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2061) The Mother Ship
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"You don't really exist, do you?""Well," he said, pulling at his long beard with a gnarled little hand, his booted little feet barely reaching the edge of the seat and showing dark leather soles scratched and patterned by years and miles, "that depends on who's looking."He didn't exist, of course. Couldn't.Still, as if to humor the hallucination, I asked, "Can I touch you?"He hesitated, but after a heartbeat or two answered as if he had not, "Of course."So,...
2062) Hidden Agenda
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"You are not really here, are you?""Well," he said, pulling at his long beard with a gnarled little hand, small booted feet barely reaching the edge of the seat and showing dark leather soles scratched and patterned by years and miles, "that depends on who's looking."He didn't exist, of course."That would be me," I told the little mirage."Then I'm here," he said.No, could not be. Still, as if to humor my hallucination, I said, "Do you mind if I touch...
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Niall Downey, a cardio-thoracic surgeon who retrained as a commercial airline pilot uses his expertise in healthcare and aviation to explore the critical issue of managing human error. With examples from business, politics, sport, technology, finance, education and other fields, Downey makes a powerful case that by following some clear guidelines, any organisation can greatly reduce the incidence and impact of making serious mistakes.
While acknowledging...
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Random House Children's Books
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2021
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In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.
When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family—and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and...
When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family—and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and...
2065) Note to Self
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From the author of We Just Clicked and The Man I Didn't Marry comes a brand-new romantic and moving love story daring to find a second chance in life and love. 'The perfect combination of poignancy and charm. A warm hug in book form, and a gorgeous summer read' Holly Miller, The Sight of You 'I absolutely adored Note to Self. A brilliant, fun concept, characters that will steal your heart and a love story to make you swoon. It should be on everyone's...
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'A glorious story that celebrates the power of love' – Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI 'I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect' – Bestselling author LIZ FENWICK Will one week in Greece change their lives for ever? Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece – but she is also running from the secrets of her past. Food journalist Kayla...
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Sterling & Stone
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2013
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The SMASH HIT SERIES is now a new TV series on SYFY, Reginald The Vampire!
This collection contains ALL SIX BOOKS in the Fat Vampire series:
* Fat Vampire
* Fat Vampire 2: Tastes Like Chicken
* Fat Vampire 3: All You Can Eat
* Fat Vampire 4: Harder Better Fatter Stronger
* Fat Vampire 5: Fatpocalypse
* Fat Vampire 6: Survival of the Fattest
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Crafting smash hits with Van Halen, The Doobie Brothers, Nicolette Larson, and Van Morrison, legendary music producer Ted Templeman changed the course of rock history
This autobiography (as told to Greg Renoff) recounts Templeman's remarkable life from child jazz phenom in Santa Cruz, California, in the 1950s to Grammy-winning music executive during the '70s and '80s. Along the way, Ted details his late '60s stint as an unlikely star with the sunshine...
2070) Welcome to my Soapbox
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Nonfiction books like Welcome to my Soapbox are hybrids; there's just no theme. Uh, I prefer to describe this book as a literary buffet table. I've got fibrous protein with real bite. There's mushy mashed potatoes in the form of unabashed pandering. I lied-they have lumps you didn't expect. Following is the mixed media of string beans with little pearl onions and grey mushrooms. Stories of varied interest. At the end are desserts, sweet, plain vanilla...
2071) Laughing Falcon
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Originally published in 2002 and nominated for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel
A blend of thriller, satire, and romance with a shocking twist
Romance novelist Maggie Schneider flees snowy Canada for Costa Rica, seeking inspiration … and maybe even a romantic encounter. She finds far more than she expected when she's kidnapped by a rag-tag gang led by a handsome, charismatic revolutionary called Halcon: the Falcon. Also held hostage...
2072) Dog Tales
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Discover the magic and joy of "Dog Tales: Paw-some Stories of Friendship and Fun," a delightful collection of stories that will capture the hearts of young readers and dog lovers alike. Each tale introduces a lovable canine character, showcasing their unique personalities, heartwarming bonds with their owners, and thrilling adventures that are sure to inspire the imagination.5 fun short stories for kidsPerfect for children ages 4-8Excellent for early...
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Holiday House
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2023
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Two clueless gnomes on a quest to crack a coconut make one blooper after another in this over-the-top funny early graphic novel series.
Mossy and Tweed enjoy a perfect day in the Gnome Woods. The air is crisp, their gardens are growing, and the next-door neighbors have a good-natured argument brewing.
But then a runaway coconut lands between their homes. What is inside this strange nut? The tag hints at water ....
Mossy and Tweed enjoy a perfect day in the Gnome Woods. The air is crisp, their gardens are growing, and the next-door neighbors have a good-natured argument brewing.
But then a runaway coconut lands between their homes. What is inside this strange nut? The tag hints at water ....
2074) A room with a view
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This Edwardian social comedy explores love and prim propriety among an eccentric cast of characters assembled in an Italian pensione and in a corner of Surrey, England. A charming young English woman, Lucy Honeychurch, faints into the arms of a fellow Britisher when she witnesses a murder in a Florentine piazza. Attracted to this man, George Emerson--who is entirely unsuitable and whose father just may be a Socialist--Lucy is soon at war with the...
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"Ever since Korea was first divided at the end of World War II, the tension between its northern and southern halves has riveted-and threatened to embroil-the rest of the world. In this landmark history, now thoroughly revised and updated in conjunction with Korea expert Robert Carlin, veteran journalist Don Oberdorfer grippingly describes how a historically homogenous people became locked in a perpetual struggle for supremacy-and how they might yet...
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Rock. Disco. Soul, Jazz. Folk. Funk. The 1970s were as varied as they were exhilarating. Corbett transports us to this thrillingly tumultuous era through a playful exploration of its music. Song by song, album by album, he shows that the music scene of the 1970s was as varied as it was exhilarating. His essays allow readers to dip in and out of the decade at random or immerse themselves completely in Corbett's chronological journey. -- adapted from...
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En Barkley Cove, un tranquilo pueblo de pescadores, circulan extraños rumores sobre la "chica de la marisma". Desde los seis años, Kya deambula completamente sola entre canales y cañaverales, apenas cubierta y descalza. Aunque solo asiste un día a la escuela, la marisma y sus criaturas no tienen secretos para ella: la alimentan, la acunan, la protegen, son sus maestros y compañeras de juego. Kya aprende a descifrar los signos de la naturaleza...
2078) North and South
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Moving from the industrial riots of discontented millworkers through to the unsought passions of a middle-class woman, and from religious crises of conscience to the ethics of naval mutiny, it poses fundamental questions about the nature of social authority and obedience. Through the story of Margaret Hale, the middle-class southerner who moves to the northern industrial town of Milton, Gaskell skilfully explores issues of class and gender in the...
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"The author's lifelong interest in hymns led him to discover the richness of the stories behind many of the best-loved hymns. Many of the stories also reflect the impact hymns have had on ordinary people as they read, heard, and sang the great hymns of faith." -- cover.
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Katie the catsitter volume 1
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021
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NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS!
Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)—perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!)
“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” —The New York Times
Katie is dreading the boring summer...
Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)—perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!)
“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” —The New York Times
Katie is dreading the boring summer...
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