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Adventures in Grandparenting

by Anna Quindlen ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A bighearted book of wisdom, wit, and insight, celebrating the love and joy of being a grandmother, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and #1 bestselling author“This tender book should be required reading for grandparents everywhere.”—Booklist (starred review)“I am changing his diaper, he is kicking and complaining, his exhausted father has gone to the kitchen ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A bighearted book of wisdom, wit, and insight, celebrating the love and joy of being a grandmother, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and #1 bestselling author“This tender book should be required reading for grandparents everywhere.”—Booklist (starred review)“I am changing his diaper, he is kicking and complaining, his exhausted father has gone to the kitchen
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How to Raise a Gentle Man

A guide for parents and carers who want to raise kind, emotionally intelligent and respectful boys

by Sarah Ockwell-Smith ...

From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like.How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like.How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for
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Marston Meadows

With the poem that inspired Ian McEwan's new novel What We Can Know

by John Fuller ...

A walk is like a knot that gets undone,And yet it keeps us closer.In Marston Meadows, John Fuller celebrates the rewards of a life lived in rich attentiveness to the world. The book opens with the extraordinary title sequence, a corona of fifteen intertwining sonnets written for the poet’s wife on their diamond wedding anniversary. At once magisterial and delicate, they build into a moving ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

A walk is like a knot that gets undone,And yet it keeps us closer.In Marston Meadows, John Fuller celebrates the rewards of a life lived in rich attentiveness to the world. The book opens with the extraordinary title sequence, a corona of fifteen intertwining sonnets written for the poet’s wife on their diamond wedding anniversary. At once magisterial and delicate, they build into a moving
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Extreme Grandparenting

The Ride of Your Life!

by Tim Kimmel, Darcy Kimmel ...

Grandparents have a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, not only as a mentor and loving family member, but as a spiritual rock during the hard times. Extreme Grandparenting helps readers understand how to make the most of the new role of grandparent and how to grow the next generation for greatness. ... Read more

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Grandparents have a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, not only as a mentor and loving family member, but as a spiritual rock during the hard times. Extreme Grandparenting helps readers understand how to make the most of the new role of grandparent and how to grow the next generation for greatness.
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Tell Me Who I Am

The extraordinary story behind the Netflix documentary

by Alex And Marcus Lewis, Joanna Hodgkin ...

The story behind the hit Netflix documentary: The bestselling account of the bond between brothers and the shocking legacy of a dangerous mother.Imagine waking up one day to discover that you have forgotten everything about your life. Your only link with the past, your only hope for the future, is your identical twin.Now imagine, years later, discovering that your twin had ... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

The story behind the hit Netflix documentary: The bestselling account of the bond between brothers and the shocking legacy of a dangerous mother.Imagine waking up one day to discover that you have forgotten everything about your life. Your only link with the past, your only hope for the future, is your identical twin.Now imagine, years later, discovering that your twin had ...
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Unconditional Love

A Guide to Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being a Grandparent Today

by Jane Isay ...

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is
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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

by Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
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Sibylla, One Story At A Time

by Astrid Peters ...

Sibylla Janssen-Peters was born in the Netherlands in 1918 and lived there until 1948. Then love changed her life. She married at age twenty-nine, and with her husband, Frans, immigrated to Canada, where she lived until age ninety-two. In her stories, a spirited Sibylla recaptures her upbringing, her life during and immediately following World War II, her initial impressions of her new home in a ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Sibylla Janssen-Peters was born in the Netherlands in 1918 and lived there until 1948. Then love changed her life. She married at age twenty-nine, and with her husband, Frans, immigrated to Canada, where she lived until age ninety-two. In her stories, a spirited Sibylla recaptures her upbringing, her life during and immediately following World War II, her initial impressions of her new home in a
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Looking For Eliza

by Leaf Arbuthnot ...

