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To Dance With the White Dog: A Novel of Life, Loss, Mystery, and Hope...
by Terry KaySam Peek's children are worried. Since that "saddest day" when Cora, his beloved wife of fifty-seven good years, died, no one knows how he will survive. How can this elderly man live alone on his farm? How can he keep driving his dilapidated truck down to the fields to care for his few rows of pecan trees? And when Sam begins telling his children about a dog as white as the pure driven snow -- that seems invisible to everyone but him -- his children think that grief and old age have finally taken their toll. But whether the dog is real or not, Sam Peek -- "one of the smartest men in the South when it comes to trees" -- outsmarts them all. Sam and the White Dog will dance from the pages of this bittersweet novel and into your heart, as they share the mystery of life, and begin together a warm and moving final rite of passage.
To Dance with the White Dog: A Novel Of Life, Loss, Mystery And Hope
by Terry KayIn this &“hauntingly beautiful story about love, family, and relationships,&” a mysterious dog helps an elderly man in his final days (Archbishop Desmond Tutu). After Sam Peek&’s beloved wife Cora dies, his children are worried about him. After fifty-seven years of marriage, they are unsure how their elderly father will survive on his own. They talk about him as if he can&’t hear them, questioning how he&’ll run a farm, drive his truck, or live by himself. When Sam tells his children about a white dog who visits him, yet seems invisible to everyone else, they are sure that grief and old age have taken a toll on their father. But, real or not, the creature soothes Sam&’s grief and ultimately reconciles him with his own mortality. In this bittersweet story of love, grief, and coming to terms with death, &“master storyteller&” Terry Kay takes readers on Sam&’s journey with his white dog, bringing solace and comfort to the inevitable transition that all must make (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
To Dream Again (The Devon Sagas)
by Irene NorthanAn early-twentieth-century laundress marries a wealthy man and struggles to fit in among elite society in this poignant historical saga. When laundress Mercy Seaton&’s chance meeting with Peter Lisburne at the annual Torquay regatta leads to a whirlwind proposal, she&’s swept into her husband&’s glittering world at &‘I do&’. But all that glitters is not gold and Mercy&’s discomfort in the drawing rooms of Edwardian society leave her adrift in a world she&’s ill prepared for. Combined with the onset of war, Mercy&’s life becomes an ever-changing landscape of uncertainty. As the world falls into chaos can Mercy find inner strength to pull her through, giving her the courage to dream again? Perfect for fans of Janet Tanner, Grace Thompson, and Nadine Dorries.
To Have And To Hold: Another fun and flirty romance from the author of The Prenup! (The Wedding Belles #2)
by Lauren LayneSex and the City meets The Wedding Planner in To Have And To Hold, the first sizzling contemporary romance in Lauren Layne's The Wedding Belles series about three ambitious wedding planners who can make any bride's dream come true...but their own. For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Rachel Gibson.Discovering her fiance is a con man moments before they exchange vows devastates LA celebrity wedding planner Brooke Baldwin. With a fresh start in New York and her first Wedding Belles bridal client, things are looking up. Until she meets the uptight businessman who's holding the purse strings...Seth Tyler wishes he could write a blank cheque and be done with his sister Maya's wedding, but micromanaging the event is his only chance at proving that Maya's fiance is a liar. He needs the help of her stunning, sassy wedding planner who he finds both irritating - and undeniably tempting. Can Seth persuade Brooke to unplan a wedding? And, more importantly, how will he convince her that the wedding she should be planning...is theirs?Want some fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series: Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine and Someone Like You.Can a guy and a girl really be 'just friends'? You won't want to miss Lauren Layne's sexy take on this timeless question in Blurred Lines.
To Have a Husband (Bachelor Sisters Ser. #1)
by Carole MortimerAn Englishman struggles to break up a wealthy woman and a deceptive blackmailer in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Harrie Summer had no choice but to spend time—too much time—with the arrogant Quinn McBride, who was determined to stop the blackmailer in his tracks. Harrie didn’t know if she could trust or believe Quinn; the only thing she was sure about was that, no matter how hard she fought against it, she found him incredibly attractive. . . .Originally published in 2014.
