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Brown Owl's Guide To Life
by Kate HarrisonA bittersweet novel about re-inventing yourself from the author of THE STARTER MARRIAGE.Shy, sweet-natured Lucy Collins is used to being pushed around. For the first eighteen years of her life, her widowed mother Judith ruled the roost. Now Lucy's husband, her seven-year-old daughter and even Buster the cat boss her about. But her mother's premature death leaves Lucy an orphan at the age of thirty-five. She's devastated...but she's also free. After a lifetime of being a disappointment to everyone, is it finally time Lucy grew up?As she clears out her mother's rambling house, Lucy discovers a trunk full of memories...her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all Brown Owls: capable, no-nonsense matriarchs who were the leading lights of the Girl Guide movement. They spent their spare time preparing the next generation for their roles as wives and mothers with a mixture of campfire songs, sew-on badges and reef knots. But could the old values and frontier spirit now hold the key to help Lucy make the changes she needs in her life?
Brown White Black: An American Family at the Intersection of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
by Nishta J. MehraIntimate and honest essays on motherhood, marriage, love, and acceptanceBrown White Black is a portrait of Nishta J. Mehra's family: her wife, who is white; her adopted child, Shiv, who is black; and their experiences dealing with America's rigid ideas of race, gender, and sexuality. Her clear-eyed and incisive writing on her family's daily struggle to make space for themselves amid racial intolerance and stereotypes personalizes some of America's most fraught issues. Mehra writes candidly about her efforts to protect and shelter Shiv from racial slurs on the playground and from intrusive questions by strangers while educating her child on the realities and dangers of being black in America. In other essays, she discusses growing up in the racially polarized city of Memphis; coming out as queer; being an adoptive mother who is brown; and what it's like to be constantly confronted by people's confusion, concern, and expectations about her child and her family. Above all, Mehra argues passionately for a more nuanced and compassionate understanding of identity and family. Both poignant and challenging, Brown White Black is a remarkable portrait of a loving family on the front lines of some of the most highly charged conversations in our culture.
Brown: Poems
by Kevin YoungJames Brown. John Brown's raid. Brown v. the Topeka Board of Ed. The prize-winning author of Blue Laws meditates on all things "brown" in this powerful new collection. <p><p> Divided into "Home Recordings" and "Field Recordings," Brown speaks to the way personal experience is shaped by culture, while culture is forever affected by the personal, recalling a black Kansas boyhood to comment on our times. From "History"--a song of Kansas high-school fixture Mr. W., who gave his students "the Sixties / minus Malcolm X, or Watts, / barely a march on Washington"--to "Money Road," a sobering pilgrimage to the site of Emmett Till's lynching, the poems engage place and the past and their intertwined power. <p> These thirty-two taut poems and poetic sequences, including an oratorio based on Mississippi "barkeep, activist, waiter" Booker Wright that was performed at Carnegie Hall and the vibrant sonnet cycle "De La Soul Is Dead," about the days when hip-hop was growing up ("we were black then, not yet / African American"), remind us that blackness and brownness tell an ongoing story. A testament to Young's own--and our collective--experience, Brown offers beautiful, sustained harmonies from a poet whose wisdom deepens with time.
Bruiser
by Neal ShustermanTennyson: Don't get me started on the Bruiser. He was voted "Most Likely to Get the Death Penalty" by the entire school. He's the kid no one knows, no one talks to, and everyone hears disturbing rumors about. So why is my sister, BrontË, dating him? One of these days she's going to take in the wrong stray dog, and it's not going to end well. BrontË: My brother has no right to talk about Brewster that way--no right to threaten him. There's a reason why Brewster can't have friends--why he can't care about too many people. Because when he cares about you, things start to happen. Impossible things that can't be explained. I know, because they're happening to me. Award-winning author Neal Shusterman has crafted a chilling and unforgettable novel about the power of unconditional friendship, the complex gear workings of a family, and the sacrifices we endure for the people we love.
