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Andi Unexpected
by Amanda FlowerAfter the sudden death of their parents in the jungles of Central America, twelve-year-old science geek Andora “Andi” Boggs and her diva teenaged sister, Bethany, move to rural Killdeer, Ohio to live with their eccentric twenty-something aunt. And while the timeworn house has been home to the Boggs family for generations, Andi feels far from at home. Exploring the attic in her grief, she discovers proof of another Andora Boggs in the family tree hidden in a Depression-era trunk. Despite the meddling of the citizens of Killdeer, Andi and her new friend, Colin Carter, are determined to find out who this first Andora was, how she vanished, and why no one in town wants to talk about her. As more and more unanswered questions pile up, Andi and Colin must decide who they can trust with their secrets and who is interested in Andora’s story for the wrong reasons.
Andi Unstoppable
by Amanda FlowerAndi Boggs and her best friend Colin Carter are at it again … in this third book of the Andi Boggs series, Andi Unstoppable, school has begun for the two Killdeer middle schoolers and the science teacher has a great idea! He is an expert birder and wants his class to share in the fun. In a birding group with Colin and her biggest school rival, Ava, Andi sets out to be the first student in class to spot the elusive Kirtland warbler but ends up spotting the town’s resident ghost instead! Together with her friends, Andi takes on another small town mystery—is the legend of the ghost of Dominika Shalley more than just a story? And does her sudden appearance have anything to do with the holes the friends find in the Shalley graveyard as they look for the rare bird?
Andrea Grace's Gentle Sleep Solutions for Toddlers
by Andrea GraceDoes your todder still have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your child get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Featuring up-to-date safe sleeping guidance, and drawing on the latest clinical expertise, this book will help you to devise a gentle, sustainable sleep plan which will work for you and your toddler. It is based on Andrea Grace's work with hundreds of families, and her decades of experience as the UK's longest-standing sleep consultant, to successfully formulate a gentle, sustainable approach, that avoids unnecessary distress for you or your child. It includes coverage of a variety of different needs, from dropping naps to coping with separation anxiety and nursery routines, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders to grandparents and siblings.WHAT PARENTS SAY:'We loved Andrea's method because it was gentle, kind and based around the needs of the baby.''Andrea has transformed our lives, she is amazing, a sleep guru!''I trusted Andrea and the results spoke for themselves from the very start.''I can't recommend Andrea Grace highly enough.'
Andrea Grace's Gentle Sleep Solutions for Toddlers
by Andrea GraceDoes your todder still have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your child get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Featuring up-to-date safe sleeping guidance, and drawing on the latest clinical expertise, this book will help you to devise a gentle, sustainable sleep plan which will work for you and your toddler. It is based on Andrea Grace's work with hundreds of families, and her decades of experience as the UK's longest-standing sleep consultant, to successfully formulate a gentle, sustainable approach, that avoids unnecessary distress for you or your child. It includes coverage of a variety of different needs, from dropping naps to coping with separation anxiety and nursery routines, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders to grandparents and siblings.WHAT PARENTS SAY:'We loved Andrea's method because it was gentle, kind and based around the needs of the baby.''Andrea has transformed our lives, she is amazing, a sleep guru!''I trusted Andrea and the results spoke for themselves from the very start.''I can't recommend Andrea Grace highly enough.'
Andrea Grace's Gentle Sleep Solutions: A practical guide to solving your child's sleeping problems
by Andrea GraceDoes your baby have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your baby get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Drawing on contemporary research and the latest clinical expertise to address the needs of babies at each stage of early development, this book will help you devise a sleep plan which will work for you and your child. It includes coverage of a variety of special needs, from colic to night terrors in older toddlers, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders to grandparents and siblings. Written by a qualified and registered health visitor, nurse and mental health nurse, and an independent sleep expert, this book will empower you to take control of your baby's sleeping, provide the best for your child, and improve your own mental wellbeing. Most importantly, your baby will get the sleep it needs to grow healthily and happily.ABOUT THE SERIESPeople have been learning with Teach Yourself since 1938. With a vast range of practical, how-to guides covering language learning, lifestyle, hobbies, business, psychology and self-help, there's a Teach Yourself book for whatever you want to do. Join more than 60 million people who have reached their goals with Teach Yourself, and never stop learning.
