North, South, black, white, Native American, immigrant-- the women in these micro biographies were wives, mothers, sisters and friends whose purposes ranged from supporting husbands and sons during wartime to counseling President Lincoln on strategy. Monson brings to light the incredible stories of women from the Civil War that remain relevant to our nation today. -- Adapted from jacket

The author writes about his experiences hunting and fishing through the seasons in northern Minnesota.

" The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a "French parent." But she noticed that French children slept through the night by two or three months old. They ate braised leeks. They played by themselves while their parents sipped coffee. And yet French kids were still boisterous,...

Through the challenges of raising five young children, Susan Alexander Yates realized the need for an honest, practical book that helps parents. This bestselling book has helped thousands handle common struggles such as priorities, discipline, and fatigue. Yates is honest about parenting frustrations, yet encourages parents, offering a biblical perspective on shaping a Christian home.

This audiobook follows America's only female swordfish boat captain, Linda Greenlaw as she faces her greatest battle with nature yet: her newly adopted teenage daughter.

Dual image: Playing Booth DeWitt's cruel ex-wife in his new film is a dream come true for actress Ariel Kirkwood. Not only is it great for her career, she also gets to work with Booth. Since getting to know him, Ariel can't get the aloof, sexy screenwriter out of her mind. She wants to be his leading lady for life, but Booth seems more distant with each passing day. Now Ariel must convince Booth to see her for the woman she truly is instead of the...

All the favorite rhymes and riddles, 225 in all.

Every mother and daughter has her own distinctive voice, style, and secrets. When a mother and daughter go on a dream vacation to Paris, they unpack a lifetime of surprising hopes and secrets. A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes—with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end! Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets. Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences....

Margie Peterson is a typical stay-at-home mom until she trades dishes for detective work to become Austin's least-likely PI. Soon she's knee-deep in cheating husbands, transvestites, and trouble in a laugh-out-loud new mystery from award-winning author Karen MacInerney. With a husband who works long hours trying to make partner and two rambunctious kids that are running her ragged, Margie Peterson is like any other worn-out suburban mom. When she...