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2024
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"An extraordinary new novel set in the world of John le Carré's most iconic spy, George Smiley, written by acclaimed novelist Nick Harkaway. It is spring in 1963 and George Smiley has left the Circus. With the wreckage of the West's spy war against the Soviets strewn across Europe, he has eyes only for a more peaceful life. And indeed, with his marriage more secure than ever, there is a rumor that George Smiley might almost be happy. But Control...
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'It took me a long time and most of the world to learn what I know about love and fate and the choices we make, but the heart of it came to me in an instant, while I was chained to a wall and being tortured.' So begins this epic, mesmerizing first novel set in the underworld of contemporary Bombay. Shantaram is narrated by Lin, an escaped convict with a false passport who flees maximum security prison in Australia for the teeming streets of a city...
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"Bill Olsson, recently widowed, is desperate to provide for his daughter, Sally. Struggling to pay rent, he welcomes a lodger into their home: Karla, a law student and aspiring judge, who works as a housekeeper to make ends meet. Her clients are the Rytters, an incredibly wealthy couple who hide behind closed doors. The wife is ill and hasn't left the house in months. The husband is controlling and obsessive. Is he just a worried husband, concerned...
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"Traveling across the country, journalist Karla Cornejo Villavicencio risked arrest at every turn to report the extraordinary stories of her fellow undocumented Americans. Her subjects have every reason to be wary around reporters, but Cornejo Villavicencio has unmatched access to their stories. Her work culminates in a stunning, essential read for our times. Born in Ecuador and brought to the United States when she was five years old, Cornejo Villavicencio...
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Princeton University Press
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English
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Benjamin draws on her own experiences as well as research to show how we can build a more just world--one small, and viral, step at a time.
Long before the pandemic, Benjamin was doing groundbreaking research on race, technology, and justice, focusing on big, structural changes. The twin plagues of COVID-19 and anti-Black police violence inspired her to rethink the importance of small, individual actions. Here she explores how we can transform society...
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The University of Chicago Press
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2021
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English
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The story of how Latin and Arabic spread across the Mediterranean to create a cosmopolitan world of letters. In this ambitious book, Karla Mallette studies the nature and behaviors of the medieval cosmopolitan languages of learning-classical Arabic and medieval Latin-as they crossed the Mediterranean. Through anecdotes of relationships among writers, compilers, translators, commentators, and copyists, Mallette tells a complex story about the transmission...
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Jodie Lemmert
Pub. Date:
2023
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English
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Owen's been given the green light to go home; finally, after several weeks in the hospital following his plane crash. Ty's coming to fly him home, sounds like a great idea, right? Owen isn't so sure; he's not convinced he should be on a plane; until he's forced to fly again. Is it time for Owen to re-think his career choice, again? Despite his concerns, his and Karla's families rally around him to make sure he's alright.Maggie and Ollie have been...
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Turner Publishing Company
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2007
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English
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Are Labrador Retrievers generally healthy dogs? How much does it cost to keep a Lab? Can I keep my Lab inside, or do I need a yard? That little Labrador Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and...
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Julia Keanini
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
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He was the one. I was sure of it . . . until he left me for the girl who hated me most. My cruel, conniving stepsister. She'd always wanted Drake and I didn't know how she'd turned him against me, so I tried to move on with my life. I married the wrong guy, a jerk who only showed his true colors after the vows had been said, but he gave me the best kid in the world before walking out on us. Even though I was now a single mom with barely a penny to...
11. USA's Best Trips
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Lonely Planet
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2022
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English
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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet USA's Best Trips, your passport to coast-to-coast advice on uniquely encountering the USA by car. Featuring 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can wind your way down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump...
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Sun River Brides volume 4
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2016
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English
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Catherine Parker has been brought up in the lap of luxury, and has always expected she would someday make an expedient marriage, but when her Papa insists she marry a man she knows he despises she has no choice. But will she find the love and companionship she craves, or is she merely trading one kind of hell for another? Can she trust a stranger to care more for her than her own father? Tom Shandon is a good man. Everyone in town likes him and trusts...
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Lonely Planet
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English
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Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Chicago: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Full-color maps and travel photography throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours...
14. Rose's Destiny
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KG Publishing House
Pub. Date:
2017
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English
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Rose Unwin married young, and learned to regret her choice. But, she was still heartbroken when her husband died in a tragic accident. Unwilling to make the same mistakes again, she decides to take her time this time around, but how will she know if she has made the right choice? Andrew Davey finds himself at a crossroads. His employer, mentor and friend has passed away, making his future in Faith Creek tenuous at best. But, nonetheless he agrees...
15. Rising Mist
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Sonderocity
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2015
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English
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Social worker Max Maitland is trained to help people, not leave them vulnerable to evil. His unexpected and unwanted legacy bestows upon him a spirit beast-a cougar-to help protect him and his sister. Bound to his sister by their legacy, Max is frustrated at the prospect of sacrificing his own goals and dreams like his bachelor uncle. Robin Chandler's reputation as a mural artist allows her temporary escape from her native Sedona, Arizona, away from...
16. Washington, DC
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Lonely Planet
Pub. Date:
2018
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English
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Lonely Planet's Washington DC is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to feel the grand sweep of history; explore space, dinosaurs, art and the history of the nation in the Smithsonian museums; and grab a half-smoke at legendary Ben's Chili Bowl. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington DC and begin...
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Lonely Planet
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English
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Inside Lonely Planet's Chicago Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Chicago- we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money...
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Karla Gracey Books
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
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9 Mail Order Bride Romances, sweet, clean & inspirational. Come along for the ride to meet feisty Boston city girls who know what they want, and rugged Montana men who just need to be loved. It's 1900, and things are changing fast in sleepy Sun River. As the town begins to expand, its inhabitants are getting restless, looking for love and adventure. A Bride for Carlton Why would an accomplished governess respond to an advertisement in the Matrimonial...
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Lonely Planet
Pub. Date:
2023
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English
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Inside Lonely Planet's Washington, DC Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Washington, DC - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save...
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date:
2022
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English
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Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet's Midwest & the Great Lakes' Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features a collection of amazing drives, from day escapes to multi-week adventures. Follow the Tribal Trails, see Highway 61's vistas, and conquer Chicago. Get to the Midwest & Great Lakes, rent a car, and hit the road! Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes...