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  Roses

  by Leila Meacham

  Spanning the 20th century, the story of Roses takes place in a small East Texas town against the backdrop of the powerful timber and cotton industries, industries controlled by the scions of the town's founding families. Cotton tycoon Mary Toliver and timber magnate Percy Warwick should have married but unwisely did not, and now must deal with the deceit, secrets, and tragedies of their choice and the loss of... (more)
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  The Dark Tower: Book 8

  The Wind Through the Keyhole

  by Stephen King

  The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole is an upcoming novel by Stephen King, scheduled to be published in February 2012. As part of The Dark Tower series, it will be the eighth Dark Tower novel, but chronologically set between volumes four and five. First mentioned by King in 2009, after the series had been proclaimed as concluded in 2004 with the publication of the seventh novel, it was announced on the... (more)
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  Kingkiller Chronicles: Book 1

  The Name of the Wind

  by Patrick Rothfuss

  Told in Kvothe's own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen.The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, and his life as a fugitive after the murder of a king form... (more)
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  Sarum

  The Novel of England

  by Edward Rutherfurd

  A masterpiece that is breathtaking in its scope, SARUM is an epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history. This rich tapesty weaves a compelling saga of five families who preserve their own particular characteristics over the centuries, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the future. From the Paperback edition.
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  Discworld: Book 2

  The Light Fantastic

  by Terry Pratchett

  Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen. In The Light Fantastic only one individual can save the world from a disastrous collision. Unfortunately, the hero happens to be the singularly inept wizard Rincewind, who was... (more)
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  The Ramayana: Book 4

  Armies of Hanuman (Ramayana Series)

  by Ashok K. Banker

  For 13 years, Rama and his companions in exile have defended themselves against the brutal incursions of the rakshasas. Finally, in the bitter battle of Janasthana, he achieves the long-sought victory, retiring to the sunny glades of Panchvati to wait out the last months of exile. But unknown to Rama, the demoness Surpanakha has survived and escaped—back to the hellish island kingdom of Lanka. There, she provides... (more)
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  Warhammer 40,000: Imperial Guard: Book 1

  Fifteen Hours

  by Mitchel Scanlon

  Basic Training: Four Months. Planetary Transportation: Seven Weeks. Life Expectancy...Fifteen Hours. the stalwart troops of the Imperial Guard are the first line of defence against the nemerous foes of the Imperium. Their heroisn and courage is renowned across the galaxy and their armoured might has crushed countless rebellions and invasions. This action packed novel tells the story of a lone guardsman and his... (more)
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  The Ramayana: Book 5

  Bridge of Rama (The Ramayana)

  by Ashok K. Banker

  The ill-fated Sita is now the prisoner of Ravana, king of rakshasas. To win her back, Rama and his loyal vanar friend Hanuman have assembled a vast army. Desperate, and using only their wits and bare hands, they must build a rock bridge across the ocean to Lanka. Even as they toil, Sita is sentenced to death by her captors. Her only hope now lies with Hanuman. Meanwhile, Hanuman discovers the shocking secret of... (more)
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  London

  by Edward Rutherfurd

  With its fast-moving plots, packed with information, LONDON tells a two-thousand year tale of families in England's capital, from Roman to present times.Segovax, a Celtic boy with webbed fingers and a white flash in his hair, who tries to save his father from Julius Caesar and his Roman legions, is the ancestor of both the poor Doggets and the aristocratic Duckets. Saxon Bulls and Carpenters, Viking... (more)
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  The Lord of the Rings: Book 1

  The Fellowship of the Ring

  Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

  by J. R. R. Tolkien

  The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths were searching for a hobbit. Frodo Baggins knew they were seeking him and the Ring he bore--the Ring of Power that would enable evil Sauron to destroy all that was good in Middle-earth. Now it was up to Frodo and his faithful servant Sam, with a small band of companions, to carry the Ring to the one place it could be destroyed--Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauron's dark kingdom... (more)
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  The Dark Tower: Book 6

