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This in-depth study of two black neighborhoods in the wake of Hurricane Katrina vividly captures the struggle and uncertainty in the process of rebuilding.
Hurricane Katrina was the worst urban flood in American history, a disaster that destroyed nearly the entire physical landscape of a city, as well as the mental and emotional maps that people use to navigate their everyday lives. Left to Chance takes us into two African American neighborhoods-working-class...
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I've been preparing for this day for years. The biggest wine competition of my career. And I plan to win. My wine? Sublime.My presentation? On point.My outfit? Hand-picked by my fabulous BFF with fantastic fashion sense. Nothing has been left to chance-I'm ready to crush my competition. No pun intended. The thing is, that judge over there? I'm pretty sure he's the stranger whose bed I crawled out of this morning.
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Meet My Ant Kurdy is a love story written in the voice of four-year-old Kristen. She was an only child who found an extraordinary bond with her mothers' sister while living in New York.
The book of Timothy focuses on the importance of family relationships in the eyes of God, and this family paid close attention to the word and its daily application. Aunt Curly, as a habit, modeled her values before little Kristen. It was a family practice...
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The renowned success coach reveals the three fundamental principles for building wealth in this practical and inspirational guide.
Making a lot of money is easy, once you know how. This is the reason the rich tend to get richer. When you have this knowledge and put it into action, your financial destiny isn't simply left to chance. In Self-Made, renowned success coach Brian Koslow teaches you how to make powerful choices that lead to greater profits....
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Written by a full-time nomadic photographer, "Before The Shutter" features a collection of inspiring travel photographs and 6500 words of great tips and insight gained during a year long photography road trip around the USA.The book helps outdoor, travel and landscape photographers get the most out their next photography excursion by walking through the planning stages and all the necessary steps that happen before you take the shot.Creating a timeless...
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From a humor cookbook author, a funny take on hillbilly cuisine along with quick, easy recipes for dead animals that might otherwise go to waste.
Move over Rachael Ray. Smash car driver and redneck culinary authority Buck "Buck" Peterson follows up The Original Road Kill Cookbook with more than fifty new roadkill recipes inside Quick-Fix Cooking with Roadkill.
Created for culinary cruisers on the go, each recipe can be prepared in less than thirty...
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Travelling into the past using the timelines of ancient artefacts, the Oblivion Order explore the forgotten centuries, ones that never made it into the history books.
Weaving back through time, the secret society of eccentric anachronists ensures the best possible future for humanity, making subtle adjustments to the past—saving us from oblivion.
Every alteration is carefully calculated, and nothing is left to chance. Until the day Joshua Jones,...
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For Becca, thinking the disaster at her high school prom was bad enough, she'll quickly learn just how dark her world can become as the deepest cuts hit closest to home when Grandpa goes missing. Taken by a sadistic killer that has haunted Ardenwood for weeks, his safe return is left to chance in a town forced into lockdown by a continued spread of chaos and panic. While the AOA are stretched thin rushing to end a villain's reign of terror, she'll...
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Mohammed Ali, widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer in history, renounced Christianity and embraced Islam, convinced that it was the original faith of his ancestors. This decision had a profound impact, with over two million predominantly black African-Americans following his lead. The matter of salvation was left to chance, as many believed that if it was good enough for Ali, it was good enough for them. This book chronicles Mohammed...
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A tour of the historic French battlefield that goes beyond the usual dates and places and reveals the full story of the fighting after the fighting.
Despite the popular view, the French army did not cease offensive operations after the disastrous Nivelle Offensive of spring 1917 and the subsequent mutinies. Nor did the fighting at Verdun come to an end in 1916.
The successful French counteroffensives at the end of that year led to preliminary planning...
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Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Universal Orlando vacation.
How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours-on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be...
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Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disneyland vacation.
How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours-on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to...
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Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World family vacation.
How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours-on the same day? Why do some families pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important...
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Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World vacation.
How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours-on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left...
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Imagine a world where your life's work, your cherished possessions, and the future of your loved ones are left to chance. Without a will, this nightmare could become a reality. "The Strategic Will" is your guide to avoiding the dangers of an unplanned legacy and ensuring your wishes are fulfilled.The Perils of Procrastination Many believe that estate planning is a concern for the distant future.However, the absence of a will can lead to dire consequences:State...
16) Dead of winter
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"From bestselling author Darcy Coates comes Dead of Winter, a remote cabin in the snowy wilderness thriller that will teach you to trust no one. There are eight strangers. One killer. Nowhere left to run. When Christa joins a tour group heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains, she's hopeful this will be her chance to put the ghosts of her past to rest. But when a bitterly cold snowstorm sweeps the region, the small group is forced...
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Frankie Elkin novels volume 3
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"No man truly fears a woman. Not even one who is her father's daughter. The case was sensational. Kaylee Pierson had confessed from the very beginning, waived all appeals. She had called herself "death," but people called her the devil. Despite the media's chronicling of her tragic circumstances--the childhood spent with a violent father--no one could find sympathy for "the Beautiful Butcher" who had led eighteen men home from bars before viciously...
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As one of only two Asian Americans in his school and often left out, Gary jumps at the chance of breaking into the school's popular clique by befriending the most beautiful girl in school, but as he comes closer to achieving his goal, Gary also risks losing the only person who sees the real him.
19) The Jasad heir
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Scorched throne volume 1
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"At ten years old, the Heir of Jasad fled a massacre that takes her entire family. At fifteen, she buried her first body. At twenty, the clock is ticking on Sylvia's third attempt at home. Nizahl's armies have laid waste to Jasad and banned magic across the four remaining kingdoms. Fortunately, Sylvia's magic is as good at playing dead as she is. When the Nizahl Heir tracks a group of Jasadis to Sylvia's village, the quiet life she's crafted unravels....
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"Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But the pressure of police cases left her burned out, and she's shifted her focus to helping adoptees find their biological parents. Austin detective Jack Bruner has spent his career successfully tracking down vicious criminals -- with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist,...