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Gary Irvine's wife refuses to sleep with him, so he pursues an even stingier mistress: golf. But despite his spending unconscionable amounts of time and money, his game is wretched. Until the day he takes a perfect swing . . . and then everything goes black.
After waking up from a coma a few weeks later, with a golf-ball-sized dent in his temple, Gary discovers that his last perfect swing has been imprinted on his brain. However, his newfound prowess...
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Begun in ignorance of the military reality, the War of 1812 was our "most unmilitary war," fought catch-as-catch-can with raw troops, incompetent officers, and appallingly inadequate logistics. American soil was invaded along three frontiers, the nation's capital was occupied and burned, and the secession of the New England states loomed as a possibility. In Amateurs, to Arms! distinguished military historian Colonel John R. Elting shows how the young...
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Halberstam's suspenseful and inspirational bestselling story of the four amateur rowers who put everything on the line to represent the United States in the 1984 Olympics. In 1984, rowing was a sport continually relegated to the margins, far from the spotlights attracted by other Olympic events. That year, four men went head-to-head for the right to compete for gold as the United States' single sculler, an honor that would lead not to lucrative endorsement...
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Blackstone Publishing
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"After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm's length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn't been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before. While going...
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They are outsiders who seek to redefine fields from mental health to diplomacy to music. They push boundaries and transform ideas. They include filmmakers crowdsourcing their work, transgender and autistic activists, and Occupy Wall Street's "alternative bankers." These people create and package themselves in a practice cultural critic Alissa Quart dubs "identity innovation."
In this book, Quart introduces us to individuals who have created new...
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For some people, happy hour is never enough
This is a book about escape. It's also about laughing gas. And bourbon and dope and sex and mushrooms and every other vice millions of us indulge in to forget our jobs, the office, and the stifling, corporate caricatures we're forced to become for paychecks. This is a book about a decade lost in a senseless career no one likes and all the ridiculous things I did to run from it. In the end, it's probably...
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"You don't have to be an expert or carve out a lot of time to add some delightful touches to your home. If you have ten minutes, you can try one of these simple seasonal ideas. These fast projects don't require fancy tools or any decorating experience and many use supplies you already have at home. Show out in spring with a simple grocery-store flower arrangement, a boho basket makeover, and a creative basket storage solution. Celebrate summer with...
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N'oubliez pas que Paléo ne concerne pas nécessairement la perte de poids ou une sorte de solution temporaire. Nous espérons que cette transformation sera pour le reste de votre vie. Paléo est une excellente façon de manger si vous voulez perdre du poids. Cependant, vous pouvez passer à un régime Paléo si vous souhaitez maintenir un mode de vie sain et éliminer les aliments transformés de votre vie.
Ce guide est divisé en trois sections...
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DK
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2023.
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"Renting a home can be a complex process--from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands--and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home--from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and...
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"It's the beginning of December in Rudolph, New York, America's Christmas Town, and business is brisk at Mrs. Claus's Treasures, a gift and décor shop owned by Merry Wilkinson. The local amateur dramatic society is intensely preparing a special musical production of A Christmas Carol. But it's not a happy set, as rivalries between cast and crew threaten the production. Tensions come to a head when a member of the group is found dead shortly after...
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The amateurs (Sara Shepard) volume 3
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When you make a deal with the devil...
Someone will get burned. Shy and musically gifted nine-year-old Damien Dover went missing from his home in the Catskills two months ago. The trail has gone cold, with no new leads.
When the killer they know all too well tasks Seneca, Maddox, and Madison with solving the case and finding the boy, they can't imagine what his interest in the tragedy could be. But with Aerin kidnapped and at the twisted mastermind's...
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HIGH HOPES is the fourth novel in the Brookhaven Cozy Mystery series. Get ready to sprinkle some magic into your mystery. The Brookhaven series is best enjoyed in order. You can start Darcy's journey in book 1, High Noon. Montagues, Magic and Murder! Life in Brookhaven has settled down for Darcy. She's gained more control over and confidence in her magic. And she's happily dating Maggie. When she discovers she has family in the area, Darcy can't imagine...
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A Baking Contest. A Nanobot Problem. A Future In Danger.Cheaters always exist.Celebrity Chef Janet Hart judges a contest. She loves her bakers. Janet detects nanobots in the tent.Janet realises her future hangs in the balance.A fun, enthralling, brilliant mystery story hooking readers from first to last word.BUY NOW!Also available in Mystery Short Story Collection Volume 4.
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Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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A complete DIY guide to enhance your home with walkways, garden walls, and patios, Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls, 2nd Edition features all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into your overall home landscape. Included are dozens of design ideas with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for a variety of landscape projects. With hundreds of building tips and construction drawings for projects, also included in...
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Avon Books
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1991.
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Stouts, ales, lagers, porters, bitters, pilseners, specialty beers, and meads. . .they're all remarkably easy to make! With"The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing"--Acclaimed by critics and amateur brewmeisters alike as the best and most authoritative guide on the market -- you can learn to make beer just the way you like it! And it's fun! Whether you prefer a richer, creamier head, a more flavorsome, full-bodied brew, or a sparkling, sweeter ale --...
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Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking, all explained in clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs. This book shows you the main woodworking techniques step by step - from basic through to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration. It explains all the essential woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. It gives you a directory...