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"Midnight train rides, head-on freight collisions-there is never a dull moment when it comes to trains. Take a look at America's biggest railroads and meet the thunderous personalities who operate them. In Last Train to Texas, author Fred W. Frailey examines the workings behind the railroad industry and captures incredible true stories along the way. Discover how men like William "Pisser Bill" F. Thompson swerve from financial ruin, bad merger deals,...
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Part road-trip tale, part travelogue of lost and found landscapes, all good-natured natural history, Mariposa Road tracks Bob Pyle's journey across the United States as he races against the calendar in his search for as many of the eight hundred American butterflies as he can find. Like Pyle's classic Chasing Monarchs, Mariposa Road recounts his adventures, high and low, in tracking down butterflies in his own low-tech, individual way.
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When Zach Ryan inherits an entire town in the Rocky Mountains, visions of ski resorts dance through his head. He quits his job, packs his gear, and heads for adventure, only to find a falling down ghost town so far off the beaten path scavengers haven't even discovered it. To make matters worse, the only inhabitants are the oh-so-tempting Hilary Brown, who claims she's a ghost from the 19th century, and an overgrown bear that wants to make Zach his...
4) Viking heat
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When psychologist Joy Nelson, who was training for the women's Navy SEALs program, finds herself catapulted back in time, she is auctioned off as a slave to a Viking warlord, who offers her freedom in exchange for sexual favors.
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"Powerful. . . . A candid, highly informative, and heartfelt tale of forgiveness between former fierce enemies in the Vietnam War." -St. Petersburg Times
The #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young brought to life one of the most pivotal and heartbreaking battles of the Vietnam War. In this powerful sequel, Lt. Gen Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway bring us up to date on the cadre of soldiers introduced in their first...
6) Inside U.S.A
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The seventy-fifth anniversary edition of Gunther's classic portrait of America
John Gunther's Inside series were among the most popular books of reportage of the 1930s and 1940s. For Inside U.S.A., his magnum opus, Gunther set out from California and visited every state in the country, offering frank, lucid, and humorous observations along the way in what legendary publisher Robert Gottlieb, writing in the New York Times, calls Gunther's "fluent,...
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"It's 1995, and Alex Dean has it all: a spot at Cambridge University next year, the love of an amazing woman named Holly and all the time in the world ahead of him. That is until a brutal encounter with a ghost from his past sees him beaten, battered and almost drowning in the Thames. He wakes the next day to find he's in a messy, derelict room he's never seen before, in grimy clothes he doesn't recognize, with no idea of how he got there. A glimpse...
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Never underestimate a librarian. Comfortably padded and in her middle years, Shona McMonagle may look bookish and harmless, but her education at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls has left her with a deadly expertise in everything from martial arts to quantum physics. It has also left her with a bone-deep loathing for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, that scurrilous novel that spread scandalous untruths about the finest educational institution in Edinburgh....
9) Turbulence
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When the first-ever commercial airline mutiny occurs on Meridian Flight 6 during an unscheduled emergency landing in Nigeria, NATO and the CIA believe that the plane has been hijacked by terrorists who are carrying a lethal chemical weapon.
10) Drive me crazy
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IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 9
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"When Lana's and Cassie's grandparents marry each other, the girls find themselves stuck together on a crazy summer road trip that will change the course of their friendship and their lives"--
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"This is a book about ten women who, over the past three hundred years have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. In a series of intimate, incisive portraits, Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter--who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England--to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed....
12) The time machine
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
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An abridged version of the science fiction novel about the scientist who invents a time machine and uses it to travel to the year 802,701 A.D., where he discovers the childlike Eloi and the hideous underground Morlocks.
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Pirates in Time volume s 1-3
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Pirate's Prize: Book 1 A woman scorned by a thief. A pirate captain on the hunt to change his stars. Scammed by the man she trusted, all Emily wants is a fun day with her friends at the Tall Ships festival to forget about him and her lost life savings. When she and her best friend put on necklaces purchased from a vendor, she's sent back in time to 1715, alone. A sexy pirate captain saves her life, but he steals her only way home. Angry at...
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Get the Summary of Gaston Dorren's Lingo in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Lingo" delves into the rich tapestry of European languages, tracing their origins, evolution, and interconnections. It explores the ancient Proto-Indo-European language, the foundation of many modern European and Indian languages, and the efforts of linguists to reconstruct it. The book examines the peculiarities of Finnish and Hungarian,...
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Get the Summary of Carmen Reid's Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Tess, an overworked accountant and mother, dreams of a luxurious family holiday to rekindle relationships and alleviate stress. Despite her recent promotion, she's denied partnership at her firm, leading her to propose a sabbatical to her CEO, John Lloyd, who surprisingly agrees. Tess plans a six-week Southeast Asia...
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"Uncharted Territories: Exploring the Unexplored" invites readers on an exhilarating journey of discovery into the unknown. This captivating book delves into the mysteries of untouched landscapes and uncharted waters, where every page reveals new adventures waiting to be explored. From hidden jungles teeming with exotic wildlife to remote islands steeped in ancient lore, each narrative captures the thrill of venturing into unexplored territories....
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Get the Summary of Neil Peart's Ghost Rider in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Neil Peart's "Ghost Rider" is a poignant narrative of his solitary motorcycle journey, a quest for healing after the devastating losses of his daughter Selena and wife Jackie. The book chronicles his travels across North America, from the Canadian wilderness to the deserts of Mexico and the United States. Peart grapples with grief, seeking...
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Hop into Artie's black cab for a whirlwind tour of London, past and present! Memoirs of a London Cabbie is a heartwarming and humorous collection of anecdotes told by Artie Billings, a seasoned London cabbie, who has witnessed the city transform over decades. Through his passengers' journeys - from nervous brides to celebrity encounters, passionate activists to nostalgic couples - Artie weaves a tapestry of laughter, love, and historical echoes. Discover:Memorable...
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"The Art of Wandering: Exploring Creativity Through Travel" delves into the symbiotic relationship between travel and creativity. This captivating book takes readers on a journey of inspiration and self-discovery, exploring how wandering the globe can unlock new perspectives, fuel artistic expression, and ignite the imagination. Through vivid narratives and insightful reflections, it celebrates the transformative power of exploration, inviting readers...
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