Chances (Over 36,000 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. One winter's night, in the coal-hole in her yard, Rosie finds that a woman sheltering there has been severely beaten by thugs. At a glance, Kathleen looks like an unkempt, aged vagabond who tramps the roads carrying all her worldly possessions in a grubby tapestry bag. Her only friend is the mangy old dog who accompanies her; the sum of her life is in the diaries she so zealously guards. Yet close up, Rosie can see that Kathleen has a gracious beauty - the 'look' of a respectable lady of means.In hospital, fighting for her life, yet moved by Rosie's care and compassion, Kathleen entrusts the diaries to her, urging her to look at them. There, in the soft glow of the lamp, Rosie reads a heartrending tale of stolen dreams, true love, heartache and loss. A tale that, somehow, must have a happy ending . . . …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Family means everything to widowed Alaskan fisherman Ray Bancroft, raising his granddaughter with help from a multitude of gods and goddesses--not to mention rituals ad-libbed at sea by his half-Tlingit best friend. But statues and otter bone ceremonies aren't enough when Ray's estranged daughter returns from prison, her search for a safe harbor threatening everything he holds sacred. Psaltis, Reid (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A thought-provoking book that empowers educators to give themselves and the people in their lives second chances in order for themselves and the children they teach to learn and thrive. This book includes stories from the author and contributors to the author's blog posts.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A powerful and inspiring tale of redemption from the author of WAR HORSE - with a personal introduction to the story from Michael Morpurgo. "I know a good sort when I see one. Foreman, Michael (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Good. In Ebb, Nebraska, things are pretty much as they were fifty years ago-aside from that coffee shop-and that's just the way folks like it. Plucky Wilma Porter is the proprietress of Ebb's only Bed and Breakfast, and she knows everything there is to know in town: the mental state of Clara Tucker Booth Yune, a rich recluse who says only two words at a time; the gossip at Loretta Parson's Bold Cut Beauty Salon; and the sad series of events that have led poor Calvin Millet to the edge of desperation. Calvin is the owner of Millet's Department Store, a village mainstay for generations, but many fear that it-and the downtown-won't survive his terrible run of bad luck. Wilma prays for a miracle to save Ebb's special way of life, but she's surprised when it arrives in the form of a traveling salesman, if that's what he is. Vernon L. Moore claims to peddle games of chance, but he sticks his nose in odd places and says things like, uncertainty is the spice of life. He is welcomed nonetheless, because he seems to have the power to change minds, save fortunes, and fix broken hearts.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Just say yes to this unforgettable read and take a spellbinding, romantic journey from the dazzling days of the debutantes in 1950s London to glamorous modern Manhattan.When Amy Carrell's wealthy boyfriend ends their relationship just before Christmas, she's left to nurse her broken heart alone. With nothing to lose, she replies to an advertisement requesting a companion for a mysterious 'Manhattan adventure'. Whisked off to New York with eccentric British aristocrat Georgia Hamilton, Amy experiences a glamorous side of the city that she's never seen before. Along the way, Georgia initiates her protegee in the arts of old-school elegance. But as Georgia shares her life lessons, Amy discovers a painful secret in her mentor's past. A secret that shattered her future. A story of love and betrayal that only Amy has the power to put right.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Sylvie Williams is in trouble.What with juggling her ballet classes, preparing shy Sam for his first day at Penmenna Village school and trying to finally move out from the farm she shares with her cantankerous Uncle Tom, life is anything but easy.Television journalist Alex is facing challenges of his own. Seeking a calmer environment for his newly adopted daughter, Ellie, he?s swapped reporting in war zones for the school PTA in quiet Penmenna, where his best friend has persuaded him to start laying some roots.Fireworks ignite when Sylvie and Alex meet, but will they be able to keep things strictly platonic for the sake of the children?This feel-good and rib-tickling romance is perfect for fans of Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.Praise for The Cornish Village School ? Second Chances'A terrific read and I hope there's more to come in this topnotch series. Absolutely recommended to those who enjoy an entertaining rom-com with a bit of substance to the story!' Reader review'This one hit all my sweet spots!' Reader review'Really looked forward to reading this one and wasn't disappointed. with a mix of old and new characters this was a charming novel. very easy reading and especially liked the community spirit with the school once again at the heart of the story. excellent read' Reader review'I love this series!!! Such fun, funny, sweet books :)' Reader review'This is a first for me by this author but won't be the last. It's a heart-warming, real and yet funny story of two strangers coming together' Reader review"From an eclectic cast of characters to the charming village setting, the book is feel-good, warm, funny, endearing and thoroughly entertaining!" Curious Ginger Cat'A really delightful book, laugh out loud and full of autumn. Kitty Wilson tells this heart-warming story of two single parents of reception class children so well. It's not sugary or schmaltzy but real and funny and I think anyone who's ever fallen in love - or in lust - will recognise Sylvie's feelings. The Cornish Village School is a brilliant concept and I can see Penmenna becoming as real to readers of romantic fiction as Heidi Swain's Wynbridge. The recurring characters are beautifully drawn - warts and all - and I can't wait to find out what happens next in their lives.' Reader review'This book is heartwarming, makes you feel good, is entertaining and it's really enjoyable.' Reader review.