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Departure(s) : A Novel. by Barnes, Julian.;
On the occasion of his 80th birthday, one of our great novelists delivers a playful and profound work about memory, love, and the writer's endgame. Of course, whether 'Departure(s)' is mostly a fictional story or not, there is a lot of its author in it, including how Julian played matchmaker to Stephen and Jean. As the third wheel, he was deeply invested in the success of their love and insulted when they broke up. Time is swift, and 40 years later, he tries again, watching as their rekindled affair produces joys, betrayals and disappointments of a different order.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Biographical; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Literary;
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Grief works / by Samuel, Julia,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A warm, moving and practical guide to grief from a leading bereavement counsellor, Grief Works features deeply affecting case studies of the author's clients, which will appeal to readers of Atul Gawande's Being Mortal, Stephen Grosz's The Unexamined Life and Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air. Death is the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. So many of us feel awkward and uncertain around death, and shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. Grief Works is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is grieving, from the "expected" death of a parent to the sudden unexpected death of a small child, and provide clear advice for those seeking to comfort the bereaved. With deeply moving case studies of real people's stories of loss, and brilliantly accessible and practical advice, Grief Works will be passed down through generations as the definitive guide for anyone who has lost a loved one, and revolutionize the way we talk about life, loss and death."--
Subjects: Grief;
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Katharine, the Wright sister / by Wood, Tracey Enerson,author.;
"Everyone knows of Orville and Wilbur, the famous Wright brothers who invented and piloted the first powered airplane. But how many have heard of their sister Katharine, a vital member of the team? It was Katharine kept the family businesses afloat, Katharine who secured financial backers for the project, Katharine who marketed their invention worldwide. While the brothers were brilliant inventors and builders, Katharine was the glue that held their family and their business together. As important as she was to the Wright family, she has often been forgotten in the history books. No longer. THE WRIGHT SISTER will immerse you in the drama and excitement of Wilbur and Orville's first flights while simultaneously illuminating Katharine's work behind the scenes, recounting the deep sibling bond that tied the three together until tragedy ultimately wrenched their family apart"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Haskell, Katharine Wright, 1874-1929; Wright, Orville, 1871-1948; Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912; Siblings;
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Glow : a family guide to the night sky / by González , Noelia.; Meadows, Sara Boccaccini,1986-;
The Moon -- The Sun -- Polaris -- Mercury -- Orion's Belt -- Venus -- Halley's Comet -- Mars -- Alioth -- Jupiter -- Sirius -- Satellites -- Acrux -- The Milky Way -- The Atmosphere."Get ready to explore the night sky! Observe the phases of the moon, navigate by the North Star, and peer into outer space from your own backyard. Glow: A Family Guide to the Night Sky is a lushly illustrated introduction to the wonders of the night sky, inviting young readers to explore stars, planets, and other celestial bodies and learn how to spot them." --
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Illustrated works.; Astronomy; Planets;
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Lucky [text (large print)] / by Smiley, Jane,author.;
"Before Jodie Rattler became a star, she was a girl growing up in St. Louis. One day in 1955, when she was just six years old, her Uncle Drew took her to the racetrack, where she got lucky - and that roll of two-dollar bills she won has never since left her side. Jodie thrived in the warmth of her extended family, and then - through a combination of hard work and serendipity - started a singing career, which catapulted her from St. Louis to New York City, from the English countryside to the tropical beaches of St. Thomas, from Cleveland to Los Angeles, and back again. Jodie comes of age in recording studios, backstage, and on tour, and tries to hold her own in the wake of Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Joni Mitchell. Yet it feels like something is missing. Could it be true love? Or is that not actually what Jodie is looking for? Full of atmosphere, shot through with longing and exuberance, romance and rock'n'roll, Lucky is a story of chance and grit and the glitter of real talent, a colorful portrait of one woman's journey in search of herself"--
Subjects: Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Self-realization in women; Women folk musicians;
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Moments of glad grace : a memoir / by Wearing, Alison,1967-author.;
"Moments of Glad Grace is a moving and witty memoir of aging, familial love, and the hunt for roots and belonging. The story begins as a trip from Canada to Ireland in search of genealogical data and documents. Being 80 and in the early stages of Parkinson's Disease, Joe invites his daughter Alison to come along as his research assistant, which might have worked very well had she any interest-- any at all-- in genealogy. Very quickly, the father-daughter pilgrimage becomes more comical than fruitful, more of a bittersweet adventure than a studious mission. And rather than rigorous genealogy, their explorations move into the realm of family and forgiveness, the primal search for identity and belonging, and questions about responsibility to our ancestors and the extent to which we are shaped by the people who came before us. Though continually bursting with humor, Moments of Glad Grace ultimately becomes a song of appreciation for the precious and limited time we have with our parents, the small moments we share, and the gifts of transcendence we might find there."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Wearing, Alison, 1967-; Wearing, Alison, 1967-; Fathers and daughters;
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Ghosts / by Telgemeier, Raina.;
Includes bibliographical references.Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Sisters; Ghosts; Cystic fibrosis; Moving, Household; Families; Cartoons and comics.;
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Hamlet / by Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.; Thompson, Ann,1947-; Taylor, Neil,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 571-597) and index.LSC
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Hamlet (Legendary character); Kings and rulers; Murder victims' families; Fathers; Princes; Revenge;
© 2006., Thomson Learning,
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The picture bride / by Yi, Kŭm-i,1962-author.; Anthony,of Taizé, Brother,1942-translator.; translation of:Yi, Kŭm-i,1962-Alloha, na ŭi ŏmmadŭl.English.;
"'Your husband is a landowner,' they told her. 'Food and clothing is so plentiful, it grows on trees.' 'You will be able to go to school.' Of the three lies the matchmaker told Willow before she left home as a picture bride in 1918, the third hurt the most. Never one to be deterred, Willow does all that she can to make the best of her unexpected circumstance. But it isn't long before her dreams for this new life are shattered, first by a husband who never wanted to marry her in the first place, and then by the escalation of the Korean independence movements, unified in goal, but divergent in action, which threaten to split the Hawaiian Korean community and divide Willow's family and friends. Braving the rough waters of these tumultuous years, Willow forges ahead, creating new dreams through her own blood, sweat, and tears; working tirelessly toward a better life for her family and loved ones"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Koreans; Mail order brides; Women immigrants;
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Children of the world / by Edwards, Nicola.; Stegmaier, Andrea.;
"Young readers can discover what life is like for children all around the world as they explore everything from food to family, and even learn how to say hello in many different languages. They will see where it's polite to slurp your food and bad manners to give the thumbs-up sign. They'll learn where children travel to school by cable car, and even discover who sleeps on an oven bed at night! This fascinating look at the lives of children around the globe gives an important insight into the many differences to celebrate in our diverse, beautiful world."
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Children;
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