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  The Guide

  by R. K. Narayan

  Formerly India’s most corrupt tourist guide, Raju—just released from prison—seeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Raju’s newfound sanctity to the test. Narayan’s most celebrated novel, The Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country’s highest literary honor.
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  Thea Stilton: Book 1

  Thea Stilton And The Dragon's Code

  by Geronimo Stilton

  When Geronimo's sister, Thea, is invited to teach a journalism class at a college on Mouse Island, she has no idea that she's going to be called on to help solve a mystery. But when a student disappears, it's up to Thea and five of her students to find out what happened. A nail-biting mystery ensues, complete with secret passages, underground tunnels, and more than a few surprises along the way. Readers will love... (more)
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  Jackie Chan (Best of Inside Kung-Fu)

  by Lung Ch?eng, John R. Little

  If you're a fan of Jackie Chan--the world's most popular action movie star--you've got to have this book. Drawing from Inside Kung Fu magazine's exclusive archives, every page is packed with rare pictures and unique insights on this comedy-kung-fu mega-star. From Jackie's personal reflections on his childhood through the evolution of his on-screen characters and his recent box-office smash successes,... (more)
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  The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet

  by Tom Woloshyn, Tom Woloshyn

  Fasting for days, or even weeks, while drinking a lemonade-like blend of clear spring water, cayenne pepper and citrus juice has proven to be a safe, simple and yet powerful way to cleanse the body of toxins. This book goes beyond basic information on how to do the cleanse—which can be learned in minutes—by guiding readers step by step through the entire cleansing process. The author details how the modern diet... (more)
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  Spy high (series 2): Book 2

  Angel Blue

  by A J Butcher

  Lori Angel is a graduate of the Deveraux College, the highly secret school for teenage spies. Until now she's been posted on the coast, doing a whole lot of surfing and partying. But then a fellow graduate turns up at her apartment. Dead. Stashed in his rucksack are a series of clues that will lead Lori into the most dangerous situation of her life. And into conflict with a secret society, every member of which is... (more)
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  Maximum Ride: Book 1

  The Angel Experiment

  by James Patterson

  In James Patterson's blockbuster series, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and the other 5 members of the "Flock" -- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel -- are just like ordinary kids -- only they have wings and can fly. They have been grafted with avian DNA (bird DNA), and their bones are thin and light, and have extra muscles. Their... (more)
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  April Morning

  by Howard Fast

  When you read this novel about April 19, 1775, you will see the British redcoats marching in a solid column through your town. Your hands will be sweating and you will shake a little as you grip your musket because never have you shot with the aim of killing a man. But you will shoot, and shoot again and again while your shoulder aches from your musket's kick and the tight, disciplined red column bleeds... (more)
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  Tardy boys: Book 1

  Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker?

  by Todd Strasser

  The Tardy Boys, Wade and Leyton, are always getting into trouble, especially when they're dealing with the school bully, Barton Slugg. When their friend Daisy brings her neighbor's old dog Wheezy to school, the boys have to help her hide him. Not only does the school have a no-furry-animals-allowed policy, but the class crybaby, Fibby Mandible, is horribly allergic to animal fur. Barton is trying everything to... (more)
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  Solid: Book 1

  Solid

  by Shelley Workinger

  Teens who discover they were secretly genetically altered before birth are brought together at a classified site where they develop "super-abilities," while at the same time forging new friendships, finding love, and unearthing a conspiracy.
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  Big Nate

  Big Nate Out Loud

  by Lincoln Peirce, Lincoln Peirce

  Big Nate, a.k.a. middle schooler Nate Wright, is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the wunderkind creation of cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. Nate is also the star of six novelized books to be published by HarperCollins, the first of which debuted on the New York Times children's best-seller list. Big Nate Out Loud collects Peirce's Big Nate strips , originally published only in newspapers and... (more)
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  Lust

  by Caroline Gerardo

  A short story thriller about dating. This sweet lady decides to try eharmony or match.com and things are not as they appear.
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  The Dragonology Chronicles

  The Dragon Diary

  by Dugald Steer

  The fire-breathing fiction series continues! Two young dragonologists set off on a daring, wing-borne mission — while rushing to crack an ancient Dragonish code. Fresh from recovering the Dragon’s Eye, apprentice dragonologists Daniel and Beatrice Cook eagerly await the hatching of the dragon’s egg in their care. But just as the shell begins to crack, their mentor, Dr. Ernest Drake, is called off to India to... (more)
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  Robin Takes 5: 500 Recipes, 5 Ingredients or Less, 500 Calories or Less, for 5 Nights/Week at 5:00 PM

  by Robin Miller

  It's 5:00 PM. Everyone's hungry. It's takeout or fakeout, meaning nuking a processed meal from the freezer. But there's a third option that doesn't include processed food or an unhealthy heap of calories and fat-- Robin Takes 5. Imagine quickly preparing delicious meals for yourself, your friends, and your family with just 5 fabulous ingredients. Does it get any better? Absolutely, with Robin Takes 5. The book... (more)
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  Frame> By> Frame Quick & Easy: A Visual Step-by-step Cookbook (Love Food)

  This book is like having one-to-one lessons with an experiences chef in your very own kitchen. Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through each recipe, from assembling the ingredients to the final flourish of the finished dish. Following the recipes frame by frame makes cooking effortless, successful, and a genuine pleasure. even the novice cook can confidently prepare any of... (more)
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  "Arillio Mouse and a Day With Dad"

  by Charlie Rachels

  Arillio mouse is a mouse of about seven in human years. He likes to see new things and learn new things and he will in the books to come.
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  Fast Forward to a New Beginning: Book Eight of the Chronicles of Adam Black the Teenage Time Traveller

  by Raff Stuart

  In this the eighth book in the chronicles of Adam Black, Adam is on his way to join his Regiment when he is trapped in the future with his lost love Izzy. In his attempts to return to his own time he finds himself pursued by the Time Police. He goes through a very traumatic time but eventually harnesses a new skill that leads to him to reinvent himself and set off on a series of new adventures. Other Books in the... (more)
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  Solid: Book 2

  Settling

  by Shelley Workinger

  At the beginning of the summer, Clio Kaid was one of a hundred teens brought to a secret Army installation. But it was no ordinary camp and they weren’t ordinary kids…Picking up where “Solid” left off, Clio and her friends realize that they aren’t ready to go home; they’re determined to stay on campus and continue their journey of self- discovery. But someone doesn’t feel the same way and will do... (more)
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  No-Breakfast Plan and the Fasting-Cure

  by Edward Hooker Dewey

  This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important,... (more)
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  Lust Demented

  by Michael D. Subrizi

  This is a death threat! A vein-bursting, twisting, and turning supernatural noir overflowing with deception and double-dealing. A grimy NYC mystery in the tradition of the pulp masters of the 1940's. Michael Farrow is out for revenge after he catches the rawest of raw deals. Both his book and muse, Missy, are cold jacked by the same icy bastard, Percy Featherton, the legendary publishing czar of New York City.... (more)
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  Bluegrass Guitar: Know the Players, Play the Music (Fretmaster)

  by Sid Griffin, Eric Thompson

  Bluegrass Guitar , the newest title in Backbeat’s Fretmaster series, is a playing guide/history that includes biographies of key artists, music transcriptions, original recordings, and style demonstrations. The history section features bluegrass luminaries such as Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson, Clarence White, Norman Blake, Tony Rice, and Bryan Sutton, while the accompanying CD offers exclusive backing... (more)