'Clever, warm and funny' - ADAM KAY'Beautifully rendered, thoughtful and original' - Pandora Sykes'A marvellous read' - Ruth HoganAda is a widowed writer, navigating loneliness in Oxford after the death of her husband. She has no children. No grandchildren. She fears she is becoming peripheral, another invisible woman.Eliza is a student at the university. She finds it difficult to form meaningful ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'Clever, warm and funny' - ADAM KAY'Beautifully rendered, thoughtful and original' - Pandora Sykes'A marvellous read' - Ruth HoganAda is a widowed writer, navigating loneliness in Oxford after the death of her husband. She has no children. No grandchildren. She fears she is becoming peripheral, another invisible woman.Eliza is a student at the university. She finds it difficult to form meaningful
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Long-Distance Grandparenting

Nurturing the Faith of Your Grandchildren When You Can't Be There in Person

by Wayne Rice, Dr. Josh Mulvihill ...

Series series Grandparenting Matters
Your heart aches for your grandchildren, even if you don't get many chances to see them in person. You deeply want them to know how much God loves them, to grow in their relationship with him, and to make wise, God-honoring decisions. The good news is, just because you can't spend as much time with them as you'd like, that doesn't mean you can't have a huge impact on their lives!In Long-Distance ... Read more

$9.35 CAD

Your heart aches for your grandchildren, even if you don't get many chances to see them in person. You deeply want them to know how much God loves them, to grow in their relationship with him, and to make wise, God-honoring decisions. The good news is, just because you can't spend as much time with them as you'd like, that doesn't mean you can't have a huge impact on their lives!In Long-Distance
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How to Write Your Personal or Family History

(If You Don't Do It, Who Will?)

by Katie Wiebe ...

This is a practical-and encouraging-how-to book from a long-time teacher of personal and family history writing. Katie Funk Wiebe helps beginning memoir writers get started collecting the stories of their lives. She gives hints for recalling distant memories and tracking down family heirlooms. This is a serious but accessible resource for undertaking your personal or family history writing. In ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

This is a practical-and encouraging-how-to book from a long-time teacher of personal and family history writing. Katie Funk Wiebe helps beginning memoir writers get started collecting the stories of their lives. She gives hints for recalling distant memories and tracking down family heirlooms. This is a serious but accessible resource for undertaking your personal or family history writing. In
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Little Heathens

Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression

by Mildred Armstrong Kalish ...

I tell of a time, a place, and a way of life long gone. For many years I have had the urge to describe that treasure trove, lest it vanish forever. So, partly in response to the basic human instinct to share feelings and experiences, and partly for the sheer joy and excitement of it all, I report on my early life. It was quite a romp.So begins Mildred Kalish’s story of growing up on her ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

I tell of a time, a place, and a way of life long gone. For many years I have had the urge to describe that treasure trove, lest it vanish forever. So, partly in response to the basic human instinct to share feelings and experiences, and partly for the sheer joy and excitement of it all, I report on my early life. It was quite a romp.So begins Mildred Kalish’s story of growing up on her
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma

101 Stories by Grandmothers & Grandchildren

by Amy Newmark ...

What a wonderful gift for every grandmother, both new and experienced! Plenty of love, laughs, and lessons!These heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories were written by grandmothers, grandchildren, and everyone in between, about the amazing experience of being a grandma!You’ll read about:• becoming a new person — a grandmother• getting your grandma name• sharing advice... and also ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

What a wonderful gift for every grandmother, both new and experienced! Plenty of love, laughs, and lessons!These heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories were written by grandmothers, grandchildren, and everyone in between, about the amazing experience of being a grandma!You’ll read about:• becoming a new person — a grandmother• getting your grandma name• sharing advice... and also
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Becoming Grandma

The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting

by Lesley Stahl ...

