As two clever boys exploit a clerical oversight, each one discovers new perspectives on selfhood, friendship, and honesty. Identical twins Ray and Jay Grayson are moving to a new town. Again. But at least they’ll have each other’s company at their new school. Except, on the first day of sixth grade, Ray stays home sick, and Jay quickly discovers a major mistake: No one knows about his brother. Ray’s not on the attendance lists and doesn’t have a locker, or even a student folder. Jay decides that this lost information could be very…useful. And fun. Maybe even a little dangerous.

A matchmaking cat may be Jefferson’s only hope for a happily ever after. Of course, the kitten he just adopted may destroy that happily ever after before it ever begins. Jefferson isn’t thrilled when his sister-in-law hires a new receptionist for his auto repair shop without consulting him first. He’s even more annoyed when he realizes the new hire is a bear, and not just any bear. She’s Kate Worcester of the Worcester bears, and even worse, is the only sister of Mason Worcester, the scariest grizzly of them all. And to top it all off, Jefferson’s pretty sure Kate Worcester is his mate. Kate Worcester is sick and tired of her brother’s interference in her life. His latest antics involve tossing clients through windows when he thinks they’re standing too close to her. If the only way she can end this ridiculousness is to quit her job and go to work for a panther mechanic, then so be it. Even better if that mechanic turns out to be her mate. Cleocatra’s been given a mission: find a pawsitively purrfect match for her human companion. Except this kitten isn’t about to share Jefferson. He’s her human companion and no one else’s. The bear has got to go!

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Fukuko Matsuo's first collection is here, featuring ten short stories of sweet romance! In the title story, two friends meet in a snow covered field. One can never say what he means, and the other takes everything he hears too literally. Will they ever overcome their language barrier and share their true feelings? In other stories, you'll meet magical cats, childhood friends, and young men learning to get along with new step-siblings. From whimsical Halloween fantasies to supernatural encounters in snowy climes, there's a heartfelt story for everyone!

This indespensible book explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during his partners pregnancy. Written in an easy-to-absorb format and filled with sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life, and how to start a college fund, this volume reassures, commiserates, and informs. It also incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. This new edition features the latest research on many topics, from the reasons for premature birth to nutritional supplements. The finances section has been updated; advice for expectant adoptive fathers has been added throughout; information for fathers expecting twins and other multiples is included; and the resources section and bibliography have been considerably expanded. Illustrated throughout with New Yorker-style cartoons that will make even the most anxious father chuckle, this book is the essential reference for all expectant couples.

The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby’s arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post–COVID-19 world—and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)