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Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers--and How You Can Too
by Soo Kim Abboud Jane Y. KimAsians and Asian-Americans make up 4% of the U.S. population...and 20% of the Ivy League. Now find out how they do it. <P><P> The numbers speak for themselves: 18% of Harvard's population; 25% of Columbia's; 42% of Berkeley's; 24% of Stanford's; 25% of Cornell's... <P> What are Asian parents doing to start their kids on the road to academic excellence at an early age? What can all parents do to help their children ace tests, strive to achieve, and reach educational goals? In this book, two sisters-a doctor and a lawyer whose parents came from South Korea to the U.S. with two hundred dollars in their pockets-reveal the practices that lead Asian-Americans to academic, professional, and personal success.
Top of the Order
by John CoyTen-year-old Jackson lives for baseball, but becomes distracted by the approach of middle school, his mother's latest boyfriend, and the presence of a girl--his good friend's sister--on his team.
Torch
by Cheryl StrayedIn her debut novel, Torch, bestselling author Cheryl Strayed weaves a heartbreaking autobiographical tale of a family's grief after unexpected loss."Work hard. Do good. Be incredible!" is the advice Teresa Rae Wood shares with the listeners of her local radio show, Modern Pioneers, and the advice she strives to live by every day. After fleeing a bad marriage and rebuilding a life with her children, Claire and Joshua, and their caring stepfather, Bruce, their love for each other binds them as a family through the daily struggles of making ends meet. But when they received unexpected news that Teresa, only 38, is dying of cancer, their lives all begin to unravel and drift apart. Strayed's intimate portraits of these fully human characters in time of crisis show the varying truths of grief, forgiveness, and the beautiful terrors of learning how to keep living.
Torn (All Torn Up #1)
by Carian ColeIn this beautiful love story of "forbidden longing" (New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas), a sweet young woman and a rough and tough biker are connected in a way they can&’t contain—and they&’ll do anything they can to be together. When I was five years old, I told Toren Grace we were going to get married someday. He&’d been my closest friend, my protector, and my rock since the day I was born. But during my senior year, our relationship slowly changed. Silly conversations morphed into serious heart-to-hearts. Innocent friendship turned to stolen glances. Then one day, an unexpected kiss changed everything. While that kiss was all I&’d ever dreamed of, it knocked Tor clear off his axis. His strong moral compass makes it impossible for him to accept our feelings for each other. Because, not only am I eighteen and fifteen years younger than him, I&’m the one person he should never, ever want. Tor is my father&’s best friend—my pseudo uncle. Neither one of us can stand to betray or hurt my dad, but we can&’t keep our relationship hidden forever. Will there be a way for us to find our happily-ever-after? Or will we all be torn apart?Torn is book one in the All Torn Up series but can be read as a standalone novel.
Torn Apart: How Two Sisters Found Each Other After Sixty-Five Years
by Derek Flory Blanche Le Fleur Sybil Le FleurWhen Sybil and Blanche Le Fleur were growing up in idyllic Burma in the 1920s and '30s, little did they realise the changes and challenges that they would face during their lives. With the death of first their mother and then their father, they had to cope with enormous personal tragedy, including the loss of all their family wealth. Then the Japanese bombed Rangoon on 23 December 1941. Sybil managed to get out of the city, but there was no way for her to return to her sister, or even to know if Blanche was still alive, as the death toll was so high.While Sybil escaped from Burma and settled in Scotland after marrying a Scottish soldier, Blanche lived for over three years under Japanese occupation. After leaving for India in 1958, Blanche made a new life while still thinking of and praying for her sister. Decades later, a chance set of circumstances led to the discovery by Sybil's son that Blanche was alive and living in India. Torn Apart is the heart-rending, inspirational account of how the Le Fleur sisters lived separate lives for more than 65 years before an emotional reunion brought them together again in 2007.
Torn Away
by James HeneghanThirteen-year-old Declan lives only for revenge. His mother, father and sister were all killed on the streets of Belfast, and Declan will stop at nothing to settle the score. When he is torn away from his native soil and sent to live with relatives in Canada, he is disgusted by their efforts to welcome him into their lives, and determined to make them regret their hospitality. Can he devise a plan to return to Ireland and rejoin his cause? Or will the strange beauty of his new life and surroundings weaken his resolve?
Torn Away
by Jennifer BrownBorn and raised in the Midwest, Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes. Or so she thinks. <P><P>When her town is devastated by a twister, Jersey survives -- but loses her mother, her young sister, and her home. <P>As she struggles to overcome her grief, she's sent to live with her only surviving relatives: first her biological father, then her estranged grandparents. <P>In an unfamiliar place, Jersey faces a reality she's never considered before -- one in which her mother wasn't perfect, and neither were her grandparents, but they all loved her just the same. <P>Together, they create a new definition of family. And that's something no tornado can touch.
