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by Zakes Mda (Author)In a remote mountain village in Lesotho, the beautiful Dikosha lives for dancing and for song, setting herself apart from her fellow villagers. Her twin brother, Radisene, works in the lowland capital of Maseru, struggling amid political upheaval to find a life for himself away from the hills. As the years pass, Radisene's fortunes rise and fall in the city, while Dikosha remains in the village, never leaving and never aging. And through it all, the community watches, com...

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by Cormac McCarthy (Author)From the bestselling author of The Passenger and the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Road comes a "profoundly disturbing and gorgeously rendered" novel (The Washington Post) that returns to the Texas-Mexico border, setting of the famed Border Trilogy. The time is our own, when rustlers have given way to drug-runners and small towns have become free-fire zones. One day, a good old boy named Llewellyn Moss finds a pickup truck surrounded by a bodyguard of dead men. ...

They Said I Couldn't Do It: John Mercer Langston, Young Black Lawyer in a White Man's World - Paperback

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by Robyn R. Pearce (Author)'Black boys don't need schoolin', ' said the orphan's guardian. It's 1843, Ohio. Blacks can't vote, have almost no rights, and as for going to school! What's the point? But John Mercer Langston yearns to learn. His heart is set on attending college.His illiterate older brother finally relents. John enrolls at Oberlin, the most radical college in Ohio. But what can he do with that education? Be a lawyer? Ridiculous! Law schools slam their doors in his face. And anyw...

Krampusnacht: Twelve Nights of Krampus - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Twist (Contribution by), Elise Forier Edie (Contribution by), Jill Corddry (Contribution by)For bad children, a lump of coal from Santa is positively light punishment when Krampus is ready and waiting to beat them with a stick, wrap them in chains, and drag them down to hell-all with St. Nick's encouragement and approval. Krampusnacht holds within its pages twelve tales of Krampus triumphant, usurped, befriended, and much more. From evil children (and adults) who get their due, t...

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by Marie Brennan (Author)The thrilling adventure of Lady Trent continues in Marie Brennan's Voyage of the Basilisk . . . Devoted readers of Lady Trent's earlier memoirs, A Natural History of Dragons and The Tropic of Serpents, may believe themselves already acquainted with the particulars of her historic voyage aboard the Royal Survey Ship Basilisk, but the true story of that illuminating, harrowing, and scandalous journey has never been revealed--until now. Six years after her perilous ex...

The Place Where Buildings Go - Paperback

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by Carrie Vrabel (Author)Lush. Gorgeous. Sparingly full. These are just some of the words that describe Carrie Vrabel's novella, The Place Where Buildings Go, in which she reflects, "I want to get back behind the words and the stories and the cities to find the other parts of the world, to find if there is anything else, anything good. To find the place before a word, to see if there is also something kind or caring or selfless." It is this "place before a word" which Vrabel's lyrical prose c...

Appalachian Winter Hauntings: Weird Tales from the Mountains - Paperback

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by Michael Knost (Editor), Mark Justice (Editor)Appalachian Winter Hauntings includes eleven bone-chilling accounts-penned by many of the preeminent storytellers in the business-that are appropriate to the Appalachian region and relative to the heart of the holiday season. This anthology, edited by Michael Knost and Mark Justice, is designed for cozying up close to a blazing fireplace on the coldest of winter nights. Contributors include: Ronald Kelly, Brian J. Hatcher, Patricia Hughes, Steve...

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by Tadas Klimas (Author)This collection contains, in English translation, eight short stories and two other writings by Lithuanian authors, spanning a time frame of from 1930 to the 1980s. One is set in a medieval, fantastical, Lithuania, others in pre-WWII Lithuania, and one seems to take place in late 20th Century America. 'The Cross' by Jurgis Jankus, set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape, is worth the price in its own right. 'The Idler' by Aloyzas Baronas describes a hero who is z...

Protecting Truth: The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy - Paperback

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by Michelle Warren (Author)Seraphina's keeping a secret from her Wandering team: she's perfecting her fighting skills. But telling Sam and Bishop the truth would only alert them to her plan: to go back in time, save her mom, and finish what she started. With the help of Turner, Bishop's handsome twin, she progresses toward her goal but plummets deeper into dangerous territory where the lines of friendship and romance are blurred. One passionate kiss changes everything, leading Sera to unravel...

Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South - Paperback

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by Brian Centrone (Editor), Jordan M. Scoggins (Editor), Nathan Mark Philips (Artist)Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South is an anthology like no other. Featuring over 15 stories and poems by new and veteran authors, the writing reflects a diverse range of Southern experience. From the post-Katrina New Orleans of Rose Yndigoyen's "Long Gone Girls" and the deep-rooted family of Hardy Jones' "Visitin' Cormierville" to the racial tension of Eryk Pruitt's "Them Riders" and Shane K. Bernard's "...

