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The Mythmakers: A Novel
by Keziah WeirThree writers, two marriages, one affair—infinite sides to the story. A beguiling nesting doll of a novel about perspective and memory, the battles between creative ambition and love, and the timeless question of who owns a story. Named a most anticipated book of the year by Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, and Literary Hub.Sal Cannon is a struggling magazine writer, dealing with the professional humiliation of being conned by a serial liar. She&’s close to rock-bottom when she reads a short story by Martin Keller, the much older author she met at a literary event years ago. Much to her surprise, the piece is about her and their brief encounter. Desperate to read more of the unpublished novel from which the story is taken, she is shocked to learn that Martin has died. But as her own life and relationships fall apart, Sal makes a rash decision: she will seek out Martin&’s widow, Moira, and convince her to let Sal read the rest of Martin&’s novel. Her novel.Over a single summer, Sal will insert herself into Moira&’s life. Or is it the other way around? As Sal sifts through Martin&’s papers and learns more about Moira, she discovers the larger, ever-shifting story of not just one marriage but two, as she unravels the secret histories of those closest to Martin Keller.The Mythmakers is a seductive nesting doll of a book that grapples with perspective and memory, as well as the battles between creative ambition and love. It&’s a novel about the trials and tribulations of finding out who you are, and those moments when the trajectories of our lives are forever altered.
The NDD Book: How Nutrition Deficit Disorder Affects Your Child's Learning, Behavior, and Health, and What You Can Do About It-Without Drugs
by William SearsSears (pediatrics, U. of California, Irvine) describes the symptoms of nutritional deficit disorder, how nutrition affects the brain, and how to treat and prevent the disorder without the use of drugs. He explains how nutritional changes and supplements can improve learning, mood, and behavior, presents seven steps to prevent NDD, and provides sample meal plans and recipes. There is no bibliography. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The NIrV Kids' Book of Devotions Updated Edition: A 365-Day Adventure in God's Word
by Mark LittletonKids need God’s Word every day to get strong and to stay strong! The NIrV Kids' Book of Devotions, revised edition is a 365-day devotional and your perfect source of God’s Word. It includes: A scripture passage from the updated NIrV translation, a short message you can read for yourself, and a prayer in a weekly theme to help you learn more about God and his world. You’ll see that the Bible has something to say about everything—from school to salvation, friendship and family, and fear and faith. A Scripture index will help you find devotions about your favorite Bible passages. God loves you, and he wants you to grow strong. So start reading his Word today!
The Nakano Thrift Shop: A Novel
by Hiromi Kawakami Allison Markin PowellFrom the author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes this funny, heartwarming story about love, life, and human relationships that features a delightfully offbeat cast of characters.Objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers that handle them. But like those same customers and staff, they hold many secrets. If examined carefully, they show the signs of innumerable extravagancies, of immeasurable pleasure and pain, and of the deep mysteries of the human heart.Hitomi, the inexperienced young woman who works the register at Mr. Nakano's thrift shop, has fallen for her coworker, the oddly reserved Takeo. Unsure of how to attract his attention, she seeks advice from her employer's sister, Masayo, whose sentimental entanglements make her a somewhat unconventional guide. But thanks in part to Masayo, Hitomi will come to realize that love, desire, and intimacy require acceptance not only of idiosyncrasies but also of the delicate waltz between open and hidden secrets. Animating each delicately rendered chapter in Kawakami's playful novel is Mr. Nakano himself, an original, entertaining, and enigmatic creation whose compulsive mannerisms, secretive love life, and impulsive behavior defy all expectations.
The Naked Mole-Rat Letters
by Mary AmatoWhen her father begins a long-distance romance with a Washington, D.C. zookeeper, twelve-year-old Frankie sends fabricated email letters to the zookeeper in an attempt to end the relationship, in this story about family, friendship, and growing up.
