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231481) Sacred Hunger
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Sacred Hunger is a stunning and engrossing exploration of power, domination, and greed. Filled with the "sacred hunger" to expand its empire and its profits, England entered fully into the slave trade and spread the trade throughout its colonies. In the Booker Prize–winning work, Barry Unsworth follows the failing fortunes of William Kemp, a merchant pinning his last chance to a slave ship; his son who needs a fortune because he is in love with...
231482) Tile M for Murder
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M-U-R-D-E-R. Nine points in Scrabble.
Nine iron-great for short golf shots.
But can a golf pro and an English teacher work together to discover who killed a friend during a Scrabble game?
Newly retired Jayne Marple and Arnolda "Arnie" Palmer met playing Scrabble and it was love at first tile. While this is their second chance at love, they're also working together to make the Elsinore Detective Agency a success.
But will the Scrabble-game murderer...
231483) In and Out
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Out or in? In or out? Cheer for opposites. Give a shout!
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When World War II erupted, Philipp von Boeselager, son of an aristocratic Catholic family, fought enthusiastically for his country as a cavalry lieutenant. But in the summer of 1942, when he witnessed the regime's criminal brutality toward Jews and Gypsies, his patriotism quickly turned to disgust, and he joined a group of officers intent on killing Hitler.After one aborted attempt-in which Boeselager was assigned to shoot both Hitler and Heinrich...
231485) I'm Not Lost: Level 2 - 1
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e-future PYP Readers is based around three simple principles: explore, reflect and apply through literature. With 24 different stories per level, there will be no problem finding the right book for class.
231486) Starlight
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Brady Garrett is back in space, this time as an unwilling member of a team of humans seeking to study the alien Faceless and their technology. It's not the first time Brady's life has been in the hands of the Faceless leader Kai-Ren, and if there's one thing Brady hates it's being reminded exactly how powerless he is. Although dealing with the enigmatic Faceless might actually be easier than trying to figure out where he stands with the other humans...
231487) Growing Up Disabled in Australia
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My body and its place in the world seemed quite normal to me.
I didn't grow up disabled, I grew up with a problem. A problem those around me wanted to fix.
We have all felt that uncanny sensation that someone is watching us.
The diagnosis helped but it didn't fix everything.
Don't fear the labels.
One in five Australians have a disability. And disability presents itself in many ways. Yet disabled people are still underrepresented in the media...
231488) The Little Bookshop by the Sea
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The Happy Hartes Bookshop has been a part of bookworm Florrie Appleton’s life as far back as she can remember. From the evocative smell of the books to working alongside her beloved Mr. H and his black Labrador, Gerty, there’s no wonder she calls it her happy place. Living in a town she loves with her family and group of close-knit friends around her, life is sweet.
Until one dreadful Monday morning, when everything is turned upside down and...
231489) A Song for Summer
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Set against the backdrop of gathering war, A Song for Summer is an unforgettable love story from master storyteller Eva Ibbotson.
When Ellen Carr abandons grey, dreary London to become housekeeper at an experimental school in Austria, she soon knows she's found her calling. Swept into an idyllic world of mountains, music, eccentric teachers and wayward children, Ellen brings order and joy to all around her. But it's the handsome, mysterious gardener,...
231490) The Wizard
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His initiation complete, Leg knew he had to prove himself worthy of the gift his totem had given him. The boy was facing a long and difficult journey to dangerous lands. Meanwhile, those with eyes set on ruling the Northern Empire were also making their move. But what was most important to Leg? His personal advancement or the integrity of the empire? Of course, it was possible the two priorities were inseparable, especially since a true wizard had...
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A chronicle of the American experience during World War I and the unexpected changes that rocked the country in its immediate aftermath-the Red Scare, race riots, women's suffrage, and Prohibition.
Though overshadowed by the tens of millions of deaths and catastrophic destruction of World War II, the Great War was the most important war of the twentieth century. It was the first continent-wide conflagration in a century, and it drew much of the...
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Max und Mux sind die besten Freunde, die man sich nur vorstellen kann. Sie leben im Fabelwald, seit sie denken können - Max im rechten Baumhaus und Mux im linken. Wenn dem einen mal langweilig ist, geht er den anderen einfach besuchen. Doch eines Tages zieht es sie hinaus in die Welt hinter ihren Baumhäusern - auf der Suche nach dem geheimnisvollen Wunschpilz. Und so packen sie ihre Siebensachen, vier Leberwurstbrote und eine Thermoskanne voll Tee...
231493) While America Aged
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In While America Aged, bestselling author Roger Lowenstein explains how corporations and governments ran up ruinous pension and health-care promises to workers-promises that are now coming due and that will hit America like a tsunami if nothing is done. Negotiating high benefits means gambling with future finances-and when the farm gets sold out from underneath major corporations or public institutions, it affects all of us, and in ways we might not...
231494) The Ultimate Retirement Guide: The Essential Guide on How to Have the Best Retirement, Discover H
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The Ultimate Retirement Guide: The Essential Guide on How to Have the Best Retirement, Discover How You Can Make Your Senior Years as Golden and Happy as Possible
Some people fear aging and part is because they think once they become senior citizens, their lives are over. There's not much they can do anymore. But that is completely false. There's no reason not to enjoy these retirement years. When you have the right preparation for your retirement,...
231495) Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses
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Peppa loves doctors and nurses! In this adorable audiobook, she learns just what these heroes do. Based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr!
Doctor Brown Bear and Nurse Fox visit Peppa's playgroup. They show the children how to be healthy, eat well, and wash their hands!
231496) Last Flag Flying
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This Sequel to the Acclaimed Cult Novel Is Now a Major Motion Picture
Darryl Ponicsan's debut novel The Last Detail was named one of the best of the year and widely acclaimed, catapulting him to fame when it was first published. The story of two career sailors assigned to escort a young seaman from Norfolk to the naval prison in Portsmouth, New Hampshire-and of the mayhem that ensues-it was made into an award-winning movie starring Jack Nicholson....
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Hank is back and gets to work in the ninth book in the series-this time, he finds himself in quite the pickle! When Hank goes with his mom to her deli for Take Your Child to Work Day, he learns that he doesn't have the greatest talent as a deli worker. He messes up all the sandwiches and has to deal with one very unsatisfied customer-his arch-rival, Nick McKelty! So when an important order comes in, Hank only has one chance to get it right, or the...
231498) The Secret Years
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When Lucy Hunter stumbles upon her grandfather's World War II memorabilia, she finds a faded photograph of a stunning young woman and a series of heartfelt letters. They are clues about the secret years, a period of Lucy's family history that has been kept a mystery . . . until now. From the wild beauty of the Australian bush to England's rugged south coast, this is a deeply moving story of heartbreak, heroism and homecoming by a beloved, multi-award-winning...
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Manuel Betancourt has long lustfully coveted masculinity-in part because he so lacked it. As a child in Bogotá, Colombia, he grew up with the social pressure to appear strong, manly, and, ultimately, straight. And yet in the films and television he avidly watched, Betancourt saw glimmers of different possibilities. From the stars of telenovelas and the princes of Disney films to pop sensation Ricky Martin and teen heartthrobs in shows like Saved...
231500) The Mindful Leader: 7 Practices for Transforming Your Leadership, Your Organisation and Your Life
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Integrating proven mindfulness practices and world-class leadership theory, “The Mindful Leader” is the essential guide for self-aware leadership. The book provides a practically grounded template for leaders to develop unprecedented levels of self-awareness, wellbeing, and effectiveness.
-Improve your leadership skills via context-specific mindfulness practices
-Learn mindfulness from a practical perspective, with real workplace skills
-Discover...
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