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Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A groundbreaking exploration of a debilitating disorder that's underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Most days, Shalene Gupta was the person she'd always aspired to be. She was hardworking, excelled at work, and had a long-term boyfriend who she desperately loved. Then, every month like clockwork, it all came crashing down in fits of rage and inconsolable sorrow. Work became meaningless, and she struggled to get through the day. The lows were subterranean....
Author
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Discover the true tales of extraordinary felines with this heart-warming and inspirational collection, perfect for fans of A Streetcat Named Bob and Nala's World. Meet some of the world's most incredible real-life cat heroes in this awesome compendium of true stories, including: Scarlett, the brave mother who went into a burning building five times to rescue her kittens ; Emily, the cat who survived an epic journey across the Atlantic trapped in a...
Publisher
Lyons Press Classics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
For hunters, listening to the accounts of kindred spirits recalling the drama and action that go with good days afield ranks among life's most pleasurable activities. Here, then, are some of the best hunting tales ever written, stories that sweep from charging lions in the African bush to mountain goats in the mountain crags of the Rockies; from the gallant bird dogs of the Southern pinelands to the great Western hunts of Theodore Roosevelt. Great...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Stories for Your Soul is a compilation of stories that will remind people that there is still good in the world. New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado shares how ordinary people are doing God's work and sharing their gifts with the world"--
Author
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When he became an undertaker, Rupert Callender undertook to deal with the dead for the sake of the living. What Remains? is the brilliant, unforgettable story of the life and work of the world's first punk undertaker-but it is also a book about ordinary, everyday humanity and our capacity to face death with courage and compassion. To say goodbye to the people we love in our own way. In becoming the world's first "punk undertaker" and establishing...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"'When in doubt, walk your dog' is the first of many valuable maxims in Dog Lessons, a heartfelt reflection on what dogs can teach us when we open ourselves to listen and learn. After sixty-plus years living and working with dogs, Hersch Wilson shares self-deprecating stories and lighthearted musings on a life filled with fur-covered furniture, unexplained messes, and destroyed property. The resulting compendium of dog wisdom--from universal values...
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"The #1 New York Times bestselling author and "king of Christmas fiction" (The New York Times) delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays. Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The lightest birds in the sky, hummingbirds are capable of incredible feats, such as flying backwards, diving at speeds of sixty-one miles per hour, and beating their wings more than sixty times a second. The miraculous creatures are also incredibly vulnerable when they first emerge from their eggs. This book tells the story of a hummingbird’s early life and how they make their way into the world.
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Series
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Here's a quiet manifesto, both practical and personal, for the value of gardening. After all, gardens grow so much more than plants. The grow... Roots. Amid superficial routines and the inevitability of change, our efforts in the garden satisfy our longing to feel grounded and secure. Connection. Gardening is a shared experience, one that requires us to sacrifice our sense of self-reliance and let the outside in. Wholeness. As a garden grows and...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Based on the "Amazing Animals" feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, a trio of stories about animals with incredible talents including Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the basketball-playing otter.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
According to cuteoverload.com, we have officially reached "totally new levels of redonkulessness." The Kitty Wig crazesprung from the feverish imagination of Julie Jackson and her purring partner in crimehas swept the globe. Glamourpuss presents 60 stylish portraits showcasing furry models in the most fetching custom-made cat wigs ever created. The chic felines in this delightfully odd book answer the age-old question: what on earth do cats do all...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
If laughter is the best medicine, this book is your prescription. We've gathered some great storytellers to document the mishaps and misadventures of everyday life and celebrate humanity's ability to laugh at itself. There's no holding back in these pages, so prepare for lots of good clean (and not so clean) fun
Author
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"After graduating from Mississippi State University in 1976, Di Rushing and her husband, Sam, found themselves back on their family farm near Merigold, Mississippi, with 350 acres and no real clue what to do. The couple decided to open the first winery in Mississippi, and with it, a successful business was born. Six years later, a small restaurant joined the Delta winery. Both businesses were thriving by 1990, with eight national award-winning wines,...
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An international rescue mission for Paddington Bear. A family matriarch running numbers in Detroit. An epic Lucha Libre showdown in Mexico City. A beach vacation spent looking for the Kennedys. Storytellers from around the world share times they found real beauty in the moments when their lives changed forever—for better or for worse. Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of stories...
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