Tears of the Giraffe


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The second book in the multi-million copy bestselling No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series The one where Precious gains a new family Mma Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is hoping to set up home with Mr J.L.B. Maketoni. But first she must deal with his scheming, misbehaving maid. She also has to confront the most difficult case of her career so far: that of an American who went missing ten years ago, and about whom all leads have long since dried up. Then there are not one, but two sudden additions to Mma's family . . . 'One of the most memorable heroines in any modern fiction' Newsweek 'Soothing, full of hope' Sunday Telegraph 'Delightful' Evening Standard 'Enthralling... Mma Ramotswe is someone readers can't help but love' USA Today







Docile


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"A daughter of Korean immigrants, Hyeseung Song spends her earliest years in the cane fields of Texas where her loyalties are divided between a restless father in search of Big Money, and a beautiful yet domineering mother whose resentments about her own life compromise her relationship with her daughter. ... When the family's fake Gucci business lands them in bankruptcy, Song moves to a new elementary school. ... Neither rich nor white, Song does what is necessary to be visible: she internalizes the model minority myth as well as her beloved mother's dreams to see her on a secure path. Song meets these expectations by attending the best Ivy League universities in the country. But when she wavers, in search of an artistic life on her own terms, her mother warns, 'Happiness is what unexceptional people tell themselves when they don't have the talent and drive to go after real success.' Years of self-erasure take a toll and Song experiences recurring episodes of depression and mania. ... Song enters a psychiatric hospital where she meets patients with similar struggles. So begins her sweeping journey to heal herself by losing everything"--




After You, My Dear


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The stunning Selena Mirrell, formerly a famed fashion model, marries young to the wealthy and charming Victor LaRoche. Her storybook romance becomes a living nightmare as Victor reveals his true, dark nature. When his behavior turns to violence, Selena fears the worst. She runs for her life but soon finds there is no place to hide. Settling in the small, infamous town of Andersonville, Georgia, she is determined to make it her last refuge—or the site of her last stand. Selena builds a home and finds a new career, but old troubles plague her. When Victor remarries, Selena hopes she has escaped her past, but unsettling events are occurring around her. Amid murders, kidnappings, and mysterious strangers coming and going, it isn’t clear who is friend or foe. A fascinating child enters her life, and Selena meets an enigmatic, widowed detective who wants to love and protect her—because Victor is determined to hunt Selena down and bring her back to him. She is about to find out to what lengths he will go. Selena must summon her strength and courage when Victor’s unpredictable behavior escalates and threatens her most valuable possessions.




Your Birthday


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Discover the magic and meaning of the day you were born with Your Birthday, a captivating and comprehensive guide to personality and destiny. Renowned astrologer Jessica Adams, along with Sunday Times bestselling author Rachel Wells, provide a global exploration of birthdays, drawing on Tarot, Western Astrology, Eastern Astrology, Vedic Astrology, Numerology, and more for all 365 days of the year. What does the day of your birth mean—for your life, your personality, your strengths, and your dreams? What does your Indian moon sign tell you about your destiny? What does folklore and history say about the day you were born? Uncover the answers within Your Birthday, your complete resource for understanding the role your birth date plays in every facet of life, using: Sun Signs in Western Astrology Asian Zodiac Signs Ancient Egyptian Decans Vedic Astrology Numerology Tarot Reading The book's first half incorporates monthly and day-by-day chapters, allowing for the study of birthdays from all angles. Each date-based entry also touches on the significance of the day in popular culture, showing not just the mystical but the social resonances of birthdays. Readers will discover celebrities who share their birthday month, day, and sign, as well as in-depth discussions of birthstones, birth flowers, emblematic animals, and Native American Moon correspondences for each month. In the second half of the book, readers will gain a wholly unique understanding of their birthday through a nuanced and specific discussion of tarot. Each of the 78 cards is explored in-depth and contextualized within its appearance within birthday-specific tarot spreads. Further parallels are drawn between birthday readings and the specific imagery and history of Pamela Colman Smith's iconic Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Anyone looking to understand themselves, their friends, family, coworkers, and more will find endless insights within Your Birthday.




Designer


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