Family bonds

Book still in good condition -  Fall on Your Knees  is a   novel  by  Canadian   playwright,  actor  and novelist  Ann-Marie MacDonald. The novel takes place in late 19th and early 20th centuries and chronicles four generations of the complex Piper Family. It is a story of "inescapable family bonds, terrible secrets, and of miracles. Beginning in  Cape Breton Island,  Nova Scotia  through the battlefields of  World War I  and ending in  New York City, the troubled Piper sisters depend on one another for survival.  The book has been translated into 17 languages and was featured by the Winfrey's Book Club in 2002..   *N.B.*   If you buy more books from me you only pay R 6 postage each on the additional books – see what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A delightful story about the magical bonds of family and friendship by an exciting new voice in the world of children's literature 'Beautiful and unusual... this unexpected and striking story is one to be savoured' Sinad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North Tessa discovers the healing power of wishes when she sets out to find a missing Barbegazi, said to live in the mountains hear her village. Meeting one is only the beginning of an adventure that unites generations and teaches Tessa that trust is at the heart of the best relationships. A delightful story about families, love and learning that some secrets are best kept secret - forever. Features Summary A delightful story about the magical bonds of family and friendship by an exciting new voice in the world of children's literature 'Beautiful and unusual... Author H.S. Norup Publisher Pushkin Children's Books Release date 20180905 Pages 256 ISBN 1-78269-181-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78269-181-5

Night Dancer Mma has just buried her mother, and now she is alone. She has been left everything. But she's also inherited her mother's bad name. A bold, brash woman, the only thing her mother refused to discuss was her past. Why did she flee her family and bring her daughter to a new town when she was a baby? What was she escaping from? Abandoned now, Mma has no knowledge of her father or her family - but she is desperate to find out. Night Dancer is a powerful and moving novel about the relationship between mothers and daughters, about the bonds of family, about knowing when to fulfil your duty, and when you must be brave enough not to. Presenting a vista of Nigeria over the past half-century, it is a vibrant and heartfelt exploration of one woman's search for belonging.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A gripping psychological thriller from the author of the bestselling WAYS TO LIVE FOREVER. Eleven-year-old Olivia has been in care since she was five, and is just beginning her sixteenth placement. Her new home is a secluded farmhouse, centuries old, where she slowly bonds with her foster family. But the house holds dark secrets. Olivia discovers that it was once a notorious baby farm, where unwanted children were left to die. She becomes convinced that the place is haunted. She is desperate to save her new family from the ghosts. The danger is real - but does it come from the twisted mind of a very disturbed child? A powerful and thrilling story from one of today's most exciting young writers. Features Summary Eleven-year-old Olivia has been in care since she was five, and is just beginning her sixteenth placement. Her new home is a secluded farmhouse, centuries old... Author Sally Nicholls Publisher Marion Lloyd Books Release date 20131102 Pages 231 ISBN 1-4071-2432-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-2432-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Grace Stanton's life as a rising media star and lifestyle blogger takes a turn when she catches her husband cheating and torpedoes his car into the family swimming pool. Grace suddenly finds herself locked out of her home, checking account, and even the blog she has worked so hard to develop. Moving in with her mother, who owns and lives above a rundown beach bar called The Sandbox, is less than ideal. So is attending court-mandated 'divorce recovery' therapy sessions with three other women and one man. When their 'divorce coach' starts to act suspiciously, they start having their own Wednesday 'Ladies' Night' sessions at The Sandbox, and the bonds that develop lead them to try to find closure in ways they never imagined. Features Summary Grace Stanton's life as a rising media star and lifestyle blogger takes a turn when she catches her husband cheating and torpedoes his car into the family swimming pool... Author Mary Kay Andrews Publisher St Martin's Press Release date 20170503 Pages 464 ISBN 1-250-13062-X ISBN 13 978-1-250-13062-4

  Gradisil is an epic space opera of family revenge and the birth of a nation.  Not very long from now, if you are wealthy, space can be yours, space to grow. New technology has seeded a rebirth of the pioneer spirit. A new breed of adventurer has slipped the bonds of gravity and begun a fresh life in orbit, free from interference by government, free from the petty concerns of earth.  Who wouldn’t want such freedom? Who wouldn’t want to escape from society’s tangles — from the claws of the corporations, from the stifling love of family?  But tradition, fear, and revenge carry a murderous weight, a gravity that is not so easy to escape. The death of Gradisil’s grandfather, floating high in the uplands above earth, was only the beginning. And now the US government is looking up at the new nation above our heads with jealous eyes.

