Few people gave a second thought to Abercerig. The seemingly unremarkable village in the Welsh mining valley looked dreary; endless grey terraced cottages housing dull people with little or no desire to better themselves. But nothing could be further from the truth. A story of true love and family intrigue weaves itself around the lives of two sisters, Grace and Mari, and their families. A scandalous marriage, the suffering and deprivation of the war years, personal triumphs and communal grief contribute to the colourful tapestry that is Abercerig. The dedicated family doctor and the...

Behind the conventional background of the Welsh border village of Abercerig lies a colourful tapestry of intrigue and discovery. Misfortune comes in many guises, and the inhabitants of the close community struggle to come to terms with freak accidents, suspicious death and the absolute drama of human relationships. And through it all, the Webb family is the thread that holds the neighbourhood together: dependable Tom, well-respected Grace, and their daughters, Beth and Sian-the one clever and well behaved, the other fiery and high-spirited with an understanding of human nature that goes well...

Meet Dolly, a sweet and dependable hand truck Dolly has been adopted into the wonderful home she has dreamed of for so long. She helps with gardening and household projects, and everyone loves her. Except Bear, the family dog--and he was here first. What will happen to Dolly if Bear doesn't calm down?

Vocabulary words are sprinkled throughout the book with puzzles in the back to provide fun ways for the readers to learn their spelling. Factual articles on baseball and dog training prove helpful to readers including direction on where to find more information if interested.

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Dr. Jennifer Thomas is a practicing pediatrician who encounters new moms every day who are struggling with breastfeeding. Having nursed all three of her sons, she knows women struggling with breastfeeding need a little more than advice and support, sometimes they need a plan. This book provides that plan, coupled with real medical information, guidance, and reassurance. It empowers moms with the knowledge they need to trust their instincts and their bodies to feed their babies. In part I, Dr. Jen, with the assistance of Lisa Holewa, dispenses suggestions for breastfeeding success in seven...

Meet Dolly, a sweet and dependable hand truck Dolly is in for some free-wheelin' fun as she helps Michelle's Girl Scout troop with their cookie project. But when disaster strikes, Dolly finds herself stranded and scared. Will she be reunited with her family?

Vocabulary words are sprinkled throughout the book with puzzles in the back to provide fun ways for the readers to learn their spelling. Factual articles on baseball and dog training prove helpful to readers including direction on where to find more information if interested.

Full of fun, family values and educational...