To Have and Not to Hold: The Bonding of Two Mothers through Adoption
by Lorri Antosz BensonWhen Lorri Antosz Benson, a 24-year-old successful producer for a groundbreaking national television show, finds herself in an impossible situation, she digs deep and faces the heartbreaking reality that the best choice for her beloved new baby is to be raised by someone else.To Have and Not to Hold is the poignant account of Lorri's momentous decision to give her daughter for adoption, the resulting heartache, and later, the unexpected joy of reconnecting with her daughter and her daughter's adoptive mother. With agonizing yet heartwarming honesty, Lorri offers a profound look at a deep connection of two mothers that is born with the cry of a newborn daughter. What begins as a fragile, tenuous link develops into something dreams and miracles are made of relationships that go to the soul, are meant to be, and are devoid of fear and possessiveness. To Have and Not to Hold holds much inspiration for any adoptive parent, adoptee, or first/birthparent, but it's a story that anyone will find impossible to put down.
To Have and To Hold: A Personal Handbook for Building a Strong Marriage and Preventing Affairs
by Peggy VaughanFrom the author of The Monogamy Myth, an essential guide written specifically for married couples to strengthen their relationship and prevent affairs.Based on Peggy Vaughan's 30 years of work with married couples and the issue of affairs, this new handbook challenges the assumption that monogamy can be taken for granted, and provides the tools for building a strong marriage and preventing affairs.Explaining the need to focus on preventing affairs before there is any threat to a marriage, she draws on her survey of 755 people regarding their beliefs to present "What Won't Work" and "What Will Work" to prevent affairs.Throughout To Have and to Hold, Vaughan details specific strategies and techniques, emphasizing that:Relying on attitudes and beliefs is not sufficient to maintain a monogamous relationship over a lifetime.Focusing on actions and behaviors is far more significant to strengthen a relationship.Responsible honesty is the single most important factor in preventing affairs.Everybody (society as a whole) plays a role in supporting couples' efforts to maintain monogamy.Parents have a special responsibility to break the pattern for future generations.Four appendices present Vaughan's survey questionnaire along with detailed breakdowns of responses.
To Have and to Hoax: The laugh-out-loud Regency rom-com you don't want to miss! (Regency Vows)
by Martha WatersIf you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, you won't want to miss Martha Waters' ingenious, laugh-out-loud and sweepingly romantic historical rom-com, To Have and to Hoax!'Delights with hilarious, high-concept romantic schemes...this joyful, elegant romp is sure to enchant' Publishers Weekly, starred review'A Regency author to watch. The sexual tension in this delightful debut was off-the-charts!' Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author***Preorder Martha's next charming and swoonworthy Regency-era romp, To Love and to Loathe, now! Just search 9781472283887***The course of true love - or irritation - never did run smooth.Five years ago, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley met, fell in love, and married. Four years ago, they had a fight to end all fights, and have barely spoken since. Their once-passionate love may have dissolved into cold, detached politeness, but when Violet receives a letter that James has been thrown from his horse, she races to be by his side - only to discover him alive, well, and baffled by her concern. Outraged, Violet decides to feign an illness of her own to teach her estranged husband a lesson. And so begins an ever-escalating game of manipulation - and a great deal of flirtation between a husband and wife who might not hate each other as much as they thought. In this warring marriage, which spouse will be the victor? And will the real prize be winning back the love they each thought they'd lost?'A laugh-out-loud Regency romp - if you loved the Bridgertons, you'll adore To Have and to Hoax!' Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author'To Have and to Hoax is an authentic romantic comedy... This fun and fresh historical debut will delight readers with humor and romance as a young couple battles to win back each other's affection' Shelf Awareness'Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed debut is served up with an abundance of cheeky charm and wonderfully wry wit' Booklist, starred review'Endlessly charming...absorbing and clever and at times laugh-out-loud funny' Kate Clayborn, author of Love Lettering'To Have and to Hoax is a delightful battle of wits that's funny and touching all at once. James and Violet are perfectly matched, and you'll love watching the sparks fly as they both infuriate each other and fall in love all over again' Jen DeLuca, author of Well Met
To Have and to Hold
