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|  | Flesh & Blood by James Naughton, Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham's tale of three generations of an American family includes the patriarch, a Greek immigrant named Constantine Stassos; his Italian-American wife; beautiful Susan with her secret child; the brilliant gay son who defies his father; and the wild Zoe who makes a life with a transvestite friend. AUTHOR: James Naughton, Michael Cunningham
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter
The story of how a rude and misbehaving squirrel gets his comeuppance. Illustrated with watercolor paintings. AUTHOR: Beatrix Potter
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Divorce Workbook by David Fassler, Michele Lash, Sally B. Ives
This book can facilitate honest & open communication between adults & children of 4-12 years at a difficult time. The volume takes children by the hand from marriage through separation, divorce, & 'legal stuff' which defines such terms as custody, child support, divorce mediation, & visitation. It also devotes considerable attention to the emotional aftermath of divorce....compiled with sensitivity & useful for it guidance. --Nadine Brozon, NEW YORK TIMES. THE DIVORCE WORKBOOK is effective in reaching young readers because it contains children's comments & drawings which express their thoughts & feelings about their parents' separation & divorce. This invites readers to open up & share their feelings as well. They learn they are not alone but part of a large crowd of kids in the same boat. Parents; school guidance counselors, nurses, & teachers; therapists; & children's librarians are some of the adults who use this book with an individual child or with a group. Instructions are provided at the front of the book. Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Publishers Group West, Bookpeople, Inland Book Co. & others can fill orders. Please inquire. AUTHOR: David Fassler, Michele Lash, Sally B. Ives
PUBLISHER: Waterfront Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Far from the Tree by Donna Grant
Description not available.Two African-American sisters, Celeste, a doctor's wife trying to maintain a facade of normalcy, and Ronnie, a struggling actress, inherit a North Carolina house after the death of their father and face a painful encounter with long- suppressed family secrets. Reprint. AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | In Search of Ancient Ireland by Carmel McCaffrey, Leo Eaton
Description not available.A captivating history of ancient Ireland explores the island's history from the end of the last Ice Age nine thousand years ago to the Norman Invasion of 1167 A.D., which brought the country under English control. AUTHOR: Carmel McCaffrey, Leo Eaton
PUBLISHER: New Amsterdam Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Wanted . . . Mud Blossom by Betsy C. Byars, Jacqueline Robers
The Blossom family returns for more adventures. In this story, which takes place over the course of a summer weekend, the family dog, Mud, is put on trial for eating a hamster. In addition, Maggie and her boyfriend, Ralphie, argue when Ralphie says her bossiness makes her an ogrette. AUTHOR: Betsy C. Byars, Jacqueline Robers
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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