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Everyone has skeletons in the closet, but Simone Cooper Sheridan's involve secret CIA operations in the steamy jungles of South America. Now, after years of disguising her true identity, she's finally come face-to-face with her previous life.Reece Sheridan knows that a smart man doesn't think with his heart. After all, he is the one who divorced Simone, when their marriage just couldn't overcome her mysterious past. But he's never gotten over her.Now...
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Florida existiert in vielen Ausführungen. Am häufigsten wird der Sunshine State als Urlaubsparadies für Pauschalreisende angepriesen. Dies aber wird dem Südostzipfel der USA kaum gerecht, denn Florida ist eine außergewöhnlich vielseitige Lebenswelt, die neben Sonne, Strand, Meer und den Themenparks von Orlando spannende Metropolen, glitzernde Konsumwelten und abgelegene Inseln mit den grandiosen Rückzugsräumen der Natur vereint. Obwohl der...
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Learn about Richmond, Virginia, a city that both tourists and history buffs should visit. Richmond's rich history is as deep as the foundations of the country because it is nestled in the center of American history. Explore this travel guide to learn about Richmond's intriguing history, from its early beginnings to its vibrant present and possible future. Richmond has endured crucial junctures in American history, witnessing the rise of heroes and...
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Are you searching for paradise? Come travel with me to Cocoa Beach! What follows is a guidebook of sorts from a local's perspective, but it's much more than that. Of course, you will have to read on and visit to appreciate it fully. I do promise you all that it is worth the trip! The locals generally refer to Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral as one and the same, for they are right on top of each other, and both are on our beautiful barrier island. We...
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Die Capital Region USA überzeugt mit Kultur, Geschichte, Natur und Entspannung: Washington, DC ist als US-amerikanische Hauptstadt natürlich weltweit bekannt. Doch neben einem Einblick in die Politik punktet die Metropole mit viel Kultur und lebendigen Stadtvierteln sowie etlichen kostenlosen Attraktionen wie den Gedenkstätten und Museen entlang der National Mall. Zugleich ist Washington, DC das Gateway nach Maryland und Virginia, wo sich Kleinstadtcharme...
7) The patriot
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A hero of the French and Indian conflict, Benjamin Martin had renounced fighting forever to raise his family in peace. However, when British troops arrive at his South Carolina home and endanger his family, he takes up arms alongside his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel.
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An African American girl comes of age during the civil rights movement in April Sinclair's hilarious, insightful novel that was named Book of the Year (Young Adult Fiction) for 1994 by the American Library Association Jean "Stevie" Stevenson lives in Chicago's South Side, a neighborhood that acutely feels the social changes of the 1960s. Curious and witty, bold but naïve, Stevie ponders questions such as what makes good hair, and which skin shade...
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There is no place in which the fact that America is a melting pot of histories, legends, and civilizations is more apparent than in the city of Winchester, Virginia. Readers of "Winchester, Virginia Comprehensive Historical Guide" can learn more in-depth about a city that has played a pivotal role in American history from the time of the colonial era through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and up to the present. This book allows you to walk alongside...
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Explore Norfolk and Virginia Beach's fascinating history as you go back through time, where heroes were created, business empires flourished and perished, and where the pulse of America beats. You can learn about the essence of these famous cities and their significant effects on the country in this painstakingly crafted historical guide. Reveal the Past's Secrets:Follow follow the early settlers' footsteps as they built these prosperous cities.Witness...
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You gotta travel abroad! Just look at what it did for Andrew Bushard: it changed his life. Through this travels to the Southern Africa region (especially South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe), he reaped transformations and fulfillment. You too can reap the same transformations and fulfillment if you travel abroad. 34 pages.
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Eine Selbstfahrerreise durch das Südliche Afrika stellt für viele Reisende den großen Urlaubstraum dar. Die dritte, aktualisierte Auflage dieses Ratgebers soll dabei helfen, diesen Traum zu verwirklichen – so angenehm, individuell und sicher wie möglich. Von den Erfahrungen, Informationen und Tipps des Autors profitieren sowohl Zelt-Anfänger als auch Camping-Profis – u. a. in Bereichen wie: Straßenverhältnisse und Verkehrsregeln, Camper-Fahrzeugtypen...
13) The apology
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"In South Korea, a 105-year-old woman receives a letter. Ten days later, she has been thrust into the afterlife, fighting to head off a curse that will otherwise devastate generations to come. Hak Jeonga has always shouldered the burden of upholding the family name. When she sent her daughter-in-law to America to cover up an illegitimate birth, she was simply doing what was needed to preserve the reputations of her loved ones. How could she have...
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From a disregarded, forlorn island in the early 1900s to the world-famous resort and go-to place of today, Jews have played a prominent role in Miami Beach's achievements and fame. Initially consigned to a tiny enclave on the southern tip of Miami Beach, the community's Jewish population quickly expanded north, from South Beach to Golden Beach, and assumed a leadership position in nearly every phase of the city's life by the late 1900s. At every step...
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"High tea and high fashion turn deadly in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series. Tea shop entrepreneur Theodosia Browning has been tapped to host a fancy Limón Tea in a genuine lemon orchard as a rousing kickoff to Charleston Fashion Week. But as fairy lights twinkle and the scent of lemon wafts among the tea tables, the deadly murder of a fashion designer puts the squeeze on things. As the lemon curd begins to sour, the...
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Come along on a 44-day tour by RV caravan from Florida's Pandandle down the West Coast of the state to Key West, and up the East Coast to Jacksonville. Learn about the many places, attractions and activities experienced by the author. Key words: RV travel, RV caravans, Florida travel, Key West, Kennedy Space Center
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In the heart of India, nestled amidst the dusty plains of Agra, lies a monument that transcends time and whispers tales of undying love. This is the Taj Mahal, a poem sculpted in marble, a testament to the enduring power of devotion. Its ivory-white domes, inlaid with intricate pietra dura, pierce the azure sky, beckoning travelers from afar.More than just a magnificent structure, the Taj Mahal is a love letter etched in stone. It is the story of...
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New Orleans is practically synonymous with Mardi Gras. Both evoke the parades, the beads, the costumes, the food-the pomp and circumstance. The carnival krewes are the backbone of this Big Easy tradition. Every year, different krewes put on extravagant parties and celebrations to commemorate the beginning of the Lenten season. Historic krewes like Comus, Rex, and Zulu that date back generations are intertwined with the greater history of New Orleans...
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La mita minera fue una de las prácticas más importantes de la era colonial, tanto en el aspecto económico y social como en el simbólico. Ella implicó la migración forzada, aunque temporal, de la población india a un lugar desconocido y para un tipo de trabajo duro y peligroso. Así, la mita minera ha permanecido hasta hoy en la memoria de los pueblos andinos como una de las marcas más hondas y sangrantes de dicha época. En este libro, la...
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