Torn to Pieces
by Margot McdonnellSEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ANNE ALWAYS thought her mother was kind of quirky. In fact, her mom’s taste in 70s-esque furniture and mysterious frequent business trips were just the tip of the quirky iceberg. When her mom doesn’t come home on time from one of her long jaunts, Anne isn’t too surprised. But when a day late turns into a few days late, Anne knows something is very wrong. She tries the hotel number that her mother left her, but it has been disconnected. Then a strange man keeps leaving messages on their answering machine, looking for a woman who doesn’t even live there. However, when Anne discovers a lengthy letter from her mother explaining why she has disappeared, the fabric of Anne’s relatively normal life is torn to pieces. Despite her shock, Anne must pull herself together and protect herself—from people who want to find and hurt her mother, and the strange new boy who may change everything. From the Hardcover edition.
Torn: A Terrified Girl. A Shocking Secret. A Terrible Choice
by Rosie LewisFoster carer Rosie Lewis faces a battle to uncover the dark family secret that is tearing a family apart. Experienced foster carer, Rosie Lewis, is used to looking after children from difficult home situations, but she finds herself struggling when she agrees to take in Taylor and her younger brother, Reece, for a short while. Taylor tries desperately not to fit in, to be the tough young teen that she has had to become, making it clear that she cares about nothing and no-one, while Reece is just desperate for someone to love him. Rosie finds herself battling an unknown monster in their past, as social media and the Internet become a means to control and manipulate the siblings while in her care. And then a more sinister turn of events causes Rosie to dig into their past, desperate to discover the truth before her time with them is over and they must be returned to their family.
Tortilla Sun
by Jennifer Cervantes<P>When twelve-year-old Izzy discovers a beat-up baseball marked with the words "Because magic" while unpacking in yet another new apartment, she is determined to figure out what it means. What secrets does this old ball have to tell? <P>Her mom certainly isn't sharing any, especially when it comes to Izzy's father, who died before Izzy was born. But when she spends the summer in her Nana's remote New Mexico village, Izzy discovers long-buried secrets that come alive in an enchanted landscape of watermelon mountains, whispering winds, and tortilla suns. <P>Infused with the flavor of the southwest and sprinkled with just a pinch of magic, this heartfelt middle grade debut is as rich and satisfying as Nana's homemade enchiladas.
Tortolitos Navideños (Los Hart #1)
by Rachelle AyalaMelisa Hart siente debilidad por Rob Reed, el ex mejor amigo de su hermano Connor. Melisa presta su tórtola mascota para una colecta de juguetes de Navidad, pero una confusión la pone cara a cara con Rob y su tórtolo. Melisa se ve envuelta en un torbellino de romance con Rob y descubre que él no le ha contado toda la historia. ¿Pueden dos tortolitos y la alegría navideña abrir el corazón de Melisa para darle a Rob otra oportunidad?
Tortuga en el paraíso
by Jennifer L. HolmNovela de ficción histórica, ganadora del premio Newbery Honor y bestseller del New York Times La vida no es como las películas, y Tortuga sabe lo suficiente como para no esperar un final feliz. Después de todo, es 1935, la Gran Depresión. El trabajo, el dinero y hasta los sueños escasean. Así que cuando Tortuga tiene que irse a vivir a Cayo Hueso, Florida, con unos parientes que nunca ha conocido, ni siquiera derrama una lágrima. ¡Florida es un lugar cálido y extraño, lleno de primos, secretos familiares e incluso tesoros enterrados! Casi sin darse cuenta, Tortuga sale del caparazón que se ha pasado la vida construyendo y descubre un mundo mucho más emocionante que cualquier éxito de taquilla de Hollywood.
Toss the Bride: A Novel
by Jennifer Manske FenskeProfessional wedding planner Macie Fuller is having trouble saying "I do." White doves and wedding bells are all in a days work, as is the occasional difficult client. But when her wealthy boyfriend Avery proposes, Macie's reaction shocks everyone. Will she become a monster in a white veil, she wonders? And more importantly, how can she be herself in Avery's purebred family? When Macie comes around, it's not for the white dress or gift registry, but for love. She wants it for life. Jennifer Manske Fenske's Toss the Bride is a warm and witty novel about finding romance on your own terms.
