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Return to the the epic tale of the Lord of the Isles, David Drake's saga of magic and might.
For the first time in a thousand years, the Kingdom of the Isles has a government and a real ruler: Prince Garric of Haft. The enemies joining against him intend to destroy not only the kingdom but humankind as well.
The rebels gathering in the West outnumber the royal army and the magic they wield can strike into the heart of the palace itself, but far...
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The fifth and best novel yet in David Drake's acclaimed epic fantasy series, Lord of the Isles
Starting in Lord of the Isles and continuing in Queen of Demons, Servant of the Dragon, and Mistress of the Catacombs, David Drake has told the continuing, interlocking stories of Garric and Sharina, Cashel and Ilna, young brother and sister pairs who journey together from a small town to the capital. Their destiny is to reunite the island kingdoms of the...
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Chestnut Creek novels volume 1
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This cowboy's got one last chance to prove himself.
Carly Beauchamp has loved cowboy Austin Davis since first grade. Ask anyone in their dusty, backwater New Mexico town of Unforgiven, and they'll say "Carly and Austin" the way some say "big trucks and country boys." But after years of waiting for a wedding ring, Carly's done with being a rodeo widow . . .
Austin never meant to put his career on the circuit before Carly. She's always been his future,...
44) Queen of demons
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A warrior must rescue a princess from an evil queen in this sequel to the fantasy novel, Lord of the Isles. The story features a number of worlds, a talking ape and a wizard who is a drug addict.
45) Granny's rocker
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What better place is there than a rocking chair for sharing quality time with a child? You can join in the delight as this interaction unfolds in rhyme. Come nestle in Granny's Rocker with your dear little one and see what tender moments await.
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Rai Rahotep mysteries volume 1
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She is Nefertiti-beautiful and revered. With her husband, Akhenaten, she rules over Egypt, the most affluent, formidable, sophisticated empire in the ancient world. But an epic power struggle is afoot, brought on by the royal couple's inauguration of an enlightened new religion and the construction of a magnificent new capital. The priests are stunned by the abrupt forfeiture of their traditional wealth and influence; the people resent the loss of...
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Garric or-Reise was born the son of an innkeeper in Barca's Hamlet on the Isle of Haft, but through valor and determination became first a prince and then the Regent and successor to the feeble Valence III, King of the Isles. But the Kingdom is weak, its rule barely extending past the island of Ornifal.
The Isles need a strong king to bring unity, because danger is coming. Magic is stronger now than at any time since the fall of the Old Kingdom in...
48) Wicked
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Victorian fairy tale trilogy volume 1
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Shannon Drake is back-;with a story steeped in darkness, danger and desire
THE EARL WAS KNOWN AS A BEAST
Camille Montgomery is aware of the wicked man's reputation. But as an expert in antiquities, she also knows his family's Egyptian artifacts are the finest in England. The problem is, her wayward stepfather knows this, too-;and he's determined to steal them. So when he's caught in the act of robbing the so-called Beast of Carlyle, Camille must...
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Library jumpers novels volume 1
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Gia Kearns would rather fight with boys than kiss them-that is, until Arik, a leather-clad hottie in the Boston Athenaeum, suddenly disappears. While examining the book of world libraries he abandoned, Gia unwittingly speaks the key that sucks her and her friends into a photograph and transports them into a Paris library, where Arik and his Sentinels-magical knights charged with protecting humans from the creatures traveling across the gateway books-rescue...
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Library jumpers novel volume 3
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The gateways linking the great libraries of the world don't require a library card, but they do harbor incredible dangers. And it's not your normal bump-in-the-night kind. The threats Gia Kearns faces are the kind with sharp teeth and knifelike claws-the kind that includes an evil wizard hell-bent on taking her down. Gia can end his devious plan, but only if she recovers seven keys hidden throughout the world's most beautiful libraries-and then figures...
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Library jumpers novels volume 2
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Sure, jumping through books into the world's most beautiful libraries to protect humans from mystical creatures is awesome. No one knows that better than Gia Kearns, but she could do without the part where people are always trying to kill her. Oh, and the fact that she and Pop had to move away from her friends and life as she knew it. And if that isn't enough, her boyfriend, Arik, is acting strangely. Like, maybe she should be calling him ex since...
52) Just between us
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Four suburban mothers conspire to cover up a deadly crime in Just Between Us, a heart-stopping novel of suspense by Rebecca Drake. Alison, Julie, Sarah, Heather. Four friends living the suburban ideal. Their jobs are steady, their kids are healthy. They're as beautiful as their houses. But each of them has a dirty little secret, and hidden behind the veneer of their perfect lives is a crime and a mystery that will consume them all. Everything starts...
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Who has never wished to step off the ever-accelerating treadmill of work, just to gain some kind of balance in life? Downshifting is a practical, hands-on guide that actually shows how to move from the fast track to a more satisfying, healthier, less work-focused lifestyle. John Drake, himself a former high-level executive who chose to downshift, details a wide range of realistic, doable alternatives to a work-dominated life. He guides readers through...
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"Abby Drake is a masterful storyteller."
-Sue Margolis, author of Gucci, Gucci, Coo
The secrets sisters keep can be startling-and in the hands of Abby Drake, author of Perfect Little Ladies and Good Little Wives, they can be outrageous, eye-opening, wickedly smart and wildly funny. With The Secrets Sisters Keep, Drake once again takes women's fiction far beyond common chick lit-delighting readers with a deeply satisfying story of four sisters...
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This fascinating book, based on current research, scrutinizes the Erie Canal and the pivotal role it played in shaping the economic, geographic, and political growth of New York State. • Explores the planning, building, and success of this historic canal. Demonstrates how existing towns expanded and new towns grew along the canal. • The text provides students with a hands-on look at how the canal was built, the impact it had on commerce, how people...
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242 PAGES ILLUSTRATED IN COLOR
Many people who would like to dedicate themselves to this hobby ask themselves:
-Will I have the chance to organize a large greenhouse?
-Will I have enough time to look after such fragile plants?
-Will I be able to support the necessary financial commitment?
These questions are wrong. The main question you need to ask yourself, to see if you will be a good grower, is another: what feeling do I have with orchids? The...
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Nothing is impossible for God
Frustrated, because everything I tried to do on my own just wasn't panning out. Disappointed, because I knew I had the answers to life's question. But lo and behold, once again I was wrong as two left shoes. Something was missing, and I just couldn't figure it out. I frowned on the thought of asking anyone for advice. Just the thought of being talked about and laughed at behind my back weren't thoughts I needed on my...
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For a kingdom to progress, so must its king. With King Orbin's boot firmly on his kingdom's neck, Rob must trust his instincts and act the part of a loyal servant. He isn't in any position to resist, nor free his subjects from their cruel, de facto ruler. The newly created town of Hope needs large amounts of resources if it is to have a chance to flourish, and Rob must switch roles from janitor-turned-king to construction supervisor. But first he...
60) 4-Hour Doilies
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In just 4 hours, you can stitch a beautiful doily. These 4 designs are made using size 3 cotton thread so they work up quickly!