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An American icon and famed actor brings us on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, clearing up misconceptions; sharing dozens of never-before-told stories from both his personal and professional lives; and offering a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world.
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After someone breaks into her home and tries to assault her, Alexis Roberts, who is hearing impaired, believes the intruder is her husband, who, after she made a horrifying discovery, disappeared without a trace, and finds herself trapped in a nightmare of fear and uncertainty.
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Aria Peyton
Pub. Date:
2019
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English
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When Miranda comes home from a cruise engaged to a buff wanna-be, it doesn't take long for her best mate, Scott, to realise he feels something more for her than just friendship. A night out with the happy couple has Scott plotting ways to make Miranda realise that Chad isn't the man for her. Will he get a chance to follow through with his grand plan or is he already too late? ***This story was previously published in the Hot Tree Publishing anthology...
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M. L. Tompsett
Pub. Date:
2018
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English
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Fans of Kim Harrison & Charlaine Harris books will enjoy sinking their teeth into this book and series.'Leaving her royal family behind and turning her back on her destiny, Alex Smithlyn is a Dark One princess, living in the human realm.Alex and Branx Rayden work as partners at The Corporation, in the city - SFD or the Special Forces Department. Until someone close to our young couple decided Alex is next on the list for extermination.A mysterious...
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From the arrival of Columbus through the historic election of Barack Obama and beyond, Kenneth C. Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than five hundred years of American history. In this 30th anniversary edition of the classic anti-textbook-which includes a new preface by Davis-he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.
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Asimis Books
Pub. Date:
2025
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English
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You Never Know with Women by James Hadley Chase is a gripping hard-boiled crime novel that exemplifies the author's mastery of suspense, deception, and fatal attraction. First published in 1949, the book plunges readers into a world of double-crosses, femme fatales, and cold-blooded ambition, where trust is a luxury no one can afford. The story follows Vince Kane, a rugged and cunning prizefighter who is lured out of the ring and into a dangerous...
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Roger Boren
Pub. Date:
2024
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English
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Compiled from police records, reports, and court transcripts, ths book tells the complete and complex story of how the identities of the Hillside Strangler Murderers were revealed. This book also describes how justice was almost defeated, and why the trial was the longest murder trial in history at the time (November 1981-November 1983). This book was written by Roger Boren, who was a California deputy attorney general, and the chief prosecutor of...
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F.C. Schaefer
Pub. Date:
2012
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English
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Everybody needs new clothes sooner or later, even the creatures of the night. But pity the poor sales clerk who has a vampire for a customer. No matter, in retail, you never know what's going to come through the door: maybe a shoplifter or an undead teenager who wants to buy the same sports coat he wore in 1959. If it is the latter, you're still going to be expected to greet him with a smile and make the sale. Even if it costs you your life. I have...
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Castle Quay Books
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2010
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English
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Brian Stiller, Past President, Tyndale University College & Seminary, has spent a life-time leading and teaching others to lead. He has led small ministries, large organizations and everything in between. During his years, he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and skills. In this new collection of wisdom, humour and history, Brian shares some of the valuable insights and wisdom he has gleaned in his 50 years of leadership. Major sections include:...
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Where do we come from? Why do stars shine and the seasons change? What is evil? Since the beginning of time, people have answered such questions by crafting imaginative stories that have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In his irreverent a question-and-answer style, Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. He tackles Mesopotamia's Gilgamesh,...
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With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts, the creator of the bestselling Don't Know Much About®, series now brings the world of the Old and New testaments to life as no one else can in the bestseller Don't Know Much About® The Bible. Relying on new research and improved translations, Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says....
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"Highly informative and entertaining…propels the reader light years beyond dull textbooks and Gone with the Wind."-San Francisco Chronicle. It has been 150 years since the opening salvo of America's War Between the States. New York Times bestselling author Ken Davis tells us everything we never knew about our nation's bloodiest conflict in Don't Know Much About ® the Civil War-another fascinating and fun installment in his acclaimed series.
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Jacquie Ream
Pub. Date:
2018
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English
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WET (Who'd Ever Think)? Having called a shaky truce with her bullying rival the previous year, Frances Reed looks to an easier time in eighth grade. But, who'd expect trouble from her best friend? Annie's only trying to get Fran into the cool crowd. Surely, she has Fran's best interests at heart. Or, does she? New hair, new face, new friends-and that Justin is kind of cute. But, where's the real Fran in this? When a compromising photo goes public,...