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"Nina Oaks tried to forget Agent Cody Wyatt, but her old feelings come flooding back the moment she sees his face again. Now she's in danger--and so is Cody's daughter. He'll do anything to protect them both, even if that means confronting the most dangerous men in the Badlands." --
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IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 7
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A story of children who gallop to school on horseback, across the windswept plains. Miss Martin is "Teacher", beloved by Darrell and Delores and their schoolmates, who live on the wheat-growing prairie in South Dakota. The action centers on what follows when a great blizzard sweeps down and isolates the schoolhouse.
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"Years before the name Alex Murdaugh was splashed across every major media outlet in America, local South Carolina journalist Mandy Matney had an instinct that something wasn't right in the Lowcountry. The powerful Murdaugh dynasty had dominated rural South Carolina for generations. No one dared to cross them. When Mandy and her reporting partner Liz Farrell looked closer at a fatal boat crash involving the storied family's teenage son Paul, they...
4) Isvik
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A Scotsman and his crew search the ice for a ghost ship off the frozen coast of Antarctica in this chilling adventure novel. Isvik has been swallowed by the ice. It sits on the lip of Antarctica, its masts severed, its helmsman frozen to the wheel. Two hundred years old-at least-it's an impossible vessel, a ghost ship, and before its secrets are revealed, it will cause more men to die . . . The description of Isvik is found in the pocket of a scientist...
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Charleston's Anne Brumley has long dreamed of love while ringing the bells at St. Michael's, but those dreams are beginning to fade. Her sister Alisha and cousin Della encourage the thirty-six year old to move somewhere new for a fresh start. Widower Roy Summerall has happily ministered to the country folks of Church of the Good Shepherd for years. So why would the Lord call him and his daughter away to Charleston-the city that Roy remembers from...
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During a cold Massachusetts winter, a tragic car accident leaves a mother childless and her daughter-in-law a widow. Naomi and Ruth are now each other's only comfort. Naomi lost her own husband eight years ago, and now she has lost her son. Carrying a deep secret in her soul, Naomi decides to return to her childhood home in coastal South Carolina. When she tells Ruth her plan, she receives an unexpected reply: "Where you go, I will go." So the two...
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Märit Laurens is a young woman of British descent who comes to live with her husband, Ben, on their newly purchased farm along the border of South Africa. Shortly after her arrival, violence strikes at the heart of Märit's world. Devastated and confused but determined to run the farm on her own, Märit finds herself in a simmering tug of war between the local Afrikaner community and the black workers who live on the farm, both vying for control...
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It's Steel Magnolias meets The Runaway Bride with a Southern fiction flair sure to appeal to fans of Sue Monk Kidd. The weddings of Jasper, South Carolina, have been run for years by four women respectfully dubbed "The Wedding Machine." This summer the daughters and sons of these four women are each being "married off" (to some unlikely characters!) and the gears of the machine begin to grind to a surprising halt.
10) Carolina gold
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The war is over, but at Fairhaven Plantation, Charlotte's struggle has just begun. Charlotte Fraser returns to her late father's once-flourishing rice plantation on the Waccamaw River, determined to continue his tradition of growing the special kind of rice known as Carolina Gold. But Fairhaven Plantation is in ruins, the bondsmen are free, and money is scarce. To make ends meet, Charlotte reluctantly accepts a position as tutor to the young daughters...
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant and diverse nation of South Africa with our captivating eBook, South Africa: Country edition. This comprehensive guide is your passport to exploring the wonders of this enchanting country, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality.Within the pages of this eBook, you will delve into the fascinating tapestry of South Africa's people and their diverse cultures. From...
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Which type of 19th Century warfare would be more risky: fighting the Comanche in Texas as a Texas Ranger or fighting in the Civil War as a scout?
In 1865, James Pike (1834-1867) answers this question in his book titled "The Scout and Ranger."
Pike arrived in Texas in 1859 and joined John Henry Brown's company of Texas Rangers and for the next two years he took part in a series of campaigns against the Comanches, including John M. Smith's incursion...
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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...
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Challenge: you have 48 hours in Washington, DC, our nation's capital, with history in every building and culture on every corner, and you've no time to research your visit. 48 Hours Washington, DC is your source for the perfect two days, a plan that spices visits to the main attractions with forays off the beaten path.
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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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Get the Summary of Aaron Goldberg's Buying Disneys World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Buying Disney's World" by Aaron Goldberg chronicles the intricate process of acquiring land and developing Walt Disney World in Florida. The narrative begins with Walt Disney's dissatisfaction with the commercial sprawl around Disneyland and his desire for a larger, more controlled environment for his next project. Walt...
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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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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...
20) The prophet
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Graveyard Queen series volume 3
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My name is Amelia Gray. I am the Graveyard Queen, a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. My father passed down four rules to keep me safe and I've broken every last one. A door has opened and evil wants me back. In order to protect myself, I've vowed to return to those rules. But the ghost of a murdered cop needs my help to find his killer. The clues lead me to the dark side of Charleston where witchcraft, root doctors and black magic still flourish...
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