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Motherhood doesn't have to mean losing yourself . . .
Most moms are grateful they make the choice to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), but after a couple of years, they may feel like they're losing their mind. The alternative is going back to work, but that doesn't seem right either.
Flex mom is for mothers who want a third model of motherhood, somewhere between stay-at-home mom and working mom. This third way is to be the primary caregiver for their...
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A collection of World War I short fiction by the author of the memoir And We Go On.
Nova Scotia -born Will R. Bird miraculously survived the First World War and returned to Nova Scotia. Determined to tell the stories of the brave soldiers who served, Bird became one of the most prolific authors on the subject, completing works of both fiction and nonfiction. For nearly two decades following the war, Bird published war stories in magazines and periodicals,...
3) Ambrosia
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"A riveting blend of horror and suspense"-Kirkus Reviews
When Travis Barnes returns home following the unexpected death of his mother, leaving his career with the Seventh Naval Fleet, he hopes to begin a new chapter in life. Unbeknownst to him, a series of impossible coincidences soon draws the attention of the Bureau, a fringe government agency formed from the rubble of Projects Monarch and Stargate.
But when Lola Agnew, the Bureau's genetically-altered...
4) Stay With Me
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Charisse and Heath are divorced...but still think about about one another...When an error is found in their annulment contract, they realize they are still married. They get together to finalize the divorce once and for all, they realize that maybe, maybe God has other things in mind for them.
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"Notes on Old Edinburgh" by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a compelling glimpse into the historical and architectural tapestry of Scotland's capital city. In this book, published in 1891, Bird meticulously documents her explorations and observations of Edinburgh's rich heritage.
With vivid prose and keen insights, Bird navigates through the cobbled streets and historic landmarks, capturing the essence of Old Edinburgh. Her narrative skillfully intertwines...
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"The Englishwoman in America" penned by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a captivating firsthand account of her travels through the United States during the mid-19th century. Published in 1856, this insightful narrative presents Bird's observations, encounters, and adventures as she traverses the diverse landscapes and cultures of America.
Bird, a bold and intrepid traveler, provides vivid descriptions of her experiences, offering readers an authentic glimpse...
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Forty fine-feathered friends to crochet using easy-to-master techniques with projects for all skill levels, from the bestselling author of Edward's Menagerie.
You'll be as happy as, a lark as, you crochet your way through this colorful collection of birds, including a bashful Flamingo, a romance-writing Owl, and a politically incorrect Pheasant. Read all about these kooky characters, their adorations and aversions, daydreams and delusions, then crochet...
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Ornaments don't have to be limited to Christmas time! Learn how to make charming felt ornaments that can be displayed and gifted all year-round with this beginner-friendly project guide! Featuring 20 felt ornament patterns arranged by season, step-by-step instructions, guidance on stitching techniques, and coordinating photography, Felt Ornaments for All Occasions will show anyone how to craft with felt and make meaningful decorations and gifts. From...
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"Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan (Volume 1)" is part of Isabella Lucy Bird's travel writings, chronicling her expeditions through Persia (modern-day Iran) and Kurdistan in the latter half of the 19th century. Published in 1891, this volume recounts her immersive experiences, encounters, and observations during her extensive travels through these regions.
Isabella Lucy Bird, known for her adventurous spirit and keen observations, provides vivid descriptions...
10) Misericordia sin velo: 365 Devocionales diarios vasados en ideas del Hebreo del Antiguo Testamento
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Misericordia sin velo hará precisamente eso: desvelar la manera en que se habla de la misericordia de Dios en el Mesí as desde la primera palabra hebrea de la Biblia, hasta llegar al ú ltimo capí tulo de Malaquí as. Al té rmino del añ o, habrá s entrado al Antiguo Testamento por 365 nuevas puertas, habrá...
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The story of this glorious Montana landmark, told through the journals and letters of the man, who fought to conserve it-maps and photos included.
With his small group of explorers, George Bird Grinnell discovered and named forty geological features east of the Continental Divide and west of the Blackfeet Reservation. He also happened to be a prolific writer and record-keeper who diligently made time in camp for meticulous journal entries. As a result,...
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From the author of A Separate Little War, a detailed history of the British World War II aircraft and their brave crew.
In 1940, the defense of Great Britain rested with a handful of volunteer aircrew, Churchill's "few." Overshadowed in later folklore by the more famous Spitfire and Hurricane pilots, there were other pilots, observers and air gunners-just as courageous-flying the Bristol Blenheim MKIV-F. The future of the country and arguably...
13) Bird Suit
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A tourist town folk tale of stifled ambition, love, loss, and the bird women who live beneath the lake.
Every summer the peaches ripen in Port Peter, and the tourists arrive to gorge themselves on fruit and sun. They don't see the bird women, who cavort on the cliffs and live in a meadow beneath the lake. But when summer ends and the visitors go back home, every pregnant Port Peter girl knows what she needs to do: deliver her child to the Birds in...
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Originally published in 1902, 'Chinese Pictures-Notes on Photographs Made in China' immerses readers in the enigmatic world of China through the remarkable perspective of Isabella L. Bird, an intrepid explorer and perceptive chronicler. This exceptional compilation encapsulates Bird's astute observations and evocative descriptions, complementing a striking series of photographs captured during her extensive sojourns across China.
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16) A Migrating Bird
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A short story by Elif Shafak from the collection Reader, I Married Him: Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In 'A Migrating Bird', a young Turkish woman is drawn to a Dutch student on foreign exchange at her university.
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"Birds in the Trees" by Samuel Ludke is a captivating anthology that invites readers to soar on the wings of imagination and explore the world through the eyes of a poet. In this enchanting collection, Ludke crafts a symphony of verse, each poem a delicate melody echoing through the branches of the mind.From the delicate flutter of a hummingbird's wings to the majestic sweep of an eagle in flight, Ludke's poetry celebrates the beauty and wonder of...
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• By a talent and highly acclaimed illustrator, The Lion and the Bird is every bit as unusual, lovely, and powerful as Little Bird and should be represented.
• The high production values of the book, along with the quality of the images and storytelling, as well as the author's previous books should lead buyers to take a chance on this title.
• Not to represent this book would be to miss out on a major book of the spring season.
• This...