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Mary, Mary
by Lesley CreweA story of family malfunction. The Leacock Medal-longlisted novel from the author of Relative Happiness—now an award-winning feature film. In a Cape Breton family of black sheep, Mary is pure as the driven snow. She is patient and kind with her alcoholic grandmother and volatile mother, loyal and attentive to her spoiled cousin, and pleasant and polite all day as a grocery cashier. Her well-off aunt, the only other normal person in the family, wants to help her more, but Mary&’s mother is too prickly and proud. So Mary goes to work, comes home, takes care of her family, and wonders if there&’ll ever be more to life. When a young couple moves into the apartment upstairs, it sparks a series of changes that leads to major family revelations, and Mary discovers that sometimes doing the wrong thing is the exact right thing to do. Tender, authentic, and crackling with Lesley&’s irrepressible humor, Mary, Mary is a book for anyone who&’s ever had a family—good, bad, or a messy mix of both. Praise for Lesley Crewe and her novels &“Crewe&’s books are rich with detail, wit and understanding of how family and its roots impact on people&’s lives.&” —Cape Breton Post &“The Spoon Stealer might just steal your heart.&” —Amy Spurway, author of Crow &“Shines a light on the secrets and lies that bind generations of Cape Breton families.&” —Toronto Star &“A warm-hearted story of one woman&’s journey from a dark and abusive childhood into the light of acceptance and love.&” —Atlantic Books Today
Mary, Mary (Alex Cross #11)
by James PattersonSomebody is intent on murdering Hollywood's A-list. A well-known actress has been shot outside her Beverly Hills home. Shortly afterwards, the Los Angeles Times receives an email describing the murder in vivid detail. It is signed Mary Smith. More killings and emails follow - the victims are all major Hollywood players. Is it the work of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something far more terrifying? As the case grows to blockbuster proportions, Washington, DC, FBI agent Alex Cross and the LAPD scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send another chilling update.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Maryam's Wish
by Fariza AhmadovaLike many other girls, Maryam always dreamed of having a sister. One day, on her way home, Maryam met a girl called Shusha. Even though Shusha was not able to speak, she was able to hear. Maryam couldn’t leave Shusha alone on the cold street and so she took her with her. Slowly, despite the difficulties Mayram and Shusha grew into the closest friends. But then Shusha discovers a musical talent, which changes her life. Will Maryam’s and Shusha’s friendship overcome the difficulties? Discover a touching story in the heart of the Caucasus-Azerbaijan, revolving around four women. This book is about the importance of accepting societal differences.
Mas alla de mi / Reaching Out (Spanish Edition)
by Francisco JiménezFrom the perspective of the young adult he once was, Francisco Jiménez describes the challenges he faces when continuing his education. During his college years, the very family solidarity that allows Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family when his goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and returns to Mexico. This is the story of how Francisco copes with poverty, with his guilt over leaving his family financially strapped, with his self-doubt about succeeding academically, and with separation. Once again, his telling is honest and true--and inspiring.
Masculinity
by Robert CrawfordIn MASCULINITY, Robert Crawford elegantly explores many aspects of that troubling concept, from imperial militarism to his own experiences as father, husband, and son. By turn affectionate and amusing, painful and self-excoriating, Crawford wryly examines, sometimes in intimate detail, what it is to be male - from awkward, unsporty and even more awkward adolescent, to husband, father of a child and, apparently, New Man. Clever, accessible, very funny and chillingly accurate, MASCULINITY is a sparklingly original collection. Star Trek Epigrams Mr Sulu, set the controls To Economy Wash. We're about to venture Where no man has gone before. Kirk to enterprise: 'I'm going back to my cabin With a box of Kleenex. I want to experience the lonliness of Command. '
Mason Dixon: Basketball Disasters (Mason Dixon #3)
by Claudia Mills Guy FrancisHere's the third entry in Claudia Mills' charming middle-grade series. Mason Dixon survived the school choir. He survived adopting his now-beloved dog named, uh, Dog. But now he faces his biggest challenge yet: joining the local basketball team. Not by choice, of course. Not only do his parents encourage it, but his dad even volunteers to be his coach. Now, with his best pal Brody and a team of misfits even worse at basketball than him (if that's possible), Mason must try to rally to beat his arch-rival, the school bully Dunk. Just another day-in-the-life of a disaster-prone fourth grader.From the Hardcover edition.
Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters (Mason Dixon #2)
by Claudia Mills Guy FrancisHere's the second entry in veteran author Claudia Mills' charming middle-grade series, which finds the lovably sardonic title character starting the fourth grade, which he's dreading: everyone in fourth grade is expected to join the school choir. And sing. In front of everyone. Mason can't think of many things he enjoys less than singing. But performing in front of other people might come close; Mason devises a foolproof plan that will keep him out of the spotlight on concert night. Of course, in the world of Mason Dixon, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan. There is only disaster.From the Hardcover edition.
Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters (Mason Dixon #1)
by Claudia Mills Guy FrancisSoon-to-be fourth-grader Mason Dixon does not want a pet, but his parents think it will be good for him. Goldfish dies soon after his arrival (from overfeeding). Mason is relieved. Hamster escapes. Mason is relieved. Cat has to go back because best friend Brody is too allergic to ever be at their house while Cat is there. Mason is relieved. But when Dog comes, it takes a little dose of jealousy for Mason to realize he does want a pet, all of his very own. Claudia Mills introduces a new, hilarious character in Mason, and each of the three books about him will feature both boys as they cope with a new experience; pitch-perfect for 8- to 10- year-old newly independent readers, the books will maintain a consistent page count and feature black-and-while art throughout.From the Hardcover edition.
Masquerade (Paperback Program Ser.)
by Janet DaileyA New Orleans heiress awakens with memories she&’s afraid to trust in this New York Times bestseller by a master of romantic suspense. One minute, beautiful Louisiana shipping heiress Remy Jardin was being swept away by the uninhibited party madness of Carnival in France&’s Côte d&’Azur. The next, she wakes up in Nice, suffering from amnesia after a brutal attack, her identity and memories lost in a dizzying eddy of confusion. Found by her family and rushed back to her home in New Orleans, Remy feels neither relief nor calm—only dread. For Remy is surrounded by strangers. Her father claims to have Remy&’s best interests at heart, yet he seems too anxious to have her committed. Her conniving brother is filled with cryptic warnings. And what is she to make of slippery and handsome Cole Buchanan, CEO of the family&’s Louisiana shipping line? He claims they were once passionately involved, but his secrets suggest something devious. Now, as Cole claws at her heart anew, Remy wonders if he&’s just another soul she dare not trust, or the only man whose declarations of love can save her.
Masquerade: The Games Trilogy 3 (The Games Trilogy)
by Nyrae DawnIf you love Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster and Abbi Glines, THE GAMES trilogy is for you.BOOK 3 in THE GAMES trilogy. After his father is imprisoned for murder, leaving his mother suicidal, Maddox Cross is left alone in Brenton, Virginia. When he meets a feisty young woman in the club where he works security, he has no idea that she might change his life for ever.Bee Malone has just moved to Brenton to open a tattoo parlour, Masquerade. But Bee hides a dark past. When she meets Maddox, there's an instant attraction that leaves them wanting to connect in more ways than one. Maddox is fascinated by Bee's passion for ink, and asks her to teach him her art. As they work side by side at Masquerade, sparks fly and they are both forced out of their comfort zones. Will their stubborn natures tear them apart? Or push them dangerously closer together?
Massage for Pregnancy and Beyond: Simple, Soothing Touch for Before and After Baby
by Michele Rosa MorrisonSoothing massage to support a mother before, during, and after birth Pregnancy is an exciting and challenging time, and expectant mothers need all the physical and emotional support they can get. A massage from a partner or loved one can be a beautiful way to offer that support. Massage for Pregnancy and Beyond is your how-to guide for safe and comforting massage techniques that can be used by anyone looking to do something helpful and healing for a mom-to-be. You'll learn the basics of effective massage therapy, including simple sequences to relieve everything from sore feet and hip tension to supporting a woman through the remarkable event that is birth. Massage for Pregnancy and Beyond features: Advice for the entire journey—Understand the changes mom's body is undergoing during each trimester of pregnancy, as well as labor and the postpartum phase. No experience required—Simple instructions ensure you can easily learn techniques to soothe, calm, and support a pregnant loved one. A closer connection—Discover the beauty of healing touch to provide comfort, safety, and bonding for mom, baby, and partners. Learn how pregnancy massage can help loved ones connect on the journey of bringing a new life into the world.
