Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: MAVERICK CHRISTMAS SURPRISE by Brenda Harlen Montana Mavericks: Six Brides for Six Brothers Rancher Wilder Crawford is in no hurry to get married and start a family—until a four-month-old baby is left on his doorstep on Christmas day! IT STARTED AT CHRISTMAS… by Jo McNally Gallant Lake Stories Despite lying on her resume, Amanda Lowery still manages to land a job designing Halcyon House for Blake Randall—and a place to stay over Christmas. Neither of them have had much to celebrate, but with Blake’s grieving nephew staying at Halcyon, they’re all hoping for some Christmas magic. THE SOLDIER’S SECRET SON by Helen Lacey The Culhanes of Cedar River When Jake Culhane comes home to Cedar River, he doesn’t expect to reconnect with the woman he never forgot. Abby Perkins is still in love with the boy who broke her heart when he enlisted. This could be their first Christmas as a real family—if Abby can find the courage to tell Jake the truth.
A GIFT THE COWBOY DIDN’T EXPECT The last thing Wilder Crawford expected was to find a baby on his doorstep on Christmas morning. His baby? Maybe—and he intends to find out! Little Cody’s aunt, Beth Ames, thinks the steadfastly single rancher isn’t daddy material. But her objections only make Wilder dig in his spurs. He invites Beth to stay for the holidays, never dreaming he might fall for the earnest schoolteacher. Unless Santa’s intent was to turn the cowboy into a family man all along…
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE COWBOY’S TEXAS FAMILY Lone Star Cowboy League: Boys Ranch Margaret Daley Rancher Nick McGarrett never wanted a wife and kids—he’s content volunteering with the troubled youths at the Triple C Ranch. That is, until Darcy Hill arrives and takes a special interest in an orphaned boy. Can he overcome his reservations to create a future with them? HER GUARDIAN RANCHER Martin’s Crossing Brenda Minton Cowboy Daron McKay promised his dying friend to watch over his wife and his child—but he never imagined he’d fall for the beautiful Emma Shaw. As they work to get daughter Jamie through a difficult surgery, can he convince Emma to accept love a second time around? SECOND CHANCE FATHER Willow’s Haven Renee Andrews Finding out that Jack Simon is the key to breaking through little Cody’s barriers, social worker Elise Ramsey refuses to let the reclusive widower hide from the world. Still healing from the loss of his family, can Jack embrace Elise and Cody as his second chance at happily-ever-after?
In 1881 Thomas and Elizabeth Tannatt said a final good-bye to Massachusetts and the eastern seaboard and set out in search not of land but of opportunities for social and political advancement. Facing severe limitations to their goals in the depressed and disheveled postwar East, the Tannatts went west to Walla Walla, Washington Territory, to pursue their dreams of influence and status. ø Domesticating the West examines the motivations of late-nineteenth-century middle-class migrants who moved west to build communities and establish themselves as leaders. The West offered new opportunities for solidly middle-class eastern families who endured hardship, uncertainty, and displacement during the Civil War, and who struggled to carve out meaningful social space in the war?s aftermath. Brenda K. Jackson places the Tannatts at the center of this movement and demonstrates how gender, class, and place affected the new migrants? abilities to integrate into their new communities. She also shows how easterners redefined themselves as leaders of a new, moral western environment through volunteerism and political participation. While many studies of westward expansion focus exclusively on the earliest pioneers, Jackson adroitly shows how later arrivals shaped the social, economic, and cultural growth of the nation.
A cowboy veteran is determined to help a fallen solder’s struggling widow in this heartfelt romance of healing, faith, and family. Three years ago, Daron McKay made a vow to his dying army buddy. Now he’s prepared to keep his promise by watch over the man’s wife and child. He just never imagined he’d fall in love with mom and baby. As she struggles to hang on to her ranch, Emma Shaw’s daughter faces lifesaving surgery. But Emma doesn’t want a hero, especially one riddled with guilt. But Daron is ready to show the battle-scarred widow that letting go makes you stronger—and that loving is worth the risk . . .
When a bodyguard hides a politician’s daughter on his family ranch, his heart is defenseless to her charm in this inspiring Western romance. Bodyguard Boone Wilder isn’t keen on his latest mission: watching over a politician’s pretty daughter. Boone is from quiet Texas Hill Country, and Kayla is a showy city gal. But once safely settled at the Wilder Ranch, Boone watches Kayla enjoy cooking with his family, caring for his relatives and bottle-feeding calves. Turns out there’s more to her than he ever first suspected. Still, the former soldier’s wounds are way too deep to let Kayla close. But when he discovers that someone wants to hurt Kayla, Boone must risk his heart to protect what he cares about most.
