Please Excuse My Daughter

Please Excuse My Daughter

Author: Julie Klam

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-03-27

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1101217693

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Look out for Julie's new book, The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters. From the author of Friendkeeping and Love at First Bark, one woman's hilarious, bittersweet account of growing up in a family of career-shunning, dependence-seeking women and her journey to a state of twenty-first-century self-reliance. Julie Klam was raised as the only daughter of a Jewish family in the exclusive WASP stronghold of Bedford, New York. Her mother was sharp, glamorous, and funny, but did not think that work was a woman's responsibility. Her father was fully supportive, not just of his wife's staying at home, but also of her extravagant lifestyle. Her mother's offbeat parenting style-taking Julie out of school to go to lunch at Bloomingdale's, for example-made her feel well-cared-for (and well-dressed) but left her unprepared for graduating and entering the real world. She had been brought up to look pretty and wait for a rich man to sweep her off her feet. But what happened if he never showed up? When Julie gets married to a hardworking but not wealthy man-one who expects her to be part of a modern couple and contribute financially to the marriage-she realizes how ambivalent and ill-equipped she is for life. Once she gives birth to a daughter, she knows she must grow up, get to work, and teach her child the self-reliance that she never learned. Delivered in an uproariously funny, sweet, self-effacing, and utterly memorable voice, Please Excuse My Daughter is a bighearted memoir from an irresistible new writer.


Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read!

Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read!

Author: Mary Jo Amani

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1607344645

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When a young girl tries to read surrounded by elephants, lions, monkeys and zebras, she is surprised, scared, and amused. When the animals want to read, the tables are turned. A fun-filled picture book that will earn giggles and laughs from children of all ages.


The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters

The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters

Author: Julie Klam

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0735216444

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A Washington Post best nonfiction book pick of 2021 “It is biography as an expression of love.” – The New York Times New York Times–bestselling author Julie Klam’s funny and moving story of the Morris sisters, distant relations with mysterious pasts. Ever since she was young, Julie Klam has been fascinated by the Morris sisters, cousins of her grandmother. According to family lore, early in the twentieth century the sisters’ parents decided to move the family from Eastern Europe to Los Angeles so their father could become a movie director. On the way, their pregnant mother went into labor in St. Louis, where the baby was born and where their mother died. The father left the children in an orphanage and promised to send for them when he settled in California—a promise he never kept. One of the Morris sisters later became a successful Wall Street trader and advised Franklin Roosevelt. The sisters lived together in New York City, none of them married or had children, and one even had an affair with J. P. Morgan. The stories of these independent women intrigued Klam, but as she delved into them to learn more, she realized that the tales were almost completely untrue. The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters is the revealing account of what Klam discovered about her family—and herself—as she dug into the past. The deeper she went into the lives of the Morris sisters, the slipperier their stories became. And the more questions she had about what actually happened to them, the more her opinion of them evolved. Part memoir and part confessional, and told with the wit and honesty that are hallmarks of Klam’s books, The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters is the fascinating and funny true story of one writer’s journey into her family’s past, the truths she brings to light, and what she learns about herself along the way.


Excuses for All Occasions

Excuses for All Occasions

Author: Steven D. Price

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1620873087

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Looking for ways to escape or shift blame is a fundamental part of life. Here’s a survival guide full of ready-made excuses, from the student’s classic “My dog ate my homework,” to the motorist’s “Was that sign the speed limit, Officer? I thought it was the town’s population,” to the dieter’s “I wasn’t getting enough to eat on one diet, so I had to go on three.” You’ll welcome these ready-made alibis and cop-outs for business, school, sports, family, romance, and other situations where you might find yourself in hot water.


