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Sometimes hope for the future is found in the ashes of yesterday. Shane Gelernter is a man ready to put down roots after years of searching. But is he making the right choice? Or is there a woman somewhere who even now remembers-as does he-those long-ago days . . . and a love that hasn't faced with time? Lauren Gibbs is a successful international war correspondent who gave up on happily-ever-after years ago-when it was ripped away from her. Since...

Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly. But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat. Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives...

In this second novel from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, husband and wife face off in a legal thriller that poses the most chilling question of all: How far would you go to save the one you love?

"It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined: A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when the only home he's ever known is raided...

The further confessions of teenaged Georgia Nicolson continue as, among other things, she begins to wonder if Robbie is really the right boy for her.

"With encouraging stories and practical, biblical wisdom, author and mother Becky Keife offers confidence and support to help readers through the ups and downs of motherhood. Her teachings cover how to exchange negative internal dialogue for joyful gratitude, celebrate one-of-a-kind mom strengths, and see yourself as the confident mom your child needs"--

Jack and Molly Campbell are right where they want to be, enjoying an idyllic life with their four-year-old son Joey, and the close family and friends who live in their small hometown just outside Atlanta. Then the phone call comes from the social worker the Campbells never expected to hear from again. Three states away in Ohio, Joey's biological father has just been released from prison. He is ready to start life over, but not without his son. A judge's...

A young boy is worried about what will happen to his body when he hears such expressions as "I'm tongue-tied," "don't give me any of your lip," and "I put my foot in my mouth." Tedd Arnold's previous books about Chip, Parts and More Parts, are raucous, creative knee-slappers that have become true kid favorites--perhaps because they so humorously express the worries all kids have as they get to know their bodies: worries about belly button fuzz and...

Identifies many of the friends in the Star Wars universe, including Luke Skywalker and his robot friends, C-3PO and R2-D2.