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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. HER RANCHER BODYGUARD Martin's Crossing Brenda Minton To keep Kayla Stanford safe, bodyguard Boone Wilder decides to hide her amongst his family in Martin's Crossing. Watching her care for his ill father, Boone realizes there's more to the free-spirited socialite—she may just be his perfect match. LAKESIDE SWEETHEART Men of Millbrook Lake Lenora Worth Teaming up with local minister Rory Sanderson to mentor a troubled teen, Vanessa Donovan is soon confronted with her own painful memories. Can Rory help her heal and show her she's worthy of a future—with him? FALLING FOR THE HOMETOWN HERO Mindy Obenhaus When he hires Grace McAllen as the office manager for his new business, former soldier Kaleb Palmer is only looking to rebuild the company's reputation. He hadn't counted on the pretty brunette being the only person who could help mend his wounds.
Lone Star Promises collects two heartfelt summer romances of faith and love in one volume. Her Surprise Sister by Marta Perry Working her family’s ranch in the small town of Grasslands, Texas, Violet Colby lives a stable, yet unpredictable life. Then she uncovered a secret her parents harbored her entire life: Violet has an identical twin sister who was raised in the city. No one will tell her why the twins were separated, but Violet is determined to connect with her sister, inviting her to visit Colby Ranch. Then an uninvited guest arrives. Landon Derringer is her twin’s ex-fiancé, seeking his own answers to the Colbys’ mystery. His handsome presence touches Violet’s heart, inspiring her with the hope that all true love gives. Her Rancher Bodyguard by Brenda Minton Boone Wilder is a part-time rancher, part-time bodyguard, and full-time Texan who enjoys the peace of the state’s hill country. It’s the last place a politician’s daughter from the big city would want to spend her time. But Kayla needs a bodyguard and the Wilder Ranch is a safe haven. Boone is surprised to find that country life seems to agree with Kayla, revealing someone who longs for more than living in the shadows of her father’s career. And when she’s threatened, Boone realizes that Kayla is not a client, but the woman he has grown to love and will do anything to protect. Previously published as Her Surprise Sister and Her Rancher Bodyguard
All women long for the enjoyment, counsel and emotional support found in close relationships. However, although they might wish that strong friendships would just "happen," they generally find that they require skill and effort. In the Company of Women gives insight into the art of friendship, offering wisdom and practical advice into how a woman can make-and nurture-lifelong relationships with other women. Whether a woman is single or married, employed or parenting full-time, In the Company of Women will give her tips for building stronger, closer relationships with her mother, sisters, daughters, friends, mentors and peers throughout every phase of her life.
Two sisters, one from a megacity and one from the wilderness, work together to protect the wilderness and the reintroduction of wolves from a group more interested in private property than public good. In a future Earth that's run by brilliant green cities separated by open land held in common for the good of wild things, two sisters must work together across and between the vastly different environments to root out dangers to both. They must protect the cities and the wild from the Returners, who prefer the toxic past to the difficult present. The older sister, Lou, her protector Shuska, and biologist friend Matchiko have reputations as successful rugged environmentalists. They must stay safe, listen, work, and sleuth out hidden nests of Returners. Oh, and save a few wolves along the way. In the meantime, Lou's younger sister, Coryn, is learning that working for the most powerful woman behind the scenes in a megacity is far harder than it looks. When the Returners threaten the city, the sisters must find a way to preserve both their ways of life. Keepers asks, Do humans have enough creativity, responsibility, and generosity to survive?
Day Book of Jeremiah Smith Jewett Volume One January 1, 1854 December 31, 1869 Jeremiah Jewett s impact on NH history and the Lakes Region was unknown until the recent discovery of his numerous, daily, handwritten journals, painstakingly recorded from 1854 unti l 1900. His life in Warren and Lakeport/Laconia, NH found him wearing many hats: husband, father, preacher, lawyer, railroad surveyor, merchant,undertaker and gentleman farmer. His vivid descripti ons of his life over 46 years and travels around the country at World Industrial Fairs, Methodist religious gatherings and railway excursions in NH, New England and beyond, are embellished by his emoti onal, notable accounts of the death of Abraham Lincoln, unknown medical diseases of the era, and the tragic loss of a beloved son at age 19. Probably no one impacted the towns of Warren, Lakeport (Meredith Bridge) and Laconia, NH like Rev. Jeremiah S. Jewett . These volumes relate to his daily experiences in the latt er years of his life. Brenda M. Polidoro, editor, brings his history of NH to life, in his own words and style, penned in bound leather. The authenti c transcribed volumes are a riveti ng account of someti mes tragic and yet hopeful, positi ve ti mes as seen by one person at the turn of the century.
