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  • Diverse Pathways Diverse Pathways
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    Diverse Pathways

    This book offers a wide-ranging, detailed, and pleasant portrait of the author's multiple interests and experiences in growing up and reaching hundreds of thousands of people on three continents. He is known through his television documentaries, books,...
    $48.00

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  • Shadow of a Monster Plane Shadow of a Monster Plane
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    Shadow of a Monster Plane

    This collection of 19 short stories is a memoir of a simple middle-class life in Tokyo, Japan, that was turned into a harsh struggle for survival under air attacks by hordes of American bombers during the Second World War. Roughly covering the years of...
    $31.00

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  • An Inexact Science of the Heart An Inexact Science of the Heart
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    An Inexact Science of the Heart

    A collection of essays covering a wide range of topics: family, memoir, teaching writing, drawing and talent, friendship, spiritual and political formation, community, the soul, pilgrimage,, loyalty, theatre, and the enigma of healing.
    $37.00

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  • Three Lives, A Long Holiday and A Steel Elephant Three Lives, A Long Holiday and A Steel Elephant
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    Three Lives, A Long Holiday and A Steel Elephant

    This is my memoir. It is also my personal history of Emergency Exit Arts from 1980 to 2007, where I was Co-Artistic Director from 1991 to 2007. It was the largest theatre and arts company in the UK committed to outdoor and spectacular shows.This book is...
    $58.00

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  • Becoming a Filmmaker Becoming a Filmmaker
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    Becoming a Filmmaker

    Becoming a Filmmaker is a raw, unfiltered journey through the highs, lows, and brutally honest truths of breaking into the UK film industry. Krish Pinto-writer, filmmaker, and London transplant from Bombay-delivers a memoir-meets-survival-guide packed...
    $47.00

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  • Arik and Company Arik and Company
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    Arik and Company

    There've always been questions about Arik.As far back as '52 when a night patrolSpotted figures crossing the sand dunes.Arik told his men to open fire, ask questions later.A poetic exploration of Ariel "Arik" Sharon might sound counterintuitive, like an...
    $33.00

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  • Oaxaca Stories Along the Way Oaxaca Stories Along the Way
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    Oaxaca Stories Along the Way

    Oaxaca Stories Along the Way captures the view of the world of the Oaxacan people... a local photographer... a market vendor... a painter... an academic...all through the eyes of an author who has fallen in love. This is not the simple infatuation of...
    $29.00

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  • Cosmic Rain Cosmic Rain
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    Cosmic Rain

    Every minute several huge "snowballs" break up as they approach the Earth and deposit a large cloud of water vapor in Earth's upper atmosphere. That's the startling finding of world-renowned physicist Louis A. Frank after an examination of the images...
    $70.00

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  • The Business of Baker Street The Business of Baker Street
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    The Business of Baker Street

    The fog, the mystery, the intrigue of 19th Century London, the incomparable team of Holmes and Watson, the brilliant deductions, the twisting plots, and the unimagined solutions - all these elements are accounted for in "The Business of Baker Street," a...
    $29.00

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  • Ode to Billy Buck Ode to Billy Buck
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    Ode to Billy Buck

    Bilingual EditionOde to Billy Buck/Ode til Billy Buck is a bilingual English/Norwegian Bokmal (facing pages of English on the left, Norwegian Bokmal on the right) story about the friendship between two children in Ames, Iowa, USA during the 1950s...
    $67.00

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  • The Matchmaker Loses by a Nose The Matchmaker Loses by a Nose
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    The Matchmaker Loses by a Nose

    This book is a collection of 39 short stories and essays that will enlighten you about theauthor's personal life, his family's past, and other hilarious adventures. The contentsof the book are divided into seven sections with the first section containing...
    $40.00

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  • Cartooning China Cartooning China
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    Cartooning China

    This book explores the series of cartoons of China and the Chinese that were published in the popular British satirical magazine Punch over a sixty-year period from 1841-1901.
    $373.00

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  • Don't Cry in America Don't Cry in America
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    Don't Cry in America

    A powerful story of resilience, hope, and the bonds that unite us.Could you imagine being sent alone on an ocean liner at just ten years old for an eight-day journey at sea, with only the hope of seeing your family again one...
    $34.00

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  • Scarlet Yearnings Scarlet Yearnings
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    Scarlet Yearnings

    SCARLET YEARNINGS: Stories of Love and DesireFinalist for the 2025 American Legacy Book Awards in the Multicultural Fiction category!  Twelve thought-provoking tales exploring love's emotional landscapes, where deep connection and heartfelt...
    $32.00

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  • Put It On Record Put It On Record
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    Put It On Record

    Memoir by Sokunthary Svay, poet and musician. Svay chronicles her journey as child of Cambodian refugees who fled the Khmer Rouge in the 1980s to make a new life in New York. Sokunthary Svay was born in a refugee camp in Thailand shortly after her...
    $47.00

