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"An illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship, from the New York Times bestselling author of Come as You Are and co-author of Burnout. In Come as You Are, Emily Nagoski, PhD, provided science-backed lessons that revolutionized the way we think about women's sexuality. Now, in Come Together, Nagoski takes on a fundamentally misunderstood subject: good sex. Nagoski breaks down the myths many of us have...
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"Sara Marsala barely knows who she is anymore after the failure of her business and marriage. On top of that, her beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, leaving Sara bereft with grief. But Aunt Rosie's death also opens an escape from her life and a window into the past by way of a plane ticket to Sicily, a deed to a possibly valuable plot of land, and a bombshell family secret. Rosie believes Sara's great-grandmother Serafina, the family matriarch...
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2023
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English
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A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV. Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch:its the definitive oral history of beloved TV showThe O.C.,from the shows creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs over its four seasons, and its legacy today.On August 5th, 2003,...
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2024.
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"Nayan Olak keeps seeing Helen Fletcher around town. She's returned with her teenage son to live in the run-down house at the end of the lane, and--though she's strangely guarded--Nayan can't help but be drawn to her. He hasn't risked love since losing his young family in a terrible accident twenty years earlier. In the wake of the tragedy, Nayan's labor union, long a cornerstone of his community, became the center of his life: a way for him to channel...
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The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Magic City is the story of one of American music's essential unsung places: Birmingham, Alabama, birthplace of a distinctive and influential jazz heritage. In a telling replete with colorful characters, iconic artists, and unheralded masters, Burgin Mathews reveals how Birmingham was the cradle and training ground for such luminaries as big band leader Erskine Hawkins, cosmic outsider Sun Ra, and a long list of sidemen, soloists, and arrangers. He...
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Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2024]
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English
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"Dr. Jessica Pryce knows the child welfare system firsthand and, in this long overdue book, breaks it down from the inside out, sharing her professional journey and offering the crucial perspectives of caseworkers and Black women impacted by the system. It is a groundbreaking and eye-opening confrontation of the inherent and systemic racism deeply entrenched within the child welfare system. Pryce started her social work career with an internship where...
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Findaway World, LLC
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[2022]
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English
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Logan Foster is a neurodivergent 12-year-old orphan, with an eidetic memory and zero filter who only wants to find the sibling he believes he has, but cannot remember. When he's fostered by a couple who are clearly hiding something, Logan assumes his placement won't work out, which is too bad because he's finally made a real friend in Elena, the older girl next door. But when, he discovers that his adoptive parents are superheroes and the characters...
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Icarus Films
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[2023]
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Italiano
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"Italian actor-director Gianni di Gregorio returns to filmmaking with Never Too late For Love, a tender and lighthearted romantic comedy set against the backdrop of Italy's southern countryside. After being evicted from his long-time apartment in Rome, retired professor Astolfo returns to his childhood village in southern Italy, where a distinguished yet run-down estate has been passed down in his family for generations. Any plans for a quiet retirement...
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Boldwood Books
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2023.
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English
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The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first. Mabel Beaumont's husband Arthur loved lists. He'd leave them for her everywhere. `Remember: eggs, butter, sugar'. `I love you: today, tomorrow, always'. But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he's still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: `Find D'. Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend...
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Vintage Canada
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2015.
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English
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"Sir Humphrey du Val is in disgrace, and has been relegated to the Table of Less Valued Knights--Camelot's least prestigious table, boringly rectangular in shape. Finding the kidnapped fiance of damsel in distress Elaine might just be his way back to the Round Table. Meanwhile, Queen Martha of Puddock is on the run from her power-hungry husband and on a quest of her own: to track down her long-lost brother, rightful ruler of her realm. Then the two...
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Workman Publishing
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[2024]
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English
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"A clinical psychologist gives us 75 quick, scientifically proven techniques and exercises to manage stress and build resilience. Here's a promise that could not be more timely or needed: You can dial down your stress in just a few minutes, with no ponderous meditations, medications, or martinis required. Written by Dr. Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in teaching mindfulness-based behavioral skills to manage intense emotions...
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Big sky Amish ; 1
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Sunrise Publishing
Pub. Date
20230228
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English
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Marianna Sommer always dreamed of a simple Amish wedding, but there's nothing simple about marrying rock star Ben Stone. She loves him -- but what about her traditions? Worse, suddenly Ben has questions -- the kind that have him putting their wedding on hold. Ben loves Marianna, but he has regrets-- and fears -- that are suddenly getting in the way of his happy ending. He doubts he's going to "hear from God" in the high mountains like Marianna's father...
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Universe
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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This must-read collection of hopeful, encouraging (and super-honest) messages helps get readers through life whenever it's just too hard.Anna Przy's message is relatable to anyone who feels burned out by the hustle culture. Her viral video posts about setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and learning self-acceptance-often ending with her catchphrase "Keep it up, cutie. I'm proud of you"-have racked up more than 10 million likes on TikTok and Instagram,...
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Random House Trade
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20240312
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English
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"Dominoes opens in London, twenty-nine days before the wedding of a young couple. Layla is a mixed-race woman--with a Black, Jamaican mother, and a white father she's never met--and Andy is a white man of Scottish descent. When they first meet at a party, they can't believe how instant their chemistry is, and how quickly their relationship unfolds. But the commonalities between the two outweigh their differences; funnily enough, they even share a...
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Bearport Publishing Company
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[2024]
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English
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"Serena Williams long dominated the sport of tennis, surpassing even her sister's greatness. But that journey had to start somewhere. It all began as Serena took down her sister at Wimbledon in 2002. Follow the exciting true story of Serena Williams on her way to Grand Slam glory in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the sport of tennis and other amazing athletes"--
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