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On the outside, Samantha has it all: money, looks, opportunity, love. But on the inside, Samantha is different. She can't stop making bad choices. She's restless and often reckless. In The Wrong Life, we meet Samantha's family, friends, doctors, lovers, spouse, and her children, all of whom she enlists for help in her constant search for that one elusive thing-happiness. When Samantha meets Alice, both their lives have fallen into disarray. They develop strong ties as they help each other through dark times. They are soulmates.Kelly Anne Johnson loves red lipstick, perfectly manicured nails, and strong men. She and Samantha get along so well as college roommates that after school they move together to NYC. Kelly has a lot to say about relationships.Jay Anthony Russo meets Samantha in high school. He's been attracted to Samantha forever and regularly shows up wherever she settles-no matter her relationship status.When Samantha meets Dennis McKenzie, she believes she has found her true love, her protector, and the right life, the one she's been searching for all this time. Dennis is a celebrated surgeon who adores Samantha, and although he's aware of her problems, he's certain he can fix whatever's wrong and that they'll be the perfect couple.And Samantha feels that way too-for a time-until the fear, doubt, and questions creep back in: Did I choose the wrong life? Is there a right life?

Laughter keeps us sane-which is the first reason to laugh at the lunacies of living. Among the many other reasons are:Competent Computer Help: Technical Support: "And what is your problem?" Me: "My computer will not boot up when I turn it on." Technical Support: "So? Don't turn it on."Witty Husbands: We passed a billboard that advertised a package of Winston cigarettes with the slogan: "Finally, A Butt You Can Kiss." Doug said thoughtfully, "If I were the Cancer Society, I would rent the other side of that billboard and put up a sign that said, "Smoke These, And You Can Kiss Your Butt Goodbye."Roommates Who Won't Take Along Provisions: My roommate refused to take along a box meal because a box meal wasn't "cool." Now . . . we were headed into the Rockies, which are reasonably well known as a vast wilderness where people have perished for lack of food or stayed alive only by eating each other.Motels: We cruised slowly past the other two-the shabby, single-story, strip kind where you park your car directly in front of your room's door, either to keep a suspicious eye on it or for a quick getaway when the cops show up. The first motel was an ancient, grungy building, particularly uninviting, and the second, even grubbier, had assembled four rough-hewn guys in the parking lot with the promising look of those who would wake us up at two a.m. to the sounds of them breaking beer bottles over each other's heads. Also: Deranged neighbors, sadistic physical education teachers, oblivious military officers, children who have seen way too much, bad dates, friendly bikers, backwoods roadside assistance, camping, sailors and seasickness, and dogs with overflowing bladders.

Our readers and customers asked for informative and entertaining fiction for teens and young adults about their lives, and we've listened! We're pleased to publish Lucky Dogs, Lost Hats, and Dating Don'ts, a collection of over a dozen hi-lo (high interest-low reading level) short stories for people with intellectual disabilities or other learning challenges.Middle schoolers through adults will identify with the book's true-to-life stories and their characters (some with developmental disabilities, some without), who want to live as independently as they can. And just like real life, there are episodes of hilarity, poignancy, messiness, responsibility, longing, fulfillment, and adventure. From roommate troubles to wanting a pet, and from seeking a girlfriend to going camping with friends, these appealing short stories engage readers and impart subtle life lessons. A set of questions at the end of each story encourages discussion and further self-reflection. Stories included are:¿A Day of Kindness¿A Very Lucky Dog¿Adventures in Camping¿Bad Hair Day¿Dear Diary¿Dirty Dishes¿Doctor Visit¿Evening Walks¿How to Find a Girlfriend¿Road Trip¿Slugger¿Sneezes¿The Kissing Scene¿Tornado at Big BurgerWritten by experts in literacy and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, stories range in reading grade level from 1.5 to 3.5 (Flesch Kincaid scale) and are illustrated with large format black and white photos. Large type, a sans serif font, ample margins, and space between paragraphs helps to provide a smooth reading experience. An Introduction provides important information about who can benefit from the book and how to use it.If you're a parent, educator, reading specialist, book club coordinator, librarian, or counselor don't miss this unique book for your teen and adult readers with intellectual disabilities or other struggling readers!

The Ohio State football team entered the 2002 season having won only 21 of its last 36 games, with a second-year-but highly successful in Division I-AA-coach, a quarterback who had one touchdown pass and one complete game-but had a win over Michigan-in his first two years, and a freshman running back. But, they had a potentially productive kicking game, a solid defense-led by a two-time All-American who had a mission to win a national championship-and a big-play receiver returning.All of these meshed into a perfect 14-0 season, with seven of the 14 wins by seven points or less, including the dramatic 31-24 double-overtime win over Miami for the national championship, their first since 1968.

