The First Time


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Leaving his wife of sixteen years when she discovers that he has had yet another affair, high-profile Chicago attorney learns that his wife has received shattering news and guiltily returns to her, determined to make things right in spite of long-standing betrayals and the hostility of their teenage daughter. Original.




First Time for Everything


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A “big-hearted” (The Daily Beast), “LOL-worthy” (Cosmopolitan) debut about a down-on-his-luck gay man working out how he fits into the world, making up for lost time, and opening himself up to life’s possibilities “Part of a new wave of authors releasing uplifting queer literature that casts its characters as the heroes of their lives . . . crammed with blossoming romances and glittery escapism.”—The Guardian Danny Scudd is absolutely fine. He always dreamed of escaping the small-town life of his parents’ fish-and-chip shop, moving to London, and becoming a journalist. And, after five years in the city, his career isn’t exactly awful, and his relationship with pretentious Tobbs isn’t exactly unfulfilling. Certainly his limited-edition Dolly Parton vinyls and many (maybe too many) house plants are hitting the spot. But his world is flipped upside down when a visit to the local clinic reveals that Tobbs might not have been exactly faithful. In fact, Tobbs claims they were never operating under the “heteronormative paradigm” of monogamy to begin with. Oh, and Danny’s flatmates are unceremoniously evicting him because they want to start a family. It’s all going quite well. Newly single and with nowhere to live, Danny is forced to move in with his best friend, Jacob, a flamboyant nonbinary artist whom he’s known since childhood, and their eccentric group of friends living in an East London “commune.” What follows is a colorful voyage of discovery through modern queer life, dating, work, and lots of therapy—all places Danny has always been too afraid to fully explore. Upon realizing just how little he knows about himself and his sexuality, he careens from one questionable decision (and man) to another, relying on his inscrutable new therapist and housemates to help him face the demons he’s spent his entire life trying to repress. Is he really fine, after all?




Feels Like the First Time


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September, 1975: Shawn meets Dawn, his one true love, when she moves into the vacant house next door. Many people spend their life searching in vain for happiness, but he was lucky; finding it at the age of fifteen.February 1979: Forbidden to see each other and feeling he is harming her by being in her life, he walks away from the love of his life, apparently forever.December, 2006: After decades of sadness and mourning the girl that got away, he has a chance meeting with her that might change his life forever... again. Can the sweet bond of first love not only survive, but flourish?Feels Like the First Time lets you share in the magic of young love in small town America in the 1970s. No matter how much the world changes, some things - timeless music, high school dances, making out in the backseat of a Chevy Vega, and of course true love - will always remain the same.66,000 words, 218 pages.




The First-Time Manager


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What's a rookie manager to do? Faced with new responsibilities, and in need of quick, dependable guidance, novice managers can't afford to learn by trial and error. The First-Time Manager is the answer, dispensing the bottom-line wisdom they need to succeed. A true management classic, the book covers essential topics such as hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, managing time, dealing with superiors, and much more. Written in an inviting and accessible style, the revised sixth edition includes new material on increasing employee engagement, encouraging innovation and initiative, helping team members optimize their talents, improving outcomes, and distinguishing oneself as a leader. Packed with immediately usable insight on everything from building a team environment to conducting performance appraisals, The First-Time Manager remains the ultimate guide for anyone starting his or her career in management.




The First Time


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Pop star, TV star, movie star, wife & mother, Cher has remained at the top of the entertainment tree for over 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Her extraordinary popularity was stunningly confirmed in 1998, when her No.1 hit 'Believe' became the UK's biggest-selling single of the year. In The First Time, she talks about the many other defining moments of her life, from her first memories of her mother to the eulogy to her former husband and singing partner, Sonny Bono, whose death in 1997 affected her deeply. She reflects upon her fluctuating pop career, which began as a backing singer in Phil Spector's recording studio, the stupendous success of Sonny and Cher's 'I Got You Babe',meetings with Andy Warhol, The Rolling Stones and Brian Wilson, and the move to Hollywood which brought her an Oscar for 'Moonstruck'. Told in her own inimitable style with dozens of her own photographs, THE FIRST TIME is the true story of the events that shaped the life of a luminous star.




The First Time


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Taken from the acclaimed BBC Radio 6 Music show, The First Time invites you inside the lives of some of the music world's most notable legends. From Alice Cooper to Yoko Ono, Courtney Love to Elton John, follow their lives and careers starting with their first musical memories, first records, and first gigs, finding out the songs that have shaped them along the way. With 40 compelling interviews, specially commissioned collage illustrations, and a bespoke playlist for each musician, The First Time is a must-have for any music lover.




