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Born to Fail?: Social Mobility: A Working Class View
by Sonia BlandfordSonia Blandford, CEO of award-winning charity Achievement for All, writes brilliantly and honestly about the facing up to the realities of the white working class and how to address social mobility from the inside. No-one in the UK is better placed than Sonia to write about the struggles of white working class pupils in our schools. She grew up on the Allied Estate in Hounslow and was the first member of her family to pursue education beyond the age of 14 and was also the first to attend university. Sonia lost her mother when she took an accidental overdose, when she couldn't read the doctor's prescription. This tragic failing served as one of the inspirations for her to set up the award-winning Achievement for All organisation, who work with thousands of schools to help close the attainment gap. Born to Fail? tackles head-on issues such as why education often doesn't matter to the working class; how education has failed to deliver for them; the importance of self-belief, action and confidence; and how the Early Years is the crucial time to build success from the start.
Born to Fail?: Social Mobility: A Working Class View
by Sonia BlandfordSonia Blandford, CEO of award-winning charity Achievement for All, writes brilliantly and honestly about the facing up to the realities of the white working class and how to address social mobility from the inside. No-one in the UK is better placed than Sonia to write about the struggles of white working class pupils in our schools. She grew up on the Allied Estate in Hounslow and was the first member of her family to pursue education beyond the age of 14 and was also the first to attend university. Sonia lost her mother when she took an accidental overdose, when she couldn't read the doctor's prescription. This tragic failing served as one of the inspirations for her to set up the award-winning Achievement for All organisation, who work with thousands of schools to help close the attainment gap. Born to Fail? tackles head-on issues such as why education often doesn't matter to the working class; how education has failed to deliver for them; the importance of self-belief, action and confidence; and how the Early Years is the crucial time to build success from the start.
Born to Fight
by Cheryl M. ReifsnyderRollo is training to be a medieval warhorse! From the time he is born, he is taught the lessons he will need to take a knight into battle. For the first time in his young life, he is caught commands and how to wear armor. Follow him as he learns to become a fierce warrior!
Born to Rock
by Gordon KormanLeo Caraway, president of the Young Republicans Club and a future Harvard student, has his entire future planned. But Leo is soon thrown for a loop when he discovers that the lead singer of punk rock's most destructive band is his biological father.
Born to Scandal
by Diane GastonA widower’s search for a reputable governess may lead him to a scandalous bride in this delightful Regency romance.London, 1816. Lord Brentmore—half Irish peasant, half English aristocrat—grew up under a cloud of scandal. Even money and a title aren’t enough to stay the wagging tongues of the Ton. But he’s vowed that his children will never experience the same stigma. Now, after the death of their infamous mother, they need a reputable governess.Anna Hill is too passionate, too alluring. Yet she fills Brentmore Hall with light and laughter—and its master with feelings he thought he’d never feel again. It is his heart’s desire to make her his wife, but a lord marrying a governess would be the biggest scandal of all!
