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Jennifer Scales and the Messenger of Light

Jennifer Scales and the Messenger of Light

by Anthony Alongi, MaryJanice Davidson

Where can you find weredragons, beaststalkers, and werachnids all in one room? Jennifer Scales's family reunion. Getting through high school is hard enough. Jennifer Scales has the added pressure of her weredragon life, taking trips to Crescent Lake to morph into a dragon under the constant threat of enemy attack. What's worse, she's also half beaststalker from her Mom's side. Beaststalkers and weredragons... (more)

Magic's Child

by Justine Larbalestier

In the third installment in the Magic or Madness trilogy, the people Reason Cansino loves most are all in danger. Reason’s mother, Sarafina, has disappeared from the mental hospital in Sydney with Reason’s evil grandfather, Jason Blake. Jay-Tee, the closest thing Reason has to a best friend, has used all of her magic and faces death at any moment. Only Reason can find the answers within her family’s magic to... (more)

Chasing the Jaguar (Martika Galvez Mystery)

Chasing the Jaguar (Martika Galvez Mystery)

by Michele Greene

Girl next door . . . or Mayan sorceress ? Martika Gálvez's "To Do" list: 1. Research final project for art class–on the jaguar 2. Study the arts of telepathy (ESP) and pyrokinesis (starting fires at will) 3. Build an altar and pray to Mayan deities 4. Use psychic powers to recover stolen ancient statue and help rescue abducted teen girl... 5. and convince Mom I'm really studying at the library ... (more)

The Complete Book of Breastfeeding: Revised Edition

The Complete Book of Breastfeeding: Revised Edition

by Sally Wendkos Olds, Marvin S. Eiger

The classic work with over one million copies in print has been completely revised and updated to cover the new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Photos & line illustrations.

I Take This Man

by Valerie Frankel

Here comes the bride . . . there goes the groom. Penny Bracket waited two years to marry dream man Bram Shiraz. Then on the morning of the Big Day, while she's trying on her veil, Penny receives the worst two-line letter of her life: " Penny, I can't go through with it. Sorry, Bram. " Penny's hurt and upset. But Esther, Penny's divorced mom, wants Bram's head on a platter. So Mom ambushes the cold-footed... (more)

Sweep: Book 1

The Book of Shadows (Wicca)

by Cate Tiernan

Morgan never thought she'd be a witch. But during a cermony led by Cal, the popular new student at her school, Morgan feels a shock. Suddenly everything looks brighter, clearer. Morgan doesn't want to get involved with witchcraft-but she feels like witchcraft is choosing her.

The Mighty Toddler: The Essential Guide to the Toddler Years

The Mighty Toddler: The Essential Guide to the Toddler Years

by Robin Barker

This is the most comprehensive guide available for parents of kids ages 1 to 3. This author's humorous and common sense advice keeps parents sane and smiling.

BabyTalk: Strengthen Your Child's Ability to Listen, Understand, and Communicate

BabyTalk: Strengthen Your Child's Ability to Listen, Understand, and Communicate

by Sally Ward

Parents profoundly influence their child’s language development, including their ability to listen, understand, and communicate. From birth to three years is the crucial window of opportunity during which a child’s learning potential is at its fullest and most formative. Now with this amazing book, parents can use the revolutionary BabyTalk program to maximize their baby’s language skills– and provide a solid... (more)

Ella Mental: Life, Love, & More Good Sense

Ella Mental: Life, Love, & More Good Sense

by Amber Deckers

As Ella embarks on the start of her first relationship with best friend, Toby (her new boyfriend) she also discovers her mum's 'Hearts and Flowers' romance novels. Suddenly she realises that there's a whole lot more to this dating business than meets the eye. At the same time, her friend Tom-Tom has set up an internet chatroom for teenagers with problems and Ella learns the hard way that life isn't always as rosy... (more)

We Are SO Crashing Your Bar Mitzvah!

