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From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders.--
"Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders,...
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[2020].
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"The long-awaited, bestselling cookbook from Mely Martínez, The Mexican Home Kitchen compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households, with influences from states like Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Estado de ̌Mxico, and Yucatán. Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa,...
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2021.
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"Ripley's Believe It or Not! Out of the Box is certain to leave readers of all ages in awe with nearly a thousand all-new stories featuring incredible people, amazing animals, and jaw-dropping oddities from around the world! Look inside to find a boat made out of mushrooms and meet the three-year-old who climbed a mountain! As strange as it seems, it's all true! Filled to the brim with vibrant photos, exclusive interviews, reader submissions, and...
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[2022]
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"In They Walked with God, a compilation adapted from previous works with new content added, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado takes a closer look at 40 of the most inspirational characters in the Bible and shares a powerful message: if God can find a place for each character in the Bible, we can rest assured that he's carved out a spot for us too. They Walked with God includes a series of meaningful, in-depth discussion questions...
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2022.
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We know—killing your plants succs. A crash course on all things succulents, this engaging and easy-to-use succulents book offers everything you need to know so you can both successfully grow these gorgeous plants and create cool crafts with them, too. You’ll find everything you need to know from cacti plant care to specific projects for decorating with plants. A go-to reference for anyone trying to grow and maintain succulents. The ultimate guide...
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[2019]
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"Bestselling author and illustrator Ron Barrett, who forecasted the weather in the classic picture book, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, now predicts how--thanks to climate change and other unpleasantries--the world will end! With research and really scary text by Jim Parry, THE TOP 10 AS WE HIT BOTTOM is a darkly humorous collection of 'Top Ten' lists that highlights the predicament global warming and other impending catastrophes have put us...
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Barbara Bush is certainly among the most popular First Ladies ever to live in the White House. Politics aside, people worldwide have come to admire her wit, her candor and compassion, as well as her unswerving devotion to her husband and children. In her memoir, Mrs. Bush for the first time gives readers a very private look at a life lived in the public eye for more than twenty-five years. She begins with a compelling portrait of her early years,...
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2020.
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There has been a terrible crime, Bear tells us. Someone has STOLEN a delicious chocolate cake! Bear sets off to find the culprit, questioning characters and compiling clues from A to Z. Among the suspects: a gingerbread man (G) with a bite out of his head, a kite (K) that may be above the law, and an octopus (O) with grabby tentacles. But -- hold on -- are those crumbs on Bear's page? Is that frosting on his face? Looks like our narrator is a little...
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[2021].
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"Through the brave voices of people from the LGBTQ+ community, you will read about what it is like coming out and being a member of this community in everyday life. You will also get a look at what it was like 50+ years ago compared to today. The author hopes to help people just coming out, and the person who has come out but feels alone on their journey. She wants to benefit parents, families and friends who realize they love someone who is LGBTQ+...
12) A simple path
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[1995]
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The Nobel Peace Prize winner discusses how her personal credo of "love in action" has shaped her life and shows readers how to build a similarly strong and charitable foundation for their lives. Known around the globe for her indefatigable work on behalf of the poor, the sick, and the dying, Mother Teresa has devoted her life to giving hope to the hopeless in more than one hundred and twenty countries. She inspires us all to find a way to translate...
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2021.
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A detailed look at every aspect of modern fantasy, including detailed entries on books, films, TV and creators, as well as the greatest fantasy characters and worlds. This essential reference book details everything the novice needs to know about the genre and everything the well-read fan is calling out for. Lavishly illustrated and expertly informed, it is edited by Tim Dedopulos and David Pringle, featuring forewords by Terry Pratchett and Ben Aaronovitch....
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"In Lost Christianities, Bart D. Ehrman offers a fascinating look at these early forms of Christianity and shows how they came to be suppressed, reformed, or forgotten. All of these groups insisted that they upheld the teachings of Jesus and his apostles, and they all possessed writings that bore out their claims, books reputedly produced by Jesus' own followers.
Modern archaeological work has recovered a number of key texts, and as Ehrman shows,...
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[2015]
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Hit the streets with 200 exhilarating photographs of the world’s greatest professional skateboarders in action. In this dynamic collection, award-winning photographer Jonathan Mehring takes us from New York to Hong Kong to Istanbul and beyond as he sets out to capture the heart and soul of skate culture on six continents. Featuring stars like Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston, and Eric Koston, Mehring’s images have been published in top skateboarding magazines,...
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[2020]
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"Did you know that if you adopt a vegan diet you can enjoy better sex? Save money? Have glowing skin? You can ward off Alzheimer's, Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other metabolic diseases. You can eat delicious burgers. Help save the planet. Join the cool kids, like Gandhi, Tolstoy, Leonardo-and Kyrie Irving, Kat Von D, and Joaquin Phoenix. Oh, and did we mention have better sex? (It's about blood flow.) Those are just some of the 72 reasons...
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2022.
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"This authoritative, illustrated encyclopedia is now in its third edition. Illustrated with a blend of informative illustrations, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments - from the seashore out to the...
18) Guilty hearts
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[2011]
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Follow the lives of nine strangers living worlds apart as they look for love, happiness, success, and friendship against all odds. Carrying a burden of guilt, they must escape their pasts before they can move forward.