Andrea Grace's Gentle Sleep Solutions: Teach Yourself (Teach Yourself General)
by Andrea GraceDoes your baby have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your baby get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Drawing on contemporary research and the latest clinical expertise to address the needs of babies at each stage of early development, this book will help you devise a sleep plan which will work for you and your child. It includes coverage of a variety of special needs, from colic to night terrors in older toddlers, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders to grandparents and siblings. Written by a qualified and registered health visitor, nurse and mental health nurse, and an independent sleep expert, this book will empower you to take control of your baby's sleeping, provide the best for your child, and improve your own mental wellbeing. Most importantly, your baby will get the sleep it needs to grow healthily and happily.ABOUT THE SERIESPeople have been learning with Teach Yourself since 1938. With a vast range of practical, how-to guides covering language learning, lifestyle, hobbies, business, psychology and self-help, there's a Teach Yourself book for whatever you want to do. Join more than 60 million people who have reached their goals with Teach Yourself, and never stop learning.
Andrea Grace’s Gentle Sleep Solutions
by Andrea GraceDoes your baby have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your baby get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Featuring up-to-date safe sleeping guidance, and drawing on the latest clinical expertise, this book will help you to devise a gentle, sustainable sleep plan which will work for you and your baby. It is based on Andrea Grace's work with hundreds of families, and her decades of experience as the UK's longest-standing sleep consultant, to successfully formulate a gentle, sustainable approach without crying it out, or unnecessary distress for you or your child. It includes coverage of a variety of different needs, from colic to reflux and eczema, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders to grandparents and siblings.WHAT PARENTS SAY: 'We loved Andrea's method because it was gentle, kind and based around the needs of the baby.''Andrea has transformed our lives, she is amazing, a sleep guru!''I trusted Andrea and the results spoke for themselves from the very start.''I can't recommend Andrea Grace highly enough.'
Andrea Grace’s Gentle Sleep Solutions
by Andrea GraceDoes your baby have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your baby get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Featuring up-to-date safe sleeping guidance, and drawing on the latest clinical expertise, this book will help you to devise a gentle, sustainable sleep plan which will work for you and your baby. It is based on Andrea Grace's work with hundreds of families, and her decades of experience as the UK's longest-standing sleep consultant, to successfully formulate a gentle, sustainable approach without crying it out, or unnecessary distress for you or your child. It includes coverage of a variety of different needs, from colic to reflux and eczema, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders to grandparents and siblings.WHAT PARENTS SAY: 'We loved Andrea's method because it was gentle, kind and based around the needs of the baby.''Andrea has transformed our lives, she is amazing, a sleep guru!''I trusted Andrea and the results spoke for themselves from the very start.''I can't recommend Andrea Grace highly enough.'
Andrea Laurence Secrets of Eden Box Set
by Andrea LaurenceFour foster brothers will do whatever it takes to keep the darkest secret of their past hidden. But when they find love, will the truth come to light? Wade Mitchell must have Victoria Sullivan's property, but she's not selling--especially to him! Now seducing it out of her might be the only option... CEO Brody Eden is a loner with secrets he refuses to unveil to anyone...until the brooding billionaire meets his new assistant, Samantha Davis. She's temptation personified, and she's sitting right outside his door... The past is about to catch up with Congressman Xander Langston. As if dealing with the shocking, scandalous discovery on his family's farm isn't enough, he's soon confronted with five fateful words from his high school sweetheart: "Yes, you have a son." Years ago, Heath Langston eloped with Julianne Eden, but when the marriage remained unconsummated they went their separate ways. Now family turmoil forces Heath and Julianne back into the same town, into the same house, into the same bed... Undeniable Demands A Beauty Uncovered Heir to Scandal Her Secret Husband
Andreo's Race
by Pam WithersJust as sixteen-year-old Andreo, skilled in death-defying ironman events in wilderness regions, is about to compete in rugged Bolivia, he and his friend Raul (another Bolivian adoptee) begin to suspect that their adoptive parents have unwittingly acquired them illegally. Plotting to use the upcoming race to pursue the truth, they veer on an epic journey to locate Andreo's birth parents, only to find themselves hazardously entangled with a gang of baby traffickers. Never suspecting that attempting to bring down the ring would endanger their very lives, the boys plunge ahead. Compelling, poignant, and heart-stopping, Andreo's Race takes readers on a perilous quest to discover the true meaning of family.