Bruiser
by Neal ShustermanNew York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman delivers a suspenseful and thrilling novel that's perfect for fans of Unwind and UnWholly.Tennyson is not surprised, really, when his family begins to fall apart, or when his twin sister, Brontë, starts dating the misunderstood bully, Brewster (or The Bruiser, as the entire high school calls him). Tennyson is determined to get to the bottom of The Bruiser's reputation, even if it means gearing up for a fight. Brontë, on the other hand, thinks there's something special underneath that tough exterior. And she's right...but neither she nor Tennyson is prepared for the truth of what lies below the surface. Told through Tennyson, Brontë, and Bruiser's points of view, this dark, twisting novel explores friendship, family, and the sacrifices we make for the people we love.Bruiser was named to the Texas Lone Star Reading List, among many other state lists, and was selected as a Book Page Top Ten Book of the Year, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, and a Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice.Supports the Common Core State Standards
Bruno's Dream: A Novel (Virago Modern Classics)
by Iris MurdochA dying man makes a request of his estranged son that brings secrets and grudges to the surface in a novel by the prize-winning author of Under the Net. With not much time left to live, Bruno makes a final request to those who care for him: He wishes to see his estranged son, Miles, once more. After decades of broken contact due to Miles marrying a woman Bruno once found unsuitable, the prodigal son returns home to his father—and finds himself confronting much more than just a dying man&’s last demand. As Miles; his wife and his sister-in-law; Bruno&’s son-in-law, Danby; and Bruno&’s nurses and aides gather at this deathbed vigil, they will become entangled in a web of affairs, passions, and grudges that will change them all—even long after Bruno is gone. Author Iris Murdoch&’s examination of &“the subjects of death and love [is] beautifully articulated in the dramatic action,&” making Bruno&’s Dream one of the most entertaining and profound novels in the Man Booker Prize winner&’s towering body of work (The New York Times).
Bruno's Other Gift (Little Golden Book)
by Susana Illera MartínezFind out what Bruno's other gift is in this Little Golden Book starring the family Madrigal from Disney Encanto!Bruno Madrigal loves acting! But he's nervous to star in his own stories. Can Mirabel and her family help Bruno feel confident enough to follow his dreams? Kids ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book starring the family Madrigal from Disney Encanto!Disney&’s Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, ranging from superstrength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family&’s last hope.
Brûlants secrets de Marianne
by Lysette Brochu1894... 1916..., années de colonisation dans le Nord ontarien, de la Première Guerre mondiale, du Grand Feu de Matheson, de la grippe espagnole... Marianne Morneau, née à Fournier, perd sa mère lorsqu'elle n'a que trois ans. La fillette passe de la maison d'une tante à Casselman au couvent de Vankleek Hill. Elle n'a que huit ans lorsque Fred, son père, revient dans sa vie. Ce jour-là, sa vie bascule ; elle ne sera plus jamais la même. Si elle veut poursuivre ses études après sa huitième année, son père en décide autrement et l'amène vivre à Cobalt, ville minière. C'est là qu'elle rencontre le beau Albert, dix ans plus vieux qu'elle. Follement amoureuse, la jeune fille de quinze ans accepte de l'épouser et de le suivre à Matheson. Si elle avait rêvé d’une vie douillette, les désillusions sont vitevenues. Les grossesses se suivent, les enfants ne surviventpas toujours à leur naissance. Marianne est aux prises avecdes «humeurs étranges» et la misère s’acharne sur la famille.Formats disponibles : broché et numérique (PDF et ePub accessibles)
Bubble
by Stewart FosterWonder meets Mark Haddon in the poignant and uplifting debut novel about superheroes, super-nurses, and the beauty you can find in hope.Eleven-year-old Joe has never had a life outside of the hospital, with its beeping machines and view of London’s rooftops. His condition means he’s not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his bubble. Then a new nurse offers Joe the possibility of going outside. But Joe doesn’t know if the nurse is serious—or whether he could survive the adventure. Bubble is the touching story of how Joe spends his days, copes with his loneliness and frustration, and looks—with superhero-style bravery, curiosity, and hope—to a future without limits.
