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A Christmas Embrace

By: Ellen Tanner Marsh

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This wasn't what they imagined marriage would be... Two lonely people, Rose and Alex Boyer, once shared something special. But the pressures of their fast-track lives have pulled them apart, and they hardly know each other anymore. They're giving the marriage one last chance--a weekend at a romantic Pennsylvania country inn. Maybe if they can rekindle their love, Alex will finally settle down and give Rose the baby she desperately longs for. But from the moment their plane touches down in a raging blizzard, the weekend seems made for disaster. Old resentments surface, and the distance between them grows as icy cold as the ground. Can the season's spell help Rose and Alex see where they went wrong--and show them the way back to love?

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St. Martin's Paperbacks

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1466834641

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9781466834644

Fat, Forty, and Fired

One Man's Frank, Funny, and Inspiring Account of Losing His Job and Finding His Life

By: Nigel Marsh

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Fat, Forty, and Fired

One Man's Frank, Funny, and Inspiring Account of Losing His Job and Finding His Life

By: Nigel Marsh

Homer Simpson meets Anthony Robbins. Marsh's honesty and humanity make Fat, Forty, and Fired essential reading for anyone whose life has ever hit a roadblock. Hilarious and inspiring." --Bob Rosner, best-selling author and internationally syndicated Working Wounded columnist "An extremely funny and touching account of how someone can use humor and optimism to put adversity into perspective. Marsh's warm and distinctive view of life lights up every page and makes this a thoroughly enjoyable read." --Paul Wilson, author of The Little Book of Calm "I can pinpoint the precise moment when I realized my transformation from 'executive dad' to 'guy who doesn't work' was complete." --Nigel Marsh Take Dave Barry, Jack Welch, Homer Simpson, and Ray Romano, mix in a family, a little weight gain, failure, introspection, and redemption, and you have Nigel Marsh's international best-selling autobiography. As a stressed husband and father of four small children under the age of eight, Nigel Marsh was enslaved to his mortgage, recuperating from an embarrassing surgery, and suddenly fired from his corporate career. Deciding to venture "off the treadmill" in search of a more meaningful and balanced existence, Marsh tackled the art of hands-on parenting while simultaneously training for an ocean swimming race and coming to terms with his alcoholism. Touching on topics ranging from marital sex (or lack thereof), dieting, and parenthood to work, love, football, religion, self-help books, and sharks, Marsh makes his U.S. debut after enjoying best-seller status in Australia and the U.K. with this provocative and funny book.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0740764330

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9780740764332

Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

By: Jackie Marsh,Elaine Millard

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Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

By: Jackie Marsh,Elaine Millard

This bold, forward-thinking text offers a clear rationale for the development of curricula and pedagogy that will reflect young people’s in-school and out-of-school popular culture practices. By providing a sound theoretical framework and addressing popular culture and new technologies in the context of literacy teacher education, this book marks a significant step forward in literacy teaching and learning. It takes a cross-disciplinary approach and brings together contributions from some of the world’s leading figures in the field. Topics addressed include: children’s popular culture in the home informal literacies and pedagogic discourse new technologies and popular culture in children’s everyday lives teachers working with popular culture in the classroom. This book illustrates the way in which literacy is evolving through popular culture and new technology and is an influential read for teachers, students, researchers and policy makers.

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Routledge

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1134219628

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9781134219629

How Luck Happens

Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life

By: Janice Kaplan,Barnaby Marsh

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How Luck Happens

Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life

By: Janice Kaplan,Barnaby Marsh

Creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries and New York Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan examines the phenomenon of luck--and discovers the exciting ways you can grab opportunities and make luck for yourself every day. After spending a year researching and experiencing gratitude for The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan is back to tackle another big, mysterious influence in all our lives: luck. And this time she's joined on her journey by coauthor Dr. Barnaby Marsh, a renowned academic who guides her exploration. Together they uncover the unexpected, little-understood science behind what we call "luck," proving that many seemingly random events are actually under your--and everyone's--control. They examine the factors that made stars like Harrison Ford and Jonathan Groff so successful, and learn the real secrets that made Kate Spade and Warby Parker into global brands. Using original research, fascinating studies, and engaging interviews, Kaplan and Marsh reveal the simple techniques to create luck in love and marriage, business and career, and health, happiness, and family relationships. Their breakthrough insights prove that all of us--from CEOs to stay-at-home moms--can tip the scales of fortune in our favor. Through a mix of scientific research, conversations with famous and successful people--from academics like Dan Ariely and Leonard Mlodinow to actor Josh Groban--and powerful narrative, How Luck Happens uncovers a fascinating subject in accessible and entertaining style.

