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Born an obscure German princess who suffered under the control of a domineering, narcissistic mother, the fourteen-year-old Princess Sophie von Anhalt-Zerbst seemed to be destined for a minor marriage and a forgettable career. Destiny had other plans for her: summoned to Russia, then considered by most Europeans to be a vast, primitive wasteland, devoid of culture or sophistication, she became the Grand Duchess Ekaterina, wife of the future emperor...
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Summary of Catherine Ryan Hyde's When I Found You is a moving and emotional novel that speaks to the power of unconditional love and how that love in one person can change the life of another. The actions of character Nathan McCann will help to restore faith in humanity.
In October of 1960, Nathan McCann is a childless, unhappily married, middle-aged accountant who finds an abandoned baby while walking through the woods on the way to go duck hunting....
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Summary of Catherine Shanahan with Luke Shanahan's Deep Nutrition explores how ancient nutritional wisdom can be applied to today's lifestyle for maximum health and wellness benefits. Shanahan studied global cuisines and discovered basic commonalities, which she calls the Four Pillars of World Cuisine. In their own ways, these nutritional strategies support optimal gene functioning, which leads to heightened health...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Bret Baier and Catherine Whitney's Three Days in Moscow
In Three Days in Moscow (2018), Bret Baier of Fox News and his co-writer Catherine Whitney tell a story of patriotism, courage, and ambition, about a man who went to the full extent for the sake of his nation, without ever compromising democracy.
This political biography focuses on President Ronald Reagan's agenda during his final years in office, before...
5) Sex and the City of Ladies: Rewriting History with Cleopatra, Lucrezia Borgia and Catherine the G
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In 1450 Christine de Pisan took up the pen to defend her maligned sex. Her book, , was built around preserving women's reputations from the slights and misunderstandings of history. In it the author is visited by three spirits — Justice, Rectitude and Reason — who guide her in sifting through countless lives, in search of worthy citizens. Nearly 600 years later, the historian and novelist Lisa Hilton picks up the book and promptly falls asleep,...
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"An astonishing memoir of twelve years as a contemplative nun in a silent monastery. Cloistered takes the reader deep into the hidden world of a traditional Carmelite monastery as it approaches the third Millennium and tells the story of an intense personal journey into and out of an enclosed life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Finding an apparently perfect world at Akenside Priory, in Northumberland, Catherine trusts herself to a group of twenty...
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"Ten days, eight suspects, six cities, five authors, three bodies . . . one trip to die for. All that bestselling author Eleanor Dash wants is to get through her book tour in Italy and kill off her main character, Connor Smith, in the next in her Vacation Mysteries series-is that too much to ask? Clearly, because when an attempt is made on the real Connor's life-the handsome but infuriating con man she got mixed up with ten years ago and now can't...
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In 16th century France, Marguerite de Valois is growing up in one of Europe's most dysfunctional families - the Medici clan, whose extreme inbreeding has led to an alarming number of genetic defects in France's kings.
Her mother, Queen Catherine de Medici has taken note of Marguerite's uncharacteristic beauty and intelligence. In a scheme to unite the country during the raging religious wars, she opts to marry off her Catholic daughter to the...
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A secret, a sacrifice, and a scandal...
Summer 1939 - When war breaks out, Sylvie is marooned with her cousin Nell's family in the Chiltern hills and cannot return to her Normandy home.
During the early days of rationing, blackouts, and the threat of bombers in the skies, Sylvie and Nell have to grow up quickly. Yet as the war rages around them, it's the competition and jealousy between the two that dominates their lives.
When the girls fall in...
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Pre-order the brand new instalment in the bestselling Martha Miller Mysteries from bestselling cozy crime author, Catherine Coles!
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As Valentine's Day rolls around, Martha Miller finds herself unusually melancholy at the state of her own love life. With husband Stan still missing and with her growing feelings for Vicar Luke still shrouded in secrecy, there's only one place Martha can go - famous local beauty spot, Lovers' Leap.