Andrew Henry's Meadow
by Doris BurnA classic reissued for a new generation Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's an inventor. But when Andrew Henry's family doesn't appreciate him or his inventions, he decides it's time to run away. Many children in the neighborhood feel the same way and follow him to his meadow, where he builds each of his friends a unique house of their very own. But in town the families miss their children and do everything they can to find them. And the kids realize that it feels a little lonely out in the meadow without their parents. Just as relevant today as it was in 1967, this is a heart-warming story about children who want to feel special and appreciated for who they are. With a new jacket and expanded trim size, Andrew Henry is ready to enchant the next generation of kids.
Andy Shane and the Pumpkin Trick
by Jennifer Richard JacobsonWhen pranksters ruin Dolores Starbuckle's perfectly good pumpkins, Andy Shane puts his trickiest plan to the test in this humorous, uplifting tale filled with Halloween fun. Andy Shane does not want to go to Dolores Starbuckle's birthday party. It's on the same day as Halloween! Plus, Dolores is always ordering Andy around, making Andy lists on a clipboard, or squealing over Andy's marble collection. But when Dolores tells him that someone is smashing pumpkins in front of her house, the idea of tricking the tricksters sounds too appealing to resist. Maybe there's even a way to scare off the vandals and give Dolores a really great present, all at the same time!
Andy and Tamika
by David A. Adler Will HillenbrandTamika prepares to move in with the Russells temporarily. Meanwhile, Andy makes a surprising new friend--and discovers what family really means.
Angel Falls: A Novel
by Kristin HannahFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women comes &“a tearjerker . . . about the triumphs of family&” (Detroit Free Press).When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and mother, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together and care for their grieving, frightened children. Doctors tell Liam not to expect a recovery, but he believes that love can accomplish what medical science cannot. Daily he sits at Mikaela&’s bedside, telling her stories of the precious life they have built together, hoping against hope that she will wake up. But then he discovers evidence of his wife&’s secret past: a first marriage to movie star Julian True.Desperate to bring Mikaela back at any cost, Liam knows that he must turn to Julian for help. But will that choice cost Liam his wife, his family, and everything he holds dear? One of Kristin Hannah&’s most moving novels, Angel Falls is a poignant and unforgettable portrait of marriage and commitment, of an ordinary man who dares to risk everything in the name of love.
Angel Landing: A Novel
by Alice Hoffman&“A good, old-fashioned love story . . . Alice Hoffman&’s writing at its precise and heartbreaking best.&” —The Washington Post Things have changed in Fisher&’s Cove, the Long Island harbor town where Natalie spent her summers as a girl. The water used to be clean, and from her aunt Minnie&’s boarding house you could see all the way to Connecticut even on hazy days. Twenty years ago, Minnie never had a problem finding lodgers—but now everyone wants to be in Montauk or the Hamptons. The biggest change of all, though, is the nuclear power plant under construction on Angel Landing. Natalie&’s boyfriend, Carter, is leading a protest against the plant, and despite the fact that he is more devoted to his environmental work than he is to her, she has followed him to Fisher&’s Cove. During the days, she works as a therapist at a local counseling center; in the evenings, she ignores her aunt&’s disapproval as she waits for Carter to call. But after an explosion lights up the night sky above Angel Landing, Natalie&’s world is turned upside down. Into her office walks a man with an incredible confession to make, and the more she listens, the more Natalie begins to question the direction of her own life. The conclusions she draws—about passion, commitment, and what her heart truly wants—will lead her to a love she never imagined possible. Told with grace, charm, and wit, Angel Landing is a captivating romance and one of Alice Hoffman&’s most delightful novels.
Angel Mine (Whispering Wind #2)
by Sherryl WoodsFrom the bestselling author behind the hit Sweet Magnolias Netflix seriesIn this charming small-town tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods, readers revisit the peaceful Whispering Wind Ranch, where one woman journeys to rediscover the meaning of love, friendship, and family.Heather Reed thought she was making the right choice when she decided to raise her daughter, Angel, on her own. But three years later, Heather realizes she needs help. Her career as an actress is faltering, and Angel's more than she can handle alone. It's time to track down Angel's father… only problem is, he doesn't know Angel exists.Heather's search leads her to Whispering Wind, Wyoming. If Todd Winston is dismayed to see his old girlfriend show up in town, he's shocked when he looks into the angelic eyes of the little girl who is clearly his daughter. Todd flatly refuses to open his life to Angel. Heather flatly refuses to leave town until she finds out why. Amazingly, they discover that through compromise and understanding lies the road straight to family.Books in the Whispering Wind duology:After TexAngel MinePreviously published.