Subtitle: Redwall, Book 15 Author: Brian Jacques Signed by the author on a compliment slip attached to the ffep Publisher: Viking Children's Books (2002) ISBN-10: 0670910678 ISBN-13: 9780670910670 Condition: Very Good. Light bumping to spine-ends and corners. Some marks and a few scratches on the outside edges of the pages. The dust jacket is scratched with some rubbing; creasing and light wear along the edges. Else a very good copy. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 401 Dimensions: 24.1 x 15.8 x 3.5 cm +++ by Brian Jacques (Signed by the Author) +++ A thrilling story of Triss, a young squirrel maid. She escapes a life of misery as a servant to the tyrannical ruling ferret family in Riftguard and sets off to find her way to the Abbey of Redwall. Parallel runs the tale of two young scamps, the hare Bestiarum and the badger Sagaxus, who leave the Fortress of Salamandastron and set off on board ship in search of adventure. The third storyline is about the inhabitants of the Abbey and a threat to their safety. This leads to a frightening and ultimately very satisfying climax as the three threads of the story come together. Wot, Wot?! Could it be another epic Redwall tale tail? thick with high adventure, heavy accents, and leek-and-turnip pasty from the beloved beast master himself, Brian Jacques? It is indeed, happy readers. Triss the 15th book in the distinguished and wildly popular animal fantasy series, chronicles the exploits of a brave squirrel maid who travels from the bonds of slavery to the meeting of her destiny as a warrior at Redwall Abbey. Triss the squirrel, Shogg the otter, and Welfo the hedgehog, all slaves to the bloodthirsty royal ferret family of Riftguard, filch a ferret boat and sail away from the murderous clutches of Princess Kurda and her malevolent father, King Agranu.

A coming of age novel about a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by their choices. It is 1974 and the summer of love is finally drawing to a close. The flower children are starting to realise that you cannot survive on peace and love alone. Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the secondary school social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the 'coolest girl in the world', Tully Hart - the girl all the boys want to know - moves in across the street and wants to be her best friend. Tully and Kate became inseparable and by summer's end they made a pact to be 'best friends forever'. For thirty years Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship, jealousy, anger, hurt and resentment. Tully will follow her ambition to find fame and success. Kate knows that all she wants is to fall in love and have a family. What she doesn't know is how being a wife and a mother will change her. They think they've survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart. But when tragedy strikes, can the bonds of friendship survive? Or is it the one hurdle than even a lifelong friendship cannot overcome. Format:Paperback Pages:400

Paperback. English. Vermilion. 1999. In good condition. Inscription inside. There are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student... We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual experiences of loving and learning: feeling the tenderness of love; forging lifelong friendships; pursuing a chosen career; giving birth to new life; juggling the responsibilities of job and family, and more.This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom. Stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford and many others.Whether you are a career woman or a stay-at-home mom, a teenager or a senior, a young woman just starting out or a woman of the world, this delightful book will be a treasured companion for many years to come. Health & Fitness

