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At age twenty-three, Goran Bixo emigrated to northern Minnesota, armed with an engineering degree from Katrineholm. His young sister, Ruth, in a memoir, remembers him and their grandfather, "Iorn Anners" (Iron Andersson), for songs and stories at Christmastime. As a child, Goran survived rheumatic fever. He almost died of Spanish flu in 1918. By day in Duluth, he repaired tracks for the streetcar company. By night, he studied English and citizenship...
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John Stapleton and Gino Cicarelli, two high school students who met at a wrestling competition, become friends and begin a journey together that explores John's past and Gino's future aspirations. Along the way, they come into conflict with traditional religious institutions and eventually end up in the military. But this is only the beginning.
As their friendship grows closer and their lives become more intertwined, they face a situation that...
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At the age of two, an amazing little girl named Cooper is stranded in Alaska. Cooper is rescued by a family of polar bears and raised as one of their own. As Cooper grows older and the winters become more harsh, Momma bear fears she cannot keep Cooper safe any longer. Thus, Momma bear and Cooper begin the amazing adventure to return the little girl to her human family. Join Momma, Cooper, and the many magical creatures they encounter along the way...
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I would follow my grandma everywhere. Our trip into the field to gather Guinee eggs was more than we expected.
I was born in the city of East St. Louis, I'll. We only had a dog and cat. I loved to visit my grandma and grandpa in Canton Ms.
Farm life was exciting with all kinds of animals. There were chickens, cows, ducks, and pigs
There were lots of wild life which included the Guinee. It's a kind of chicken. Grandma liked to use the Guinee eggs...
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Lord, Have Mercy is about a woman named Grace, who is a very loving and devoted mother and wife to her family. She is well respected throughout her community. Only her family knows that she's gifted (physic). Her seemingly perfect life began to quickly unravel when her eight-year-old baby girl Sarah Jane becomes the obsession of a serial killer. He would stop at nothing until he got Sarah to be his wife! The killer is someone that no one would ever...
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About the Book
Have you ever thought about what went through the minds of students, especially the youngest, when it was announced that face-to-face classes would cease for an unknown time due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic? That was pretty shocking, right?
In the students' short story, author Susanna Cantoral describes the audacity of a teacher encouraging her students not to be afraid. Meanwhile, this present book is the version...
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The book Buttons the Basset is whimsical journey, following Buttons as he searches for his lost bone throughout his house. Finding no luck, Buttons wonders what he will do for he had nothing to chew. Wandering through the house, Buttons gets into all sorts of mischief. Buttons invites the young and old to help him find his bone. Buttons includes interactive coloring pages and safety tips for his readers.
If you enjoyed Buttons the Basset, you would...
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This book is about a little boy who beat all the odds and overcame every obstacle that no newborn or parents should have to go through. I think it's a very inspiring book for parents and children to read or be read to. It's very fun and colorful to brighten up a mom or dad's day and has a very happy ending that will make anyone have a better day or night. I sat and read so many different children's books that just didn't relate to both the parents...
12) I Remember
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This is a true story about a farm girl's struggles through life. She fell in love with the first boy that kissed her at the tender age of fifteen. I Remember is a true story of the life she lived, loved, trusted, and endured. She lived and learned about life, sometimes the hard way, in her pursuit of happiness. She smiled and put on her brave face even when things seemed hopeless. She endured very difficult times, dark times that made her incredibly...
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This book is the result of our love for music, for our families, our musical colleagues, and even our dogs. The story is by no means chronological, though after a "Prelude," it does follow very loosely accounts of our youth, our education, our musical experiences, and adventures. Those experiences have included playing with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Boston Pops, Peter Nero's Philly Pops, our concerts in Moscow (in the midst of a revolution), St....
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This book is based on a real-life story. Time goes by, and it seems suddenly you are all grown up, at least in age. You realize you have missed a lot of your blessings because you did not know what life meant. Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). Mizzie goes through life by trial and error. But before it is too late, she learns the value of a Godly life.
The earlier your eyes are opened, the more you can see.
15) The Waiting Room
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The Waiting Room is about the importance of relationships from a Christian perspective. Written with the perfect blend of compassion, love, humor, and wisdom, it compels us to "stand in the gap" for the betterment of our loved ones. With each season of life, our relationships are constantly defining, who we are and who we can become. The influence of our relationships can profoundly affect the quality of our lives. All of us are involved in some type...
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"Would you like to be the ring bearer in my wedding?" asks Uncle Joe. "But first, you will need a tux!"
Cat has no idea what a tux is, nor does he even know what a wedding is. He has never been to a wedding--ever!
The wedding day gets closer and Cat begins to learn what it takes to be a ring bearer and how important his job really is.
As his nerves try to get the best of him, he makes an unexpected friend and realizes he has someone there...
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As a young lad visiting Jackson, Mississippi, during many summers, Portia sat on the front porch and listened intently as her great-grandmother and grandmother told stories of perseverance, triumph, blessings, and strength. This experience and the richness of their recollection of love and family while also enduring the obstacles of oppression and segregation shaped the fiber of who she is. A full understanding of her identity and knowledge of family...
18) Little Red Wagon
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The Little Red Wagon will resonate with people who remember a simpler time. When a child's imagination allowed them to play and explore the world around them. The magic of the little red wagon will inspire families to reconnect and enjoy the simple pleasures of play while disconnecting from the electronic world and reconnecting with their children.
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The saboteur with a vendetta against River Creek Stables is still at large-only now the attacker has upped the ante. The attacks are malicious and happening more often, making racing for the farm more dangerous and riskier. Can the saboteur be stopped before serious harm is done and cannot be undone? After the track accident that takes the life of a horse and ruins a fellow jockey's racing career, Natasha can't get over the feeling of guilt. She feels...
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The Great Depression, a time in history when the country suffers devastation, like the world has never seen before, yet John Cotton's grandparents are lucky enough to escape financial ruin. Unfortunately, this is not the case for the rest of the population, and after losing their jobs, homes, and dignity, they only have one thing left to cling to, and that is faith.
As the Reverend John Cotton stands at his pulpit, he shares his story of how sin...
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