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Selling Sparrows

By: Judy Wright

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One bitter winter night during 1849, landowners of Stanbridge in Bedfordshire, seeking to protect their property from a gang of petty thieves, detailed two police constables to watch the activities of a local man thought to be their ringleader. The bloody events of that night were to have disastrous consequences for many families. This true story depicts the lives of the three men who were subsequently arrested for a crime which at the time could carry a sentence of transportation to Australia.

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Judy Wright

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095535160X

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9780955351600

Janesville

By: Den Adler,Judy Adler

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Janesville

By: Den Adler,Judy Adler

In 1837, Henry Janes applied for a post office called Black Hawk for the southern Wisconsin settlement where he ran a ferry across the Rock River. The postmaster general, however, noticed a town already by that name in the Iowa part of Wisconsin Territory, and he assigned the name Janesville, with Janes as postmaster. Two years later, Janes moved his family west, but the community grew to become the Rock County seat, and by 1860 it was Wisconsin's second-largest city. Today more than 62,000 people call the "City of Parks" home.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738584460

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Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry

For Equity and Quality

By: Judy Halbert,Linda Kaser

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Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry

For Equity and Quality

By: Judy Halbert,Linda Kaser

★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books Ideal for Teachers 2023! Experienced educators Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser expand on their previous work in this all-new book for school leadership teams. Written for teams ready to get started—or keen to go deeper—this book will provoke new thinking and provide specific strategies for accelerating meaningful change. Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry walks the reader through the six stages of the Spiral of Inquiry, a proven framework to help you overcome inequality to create genuine equity and change outcomes for students; transform learning environments at both the school and district level; clarify the direction for new professional learning based on evidence from educational research as well as real-world examples of innovative practices from other schools; challenge long-held biases and assumptions guided by clarity of purpose, a growth mindset, and a stance of curiosity; effectively incorporate self-reflection and continuous improvement in your learning environments. Building on the experiences and wisdom of inquiry leaders from around the world, this book provides support for the specific issues leaders face during the process of change, as well as ways to engage in and support inquiry networks across schools, districts, and other jurisdictions.

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Portage & Main Press

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177492028X

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9781774920282

Moon Montana

By: Judy Jewell,W. C. McRae

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Moon Montana

By: Judy Jewell,W. C. McRae

Seasoned travel writers Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae share the best ways to experience all that Montana has to offer, from the Yellowstone's rugged wilderness to the rolling prairies of the eastern region. Jewell and McRae lead travelers to the highlights of Big Sky Country, with original trip ideas including "A Lewis and Clark Expedition," "Fishing Southwest Montana," and "Soak It Up: Hot Springs of Montana." Complete with tips for cross-country skiing at Glacier National Park, observing elk at Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, and finding the best watering holes in Missoula, Moon Montana gives visitors the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Travel

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1631210181

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9781631210181

How Reason Almost Lost Its Mind

The Strange Career of Cold War Rationality

By: Paul Erickson,Judy L. Klein,Lorraine Daston,Rebecca Lemov,Thomas Sturm,Michael D. Gordin

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How Reason Almost Lost Its Mind

The Strange Career of Cold War Rationality

By: Paul Erickson,Judy L. Klein,Lorraine Daston,Rebecca Lemov,Thomas Sturm,Michael D. Gordin

In the United States at the height of the Cold War, roughly between the end of World War II and the early 1980s, a new project of redefining rationality commanded the attention of sharp minds, powerful politicians, wealthy foundations, and top military brass. Its home was the human sciences—psychology, sociology, political science, and economics, among others—and its participants enlisted in an intellectual campaign to figure out what rationality should mean and how it could be deployed. How Reason Almost Lost Its Mind brings to life the people—Herbert Simon, Oskar Morgenstern, Herman Kahn, Anatol Rapoport, Thomas Schelling, and many others—and places, including the RAND Corporation, the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, the Cowles Commission for Research and Economics, and the Council on Foreign Relations, that played a key role in putting forth a “Cold War rationality.” Decision makers harnessed this picture of rationality—optimizing, formal, algorithmic, and mechanical—in their quest to understand phenomena as diverse as economic transactions, biological evolution, political elections, international relations, and military strategy. The authors chronicle and illuminate what it meant to be rational in the age of nuclear brinkmanship.

