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No Comfort: A Nightmare of Physical, Psychological, and Sexual Child Abuse; A Journey of Forgiveness and Reconciliation; A Story o
ISBN: 9780984263608 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Take your Dramamine and prepare for a rough crossing; journeys to the dark side and back are seldom smooth. Though at times disquieting, No Comfort is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience even in the face of life's most harrowing and devastating experiences. Unflinching in his portrayal of child abuse, ever mindful that the past never goes away, yet adamant that hope is eternal, Dan Pietsch takes readers through the bleakness of childhood in a dysfunctional family, the exuberance of first love, the heartbreak of overwhelming loss, and finally to a safe harbor of...
Take your Dramamine and prepare for a rough crossing; journeys to the dark side and back are seldom smooth. Though at times disquieting, No Comfort is...
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Fragile Beasts
ISBN: 9780307351692 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When their hard-drinking, but loving, father dies in a car accident, teenage brothers Kyle and Klint Hayes face a bleak prospect: leaving their Pennsylvania hometown for an uncertain life in Arizona with the mother who ran out on them years ago. But in a strange twist of fate, their town's matriarch, an eccentric, wealthy old woman whose family once owned the county coal mines, hears the boys' story. Candace Jack doesn't have an ounce of maternal instinct, yet for reasons she does not even understand herself, she is compelled to offer them a home. Suddenly, the two boys go from living in...
When their hard-drinking, but loving, father dies in a car accident, teenage brothers Kyle and Klint Hayes face a bleak prospect: leaving their Pennsy...
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'Cella: The Cedar Cove Chronicles, Book Three
ISBN: 9781442146464 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Marcella Lewis, "Cella" is the only child of Madge and Sammy Lewis, granddaughter of Gil and Lana Ballard, niece and cousin to many. Growing up in a sea of relatives, Cella feels that no one listens to her and struggles to be noticed. At only fourteen, she suspects she's pregnant by her boyfriend, Jesse Jenkins. Ashamed to tell any of her family about her condition, she turns to the local witch for help; changing her life forever.
Marcella Lewis, "Cella" is the only child of Madge and Sammy Lewis, granddaughter of Gil and Lana Ballard, niece and cousin to many. Growing up in a s...
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The Good Side of Bad
ISBN: 9781935052357 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Florence has jumped off a bridge. Her brother and sister are forced to interrupt their lives to save her. It's 2008 and more than the economy is melting down. The story is told through the eyes of three siblings who are each facing their own crisis. Peter, a successful Wall Street Trader, is in New York, right in the middle of it all as things fall apart. Sara is in Seattle trying to hold on to her teaching job and her house. And their younger sister, Florence, is losing her grip on reality. Pieces are breaking away. Mental holograms crack into the fissures of her mind. The mysterious world...
Florence has jumped off a bridge. Her brother and sister are forced to interrupt their lives to save her. It's 2008 and more than the economy is melti...
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Lovers and Liars
ISBN: 9780751543674 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A passionate love affair. A happy young family. And a successful 30-year marriage.
But which one will be destroyed by the truth? Sophie and her sister, Jess, grow up knowing that a few little lies are necessary: You look great. It was only a joke. He's just stressed. It doesn't matter. Everything's fine. Everybody does it, don't they? But what about the big lies - about love, power and money? When Sophie discovers her father's secret, and Jess falls in love with the charismatic Jake, Sophie has to look at her own life again. Should she keep quiet or tear her family apart with... A passionate love affair. A happy young family. And a successful 30-year marriage.
But which one will be destroyed by the truth? Sophie and her... |
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Amaryllis in Blueberry
ISBN: 9781439156896 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the stirring tradition of The Secret Life of Bees and The Poisonwood Bible, Amaryllis in Blueberry explores the complexity of human relationships set against an unforgettable backdrop. Told through the haunting voices of Dick and Seena Slepy and their four daughters, Christina Meldrum's soulful novel weaves together the past and the present of a family harmed--and healed--by buried secrets.
"Maybe, unlike hope, truth couldn't be contained in a jar. . . ." Meet the Slepys: Dick, the stern doctor, the naive husband, a man devoted to both facts and... In the stirring tradition of The Secret Life of Bees and The Poisonwood Bible, Amaryllis in Blueberry explores the complexity of huma...
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Cinderfella: My life as a Stay-at-Home Dad
ISBN: 9781438249872 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Just months prior to the birth of his first child, Marcus Mastin was laid off from his job when the paper mill he worked at closed its doors forever. With no other mill jobs available, and no other prospects on the horizon, Marcus and his wife discussed their options. The result of their decision is Cinderfella, the true story of one man's journey from blue-collar worker to stay-at-home dad. This first-hand account of his experience delves into such topics as coping with the at-home dad burnout, other people's opinions, how to handle an unruly child, and the lessons he learned along the way....
