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Accidental heroes : a novel
by Danielle Steel
A decorated former Air Force pilot, a pregnant flight attendant and a dedicated TSA agent find their fates colliding with those of other fellow passengers who must fight for their lives during a fateful flight from New York to San Francisco. By the best-selling author of The Mistress.
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After Anna
by Lisa Scottoline
Marrying a wonderful woman after years of loneliness and single fatherhood, John finds his newfound happiness turned upside-down by the arrival of his beautiful sociopath teen daughter, whose campaign to destroy their family and untimely murder force John to prove his innocence in the face of malevolent discoveries.
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Anatomy of a miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Confined to a wheelchair after a paralyzing injury, an Afghanistan War veteran endures a hardscrabble existence in his sister's ramshackle Mississippi home before spontaneously regaining his ability to walk, an apparent miracle that subjects him to scientific and religious debates and exposes his most private secrets.
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Beautiful Days : Stories
by Joyce Carol Oates
A new collection of 13 stories by the National Book Award-winning author of We Were the Mulvaneys includes her Pushcart Prize-winning "Undocumented Alien" and features protagonists who harbor secret inner lives and assert their independence through bold, often irrevocable acts of defiance.
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Fade to black : A Doug Brock Thriller
by David Rosenfelt
Struggling to recover his memory after being wounded in the line of duty, New Jersey State Police officer Doug Brock is approached by a fellow member of his amnesia support group who has discovered a cold-case murder victim's scrapbook and possible ties to Doug's own past. By the award-winning author of the Andy Carpenter series.
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The Fallen by David BaldacciWhile Amos and his journalist friend Alex visit Alex's sister in Baronville, Pennsylvania, Amos discovers two dead men in a nearby house, but finds the police and unseen forces are stonewalling the investigation.
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The female persuasion
by Meg Wolitzer
A shy college freshman finds her perspectives transformed by a mentor activist at the center of the women's movement who challenges her to discover herself in ways that take her far from the traditional life she envisioned at the side of her boyfriend. By the best-selling author of The Interestings
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The flicker of old dreams : a novel
by Susan Henderson
Finding fulfillment in her job as an embalmer in her father's Midwestern mortuary, outsider Mary bonds with a villainized local who was blamed for a fatal accident 20 years earlier, a friendship that compels her to considers what might happen if she were to leave their fading community. 20,000 first printing.
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The good pilot Peter Woodhouse : a novel
by Alexander McCall Smith
A heartwarming tale of hope and friendship is set during World War II and traces the intersection of a British farm girl, an American pilot and a German soldier who are brought together by an adorable border collie. By the best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
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It Happened One Fright by Elise SaxIt Happened One Fright is the 8th installment of the hilarious Matchmaker Mysteries Series. * Spencer might have marriage on his mind, but Gladie is distracted by her best friend's troubles and a busy matchmaking month. The father of Bridget's baby is threatening to take custody away from her, and when he winds up murdered, Bridget becomes the top suspect. Now, Gladie must juggle her own love life, her matchmaking, and proving that Bridget is innocent, not to mention dealing with the town's attempt to break the world record for the largest Easter egg hunt. But poking around is dangerous, and Gladie could be next on the killer's hit list. * It Happened One Fright is proof that sometimes love comes with a few dead ends.
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Mrs. : a novel
by Caitlin Macy
Successfully navigating the gossip-fueled culture of New York's Upper East Side, the wife of a powerful banker finds her carefully cultivated life thrown into chaos by an explosive revelation that connects her to a heavy-drinking prosecutor's criminal investigation. By the author of The Fundamentals of Play. 75,000 first printing.
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The overstory : a novel
by Richard Powers
A National Book Award-winning author presents an impassioned novel of activism and natural-world power that is comprised of interlocking fables about nine remarkable strangers who are summoned in different ways by trees for an ultimate, brutal stand to save the continent's few remaining acres of virgin forest.
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Red alert : an NYPD Red mystery
by James Patterson
When a fundraiser involving New York's wealthy elite is targeted by a fatal blast, detectives Zack Jordan and Kylie MacDonald discover a link between the bombing and the murder of a high-profile woman filmmaker before realizing that the bombers may be among the A-list guests they were hired to protect
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Shoot first : (think later) by Stuart Woods
The irresistible Stone Barrington returns for another racy adventure from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods. Stone Barrington has faced intrigue before and come out clean on the other side, but this latest turn of events might be too scandalous even for him. |
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Tangerine : a novel
by Christine Mangan
Arriving in Tangier with her new husband only to encounter the estranged best friend she has not seen in more than a year, Alice allows her friend to introduce her to the rhythms and culture of Morocco only to be quickly stifled by the woman's controlling nature, a situation that turns sinister when her husband goes missing. A first novel.