The Serpent

The Serpent

Author: M. Schuler

Publisher: Page Publishing Inc

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1640827056

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50 Ways to Improve your German: Teach Yourself

50 Ways to Improve your German: Teach Yourself

Author: Sieglinde Klovekorn-Ward

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2010-08-27

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1444132288

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Is this the right course for me? Do you have a working knowledge of German, but want to improve? Allow this book to come to your rescue and eliminate basic errors and slips of the pen. Each one of 50 top tips for improving your spoken and written German is presented and analysed across a whole double page, with explanations as to where and why people sometimes go wrong. The tips are grouped into grammar, spelling, false friends, pronunciation and cultural faux pas sections. There's even free downloadable audio content available to help you with your pronunciation. Polish your German with this brand new series from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. 50 ways to improve your German touches all essential bases and is divided into easily digestible. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Only got a minute? A 60-second introduction to German to get you started. Only got five minutes? Get to grips with German and its common pitfalls even if you're short of time. Only got ten minutes? Use your free time wisely to learn something about the German language. Insights Instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on Sieglinde Klövekorn-Ward's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests online to keep track of your progress. Articles Extra information to keep you motivated. Summaries Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Grammar Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. Pronunciation Don't sound like a tourist - polish your pronunciation before you go. Audio Downloadable audio support online to help with key areas - iPod/MP3 compatible. For your free audio download please visit: www.hodder.co.uk/TYLfreedownloads


Not a Fan and Gods at War Student Edition Compilation

Not a Fan and Gods at War Student Edition Compilation

Author: Kyle Idleman

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2015-10-20

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 0310751276

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A two-book ebook bind-up of not a fan student edition and gods at war student edition, from bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman, perfect for readers thirteen and older. In not a fan student edition, Idleman explores what it means to truly be a follower of Jesus—and what can happen in your life when you give your all, and your heart, instead of just lip service. And in gods at war student edition, Idleman tackles the things in our lives that distract us from God—be they a dating relationship, our aspirations, our addictions, or the latest game on our smartphones—and how important it is to worship the God who truly matters.


Not a Fan

Not a Fan

Author: Kyle Idleman

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2013-07-09

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0310745268

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If Jesus were to sit down with you right now and have a DTR (Define the Relationship) conversation, how would you respond?In Not a Fan Student Edition, bestselling author Kyle Idleman challenges you to go beyond fandom into a true follower relationship with Jesus. If someone asked, "Are you a fan of Jesus?", how would you answer? You attend every movie featuring a certain actor, you know the stats of your sports hero, and you can recite lyrics from your favorite songs. That’s a fan. But are you treating Jesus the same as the other people you admire? The truth is Jesus wants more than the church attendance, occasional prayer, and the ability to recite Scripture—the fan response. He's looking for people who are actually willing to sacrifice in order to follow him. In this student edition of Not a Fan, Kyle Idleman uses humor, personal stories, and biblical truth as he challenges you to look at what it means to call yourself a Christian and follow the radical call Jesus presents. So, will you be a fan, or a follower? Many of today's students know about Jesus—a teacher who traveled around the Jewish countryside giving sermons, healing diseases, and casting out demons, before finally dying on the cross to save humanity. Some may even believe Jesus died for their sins. But for many students, their relationship with Christ is similar to the feelings they have for their favorite band—they know the facts, know the greatest hits, and may have the gear that shows their loyalty. In short, they're fans of Jesus. But is that enough? Similar to the adult book, Not a Fan: Student Edition includes funny stories, personal reflections, and deep, biblical content, calling teenagers to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the one who gave his all for them.


The Substitute - Book I Hardcover

The Substitute - Book I Hardcover

Author: Tionne Rogers

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-04-02

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 1105637638

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"I understand this is all new to an inexperienced youth like yourself. I was half expecting your denial, but I'm willing to wait, within a reasonable time frame, that you become my lover. I will provide, take care and see that no harm falls upon you, as long as you respect me and behave according to your status. As I said, you are the most adorable thing that has caught my attention in years. You have to be mine and I have every intention to win you over." With these words, Konrad von Lintorff, a Swiss German banker declared his intentions to a 19 years old penniless student. Guntram was young, kind hearted and exactly looking as Konrad's former lover. Can a young sweet boy survive the High Finance World and the love of a possessive and violent man? Follow Guntram's diary through a story of intrigue, love, sex, betrayal, secret societies, deceptions and murder.