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A young girl learns she may have to sell her beloved pet pig, Elvis, to a local farmer to save the family farm. Unbeknownst to her, the pig is in real danger, the farmer is planning a pig roast and not a forever home. The whole family bands together to save Elvis, uniting to reclaim their farm, proving that love is worth more than money.
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Sinopsis: Escrito desde el punto de vista y la experiencia de un niño de cuatro años. El libro aborda la pregunta: '¿Qué es un funeral?' '¿Por qué todos están tan tristes?' y '¿Volveremos a ver a nuestros seres queridos alguna vez?' La respuesta a '¿Volveremos a ver al abuelo?' es un sueño.
4) The Pawn
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In 1879, Josefina Taylor's ambitions are shattered by the Elders of their strict society. To escape she breaks their rules, then faces a life of desperation and fear. The pawn in a plot to destroy everything she values, she fights for her dream.
5) Take Two
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"A brilliant, funny new novel from the bestselling, beloved Danielle Hawkins
'Take Two is that rare and special thing, a novel that is effortless to read - I sped through it in a day - but is also emotionally genuine and original. Danielle Hawkins is a natural storyteller with a light touch and she doesn't shy away from the gritty and the real. She is New Zealand's very own version of Marian Keyes.' - Nicky Pellegrino
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El propósito de la vida es un concepto que ha intrigado y cautivado a la humanidad a lo largo de la historia. Es una pregunta existencial que busca comprender el significado y la dirección de nuestras existencias. Aunque la respuesta a esta pregunta puede ser subjetiva y personal, explorar el propósito de la vida es una búsqueda importante para muchos individuos.Desde una perspectiva religiosa, el propósito de la vida puede estar ligado a la...
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Blessings Afforded a Common Man documents the true-life experiences of the author. This unabridged memoir follows the awkwardness and immaturity of his youth while allowing him to see God's presence in his life. Jules continues to chronicle pathways leading to a career and the quest to find true love. As he describes his journey, the text bears witness to a growth in faith and an awakening to the many relationships that fit into the puzzle of life....
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Este cuento lo hice pensando en que muchos de nosotros cuando vamos al baño, es en ese lugar donde surgen las grandes ideas, también es un lugar de reflexión y de recordar tristezas y alegrías.Cada vez que entramos al baño nos volvemos como leones porque nos empoderamos y salimos de allí con más fortaleza para enfrentar al mundo.La soledad de estar en un baño permite el encuentro consigo mismos y, lo más importante, nos demuestra que no somos...
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Amy Barnes, a high school English teacher from Hawai'i, and Paul Rideau, a Vermont farmer, lead ordinary lives dedicated to their families and their work, but each nurses a quiet passion for creative expression-Paul in painting and Amy in poetry. When their personal worlds fracture, they each struggle to find their way through crushing loss and grief. Their creative pursuits help them heal as well as reimagine their lives as authentic selves. For...
10) Houdini
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This is a modern day version of the Houdini brothers - Harry and Theo. Follow these two brothers as they discover magic, and how their lives revolve about performing. However, when one brother is offered an opportunity and the other isn't, their lives become seperate and they take different paths in life.
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Get the Summary of Sloane Crosley's Grief Is for People in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Grief Is for People" by Sloane Crosley is a poignant exploration of loss and the complex emotions that accompany it. The narrative begins with Crosley's personal experience of a burglary on June 27, 2019, where she loses forty-one pieces of jewelry, including heirlooms from her grandmother. This event becomes a prelude to...
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The new ideas of the new era give some new feeling to the human being. If there is something missing in this Kali-yuga, it is trust. Do not understand who is right and who is wrong. If you look from the wrong side, everyone looks wrong and on the other hand, if you look at the right side, everyone looks right. Now the biggest thing is how to identify who is right and who is wrong. In this competition, a person sometimes argues with someone and sometimes...
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"Unleash Your Inner Drive: A Guide to Self-Motivation" by Masonwabe Nyanga is a transformative journey into the depths of human potential. In this empowering book, Masonwabe Nyanga, a seasoned motivational speaker and personal development expert, shares insights, strategies, and practical techniques to help readers unlock their inner drive, overcome obstacles, and live a life filled with purpose and passion.Drawing from years of research, personal...
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THE BOOK TELLS THE HISTORY OF THE DOGS WAYNE & JEANETTE HAVE HAD THROUGH THEIR 50-YEAR MARRIED PERIOD AND INCLUDES THE LIFE STORY OF A GOLDEN RETRIEVER NAMED ROSCOE. WHO HAD A RELATIVELY NORMAL LIFE UP TO THE AGE OF NINE YEARS. MEDICAL PROBLEMS AROSE IT TELLS THE STORY OF HOW HIS DEVOTED OWNERS DEALT WITH THE EVERYDAY SITUATIONS SPENDINGUPWARD OF AU$30K TO KEEP HIM MOBILE & COMFORTABLE.
15) Zeitgeist
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Raised by his grandparents, Luke Hudson has never really known his parents. But when a birthday wish catapults him back in time, he gets the rare chance to alter history for the better. Racing against time, Luke must change the past to save the future. For great change there must be great sacrifice. What will Luke's be?
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Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Dada!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert!
Each page features:
• Simple words and "Dada" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines
• Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text
• Real photographs that model correct mouth positions...
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Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Mama!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert!
Each page features:
• Simple words and "Mama" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines
• Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text
• Real photographs that model correct mouth positions...
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Matchmaker and star of Bravo's Miss Advised shows you how to re-vamp your dating life and find a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
Frustrated by a string of failed dates? Flummoxed as to why he never called? Sick of attending other people's weddings... alone?
Professional matchmaker, Amy Laurent, has news for you. You have the power to change your dating life and your relationship future. Whether you are in a positive relationship heading toward...
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It is easy to find alarming statistics on escalating violence, addiction and economic inequality in developed countries and stubborn poverty in the third world. The fascinating question has to do with cause. New York Times #1 bestselling authors Richard and Linda Eyre's new book The Turning: Why the State of the Family Matters and What the World Can Do about It contends that the social and economic challenges faced not only in the United States, but...
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A marriage usually deteriorates slowly, after months or years of simmering tension and poor communication.Divorce and parental separation have been associated with a range of adverse outcomes affecting all those involved in the process. But why is it challenging for men, as multiple studies indicate it to be? How could men and women create a support system that will help the couple overcome challenges related to the split and help children cope with...
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