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The Newcomers

Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom

by Helen Thorpe ...

From the award-winning author of Soldier Girls and Just Like Us, an “extraordinary” (The Denver Post) account of refugee teenagers at a Denver public high school and their compassionate teacher and “a reminder that in an era of nativism, some Americans are still breaking down walls and nurturing the seeds of the great American experiment” (The New York Times Book Review).The Newcomers follows the ... Read more

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From the award-winning author of Soldier Girls and Just Like Us, an “extraordinary” (The Denver Post) account of refugee teenagers at a Denver public high school and their compassionate teacher and “a reminder that in an era of nativism, some Americans are still breaking down walls and nurturing the seeds of the great American experiment” (The New York Times Book Review).The Newcomers follows the
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Soldier Girls

The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War

by Helen Thorpe ...

“A raw, intimate look at the impact of combat and the healing power of friendship” (People): the lives of three women deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, and the effect of their military service on their personal lives and families—named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly.“In the tradition of Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, Richard Rhodes, and other masters of literary journalism, Soldier Girls is ... Read more

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“A raw, intimate look at the impact of combat and the healing power of friendship” (People): the lives of three women deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, and the effect of their military service on their personal lives and families—named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly.“In the tradition of Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, Richard Rhodes, and other masters of literary journalism, Soldier Girls is
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Just Like Us

The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America

by Helen Thorpe ...

In this eye-opening and poignant true story about the experiences of four young Mexican women coming of age in Denver—two who have legal documentation, two who don’t—Helen Thorpe “puts a human face on a frequently obtuse conversation” (O, The Oprah Magazine), exploring themes of identity and friendship and exposing the reality of life for many undocumented immigrants seeking the American dream ... Read more

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In this eye-opening and poignant true story about the experiences of four young Mexican women coming of age in Denver—two who have legal documentation, two who don’t—Helen Thorpe “puts a human face on a frequently obtuse conversation” (O, The Oprah Magazine), exploring themes of identity and friendship and exposing the reality of life for many undocumented immigrants seeking the American dream
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Finding Motherland

Essays about Family, Food, and Migration

by Helen Thorpe ...

In Finding Motherland, acclaimed nonfiction author Helen Thorpe shares seven essays she has written on the related themes of family, food, and migration. She takes us to the dairy farm in Ireland where her mother grew up, and depicts how Ireland is modernizing with surprising consequences. She describes her family's decision to immigrate to the United States and how that reshaped her Irish-born ... Read more

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In Finding Motherland, acclaimed nonfiction author Helen Thorpe shares seven essays she has written on the related themes of family, food, and migration. She takes us to the dairy farm in Ireland where her mother grew up, and depicts how Ireland is modernizing with surprising consequences. She describes her family's decision to immigrate to the United States and how that reshaped her Irish-born
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Quality Measurement in Healthcare

Edited by Jesse M. Pines, Helen Burstin, Jane Hyatt Thorpe ...

A comprehensive guide to improving outcomes and value-based careIn today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, delivering high-quality care is increasingly critical. Edited by leading experts in the field, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is an essential resource for understanding how to define, implement, and leverage quality measurement to drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to improving outcomes and value-based careIn today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, delivering high-quality care is increasingly critical. Edited by leading experts in the field, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is an essential resource for understanding how to define, implement, and leverage quality measurement to drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
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A Bundle of Brides

An Anthology

by Kay Thorpe, Helen Bianchin, Susan Stephens ...

Three blushing brides in one easy download!The opening story pairs two rival heirs under a strict corporate ultimatum! Kay Thorpe follows a London boutique owner who flies to Beverly Hills and discovers her dying grandfather has tied company control to an arranged marriage.In Australia, Helen Bianchin tracks an estranged wife whose Manhattan husband arrives as her firm’s wealthiest client and ... Read more

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Three blushing brides in one easy download!The opening story pairs two rival heirs under a strict corporate ultimatum! Kay Thorpe follows a London boutique owner who flies to Beverly Hills and discovers her dying grandfather has tied company control to an arranged marriage.In Australia, Helen Bianchin tracks an estranged wife whose Manhattan husband arrives as her firm’s wealthiest client and
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The Newcomers

Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom

by Helen Thorpe ...

Narrated by Kate Handford ...

