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Family reunion : a novel / by Thayer, Nancy,1943-author.;
"A grandmother-granddaughter duo are eager to spend their summer together on peaceful Nantucket, but the season that unfolds brings about unforgettable surprises in New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer's magical, multigenerational novel. Eleanor Sunderland loves living on the Nantucket cliffside, in a charming home that has been in her family for decades. Now widowed, she looks forward to the arrival of her children and grandchildren for an annual family reunion, eager for the life and laughter that will soon fill the air. But Eleanor's island idyll is shattered when her money-driven children suggest she sell the house and move to a retirement community. She finds a lone ally in her twenty-two-year-old granddaughter, Ari, who moves in with her for the summer. Ari longs for a change of scenery, to stray from the path her parents have set for her. What she does not expect is an electric romantic spark with a Nantucket local, Cal, whose kind heart and charisma have her absolutely smitten. With plenty of her signature Nantucket magic, Nancy Thayer brings both Eleanor and Ari on a summer beyond their wildest imaginations, filled with exciting connections, old and new."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Grandparent and child; Conflict of generations; Family reunions; Family secrets; Widows; Summer; Older people;
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Daisy Darker / by Feeney, Alice,author.;
"After years of avoiding each other, Daisy Darker's entire family is assembling for Nana's 80th birthday party in Nana's crumbling gothic house on a tiny tidal island. Finally back together one last time, when the tide comes in, they will be cut off from the rest of the world for eight hours. The family arrives, each of them harboring secrets. Then at the stroke of midnight, as a storm rages, Nana is found dead. And an hour later, the next family member follows... Trapped on an island where someone is killing them one by one, the Darkers must reckon with their present mystery as well as their past secrets, before the tide goes out and all is revealed. With a wicked wink to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, Daisy Darker's unforgettable twists will leave readers reeling" --
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Family secrets; Family reunions; Islands; Murder; Dysfunctional families;
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Beach house reunion / by Monroe, Mary Alice.;
At Cara Rutledge's home on Isle of Palms, everything is comfortingly the same, yet rife with painful memories. Only through reconnecting with family, friends, and the rhythms of the lowcountry can Cara release the hold of the past and open herself to the possibility of a new love, career, and hope for the future. Meanwhile, her niece Linnea, a recent college graduate who doesn't know where her life will take her, leaves her historic home in Charleston, with all its entitlement and expectations, and heads to her aunt's beach house. On the island, she is part of the freer, natural ocean lifestyle she loves, rejoining the turtle team, learning to surf, and falling in love. Remembering the lessons of her beloved grandmother, Lovie, the original "turtle lady," Linnea rediscovers a meaningful purpose to her life and finds the courage she needs to break from tradition.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Family reunions; Mothers and daughters; Families; College graduates; Vacation homes;
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To free a family : the journey of Mary Walker / by Nathans, Sydney.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Prologue: A Secret Striving -- Reluctant Runaway -- Sanctuary -- "In the Midst of Friends" -- "Never Reject the Claims of Fugitive" -- The Rescue Plot -- "A Spirit Like a Dove" -- A Season of Silence -- "A Case of Heart-Rending Distress" -- If They Die for Their Freedom, Amen -- "The Welfare of Her Race" -- "To Part No More" -- Epilogue: "Their Works Do Follow Them.""What was it like for a mother to flee slavery, leaving her children behind? To Free a Family tells the remarkable story of Mary Walker, who in August 1848 fled her owner for refuge in the North and spent the next seventeen years trying to recover her family. Her freedom, like that of thousands who escaped from bondage, came at a great price- remorse at parting without a word, fear for her family's fate. This story is anchored in two extraordinary collections of letters and diaries, that of her former North Carolina slaveholders and that of the northern family- Susan and Peter Lesley- who protected and employed her. The author's sensitive and penetrating narrative reveals Mary Walker's remarkable persistence, as well as the sustained collaboration of the black and white abolitionists who assisted her. Mary Walker and the Lesleys ventured half a dozen attempts at liberation, from ransom to ruse to rescue, until the end of the Civil War reunited Mary Walker with her son and daughter. Unlike her more famous counterparts- Harriet Tubman, Harriet Jacobs, and Sojourner Truth- who wrote their own narrative and whose public defiance made them heroines, Mary Walker's efforts were protracted, wrenching, and private. Her odyssey was more representative of women refugees from bondage who labored secretly and behind the scenes to reclaim their families from the South. In recreating Mary Walker's journey, this book gives voice to their hidden epic of emancipation and to an untold story of the Civil War era."--Jacket.
