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Unneeded for command of a ship after surviving serious injury, disciplinarian Captain William Ford was ready to face society until he's cornered by a marriage minded miss. He makes a desperate bargain with the maid who saved his life-act the part of a besotted lover in return for financial gain to drive the woman away-only to end up in a very real marriage of convenience with the maid to avoid the scandal of his own making.When Matilda's plans to...
62) Mother to Mother
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About the Book Mother to Mother is a collection of stories compiled and written by mothers who have witnessed and struggled with the tragedy of addicted children. What makes Mother to Mother so interesting is the diversity of the mothers who share their stories: diverse racially, socio-economically, different religions and backgrounds. This book is highly relevant because substance abuse is running rampant through our society whether it be in the...
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Outlooks are bleak in the Duchy of Howard. The imperial army looming on its northern border dwarfs the duke's forces, and he can't hope for reinforcements from a capital in the hands of hard-line aristocratic rebels. Lady Stella Howard, her younger sister Tina, and Tina's maid Ellie are beside themselves with worry over the fate of their missing tutor Allen-last seen outnumbered and surrounded in the heart of enemy territory-but rescue plans will...
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About the Book Dreamcatchers, Edens, and Universes conveys awe for the beauty and complexity of nature, and love for all things: animals, plants, and minerals, and whatever Gods they may be. Everything in nature is linked to everything else, by gravity, and who knows what other forces. We know almost nothing about anything. Stand in Awe of a Mosquito's Eye. About the Author Carl Hasper is the author of Rimes of Ancient Fables. He was born in the beautiful...
65) Clanship
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The young crew of the Bekel and their human friends have made it to polluted and degraded Declain to find their parents. But they are now trapped in the Zeret-Khachav system between the Voth and the pursuit from Earth, with fleet commander Red Hempel following her own agenda. Rumours of a high-level Kiai plot to overthrow the Voth have circulated for some time, especially on the space station - base of the Voth fleet - in low Declain orbit. The leader...
66) The Director
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The Director invites nine-year-old Tommy Whitaker to be a character in a book set in 1957. When their friend Smitty's bike is stolen and then Smitty himself mysteriously disappears, Tommy and his two friends Mouse and Royal vow to solve the mysteries of their missing friend, his missing bike…and a murder.
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If you don't want to fall in love, don't date the eternal romantic… Real estate agent Tyler Benedict is known for her sharp personality and stunning good looks. Her love life is nothing but one-night flings with bad boys and that's just the way she likes it. Until she meets a way-too adorable nerd at a Halloween party and accepts his friend request. IT Specialist Sebastian Murano loves video games almost as much as searching for his soul mate. Too...
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If you ask the average American who they intend to vote for in the next election, inevitably, and almost predictably, their reply will be... THE LESSER OF THE TWO EVILS. Usually, things even out and saner heads prevail... but what happens when the sitting president tries to tip the scales too far in his narcissistic favor simply to get re-elected?As the world teeters on the brink of a grim fate, it is up to a lone reporter to prevent that from happening......
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The iTunes Movie Guru (Emeritus) shares his selection of the best unknown amusing movies available on demand, excerpted from KILLER B's Vols. 1 & 2. Discover 101 of the wittiest, quirkiest, most low-key, charming and understated comedies you've (probably) never seen. We live in an age of unprecedented access to movies. Too bad most of them suck. Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Hulu Plus... Thousands and thousands of movies are available at your fingertips....
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"This is a literary gut punch. It is the great Houdini book the world has been waiting for. A perfect escape." John Kelly, Detroit Free Press
Houdini's Last Handcuffs weaves a mesmerizing blend of historical fiction and fantasy in 1950s Manhattan. On the 30th anniversary of Houdini's death, three young friends, gifted a mystical Ouija Board by the enigmatic writer Walter Gibson, find themselves thrust into a world of wonder.
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71) Soul Legacy
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A civilization destroyed by magic. Those who remain are on the brink of extinction. Thane is a Dweller, one of the last of his kind. He's lived for a thousand years and this is the first time that his goddess has sent him to assassinate a fellow deity-a testament of how close they really are to the end. His failure is inevitable, but death is only the beginning of his biggest adventure yet. Thane is reborn into a new life, as is the way of the Dweller....
72) Invasion
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When Josephine joined the Earth Coalition and became part of the legendary White Knights, she thought she could leave the dangers of the world behind and raise her child within the peaceful sanctuary of Briodanis, an Ancient city protected by the most powerful magic the world has ever known. She couldn't have been more wrong. The White Knights have returned, but their power is greatly diminished, and their lives are in mortal peril.As Josephine scrambles...
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This eBook is intended to condense and present to the reader a practical guide to formulating and writing a business plan.Your company's business plan is the single most important business proposal you will ever write. There are many aspects of a business plan that will gauge your success. If you have any reservations about your plan do not be afraid to get guidance from plan writing manuals or consultants. It will pay off in the end.The bottom line...
74) Fur Gotten
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Karina Roma is a dare-devil curvy woman who fell hard for a sexy, rich bear shifter. Too bad the relationship was one-sided. The only thing she has going in her life is her job and her friends. When her boss signs her and her friends up for a bachelorette auction, this curvy girl is ready to quit, but her friends talk some sense into her. How hard can it be to get on stage and strut her stuff for charity? Ash Sinclair messed up big time. He lost Kari,...
75) Driver Ed
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LEARNING TO DRIVE CAN BE A WILD RIDE. While the cool kids at Midtown High drive around in hot cars, sixteen-year-old Ed Warnicki has to pedal everywhere on his old bike. Tired of being picked on by star quarterback Trey Redmond, Ed signs up for Driver Education classes but gets more than he bargained for. While behind the wheel during a lesson, Ed discovers Trey's prized red Mustang has been stolen. Using his Need-For-Speed driving skills, Ed chases...
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A prophecy. A power. An ancient spell. Torn between ancient Greece and present-day Chicago, Mandy Burkhardt's life is about to change. The Medusa Deception: Dreams. They're only dreams. Strange, brutal dreams, straight off the pages of an ancient Greek mythology book. That's what Mandy Burkhardt tells herself, stocking shelves at the Occult Bookstore in Chicago. Her boss senses more. He feels something. An awakening. The prophecy. The others can,...
77) El Ermitaño
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Una tarde de otoño en Montreal, Claude, de quince años, no puede reprimir el deseo de acabar con el monstruo que es su padre. Este último sigue golpeando a su pobre madre. Entonces es cuando sucede lo increíble. Claude no tiene más remedio que huir hacia el norte. Cree que acabó con la vida de su padre...
78) Cowboy Christmas
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It's a year on from their joint wedding and things are hectic - the Christmas kind of hectic. Join Jackson & Edie and Jeremy & Ava as they celebrate the festive season with six year old Oscar and eighteen month old Olive.
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This is a summary of Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton (2004); a voluminous book which chronicles the life and legacy of one of America's Founding Fathers.Alexander Hamilton gained prominence as one of America's Founding Fathers and leader of the Federalist Party. And as Federalist, he was the major proponent for a strong centralized government. A true patriot, Hamilton was a very versatile man. He earned a law degree, worked alongside George Washington,...
80) Multiple Job Offers in 10 Days!: A Road Map to Finding a Great Job, Whether It's Your 1st or 21st
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Multiple Job Offers in 10 Days will show you how to generate outrageous interest in you! Why hasn't anyone told you this before? Because it is hard! Written in plain English and peppered with interesting anecdotes, this book offers a completely unique approach to the entire job-search process.