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In the middle of the coldest winter on record, the U.S. goes dark.
An EMP attack destroys the power grid. No electricity. No cars or phones. The country is plunged into instant chaos.
But for Hannah Sheridan, it's the best day of her life. For the last five years, she's been held captive by a sadistic psychopath, until the EMP releases the lock of her prison. Hannah emerges from her underground cell into a
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The Adventure of the Devil's Foot is a short Sherlock Holmes detective story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was published in 1910 and set in 1897 taking place in Cornwall where Sherlock Holmes is taking a holiday because he has been pushing himself too hard. The story begins with Watson and Holmes relaxing in Cornwall when they are approached by the local Vicar and the man living with him asking for help. Watson is not happy about the intrusion...
3) Lemonade
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Synopsis: Jackie Ng is a 56-year-old Chinese female from Malaysia.
She was diagnosed with brain tumour in 1998. Two brain surgeries
and a series of complications caused her to live with paralysis. Her
fortitude, she struggled through depression and disability, and
managed to rejoin the society. She published a short medical memoir
Rising and a Chinese version during the high of Covid-19
pandemic 。This new book is an in-depth healing narrative...
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Everything you wanted to know about capoeira as a beginner and what to do to get started! Have you ever seen a capoeira street show and wondered if it is possible to learn something like that? And what is capoeira? Why should I understand capoeira? What are the basic skills of capoeira? How can capoeira skills be improved? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this book, we will describe the basics of capoeira in terms of techniques and style. This...
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APRENDE A HABLAR EN PÚBLICO
TÁCTICAS PARA IMPACTAR CON TU ORATORIA
¿Se le ocurre alguna charla o presentación memorable a la que haya asistido? Es triste saber que la mayoría de las presentaciones son fáciles de olvidar, especialmente cuando la razón principal de la presentación fue comunicarte algo.
Pero si recuerdas estas cuatro cosas básicas, entonces ten la seguridad de que tus mensajes verbales serán entendidos y recordados por mucho...
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From the Beginning Until Now" contains poetry that reflects on my trials and tribulations of life, my spirituality, and how others have made an impact on my life. This books captures the writers though her times of frustration, joy, happiness, and success. The title is based from the author beginning to write poetry as a child and then continuing writing as an adult. These poems have been written to uplift anyone's spirit through happiness and darkness....
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Poetic Conduct is a collection of poems that nurtures inner strength when impacted by grief, loss, and disconnection. The descriptions of social interactions and moments of isolation are creatively uncovered as poetic solutions. Lovers of poetry are encouraged to identify personal connections on recovery, healing, and clarity. Poetic Conduct is reflective of initial love desire, mature romance, social conflicts, and sensible stability.
8) The Lament
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A SENSUOUS EXPLORATION OF LOVE IN ALL ITS GLORY
The Lament captures the full range of emotion that whirl around human relationships. Here are dozens of poems examining the profound joy of those deeply in love, the incredible longing of the separated partner, the intense loneliness of modern working life, and-above all-the indisputable necessity of connecting with people around us. Poet Ercell H. Hoffman casts a penetrating gaze on our everyday emotions,...
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Unravel the Secrets of a Nation's Transformation: Dive into the Epic Saga of France from the 12th to the 17th Century.
Do you find yourself captivated by the intriguing history of France? Are you eager to explore an era filled with powerful monarchs, monumental conflicts, and game-changing cultural shifts that not only shaped France, but the world itself? Your search ends here!
Introducing our expertly crafted and meticulously researched book, a...
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It's Day Zero and the Texas zombie virus is quickly spreading throughout the nation. In a desperate race against the clock, two special forces teams are given an impossible mission. Turn the football stadium in Charlotte into a fortress, and rescue some of the brightest minds in the world to help with the coming war.
Dead America focuses on the national response to the Texas zombie outbreak. There will be multiple mini-series within Dead America,...
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I wrote these poems so that people can understand my journey through life and get to know the real me. Some of the poems cover topics such as love, family, racism, heritage, democracy, traveling and the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully, some will be able to relate to my poems or learn something from them.
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In 1816, Captain Rosario is enjoying his life of adventure on the high seas until he and his crew are forced into a partnership with a ruthless band of space pirates, the Maraudians, who use the buccaneers as unwilling time travelers in their insatiable quest for gold. After narrowly defeating the infamous Blackbeard, Rosario returns from his adventures in the past, disfigured and craving revenge. He has lost most of his men and his treasure, as well...
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In this third book of the Pirates of Marauda adventure trilogy, Terran, the ruthless captain of the spaceship Maraudor, is closer than ever to possessing the most coveted treasure in the Universe: the all-powerful Esseen Crystals. From within a UFO in the Bermuda Triangle, these cosmic jewels are casting an irresistible euphoria over all the peoples of the Earth-except for the greediest scoundrels. Realizing that Bob and his sons are the key to gaining...
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Absolute Power Corrupts Even the Best of Friends. She loathes small talk, struggles with magic, and grew up wretchedly poor. What's easy for her best friend Evelyn, a wealthy, powerful socialite, is difficult for Mildred. The two lifelong friends reunite at Chatham Castle where they fight together for the dream of a better world. Mildred wants to save the Network from political elitism, while Evelyn encourages it. When Evelyn gains power and threatens...
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If you loved the first volume of Paranormals of Avynwood, finish the complete series with this six-book set from USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle Dare. The pack is back with more adventures, mayhem, and romance.
Tempting Titus: The magnetism between Titus and Imogen was potent from the start. Both tried to fight it. But fate had a different plan-a perilous one. The world was burning around them. Titus and Imogen were in danger as well as everyone...
17) Da Vinci in Love
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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...
20) La Metamorfosis
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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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