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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > Intergenerational relationships
From acclaimed author Dan Smith comes a page-turning, atmospheric
ghost story packed full of adventure and heart ... 'What a story
... absolutely gripping' EMMA CARROLL 'An enchanting, beautifully
crafted wartime tale'ALLY SHERRICK Malaya, 1942. Nisha's home is
destroyed by war and she and her mother, Amma, flee to her father's
ancestral house in England, perched on a cliff top on the cold
Northern coast. When Amma falls gravely ill, Nisha is left to face
her formidable grandmother alone. Grandmother's rules are
countless, and her Anglo-Indian granddaughter is even forbidden
from climbing the old weeping tree. But when a ghost child beckons
Nisha to sit under its boughs, and promises her Amma's life in
return for three truths, its pull proves irresistible ... A
thrilling historical ghost story; full of adventure, grief, guilt,
forgiveness and belonging A fresh angle on a wartime story: the
prejudice Nisha faces as a refugee feels particularly relevant
today Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll Praise
for Dan Smith: 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has
EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA
CARROLL on She Wolf 'This book grabbed me from page one - highly
recommended' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy
Choosing to have children is a private decision with global
consequences. Other Than Mother explores the decision-making
process around not having children. It is in three parts: Part I
"The Worldly Winds" explores the backdrop to deciding whether or
not to have children, including the cultural changes brought about
by a rise in voluntary/intentional childlessness. Part II "A
Private Decision with Global Consequences" explores the pros and
cons in the decision-making process, including ecological and
environmental considerations. Part III "New Horizons and Baby-sized
Projects" explores living with the decision.
Discover how the children of prominent families pursue their own
path while contributing to their family's legacy In The Quest for
Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their
Unique Place in the World, accomplished family and private wealth
consultant Dr. James Weiner delivers a unique and eye-opening
discussion of the Rising Generation's quest for self-determination
in the shadow of a larger-than-life family. The author relies on
qualitative research conducted on wealthy families to explore
topics like: Rites of passage in prominent families and what
liberation for young family members actually looks and feels like
Separating from and returning to your family while finding people
to trust on your journey How to deal with the long shadows cast by
wealthy family members Perfect for members of wealthy and
accomplished families, as well as the people who advise them, The
Quest for Legitimacy is an essential read for anyone navigating the
complex dynamics of accomplished families.
If your father had superpowers, what would they be? What's your
favorite childhood memory of the two of you together? What has your
dad accomplished that makes your proud? Thought provoking and
celebratory, this fill-in gift book provides 50 prompts that help
you capture all the things you love and appreciate about your
father: his talents, his quirks, the memories you share, and more.
With a fresh illustration style and deluxe production details like
a grain-embossed, foil-stamped cover, ribbon markers, and a 4-color
interior, this book is the perfect keepsake your father will enjoy
for years to come.
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