Born to Serve: An absolutely gripping saga of the power of love and jealousy
by Josephine CoxWhen her future is cruelly snatched away, can she ever hope for happiness again? Josephine Cox writes a heart-stopping saga in Born to Serve, a tale of courage, fortitude and devastating jealousy. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale. 'I can take him away from you any time I want.' Her mistress's cruel taunt is deeply disturbing to Jenny. But why should Claudia be interested in a servant's sweetheart? Jenny reckons without Claudia's vicious nature; using a wily trick she seduces Frank, who, overcome with shame, departs for a new life in Blackburn. Losing her sweetheart is just the first of many disasters that leave Jenny struggling to cope alone.When Claudia gives birth to Frank's baby girl, she cruelly disowns the helpless infant and relies on Jenny to care for little Katie and love her as her own. Always afraid for the beloved child who has come to depend on her, Jenny is constantly called upon to show courage and fortitude to fight for all she holds dear. In her heart she yearns for Frank, believing that one day they must be reunited. When Fate takes a hand, it seems as though Jenny may see her dreams come true... What Amazon readers are saying about Born to Serve: 'It is a heartrending story and is so well written that you feel so much for Jenny, Katie and Frank. It has many interesting twists and turns but remains a brilliant story throughout. A definite good read for a long afternoon!''I loved this book and it's definitely one of my favourites, I did not want it to end. The story grips you as soon as you start reading and I did not want to put it down to do anything else''Another spell-binding, unputdownable story from Josephine Cox'
Born to Serve: An absolutely gripping saga of the power of love and jealousy
by Josephine CoxWhen her future is cruelly snatched away, can she ever hope for happiness again? Josephine Cox writes a heart-stopping saga in Born to Serve, a tale of courage, fortitude and devastating jealousy. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale. 'I can take him away from you any time I want.' Her mistress's cruel taunt is deeply disturbing to Jenny. But why should Claudia be interested in a servant's sweetheart? Jenny reckons without Claudia's vicious nature; using a wily trick she seduces Frank, who, overcome with shame, departs for a new life in Blackburn. Losing her sweetheart is just the first of many disasters that leave Jenny struggling to cope alone.When Claudia gives birth to Frank's baby girl, she cruelly disowns the helpless infant and relies on Jenny to care for little Katie and love her as her own. Always afraid for the beloved child who has come to depend on her, Jenny is constantly called upon to show courage and fortitude to fight for all she holds dear. In her heart she yearns for Frank, believing that one day they must be reunited. When Fate takes a hand, it seems as though Jenny may see her dreams come true... What Amazon readers are saying about Born to Serve: 'It is a heartrending story and is so well written that you feel so much for Jenny, Katie and Frank. It has many interesting twists and turns but remains a brilliant story throughout. A definite good read for a long afternoon!''I loved this book and it's definitely one of my favourites, I did not want it to end. The story grips you as soon as you start reading and I did not want to put it down to do anything else''Another spell-binding, unputdownable story from Josephine Cox'
Born to Slow Horses (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
by Kamau BrathwaiteWinner of the Griffin International Poetry Prize (2006)Kamau Brathwaite's Born to Slow Horses is a series of poetic meditations on islands and exile, language and ritual, and the force of personal and historical passions and griefs. These poems are haunted, figuratively and literally, by spirits of the African diaspora and drenched in the colors, sounds, and rhythms of the islands. But they also encompass the world of the exile and return, and the events of 9/11 in New York City. Brathwaite is one of the foremost voices in postcolonial inquiry and expression, and his poetry is densely rooted and expansive.Using his unusual "sycorax" signature typography and spelling, Brathwaite brings a cultural specificity, with distinct accents, sonic gestures, and pronunciations, into his pages—making them new, exciting, and rich in nuances.