Unabridged

15 hours 9 min

From the award-winning author of Soldier Girls and Just Like Us, an “extraordinary” (The Denver Post) account of refugee teenagers at a Denver public high school and their compassionate teacher and “a reminder that in an era of nativism, some Americans are still breaking down walls and nurturing the seeds of the great American experiment” (The New York Times Book Review).The Newcomers follows the ... Read more

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From the award-winning author of Soldier Girls and Just Like Us, an “extraordinary” (The Denver Post) account of refugee teenagers at a Denver public high school and their compassionate teacher and “a reminder that in an era of nativism, some Americans are still breaking down walls and nurturing the seeds of the great American experiment” (The New York Times Book Review).The Newcomers follows the
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How Not To Murder Your Ex

The start of a gripping, hilarious, cosy mystery series from Katie Marsh

by Katie Marsh ...

Narrated by Helen Keeley, David Thorpe ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Bad Girls Detective Agency
Unabridged

9 hours 29 min

The UK Top 20 bestseller and start of a laugh-out-loud, gripping, cosy mystery series from Katie MarshIt is 5:30 am on Clio's forty-fifth birthday and her hated ex is lying dead on her doorstep. Even worse, this is no accident. Someone’s killed him...When single mum Clio’s ex Gary turns up dead on the doorstep of her caravan – the one she’s been forced to live in ever since he stole every penny ... Read more

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The UK Top 20 bestseller and start of a laugh-out-loud, gripping, cosy mystery series from Katie MarshIt is 5:30 am on Clio's forty-fifth birthday and her hated ex is lying dead on her doorstep. Even worse, this is no accident. Someone’s killed him...When single mum Clio’s ex Gary turns up dead on the doorstep of her caravan – the one she’s been forced to live in ever since he stole every penny
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The Room in the Attic

The TOP 5 bestselling novel from Louise Douglas

by Louise Douglas ...

Narrated by Helen Barford, David Thorpe ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

THE #2 BESTSELLERDiscover the latest chilling, unputdownable novel, from the Richard and Judy bestseller.A child who does not know her name…In 1903 fishermen find a wrecked boat containing a woman, who has been badly beaten, and a young girl. An ambulance is sent for, and the two survivors are taken to All Hallows, the imposing asylum, hidden deep on Dartmoor. The woman remains in a coma, but the ... Read more

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THE #2 BESTSELLERDiscover the latest chilling, unputdownable novel, from the Richard and Judy bestseller.A child who does not know her name…In 1903 fishermen find a wrecked boat containing a woman, who has been badly beaten, and a young girl. An ambulance is sent for, and the two survivors are taken to All Hallows, the imposing asylum, hidden deep on Dartmoor. The woman remains in a coma, but the
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Soldier Girls

The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War

by Helen Thorpe ...

Narrated by Donna Postel ...

Unabridged

15 hours 55 min

Soldier Girls follows the lives of three women on their paths to the military. These women, who are quite different in every way, become friends, and we watch their interaction and also what happens when they are separated. We see their families, their lovers, their spouses, their children. We see them work extremely hard, deal with the attentions of men on base and in war zones, and struggle to ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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Soldier Girls follows the lives of three women on their paths to the military. These women, who are quite different in every way, become friends, and we watch their interaction and also what happens when they are separated. We see their families, their lovers, their spouses, their children. We see them work extremely hard, deal with the attentions of men on base and in war zones, and struggle to
... Read more

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Just Like Us

The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America

by Helen Thorpe ...

Narrated by Paula Christensen ...

Unabridged

15 hours 18 min

Just Like Us tells the story of four high school students whose parents entered this country illegally from Mexico. All four of the girls have grown up in the United States, and all four want to live the American dream, but only two have documents. As the girls attempt to make it into college, they discover that only the legal pair see a clear path forward. A coming-of-age story about girlhood and ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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Just Like Us tells the story of four high school students whose parents entered this country illegally from Mexico. All four of the girls have grown up in the United States, and all four want to live the American dream, but only two have documents. As the girls attempt to make it into college, they discover that only the legal pair see a clear path forward. A coming-of-age story about girlhood and
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Calmism

8 habits for complete rest

by Dr Alexis Willett ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey, David Thorpe, Helen Stern ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

Is life getting on top of you? Do you dream of being stranded on an island just for some alone time? Are you currently standing on a chair, screaming, ‘Enough is enough!’?I get it. Your diary is full and your brain is racing. The hectic world we live in demands so much of you, it can be exhausting to keep up. You crave spa days and holidays to recharge but, while they offer short-term respite, ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is life getting on top of you? Do you dream of being stranded on an island just for some alone time? Are you currently standing on a chair, screaming, ‘Enough is enough!’?I get it. Your diary is full and your brain is racing. The hectic world we live in demands so much of you, it can be exhausting to keep up. You crave spa days and holidays to recharge but, while they offer short-term respite,
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