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Penguin

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1101986409

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9781101986400

The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present

By: Tim Brooks,Earle F. Marsh

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The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present

By: Tim Brooks,Earle F. Marsh

AMERICA’S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK WITH MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT– NOW REVISED AND UPDATED! PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CABLE NETWORKS, PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS! This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of primetime programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again and again for information on every series ever telecast. There are entries for all the great shows, from evergreens like The Honeymooners, All in the Family, and Happy Days to modern classics like 24, The Office, and Desperate Housewives; all the gripping sci-fi series, from Captain Video and the new Battle Star Galactica to all versions of Star Trek; the popular serials, from Peyton Place and Dallas to Dawson’s Creek and Ugly Betty; the reality show phenomena American Idol, Survivor, and The Amazing Race; and the hits on cable, including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Top Chef, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Project Runway, and SpongeBob SquarePants. This comprehensive guide lists every program alphabetically and includes a complete broadcast history, cast, and engaging plot summary–along with exciting behind-the-scenes stories about the shows and the stars. MORE THAN 500 ALL-NEW LISTINGS from Heroes and Grey’s Anatomy to 30 Rock and Nip/Tuck UPDATES ON CONTINUING SHOWS such as CSI, Gilmore Girls, The Simpsons, and The Real World EXTENSIVE CABLE COVERAGE with more than 1,000 entries, including a description of the programming on each major cable network AND DON’T MISS the exclusive and updated “Ph.D. Trivia Quiz” of 200 questions that will challenge even the most ardent TV fan, plus a streamlined guide to TV-related websites for those who want to be constantly up-to-date SPECIAL FEATURES! • Annual program schedules at a glance for the past 61 years • Top-rated shows of each season • Emmy Award winners • Longest-running series • Spin-off series • Theme songs • A fascinating history of TV “This is the Guinness Book of World Records . . . the Encyclopedia Britannica of television!” –TV Guide

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Ballantine Books

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0307483207

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9780307483201

The Curse of the Ancient Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

By: Carole Marsh

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The Curse of the Ancient Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

By: Carole Marsh

The Mystery Girl - Mimi, Papa, Christina and Grant aboard - travels to the historic country of Greece. The wonders of the ancient world soon turn to a wickedly awful mystery! Trek along to the Acropolis in the moonlight! A museum where Grant loses his "marbles." Wake up in a volcano's caldera! Get lost in the caverns of the Meteora! Decipher clues in Greek! Spend the night in Socrate's Prison! And much more as you help solve the mystery and the curse and learn why Grant says, "It's all Greek to me!" This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, Built-In Book Club and activities. This book includes a map, inline glossary definitions, and lots more! This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment. LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! The Greek gods - history and facts about each one - Mythology definition - Mediterranean Area geography - Greek customs - Greek food (baklava) - Greek god Apollo history and facts - Oracle history - Greek language scattered throughout - Parthenon history and facts - Acropolis history and facts - Apokreas celebration history. Places in Greece: Athens - Plaka - Philopappou Hill - Meteora Cliffs and - Santorini Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.9 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 121650 Lexile Measure: 740 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40

