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In the vein of Such a Fun Age, a whip-smart, compulsively readable novel about two upper-class stay-at-home mothers-one white, one Black-living in a "perfect" suburb that explores motherhood, friendship, and the true meaning of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of America's all-too-familiar racial reckoning.
De'Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their five-year-old daughter, Nina, are new to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia-a...
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Rebecca had missed her step mother terribly. She had been as much of a mother to Rebecca as anyone could ask for and it left her devastated when the terrible disease took her away. Rebecca's life had become a maze of figuring out where the next meal would come from and setting a good example for her two younger sisters. She longed for adventure and mystery. And mystery is what she saw in her new neighbor, the dark cowboy named Drew. Drew definitely...
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An anthology of Amish life and romance starting with "Rebecca's Amish Life". Rebecca is a widowed single mother whose life of loneliness takes a sudden turn when her lost love returns. Years ago, Daniel did the unexpected: he left the Amish-and Rebecca-to pursue a dream of playing professional baseball. Now the prodigal hero wants seeks forgiveness from his family and from Rebecca. But did the Englisch world change him too much for Rebecca's liking?...
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Celebrating the Name Rebecca is a little collectible poem book that belongs to the Poetry of First Names Book Series by Walter the Educator. Collect them all and more poetry books at WaltertheEducator.com. This book is dedicated to everyone with the first name of Rebecca.
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Miss Rebecca means to cause trouble. And she might just succeed...if only a certain overprotective viscount would get out of her way. The balls, the gowns, the gentlemen callers-a Season in London is everything Miss Rebecca has ever dreamt it would be. The only hitch in her plans? A certain grumpy Viscount who seems to think he's obligated to look after her. But escorting her to parties is one thing...chasing her through the streets of London while...
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Hatred …Brutality …… and loss.Feuds complicate life for Rebecca and her family. Neighboring villagers compete for diminishing resources in a drought-filled land.Raiding …… and burning.Compelled to hide within the walls of her village, she fights to maintain faith in all that is good.Can Rebecca develop the strength required to endure?Read the story of ancient days in a way you may never have considered – from a woman's view in an easy-to-imagine...
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Prepare to see the world through new eyes: This inspirational collection offers up a healthy dose of optimism with five classic coming-of-age stories. Featuring the youthful adventures of some of fiction's most beloved heroines, this collection-which includes Pollyanna, The Secret Garden, Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm-proves that, while growing up can be hard, the right attitude makes anything and everything possible....
8) Blood Moon
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South of Maidstone, England, Wendel Tate's mum dies. Wendell's reaction is disbelief; she wasn't sick! Months railing against the Establishment has little effect, so he plans a more direct protest and the upcoming lunar eclipse suits him perfectly.Before she disappears, Cecilia Stone's friends interfere with Wendel's plans. Amy Rose Ardan wants a tractable assignment from Beckie and Ian to help her decide her future with Dylan. Beckie believes looking...
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From Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold, the youngest comedy writers ever for “The Tonight Show” Starring Jimmy Fallon and masterminds behind the viral 2018 Yale graduation speech, comes a hilarious collection of short stories taking on coming-of-age, memes, sex, politics, relationships, and Goop, with satire, self-deprecation, and utter irreverence.
Showing off their trademark humor and writing chops that have made them a viral sensation, Rebecca...
10) Stone Cold
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Detective Rebecca Watson is tracking a vicious serial killer in Eugene Falls, Florida. As a distraction, she's dragged back into court for the retrial of a man convicted of murdering his girlfriend five years earlier. His defense attorney will use any means to get his client freed, including uncovering old wounds from Watson's past.As the case takes a few hard turns, nothing can prepare her for the world she's about to encounter, the past that haunts...
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For lovers of Sloane Crosley and Samantha Irby, this hilarious and raw essay collection paints a recognizable and relatable portrait of life in the early aughts.
Former Senior Editor for Gothamist Rebecca Fishbein's adult life has been a dramatic reflection of New York media itself-constantly evolving in unexpected ways and seemingly always on the edge of disaster. In short, Rebecca has seen it all-from 3 bedbug infestations, to being fired, to being...
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The first book by distinguished novelist, journalist, and literary critic Rebecca West: a biography of Henry James. Setting the standard for a century's worth of criticism, Rebecca West diagnosed Henry James as an American who "could never feel at home until he was in exile" in this slim, readable biography, published just a few months after his death in 1916. West boldly assesses Roderick Hudson as "not a good book," and displays remarkable foresight...
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Discover a Tale of Faith, Courage, and Redemption in "All Things Together," a Christian Romantic Suspense from Rebecca Hartt
-Present Day, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Savannah, Georgia-
In this last installment of the Acts of Valor Series, Emma Stuart's world is turned upside down when her three beloved sons are abducted right before her eyes. With the police more focused on framing Emma than on finding her boys, she turns to the one man she's...
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A travelogue and historical exploration of Mexico from one of the twentieth century's greatest travel writers. Dame Rebecca West travels through Mexico and explores its people, history, religion, and culture in her unfinished work Survivors in Mexico, carefully stitched together by Bernard Schweizer in this posthumously published edition. West tackles the country's broad historical legacy - the Spanish conquest and Mexican revolution, the muralist...
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Award-Winning Author Rebecca McLaughlin Explores Who Jesus Really Is in This Follow-Up to Confronting Christianity
Jesus is the most famous human being in all of history. But while many people have a basic sketch of Jesus in their minds, comparatively few have taken time to read the four biographies of his life in the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
In Confronting Jesus, Rebecca McLaughlin shares important biblical context...
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Rebecca Kylie Law's poems reflect her views as a practising Catholic while contemplating subjects ranging from nature and love to philosophy and social history. She captures elements of the creation - flowers, animals, birds, trees - so their beauty can be brought to the ecstatic in accordance with the unity of the Trinity.
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Glory, the splendor and bliss of heaven, appeared often in the pain of grief. After losing both parents and husband in less than a year, mourning became a constant companion for Rebecca. But writing about the difficult journey provided healing and highlighted the unexpected joys along the way. The forty devotionals reveal how God offers hope, comfort, and encouragement in the midst of grief. A glimpse of heaven.
18) Coming Out Party
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A memoir of poems and art, Coming Out Party chronicles poet and author Rebecca Bendheim's queer coming of age journey-from first crushes and toxic homo-erotic friendships, to coming out and secret flings, to finding queer community and falling in love for the first time.
Coming Out Party is a fierce, funny, and deeply personal celebration of the strength it takes to break down the protective walls we've built-and embrace our truest selves.
19) The Iron Bridge
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Rebecca Hurst's first collection bridges memory and observation, noting the detail of the natural world and our changing relation to it. The book's places are made familiar by walking. It encounters other worlds alive with new and recovered ideas and images – from the folk traditions of her Sussex childhood, to archival encounters with a nineteenth-century nurse-explorer, and her undergraduate training as a Kremlinologist. Her language...
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German Deliciousness (Season to Taste - Developing a Flavor Memory) is a recipe booklet with easy but yummy German family recipes. It gives the reader the chance to experiment with the recipes and learn how to season and add ingredients by taste. Each person's tastes are different, so most recipes in this book don't give exact measurements for certain ingredients and spices, allowing the reader to make meals as spicy as they want. Rebecca loves...