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4 stars
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"Winter 1945. Four refugees. Four secrets. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept." -- Page [4] cover.
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Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
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As wrenching and luminous as Omar El Akkad's What Strange Paradise and Mohsin Hamid's Exit West, a searing exploration of the global migration crisis that moves from Nigeria to Libya to Italy, from an exciting new literary voice. Able God works for low pay at a four-star hotel where he must flash his "toothpaste-white smile" for wealthy guests. When not tending to the hotel's overprivileged clientele, he muses over self-help books and draws life lessons...
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Maple Hills Cozy Mystery volume 4
Language:
English
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An amateur sleuth, a handsome detective, and a murder. Cozy up for the night with this mystery. Taking a break from the recent murders and intrigues that have plagued Maple Hills, Vermont, Nikki and Detective Hawke take advantage of a generous offer and set sail on the Open Sea Queen. The cruise ship appears ancient and ready to sink, far away from the modern and spacious liner they were promised. Yet with eager hearts the duo, along with their friends,...
Publisher:
Kino Lorber Inc
Pub. Date:
[2010]
Language:
Arabic
Description:
Soraya, born in Brooklyn in a working class community of Palestinian refugees, discovers that her grandfather's savings were frozen in a bank account in Jaffa when he was exiled in 1948. Direct, stubborn, and determined to reclaim what is hers, she fulfills her life-long dream of "returning" to Palestine. Slowly she is taken apart by the reality around her and is forced to confront her own anger. She meets Emad, a young Palestinian whose ambition,...
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Publisher:
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date:
2012
Language:
English
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FLAVORFUL FIZZY SENSATIONS Craft amazingly delicious and stunningly creative sodas using natural, gourmet syrups you make at home. Nothing is more refreshing than soda. But why settle for canned carbonation when you can make your own delectable sodas at home? Artisan Soda Workshop shows you how to take soda to the next level by making flavors like: - Apricot-Cinnamon - Riesling and Raspberry - Mango Chile - Prickly Pear - Fizzy Cantaloupe Agua Fresca...
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Series:
October Daye novel volume 5
Publisher:
DAW Books
Pub. Date:
2011
Language:
English
Average Rating:
4.7 stars
Description:
October "Toby" Daye is now the Countess of Goldengreen. To prevent war between land and sea, Toby must find the kidnapped sons of the regent of the Undersea Duchy of Saltmist within three days and prove that the Queen of the Mists was not responsible.
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Publisher:
unforth
Pub. Date:
2025
Language:
English
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A downtrodden ex-soldier.After leaving the military, werewolf Victor is shunned in his civilian life. Money is tight, so when an ex-comrade offers him an easy job-getting a package from an island-he jumps at the chance.A lost inn-owner.When Selkie Thoma opens the door to a knocking patron, he wants to close it again immediately. Standing before him is Victor, his one-night stand from three years ago. The last thing Thoma wants is to have to explain...
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Publisher:
Dreamspinner Press
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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Miller Aldrun has spent his life being Cassandra, the prophet nobody believes. Born knowing when a dangerous, armed presence is nearby, Miller has always been dismissed-and had to see the people he cares about hurt. Grieving the death of a closeted lover, he finds solace cruising the waterways of Spinner's Drift, making sure the people in the outlying islands feel safe. When Miller discovers the weekly gathering at The Magic of Books, its members...
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Publisher:
BookBaby
Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
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The shipwreck that saved America. In 1609, Salt was a scruffy, white alley cat looking for a new life. When he hears that the Sea Venture is sailing to the New World, he knows this is his chance. Life on the Sea Venture is full of fun and excitement, even though Salt has to deal with the aristocratic Angoras, the exclusive Feline Guild, and the territorial ship's cats. But then a huge Tempest threatens to sink the ship. The passengers labor for days...
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Publisher:
Indy Pub
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
In the quaint, coastal town of Saltwood, Maine, Ellie Whitlock and her three closest friends-Luke, Ava, and Maya-live seemingly ordinary lives. But beneath the surface of their quiet town lies a dark and ancient secret. When the group stumbles upon a mysterious force known as the Shadow, they discover that they possess powers beyond their wildest dreams-powers that mark them as the town's last line of defense against a growing darkness. As they delve...
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Publisher:
Universe
Pub. Date:
2012
Language:
English
Description:
"Treasure hunter, sailor, and adventurer, Corto Maltese remains one of the most popular characters from graphic literature in Europe and maintains a devoted cult following among American readers and creators. Originally published in 1967, Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea introduces our hero for the first time. The story begins with Corto Maltese adrift at sea in the Pacific during World War I. He is picked up by a Russian pirate/privateer...
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Publisher:
The Wild Rose Press, Inc
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
Description:
Rosella Rivers enjoys the perfect life, loving her new ice cream food truck business featuring exotic flavors. But her beach view parking space is not so lovable when she finds an acquaintance stabbed to death in the boardwalk bathroom. Detective Mark Pruitt knows murder is bad for small-town Olympus Bay. He must find the suspect before he strikes again. When he first sets eyes on Rosella, the only witness, he is smitten. However, there's no time...
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Publisher:
Orenda Books
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
Description:
As Montrealer Catherine Day sets foot in a remote fishing village and starts asking around about her birth mother, the body of a woman dredges up in a fisherman's nets. Not just any woman, though: Marie Garant, an elusive, nomadic sailor and unbridled beauty who once tied many a man's heart in knots. Detective Sergeant Joaquin Morales, newly drafted to the area from the suburbs of Montreal, barely has time to unpack his suitcase before he's thrown...
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Publisher:
Running Press
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Description:
Make Your Desserts Even Sweeter-With Salt! Expert baker and blogger Heather Baird of "Sprinklebakes" shows novices and experts alike how to source, select and bake-and-sprinkle delicious treats. If you've ever dipped pretzels in melted chocolate or sprinkled salt over a juicy melon slice, then you've discovered the magic alchemy in mixing saltiness with sweetness. The recipes in "Sea Salt Sweet" take it up a notch, combining these two great tastes...