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"The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin--born Black and raised Jewish--and the vital lessons he learned to help him overcome life's daunting obstacles"--
No one expected Reffkin to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create multiple nonprofits, and found a multibillion-dollar company. Raised by an Israeli immigrant single mother, disowned by his maternal grandparents for being Black, and abandoned by his...
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"Each family is unique. Sometimes families only have one parent, and that's OK. Many children in the United States live with one parent. This title explores the joys, hardships, and complexities of life with a single parent. Some families with one parent are surrounded by positive circumstances, while others face difficulties such as a lack of childcare, poverty, and more. This title touches upon the different situations that might lead to a single-parent...
3) Later
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2021.
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English
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“Part detective tale, part thriller…touching and genuine.” —The New York Times
#1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
SOMETIMES GROWING UP
MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS
The...
#1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
SOMETIMES GROWING UP
MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS
The...
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Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2009], c1986
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English
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"Single mom Dori Robertson is suddenly under pressure to find a new father for her eleven-year-old son. And he's already chosen the guy--former pro-football player Gavin Parker. As it turns out, Gavin's daughter wants her dad to marry again, too. When the kids join forces, Gavin suggests he and Dori start dating, just to satisfy the kids. Dori figures it's safe enough ... until he kisses her!"--P. [4] of cover.
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Yotsuba&! volume 9
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Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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Yotsuba continues her adventures by writing down a schedule so she doesn't forget what she has to do, and learning about the wonders of coffee and having a teddy bear.
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Yotsuba&! volume 14
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Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"Guess what?! Yotsuba's...a princess! Too bad Daddy doesn't know how pretty long hair is! It's okay, 'cos Yotsuba can show it to Asagi. She knows aaall about being a pretty princess! But wait! Yotsuba's going to Tokyo! Tokyo is where you go to be stylish and fancy, just like a real princess. The only problem is, there are aliens who are after Earth! It's okay, it's okay. Yotsuba has a secret move or two and will save everyone!"--
10) Small fry
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2018.
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English
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"A frank, smart and captivating memoir by the daughter of Apple founder Steve Jobs. Born on a farm and named in a field by her parents--artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs--Lisa Brennan-Jobs's childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley. When she was young, Lisa's father was a mythical figure who was rarely present in her life. As she grew older, her father took an interest in her, ushering her into a new world of mansions, vacations,...
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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After Mary Poppins departed London, Jane and Michael Banks grew up into loving and responsible adults. When Michael becomes a single father of three children after the death of his wife, Mary Poppins revisits the Cherry Tree Lane home again to try to help Michael and his family cope and move beyond their grief. Time passes quickly for most normal mortals. Mary Poppins has never been normal. Although it's now the 1930s, she looks exactly the same....
12) Yotsuba &!: 2
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Yotsuba&! volume 2
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Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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School's out for summer and Yotsuba's out of her mind! She's new in town-- and could very well be new to planet Earth--with no knowledge of the world around her. Some of her experiences include drawing, swimming, and catching a frog.
13) Yotsuba &!: 1
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Yotsuba&! volume 1
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Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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The curious and curiouser Yotsuba moves to a new town with her dad. In the process of moving in, Yotsuba encounters things like swingsets and broken door handles, which all bring about a never-ending torrent of questions and shrieks of amazement.
14) Yotsuba &!: 4
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Yotsuba&! volume 4
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Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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Yotsuba can't decide if she wants to be a mean grown-up. But then again there are some perks, so maybe it's okay to be a grown-up sometimes?
15) Yotsuba &!: 3
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Yotsuba&! volume 3
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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"YOTSUBA heeeeeere! Guess what, guess what!? Yotsuba is going to a flower store with Fuuka! Yotsuba's gonna give flowers to everybody in the whole, wide world, even the police lady with her whistle that goes-- PI! PI! PIPI! PI! PIPUUUUUUUU!!"--Publisher's web site.
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