Is it possible that the way to win in business is to give employees exactly what they want? Yes. As RESPECT reveals, managers and organizations who give their employees what they want outperform those who don't. This is no hunch – it's a fact based on more than 25 years of global research. Drs. Jack Wiley and Brenda Kowske have amassed a research database unlike any other, and it all started with this simple question: "What is the most important thing you want from the organization for which you work?" Organizations that apply this research have more engaged employees, more satisfied customers, and better shareholder returns. It all boils down to seven key elements, summarized by the acronym RESPECT. These are the seven things that employees really want: Recognition, Exciting Work, Security, Pay, Education, Conditions and Truth. This book taps the authors' "in the trenches" consulting experience and offers real solutions on each element of RESPECT. Written for all types of leaders—from supervisors to the c-suite—readers can pick and choose the proven solutions that are relevant to their own organizations. By weaving stories and narrative, the authors make complex information easy to understand and fun to read. In addition, RESPECT meets the demands of the global economy, offering an international perspective with corresponding cultural nuances that are critical to helping leaders manage the needs of their workforces.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE RANCHER TAKES A BRIDE Martin's Crossing Brenda Minton When Oregon Jeffries introduces rancher Duke Martin to the daughter he never knew he had, can they move beyond the mistakes of their pasts and possibly build a future together? THE SINGLE DAD FINDS A WIFE Cedar Springs Felicia Mason Dr. Spring Darling wants a family of her own. But when she falls for single dad David Camden and his little boy, can she get past the architect's plan to ruin her historic family home? BACHELOR TO THE RESCUE Home to Dover Lorraine Beatty Connected by a mutual tragedy, Shawn McKinney promises to care for widow Lainie Hollings and her girls. Can working together to restore the town library bridge the gap between these two wounded hearts?
One woman. Two childhood loves. The dazzling place where it all began. “An exciting, emotional page-turner.” —KRISTIN HARMEL, New York Times bestselling author A CBS New York Book Club Pick! When Emma Jansen discovers that the grand Long Island estate where she grew up is set to be demolished, she can't help but return for one last visit. After all, it was a place filled with firsts: learning to ride a bike, sneaking a glass of champagne, falling in love. But once Emma arrives at the storied mansion, she can't ignore the more complicated memories. Because that's not exactly where Emma grew up. Her mother and father worked for the family that owned the estate, and they lived over the garage like Audrey Hepburn's character in the film Sabrina. Emma never felt fully accepted, except by the family's grandson, Henry—a former love—and by the driver’s son, Leo—her best friend. As plans for the property are put into motion and the three are together for the first time in over a decade, Emma finds herself caught between two worlds and two loves. And when the house reveals a shattering secret about her own family, she’ll have to decide what kind of life she really wants for herself now and who she wants to be in it. “Readers will find themselves engrossed by this absolute treat of a book.” —PAM JENOFF, New York Times bestselling author
The challenging spiral of financial hardship can overwhelm even the most buoyant soul. Few know this better than single parents who face the seemingly endless burden alone. As a single mom fending for herself, Brenda Armstrong learned this firsthand. She also learned how to turn her situation around. Both her personal discoveries and the key insights she gleaned from years of service alongside Larry Burkett are reflected in this proven plan for achieving the seemingly impossible. Financial Relief for Single Parents will put readers on a healthier financial path. By combining the practical, biblical principles and proven, achievable steps presented in this guidebook, they will discover that financial freedom is possible, even for single parents.