**The New York Times BestsellerFrom one of the country’s most recognizable journalists: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman’s life.**After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl’s most vivid and transformative experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or researching stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming a grandmother. She was hit with a jolt ... Read more

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**The New York Times BestsellerFrom one of the country’s most recognizable journalists: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman’s life.**After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl’s most vivid and transformative experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or researching stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming a grandmother. She was hit with a jolt
... Read more
The Unveiling

A Mother’s Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life

by Ruth Markel ...

Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida in 2014.In The Unveiling, she describes her experiences since the day of Dan’s death from several distinct perspectives:As a devastated mother with the unique human perspective of becoming a homicide survivor and victim.As a woman whose attempts to achieve normalcy and live a healthy ... Read more

$16.19 CAD

Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida in 2014.In The Unveiling, she describes her experiences since the day of Dan’s death from several distinct perspectives:As a devastated mother with the unique human perspective of becoming a homicide survivor and victim.As a woman whose attempts to achieve normalcy and live a healthy
... Read more
Christmas at Lock Keeper's Cottage

The perfect uplifting festive read of love and hope from Lucy Coleman

by Lucy Coleman ...

'A festive and heartfelt story of love and hope - beautifully told.' Sandy BarkerJoin us for Christmas in the Cotswolds in this perfect festive escape, from the bestselling Lucy Coleman.Imogen Tolliman never knew her mother. And when an accident robs Immi of her father too, she goes to live with her grandfather, Tollie, in his picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage by the Aysbury marina.Tollie is the ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

'A festive and heartfelt story of love and hope - beautifully told.' Sandy BarkerJoin us for Christmas in the Cotswolds in this perfect festive escape, from the bestselling Lucy Coleman.Imogen Tolliman never knew her mother. And when an accident robs Immi of her father too, she goes to live with her grandfather, Tollie, in his picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage by the Aysbury marina.Tollie is the
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The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn

The perfect uplifting Irish romantic comedy

by Freya Kennedy ...

The perfect uplifting, feel-good romance to get swept away in from TOP 50 bestselling author Freya KennedyIf you can dream it, you can make it come true...Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible.After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The perfect uplifting, feel-good romance to get swept away in from TOP 50 bestselling author Freya KennedyIf you can dream it, you can make it come true...Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible.After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her
... Read more
Conversation Starters for Every Grandparent

Tips for Talking to (and with) Your Grandchildren, Your Children, and Other Grandparents

by Kim Chamberlain ...

Grandparents often find themselves in awkward positions when it comes to having conversations with their family. Once children become little people,” they develop likes and dislikes and discover their own interests, all of which may often be at odds with the grandparent’s. Even the most innocent attempt at chatting can produce such conversation-stoppers as I dunno,” whatever!” or who cares!” ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Grandparents often find themselves in awkward positions when it comes to having conversations with their family. Once children become little people,” they develop likes and dislikes and discover their own interests, all of which may often be at odds with the grandparent’s. Even the most innocent attempt at chatting can produce such conversation-stoppers as I dunno,” whatever!” or who cares!”
... Read more
Jess and Norma

A lifetime of laughter and our unbreakable bond

by Jessica Asquith, Norma Burton ...

Hi! I'm Jess, and if you follow us on social media, you’ll already know my Nan, Norma. We’ve had so much fun writing this book together.As well as plenty of personal stories we’ve never shared before – about our childhoods, our relationships and the moments that have shaped our lives together – this book is filled with Norma’s brilliant one-liners and hilarious views on the world. You'll hear her ... Read more

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Hi! I'm Jess, and if you follow us on social media, you’ll already know my Nan, Norma. We’ve had so much fun writing this book together.As well as plenty of personal stories we’ve never shared before – about our childhoods, our relationships and the moments that have shaped our lives together – this book is filled with Norma’s brilliant one-liners and hilarious views on the world. You'll hear her
... Read more
The Power of a Praying Grandparent

by Stormie Omartian ...

