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She isn't looking for trouble – but trouble is coming to find her.
Still grieving the death of her watchman husband in a terrorist attack during the Outrages, factory worker Rose is struggling to make ends meet when she encounters middle-class Annie, a newspaperman's wife who devotes her time to lobbying for better working conditions.
Rose is desperate to avoid making waves with three mouths to feed. But she can't sit back and watch women and...
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Handcraft the tiniest and cutest felt critters imaginable, from blushing bunnies and kitties to a teeny-weeny bear and a dainty dog.
Whether you're young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. A whopping 31 tiny hand-sewn felt projects range from pint-size koalas and elephants to miniature strawberries and ice cream cones. A glossary of stitches and a techniques chapter are included as guides, along with easy-to-follow...
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This is a fine novel. I really enjoyed reading it. --Kitty Monahan, Director New Almaden Quicksilver MuseumThis is a great story. --Larry Comstock, San Jose author of Henry Halleck and the Almaden Quicksilver Mines.The Quicksilver Kid is available on unabridged audio tape by Books in Motion of Spokane, Washington (800-752-3199).Other California novels by Mr. Hailes are as follows: California Guns #1: Gila Bend Showdown - starts in Texas in the late...
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Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.
AMISH HAVEN
Amish Witness Protection
by Dana R. Lynn
When criminal lawyer Tyler Everson witnesses a murder, he becomes the killer's next target-along with his estranged wife, Annabelle, and their daughter. Now they must enter witness protection in Amish country. But will going into hiding keep them safe...and bring the family back together?
BURIED...
1345) I Love Kawaii
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Kawaii is a word that originated in 1970s Japan when schoolgirls adopted the term to describe everything cute. This word is now understood world-wide and identifies a particular trend of visual aesthetics (Hello Kitty being the most famous). Kawaii is a recognizable art form practiced by artists all over the world and covers the visual gamut from commercial art (stickers, clothing, calendars, pens, pencils, erasers, video games) to high-brow contemporary...
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This comparative study examines Scarlett O'Hara as a literary archetype, revealing critical prejudice against strong female characters.
There are two portrayals of Scarlett O'Hara: the famous one of the film Gone with the Wind and Margaret Mitchell's more sympathetic character in the book. In A Study of Scarletts, Margaret D. Bauer examines both, noting that although Scarlett is just sixteen at the start of the novel, she is criticized for behavior...
1347) Hello Devilfish!
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Hello Devilfish! is a first-person (or first-fish) account of a giant blue Japanese movie monster stingray's attack on contemporary Tokyo and his tragic morph into human form. Using elements of Japanese shock-pop and the infamous Hello Kitty meme, the story is told in comic narrative from the stingray's point of view as he gleefully creams Tokyo into rubble. The stingray is soon pursued by Squidra, a love-struck giant squid. She demands love; he refuses....
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Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!Two chihuahuas mean double the fun in this special edition of Puppy Place.
Lizzie and Charles Peterson definitely enjoy competing with each other. Especially when Lizzie acts like she knows everything about dogs and Charles just doesn't want to listen. Fortunately, in this Special Edition, there are TWO chihuahuas to foster. Charles and Lizzie each agree to take one and see who can train...
1349) Monster Tails
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Monster Tails is about a Siamese cat named Monster that gets adopted by a Christian family. As the kitten grows, he becomes an integral member of this family. So, as the family studies their Bible, Monster overhears their conversation. Not quite understanding their conversation, Monster goes outside and sees his friend Spock. Together the two kitties discuss the pros and cons of surrendering their hearts to Jesus. Not finding any downside to the proposition,...
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Before there was a trial for O.J. Simpson, Jodi Arias, or Amanda Knox, there was Erik and Lyle Menendez. It was the first trial that was televised, and America couldn't get enough. They wanted all the gory details of the murders and as far as the public were concerned, the juicer the better.
The Menendez brothers were rich teens that claimed that their father physically, emotionally, and sexually abused them. To end the abuse, they decide to kill...
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Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles goes to his father's annual softball game, the last thing he expects is to find a puppy to foster. But when he meets Champ, a German shepherd with a big heart, Charles knows that he just has to take care of the dog....
1352) Cattitudes
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Cat lovers will purr-aise this litter of sophisticated kitties, all dreamed up by one of the New Yorker's star cartoonists and an author/illustrator of more than twenty-five books. Irresistibly original, elegant, and humorous, Cattitudes is a feline feast for the eyes featuring more than seventy watercolor illustrations. Delight in this eclectic collection of images, all cats of singular talent and endless appeal: they're literary, artistic, ecclesiastic,...
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Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They enjoy taking care of the dogs themselves, but the best part is finding a perfect new owner for these adorable animals. Bella is an orphaned newborn cocker spaniel. She is very weak and almost doesn't survive her first night. Lizzie is determined to save the pint-sized pup. The Peterson's bottle-feed her around the clock until she's healthy enough...
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In this third installment of Jacqueline Vick's Pet Psychic series, Frankie Chandler is forced to approach a group of performing cats to find the key to their master's untimely death. Even more surprising than helpful cats is the appearance of several men from Frankie's past, and one of them is after her heart.Frankie Chandler's best friend, Penny, is getting married, which spells the end of Frankie's social life. To make matters worse, the wedding...
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Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!
Aunt Amanda knows that Lizzie can't turn down the chance to foster a new puppy, so she brings over a boxer with an interesting problem. Jack loves to chew up everything in sight! Lizzie is very patient with Jack-- until he eats her favorite book. But when Lizzie gets in touch with the book's author, a dog fan, she feels better. Will Lizzie find the right owner for this special pup before...
1356) Cute Cat Stories
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Introducing "Cute Cat Stories: Heartwarming Tales of Purr-fect Pals," a delightful and adorable book that will enchant children aged 4 to 8. Follow the adorable antics of charming kittens and lovable cats as they explore their world, make new friends, and embark on magical journeys. Each tale is filled with laughter, love, and life lessons that will captivate both children and the young at heart.5 fun short stories for kidsPerfect for children ages...
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An epistolary novel of historical fiction that imagines the life of Katharine Wright and her relationship with her famous brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright.
On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the world's first airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, establishing the Wright Brothers as world-renowned pioneers of flight. Known to far fewer people was their whip-smart and well-educated sister Katharine, a suffragette and early...
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The final book in The Mulberry Lane Saga series from Rosie Clarke.Sweeping changes are on the horizon and Mulberry Lane is in for a shock...
London 1962
At first it was a rumour that Peggy Ronaski and Maureen Hart could hardly believe. If true, it would turn the lives of everyone on Mulberry Lane upside down.
Peggy could lose her beloved pub. Maggie her acclaimed restaurant. Maureen her business and her home. Everyone had something to lose.
Whilst...
1359) The Little Runaways
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A gritty drama that will appeal to fans of The Throwaway Children and authors Nadine Dorries and Kitty Neale. When little Terry and Nancy arrive at the door of St Saviour's Children's Home, they seem shell shocked after being orphaned in the fire that killed their parents. Terry is terribly damaged by his experiences, though the concerned staff, especially Angela Morton, suspect that there is something more sinister behind his disturbing behavior....
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"Get inspired! The 75 cakes in Betty Crocker New Cake Decorating are more playful, elegant and creative than ever, with clear guidance that makes it easy to decorate with confidence. A colorful intro shows how to frost a cake, pipe frosting and more. The real fun begins with lively creations like the Honey-Lemon Beehive Cake buzzing with candy bees; the sophisticated Pink Tuxedo Cake; shaped animals, castles and vehicles; holiday themes for year-round...
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