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"A sharp and twisty exploration of female friendship from the New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things. Lucy Sharpe is larger than life. Magnetic, addictive. Bold and dangerous. Especially for Margot, who meets Lucy at the end of their freshman year at a liberal arts college in South Carolina. Margot is the shy one, the careful one, always the sidekick and never the center of attention. But when Lucy...
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"Rebecca meets Fatima Farheen Mirza in this sweeping, gorgeously atmospheric novel about a ruined mansion by the sea, and a young girl who unearths the true story of the tragedy that happened there a hundred years ago. Akbar Manzil was once a grand estate off the coast of South Africa. Now, nearly a century since it was built, it stands in ruins -- a boardinghouse for misfits, where people come to forget or be forgotten. Seeking a new home after a...
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xii, 136 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
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"Tom Brokaw is known as one of the hardest-working, most successful people in broadcast journalism. His success is attributed to his work ethic, his instinct for identifying the significance of the news in the lives of ordinary people, and his reputation for always showing up for others. In this heartfelt family story, Tom shows the values and lessons he absorbed from his ancestors, parents, and others who settled in South Dakota and worked hard to...
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After agreeing to be the maid of honor at her best friend Linda's wedding, Becca, who sells homemade jams and preserves at the local farmer's market, finds herself in a sticky situation when Linda's future mother-in-law is murdered.
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"From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience. This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So read on, for after all,...
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"'Mika, you sit at our feet all these hours and days, hearing us tell our tales. You have all these stories inside you: all the stories everyone in our family knows and all the stories everyone in our family tells. You write 'em in your books and show everyone who we are.' So begins DéLana R.A. Dameron's stunning novel-in-stories, Redwood Court. The baby of the family, Mika Mosby spends much of her time in the care of loved ones, listening to their...
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The narrator, a Korean American woman living in Berlin, is obsessed with Moon: anything not-Moon in her life fell away when she beheld the K-pop idol in concert. Moon dances as if his movements are creating their own gravitational field. Seized by ineffable desire, she begins writing Y/N fanfic-- in which you, the reader, insert [Your/Name] and play out an intimate relationship with the unattainable star. When Moon suddenly retires from the wildly...
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant and diverse nation of South Africa with our captivating eBook, South Africa: Country edition. This comprehensive guide is your passport to exploring the wonders of this enchanting country, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality.Within the pages of this eBook, you will delve into the fascinating tapestry of South Africa's people and their diverse cultures. From...
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Which type of 19th Century warfare would be more risky: fighting the Comanche in Texas as a Texas Ranger or fighting in the Civil War as a scout?
In 1865, James Pike (1834-1867) answers this question in his book titled "The Scout and Ranger."
Pike arrived in Texas in 1859 and joined John Henry Brown's company of Texas Rangers and for the next two years he took part in a series of campaigns against the Comanches, including John M. Smith's incursion...
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Florida existiert in vielen Ausführungen. Am häufigsten wird der Sunshine State als Urlaubsparadies für Pauschalreisende angepriesen. Dies aber wird dem Südostzipfel der USA kaum gerecht, denn Florida ist eine außergewöhnlich vielseitige Lebenswelt, die neben Sonne, Strand, Meer und den Themenparks von Orlando spannende Metropolen, glitzernde Konsumwelten und abgelegene Inseln mit den grandiosen Rückzugsräumen der Natur vereint. Obwohl der...
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Are you searching for paradise? Come travel with me to Cocoa Beach! What follows is a guidebook of sorts from a local's perspective, but it's much more than that. Of course, you will have to read on and visit to appreciate it fully. I do promise you all that it is worth the trip! The locals generally refer to Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral as one and the same, for they are right on top of each other, and both are on our beautiful barrier island. We...
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Get the Summary of Aaron Goldberg's Buying Disneys World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Buying Disney's World" by Aaron Goldberg chronicles the intricate process of acquiring land and developing Walt Disney World in Florida. The narrative begins with Walt Disney's dissatisfaction with the commercial sprawl around Disneyland and his desire for a larger, more controlled environment for his next project. Walt...
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Learn about Richmond, Virginia, a city that both tourists and history buffs should visit. Richmond's rich history is as deep as the foundations of the country because it is nestled in the center of American history. Explore this travel guide to learn about Richmond's intriguing history, from its early beginnings to its vibrant present and possible future. Richmond has endured crucial junctures in American history, witnessing the rise of heroes and...
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Challenge: you have 48 hours in Washington, DC, our nation's capital, with history in every building and culture on every corner, and you've no time to research your visit. 48 Hours Washington, DC is your source for the perfect two days, a plan that spices visits to the main attractions with forays off the beaten path.
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Die Capital Region USA überzeugt mit Kultur, Geschichte, Natur und Entspannung: Washington, DC ist als US-amerikanische Hauptstadt natürlich weltweit bekannt. Doch neben einem Einblick in die Politik punktet die Metropole mit viel Kultur und lebendigen Stadtvierteln sowie etlichen kostenlosen Attraktionen wie den Gedenkstätten und Museen entlang der National Mall. Zugleich ist Washington, DC das Gateway nach Maryland und Virginia, wo sich Kleinstadtcharme...
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You gotta travel abroad! Just look at what it did for Andrew Bushard: it changed his life. Through this travels to the Southern Africa region (especially South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe), he reaped transformations and fulfillment. You too can reap the same transformations and fulfillment if you travel abroad. 34 pages.
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Baltimore, Maryland, is a historical treasure trove, a lively canvas on which tales of colonial times, maritime prowess, and modern reinvention converge. The book "Baltimore, Maryland: Historical Guide for Travelers" takes you on a fascinating tour of the city's historic neighborhoods, colonial sites, and cobblestone streets. This handbook acts as your all-encompassing compass, pointing out everything from the Star-Spangled Banner's historical significance...
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Explore Norfolk and Virginia Beach's fascinating history as you go back through time, where heroes were created, business empires flourished and perished, and where the pulse of America beats. You can learn about the essence of these famous cities and their significant effects on the country in this painstakingly crafted historical guide. Reveal the Past's Secrets:Follow follow the early settlers' footsteps as they built these prosperous cities.Witness...
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There is no place in which the fact that America is a melting pot of histories, legends, and civilizations is more apparent than in the city of Winchester, Virginia. Readers of "Winchester, Virginia Comprehensive Historical Guide" can learn more in-depth about a city that has played a pivotal role in American history from the time of the colonial era through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and up to the present. This book allows you to walk alongside...
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From a disregarded, forlorn island in the early 1900s to the world-famous resort and go-to place of today, Jews have played a prominent role in Miami Beach's achievements and fame. Initially consigned to a tiny enclave on the southern tip of Miami Beach, the community's Jewish population quickly expanded north, from South Beach to Golden Beach, and assumed a leadership position in nearly every phase of the city's life by the late 1900s. At every step...
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