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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Turk, Caron (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. You've Got Gifts is a Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient"A very cool story with lots of learnings and good morals in it." -Craig Smith, bestselling author of The Wonky Donkey (millions of copies sold)Katarina is a woodland fairy with butterfly wings, a crown made of twigs and leaves, and a silk dress of green and shimmering gold. One day, peering through the forest trees, Katarina spies a girl sitting in the grass, crying. Young Evelyn tells the fairy she's sad because she doesn't think she's good at anything.Katarina teaches Evelyn that everyone is born with unique talents. Our talents are like gifts we unwrap and use to help ourselves and others and we all need a little help figuring out our special gifts. Katarina takes Evelyn on a journey of self-discovery, presenting her with beautifully wrapped packages from which each talent magically emerges in a burst of fairy dust.Children will be delighted as they join Evelyn to discover their own unique gifts and work with a parent, teacher, or caregiver to build their TalentStory(TM) to increase their confidence through self-awareness.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Bennett, Andy (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dragonflies are just faeries in disguise. This delightful collection of thirteen rhyming poems is a reflection on faeries, their lives and activities, and the adventures of other magical creatures. It's sure to please any child (and their reading partner ) who loves the magical world and all of its secrets. Discover a unicorn named Shakespeare and his special talent; an elf called Reggie who makes a most unusual career choice; a leprechaun who may become your best friend; and a baby dragon named Little Bubbles who dreams of being like the faeries. Each poem fills the imagination with a sense of wonder, while the sing-song rhythms are a joy to read aloud. Beautiful illustrations enhance the pages to contribute to the overall fun and enjoyment of these poems. Come and join in this magical journey and allow your imagination to soar. Vasileva, Julia (illustrator).…

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Condition: Good. Fred Vickery is proud of his children, however foolish they may be. His impetuous son Douglas is the only suspect in the murder of his ex-wife's new boyfriend, and there is no way that Fred is going to sit back and let his son take the blame. He must turn to the small town gossip mill.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Lists all the ways a parent, whether a rock star or a geologist, could demonstrate love for a child. Hall, Marcellus (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Good. When American soldiers departed Vietnam, many left children behind--like seventeen-year-old Loi, whose fellow villagers ostracize her because she is con-lai, a half-breed and a reminder of her country's tragic civil war. Only Khai, a young buffalo tender, shows her love and respect. Promised in an arranged marriage to a cruel older man, Loi flees to Ho Chi Minh City. Along with thousands of others, she applies for the chance to leave for the United States through the Amerasian Homecoming Program, and faces the most important decision of her life: Should she leave her beloved country, her family, and her gentle, loving Khai?Includes a reader's guide, an author's note, and a glossary of Vietnamese words.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Alexa Williams is a successful lawyer, volunteers weekly at a women's clinic, and has a sexy weekend boyfriend-not to mention an endearing best friend in her giant English mastiff, ScoutBut one autumn day, when Scout takes off into the Pennsylvania woods, Alexa discovers a nightmare she'd never imaginedFrom that fateful day, Alexa becomes entangled in a murder mystery-one that she tries to unravel by linking it to experiences and symbols in her own lifeDewilla Noakes, a child of the Depression, has recently lost her motherHer father, packs up the girls-and their attractive cousin, Winnie-and hits the road to look for a job on the east coastAlong the way, money becomes tighter, food becomes scarcer, and relationships become strainedDewilla's father fears he's failing his daughtersRunning out of options, he begins to consider the unthinkable to end the misery he's brought upon his family Alexa soon finds herself amidst violence aimed at the clinic where she volunteers, brought on by pro-life extremistsIn a bizarre turn of events, she's almost raped, ambushed by religious zealots who wish to convert her, then taken by surprise as another romance enters her lifePlus, she seems to be seeing quite a lot of the local law enforcement these daysNo matter what else happens in her life, Alexa can't shake feeling some sort of connection to the mysterious murder victimShe thinks back to the stories she heard as a child, about the Babes in the Woods, who were murdered close to where the victim's body was found, wondering if that might be why she draws the connectionBut when the murderer strikes again, Alexa must rely on her knowledge of local history and terrain in order to save her own lifeDEAD of AUTUMN ties together the struggles faced by females, young and old, past and present, and the degrees of power they embrace to combat their situations.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This book brings together historians, economists, geographers, sociologists, and scholars of literature and cultural studies to explore the emerging discipline of working-class studies and identify its key themes and issues.

Paperback. Condition: Good. When Sherry Suib Cohen met her attorney/fisherman husband, she was drawn?against her will?into a world of power boats, fishing lines, and dubious baits. Frightened by the challenges of stormy waters and toothy sharks, she nonetheless learned some remarkable lessons about marriage from the exhilaration, boredom, loneliness, risk-taking, survival techniques, and, yes, sexiness she discovered at sea. Cohen?s lovely stories ring true for every relationship. Her lessons of intimacy and sensuality include these:See the beauty in what he loves, even if it looks like ground-up fish bait.Spend time together: hearing about catching the shark isn?t the same as feeling the shark?s breath.The tides are constant, and you?d better be too.Love has only one sure route: unconditional support, even if you?re scared, even you have to bluff it.From how to rock the waves of passion to how to make marriage a safe harbor,Cohen?s message is perfect for anyone in love?with another person or with the sea.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Children facing cancer--whether their own, a family member's, a friend's, or even a pet's--will find help in understanding the disease through this book. A young boy discovers his dog's lump, which is then diagnosed with those dreaded words: -It's cancer.- The boy becomes a loving caretaker to his dog, who undergoes the same types of treatments and many of the same reactions as a human under similar circumstances (transference). Medical writer and award-winning children's author, Sherry North artfully weaves the serious subject into an empathetic story that even young children can understand. Kathleen Rietz (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dreams do come true. even for a little shelter dog named Gus.It's the night before Christmas and Gus just can't sleep. He lives in a shelter and longs for a home of his very own. Suddenly, he hears a loud noise and looks outside to find Santa Claus. As they ride off into the night sky together Gus has no idea what surprises their trip will bring.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Cote, Nancy (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. It's OK to grow up a little different It's OK not being the same as everyone else .AND WE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY This heart-warming, illustrated story follows the experiences of a young boy growing up in a world that doesn't always accept us for being different - a little boy who plays with dolls, loves dress-ups, and singing and dancing - rather than doing 'real' boy things It's ok to be me touches on issues of bullying, gender non-conformity, friendship, self acceptance, and self-love. This story features fun illustrations and an inclusive story that will appeal to kids and adults alike. Starikova, Natalia (illustrator). …