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University of Chicago Press

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022604677X

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9780226046778

Self-Employed Workers Organize

Law, Policy, and Unions

By: Cynthia Cranford,Judy Fudge,Eric Tucker

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Self-Employed Workers Organize

Law, Policy, and Unions

By: Cynthia Cranford,Judy Fudge,Eric Tucker

Through case studies of newspaper carriers, rural route mail couriers, personal care workers, and freelance editors - four groups who have led pioneering efforts to organize - the authors provide a window into the ways political and economic conditions interact with class, ethnicity, and gender to shape the meaning and strategies of working men and women and show how these strategies have changed over time. They argue that the experiences of these workers demonstrate a pressing need to expand collective bargaining rights to include them.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773572732

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9780773572737

The Johnny Adams Story, New Orleans Famous Blues Legend

By: Judy Adams

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The Johnny Adams Story, New Orleans Famous Blues Legend

By: Judy Adams

The Johnny Adams Story is about a man, his music and a lifelong struggle to become free. Free from a corrupt music industry that often times denied legal counsel, worked hard to keep many black entertainers under their tight control and ultimately robbed them and their families of earnings and royalties that were rightfully theirs. Travel back with us now to a time when great artists like Johnny Adams were just getting started and learn the truth about what it meant to be black, uneducated and truly gifted during the 50's and 60's. a time when some of the greatest music ever heard was sung to a nation and some of our most gifted black artists struggled for just a small taste of equality. The Johnny Adams story may shock you; it may even anger you; but one thing is certain.it will inspire and teach you that even when it seems the whole world is conspiring against you; that love is still the binder that holds the pages of life together.

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Lulu.com

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0615213944

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9780615213941

What's So Wrong with Being Absolutely Right

The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief

By: Judy J. Johnson

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What's So Wrong with Being Absolutely Right

The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief

By: Judy J. Johnson

After explaining the dangerous nature of dogmatic belief, psychologist Johnson teaches strategies for dealing with dogmatic people and provides suggestions for minimizing the harmful effects of dogmatism in educational, political, and social institutions.

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Prometheus Books

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1615922172

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9781615922178

Barnaby Wetzel, Boy Wizard

By: Judy Levering-Duff

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Barnaby Wetzel, Boy Wizard

By: Judy Levering-Duff

BARNABY WETZEL IS NOT A WIZARD! But try telling that to the kids in his school! Ever since Tucker Reilly moved to town, ten year old Barnaby's life has been a nightmare. Some of his friends joined Tucker's gang and are helping to bully Barnaby, and the rest are afraid to be seen with him. Lonely and afraid, Barnaby invents a fantasy world where he pretends to be a boy wizard. It's only meant to be a game, but when a classmate finds out, she tells everyone he is a real wizard! Soon everything from dropped food trays to cancelled tests are being blamed on Barnaby's magic powers. Now all the kids want to be his friend, except Tucker, who's determined to prove to everyone that Barnaby Wetzel is not a wizard!

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Outskirts Press, Inc.

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0972587438

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9780972587433

Flying Free

My Life and Other Unfinished Business

By: Judy Hamen

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Flying Free

My Life and Other Unfinished Business

By: Judy Hamen

Judy Hamen was born in a hospital in South Dakota just before the start of World War II, when gas was eleven cents a gallon and the average life expectancy for a woman was sixty-five. As she grew into an energetic five-year-old, Judy had no idea that just days before her sixth birthday, she would become motherlessan event that would change the course of her life forever. In her poignant memoir, Hamen details what it was like to grow up without a mother during a chaotic time in American history. Originally told her mother died from typhoid fever, Hamen discloses how it would not be until some twenty-five years later that she would learn the truth about her mothers death. As she shares her journey into womanhood, Hamen provides a glimpse into her unique life storymigrating to Minnesota in the 1950s, marrying at eighteen, and embarking on a diverse career that takes her from a secretarial job at a Ford dealership to Northwest Airlines, for which she trained airline mechanics in foreign countries. Included are illustrations and letters that bring her story to life and document important events. Flying Free shares one womans unique path through life as she overcomes adversity, breaks through barriers, seeks adventure, and finds spiritual inspiration.

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Abbott Press

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1458210987

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9781458210982

Silent Tears No More

By: Judy Baer

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Silent Tears No More

By: Judy Baer

Cedar River Daydreams: Episode 7. Binky must decide whether she has the courage or the right to intervene in Nicole's life.

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1556611196

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The Suspect

By: Judy Baer

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The Suspect

By: Judy Baer

To complete an assignment for their marketing class, Binky and her brother Egg become student managers of the school store.