Master Conflict Therapy: A New Model for Practicing Couples and Sex Therapy
by Stephen J. Betchen Heather L. DavidsonIllustrated with case studies, this book teaches couples and sex therapists the comprehensive, integrative treatment approach of master conflict therapy (MCT), which combines psychoanalytic conflict theory and Bowen Theory with the basic principles and practice of sex therapy. MCT suggests that each partner has an internal conflict born out of their experiences from their respective families of origin. Partners then choose one another based on these conflicts, and it is only when they are out of balance that the couple experiences symptoms. The authors help clinicians treat couples through providing them with a solid theoretical foundation, a practical assessment procedure, and highly effective treatment techniques to re-balance a couple and, in turn, alleviate their sexual symptoms.
Master Manipulator: The Explosive True Story of Fraud, Embezzlement, and Government Betrayal at the CDC
by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sharyl Attkisson James Ottar GrundvigThe explosive true story of fraud, embezzlement, and government betrayal. In 2000, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) carried out a secret mission to bury, skew, and manipulate data in six vaccine safety studies, in a coordinated effort to control the message that "vaccines do not cause autism.” They did so via secret meetings and backtesting health-care data. The CDC invested tens of millions of dollars in a foreign health-care data analytics startup run by Danish scientist Poul Thorsen, a move to ensure that no link ever surfaced. But fate had other ideas. The agency soon learned it couldn’t control Thorsen. In 2011, the US Justice Department indicted him for the theft of more than $1 million of CDC grant money.Master Manipulator exposes the CDC’s hidden agenda for the cover-up. Influenced by Big Pharma money, future high-paying jobs, and political lobbyists, CDC executives charted a course different than what the findings of earlier vaccine safety studies revealed. The CDC needed an outsider to "flatten” the results of the data, while building an exit strategy: a fall guy in case the secret plan was exposed. Thorsen fit the bill nicely, conducting studies overseas. But the CDC’s plan backfired, as Thorsen took the money to the bank and the power went to his head. It would take years for his fraud scheme funneling CDC grant money to a Danish university and then back to a CDC bank account he controlled to play out.Master Manipulator is a true story of fraud and betrayal, and an insider’s view of what takes place behind the closed doors of agencies and drug companies, and with the people tasked to protect the health of American children. It’s a cautionary tale of the dangers of blind trust in the government and the health-care industry.
Master Of The Phantom Isle (Dragonwatch #3)
by Brandon MullCursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past--his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is. For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark unicorn, who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway to the Under Realm. Though Seth is not formally a prisoner, Ronodin wants to use him and his shadow charmer powers for his own dark ends. <p><P>Kendra is frantic to find her missing brother, but the quest will take her and her companions, including Warren, Tanu, and Vanessa, far from Wyrmroost to Crescent Lagoon--a recently fallen dragon sanctuary made up of many islands and underwater domains. Its caretaker has regained a foothold on one of the islands. If Kendra and her friends can save that sanctuary, they might uncover the answers they need to rescue Seth. <p><P>With each sanctuary the dragons overthrow, Celebrant, the Dragon King, comes closer to the dawn of a new Age of Dragons. With the forces of darkness on the march, can Kendra and her allies gather enough power to win the epic dragon war?
