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[2024]
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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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Page Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date:
2021
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English
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Jameson was about to propose to the woman he loved, but when he overhears one conversation, it's clear she's not the one for him, and it breaks his heart. With support of his friends and a busy work life, he deals with it as best he can. But then, a small accident and a broken phone changed his life forever. Sometimes you never know...
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Aria Peyton
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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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From Columbus' voyage to the Clinton administration, hop aboard a rollicking ride through 600 years of Americana. With wit, candor and fascinating facts, Kenneth C. Davis explodes long-held myths and misconceptions -- revealing the very human side of history that the textbooks neglect. By asking simple questions and telling us the entertaining answers, Davis lets us all in on the basics of American history. This updated edition incorporates new
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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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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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In this fascinating book, Davis gives readers everything they "need to know" about the Civil War - and not just the battles. With his deft wit and unconventional style, Davis sorts out the players, the politics, and the key events - Harpers Ferry, Shiloh, Gettysburg, Emancipation, Reconstruction. Drawing on the moving eyewitness accounts of the people who lived through the war, he brings the reader into the world of the ordinary men and women who...
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1290L
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English
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Don't Know Much About Geography by New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis is a fascinating and fun exploration of our planet. Geography is the hub from which other disciplines radiate: meteorology, ecology, geology, oceanography, demographics, cartography, agricultural studies, economics, and political science. In addition to presenting geographical trivia that'll impress your friends, Davis explores 21st-century topics of global concern,...
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Scarlet
Pub. Date:
2020
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English
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A woman's carefully rebuilt life is upended by a local murder that casts suspicion on her daughter and stepson amid revelations of her husband's failing business and a private investigator's inquiries into the death of her first husband.
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2017
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English
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"An addictive novel of psychological suspense from the award-winning author of Night Night, Sleep Tight, about three generations of women haunted by a little girl’s disappearance, and the porcelain doll that may hold the key to the truth . . . Seven-year-old Lissie Woodham and her four-year-old sister Janey were playing with their porcelain dolls in the front yard when an adorable puppy scampered by. Eager to pet the pretty dog, Lissie chased after...
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"UberFacts is one of the Internet's most widely followed and successful Twitter accounts, boasting fun and surprising facts, statistics and graphics about everything from art and science to history and popular culture. Dubbed "the most unimportant things you'll never need to know" Cats Are Capable of Mind Control will anthologize the most shocking, delightful and educational facts and figures. Entertaining, topical or downright bizarre (who would...