Just months prior to the birth of his first child, Marcus Mastin was laid off from his job when the paper mill he worked at closed its doors forever. ...
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Father Flashes
ISBN: 9781573661607 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Normal0falsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4"Father Flashes" reimagines what the novel can be or do. Composed of stunning vignettes that capture the deterioration of a father s mind and body, this novel provides poetic insight into the complex workings of a father-daughter relationship. As the father collapses, what appears is the daughter s struggle to simply cope. In prose composed of intense and moving shards, Tricia Bauer delivers a revealing account of the gradual decomposition of all that is familiar and of a daughter s gathering of memories to form the arresting collage that is... Normal0falsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4"Father Flashes" reimagines what the novel can be or do. Composed of stunning vignettes that captur... |
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Winter Garden
ISBN: 9780312663155 / Angielski / Miękka / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Mesmerizing from the first page to the last, Winter Garden is one woman's sweeping, heartbreaking story of love, loss, and redemption. At once an epic love story set in World War II Russia and an intimate portrait of contemporary mothers and daughters poised at the crossroads of their lives, it explores the heartbreak of war, the cost of survival and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. It is a novel that will haunt the reader long after the last page is turned. 1941. Leningrad, a once magical city besieged by war, cut off from aid, buried in snow. A city full of... Mesmerizing from the first page to the last, Winter Garden is one woman's sweeping, heartbreaking story of love, loss, and redemption. At on... |
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The Wayward Son and Other Tales
ISBN: 9781453666883 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Eight stories tell of life's unexpected blows. They reveal weaknesses people try to hide and strengths some never knew they had. Now at the crossroads, they make fateful decisions good and bad that change their lives forever. Meet the small boy and the bully. How does the boy outwit him? Or the dying mother who hasn't seen her son in 10 years and asks the sister to find him. Was it all worth it? The stories while fiction are drawn from life, a husband accused of cheating, a ruthless tycoon who wants more money and power, a plant owner shot before a union strike, a satire where the Devil turns...
Eight stories tell of life's unexpected blows. They reveal weaknesses people try to hide and strengths some never knew they had. Now at the crossroads...
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Family Trust
ISBN: 9781609102791 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Estranged daughter Sylvia gets the chance to mend the damaged relationship she has with her mother when her mother's rights are taken away by Sylvia's brother. When she learns of a secret her mother has kept from her, one that she's not supposed to find out about until it's too late, Sylvia is torn between fighting for her mother and fighting for herself.
Estranged daughter Sylvia gets the chance to mend the damaged relationship she has with her mother when her mother's rights are taken away by Sylvia's...
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Hurricane Jane: Burial at Sea
ISBN: 9781432762483 / Angielski / Miękka / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The most powerful memories of my life were the teenage years that I spent with my brother Bruce. He was my mother's favorite son, born with multiple sclerosis (MS). I used to take him swimming almost everyday, being weightless in the water made him feel powerful and normal. He fought his disease and other than tiring easily he was no different than any other teen. Since we were both excellent swimmers and always at the pool, we were offered a chance to fill in as lifeguards at the beach. It was a great summer with a large crowd and plenty of sunshine. My brother felt strong and his disease...
The most powerful memories of my life were the teenage years that I spent with my brother Bruce. He was my mother's favorite son, born with multiple s...
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One Good Dog
ISBN: 9780312662950 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Acclaimed author Susan Wilson brings us a touching yet unblinkingly authentic tale of loss and rediscovery, of true friendship and learning what's truly important in life. One note. Three words. And Adam March's well-ordered life and well-laid plans are shattered. The very definition of a hard-nosed businessman, Adam March has no room in his life for anything but the cold drive to succeed. Not for his social-climbing wife or for his rebellious teenage daughter. Then, in an instant, he loses everything. Due to an untimely collision of arrogance, stress, circumstance, and... Acclaimed author Susan Wilson brings us a touching yet unblinkingly authentic tale of loss and rediscovery, of true friendship and learning what's ... |
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Love and Insecurity
ISBN: 9781448610310 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Love is nothing without faith. This is the lesson learned by long-time friends, Angela and CeCe. Seemingly happy in their lives, both Angela and CeCe must face up to the demands of marriage. Angela must learn to set aside her own insecurities and accept the love offered by the man she loves. CeCe, meanwhile, must own up to her own destructive nature, forged by her troubled past. Marc Raby impressively presents his debut novel."Love and Insecurity" teaches us the value of trust, faith, and honesty in relationships. If you have never considered the power of true love, it is time to recognize...
