Amy Gentry
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"A whip-smart psychological thriller from the author of Good as Gone (a New York Times Notable Book) in which a grad student becomes embroiled in a deadly rivalry that changes her into someone unrecognizable to her struggling family, her ambitious academic friends, and even herself"--
"Claire "Mac" Woods--a professor enjoying her newfound hotshot status at an academic conference--finally has the acceptance and admiration she has long craved. But...
3) Good as gone
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"Thirteen-year-old Julie Whitaker was kidnapped from her bedroom in the middle of the night, witnessed only by her younger sister. Her family was shattered, but managed to stick together, hoping against hope that Julie is still alive. And then one night: the doorbell rings. A young woman who appears to be Julie is finally, miraculously, home safe. The family is ecstatic--but Anna, Julie's mother, has whispers of doubts. She hates to face them. She...
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I do know how to behave - believe me, because I know. I have always known...' Behind the gates of Temple Alice the aristocratic Anglo-Irish St Charles family sinks into a state of decaying grace. To Aroon St Charles, large and unlovely daughter of the house, the fierce forces of sex, money, jealousy and love seem locked out by the ritual patterns of good behaviour. But crumbling codes of conduct cannot hope to save the members of the St Charles family...
5) My death
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2023.
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"The narrator of this creepy but feministically delicious novella, an early 21st-century novelist decides to write the biography of Helen Ralston, an all-but-forgotten 20th-century novelist she has long admired. In the late 1920s, Helen studied painting with W.E. Logan. Logan painted her as Circe, and Helen painted herself as an island titled My Death. When they parted for good, both turned to writing. Willy became famous; Helen did not. The narrator...
6) In the Barn
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Even the innocent can be pushed too far...
Bullied schoolgirl Prudence has finally found a true friend. His name is Arthur, and he lives in the barn on her daddy's property. But Arthur isn't like a pet or a schoolfriend.
He came from the swamp one night and never went home.
Prudence, though, doesn't care why he arrived or why he stayed. It's just nice to have a friend like Arthur.
Then one day, totally by accident, Arthur makes
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If you want to teach your child to accept himself and others as they are, then this book about diversity will be your best assistant. It will help your little ones to respect all the differences that make us unique.
In this kids' book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique-which is great! Nicky is afraid that his friends will not accept him because of his new reading glasses....
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Tired of telling your child not to shout or kick things when they are angry? Then this book is the perfect solution for you!
When children are angry, they can manifest their anger through bad behavior. They might shout, cry, throw things, and roll on the floor, or all of these things combined. That's why most parents need help managing their kid's emotions and feelings.
This book about little Nick:
• Contains lovely illustrations and lightly...
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If you are a parent of an absent-minded and anxious child, this book is a great way to introduce your little one to the concept of mindfulness. The story will suggest the ways to get rid of the distracting thoughts and will teach your child to stay focused and present.
Parents often struggle to explain their children how to deal with distraction, sorrow, and angry feelings. This mindfulness book for children is your best assistant to calm your children...
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Often face with kids' anxiety and still have no idea how to deal with children's big emotions and feelings? Try this entertaining book and learn how to help children cope with their worry and stress.
All children worry from time to time and it is a normal part of growing up. But, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can greatly affect kids' behavior. It may lead to a feeling of stress, exhaustion, isolation and many others. It is very important...
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If you want to teach your children the magic of Kindness, this cute book is the right choice for you. It will clearly show your little ones how easy and joyful it is to be kind.
Spending a time on grandparents' farm little Nick meets new friends – funny animals that don't behave nicely. Having faced a great challenge our little hero manages to teach his new friends the power of kindness, caring and compassion.
This kids book about kindness is...
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