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81) Ray
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Nominated for the American Book Award, Ray is the bizarre, hilarious, and consistently adventurous story of a life on the edge. Dr. Ray-a womanizer, small-town drunk, vigilante, poet, adoring husband-is a man trying to make sense of life in the twentieth century. In flight from the death he dealt flying over Vietnam, Dr. Ray struggles with those bound to him by need, sickness, lunacy, by blood and by love.
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You never know what will fall from the sky...
In this remarkable novel, George Ella Lyon creates characters rich and vibrant as the Kentucky landscape they call home, touching that secret place in all of us where we wait for love's transforming power...You never know what will fall from the sky...
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From "an outstanding storyteller," a historical novel inspired by the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I (Woman's Weekly).
It is 1559, and Elizabeth Tudor has just succeeded to the throne of England. Beside her are the family who will share the momentous triumphs and setbacks of her reign: the Allgraves.
As the Spanish Armada descends upon the country and Mary Stuart lays claim to the English crown, together Elizabeth and the Allgraves will...
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"Blessed are the readers, for this tale of God's long insomnia will keep them happily awake . . . An extraordinary story." -Umberto Eco, international bestselling, award-winning author
At the center of Franco Ferrucci's inspired novel is a tender, troubled God. In the beginning is God's solitude, and because God is lonely he creates the world. He falls in love with earth, plunges into the oceans, lives as plant and reptile and bird. His every thought...
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"James Kibler understands that traditional stories endure because they are always new; they furnish the joys both of discovery and of rediscovery." --Fred Chappell, North Carolina poet laureate
Acutely aware of lifetimes of missed opportunities and mistakes, the characters in James Everett Kibler's new novel unconsciously hold on to a persistent hope. Walking Toward Home presents snapshots of small-town people as they continue to care for the living...
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"King Gerom and Queen Ferolina were childless for seven years. All the sorcerers were summoned by the king but no one can impregnate the queen. Until an old man got lost in the palace, his clothes were dirty and his feet were muddy. The guard chases him out of the palace but he says he knows something and he alone is the key to how to get Queen Ferolina pregnant. Suddenly the old man disappeared. When the king found out about it, he sent his soldiers...
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Welcome to 'Harness Your Inner Power: Solving Problems with Self-Reliance'. This ebook serves as a guide to unlocking the wellspring of potential that resides within you. Our aim is to show you how you, and only you, possess the ability to solve your problems and conquer life's challenges. This book will equip you with the necessary tools and techniques to harness your inner power and resilience.Our society often pushes us towards seeking external...
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Prologue: The Genesis of RevelationIn the annals of ancient wisdom, amidst the sacred texts and scrolls that echo through the corridors of time, there exists a testament unlike any other-a testament that delves into the mysteries of the heavens and unveils the secrets of creation. It is a testament known as the Book of Enoch, the Gospel of God.
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Does God Exist?Pastor Ric examines the worldwide disinterest in God and asks if God exists, how can there be worldwide suffering, How can God be relevant in today's modern "world of Science and Technology".Is God the tyrant and despot as some writers claim is outlined in the Old Testament?Can the world exist without God, Do we even need God?These and other Big Questions are examined in this book
90) Wings of India
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"The great civilization of India, which is known as Hindu culture, has
contributed a lot in the field of science. This shows that they never promoted
superstition, nor did the people remain undeveloped and ignorant. Aeronautical
science in the twenty-first century is difficult and complex. In manufacturing an
aircraft, each and every part of the aircraft has to be carefully tested and evaluated.
Material selection, aerofoil selection, weight...
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It is Christmas, and the Devil is abroad - once again! And once more he has returned to one of his old haunts- London. Christmas is positively his most favorite time of the year: tinsel, mistletoe, presents, warmth, and seasonal conviviality. And, of course, not forgetting good old-fash- ioned judgment, all of which comes wrapped up with a big red festive bow. There are those in the time-honored city who will be getting a little more in their stocking...
92) Bukavu Blues
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"As sharp and dangerous as a well-honed blade in a killer's hand, Bukavu Blues takes the reader on a terrifying and exhilarating journey."
Mike Walker, co-author of Tumanbay: The City of a Thousand Faces
A murderous gang on the rampage. A country torn apart by brutal conflict. A man determined to stop the bloodshed.
Watching his people suffer years of appalling violence has made human rights defender Patrice Le Congo grow weary and cynical. But...
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On ne blesse grièvement que ceux qu'on aime. Il faut d'abord les aimer pour les blesser, pour les abîmer au-delà de tout espoir de rétablissement, et pour que le geste les brûle et les hante, ils doivent vous aimer en retour. L'amour porte toujours son propre châtiment, le traîne sur ses épaules, comme son frère jumeau.
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Reagan wants to spend the weekend with her grandparents, who live just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She wants her grandmother to teach her how to knit. During her stay, she has an encounter with a little bear, and by the time the weekend is over, Reagan learned much more than how to knit.
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Burying Jane Doe: A Journey of Courage and Strength is written to encourage survivors of rape and sexual assault, especially women, since they make up the largest of the population of those who have been affected by this. This is a hard subject but affects so many. I wrote the book from my own personal experience with rape and identity recovery, because in the midst of that storm, I could not find anything to speak of that could...
96) Alexa
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Alexa's birth was planned.
Her future set in stone.
Designed with one purpose.
To bring peace to the world.
One girl born with a destiny.
One group bent on seeing it fulfilled.
One world in desperate need of peace.
But, there is a deadly flaw in the plan.
And, someone is watching.
When she loses everything, she discovers powers she never knew.
Bringing peace to the world might be possible after all.
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William Cobb's first novel in nine years is a brilliant, quirky, highly readable story as compelling as it is original. Its main characters journey on parallel quests: Lester Ray, a fourteen-year-old boy who was deserted by his mother when he was a baby and has now escaped his abusive alcoholic father, and Minnie, a woman who was abandoned by her Gypsy family of migrant fruit pickers when she was eleven. The novel interweaves their searches for families...
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Stories from the Chicken Foot House is a collection of stories where stranger things can happen than might seem possible – it's a collection of urban myths and fairytales for the kind of people who believe that the everyday can be extraordinary, and would rather wear Doctor Martens than be Disney princesses.
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The participants in an epic battle fought thousands of years ago have risen again, and the world as we know it is almost at an end. When seventeen year-old Alex Stone leaves Northwood Boarding school to accompany her father on a controversial archeological dig in Egypt, she has no idea that she will be responsible for awakening Set, the dark god of chaos. The balance between good and evil has tipped in Set's favor, and only Isis, goddess of light...
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Illuminating Your Path: Thriving in a Negative World" is a transformative guide that empowers readers to navigate life's challenges with resilience and positivity. Authored by Laura Lee, this insightful book serves as a beacon of light in a world often clouded by negativity.In a society where pessimism and adversity can easily overshadow personal growth, "Illuminating Your Path" offers practical strategies and profound insights to help readers not...
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