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"All families are messy. Some are disasters. Natalie Walker is the reason her older brother and sister went to prison over 15 years ago. She fled California shortly after that fateful night and hasn't spoken to anyone in her family since. Ten years later--on the same day her boyfriend steals her dream job out from under her--Natalie receives a letter from a lawyer saying her estranged mother has died and left the family's historic Santa Cruz house...
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"Peter Godfrey-Smith is a leading philosopher of science. He is also a scuba diver whose underwater videos of warring octopuses have attracted wide notice. In this book, he brings his parallel careers together to tell a bold new story of how nature became aware of itself. Mammals and birds are widely seen as the smartest creatures on earth. But one other branch of the tree of life has also sprouted surprising intelligence: the cephalopods, consisting...
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All Piper Dodd wanted was to make enough money to get out of the apartment that her and her boyfriend, Adam had shared for five years, and find something better. When one of four Executive Assistant positions came open, she jumped at the opportunity. One problem: Mr. Owen Foster, the President of Foster's Inc. had other plans for her, and it wasn't going back to her old boss. Piper would have to work with his son Grayson the one person that no one...
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Scarlett Graham could think of a million better ways to start her summer vacation; sprawled out in the backseat of a minivan wasn't one of them. To make matters worse, listening to her father singing along with every classic rock song while her Uncle Max and my mom joining in all the time. When they were not singing, Uncle Max and mom were aimlessly chatting with Beth, giving her a headache that would never end. Of all the places to take a family...
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Sasha Annabel McGee or Colonel McGee of the Untied State Army, is in command of a Brigade at Fort Drum, New York. When she throws a Christmas Party for her headquarters company, it gives her a chance to see Chief Warrant Officers Shawn Sill, one last time. The man, who once saved her life, is now leaving her command and is being deployed back to Afghanistan. Shawn's last request is that Sasha keeps her promise to him before he deploys again. Shawn's...
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When their relationship began, Benjamin and Avery were temporary and convenient. Falling in love with each other wasn't in the plans, but it happened. This was the easiest thing either of them have ever done. It was Christmas and Avery was getting her pilot license. Ben wanted to go back to Aspen, Colorado, to have Christmas with his sister and her sister's friends, but things don't always turn out the way you want them. Will Avery's insecurities...
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Nineteenth Century Van Daimian sleuth, Caspian Hunter, is a colonial lawman deeply immersed in the life and crimes of Hobart Town, where convicts transported from Mother England form a majority of the population. Caspian and his decidedly unconventional associates are sworn to uphold the law where lawlessness is almost a way of life.
But, maintaining law and order is not a simple task, as Caspian records in his own words in this, his ongoing saga.
Tasmania's...
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They were divided by more than a fence. A virus separated them. On one side of the fence, Matt stayed with his Grandmother, the no-nonsense woman who teaches him the wisdom of love, life, and cooking.
On the other side of the fence is Abigail, trying to keep her family together while her parents fight on the front lines of Covid-19.
Matt has seen Abigail before, as a young girl playing with her brothers and sister on the other side of the fence....
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Brenda Chalmers is middle-aged, single and restless. Many days she is lost in her daydreams of what could have been. But what she does not know is that chance is already playing a bigger part in her life than she realizes.
When she lands the job of her dreams at a firm that caters to VIP clients, Brenda is thrilled that her life is finally back on track again. As she is led down an unexpected path full of joys, challenges and the possibility of true...
10) The Boxheads
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Meet the Boxheads. They're the family of the new millennium. The Boxheads have many funny situations as they explore their new surroundings and meet new friends at the local mall. Come along with them to learn about morals, good manners, and how to be a true friend through problem-solving.
The Boxheads saga will continue with their unique methods of teaching children to love, respect, and have genuine feelings that are motivated by both heart...
11) Imposter
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Two sisters, a lifetime of secrets
Lilian and Rosie were once the closest of sisters, but the untimely death of their parents pulled them apart. Now, three years on, Rosie has reached out to her big sister, asking to meet. Driving on an icy road in the middle of a snowstorm, Rosie admits that she has something important to tell Lilian-a secret she describes as a matter of life and death. But before she has a chance to tell Lilian, a car careens into...
12) Narcissus
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"Terrifying…. You'll never again trust what's looking back at you." (Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters and Quiet Part Loud)
If the remainder of your life was only as long as your ability to avoid your own reflection, how long would you last?
An hour? A day? Perhaps a week?
It's been said that at the core of every legend lies a seed of truth. For four American tourists vacationing in Greece, this is a lesson learned the hard way.
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13) Weird Jack
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This is the story of a super-genius we nicknamed Weird Jack because he acted like no one else. He led me and my cousin Jeff on a series of misadventures from a Krishna Temple to a mental institution in just two years. Jack began acting strange and was committed to a mental hospital by his father. I wasnt sure he belonged there and helped him escape. Sorry, cant give away the ending. . .
14) Step
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They made a pact; but will they be able to keep it? Through a test of fate, Lewis and Katie's parents discover a kindred spirit; forcing Lewis and Katie to halt their feud. However, this is easier said than done when they, themsleves discover their own feelings for each other and what follows is a rollarcoaster of jealousy, passion and confusion forcing both of them to question whether aultrism is always the best option.
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Tales of the Elven ones have echoed on whispering winds since time immemorial. The fayerie realm lives in unity within the sacred landscapes and within this book, the author takes you on a journey into the heart of the Celtic fayerie worlds… where trolls roam through sylvan glades… where dragons dwell amid mountain ranges… where at night, through sapphire skies, moonbeams descend on faeries, dancing. Ancient Fayerie reveals ways by which you...
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Apple Cider Vinegar is a comprehensive guide that explores the numerous benefits of this versatile and affordable ingredient. From its ability to aid digestion and weight loss to its uses as a natural beauty treatment, this book covers it all.
In this book, you'll discover:
• The history of apple cider vinegar and its production process
• The health benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar, including its impact on blood sugar levels, cholesterol,...
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Love it or hate it, the Catholic Church has been for 2,000 years at the very center of Europe and Western civilization in all its important aspects: theological, political, social, moral, economic, etc. It has been attacked on many different grounds, often violently, yet it still remains standing. Occasionally weakened, and then subject to an energetic renaissance, the Church can look back upon now long-gone empires, emperors, kings, intellectual...
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We become like the river reflected, both light and dark.
Struggling artist Sylvia is offered an unusual commission by the mysterious Victor, acting on behalf of a secret sponsor, who wants to engage her for a year to produce art depicting the Holocaust. She accepts the project on trust and discovers an enigmatic thirteen-year-old girl Nina, who becomes her model and pupil. As the months pass, Sylvia begins to unravel the truth about Victor, the...
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Living a double life hasn't always been easy for Benjamin but when his wife thinks it would be a good idea to hire an events organiser for her birthday, fate deals him a blow when the woman in question turns out to be non other than his lover!
Over the next few days, Benjamin faces a potentially dangerous juggling act as his wife and lover work together to organise the perfect birthday bash - but will his lover ensure it's one to remember...or one...
20) Into the Woods
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Due to a terrible accident that happened years ago, Karen and her cousin have never been close. Now their rivalry looks set to rise again when Karen returns to visit her aunt & uncle...Only this time, the stakes are higher...MUCH higher.