Bubble Trouble
by Wendy Wan-Long ShangAward-winning author Wendy Wan-Long Shang brews a frothy and bright story, filled with humor and heart, about friendship, first crushes, and finding one’s own way in Bubble Trouble.How many problems can a delicious cup of bubble tea cause? Plenty, if you’re Chloe Wong. For starters, Chloe wants to go on the class trip to Broadway -- an expense Chloe’s not sure she and her dad can afford since her mom passed away -- and those yummy cups of boba cost money. And then there’s the fact that the incorrigible Henry Lee is the bobamaster at Tea Palace, and when he’s not annoying Chloe, he’s usually coming up with the perfect drink for every occasion. For Chloe, lover of neatness and control, the arrival of bubble tea is nothing but trouble!But bubble tea really wreaks havoc when Chloe finds herself banned from Tea Palace (for dumping boba on someone who really deserved it!). She comes up with the idea to make her own boba and sell it, with the help of her best friend Sabrina, her inventor dad and (whether she wants it or not) her rescue dog. Suddenly neatnik Chloe will have to contend with sticky drinks, the complications of running her own business and…maybe the messiness of admitting that she actually like-likes someone? Will Chloe be able to step out of the bubble she has built around herself and into an exciting new adventure to go along with her boba tea?
Bubbles and Boo (The Puppy Place #44)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Bubbles is a lonely Poodle puppy. Boo is an adorable bunny rabbit. When both of these pets end up at Lizzie's house for fostering, nobody expects them to become best friends. But they do and now they're inseparable! Can Lizzie find the perfect forever home so they can stay together?
Buck Fever
by Cynthia Chapman WillisTwelve-year-old Joey MacTagert's dad wants his son to carry on the family tradition of hunting. But Joey has buck fever -- he can't pull the trigger on a deer, and hates the idea of killing animals. He's more interested in art and hockey, two activities that his dad barely acknowledges. Joey's dad wants him to use his special skill in tracking to hunt down the big antlered buck that roams the woods near their home. Joey knows how to track Old Buck, but has kept secret from his father the reason he's gained the deer's trust. When trouble between his parents seems to escalate, Joey and his older sister, Philly, find themselves in the middle of tensions they don't fully understand. Joey wants to keep the peace, and if conquering his buck fever will do it, he has to try.
Buck Fever
by Cynthia Chapman WillisTwelve-year-old Joey MacTagert's dad wants his son to carry on the family tradition of hunting. But Joey has "buck fever"—he can't pull the trigger on a deer, and hates the idea of killing animals. He's more interested in art and hockey, two activities that his dad barely acknowledges. Joey's dad wants him to use his special skill in tracking to hunt down the big antlered buck that roams the woods near their home. Joey knows how to track Old Buck, but has kept secret from his father the reason he's gained the deer's trust. When trouble between his parents seems to escalate, Joey and his older sister, Philly, find themselves in the middle of tensions they don't fully understand. Joey wants to keep the peace, and if conquering his buck fever will do it, he has to try.Buck Fever is a nominee for the 2003 Edgar Award for Best First Novel.
Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis"It's funny how ideas are, in a lot of ways they're just like seeds. Both of them start real, real small and then... woop, zoop, sloop... before you can say Jack Robinson, they've gone and grown a lot bigger than you ever thought they could." <P><P> So figures scrappy 10-year-old philosopher Bud--"not Buddy"--Caldwell, an orphan on the run from abusive foster homes and Hoovervilles in 1930s Michigan. And the idea that's planted itself in his head is that Herman E. Calloway, standup-bass player for the Dusky Devastators of the Depression, is his father. Guided only by a flier for one of Calloway's shows--a small, blue poster that had mysteriously upset his mother shortly before she died--Bud sets off to track down his supposed dad, a man he's never laid eyes on. And, being 10, Bud-not-Buddy gets into all sorts of trouble along the way, barely escaping a monster-infested woodshed, stealing a vampire's car, and even getting tricked into "busting slob with a real live girl."<P> Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, once again exhibits his skill for capturing the language and feel of an era and creates an authentic, touching, often hilarious voice in little Bud.<P> <b>Newbery Medal Winner and Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal<P> Winner of Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Junior Award</b>
Buddha Boy
by Kathe KojaJustin spends time with Jinsen, the unusual and artistic new student whom the school bullies torment and call Buddha Boy, and ends up making choices that impact Jinsen, himself, and the entire school.