Master the Wood Pellet Grill: A Cookbook to Smoke Meats Like A Pro
by Andrew KosterMaster your wood pellet grill this summer and become a smokin' sensation.Burgers and dogs are just fine for backyard get-togethers, but if you want to heat things up and become the grilling and smoking legend of the neighborhood, pick up Master the Wood Pellet Grill. Things really get cooking when you perfect the art of smoking any type of meat with this pellet grill cookbook.This goes way beyond a basic pellet grill cookbook. Learn unique methods to heighten the flavors of some of your favorite meats, like using mustard as a binder for ribs, reverse searing on tri-tip, and rubbing seasoning under the skin of turkey and chicken.Celebrate grilling season or give the ultimate grilling gift with:Quality and quantity—Discover ways this pellet grill cookbook will make all of your dishes stand out with homemade rubs and marinades.T.L.C.—Find out how to select, prepare, rest, and cook your preferred cuts of meat.Troubleshooting—Check out this section in your pellet grill cookbook for answers to issues like unwanted temperature swings, igniter trouble, and the loss of fire while in smoke setting.If you're looking for the tastiest recipes for your favorite meats, get this pellet grill cookbook—it's smoking!
MasterChef Junior Bakes!: Bold Recipes and Essential Techniques to Inspire Young Bakers: A Baking Book
by MasterChef JuniorFrom "America's most watched cooking show," MasterChef Junior, comes a cookbook of 100 playful baking recipes inspired by MasterChef Junior's young chef contestants, plus plenty of tips, techniques, and step-by-step photographs to enchant bakers ages 8 to 100!Like the dishes featured in the MasterChef Junior Cookbook, the 100 recipes in the MasterChef Junior Bakes! celebrate creativity, technique, and deliciousness, embracing simple to sophisticated and sweet to savory baked goods. Young bakers will learn how to cream butter for Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies; shallow fry dough for Glazed Jelly Doughnuts with Powdered Sugar; whip a silky chocolate ganache for German Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling; and knead dough for cheesy Garlic Knots. Packed with baking guidance and know-how, insider info from MasterChef Junior alumni, and photographs from your favorite show moments, home bakers of all skill levels will be excited to bake like a MasterChef.
MasterChef Junior Cookbook: Bold Recipes and Essential Techniques to Inspire Young Cooks
by Christina Tosi Masterchef Junior<P>Creativity, hard work, and lots of fun—that’s what it takes to cook like a master. Beloved television competition show MasterChef Junior fosters all of this within each of its pint-size home cooks, and what they whip up is truly impressive. <P>This book aims to give any aspiring young chef the tools he or she needs to hone essential cooking skills, with 100 recipes inspired by dishes that the contestants served in the first five seasons, as well as timeless techniques, tips, and advice. With this book, anyone can become an excellent cook.
Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation (Third Edition)
by Diane R. GehartMastering Competencies in Family Therapy, 3rd Edition provides a competency-based approach that introduces couple and family therapy theories while simultaneously teaching you how to complete clinical documentation. Using a light and inviting tone, Diane R. Gehart provides detailed instructions and examples that enable you to complete real-world clinical forms, which are incorporated into the text. Diversity and research considerations are integrated into theoretical discussions and practical applications to facilitate a more holistic and nuanced understanding of couple and family therapy.
Mastering Your Fertility: A Comprehensive Guide to Charting & Tracking Your Cycle
by Keeley McNamaraAn empowering guide to your reproductive health.The secret to understanding your fertility lies in understanding your cycle. Mastering Your Fertility provides you with all the information you need to take complete control of your reproductive health.Learn how to decipher your body's natural indicators with charts to track, interpret, and put this vital information to use. Find ways to manage irregularities in your cycle, figure out the best times to try and conceive, and get tips for overcoming common challenges. It's your cycle—and Mastering Your Fertility gives you the power to make the most of it.Mastering Your Fertility includes:Decode your fertility—From fluids to follicular phases, learn all the things your mom (probably) never taught you about your period.Two-years of charts—Track your basal body temperature over twenty-four months with color-coded charts that make it simple to understand and visualize the progression—whether you have a regular or irregular cycle.Empower yourself—Discover how to take all this information and apply it to your life, health, and reproduction.Whether you're looking to have a baby or just want to better understand your cycle, Mastering Your Fertility is one of the most helpful and compassionate guides you'll find.