The Naked Mom
by Brooke BurkeMotherhood revealed-by a high-profile celebrity mom, dynamic CEO, and Dancing with the Stars co-host and winner. Brooke Burke knows all too well that when you're raising four children, running a household, tending a relationship, building a multimillion- dollar business and pursuing a television career, there's no room for pretense or posturing. Rejecting the idea that there's some simple step-by-step path to the Perfect Body, the Perfect Relationship, or the Perfect Career, she reveals the truths about motherhood with the sincerity that today's smart, sexy and soulful moms need. Brooke lets readers know what really goes on behind the scenes of a surprisingly ordinary life as a celebrity mom, and how she manages to make it all work (on the good days). Always acknowledging the chaos that is present in any woman's life, Burke offers readers a more calculated approach to life and motherhood: dance through it. It's all about hearing the music, finding your footing, and moving gracefully. From tips about caring for your body, to her own stories about the missteps she's made as a mother, to advice about how to handle the tough emotional challenges moms face, Brooke paints an honest picture of motherhood that all women can relate to, insisting that it's not about being right or wrong, it's about being your authentic, naked self. .
The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies
by Cynthia GarrettMillions of people who demanded mastery over their own bodies have been tragically duped. Everywhere you look, sex and sexuality are redefined, manipulated, twisted, and maligned. Terrified of being labeled &“intolerant,&” Christians have been silent while the world has spoken loudly. No more. The sexual revolution offered us nothing but bondage. Feminism is an admittedly failed experiment. Yet we have always had the answer right under our noses. If you have ever looked at the culture we live in and felt that you are consuming lies about sex and sexuality—this book is for you. Unlike any other book on purity, Cynthia Garrett boldly tackles these difficult topics and teaches you that purity in your mind, body, and soul is about understanding true sexual freedom. And that&’s The Naked Truth.
The Nakeds
by Lisa GlattA hit-and-run accident sends the lives of both driver and victim into unforeseen trajectories in a family drama set against the backdrop of the sexual revolution and 1970s California.On the morning that Nina and Asher Teller's marriage falls apart in their Southern Californian kitchen, their young daughter, Hannah, is the victim of a hit-and-run accident that will leave her leg in a cast for much of the next decade. Nina's next husband introduces her to nudism and soon suggests they plunge further into the sexual revolution of the 1970s. Meanwhile, the remorseful driver, Martin, tries to bury his dark secret under the flashing lights and ringing bells of Las Vegas. The Nakeds is an absorbing, darkly comical story of love and desire, of forgiveness and the unforgivable, and the truths we sometimes hide underneath our very own skin.and complicated human truths. Her characters are so perceptively drawn I felt as if they were people I knew. Her portrait of southern California in the 1970s is so vivid I could practically feel that particular sun on my face. Her insights into how we love and forgive and deny and accept are so profound I felt changed by the time I read the final sentence. This is an unforgettable and spellbinding book by a writer of rare radiance." --Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild "Lisa Glatt writes with incandescent ink: her novel emanates light. There is damage and heartache to be found in The Nakeds, yet every page is radiant with redemption, and every gorgeously human character embodies hope. This book will keep you up late at night, turning page after page, laughing aloud, palms sweating, heart in your mouth." --Dylan Landis, author of Rainey Royal and Normal People Don't Live Like This "The characters so finely etched and flawed and real, the scenes indelible as if burned into wood--this portrait of people trying to make it in southern California is one of the finest you'll see." --Susan Straight, National Book Award finalist, author of Highwire Moon "The Nakeds is a work of simple and lucid brilliance, and Lisa Glatt is a stunningly gifted writer. The world needs to know her. I think it soon will." --Meghan Daum, author of The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion Praise for the national bestseller A Girl Becomes a Comma Like That "An appealingly dark first novel . . . authentic, substantial and engaging." --New York Times Book Review "Smart and stylish . . . Lyrical and sophisticated." --San Francisco Chronicle "Weirdly romantic. Ferociously intelligent. Ridiculously well written and compulsively readable." --Daily Candy "This novel may be a scream of pure pain, but its wisdom and touching examination of grace and instability under pressure are