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Instructions for a Flood is a non-fiction account, in the form of personal essays and vignettes, of a life in the central interior and coastal regions of British Columbia. Inspired by her passion for exploration and a desire to reframe her understanding of the areas in which she grew up, Adrienne Fitzpatrick embarks upon a decade of reflection and personal reconciliation within her own community and the broader landscape she inhabits. Though she is...
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you swamped and exhausted by all you strive to do, ending most days feeling unsatisfied and unsuccessful? Are you struggling to find time for the things, and people, you love? If you think everything is going wrong and want to change it… If you want to be loved, successful and less stressed… then keep reading... Not so long ago I was depressed, distant from my older daughter, convinced I was failing my baby, and on...
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Tracing the life of the author's father, this passionate, vivid memoir follows him through his childhood in the west of England, his successful 25-year career in the Indian Army prior to the country's independence in 1947, and his final years in Devonshire, where he raised a family while the symptoms of Huntington's disease gradually set in.
Born of a family of impoverished Cornish fishermen, he and his six sisters cared for their dying mother after...
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In Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This, Dr. Lina AbuJamra gives a refreshing and honest look at what it's like to struggle with sexual temptation and shame and how the Church can better support Christians and communities in these challenging and often avoided topics.
Are you wondering why you picked up this book? Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. Maybe you're like me-a good person living a decent life, making a living and working hard....
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"The heartfelt poetry and essays in Cradled by Skeletons impart an argument that all be welcomed, as all are worthy. At once intimate, poignant, and raw, the entries of Cuban American poet, essayist, and activist Marta Miranda-Straub's Cradled by Skeletons reflect how she lives, loves, and creates at the intersections of queerness, feminism, and of being an American immigrant of color.
"Miranda-Straub relates that her boundary crossing began early....
626) Luck of the Irish
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When danger strikes, Keira will do whatever it takes to survive while protecting Declan.
Will their love pull through their nightmare?
From USA Today Bestselling Author Liz Gavin comes another hit romantic suspense novel.
Fresh out of college, Keira Ashe embarks on an adventure she has planned for years. The road trip through the Irish countryside gets off to a bumpy start, but her luck changes when she meets gorgeous bartender Declan.
Declan...
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Über 900 Seiten Liebe, Romantik und Herzschmerz. Hol dir die Millionärs Romane von Paris Sanders für deinen Reader und spare mehr als 12 Euro!
(K)ein Millionär für immer.
Er liebt sie, er liebt sie nicht, er liebt sie, er...
Nein! Kevin Kovak ist definitiv nicht in Kayla Hart verliebt. Warum auch? Die ehrgeizige Journalistin hat ihn, dank ihrer sogenannten "Berichterstattung", um sein Geld gebracht. Jetzt muss der Sohn eines Multimillionärs...
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On 18 July 1981, a Canadair CL-44D Swingtail cargo aircraft of the Argentine company Transporte Aéreo Rioplatense mysteriously disappeared over the Soviet Republic of Armenia while on a flight from Iran via Turkey in the direction of Cyprus.
Four days later, on 22 July 1981, the Vremya TV broadcast in Moscow forwarded a report from the Soviet TASS news agency which stated that an aircraft of unidentified origin had entered Soviet territory in...
629) The Vampire Lover
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CAN HE PROTECT HER FROM THE TRUTH, OR WILL FATE DECIDE?Lethal vampire, Oliver Cambiaghi, has just been promoted to head assassin at The Institute – a private security company tasked with eliminating the worst of the worst. His spare time is spent honing his warrior body to defend the vampire race, and pleasuring beautiful women. Plural.Life couldn't be better… until Piper Roberts shows up with her smart beautiful blue eyes and sassy demands.Piper...
630) Self-Discipline to Lose Weight: The Unattractive Truth of Why Diets Don't Work: Uncover the Secrets
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Shakes? Shady Salads? The World of Diets Is About to Take a Turn. The reasons that lead to a diet are different: health, physical appearance, or just the fact that summer is approaching! Losing weight can be a real challenge if you don't know how to manage it properly. Sure, there are thousands of diets, but few actually bring results. Following a diet without the right mindset is like eating chips while jogging. Until you enter no diet will work...
632) Washed Ashore
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A unique, moving thriller for teens of all ages--set by the sea and with a dark undercurrent underneath--and a perfect summer read that's A Long Walk to Water meets Eliot Schrefer.
On a wild Scottish island, a tragedy washes up on the storm-beaten shore: the bodies of a whale and a man. Fraser, desperate for adventure, and Hayley, visiting from Texas, become tangled in the mystery.But Fraser's younger brother Dunny is distraught by the discovery....
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Probably written in the latter half of the 14th century in the South-West-Midlands dialect, Piers Plowman is a remarkable example of allegorical, alliterative verse that conveyed, for the first time ever, the authentic voice, spirit and character of the ordinary people of England.
Very little is known about William Langland, the presumed author, but it is very much a product of the medieval mind combining Christian belief with dramatic poetry in...
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The Crabby Old Git short stories have enjoyed success and have received some successful feedback. Buying all four titles together is cheaper than buying them individually and saves you the cost of a snack or a drink.. The Crabby Old Git on CruisingAnchors away for a fantastic cruise holiday parody! Reg, Crabby's best friend, has made the mistake of asking for his opinion on cruise holidays. Reg gets an earful from the self-proclaimed expert, the Old...
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The weather outside may be frightful... But this collection of Regency romances by some of your favorite authors is certain to be delightful!Christmas is a time for kisses under the mistletoe, swirling silk gowns, and dances with one's true love under the glittering candlelight... This holiday season, celebrate the joy of romance with seven dreamy tales from some of your favorite authors! On WOLF Publishing's Naughty or Nice list, you'll find captivatingly...
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WINNER OF THE MOTHER THERESA MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL AWARD & THE TRUE LEGEND AWARD FROM THE TELEGRAPHJillian's story of a poor Anglo-Indian family struggling to exist in the slums of Calcutta shows the power of love and goodness. In the book, she recalls the generosity of the local people, such as the tea shop owner who gave milk to her sick baby sister. The trials of her life taught her resilience and mental strength, but kindness gave her hope for...
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005" Scott Forbes, Professor of Biology at the University of Winnipeg, is a behavioral ecologist whose chief research interest is the evolutionary ecology of families. He has published articles in a wide variety of journals, including Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, Ecology, Nature, American Naturalist, and Trends in Ecology & Evolution.
Why do baby sharks, hyenas, and pelicans kill their siblings?...
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"I blitzed through this book over the weekend as I just could not get enough. Light and witty I enjoyed every second.""This is a true tale of friendship and new beginnings. I loved this book beyond what words can describe.""It has been a while since I read a book until the early hours of the morning. When I started reading Someone Else's Dream, I was so engrossed and spell bound by the story, I knew I could not rest until I had read the last page....
639) The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants
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"Finalist for the PROSE Award in Popular Science and Mathematics, Association of American Publishers" "Winner of the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award, Northland College" "Winner of the Nautilus Book Award, Animals & Nature Section" "Winner of the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize, BC and Yukon Book Prizes" "Longlisted for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books for Young Adults" "Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence...
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"Winner of the 2016 Best Book Award, Experimental Research Section of the American Political Science Association" Adam Seth Levine is an assistant professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University. He has published in a variety of outlets such as the Journal of Politics, Political Analysis, Review of Behavioral Economics, and Political Communication. His work has won numerous awards, including the 2011 E. E. Schattschneider Prize. This...
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