Born to Trouble: All she wanted was a better life…
by Rita BradshawA young woman struggles to escape her past, in order to find the happiness she so desperately craves... Born to Trouble by Rita Bradshaw is a compelling saga guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Born into the worst of families in Sunderland's filthy, crime-ridden East End, Pearl Croft's childhood is miserable. Shortly after her violent, drunken father is killed in a fight, Pearl's elder brothers are sent to prison leaving her, still a child herself, to care for her baby brothers. Pearl's mother brings her 'clients' to the house, one of whom has a penchant for little girls... Terrified and hurt, Pearl runs away from home and is found, feverish and near death, by Romany gypsies. But this is far from the end of Pearl's struggles. Years pass, and as Pearl reaches womanhood she begins to wonder if she is simply born to trouble or will she find happiness one day? What readers are saying about Born to Trouble: 'Love, loss, poverty, family and success - even touched on WW1''Loved it from beginning to end. Lovely, romantic story of rags to riches''I loved this book, it kept me enthralled right to the end. I couldn't put it down'
Born to Trouble: All she wanted was a better life…
by Rita BradshawA young woman struggles to escape her past, in order to find the happiness she so desperately craves... Born to Trouble by Rita Bradshaw is a compelling saga guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Born into the worst of families in Sunderland's filthy, crime-ridden East End, Pearl Croft's childhood is miserable. Shortly after her violent, drunken father is killed in a fight, Pearl's elder brothers are sent to prison leaving her, still a child herself, to care for her baby brothers. Pearl's mother brings her 'clients' to the house, one of whom has a penchant for little girls... Terrified and hurt, Pearl runs away from home and is found, feverish and near death, by Romany gypsies. But this is far from the end of Pearl's struggles. Years pass, and as Pearl reaches womanhood she begins to wonder if she is simply born to trouble or will she find happiness one day?What readers are saying about Born to Trouble: 'Love, loss, poverty, family and success - even touched on WW1''Loved it from beginning to end. Lovely, romantic story of rags to riches''I loved this book, it kept me enthralled right to the end. I couldn't put it down'
Borrowed Boy
by Gene GantWhat would you do if you found out your whole life was a lie? That’s what happens to Zavier Beckham. One moment, he’s a happy teen with a loving family and a nerdy best friend named Cole. The next, there’s an FBI agent telling Zavier he was kidnapped as a baby and sold to an adoption agency—that the parents he’s always known aren’t his parents. Not even his name is his own. Now Zavier may be forced to deal with a move from his home in Memphis to Chicago, where he would be living with strangers, including a new brother who already resents him. And there is also Brendan, an older boy who stirs confusing feelings in Zavier. There’s more to Brendan than meets the eye, but will he help Zavier adjust to his new situation or add more stress to all the upheaval in Zavier’s life?
Borrowed Light
by Anna FienbergA sixteen-year-old feels alienated from her family while struggling with the difficult decisions surrounding her unplanned pregnancy.
Borrowed Time
by Greg Leitich SmithIn this time-travel dinosaur adventure, Max Pierson-Takahashi and his friend Petra return to the days of the dinosaurs, where they must survive attacks from mosasaurs, tyrannosaurs, and other deadly creatures, including a vengeful, pistol-toting girl from the 1920s. The fast pace, mind-bending time twists, and Greg Leitich Smith’s light, humorous touch make this an exciting, fun choice for readers looking for adventure and nonstop actio
Borrowers Collection (Borrowers)
by Mary NortonThe miniature Clock family, Pod, Homily, and their daughter Arriety, live in a big world among the "human beans" from whom they "borrow" everything they need--matchbox dressers, postage stamp artwork, and a trinket box settee. Now lifelong enthusiasts and brand new fans can escape into the small world of the Borrowers in this beautiful volume. It includes Mary Norton's classic illustrated stories about three little people and their not-so-little adventures: The Borrowers, The Borrowers Afield, The Borrowers Afloat, The Borrowers Aloft, the short story Poor Stainless, and The Borrowers Avenged.
Borse di schiuma EVA: Pasqua
by F. Rossi Karina Martinez RamirezCrea borsette incredibili e originali con la schiuma EVA! Il libro Borse di schiuma EVA: Pasqua ti mostrerà passo passo come creare formidabili borsette usando la schiuma EVA (etilene vinil acetato) con diverse forme. Impara la tecnica senza problemi, perché il procedimento viene spiegato passo passo, e potrai fare tante borsette quante vorrai. Questo libro è un alleato eccellente per ogni tipo di situazione: •Potrai creare queste originali borsette per i tuoi amici, la famiglia o i conoscenti. •Potrai aggiungere caramelle o altri piccoli regali per creare regali originali per i compleanni, i matrimoni, la Pasqua, il Natale, Halloween, le prime comunioni, i battesimi o altri eventi. •Potrai divertirti con i tuoi bambini, spiegando loro i passi da fare per creare le borsette. Sarai orgogliosa dei tuoi bambini che riusciranno a finire un progetto così carino e divertente. •Potrai fare delle attività extracurricolari con i tuoi bambini e insegnargli il valore della creatività, della responsabilità e del lavoro artistico. Un libro per divertirsi in famiglia! *** Tutti gli schemi sono inclusi nel libro ***
Boss on Notice
by Janet Lee NyeHe can't trust himself... Josh Sanders just wanted to help. After all, Mickie Phillips is a struggling single mom who needs a job...and a friend. Fortunately, her administrative skills are perfect for the new branch he's running of the Cleaning Crew-a company of guys who clean houses. The downside? Mickie's a petite, blue-eyed temptation he definitely needs to resist. Their arrangement was not supposed to include simmering attraction-or deeper, decidedly unprofessional feelings. But Josh's traumatic past has convinced him he can never be the man Mickie needs. Trust will only expose them to the most dangerous thing of all...love.