unforgettable." --The Miami Herald "A Girl Becomes A Comma Like That is an accomplished, elegant, inky-black tragicomedy that raises gallows humor to a heartrending art form . . . . [T]his is a rare, bright, glass-cuttingly-sharp jewel of a book." --The Journal News "Glatt fills her pages with women who are so complex and truthfully portrayed, you'll swear you know at least one of them. The end result is a haunting, unforgettable book that admirably manages to be both touching and shocking." --BUST "Sad, yes, but also comic." --The Washington Post "Heartbreaking and hilarious." --Press-Telegram "A less honest writer could mine only melodrama from the lives of these seemingly self-defeated women, but Glatt plays out the ordinary details of their lives with such unadorned authenticity that you can't help but either find yourself in them or admire them." --LA Weekly "A laugh out loud tearjerker." --Elle "Fearless and deeply felt." --Rain Taxi
The Name Drop
by Susan LeeWhen Elijah Ri arrives in New York City for an internship at his father’s massive tech company, Haneul Corporation, he expects the royal treatment that comes with being the future CEO—even if that’s the last thing he wants. But instead, he finds himself shuffled into a group of overworked, unpaid interns, all sharing a shoebox apartment for the summer. <P><P> When Jessica Lee arrives in New York City, she’s eager to make the most of her internship at Haneul Corporation, even if she’s at the bottom of the corporate ladder. But she’s shocked to be introduced as the new executive-in-training intern with a gorgeous brownstone all to herself. <P><P> It doesn’t take long for Elijah and Jessica to discover the source of the mistake: they share the same Korean name. But they decide to stay switched—so Elijah can have a relaxing summer away from his controlling dad while Jessica can make the connections she desperately needs for college recommendations. <P><P> As Elijah and Jessica work together to keep up the charade, a spark develops between them. Can they avoid discovery—and total disaster—with their feelings and futures on the line?
The Name She Gave Me
by Betty CulleyA heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.Rynn was born with a hole in her heart—literally. Although it was fixed long ago, she still feels an emptiness there when she wonders about her birth family.As her relationship with her adoptive mother fractures, Rynn finally decides she needs to know more about the rest of her family. Her search starts with a name, the only thing she has from her birth mother, and she quickly learns that she has a younger sister living in foster care in a nearby town. But if Rynn reconnects with her biological sister, it may drive her adoptive family apart for good.This powerful story uncovers both beautiful and heartbreaking truths and explores how challenging, yet healing, family can be.
The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times
by Florence KnappA once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. 'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book'Sunday Times'Wildly original and emotionally profound'Observer'An unadulterated success: moving, evocative and utterly convincing'The TimesTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIt is 1987, and in the aftermath of a great storm, Cora sets out with her nine-year-old daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and call the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates. Going against his wishes is a risk that will have consequences, but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? The choice she makes in this moment will shape the course of their lives.Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, and one that will prove as cataclysmic as the storm from which it emerged. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, believing it will enable him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould?Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family, and love's endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store.CHOSEN AS A SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL, RED, PRIMA, STYLIST and EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF 2025 | A READ WITH JENNA BOOKCLUB PICK 'The viral literary hit of the summer'Grazia'A beautiful, heartwrenching, utterly original novel'Miranda Cowley Heller'The 2025 book that will be everywhere . . . One of those rare books that makes you glad to be alive'Stylist'Magnificent . . . Read it. It's very special'Chris Whitaker'Beautifully written, and wise and tender . . . An utter original'Jojo Moyes'Exceptional . . . will stay with me for a very long time'Anita Rani, Woman's Hour'Heart-shattering . . . a sucker punch of a novel that I think will be one of the biggest books of the year'Pandora Sykes'A modern classic'Jenna Bush Hager'Heartbreaking and yet brimful of hope . . . Exceptional'Mail on Sunday'Brilliant . . . one of those books that will make you irritable with anyone who interrupts you, but which you'll finish wanting to press into the hands of a friend'The Times'Astonishing, unique and incredibly moving, The Names is a beautiful novel about the courage of a mother in the moment she names her child . . . I know it will stay with me for a long time'Jeanine Cummins
