A Time Before Facebook


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Two families on opposite sides of the US/Canada Border are forever united through a marriage, children, and then a death. Jimmy is now growing up in a time before computers, email and social networking. The stories are true, but some persons and events have been fictionalized where necessary.




How to Avoid Extinction


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For fans of Gary Schmidt and Joan Bauer, a laugh-out-loud intergenerational road trip story from acclaimed author Paul Acampora! Since the death of his grandfather, Leo's number one chore has been to chase after his grandmother who seems to wander away from home every few days. Now, Gram's decided to roam farther than ever. And despite his misgivings, Leo's going along for the ride. With his seventeen-year-old cousin, Abbey, and an old, gassy dog named Kermit, Leo joins Gram in a big, old Buick to leave their Pennsylvania home for a cross-country road trip filled with fold-out maps, family secrets, new friends, and dinosaur bones.How to Avoid Extinction is a middle grade comedy about death and food and family and fossils. It's about running away from home and coming back again. For Leo, it's about asking hard questions and hopefully finding some sensible answers. As if good sense has anything to do with it. Against a backdrop of America's stunning size and beauty, it's also about growing up, getting old, dreaming about immortality, and figuring out all the things we can -- and can't -- leave behind.




Love or Die Trying


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"A ruthlessly honest memoir of love, loss, and redemption." — WADE DAVIS A story of addiction and recovery, love and perseverance, and a reminder that it’s never too late to start over. Bob Ramsay had it all — and lost it all, often. At forty, he lived in a drug treatment centre in Atlanta. Starting over back in Toronto, he began dating an older woman, a doctor named Jean Marmoreo, who had three teenage kids. The chances of this relationship lasting were zero. But they married and created a very different “out there” life for themselves, climbing mountains, running marathons, and exploring the ends of the earth. Then one day Bob’s heart stopped, and life got much worse after it was restarted. But once again, perseverance and love won over fate, and today, Bob turns connection into an art form, while Jean Marmoreo is a MAiD doctor, leading her patients across the thin veil between life and death. Love or Die Trying is a love story that unfolded against all odds and a reflection on a life anchored between a first death and the future.




No More


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What difference did abuse and neglect make in Tommy Ray's life? What does it mean to grow up and survive in a sadistic, abusive environment? No More offers a personal glimpse into the horrors of child abuse. No More explores child abuse the way no other book ever has-brutally and astonishingly. It will give the reader a glimpse into a world that is horrific and real. It will also give the reader some insight about children who commit violent acts. This book eloquently demonstrates how seemingly insurmountable adversity can bring forth surprising courage and strength, even in the worst conditions.







Town Journal


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The Greatest Zane Grey Westerns


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In 'The Greatest Zane Grey Westerns', readers are transported to the rugged landscapes and wild adventures that define the Western genre. Zane Grey's vivid descriptions and fast-paced storytelling capture the essence of the American frontier, full of cowboys, outlaws, and the sweeping expanses of the West. The book encompasses a collection of Grey's most iconic works, showcasing his skill in creating compelling characters and thrilling narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The realism and authenticity of Grey's writing truly immerse readers in the untamed world of the Old West. Zane Grey, a true pioneer of Western literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences in the West, as well as his deep love for nature and the outdoors. His passion for the landscape and history of the American frontier shines through in his novels, making him a beloved figure in the genre. Grey's commitment to detail and his ability to capture the spirit of the West have solidified his place in literary history. For fans of Western literature and those craving a taste of the Old West, 'The Greatest Zane Grey Westerns' is a must-read. It is a tribute to Grey's enduring legacy and a definitive collection of some of the most thrilling Western tales ever written.




Namibia


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The White Rocks


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Outing


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