Books with author Catherine Tate

I spent my 11th wedding anniversary planning my husband's funeral. If I could just figure out how to make that rhyme, it would be the beginning of a great country song. Involuntarily single. That's the true story of where Catherine Tidd finds herself just three weeks after turning thirty-one. Widowed with three children under six years old, a rusty resume, no fix-it skills, and no clue how to live life as a widow, Catherine can't help but be a little exasperated with her dead husband for leaving her to deal with life on her own. Catherine's now in charge of her life in a way she never wanted to be, in a way that would have most of us reeling and numb. But she soon realizes that when you call the shots, you can make pedicures one of the stages of grief―and that moving forward might be more fun in a new sports car. Her honest Confessions of a Mediocre Widow is a glimpse into the heartbreaking and sometimes humorous world of a young woman who learns that it is possible to find joy in an unexpected life.

I spent my 11th wedding anniversary planning my husband's funeral. If I could just figure out how to make that rhyme, it would be the beginning of a great country song. Involuntarily single. That's the true story of where Catherine Tidd finds herself just three weeks after turning thirty-one. Widowed with three children under six years old, a rusty resume, no fix-it skills, and no clue how to live life as a widow, Catherine can't help but be a little exasperated with her dead husband for leaving her to deal with life on her own. Catherine's now in charge of her life in a way she never wanted to be, in a way that would have most of us reeling and numb. But she soon realizes that when you call the shots, you can make pedicures one of the stages of grief—and that moving forward might be more fun in a new sports car. Her honest Confessions of a Mediocre Widow is a glimpse into the heartbreaking and sometimes humorous world of a young woman who learns that it is possible to find joy in an unexpected life.

Reading, writing, and research have never been more fun than with this unique collection of flexible, easy-to-make projects. Students simply follow step-by-step directions to create engaging banners, collages, dioramas, quilts, scrolls, hangers, a variety of book formats—including shape, zipper, flip, accordion-fold, and shutter books—and much more! Projects add a fun, meaningful dimension to learning and can be used with any Social Studies topic. Perfect for students of all learning styles. For use with Grades 2-3.

Only three students had access to a teacher’s racy photos before they went viral. There’s Mouse, a brainy overachiever so desperate to escape his father and go to MIT that he would do almost anything, legal or not. Then there’s Drew, the star athlete who can get any girl’s number—and private photos—with his charm but has a history of passing those photos around. And finally there’s Jenna, a good girl turned rebel after her own shocking photos made the rounds at school last year, who is still waiting for justice. All three deny leaking the photos, but someone has to take the fall. This edgy whodunit tackles hot-button issues of sexting and gossip and will have readers tearing through the pages to reach the final reveal.

There are two sides to every story. It’s friends-at-first-sight for Jessie and Annie, proving the old adage that opposites attract. Shy, anxious Jessie would give anything to have Annie’s beauty and confidence. And Annie thinks Jessie has the perfect life, with her close-knit family and killer grades. They're BFFs . . . until suddenly they're not. Told through alternating points of view, How It Ends is the story of a friendship from first meeting to breakup, set against a tumultuous sophomore year of bullying, boys, and backstabbing. Catherine Lo makes her debut with an honest, nuanced tale about the intricacies of female friendship.

There are two sides to every story. It’s friends-at-first-sight for Jessie and Annie, proving the old adage that opposites attract. Shy, anxious Jessie would give anything to have Annie’s beauty and confidence. And Annie thinks Jessie has the perfect life, with her close-knit family and killer grades. They're BFFs . . . until suddenly they're not. Told through alternating points of view, How It Ends is the story of a friendship from first meeting to breakup, set against a tumultuous sophomore year of bullying, boys, and backstabbing. Catherine Lo makes her debut with an honest, nuanced tale about the intricacies of female friendship.

This NEW Softcover 3-Book-Set Includes: A Magical Beginning The Owls of Blossom Wood (Book 1) When Katie, Eva and Alex hide inside a hollow tree trunk, they find themselves taken to a magical wood where they're no longer girls ... they're owls! Can the three best friends help the animals of Blossom Wood save the precious Moon Chestnut tree? Join the Owls of Blossom Wood on their first adventure! To the Rescue The Owls of Blossom Wood (Book 2) The girls arrive in Blossom Wood, but something's not right. Where's all the birdsong? The wrens have lost their voices, and they're so unhappy they won't leave their nests. Katie, Eva and Alex must try to help the wrens - and find out what's happened to their voices! Lost and Found The Owls of Blossom Wood (Book 3) The youngest fawn is missing in Blossom Wood, and her deer mother is very worried. None of the other animals know where she is, so it's up to the owls to lead the search party. Can they find the baby fawn? All Books are NEW in shrinkwrap. Seal may be damaged. Accessory missing / not assigned.

You Are A Step Away From Learning How Best To Parent Your Teenage Boy Without Resorting To Yelling, Intimidation, Manipulation Or ThreateningWhen he was younger, he would always tell you how he loved you, told you almost everything and you never really had any secrets.Now that he is a teenager, he barely talks and only gives you one word answers for whatever you ask him. He has even told you several times that he hates you and when you want to have a conversation with him, he just bangs the door in your face or sometimes he makes the effort but only listens to you without saying much.Does this sound familiar?If it does, do not despair because this is quite common among teenagers. Right now, so many changes are taking place in your son’s body and it can even feel overwhelming for him; they just don’t understand what to make of everything. They also want to develop a sense of independence and so they don’t want to feel so attached to you; hence, the need to make their decisions. They also desire a sense of belonging; thus, they can be easily influenced by peer pressure.So what can you do?How best can you parent your teenage son?How do you ensure that you son is not lost to addictions and other behaviors common among teenagers?This book will show you the ins and outs of just how to go about the murky waters of raising a teenage son.Here is a preview of what you will learn:What goes on in a teenager’s brain so that you understand that his behavior is not about you being a bad parentThe changes that your son may be going through and how to effectively address thatHow to effectively communicate and connect with your sonSteps to take to get your son to talk and open upMistakes to avoid when parenting your sonHow best to establish your son’s rights, privileges and responsibilitiesHow to provide security and a safe place as a parentAnd so much moreEverything is written in a non-judgmental language to help you navigate this new world of parenting a son in his teen years to ensure he grows to become the responsible man you desperately wish he would become!Are you ready to know how best to parent your teenage son?If you are,Scroll up to the top of this page and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!

Only three students had access to a teacher’s racy photos before they went viral. There’s Mouse, a brainy overachiever so desperate to escape his father and go to MIT that he would do almost anything, legal or not. Then there’s Drew, the star athlete who can get any girl’s number—and private photos—with his charm but has a history of passing those photos around. And finally there’s Jenna, a good girl turned rebel after her own shocking photos made the rounds at school last year, who is still waiting for justice. All three deny leaking the photos, but someone has to take the fall. This edgy whodunit tackles hot-button issues of sexting and gossip and will have readers tearing through the pages to reach the final reveal.