Total Christmas Makeover: 31 Devotions to Celebrate with Purpose
by Melissa SpoelstraIn the bustle of the Christmas season, it can be easy to get swept up in all of the things to do. But it’s important to pause and remember that our priority should be to spend time celebrating Christ’s birth and not forget to invite Jesus to his own party.Christmas is far more than a celebration of an event from long ago or a modern holiday centered around shopping. Mindfully take time to listen to how God continues to speak through the Christmas story as the Gospel narratives centered around the birth of Jesus are filled with encouragement and revelation concerning the love of God and his wisdom for us today. In Total Christmas Makeover, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra provides a practical approach for you and your family to turn your attention toward God’s grace day-by-day as you prepare for Christmas. This 31-day devotional presents key scriptures, ideas to implement with each reading, and questions for reflection to guide you in rediscovering rituals, relationship, and rest to connect you more deeply with Christ this holiday season.
Total Constant Order
by Crissa-Jean ChappellFin can't stop counting. She's always heard a voice inside her head, ordering her to listen, but ever since she's moved to the Sunshine State and her parents split up, numbers thump like a metronome, rhythmically keeping things in control. When a new doctor introduces terms such as "clinical depression" and "OCD" and offers a prescription for medication, the chemical effects make Fin feel even more messed up. Until she meets Thayer, a doodling, rule-bending skater who buzzes to his own beat--and who might just understand Fin's hunger to belong, and her struggle for total constant order. Crissa-Jean Chappell's candid and vividly told debut novel shares the story of a young teen's experience with obsessive compulsive disorder and her remarkable resolve to find her own inner strength.
Total Family Makeover: 8 Practical Steps to Making Disciples at Home
by Melissa SpoelstraGod calls us as parents to be key disciple-makers in our children’slives, but if we’re honest, some days it’s a battle just to get themdressed and ready for school on time. How can you mold their hearts whensometimes you can’t even find their shoes?In Total Family Makeover, author Melissa Spoelstra gives parents away—a sort of spiritual track to run on—when it comes to building familydiscipleship. She focuses on eight key habits of growth: • Spending Time in Prayer• Reading God's Word• Growing Through a Mentoring Relationship• Finding Community in the Church• Serving Others• Taking Time to Rest• Giving Back to God• Sharing Your FaithDisciples are made, not born. Whether your children are babes in armsor teenagers getting ready to leave the nest, making disciples at homestarts with you! Give your family a makeover with this practicalapproach to helping your children learn what it means to be a followerof Jesus.
Total Forgiveness Experience: A study guide to reparing relationships
by R.T. KendallForgive yourself and others! It's the most obvious and fundamental teaching of the New Testament, and yet it's perhaps the hardest issue you will struggle with. After reading the best-selling Total Forgiveness by R.T. Kendall, you will want to go deeper with his life-changing message. Ideal for personal Bible studies or discussion groups, this is a practical manual on how to forgive others and yourself. This 13-week study will show you how to: •Learn ways to let go of grudges •Avoid traps such as denial and pretending not to hurt •Know you have released others •Help others feel a new sense of freedom •Apply forgiving and forgetting to your life •Choose to keep no records of wrong •Love your enemies and bless themThis book features brief excerpts from Total Forgiveness, probing questions, various exercises, and prayer tips. The detailed lessons offer a powerful and necessary teaching tool for lay Christians and Bible study teachers. Isn't it time to let go of the past and step into the full peace of God?
Total Knockout
by Taylor MorrisThere's nothing ordinary about Lucia Latham - she gets straight A's, she's been middle school Class President for two years running and she's a great boxer - nothing is more fun than a good old sparring match with best friend Cooper, especially since she usually wins. In short, there are few things Lucia tackles that don't turn out exactly how she wants them. So at the beginning of her 8th grade year, Lucia has no reason to believe that things won't continue being easy - until she sticks her foot in her mouth in a HUGE way. Then it seems her carefully constructed world is crashing down around her. Can she regain her super star status or will she be forced to lower her expectations?
Total Knockout: Tale of an Ex-Class President
by Taylor MorrisThere's nothing ordinary about Lucia Latham - she gets straight A's, she's been middle school Class President for two years running and she's a great boxer - nothing is more fun than a good old sparring match with best friend Cooper, especially since she usually wins. In short, there are few things Lucia tackles that don't turn out exactly how she wants them. So at the beginning of her 8th grade year, Lucia has no reason to believe that things won't continue being easy - until she sticks her foot in her mouth in a HUGE way. Then it seems her carefully constructed world is crashing down around her. Can she regain her super star status or will she be forced to lower her expectations?
