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You're So Welcome: Three Inviting Novels by Elinor Lipman
by Elinor LipmanFor longtime fans and new readers alike, You're So Welcome: Three Novels by Elinor Lipman collects three beloved works (My Latest Grievance, The Family Man, The View from Penthouse B) by the “enchanting, infinitely witty yet serious, exceptionally intelligent, wholly original, and Austen-like stylist”* Elinor Lipman. (*Fay Weldon, The Washington Post)MY LATEST GRIEVANCEMy Latest Grievance stars the beguiling teenager Frederica Hatch, the “Eloise of Dewing College.” Born and raised in the dormitory of this small women's college and chafing under the care of “the most annoyingly evenhanded parental team in the history of civilization,” Frederica is starting to feel that her life is stiflingly snug. That all changes with the arrival on campus of a new dorm mother, the glamorous Laura Lee French, the frenetic center of her own universe.THE FAMILY MAN A hysterical phone call from Henry Archer’s ex-wife and a familiar face in a photograph upend his well-ordered life and bring him back into contact with the child he adored, a short-term stepdaughter from a misbegotten marriage long ago. Henry is a lawyer, an old-fashioned man, gay, successful, lonely. Thalia is now twenty-nine, an actress-hopeful, estranged from her newly widowed eccentric mother—Denise, Henry’s ex. Hoping it will lead to better things for her career, Thalia agrees to pose as the girlfriend of a horror-movie luminary who is down on his romantic luck. When Thalia and her complicated social life move into the basement of Henry’s Upper West Side townhouse, she finds a champion in her long-lost father, and he finds new life—and maybe even new love—in the commotion.THE VIEW FROM PENTHOUSE B Unexpectedly widowed Gwen-Laura Schmidt is still mourning her husband, Edwin, when her older sister Margot invites her to join forces as roommates in Margot’s luxurious Greenwich Village apartment. For Margot, divorced amid scandal (hint: her husband was a fertility doctor) and then made Ponzi-poor, it’s a chance to shake Gwen out of her grief and help make ends meet. To further this effort, she enlists a third boarder, the handsome, cupcake-baking Anthony. As the three swap moneymaking schemes and timid Gwen ventures back out into the dating world, the arrival of Margot’s paroled ex in the efficiency apartment downstairs creates not just complications but the chance for all sorts of unexpected forgiveness. A sister story about love, loneliness, and new life in middle age from one of our finest comic writers.
You're Still My Favorite
by Amy Weatherly Jess JohnstonPut your child's mind at ease and reassure them of your unconditional love with this fun, comforting story about two imperfect but perfectly loved squirrel sisters from best friends and bestselling authors Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston.Betsy and Bernie are little squirrels in big trouble. They've lost their pet, snuck out after bath time, and now they're so dirty! Will Mom ever forgive them?You're Still My Favorite celebrates the unbreakable bond and "no matter what" love between mother and child and is perfect forreading to children ages 4 through 8 at story time and bed time;giving kids the reassurance and comfort of a parent's unconditional love;embracing the fleeting moments of childhood, no matter how messy or chaotic they may be; andgifting at baby showers, birthdays, preschool graduation, Mother's Day, and more.Muddy footprints, long nights, tantrums, and lost pets—You're Still My Favorite promises children that no matter the mess, moment, or mistake, they will be loved always and forever. Cuddle up with your own little squirrels and remind them that love is the most important thing of all as you celebrate the little moments of honesty and forgiveness that deepen the bond between parent and child.