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  • God's Got Me God's Got Me
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    God's Got Me

    God's Got Me: Finding Joy in Adversity is a powerful, transparent memoir and devotional guide for women who have silently carried the weight of rejection, invisibility, and brokenness. In this deeply personal narrative, Eugenia J. S. Cawley courageously...
    $46.00

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  • The Arctic Sonata The Arctic Sonata
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    The Arctic Sonata

    The Arctic Sonata: The Courage To Rise is the inspiring memoir of Maureen Girard, a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling pianist and composer. From a childhood shaped by music and family in the vibrant New York metropolitan area to unexpected challenges...
    $29.00

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  • Fighting Goliath Fighting Goliath
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    Fighting Goliath

    Fighting Goliath is a raw and powerful true story that pulls back the curtain on life with bipolar 1 disorder-an often misunderstood illness. Through gut-wrenching and deeply personal experiences, this book offers an unfiltered glimpse into the...
    $55.00

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  • Chakra Vyugam - Lessons From Life's Inner Battles Chakra Vyugam - Lessons From Life's Inner Battles
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    Chakra Vyugam - Lessons From Life's Inner Battles

    Chakra Vyugam - Lessons from Life's Inner Battles is a gripping exploration of one person's relentless journey through the intricate maze of life's struggles, triumphs, and revelations. Weaving together raw personal experiences with deep introspection,...
    $28.00

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  • Working the Streets of Los Angeles Working the Streets of Los Angeles
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    Working the Streets of Los Angeles

    Have you ever received a parking ticket? How did you feel about it? Angry? Frustrated? Did you blame yourself for making a mistake, or did you blame that terrible "meter maid"? This book is the story of an enforcement officer (meter maid) in the city of...
    $35.00

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  • Whistles and Wisdom Whistles and Wisdom
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    Whistles and Wisdom

    What really happens in those split-second decisions that can change the course of a college football game? As an SEC football official and successful business leader, Chris Garner gives readers an unprecedented look inside the high-pressure world of...
    $34.00

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  • The Returning Missionary The Returning Missionary
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    The Returning Missionary

    Can you believe a church reserved a room for a missionary in a hotel with a sign that stated, "Rooms by the Hour"? How would you react if your speaking engagement was canceled because you are considered the wrong gender? How would you feel after hearing...
    $44.00

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  • Of Pardons and Presidents Of Pardons and Presidents
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    Of Pardons and Presidents

    Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal...
    $30.00

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  • Busting Jungle Busting Jungle
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    Busting Jungle

    From Humble Beginnings to the Frontlines of Vietnam: A Riveting Journey through Military Induction, Intense Training, and the Brutal Realities of War. In Busting Jungle, the author takes readers on a deeply personal journey, from an ordinary life to the...
    $51.00

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  • THE SPINSTER I ONCE KNEW THE SPINSTER I ONCE KNEW
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    THE SPINSTER I ONCE KNEW

    In retirement, Dr. Kay Perrin turned to historical fiction to uncover and celebrate the extraordinary life of her great-aunt, Clara Schattinger (1887-1986). While her siblings followed traditional paths, Clara chose a life of bold independence-earning a...
    $36.00

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  • Angels Don't Have Wings Angels Don't Have Wings
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    Angels Don't Have Wings

    Forgiveness is not only possible, it is essential. Even for the unimaginable. It is a necessary key that gives your faith wings to lift you above literally anything this life throws at you. My greatest Hope is that through sharing these snippets of...
    $36.00

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  • Hearts That Stay, Paths That Return Hearts That Stay, Paths That Return
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    Hearts That Stay, Paths That Return

    Love doesn't always arrive with fireworks. Sometimes, it comes quietly-through second chances, healing conversations, and the bravery to stay when leaving would be easier.In A Path Through the Fields, Sarah Yoder must confront the guilt of her brother's...
    $31.00

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  • The Rise of Benjamin Netanyahu The Rise of Benjamin Netanyahu
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    The Rise of Benjamin Netanyahu

    "Benjamin is a ravenous wolf..." (Genesis 49:27)From the ancient words of Jacob to the modern battlefields of Israel, a prophetic thread is unfolding-and it bears the name Benjamin.In this gripping and revelatory book, Israel Simelane explores the...
    $44.00

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  • IIT Baba IIT Baba
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    IIT Baba

    IIT Baba: Mahakumbh 2025 - Science, Spirituality, and the Naga Mystics unveils the extraordinary journey of Abhay Singh, known as IIT Baba, a spiritual leader who bridges the gap between modern science and ancient spiritual traditions. Set against the...
    $26.00

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  • The Flicker of Belief The Flicker of Belief
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    The Flicker of Belief