The Names: A Novel
by Florence KnappREAD WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY <br> “Dazzling…The Names is startlingly joyful and paced like a thriller…Knapp tirelessly and beautifully replicates not just loss and grief but endless rebirth and delight.”—The Washington Post <br> “Elegant…this is a wholly original work.—People Magazine <br> “A magnificent novel, thrumming with life in all its pain and precariousness, yet suffused with the glorious possibilities of love and redemption.&” —Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Horse. <p> The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life? In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates... <p> Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing. <p> With exceptional sensitivity and depth, Knapp draws us into the story of one family, told through a prism of what-ifs, causing us to consider the "one . . . precious life" we are given. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional, gut-wrenching power are certain to make The Names a modern classic. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Names: A Novel
by Florence KnappREAD WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY &“Beautiful, heart-wrenching, utterly original.&” —Miranda Cowley Heller, bestselling author of The Paper Palace The story of one family told three different ways, leading to three different fates—a dazzling debut that asks: Can a name shape the course of a life?In the wake of an enormous, history-making storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son&’s birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home, intends for her to name the child after him. But when the registrar asks which name she wants to pick, Cora hesitates . . .What follows are three alternate and alternating versions of both Cora&’s and her young son&’s life, shaped by her brave last-minute choice of name. Spanning thirty-five years, the novel draws us in from the first page, as we follow three unforgettable journeys of one young man, but also his mother, grandmother, and sister. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.With exceptional sensitivity and depth, Knapp draws us into the story of one family, told through a prism of what-ifs, and shows us what we each can do with the &“one precious life&” we are given. The Names&’ brilliantly imaginative structure, its propulsive storytelling, and the emotional, gut-wrenching power of the book itself are certain to make it a modern classic.
The Namesake
by Steven ParlatoGifted artist? Standout student? All his teachers are sure certain that Evan Galloway can be the graduate who brings glory to small, ordinary St. Sebastian's School. As for Evan, however, he can't be bothered anymore. Since the shock of his young father's suicide last spring, Evan no longer cares about the future. In fact, he believes that he spent the first fifteen years of his life living a lie. Despite his mother's encouragement and the steadfast companionship of his best friend, Alexis, Evan is mired in rage and bitterness. Good memories seem ludicrous when the present holds no hope. Then Evan's grandmother hands him the key--literally, a key--to a locked trunk that his father hid when he was the same age as Evan is now. Digging into the trunk and the small-town secrets it uncovers, Evan can begin to face who his father really was, and why even the love of his son could not save him.In a voice that resonates with the authenticity of grief, Steven Parlato tells a different kind of coming-of-age story, about a boy thrust into adulthood too soon, through the corridor of shame, disbelief, and finally...compassion.
The Naming (Pellinor #1)
by Alison CroggonIn the classic spirit of epic fantasy comes this glittering saga of a young girl who learns she possesses an uncanny gift - and is destined to use it to save her world from a terrifying evil. Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She doesn't yet know she has inherited a powerful gift, one that marks her as a member of the noble School of Pellinor and enables her to see the world as no other can. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true identity and extraordinary destiny unfold. Now, she and her mysterious teacher must embark on a treacherous, uncertain journey through a time and place where the forces of darkness wield an otherworldly terror. The first book in a projected quartet, Alison Croggon's epic about Maerad and her remarkable yet dangerous gift is a beautiful, unforgettable tale. Presented as a new translation of an ancient text, THE NAMING evokes the rich and complex landscape of Annar, a legendary world just waiting to be discovered.
