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Sam the Man & the secret detective club plan / by Dowell, Frances O'Roark.; Bates, Amy June.;
Second-grader Sam starts a detective club at school and, because there are no mysteries to solve, gets permission to seek the owners of three items from the lost and found closet.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Graham, Sam (Fictitious character from Dowell); Clubs; Lost and found possessions; Family life; Schools;

Parenting your parents : straight talk about aging in the family / by Mindszenthy, Bart J.,author.; Gordon, Michael,1941-author.; Rochon, Paula,writer of foreword.;
Millions of people are dealing with aging parents and are stunned with the complexities and demands of their care. As demographics change and societies adapt, that caring - that parenting - isn't getting any simpler. In the fourth edition of this eldercare classic, advocate Bart J. Mindszenthy and geriatrician Dr. Michael Gordon present twenty-seven case studies of families working through the eldercare puzzle. With new scenarios covering legalized marijuana and medically assisted dying, this revised and updated edition of Parenting Your Parents makes the case for good planning, family unity, and being aware of your loved ones' health. With the help of Gordon and Mindszenthy's expert advice, care providers are able to shed guilt and worry and become confident that they have done all they could to make their parents' latter years as fulfilling and comfortable as possible.
Subjects: Case studies.; Adult children of aging parents; Aging parents;

Entertaining with Disney : exceptional events from Mickey Mouse to Moana! / by Croushorn, Amy,author.; Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.,publisher.;
"Celebrate your love of Disney with this gorgeous guide to creating magical and memorable events. Does your best friend love The Little Mermaid? Is your Lion King-obsessed sister hosting a baby shower? Would your family movie night benefit from a little Aladdin magic? This is the party planning guide for you! Entertaining With Disney is the only official Disney guide to exceptional events ranging from Halloween pumpkin carving, elegant dinner parties, fun birthday bashes, and sophisticated New Year eve soirees. Written by party planning expert Amy Croushorn, this is a must-have event planning guide for Disney Princesses of all ages."--
Subjects: Recipes.; Children's parties.; Entertaining; Entertaining; Parties; Parties; Party decorations.;

The wishing bridge / by Shipman, Viola,author.; container of (work):Shipman, Viola.Christmas angels.;
Set in Frankenmuth, Michigan - the Christmas-iest town in America - 'The Wishing Bridge' features a 21st century riff on a Scrooge-like protagonist who learns the true value of her family, friends, and hometown when her misguided plan to convince her parents to sell their business to a huge soulless conglomerate backfires.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories; Consolidation and merger of corporations; Families; Family-owned business enterprises; Homecoming; Man-woman relationships; Middle-aged women; Stores, Retail; Women executives;

The Family tree cemetery field guide : how to find, record, & preserve your ancestors' graves / by Neighbors, Joy.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Introduction -- Part 1, Planning your trip to the cemetery. 1. Why cemeteries? -- 2. Cemetery records crash course -- 3. Finding your ancestors' graves -- Part 2, Researching on hallowed ground. 4. Cemetery research strategies -- 5. Reading headstones -- 6. Headstone iconography guide -- Part 3, Making sense of your research. 7. Next steps -- 8. Recording cemetery data online -- Part 4, Digging deeper. 9. Other records -- 10. Preserving cemeteries -- Appendix A: Worksheets -- Appendix B: More resources.LSC
Subjects: Genealogy.; Cemeteries.; Registers of births, etc.;

The Astonishing Lives of Older Women : How to Create Pleasure over Peril in Peak Longevity. by Welsh, Moira.;
'The Astonishing Lives of Older Women' offers both cautionary tales from courageous women and practical financial insights, empowering women to navigate the challenges of career decisions, family responsibilities, and long-term financial planning with greater awareness and confidence. Moira Welsh lives in Toronto, ON. From the author of 'Happily Ever Older'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / Retirement Planning; SELF-HELP / Aging; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology;

The unplanned Christmas family / by Dicken, Angie,author.;
After a stressful season, event planner Natalie Cooper has strict instructions from her doctor: rest. But when her grandmother volunteers her to plan her retirement community's Christmas fundraiser, she can't say no. Now she's being roped into working alongside the home's director, Thad MacDougall. The grumpy single father's priority is his relationship with his son, and Natalie's workaholic tendencies have them butting heads over every detail. But through hot cocoa and ice fishing with Thad and his son, Natalie's about to discover that her chaos-filled holiday break might be just what the doctor ordered.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Event planners; Man-woman relationships; Single fathers;

Keeper of Lost Children : A Novel. by Johnson, Sadeqa.;
Sadeqa Johnson returns with a novel that explores how the vision of one American woman whose family is stationed in postwar Germany masterminds a plan that will bring three individuals from vastly different worlds together. From the author of 'The House of Eve', which was a Reese's Book Club pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / African American & Black / Historical; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Women;

The retirement plan : a novel / by Hincenbergs, Sue,author.;
"Three middle-aged best friends turn to murder in order to collect on their husbands' life insurance policies ... but are unaware that their husbands have a devious plan of their own, in this darkly funny debut perfect for fans of Thursday Murder Club and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Black humor.; Novels.; Assassins; Female friendship; Friendship; Life insurance policies; Married people;

Coming home for Christmas [videorecording] / by Hollingsworth, Ben.; McKillip, Britt,1991-; McKillip, Carly,1984-; Parise, Vanessa.; Nasser Group North (Firm);
Ben Hollingsworth, Carly McKillip, Britt McKillip.After their parents separate, two estranged sisters who haven't been on speaking terms reunite in hopes that having a family Christmas all together for the first time in years will bring their Mom and Dad close again. They plan to do this in their old family home ... the only problem is someone else lives there now.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Christmas; Dysfunctional families; Feature films.; Sisters; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
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