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. 'A wonderful page-turner of a novel' Fay Weldon on The Things You Do for Love She'd recognised in him something of herself: that sense of not belonging, of secrets fiercely kept . It's not long before old friendships - and old romances - are re-kindled.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. ** Winner of the British Sports Book Awards 2014 New Writer of the Year ** Where there is hope there can be redemption. Meet Adrien Niyonshuti, a member of the Rwandan cycling team.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Family means everything to widowed Alaskan fisherman Ray Bancroft, raising his granddaughter with help from a multitude of gods and goddesses--not to mention rituals ad-libbed at sea by his half-Tlingit best friend. But statues and otter bone ceremonies aren't enough when Ray's estranged daughter returns from prison, her search for a safe harbor threatening everything he holds sacred. Psaltis, Reid (illustrator).…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A powerful, passionate memoir and social essay. From the authA powerful, passionate memoir and social essay. From the author's Hispanic origins and challenging childhood, through his military career, his numerous jobs in Washington, and his pinnacle position as Deputy Commissioner of the fA powerful, passionate memoir and social essay. From the author's Hispanic origins and challenging childhood, through his military career, his A poA powerful, passionate memoir and social essay. From the author's Hispanic origins and challenging childhood, through his military career, his numerous A powerful, passionate memoir and social essay. From the author's Hispanic origins and challenging childhood, through his military career, his numerous jobs in Washington, and his pinnacle position as Deputy Commissioner of the former INS, Ricardo Inzunza impresses with his perseverance, fierce patriotism, and poignant personal story. This book provides an inside view of how he dealt with racism, sexism, and immigration issues in American society, both on a personal and a systemic level. It is the story of how one man's fortitude, ability to learn, and steadfast belief in his vision of a united America shaped his life and sparked a lifelong passion to serve his country as it has served him.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A spellbinding story, where the visceral connection between Shanley and her dogs ultimately transforms her life. This book is a page-turner! --Marty Becker, D.V.M., resident veterinarian on ABC TV's Good Morning America and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's SoulThis book suggests some of the deeper reasons for this extraordinary ability to love, and for that alone I urge you to read it. --Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep and Dogs Never Lie About Love There are good personal stories and great personal stories about our interrelationships with other animals. Dogs of Dreamtime is a great one. --Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., editor of The Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior Dogs of Dreamtime is the story of one woman's deep connection with her three very different dogs and the extraordinary emotional journey they embark on together. Ultimately, it's about how the unexpected events in our lives shape who we are and who we will become.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Three stories by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jessica Sorensen-now available in a single volume! LILA AND ETHAN: Forever and Always Lila just wants to know one thing for certain: that Ethan will be with her always. Once her friend, he's become so much more. Now they're on a road trip together, under the stars, and Lila can't imagine her life without him. But when she talks about the future, something in Ethan changes . . . DELILAH: The Making of Red Delilah's life turns upside down when she meets Dylan, the impossibly gorgeous guy who thinks she's beautiful. When he looks at her, she feels needed. When he kisses her, her troubles disappear. And when he tells her he will never hurt her, she believes him . . . TRISTAN: Finding Hope Tristan once lived a dangerous life. Now staying on track is a 24/7 battle he's not sure he wants to fight-until he meets Avery, the girl with purple streaks in her hair and tattoos like secrets, waiting to be uncovered. A girl like that might keep Tristan out of the darkness . . . or pull him back in. Includes bonus chapters from The Secret of Ella and Micha and Breaking Nova. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Country music legend Kenny Rogers teams up with Spur Award-winning author Mike Blakely for a rousing tale set in the heyday of Nashville in What Are the Chances. It's 1975, and Ronnie Breed's chart-topping rock band has just self-destructed in a recording studio fistfight. Ronnie makes a bold decision--return home to Texas and reinvent himself as a solo act. Enter Dan Campbell, Ronnie's cousin, who recruits Ronnie for a new kind of venture. Dan, who always had a penchant for wild schemes, wants to televise a Texas Hold 'Em tournament.and Ronnie could never say no to his cousin Dan. As celebrity spokesman for the poker tournament, Ronnie soon finds himself recruiting world-class gamblers in illegal card games while trying to put together a new country band and win a Nashville recording contract--not to mention trying to avoid falling head-over-heels in love with his new manager, Dorothy. But when things start to get weird--hidden cameras, secret high-stakes side-bets, a visit from the FBI--it seems that Dan's poker tournament may be a façade for something much bigger and much more dangerous. Ronnie begins to wonder if he will end up with the girl of his dreams in the Country Music Hall of Fame, or broke and lonely in some prison cell. What are the chances.