Buddy
by M. H. HerlongA classic boy-and-dog tale in the tradition of Old Yeller Tyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for--until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a community struggling to rebuild their lives--and Buddy gone. But Li'l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go.
Buddy And Earl And The Great Big Baby
by Maureen Fergus Carey SookocheffMom's friend Mrs. Cunningham is coming for a visit, and she's bringing her baby! While Buddy tries to explain the ins and outs of babydom to Earl, neither of them is prepared for the chaos the small and adorable creature brings with it.
Buddy's Bedtime Battery (Growing with Buddy #1)
by Christina GeistIt&’s Buddy&’s bedtime, but there&’s just one problem—he&’s decided that he&’s a robot! His accommodating parents must now &“power down&” their little machine step by step, from his toes to his tushy. Tim Bowers&’s bubbly illustrations capture Buddy&’s energy and imagination, and parents and kids will enjoy adopting this new bedtime ritual into their own routines.
Buddy: Based on the True Story of Gertrude Lintz (The World of William Joyce)
by William JoyceGet to know the gorilla who was raised like a human in this “captivating” (School Library Journal) picture book classic inspired by a true story from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.Gertrude Lintz loved animals. And she had dozens, never mind that she lived in New York City. But one baby was her favorite, and she took care of this baby just like any other mother would. Except there was one difference: The baby was actually a baby gorilla named Buddy. Gertrude raises Buddy like a civilized human, but can—or, rather, should—wild animals be civilized? Based on the true story of Gertrude Lintz, the most famous dog breeder of the 1930s, Buddy is a moving, high-spirited adventure about a gorilla’s life in the city, and how the urban jungle can’t really compare to a real one.
Buddy: Buddy (The Puppy Place #5)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very good with puppies. They want one of their own, but their mom has never been ready for them to have one full time. For now, they help take care of puppies that need to find a new home. Lizzie helps out at the local dog shelter and the shelter's newest arrival, Skipper, has a surprise: three newborn puppies! The Petersons decide to foster all four dogs. Will they be able to find just the right home for all of them and can Mrs. Peterson resist even these adorable pups?
Budget Family Food: Delicious Money-Saving Meals for All the Family
by Rebecca WilsonSunday Times best-selling author Rebecca Wilson shows you how to bring comfort to your table with 80 recipes for nourishing, low-cost meals perfect for all the family.From quick mini-breakfast tacos and tasty hand pies to satisfy the pickiest of palettes, to addictive mushroom lasagna and decadent chocolate puddings, choose from 80 recipes packed with exciting flavors that will appeal to everyone at the table from 6 months and over. Whether you want to make fresh, fruity breakfasts; light snacks and air-fryer treats; hearty, slow-cooked casseroles; or sumptuous desserts, Rebecca's easy-to-follow recipes are designed to save you time and money, making the most of your favorite seasonal ingredients and pantry essentials. With recipes tailor-made for air-fryers and slow cookers, cooking for the whole family has never been simpler.With useful tips on budgeting, batch cooking, freezing, and storing; easy substitutions for lots of ingredients; and catering to fussy eaters, Rebecca takes the worry out of meal planning and prep so you can spend more quality time with the ones you love.
Budgeting for Infertility
by Angie Best-Boss Evelina W SterlingHaving a baby can be one of the most wonderful times of your life -- but if you need help to conceive, it can swiftly become a staggeringly expensive undertaking. With the average cost of infertility treatments ranging from $35,000 to $85,000 in the United States (most of which is not covered by insurance companies), many women and couples find themselves having to make difficult choices about building their families. Getting a grip on your finances is one of the few things you can do to regain control of this process. Infertility experts Evelina Weidman Sterling and Angie Best-Boss have created the ultimate guide to ensuring the most cost-effective care with the highest chances for success. With anecdotes, interviews, and advice from both doctors and patients, you can easily apply these specific money-saving strategies to your own unique situation. Learn how to: - Select a fertility clinic with a high rate of success - Convince your insurance company to cover more of the costs - Track down the most affordable fertility drugs - Travel abroad for cheaper care or international surrogacy - Avoid the scams and unnecessary expenses every step of the way Personal and professional, Budgeting for Infertility is an invaluable resource that shows you how to pay for infertility treatment...and still have money in the bank for diapers and day care.
