Elizabeth Von Arnim's 'The April Baby's Book of Tunes with the story of how they came to be written' is a charming and whimsical collection of nursery rhymes and stories centered around the April baby and her siblings. Written in a light-hearted and playful literary style, the book reflects the author's keen observation of childhood innocence and imagination. Von Arnim's work fits within the tradition of children's literature that seeks to capture the joys and wonders of early childhood, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike. Elizabeth Von Arnim, known for her witty and satirical novels, brings her unique perspective to this collection of tunes and stories. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences with children and family life, Von Arnim infuses the narratives with warmth and humor, creating a memorable reading experience for her audience. I highly recommend 'The April Baby's Book of Tunes' to readers looking for a delightful and nostalgic escape into the world of childhood. Von Arnim's storytelling talent shines through in this whimsical collection, making it a perfect choice for anyone seeking a lighthearted read.
The night was long and cold as it was the 11th month on the 12th day of 1803 when a woman by the name April Lee Smith was giving birth. There was a scream that could be heard across town, a man named Paul Reaper stood right by her side and held Aprils hand tight as April screamed from giving birth in the one room run down shack of a home where they have been living for the past two years. The town doctor was a man by the name Frank Smith was Aprils brother that was delivering Aprils baby. It was a happy time for April and Paul for this is their first child together. Paul was a black smith here in Shady Oaks, the town was sure not getting any rest on this night. No sir not one second of rest, but it was a day that will never be forgotten here in Shady Oaks.
Find out why readers say “picking up a book in this series feels like coming home”… grab The Northstar Series box set by USA Today bestselling author Suzie O’Connell and binge all ten books in this heartwarming small town romance series. FIRST INSTINCT – Best friend. Protector. Crutch. As Beth Carlyle overcomes every college girl’s worst nightmare, will she add “lover” to the names she has for Nick Hammond? MOUNTAIN ANGEL – Between a determined stalker and her meddling, matchmaking uncle, Aelissm Davis may be in over her head… and Pat O’Neil—the sheriff’s deputy who’s supposed to keep her safe—could be the biggest complication of all. SUMMER ANGEL – If June Montana can help her old friend Ben Conner and her adopted son Luke overcome their entwined traumas, she might find her perfect family. But a madman bent on revenge will stop at nothing to destroy their happily ever after. TWICE SHY – A widower with a charming young daughter intent on playing matchmaker and a wounded and wary woman in need of peace and healing… could a dance at a friend’s wedding be the start of something wonderful for Aaron Hammond and Skye Hathaway? ONCE BURNED – Henry Hammond and Lindsay Miller have both been burned in love, and a no-strings-attached fling is the perfect balm… but what happens when the attraction refuses to fade? MISTLETOE KISSES – When Ty Evans impulsively kissed Shannon O’Neil under the mistletoe two years ago, he had no idea of the captivating desire it would awaken. Now she’s in Northstar for Christmas, and he won’t waste his second chance at a happily ever after with her. STARLIGHT MAGIC – Traumatized by the death of her husband, Celeste Dawson desperately needs a fresh start. A trip to Northstar to visit her friend Shannon is just the thing… and her big-hearted new neighbor Brodie Dunn might be exactly the man to coax her from the shadows and back into the light. WILD ANGEL – Everything Luke Conner once wanted from life is slipping away. Ryan Connelly wishes she could be the miracle he needs, but her own heart is still in tatters… and he has ties to the man who broke it. FORGOTTEN ANGEL – Shane McGuire and Becky Epperson have a history. They might have had much more, but instead, he broke her heart. Now they’re both back in Northstar, and he’ll do everything he can to win her back. LAST SURRENDER – Heather Brown and Jeremiah Mackey are an unlikely love match, but their broken pieces fit together so well. Can they persevere when someone with a grudge starts playing deadly games? Keywords: Small town & rural fiction, contemporary romance, box set, bundle, complete series, cowboy, ranch, suspense, love story, women's fiction, friendships, Montana
AMC's episodic drama Mad Men has become a cultural phenomenon, detailing America's preoccupation with commercialism and image in the Camelot of 1960s Kennedy-era America, while self-consciously exploring current preoccupations. The 12 critical essays in this collection offer a broad, interdisciplinary approach to this highly relevant television show, examining Mad Men as a cultural barometer for contemporary concerns with consumerism, capitalism and sexism. Topics include New Historicist parallels between the 1960s and the present day, psychoanalytical approaches to the show, the self as commodity, and the "Age of Camelot" as an "Age of Anxiety," among others. A detailed cast list and episode guide are included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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In this beguiling novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of three very different people, each of whom reaches a crucial turning point on the same day—a time to blow out the candles, say goodbye to the past, and make a wish for the future. Valerie Wyatt is the queen of gracious living. Since her long-ago divorce, she’s created a successful TV show and reached the pinnacle of her profession, with a camera-ready life in her Fifth Avenue penthouse. So why is she so depressed? Because all the hours with her personal trainer, hairdressers, and cosmetic surgeons can’t fudge the truth: Valerie is turning sixty. Valerie’s daughter, April, spends every last ounce of her energy on her popular one-of-a-kind restaurant in downtown New York. She has no love life and no prospects. Ready or not, though, April’s life is about to change, in a tumultuous transformation that begins the morning it hits her: She’s thirty. And what does she have to show for it? Jack Adams is the most charismatic sports analyst on TV. Twelve years after retiring from the NFL, he still has his pick of the most desirable twentysomething women. But Jack wakes up on his fiftieth birthday, his back thrown out of whack, feeling every year his age. In a novel brimming with warmth and insight, beginning on one birthday and ending on another, Valerie, April, and Jack discover that life itself can be a celebration—and that its greatest gifts are always a surprise. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Danielle Steel's Friends Forever.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DELORES FOSSEN RETURNS TO SILVER CREEK WITH A TALE OF LOVE AND DECEPTION. Sawyer Ryland would know her anywhere: the beautiful blonde who briefly shared his bed only to deceive him in the end. He vowed never to trust her again, but Cassidy O'Neal's on the run from kidnappers…with a newborn in her arms. Cassidy will do anything to save her family, even flee to her ex-lover with an infant who isn't hers—but who could belong to Sawyer. The lawman's fierce code of honor forces him to take Cassidy and the baby girl into protective custody. Now neither can fight the passion heating up between them. A passion that'll take every ounce of willpower to ignore and every effort to survive.
The handsome Dr. Mark Sanders finds love again with his childhood sweetheart. But when Mark discovers an abandoned child might hold the key to saving his life, he wonders if the three of them can become a family. Or will the illness threatening his life steal him away from everything he loves? Will Mark go against his doctor's advice, risking his life to play in the AFC Championship game in order to advance his team to the Super Bowl? Mark must choose: the family of his dreams or the dreams of his teammates. Doctor, NFL quarterback, husband, father, can Mark have it all? One More Moment in Time is all he needs to become everything he knows God wants him to be. This amazing, heartwarming story, of a young couple walking in faith and trusting in love, unfolds as they learn to depend on God's promises - and on each other. An epic love story to read in front of a crackling fire. Elizabeth A. Ryan is a Christian Romance Author. Elizabeth and her four children and three grandchildren make their home in Georgia. She is an active member of Believer's Church. She enjoys bringing God's Love into the hearts of those she meets through her books. Her first book in this series is Endless Love. Book 2 of the Endless Love Series
