeful, he places his trust in a match-making, purple-haired psychologist and the help of the Lord to bring him the desires of his heart?Thrown together, in a perfect storm of circumstances, can Kade and Michelle learn the art of working together? Or will their difference and the past separate them forever?
Finding balance in your life is key to living a peaceful life. People will try your patience and life will happen. How do you structure your life to live well? Each part of your life is a season. Too many times, people get in a hurry. When my children were young, it was time to raise my children. I went to every event. I watched them play sports and I was the mom who went on field trips with them. Their life was more important than mine. Depression was killing me and I had to find a way to balance my life. This journey took time but I finally learned how. This is my journey.
Young and inexperienced in the ways of love, Lucinda Farrow finds her life turned upside down after the loss of her father. Destitute, she and her mother must make a new life for themselves and only the kindness of their beloved housekeeper seems to offer any hope as she whisks them into jobs at the small restaurant in the tiny town of Biders Clump. Struggling to find herself in a whole new world, Lucinda finds her life made more difficult by her mother's inability to adjust to her new environment and accept her meager existence, as they depend on the kindness of others to make a living. After the loss of his sister, Willem Druthers has inherited a farm, a niece and a nephew but little in his life has prepared him to deal with the after-effects of the children's grief. Desperately trying to eek a living from a farm that seems incapable of growing anything but onions, he longs for a better way to provide for his small family. His once-a-week excursion to the town eatery is the bright point in his life, doubly so when a pretty dark-eyed woman comes to work at the Grit Mill Restaurant. Will fate conspire to keep two dreamers apart, or will circumstances bring them together despite all odds?
Delmarie Rivera has checked out of life, turning her back on God and a world she once loved. Still struggling to recover from past hurts and loss she reluctantly allows her mother to drag her along for a western weekend at a Dude ranch in Wyoming where a chance encounter with an old friend starts her on a path she doesn't want to travel.Colby Springer is the blacksmith at the Broken J Ranch and has found a new joy in carrying on an old tradition. When he meets his ex-chaplain he's thrilled for a chance to catch up with a woman he has secretly loved for years. He's shocked, however, to discover the changes in his old companion; damage to both body and soul.The Broken J Ranch has had a long tradition of healing hearts and giving hope to the weary as for years many have found a safe haven in its tranquil plains. Can an unexpected trek into the mountains surrounding the ranch start two souls on the right path or will they be destined to continue separated by both distance and belief?
