After surviving an attempt on his life, masochist mob boss Yashiro findshimself being cared for by his deeply devoted bodyguard, Doumeki. As the linebetween their personal and professional relationshi
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Featuring the most interesting towns and villages in Thailand as well as major temples, town-by-town, with information on sights, markets, festivals and beaches-this is an invaluable resource for trav
This book explores the meaning of thankfulness by asking the central character, a young boy, to think about the people in his life he'd like to thank, from his Mom and Dad, to his babysitter and sport
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With a Foreword by Bill O’Reilly, here is the incredible memoir of a former Marine who returns to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan three decades after leaving the Corps.Terry McGowan had been a beat cop
If you liked Percy Jackson, you'll love Kid Beowulf! Inspired by the epic poem "Beowulf," this fun new series follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as
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A charming, hilarious, irresistible romp of a novel that brings together nine unrelated women, each touched by the same little black dress that weaves through their lives, bringing a little magic with
The author describes her experience hidden away by her wealthy Chicago parents in a dreary government facility for impoverished pregnant teens after she discovered she was accidentally expecting at ag
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The year is 1872. The place, the Apache nations, a region torn apart by decades of war. The people, like Goyahkla, lose his family and everything he loves. After having a vision, the young Goyahkla ap
In the vein of Alice Sebold’s Lucky, comes a compelling, real-life crime mystery and gripping memoir of the cold case prosecution of a serial rapist, told by one of his victims.On the morning of Septe
A series of music Mad Libs from Live Nation! Get to know Aerosmith in a whole new way by filling out the blanks of the 21 original stories inside this book. It's the perfect gift for fans, and a
For courses in Criminal Investigation. A practical guide for both students and practitioners in the field. Written by a nationally-recognized expert in criminal investigation and polic
Written by the text authors to ensure accuracy and quality consistent with the text, the study guide and working papers for text assignments are provided together in one convenient resource. Students
With a strong emphasis on data, the two volumes of this book demonstrate that mobility was essential to the European Bronze Age by exploring the shared cultural expression of Bronze Age societies in c
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This book, Kashmir Shaivism: the Secret Supreme, by the twentieth century's great philosopher saint Swami Lakshmanjoo, presents a systematic unfolding of the Tantric teachings of the ancient tradition
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Affectionately called Chacha/Uncle Nehru, he was loved by the masses. He also wrote very well, and was, with Mahatma Gandhi and others, one of the architects of Indian Freedom. He was also the first P
The peace, tranquillity and harmony of a traditional English allotment is being threatened by one man.A man who will stop at nothing to ensure that the allotments are run his way....and his way only.A
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In the late 4th century AD, the site of Kourion, Cyprus was destroyed by an earthquake that struck with little or no warning, trapping victims and objects where they lay. Although much of the site was
Includes illustrations and coverage of all the major areas and sights of Madrid from museums to parks and markets. This book presents comprehensive area-by-area information and referencing, and recomm
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This work aimed to study the Roman lamps collected in Alcacova de Santarem. The set is formed by a total of 393 unpublished fragments, although some references to some complete lamps in archaeological
A cruise ship crashes suddenly on Liberty Island. All onboard are dead by their own murderous hands. All but one. What secrets does the lone survivor harbor within her very soul? And what horrors does