Subjects: Walker, Mary, d. 1872.; Walker, Mary, d. 1872; Fugitive slaves; Women slaves; African American women; Family reunions;
© c2012., Harvard University Press,
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The Hummingbird House presents Love, from the Hummingbird House and the Easter charade : two Hummingbird House novellas / by Ball, Donna,author.;
"Paul Slater and Derrick Anderson's Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast, The Hummingbird House, has become renowned as a destination of distinction that specializes in hosting events celebrating life's most magical moments. And while the celebration rarely goes as planned, the magic never fails. In "Love, From the Hummingbird House" Paul and Derrick host the Queen of Romance for a Valentine's Day Book Lover's Extravaganza, and invite members of their old book club for a reunion. But the problem with reunions is that everyone changes with time and some of those changes are more dramatic than others. Add to this a secret crush about to be made public, a secret identity about to be exposed, and an 84-year-old queen married to a 24-year-old prince, and the weekend quickly deteriorates into a web of deception and evasion. As they watch their grand celebration slowly spin into chaos, Paul and Derrick are forced to admit their mistakes, and are reminded once again that honesty is always the best policy ... or is it? In "The Easter Charade" a mischievous bunny runs loose in The Hummingbird House, endangering the elaborate fiftieth anniversary party a perfectionist daughter has planned for her parents. Maddie Rockwell has spent the past year arranging the perfect tribute to her parents' half century of marriage, complete with a recreation of their original wedding photo and a renewal of their vows. Family members are flying in from all over the country, and the staff at the Hummingbird House have outdone themselves in helping to stage the perfect backdrop for this momentous event. But while Maddie spent all her efforts on planning the perfect celebration of her parents' marriage, her own marriage has been falling apart. It will take the revelation of a carefully guarded family secret, a rabbit with an appetite for paper and the magic of the Hummingbird House to put things right again. Enjoy your visit to the Hummingbird House, where you may not find what you expect, but you always find what you need."--Back cover
Subjects: Easter fiction.; Romance fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Reunions; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Family secrets; Bed and breakfast accommodations; Life change events;
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Dead presidents : an American adventure into the strange deaths and surprising afterlives of our nation's leaders / by Carlson, Brady.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Monument man -- Well-timed exits -- The first patient -- Farewell, Mr. President -- Death trips -- His good name -- Robots and sphinxes -- Unintended legacies -- Eternal flame -- The rest of the set -- Family reunion.To public radio host and reporter Brady Carlson, the weighty responsibilities of being president never end. As Carlson sees it, the dead presidents (and the ways we remember them) tell us a great deal about ourselves, our history, and how we imagine our past and future. For American presidents, there is life after death -- and it's just a little weird. Carlson takes readers on a trip to presidential gravesites, monuments, and memorials from sea to shining sea. With a mix of history and contemporary reporting, Carlson recounts the surprising origin stories of the Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, Grant's Tomb, and JFK's Eternal Flame. He explores whether William Henry Harrison really died of a cold, how the assassin's bullet may not have been what killed James A. Garfield, and why Zachary Taylor's remains were exhumed 140 years after he died. And he explains the strange afterlives of the presidents, including why "Hooverball" is still played in Iowa, why Millard Fillmore's final resting place is next to that of funk legend Rick James, why "Who buried in Grant's Tomb?" became a running gag for Groucho Marx, why Ohio and Alaska fought for so long over the name of Mt. McKinley (now known as Denali), and why we exalt dead presidents not just with public statues and iconic paintings but with kitschy wax dummies, Halloween costumes, and bobblehead dolls. With a passion for history and an eye for neglected places and offbeat characters, Carlson shows that the ways we memorialize our presidents reveal as much about us as it does about the men themselves.