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1556618344

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Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth

By: Boston Women's Health Book Collective,Judy Norsigian

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Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth

By: Boston Women's Health Book Collective,Judy Norsigian

The trusted editors of Our Bodies, Ourselves, called “a feminist classic” by The New York Times, present a comprehensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth, from prenatal care and emotional well-being to how to handle the pain of childbirth. Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you’re expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle—well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn’t do, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You’ll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about: · Choosing a good health care provider · Selecting a place of birth · Understanding prenatal testing · Coping with labor pain · Speeding your physical recovery · Adjusting to life as a new mother Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth is an essential resource for women that will guide you through the many decisions ahead.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416565914

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9781416565918

Unheard Voices

By: Judy Baer

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Unheard Voices

By: Judy Baer

Lexi knows just how Ruth feels as the new girl. Ruth has a hearing problem and is treated awfully.

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1556612575

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Southold Connections

By: Judy Jacobson

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Southold Connections

By: Judy Jacobson

This publication examines the early families and history of the North Fork of Long Island, New York, from the earliest settlement through the Revolutionary War. Following an introductory chapter on the founding of Southold, Mrs. Jacobson presents genealogies on seventeen families who settled there during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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080631303X

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The Discovery

By: Judy Baer

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The Discovery

By: Judy Baer

After a bout with pneumonia reveals that Nancy, Mike's fiance, is HIV-positive, Lexi and her friends are devastated. As they struggle with issues of denial, rejection, and impending death, Nancy courageously decides to share her powerful testimony with other young people.

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155661330X

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Three's a Crowd

By: Judy Baer

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Three's a Crowd

By: Judy Baer

Lexi is flattered by the attention of an attractive new guy at school, but she worries that her new friendship will threaten the special relationship she shares with Todd.

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1556615264

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Art of the Spirit

Contemporary Canadian Fabric Art

By: Helen Bradfield,Joan Pringle,Judy Ridout

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Art of the Spirit

Contemporary Canadian Fabric Art

By: Helen Bradfield,Joan Pringle,Judy Ridout

Rich colours and arresting designs capture the mood of celebration and joy that characterizes this photographic record of contemporary religious works of art. Chosen for their excellence in design and stitchery, these works represent the achievements of artists who have created art, in fabric, for places of worship. This book celebrates this important artistic expression, a significant part of our heritage. Pieces are selected from communities across Canada: from a small parish on a Micmac reserve in Nova Scotia to a large urban synagogue in Vancouver; from the igloo-shaped cathedral in Iqaluit to a suburban church nestled beside a wildlife march in southwestern Ontario.

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Dundurn

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1550021524

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9781550021523

Jennifer's Secret

By: Judy Baer

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Jennifer's Secret

By: Judy Baer

Lexi Leighton and her friends all are excited about the beginning of a new school year--all but Jennifer, that is. Jennifer is so uptight she seems like she's about to snap. Lexi decides to investigate. If Lexi can't get through to Jennifer, will she self-destruct?

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1556610580

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Lonely Girl

By: Judy Baer

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Lonely Girl

By: Judy Baer

In this Cedar River Daydream, when the truth comes out, even Lexi is shocked. Will she and her friends still want to be friends with Angela? And now that they know her secret, what are the chances of Angela wanting them as friends?

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Bethany House Publishers

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155661280X

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Journey to Nowhere

By: Judy Baer

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Journey to Nowhere

By: Judy Baer

Matt, Cedar River High's rebel, is wild, scary, mean, and trouble - not only to himself. but others. Can Lexi and Todd help?

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155661067X

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Mariner's Compass Quilts--new Directions

By: Judy Mathieson

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Mariner's Compass Quilts--new Directions

By: Judy Mathieson

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact C&T publishing.

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C&T Publishing

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0914881973

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9780914881971

Fierce and Fearless

Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress

By: Judy Tzu-Chun Wu,Gwendolyn Mink

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Fierce and Fearless

Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress

By: Judy Tzu-Chun Wu,Gwendolyn Mink

The book explores the life and politics of Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002), a third generation Japanese American from Hawai'i, the first woman of color in Congress and the legislative champion of Title IX. Co-authored by her daughter, political scientist Gwendolyn Mink, and historian Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, this work discusses Mink's decades-long work for women's equality, civil rights, environmental humanism, and peace. The book considers Mink's policy and political commitments and contributions and explores how Mink's Pacific World view shaped her politics as a feminist, a civil rights advocate, an environmentalist, and a critic of U.S. militarism. From the late 19th century immigration story of Mink's forbears through Mink's early 21st century advocacy for social justice, this book offers new insights regarding intersectional legislative feminism and Pacific feminism, makes visible one woman's policy activism in the mainstream of U.S. politics, and brings much needed attention to a woman of color who profoundly shaped the politics of race, class, and gender in the second half of the 20th century"--

