Grandmother's Book of Promises


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A grandmother promises to skip stones, dunk cookies, and love her grandchild in every way forever.




Grandma's Promise


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Nobody loves you like Grandma loves you! Show little ones how much they are adored with this beautifully illustrated story celebrating the enduring wonder of a grandma’s love. From wisdom and guidance to strength and security, each page highlights one of the many ways in which grandmothers add to a child’s life. Some days Grandma is a protector guiding her grandchild to safety, other days she is a teacher giving her grandchild lessons on tradition and how to be the best they can be. With baby animals and colorful delights on every page, this rhyming tale is sure to be a bedtime favorite.




Rainbows and Promises


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Do you believe there's a biblical truth for every situation? Can you find spiritual applications from daily living that draw you closer to an awareness of God's presence in your life? In a world that clamors loudly and persistently for your attention, God promises to be with you, no matter what. But living with this awareness-knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that God is with you-is sometimes difficult.




I Can Make This Promise


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In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn’t have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic—a box full of letters signed “Love, Edith,” and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?




Patterns and Promises


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From Mrs. Mills' pen springs some of life's greatest lessons, all against the backdrop of quilt patterns which were born in American culture, yet have their roots in the Holy Bible. Presented in a manner that the reader will never forget, lessons from The Cross to Joseph's Coat are formatted to inspire all who use this book, whether teacher or student, to greater heights in God's service.




Promises to the Dead


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A white boy helps a black child escape slavery in the midst of the Civil War




Promises


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With her three children, beautiful home, and loving husband, Margaret Crane is a woman others would envy. Adam's job has cushioned them nicely over the years, and it should be a time of contentment, rewards, of new challenges together. But lately Adam has been working too late, too hard, at the office. Margaret is sure it's just the rumored takeover of his company--until she meets Randi, The Other Woman... Meanwhile, Nina, the orphaned cousin the Cranes raised as their own daughter, is reveling in New York. She thinks she's found Mr. Right in Keith, a brilliant investment banker. But Keith has a secret he has not shared with Nina. All he asks for is time...and patience. And as Nina clings to stolen weekends with Keith, Margaret plays dutiful wife, trying to ignore warning signs of her own failing marriage. A rift has developed between the two women who have loved each other as mother, daughter, friends. Keith is not welcome in Margaret's home. And Nina herself is the other woman...




The Nightsilver Promise (Celestial Mechanism Cycle #1)


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The first book in a brand-new, richly-immersive, magical fantasy trilogy from debut author Annaliese Avery, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke, and Diana Wynn Jones. London, the Empire of Albion. The Great Dragons of old are long-gone. Now the world is governed by the science of Celestial Physicists, and everyone's life is foretold by the track on their wrist. When thirteen-year-old Paisley discovers from her track that she is destined to die, the race is on to protect her dragon-touched brother and find her missing mother. But an ancient power stalks the sewers of London, and the Dark Dragon is rising, intent on restoring the Great Dragons and destroying Paisley's family and her world forever. In a world where science rules and dragons fear to tread, Paisley must trust her instincts and forge new friends, as she attempts to outrun fate itself.




Little Seeds of Promise


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When Maya moves to a different country, she feels lonely and lost. Everything--and everyone--seems so unfamiliar here, and she wonders if she will ever find a way to fit in. Longing for her home, she holds tightly to the special seeds her grandmother gave her, afraid to plant them. Can she take the risk that they--and she--might grow and bloom in this new place?




Promises, Promises


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'A poignant read with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments' HEAT magazine 'A great holiday read whether you're escaping to sunnier climes or curled up in front of a log fire' DAILY EXPRESS 'I Must Stand Up for Myself More', promises Maggie Storm, who spends her days cleaning houses for people who often have more money than manners. Married to a man with as much sex appeal as Mr Blobby, she dreams of a life straight from the pages of a romantic novel. 'My Head Must Rule Over My Heart', promises Ella Moore, who, determined never to let her heart get the better of her again, is recovering from seven wasted years of failing to win over the daughter of the man with whom she wanted to spend the rest of her life. 'No More Women', promises Ethan Edwards, who, to distract himself from the depressing sham of his marriage, is a repeat offender when it comes to turning to other women for sexual consolation. But when Ella appears unexpectedly in his life, he finds himself turning to her for very different reasons...