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Twice Bitten
by Lynsay Sands
Immortal Eslpeth Argeneau is finally enjoying some freedom and tracking down rogue vampires when she runs into her new landlady’s grandson and feels an intense and possibly eternal attraction. By the author of Immortally Yours. 30,000 first printing.
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Varina
by Charles Frazier
Forced by limited prospects to marry much-older widower Jefferson Davis, teenaged Varina Howell finds her expectations as the wife of a Mississippi landowner upended by his appointment as the leader of the Confederacy, a situation that renders her and her children fugitives in a divided and increasingly hostile nation. 500,000 first printing.
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100 amazing facts about the Negro
by Henry Louis Gates
In an homage to Joel Augustus Rogers' 1957 work, Henry Louis Gates Jr. relies on the latest scholarship to offer an overview of African, diasporic and African-American history in Q-and-A format, including such queries as: Who were Africa’s first ambassadors to Europe?; Who was the first black president in North America?; Did Lincoln really free the slaves?; and more.
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Warman's antiques & collectibles 2019
by Noah Fleisher
Encompassing hundreds of different collectible categories, a comprehensive guide to thousands of antiques and collectibles comes complete with up-to-date prices and 2,500 full-color photographs, along with tips on current trends in the market, buying and selling items, identification of fakes and reproductions and more.
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At My Table : A Celebration of Home Cooking by Nigella Lawson Warm, comforting, and inspiring, Nigella’s At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking offers a collection of recipes that are simple to prepare, giving you an opportunity to enhance your culinary skills and create a variety of delicious dishes―featuring a host of new ingredients to enrich classic flavors and tastes. From main courses including Chicken Fricassee, Hake with Bacon, Peas and Cider, and Chili Mint Lamb Cutlets through colorful vegetable dishes such as Eastern Mediterranean Chopped Salad and Carrots and Fennel with Harissa to treats of Emergency Brownies, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and White Chocolate Cheesecake, Nigella will help you serve up savory and sweet foods for a fine dining experience straight from your own kitchen.
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Brain food : the surprising science of eating for cognitive power
by Lisa Mosconi
A respected neuroscientist and nutritionist identifies foods and simple lifestyle practices that can safeguard brain health, sharing recipes and strategies for improving memory, preventing cognitive decline, eliminating brain fog, alleviating depression and more.
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The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith HoldenA reproduction of Edith Holden's original 1906 diary - a visual and literary portrait of the seasons from a naturalists who chronicled a year in her beloved English countryside.
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The Exodus : How It Happened and Why It Matters by Richard Elliott Friedman Biblical scholars, Egyptologists, archaeologists, historians, literary scholars, anthropologists, and filmmakers are drawn to the mystery of the exodus. Unable to find physical evidence until now, many archaeologists and scholars claim this mass migration is just a story, not history. Others oppose this conclusion, defending the biblical account. Like a detective on an intricate case no one has yet solved, pioneering Bible scholar and best-selling author of Who Wrote the Bible? Richard Elliott Friedman cuts through the noise - the serious studies and the wild theories - merging new findings with new insight. From a spectrum of disciplines, state-of-the-art archaeological breakthroughs, and fresh discoveries within scripture, he brings real evidence of a historical basis for the exodus - the history behind the story. The biblical account of millions fleeing Egypt may be an exaggeration, but the exodus itself is not a myth. Friedman does not stop there. Known for his ability to make Bible scholarship accessible to audiences, Friedman proceeds to reveal how much is at stake when we explore the historicity of the exodus. The implications, he writes, are monumental. We learn that it became the starting point of the formation of monotheism, the defining concept of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moreover, we learn that it precipitated the foundational ethic of loving one's neighbors - including strangers - as oneself. He concludes, the actual exodus was the cradle of global values of compassion and equal rights today.
