Interwoven with tales of World War I, this is a story about growing up, moving on and the strength of a family. Things haven't been going so well for fifteen-year-old Esther Armstrong. With her brother Max - her closest ally - absent, she's forced to face everything alone, not least her parents' heated arguments. As the summer holidays stretch endlessly ahead, she's desperate for something, anything, to divert her attention. Then she finds some letters hidden in the walls of her family home, sent by a soldier to his sweetheart from the trenches of WWI. Esther is consumed by the mystery of these lovers - not very much older than herself - and what became of them. Perhaps in piecing together the jigsaw of someone else's life, Esther can work out how to reassemble her own, and how to make everything fine again...
A sassy and entertaining illustrated debut from Cathy Brett Pyromania: A mental derangement, excitement or excessive enthusiasm for fire. Having celebrity parents isn't as hot as it sounds. Yes, there's money to burn, fame and some totally smoking guys...But when your dad's more interested in blazing a trail to the top of the charts than why you got kicked out of school, again, it can make you seriously angry. And if there's one thing Ember knows, it's that the smallest spark of anger can ignite a whole heap of trouble...
Reality can never quite compare with the online world of Demon Streets for Verity. There she gets to learn new demon fighting skills and have fun. In reality she goes to school to learn useless skills and her fashion designer mother, Saffron Fibbs, is operating punishment by chores (for a small boy related misdemeanor).
You're dead Scarlett... Previously a poor taste jibe from school frenemies, now a statement of fact. Scarlett is absolutely mortified (in more ways than one) to discover that she's accidentally killed herself while trying to get out of a school trip. Even worse, she's taken her entire family with her. Life as a ghost is pretty dull - if only some of her friends were dead too...
A fan-favorite story from bestselling Harlequin American Romance author Cathy Gillen Thacker! She Was a Lady… Miss Charlotte Langston needs to focus on saving her family's languishing estate. The once-gorgeous plantation is facing foreclosure unless Charlotte can earn money for the next payment. What she doesn't need is the distraction of Brett Forrest, her sexy new caretaker, who is doing his best to make her forget her Southern manners! But He Was No Gentleman! Brett isn't who he says he is, but hiding right under Charlotte's nose seems like the perfect deception. The Southern belle could easily earn the money she needs by exposing him as the reclusive writer of a series of popular novels. But it's much more fun to tempt her with hot kisses and feed the sparks that fly between them! What will happen, though, when the independent Charlotte finds out he's about to buy the place from under her?
Tents, team-building, spiders, maps, mud, rain and more rain! What could be worse? Kelly and Lu are off on a camping trip to Wales - and Dan and Joel are going too! Waking up with a river running through the tent is bad enough, but then rock climbing is rained off and a practical joke in the forest goes horribly wrong. Can Lu's quick thinking save the situation, despite the rain and the mud?"--Cover.
She desperately needs this payday, but his charming smile is so distracting… Charlotte, a freelance journalist, is trying to get an interview with the mysterious writer known only as Starling. If she can't get the fifty-thousand-dollar payday for the scoop, she will have to give up her beloved home. Determined, Charlotte tries her best to cover the story, but with no success… Instead, she’s constantly distracted by charming Brett, a mysterious young man who has suddenly taken up residence in her home! She knows she needs to focus, but Brett's smile gradually burns itself into her heart…
St. Joan's is a snobby, all-girls school, where hats are part of the uniform! To make matters worse, Lu's parents have made up their minds and won't listen to a word Lu has to say. Could this spell the end for the Sisters?"--Cover.
Siti's brother Daudi is in big trouble, and Siti has found out. He was pressured into nicking an MP3 player by older kids - what a prat! Mum and Dad will go mad if they find out. So it's up to Siti to put things right. But this isn't as easy as she hoped"--Cover.
It's activities week at school and running a creche at the shopping centre seems like such a good idea. After all, it should be fun looking after kids. The only problem is that clumsy teacher, Miss Giles, is helping out. And when accidents happen, people start flapping and babies start howling. Then things really do get confusing - even for Siti!"--Cover.
Former terror cell expert Audrey Jenkins has seen enough death and destruction to last a lifetime. When she uncovers her ex, Brett, a higher-ranking officer in her unit, selling military secrets, she turns him in and returns to the simpler life she has embraced since leaving the army. CID Special Agent Cam Harris is a career military man with a strong sense of duty. When a military prisoner who once saved his life in Afghanistan escapes while in his custody, he requests the assignment to track him down. Cam's manhunt leads him to Audrey's door. His prisoner—her ex—will resurface here, he’s sure of it. The feisty woman wants nothing to do with hunting down her ex, but when a terror cell she’s all-too-familiar with launches a deadly attack on army intelligence soldiers and officers, she knows it’s Brett. Helping Cam is the right thing to do. But the attraction burning between them may be the mistake that gets her and Cam killed...