The Nanny Book: The Smart Parent's Guide to Hiring, Firing, and Every Sticky Situation in Between
by Susan Carlton Coco MyersHiring a nanny--and getting along with her afterward--may be one of the most important things that parents do, yet many of us approach the whole business with fear and trembling, or at least a lot of questions. Even parents who may manage dozens of employees at work can be at a loss when it comes to dealing with the person who will be looking after their children.Nanny, au pair, caregiver--no matter the term, the thorny issues remain the same:-How do you find someone you like and trust?-Should you invite the nanny to Thanksgiving dinner?-When should you raise her fee--and by how much?-What should you do when the au pair is a flirt?-How do you sort out the laundry and other chores?-Nanny surveillance--should you spy?The Nanny Book provides real, down-to-earth solutions for almost every conceivable issue or problem. Filled with advice gleaned through interviews with families and nannies, this book will turn parents into their own experts. Other books focus almost exclusively on hiring a caregiver. The Nanny Book is the only guide that gives smart, parent-tested solutions to those sticky situations that can make or break the relationship.
The Nanny Connie Way: Secrets to Mastering the First Four Months of Parenthood
by Connie SimpsonFrom the beloved nanny to stars like Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, and Cash Warren and Jessica Alba comes a loving yet no-nonsense guide to the first four months of parenthood so you can raise a happy baby—and be happy parents.There is nothing like the overwhelming love of gazing upon your beautiful newborn, but there is really nothing like the overwhelming terror of not being able to comfort that screaming baby. Have no fear! Nanny Connie is here with all the solutions you need for every baby-care dilemma from comforting a colicky infant to trying to breastfeed in public. Her sweet and sassy drawl seeps right out of these pages, reassuring you that everything will be fine, as she guides you with her God-given wisdom, larger-than-life compassion, and three decades worth of experience and patience. Connie, “quite simply one of the greatest humans on this planet” (Emily Blunt) and a mother herself, comes from many generations of strong women with loads of experience in mothering, midwifery, and Southern values. Broken into three easy-to-follow sections (pre-baby arrangements, that immediate post-birth glow, and the first four months of the rest of your life), The Nanny Connie Way is your go-to, first-time-parent-proof baby manual that will give you not only the guidance you crave, but also the confidence to be the best parent you can be. Connie tackles everything from: -Breastfeeding Do and Don’ts -The Power of the Pacifier -Bath Time With Baby -The Nighttime Sleep Ritual -Managing New Mommy Stress Connie won’t just get you through the sleepless nights and the explosive diapers—she’s going to make you thrive. *Download The Nanny Connie Way AR App to experience Nanny Connie in your own home through exclusive videos! (Please note, readers reading on a mobile device may not be able to experience the AR videos.)
The Nanny's New Family (Caring Canines #4)
by Margaret DaleySecond Chance Family Annie Knight has her work cut out for her as the McGregor family's newest nanny. Dr. Ian McGregor means well, but the distracted single dad's lost touch with his four kids. The new nanny brings much-needed calm to the chaos, including finding a service dog that could be a real lifesaver. And soon the good doctor's making Annie's heart respond in ways it hasn't for years. But Annie's cheery demeanor hides a heart-wrenching secret that's as much a part of her as her carefully hidden scars. Annie doesn't think she deserves happiness-but Ian and his kids will show the caretaker that with the love of family, everything's possible.
The Nanny's Secret Baby: A Fresh-Start Family Romance (Redemption Ranch #4)
by Lee Tobin McClainThe life of a small-town veterinarian and single dad is upended by his nanny’s revelation in this heartwarming inspirational romance.Arianna Shrader’s new nanny gig is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to bond with the infant boy she gave up to her sister for adoption. But widower Jack DeMoise doesn’t know she’s not just his child’s aunt. As Arianna grows closer to the ranch veterinarian and his son, can she find a way to reveal her secret . . . and become a permanent part of their family?
