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Just like mother / by Heltzel, Anne,author.;
"Spine-chilling and sharp, Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror, and "is set to be one of the year's most talked-about books" (Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author). A girl would be such a blessing ... The last time Maeve saw her cousin was the night she escaped the cult they were raised in. For the past two decades, Maeve has worked hard to build a normal life in New York City, where she keeps everything-and everyone-at a safe distance. When Andrea suddenly reappears, Maeve regains the only true friend she's ever had. Soon she's spending more time at Andrea's remote Catskills estate than in her own cramped apartment. Maeve doesn't even mind that her cousin's wealthy work friends clearly disapprove of her single lifestyle. After all, Andrea has made her fortune in the fertility industry-baby fever comes with the territory. The more Maeve immerses herself in Andrea's world, the more disconnected she feels from her life back in the city; and the cousins' increasing attachment triggers memories Maeve has fought hard to bury. But confronting the terrors of her childhood may be the only way for Maeve to transcend the nightmare still to come."--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Gothic fiction.; Novels.; Cousins; Cults; Ex-cultists; Feminism; Motherhood; Psychic trauma; Women;
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Garbo / by Gottlieb, Robert,1931-author.;
Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index."Award-winning master critic Robert Gottlieb takes a singular and multifaceted look at the life of silver screen legend Greta Garbo, and the culture that worshiped her"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Garbo, Greta, 1905-1990.; Garbo, Greta, 1905-1990; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion pictures;
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Tell me about your day today / by Fox, Mem,1946-; Stringer, Lauren.;
What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? This little boy loves to talk to his stuffed animals at the end of the day, and share with them all the things that happened to him that day--and to hear about their day, too."Ages 4-8"--P. [2] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Bedtime; Toys; Imagination;
© c2012., Simon & Schuster Children's Pub.,
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The messy lives of book people / by Patrick, Phaedra,author.;
"The house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer's shocking last wish in this delightful new novel from beloved author Phaedra Patrick. Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever ..."--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Books and reading; Female friendship; Life change events; Secrecy; Self-realization in women; Single mothers; Women household employees;
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The southern book club's guide to slaying vampires / by Hendrix, Grady,author.;
Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this '90s-set horror novel about a women's book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town, perfect for murderinos and fans of Stephen King. Patricia Campbell's life has never felt smaller. Her husband is a workaholic, her teenage kids have their own lives, her senile mother-in-law needs constant care, and she's always a step behind on her endless to-do list. The only thing keeping her sane is her book club, a close-knit group of Charleston women united by their love of true crime. At these meetings they're as likely to talk about the Manson family as they are about their own families. One evening after book club, Patricia is viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor, bringing the neighbor's handsome nephew, James Harris, into her life. James is well traveled and well read, and he makes Patricia feel things she hasn't felt in years. But when children on the other side of town go missing, their deaths written off by local police, Patricia has reason to believe James Harris is more of a Bundy than a Brad Pitt. The real problem? James is a monster of a different kind--and Patricia has already invited him in. Little by little, James will insinuate himself into Patricia's life and try to take everything she took for granted--including the book club--but she won't surrender without a fight in this blood-soaked tale of neighborly kindness gone wrong.
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Middle-aged women; Vampires;
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Bugs in my hair! / by Shannon, David,1959-;
Nobody talks about them, but they are everywhere. (Some estimate 20 million children a year host them.) Oh the shame and humiliation of having bugs in your hair! But if you go to school, or have play dates, chances are good you might meet them someday. Maybe you already have! Lucky for you, the unwelcome bugs in this story are so funny you will be laughing aloud--even when Mom attacks them with battle-tested anti-lice weapons.
Subjects: Picture books.; Lice; Pediculosis; Hair;
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The wisdom of nurses : stories of grit from the front lines / by Archibald-Varley, Amie,author.; Fung, Sara,author.;
"One of the enduring lessons of the pandemic has been the pivotal role that nursing plays in health care--vital work that isn't widely understood or, sadly, appreciated. Sara Fung and Amie Archibald-Varley started the wildly popular Gritty Nurses podcast to give voice to nurses all over the world, including more than 400,000 nurses in Canada. The authors have quickly become sought-after speakers and advocates for nurses and are called on regularly by the media to talk about a wide range of issues around the profession. In their first book, they take you to the front line of nursing to show the compassion, selflessness and dedication of professionals who not only give it all for their patients, but get up and do it over and over again"--
Subjects: Nurses; Nursing;
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Rude bitches make me tired : slightly profane and entirely logical answers to modern etiquette dilemmas / by Rivenbark, Celia.;
"The funniest, New York Times bestselling southern humorist delivers a book of etiquette for the modern age. Celia Rivenbark's seventh book, Rude Bitches Make Me Tired, is an always sensible and mildly profane etiquette manual for real-life manners quandaries ranging from how to deal with braggy playground moms to wondering if you can have sex in your aunt's bed on vacation to correctly grieving the dearly departed (hint: It doesn't include tattoos or truck decals). In this book, Celia Rivenbark: Navigates the agonies of check splitting ("who had the gorgonzola crumbles and should we really care?"). Explores the baffling aspects of airline travel ("Recline Monster" and other animals) Discusses the art of the visit (always leave them wanting more. much more). Expounds upon gym and locker etiquette ("no one wants to talk to you while you're buck naked") Examines the conundrums of office manners (Loud talkers, cake hawkers, and Britney Sue's unfortunate cyst). And much more! Good manners have never been more fun!"--
Subjects: Etiquette;
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1000 more words : build more vocabulary and literacy skills / by Budgell, Gill.;
This busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary, strengthens their language and literacy skills, and supports their school learning. Written by primary language specialist Gill Budgell, the picture-packed pages feature vocabulary to help children with key school subjects, including English, maths, science, geography, history, art, and computing. From verbs that are used in sports and nouns that name mathematical shapes to adjectives that describe materials, each page strengthens children's language skills and is visually exciting, accessible, and appealing. 1000 More Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. There are fun things to spot on every page, as well as questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. This inviting and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title that will develop children's reading and writing skills, support their early years in education, and boost their confidence in communication.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Vocabulary;
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Turn autism around : an action guide for parents of young children with early signs of autism / by Barbera, Mary Lynch,1965-author.; Grandin, Temple,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age. This book is for parents of young children aged one-to-five years who are passionate about helping their child as well as learning how they can return their lives to as much normalcy as possible. Turn Autism Around delivers a new message: autism and other developmental delays can be remediated, and in some cases, delays can be caught up altogether, if parents intervene while the child is young. This book introduces a novel approach to teaching kids with developmental delays that uses the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) but marries it with a positive, child-friendly methodology that any parent can use-whether or not their child has delays-to learn communication skills, socialization strategies, as well as tackle sleep, eating, toileting, and behavior challenges in a positive, effective, and lasting way. This book will educate parents that they can't afford to wait and worry about autism as well as empower them to regain hope and take back control with simple practices they can implement themselves-even 15 minutes a day-to dramatically improve outcomes for their children"--
Subjects: Autistic children; Behavior therapy for children.; Behavioral assessment of children.; Parents of autistic children.; Verbal behavior.;
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