Ginormous Jo's Lost Buddy


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Fun teaching tools for parent and teacher, helping our young surf life's fun and tricky stuff (3-12yrs) A fun collection of adventures and conversations following a loving family of pets as they share their life-handling problems and how to solve them together. Gently encouraging conversation between adult and child. A great addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. In The Ginormous Series, the animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. GINORMOUS JO'S LOST BUDDY Need to teach your little ones the safety rules if they get lost? Want to reaffirm to young children basic safety practices? Let Ginormous Jo and her friends demonstrate the best ways to handle getting lost. In this new adventure everyone listens intently as Buddy, the new neighbours dog, explains how horrible and scary it was to get lost. Of course, he knew he shouldn’t have gone through that open gate alone. But disobeying is forgivable if you find yourself knowing you made a mistake and trying to make it better. In the retelling of his tale, Buddy demonstrates what to do if lost. Find an authority person like a police officer, security guard, lifeguard, or storekeeper. Find a safe place to ask for help, and make a safe meeting point when out with family. The dogs discuss knowing your phone number, address, and full name to give to an authority figure. This story is a great way to teach children the important safety rules in case they find themselves lost. It will make a great addition to any reading library at home or in the classroom. And a great read-aloud during safety units in school for teachers. THE GINORMOUS SERIES REVIEWS “These books should be available in every home and school.” “WOW! I absolutely loved these books! What a great teaching tool.” "Cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.” "A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen." "This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too." "Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!" “A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches.” “So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light." ABOUT THE AUTHOR Owned by an Artist daughter, 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats and a few fish, S C Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from crime (inspired by her work within child charity and law enforcement, victim support) she creates children’s picture books. Each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham’s beloved family pets. An ex-model, British born of Irish roots, she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of music, film, sports celebrity management and law enforcement (CID Crime Investigator, Major Crime Team Intel Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit Investigator). SUPPORTED CAUSES: Veterans. Mental Health. Child, Animal & Planet Protection.




Ginormous Jo's Missing a Loved One


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Fun teaching tool for parent and teacher, helping our young surf life's fun and tricky stuff (3-12yrs) A fun collection of adventures and conversations following a loving family of pets as they share their life-handling problems and how to solve them together. Gently encouraging conversation between adult and child. A great addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. In The Ginormous Series, the animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. GINORMOUS JO'S MISSING A LOVED ONE What do you do when someone you love dies? How do you help a loved one in their grief? If you’re Ginormous Jo and her lovable pet family, you show how much you care by listening and learning. Two dogs, Zippy and Colin, live down the street. When the pets learn that Zippy has passed away, together they explore what it means to grieve.They devise a plan to get Colin through every stage of the grieving process and discover that no matter how difficult things may be, everything is always better when you have friends to help you through it. Follow Ginormous Jo and her friends as they live, laugh, love, and learn some of life’s most important lessons, one precious moment at a time. A heart-warming tale of friendship, loss, and healing as children learn about the grieving process with age-appropriate content and helpful lessons. REVIEWS “These books should be available in every home and school.” “WOW! I absolutely loved these books! What a great teaching tool.” "Cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.” "A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen." "This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too." "Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!" “A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches.” “So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light." AUTHOR Owned by an Artist daughter, 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats and a few fish, S C Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from crime (inspired by her work within child charity and law enforcement, victim support) she creates children’s picture books. Each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham’s beloved family pets. An ex-model, British born of Irish roots, she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of music, film, sports celebrity management and law enforcement (CID Crime Investigator, Major Crime Team Intel Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit Investigator). CAUSES: Veterans. MH. Child, Animal & Planet Protection.




Ginormous Jo Adventures II


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The second wonderful five-book collection of brilliantly funny teaching tools and glorious illustrations! Our young will enjoy as they learn important life lessons through the fun adventures and gentle conversations of a loving family of pets. Ginormous Jo and her cute family entertain children with their fun-loving antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Each beautifully illustrated book is a valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children between the ages of 3-12 yrs, at their level. ​​​Each adventure specifically addresses real-world issues like what to do if you’re lost, how to help a grieving friend, how important it is to speak less and listen more, how to change the world with one small act of kindness a day, and how to tackle anxiety. This five-book collectable will warm young hearts, open their eyes to new ideas, help them understand they’re not alone, and enable parents to open a dialogue about some of life’s toughest issues in an age appropriate way with ease. A wonderful addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. SERIES REVIEWS: "I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.” "A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen." “These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again.” "WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! A fantastic series!” ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAM: Owned by an Artist daughter, 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats and a few fish, Cunningham normally writes Suspense Thrillers. As respite from crime (inspired by her involvement within child charity and victim of crime support) she creates The Ginormous Series based on her beloved family of pets, helping to keep our children safe, kind and empowered with their own value. Something she wished she’d had access to as a single mum a few decades ago. An ex-model, British born of Irish roots she married a rock musician and has worked in the worlds of Celebrity Management, Child Charity and Crime (CID Crime Investigator, Major Crime Team Intelligence Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit). Supported Causes; Veterans, MH, Child, Animal and Planet Protection. FIVE ADVENTURES BOOKS: - Ginormous Jo’s Secret - Ginormous Jo’s Lost Buddy - Ginormous Jo’s One Good Thing - Ginormous Jo’s Worry Detective - Ginormous Jo’s Missing A Loved One