A fan-favorite story from bestselling Harlequin American Romance author Cathy Gillen Thacker! She Was a Lady… Miss Charlotte Langston needs to focus on saving her family's languishing estate. The once-gorgeous plantation is facing foreclosure unless Charlotte can earn money for the next payment. What she doesn't need is the distraction of Brett Forrest, her sexy new caretaker, who is doing his best to make her forget her Southern manners! But He Was No Gentleman! Brett isn't who he says he is, but hiding right under Charlotte's nose seems like the perfect deception. The Southern belle could easily earn the money she needs by exposing him as the reclusive writer of a series of popular novels. But it's much more fun to tempt her with hot kisses and feed the sparks that fly between them! What will happen, though, when the independent Charlotte finds out he's about to buy the place from under her?
The title of The Long Good-Bye is just that. This is the story of a wonderful life that was cut short too soon, not in the physical sense but in the mind. A story of a gifted artist who began the slow decline into Alzheimer’s dementia, eventually forgetting who she was and who her loved ones were. This is also a story of the ones who loved her and how they dealt with the progression of her long goodbye. This is the story of a life well lived. This is the story of my mom.
Harlequin American Romance brings you four new all-American romances for one great price, available now! This Harlequin American Romance bundle includes Lone Star Christmas by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Cathy Gillen Thacker, A Texas Holiday Miracle by Linda Warren, Christmas Cowboy Duet by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella and Christmas with the Rancher by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary Leo. If you love small towns and cowboys, watch out for 4 new Harlequin American Romance titles every month! Romance the all-American way!
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: THE LAWMAN’S ROMANCE LESSON Forever, Texas by Marie Ferrarella When Shania Stewart tells Deputy Daniel Tallchief that he needs to lighten up with his wild younger sister, the handsome lawman doesn’t know whether to ignore her or kiss her. But Shania knows. It’s going to take a carefully crafted lesson plan to tutor this cowboy in love. AN UNEXPECTED PARTNERSHIP by Teresa Southwick Leo Wallace had been duped—hard—once before, so he refuses to take Tess’s word when she says she’s pregnant. Now she wants Leo’s help to save her family business, too. Leo agrees to be the partner Tess needs. But it’s going to take a paternity test to make him believe this baby is his. He just can’t trust his heart again…no matter what it’s saying. HIS BABY BARGAIN Texas Legends: The McCabes by Cathy Gillen Thacker Ex-soldier turned rancher Matt McCabe wants to help his recently widowed friend and veterinarian, Sara Anderson. She wants him to join her in training service dogs for veterans—oddly, he volunteers to take care of her adorable eight-month-old son, Charley, instead. This “favor” feels more like family every day…though their troubled pasts threaten a happy future.
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: IN SEARCH OF THE LONG-LOST MAVERICK Montana Mavericks: What Happened to Beatrix? by Christine Rimmer Melanie Driscoll has come to Bronco seeking only a fresh start; what she finds instead is Gabe Abernathy. The blond, blue-eyed cowboy is temptation enough. The secrets he could be guarding are a whole nother level of irresistible. Peeling the covers back on both might be too much for sweet Mel to handle… HIS PLAN FOR THE QUINTUPLETS Lockharts Lost & Found by Cathy Gillen Thacker When Gabe Lockhart learns his friend Susannah Alexander wants to carry her late sister’s frozen embryos, he can’t find a way to support her. And his next Physicians Without Borders mission is waiting… But five years later, Gabe comes home to Texas to find Susannah is a single parent—of toddler quintuplets! Can he stay in one place long enough to fall for this big family? BABY LESSONS Lovestruck, Vermont by Teri Wilson Big-city journalist Madison Jules’s only hope for an authentic parenting column rests with firefighter Jack Cole and his twin baby girls. But the babies unexpectedly tug on her heartstrings…as does their sexy dad. When opportunity knocks, Madison is unsure if she still loves the draw of the big city until she learns Jack isn’t who she thought he was…
WRONGED MAN. RIGHT WOMAN? After three years of wrongful imprisonment, Quinn Crenshaw is ready to rebuild his life and find the daughter he has never met. A job training horses at his cousin's Arizona cattle ranch becomes something wonderful when Quinn meets Summer Goodwyn and her special-needs little boy. The single mother believes in him…and is raising this former rodeo champion's spirits sky-high! The equine therapy program is helping Summer's young son connect with others—including one super-attractive rancher determined to be a father to his own little girl. Despite the obstacles in their path, can she make Quinn see they have a future worth fighting for?
