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1) Earth Story
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Earth Story' is an engaging and thought-provoking alternative view of mankind's history and those who have manipulated pivotal events throughout millennia. The story is told through the eyes of different characters who provide an, as yet, untold version of historical events, such as the discovery of the tomb Tutankhamun, the Second World War, and the 1969 moon landing. Are humans really the masters of their own destiny or merely pawns in a much wider...
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Flush with the proceeds from the 'Israeli Caper' Prentice takes up with Caroline Maxwell the daughter of Lord Stigwell of Bashwell Higham. She is working as a Financial Advisor at Spooner, Sedgewick & Pell a City branch of Standish Holdings Plc., her father's Business Empire - a relic of the Victorian Era. Prentice is looking for advice on where to invest his new found riches from the 'Israeli Caper'. But it all comes apart at the seams when Caroline...
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Major Ralph Smith, injured at the Battle of Antietam is no longer able to lead his men into battle but goes undercover at the Port of Baltimore for the Confederate Secret Service to find out what a mysterious Frenchman, Reynard Gastonne, is up to. As Smith sets about to investigating the Frenchman, he is tailed by Pinkerton Agents on the lookout for Southern Spies.
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Their mission isn't over. Malia and David think they've escaped the tyrannical Diversity Justice Republic for good. She's devouring books once forbidden to her. David says he will never kill again. He is trying to learn the ways of the executive suite, wearing a suit rather than the uniform of the brutal Antifan Defense Forces he served for many years. The couple is raising their children in suburbia, in the still-free United States. But they have...
5) Brookland
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year
A Los Angeles Times Book Review Favorite Book of the Year
Since her girlhood, Prudence Winship has gazed across the tidal straits from her home in Brooklyn to the city of Manhattan and yearned to bridge the distance. Now, established as the owner of the enormously successful gin distillery she inherited from her father, she can begin to realize her dream.
Set in eighteenth-century Brooklyn,...
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From the bestselling author of The Illuminator comes a magnificent tale about the power of love and the perils of faith
Tudor England is a perilous place for booksellers Kate Gough and her brother John, who sell forbidden translations of the Bible. Caught between warring factions-English Catholics opposed to the Lutheran reformation, and Henry VIII's growing impatience with the Pope's refusal to sanction his marriage to Anne Boleyn-Kate embarks...
7) Glide Path
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A gripping novel of human ingenuity during World War II, based on the visionary author's wartime experiences as a radar control operator. One of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth century, Arthur C. Clarke draws upon his own wartime experiences as a radar control operator during World War II to tell a compelling and fascinating story about the development and application of groundbreaking technologies. Clarke's only non-science...
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Hanno has made friends with the local tribe and even married the chief's daughter, but can he get home? He needs to repair his ships, but his tools don't work so well on the local oak. Can he turn this to his advantage? Meanwhile, what of the trader; can he be trusted? Could he be dealt with without offending his father-in-law? Should he do so anyway? What is this mysterious fortress, Mai Dan? Could these be allies?
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"Time Capsule of Civilizations: An Illustrated Guide to World History" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of human civilization, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. Through vivid illustrations, compelling narratives, and insightful analyses, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the key events, cultures, and milestones that have shaped our world.The book is divided into thematic chapters, each focusing on...
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"People think - wrongly - that speculative fiction is about predicting the future, but it isn't; or if it is, it tends to do a rotten job of it. Futures are huge things that come with many elements and a billion variables, and the human race has a habit ... What speculative fiction is good at is not the future but the present - taking an aspect of it that troubles or is dangerous and extrapolating that aspect into something that allows the people...
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An accusation of rape upsets a utopian island community in this "provocative, fiercely intelligent" Italian novel (Daily Mail, UK).
When "The Crash" brough entire nations to their knees, the island society of Miden-a place dedicated to fairness and equality-rose like a phoenix from the wreckage. While on vacation in this oasis, a seemingly aimless woman meets an attractive man, and moves to the island to start a new life with him. Now six months...
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The center of the greatest empire in the world, the seat of Christianity, Byzantium is a revered city. Marked by gargantuan monuments to God and peopled by the most royal of princes, and the most affluent citizens, Byzantium cannot possibly ever fall. Now under siege by Islam, the Byzantine Empire must look to Christians from the West for help in winning back Jerusalem, the most hallowed of cities. The Byzantines must prevent the disintegration of...
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A young king manipulated by evil hands becomes a champion of justice when a magical pretender to the throne challenges his sovereignty For six years, forces of evil and repression have ruled medieval Gwynedd after eliminating two rightful kings of the Haldane line. Keeping the current young liege, King Rhys Michael, weak with wine, the council of regents and its fanatical allies in the church have been virtually unstoppable in their quest to dominate...
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"From Tantrums to Tickles: The Humorous Handbook for Parents" is a delightful and heartwarming guide that takes readers on an entertaining journey through the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. With wit, humor, and a touch of parental wisdom, this book presents a series of interconnected, humorous stories that capture the essence of family life – from the chaotic moments of tantrums to the joyous episodes of tickles.The book is a collection of amusing...
16) La mujer mental
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Luego de una separación, Martín, decide crear a Lina, una mujer mental que lo acompañará para dar vida a un espacio que su matrimonio con Geraldine no ha podido satisfacer. La mujer mental ayuda a Martín a reconciliarse con su esposa y a la vez a ser más sensible y evitar la cotidianeidad a la que él se rebela secretamente en el mundo donde vive. ¿Podrá Martín tener a Lina siempre para llenar ese vacío existencial?, ¿es vital en su...
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On pense souvent que ce sont nos créateurs qui nous contrlent et nous arnaquent par leur supériorité naturelle. Or, pour une fois, un groupe d'individus nommés les Slems a réussi pour la première fois à arnaquer l'univers lui-même. Ils ont créé un monde dans le seul but d'échapper aux autres mondes.
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A medieval kingdom is thrown into chaos by rumors of the death of its liege in the final volume of the Histories of King Kelson King Kelson Haldane of Gwnyedd knows he owes much to the legendary Camber of Culdi, the most revered of the magical Deryni race. Having suppressed the rebellion that threatened to tear his realm to pieces, Kelson, himself a possessor of Deryni magic, is now dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of the man who returned...
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¡En esta Novela, el presente articula al pasado con el futuro de una manera alucinante!En plena selva amazónica, impulsados por ritos chamánicos, se realiza un viaje hacia el pasado para descubrir la fascinante historia detrás de las más antiguas civilizaciones humanas, aquellas que surgieron en la Edad Antigua y que determinaron el futuro del mundo.La génesis de la humanidad, genera a pesar de los avances del tiempo, dudas y contradicciones...
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In the year 1453, the massive army of the Ottoman Empire was camped outside the protective walls of Constantinople; the inevitable and predestined was about to begin - WAR. The invading empire had gone through rapid expansion all around the grand capital city, on both continents of Europe and Asia. However, the majestic capital city remained a constant source of irritation and frustration, since it was impenetrable. Although the Byzantine Empire lost...
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