Buenas noches en familia. Guía para entender el sueño infantil
by Sara TraverIdeas prácticas, sostenibles y realistas para mejorar en profundidad el descanso de tod a la familia. Como asesora de sueño que lleva años trabajando con familias cansadas, sé que el tiempo, la concentración y las ganas se reducen mucho cuando los niveles de agotamiento o preocupación están fuera de todo lo esperable. Así que, por si estás hojeando este libro para ver si cumple con lo que esperas de él, voy a tratar de resumirte en tres frases su contenido:- Tu hijo ya sabe dormir, de modo que, cuanto más intervengas en ese proceso, peor te irá. - Entender y respetar sus necesidades y las tuyas os dará el descanso que necesitáis. - No tienes que leer el libro entero; está pensado para padres con sueño que necesitan soluciones concretas y efectivas. Lo de ir al grano te ha gustado... ¿verdad? En esta guía práctica y completa abordo el sueño de tu hijo desde aproximadamente los 4 meses hasta los 4 años. Mi objetivo es que llegues a entender las dificultades por las que estáis pasando para que así, desde el amor, el respeto por su momento evolutivo y el acompañamiento absoluto, puedas ir poniéndoles solución. Despertares, desvelos, siestas, apoyos de sueño..., todos esos temas que te preocupan, los encontrarás aquí explicados de manera directa y concreta, y con recursos para poner en práctica a medida que avanzas en la lectura.
Buenas noches, que duermas bien: De recién nacidos a niños de hasta cinco años
by Kim WestEl Manual de Buenas Noches, Que Duermas Bien - (The Good Night Sleep Tight Workbook) is the essential companion to the best selling book, Good Night Sleep Tight, by The Sleeplady, Kim West. The book includes a step-by-step guide for parents, is organized by age and by process, and is the key to sleep coaching success. The Workbook can be used as a standalone guide; includes an essential to do list, sleep plans, tear out sleep logs, sleep manner sticker charts and a certificate of completion for celebrating success - all the essentials needed to help tired parents with children of any age who are experiencing sleep problems. Step-by-step guide for parents is the key to sleep coaching success. Companion to the best-selling Good Night, Sleep Tight, Can be used as a standalone guide To do list, sleep plans, all essentials for tired parents Tear out sleep logs, sleep manner sticker charts and a certificate ofcompletion for celebrating success
Buenos Ninos, Malas Costumbres: La guia RealAge para la crianza de ninos saludables
by Dr Jennifer Trachtenberg¿Es posible que tus hijos estén desarrollando costumbres que más adelante podrían arruinar su salud? Haz el Test RealAge® de Chicos Saludables para saberlo—y aprende a mantener las buenas costumbres de tus hijos y a cambiarles las malas. Cuando los chicos empiezan a volverse adictos a la televisión o a devorar puñados de galletitas, es fácil decir "ya se les va a pasar cuando crezcan." Lo más probable es que estén adquiriendo malas costumbres que pueden conducir a la obesidad en la infancia y a enfermedades crónicas en la adultez, desde diabetes y depresión hasta problemas cardíacos y osteoporosis. Pero haciendo cambios simples ahora, puede ayudar a que tus hijos eviten estos problemas más adelante. Buenos Niños Malas Costumbres provee las herramientas que necesitarás, comenzando con el único Test RealAge® Para Chicos Saludables. Basado en el exitoso Test RealAge, que mide la edad biológica y no la de calendario, el Test de Chicos Saludables revela en qué aspectos los chicos están bien y en cuáles están encaminándose a tener problemas de salud. Sin importar de qué problema se trate—desde falta de sueño a adicción a los video juegos—la Dra. Jen ha visto y resuelto todo, trabajando con los padres y los chicos juntos. Sus consejos perspicaces, pasos preventivos y su agudeza de niña, aprendidos a través del trabajo con miles de niños, hacen de éste un libro de incalculable valor. Ayudará a que tus hijos se conviertan en los adultos más sanos posibles, permitiéndoles al mismo tiempo ser niños.