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Gallopade International

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0635068524

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9780635068521

The Rest of Me

the unmissable uplifting novel from the bestselling author of My Everything

By: Katie Marsh

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The Rest of Me

the unmissable uplifting novel from the bestselling author of My Everything

By: Katie Marsh

**Pre-order Katie Marsh's emotional new love story Unbreak Your Heart** 'I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it.' Amanda Jennings 'Vividly written and packed with emotional punches The Rest Of Me is devastating yet uplifting.' Daily Express ******* Alex Fox knows there are lots of things she should be. She should be the perfect wife to her chronically ill husband Sam, and the perfect mother to their two daughters. She should be excelling in her high-stress job. And she should be completing the demanding to-do lists she makes to keep herself on track. Even if, just sometimes, she doesn't have time to breathe. When Sam's condition worsens and Alex donates a kidney to save his life, her carefully scheduled existence starts to unravel - eventually forcing her to face up to a past that she has buried for years. As the family she has fought so hard for threatens to fall apart, can Alex finally confront the mistakes that have shaped her - and rediscover what is most important in life? *** The Rest of Me is an emotional and uplifting story which will make you laugh, cry and hug the people you love a little bit tighter. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Dillon and Amanda Prowse. Readers and authors can't stop praising The Rest of Me: 'Reading The Rest of Me felt like the equivalent of watching back-to-back episodes of Cold Feet - funny, heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining. A joyous, page-turning read.' Fiona Mitchell 'A deeply emotional and utterly relatable tale of family life and modern motherhood. I fell quite in love with Alex and her family, and loved every word of this beautifully written book.' Kelly Rimmer 'This heart-wrenching tale was one of the best I've come across. A beautiful book, an un-put-downable one, which will stay with me awhile.' Goodreads, 5 stars 'Sensitive and thought-provoking... I adored it' - Netgalley, 5 stars 'This book is amazing from the start...beautifully written with real life issues that I could relate to. I definitely recommend this is a top read.' - Netgalley, 5 stars 'Katie's best book yet - I absolutely LOVED it!' - Goodreads, 5 stars 'A proper tear jerker. [It] showed that family, love and pulling together in times of trouble really does help you pull through almost any crisis. Tissues needed throughout.' - Amazon, 5 stars 'A really engaging and emotive book, which kept me hooked. Highly recommended read.' - Netgalley, 5 stars 'Another excellent book from Katie Marsh. A thought-provoking and emotional read. Thoroughly recommended.' Netgalley, 5 stars 'An uplifting book which had me gripped throughout' - Netgalley

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1473639646

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9781473639645

The Comic Turn in Contemporary English Fiction

Who’s Laughing Now?

By: Huw Marsh

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The Comic Turn in Contemporary English Fiction

Who’s Laughing Now?

By: Huw Marsh

The Comic Turn in Contemporary English Fiction explores the importance of comedy in contemporary literature and culture. In an era largely defined by a mood of crisis, bleakness, cruelty, melancholia, environmental catastrophe and collapse, Huw Marsh argues that contemporary fiction is as likely to treat these subjects comically as it is to treat them gravely, and that the recognition and proper analysis of this humour opens up new ways to think about literature. Structured around readings of authors including Martin Amis, Nicola Barker, Julian Barnes, Jonathan Coe, Howard Jacobson, Magnus Mills and Zadie Smith, this book suggests not only that much of the most interesting contemporary writing is funny and that there is a comic tendency in contemporary fiction, but also that this humour, this comic licence, allows writers of contemporary fiction to do peculiar and interesting things – things that are funny in the sense of odd or strange and that may in turn inspire a funny turn in readers. Marsh offers a series of original critical and theoretical frameworks for discussing questions of literary genre, style, affect and politics, demonstrating that comedy is an often neglected mode that plays a generative role in much of the most interesting contemporary writing, creating sites of rich political, stylistic, cognitive and ethical contestation whose analysis offers a new perspective on the present.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474293042

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9781474293044

Sex & Bowls & Rock and Roll: How I Swapped My Rock Dreams for Village Greens

By: Alex Marsh

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Sex & Bowls & Rock and Roll: How I Swapped My Rock Dreams for Village Greens

By: Alex Marsh

The story of a man who gives up the rock ‘n’ roll dream... to play bowls.

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0007355491

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A Christmas Embrace

A Christmas Embrace

Fat, Forty, and Fired

Fat, Forty, and Fired

Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

Popular Literacies, Childhood and Schooling

How Luck Happens

How Luck Happens

The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present

The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present

The Curse of the Ancient Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

The Curse of the Ancient Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

The Rest of Me

The Rest of Me

The Comic Turn in Contemporary English Fiction

The Comic Turn in Contemporary English Fiction

Sex & Bowls & Rock and Roll: How I Swapped My Rock Dreams for Village Greens

Sex & Bowls & Rock and Roll: How I Swapped My Rock Dreams for Village Greens

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