Playing Friends

Playing Friends
Author: Marilyn Duckworth
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 186979091X

Lively, pertinent and honest about the realities of growing older, this thoroughly engaging novel is impossible to put down. Fifty-nine and widowed, with not much money coming in and not many friends, Clarice decides to buy a flat with Una, an acquaintance from her school days. The perfect solution? Not exactly. Una comes complete with sixteen-year-old Sheree, who is very loud, very pregnant. And why exactly is she there anyway? For solace, Clarice turns to another acquaintance, Beryl, who in turn confides in her imaginary friend, Greg, borrowed from a seventies TV drama. These wacky but entirely believable women bounce off each other uncomfortably: Clarice catches up with the truth about Una's past; Una deals with her oddball boyfriend in unexpectedly dramatic fashion; Beryl argues with Greg; and young Sheree spins closer to the birth of her baby.

Playing with Friends

Playing with Friends
Author: Rebecca Rissman
Publisher: Raintree
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1406271497

Photographs and simple, levelled text compare and contrast modern and historical activities in a child-friendly format, making this a great took for discussing how life has changed over the years.

Friends

Friends
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399172068

From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship--now available for little hands When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Friends tells a story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle's trademark fostering of imagination. Praise for Friends: “This story of love and determination is illustrated with Carle's extraordinary signature artwork. For anyone who would cross rivers and scale mountains for a beloved friend, this warmhearted story will create an emotional response. Young readers will learn the value of friendship and its many challenges.” —School Library Journal “Often dynamic and quite beautiful . . . A picture-book tribute to the strength of childhood friendships.” —Booklist

Island Fire: The Complete Series

Island Fire: The Complete Series
Author: Amy Knupp
Publisher: Amy Knupp
Total Pages: 1925
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

"Wow, just wow. This series is a must read."—Reader Review Dive into a world of sun, sand, and sexy firefighters on San Amaro Island. This set includes all ten stand-alone stories in the Island Fire series. Playing with Fire: Reeling from tragedy, former firefighter Derek isn't up for attention from anyone—not even Macey, his childhood friend. But what if her love for him is the one thing that could help him heal? Heat of the Night: Her unforgettable night with a sexy firefighter results in a major consequence, but a future with him would mean facing her biggest fear. Can he convince her he’s worth it? Fully Involved: Firefighter Clay Marlow is tempted by biker-girl-with-a-dark-past Andie Tyler, but getting involved with her could mean losing custody of his beloved daughter… Firestorm: As a female firefighter, Faith Peligni has a lot to prove. As her captain, Joe Mendoza has everything to lose. Can they find a way to be together without their careers going up in flames? Afterburn: Scott Pataki is a jaded paramedic, on his way out of town for good. Mercedes Stone is a people-centered problem solver, the light to Scott’s dark. Can she give him enough reason to stay forever? Up in Flames: When an injury ends Penn Griffin’s firefighting career, the last thing he wants is a relationship, especially with Nadia Hamlin, the beautiful hotel owner responsible for his accident. Can he find a way past his anger to forgiveness and love? Flash Point: ER doctor Rachel Culver’s an expert at keeping people at arm’s length, but the secret she’s keeping from fire lieutenant Cale Jackson connects them in a way he’s never imagined. If she tells him the truth, will it bring them closer…or scare him off forever? Fire Within: Firefighter Nate Rottinghaus falls for Sophie Alexander the minute he lays eyes on her — while rescuing her from a burning building. Her defenses are down, but are his feelings enough to help her move beyond her past and embrace the fire within? Impulse: Wild nights are a thing of Dr. Sawyer Culver’s past—and a rare thing, at that. So why, when he’s on the verge of finally doing his family proud, does he make his most impulsive mistake yet? Slow Burn: Cooper Flannagan’s place is in the San Amaro Island Fire Department, while his ex, Zoe Griffin, has dug deep roots eight hundred miles away. Can they find their way back to love and somehow meet in the middle? If you enjoy books by Jill Shalvis, Zoe York, BJ Harvey, Piper Rayne, Molly McAdams, Lori Wilde, Melissa Foster, Bella Andre, Claudia Burgoa, Alexa Rivers, JH Croix, Carly Phillips, Christine DePetrillo, Melissa Chambers, or Amanda Torrey, chances are, you'll love Amy Knupp's Island Fire series. ***** friends to lovers, heroine who heals the hero's heart, beach romance, troubled hero, troubled past, sunshine and grumpy, firefighters, bartender, island, Texas, beach bar, childhood friends, opposites attract, heiress, rich girl poor boy, playboy hero, beach romance, accidental pregnancy, one-night stand, opposites sides of the track, single dad, bad girl, biker girl, drifter heroine, fear of commitment, custody case, created family, boss-employee, workplace romance, fire captain, woman firefighter, woman in a man's job, kittens in romance, beach romance, forbidden romance, firefighters, island, Texas, beach bar, fire chief's daughter, dark and light, EMT, paramedic, jaded hero, heroine who heals the hero's heart, troubled hero, troubled past, sunshine and grumpy, opposites attract, second chance romance, beach hotel, hurricane, secrets, troubled heroine, troubled past, fire lieutenant, twins, deceased sibling, ER doctor, rescuer, shared past, dead sister's fiancé, rescue romance, rescuer, fire rescue, lone wolf heroine, loner heroine, beach romance, troubled heroine, troubled past, firefighters, instalove, opposites attract, instant love, love at first sight, novella, one-night stand, surgeon, doctor, salsa dancer, wedding, opposites attract, short story, second chance romance, vacation romance, long-distance romance, long-distance relationship, firefighters, brother's best friend

Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire
Author: Amy Knupp
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 142686065X

Macey Locke is not backing down. That means Derek Severson—the man she's been attracted to for years—is just going to have to deal. She hasn't come all the way to this South Texas beach bar for a tan. She's here to help her best friend get back to being what he loves—a firefighter. But Derek is more stubborn than she thought. He won't tolerate her cajoling, and he's definitely not hearing any confessions of love and affection. Well, too bad. This time, tough guy, you've met your match.

Join In and Play

Join In and Play
Author: Cheri J. Meiners
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2003-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1575428024

It’s fun to make friends and play with others, but it’s not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules—like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. This book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Includes ideas for games adults can use with kids to reinforce the skills being taught. The Learning to Get Along® Series The Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for home and childcare settings, schools, and special education settings. Each book ends with a section of discussion questions, games, and activities adults can use to reinforce what children have learned. All titles are available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.

Playing with Friends

Playing with Friends
Author: Rebecca Rissman
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1432989936

Compares the ways children in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries amused themselves, the equipment they used, and how they stayed in touch with friends with contemporary practices.

Fair Play

Fair Play
Author: Eve Rodsky
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0525541942

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in a new way... It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the “shefault” parent responsible for all aspects of her busy household, Eve Rodsky counted up all the unpaid, invisible work she was doing for her family—and then sent that list to her husband, asking for things to change. His response was...underwhelming. Rodsky realized that simply identifying the issue of unequal labor on the home front wasn't enough: She needed a solution to this universal problem. Her sanity, identity, career, and marriage depended on it. The result is Fair Play: a time- and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up domestic responsibilities. Rodsky interviewed more than five hundred men and women from all walks of life to figure out what the invisible work in a family actually entails and how to get it all done efficiently. With 4 easy-to-follow rules, 100 household tasks, and a series of conversation starters for you and your partner, Fair Play helps you prioritize what's important to your family and who should take the lead on every chore, from laundry to homework to dinner. “Winning” this game means rebalancing your home life, reigniting your relationship with your significant other, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space—the time to develop the skills and passions that keep you interested and interesting. Stop drowning in to-dos and lose some of that invisible workload that's pulling you down. Are you ready to try Fair Play? Let's deal you in.

Playing for Keeps

Playing for Keeps
Author: Kendall Ryan
Publisher: Kendall Ryan
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

My teammate's incredibly sweet and gorgeous younger sister should have been off-limits, but my hockey stick didn't get that memo. After our team won the championship, and plenty of alcohol, our flirting turned physical and I took her to bed. Shame sent her running the next morning from our catastrophic mistake. She thinks I don't remember that night—but every detail is burned into my brain so deeply, I’ll never forget. The feel of her in my arms, the soft whimpers of pleasure I coaxed from her perfect lips… And now I’ve spent three months trying to get her out of my head. Which has been futile, because I’m starting to understand she’s the only girl I’ll ever want. I have one shot to show her I can be exactly what she needs, but Elise won’t be easily convinced. That’s okay, because I’m good under pressure, and this time, I’m playing for keeps. Get ready to meet your new favorite hot jocks in this series of stand-alone novels. If you like sexy, confident men who know how to handle a stick (on and off the ice), and smart women who are strong enough to keep all those big egos in check, this series of athlete romances is perfect for you!

How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People
Author:
Publisher: ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2024-02-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

You can go after the job you want…and get it! You can take the job you have…and improve it! You can take any situation you’re in…and make it work for you! Since its release in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold more than 30 million copies. Dale Carnegie’s first book is a timeless bestseller, packed with rock-solid advice that has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. As relevant as ever before, Dale Carnegie’s principles endure, and will help you achieve your maximum potential in the complex and competitive modern age. Learn the six ways to make people like you, the twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, and the nine ways to change people without arousing resentment.