  Song of Susannah

  by Stephen King

  SONG OF SUSANNAH THE DARK TOWER VI Susannah Dean is possessed, her body a living vessel for the demon-mother Mia. Something is growing inside Susannah's belly, something terrible, and soon she will give birth to Mia's "chap." But three unlikely allies are following them from New York City to the border of End World, hoping to prevent the unthinkable. Meanwhile, Eddie and Roland have tumbled into the state of... (more)
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  The Lord of the Rings: Book 0

  The Hobbit

  or There and Back Again

  by J. R. R. Tolkien

  Written for Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when first published more than sixty years ago. Now recognized as a timeless classic with sales of more than 40 million copies worldwide, this introduction to Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Wizard, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth tells of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring and the cruel dragon... (more)
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  The Lord of the Rings

  The Lord of the Rings

  The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King

  by J. R. R. Tolkien

  Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Well over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing.
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  World Mythology

  An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics

  by Donna Rosenberg

  World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An introduction and historical background supplement each myth. Questions at the end of each selection... (more)
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  The Mahabharata

  by Vedavyas, C. Rajagopalachari

  A new selection from the national epic of India Originally composed in Sanskrit sometime between 400 BC and 400 AD, The Mahabharata —with one hundred thousand stanzas of verse—is one of the longest poems in existence. At the heart of the saga is a conflict between two branches of a royal family whose feud culminates in a titanic eighteen-day battle. Exploring such timeless subjects as dharma (duty), artha... (more)
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  The Ramayana: Book 6

  King of Ayodhya (The Ramayana)

  by Ashok K. Banker

  Rama, king-in-waiting, has crossed the ocean, and the great war has begun. Ravana, lord of demons, unleashes terrible sorcery to deal a crushing blow to Rama’s forces. Before they can recover, he sends forth a legion of warbred rakshasas more terrible than any seen before, and the soil of Lanka runs red with the blood of Rama’s warriors. Still, the brave vanars and bears rally and fight on, despite the formidable... (more)
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  Deepak Chopra & Shekhar Kapur's Ramayan 3392 AD Volume 1: The Mahavinaash Age

  by Shamik Dasgupta, Deepak Chopra, Shekhar Kapur, Alex Ross, Abhishek Singh, Ashwin Chikerur

  Enter a post-apocalyptic world where the last of humanity struggles to fight against the evil hordes of Nark, a dark continent lead by the monstrous Ravan. Honorable, but inexperienced brothers Princes Rama and Lakshman are duty-bound to take command of the seemingly dormant outpost of Ayodhya. They soon realize no place in the world is safe from Ravan's iron grip and must become warriors to defend their people to... (more)
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  Ibis Trilogy: Book 1

  Sea of Poppies

  by Amitav Ghosh

  At the heart of this vibrant saga is a vast ship, the Ibis. Its destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean; its purpose, to fight China’s vicious nineteenth-century Opium Wars.As for the crew, they are a motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts. In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a diverse cast of Indians and Westerners, from a bankrupt raja to a... (more)
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  Deepak Chopra Presents India Authentic Volume 2 (India Authentic)

  by Saurav Mohapatra, Various Artists

  Witness the gruesome demise of a demon lord that bred pure hatred for the world. Follow in the footsteps of Yama, Lord of Death, as he takes you to the netherworld. Fly in the wake of Garuda, the mighty avian warrior. Marvel at the travails that marked the birth of Kartikkeya, the God of Eternal Youth. Be awestruck by the thunder and energy of Parashuram as he brings down kingdoms with his axe. These are tales... (more)
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  Demonwar Saga: Book 1

  Rides a Dread Legion

  by Raymond E. Feist

  The last remnants of an ancient advanced race, the Clan of the Seven Stars, are returning at long last to their lost homeworld, Midkemia—not as friends, but as would-be conquerors. Led by the conjurer Laromendis, they are fleeing the relentless demon hordes that are sweeping through their galaxy and destroying the elves' vast empire planet by planet. Only by escaping to Midkemia and brutally overtaking the... (more)