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Falling For Christmas
Features two seasonal stories, namely, “a cedar cover christmas”, and “call me mrs claus.”
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Never Too Late
An act of terror. a summer of change . . . never too late is a stirring drama about the power of human connection and embracing brave change, from the billion-copy bestseller danielle steel. following the death of her beloved husband, kezia cooper hobson decides to leave her home in san francisco and move to a luxury penthouse in manhattan, where she’ll be closer to her two adult daughters. as she watches the fourth of july firework display from her terrace, kezia is shocked to see smoke and flames pouring from famous landmarks across new york city. her neighbour, the movie star sam stewart, is also aware of the crisis and watches in horror as the terrifying drama unfolds. determined to offer their assistance, kezia and sam hasten to the site and swiftly become involved in the rescue effort. traumatized by the events they experience, kezia and sam bond in the days and weeks that unfold after one of the worst nights the country has ever known. what ensues is a summer of healing and change – and the discovery that it’s never too late for dreams to be born again . . .
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Last Night In Twisted River
In 1954, in the cookhouse of a logging and sawmill settlement in northern new hampshire, a twelve-year-old boy mistakes the local constable’s girlfriend for a bear. both the twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives, pursued by the constable. their lone protector is a fiercely libertarian logger, once a river driver, who befriends them. in a story spanning five decades, last night in twisted river – john irving’s twelfth novel – depicts the recent half-century in the united states as a world ‘where lethal hatreds were generally permitted to run their course.’ from the novel’s taut opening sentence to its elegiac final chapter, what distinguishes last night in twisted river is the author’s unmistakable voice, the inimitable voice of an accomplished storyteller.
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The Red Queen
Determined to see her son henry on the throne of england, pious margaret beaufort arranges politically advantageous marriages, sends her son out of the country for his safety, and lays secret plans for a battle between the houses of york and lancaster.
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The Devil And The Dark Water
Supporting the geography curriculum, this beautiful book gives readers core information about forest biomes – where they are found and what their geography is like, the special adaptations of the vegetation and animals, how people live in these regions and how human influences on the environment have ramifications for the future. this series is the perfect introduction to key biology and geography terms for children aged 9+. produced in collaboration with nature picture library, holder of many photographs from bbc nature, the books showcase some stunning images of animals in their natural habitats.
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All The Light We Cannot See
Marie-laure has been blind since the age of six. her father builds a perfect miniature of their paris neighbourhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. but when the nazis invade, father and daughter flee with a dangerous secret. werner is a german orphan, destined to labour in the same mine that claimed his father’s life, until he discovers a knack for engineering. his talent wins him a place at a brutal military academy, but his way out of obscurity is built on suffering. at the same time, far away in a walled city by the sea, an old man discovers new worlds without ever setting foot outside his home. but all around him, impending danger closes in. doerr’s combination of soaring imagination and meticulous observation is electric.
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Obsessed With Star Trek
This latest title in the wildly popular obsessed with series is the star trek fan s ultimate challenge. more than just a trivia book, this interactive game includes an electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend. with 2,500 new questions covering the expansive star trek universe, it’s easy to test who really knows their ships, spock, and starfleet. drawing from the entire television franchise and all the original films with behind-the-scenes scoop on development of the series and stills from favorite episodes and movies obsessed with star trek is an out-of-this-world treat for trekkies.
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The Reason
How much is the smile from the person you love worth to you? brooke’s life has derailed. her social life and career have evaporated, her daughter is desperately unhappy and being bullied at school, and, for a 43-year-old, she probably spends way too many weekends at her parent’s. but the reason for all this is no mystery. a year and a half ago, brooke’s husband died. but brooke does have one secret. her husband’s death, the worst thing that has ever happened to her, has made her unbelievably rich. despite her despair, brooke suddenly realises she has the power to make her daughter’s life, and the world a little brighter.
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The Beekeeper’s Apprentice
‘the beekeeper’s apprentice’ tells the story of mary russell, a young woman who in 1914, meets a retired beekeeper on the sussex downs. his name is sherlock homes, and he soon takes mary on as his apprentice.
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My Lovely Wife
“the twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night” jane corry introducing the next generation of domestic thriller… every marriage has secrets. everyone has flaws. your wife isn’t perfect – you know that – but then again nor are you. but now a serial killer is on the loose in your small town, preying on young women. fear is driving your well-behaved young daughter off the rails, and you find yourself in bed late at night, looking at the woman who lies asleep beside you. because you thought you knew the worst about her. the truth is you know nothing at all. praise for my lovely wife “wow! my lovely wife is a stunner — full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense” harlan coben “an assured and deliciously engrossing debut. you’ll surely devour my lovely wife, but it will linger long after you’ve reached the last page” sarah pinborough, sunday times bestselling author of behind her eyes “dexter meets gone girl – i loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. one of the best books i’ve read this year” c. j. tudor “you’ll never look at your neighbors the same. i couldn’t pull myself away from this story… make sure you clear your schedule before you pick it up. absolutely unputdownable.” liv constantine, bestselling author of the last mrs. parrish “my lovely wife is a knockout. it’s not just a novel about serial killers. it’s family drama, about a marriage, about kids out of control, about infidelity, and about the news media; and it’s also about the folks next door. it’s an effortless page-turner.” publishers weekly
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Size Doesn’t Matter
Heather should be happy. she’s finally got a boyfriend and although he was only supposed to be her “rebound guy”, things have gotten serious fast . . . she’s also actually passing her first college course, and better yet her dad’s moving out. on the down side, her boss, dr. veatch, may well be the most boring man on the face of the planet . . . but that hardly seems reason enough to put a bullet through his head. can heather find her boss’s murderer, answer tad’s question, and get her landlord cooper to realize that by letting her go, he’s making the biggest mistake of his life, all while maintaining a fifteen hundred calorie per day diet?
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Anne Frank. The Diary Of A Young Girl
Thirteen year old anne frank, with her parents and sister and four other people, went into hiding in the sealed-off building in 1942, when the nazi invaders intensified their persecution of jews. for two years they remained safe. in august 1944 they were betrayed. anne’s diary was found, and it reveals her life and her spirit.
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A Storm Of Swords
Hbo’s hit series a game of thrones is based on george r r martin’s internationally bestselling series a song of ice and fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. a storm of swords: steel and snow is the first part of the third volume in the series. ‘martin has captured the imagination of millions’ guardian winter approaches westeros like an angry beast. the seven kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. in the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the kingdom of the north where robb stark wears his new-forged crown. and robb’s defences are ranged against the south, the land of the cunning and cruel lannisters, who have his younger sisters in their power. throughout westeros, the war for the iron throne rages more fiercely than ever, but if the wall is breached, no king will live to claim it.