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NYU Press

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1479831921

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9781479831920

Navigating Ruptures, Repairs, and Termination Within the Therapeutic Process

By: Judy Z. Koenigsberg

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Navigating Ruptures, Repairs, and Termination Within the Therapeutic Process

By: Judy Z. Koenigsberg

This book explores the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the tensions or disagreements that may emerge during a therapy session, and how they can be repaired. Dr. Koenigsberg introduces a two-part transtheoretical, psycholinguistic model which focuses on the connection between ruptures and the termination phase of therapy, emphasizing the verbal and nonverbal nuances of language, to understand what is happening in the therapeutic alliance. With a reliance on psycholinguistic elements, this model can guide therapists who wish to reduce the premature termination of patients from therapy. Written in an accessible format, it provides case examples, including the patient’s and therapist’s inner experiences, and defines and describes the phases of therapy so that difficult transitions in the therapeutic process can be navigated with skill and compassion. This text is essential for providing early career as well as more seasoned therapists with excellent strategies to repair their therapeutic relationships with clients.

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Taylor & Francis

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1003858007

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9781003858003

Heartless Hero

By: Judy Baer

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Heartless Hero

By: Judy Baer

Lexi's younger brother Ben, who has Down's syndrome, becomes the victim of bullies, and while at school Lexi sees her friends tormented by two new students who are bullies, one male and one female.

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Bethany House Publishers

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1556618352

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Second Chance

By: Judy Baer

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Second Chance

By: Judy Baer

Lexi's boyfriend Todd has everything going for him--he's athletic, handsome, smart and very personable. Then comes a serious injury during a football game . . . and suddenly he is paralyzed, and may never walk again. Todd feels like he's lost everything, but through Lexi's encouragement and his own faith he discovers the real value of living.

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1556612176

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9781556612176

No Turning Back

By: Judy Baer

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No Turning Back

By: Judy Baer

Though Lexi Leighton is thrilled at Todd's new position as quarterback, she wonders if Peggy's and Chad's problems will ever end. Now that Peggy finally looks like she can pull her life together, Chad seems to be falling apart.

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Bethany House Publishers

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1556612168

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9781556612169

Silent Thief

By: Judy Baer

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Silent Thief

By: Judy Baer

When Lexi's mother is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the family learns about the disease, seeks help from support groups, and most of all, puts their faith in God.

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1556615884

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9781556615887

The Cowboy's Family Plan

By: Judy Duarte

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The Cowboy's Family Plan

By: Judy Duarte

Solemn rancher Alex Connor was looking for a good woman. To be more precise, he was looking for a surrogate to bear his babies. He had it all figured out: he'd be a single dad completely devoted to his children. But after his first meeting with obstetrician Dr. Selena Ramirez, all his carefully made plans flew out the window. Selena knew she'd be able to help Alex, though not in the way he might imagine. Common sense told her to run when the sexy green-eyed cowboy admitted he wanted her. What kind of crazy fate had brought a man yearning for offspring to a woman who couldn't have any? What kind of crazy girl would gamble on a man whose heart was already taken?

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Harlequin

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1459238230

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9781459238237

Vanishing Star

By: Judy Baer

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Vanishing Star

By: Judy Baer

Rumors say the house is haunted, and given the obsession with scary movies, it's a situation ripe for trouble.

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Bethany House Publishers

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1556611978

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9781556611971

The Missing Monument Murders

By: Judy Stove

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The Missing Monument Murders

By: Judy Stove

The Missing Monument Murders is a veiled story of power, wealth, dark deeds and intrigue. In 1806, Jane Austen’s relative, the Reverend Thomas Leigh, came into vast estates and the mood in the extended Leigh/Austen family was jubilant. But within a few years, bizarre events were the talk of the district: the removal and destruction of monuments in the village church, cheating, blackmail, and the eviction of tenants who dared speak of events. It would even be alleged that the family engaged in murder to protect their inheritance. Judy Stove’s painstaking research pieces together for the first time in detail the full story, in which whistle blower Charles Griffin, a local solicitor, ended up in gaol. Whether scandal-mongering or clever and powerful suppression at a time when criminal investigations were all but non-existent, the truth remains a mystery. One that touched on Austen’s own world and in which connections not just to the great and the good but to some of her characters, plots and personal life unfold. Author Judy Stove is an academic based at the University of New South Wales, a role she balances with working in school administration. After studying classics at the University of Sydney, she worked for the Australian Commonwealth Departments of Defence and Finance. She is married with two adult sons, and is an active member of the Jane Austen Society of Australia.

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1909976245

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9781909976245

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