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"Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film. Airplane! premiered on July 2nd, 1980. With a budget of $3.5 million it went on to make nearly $200 million in sales and has influenced a multitude of comedians on both sides of the camera. Surely You Can't Be Serious is the first-ever oral history of the making of Airplane! by the...
2) Meteor
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Troy has spent thousands of dollars building an underground bunker in preparation for what he believes will be a pending apocalypse. His family, and most of his friends, think him crazy. But when a massive meteor slams into Africa, sending soot and debris into the atmosphere and leaving the world in perpetual darkness, Troy's prepping is the only thing keeping his family alive. With food shortages, acid rain and a breakdown of civilization, will Troy's...
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In Love Across Wars, a multicultural novel, two historic families connected through WWII find their destinies intertwine again in the aftermath of 9/11 as their scions are caught in the whirlwind of events from Philadelphia to Peshawar and Afghanistan.Christina Gartenley has been having a nightmarish vision signaling 9/11 since she was 10. Her brother David joins the Army after their father's horrifying ordeal at the Twin Towers on 9/11, but goes...
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ADVERTENCIA AL LECTOR RACIONALEste libro es absolutamente irracional y paródico. En la tapa debería indicar: "No soy una novela normal".La Media HabitaciónDespués de años de ser el conejillo de indias de una misteriosa compañía farmacéutica, Wilson Brown despierta con tres pechos de mujer en su cuerpo.En la búsqueda de una cura, viajará hasta una ciudad perdida en medio del desierto.Allí se encontrará con aviones que se desplazan solo...
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When happiness becomes a weapon, a smile is the kiss of death…You can't always trust what you see on TV. 48-year-old recluse Sarah Sampson knows that. She also knows her father died in The Vietnam War. But when a TV broadcast turns her world upside down, she has to find out for sure.Can she and her K-9 companions survive the horror of the pandemic long enough to learn the truth?Reporter Erica Goldman knows the 'old boy network' at the newspaper...
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As He gazed upon the Mississippi's gentle flow, he reflected on his turbulent journey. Life had been a crucible where loss and betrayal forged him anew, teaching hard-earned lessons of resilience and empathy. His path to redemption was woven with threads of spiritual awakening, each step away from his past revealing deeper insights into the human condition. Now, standing at the crossroads of his future, he envisioned a life defined not by his past...
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"...a richly re-imagined fable which goes far beyond anything the historical record alone might suggest." Russell A. Potter, Arctic Book Review
Perhaps, on a barren Arctic shore in the summer of 1849, knowing he was dying, a British Naval officer wrapped his journal in sailcloth and buried it beneath a lonely pile of frost-shattered stones. He was the last of the 129 doomed men of Sir John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition. His name was James Fitzjames...
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In the gripping pages of "Viral Descent: Surviving the Nightmare," embark on a harrowing journey through a world plunged into chaos by a deadly drug, transforming its users into insatiable, flesh-craving monsters. As the infection spreads like wildfire, a small group of survivors must confront their deepest fears, confront the haunting echoes of their pasts, and unite in an unwavering battle for humanity's survival.
Amidst the dark underbelly of...
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Absolute Ruin, is a bloody and lovely and painful novel by Reza TaheriBashar that tells about revenge and love and Jealousy and grudge.that tells the scary story of usury and Betrayal in the great family.that are killed most of great family members little by little.This book is a special and truly different story.
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What happens to an oil industry lobbyist when climate change gets personal?
In a world where the devastating effects of climate change can seem inconsequential to the lives of the wealthy, Daniel Lazaro thrives as a powerful Washington lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry. With a dream life on the Guadalupe River, a loving wife and a young daughter, Daniel is blind to the repercussions of his work. But when a flash flood in the Texas Hill Country...