Love is nothing without faith. This is the lesson learned by long-time friends, Angela and CeCe. Seemingly happy in their lives, both Angela and CeCe ...
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Sisters of the Sari
ISBN: 9780451233219 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A debut novel about an American woman and an Indian woman who are about to dramatically change each other's lives-along with the lives of those around them.
While vacationing in India, Kiria Langdon, the opinionated and driven CEO of a major company, meets Santoshi, a former slave who now works as a cleaning lady and lives in a shelter for homeless women in Chennai. Appalled by the conditions in the shelter, Kiria becomes obsessed with the idea of building decent housing for poor working women in India. Santoshi reluctantly agrees to help, even though she thinks Kiria's ideas are... A debut novel about an American woman and an Indian woman who are about to dramatically change each other's lives-along with the lives of those aro...
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The Box: Tales from the Darkroom
ISBN: 9780547577647 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is impossible not to be impressed by Grass s] inexhaustible desire to experiment with the novel and by the many good stories and passages of exquisite writing in The Box. Charles Simic, New York Review of Books
In this inspired and daring work of fiction, Gunter Grass writes in the voices of his eight children as they record memories of their childhoods, of growing up, and especially of their father, who was always at work on a new book, always at the margins of their lives. Memories contradictory, happy, loving, accusatory they piece together an intimate picture of this... It is impossible not to be impressed by Grass s] inexhaustible desire to experiment with the novel and by the many good stories and passages of exqui...
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Nothing is Missing
ISBN: 9781453727058 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Inspired by true stories of two inseparable sisters, comes a story of courage and coming of age. With love, adventure and the innocence of youth, three young girls, Caroline, Esther and Josephine look beyond the cultural and physical barriers to teach us what's at the core of humanity: kindness, goodness, love & respect. During the summer of 1947, Caroline meets two sisters, and thinks nothing of the discrimination laid upon her by her environment. Embracing the excitement of summer, Caroline finds herself among a vibrant Mexican-American family, despite her obvious difference: she was born...
Inspired by true stories of two inseparable sisters, comes a story of courage and coming of age. With love, adventure and the innocence of youth, thre...
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Dom kata
ISBN: 9788364887529 / Polski / Miękka ze skrzydełkami / 528 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 1-3 dni roboczych Quasi-autobiograficzna powieść, a właściwie zbiór powiązanych ze sobą opowiadań, o doświadczeniach węgierskiej Żydówki, dorastającej w rumuńskim Siedmiogrodzie w czasach dyktatury Ceaușescu. Historie, które przeżywa, są jednocześnie bliskie i dalekie polskiemu czytelnikowi: z jednej strony, poprzez paralelę komunizmu, rozumiemy tło historyczne i wszelkie ograniczenia, jakie reżim wnosił do życia przeciętnych obywateli, z drugiej jednak odkrywamy, jak spotęgowane piętno odcisnął na losach bohaterki fakt przynależności do pogardzanej... Quasi-autobiograficzna powieść, a właściwie zbiór powiązanych ze sobą opowiadań, o doświadczeniach węgierskiej Żydówki, d... |
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The Bake-Off
ISBN: 9780451233103 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. -Exceptionally entertaining and wonderfully original- (Chicago Tribune), Beth Kendrick delivers a funny story about family, self- discovery, and the pursuit of the perfect pie crust.
Suburban soccer mom Amy has always wanted to stand out from the crowd. Former child prodigy Linnie just wants to fit in. The two sisters have been estranged for years, but thanks to a series of personal crises and their wily grandmother, they've teamed up to enter a national bake-off in the hopes of winning some serious cash. Armed with the top-secret recipe for Grammy's apple pie, they should... -Exceptionally entertaining and wonderfully original- (Chicago Tribune), Beth Kendrick delivers a funny story about family, self- discovery,...
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Double Standard
ISBN: 9780692523322 / Angielski / Miękka / 202 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a story of a young man who is striving to reach his dreams in life. Early in his childhood he knows that something is wrong with him, but he did not know what to do. As a result, internally, he carried a lot of pain. No one knew this pain was inside of this sophisticated young artist. No one knew what this pain would drive this young artist to do. Who is this man? Is he living a double life? As you read this book and follow this man's journey, what is revealed is explosive It is so explosive that it even frightens him.
This is a story of a young man who is striving to reach his dreams in life. Early in his childhood he knows that something is wrong with him, but he d...
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