Paperback. English. MacMillan. 2011 In good condition. Signed by Jansen. At a time when newspapers are full of the woes of the South African education system and stories of teachers who let the children in their classes down, this book shows that this is not the whole picture; it is a celebration of heroic teachers who have struggled against great odds to give their students a chance of success. Great South African Teachers celebrates the massive contribution of remarkable teachers, both past and present, working in South African schools. The stories, sent in by over 100 South Africans in response to advertisements placed in the Sunday Times, pay tribute to teachers who have changed lives through their passion for their subject, their dedication to the dignity of the teaching profession, and above all their determination to see the children in their classes succeed. The contributions reflect the full range of South African schools -- rich schools, poor schools, white schools under apartheid, black schools under apartheid, urban schools and rural schools, schools today and schools in the past. And the contributors come from varied backgrounds: privileged children exposed to the realities of apartheid South Africa through their teachers, poor children motivated to work to break the bonds of poverty, angry children and shy children, bright children stretched to achieve their full potential and others taught the value of hard work in the pursuit of success. Jonathan Jansen, assisted by Lihlumelo Toyana and Nangamso Koza, introduces the collection of contributions with a thought-provoking commentary on the lessons to be learnt from the tributes. Jansen identifies seven types of inspiring teacher, showing how each type works differently to bring out the best in the children in their charge. Great South African Teachers thanks our inspiring teachers and hopes to motivate the next generation of teachers to dedicate themselves to changing lives, to changing the future. All the royalties from this book go towards pre-service teacher bursaries at universities in South Africa. The first recipient of a bursary funded by the royalties from this book is currently studying for his Bachelor of Education degree at the University of the Free State. He will be the first graduate in his family.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Paul Starr, Ireland's leading cardiologist dies in a car crash with a pregnant young woman by his side. United in their grief and the love of one man, four women are thrown together in an attempt to come to terms with life after Paul. They soon realise they never really knew him at all. The love they shared for Paul in his life and which incensed a feeling of mistrust and dislike for each other, in his death turns into the very thing that bonds them and their children to each other, forever. As they begin to form unlikely friendships, Paul's death proves to be the catalyst that enables them to become the people they always wanted to be. Features Summary One man, three wives, too many secrets. A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship. Author Faith Hogan Publisher Head of Zeus Release date 20170428 Pages 336 ISBN 1-78669-309-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78669-309-9

The New York Times bestselling series about a gifted young girl and the demonic sorcerer who takes her in. The Ancient Magus' Bride is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist. The Ancient Magus' Bride is an ongoing manga series that includes captivating artwork and color inserts in each volume. Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his wife! About the Author Kore Yamazaki is best known as the author and artist of the New York Times bestselling The Ancient Magus' Bride. Read more Series: The Ancient Magus' Bride (Book 6) Publisher: Seven Seas; Pck Pap/Bk edition (January 3, 2017) Paperback: 180 pages Kore Yamazaki (Author) Kore Yamazaki is best known as the author and artist of the New York Times bestselling The Ancient Magus' Bride.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Three Wishes is a exploration of family, relationships and modern love from the bestselling author of the hit HBO series Big Little Lies.They say trouble always comes in threes...For sisters Lyn, Cat and Gemma Kettle, the year they turn thirty-three is no exception.Sensible Lyn is struggling to balance being a mother, wife and businesswoman without losing her mind. Cat, whose perfect marriage is the envy of all her friends, never suspects that her husband has been hiding a secret that will tear her life apart. Directionless Gemma changes jobs and boyfriends every few months and has just met a new man who could be the one to unlock her hidden past.Through everything, the bonds of the sisters are strong enough to withstand whatever life throws at them. That is until the night of their thirty-fourth birthday dinner, when home truths are revealed and things are said that can't be taken back... 'Three Wishes feels firmly set in the real world, where trivial domestic details, biting pain and sudden joy regularly overlap on a daily basis' The Telegraph'Funny, and Dramatic, with vibrant characters, it's a delight' Sunday Mirror'Highly addictive' She 'Gripping, acutely observed, thought-provoking and funny' Marie Claire 'The writing is beautiful: sometimes funny, sometimes sad but always compelling' Good Housekeeping Features Summary They say trouble always comes in threes. And for sisters Lyn, Cat and Gemma Kettle, the year they turn thirty-three is no exception. Through everything... Author Liane Moriarty Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20160229 Pages 377 ISBN 1-4059-1849-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4059-1849-7

