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"Scandal has derailed Journalist Kitty Logan's career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor's bedside, Kitty asks her, "What is the one story you always wanted to write?" The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance's office--a list of 100 names--with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it...
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Workman Pub
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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"Names to stand the test of time. 'Bring Back Beatrice!' winnows down the vast universe of baby names to 1,108 discriminating choices, and reveals the story behind each name and its meaning in the culture, plus variations, alternatives, and nicknames..."--P. [4] of cover
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Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National...
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Sourcebooks
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c2011
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English
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Presents thousands of classic, traditional, and modern names along with information on the meanings, origins, and derivations of each name; tips for making the right selection; name trends; popular names of the past and present; and ethnic names
15) Chrysanthemum
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it
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