Krissy and the Big Snow


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When Krissy and her Brownie friends get snowed in on a visit to an old-time working farm, they try to find ways to keep Krissy from feeling bad about missing opening night in her first real play.




Krissy and the Big Snow #12


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When Krissy and her Brownie friends get snowed in on a visit to an old-time working farm, they try to find ways to keep Krissy from feeling bad about missing opening night in her first real play.




The Rubber Room, Volume 2


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Katey demanded, "When will I see you again?" Jerry gripped his cane hard till the knuckles on his hand went white with rage. "Better make that never plus ten years!" he shouted. Katey and Jerry are caught up in the three Cs: change, commitment, and challenges. They have had their differences over the years, and through the numerous bumps in their mutual happiness, they have always managed to hold onto each other. But when a vicious and vindictive CEO begins plotting to oust Jerry even to the point of physical threats, their happy union is threatened. Can Katey and Jerry save their company from the machinations of an egomaniacal railroad mogul? Will their love manage to overcome the ultimate test? What about you? Can you handle the three Cs in your life? Find out in Ivan Bosanko's thrilling, inspirational novel, The Rubber Room, Volume 2.




Girl Scout Collectors' Guide


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In more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has given rise to a wealth of Girl Scout history collections. More than an identification guide to uniforms, insignia, and other Girl Scout objects, this work also documents when changes occurred and why new items were introduced. Placing these objects in context, this essential guide provides a discerning look at the history and development of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States. Scholars and aficionados of Girl Scout history, costume history, women's studies, popular culture, and dress will welcome this indispensable and definitive resource. This new, expanded edition, with hundreds of illustrations, photographs, and tables, is indisputably the go-to source for information on all Girl Scout uniforms, insignia, awards, and handbooks, as well as dolls, postcards, posters, calendars, and more--from the founding of the Girl Scouts in 1912 through the present day. "An invaluable resource to Girl Scout councils managing a history collection. And, beyond that . . . an informative and intriguing glimpse . . . into the evolution of a Movement that . . . today is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls." --Cynthia B. Thompson, chair, National Board of Directors, and Kathy Cloninger, national chief executive officer, GSUSA "An indispensable reference for collectors; a fascinating resource for anyone interested in Girl Scouting, this comprehensive guide to Girl Scout memorabilia is firmly grounded in the history of the Girl Scouts of the United States. Mary Degenhardt and Judith Kirsch show us what Girl Scouts wore and read, and explain how changes in uniforms, insignia, and publications reflect the evolution of Girl Scout programs and the expansion of opportunities for American girls. Reading this book is like walking through a fine museum where material culture brings the past to life." --Anastatia Sims, author of Negotiating Boundaries of Southern Womanhood







Charming the Prince


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A Charmington Royal Romance! Krissy Kringle’s dream of owning her own business and settling into a community with her daughter, Merry, came alive when she moved to Charmington—the small Christmas village in the Adirondacks. Hard work, sacrifice, and a bucket-load of luck make her dream come true—Kringle’s Diner exists, business is booming, and above all else, she and Merry are happy. She’s also weary beyond words doing the work of three people. So, she hires a man who wanders into the diner. He needs work, or so it seems. He comes with a huge Bernese Mountain dog named Prince, who takes up residence in the diner corner booth every day with Merry. Krissy can deal with it—help in the kitchen trumps dog germs. Right? Contrary to popular belief around Charmington, Max Alexander (aka Alex Maxwell) is not homeless. In fact, he is royalty. Alexander Henrik Vincent Maxwell III, Prince of Beldova, heir apparent to the throne, is searching for something. Incognito, of course. That “something” is Krissy. Twenty years earlier, as awkward pre-teens, the two shared a magical summer vacation on a lake in Wisconsin. The next year, circumstances cause both of their lives to change forever—and they never see each other again. Years later, finding Krissy becomes a mission for Alex—before he takes the permanent step toward becoming King. Krissy and Alex work together for several weeks. Their attraction for each other grows, but Alex never tells Krissy he is the boy from the lake. He understands her need for community with the security of home, and he doesn’t want to disrupt her happiness. Besides, his future is uncertain. Will he become King? Or not? When Alex must suddenly return to Beldova, a rapid unraveling of entangled truths reveals his reality to Krissy. Can they untangle the omissions and half-truths, and recover the magic of that one special summer for the holidays?