The Napa Wine Heiresses Boxed Set (The Napa Wine Heiresses #1)
by Heather Heyford“Napa Valley is the perfect place to set a romantic love story. “—RT Book Reviews Join author Heather Heyford as she uncorks a sparkling new series following the St. Pierre sisters, heiresses to a Napa wine fortune who are toasting the good life and are thirsty for love . . .A TASTE OF CHARDONNAYThe Challenge, an elite charity competition held in Napa, seems like the perfect opportunity for Chardonnay St. Pierre to cement her image as a philanthropist. But all eyes—including Char’s—are on the Hollywood heartthrob who’s also entered the race . . . A TASTE OF MERLOTMerlot St. Pierre is struggling to break free from her family name. With the help of a handsome jewelry buyer, she just may taste her first sip of success—as long as she can hide who she really is . . . A TASTE OF SAUVIGNONSauvignon “Savvy” St. Pierre’s life is as tidy and straightforward as her sizable collection of little black dresses—but every now and then, she can’t help but long for her first sip of love. . .A TASTE OF SAKEChardonnay and Merlot are thrilled about Sauvignon’s wedding day, and it’s slated to be the soirée of the decade. Especially with the splashy arrival of a sister they never knew they had. . .
The Narcissism of Small Differences: A Novel
by Michael ZadoorianA comedy of compromise thaT “brims with wit, passion and soul” from the international bestselling author of Beautiful Music (The Millions, A Most Anticipated 2020 Book).Joe Keen and Ana Urbanek have been a couple for a long time, with all the requisite lulls and temptations, yet they remain unmarried and without children, contrary to their Midwestern values (and parents’ wishes). Now on the cusp of forty, they are both working at jobs that they’re not even sure they believe in anymore, but with significantly varying returns. Ana is successful, Joe is floundering—both in limbo, caught somewhere between mainstream and alternative culture, sincerity and irony, achievement and arrested development.Set against the backdrop of bottomed-out 2009 Detroit, a once-great American city now in transition, part decaying and part striving to be reborn, The Narcissism of Small Differences is the story of an aging creative class, doomed to ask the questions: Is it possible to outgrow irony? Does not having children make you one? Is there even such a thing as selling out anymore?“While everyone is trying so hard to act normal, The Narcissism of Small Differences revels in its own weirdness.” —Ben Folds, New York Times bestselling author/singer-songwriter“In a literary landscape where most are hell-bent on outplotting their peers, Michael Zadoorian has sculpted a thriller from everyday life.” —Josh Malermann, author of Bird Box“The Narcissism of Small Differences is one of [Zadoorian’s] best. He has become an essential chronicler of the life in Detroit at the beginning of our century.” —Stateside, Michigan Public Radio
The Narrows: A Novel
by Ann Petry“Petry is the writer we have been waiting for; hers are the stories we need to fully illuminate the questions of our moment, while also offering a page-turning good time. Ann Petry, the woman, had it all, and so does her insightful, prescient and unputdownable prose.” — Tayari Jones, New York Times Book ReviewFrom author of the bestselling novel The Street, a “masterpiece of social realism” (Wall Street Journal) about a tragic love affair, and a powerful look into how class, race, and love intersected in midcentury America.With a new introduction by Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of Libertie.“The Narrows deftly explores what it means to have an interior life under the unrelenting gaze of whiteness...it is a master class in using descriptions of place and space to explore the realities of race, gender, class and psychology.”—Kaitlyn Greenidge, from her introductionIt’s Saturday, past midnight, and thick fog rolls in from the river like smoke. Link Williams is standing on the dock when he hears quick footsteps approaching, and the gasp of a woman too terrified to scream. After chasing off her pursuer, he takes the woman to a nearby bar to calm her nerves, and as they enter, it’s as if the oxygen has left the room: they, and the other patrons, see in the dim light that he’s Black and she’s white.Link is a brilliant Dartmouth graduate, former athlete and soldier who, because of the lack of opportunities available to him, tends bar; Camilo is a wealthy married woman dissatisfied with and bored of her life of privilege. Thrown together by a chance encounter, both Link and Camilo secretly cross the town’s racial divide, defying the social prejudices of their times.In this stunning and heartbreaking story, Petry illuminates the harsh realities of race and class through two doomed lovers. This profound, necessary novel stakes Petry’s place as an indelible writer of American literature. “I’ve recently had my brain re-wired by Ann Petry, and it’s that exhilarating feeling of falling in love with one of your lifetime writers for the first time.” —Brandon Tyler