by Fiona Rosenbloom

Stacy Friedman has just had the most amazing summer of her life. At camp, she and her best friend, Lydia, met a girl who trained them in all things cool. Equipped with this new knowledge, they're set to make an unforgettable back-to-school debut. Unfortunately, Stacy and Lydia aren't the ones turning heads at Jefferson Junior High. Everyone clamors around their other best friend, Kelly, who has transformed... (more)

Romeo's Ex: Rosaline's Story

by Lisa Fiedler

Shakespeare’s classic retold from another perspective Rosaline won’t let anyone or anything get in the way of her future as a healer. That is, until she meets Benvolio. Where Romeo’s words had been hollow and unfounded, Benvolio’s are filled with sincerity and true love. Now Rosaline finds herself caught between her feelings, her ambition, and her family’s long-standing feud with the Montagues. When Romeo... (more)

In The Name of God

by Paula Jolin

Seventeen year-old Nadia is an excellent student, daughter and sister, and above all wants to be the best Muslim she can be. But she's conflicted about her Westernized peers, the economic, social and political struggles of her country, and the war raging in Iraq. When her cousin is arrested by the authorities for speaking out, Nadia finds herself drawn into the world of Islamic fundamentalism, contemplating making... (more)

Ruby Parker: Soap Star

by Rowan Coleman

It seems like Ruby Parker has the perfect life. She: goes to an exclusive stage school stars in the hit soap opera gets to kiss Justin de Souza, the hottest actor around Millions of fans are watching Ruby—and wishing they could be her. If only they knew that behind the scenes, Ruby's life is falling apart.

So You're Going to Be a Dad

by Peter Downey

A look at the most dangerous (and expensive) side effect of sex (children). This is a funny, yet serious, look at fatherhood for men who know little or nothing about parenting but are anxious to give it a try. Downey takes a tough, uncompromising, no-holds-barred look at fatherhood. Learn useful and practical advice about pregnancy, childbirth and baby care, including: What to say and what not to say when... (more)

Your Life In Your Hands: Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Breast Cancer

Your Life In Your Hands: Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Breast Cancer

by Jane A. Plant

One out of nine women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In fact, it is the second leading cause of cancer death for women (after lung cancer) and the leading overall cause of death in women between the ages of forty and fifty-five. For too long women have erroneously believed that there is little or nothing they can do to prevent this dread illness. Our major medical efforts are... (more)

Daddies and Daughters: Tender Moments Lasting Joys

Daddies and Daughters: Tender Moments Lasting Joys

by Carmen Renee Berry

From the bestselling coauthor of Girlfriends comes a poignant celebration of the bond between women and the first men in their lives -- their fathers. Told in the voices of ordinary people, the stories in Daddies and Daughters take you through a lifetime of experiences, from a father's exultant "It's a girl" to a daughter's eloquent thoughts on the legacy of her father's love. Daughters talk about their... (more)

Healthy Baby, Toxic World: Toxic World

by Melody Milam Potter

This indispensable guide shows new and expectant parents ways to protect their children from toxics in the environment -- from making sure breast milk is toxin-free to choosing the right baby products. With lists that correlate chemical products with specific childhood health problems, this book contains information that no parent can afford to ignore.

Parent Parachute: Gaining Your Child's Cooperation

Parent Parachute: Gaining Your Child's Cooperation

by Myles Pellowe

A three-step approach to help parents and caregivers gain the co-operation of their children without threats or force. Using his teaching experiences of over 20 years plus his experience as a parent of three, Myles Pellowe provides an easy, step-by-step method, illustrated with many case studies.

Iron Horse Rider

by Adelle Laudan

After losing his wife in a terrible motorcycle accident, Shane flees from everything and everyone that reminds him of Kelly. He discovers solace in a summer Micmac camp, and with the aid of Chief Gray Owl and the beautiful Tia, Shane's heart begins to heal. However, even paradise can turn chaotic. To save Tia from a man she fears, Shane is sent on a quest. Throughout his journey, he learns that sometimes... (more)

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