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Taking chances is part of life, but when you bet your future against the odds, it's a high-risk game. Kate Madison's stylish resale shop has been a big SoHo success, supporting her and her four kids since her husband's untimely death. Now they are grown and ready to forge lives of their own. And they all choose to play against the odds, to their mother's dismay. Isabelle, a dedicated attorney, is in line to make partner at her Wall Street firm when...

The tale of a young woman whose family secrets--and secret passions--are about to change her life forever. Josie knows she's a sorry excuse for a sassy Southern belle. Her only consolations are sugary treats and paperback romances. When two strong women come into her life, they push her to step outside herself, to live the sweetest life possible. Josey Cirrini is sure of three things: winter is her favorite season, she's a sorry excuse for a Southern...

What newscast does not include something on tragedy caused by addiction? What extended family has not had someone with an addiction problem? What hospital is not one-third full of patients there due to addictive problems? Even though addiction is America's number one health problem, our understanding of this disease is woefully inadequate. Kal Rissman has the ability to take the complex issues of addiction and make them understandable. This is a book...

"Three grown siblings confront their father's role in their mother's disappearance in this arresting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob. Jane Larkin disappeared without a trace in November 1976. When ten-year-old Miranda arrives home from school that autumn afternoon, finding her mother's pocketbook in its usual spot in the front hall, she assumes her mother will be back any minute. But as the hours tick by, alone...

Are you tired of repeating the same old patterns, attracting the wrong kind of men into your life? Do you long to break free from toxic relationships and discover your true worth? Look no further than "Breaking the Chains" by renowned author Milton Thomas III.In this compelling and empowering guide, Milton Thomas III takes you on a transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from his own experiences and deep...

"In the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Laurie Gelman's "irreverent and hilarious" (The New York Post) hit Class Mom, brash, lovable Jen Dixon is back with a new class and her work cut out for her. If you've ever been a room parent or school volunteer, Jen Dixon is your hero. She says what every class mom is really thinking, whether in her notoriously frank emails or standup-worthy interactions with the micromanaging PTA President and the gamut of...

Hanen once escaped the ravages of war-torn Iraq, seeking refuge and a promise of a brighter future in the embrace of Canada with her new husband. She found solace in her new life for fifteen years, skillfully burying the traumas that scarred her youth. But on the fateful night of her thirty-fifth birthday, under the eerie glow of a blood moon, a single kiss unravels everything. Memories of hunger, peril, and chilling family secrets threaten to consume...

Find peace with daily reflections that will help ground you on your life-long journey in overcoming your alcoholic upbringing. From dealing with ruminating thoughts and anxiety to stopping dysfunctional behaviors that you learned as a child in an alcoholic home, Let Go and Be Free: 100 Daily Reflections for Adult Children of Alcoholics (Volume 1) will help you learn about common traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics, shine a light to dispel the shame...

This book, "Unlock the Power of Socialization: A Guide to an Active and Engaging Life" will provide you with the tools to jumpstart your social life. You will learn how to be a better communicator, how to build meaningful relationships, and how to make the most out of your interactions with those around you. We will explore different ways to interact with people, from face-to-face conversations to online networking. You will also learn about the importance...

Sleep often eludes. We try this and we try that. Still, the night gives a wakeup call we'd rather not answer. "Having Tried Everything" is the story of a terminally lonely insomniac who does answer. Stepping from the rut of routines and rituals, moving from the known to the unknown, she discovers, not only mercy and abundance but who she is and the travesty and redemption of what it means to be human. "Having Tried Everything" is at once actual, metaphorical,...