You're Still the One: Ribbon Ridge Book Six (Ribbon Ridge #6)
by Darcy BurkeA woman is reunited with her first love when she takes a job at his family’s business in this romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Everyone thought college sweethearts Bex Holmgren and Hayden Archer were headed for the altar . . . until a tragic accident sent young Bex running from a future she wasn’t ready to claim. But when she’s offered her dream job at Archer Brewing, Bex can’t pass up the chance to reconnect with the big, crazy family that once welcomed her with open arms—and the one man she’s never stopped loving.When he returns home after a year in France, Hayden is less than thrilled to find his ex-girlfriend working for his family’s company. He’s finally moved on, and being around her rekindles long-buried feelings he’d rather ignore. But Bex isn’t the same girl he knew—she’s more mature, more beautiful, more tempting than ever—and he can’t resist the pull of the intense passion he’s only ever shared with her.Have five years changed them enough, or are they doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past? The only thing Bex knows for sure is that for her, Hayden is still the one.Praise for the Ribbon Ridge series:“Delightful . . . filled with small town drama and steamy romance.” —TheNew York Times–bestselling author Lori Wilde“Clever writing, relatable characters and a place anyone would like to call home.” —The New York Times–bestselling author Elisabeth Naughton“[A] heart-felt, family-driven series.” —Library Journal
You're Teaching My Child What?: A Physician Exposes the Lies of Sex Education and How They Harm Your Child
by Miriam GrossmanIf you think sex education is still about the birds and the bees, think again. And it's not about science either. In her shocking exposé, You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Miriam Grossman rips back the curtain on sex education today, exposing a sordid truth. Today's sex ed programs aren't based on science; they're based on liberal lies and politically correct propaganda that promote the illusion that children (yes, children) can be sexually free without risk. As a psychiatrist and expert on sexual education, Dr. Grossman cites example after example of schools and organizations whitewashing—or omitting altogether— crucial information that doesn't fit in with their "PC" agenda. Instead, sex educators only tell teens the "facts of life" that promote acceptance, sexual exploration, and experimentation. What sex educators call an education, scientists would call a scam: • Sex educators won't tell girls their bodies are biologically and chemically more susceptible to STDs; they will only say 3 million girls have a sexually transmitted infection • Educators say it's natural for children to "explore" their sexuality from a young age and only they can decide when it's right to have sex—the real truth is neurobiologists say teen brains are not developed to fully reason and weigh consequences, especially in "the heat of the moment" • Teens are told condoms, vaccines and yearly testing provide adequate protection, without being told that studies now show condoms are no match for herpes, HPV and gonorrhea In You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Grossman reveals biological truths that you won't find in today's classrooms. You're Teaching My Child What? is critical reading for parents with teens and instrumental in teaching children the truth about sex.
You're Wearing That?
by Deborah TannenDeborah Tannen's #1 New York Times bestseller You Just Don't Understand revolutionized communication between women and men. Now, in her most provocative and engaging book to date, she takes on what is potentially the most fraught and passionate connection of women's lives: the mother-daughter relationship.It was Tannen who first showed us that men and women speak different languages. Mothers and daughters speak the same language-but still often misunderstand each other, as they struggle to find the right balance between closeness and independence. Both mothers and daughters want to be seen for who they are, but tend to see the other as falling short of who she should be. Each overestimates the other's power and underestimates her own. Why do daughters complain that their mothers always criticize, while mothers feel hurt that their daughters shut them out? Why do mothers and daughters critique each other on the Big Three-hair, clothes, and weight-while longing for approval and understanding? And why do they scrutinize each other for reflections of themselves? Deborah Tannen answers these and many other questions as she explains why a remark that would be harmless coming from anyone else can cause an explosion when it comes from your mother or your daughter. She examines every aspect of this complex dynamic, from the dark side that can shadow a woman throughout her life, to the new technologies like e-mail and instant messaging that are transforming mother-daughter communication. Most important, she helps mothers and daughters understand each other, the key to improving their relationship.With groundbreaking insights, pitch-perfect dialogues, and deeply moving memories of her own mother, Tannen untangles the knots daughters and mothers can get tied up in. Readers will appreciate Tannen's humor as they see themselves on every page and come away with real hope for breaking down barriers and opening new lines of communication. Eye-opening and heartfelt, You're Wearing That? illuminates and enriches one of the most important relationships in our lives."Tannen analyzes and decodes scores of conversations between moms and daughters. These exchanges are so real they can make you squirm as you relive the last fraught conversation you had with your own mother or daughter. But Tannen doesn't just point out the pitfalls of the mother-daughter relationship, she also provides guidance for changing the conversations (or the way that we feel about the conversations) before they degenerate into what Tannen calls a mutually aggravating spiral, a "self-perpetuating cycle of escalating responses that become provocations." - The San Francisco Chronicle From the Hardcover edition.