The Camp Club Girls Get a Clue!


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Join the Camp Club Girls on a series of clue-filled adventures and cheer them on as they crack the case in this entertaining 3-in-1 story collection. Whether the Camp Club Girls are uncovering a decades-old mystery at Camp Discovery Lake, unraveling confusing clues in the nation’s capital, or solving a Wild West who-dun-it, you’ll encounter six charming characters who combine their mystery-solving skills to save the day. More Mysteries from the Camp Club Girls: Secrets and Surprises - Now Available Mixed-Up Mysteries - Available December 2013




The Nurse's Newborn Gift


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Brought together by a baby… Nurse Krissy Peniglatt promised her best friend she'd have his baby through IVF if he didn't make it home from the front lines. When the time comes to make good on her promise she's confident she can handle being a single mom. If only Spencer Penn, the baby's godfather, will agree! There's always been tension between them, and yet the warmhearted woman Krissy has become takes Spencer's breath away. But can he convince Krissy he wants to be a real daddy for her newborn baby?




No Place Like Home


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In No Place Like Home, Linda Hasselstrom ponders the changing nature of community in the modern West, where old family ranches are being turned into subdivisions and historic towns are evolving into mean, congested cities. Her scrutiny, like her life, moves back and forth between her ranch on the South Dakota prairie and her house in an old neighborhood at the edge of downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. The vignettes that form the foundation of her consideration are drawn from the communities she has known during her life in the West, reflecting on how they have grown, thrived, failed, and changed, and highlighting the people and decisions that shaped them. Hasselstrom’s ruminations are both intensely personal and universal. She laments the disappearance of the old prairie ranches and the rural sense of community and mutual responsibility that sustained them, but she also discovers that a spirit of community can be found in unlikely places and among unlikely people. The book defines her idea of how a true community should work, and the kind of place she wants to live in. Her voice is unique and honest, both compassionate and cranky, full of love for the harsh, hauntingly beautiful short-grass prairie that is her home, and rich in understanding of the intricacies of the natural world around her and the infinite potentials of human commitment, hope, and greed. For anyone curious about the state of the contemporary West, Hasselstrom offers a report from the front, where nature and human aspirations are often at odds, and where the concepts of community and mutual responsibility are being redefined.




Big Love in Small Places: A Series Starter Bundle


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Get cozy in your favorite spot and visit each of Theresa Paolo’s small towns where love, laughter and happily ever afters are guaranteed. First stop: Willow Cove Forbidden Lover: Ella and Lucas seem destined to be together—until they discover their grandfathers are sworn enemies! When their secret romance collides with the past, will they have to choose between family and true love? Next stop: Morgan’s Bay All Because of You: Olivia and Shane met by fate on a train ride to the small town of Morgan’s Bay. Both recovering from shocking revelations, they unintentionally lean on each other. But as their attraction builds and their undeniable chemistry explodes into passion, a secret threatens their happily ever after. Final stop: Red Maple Falls Mad About Matt: When city girl Shay moves to picturesque Red Maple Falls, she opens her own baker—and reunites with her ex, Matt, the handsome local sheriff. A passionate and engaging small-town romance! Travelers Guide: Willow Cove: BEST LOBSTER IN THE STATE! Check out the locals and their freshest seafood. Don't forget to stop by The Local Bean for that cuppa and catch up on all the town gossip! Morgan’s Bay: Are you ready for some New York fun? Get away from the city and visit the cutest book store and eat the BEST BURGERS around! Don't forget to say hi to the very cute bartender. Red Maple Falls: Visit the Happy Apple for a slice of our famous pie! Enjoy a cruise down main street on one of our custom bikes at the Chain and Spoke. Don't forget to say hi to one of the MANY hot Hayes' siblings.