The Penance List


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Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door, and read alone! Step into the steamy, hedonistic, world of London's rich and famous. Obsession. Seduction. Murder. Revenge. A gripping RomThriller. Always one step ahead of the law, with an inheritance to burn and memories to avenge, he has a list, a death list. Those who hurt him pay. As he gets to the final name, opposites attract, tables turn, and he makes mistakes. Has this carnal tour de force met his match? Fast-paced 'Psycho' meets '50 Shades'. This one comes with a warning! (Due to the popularity of the character David, he and his crew have crossed over to 'The Fallen Angel Series', causing more trouble, no doubt!) ABOUT AUTHOR Having worked in the worlds of music, film, sports, celebrity entertainment, and crime (CID Crime Investigator, MCT Major Crime Team Intel Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit), Cunningham creates gripping romthrillers with a skilled mix of fuelled tension, dark humour, and pulsating passion. Her works offer a fresh level of sincerity and authority, rare in fiction. Supported Causes; Veterans. MH. Child/Animal/Planet Protection. REVIEWS · "Writing doesn't get much better than this!" · “My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work!" · "You're a very brave lady Ms C, I love what you've done: you've somehow given us all the things we want to read about in one. It makes you shiver; it makes you laugh out loud, it intrigues you, it arouses you." · “I bought this book yesterday and have just finished it this morning. I could not put it down. It was BRILLIANT." · “Great novel. Dynamic Characters! SCC has crafted an epic in proportion novel here. Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get. I recommend this book very highly.” · “A mind-bending instant classic. Be on the lookout for more from this immensely talented rising literary star.” · “I listened to The Penance List on audio and loved it! It's sexy, highly amusing and has the ability to draw you in. I enjoyed it so much I have bought four copies for my friends.” · "Couldn't put it down, a real page turner. Nicely crafted & highly unusual format with all the threads coming together right at the end. It's in a category all of its own and would make a great film. I look forward to the sequels. Well done!” · “'Boy, if anyone can write about sex this lady can! It's a complete turn on from start to finish and no writer's ever done that for me before! I love the characters - they involve you straight away and the plot keeps you hooked right to the end. I'm going to read the next two parts of the trilogy as soon as I can get hold of them.” · "Bravo! Cunningham artfully weaves a compelling tapestry of murder, mayhem, and Martinis. Delicious and salacious, this novel offers a new twist on the modern romance and the classic psychological thriller. It is a riveting tale filled with colourful characters, suspenseful sequences, and titillating twists. A fabulous read for those who dare!'' · "Have to say the book is fabulous, genuinely brilliant!" · "God I loved your book! It was intense, great narration, and wonderful dialogue.” · “Shocking, an eye opener! Cunningham writes stunning accounts of the rich and famous! I was mesmerized with the way these people live and act and read the book in one sitting. All I can say is I can't wait for the follow-up to this eye-opening account of stars and athletes. Bravo Ms. Cunningham - keep writing everything you have ever seen because I find it quite exotic and crazy.""Blissfully raw, absolutely perfect." . "Completely different, outstanding." . "Wow! Great book, make a great film." . “Good to see the Cloud 9 gang again!” . “Raw, edgy and completely addictive.” . "Hard to put down - a must read that keeps you guessing." . “Cunningham sent me on a vivid acrobatic journey. The text is detailed, flawless, and wonderful. So descriptive I felt as if I was reading line for line an investigative report.”




Sometimes I Lie


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ALICE FEENEYS NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “Boldly plotted, tightly knotted—a provocative true-or-false thriller that deepens and darkens to its ink-black finale. Marvelous.” —AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me: 1. I’m in a coma. 2. My husband doesn’t love me anymore. 3. Sometimes I lie. Amber wakes up in a hospital. She can’t move. She can’t speak. She can’t open her eyes. She can hear everyone around her, but they have no idea. Amber doesn’t remember what happened, but she has a suspicion her husband had something to do with it. Alternating between her paralyzed present, the week before her accident, and a series of childhood diaries from twenty years ago, this brilliant psychological thriller asks: Is something really a lie if you believe it's the truth?




Ask a Manager


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From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together




Sometimes a Rogue


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The fifth Lost Lords novel “delivers captivating characters, an impeccably realized Regency setting, and a thrilling plot rich in action and adventure” (Booklist, starred review). Even the most proper young lady yearns for adventure. But when the very well-bred Miss Sarah Clarke-Townsend impulsively takes the place of her pregnant twin, it puts her own life at risk. If the kidnappers after her sister discover they’ve abducted Sarah instead, she will surely pay with her life . . . Rob Carmichael survived his disastrous family by turning his back on his heritage and becoming a formidable Bow Street Runner with a talent for rescuing damsels in distress. But Sarah is one damsel who is equal to whatever comes. Whether racing across Ireland with her roguish rescuer or throwing herself into his arms, she challenges Rob at every turn. “Putney’s reputation as one of the finest writers of Regency romance is well deserved. She never shies away from different plots or atypical characters and writes wildly exciting adventure romances. She’s done it all again in the marvelous, emotional and thrilling fifth book in the Lost Lords series.”—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) Praise for Mary Jo Putney and the Lost Lords series “Romance at its best!”—Julia Quinn “Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing. . .”—Eloisa James “Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.”—Sabrina Jeffries “Adventure, passion and pure reading pleasure!”—Jo Beverley “No one writes historical romance better.”—Cathy Maxwell




Vanity Fair


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The Friend


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The Oxford Companion to the American Musical


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A dictionary of short entries on American musicals and their practitioners, including performers, composers, lyricists, producers, and choreographers