The Devil's Game: A Fast-Paced Christian Fiction Suspense Thriller - Paperback

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by Daniel Patterson (Author)What would you do if a man claiming to be the devil himself showed up in your town? From bestselling Christian fiction author Daniel Patterson comes his latest Christian fiction suspense thriller, The Devil's Game. One part thriller, one part suspense, and a touch of romance, The Devil's Game is an uplifting story about a young pastor whose work takes an unexpected turn when a man shows up claiming to be the devil himself. Fresh out of Bible college, James Buchman ...

Gods, Ghosts, and Kahuna on Kauai: Book Two of the John Tana Trilogy - Paperback

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by Judith Fernandez (Illustrator), Bill Fernandez (Author)Gods, Ghosts and Kahuna on Kauai is the sequel to the dramatic novel of John Tana, An Adventure Novel of Old Hawaii which is set during the time of the Hawaiian Kingdom. That novel begins in the mid 1800s when the native Hawaiian hero John Tana struggles to understand and survive in the fast-moving Westernization of the islands. This sequel finds John heading in his canoe to the island of Kauai to escape the wrath of the sugar planter ...

Relatos Fantásticos de Guatemala: Leyendas de Guatemala - Paperback

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by Ernesto Mazariegos (Author)En una banqueta cualquiera, en cualquier lugar de Guatemala, hay un grupo de amigos platicando, contando historias sobre un hombre que le hace trenzas a las niñas, de un perro que lo puede matar o ayudar y una mujer que llorando busca a sus hijos.En este libro se presentan una serie de relatos basados en las leyendas tradicionales de Guatemala, entre ellos el cadejo, la llorona y el sombrerón, contadas desde una perspectiva siniestra y algunos toques de comedia; ...

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by Jeff Pearce (Author)It's the 1980s, an era of smart suits and saxophones, squatters in abandoned blocks and protests over the final threats of the Cold War. Typewriters are plentiful, David Bowie and Prince are at the heights of their stardom, and people plug into Walkmans instead of iPods. The decade's hottest place for music, fashion and politics was London, and it's here that a group of expats from North America try to build their dreams into reality. Calvin Trent wants to found a magaz...

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by Owl Goingback (Author)Robert and Janet Patterson and their young daughter, Krissy, went looking for the perfect getaway vacation spot. They found it in a backwoods Florida town. Far away from civilization. Quiet and peaceful. And terribly isolated.Robert and Janet should have listened to the local legends. They should have heeded the warnings about the black water lagoons. And they should have listened to their daughter when she told them about the whispers in the woods. Because now, it's ...

Dear Grumpy Boss: A Brother's Best Friend Office Romance - Paperback

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by Julia Wolf (Author)I've spent the better part of the last few years successfully avoiding my brother's best friend, Weston Aldrich. As CEO of Andes Inc, the infuriatingly handsome and incessantly grumpy Weston also happens to be my new boss. It shouldn't have been hard to continue avoiding him. After all, he's on the executive floor and I'm one of many copywriters. Weston has his own ideas about how things should go between us. He's in my emails, leaving notes on my desk, and as if that's ...

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by Mark David Albertson (Author)Ancient pueblo artifacts, including the mythical "Black Heart of God" have been stolen from the ruins of Astialakwa in the Jemez Mountains. The theft sets off a cascade of crime, including murder. Deputy Sheriff Matt Bertram, who is assigned to the Jemez Mountains of Northern New Mexico, has become accustomed to his routine of writing speeding tickets and investigating minor crimes in the small village of Jemez Springs. With the theft of the artifacts, he finds...

Fairy Houses Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

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by Henriette Wilkins (Author)This would be a gift for any woman who loves fairies and coloring and is a great way to relax after a busy day. Color your favorite fairy homes and buildings. Contains 50 unique pages with printed black lines on one side of each page and blank white paper on the reverse so it prevents no bleed-through ♥ If You Want To Start Coloring this book, Then Scroll Up and Click The BUY NOW Button! This coloring book features: ✔The book contains 50 high-quality unique image...

The Legend of the Grey Man of Pawleys Island - Paperback

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by Christine Vernon (Author)In the South Strand area along the coast of South Carolina, there is a ghostly legend of a Grey Man who appears to locals and vistors to warn of impending hurricanes. The first sighting of Grey Man occurred in 1822 on the beach of a small community named Pawleys Island. A young man named Will falls in love with his cousin, Rachel during the Revolutionary War period. Their love is dissolved by family conflict and the realities of war. Their hope of reuniting is dash...

Lost But Not Forgotten: A Story of Redemption During the Great Tribulation - Hardcover

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by Skye Burgdorf (Author)After millions go missing, Savy and her friend Jules scramble through chaotic streets to return to their hometown of Leiper's Fork, Tennessee. Could Savy's parents have been right about their Christian rapture theology?In this Christian fiction suspense mystery, others become intertwined in their lives and the struggle to survive. Would there still be time for redemption?Savy returns to her childhood home and Jules returns to care for her aging grandfather. A rising o...

