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  • Old-fashioned Flowers and Other Oper-air Essays Old-fashioned Flowers and Other Oper-air Essays
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    Old-fashioned Flowers and Other Oper-air Essays

    "Old-fashioned Flowers and Other Open-air Essays" is a collection of reflective essays by Maurice Maeterlinck, the Nobel Prize-winning Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. Published in 1906, these essays showcase Maeterlinck's deep appreciation for...
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  • Les Épaves Les Épaves
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    Les Épaves

    Les Épaves is a collection of poems by Charles Baudelaire, published in 1866 and supplemented in 1869. This edition offers a compilation of works considered too controversial for inclusion in his famed "Les Fleurs du mal." Baudelaire's poems...
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  • Albert Baertsoen Albert Baertsoen
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    Albert Baertsoen

    Albert Baertsoen is a biographical study of the Belgian Impressionist painter Albert Baertsoen (1866-1922), written by H. Fierens-Gevaert. This book offers insights into the life and artistic development of Baertsoen, known for his atmospheric landscapes...
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  • Pistol Packin' Madams Pistol Packin' Madams
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    Pistol Packin' Madams

    Between 1840 and 1870, hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on the 2,000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land, gold, adventure, and a better life. Although only a few women were numbered...
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  • Bettsy - The boy who wanted to fly Bettsy - The boy who wanted to fly
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    Bettsy - The boy who wanted to fly

    Bettsy - the boy who wanted to fly recounts the life of Ronald Betts, a "Biggles Boy" from Tasmania with a passion for flying. His boyhood dream was to fly high as a fighter pilot. This book tells the story of his early years building a home rocket with...
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  • Sleepy Hedgehog Society Sleepy Hedgehog Society
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    Sleepy Hedgehog Society

    Sleepy Hedgehog Society - A Terribly Odd State of Affairs - Item OneFair Warning: This book requires multiple readings, occasional head-tilting and a deep appreciation for bureaucratic absurdity. (Not advised for readers who insist upon linear narratives...
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  • Danger in Their Veins Danger in Their Veins
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    Danger in Their Veins

    Some connections are born in chaos. Others are forged in blood, shadows, and second chances. But all three of these women never expected the men who would risk everything to protect them-and the love that would challenge them to survive.In Riding Into...
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  • Lines We Cross, Blood We Share Lines We Cross, Blood We Share
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    Lines We Cross, Blood We Share

    Some loves are quiet. Some are forbidden. And some bite back.In Secrets in the Staff Room, Claire Dawson returns to her old high school hoping for a clean slate, not a reunion with Ethan Cole-the man who once stole her teenage heart. He's a widowed...
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  • Vows, Lies, and Midnight Ties Vows, Lies, and Midnight Ties
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    Vows, Lies, and Midnight Ties

    Not every love story begins with a perfect moment. Some are born in chaos, secrecy, or spite-only to grow into something undeniable. Vows, Lies, and Midnight Ties brings together three powerful romance tales where love emerges from the most unexpected...
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  • Churchill's Favorite Spy Churchill's Favorite Spy
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    Churchill's Favorite Spy

    She was the spy Churchill admired most-and the woman Hitler could never catch.Born a Polish countess and forged by war, Christina Skarbek defied every rule of her time. With charm as her weapon and courage as her shield, she skied through Nazi lines,...
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  • I Defied the Odds I Defied the Odds
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    I Defied the Odds

    In this raw and unflinching memoir, LLM lays bare a childhood forged in the crucible of poverty, abuse, and resilience in 1950s and 1960s America. Born into a welfare family with eleven siblings, she navigates a world of hand-me-down shame, emotional...
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  • Le jeu de l'ange Le jeu de l'ange
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    Le jeu de l'ange

    Le jeu de l'ange par Jessica Hintz est une descente effrayante et immersive dans l'esprit deCarlos Eduardo Robledo Puch, tristement connu sous le nom deL'ange de la mort et L'Ange Noir. Basé sur l'histoire vraie et poignante deLe tueur en série le plus...
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  • Cannibal King Idi Amin's Reign of Terror Cannibal King Idi Amin's Reign of Terror
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    Cannibal King Idi Amin's Reign of Terror

    He rose from the ranks of a colonial army to become one of the most feared men in modern history. To the world, he was a clown in a uniform-boastful, bizarre, and brutal. But behind the medals and erratic speeches lay a regime soaked in blood. In...
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  • Jogo do Anjo Jogo do Anjo
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    Jogo do Anjo

    Jogo do Anjopor Jessica Hintz é uma descida arrepiante e envolvente na mente deCarlos Eduardo Robledo Puch, infamemente conhecido comoO Anjo da Morte e O Anjo Negro. Baseado na angustiante história real deO assassino em série mais notório da Argentina,...
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  • Angel's Game Angel's Game
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    Angel's Game

