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5301) The syndicate 2
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All hell has broken loose, and the McPhearson clan is right in the middle of the chaos. After finding out their beloved foster mother, Claudette McPhearson, was anything but the sweet old woman they thought her to be, Javon, Shanelle, and the rest of their siblings hit the ground running in order to keep the Syndicate operating and to keep themselves alive. That also means they have to lose some of the people they love the most. With the legacy of...
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Takes a fun, entertaining, and scientific approach to learning French. With the award-winning Liv Montgomery as your verbal tour guide, you'll learn how to study French with special speed-learning techniques designed to engage multiple senses for increased retention by 35 percent.
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What does a poor young woman do when she loses her boyfriend or wants to find one? What little lies do we tell to make ourselves look better in the eyes of those that we love? How can a friend save someone who is sure that they are going to die? What happens when someone's clever plans all go wrong? These sweetly surprising short stories -- about both good times and bad -- are sometimes sad, and sometimes funny. But all of them are sure to make you...
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In Walking with Abel, Anna Badkhen embeds herself with a family of Fulani cowboys--nomadic herders in Mali's Sahel grasslands--as they embark on their annual migration across the savanna. It's a cycle that connects the Fulani to their past even as their present is increasingly under threat--from Islamic militants, climate change, and the ever-encroaching urbanization that lures away their young. The Fulani, though, are no strangers to uncertainty--brilliantly...
5305) Inside job
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Rob, a professional debunker, is watching yet another performance by a supposed psychic. But as she calls forth the spirit entity known as Isus, another voice suddenly interrupts. And this one is so unexpected and so real, even the hardened skeptic finds he can't help but believe.
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Osteen explains how to apply seven action steps to discover individual purpose and destiny, in a guide complemented by biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies.
Joel Osteen ofrece siete pasos sencillos pero impactantes que ayudarán a los lectores a descubrir su propsósito personal, así como todo lo bueno que Dios ha planeado para ellos.
5307) Coming into the country
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Alaska, the last wilderness, is threatened. McPhee takes us into the back country and past civilized frontiers to the wild beyond.
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Cuando sufrimos dolo por la pérdida de un ser querido, la mayoría de nosotros no sabemos cómo canalizar las emociones y nos hallamos desolados preguntándonos: Cómo sanar la culpa que me mata?" "Cómo hacer frente al dolor emocional?" "Habrá algo más allá de la muerte?"
In Lo que llamamos muerte, Balboa draws from her sons' dealing with the death of their close friend to illustrate the inner journey of all who mourn. A unique, essential tool,...
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Manuel Pino Toro was one of the first journalists on the site after the 2010 Chilean mining accident. Here Toro writes a gripping account of the disaster and its aftermath, and relays intimate interviews with the survivors who were buried underground for 69 days before being rescued.
Estuve con Dios y estuve con el diablo. Se pelearon y ganó Dios, me agarre de la mejor mano", relató el minero Mario Sepúlveda una vez rescatado desde las profundidades...
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Debbie Reynolds shares memories of late night pals and some of the greatest comedians of all time, stories from the big screen and small, and tales of marriage, motherhood, and children. Combining her wicked sense of humor and appealing charm, she reveals the personal side of show business and fame in funny, poignant, and delightful reminiscences. Nothing is off limits: Debbie talks about her sex life, her family drama, and even shares a few secret...
5311) Secret vampire
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Poppy thought the summer would last forever. Then she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Now Poppy's only hope for survival is James, her friend and secret love. A vampire in the Night World, James can make Poppy immortal. But first they both must risk everything to go against the laws of Night World.
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"One day in 2002, the fifty-year-old body of the one-time All-Pro center for the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Webster was laid on a cold table in front of pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu. Webster had experienced depression, confusion, and violent mood swings near the end of his life. But when Dr. Omalu first cut into Webster's brain, it appeared to be normal. Then he began studying slides of Webster's brain tissue. And the world of contact sports would never...
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The author explains the nature of obesity caused by poor eating habits and teaches the reader to "learn to eat."
"La obesidad es un mal de nuestro tiempo que origina numerosas enfermedades y que afecta cada vez a un mayor número de personas. Principalmente está causada por una conducta alimentaria caracterizada por comer mal, sin control, sin placer y a destiempo. Cuando el origen de la obesidad está causada por ese tipo de conducta alimentaria,...
5314) Betrayed: a novel
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Awaiting trial in the Tombs, Manhattan's infamous criminal detention complex, is Sharif Jabbar, the demagogic founder of a Harlem mosque. Charges against his terrorist attack on the city were dismissed once, and now that the Islam convert is being held on new allegations, New York District Attorney Roger "Butch" Karp is determined to bring him down. He faces formidable competition. Attorney Megan O'Dowd, a radical activist enthralled with revolutionary...
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Terry McGowan was a beat cop, a Marine captain, and an FBI Special Agent before retiring at age fifty. But after September 11th, 2001, McGowan was in Iraq, serving as a member of a team of high-ranking retired and active duty military working for the highest level of Marine military intelligence. McGowan's success in Iraq led to a position as a Law Enforcement Professional with the Marines in Afghanistan. There he found himself the oldest member of...
5316) El penuĺtimo suenõ
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"Una novela que describe una gran historia de amor donde existen muchos obstaculos que separa a los protagonistas. Pues una vez mas como en la mayoria de las historias de amor verdadero, las miradas de la sociodad, el dinero y las propias costumbres de las familias impiden que este encuentro no se de. Pero ese amor se convierte en una obsesioń para los protagonistas pero muchos anõs despueś y hasta que y no hay nada que les impida reencontrarse,...
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What happens when a man lives his life backwards, or a family owns a diamond as big as the Ritz Hotel? How can a boring girl become more popular, a careless young woman become more sensible, or a cut-glass bowl destroy a married woman's life? What does a young man do to save the girl that he likes from an evil ghost, or to forget old feelings for a woman when she marries another man? Read this collection of short stories by one of America's finest...
5318) Grieving the loss of someone you love: daily meditations to help you through the grieving process
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Few losses are as painful as the death of someone close. No valley is as vast as grief, no journey as personal and life changing. Compassionate and wise guides Raymond Mitsch and Lynn Brookside shine a light on the road through grief. They can help you endure the anguish and uncertainty; understand the cycles of grief; sort through the emotions of anger, guilt, fear, and depression; and face the God who allowed you to lose the one you love. A series...
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Follow the tale of Aliyah and Osman, twin treasure hunters pressed into a life of crime. For them, every day is another desperate death-defying adventure until they stumble upon the key that may lead to the greatest treasure ever. But to take home this magical orb, they must first battle their way out of the Tomb of Shadows.
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A collection of 101 true stories from real people about realizing the blessings in their lives after they have lived through adversity, whether financial, job-related, health-related, natural disasters, or the death of loved ones. The stories are about their fortitude, their gratitude for the lives they still have, and the silver linings they have found amidst their troubles and challenges.