You're Wearing That?: Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation
by Deborah TannenMothers and daughters speak the same language, but often misunderstand each other, as they struggle to achieve a balance between closeness and independence.
You're Welcome, Universe
by Whitney Gardner<p>A vibrant, edgy, fresh new YA voice for fans of <i>More Happy Than Not</i> and <i>Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda</i>, packed with interior graffiti. <p>When Julia finds a slur about her best friend scrawled across the back of the Kingston School for the Deaf, she covers it up with a beautiful (albeit illegal) graffiti mural. <p>Her supposed best friend snitches, the principal expels her, and her two mothers set Julia up with a one-way ticket to a “mainstream” school in the suburbs, where she’s treated like an outcast as the only deaf student. The last thing she has left is her art, and not even Banksy himself could convince her to give that up. <p>Out in the ’burbs, Julia paints anywhere she can, eager to claim some turf of her own. But Julia soon learns that she might not be the only vandal in town. Someone is adding to her tags, making them better, showing off—and showing Julia up in the process. She expected her art might get painted over by cops. But she never imagined getting dragged into a full-blown graffiti war. <p>Told with wit and grit by debut author Whitney Gardner, who also provides gorgeous interior illustrations of Julia’s graffiti tags, <i>You’re Welcome, Universe</i> introduces audiences to a one-of-a-kind protagonist who is unabashedly herself no matter what life throws in her way. <p><b>Winner of the 2018 Schneider Family Book Award (Young Adult Book)</p></b>
You're a Better Parent Than You Think!: A Guide to Common-Sense Parenting
by Raymond N. GuarendiWitty and logical, the You're a Better Parent Than You Think! Guide to the Fifty of the Most Frustrating Discipline Problems will have you laughing and examining your own parenting issues. Dr. Ray takes 50 commonly asked questions by parents and presents common sense techniques to solve the most daunting parental challenges. This series of questions and answers, constructed from articles written by Dr. Ray, will surely touch you and help you in your own parenting journey. Stand strong, and be the parent that God designed you to be! Topics include: Out to Dinner -- Becoming Your Parent -- The Difference Between Girls and Boys -- There's Still Time to Rename Her Christine -- Initials After Their Names -- Syndromes -- You're Bigger Than They Are. As funny as it is, Dr. Ray will leave you with nine important lessons: Discipline is love in action -- Good discipline is grounded in good sense -- Good parents make mistakes (lots of them) and learn from them -- Strong discipline isn't complicated -- Discipline is action - not talk -- All discipline interacts with a one-of-a-kind object -- a child -- Kids are built to misbehave -- Humans resist discipline -- some a little, some a lot. Good parents are misunderstood. Really good parents are really misunderstood. A great gift to parents with small and big kids. Cheap family training, and great entertainment.
You're a Star: A Child's Guide to Self-Esteem
by Poppy O'NeillDoes your child often feel isolated and do they struggle to get involved in social situations? Are they nervous about what people think of them, or maybe they’re just a little unsure of how they feel about themselves?These could be signs that your child is experiencing low self-esteem.This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child grow their self-esteem. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s sense of self-worth, not just now but for years to come.Your child will be guided, with the help of Bop – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.
