Widely considered the leading book involving nutrition and feeding infants and children, this revised edition offers practical advice that takes into account the most recent research into such topics as: emotional, cultural, and genetic aspects of eating; proper diet during pregnancy; breast-feeding versus; bottle-feeding; introducing solid food to an infant's diet; feeding the preschooler; and avoiding mealtime battles. An appendix looks at a wide range of disorders including allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity, and how to teach a child who is reluctant to eat. The author also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of giving young children vitamins.
From internationally bestselling British author Susan Lewis comes an unflinching, thoroughly suspenseful novel—perfect for readers of Jodi Picoult—about the darkest secrets a family can hide. Alex Lake’s life is centered on helping people. Her job as a social worker in a British seaside town is more than a career: It’s the very essence of who she is. And though there are frustrations, Alex takes to heart the rewards of placing a child in a safe and loving home. But when she encounters three-year-old Ottilie Wade, Alex is completely unprepared for the effect the sweet, shy little girl has on her. Though on the surface Ottilie seems to want for nothing—she’s perfectly healthy and lives in a very nice home—she’s mysteriously silent and asocial. Alex knows that something is not right in the Wade house. And the deeper she looks into the case, the more Alex comes to feel that she and Ottilie are being drawn together by fate. As disturbing evidence mounts and Alex’s superiors seem unwilling to help, Alex knows she will have to risk everything—her job and the life she loves—to save Ottilie. But Alex will also have to wrestle the demons of her own past before she can secure a future for this child in need. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Susan Lewis's Don't Let Me Go. Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
Two women in labor… A delivery ward in chaos… A mix-up during a blackout… For three years, single mother Jillian Kendall had raised her daughter, Abby, and built a secure and loving home. But her happiness was threatened by Chase Remmington’s claims that their babies had been switched at birth. Jillian would do anything to keep the child she’d lovingly raised, but she also wanted Marianne, the baby she’d given birth to…. The only way Jillian could have both little girls was to marry Chase. Although he was a mystery to her, she saw the tenderness in his eyes when he looked at her daughter. Jillian also saw the passion in his eyes when he looked at her. Could Jillian find the courage to accept everything Chase offered?
What's Best for Billy? The child was his. Corporate giant Alex Kane discovered he'd fathered a child. Alas, the baby doted on a dizzy adoptive aunt, cocktail waitress Carly Mitchell. True, she'd mothered little Billy for some months now. But the boy belonged with him…. The child was hers. Through tears and laughter, colic and group, Carly and her nephew had truly bonded. No matter that Alex had money and power. Billy craved a mother's touch…. Was it love, war…or madness when pin-striped Alex and colorful Carly joined forces—as husband and wife—to do what was best for Billy?
BY K.B. HARTWELL. Born in the 1800's, judged by the color of his skin and not by the honor of his heart, his spiritless soul was not welcomed by white society. Forever branded, this man died for his crimes of innocence. . . . No one would grieve the deaths of Jeb and Edgar. Black or white. Those two "white trash" had raped Violet Green. Jasper had to stop his friends-even if it would result in his having to testify against them. And possibly losing his own life and those he loved.
Lauren didn't intend to sleep with her brother-in-law Cole on the day of her husband's funeral. But now that she is pregnant, she's not sorry. Cole's given her a baby, a long-wished-for miracle. He's been her friend forever, though she never told him or anyone else how unhappy her marriage to his cheating brother was. And she's afraid to tell the small town that considered her husband a hero that the baby isn't his. Cole's been in love with Lauren since he was sixteen. It kills him that everyone believes the baby is his dead brother's. All he wants is to claim the baby, and Lauren, as his own. Though she marries him, will Lauren's heart ever be his? Lauren must tell the truth or risk losing Cole. Is her newly-discovered love for him greater than her fear of scandal in her hometown?
DETERMINED TO KEEP HIS BOY SAFE It was love at first sight when Matt Whitaker opened his door to see a baby in his brother's arms— Matt's nephew, Danny, abandoned by his heartless high-society mother. And then Danny's father was killed in an accident, and Matt, an ill-prepared bachelor, vowed before God to love and protect this child as his own. EXCEPT THE BOY ISN'T REALLY HIS Danny's mother, Leah Hunter, had been desperately searching for her baby for eight years— ever since his father snatched him. At last, a clue leads her to the small town of Rosewood, Texas… and her son's guardian.
Google Play Book Summary: Title: The Indomitable Child's Mine: A Pictorial Tale Author: Ime Ben Summary: The Indomitable Child's Mine: A Pictorial Tale by Ime Ben is a heartwarming story set in a picturesque coastal village, exploring themes of love, healing, and the power of community. The narrative follows Emily Harper, a dedicated nurse, and Jack Reynolds, a successful architect, as they navigate the challenges of their pasts and work together to build a new future. Emily, who has faced the pain of her father’s abandonment and her mother’s death, finds solace in caring for her younger sister, Sophia, and serving her community. Jack, grieving the loss of his fiancée, moves to the village seeking a fresh start. When their paths cross during the renovation of a dilapidated house, they begin to confront their past traumas and uncover long-buried truths. As Emily and Jack work on the house, their bond deepens, symbolizing their journey towards healing and new beginnings. They face emotional upheavals, including the return of Emily’s estranged father and Jack’s reconciliation with his mother. Despite these challenges, they find strength in each other and their growing love. Through richly illustrated pages, The Indomitable Child's Mine captures the beauty of resilience and the transformative power of love and community. Emily and Jack’s story is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity and build a future filled with hope and compassion. Genres: Drama Romance Inspirational Pictorial Family Life
