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1) Mercy house
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"Never underestimate the power of a group of women. Fierce, thoughtful and dramatic--this is a story of true courage." --Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author She would stop at nothing to protect the women under her care. Inside a century-old row house in Brooklyn, renegade Sister Evelyn and her fellow nuns preside over a safe haven for the abused and abandoned. Gruff and indomitable on the surface, warm and wry underneath, little daunts...
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McKenzie family volume 01
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"Molly McKenzie's bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have made her a major social media influencer. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America's underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. There's just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need. To gain an edge on her competitors, she plans to volunteer for the summer...
6) Mully
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[2017]
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A homeless orphan in Kenya becomes a lucrative businessman, only to give it all up and open an orphanage that today serves over 2,000 Kenyan children.
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"More than 75% of sexually victimized children know and trust their abuser--and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison was once among them. Kayla, now an impassioned advocate for children and teens, was abused by her judo coach from ages 12 to 16. Combining Kayla's powerful story with science-based information from two renowned therapists, this unique book provides critical guidance for parents and professionals. Learn how to spot the signs...
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A wealth of information in one comprehensive sourcebook. Completely updated, this edition contains more information than ever before, including a new separate section on disability groups. Plus, this edition offers thousands of new entries, enhancements to existing entries, and hundreds more web sites and e-mail addresses than ever before.
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By 2035, 11.5 million Americans will be over the age of eighty-five, more than double today's 5 million, living longer than ever before. To enable all of us to age with dignity and security in the face of this coming Age Wave, our society must learn to value the care of our elders. The process of building a culture that supports care is a key component to restoring the American dream, and, as Ai-Jen Poo convincingly argues, will generate millions...
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The hunted (Jennifer Ryan) volume 5
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Ben Knight has spent his life protecting those in need and helping abused women escape their terrible circumstances. He'll stop at nothing to save the lives of his clients, especially the hauntingly beautiful Kate Morrison, a woman threatened by a man whose wealth allows him to get away with everything--including murder. Kate's days spent as a social worker, fighting for those unable to help themselves, means she's spent her fair share of time in...
11) Safe haven
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This second title in the critically acclaimed Hideaway series tells the inspiring story of a troubled teenager who becomes the catalyst for romance and self-discovery between clinic doctor Karah Lee Fletcher and Ranger Taylor Jackson.
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For LGBTQ youth, finding a community of supportive and affirming friends and allies can make all the difference as they find their way in the world. But finding that community can be challenging. This book will point the way toward discovering like-minded people who share your interests. No matter your sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, or personal interests, there is a place for you in the LGBTQ community and a support network of people...
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Visitation series volume 2
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"Bounty hunter Bryan Kelly trades places with his brother, a preacher who is a benefactor to ladies of the evening, to discover who is trying to sabotage his charity organization and finds himself tempted by Shay Sommers, a prostitute who is not what she seems"--Publisher.
14) The wedding game
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As Chastity Duncan listened to Dr. Douglas Farrell's distressingly unromantic requirements for a wife - wealth and social status - her instinct was to refuse a man with such mercenary intentions. But she couldn't turn away a paying client. Obviously, if the tall, muscular, dark-eyed physician had wanted a love match, he'd have found one himself. Yet the truth about the pragmatic doctor could very well turn her head - and steal her heart - providing...
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Veterans of the United States armed forces are entitled to a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Paul R Lawrence, former Under Secretary for Benefits in the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible guide to all the benefits and services available to veterans of the US armed services and how to make the most of these benefits and services.
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Military life volume 6
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Offers straightforward answers to questions commonly asked by wounded U.S. military veterans and their family members. Brings together information on medical treatments, as well as financial, legal, and tax matters.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Explains what it means to be unemployed, looks at some of the reasons why a person might lose his or her job, tells young people what to expect if a parent is out of work, and advises kids to be patient and talk about their concerns.
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In You Deserve It, Brian provides veterans with a step-by-step blueprint to help them obtain virtually unknown federal and state benefits. With years of personal experience and more than ten thousand hours devoted to helping veterans get the benefits theyre entitled to, Brian provides readers with the unparalleled insight and expertise that forms the foundation of his SEM Method. Whether you served thirty days or thirty years, this book will educate...
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Pietro Bartolo, the doctor of the lone medical clinic on the Italian island of Lampedusa, chronicles his efforts to rescue, welcome and care for many of the hundreds of thousands of desperate migrants from the Middle East and Africa who have washed up on the island's shores.
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