You're an Animal: A Novel
by Jardine LibaireA tender portrait of four misfits, on the run across Texas, that speaks to those who are left out, those who opt out—and to the wild animal in us all&“Libaire creates a delicious universe at a constant brink of collapse, a universe I never wanted to see end.&”—Gerardo Sámano Córdova, author of MonstrilioIt&’s springtime in Oklahoma, and Ernie, an outcast in a group of outcasts, feels uneasy. Nerves at the abandoned summer camp where he and his fellow oddballs are crashing have been on edge since the arrival of a teenager named Coral, unceremoniously dropped off from her family&’s minivan one afternoon. Adding to her aura of mystery, Coral doesn&’t say a word. Ever.When a drug lab explosion burns the compound to the ground, Ernie, Coral, and the hard-living couple Staci and Ray escape on a pair of motorcycles. Feeling shaky with fear and alive with a new surge of freedom, the four outcasts find a rundown house in rural Texas: It's a place to stay, they tell themselves, for now. Yet to their surprise, over card games and wild strawberries and target-shooting and late-night dancing to ZZ Top on the local radio, a quirky little family forms. At the heart of their new home is Coral, whose silence only amplifies her strange, undefinable power and the sense that she found them for a reason.But soon, tensions rise, and a mysterious threat begins to materialize—whether it&’s coming from inside or outside the house still isn&’t clear. All this crew knows is, now there&’s something at stake: their chosen family, forged by both loneliness and joy, and bonded by an awkward kind of love.
You're the Boss, Baby Duck
by Amy HestBaby Duck is back-and she's not a baby anymore. Hot Stuff, Baby Duck's little sister has arrived, and everyone is making a great big fuss over her. Baby Duck feels pretty cranky about the whole matter. Luckily, Grandpa knows just what to say and do to help Baby feel much better. With picture descriptions.
You've Changed
by Ian WilliamsThe eagerly awaited follow-up novel from the Giller prize-winning author of Reproduction, You&’ve Changed is a daring and clever dissection of a crumbling marriage between two people who are morphing in ways that confound each other.Middle-aged and about to be dumped from his construction job, Beckett is not feeling his best—especially since his wife, Princess, is already pressuring him to improve himself. She&’s a fitness instructor who spends a lot of time and energy finetuning every inch of her body. Still, they both think their marriage is basically fine, until a couple of friends show up for a visit, their mutual affection and sexual chemistry loudly on display. In one weekend, they upset the tenuous balance between Beckett and Princess, throwing them into parallel midlife crises.Princess thinks the problem is physical, and attempts to revive Beckett's interest with relentless surgical alterations and bodily enhancements that have the opposite effect on her husband. Beckett tries to woo Princess back to him by relaunching his contracting business, laying his manly accomplishments at her feet. Then, while Princess is away pursuing even more drastic beauty measures, Beckett meets Gluten, an energetic and erratic man devoted to living in the moment, whom Beckett feels drawn to in ways that surprise him. Beckett is changing, Princess is changing: what will happen to their already stressed marriage?Sharp, inventive and absurdly funny, You&’ve Changed is a wild ride exploring identity, insecurity, intimacy and desire, and who individuals become when they unite, and how they change despite promising not to.
You've Got This! Birthday Party Palooza: Pick Your Own Adventure (You've Got This!)
by DKAn exciting pick-your-path adventure series for kids to practice making good choices and learn character-building skills and principles.You've Got This! Birthday Party Palooza is part of the new You’ve Got This series, a captivating collection of pick-your-own adventure stories for children aged 8-11.Exciting, high-interest topics make these books page-turners for kids, keeping them reading and giving them control. They can control the story’s narrative based on their own choices - all while learning character-building skills and principles.This learn-to-read adventure story series for children offers: Reading material aligned with the curriculum, making this the perfect supplementary material for schools.An exciting pick-your-own-adventure format, for children to revisit these books and choose different paths through the adventures.Compelling storylines appropriate for children aged 8-11, as they make real-life choices in amazing storyscapes. Twins Tami and Sam want to organize the ultimate best-ever birthday palooza. But it turns out Tami and Sam have very different ideas on what makes the perfect party. Can they find a compromise before it's too late? Navigate the paths of collaboration, creativity, and resourcefulness… What will you decide?Children will love the funny and irresistibly page-turning narrative, and will want to revisit this book time and time again to choose the multiple different paths through the adventures.
