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"For the character of Little Nell, the beautiful child thrown into a shadowy, terrifying world, Dickens drew on a tragedy in his own life, the death at the age of seventeen of his sister-in-law Mary Hogarth. Five years later he wrote, 'the desire to be buried next her is as strong upon me now ... and I know (for I don't think there ever was love like that I bear her) that it will never diminish.'" "The sorrows of Nell and her grandfather are offset...
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[2022]
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"In the never-before-published 'Just One More,' a married couple—longing for that old romantic spark - creates a playful diversion that comes with unexpected consequences. Lippman’s beloved Baltimore PI Tess Monaghan keeps a watchful eye on a criminally resourceful single father in 'Seasonal Work,' while her mother, Judith, realizes that the life of 'The Everyday Housewife' is an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets. In 'Slow Burner,' a husband’s...
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"From the USA Today bestselling author of The House on Mermaid Point comes a powerful novel about secrets, loyalty, and the bonds of true friendship. Twenty years ago, Emma Michaels, Mackenzie Hayes, and Serena Stockton bonded over their New York City dreams. Then, each summer, they solidified their friendship by spending one week at the lake together, solving their problems over bottles of wine and gallons of ice cream. They kept the tradition for...
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2019.
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The revolutionary writings of Audre Lorde gave voice to those 'outside the circle of this society's definition of accepatble women'. Uncompromising, angry and yet full of hope, this collection of her essential prose - essays, speeches, letters, interviews - explores race, sexuality, poetry, friendship, the erotic and the need for female solidarity and includes her landmark piece 'The Master's Tools Will never Dismantle the Master's House'.
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Wrangler's Creek (Delores Fossen) volume 6
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[2018]
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Lucian Granger isn't winning any Mr. Cowboy Congeniality awards. Known in his small Texas town as "Lucifer" thanks to his surly nature and knack for scaring people away from getting too close, the handsome rancher has no trouble ignoring the gossip. But when he's in danger of losing the land he's put his blood, sweat and tears into maintaining, Lucian sets out to prove he's a changed manby claiming he's about to settle down with his invaluable assistant,...
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2013.
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Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: During a California earthquake Dorothy falls into the underground Land of the Manaboos where she again meets the Wizard of Oz.
Road to Oz: Dorothy and her friends follow the enchanted road to Oz and arrive in time for Ozma's birthday party.
Emerald City of Oz: Dorothy's aunt and uncle get acquainted with Oz after they lose their farm and Ozma invites them to live with her.
12) Phonics patrol!
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[2015]
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Provides an introduction to reading through twelve simple stories featuring the dogs from PAW Patrol that highlight the sounds of the English language and how they are written.
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2014
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British author John Russell Fearn was one of the most popular—and prolific—authors of the Golden Age of Science Fiction, selling work to all of the classic American science fiction magazines. Under his own name (and several pseudonyms), his novels and short stories appeared in Astounding Stories, Astonishing Stories, Startling Stories, Amazing Stories—and many more!
Included in this volume are 25 of his best works, selected
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[2009]
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This unique volume brings together for the first time three decades of short stories by one of the most innovative and exciting writers of our day. A master of the genre, Louise Erdrich has selected these pieces - thirty works that first appeared in magazines as well as six unpublished stories - from among a much larger oeuvre. She has ordered them chronologically but also by theme and voice.
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2012.
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Charles Dickens wrote a number of supernatural and horror stories, some of which were included in his longer works, while others were published in magazines. This collection gathers them together in one volume, providing an invaluable insight into the author's storytelling apprenticeship and his steady growth towards excellence. As well as offering a further dimension to the world of his better-known masterpieces, these tales - from 'The Story of...