Subjects: Presidents; Presidents;
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I, Alex Cross [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-; Cain, Tim,1946-nrt; Cerveris, Michael.;
Read by Tim Cain and Michael Cerveris.Executive producer, Michele Gonigle; produced and directed by Kevin Thomsen; recorded by Tommy Harron.James Patterson delivers the fifteenth installment of his acclaimed Alex Cross series. During a family reunion, Detective Alex Cross receives word that a close relative has been brutally murdered. Determined to catch the culprit, Cross joins forces with his lover, Detective Brianna Stone, and pursues the case all the way to the seediest sections of Washington's underbelly.
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Audiobooks.; Mystery fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Cross, Alex (Fictitious character); African American detectives; Murder;
© p2009., Hachette Audio,
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E.T., the extra-terrestrial [videorecording] / by Spielberg, Steven,1946-prodrt; Kennedy, Kathleen,1954-pro; Mathison, Melissa.aus; Thomas, Henry,1971-act; Stone, Dee Wallace,1948-act; MacNaughton, Robert,1966-act; Barrymore, Drew.act; Coyote, Peter.act; Williams, John,1932-; Universal Pictures (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm); Industrial Light and Magic (Studio);
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen presentation (1.85:1); 5.1 surround.Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, Casey Martell, Sean Frye, Tom Howell.Director of photography, Allen Daviau ; edited by Carol Littleton ; music by John Williams ; special visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic.A story of an alien stranded on Earth and his relationship with a young boy.Special features: exclusive audio track of John Williams' magical score ; The reunion: E.T.'s family and friends ; Behind-the-scenes with composer John Williams ; theatrical trailer ; Production photos & concept drawings ; E.T.'s interactive space tour.Academy Award, 1983: Best effects, Sound effects editing ; Best effects, visual effects ; Best music, original score.MPAA rating: PG for language and mild thematic elements.
Subjects: Feature films.; Science fiction films.; Fantasy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Human-alien encounters; Boys; Extraterrestrial beings; Life on other planets;
© c2008, 2005., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
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Farmhouse favorites. by Taste of Home Books.;
Farmhouse breakfasts -- Down-home lunches -- Oven-fresh breads & more -- Crowd-pleasing snacks -- Country-kissed side dishes -- Comforting dinners -- Slow cooker, Instant Pot & air fryer -- Cookies, bars & brownies -- Favorite desserts."It's time to sit back, relax and savor the heartwarming flavors the country has to offer. From hearty breakfasts and all-American barbecues to freshly baked breads and family-reunion desserts, the downhome comfort found at a farmhouse table is simply irresistible. This keepsake collection of comforting recipes comes directly from farmhouse cooks--those who live in (and long for) the country. Relish the specialties enjoyed in their own homes...the foods they set on their tables, rely on for special occasions and turn to when it's time for an amazing sweet. So, settle in and relish the goodness of buttery biscuits, garden-fresh greats, crispy fried chicken and so much more." -- Amazon.com
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, American.; Farm life;
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The sea of monsters / by Riordan, Rick,author.;
My best friend shops for a wedding dress -- I play dodgeball with cannibals -- We hail the taxi of eternal torment -- Tyson plays with fire -- I get a new cabin mate -- Demon pigeons attack -- I accept gifts from a stranger -- We board the Princess Andromeda -- I have the worst family reunion ever -- We hitch a ride with dead confederates -- Clarisse blows up everything -- We check in to C.C.'s Spa & Resort -- Annabeth tries to swim home -- We meet the sheep of doom -- Nobody gets the fleece -- I go down with the ship -- We get a surprise on Miami Beach -- The party ponies invade -- The chariot race ends with a bang -- The fleece works its magic too well.After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson is finding seventh grade unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson, a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere. But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers that there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders that protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned, and the only safe haven for the demigods is on the verge of being overrun by monsters.Bluebonnet Award 2006-2007.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Hades (Greek deity); Zeus (Greek deity); Jackson, Percy (Fictitious character); Poseidon (Greek deity); Mythology, Greek; Camps; Friendship; Fathers and sons; Monsters;
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