You've Got This: Your Guide to Getting Comfortable with Labor
by Sara LyonNo birth experience necessary. You've Got This is a simple, powerful childbirth toolkit, perfect for the birth partner, doula, and even mama herself. With more than 15 years as a doula and childbirth educator, Sara Lyon has distilled her wisdom into the 50 most effective techniques for comforting a woman in labor. You've Got This is packed with detailed instructions, illustrations, birth stories, and practical advice. But don't tuck this book into your hospital bag just yet! Practice the techniques ahead of time, using the exercises to prepare for the birthing process long before labor even begins. Learn to combine techniques to address multiple senses at the same time, and then personalize the book by picking your favorites. You can even "like" them for easy reference during labor. You've Got This is truly indispensable for both you and your partner.
You've Got to Be Kidding! Real-life Parenting Advice from a Mom and Dad of Nineteen: Real-life parenting advise from a mom and dad of nineteen
by Pat Williams Ruth WilliamsKid-Tested (and Tested, and Tested...) Guidance for Parents in the Trenches. The Inside Track to Raising Kids.Most of us find raising one, two...or maybe three or four children to be challenging enough. The idea of parenting a half dozen seems almost crazy, and more children than that--impossible. But Pat and Ruth Williams have together raised (and are continuing to raise) nineteen kids. More importantly, they've not just survived the process--they've loved it! What do they know that the rest of us don't? What does it take to make a family of any size not only work, but thrive? After bringing up nineteen kids--as biological parents, adoptive parents, single parents, and step-parents--Pat and Ruth Williams have gained a volume of insights and experience that will enrich your home, strengthen your family, and help you be the parent you want to be. Inside you'll find counsel that really works-whether you're raising one child, one dozen (or more), or any number in between.
You've Told Me Before
by Jennifer MosesSometimes hilarious, sometimes sad, always compelling, the stories in this collection explore the many manifestations of being Jewish in a modern and largely secular world. Jennifer Anne Moses creates characters, mostly American, who are struggling with love, relationships, faith, tradition, family, and the ties that bind. A professor of Jewish literature buys a lake house in the countryside with the aim of enjoying it with her husband, dogs, and grown sons, only to discover that her new neighbor is a sexist, dog-hating, and deeply antisemitic bully. The editor of a magazine devoted to lost languages resents the popularity of a younger, less sophisticated novelist, who happens to have been her student. A young woman tries to find her way after her fiancé calls off their wedding. With the contradictions, yearnings, imperfections, and longing for grace that beset all of us, these characters reach their own epiphanies—with results that are by turns breathtaking and heartbreaking.
You, Me And Empathy: Teaching Children About Empathy, Feelings, Kindness, Compassion, Tolerance And Recognising Bullying Behaviours
by Jayneen Sanders Sofia CardosoOne of the most important social skills a child can learn is empathy. Being able to understand how another person is feeling and recognizing their needs helps people to connect to one another across race, culture and the diversity that is ever-present and so important to our world. This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy. Throughout the story, Quinn shows an abundance of understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Showing empathy towards others is a learnt trait, and one to nurture and cherish with the children in our care. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and suggested activities to promote empathy and kindness.
You, Me and Him
by Alice PetersonFrom Alice Peterson, author of the ebook sensation Monday to Friday Man, comes You, Me and Him, a moving and honest account of family, parenthood and love. Josie and Finn are happily married, with promising careers, and a gorgeous young son, George. But despite their apparently enviable lives, George's hyperactivity disorder means the days aren't always easy. Josie's best friend Justin has always been there for her, and when she finds out she's pregnant again she turns to him for support. She loves George, but it's just such hard work, especially as Josie takes much of the strain.Finn is suspicious. What does Justin want in return for his help? And just how close are they really? Told with her trademark warmth and wit, You, Me and Him was Alice's second novel. This ebook reissue also contains a preview of Alice's new novel, The Things We Do for Love, coming in ebook this July.