The Prayers of a GrandparentAre Precious to GodBeing a grandparent is one of God's greatest gifts. And loving your grandchildren is a privilege. The best way to love your grandchildren is to pray for them.In The Power of a Praying® Grandparent, bestselling author and speaker Stormie Omartian offers powerful suggestions to help you do just that as youpray for your grandchildren to be healthy, ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Prayers of a GrandparentAre Precious to GodBeing a grandparent is one of God's greatest gifts. And loving your grandchildren is a privilege. The best way to love your grandchildren is to pray for them.In The Power of a Praying® Grandparent, bestselling author and speaker Stormie Omartian offers powerful suggestions to help you do just that as youpray for your grandchildren to be healthy,
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Your Hand In Mine (A Glen Avich to Seal Island short story): The Million Copy Selling Author

by Daniela Sacerdoti ...

From the million-copy-selling author Daniela Sacerdoti, YOUR HAND IN MINE is a captivating short story about a woman's search for family for her little girl. If you love embarking on an emotional journey with Jojo Moyes or Amanda Prowse, you will adore the million-copy-selling Daniela Sacerdoti.* Includes details of an opportunity for an exclusive glimpse at Daniela's new novel KEEP ME SAFE*Sylvia ... Read more

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From the million-copy-selling author Daniela Sacerdoti, YOUR HAND IN MINE is a captivating short story about a woman's search for family for her little girl. If you love embarking on an emotional journey with Jojo Moyes or Amanda Prowse, you will adore the million-copy-selling Daniela Sacerdoti.* Includes details of an opportunity for an exclusive glimpse at Daniela's new novel KEEP ME SAFE*Sylvia
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The Modern Grandparent's Handbook

The Ultimate Guide to the New Rules of Grandparenting

by Dr. Georgia Witkin ...

Discover the essential guide for today's modern grandparents, filled with practical advice and heartfelt insightsGrandparents today are healthier, more active, and more youthful and young at heart than their predecessors. Dr. Georgia Witkin, senior editor of Grandparents.com, draws on her experience as a psychiatry professor, therapist, and grandparent to help readers be the best grandparent they ... Read more

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Discover the essential guide for today's modern grandparents, filled with practical advice and heartfelt insightsGrandparents today are healthier, more active, and more youthful and young at heart than their predecessors. Dr. Georgia Witkin, senior editor of Grandparents.com, draws on her experience as a psychiatry professor, therapist, and grandparent to help readers be the best grandparent they
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Play With Fire

by Dana Stabenow ...

Series Book 5 - A Kate Shugak Investigation
The Edgar Award-winning, New York Times-bestselling series by Dana Stabenow set in Alaska. Kate Shugak investigates into a mysterious death in a dysfunctional family in Play With Fire.Alaska's worst fire in decades left behind 125,000 acres of razed forest, three feet of ash... and one unburnt corpse.A ten-year-old boy has hired Kate Shugak to find his father. Daniel Seabolt has been missing since ... Read more

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The Edgar Award-winning, New York Times-bestselling series by Dana Stabenow set in Alaska. Kate Shugak investigates into a mysterious death in a dysfunctional family in Play With Fire.Alaska's worst fire in decades left behind 125,000 acres of razed forest, three feet of ash... and one unburnt corpse.A ten-year-old boy has hired Kate Shugak to find his father. Daniel Seabolt has been missing since
... Read more
JOYFUL TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Create a Life that You and Your Child Both Love

by Faith Collins ...

Imagine a life where your toddler or preschooler is happy to do what you ask, and is able to move on, easily, when disappointed. • Imagine getting all of your housework done while your child plays, or happily helps alongside you. • Imagine truly enjoying your time with your child, and creating a life that feels fulfilling for both of you. “These things are possible for parents and children,” ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

Imagine a life where your toddler or preschooler is happy to do what you ask, and is able to move on, easily, when disappointed. • Imagine getting all of your housework done while your child plays, or happily helps alongside you. • Imagine truly enjoying your time with your child, and creating a life that feels fulfilling for both of you. “These things are possible for parents and children,”
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