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When the first bullet hit my chest, I thought of my daughter... Dr. Marc Seidman has been shot twice, his wife has been murdered, and his six-month-old daughter has been kidnapped. When he gets the r
Thirty years ago , Peter S Beagle entered the delicate heart and mind of a unicorn who learns one day that "I an the only unicorn there is. "Readers young and old were utterly enchanted by TheLast Uni
Incorporating more than 5,000 new entries, this updated version of the world-famous guide to synonyms and antonyms presents thousands of easy-to-read entries in alphabetical order for easy access and
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When HMO executive Tim Markham is hit by a car during a morning jog through his exclusive San Francisco neighborhood, he has the bad luck to be transported to one of his own hospitals . . . and winds
In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world’s climate forever. And just as Earth’s temperature dropped, so was civilization fr
A voluptuously entertaining African-American fiction anthology about women who are livin' large-and lovin' larger! Featuring all-new novellas by: #1 Blackboard bestselling author Rochelle Alers, "on
A Damsel’s Plight Orphaned and desperate, Imogen of Carrisford flees when a brutal lord invades and takes possession of her castle. There is only one man she can turn to for help. A Knight's Res
Arguing that a doctor's advice on how to prevent heart attacks should be challenged, the author identifies the twenty most important risk factors and introduces his special diet designed to overcome t
A duel of hearts from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Henrietta Rolland has assumed the guise of a gentleman to track down and kill the man she believes is responsible for her brother's dea
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Nora Blackbird, society columnist and down-and-almost-out former debutante, reclaims her place within Philadelphia's elite when she stumbles upon the murdered body of a millionaire art collector.
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Faustus, a brilliant scholar, sells his soul to the devil in exchange for limitless knowledge and powerful black magic, yet remains unfulfilled. He considers repenting, but remains too proud to ask G
A new version of the classic comedy of separated twins and romantic misunderstandings includes an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's so
Includes the acclaimed Southern writer's first novel, Wise Blood, which tells the tale of a violent cult, as well as The Violent Bear It Away and Everything That Rises Must Converge, which features a
In his youth Mark Twain found himself adrift as a tenderfoot in the Wild West, working in a variety of professions. This is a record, fact and impression, of those early years.
An inspirational guide to personal money problems presents eleven ancient Babylonian tales and fables that reveal the path to lifetime financial success as they explain the secrets of acquiring money,
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Explores the carbohydrate-insulin link to dehabilitating health and weight gain, providing a personalized program for people over forty, which includes reviews of prescription and over-the-counter dru
This edition of Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1 uses a variety of approaches to Shakespeare, including historical and cultural studies approaches. Shakespeare's text is accompanied by an intriguing col
Gall O'Connor and Anthony Quintana -- the Miami attorneys from Parker's New York Times bestselling Suspicion novels -- return in this new thriller of a kidnapping plot that threatens to destroy everyt
Set against the bleak winter landscape of New England, Ethan Frome is the story of a poor farmer, lonely and downtrodden, his wife Zeena, and her cousin, the enchanting Mattie Silver. In the playing o
The road has just gotten tougher and a lot more personal for Miami attorney Gail Connor: someone is stalking her 11-year-old daughter, Karen. This suspenseful novel places Connor in an impossible posi
The Barnes & Noble Review A fast-paced ride through the politics and hidden agendas of a sweltering Miami, Suspicion of Deceit is the latest novel in author Barbara Parker's bestselling Suspici
Robert Louis Stevenson's cherished, unforgettable adventure magically captures the thrill of a sea voyage and a treasure hunt through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Crossing the Atl
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A new edition of The Merchant of Venice is complemented by an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's sources, critical commentaries, a hist
‧An extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Classics Shakespeare series, Sylvan Barnet. ‧Special introduction to the play by the editor, Rober
Dan Galindo was once one of the best and brightest young lawyers in the U.S. attorney's office. That was before he refused to put a lying witness on the stand and lost the case. That was before he was
From the bestselling author of Suspicion of Innocence comes this hot Miami-based legal thriller about attorney Gail Connor who is faced a brutal murder and a greedy family's battle over the victim's
Ralph Roberts has a bad case of insomnia. But lack of sleep is the least of his worries. Each night he stays awake, Ralph witnesses more and more terrifying activity in his neighborhood. But is any of
First published in 1903, this extraordinary work not only recorded and explained history—it helped alter its course. Written after Du Bois had earned his Ph.D. from Harvard and studied in Berlin, thes
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The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana le Fey, and the magical Merlin has enthralled and delighted r
The biting cold and the aching silence of the far North become an unforgettable backdrop for Jack London's vivid, rousing, superbly realistic wilderness adventure stories featuring the author's unique
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David Gale, a Texas professor and advocate for the elimination of the death penalty, is falsely accused of the rape and murder of a fellow activist. He relates his story via flashbacks to a reporter v