    The Flicker of Belief by Ashen ValeIn the fragile glow of a flickering flame, belief can spark the extraordinary. In The Flicker of Belief, Ashen Vale invites readers on a journey through shadowed forests, forgotten realms, and luminous moments where...
    $26.00

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    The 32 Club

    The 27 Club itself is known widely and documented in many books already. Where you have young artists dying at the age of 27, this 32 club is 5 years older. There seem to be patterns expressed through those who have died around 27 and 32 years of age...
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  • Dare alla Luce Dare alla Luce
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    Dare alla Luce

    Questo racconto biografico, Dare alla Luce, parla della vita familiare, della sopravvivenza alle guerre mondiali, dell'immigrazione e dell'adattamento a una nuova cultura. È una storia basata sulla vita di Michele DiMarco (1893-1975). I lettori potranno...
    $35.00

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  • Bunyan-ul-Marsoos Bunyan-ul-Marsoos
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    Bunyan-ul-Marsoos

    In Bunyan-ul-Marsoos: Pakistan's Silent Thunder, witness the gripping, behind-the-scenes chronicle of a military counteroffensive that shook South Asia and redefined modern strategic warfare. When tragedy struck in Pahalgam and India launched provocative...
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  • Drug Lords of the World Hindi Version Drug Lords of the World Hindi Version
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    Drug Lords of the World Hindi Version

    दुनिया के ड्रग लॉर्ड्स आपको नशीली दवाओं, ड्रग माफियाओं और ड्रग कार्टेल्स की खतरनाक और अंधेरी दुनिया में ले जाता है - दक्षिण अमेरिका के जंगलों से लेकर गोल्डन क्रिसेंट, गोल्डन ट्राएंगल होते हुए दुनिया के बड़े शहरों की सड़कों तक।इस पुस्तक में आप उन कुख्यात...
    $20.00

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  • The Politics of Post-Conflict Heritage Reconstruction The Politics of Post-Conflict Heritage Reconstruction
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    The Politics of Post-Conflict Heritage Reconstruction

    This edited volume explores the politics and semantics of heritage rehabilitation practices such as conservation, archaeological excavation, memorialization and rebuilding programs. Recent conflicts in the Arab region and Ukraine have demonstrated...
    $298.00

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    The ABC's of Life The ABC's of Life
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    The ABC's of Life

    The ABC's of Life: 80 Years of Reflections and Lessons from an OG Harlem GlobetrotterIn this commemorative book, former Original (OG) Harlem Globetrotter and motivational speaker David L. Nash shares his legacy and life lessons through the ABC's of...
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  • Small Town Moments Small Town Moments
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    Small Town Moments

    ❤️ Get ready to fall in love with Maplewood Grove, a charming small town nestled in the rolling hills of upstate New York. With its vibrant community, picturesque landscapes, and a sense of warmth that will steal your heart, this town is the perfect...
    $41.00

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  • ALONG CAME A GARDENER ALONG CAME A GARDENER
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    ALONG CAME A GARDENER

    Are you looking for clarity, healing, or simply a gentler way to grow through life's challenges?In Along Came a Gardener, therapist and author Diana Stevan draws from over 25 years of experience in mental health care to share moving, real-life...
    $31.00

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  • Julian The Apple Of My Eyes Julian The Apple Of My Eyes
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    Julian The Apple Of My Eyes

    This heartfelt visual memoir capturing the timeless charm of Julian, California, through the lens of love and nostalgia. This intimate photo book chronicles countless days and nights spent in this historic mountain town, from the legendary Julian Hotel...
    $37.00

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  • Capture the Flag Capture the Flag
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    Capture the Flag

    In the spring of 1970, a seemingly ordinary school day becomes a defining moment for a group of kids caught in the crosswinds of a nation in turmoil. Capture the Flag is a heartfelt, nostalgic memoir that captures the innocence of youth, the stirrings of...
    $32.00

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  • Life of a Hustler in Chicago Life of a Hustler in Chicago
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    Life of a Hustler in Chicago

    This book is a narrative description of the life of a hustler. It details the walks, trials and errors of the life of a true hustler in Chicago.I am a true believer in God, and learned the life as a young man. I learned to endure the afflictions from the...
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  • Speaking Truth To Evil Speaking Truth To Evil
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    Speaking Truth To Evil

    Do you think you know today's serial killers? Have you ever wondered why they do the things they do? Phil Chalmers, the man who talks to serial killers, brings you the latest research on today's American serial killers.American profiler Phil Chalmers...
    $65.00

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  • Chasson's Run Chasson's Run
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    Chasson's Run

    "Sorry folks, but I gotta go."CHASSON'S RUN: The Prison Break That Captivated America And the Love Story That Fueled It is a gripping true crime tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat. On September 6, 1982, convicted murderer Leroy James...
    $59.00

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