The National Childbirth Trust Book Of Breastfeeding: A Practical And Innovative Guide From Planning Through To Established Gardens
by Mary SmaleThere is no doubt that breast is best and it is the most natural way of feeding your baby. The majority of mothers approach breastfeeding with an optimism and a desire to succeed but in many cases this soon disintegrates into failing milk supplies and sore nipples. No one ever tells you how difficult and painful it can be. is the usual cry from a new mother. Now you can have help permanently on hand in your own home. Fully updated and packed with practical advice on every aspect of breastfeeding - from positioning your baby correctly and latching-on to timing and successful weaning -THEN NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST BOOK OF BREASTFEEDING offers solutions to the kind of day-day problems and emotional concerns that affect breastfeeding women every day. Written by a counsellor with fifteen year experience and published in association with Britain's largest chidbirth charity, this book will give you the confidence to make your baby's first months happy and trouble-free for both of you.
The Natural Baby Sleep Solution: Use Your Child's Internal Sleep Rhythms for Better Nights and Naps
by Polly MoorePut your baby to sleep! Based on the scientifically established rest and activity cycle that occurs every hour and a half, here’s a proven program to help every parent give their baby better nights and naps. Simply note the time your baby wakes up. Play, feed, or engage with the baby for 90 minutes; then begin to soothe him back to sleep. That’s right, 90 minutes after baby wakes up in the morning, it’s time for a nap; and 90 minutes after the nap, it’s time for another one. In a reassuring style, Dr. Moore explains how and why the program works for babies from two weeks to a year; and how to solve common problems including sleep issues due to illness or traveling across time zones.
The Natural Child: Parenting from the Heart
by Jan HuntDiscover an age-old parenting method that treats children with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion from infancy into adulthood.The Natural Child makes a compelling case for a return to attachment parenting, a child-rearing approach that has come naturally for parents throughout most of human history. In this insightful guide, parenting specialist Jan Hunt links together attachment parenting principles with child advocacy and homeschooling philosophies, offering a consistent approach to raising a loving, trusting, and confident child.The Natural Child dispels the myths of “tough love,” building baby’s self-reliance by ignoring its cries, and the necessity of spanking to enforce discipline. Instead, the book explains the value of extended breast-feeding, family co-sleeping, and minimal child-parent separation.Homeschooling, like attachment parenting, nurtures feelings of self-worth, confidence, and trust. The author draws on respected leaders of the homeschool movement such as John Taylor Gatto and John Holt, guiding the reader through homeschool approaches that support attachment parenting principles.Being an ally to children is spontaneous for caring adults, but intervening on behalf of a child can be awkward and surrounded by social taboo. The Natural Child shows how to stand up for a child’s rights effectively and sensitively in many difficult situations. The role of caring adults, points out Hunt, is not to give children “lessons in life”—but to employ a variation of The Golden Rule, and treat children as we would like to have been treated in childhood.Praise for The Natural Child“I had grown jaded with the flood of parenting books, but The Natural Child is a rare and splendid exception . . . . I can’t praise it sufficiently, and would place it along with Leidloff’s Continuum Concept and my own Magical Child . . . . It could make an enormous difference if read widely enough.” —Joseph Chilton Pierce, author of The Magical Child“In prose that is at the same time eloquent and simple, [Hunt] provides a mix of useful parenting tips that are supported by the philosophy that children reflect the treatment they receive. This is no less than an impassioned plea for the future—not only our children’s future, but the future of our way oof life on this planet.” —Wendy Priesnitz, Editor, Natural Life Magazine