His second-chance Christmas The Cowboy’s Christmas Surprise by Marie Ferrarella Since the first grade, Holly Johnson has known that Ramon Rodriguez is the only man for her. But the carefree, determinedly single Texas cowboy with the killer smile doesn’t have a clue. Until they share a dance and a kiss, and Ray finally sees his best friend for the woman she is. Now that he realizes what he’s been missing, Ray plans to make up for lost time… A Texas Soldier’s Christmas by Cathy Gillen Thacker As tempting as it is for nurse Nora Caldwell to fall into the finely sculpted arms—again—of United States army lieutenant Zane Lockhart, she’s got her baby boy to think of now. Zane’s dedication has meant saying goodbye to Nora far too often. He can’t blame her for doubting that he’s finally ready to put her and Liam first. Can the Christmas gift of a lifetime convince her? USA TODAY Bestselling Author Marie Ferrarella Previously published as The Cowboy’s Christmas Surprise and A Texas Soldier’s Christmas
Harlequin American Romance brings you four new all-American romances for one great price, available now for a limited time only from August 1 to August 31! This Harlequin American Romance bundle includes The Long, Hot Texas Summer by Cathy Gillen Thacker, His Forever Valentine by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella, Her Secret, His Baby by Tanya Michaels and Home to the Cowboy by Amanda Renee. If you love small towns and cowboys, watch out for 4 new Harlequin American Romance titles every month! Romance the all-American way!
Reading proficiency is the most fundamental learning skill, critical to students' success. Renowned educators and authors Cathy Collins Block and Susan Israel present an indispensable guide that will give teachers and literacy coaches crystal clear understanding of the evidenced-based instructional practices required by Reading First Legislation, along with the tools to incorporate them. The authors further expand the support for enriched classroom practice through evidence and practical how-to advice for additional domains that show proven benefits for students, including writing, metacognition and oral language. Through their explanations, teaching directions, and sample lessons, this resource bridges the gap between key research and daily reading classroom teaching. It also summarizes the educator-relevant provisions and requirements of Reading First and the No Child Left Behind federal programs. Each chapter includes: Short classroom-relevant research summaries for teachers- What teachers need to know about phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency- Lesson plans addressing each literacy domain- Components to assess learning- Strategies to differentiate for special learners, ELL, and advanced readers. Reading First and Beyond is packed with enriching ideas for all educators that will enhance their list of literacy instructional strategies, helping them achieve high levels of reading proficiency from all students.
He came home…but will he stay?He might not agree with her plan… But children can change everything When Gabe Lockhart learns his friend Susannah Alexander wants to carry her late sister’s frozen embryos, he can’t find a way to support her. And his next Physicians Without Borders mission is waiting… But five years later, Gabe comes home to Texas to find Susannah is a single parent—of toddler quintuplets! And he wants to be there for all of them. Can he stay in one place long enough to fall for this big family?
She desperately needs this payday, but his charming smile is so distracting… Charlotte, a freelance journalist, is trying to get an interview with the mysterious writer known only as Starling. If she can't get the fifty-thousand-dollar payday for the scoop, she will have to give up her beloved home. Determined, Charlotte tries her best to cover the story, but with no success… Instead, she’s constantly distracted by charming Brett, a mysterious young man who has suddenly taken up residence in her home! She knows she needs to focus, but Brett's smile gradually burns itself into her heart…
The Tiki Room," plunges the reader into a vision both elegiac, and horrifying, chronicling the struggles of my family. The landscapes are stoic, small town New Hampshire, during the 1950's, where I lived with my beloved grandparents, contrasted against the cruelty of life with my mother in Phoenix, Arizona, during the1960's and my husband's story in Bosnia and in the diaspora. The coalescence of these environments, and some of the tragic consequences, have been passages filled with destruction, loss, and renewal. I have often found myself listening to people tell their stories. People who had never talked about their past would suddenly stop what they were doing and tell me extraordinary things, painful things, that brought soundlessness to my mind. Hearing these narratives I felt a voice inside of me that wanted to respond with my own story. I never allowed myself, until now, because it felt selfish to mention that I had suffered too. The silence created barriers of anger and sadness within me that were hard to breach. That I broke through that barricade by writing has been one of the great surprises of my life. I started out as a visual artist, the painting on the cover is my work, and in other media such as fireworks, and performance art. My work has been seen throughout New England and internationally through artist exchanges in Macedonia and Croatia. Currently, I am the Director of the Allenstown Public Library in Allenstown, New Hampshire. This book began during my undergraduate work at Vermont College and finished during my graduate studies at Goddard College. The award winning poet/writer Nehassaiu DeGannes wrote this about my work: "Your memoir is achingly beautiful, exquisitely written, and handled with such deftness and depth, it most certainly demonstrates patient self-reflection, mastery of craft and form as well as a literary tenderness. At times the level of remembered detail, the sensory, the natural world---and your ability to find a language capable of containing your internal landscape, in sentences which flow as naturally as breath, is quite stunning. I am in admiration of your work. I am in admiration of your life." Thank you my brothers and sisters for being there.
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