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Just say yes to this unforgettable read and take a spellbinding, romantic journey from the dazzling days of the debutantes in 1950s London to glamorous modern Manhattan.When Amy Carrell's wealthy boyfriend ends their relationship just before Christmas, she's left to nurse her broken heart alone. With nothing to lose, she replies to an advertisement requesting a companion for a mysterious 'Manhattan adventure'. Whisked off to New York with eccentric British aristocrat Georgia Hamilton, Amy experiences a glamorous side of the city that she's never seen before. Along the way, Georgia initiates her protegee in the arts of old-school elegance. But as Georgia shares her life lessons, Amy discovers a painful secret in her mentor's past. A secret that shattered her future. A story of love and betrayal that only Amy has the power to put right.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Country music legend Kenny Rogers teams up with Spur Award-winning author Mike Blakely for a rousing tale set in the heyday of Nashville in What Are the Chances. It's 1975, and Ronnie Breed's chart-topping rock band has just self-destructed in a recording studio fistfight. Ronnie makes a bold decision--return home to Texas and reinvent himself as a solo act. Enter Dan Campbell, Ronnie's cousin, who recruits Ronnie for a new kind of venture. Dan, who always had a penchant for wild schemes, wants to televise a Texas Hold 'Em tournament.and Ronnie could never say no to his cousin Dan. As celebrity spokesman for the poker tournament, Ronnie soon finds himself recruiting world-class gamblers in illegal card games while trying to put together a new country band and win a Nashville recording contract--not to mention trying to avoid falling head-over-heels in love with his new manager, Dorothy. But when things start to get weird--hidden cameras, secret high-stakes side-bets, a visit from the FBI--it seems that Dan's poker tournament may be a façade for something much bigger and much more dangerous. Ronnie begins to wonder if he will end up with the girl of his dreams in the Country Music Hall of Fame, or broke and lonely in some prison cell. What are the chances.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sylvie Williams is in trouble.What with juggling her ballet classes, preparing shy Sam for his first day at Penmenna Village school and trying to finally move out from the farm she shares with her cantankerous Uncle Tom, life is anything but easy.Television journalist Alex is facing challenges of his own. Seeking a calmer environment for his newly adopted daughter, Ellie, he?s swapped reporting in war zones for the school PTA in quiet Penmenna, where his best friend has persuaded him to start laying some roots.Fireworks ignite when Sylvie and Alex meet, but will they be able to keep things strictly platonic for the sake of the children?This feel-good and rib-tickling romance is perfect for fans of Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.Praise for The Cornish Village School ? Second Chances'A terrific read and I hope there's more to come in this topnotch series. Absolutely recommended to those who enjoy an entertaining rom-com with a bit of substance to the story!' Reader review'This one hit all my sweet spots!' Reader review'Really looked forward to reading this one and wasn't disappointed. with a mix of old and new characters this was a charming novel. very easy reading and especially liked the community spirit with the school once again at the heart of the story. excellent read' Reader review'I love this series!!! Such fun, funny, sweet books :)' Reader review'This is a first for me by this author but won't be the last. It's a heart-warming, real and yet funny story of two strangers coming together' Reader review"From an eclectic cast of characters to the charming village setting, the book is feel-good, warm, funny, endearing and thoroughly entertaining!" Curious Ginger Cat'A really delightful book, laugh out loud and full of autumn. Kitty Wilson tells this heart-warming story of two single parents of reception class children so well. It's not sugary or schmaltzy but real and funny and I think anyone who's ever fallen in love - or in lust - will recognise Sylvie's feelings. The Cornish Village School is a brilliant concept and I can see Penmenna becoming as real to readers of romantic fiction as Heidi Swain's Wynbridge. The recurring characters are beautifully drawn - warts and all - and I can't wait to find out what happens next in their lives.' Reader review'This book is heartwarming, makes you feel good, is entertaining and it's really enjoyable.' Reader review.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Meet a guardian angel like no other, from a writer like no other. Bold, rising star Victoria Schwab returns with the second book in this whimsical, inspiring, and clever middle-grade series. There's more to Aria than meets the eye. She's a guardian angel. And to earn her wings, she'll have to help three different girls. . . . This time, Aria comes to Caroline Mason. At her all-girls' prep school, Caroline is being bullied. She eats lunch alone and is picked on by her classmates every day. The ringleader of the mean girls is Lily Pierce. But Lily isn't an ordinary bully: she used to be Caroline's best friend. When Aria arrives, she can see Caroline is suffering. But, to Aria's surprise, so is Lily. What is the story behind Lily's cruel actions? And can Aria help guide Caroline out of the darkness . . . and into better, brighter future.…

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