Building on the ideas developed in Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary , Brenda J. Overturf has updated and energized the recommended practices for middle grades students. Vocabularians is for any educator who wants to help young adolescents increase knowledge and competency with word study while bringing interest, motivation, and even joy to their learning. Brenda takes teachers and administrators inside three middle-level schools where educators are integrating vocabulary instruction across the curriculum. In rural, urban, and suburban settings, she highlights effective ways to develop students' vocabulary skills using art, music, games, technology, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. Vocabularians shows teachers of all content areas how to build word networks, flood the classroom environment with academic vocabulary, and incorporate the three word-solving strategies that researchers have found to be the most important-;teaching students how to use context; deciphering words by breaking down prefixes, suffixes, and root words; and using reference materials in authentic ways. By blending current research with real classroom experience and application, Brenda builds on her work with Margot Holmes Smith and Leslie Montgomery and offers an easy-to-implement, customized-to-middle-school resource that will improve instruction and assessment. As one featured seventh grader shared: Vocabulary helps you because the more you know words, the more fluent you can be in reading, the better you can read and write, and the better your writing sounds. There's always going to be a time when you have to sound professional, whether you're applying for a job or anything else. You're just going to have to know how to use a good vocabulary.-
Between Charnwood and the Chevin is a snapshot of the time between post-War austerity and the start of the Swinging Sixties, a time of change, when the relative equality of the War years was being hastily shovelled back under the nice new fitted carpets. The developing suburb of Derby, where the author grew up, is described as ‘an uneasy cross between The Stepford Wives and Royston Vasey.’ Her family was ‘ordinary enough’ but could still boast a silent movie actress, a world famous philosopher, several strange family disappearances, a lot of railway folk and involvement in two civil wars. Ancestors had come from the flat lands of Lincolnshire, and others from the far south of Staffordshire, in search of work, settling in Derbyshire and Derby itself, where they stayed and flourished and which this books evokes with such affection. The author’s account of her childhood and early teens is filled with warmth and humour as she occasionally looks back In Anger, but more often in laughter. It was the time of Angry Young Men and just slightly Stroppy Young Women.
Drawing on nearly 2,000 previously unpublished letters, Brenda Maddox presents a rich and startlingly new portrait of D. H. Lawrence: a hilarious mimic, a lover of nature, an inspired teacher, a brilliant journalist, an ecological visionary, and, above all - a married man.
Contains three early examples of the genre of New Woman writing, each portraying women in ways wholly different to those which had gone before. This title includes "Kith and Kin" (1881), "Miss Brown" and "The Wing of Azrael".
Motivated by scholarship and driven by curiosity, Shakespeare historian Brenda James applied a sixteenth-century code-breaking technique to the dedication of Shakespeare's Sonnets. What she uncovered led her to the truth behind literature's greatest mystery. For more than 150 years, academics have questioned how William Shakespeare of Stratford, a man who left school at age thirteen and apparently never traveled abroad, could have written such a broad and deep body of work, one that is said to draw on the largest vocabulary of any writer in the English language. Now, in The Truth Will Out James and history professor William D. Rubinstein explore the facts behind James's important findings, detailing how her work on the dedication led to the name Sir Henry Neville, a prominent Elizabethan diplomat whose life unlocked the secrets of the Shakespeare Authorship Question once and for all. Examining the true nature of Shakespeare of Stratford's involvement with the plays, the authors reveal the London actor to be a mere pawn, while Neville, the Oxford-educated ambassador to France and a member of Parliament for twenty-eight years, was actually the Bard. Disguising his authorship to avoid bringing scandal and shame to his family name, Neville spent a great deal of time abroad in Europe, entering a realm of aristocratic intrigue and mystery that provided the foundation for some of his greatest plays. With insightful explanations of never-before-studied documents, James and Rubinstein demonstrate that not only did the refined and worldly Neville know the landscape of Shakespeare's plays firsthand but that these works represent a total convergence of the events in Neville's life. But the evidence proving Neville's authorship is not merely circumstantial. Comparing mysterious signatures and Neville's richly woven family lineage, the authors paint a portrait of a man whose claim moves beyond the speculative. An experienced politician, who was well-versed in the intrigues of the Court, Neville was locked away in the Tower of London for his part in the unsuccessful Essex Rebellion against Queen Elizabeth. Using a collection of Neville's writings from his imprisonment, James and Rubinstein provide an exhaustive cross section of the intrigue surrounding Neville's life, exposing the events that led to his hidden writings and the cloaking of their true origin. Captivating and elucidating, The Truth Will Out is a revelatory exploration of two men and their times that will forever change the landscape of Shakespearean scholarship.
Psychologist and internationally published author Brenda Hunter recognizes that today's busy women need richer relationships with their mothers, daughters, and friends, and expert advice to help them face the challenge of finding a balance between career and family. This volume brings together two timely and compassionate books that address both issues, In the Company of Women and Home by Choice. Dr. Hunter provides methods for a woman to build life-sustaining relationships with the important women in her life and reveals the latest research about the impact of a mother's presence in her child's life.
Brenda Wilbee presents six biblical heroines as role models for women, showing that while women would like to go back to the Garden, they remain in a world of tough choices. They need to know that when faced with a conflict, they do not have to endure or give in--they can flee, wait for a deliverer, do battle, or change the situation.
This new trivia map book about the U.S. features over 450 full-color stickers. Packed with funny, factual tidbits about all 50 states, stickers for each state's licence plate, flag, flower, tourist and sporting attractions, regional foods, and more. of stickers.
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