    Angel's Game by Jessica Hintz is a chilling and immersive descent into the mind of Carlos Eduardo Robledo Puch, infamously known as The Angel of Death and The Black Angel. Based on the harrowing true story of Argentina's most notorious serial killer,...
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  • The Quiet Storm The Quiet Storm
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    The Quiet Storm

    The Quiet Storm: Gandhi and the Power of PeaceHe wore no crown. He held no sword. And yet-he defeated an empire.At a time when the world bowed to violence and warlords ruled with iron fists, one man dared to defy power without ever raising a hand...
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  • Black Cat Versions Black Cat Versions
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    Black Cat Versions

    A rusty derailed train blocking any potential light at the end of the tunnel. A self-help guide - providing you do everything the author doesn't. A memoir of misadventures in life, love, music and worse...
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  • Cleopatra, Vol. 3 (Esprios Classics) Cleopatra, Vol. 3 (Esprios Classics)
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    Cleopatra, Vol. 3 (Esprios Classics)

    Georg Moritz Ebers (Berlin, 1 March 1837 - Tutzing, Bavaria, 7 August 1898) was a German Egyptologist and novelist. He is best known for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical documents in the world. At Göttingen, Ebers studied...
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  • True Crime Case Histories - (Books 16, 17, & 18) True Crime Case Histories - (Books 16, 17, & 18)
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    True Crime Case Histories - (Books 16, 17, & 18)

    36 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder and DeceptionThree Book Collection: Volumes 16, 17, and 18 of the True Crime Case Histories Series*** This series can be read in any order ***Journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche with twelve...
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  • ON THE QUEST ON THE QUEST
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    ON THE QUEST

    What if the journey you've been seeking isn't out there-but already within you?On the Quest: A Path Less Traveled is more than a book-it is a living, breathing initiation into spiritual awakening, self-mastery, and inner liberation. Part visionary...
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  • Cracking the Pot Cracking the Pot
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    Cracking the Pot

    This book is based on my personal recollections and research. In so far as the book describes my inner spiritual journey and the conclusions I came to, it is one hundred percent true. Some names and descriptions of people in the book have been changed to...
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  • That Little Girl That Little Girl
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    That Little Girl

    Little girls come from somewhere. Gillett shares heartfelt memories of growing up in a large family on the south side of Chicago recalling the circle of people, friendships, and family who loved her and the multiple ways God was revealed in these...
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  • Posted Notes Posted Notes
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    Posted Notes

    True Tales of Medicine, Mischief, and the Magic of Human Connection"An unforgettable journey that reads like a conversation with your wisest, wittiest friend." In this candid memoir, Dr. Nicholas Orfan strips away the sterile veneer of medicine to reveal...
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  • Contraband Hearts Contraband Hearts
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    Contraband Hearts

    A Legacy Unearthed. A Nation Reborn. A Love Story That Transcends Time.When Calvin Osborne began tracing his ancestry, he uncovered a powerful truth buried in forgotten records: his great-great-grandfather, William Lacy, was born enslaved, fought for...
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  • Women of Color and Accomplishment Women of Color and Accomplishment
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    Women of Color and Accomplishment

    This book is the third in a series Carol Jacobsen I started in 2020 called Women of Color and Accomplishment. After seeing the senseless murder of George Floyd and then the brutality of attacks on the peaceful protesters, I was dismayed and angered at...
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  • Unlock The Power Within Unlock The Power Within
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    Unlock The Power Within

    Are you ready to heal, awaken, and reclaim your inner power?Unlock the Power Within is an inspiring and transformative guide for anyone on a path of spiritual awakening, emotional healing, and personal growth. Drawing from her own powerful journey of...
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  • Die Mafia Familie Bonanno Die Mafia Familie Bonanno
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    Die Mafia Familie Bonanno

    Von den ersten, stillen Anfängen in den 1890er Jahren unter dem visionären Gründer Salvatore Maranzano bis hin zum explosiven Aufstieg der Bonanno-Familie zur dominierenden Macht in der amerikanischen Unterwelt - dieses Buch nimmt dich mit auf...
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  • They're Trying to Kill Me They're Trying to Kill Me
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    They're Trying to Kill Me

    "Be prepared for the worst-he might not make it," the consultant told Lisa. "There is a high risk that the patient may not survive this. He is still in multi-organ failure, with continual signs of infection. If he deteriorates further, there may be...
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  • You Won't Listen Anyway You Won't Listen Anyway
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    You Won't Listen Anyway

    Human Resources is all about confidentiality. But what do you do when that load of secrets in your luggage becomes too heavy to bear?HR Managers are the superheroes, balancing the needs of everyone in the company. They're often the only grown-ups in the...
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  • Jackson Haines Jackson Haines
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    Jackson Haines

    "Ryan's journalistic ability to unearth historical details and mix them into a compelling story is first-class! While balancing accuracy and fairness, he reveals a man whose life demonstrated enormous talent and creativity, celebrity and human frailty."...
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  • The Green Apple Tree The Green Apple Tree
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    The Green Apple Tree

