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A memoir of a South Vietnamese Colonel's daughter, chronicling the tumultuous years growing up in the war-torn country of Vietnam, and the abrupt and brutal regime change that forced her disruptive and disorienting coming of age between two vastly different cultures.
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Are you feeling invisible in your workplace? Tired of being stuck on the hamster wheel of demands? It's time to revolutionize your approach to leadership and connect with employees like never before by unleashing the power of relational leadership.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of leadership and employment, it is not a matter of whether we encounter obstacles, barriers, and challenges but rather how we navigate them and seize the...
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Unraveling Daddy's Shadow: A Daughter's Journey Through Daddy Issues" is a book that talks about the special but sometimes tough relationship between dads and their daughters. It goes deep into what we call "daddy issues," looking at all the feelings, problems, and ways these relationships shape a girl's life and who she is.
The book shares stories from real people, helpful advice, and kind words to help readers see the hard parts and the chances...
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Wolf is a study in dysfunction, recovery, and relationships that pulls no punches as it presents a powerful example of how love can overcome trauma.
- Midwest Book Review
Embark on a powerful journey into the resilient spirit of a PTSD survivor. This very personal memoir invites you into the character's lives and inspires you with relentless acts of love.
Meet Carter, whose tumultuous upbringing in the clutches of an alcoholic, drug-addicted...
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María Isidra is a proper Catholic girl raised in 1960s Spain by a strong matriarch during a repressive dictatorship. Early sexual trauma and a hefty dose of fear keep her in line for much of her childhood, but also lead her to live a double life. In her home, there is no discussing the needs of her growing body. In the street, kissing in public is forbidden.
Upon the dictator's death in 1975, Spain bursts wide open, giving way to democracy and...
27) I WISH I KNEW
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I WISH I KNEW Unlock a treasure trove of wisdom and insights in "I WISH I KNEW," a transformative guide born from the school of hard knocks. Within these pages lie ten invaluable lessons drawn from personal experiences, trials, and triumphs-a roadmap to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Dive into a compelling narrative that shares profound insights into resilience, growth, and the pursuit of personal excellence. Each lesson is...
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Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Meet Sam: an insolent pug--and incidental hero--who will stop at nothing to protect his family! When scientists Elaine and Gary Peterson adopt Sam to keep their son, Justin, company in the midst of a top-secret research project, they never imagine the precocious pup will cause more harm than good. But from chewing up Elaine's hair dryer (the "brain-melting heat cannon") to his inability to be house-trained (who could resist the 'pooping rug'?), the...
29) Blood in the cut
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"Iggy Guerra is out of prison, but his homecoming is anything but smooth. His beloved mother is gone, his grief-stricken father Armando is deep in debt, and they are about to lose the butcher shop that has been in their family for generations. Iggy must earn his father's lost trust in order to save La Carnicería Guerra from the threats imposed by a new rival business, a vigilante activist, and big-game hunter Orin, who has dragged Armando into his...
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2024.
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"Set in 1994, The Coast Road tells the story of two women-Izzy Keaveney, a housewife, and Colette Crowley, a poet. Colette has left her husband and sons for a married man in Dublin. When she returns to her home in County Donegal to try to pick up the pieces of her old life, her husband, Shaun, a successful businessman, denies her access to her children. The only way she can see them is with the help of neighbor Izzy, acting as a go-between. Izzy...
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"James, struggling with his parents' separation, embarks on a quest with a new friend to potentially travel back in time to his favorite memories, only to realize they might not be as perfect as he remembers"--
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Pinnacle Peak
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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When the Burdons attend a reunion at Poppa and Nonna's ranch, they realize just how disconnected their family has become. Facing marital hiccups, teenaged angst and Poppa's health hurdles, the adults decide to share Poppa's enchanting '47 Days' story with the kids, transporting us back in time to see the miracles of Jesus' final 47 days on Earth.
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Bramble, Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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Approaching her thirtieth birthday, Aaliyah seeks love through a dating app with her friends’ support, but finds unexpected connections amidst the lies, catfishing, fetishizing and overall chaos of online romance.
38) Beach hair
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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When a young family decides to spend the day at the beach, a child finds joy in all the different kinds of beach hair they see--including their own.
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Twelve-year-old Luca Salvatore is always running interference: in arguments between his younger twin siblings, in his parents' troubled marriage, and between Will, the cute new boy in town, and Luca's best friend, June, who just can't seem to get along. When the host of his favorite culinary TV show announces an open call for submissions for its final season, Luca is sure getting his family's failing pizzeria on the show will save it and bring his...
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Via Vision Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at...
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