11) Unholy Helix
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Three daring female scientists design giant ants in a Florida bio lab to terrorize America's big agribusinesses, which have caused ecological catastrophes. They genetically modify African fire ants and Brazilian bullet ants many times larger and with a lethal sting. Then they travel across the heartland and disseminate these highly destructive super-organisms that cause chaos and fear in the southern states.Real science, real action, real anti-hero...
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« Les Enfants de Gaza » est une œuvre littéraire profondément marquante et émouvante qui plonge les lecteurs au cœur de la tragédie humaine qui a secoué la bande de Gaza pendant la guerre, alors que cette région était assiégée par des bombardements aériens, maritimes et terrestres. L'auteur, Benak, poète chevronné à la plume aguerrie et poétique, offre un récit poignant qui révèle la vérité déchirante du peuple gazaoui et l'impact...
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It was supposed to be a rescue.When their helicopter is shot down in hostile territory far from their destination, Captain Grace Wilson finds herself trapped between secretive government operators, a hostile militia led by a homicidal lunatic and hordes of shambling corpses.Still struggling to piece together the shattered pieces of her memories, Grace quickly figures out that the best course of action is to RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
14) When It Ended
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It's the end of the world as we know it, and we don't feel fine. Mollty Cook wants to escape he island before the volcano blows them all to smithereens. Rowan wants her to come and sight see some bridge, like nothing was happening. How will she escape the old city before the volcano blows? Will there be a seat on the plane in time? Will there be any boats left to leave on? Will all the grabby people leave her alone until she gets to safety? Can she...
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The final Flashback begins ... It's all led to this.All the characters and situations of the Flashback/Dinosaur Apocalypse come together in a final trilogy of tales that will close out and define the saga. Join Ank and Williams, the crew of Gargantua, the kids from Thunder Road, and so many others as they heed the call to adventure one last time and face the very architects of the Flashback!From For a Devil Has Fallen from the Sky:"The Lord is my...
16) Jesus to Jesus: The Tale of the End Times & Interfaith Harmony, Giving Christians & Jews a New Persp
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"Jesus To Jesus" is a religious fiction narrative that dives into the eternal story of Jesus as represented in Islamic tradition. From his miracle birth to his predicted return. This religious fiction book reveals a new perspective on Jesus' life across two millennia. As the novel goes on, readers get pulled into an engaging religious tale that ends in an epic showdown between Jesus and the Dajjal, exploring faith, prophecy, and conflict between good...
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"The Chronicles of Aetheria" is a timeless epic that weaves a tapestry of adventure, bravery, and the enduring strength of unity. Set in the enchanting realm of Aetheria, the story follows the extraordinary journey of Elara and her companions-Kael, Lyra, Seraphina, and Gruff-as they embark on a quest to save their world from the malevolent grasp of the Shadow Sovereign. In a land where ancient magic mingles with the fragrance of blooming flowers and...
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This is a jumping point and prequel for characters Aidyl Sknarf and more than a dozen others who'll return to their respective parallel timelines and dimensions. The only problem they face? The same people who're forcing their bodies into stasis are the same ones trying to ruthlessly manipulate and kill them in those same eras. Now once more being forced into those unpleasant realities, they have to make the choice of surviving in order to bring closure...
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Abbas is a young man struggling with self-doubt and anxiety. He lives in a small village in a valley, where everyone seems to know everyone else. The story takes you through the rhetoric, love and practical steps of action which helps him grow to help his town and fulfil his dream.In this poignant and heartfelt novel, the author takes young readers on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Through Abbas's experiences, readers will be inspired to...
20) Dead Tide Rising
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THE LIVING DEAD TERROR RISES AND ENGULFS THE WORLD!THE PROGRESSION OF THE VIRUS WAS TOO RAPID TO BE CONTAINED.There would be no cease-fire, or thought of peace talks. The President of the United States strategizes over his few last moves, recalling the troops still overseas, and cowers in his bunker, hoping for a miracle to save his country and his family.Meanwhile, the drama plays out for those who still survive... trapped on the Pinellas County...
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