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  • NONFICTION

    RAISING A SUCCESSFUL CHILD

    APRIL 28, 2011

NONFICTION

RAISING A SUCCESSFUL CHILD

by M. Mark McKee

A constructive guide to upbeat, supportive and satisfying parenting. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    FAMILY FIRST

    JAN. 1, 2011

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

FAMILY FIRST

by Lloyd Casey

An engaging if scattershot valedictory, full of hard-won insights. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    EYE TO EYE

    NOV. 1, 2010

NONFICTION

EYE TO EYE

by Gloria J. Walther with Stuart A. Lichtman

A useful guide for parents who should read this all the way through once and then keep it close for reference. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE GOOD SIDE OF BAD

    SEPT. 1, 2010

FICTION

THE GOOD SIDE OF BAD

by Beverly Olevin

This true and telling novel is optimistic, realistic and sensitively told. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    MY DAUGHTER, MY TEACHER

    MAY 10, 2010

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MY DAUGHTER, MY TEACHER

by Martha Ziegler

Emotional storytelling and an inadequate overview of America’s response to autism now and then makes for a quick, linear... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SLIP

    MARCH 30, 2010

FICTION

SLIP

by Tanya Savko

Savko’s debut is an engaging read with an honest approach to difficult subject matter. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A VERY RICH MAN

    MAY 29, 2009

  • NONFICTION

    THE BOOK OF DAD

    APRIL 30, 2009

NONFICTION

THE BOOK OF DAD

by Robert A. Benson

A one-way trip through the flatlands of one man’s truth, but if quotes float your boat, hop on board. Full review >

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