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Becoming Grandma

The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting

By: Lesley Stahl

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Becoming Grandma

The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting

By: Lesley Stahl

The New York Times Bestseller From one of the country’s most recognizable journalists, Lesley Stahl of CBS's 60 Minutes: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman’s life. After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl’s most vivid and transformative experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or researching stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming a grandmother. She was hit with a jolt of joy so intense and unexpected, she wanted to “investigate” it—as though it were a news flash. And so, using her 60 Minutes skills, she explored how grandmothering changes a woman’s life, interviewing friends like Whoopi Goldberg, colleagues like Diane Sawyer (and grandfathers, including Tom Brokaw), as well as the proverbial woman next door. Along with these personal accounts, Stahl speaks with scientists and doctors about physiological changes that occur in women when they have grandchildren; anthropologists about why there are grandmothers, in evolutionary terms; and psychiatrists about the therapeutic effects of grandchildren on both grandmothers and grandfathers. Throughout Becoming Grandma, Stahl shares stories about her own life with granddaughters Jordan and Chloe, about how her relationship with her daughter, Taylor, has changed, and about how being a grandfather has affected her husband, Aaron. In an era when baby boomers are becoming grandparents in droves and when young parents need all the help they can get raising their children, Stahl’s book is a timely and affecting read that redefines a cherished relationship.

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290

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Penguin

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0399185828

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9780399185823

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By: Bridgitte Lesley

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By: Bridgitte Lesley

Amber had a pressurized job as a sales representative. Driving sales and earning astronomical commission was her goal and passion. Not having the support of the marketing department, she went the extra mile and did her marketing and arranged well-received promotions. Wheeling and dealing where she could made a huge difference to the company she worked for. On a Friday evening, she let her hair down and sang in a band. A true entertainer, she could pelt out any tune. Keeping her day job apart from her singing gig was easy. She didn’t allow the two to overlap. Until Jordan Becker walked in to the nightclub.

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271

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XinXii

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398646431X

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9783986464318

The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir

By: Lesley Allen

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The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir

By: Lesley Allen

A stark but uplifting story of bullying and redemption, for anyone who's ever been a weirdo A charming and uplifting story, perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove or Jonas Jonasson. 'If you're a bit of a weirdo you will love Biddy Weir' - Ian Sansom, bestselling author of The Norfolk Mystery Biddy Weir is a quirky girl. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and with a father who's not quite equipped for the challenges of modern parenting, Biddy lives in her own little world, happy to pass her time painting by the sea and watching the birds go by. That is, until she meets Alison Flemming. Because there are a few things about Biddy that aren't normal, you see. And Alison isn't afraid to point them out to the world. All of a sudden, Biddy's quiet life is thrown into turmoil. If only there was someone to convince her that, actually, everyone's a little bit weird . . . A story of abuse and survival, of falling down and of starting again, and of one woman's battle to learn to love herself for who she is, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is Lesley Allen's startlingly honest debut novel. PRAISE FOR THE LONELY LIFE OF BIDDY WEIR "A wonderful debut: poignant, powerful and moving, with ripples of dark humour." Colin Bateman "I'm a little bit in love with Biddy Weir. In her, Lesley Allen has created a character who is the embodiment of all our adolescent insecurities" Bernie McGill, author of The Butterfly Cabinet "In Biddy Weir, Lesley Allen has created one of those characters that gets under your skin and won't leave . . . A must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about life and where we fit in" Doreen Finn, author ofMy Buried Life "One of my favourite reads this year . . . raw, real and authentic . . . You will be enthralled" Bibliomaniac "Truly uplifting . . . I can not believe this is Lesley Allen's debut novel" Steph and Chris's Book Review

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Simon and Schuster

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1499861869

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9781499861860

A Temporary Assignment

By: Bridgitte Lesley

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A Temporary Assignment

By: Bridgitte Lesley

After working with his temp for a week, Phillip realized his secretary was not up to scratch. Rae was super efficient and organized. Her prim and proper dress code didn’t appeal to him, but something about her drew him in. Having set his sights on a young woman in the pub, he felt rather confused. He had never been a womanizer but felt caught in the middle by someone he knew, and a complete stranger. Once he got to know the real Raeleen Crompton he realized things would change. Not only in the office, but after hours as well.

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279

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XinXii

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398646395X

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9783986463953

The Invisible Dead

The brilliantly gripping new 2024 Yorkshire crime thriller

By: Lesley McEvoy

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The Invisible Dead

The brilliantly gripping new 2024 Yorkshire crime thriller

By: Lesley McEvoy

People are dying in the West Yorkshire city of Fordley, from the kind of random, everyday accidents that happen in a busy city. Or are they? Forensic pathologist Elle Richardson, doesn't think so. She believes there's a serial killer, stalking the streets. But with no hard evidence to go on, West Yorkshire police are treating them as unfortunate deaths. Convinced she's right, Elle turns to her good friend, Forensic Psychologist Doctor Jo McCready. Working as a police consultant, Jo's methods have proved successful in the past. But this time, she'll have to go it alone, with none of the resources or backup of a major enquiry team. If this is murder, Jo McCready must work out the link between these seemingly unrelated deaths - then get inside the mind of a killer. As the body count rises, the clock is ticking down and Jo's profile leads her to one shocking and deadly conclusion. When people she cares about are put at risk, it's as personal as it gets and Jo must risk everything to win a deadly game of psychological cat and mouse. Can she prove her theory and prevent anyone else from dying before it's too late?

