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"Miranda Meadowe decides a lonely widowhood in her crumbling country house is not for her. Reviving a university dream, she invites five of her oldest friends to come and join her to live, and to stave off the prospect of old age. All have their own reasons for accepting. To begin with, the omens are good. They laugh, dance, drink and behave badly, as they cling to the heritage they thought was theirs for ever: power, health, stability. They are the...
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This is the first book out of three in our "From Rus to Russia" series about Russian history.
Embark on a journey through time as you dive into the fascinating world of Russia's early history. "Russian History: The Beginning to the 18th Century" is your guide to the formative events and iconic figures that shaped the nation we know today.
Immerse yourself in the gripping tales of conquest, intrigue, and revolution, exploring the complex interplay...
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Introducing "History of Russia: Catherine II to the Revolution of 1905-1906".
- The Second Volume in Our "Russia's Epic Saga: A Journey Through Time" Series.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Russia's past with the second book in our enthralling Russian history series. This book transports you to an era of profound transformation, where visionary rulers and revolutionary ideas shaped the course of Russian history.
Witness the reign of...
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"Lindsey Norris is finally getting married to the man of her dreams--but it's not all roses for Briar Creek's beloved library director, as gardening enthusiast and town newcomer Aaron Grady gives the term "book lover" a whole new meaning. Inappropriate looks and unwelcome late-night visits to Lindsey's house have everyone--from the crafternooners to Lindsey's fianc©♭, Sully--on edge. When Grady's dead body is found staged outside the library and...
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Millionaire Wives Club volume 3
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"The diamonds are flawless, their drama is turned up ultra high, and the taboo beauties from Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker's Millionaire Wives Club are back for a third season of explosive lies, forbidden sex, and scandals like you've never seen before! Step into the world of cable TV's hit reality show and meet new bride and new mother Milan, who finally has everything she's ever dreamed of. Problem is her perfect life doesn't work for TV. What will she...
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"First published in 1944, Till Death Do Us Part remains a pacey and deeply satisfying impossible crime story, championed by Carr connoisseurs as one of the very best examples of his mystery writing talents. This edition includes an introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning author Martin Edwards. Crime author Dick Markham is in love again; his fianc©♭e, the mysterious newcomer to the village, Lesley Grant. When Grant accidentally shoots the...
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"A fresh, honest, and darkly funny debut collection about family, friends, and lovers, and the flaws that make us most human. Fearless, candid, and incredibly funny, Lauren Holmes is a newcomer who writes like a master. She tackles eros and intimacy with a deceptively light touch, a keen awareness of how their nervous systems tangle and sometimes short-circuit, and a genius for revealing our most vulnerable, spirited selves. In "Desert hearts," a...
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The Mysterious Press
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2020.
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"When Masha Mironova alights in Moscow at the turn of the century, with a modest inheritance and a determination to shed her provincial Siberian upbringing, she becomes Columbine: reckless and daring-and with the dramatic outfits to prove it. In her quest for danger and passion, Columbine soon discovers the Lovers of Death-a small gathering of poets who conduct séances to determine death's next chosen lover. Once named at a séance, the chosen one...
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Berkley
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2022.
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"An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde. Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people in the United States and across the diaspora, it hasn't often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased...
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The Taunton Press
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2013.
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"This book is a collection of 500 tips for keeping chickens, illustrated throughout with specially commissioned linocut prints, is an ideal companion for newcomers to chicken keeping and also a perfect gift for more experienced bird lovers"--
"Keeping chickens in your own backyard, whether out in the country or right in the heart of the city, is all the rage these days. In this delightful collection of 500 chicken-raising tips, expert poultry fancier...
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Shout! Factory
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c2013
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Premiering in 1972 on CBS, this classic animated series was created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. The show, based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang, focused on the lovable, oversized Albert and his friends. The show always had an educational lesson emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments, and the gang would usually gather in their North...