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1) Ian Rutledge
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English
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The New York Times—bestselling author discusses the creation of their beloved English police inspector and his long-running mystery series.
Scotland Yard's Insp. Ian Rutledge made his debut in 1996 with Charles Todd's historical police procedural “A Test of Wills”. Many years and cases later, the shell-shocked World War I veteran has won over readers far and wide. But how did such a troubled yet wise character come to be?
Writing together...
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Sensual Native American RomanceWhich will be the victor: hatred or love?Mid-18th century North America is a hotbed of unrest between many Native American tribes, who are feuding over territory. By this time, most of the Kiowa bands have been pushed west by the Lakota, who are on the move southward from the Great Lakes region. These invaders from the north want the game-rich, lush pasture lands of the territory for themselves.However, one small Kiowa...
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English
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Lily Alexander was always in love with Drake Tatum before she even knew what love meant. One fated night during one of their family vacations, Lily gave her virginity to Drake.
After that magical night, Drake and Lily avoided each other successfully for eight years. Upon their parent's meddling, the two suddenly had to face each other-working side by side.
Sparks fly. Eyes devouring each other. The sudden impact of being in each other's orbit...
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2024.
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English
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"Remy Pendergast, vampire hunter, and his unexpected companions, royal vampires Lord Zidan Malekh and Lady Xiaodan Song, are on the road through the kingdom of Aluria again after a hard-won first battle against the formidable Night Empress, who threatens to undo a fragile peace between humans and vampires. Xiaodan, severely injured, has lost her powers to vanquish the enemy's new superbreed of vampire, but if the trio can make it to Fata Morgana,...
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W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"A memoir by one of the greatest minds of our age, preeminent philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel C. Dennett."--Amazon.
Daniel C. Dennett, preeminent philosopher and cognitive scientist, has spent his career considering the thorniest, most fundamental mysteries of the mind. Do we have free will? What is consciousness and how did it come about? What distinguishes human minds from the minds of animals? Dennett's answers have profoundly shaped...
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Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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When Dr. Meridian captures Megatron and Dot Malto, Megatron is put to the test. Will he keep his oath and stay loyal to Optimus Prime and help save Robby and Mo's mom, or will he go back to his old ways and side with Meridian?
Publisher
Hearst Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Delectable recipes, insider tips, and clever hacks all tested in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen will inspire you every time you cook! Plus expert advice on toos and equipment, pantry essentials, manu planning, and more make this the must-have cooking resource--whether you're planning a simple weeknight meal or a full-on celetration." --
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Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling a" their nipa hut a" and it takes care of them. But when a typhoon roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm.
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Publisher
National Learning Corporation
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"The Advanced Clerical and Secretarial Positions Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: office procedures and practices; spelling; punctuation and capitalization; grammar; proofreading; arithmetic computation; office management and planning;...
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Apress Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Take advantage of PHP 8's powerful features to create basic web applications, solve code tests (required for most job interviews nowadays), and begin moving towards more advanced PHP concepts. This book provides an introduction to PHP 8, including modules, attributes, JIT compiler, and union types, as well as related frameworks such as Symfony. You will explore fundamental PHP concepts through both practical and hands-on examples. You'll not only...
11) Homer's odyssey
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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The Trojan War is over, and the battle-weary soldier Odysseus sets out for home. On his way Odysseus faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Will he outwit the one-eyed giant Cyclops, the cunning enchantress Circe, and the terrifying monsters Scylla and Charybdis? This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.
12) Luminous
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Deskpop Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
LUMINOUS tells the story of the first astronomer in history to publicly predict the near-future explosion of a star--will he be right? Others in the astronomical community are skeptical, and professional reputations hang in the balance. In production for five years, LUMINOUS, a feature documentary by award-winning filmmaker Sam Smartt (Wagonmasters), follows Larry Molnar's journey to test an unprecedented prediction, knowing that its success or failure...
13) Love changes
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Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
©2008
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English
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"Toni and Beatrice have faced many challenges together since their childhood friendship began. That friendship is put to the test, however, when one's disloyalty to the other is revealed. Beatrice is searching for a rich man who will continue to lavish her in the high-maintenance lifestyle to which she's accustomed. The perfect world she envisions is destroyed when Toni inadvertently finds the love she has been longing for. Down-to-earth Toni believes...
14) Henry Henry
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The Unnamed Press
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"It's London, 2014, and Hal Lancaster, son and heir of Henry, Duke of Lancaster, is in a holding pattern: his mother is dead, his father is dying or remarrying or both, his siblings are fighting, his internship is pointless, and nobody will leave him alone. Everything is as it should be and yet nothing is right. Over the course of a year of partying, drinking, and flirting to dubious consequence, Hal is tested by brutal family legacies, Catholic...
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Publisher
Highlights Press
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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"What did the dad say when his son said, "I'm hungry"? "Hi, Hungry, I'm Dad!" This laugh-out-loud humor collection contains over 900 kid-friendly dad jokes that will leave kids groaning and giggling. Looking for a joke that's so corny, only a dad could tell it? This book is filled with 256 pages of jokes by, about, and for dads (and their humorous kids)! With hilarious black-and-white cartoons and the cheesiest jokes around, readers young and old...
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Hearts Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Keto has become the diet of choice for losing weight—and it’s also winning over converts who want to eat better and live healthier. Followers claim the popular high-fat, low-carb eating plan has helped them quickly shed pounds, while also boosting energy and relieving other ailments such as inflammation. But the diet’s aim of inducing ketosis—a metabolic process where your body burns fat instead of carbs for energy—can leave dieters feeling...
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Publisher
New York Review Comics
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"A tsunami slams into the Maluku islands. Giant mollusks wreak havoc. An ominous, quadrilateral UFO appears in the night sky. And a mysterious villain watches and waits in the shadows... Twin paranormal investigators, Montgomery and Chris, and their best friend, Fongor, are on the case, delving into this unduly complicated and possibly nefarious plot. They're the only ones who can unravel the mystery, but they might not--especially if they can't stay...
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Series
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Mcgraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"This new self-study system delivers complete coverage of every topic on the Certified in Cybersecurity exam Take the Certified in Cybersecurity exam from (ISC) 2 with confidence using the information contained in this comprehensive study guide. Written by two cybersecurity experts and successful authors, CC Certified in Cybersecurity All-in-One Exam Guide offers background material, detailed examples, and accurate practice questions--all in a single...
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Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This definitive cookbook from two James Beard Cookbook Award-winning authors teaches readers how to combine dozens of super-powered pantry items from around the globe-from aji amarillo to gochujang, Banyuls vinegar to za'atar-with proven test-kitchen techniques to build maximum flavor with minimal effort. The product of this alchemical marriage is kitchen gold-promising the savoriest chicken (thanks to Coca-Cola, shichimi togarashi, Worcestershire,...