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Napoleon: A Life

Andrew Roberts · Viking
Pages: 926
Format: Book

The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War - winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography and the Grand Prix of the Fondation Napoleon Austerlitz, Borodino, Waterloo: his battles are among the greatest...
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Fatal Decree: A Matt Royal Mystery

H. Terrell Griffin · Oceanview Publishing
Format: Unabridged]

When a serial killer shows up on Longboat Key, Florida after a twelve year absence, Matt Royal is stymied. The first woman killed on Longboat Key has ties to a secretive government agency for which Matts best friend Jock Algren works. Was this a coincidence or was she a targeted kill? Matts...
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Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches

Steve Harvey · Amistad
Format: Hardcover

In his phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey told women what it takes to succeed in love. Now, he tells everyone how to succeed in life, giving you the keys to fulfill your purpose.Countless books on success tell you what you need to get that...
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Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence

Sarah Young · Thomas Nelson
Format: Book

After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her—and many others around...
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Eat It to Beat It!: Banish Belly Fat-and Take Back Your Health-While Eating the Brand-Name Foods You Love!

David Zinczenko · Ballantine Books; 1 edition
Format: Book

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREat the World's Most Delicious Foods - and Start Dropping Pounds Today!Discover thousands of shocking food truths to help flatten your belly fast - and get you on the path to better health! ABC News Nutrition and Wellness editor Dave Zinczenko, author of the multimillion-copy...
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Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy

Bob Sornson Ph.D. · Love and Logic Press; 1 edition
Format: Book

When Emily asks her big sister what the word empathy means, Emily has no idea that knowing the answer will change how she looks at people. But does it really matter to others if Emily notices how they're feeling? Stand in My Shoes shows kids how easy it is to develop empathy toward...
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The Cat Whisperer: Why Cats Do What They Do--and How to Get Them to Do What You Want

Mieshelle Nagelschneider · Bantam Books
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover

Who says you can't train a cat? Just when you thought you had reached the end of your ball of twine, one of America's most popular cat behaviorists comes to the rescue of perplexed cat owners everywhere, providing practical and effective strategies for solving every feline behavior...
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My Name Is Lucy Barton: A Novel

Elizabeth Strout · Random House
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

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Ross Poldark : a novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787

Winston Graham · Sourcebooks Inc.
Pages: 393
Format: Print book

As Seen on Masterpiece™ on PBS®: Book 1 of the beloved Poldark seriesIn the first novel in Winston Graham's hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth. But instead he discovers his father has died,...
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Trident K9 Warriors: My Tale from the Training Ground to the Battlefield with Elite Navy SEAL Canines

Mike Ritland · St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

As Seen on "60 Minutes"!As a Navy SEAL during a combat deployment in Iraq, Mike Ritland saw a military working dog in action and instantly knew he'd found his true calling. Ritland started his own company training and supplying dogs for the SEAL teams, U.S. Government, and Department...
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William Shakespeare's Star Wars

Ian Doescher · Quirk Books
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback

Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucas's epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight and an evil (Sith) lord, of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age, Star...
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This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage

Ann Patchett · Harper; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Blending literature and memoir, Ann Patchett, author of State of  Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments—to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband—creating a resonant portrait of a life in This is the Story...
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The Island House: A Novel

Nancy Thayer · Ballantine Books
Pages: 281
Format: Print book

"Soak up the sun with this delightful novel from New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer! Every summer since college, twenty-nine-year-old Courtney has traded the familiarity of the Midwest for the allure of Nantucket. Now an established university professor, she finds herself...
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Burn Notice: Season Two (2009)

Jeffrey Donovan · Twentieth Century Fox
Format: DVD

Burn Notice settles into a satisfying groove in its second season. The cast is cool and confident, the writers have mastered the mix of stand-alone stories and the season-long hook, and the blend of retro-70s flavor with 21st century self-awareness is delicious. Michael Westen (Jeffrey...
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The Grilling Book: The Definitive Guide from Bon Appetit

Adam Rapoport · Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate summertime grilling companion, featuring more than 350 recipes, full-color photographs, how-to guides, and tips to simplify your grilling life, from the experts at Bon Appétit.“The Grilling Book is a super-smart collection of techniques, foolproof recipes, and stunning...
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