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363

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Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.

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1804184772

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9781804184776

Women in Government

Politicians, Lawmakers, Law Enforcers

By: Lesley James

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Women in Government

Politicians, Lawmakers, Law Enforcers

By: Lesley James

Brief biographies of notable women who have contributed significantly to the fields of government and law, from Bella Abzug to Khaleda Zia.

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Raintree

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0817257306

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9780817257309

The Complete Book of Baby Names

By: Lesley Bolton

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The Complete Book of Baby Names

By: Lesley Bolton

By far, the most complete, up-to-date and BEST book on baby-naming! Welcoming a new baby into the family is one of the biggest blessings in life. The Complete Book of Baby Names helps make this transition fun-and easy-by giving you the most complete and up-to-date book of baby names available. Whether you're looking to carry on family tradition, stay true to your religion or ethnic background or want to try something new and different, The Complete Book of Baby Names is packed full of more than 100,001 baby names with origins and definitions that make choosing baby's names (almost) painless. Perfect as a self-purchase or a gift, The Complete Book of Baby Names will delight expectant parents everywhere. The Complete Book of Baby Names includes: -- The most up-to-date list of popular names-including twin names -- 276 fun lists to help you choose, including: names that command respect, celebrity names, names from children's literature and names with great expectations -- Modern baby-naming trends -- What not to name your baby -- Attributes of a perfect name -- Adding a middle name-or two -- And lots more! Everything you need to choose the perfect name!

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1402207646

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9781402207648

More Things You Need to be Told

A Guide to Good Taste and Proper Comportment in a Tacky, Rude World

By: Lesley Carlin,Honore McDonough Ervin,Etiquette Grrls

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A Guide to Good Taste and Proper Comportment in a Tacky, Rude World

By: Lesley Carlin,Honore McDonough Ervin,Etiquette Grrls

Are good manners relevant in this day and age? More so than ever, with cell phones, body piercings, e-mails, and other 21st-century accessories. Now the authors of Things You Need to Be Toldoffer more advice-pertinent to today's issues, and filled with both hilarious wit and practical common sense.

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244

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Berkley Trade

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0425190188

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9780425190180

Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece

By: Lesley Adkins,Roy A. Adkins

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Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece

By: Lesley Adkins,Roy A. Adkins

From the beginning of the Minoan civilization to the fall of the Greek states to the Romans by 30 B.C., this handy reference provides comprehensive access to over three millennia of ancient Greek history and archaeology. 179 halftones and linecuts. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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484

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Oxford University Press, USA

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019512491X

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9780195124910

From Generation to Generation

A History of Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital

By: Lesley Marrus Barsky

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From Generation to Generation

A History of Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital

By: Lesley Marrus Barsky

In 1998 Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary. A fine and innovative proponent of patient care and a leader in the field of medical research, it marks this milestone secure in the knowledge that it is undisputedly one of the jewels of the Canadian health-care system. However, writes Lesley Marrus Barsky, Mount Sinai's rise from its humble beginnings in a small house on Yorkville Avenue to its present pre-eminence is a story as rare as it is astonishing - and as much the story of a community as of an institution. In the early decades of this century, a massive exodus of Jewish immigrants from eastern Europe, fleeing persecution in their homelands, changed the face of Toronto's Jewish community forever. From 1900 to 1921, the Jewish population from 3,000 to almost 35,000, and many of these newcomers were destitute. Struggling to survive, often unable to communicate in English, and crowded into city-centre slums, they suffered on many fronts, and not the least of these was the lack of adequate health care that respected and took into account their specialized needs. At the same time, Jewish doctors, sidelined by antisemitism, were prevented from interning or attending patients in Toronto hospitals. Clearly, what was needed was a Jewish hospital, and in May 1922, a charitable women's group, the "Ezras Noshem, purchased a building at 100 Yorkville Avenue. Concerned about the scope of treatment expected of a general hospital, the group named the new institution the Toronto Jewish Maternity and Convalescent Hospital, but support from the community was forthcoming, and less than a year later the hospital took on broader duties and was renamed MountSinai. At first crowded and often makeshift, the hospital was nonetheless blessed with loyal doctors, nurses, volunteers, and community supporters, who laboured tirelessly to raise money, improvise equipment, and meet an ever-shifting variety of needs. This dedication often became literally a family concern. To this day there are families in which service to Mount Sinai has been a tradition from generation to generation. Lesley Marrus Barsky has done justice to this human history, recording the rise of a state-of-the-art hospital (now on university Avenue) that meets the needs of patients with foresight and ingenuity while maintaining an outstanding reputation in the international field of medical research. Friends of Mount Sinai, as well as anyone interested in health care, medical research, or Toronto history, are sure to enjoy this affectionate and informed look at a great institution as it celebrates its seventy-fifth year of service.

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M&S

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0771010613

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9780771010613

Book's by Lesley Jordan

Becoming Grandma

Becoming Grandma

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Cover

The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir

The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir

A Temporary Assignment

A Temporary Assignment

The Invisible Dead

The Invisible Dead

Women in Government

Women in Government

The Complete Book of Baby Names

The Complete Book of Baby Names

More Things You Need to be Told

More Things You Need to be Told

Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece

Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece

From Generation to Generation

From Generation to Generation

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