Angel Spreads Her Wings (Angel O'Leary #6)
by Judy Delton Jill WeberWith the excitement of her mother getting married and having a baby, Angel is ready for a nice long summer at home in Elm City, Wisconsin. But another change is brewing for poor Angel. Her stepfather is taking the family to Greece to meet their new grandparents. Angel will have to get on a plane and fly over the ocean to a foreign land - will she have to use one of those airsick bags on the plane? Will there be anything to eat in Greece besides those little fish with their heads on? How will she understand her grandparents? And, most important, will Angel ever make it back home or will her stepfather want the family to stay in Greece forever? Back by popular demand, here is another fast-paced, hilarious adventure for that much-loved character, Angel. Change isn't always easy, but even worrywart Angel just may spread her wings a little as she learns that home is where the heart is. Bookshare holds the key to all of the books about angel, the little girl who worries too much. Read about her adventures in: Back Yard Angel, Angel in Charge, Angel's Mother's Boyfriend, Angel's Mother's Wedding and Angel's Mother's Baby.
Angel and Bavar
by Amy WilsonTaking inspiration from “Beauty and the Beast,” Amy Wilson’s second middle grade novel is a stunning modern fairy tale of magic, friendship, and finding the courage to fight for what matters most.After the death of her parents, Angel has a lot to get used to: a new home, a new family, a new school. The last thing she’s interested in is making new friends. Until she meets Bavar, a strange boy who slips through the shadows, a boy who might understand her nightmares. But Bavar doesn’t want to let anyone in. Everyone—and everything—in his enchanted house is already urging him to step up and protect the world from a magical rift and the fearsome monsters traveling through it, a responsibility he wishes he could ignore.Then Bavar discovers that the monsters are the same ones that killed Angel’s parents. Determined to stop the creatures for good, he reluctantly accepts Angel’s help. Together, Angel and Bavar must find the courage to stand up for each other and themselves to repair the rift between worlds…before it’s too late.
Angel in Charge
by Judy Delton Leslie MorrillTen-year-old Angel and her little brother Rags have to cope with an incompetent babysitter and several crises while their mother is away.
Angel of Brooklyn
by Janette JenkinsIt is January, 1914 and Jonathan Crane returns home from his travels with a new American bride, former Coney Island showgirl Beatrice. In the remote Lancashire village Beatrice is the focus of attention, the men captivated by her beauty, the women initially charmed by tales of her upbringing in Normal, Illinois with her father, an amateur taxidermist, and her brother, a preacher, although she will take the story of how she became the Angel of Brooklyn to her grave. But when the men head off to fight in the Great War the glamorous newcomer slowly becomes an object of suspicion and jealousy for the women who are left behind and as the years pass, and their resentment grows, Beatrice's secret proves to be her undoing.Beautifully observed, tragic, funny and so evocative that you can taste the candy floss at Coney Island and feel the chill of wartime England, Angel of Brooklyn is an extraordinary, heartbreaking story.
