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Despite being born to a wealthy Greek family, Alesia lived a humble life with her mother after her ruthless grandfather banished them from the family. Then, for the first time in 15 years, Alesia is summoned by her grandfather only to be told he has chosen a man to whom she must marry. He demands sh...

Sandy and Mike both left this small town in North Carolina years before and now, home for the holidays, they meet and connect. They both feel a magnetic pull toward the other, but will it last? Is it real and worth pursuing? What happens when two lonely people visit home during Christmas in a snowbo...

Flying saucers, government cover-ups, shadowcraft, reptilians, Nordics, Greys... Stories about UFOs and alien contact have been around since the late 1800s, when newspapers reported sightings of mysterious flying airships. The fascination with unidentified flying objects has only intensified with ti...

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A renaissance of E. M. Forster is certainly under way. The success of the many films based upon his novels demonstrates Forster’s appeal to the modern audience and his aptitude for entertaining a mass quantity of readers over several decades. Four of his best novels are brought together here in one ...

As a young adult seeking to find the Way, these beautiful writings became a thirty-eight year reflection of a journey filled with mystery, wonder, and comfort. Couched within these timeless expressions is the search for love, understanding, and our connection to the Divine. From inspirational, crypt...

A study of the art of cartoonist Wally Wood. It includes Wood's "Fireball XL-5" designs as well as production art for his unfinished collaboration with "Fritz the Cat", "Wizards", "Lord of the Rings", and "Cool World" film-maker Ralph Bakshi. There is an interview with Wood, along with insights from...

Recipes from the family of Bill Eichner and Julia Alvarez. A focus on healthy eating (Eichner is a doctor) and how to set up a pantry...

They say you marry a person and not a family, but tell that to a Larson bride.A year has passed since his ex-wife remarried. Now Will Larson's adult sons have decided he needs their help to start dating again. His growing desperation to date retiring high school art teacher, Jessica Daniels, makes W...

We live in distressing times. The nations of the world are divided within and without. One need only look to the current state of affairs in the United States, where an ongoing battle is fought between common sense and no sense at all.At the root of this turmoil lies ideological fanaticism. Politica...

They will sacrifice anything to regain the loves they've lost...When the Dragon Legion take custody of the darkfire crystal, Drake and his fellow dragon shifters fear that the sorcery trapped in the stone is bent on destroying them. In Kiss of Danger, Alexander defends his wife and son from a viciou...

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The Junior Classics series, comprising twenty titles, introduces young readers to literary masterpieces by celebrated authors, ranging from Charles Dickens and R. L. Stevenson to Louisa M. Alcott and H. G. Wells. The all-time popular novels packed with colourful illustrations bring alive the lovable...

A tribute to the spirits and drinking traditions of the South through a leading barwoman's glass, with 80 recipes and photos.Craft cocktail maven Alba Huerta succinctly tells the story of drinking in the South through themes such as "Trading with the Enemy," "the Rural South," "the Drinking Society,...

A search down a wooded path for a well-hit baseball turns into an encounter between Pamela and a veteran soldier standing in front of a monument. The statue commemorates the heroism of Sgt. Tommy Prince, the most decorated Aboriginal soldier in Canada. Pamela is curious, and the veteran is happy to ...

Break the manufacturing mold--and make new paths to phenomenal growthIn a world of emerging markets, changing work forces, and accelerating innovation, manufacturing is once again a key corporate issue. Manufacturing expertise is a strategic competitive advantage, distinguishing winning companies (l...

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"Bobby Clampett is one of the most knowledgeable golfing minds in the game."―Tom Lehman, 1996 British Open Champion, 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team captainImpact has long been called golf's "moment of truth," and great golfers have spent countless hours working on their swings trying to upgrade their impa...

Kidnapped by corsairs and sold into captivity in the Ottoman Empire, Sofia vows to rise above the sexual slavery of the sultan's harem, while a fellow slave, Giorgio Veniero, an Italian sailor, pays a terrible price for falling in love with Esmikhan, the sultan's daughter....

This thrilling bestseller and National Book Award Finalist is a gritty, high-stakes adventure of a teenage boy faced with conflicting loyalties, set in a dark future America devastated by the forces of climate change.In America's flooded Gulf Coast region, oil is scarce, but loyalty is scarcer. Grou...

Excerpt from Factors That Affected the Average Price of Pacific Coast Canned Pears in 1931-32 Sources of data Column 1. Based on import valuations compiled from Accounts Relating to Trade and Navigation of the United Kingdom. Column 2. Federal Reserve Bulletin. Column 3. London and Cambridge Economi...

The Powerpuff Girls spring into battle when giant monsters start popping up all over Townsville thanks to that malicious monkey mastermind, Mojo Jojo, in an amazing 3D adventure that includes six cool pop-up spreads....

Have you heard the songs of that era when "After the Ball" started modern pop history by selling over 5 million copies, when the nation sang and danced to the beat of Tin Pan Alley, when sheet music was the medium for musical fame? You probably know the tunes and choruses; they are always favorites....