    In the summer of 1963, in the rugged heart of Texas Hill Country, three teenage boys roamed wild-pushing boundaries, testing fate, and soaking in the tall tales of weathered old men who'd seen too much. For Thomas, Pete, and Bennett, it was a summer of...
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  • Phil the Pug Phil the Pug
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    Phil the Pug

    Phil the Pug - Born to Be a LegendThe legend continues... bigger zoomies, bolder snacks, and even more Phil-powered mischief await!Following up on the wildly entertaining Phil the Pug - The Puppy Chronicles, our favourite pug is back-and...
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  • "The Ballad of Blood and Power" "The Ballad of Blood and Power"
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    "The Ballad of Blood and Power"

    One of the most tragic political assassinations in Soviet history occurred on December 1, 1934-the murder of Sergei Kirov, First Secretary of the Leningrad Communist Party Organization. His death, like a bolt from the blue, shook the entire country. A...
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  • ALL THE MEADOWS WIDE ALL THE MEADOWS WIDE
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    ALL THE MEADOWS WIDE

    Sean Vernon was on his way to a pursuing a career in music as a singer/songwriter. Setting the poems of Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Shakespeare and Yeats to music and performing his own original songs at both intimate and large venues, his career was...
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  • Who's the killer? Who's the killer?
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    Who's the killer?

    من القاتل؟أحدث إصدار لصاحب السمو الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي، حاكم الشارقة، حيث يكشف سموه عن حقيقة مقتل اثنين من الزعماء العرب، وهما الإمام عبد العزيز بن محمد آل سعود، أمير الأحساء، والسيد سلطان بن أحمد، إمام عُمان.ويستدل سموه على الحقيقة من خلال...
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  • My Father is Police Lah! My Father is Police Lah!
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    My Father is Police Lah!

    Eight years old and growing up in Colonial Singapore, enjoying all the elite privileges that came with having a Colonial senior police officer father. Rowena Hawkins and her immigrant family from Ceylon, were living the 1960s Singapore dream - a large...
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  • Love Beach Brews (Love Beach Novella Collection) Love Beach Brews (Love Beach Novella Collection)
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    Love Beach Brews (Love Beach Novella Collection)

    3 Sizzling Beachy Romances!Summer with a Brother's Best FriendReece Baylor is back home for the summer...and working for her brother's best friend. Her very off-limits brother's best friend. It's nothing short of complicated, especially because Isaac...
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  • BRILLIANT MINDS, IGNORANT MINDS BRILLIANT MINDS, IGNORANT MINDS
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    BRILLIANT MINDS, IGNORANT MINDS

    Brilliant Minds, Ignorant Minds is a gripping and thought-provoking debut novel by Vernon M. O'Garra that shines a light on the systemic racism Black professionals face in the American healthcare system and beyond. Based on real-life experiences,...
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  • Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, The 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President Of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson Of Prince Alemayehu Tewodros, Son Of Emperor King Tewodros II Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, The 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President Of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson Of Prince Alemayehu Tewodros, Son Of Emperor King Tewodros II
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    Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, The 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President Of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson Of Prince Alemayehu Tewodros, Son Of Emperor King Tewodros II

    Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, The 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President Of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson Of Prince Alemayehu Tewodros, Son Of Emperor King Tewodros II. Author Biopic Journey from America, Israel, France and...
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  • Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, the 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson of Prince Alemayehu, Son of Emperor King Tewodros II Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, the 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson of Prince Alemayehu, Son of Emperor King Tewodros II
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    Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, the 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson of Prince Alemayehu, Son of Emperor King Tewodros II

    Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, Sean Alemayehu Tewodros Giorgis, the 9Mind Spiritual Soul Prince President of General George Giorgis Washington, Great Grandson of Prince Alemayehu, Son of Emperor King Tewodros II. Author Biopic from America, Israel,...
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  • محمد الماغوط- رسائل الجوع والخوف محمد الماغوط- رسائل الجوع والخوف
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    محمد الماغوط- رسائل الجوع والخوف

    رسائل الجوع والخوف للكاتب عيسى الماغوط كتابٌ استثنائي يأخذ القارئ في رحلة عميقة وحميمية، يكشف من خلالها الوجه الإنساني الحقيقي والمعذَّب للشاعر السوري الكبير محمد الماغوط، عبر مجموعة من الرسائل الشخصية والشهادات التأملية التي تتداخل فيها الذكريات...
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  • Collection Care Collection Care
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    Collection Care

    This open access book compiles the contributions of the conference Collection Care: New Challenges in Environmental Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Risk Management. The conference held within the framework of the EU’s Horizon2020 CollectionCare...
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  • A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please
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    A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please

    Frank's debut literary work fulfills a thirty-year-old promise he made to his father, a World War II fighter pilot. A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please chronicles realities of life in the 1940s, not only for the faithful US Air Force pilots, but also of...
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