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1) Chains
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If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl?
As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a...
As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a...
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Rio and Caden have been together for a few years now. It's a rare weekend they get to spend alone. When Rio suggests they get away to Tahoe for the weekend a few weeks before Christmas, Caden is too excited to even think of saying no. They start their trip and even though they think they've planned for every emergency, they can't control what Mother Nature has in store for them. When the car in front of them spins out in the newly fallen snow, they...
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As a child, Benny Ribble bears the brunt of his parents' anger. Never good enough, he nonetheless tries to please them and hear some words of praise. When he finds himself on the receiving end of a girl's attention and affection, he thinks he's finally escaped the abuse he's suffered his whole life. Sadly, his marriage soon turns into another battlefield. Every time his wife, Alma, bursts his balloon of achievement with her put-downs, he sees himself...
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She's going to be famous. Her dreams are within reach. And if it all comes to pass, she will be murdered...
Boston, Massachusetts, 1990. Music is the one sure thing twelve-year-old Robin Gates has in her life. Though she's disgusted by the looks she gets from grown male patrons, playing guitar and singing in her mother's strange bar provides a path to her envisioned future. Until she reads a newspaper from 2006 that contains her obituary...
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 3
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2019.
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"In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as: How do they influence each other? Do lifeforms communicate across species boundaries? And what...
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She was trained to please. He was trained to kill.Isabel Maddock is living a lie. She is betrothed to a man she loathes, living in a place she does not belong. But the home she craves no longer exists, and the people from her youth are gone. Or are they? The wastelands are calling, but they are not for the faint of heart. Luckily a certain defender is close by to keep her safe. Very close. Too close. Into the wastelands they go, equally unprepared...
8) Carnivores
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A lion, a great white shark, and a timber wolf, all meat-eaters who have been hurt by the cruelty of plant-eaters, form a support group which has limited success until their newest member, a great horned owl, shares some advice.
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Shy librarian Catena likes her quiet life…until a huge naked man muscles his way into her house, insisting he's been woken from his centuries-long sleep to be her personal protector.
Catena's life is turned upside down when she's saved by a creature she's only heard about in books. If only her hero's rock-hard abs weren't actually made out of stone.
Tor has no memory of his past. All he knows is that he must protect Catena at all costs.
Can they...
11) Dragon Chains
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Dragon shifters, fake identities, and betrayal; secrets that will either turn them into bitter enemies or forge a passionate, burning love with the strength to last an eternity …
Sent halfway across the world in her identical twin sister's place to sign a contract with a reclusive billionaire, Katy Toure has no idea what she's walking into. Before she signs anything, however, she meets the most amazing, drop-dead gorgeous man of her dreams. Even...
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"Breaking the Chains: Reprogram Your Mind to Overcome Compulsive Spending." is a comprehensive guide designed to empower readers on their journey towards financial health. This book is tailored for individuals grappling with compulsive spending, aiming to help them reshape their habits and gain control over their finances.
It uncovers the psychology of spending, identifies the potential pitfalls, and explores the real-life consequences of unchecked...
13) Born in Chains
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Just like in the squatter camp in Atteridgeville, there was no electricity in our new home. But here it was very different: it was safe. Only years later I figured out why the crime rate was so low in our village: there was nothing to steal.
Born in Chains is a first-hand account of living in abject poverty in South Africa. Clinton Chauke was born in 1994 into a Vatsonga household and has faced all the challenges of growing up at the edges of society:...
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This is a story about two ways of thinking that tie us down, and prevent us from living the lives we desire. However, we all also have been inspired to let go by someone else who has walked the path before us, leading the way to freedom. In this story, our Handsome Bull Frog is tied down by who he has always been and the admiration that it gains him from others. Through the example of his new friend, The Midnight Leaper, he learns how to let go and...
15) Bells and Chains
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Donder is a holiday designer asked to spruce up a pleasure club, and the Master is interested in more than her designs. Doni is having fun during the weeks before the holidays. She has never enjoyed herself more. After a variety of successful jobs, her boss sheepishly asks her to take on one more client before the holidays strike. The private club caters to those with an adventurous bent and the money to ensure their privacy. Doni needs to bring a...
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"An explosive expose of the right's relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, and change the Constitution. "Perhaps the best explanation to date of the roots of the political divide that threatens to irrevocably alter American government." --Booklist (starred review) Behind today's headlines of billionaires taking over our government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep, and troubling...
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Breaking the Chains of Smoking Bundle, 2 in 1 bundle: Quit Smoking Boot Camp and The Real Way to Quit Smoking
"Introducing the ultimate toolkit for breaking free from the grip of nicotine addiction. This audiobook bundle combines two powerful resources, providing you with a comprehensive approach to conquer the habit and transform your life.
In 'Quit Smoking Boot Camp,' discover a strategic blueprint that empowers you to take charge of your journey...
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Unleash Your Life with "Breaking the Chains of OCD: Strategies for a Fuller, Happier Life"
Ready to break free from the chains of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and lead a more fulfilling, happier life? This book is your key to freedom!
Experience a Transformation: Understand OCD: Dive deep into the various facets of OCD to overcome the challenges.
Find Hope: Learn from inspiring stories and realize you're not alone.
Develop Strategies: Discover proven...
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“How could something that happened so long ago affect me today?” I asked my therapist right after she told me I was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). How could an assault at six years old be the defining factor in my adult existence? And with those questions, my life's trajectory changed. I began to search for answers.
This is the story of that journey. A journey that took me deep into past traumas to face memories I'd tried...
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