Friends Indeed? adds to the literature on international conflict resolution and the role played by groups of states created to support UN peacemakeing and peace operations. This book furthers our understanding of how and in what circumstances the United Nations secretary-general and secretariat can work productively with these "group of friends" in the resolution of conflict.

Nineteenth-century Dublin is a city riven by the greed of an emerging middle class and the unspeakable poverty of the poor. Alicia Buckley and Sarah Rooney, growing up there, embody that divide. Despite their different backgrounds, the girls enjoy an extraordinary friendship, so when Sarah falls pregnant, and is thrown out by her father, Allie doesn't think twice about joining her friend in exile. Neither woman is prepared for the deprivations she will face. Pursuing Sarah's soldier lover Jimmy Vance, they make their way, with baby James to Kildare, where they become part of a community of outcast women, known as the Wrens of the Curragh. Reviled in the local town, the women live rough, savage lives on the outskirts of the army camp. But there is also sharing and trust, through her work as the community's doctor, a liberation for Allie from the stifling expectations of her family. Tragedy, however, forces them to travel to America, but a final twist of fate means that only Alice will reach that brave new world, adopting her friend's son as her own, and eventually agreeing to marry Jimmy Vance to give the child a father.

Let a friend know they mean the world to you by giving them Mary Engelbreit's newly styled gift book, A Friend Indeed. With a new size of 5 x 5 and Mary's timeless friendship art brought to life in a whole new way, fans will certainly want to pick these up for birthday presents, Christmas presents, or just to say thank you for being my friend. Mary Engelbreit's friendship-themed gift books are always a huge hit with people everywhere. With the turn of each page, you'll see Mary's art together with a touching verse, bringing a fresh spark to an ever-popular theme. -- Mary Engelbreit's gift books have sold over three million copies.

Twisty and ingenious, A Friend Indeed is an engrossing psychological thriller perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Ruth Ware. When single mom Jo Dykstra was at her lowest—jobless and penniless—her childhood friend Dana McFarlane helped her out big-time by securing her a teaching job and thus an opportunity for a new life in the affluent Pacific Northwest town of Glebes Bay. So, when Jo gets a frantic late-night call from Dana, sobbing and desperate for help, it feels like a chance to help her friend in return. The last thing Jo expects to see when she arrives at Dana’s oceanfront mansion? Her friend’s handsome and wealthy husband, Stan, dead, sprawled face down on the floor. Dana admits to killing her husband following years of secret abuse and begs Jo not to call the police. For nearly two decades, Dana’s marriage and family had looked picture perfect. Who’d ever believe that pillar-of-the-community Stan was a monster? Determined to cover up her husband’s killing and shield her kids from scandal, Dana convinces Jo to help her dispose of the body. But the cover-up starts to crumble when a blackmailer threatens to expose their crime. Hounded by gossipy neighbors, ill-fated lovers, and zealous cops, truth and lies are laid bare between Jo and Dana, putting their families in danger and threatening to shatter a thirty-year friendship. Shocking and fast-paced, A Friend Indeed is a riveting tale about the power of friendship and the deadly weight of lies.

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book This charming, bestselling picture book says volumes about friendship with a few select words and accessible illustrations. Bear wants to read and write and think. But his friend Goose wants to talk and talk ... and talk! Bear and Goose are so different! But can they still be friends? Toddlers and preschoolers will learn about how to make--and keep--new friends through this delightful story. A Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child Selection

Che the dog, who is too old to see well, is protected by an unlikely friend. You can see Che move by quickly flipping the corners of the pages. An animated sequence can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/5401506. Toward the back of the book there is also extra material for those curious about Che's garden.

After falling for the little red-haired girl, Charlie Brown finds out what friendship and love are all about.

After Bobby encounters a homeless puppy, he offers him a forever home on his farm. Soon, Bobby and his newfound furry friend set out on a great adventure together to find just the right spot. As Bobby and the puppy head to the barn to see if the animals have any good ideas, now only time will tell if the resident creatures will turn their backs on them or offer to help. A Friend in Need highlights the spirit of teamwork as a little farm boy summons the barnyard animals to help a homeless puppy find a place to lay his head at night.

Clark the heroic shark is an enchanting tale of a boy that transforms into a shark by making a wish with a magical coin. Driven by a whimsical yearning for adventure and longing to experience life beneath the waves, he learns that bravery, and the unbreakable ties of friendship inspire strength and true courage.