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Book cover for "Anne of Green Gables"
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4.8 stars
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Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.
Book cover for "The automatic millionaire"
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5 stars
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"Since The Automatic Millionaire was originally written, the number of millionaires in the United States alone has doubled to over ten million. And as Bach explains in his famous, upbeat, can do motivational tone its easier now than ever to become an Automatic Millionaire. And yet too many American's are missing out on what Bach calls the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to change this is now. Today's game changing times demand...
Book cover for "Doing life with your adult children"
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5 stars
Book cover for "Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone"
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4.8 stars
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Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
Book cover for "The Hunger Games"
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Hunger Games volume 1.
Average Rating:
4.8 stars
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In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place. "In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol...
Book cover for "I really needed this today"
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5 stars
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"From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes--drawn from her own personal favorites featured on her enormously popular Instagram account--that offer wisdom, courage, and hope"--
Book cover for "Planting in a post-wild world"
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5 stars
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An "alternative to traditional horticulture: designed plantings that function like naturally occurring plant communities. Thomas Rainer and Claudia West, two leading voices in ecological landscape design, reveal how plants fit together in nature and how to use this knowledge to create landscapes that are resilient, beautiful, and diverse."--Page 4 of cover.
Book cover for "Roar"
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5 stars
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Because most nutrition products and training plans are designed for men, it's no wonder that so many female athletes struggle to reach their full potential. "ROAR" is a comprehensive, physiology-based nutrition and training guide specifically designed for active women.
Book cover for "Steak and cake"
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5 stars
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What's better than a great steak for dinner? A great steak with a fabulous dessert worth leaving room for. Steak and Cake sure is a happy idea: Choose one of the 35 steak and to-die-for cake combos (each with accompanying sides or toppings) or create your own perfect matchup.
Book cover for "Verbal judo"
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5 stars
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"Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. Verbal Judo shows you how to listen and speak more effectively, engage others through...
Book cover for "We're all freaking out (and why we don't need to)"
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5 stars
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"Free yourself from the anxieties that are all too common in young adults with biblical teaching and hard-won advice from a pastor and podcaster who has overcome his own struggles with debilitating anxiety"--