| The Bridge Never Crossed-A Survivor's Search for Meaning
| “The Bridge Never Crossed is the incredible story of George Burk’s survival of a tragic plane crash, the unlikely series of events that saved his life, and his inspirational refusal to die . . . George has spent the balance of his life sharing what he has learned about work, leadership, faith, and the true meaning of ‘quality of life’. He believes that angels walk among us. I believe that George is one of them.”Joe Howard, Fire Chief, Rowlett, Texas“[George Burk‘s] determination an...More
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| Being Productive: Learning How to Get More Done With Less Effort
| Being Productive is a collection of simple stories about common workplace illusions and productivity pitfalls. This book is for practical thinkers ready to cut through the disorienting mental fog created by busyness, overloading, excessive multitasking and other modern day examples of accepted - perhaps expected - dysfunctional workplace behavior. Written by the author of Getting Organized, the book addresses the question "What are the main productivity killers in the workplace today?" In an eas...More
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| Cougar Cub Tales: I'm Just Like You
| ALL NEW KINDLE VERSIONGold Award Winner/ MCA Best Picture BookCougar Cub Tales: I’m Just Like You is about a cougar cub brother and sister who, one day, encounter a creature very unlike themselves. They have ungrounded apprehension about whether or not the blind bobcat is “a REAL cougar cub”.By the end of the tale, they realize that they really ARE the same, overlooking their physical differences as they embrace their new friend. It is a timeless story that deals with the everyday issue of...More
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| Wuthering Heights
| This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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| Kitchen Science for Kids: Chemistry and More
| Kitchen Science for Kids includes a series of household science experiments for children. Each of these quick experiments requires simple household items—items you can probably find in a kitchen pantry.This second edition includes several “chemistry” experiments involving common chemicals found in homes: water, vinegar, baking soda and powder, rubbing alcohol, vegetable oil, lemon juice, soda pop, and food coloring. Be sure to check the master list of materials for all your needs. Happy ex...More
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| ManWords: Real Words for Real Men
| So your bros are hanging around the grill, shooting the shit while putting back brews from a pony keg. The air's heavy with barbecue sauce, stale belches, and testosterone. And you want to sound manly, like you read Maxim, not GQ. Like you watch football, not gymnastics. You want to use words like "crack-back," "low rider," and "mojo." You need ManWords. If you want to be a high roller, a mac daddy, or a player, you also need this book.And if "taupe," "ruching," and "brow ge...More
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| Thinking, Fast and Slow
| Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the best books of 2011A Globe and Mail Best Books of the Year 2011 TitleOne of The Economist’s 2011 Books of the Year One of The Wall Steet Journal's Best Nonfiction Books of the Year 2011Daniel Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology that challenged the rational model of judgment and decision making, is one of our most important thinkers. His ideas have had a...More
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| Frankenstein (Tor Classics)
| Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.This edition of Frankenstein includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Keith Neilson.When obsessed universit...More
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| Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes (Scholastic Classics)
| Crimes. Clues. Adventures. The most famous sleuth of all time is back...now with an introduction by Eoin ColferA colonel receives five seeds in the mail--and dies within weeks. A young bride disappears immediately after her wedding. An old hat and a Christmas goose are the only clues to a stolen jewel. A son is accused of his father's murder. These mysteries--and many more--are brought to the house on Baker Street where detective Sherlock Holmes resides. No case is too tricky for the worl...More
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| Picture of Dorian Gray (Bookworm Series, Stage 3))
| "Oxford Bookworms" offer students at all levels the opportunity to extend their reading and appreciation of English. There are six stages, taking students from elementary to advanced level. At the lower stages, many of the texts have been specially written for the series, to provide elementary and lower-intermediate students with an introduction to real reading in English. At the higher stages, most of the books have been adapted from works originally published for native speakers. The language ...More
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| The Jungle Book
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| Emma (Riverside Editions)
| Lively young socialite Emma Woodhouse likes nothing more than interfering in the romantic lives of others and when she appoints herself matchmaker to her gentle friend Harriet, she has no idea just how much chaos she will create, and soon her carefully laid plans unravel with consequences that she never expected. Might this social disorder bring about a match for Emma herself?
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| First Year Teacher: Wit and Wisdom from Teachers WhoÂ’ve Been There
| First Year Teacher is an invaluable resource for newbie teachers. It offers hundreds of tips, warnings, and anecdotes from experienced educators--all in one warm and charming package. Benefit from their wisdom: "Principals love a heads-up on both good and bad news. It only makes you look good if you keep the principal in the loop. Don't hide in your classroom!" —Fifth grade teacher Learn from their mistakes: "Don't put off returning phone calls of a pushy parent. The longer you w...More
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| The Time Machine ("Read Along")
| This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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| The Return of Sherlock Holmes
| This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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| The 5 Love Languages Gift Edition
| Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse’s primary love language—quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch.By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly lovin...More
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| CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (non illustrated)
| Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student from St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money. Raskolnikov argues that with the pawnbroker's money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime, while ridding the world of a worthless parasite. This murder he also commits to test Raskolnikov's hypothesis that some people are naturally able to and also...More
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| Cascades - War Horse Hb (Collins Cascades)
| The powerful story of a young horse called Joey who is taken from a farm in Devon to serve with the British Cavalry in World War I.
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| Home Remedies for Acne: Natural Home Remedies to Get Rid of Acne Fast
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| Home Remedies for Acne (Natural Home Remedies to Get Rid of Acne Fast)
| HELP! Home remedies for pimples? What are some good at home acne remedies/treatments? Are there any "at-home-remedies" for pimples to clear quickly? Any Acne Home Remedies that work? Are there any "at-home-remedies" for pimples to clear quickly?These are the common and major questions people ask when looking for acne/pimple/scar treatment. The answers are addressed in this book that have been tried and true methods -- and the methods may surprise you for: - Natural Home Remedies For Acne- Home R...More
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