Total Mom Makeover: The Six-Week Plan to Completely Transform Your Home, Health, Family, and Life
by Hannah KeeleyMotherhood is not what it used to be. Today you are required to balance everything from parenting to homemaking to working - and no doubt you still want to look great, stay healthy, and whip up a few batches of chocolate chip cookies on the side. With all of these demands and expectations, it's no wonder you end up feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, frustrated, and empty. It's time for a brand-new set of skills. Hannah Keeley - founder of TotalMom.com, television personality, life coach, and mother of seven - developed the Total Mom Makeover just for women like you. Her inspiring voice, innovative methods, and simple exercises will help you take charge of your life by focusing on one attainable goal each day. Hannah promises that in just six weeks, you can: look better and sexier than ever, create a beautiful, clean, clutter-free home, build stronger relationships with your husband and kids, cook healthy meals for your family, develop strategies to effectively manage your hectic schedule, control chaos, fear, and worry in your life, feel passion and personal power, start to build the life of your dreams. With advice and tips on everything from housecleaning to personal growth, Hannah Keeley's Total Mom Makeover is a must-have for any mother ready to reinvent herself and her family and live life to the fullest. Book jacket.
Totally Fabulous
by Michelle RadfordIf you had the power of mind control, could you resist using it? (Didn't think so. Fiona Blount feels your pain.) Fiona is coming to America! Her long-lost-now-found father is bringing her from London to meet his family. Of course, there's a secret agenda for her trip: Fiona has inherited her dad's psychic abilities and is off to ESP boot camp. Good thing she doesn't take after the rest of his family-a pretty moody bunch. Fiona knows she shouldn't be using her power of compulsion until she has more training, but if she can make people happier, isn't it almost her duty to do so? She's sure that with just a little bit of nudging, they'll all be on their way to being totally fabulous-but is she totally deluded?
Totally Psychic
by Brigid MartinThis debut middle grade series stars a Cuban-American tween medium navigating friends, family and ghosts! Paloma Ferrer is psychic. In fact, everyone in her family line has &“the gift.&” Now that Paloma has come into her powers, she dreams of becoming a famous medium to celebrities, just like her beloved grandma. When Paloma&’s parents move them from Miami to Los Angeles, she hatches a plan to get her career as a medium up and running: Host seances at her new school and stream on social media Build her profile and make a name for herself Avoid detection from her tattletale of a little sisterBut when a reading gone awry leaves Paloma in a sticky situation with a new friend, she&’ll need more than a crystal ball to find her way out of this mess.
Totally Unrelated (Orca Limelights)
by Tom RyanNeil plays guitar with his family's band, the Family McClintock, even though he can't stand the Celtic music they play. Neil doesn't dance, he hates the outfits, and every single performance reminds him that he isn't as talented as the rest of the family. When his buddy Bert convinces him to form a rock band and enter a local talent show, Neil's playing improves and everyone notices, including a girl who shares his musical interests. He starts to think that all those years of practice might come in handy after all. But it all comes to a head when Neil has to choose between an important gig with the family band and the talent show. He's only sure of one thing: whatever he decides to do, he's going to be letting someone down. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Totlandia: (the Onesies, Spring) (Totlandia Ser. #3)
by Josie BrownIN BOOK 3 OF THE TOTLANDIA SERIES: Spring comes in like a lamb as the exclusive Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club welcomes its newest members. But that tranquility belies a storm brewing, as new tensions and old rivalries come to a head. The surviving moms are ready to reap the rewards of membership, but none of them counted on club founder, Bettina Connaught Cross, needing a pick-me-up from a bitter betrayal. While lesser women might cry into their pillows, Bettina finds comfort in exerting control over her domain. With Bettina on a rampage, the new Onesies are trying to stay out of sight long enough to deal with their own issues: Lorna wants to tell her family about Dante's autism, but keeping it on her own terms could be difficult when her hippie mom and socialite mother-in-law meet for the first time. Jillian fights to regain her financial footing and confront her own insecurities, finding comfort in an unexpected place. And Ally can't bear the thought of hurting Jade, so she continues to bury her feelings for Brady. But when another desperate housewife stirs the mix, Jade could become a pawn in an even more devious game. It's no ordinary spring in Totlandia, as emotions build to a fury and end with a roar. Friendship. Lies. Seduction. Betrayal. Welcome to Totlandia.
Totlandia: (the Onesies, Summer): Book 4 (Totlandia Ser. #4)
by Josie BrownIN BOOK 4 OF THE TOTLANDIA SERIES: As summer sizzles in Totlandia, emotions boil over for the newest members of Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club, whose trust in each other is sorely tempted by Bettina and her club politics. When Jillian's vindictive joke backfires, she learns the true meaning of forgiveness. Jade's betrayal puts her in a dangerous downward spiral with no bottom in sight--until she finds friendship and redemption where she least expects it. Lorna faces the biggest trial in her marriage, and makes an important decision that may end it for good. While Ally may regret the choices made she to get accepted in the club, her exile puts new opportunities in her path, thanks to Brady and his ceaseless desire to win her over--with Barry's help, who is playing his own little game with the Top Moms Committee. But it's Bettina who suffers the ultimate punishment--one that changes her life, and the livelihood of the club, forever. Friendship. Lies. Seduction. Betrayal. Welcome to Totlandia.