by Deborah MoggachThe bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel delves into what it means to be a sister, a husband, a wife, and—most importantly of all—a family. Though sisters, Ann and Viv couldn&’t be more different. Ann is reserved, sensible, and—some would say—boring. Viv, always their father&’s favorite, is messy and impulsive, and a mother to two gorgeous daughters. Meanwhile, Ann has struggled to have children, her last attempt ending in a hysterectomy, which has devasted her and her husband, Ken. Pained to see her sister left so sad and wanting, Viv offers to have a baby—and give it to Ann. Viv&’s husband, Ollie, is not on board with the idea, especially when it becomes clear that Viv will be carrying Ken&’s child, not his. But with the mechanics figured out, the men are pushed to the sidelines as the sisters roll full-steam ahead. What were once strong relationships are strained to the brink as fault lines in both marriages are exposed—leaving them all to realize that starting a new life just might end the ones they already have . . . &“A very good novel indeed.&” —The Times (London)
To Have and to Hold
by Helen ChandlerFrom the outside, Ella has the happy marriage, the cute kids and the comfortable home - inside, she craves something more. But giving in to temptation will stir up a whole heap of trouble . . .Imogen's relationship with Pete was once fun and carefree but since they've become parents, everything is different. Then an accident provides the catalyst for a life-changing decision.Fifteen-year-old Phoebe is miserable at home and at school. And now her dad, who was always her ally, seems completely distracted by something - or someone. Maybe it's time Phoebe took a stand, and took control of her own life.As Ella, Imogen and Phoebe contemplate taking the biggest risk of their lives, marriages, families and friendships hang in the balance. Should they take the leap, or will they risk losing everything?
To Have and to Hold
by Nalini SinghA woman marries a wealthy rancher to protect her family property in this dramatic romance from a New York Times–bestselling author.The pact Jessica Randall makes with wealthy New Zealand rancher Gabe Dumont is simple: in exchange for marriage and an heir, he will save her family property. It’s calculating andcompletely devoid of any tenderness, just like the man himself. But things soon get very complicated as secrets and mistrust, jealousy and ultimatums take over, threatening Jessica’s ability to maintain her emotional distance. Worst of all, the sizzling attraction between them is suddenly making this marriage of convenience decidedly inconvenient!A Reader Favorite Story originally published as Bound by Marriage.
To Have and to Hold (From the Files of Madison Finn Super Edition #1)
by Laura DowerMadison's dad is getting remarried, but it's Maddie who has cold feet!Madison's dad has dropped some big news: He and Stephanie are getting married. In Texas. In two weeks! Maddie's head is spinning as the plans and the guest list for the big day keep growing. She's not sure how she feels about being in the wedding, much less about having a stepmother. There's a lot to stress about, like finding the perfect dress and reading a poem at the ceremony. And there's a lot to think about, like what life will be like after her dad gets married. Maddie should be happy for him, but she's totally confused. Good thing she has her BFFs and the Files of Madison Finn to get through the trip!To Have and to Hold takes place after the Files of Madison Finn, Book 15: Off the Wall and before the Files of Madison Finn, Book 16: Three's a Crowd.
To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma
by Molly Millwood PhDA clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood When Molly Millwood became a mother, she was fully prepared for what she would gain: an adorable baby boy; hard-won mothering skills; and a messy, chaotic, beautiful life. But what she did not expect was what she would lose: aspects of her identity, a baseline level of happiness, a general sense of wellbeing. And though she had the benefit of a supportive husband during this transition, she also at times resented the fact that the disruption to his life seemed to pale in comparison to hers.As a clinical psychologist, Molly knew her experience was a normal response to a life-changing event. But without the advantage of such a perspective, many of the patients she treated in her private practice grappled with self-doubt, guilt, and fear, and suffered the dual pain of not only the struggle to adjust but also the overwhelming shame for struggling at all.In To Have and to Hold, Molly explores the complex terrain of new motherhood, illuminating the ways it affects women psychologically, emotionally, physically, and professionally—as well as how it impacts their partnership. Along with the arrival of a bundle of joy come thorny issues such as self-worth, control, autonomy, and dependency. And for most new mothers, these issues are experienced within the context of an intimate relationship, adding another layer of tension, conflict, and confusion to an already challenging time.As Molly examines the inextricable link between women’s well-being as new mothers and the well-being of their relationships, she offers guidance to help readers reclaim their identities, overcome their guilt and shame, and repair their relationships. A blend of personal narrative, scientific research, and stories from Molly’s clinical practice, To Have and to Hold provides a much-needed lifeline to new mothers everywhere.