Angel of Redemption
by J. A. LittleSeasoned social worker Kayla Brooks has dealt with her fair share of difficult situations, but nothing could have prepared her for the likes of Dean Wyatt, head of Wyatt House Group Home for Boys. When a case unexpectedly brings Kayla to his door in the middle of the night, sparks fly. With a piercing gaze and heavily inked skin, Dean looks like a walking wet dream. Until he turns out to be an asshole. Dean Wyatt has always kept those around him at arm’s length. Secrets lurk beneath his tattoos—a traumatic past known to very few. Forced to work together in order to help two vulnerable boys, Kayla slowly penetrates Dean’s tough exterior. Along the way the two discover something they've each been missing—but only time will tell if they can overcome the painful past that’s kept anyone from bringing true happiness into Dean’s world. This book contains adult situations and sexual content. For mature audiences only.Praise for Angel of Redemption: I absolutely loved it! One of the best books I have read in the last few months, which is saying a lot with the amount of books I got through."—Goodreads reviewer "This has just moved into my number one read this fall."—Goodreads reviewer "I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves romance, helping children, and finding your place in the world."—Once Upon an Alpha
Angel's Grace
by Tracey BaptisteGrace has always had wild red hair like no one else in her family and a birthmark on her shoulder that her mother told her was the mark of an angel. When Grace is sent from New York to spend the summer with her grandmother in Trinidad, she looks through the family album and discovers a blurred photograph of a stranger with a birthmark -- her birthmark -- and Grace is full of questions. No one is able to identify the man in the photo, and Grace is left with no choice but to find out who he is and what he might mean to her. What Grace does not know is that her search will lead to a discovery about herself and her family that she never could have imagined. Tracey Baptiste's first novel is a tender coming-of-age story set on the island of Trinidad. Angel's Grace explores the meaning of identity and truth, and the unbreakable ties of a family bound by love.
Angel's Mother's Boyfriend
by Judy DeltonTen-year-old Angel finds plenty to worry about when she learns that her mother's new boyfriend is a clown. When Angel's mother begins acting strangely after her vacation, Angel knows it has something to do with the mysterious letters from Washington, D. C. Soon Angel convinces herself that her mother must be in danger for not paying her taxes! Angel swings into action, scheming to earn bail money and creating escape plans. But when it turns out the letters are actually from Rudy, the charming man Mrs. O'Leary met on her vacation, Angel isn't as relieved as she should be. Besides being a threat to their family, he is after all, a professional clown ... Worrywart Angel and her little brother, Rags, will delight old fans and new readers alike as they face an unusual dilemma with typically hilarious results.
Angel's Mother's Wedding
by Judy DeltonAngel's mother is getting married at the end of the summer but she isn't getting ready. No plans to buy a wedding gown, cake, or flowers. She's not sending invitations or choosing bridesmaids. All she keeps saying is that it's going to be a small wedding because it's her second one. Rudy, who will become Angel and Rags' father says it will be the first wedding for the children so it should be special. As the wedding approaches Angel has some upsetting experiences. She gets lost out in the country when she should be babysitting for her five-year-old brother Rags. She attends a wacky wedding shower that seems like a Halloween party but turns out to be fun, anyway. Some things Angel worries about turn out not to be problems. Other things she didn't even think of turn out to be super, embarrassing problems. With all the commotion and craziness, something happens during the ceremony that instantly makes all the problems vanish. Pictures are described. There are more funny books about Angel and her little brother in the Bookshare collection. Look for Angel in Charge, Angel's Mother's Boyfriend, Angel's Mother's Baby, Angel Spreads Her Wings and Angel Bites The Bullet. Judy Delton, the author of the Angel books has also written nearly 40 books all about the adventures of a scout troop for boys and girls called Pee Wee Scouts. Try them out and the reading fun will go on and on!
Angel's Rest: A heartwarming, uplifting, feel-good romance series (Eternity Springs)
by Emily MarchIf you love Robyn Carr's Virgin River, don't miss Emily March's warm, uplifting Eternity Springs series!Angel's Rest is the first novel in New York Times bestselling author Emily March's warm and uplifting romance series about a small town with a big heart. For fans of Debbie Macomber, Holly Martin and Sheryl Woods.Gabriel Callahan has lost everything that mattered. All he wants is solitude on an isolated mountain estate. Instead, he gets a neighbour. Vibrant, no-nonsense Nic Sullivan is Eternity Springs' veterinarian, and she has an uncanny plan to lure this talented architect back to the world of the living. First with a dog, next with a renovation project, and, finally, with a night of passion that ends with a surprise. Now a man still raw from tragedy must face the biggest struggle of his heart. Can he forgive himself and believe in the power of second chances? Dare he trust in the promise of a future and a brand-new family here in Eternity Springs?Escape to Eternity Springs, a little piece of heaven in the Colorado Rockies, with the other books in the series, Hummingbird Lake, Heartache Falls, Mistletoe Mine, Lover's Leap, Nightingale Way, Reflection Point, Miracle Road, Dreamweaver Trail, Teardrop Lane, Heartsong Cottage, Reunion Pass, Christmas In Eternity Springs.