Robertson's Book of Firsts


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Completely unlike any encyclopedia before it, The Book of Firsts is the product of decades of archiving and research from the incredible Patrick Robertson. For many years the proprietor of a stock photo archive and collector of all forms of ephemera, Robertson boasts a library that includes ads, clippings, and archival materials going back well over 100 years. In this amazing work, Robertson indexes and describes the things he considers socially relevant, such as the first black head of a white government (it's not who you think), the first baby carriage, and the first department store. He writes about all this with an unparalleled knowledge and impossible-to-fake fluency with a staggering number of subjects. What's more, Robertson renders this massive reference with subtle but distinctive humor, and an eye for fascinating detail. Every entry in this book includes a first time in America, and many also have firsts from elsewhere in the world. With a handsome design and an oversized trim, this will be both a groundbreaking work of reference and a beautiful gift for trivia heads.




The First Time I Died


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The first time I died, I didn't come back alone. When Garnet McGee returns to her small Vermont hometown for the holidays, she vows to solve the mystery of the murder which shattered her life ten years ago. But then the unexpected happens -- she dies in an accident and gets brought back to life by paramedics. Now she's hearing words, seeing visions and experiencing strange sensations. Are these merely symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and an over-active imagination, or is she getting messages from a paranormal presence? Garnet has always prided herself on being logical and rational, but trying to catch a killer without embracing her shadow self is getting increasingly difficult. And dangerous, because in a town full of secrets, it seems like everybody has a motive for murder. Fast-paced and riveting, The First Time I Died is a suspenseful and haunting crime story with a supernatural twist. Great reading for fans of Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn, Tana French and Shalini Boland.




Very Last First Time


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Eva, an Inuit girl, gathers mussels from underneath the ice for the very first time.




First Time Dad


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First Time Dads! The Pregnancy Journey Just Got Easier And Less Confusing! I mean, if we're keeping it real, It's not that hard for us guys. However, pregnancy can be scary and stressful. Well, not for you because you are about to get this book! #THATSWHATSUP In this book I am going to give you tips and thoughts that no other book will give you. We're talking controversy, how to survive pregnancy brain, how to not be a dad-jerk, and a touch of education. We're talking keep your head on a swivel type pregnancy info. You want to be a GREAT DAD right? You want to get this pregnancy thing right? You don't want to make mistakes, right? Take it from a three time dad vet! If you read this book you are going to be a superstar during this 9 month pregnancy adventure. I wrote this book just for you bro! A lot of first time dad books are filled with a lot of sentences and reading and stuff. I didn't write one of those. Why? Because ain't nobody got time to read all that stuff. You've got... Doctor appointments to make. (Cover It In The Book) Pickle Flavored Ice Cream To Pick Up. (Doesn't Exist But She Might Ask You To Go Get It Anyway) Prenatal Vitamins To Take. (You Should Take Them If You Are Trying To Get Pregnant) Hospital Overnight Bags To Prepare. (Go Over What Should Be In The Bag In The Book) Baby Nursery To Prepare (Cribs, Baby Mattresses and Mobiles... Oh My!) Baby Layette Sets To Buy (Got A list Of All The Things You'll Need In Here) Basically...You've gotta get ready to have a baby! Don't worry my friend. I got you covered. It's all in here 10 minute easy to read weekly sections. Plus, like I said, we go over some controversial topics. Being an African American dad there are some things that I discovered about this pregnancy thang that ALL you dads should know. All I'm gonna say is that "It can get crazy out here in these pregnancy streets!" #realtalk Story about that in here just for you! Basically, If this is your first time doing this pregnancy thing this book is your go to. Expectant Fathers who are looking for information on how to get pregnant will also find some great information up in here...up in here! I even talk about how we used science to determine the gender of all three of our kids. (We went 3-0 on the gender thing with this scientific method!) Plus...I put in a section on how to navigate the first two months after the baby gets here. I'm telling you bro THIS BOOK IS HOT FIRE! I even added advice from about TEN or so other moms and dads on what to expect and how to be a success during this pregnancy journey! We literally covered it all! ★CLICK THE ORDER BUTTON AND GET READY TO LAUGH, BE A LITTLE SHOCKED AND BE A LOTTA PREPARED.★