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A boss's marriage of convenience for his daughter's sake. Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann!
Widower Xander Lourdes will do anything for his toddler daughter. But in a high-profile custody battle, his millions only go so far. What he really needs is a wife, in name only. And he has just the woman in mind...;if only he weren't so drawn to the beautiful redhead!
Zoologist Maureen Burke is still reeling from a painful past,...
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Even on Mars, Opposites Attract Wyatt Hartford, Earl of Windborne, spends his days running a smuggling operation under the noses of his political enemies. Twenty years prior, Wyatt and three other young, orphaned aristocrats fled war- and weather-ravaged Earth for the Martian city-state of Utopia. Now the four friends-nicknamed the Lords of Dystopia-use their money and influence to champion citizens' rights and progressive reforms. To the downtrodden,...
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Someone You Know takes you into dangerous territory-behind closed doors where family, friendship and love can ultimately turn fatal
Someone You Know is an anthology of twelve unforgettable Canadian true-crime stories by Story Hunter podcast producer, host and writer Catherine Fogarty. Each story reveals the haunting truth and statistical reality that a person is more likely to be murdered by someone they know than by a stranger. And while "stranger...
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Ouvrir son cœur, c'est s'ouvrir aux valeurs essentielles d'humanité, d'amour, de bienveillance et d'accueil. Respirer dans son cœur, c'est aussi le renforcer, le ressourcer, et vibrer de sa belle énergie. Soutenir notre cœur nous permet d'accueillir tout ce qui est et nous rappelle que nous sommes tous reliés. Les méditations proposées dans ce livre audio vous invitent à porter plus d'attention à votre cœur, à le soutenir, et favoriseront...
15) The AI Odyssey
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The book "The AI Odyssey: Navigating the Future of Innovation and Technology" thoroughly examines the quickly changing field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its significant influence on a range of facets of contemporary life.
This book goes deeply into the principles of artificial intelligence (AI), giving readers a clear idea of what AI is and how it works. The initial part of the book traces the development of AI, emphasizing significant turning...
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In the enchanting depths of Cornwall, Evie Kernow, a spirited rebel banished from the glittering streets of London, embarks on a journey where love blooms unexpectedly. Amidst a land steeped in secrets and smugglers, she stumbles upon Gryffyn Pascoe, a brooding and formidable figure. Initially unimpressed by the locals, Evie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome owner of a fine estate-a man who has forgotten the warmth of a smile.
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17) The Oracle
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In a land without rain, the people turn to the Archon, the god-on-Earth, to end their suffering and, for their sake, the old man must make a terrible sacrifice.
Suddenly Mirany, a young priestess, finds herself thrust unwillingly into a desperate struggle to find the child who will be the new Archon. And the only help that she can find are Oblek, a drunken musician and Seth, a conniving scribe. If she fails, General Argelin and the high priestess...
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Transform Every Challenge into Your Greatest Victory
Imagine a world where stress doesn't knock you down but instead catalyzes unimaginable growth. "The Resilience Reflex: Transforming Stress into Strength" isn't just a book-it's a guiding light into that very reality, illuminating a path where every setback blooms into a triumph.
Embark on this enlightening journey exploring the untapped powers of resilience lying dormant within you. This transformative...
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"The piano—with its rich tonal resources, orchestral textures, and ability to convey both melody and harmony—has attracted great composers throughout its history. The result is a repertoire of keyboard works of astonishing size and scope, going far beyond that of any other musical instrument.
This phenomenal repertoire, which spans more than 300 years of Western music, includes many of classical music's most beloved masterpieces. Treasures of...
20) The Scarab
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In the thrilling conclusion to the Oracle trilogy, Seth and his companions return from the desert to find a new reign of terror upon the Two Lands. General Argelin has pronounced himself King and declared war upon the Rain Queen and the God. Hired mercenaries repress the populous and prepare for battle with the forces of the Emperor. Returning the dead Speaker to the world of the living has become Argelin's one obsession and brings him under the malign...