Heather Morris
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"In the midst of World War II, an English musician, Norah Chambers, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents, knowing she may never see her child again. Sister Nesta James, a Welsh Australian nurse, has enlisted to tend to Allied troops. But as Singapore falls to the Japanese...
2) Dachshunds
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This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of dachshunds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest...
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This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of Staffordshire bull terriers. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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In the small town of Colvin, Oklahoma two friends cross that line between friends and lovers which alters their futures together and apart.After their night together, Karlie feels as if running away to LA and a high profile photographer's life is the best option for her to avoid more heart break and the shame that she believes Aiden feels. All the while Aiden is left in Colvin to move on with his life and he does just that by never leaving and buying...
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Before returning from his most recent tour in the U.S. Army, Jonathan Doone had spent his whole life running from commitment and home. A surprise visit from a private investigator leaves Jonathan with a life changing letter in his hands. Now he's forced to make a decision that could potentially change everything he has ever believed in.Lizzie Kentis was a faithfully devoted sister and aunt until tragedy struck leaving her to fill the role of a single...
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Whoosh! Crash! Thunk! Follow along as the LOUD sounds of a falling tree signal the transformation of a QUIET area of the forest into a flourishing center of activity.
This lyrical nonfiction story uses word opposites such as small and large, dark and light, high and low, and fast and slow to introduce young readers to the natural recycling of fallen timber into log bridges. From bears, porcupines and raccoons to eagles, mice and deer, a host of...
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Can you imagine being in an abusive marriage for two decades and not even knowing it?
Have you ever wondered why she stays? How she fell for his manipulations when she's so smart? How he could possibly be abusive when he is such a good guy?
As a bright and confident therapist, successful businesswoman, author, and international speaker, Heather Boorman-Morris was the antithesis of the stereotypical abused woman. Yet, she was the woman who stayed...