A chance encounter with a former high school acquaintance leads to a mystery that twists and turns through history, draft-dodging, and a murder plot. Larry and Barb are a typical American couple who love their family, travel, and each other. Their life together is a series of ups and downs-career changes, the uncertainty of living through the Vietnam War era, children, and the joy of living. Until one day, they were on vacation in Petoskey, Michigan, when Larry hears a familiar voice coming from the high booth directly behind him in a local pub. . .He gets up to investigate and finds Trey, a high school classmate, from Connellsville, Pa. When he tries to reconnect with him, Trey denies knowing him and becomes agitated. Larry decides to take a photo, which totally sets Trey off. A clever comment cools things down and that seems to end things. Puzzled, they head back to their campsite, only to strike up a conversation with a young man in a neighboring site. They exchange pleasantries and start showing each other photos on their phones. Inadvertently, the photo of Trey appears and the young man sees it. This sets off a series of events that pull Larry and Barb into a web of deceit where Trey seems the bad guy, but ends up being a victim. A fictional mystery that draws its background from the author's own travel and life experiences, Over and Back will take you on a thrilling adventure as Larry and Barb work to solve a mystery and stop a murder.

Humiliated by his final confrontations with Alexa Maraná, Sifiq King Bin-Lot encourages ruthless raids against Turand. Furious over Alexa's captivity and abuse, Gregor recalls his solemn pledge to protect his beloved Turand from further Sifiq aggression. All efforts for a peaceful solution fail. Facing daunting odds but determined to end Sifiq threats to their family and country, King Gregor and Crown Prince Nikolai decide on the one action Bin-Lot will never expect. In the meantime, recovered from her agonizing ordeal, Alexa responds to mystic voices speaking through her dreams. Guiding her to bridge time and tragedies, the voices lead Turand's Queen and High Priestess to the astonishing revelation of why King Gregor is so different from other Turandans. Alexa must then search her soul for the courage to leave home and her children to deliver the miracle Gregor will need to stop the Sifiq from ever threatening Turand again.

Nearly two decades have passed since the Sifiq occupation and the resulting civil war ended in Turand.Through faith and hard work, Turandans have recaptured the vitality and prosperity that once characterized their nation. However, new questions assail them and the leaders who guided them to victory and peace. Their High Priestess Valkana has mysteriously vanished, and only the Valkana's presence allows Turand to thrive in spiritual harmony. Through lapses into the wealth of memories, King Gregor and Lord Victor Garogan seek strength to face a painful present. Neither makes any effort to conceal his love for Alexa while mourning the loss of the woman each loves more than life itself. At the same time, they search for reasons behind her unexplained, heartbreaking disappearance. In Return to Turand, award-winning author Sandra Valencia continues the saga that began as years of dreams. She hopes the lessons learned in Turand will touch the hearts and lives of her readers-and perhaps her world.

Is life starting to get a little hard? Are you unsure of what direction you want to take in life? Do you spend a lot of time trying to fit in? Does it hurt really bad when you don't? Should you spend your time trying to fit in, or is it best to try to stand out? Navigating through life is beginning to get tricky.I Just Haven't Met You Yet is a book that will provide you with some thoughts on how you should proceed. It offers advice and experience from a grandma figure who wants to share her wisdom and offer some advice to help you.You are making choices now that will absolutely impact your life. This grandma wants you to choose wisely. She will encourage you to:¿ think about faith and religion¿ discover your gifts and use them¿ understand different seasons of life¿ learn and wonder¿ learn from her experiencesThere are thought-evoking topics on friendship, dating/marriage, money, your body, prayer, faith, and much more. All subjects are approached with support from the Bible and scientific research. But don't worry, these important life topics are also explained using musical lyrics and humor. Most grandmas have learned a lot but don't always have a chance to share all of their wisdom. Many of our struggles were just like yours. I hope you enjoy these lessons and will contemplate using them in your life.

One snowy day in Brooklyn, James and Sally discover that they have new neighbors next door-a girl named Tovah and a boy named Esair. When James and Sally spy a menorah through the next-door window, they wonder why their new friends don't have a Christmas tree. But as the four children get to know each other, they discover the joy of learning about new holiday traditions. Exploring the differences between Christmas and Hanukkah, Let's Be Friends teaches kids that learning about others can be fun and lead to friendships that last a lifetime.