 Paperback Is there a universal language of love, a "kinship with all life" that can open new horizons of experience? Example after example in this unique classic -- from "Strongheart" the actor-dog to "Freddie" the fly -- resounds with entertaining and inspiring proof that communication with animals is a wonderful, indisputable fact. All that is required is an attitude of openness, friendliness, humility, and a sense of humor to part the curtain and form bonds of real friendship. For anyone who loves animals, for all those who have ever experienced the special devotion only a pet can bring,  Kinship With All Life  is an unqualified delight. Sample these pages and you will never encounter "just a dog" again, but rather a fellow member of nature's own family.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Funny, provocative and moving, The Liar's Quartet includes the scripts with brand new commentary from Mark Thomas' most acclaimed comic, political theatre. Layered with political insight (and insult), and peppered with anecdote, this is a bravura performance in its own right. Each multi-award winning show examines Thomas' obsession with the bonds that bind us, those of family, friends and communities. Beginning with Bravo Figaro!, Mark puts on an opera in his dying father's living room (with the help of Royal Opera House singers) to explore their relationship. In Cuckooed, he unpicks the betrayal of a friend and a fellow activist who was in fact employed to spy for the UK's biggest arms company, BAE systems. And in The Red Shed, Mark returns to his political roots to harness the power of collective memory and celebrate the importance of working-class struggles and narratives in a story he describes as 'a topical tale about the miners' strike'. Features Summary Laughter, anger and connection. Mark Thomas is more essential than ever... Author Mark Thomas Publisher September Publishing Release date 20170509 Pages 224 ISBN 1-910463-69-8 ISBN 13 978-1-910463-69-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Mort Zachter's childhood revolved around a small, struggling shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side that sold bread and pastries. His was a classic story--a close-knit, hard-working family struggling to make it in America. Only they were rich. Very rich. At age thirty-six, after struggling to work his way though night school, Zachter discovered that his bachelor uncles, who ran the shop, had amassed millions of dollars in stocks and bonds. As he starts to clean out their apartment, Zachter discovers clues to their hidden lives that raise more questions than they answer. And in the end, he comes to realize that although he may not understand his family--and maybe never will--forgiveness and acceptance are what matter most. Features Summary Mort Zachter's childhood revolved around a small, struggling shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side that sold bread and pastries. His was a classic story--a close-knit... Author Mort Zachter Publisher HarperPerennial Release date 20080801 Pages 194 ISBN 0-06-166341-7 ISBN 13 978-0-06-166341-3

County Mayo is rich in the traditions of Ireland, legends that Branna O’Dwyer fully embraces in her life and in her work as the proprietor of The Dark Witch shop, which carries soaps, lotions, and candles for tourists, made with Branna’s special touch. Branna’s strength and selflessness hold together a close circle of friends and family—along with their horses and hawks and her beloved hound. But there’s a single missing link in the chain of her life: love… She had it once—for a moment—with Finbar Burke, but a shared future is forbidden by history and blood. Which is why Fin has spent his life traveling the world to fill the abyss left in him by Branna, focusing on work rather than passion. Branna and Fin’s relationship offers them both comfort and torment. And though they succumb to the heat between them, there can be no promises for tomorrow. A storm of shadows threatens everything that their circle holds dear. It will be Fin’s power, loyalty, and heart that will make all the difference in an age-old battle between the bonds that hold their friends together and the evil that has haunted their families for centuries. Forward lean; a front corner curling; small section of front film peeling slightly.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days When Annie marries Harry after years of heartache in a London slum she believes she's found her happy ever after. But the horrors of the Blitz soon threaten everything they hold dear. The terrible sights Harry witnesses as an air raid warden bring back traumatic memories of his time during the First World War. Suddenly Annie finds herself struggling to cope not only with life in wartime and two little children, but also with a husband who seems like a stranger. Kitty has always been protective of her little brother Harry. Hiding the scandal about their father from the world was the only way to survive as they were growing up in Newcastle. But when she discovers Harry too has a shocking secret, she is torn. Meanwhile Annie wonders why Harry refuses to discuss his life before their marriage and why she has never met his sister. Will the truth ever come to light? From the bombed-out terraces of London to the docks of Newcastle, Her Father's Daughter is a moving and poignant true story about the unbreakable bonds of family, and the power of love to heal the worst wounds. Features Summary By the internationally bestselling author Beezy Marsh, comes a powerful sequel to All My Mother's Secrets. Author Beezy Marsh Publisher Pan Books Release date 20190725 Pages 320 ISBN 1-5098-9268-0 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-9268-6