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61) Ethan Frome
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On a poor farm near Starkfield in western Massachusetts, Ethan Frome struggles to wrest a living from the land, unassisted by his whining and hypochondrialcal wife Zeena. When Zeena's young cousin Mattie Silver is left destitute, the only place she can go is Ethan's farm. An embittered man and an enchanting young woman meeting in such circumstances unleash predictable consequences as passions are aroused between the three protagonists.
63) A woman scorned
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"Vancouver city councilor George Hamilton Nash has left his wife and moved into a posh West End condo. when the wwealthy man-about-town turns up dead, a suicide,note beside the body, the police are prepared to treat it as an open and shut case. But Sebastian Casey, who covers city hall for the West End Clarion, is not so sure. He knows something of Nash's reputation as a lady's man and very quickly discovers no shortage of suspects. The question...
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Roost Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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xi, 147 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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25 kid-tested lessons in drawing and painting perfect for children ages 5 to 10. Encourage and empower kids to make art! The 25 art lessons in this book present step-by-step drawing instructions paired with a range of painting techniques and styles for endless creative exploration. Designed by an elementary art teacher, each creative exploration offers tips on using the best art materials (that won't break the bank), shares art-making techniques that...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
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Ever wondered who murdered JonBenét Ramsey, or who terrorized San Francisco as the Zodiac Killer? Puzzled over the notorious Black Dahlia murder, or the mysterious Long Island Serial Killer case? This true crime book makes you the detective, investigating some of the most infamous unsolved cases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Crime scenes, crucial evidence, witnesses, and persons of interest are clearly and concisely presented, along with essential...
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BookShots, Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
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115, 15 pages ; 18 cm
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"Rejected by the Navy SEALs, Mitchum is content to be his small town's unofficial private eye, until his beloved 14-year-old cousin is abducted. Now he'll call on every lethal skill to track her down--but nothing is what it seems...."--Amazon.com.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
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352 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm.
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An innovative and accessible guide to theories in technology and nature. Learning about science can be daunting, but this book makes it easier by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the world of science to even the complete novice.--
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Hampton Roads
Pub. Date
[2019]
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171 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Jonathan Dee and Sasha Fenton, two of the most dynamic and established writers on spiritual subjects, join forces to create the ultimate guide to sun signs. By using the decan system, which demonstrates variations between people born in different parts of each sign (i.e., early, middle, or late)--to assess your birth placement, you can get detailed answers to any question you want to ask. This encyclopedic reference explains everything about your...
70) Climate change
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Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2019.
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79 pages. ; 20 cm.
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Why is the Earth's climate changing? And how will this change our lives? HRH The PRince of Wales is worried about climate change. In this book, he explains why it is so important for us to stop climate change now, and he shpws how we can do it.
72) Three things
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Elle Publishing
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2015.
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ix, 33 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
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"Three Things brings you the story of a woman who has high reservations regarding her daughter's advice. 'Mom, I know for a fact, you can find 3 things that are wonderful. Even in the most dreary conditions. Each day, 3 things. I'm sure of it.' Doubting this could be true, especially given the circumstances of the particular day, the reluctant search begins."--Page 4 of cover.
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What did you last dream of? Were you soaring above city skyscrapers? Or perhaps you were dancing with hippopotamuses wearing hula skirts? This handy guide, which contains an A-Z of dream descriptions and their meanings, as well as fascinating facts about the brain and sleep, will help you to pinpoint what your unconscious mind is trying to tell you.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
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400 pages
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"Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers alike. From diving with manta rays at night in Kona, Hawaii, and swimming with hammerheads of Cocos Island in Costa Rica to exploring caves in Belize's Lighthouse Atoll and diving beneath the ice floes of Antarctica, this exquisite inspirational book is filled with beautiful imagery,...
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Alpha, a member of Pengin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
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xix, 316 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Get ready to embark on your journey to better well-being by unlocking the metaphysical mysteries of healing crystals. Connecting with crystals allows you to harness your energy and balance your chakras to mend your body and soul. And this guide teaches you how! The Awakened Life: Crystal Healing explores the natural therapeutic power of crystals, from their chemical composition and ancient connections to the many ways in which preparing and using...
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Peter Strand is half Chinese and half Cherokee and was adopted by an elderly white couple from Phoenix. Now he's a forensic accountant in San Francisco, where he's struggling with his identity. When his employer asks him to investigate a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization, Strand meets a cast of quirky characters who all seem to be hiding a secret. Peter soon finds evidence of a probable fraud, but when fraud leads to murder, he's drawn deeper...
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University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
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1 volume (unpaged)
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Harriet Tubman was born a slave but found her way to freedom. Yet she was not satisfied to stop at merely attending to her own welfare. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, she risked her life to help many others to escape the degradation of slavery too. Becoming one of the key players in the abolitionist movement, Harriet Tubman brought intelligence, courage, and persistence to the monumental task of overcoming slavery. Her story is an inspiration...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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Comprehensive in its scope and depth, and fully illustrated, Leaders Who Changed History profiles leaders from inspirational to insidious, those who changed the world for the better and those whose corruption left enduring scars. These figures hail from all walks of life - including political, military, religious, and business. Combining accessible text with specially commissioned illustrated portraits in a range of bold styles, photographs, infographics,...
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