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We decided to write this book because we saw there were many needs that needed to be addressed such as the following:
The need for individuals to find out who they really are.
The need for society to have a true understanding of what love is.
The need for knowledge of how to have a strong relationship.
The need for men and women who may have come from a failed relationship to be able to have the courage to try again
Perhaps though the main reason...
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Frazzled workaholic Evie Johnson has finally had enough! When she's blamed for a publicity disaster at the art gallery she loves, she decides to flee the bright lights of London for the sun-drenched shores of Corfu and turn her life upside-down.
Under the shade of the olive trees, she picks up her dusty paintbrushes and begins to chase the dreams she had put aside for so long. But she never expected to bump into drop-dead-gorgeous Sam Bradbury -...
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August 1977...
A time when Elvis was king, Iceland had recently won the bitterly disputed 'Cod Wars' and Hull City started a new football season that would ultimately end in relegation.
For 12-year-old Tony, it meant going to East Yorkshire for two weeks of holiday and spending time with caring relatives who doted on him.
All the ingredients were in place for a memorable vacation. After all, what could possibly go wrong in just 14 days?
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The summer she will never forget... Time's running out for Iggy Ludworth to restore the wild gardens of Camland Castle in time for the Summer Fete, so she ropes in hotshot gardener Will Talbot... But she regrets her decision as soon as he sets foot in the historic grounds - not only is Will arrogant and bossy, he's totally gorgeous! And very soon, sparks are flying amongst the bluebells. Yet with summer nearly over, will their summer fling convince...
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A summer of new beginnings…
Daisy Ronaldson’s whole life is turned upside-down when her husband dies from cancer. So when she discovers that he left her a wish: to turn their big English country house into a guest house, she’s in shock…
At first it seems like just too big a challenge, but in the rush of making beds, painting rooms and preparing breakfasts, with her helpful (and handsome) friend James, Daisy realises that her heart is beginning...
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This is soulful heartfelt poetry from me to you. This is my gift and it is here for all who wish to receive it. i have been writing from the soul since I can remember. The first time I remember I was writing to my mom from summer camp missing her and telling her how much I love her even if some of my letters were still backwards then. It is my joy and it is always leading me to more. I just hope and I pray that you might feel something here. This...
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Embark on a charming journey through France with our anthology of thirteen bilingual French-English short stories, perfect for beginner French language learners! From the heartwarming tale of Lavender and Laughter, where Sophie discovers the magic of friendship amidst fields of wildflowers, to The Mystery of the Missing Baguette, where Amélie solves a village bakery theft, each story is crafted to engage and delight learners of all ages.With simple...
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A werewolf attack. A missing girl. A teenager scratching and scrapping for every asthmatic breath in the clutches of evil.
Sunshine Robins is having a summer to forget. First, the sassy softball superstar breaks her arm during a heroic home run, and now her trip to the California Gold Country has taken a frightening turn as a geocaching exploration leads to the terrifying discovery of a shapeshifting creature lurking beneath the streets of Dathanville.
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My dog doesn't like men. Actually, that's a lie – she doesn't like the men I choose. Jennie Meadows has convinced herself she has everything she could ever need: a dog grooming business – "Telling Tails" - going from strength to strength at Cherry Tree Farm and her trusty four-legged soulmate Millie. After a series of bad break-ups Jennie has learned that Millie's judgement (when it comes to men, at least) is sounder than her own. So when the...
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Set in fall 1988, Sunshine On An Open Tomb shuttles between two storylines: the creation of The CIA as a result of the Texas/Kingdom oil connection, and a love triangle involving the moon. Our narrator is the brooding runt of a political dynasty whose father is about to be appointed Prez. He is thoughtful, but has trouble expressing himself due to his many physical defects as a result of inbreeding. Desperate for content at the advent of the 24-hour...
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When Sunny retires to the northern Ontario wilderness to mourn his parents' deaths, he's hoping the change of scenery will afford him some peace and quiet. His hopes are soon spectacularly dashed. In self-imposed exile, dragon Emile runs across the Fold between his dimension and Sunny's-and right into Sunny's arms. Centuries out of touch with human culture, bright, beautiful Emile incinerates any hope Sunny had for an ordinary existence. With dryads...
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A guide to flies used in fishing. Contents Include: Troubles of a Beginner; Against the Light; The Blue-Winged Olive; The Sherry Spinner; The Sense of Colour; Pale-Wateries; Olives, Iron-Blues, Brown Ants, and Black Gnats; Mostly about May-Flies; The Window in the Water; The Trout and the Fly – A Psychological Speculation; Caveat Juvenis. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected...
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If you were to ask anyone for their realistic opinion on what matters the most in the contemporary world, you would undoubtedly hear the word 'money' as one of the most frequently chosen answers. And, that is the truth of life in this modern age. He who has money has just about everything, or so it seems.
While it may seem, as if money is the most important and essential commodity, in actuality, true power, and capability comes through the illuminating...
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'All my knowledge, thoughts and memories are crystal clear, and I know that, in seven days, I'll have left this sunlit, moonlit world, together with all my earthly senses, and be truly dead – whatever that should mean.' (P.1)
So begins the fascinating history of a remarkable cat, Toby, and his family, both two-legged and four-legged, told during the transitional period between life and death.
He has had a such rich life, a blessed one full of...
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"Sunshine through the Shadows" is an unforgettable memoir that shares the author's journey through early life. She was born in 1960 in a small midwestern town with repressive social judgments towards non-nuclear families. Throughout the book, she shares the experiences of growing up through challenges, while also recognizing the happy times. Hope, forgiveness, and education prevail in her journey of self-discovery and growth as she progresses into...
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The life of one is judged by many. The stars to be reached are designed by plenty. We find ourselves through journeys of life. The trials and tribulations, the meaningless strife. It's not the faults of others that measure our success. Its the reflection in the mirror that usually amounts to less. As you judge the stars, as you trial and tribulate through strife, measure yourself and reflect your own life.
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Cat Palmer's dog-walking business, Pooch Promenade is taking off. It hasn't been plain sailing but with the help of her flatmate Joe, she's taken on some more new clients from Primrose Terrace. But when she meets boisterous puppy Olaf, who is owned by harassed single mum Frankie, she wonders if she has bitten off more than she can chew! Cat's also getting to know her sexy neighbour Mark and his Collie, Chips, a little better, but is there more to...
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Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past has one main goal: to reveal the sharp contrasts in New Mexico history. As with all states, New Mexico has had its share of admirable as well as deplorable moments, neither of which should be ignored or exaggerated at the other's expense. New Mexico's true character can only be understood and appreciated by acknowledging its varied history, blemishes and all. The third of three volumes, Sunshine and Shadows...
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