To Hell with All That: Loving and Loathing Our Inner Housewife
by Caitlin FlanaganHaving so many choices, Caitlin Flanagan maintains, has torn women away from what many of them want most: to raise a family and run a household. It's a nearly heretical statement today, and, like so many of the fresh ideas put forth in Flanagan's hilarious, entertaining, and provocative book, it might make some readers angry but it will also make them think.
To Keep Love Blurry
by Craig Morgan TeicherTo Keep Love Blurry is about the charged and troubled spaces between intimately connected people: husbands and wives, parents and children, writers and readers. These poems include sonnets, villanelles, and long poems, as well as two poetic prose pieces, tracing how a son becomes a husband and then a father. Robert Lowell is a constant figure throughout the book, which borrows its four-part structure from that poet's seminal Life Studies. Craig Morgan Teicher won the Colorado Prize for Poetry. He is poetry reviews editor for Publishers Weekly magazine and served as vice president on the board of the National Book Critics Circle.
To Keep Love Blurry (American Poets Continuum #135.00)
by Craig Morgan TeicherTo Keep Love Blurry is about the charged and troubled spaces between intimately connected people: husbands and wives, parents and children, writers and readers. These poems include sonnets, villanelles, and long poems, as well as two poetic prose pieces, tracing how a son becomes a husband and then a father. Robert Lowell is a constant figure throughout the book, which borrows its four-part structure from that poet's seminal Life Studies. Craig Morgan Teicher won the Colorado Prize for Poetry. He is poetry reviews editor for Publishers Weekly magazine and served as vice president on the board of the National Book Critics Circle.
To Keep the South Manitou Light
by Anna Egan SmuckerSet on South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan during the fall of 1871, To Keep the South Manitou Light tells the fictional tale of a twelve-year-old girl named Jessie, whose family has been taking care of the lighthouse on the island for generations. Jessie's mother has kept the light by herself since Jessie's grandfather died of a heart attack ten days before the story begins. Afraid her family will lose the lighthouse, Jessie decides not to mail her mother's letter informing the Lighthouse Service of her grandfather's death and instead puts it in one of her mother's canning jars and tosses it into the lake. Later, as a fierce November ice storm hits the island, the repercussions of this action will not only teach Jessie about honor and responsibility but will also give her hard-earned insight into what it means to be brave. Written for children between the ages of 8 and 12, To Keep the South Manitou Light provides regional history along with everyday lessons, all while engrossing young readers in an exciting story.
To Keep the Sun Alive: A Novel
by Rabeah Ghaffari“How do we recognize the moment our future has been written for us? In To Keep the Sun Alive, as the Islamic Revolution looms just outside the gate of an Iranian family orchard, Rabeah Ghaffari has built a world so lush, so precise that you will find yourself rewriting history if only to imagine it could still exist.”—Mira Jacob, author of The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing"[A] tenderhearted début novel . . . A wide–ranging narrative, showing the enduring ramifications of filial and political violence." —The New YorkerThe year is 1979. The Iranian Revolution is just around the corner. In the northeastern city of Naishapur, a retired judge and his wife, Bibi–Khanoom, continue to run their ancient family orchard, growing apples, plums, peaches, and sour cherries. The days here are marked by long, elaborate lunches on the terrace where the judge and his wife mediate disputes between aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews that foreshadow the looming national crisis to come. Will the monarchy survive the revolutionary tide gathering across the country? Will the judge’s brother, a powerful cleric, take political control of the town or remain only a religious leader?And yet, life goes on. Bibi–Khanoom’s grandniece secretly falls in love with the judge’s grandnephew and dreams of a career on the stage. His other grandnephew withers away on opium dreams. A widowed father longs for a life in Europe. A strained marriage slowly unravels. The orchard trees bloom and fruit as the streets in the capital grow violent. And a once–in–a–lifetime solar eclipse, set to occur on one of the holiest days of year, finally causes the family—and the country—to break.Told through a host of unforgettable characters, ranging from servants and young children to intimate friends, To Keep the Sun Alive reveals the personal behind the political, reminding us of the human lives that animate historical events.
To Kill A Mockingbird
by Harper LeeHarper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South -- and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, served as the basis of an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father -- a crusading local lawyer -- risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 9-10 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
To Kindle a Soul: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents and Teachers
by Lawrence KelemenSets out a practical Torah-based model for raising moral and well-adjusted children, backed up with insights from over 400 scientific studies.