The Fear of Winter: A Kidnapping Crime Thriller - Paperback

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by S. C. Sterling (Author)On a frigid December night, Megan Floyd vanishes from the mountain town of Fraser, Colorado. The extensive search provides no answers and as attention of her disappearance fades, the case goes cold. Her father, Tom Floyd, is forced to confront his worst fear that his daughter will never be found, and soon his life and marriage begin to disintegrate around him.A year after the disappearance and with no new leads, Tom hires private investigator Marshall York, a former ...

The Master To My Pieces: A BBW Love Story - Paperback

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by Authoress Masterpiece (Author)Masters is a man of many things, but when it comes to love, he is unavailable. He's smart, talented, and very handsome. After spending years of being misguided and treated cruelly by his father and uncle, he steps into his own wealth, that's not ideal in the eyes of his family. He is very dominant when it comes to women and makes them feel things they have never felt. Making things clear from the beginning that the only thing they can and will obtain from him ...

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by Avery Bishop (Author)From the bestselling author of Girl Gone Mad and One Year Gone comes a shocking novella of psychological suspense following a glamorous young actress and an obsessed fan. Seraphina Bell is one of the youngest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Jennifer Smith is middle-aged, broke, and working as a grocery store cashier in a small California town. Jennifer is Seraphina's biggest fan. She writes her letters constantly. Seraphina hasn't written back yet, but that's okay. J...

Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance - Paperback

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by Susan Renee (Author)What could be more fun than spending a week in Hawaii right before the holidays?I'll tell you.Inviting the grumpiest stranger I've never met to join me.She is Tenley Shay, the voice behind TJ ON PAR, a podcast for Practical Adult Relationships, who spends her days touting her disapproval of love and the practicality of remaining a single-bell for life.When I, as my Love Guru persona, publish an article about spending a week at a couple's retreat at my favorite Hawaiian ...

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by Sarwah Creed (Author)Out of the shadows into the burning flames.I was told that he was the best self-defenseI needed to protect myself.I was vulnerable.Weak.My sister showed me that I was better than that and I had one mission to keep safe.I was an independent woman, fighting to survive.That's what I told myself until I met my instructor.His tattoos and dark eyes should have kept me away.But, I found myself falling, so deep that it led me out of the shadows and into the burning flames.He w...

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by Sadie Kincaid (Author) Number of Pages: 420 Dimensions: 0.93 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: December 14, 2023

Magdala: The Lost Story of Mary Magdalene - Hardcover

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by Bridget Erica (Author)"For over two thousand years my name has been printed in the holy book and buildings have been erected in my honor. Yet, men in ornate robes have trampled on my words, tainted my name, and hidden my story from you. The exceptional events of my life have been erased..." Based on the life of Mary Magdalene, Magdala beautifully pieces together the hidden remnants from the past and masterfully weaves them into a fascinating tale about faith, love, and our connection with ...

Living in Maine Will Grow on You - Paperback

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by Lawrence Bartlett (Author)Sally Brown is a genius. She is not happy at being uprooted yet again. Her father's new job as lead engineer at Billings Shipyard means a new town, a new home and a new school. But soon, Sally teams up with IT geek, Henry, and budding journalist, Shelia, and life takes a turn for the better. However, not all of the staff at Billings Shipyard are as they seem and soon her father, and in turn Sally, are embroiled in a case of international espionage, treason, murder...

A True Story, and the Recent Carnival of Crime. - Paperback

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by Mark Twain (Author)A modern verbatim reproduction of Mark Twain's little known eighth book, with original decorations and illustrations. "Osgood has added to his increasingly popular Vest Pocket Series . . . 'A True Story' by Mark Twain . . . one of his best." --Hartford Courant, 1877 Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 13, 2006

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by Maddy Hunter (Author)Dead in the Water For travel escort Emily Andrew and her fellow Iowans, aloha means "hello" to all the sun, surf, and scrumptious cuisine their Hawaiian cruise has to offer. But for Professor Dorian Smoker, a renowned expert on the legendary Captain Cook, aloha also means "good-bye" -- as in "man overboard." Sure, it could have been an accident. But Emily wonders if some guest with a grudge might have knocked off the opinionated professor. Or maybe it had something t...

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by Jack London (Author)This little-known gem of a novel by Jack London tells the beautiful and moving story of a working-class couple who leave city life behind in search of a place of their own, somewhere in the Valley of the Moon. Number of Pages: 404 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: February 06, 2012

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by Laura McBride (Author)"Your heart will break...then soar" (Redbook) when, far from the neon lights of the Vegas strip, three lives collide in a split-second mistake and a child's fate hangs in the balance.Avis thought her marriage had hit a temporary rut. But with a single confession in the middle of the night, her carefully constructed life comes undone. After escaping a tumultuous childhood and raising a son, she now faces a future without the security of the home and family she has spen...