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81) Accidental magic
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Series
Myrtlewood mysteries volume 1
Pub. Date
2022.
Summary
"Life's a struggle for Rosemary Thorn and her teen daughter, Athena. But their regular troubles are turned upside down after Granny Thorn's mysterious death. Despite her cousin's sinister manoeuvrings, Rosemary returns to Myrtlewood and the sprawling, dilapidated Thorn Manor. But there's more to the old house than meets the eye, as Rosemary and Athena soon find out -- in a whirlwind of magic, adventure, mystical creatures and endless cups of tea....
84) A killer's game
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Series
Daniela Vega volume 1
Pub. Date
[2023]
Summary
After witnessing the murder of the chief of staff for a powerful New York senator, FBI agent and former military codebreaker Daniela Vega goes deep undercover to unravel a bizarre conspiracy where she must play a killer's game alongside an assassin-turned-informant and there can only be one winner.
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
Using the principles of natural, social, and formal sciences, Rob answers extremely serious questions like: Why can't gays sit in a chair properly? Why don't lesbians have electricity in their movies? Are colleges turning people bisexual? How does gaydar work? Will bottoms survive the apocalypse? You'll read about the three subtypes of the gay uncle species, examine the Periodic Table of LGBTQ+ Elements, understand gay crime and punishment, and get...
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Pub. Date
20240429
Summary
This book is a wonderful introduction or re-introduction to this outstanding literary and spiritual figure. Bishop Fintan Monahan guides the reader through the life and work of C. S. Lewis, from his childhood in Northern Ireland to his years as an academic in Oxford and his career as a world-renowned author.
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Pub. Date
2024
Summary
In the heartfelt memoir, Finding the Good: A Journey through Love, Loss, and Living, follow Carol as she navigates the challenges of being thrust into the role of caregiver for her husband after an unexpected seizure leads to a prolonged health battle. In the face of adversity, she discovers reserves of strength she never knew she possessed. Through the highs and lows, Carol's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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"Learn the art of writing effective AI prompts and break into an exciting new career field. Unlock the full power of generative AI with Writing AI Prompts For Dummies, a comprehensive guide that will teach you how to confidentially write effective AI prompts. Whether it's text, images, or even videos and music you're aiming to create, this book provides the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to produce impressive results"--
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Series
Bobiverse volume 4
Pub. Date
2021.
Summary
"More than a hundred years ago, Bender set out for the stars and was never heard from again. There has been no trace of him despite numerous searches by his clone-mates. Now Bob is determined to organize an expedition to learn Bender's fate - whatever the cost. But nothing is ever simple in the Bobiverse. Bob's descendants are out to the 24th generation now, and replicative drift has produced individuals who can barely be considered Bobs anymore....
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Summary
""A book of rare wisdom, genuinely profound in depth and scope." -Diana Butler Bass, author of Christianity After Religion "As rich and thoughtful as all of Brian McLaren's work, but with a particular urgency!" -Bill McKibben A deeply insightful exploration of how to live with wisdom, resilience and love in our turbulent times For the last quarter-century, author and activist Brian D. McLaren has been writing at the intersection of religious faith...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
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"Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan's folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai,...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
A former counterterrorism official explores how modern evangelicalism and right-wing conservatism intermingled to form the combustible ideology that resulted in the January 6 attacks on the Capitol--and which threatens to destroy the American Church from within. In Kingdom of Rage, Neumann explores the forces within American society that have encouraged the radicalization of white supremacist, anti-government and other far-right terrorists by co-opting...
96) Ranger loyalty
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Series
Texas ranger heroes volume 8
Pub. Date
[2024]
Summary
After the death of her fiancé, Olivia Leighton takes solace in her work as a wedding planner until she receives threatening messages. When she's attacked and almost kidnapped, it becomes frighteningly clear the lengths her stalker will go to. Texas Ranger Cole Donnelly agrees to go undercover as Olivia's assistant in her wedding panning business. Peril mounts as Olivia's stalker grows bolder. Cole will do anything to protect her, but their forced...