Author: Fiona Roberton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110164303X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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The much-anticipated follow-up to the IRA Children's Book Award winner From the moment Spot answered Henry's ad in the newspaper, the two have been inseparable. But then on Henry's birthday, he gets a dog--the pet he's always wanted! Feeling left out, Spot leaves for his old home, and gets caught in a terrible storm. Henry is devastated when he finds Spot missing and is quickly hot on his trail. With the help of his new dog, Henry saves him and Spot finds out that even with a new pet in his life, Henry would never let his best friend go. A delightful story with loads of heart, The Perfect Present showcases the strength of Henry and Spot's friendship. This irresistible duo will win over readers everywhere.
Author: Pavel G Somov
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608820459
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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A revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism! A recent, randomized study—published by Mindfulness Journal—shows that Present Perfect is effective as a standalone intervention. The study found that those who had read the book experienced a statistically significant reduction of self-criticalness, a result that was still maintained at a six weeks follow-up (Wimberley, Mintz, & Suh, Mindfulness, Nov. 2015). While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, it's easy to be too hard on yourself and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism—a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance, compassion, and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives. In Present Perfect, you'll use the Buddhist psychology of mindfulness to learn to accept the present moment in all of its ordinary perfection. This book is filled with over 150 exercises and meditations that you can practice to become more flexible toward yourself and others without losing your love of a job well done. With this compassionate approach, you'll soon be able not only to accept life as it is, but also become more accepting and forgiving of yourself and others.
Author: Karen Swan
Publisher: Pan
ISBN: 174329977X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
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A glamorous and festive read from Karen Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's. "[A] charming, well-crafted tale of love, loss and reinvention" Marie Claire Haunted by a past she can't escape, Laura Cunningham desires nothing more than to keep her world small and precise - her quiet relationship and growing jewellery business are all she needs to get by. Until the December day when Rob Blake walks into her studio and commissions a necklace that will tell his enigmatic wife Cat's life in charms. As Laura interviews Cat's family, friends and former lovers, she steps out of her world and into theirs - a charmed world where weekends are spent in Verbier and the air is lavender-scented, where friends are wild, extravagant and jealous, and a big love has to compete with grand passions. Hearts are opened, secrets revealed and as the necklace begins to fill up, Cat's intoxicating life envelops Laura's own. By the time she has to identify the final charm, Laura's metamorphosis is almost complete. But the last story left to tell has the power to change all of their lives forever, and Laura is forced to choose between who she really is and who it is she wants to be. PRAISE FOR KAREN SWAN "Deliciously glamorous, irresistibly romantic ..." Hello! "Hide indoors with a glass of wine and lose yourself in this" Heat "I loved it ... I was caught on page one and didn't put it down until I finished it" Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House "Sheer escapism" Bella magazine
Author: Rachel Bright
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007487924
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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A heart-tingling story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!
Author: Richard Peck
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101664401
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Compiled for the first time, here are all of Newbery Award– winning author Richard Peck’s previously published short stories and two brand-new ones. From comedy to tragedy to historical to contemporary; from "Priscilla and the Wimps," Peck’s first short story, to "Shotgun Cheatham’s Last Night Above Ground," which inspired both A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder, to "The Electric Summer," Peck’s jumping-off point for Fair Weather, readers will thrill at Peck’s engaging short fiction. Complete with the author’s own notes on the stories as well as tips and hints for aspiring writers and two new stories, this vibrant and varied collection offers something for everyone.
Author: Stephanie Greene
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101513357
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
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First grade is fantastic. Posey loves her new best friends, they do fun things in class, and she adores her teacher. Then it's Miss Lee's birthday and Posey thinks her home-grown roses will be the best present of all. But when her friend brings a huge bouquet from a florist, Posey's roses don't seem special enough and she doesn't give them to her teacher after all. She feels horrible all day, but with some help from her mom, she comes up with the perfect, Posey way to make it up to Miss Lee--an after-birthday present. Make reading sparkle with all of the Princess Posey chapter books!
Author: Abby Klein
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545324688
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
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With more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers -- and this one is perfect for Christmas!Freddy can't wait for all the toys, toys, toys he put on Christmas list! He's sure Santa will bring him everything he's wishing for. But when Freddy learns not every kid is as lucky as he is, he starts to wonder. Could giving presents be as much fun as getting them?
Author: Therese On Louie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620142295
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.
Author: Alison Bailey
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781482772975
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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"I've been unsure about many things in my life except for one thing, that I have always loved him. Every single minute of every single day that I have been on this earth, my heart has belonged to him. It has never been a question, never a doubt. The love had taken on many different forms over the years, but it had always been a constant. Everyone has their definition of love. There have been countless songs sung about it. A gazillion books, articles, and poems written about it. There are experts on love who will tell you how to get it, keep it, and get over it. We're led to believe love is complicated. It's not the love that's complicated. It's all the crap that we attach to it and put in front of it that makes it difficult. If you're smart, you'll realize this before it's too late and simplify." ----------------------------------------------------- Amanda Kelly spent her entire life trying to control every aspect of it, while striving for perfection. Her obsession with being perfect, along with her feelings of worthlessness, consumed her. The one thing she thought was perfect in her life was the bond she shared with her best friend, Noah. Everything was going according to her life plan until she woke up one day and realized she had fallen in love with him. The one thing she couldn't control was the affect he had on her. Noah had the power to give her one hundred lifetimes of happiness, which also gave him the power to completely devastate her. He was the one thing in her life that was perfect, but she couldn't allow herself to have him. Her life begins to unravel. Events take over and force her to let go of her dreams and desires. She needs to realize that a person cannot control the events in their life, only their reaction to them...but will it be too late for her to save her relationship with her best friend? Present Perfect is a story of how past events have present consequences and how perfect your present could be if you stopped fighting and just allowed it to happen. --------------------------------------------------
Author: Victoria Kann
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062187902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
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Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious! In Pinkalicious and the Perfect Present, Pinkalicious gets some money of her own to spend at a yard sale. To find the most pinkeriffic treasure for herself, Pinkalicious sorts through piles and piles of fabulous dress-up clothes, sports gear, and more. Yet when she finally finds the perfect purchase, Pinkalicious realizes it's even more perfect for her mother! Beginning readers and parents will love this warm Pinkalicious I Can Read story, which shows that the best gifts aren't the ones you receive but the ones you give. This is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