Boston Adventure
by Jean StaffordA provocative story of class struggle, privilege, and poverty that put American author Jean Stafford on the map.Growing up in a fishing village north of Boston between the wars, Sonie, the child of immigrants, is so poor that she must &“sleep on a pallet made of old coats and comforters.&” She can only dream of the feather beds and perfumed soap to be found in the great city across the bay. In the summers, while helping her mother clean rooms in a shoreside hotel, she keeps company with the austere and fascinating Miss Pride. Years pass, and Sonie—now the caretaker of her fragile mother—receives an invitation from Miss Pride to move to Beacon Hill and be her personal secretary. Salvation, she thinks, is at hand. In Boston, Sonie does come to know a new and broader world, one in which she mingles with both blue bloods and louche European refugees, and yet her troubles, she discovers, are hardly over.Boston Adventure was published when Jean Stafford was twenty-nine, and it was an immediate best seller. Combining Dickensian color and Proustian insight in its depiction of an isolated but determined young woman, it looks forward to Stafford&’s celebrated novel The Mountain Lion as well as to the short stories for which she would be awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1970.
Both Sides Now: A Novel
by Barbara FerrerThe award-winning author of Adiós to My Old Life delivers a poignant novel of the fragile bonds that hold us together in life and love. They meet in a hospital corridor. Libby is there for Ethan, her mentor, her best friend, her husband. He’s dying, and she’s struggling to survive. Nick is there for Katharine, his reason for living, the love of his life, his wife. She’s dying, and he holds on all the tighter as she slips away from him. They can’t do this alone. But maybe they don’t have to. From their chance meeting grows a fast friendship, one of gallows humor, of life in South Florida, of shared experiences in their marriages—the fights, the quirks, the love. Libby and Nick become for each other what no one else can: the person who understands, who hears with the same ears, who sees with the same eyes. In stunning prose, Barbara Ferrer maps the sacred terrain of Libby and Nick’s connection as it develops from one of necessity, to one of possibility. Deep and powerful, this nuanced, elegiac portrait of two marriages, of sickness and survival, and of the healing power of human connection will resonate with readers for years, and showcases Ferrer in all of her brilliant insightfulness.
Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment
by Jennifer GriffithWhen a young girl discovers her parent&’s painful life secrets her sense of self unravels, eliciting a long path to healing, acceptance, and love.Jennifer is thirteen and living a quiet teenage existence when her parents reveal their innermost secrets; her mother has found the child she relinquished as a baby, and her father no longer wants to be part of the family. As Jennifer&’s young life unravels, she begins to self-destruct. Anna, Jennifer&’s mother, is deeply affected by losing her parents at a young age and by her subsequent strict upbringing in a Baptist orphanage. Thrust into a changing world ill-prepared, she finds herself pregnant and unwed during a time when society shunned these young mothers. Both Sides of Then is the story of a mother and daughter&’s search for agency. Jennifer shares her difficult path to self-acceptance while piecing together her mother's young life using vignettes shared throughout her childhood. By writing from her mother&’s perspective, would Jennifer eventually understand her mother? Would she see her own life more clearly. A coming-of-age book and in-depth exploration of family frailty and resilience, Both Sides of Then is a daring take on the power of the female voice, even after it&’s been silenced. "It is a great act of love when a daughter works hard to fully understand her mother&’s life. In Both Sides of Then, Jennifer Griffith does exactly that. This memoir chronicles a daughter making sense of her own experience by unraveling the mystery of her mother&’s life. I wept, I laughed, and I wanted to call my mom after I finished this beautiful book.&” —Julie Barton, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Medicine &“Jennifer Griffith's steely, calm voice is a marvel of compassion as she boldly inhabits her mother's pain in order to understand her own. Both Sides of Then is a mesmerizing journey through empathy to forgiveness, written with clear-eyed bravery and love.&” —Rachel Howard, author of The Lost Night and The Risk of Us &“In Both Sides of Then, Jennifer Griffith expertly weaves her story of a troubled childhood with her mother's experience growing up an orphan. We come to understand two fundamental truths: we inherit much more than we realize and the only narrative more elemental than our own is our mother's. This compelling memoir expertly explores family history, abandonment, resilience, and ultimately, an imperfect but honest kind of love.&” —Shanti Brien, author of Almost Innocent
Bottled
by Dana BowmanAn unflinching and hilarious memoir about recovery as a mother of young kids, Bottled explains the perils moms face with drinking and chronicles the author's path to recovery, from hitting bottom to the months of early sobriety--a blur of pain and chaos--to her now (in)frequent moments of peace. It offers empathy, comic relief, and encouragement for moms everywhere.Dana Bowman is a long-time English teacher and part-time professor in the department of English at Bethany College, Kansas. Author of the popular mombsieblog.com, she leads and presents workshops on both writing and addiction, with a special emphasis on being a woman in recovery while parenting young children.
Bottles, Budgets, and Birthplans
by Vincent Iannelli Katina Z JonesGlass or plastic bottles? Binky or no binky? Disposable or reusable diapers? In this momtomom primer, expectant women will finally find the answers and inspiration they need to best prepare for the new life (theirs and the baby's) that awaits! A musthave for soontobe mommies feeling the stress, this book offers practical and easytoapply advice in a manageable tipbased format. Topics include: Baby names (We have to name her too?) Choosing a pediatrician (More difficult than choosing your mate.) Sleep for the baby and you (Ah, sleep--how to get it and how to deal when you're not.) Baby safety (Lock those cabinets and don't forget the toilet!) Activities for baby (What do I do with him once he's here?)
Bottles, Budgets, and Birthplans: What You Really Need to Know to Get Ready for Baby
by Vincent Iannelli Katina Z JonesGlass or plastic bottles? Binky or no binky? Disposable or reusable diapers? In this momtomom primer, expectant women will finally find the answers and inspiration they need to best prepare for the new life (theirs and the babyÆs) that awaits! A musthave for soontobe mommies feeling the stress, this book offers practical and easytoapply advice in a manageable tipbased format. Topics include: Baby names (We have to name her too?)Choosing a pediatrician (More difficult than choosing your mate.)Sleep for the baby and you (Ah, sleepùhow to get it and how to deal when youÆre not.) Baby safety (Lock those cabinets and donÆt forget the toilet!)Activities for baby (What do I do with him once heÆs here?)
