Staying Together (Main Street #10)


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After a big fight, sisters Flora and Ruby must come together in this stirring installment of Main StreetFlora and Ruby have always gotten along as sisters, but now they're coming apart. They're starting to fight all the time and nobody -- not their friends, not their grandmother -- knows what to do. It's all a part of growing up, but it's not an easy part. And Flora and Ruby are going to have to learn how to stay together... with a little help from their friends.




The Summer Before


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Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey: Discover how four girls become for friends...forever! Before there was The Baby-sitters Club there were four girls named Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, and Stacey McGill. As they start the summer before seventh grade (also the summer before they start the BSC), each of them is on the cusp of a big change. Kristy is still hung up on hoping that her father will return to her family. Mary Anne has to prove to her father that she's no longer a little girl who needs to be subject to hundreds of rules. Claudia is navigating her first major crush on a boy. And Stacey is leaving her entire New York City life behind in order to find new friends in Stoneybrook, Connecticut. Whether you owned one (or 132) of the 176 million copies of the original Baby-sitters Club series or if this is your first visit to Stoneybrook, The Summer Before is a sweet, moving novel about four girls on the edge of something big-not just the Club that will change their lives, but also all the joys and tribulations of being twelve and thirteen.




New York Magazine


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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.










The Living Church


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Planning for a Better Urban Living Environment in Asia


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This title was first published in 2000. Asia has developed very rapidly in the last quarter of the century and will be a main focus of the world in the 21st century. With rapid growth and development, the urban areas in the region are undergoing dramatic changes. An appreciation of the heterogeneous nature of Asian cities and the related planning practices is the first step to understand various urban development problems in the region. This book is a consolidated effort by prominent scholars in Asian planning schools to explore urban development and planning practices in Asia. The book reflects on and examines some of the past and current challenges and considers future prospects of urban and regional planning, environment, housing, redevelopment and conservation and planning education in Asia. This book should be useful to students, teachers, researchers and professionals and people who are interested in urban development, planning and environment in Asia.




Senior Living New York Directory, Guide for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities


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Senior housing directory for New York provides a comprehensive list of assisted living and memory care (aka dementia or Alzheimer's) as well as skilled nursing (aka nursing homes). This resource guide includes: - Definitions of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing - Definition of Long-Term Care insurance - Spotlight of the Top 10 largest assisted living facilities in the state. - Listings of 555 assisted living and memory care facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity - Listings of 609 skilled nursing facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity ZNest’s mission is to help families find the best possible care for their aging loved ones. The website at ZNest.com has the most accurate information for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.




The All Music Book of Hit Albums


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A comprehensive, chronological listing of the Top Ten albums in the U.S. and the U.K., from 1960 through the present day, includes monthly charts, accompanied by photographs, information on the albums, and artist trivia. Original. IP.




The Rough Guide to England


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The Rough Guide to England is the definitive guide to this fascinating country with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions in England. Discover England's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from how best to explore England's beautiful countryside to the country's rich collection of castles, cathedrals and prehistoric remains, with plenty of offbeat attractions along the way. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in England, relying on up-to-date reviews of the best hotels and restaurants, the most authentic pubs and clubs, and the most exciting activities and experiences. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you to explore every corner of this superb country, whilst stunning photography makes The Rough Guide to England your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to England.