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In H. Rider Haggard's 1885 debut novel, King Solomon's Mines adventurer Allan Quatermain is approached by aristocrat Sir Henry Curtis and his friend Captain Good to join them on an expedition into the heart of Africa. In search of Sir Henry's brother who disappeared looking for King Solomon's lost mines, the trio overcome tremendous odds to stumble upon a lost civilization that holds the key to unimaginable treasure. Considered to be the first of...
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El gato negro es uno de lo cuentos siniestros más conocidos de Edgar Allan Poe, así como uno de sus grandes relatos psicológicos. La combinación de ambos elementos, horror y psicología, parece conducir directamente a la expresión terror psicológico, que hoy sabemos inspirada en la singularidad artística de este autor y que podría definirse como aquella fórmula literaria que aspira a conjugar en una síntesis superior miedo, enajenación...
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The identity of the lady portrayed in Mona Lisa, the masterpiece of Leonardo Da Vinci, and the secret behind her mysterious smile, is one of the biggest unanswered questions in art history. This is the story of her, and her romance with her creator, the young Leonardo. The story takes us from the land of true lovers, India, to the far east, the heights of mysterious wisdom in China, and sheds some light on the puzzling love story of Mona Lisa and...
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You've worked hard, got good grades and graduated from high school, trade school, or college. Now what?
In The Career Success and Responsible Adult 2-in-1 Combo Pack, best-selling author and parenting advice expert Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana draws on over a decade of experience offering valuable life lessons to young women and men to offer you proven methods that will help you decide which type of career is right for you and your family, and help you to...
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Durante el otoño de 1912, en Praga, escribió Franz Kafka (1883-1924) La metamorfosis, la peripecia subterránea y literal de Gregor Samsa, un viajante de comercio que al despertarse una mañana "de un sueño lleno de pesadillas se encontró en su cama convertido en un bicho enorme". En pocos libros de Kafka queda tan explícito y tan nítido su mundo como en La metamorfosis, en la que el protagonista, convertido en bestia, sumido en la más absoluta...
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When a white water rafting adventure goes horribly wrong, four teens must brave the wilderness to survive in Stranded In The Wild. Savi Evans came to an adventure camp in Idaho carrying the pain of a tragic loss. She hopes the wilderness setting, vigorous activities, and some new faces might help take her mind off things back home. At Camp Arrowhead, Savi quickly makes friends with Jade Chang and Rico Cruz, but a bully named Conner Swift is also assigned...
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In days gone by, groups of West Indian men, women , boys and girls would congregate on evenings and tell tales. When a story was finished, the narrator would say :"I stepped on the wire and the wire won't bend
and that is how my story end".
Some of the short stories in this collection have been awarded prizes in international competitions. The majority are written in standard English. A few, though are expressed in the beautiful Barbadian English...
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An exciting mystery adventure story. Four Christian friends have a mystery to solve. Who is on the back of the white lorry and why are they there? Prayer, faith and their Bible knowledge all help, but as things get more dangerous, Lance, Joel, Ravi and Debbie also need to be courageous and obedient. With God's protection and guidance, will they find out what is going on?
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Do your hoop dreams seem out of reach? Discover insider secrets from a legendary NBA pro to take your game to new heights.
Are you tired of warming the bench? Do daily drills and practice make no difference in your game? Does a career in basketball seem impossible? Steve James has made a lifetime study of Michael Jordan's rise from repeated failure to NBA legend. And now he's here to share the secrets behind Michael Jordan's winning record so you...
12) Fireland'
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A young Canadian man, Felix, leaves for north Canada's Yukon, after his girl friend leaves him. Once in Yukon , he is guided by a 1st nation spirit man who explains that Felix's services are needed to fight a local forest fire, save animals, which in turn will lead him to a new life. Atlin BC is located in northern BC Canada and home to three hundred First Nation and other people who call it home.
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Disillusioned with a dystopian society a young teenager takes the law into his own hands to avenge his soulmate. But at what price? When Nathan loses Anna - his vibrant, bursting-with-life soulmate, the one girl who completes him - to depression and despair following a vicious rape, he vows revenge against the trio of scumbags involved. Rather than waiting for a justice system he doesn't believe in to act, he becomes Judge, Jury, Executioner. He hunts...
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We were four teens, Timmy, Ronald, Billy and I. This book is fiction.
Most authors write about the what and who they are familiar.
This novella or short book is about town bent like a junkyard.
Yet there came no revolution nor reform to fix the dents.
It is full of misadventures of the Police chasing myself.
If you are a fan of Stranger Things on Netflix, or movies
like Stand By Me or The Outsiders, then I hope you
will enjoy these reflections....
15) Limp Forward
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"A vibrant story of a brilliant and industrious woman." - Kirkus Reviews
"An inspirational book that drives home the importance of perseverance, love, and the beauty that can come from being differently abled." - Readers' Favorite (5 star)
"A tale of perseverance, an inspiration for all. Look back to understand your roots, & look forward to unleash your potential" - Reedsy (5 star)
"A compelling narrative that invites readers into a whirlwind of...
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Frances Green is a precocious twelve-year-old with a critical eye and a tender heart. She's cool and confident (well, mostly) at her new middle school after her family moves to a small beach town in California.
Frances grapples with fitting in or being alone, helping others with good intentions but getting in trouble for it, all while feeling like an adult trapped inside of a teenager. Ultimately, she finds new friends in unexpected places and strikes...
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Somewhere between the twisted worlds of Tim Burton and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss, you'll find the upside-down town of Nottingswood.
Having cast out the majestic Guardian who was once their protector, Nottingswood built the Great Wall to block out the sun. Now, holed up in their houses, Nottingsfolk are content to let their town decay into a colorless wasteland.
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A curious cry from the center of town catches the attention...
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Sasha's love of horses has been the only constant during her life in foster care. When a failed adoption placement results in yet another move, she ends up at Kingfishers - a farm where Joe and Beth train troubled horses. Sasha is sure this is the perfect place to live. But she can't stay. Joe and Beth have only agreed to take her for a little while, and they only did that reluctantly.
Can Sasha persuade them to change their minds and let her stay...
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A contemporary story about heroes, football and how a teenage youth eventually comes to reject the image of a modern day role model in favour of the reality of one from an earlier time. Through the story threads a theme, which haunts and threatens the modern game of soccer. Racism and hooliganism rip at the heart of Jamie's family infiltrating and disrupting not only daily life but society as a whole. At the centre of the story is the life, and love...
20) Porcelain Keys
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Aria's life is full of secrets--secrets about her mother's death, her father's cruelty, and her dream to go to Juilliard. When Aria meets Thomas, he draws out her secrets, captures her heart, and gives her the courage to defy her father. But when tragedy strikes and Thomas disappears, Aria is left alone to transform her broken heart's melody into something beautiful. Porcelain Keys is a captivating love story that will resonate long after the last...
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