Bottom of the Breath: A Novel
by Jayne MillsFor fans of Liane Moriarty and Maria Semple, this contemporary debut novel weaves together romance, mystery, and adventure as a woman travels to the Grand Canyon seeking answers after uncovering an old family secret.After crashing into a devastating revelation, Cyd&’s tranquil life on the Florida panhandle is further upended when she receives a letter announcing an inheritance from an estranged aunt. The inheritance contains mysterious &“items of a personal nature&” which Cyd must collect in person halfway across the country. In a last attempt to salvage her deteriorating marriage, Cyd agrees to travel with her husband on what he promises—and she questions—will be the trip of a lifetime. As they set out, a hurricane threatens their hometown. Soon, fueled by the growing threat of the storm and the tension brewing between them, the couple&’s long-suppressed problems erupt. Cyd digs deep for the courage to continue the journey on her own, unsure if either her home or her marriage will survive. Once in Phoenix, Cyd learns the strange details of the inheritance and a decades-old family secret. But what was the whole truth? Clues and instinct lead Cyd to Sedona and then to the Grand Canyon. She descends into the vast chasm alone searching for answers to newly raised questions and age-old mysteries. She steps off the beaten path, literally, knowing she must make peace with her pain-filled past and her uncertain future.
Botánica sentimental
by Mercedes AraujoEn zona de terremotos Mercedes Araujo construye esta historia de dos siglos con gestos, rutinas y dichos. El cruce de los Andes en un pequeño avión de tela, un caballo que se desboca o un estudio de cine en pleno desierto: todo tiene el mandato efímero de la inminente destrucción y la eternidad de la belleza. Antonia conduce de regreso a La Silenciada, la casona familiar abandonada entre viñedos. Los caracoles de la ruta dibujan las vueltas de su propio pensamiento ensimismado por un amor quebrado que la tiene sin rumbo. La vieja finca es, a la vez, punto de llegada y de partida. Allí resuenan los ecos del léxico de una familia que hunde sus orígenes en una tierra que cada tanto se sacude por el latido arrebatado del planeta y desde donde puede verse un cielo con millones de estrellas. La crítica ha dicho... «Con una prosa iluminada, personalísima, Botánica sentimental evoca y recompone una vasta conversación entre generaciones de mujeres. Pronuncian frases delicadamente sabias como al pasar, en escenas tiernas e inolvidables sembradas con radical libertad y exquisita agudeza, en un universo tan íntimo como vibrante».Magalí Etchebarne Sobre La hija de la cabra... «Tiene un manejo exquisito del lenguaje, es un cruce raro de influencias, con ecos de Rulfo, de Leónidas Lamborghini, de novelas o poemas sobre el desierto, de novelas sobre mujeres. Ficcionaliza una geografía y una época y se corre del relato histórico tradicional. Es muy innovadora».María Teresa Andruetto «El tratamiento del lenguaje es extraordinario, es un mundo absolutamente personal, fuerte y extraño. Es un lenguaje inventado que evoca las novelas latinoamericanas de pequeños pueblos, simbólicos y épicos».Leopoldo Brizuela «Propone un mundo, y su lectura es una experiencia en el mejor sentido. La llamada "barbarie" siempre fue contada desde la "civilización". Esta novela reporta desde la barbarie y lo hace con un lenguaje propio y diferente que va instaurando ante el lector un mundo único y perdido».Esther Cross
Bought for the Billionaire's Revenge
by Clare ConnellyLong-lost lovers reunite in this powerful marriage of convenience and second chance romance.Their connection was irresistible, but she was forced to walk away. Now the billionaire is back, and he has a proposal for her . . . Innocent socialite Marnie Kenington was devastated when her parents forced her to spurn Nikos Kyriazis. She’s never forgotten him, nor his raw sensuality. So, years later, when Nikos insists on a meeting, Marnie’s heart leaps. . . . Seeing him again, it’s clear the chemistry between them has never stopped burning. But when Nikos offers to save Marnie’s family from bankruptcy if she agrees to marry him, Marnie is torn—saying “yes” is a risk to her heart, but with her family at stake, how can she refuse?Marnie’s rejection drove self-made billionaire Nikos to unimaginable success. Now, by meeting her at the altar, he can finally show her what she’s been missing out on all these years! Marnie’s poise is legendary, but he knows in the bedroom, their passion will unravel her completely! But he doesn’t bargain on their wedding night being the start of his own undoing . . .