You, Me and Him
by Alice PetersonJosie and Finn are happily married, with promising careers, and a gorgeous young son, George. But despite their apparently enviable lives, George's hyperactivity disorder means the days aren't always easy. Josie's best friend Justin has always been there for her, and when she finds out she's pregnant again she turns to him for support. She loves George, but it's just such hard work, especially as Josie takes much of the strain.Finn is suspicious. What does Justin want in return for his help? And just how close are they really?(P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited
You, Your Child, and School: Navigate Your Way to the Best Education
by Lou Aronica Ken RobinsonAn essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from The New York Times bestselling author of The Element and Creative Schools Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world’s most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conversations with parents about the dilemmas they face. As a parent, what should you look for in your children’s education? How can you tell if their school is right for them and what can you do if it isn’t? In this important new book, he offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the K-12 education system, or outside it if you choose to homeschool or un-school. Dispelling many myths and tackling critical schooling options and controversies, You, Your Child, and School is a key book for parents to learn about the kind of education their children really need and what they can do to make sure they get it.
Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery (Young Cam Jansen #20)
by David A. Adler Susanna NattiCam, her best friend Eric, and Eric's mom are spending the day with Eric's grandparents. But Grandpa and Grandma seem too tired to visit. Every so often, a knock at the door wakes them up. But when they go to answer, no one is there. Is a Knock, Knock Ghost on the loose? It's up to Cam to solve the mystery! <P><P> Garden State Children's Book Award 2017 Nominee.
Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery (Young Cam Jansen #20)
by David A. AdlerCam, her best friend Eric, and Eric&’s mom are spending the day with Eric&’s grandparents. But Grandpa and Grandma seem too tired to visit. Every so often, a knock at the door wakes them up. But when they go to answer, no one is there. Is a Knock, Knock Ghost on the loose? It&’s up to Cam to solve the mystery!Garden State Children&’s Book Award 2017 Nominee.
Young Children as Intercultural Mediators
by Zhiyan GuoThis multidisciplinary approach to cultural mediation brings together insights from anthropology, sociology, linguistics and intercultural communication to offer a detailed depiction of family life in immigrant Chinese communities. Utilising a strongly contextualised and evidence-based narrative approach to exploring the nature of child cultural mediation, the author provides an insightful analysis of intercultural relationships between children and parents in immigrant families and of the informative aspects of their everyday lives. Furthermore, the family home setting offers the reader a glimpse of a personal territory that researchers often have great difficulty accessing. This ethnographic study will be of interest to students, researchers and professionals working in the areas of intercultural communication, childhood studies, family relations and migration studies.
Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises: Innovations and Lessons from the Global South (Routledge Humanitarian Studies)
by Sweta Shah Lucy BassettThe long-term consequences of COVID-19 have been tough for children around the world, but even more so for young children already in humanitarian crisis, whether due to conflict, natural disasters, or economic and political upheaval. This book investigates how organizations around the world responded to these dual challenges, identifying solutions, and learning opportunities to help to support young children in ongoing and future crises. Drawing on research and voices from the Global South, this book showcases innovations to mobilize new funds and re-allocate existing resources to protect children during the pandemic. It provides important evidence on understudied and overlooked vulnerable populations, recognizing that researchers from the Global South are best positioned to fill these research gaps, contextualize findings, and support the uptake and adoption of recommendations by local decision-makers and practitioners in those same contexts. The findings in this book will be important for practitioners, policy makers and donors working in or interested in humanitarian contexts, on early childhood development, or early childhood education. The book will also be useful to students and researchers working in these fields. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Young Entry (Virago Modern Classics #232)
by Molly KeanePrudence, at nineteen, is reckless, laughing, wild; the despair of her elderly guardians. With her best friend, the subversive but very female Peter, she rackets round the Irish countryside among her beloved horses and dogs. But she feels betrayed by Peter's growing interest in the new Master of Hounds, 'Saxon' Major Anthony Countless. And what is Prudence to make of handsome Toby Sage, neighbour, huntsman and accredited flirt? Or of an inexplicable haunting? First published in 1928, this high-spirited novel with its subtle erotic undercurrents, is a glorious story of a ramshackle, tolerant society and of Prudence's turbulent coming of age.