To Know You
by Shannon EthridgeJuliaWhittaker's rocky past yielded two daughters, both given up for adoption asinfants. Now she must find them to try to save her son.Julia and Matt Whittaker's son hasbeaten the odds for thirteen years only to have the odds--and his liver--crashprecipitously. The only hope for his survival is a "living liver" transplant,but the transplant list is long and Dillon's time is short. His two olderhalf-sisters, born eighteen months apart to two different fathers, offer hisonly hope for survival.But can Julia ask a youngwoman--someone she surrendered to strangers long ago and has never spokenwith--to make such a sacrifice to save a brother she's never known? Can shemuster the courage to journey back into a shame-filled season of her life, faceher choices and their consequences, and find any hope of healing?And what if she discovers in her owndaughters' lives that a history of foolish choices threatens to repeat itself? Juliaknows she's probably embarking on a fool's errand--searching for the daughtersshe abandoned only now that she needs something from them. But love compelsJulia to take this journey. Can grace and forgiveness compel her daughters tojoin her?In To Know You, ShannonEthridge and Kathryn Mackel explore how the past creates the present . . . andhow even the most shattered lives can be redeemed.
To Look and Pass: A Novel
by Taylor CaldwellFrom the bestselling author of Captains and the Kings: The story of a blacksmith&’s son, a small town, and a secret dark enough to seal a man&’s fate. Raised in a two-room shack behind his father&’s smithy shop, Dan Hendricks was marked as an outcast from earliest childhood. The people of South Kenton assumed the poor, gangly boy would become as shiftless and dissolute as his drunkard father. Despite the withering judgment and abuse, Dan manages to remain honest and open-hearted into adulthood. He founders in his attempt to find the tenderness and support a man needs. He cannot be with the woman he truly loves, and the one he marries takes a perverse pleasure in seeing him suffer. At the limits of his endurance, when Dan finally breaks we are left to wonder whether this is a destiny foretold or a senseless tragedy. Full of the force and passion of Taylor Caldwell&’s best-known novels, To Look and Pass is a revealing portrait of the dark side of small-town America from an author who &“never falters when it comes to storytelling&” (Publishers Weekly).
To Love a Child
by Nancy ReaganThis book contains stories of people who participated in the Foster Grandparent Program, one championed by former First Lady, Nancy Reagan.
To Love a Cop
by Janice Kay JohnsonShe's sworn to protect her heart After what Laura Vennetti and her son have been through, she's avoided all contact with the police. Then her son brings detective Ethan Winter into their lives. Despite how appealing-and gorgeous-he is, it's safe to say Ethan isn't her dream man. Immediately, though, Laura can see how different he is from her late husband. Ethan is thoughtful, considerate and a good influence on her son. Add in the intense attraction between her and Ethan... The temptation to give in is irresistible. To her surprise, Laura feels the wounds of the past healing, making her wonder if she could love this cop forever.
To Love and to Cherish: A moving saga of family, ambition and love
by Lyn AndrewsTwo sisters grow up fascinated by the wider world thanks to their father's tales of life at sea. Will they find their own happiness across the ocean or a little closer to home? In To Love and to Cherish, Lyn Andrews writes an evocative saga of life in 1920s Liverpool, and the events that shape two sisters' future. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.Life in 1920s Liverpool for sisters Gloria and Betty Jenkins is secure and comfortable. As Chief Steward on the SS Amazonia, their father Harry is often away, but Sal is a capable, warm-hearted mother.Gloria finds romance with the boy next door, until her wealthy, but snobbish and interfering, Aunt Sybil steps in, offering her the opportunity of a lifetime. A trip to New York gives Gloria everything she desires - including a wealthy husband. Meanwhile, Betty chooses a career at sea, which offers challenges, personal danger and romance.But with the Wall Street Crash of 1929 tragedy strikes. Through the trials that lie ahead, the sisters come to value the bonds of family more than ever. Will they eventually achieve the happiness they desire? What readers are saying about To Love and to Cherish: 'I was enthralled from the first chapter, couldn't put it down, written with feeling... you feel you have been on the journey with them''This was a fantastic book, read within two days, couldn't put it down - five stars'