Masterminds and Wingmen
by Rosalind WisemanHere is a landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common yet difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls. Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student, or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as "It's nothing" or "I'm good?" Do you sense that the boy you care about is being bullied, but that he'll do anything to avoid your "help?" Have you repeatedly reminded him that schoolwork and chores come before video games only to spy him reaching for the controller as soon as you leave the room? Have you watched with frustration as your boy flounders with girls? Welcome to Boy World. It's a place where asking for help or showing emotional pain often feels impossible. Where sports and video games can mean everything, but working hard in school frequently earns ridicule from "the guys" even as they ask to copy assignments. Where "masterminds" dominate and friends ruthlessly insult each other but can never object when someone steps over the line. Where hiding problems from adults is the ironclad rule because their involvement only makes situations worse. Boy world is governed by social hierarchies and a powerful set of unwritten rules that have huge implications for your boy's relationships, his interactions with you, and the man he'll become. If you want what's best for him, you need to know what these rules are and how to work with them effectively. What you'll find in Masterminds and Wingmen is critically important for every parent - or anyone who cares about boys - to know. Collaborating with a large team of middle- and high-school-age editors, Rosalind Wiseman has created an unprecedented guide to the life your boy is actually experiencing - his on-the-ground reality. Not only does Wiseman challenge you to examine your assumptions, she offers innovative coping strategies aimed at helping your boy develop a positive, authentic, and strong sense of self.
Masturbation, Autism and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Melanie GaddIntimate self-touch and masturbation can pose many difficulties for people with learning disabilities and/or on the autistic spectrum, particularly when it happens in public settings. This frank and thorough guide looks at societal, cultural and religious views of masturbation, how teens develop into sexual beings, the right to be sexual, how to masturbate, appropriate public and private behaviour, professional responsibilities and boundaries, and legal aspects of this topic. It also contains good practice responses providing examples of the issues and solutions in action.
Mata Pita Aur Bachcho Ka Vyavhar (Sanxipt): माता-पिता और बच्चो का व्यवहार (संक्षिप्त)
by Dada Bhagwanबच्चों की सही परवरिश में माँ-बाप का बहुत बड़ा हाथ होता है| बच्चों के साथ हमेशा प्रेमपूर्वक व्यवहार ही करना चाहिए ताकि उन्हें अच्छे संस्कार प्राप्त हो| माँ-बाप बच्चों का व्यवहार सदैव मित्राचारी का होना चाहिए| यदि माँ-बाप बच्चों के साथ डाट कर या मार कर व्यवहार करेंगे तो बच्चे निश्चित ही उनका कहा नहीं मानेंगे और गलत रास्ते पर चढ जाएँगे| माँ-बाप के उच्च संस्कार ही घर में आनंद और शान्ति का माहौल खड़ा कर सकते है| माता पिता का कर्तव्य है कि वह बच्चों की मनोस्थिति को जानकार उसके अनुसार उनके साथ वर्तन करे| आज के ज़माने में टीनएजर्स को संभालना अत्यंत मुश्किल हो गया है| किस तरह से माँ-बाप उनके साथ व्यवहार करे ताकि उन्हें अच्छे संस्कार मिले और वह किसी गलत रास्ते पर ना चले, इस बात कि पूरी समझ हमें इस पुस्तक में मिलती है जिसमें दादाजी ने हमें माँ-बाप बच्चों के सम्बन्ध सुधारने के लिए बहुत सारी चाबियाँ दी है|
Match Point!
by Maddie GallegosA debut middle grade graphic novel by Maddie Gallegos about two girls: one who hates racquetball and another who loves it—and the strong friendship that blossoms through, and often despite, the sport.Rosie Vo is at odds with her dad. He pushes his racquetball hobby on to her to the point that she dreads ever spending time with him. Thankfully, new kid Blair moves to town and becomes fast friends with Rosie. She's cool, a great listener, and even better, the best distraction from the tension Rosie feels at home.Rosie’s convinced Blair is the answer to all her dad-problems. If only Blair could be the racquetball genius Rosie's dad has always wanted! But Blair disagrees, hoping to show her that with a friend by her side, Rosie can face both her dad and racquetball.