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iPhone photography for everybody by Michael FagansOffers advice on how to shoot exceptional images with an iPhone camera, covering such topics as context and composition, lighting, and portraits and selfies
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It's Better Than It Looks : Reasons for Optimism in an Age of Fear by Gregg EasterbrookIs civilization teetering on the edge of a cliff? Or are we just climbing higher than ever? Most people who read the news would tell you that 2017 is one of the worst years in recent memory. We're facing a series of deeply troubling, even existential problems: fascism, terrorism, environmental collapse, racial and economic inequality, and more. Yet this narrative misses something important: by almost every meaningful measure, the modern world is better than it ever has been. In the United States, disease, crime, discrimination, and most forms of pollution are in long-term decline, while longevity and education keep rising and economic indicators are better than in any past generation. Worldwide, malnutrition and extreme poverty are at historic lows, and the risk of dying by war or violence is the lowest in human history. It's not a coincidence that we're confused--our perspectives on the world are blurred by the rise of social media, the machinations of politicians, and our own biases. Meanwhile, political reforms like the Clean Air Act and technological innovations like the hybridization of wheat have saved huge numbers of lives. In that optimistic spirit, Easterbrook offers specific policy reforms to address climate change, inequality, and other problems, and reminds us that there is real hope in conquering such challenges. In an age of discord and fear-mongering, It's Better Than It Looks will profoundly change your perspective on who we are, where we're headed, and what we're capable of.
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Make It Rain! : How to Use the Media to Revolutionize Your Business and Brand by Areva Martin
Areva reveals what insiders know about the power of media appearances to revolutionize a business and brand and get your core message out to the people who need it most. You'll learn how to: Match your brand to the right audience and media venues Craft pitches producers can't resist Jump on breaking news shows Pivot and speak in soundbites like the pros Amplify every interview with social media Turn appearances into platform and become a rainmakerNever before have there been more ways to build a presence that matters. Whether you are the executive of a corporation, the author of an upcoming book, the owner of a rapidly growing small business, or the public face of a local nonprofit or association, if you have a business to build or people you want to help, nothing beats using the media to create the visibility, influence, and power you need |
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Simply keto
by Suzanne Ryan
The author of the Keto Karma blog, who lost more than 100 pounds, shares how she transformed both her body and her life on the keto diet and gives readers everything they need to follow in her footsteps, including structured meal plans, exercise tips, advice on dealing with sugar withdrawal and a wealth of recipes. Original.
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The sun does shine : how I found life and freedom on death row
by Anthony Ray Hinton
A revelatory memoir by a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit describes how he became a victim of a dangerously flawed legal system, recounting the years he shared with dozens of fellow inmates who were eventually executed before his exoneration and his post-release decision to commit his life to prison reform.
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The wellness garden : grow, eat, and walk your way to better health
by Shawna Coronado
The author, drawing on her own battle with osteoarthritis and other chronic pain issues, discusses her life-changing garden experience and shows readers how to cultivate their own wellness garden with the goal of alleviating chronic pain and other conditions. Original.
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The world only spins forward : the ascent of Angels in America
by Isaac Butler
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the show's Broadway premiere, an oral history of Angels in America, a generation-defining classic and moving account of the AIDS era, is told through nearly 200 voices in vibrant conversation and debate and is both a rollicking theater saga and an uplifting testament to one of the great works of art of the past century.
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Your Creative Career : Turn Your Passion into a Fulfilling and Financially Rewarding Lifestyle by Anna SabinoAnna Sabino is an artist, but certainly not a starving one. She wasn't born into a wealthy family, didn't inherit money from a distant relative, and doesn't have a rich husband. But she made it as an entrepreneur, as a single woman, and most importantly, as an artist.In Your Creative Career, she shows her fellow artists and creatives how to build a business that reflects their talent and true calling while generating serious cash. Whether the goal is to build an empire and be financially free, create a lifestyle business, or just to have more time, Your Creative Career guides you through every aspect of creative entrepreneurship.If you want to start your creative career, transition into it, or give it a boost, this book is a must read that features:- Proven systems and strategies to create ideally priced products that keep selling.
- The importance of going through all the steps of making it from idea inception and execution to branding and distribution.
- The importance of transitioning from artistic solitude to collaborative, creative entrepreneurship.
- The most effective marketing and PR methods adjusted to the new reality of short attention spans and information overload.
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Educated : a memoir
by Tara Westover
Traces the author's experiences as a child born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, describing her participation in her family's paranoid stockpiling activities and her resolve to educate herself well enough to earn an acceptance into a prestigious university and the unfamiliar world beyond.
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The last black unicorn
by Tiffany Haddish
The stand-up comedian and co-star of The Carmichael Show presents a humorous collection of autobiographical essays that reflect her disadvantaged youth as a foster child in South Central Los Angeles, her discovery of her talent for comedy and her struggles with gender, race and class boundaries in the entertainment industry.
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My American dream : a life of love, family, and food
by Lidia Bastianich
The Emmy Award-winning host of Lidia's Kitchen and best-selling author of Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian shares a heartwarming, revelatory memoir that traces her impoverished but loving upbringing under Tito's communist regime, her years as a refugee while trying to enter the United States and her early start as a restaurant worker. TV tie-in
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