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From its beginning as a Tidewater town in the 1600s, Hampton, Virginia, has weathered many storms, including the disastrous effects of the Civil War and the difficulties of Reconstruction. The city's picturesque harbors have witnessed the rise of a thriving seafood industry, the growth of educational opportunity and the plight of Hampton's African American community. Author Alice Erickson uses her own family, the Hickman family, as a vehicle to unite...
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Two and a half years after Grace Wilcox's husband died a war hero, the hole in her heart and life remains. She wants to start over with their young son, but a snowstorm thwarts her plans, stranding them in Hood Hamlet. When Grace knocks on a stranger's door in search of help, a handsome firefighter comes to the rescue.
Bill Paulson invites the two wayward travelers into his home. A relationship and family aren't on his radar, but something about...
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When grief hits, it's personal. It can shred your emotions, turn your world upside down, and you may struggle to cope.
The sting is with those left behind, and when faced with this extremely personal and painful situation, it can be hard to know what to do next, which is how this book will help.
A Funeral Service is a practical guide that can ease families through the process of planning a funeral service for a loved one, so they can feel comfortable...
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When Nasreen and Sam are arrested for shoplifting, their families have very different reactions to the news. Sam's mother encourages her daughter's bad behavior, setting them on a collision course with Martin. Kaneez plans to interview for the position of student support officer but faces opposition from Sue.
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"Twelve-year-old Calista Wynn will lose her ability to speak with the dead on her thirteenth birthday. And with only a few weeks left, children have started going missing. When Calista meets The Tall Lady--an angry spirit with a grudge against Calista, her family, and the entire town--she knows she's found the ghost responsible for the disappearances. It's up to Calista, the only one who can see The Tall Lady, to stop her. If she doesn't, Calista...
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"True story of Dolly Parton's rags-to-rhinestones upbringing in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains. Meet the close-knit, hard working Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating loss and discover the healing powers of forgiveness, faith ... and one very special coat."--Container.
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"Isabel is living life on her terms as summer stirs the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan. Only slowing down to meet her oldest friend for daily coffee, the newly licensed PI has found herself chipping away at the college degree she never completed--and, to her surprise, eagerly awaiting letters from her pen pal, an admired British mystery writer. But when her latest client turns out to be an extravagant recluse who's rich both in secrets and money,...
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